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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-22

When Uncle Burhl came In yester-
day morning to clean the yard. as he
does every week, I said to him:
Have you heard about the great
fight we're having in Virginia. Uncle
Burhl?"
What. Dem Petalians and Hun
ganarians amt come over hyer wild
dey flghtin' is da?
"Oh, no; not that fighting. but the
NV dat. I goes down to meh daugh-
State are making against the liquor
traffic l said
oh Yes sar: don herd boz sides
NV dat / does down to meh daugh-
ter's house every night. en- meh gran
son reads me de Jernell, den gifts him
to cum bg my house every mornin' en-
read me de Virginian." And the old
man chuckled delightedly.
Yes. seer, I are been takln' no pa
per since my youngest boy lef home,
cause faint nobody ter read 1t tur
me, nut when ! goes down to Vineys
some time back de fust of de summer
len hear dat boy readin' bout de greet
doins NV de Loucall Government
Ifeegars, en- de names Wv all dOze what
set up on de piantfoam and TUX hand
in de show, I say: Look heyer. boy;
you TEX dis money en- phone hit UP to
de Virginian's orfis,. en- tell um to sen
me paper heyer whatli tell de truf
and nutin. but de tFHf,. an aifa.t be-
holden to no whiskey man for itS life,
nuther." And the old man chuckled
again. as he put load Of trash In the
barrel.
'.Arfter all. do, Use boun' ter say. dar
amt but one side, cause evil jes has
one side. end OATS bad. Try ee dey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-22
To THOSE WHO LOVE TOBACCO.

The 1vccates of the saloon in Virginia are
disturbed over the fate of tobacco and prohi :
bitton. They declare through the RichTand
Evening Journal and other agencies that State
vide prohibition Is synonymous with anti
tobacco crusade What are the facts?
Not a State in the Union prohibits the cul-
ture and growth Of tobacco Twelve have anti.
cigarette laws Eight of these States are wet
and four dry
To those who love tobacco the safest course
IL to vote for Statewide prohihitton--that ID,
of course those few who have taken seriously
such poppycock--for the chances by the off,
cial records are two to one in favor of an anti
tobacco crusade If the opponents of Statewide
prohibition win today. Be sure of your infor-
nation. and consider the source of tobacco sares.
They are vote catchers, pure and simple.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-22
A vIRGINI.AN ON CAROLINA.
Editor virginian.


sr'-Having for many years Travelled North
Carolina and many other States representing
goods Of Richmond manufacture, I g I'M thorough
~ convinced that the attitude of Richmond in
the whiskey question has very seriously hurt
the jobbi1g and manufacturing interests OF
Richmond in North Carolina. i have always
been a successful salesman because I have ever
had confidence in my line of goods | have
always loved my concern. have always loved
virginia. l have always loved Richmond +
hate to see Richmond advocate the shipning
Of whiskey into North Carolina, when she does
not want 1t. North Carolina has given us more
friendly cooperation. and Is best business
feeder. Richmond's action looks like "she is
biting the hand that feeds her"
Respectfully
j. ROBERT CRAWFORD
Richmond. Va, Sept. 81.
q The liquor papers have sneered at the pro-
tests OF outraged Carolina against their ISLANDERS
of her. They have added insult to in Jury and
refused to do her Justice. She sent TO Richmond
Ter representatives, and those representatives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-22

those saloons that you believe it Is a good thing
for the State of Virginia as a whole and for
you as an individual citizen to legalze the nefar-
ness Of the State of Virginia and of yourself
to afford the best possible opportunities -
weak men to gaze in the practice of
immortality; that you are, In short, an advo-
cate of the saloon. That is the notoriety tina.
the liquor element is seeking for Richmond
shall it succeed?
Notoriety or fame? Whicn shall 1t be? If
city does its duty at the polls. enduring fame
is Richmond's The fame of law and order, the
fame OF righteousness and morality. The repu-
talon OF clearly perceving and rightly deciding
en- great moral issues. on tremendously momen-
tous public questions.
The notoriety OF the bar. or the good OF the
Roy which shall it be for Richmond? How
many fathers OF Richmond are prouder Of the
Richmond bar than they of the Richmond
boy? Your boy it is undenabiy. bone of your
bone and flesh of your flesh. made In your
Image and weak with your weakness. Blessed
with your Inheritance of will and mind and
muscle your brain and your Drawn. cursed
with the recklessness of a misspent life and
the Ignorance of "A criminal SIM Your bar 1t IS
il st as Individually legalized by your vote AMI
supported by your sanction. dependent your
approval and fiourishing with your connivance
patronized by your boy and fed with your
money The good of your boy the notoriety
Of your bar? Which shall it be for Richmond?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-22
Uncle Burhl on Prohibition

KIN to bII up sompin' fur It to lean
, erga.nst, er to git behind, no matter
what dey say en- do, dar tits jest de
same. solid bad all de way roun. an
thro en- thro."
We'll, then you don't think much
of their arguments in this question 2"
Il asked.
TIA no question. Marse Charlie"
Looking at me seriously. with his
broom poised In midair, TIA no Ques-
ton bout thing what everybody
knows pintedly 10 wrong. All doxc
men. from de ones what meks It. or
sells 1t, or drinks II. on down to de last
dat it's wrong, en- ef he had to tell do
ltruf he'd say 30. too.
'.Tcf Marses Gabrill was to blow his
horn tomorror mornin, en- all desc
folks got up In er line to be ques-
toned BY de Good Lord bout de deeds
DONE en- ef He should look EN-
hearts en- He knows--en He say: You
(to Mr.. Judge Christtan). en- you don't
think hit no harm to drink little Ito
MIR. DIR. MaGuire). en- you blevea de
revenue Is better fur de State dan de
saving OF souls Ito Mr.. Ben Owenl.
de last one of dem down de line to do
last littsa barkceper on Seventeeth
street Iyud say No. sir!
DEFY wud tell de truf den, sho e.
you Is born. Yes sar de can fool lots
folks, but dey can't fool de Lord He
knows es He did long time ergo. dat
faint cause dey cares fur de po dat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-22
EXPLOITATION

tasks and are
through advice problems
thought Sometimes
undertakings
developed along the line of thought
At the present slime people of Virginia have OF
ionay period So readily that it win
LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
Men fellow ctizens.
equation problem for
There leaders
thinking. consdeate
those perplexed
o feloweizens
helpful hehaff of the
n conscientious Though is that
question
locked windows them
pernlcious
liquor lac
other evil
condition without defects
healthy growing already
Guor traffic full defects There
fatal
Fellow citizens have written the above words for help and
reminded
obligation Be guard lest the
opportunity slip from
W.
Richmond College, Va. Sept, 81. 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
DIES FROM BURNS

Her clothes catching fire from an
open CRATE, little Constantine Pappas.
three years old Of $40 East Marshall
Street. was horribly burned about the
body Yesterday morning and died az
Virginia Hospital few hours after
her arrival there. y twin sister and :,
brother were not injured. and the
blaze. started in the room from the
childs clothing. did little damage be-
fore II was eXtinSuiShcd.
The screams of the child attracted
Mrs Pappas, who rushed TO her assist
ance and succeeded in putting out the
burning clothing She rushed to the
street with the injured child in her
arms. and there two women. whose
names were not ascertaincd by the au-
.horities ut Virginia Hospital, offered
the use of their automobile in rushing
the girl TO the hospital Their prompt
proba bly, prevented the child
dying in the street, according to the
hospital authorities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
MAY Be NEXT STEP IN CASE
Further Litigation In Sight for Fac,
lions Which Have Disrupted
Church.
JUDGE is EXPECTED TO ACT
Special Election to Choose Successor
to Late II. IL. Hartley I'm Legisla-
ture Will BE Held on January s.
DR.. Joel Crawford Only Candidate.

PETERSBURG. VA. December 49,
1t Is probable that proceedings for
contempt will be Instituted before
Judge j. +. West. In the Hastings
Court of this city. as tho result OF the
disturbances Il few nights ago at n
congregational meeting in the IIarri-
son street Colored Baptist Church. In
this city. y decree entered by Judge
West, sitting in the hearing OF the
cause. recognizing the anti-Tartte Of
icialS nj the riEhtful una legal powers.
placed them i'll possession of che church
property and the management and con-
troll of the affairs of the church. At
the same time. an order WAS entered
restraining the Tartte faction or any
one connected with II from in any way
Interfering with the anti-Tartteites in
their official duties. At the meeting
In the church the first OF last week.
many persons having no right there
caused such disturbance and interior
ence with the proceedings that 1t was
deemed necessary to bring the meeting
To aclose, and call In the police to dis
pecse the crowd and close the church.
The facts were reported to Smith, Mon
cure Gordon, counsel for the anti
Tarttes. who communicated with Judge
West, ut Waverly, and notified him of
their intention to institute proceedings
for contempt and violation of his re-
straining order
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
PAROONS REFUSED
Governor Stunrt Eliminates Three
MINES From His Christmas List.

The Christmas batch OF pardons
consideration of which has occupied
the time and attention of Governor
Stuart to no little extent recently. may
cations have been considered. Inquiry
into the cases resulted In disappoint-
behalf petitions were presented T Thpee
rejected by Governor Stuart ycstere
day.
The most notable of these cases is
w MAJ S Of WaTrsn TuekSr Craig who
cemher 1910. of murder and arson and
sentenced ser to serve sixteen years in
After the tSre e"e cra h,s HSme
the Wife Of craig. ST. " came ne"t to- R!ehe
mond with her several small children
They We're in destitute circumstances
Although not residents OF the city. they
We're received as public charges and
work that enabled her to make \ home
for herself and her little ones She
made several efforts to secure the re-
MoatsEne, whie ''A he was IN eaee
wers evGntuaily paroIed. But S Warss
and wgs returned 10 the prison. Gov
worthy subject for executive clemency
Walter Davis. who was likewise re-
fused pardon, was sent 10 the peni-
tertiaCy from Amherst County in June,
is+:, having been convicted OF attempt
- criminal assault and sentenced to
,ae case o. Davis, Governor stuart dis dis
covered taat the man has a bad prison
record Accordingly. his petition was
rejected. although the prisoner will
have served out his full term in May.
The third petitioner whom the Santa
F '--G-s o. executive CleuIercv has Cut
Ton Ms .::i!ins is, this year is
.:iEcaz1:. who was enlisted for an
s.Eat-Eea- term Oh papers showing
ia. NJ had ben convicted OF robbery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
VIRGINIA BUILDING
NOT FOR PRIVATE USE
Commission Refused Applications of
Various Patriotic Orders for
Special prlytlexcA,

The Virginia building at the Pana-
ma-Paciiic Exposition is intended for
the advertisement of the resources of
the state. We are therefore unwilling
to permit II to be occupied In part or
entirely by any patriotic or other or.
the Virginia Commission. thus eN-
plains the refusal of the commission to
grant the request of the Colonial Danes
Tor permission to occupy. n part Of the
Mount Vernon building during the San
Francisco exposition.
Captain Baker said that n similar
Chapter of the Daughters OF the Con-
tcGcracy. San Francisco, which was
likewise refused. The commissioners.
he said, realize that one organization
another: that IL space in the building
were given to one society for perma-
nent occupancy others would demand
and have n right to expect a like con-
cession. This would mean series Of
social. patriotic. charitable and other
events given by one organization after
position season, and on these days the
general public would be excluded. That
would defeat the object of the General
Assembly in placing the Virginia cx-
Several organizations besides those
mentioned have made overtures to the
Virginia Commission soliciting special
privileges in the way of temporary or
Vernon building. Captain Lewis Is
strongly opposed to granting any OF
the requests. although he womld not
object to surrendering the building for
one day only to each Of the organiza-
tons desiring to hold n special cele-
bration of patriotic Significance. His
based upon his personal knowledge and
observation while serving rs a mem
Der of the Virginia Commission to the
eNpositions held at St Louis and James
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
RESERVATION BELIEVED
TO NULL|FY CONVENTION
Standards on All Shipping in
American Waters.
RECONSIDERATION is SOUGHT
State and Commerce Department Of
ficials Think Entire Benefits Will
BE Lost IL Resolution Is Permitted
to Go Through.

WASHINGTON. December 19.-Re-
consideration by the Senate OF the
resolution adopted las, week ratifying
the safety-at-csa convention Will be
sought early NEXT week. IT was learned
tonight because State and Commerce
Department officials believe the rcser-
walton to the United states OF tho
right 10 impose higher standards on all
shipping in American waters than those
imposed by the treaty virtually multi
iics the international agreement.
The subject was discussed to-day by
Secretary Bryan. Secretary Rediicld,
Commissioner Chamberlain. OF the
Navieation Bureau, and Chairman
Alexander. OF the House Merchant Ma
man Of the Foreign Relations Com
m!ttce. talked with President Wilson.
ard said later he believed the ratitica
,ion resolution 'practicaly nullihcs
the convention"
In urging the modifying resolution,
supporters of the pending seaman's
bill contendcd that the treaty would
Interfere with that measure. Those
supporting the House substitute for the
La Toilette bill, however. were under
stood tonight TO have concluded 1t
would not conflict with the convcn-
ton. The substitute was framed. by
Representative Alexander, one OF the
Vcntion which drafted the treaty al
ready accepted by most OF the other
powers represented.
The convention and the Senate reso-
luton have been received At the White
House and forwarded to the state De-
partment for transmission to London.
Under the terms of the convention. the
ratification must be received in Lon
don by December 81. 1t was believed
tonight this difficulty might be over
come by the adoption of n protocol by
the powers extending the time. In
urging the ratification in his last mes
sage to Congress, the President called
particular attention to this time limit
1t is understood President Wilson
believes the modifying clause unneces-
sary, and that he may take steps TO
inform the Senate informally OF his
reasons
II is possible for Senators voting for
the resolution to move liberation.
Senator Stone said tonight he did not
know what course would be followed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
BELGIAN COMMISSION
PAYS COST OF LOADING
Relief Ship Hearing yirsstniu's COntri-
BUTTON VIII SRll without Charges.
FlOur IlCinf~ IN

button WIN Snii without Charges.
Flour licinE Purchased.
More than $1,000 was received yes
terday by Colonel II. NJ. Boykin. chair
man OF the Virginia State Belgian Re-
lief Commission. and the money will be
immediately expended In the purchase
of flour, which is needed by the Bel
Eiins more than anything else. Colonel
Boyktn WAS Informed that the Ameri-
can Commission for Relief in Belgium
has already paid the charter fees OF
the lIynorta. which is to carry over
NirEiniaS contribution to the stricken
nation. and that the commission vii!
assume all the costs OF loading. Bar
bour & Co. of Norfolk. has been desig-
mated the shipping agent for the com
mission. and Fico-Consul j. Il. Andre
Mottu has been notified TO that effect.
Contributions received yesterday are
as follows:
Il. II. Pierce. Alexandria. Va. s1o.3s.
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia.
woman's Club. Barton Heights. 500.
:. urs4nna Dramatic Club. Urbanna.
Mrs: II. j. Palmer. West Point. 50.
u: G. Nash. city. $50.
Clifton Forge baptist Church. $40.
Mrs; II. X. Walker. waterford. SIS.
: H. Love and others. Mehcrrin. s5.75.
soa,rince William County committee,
ii9tctourt County committee. s245.
alberta tEn) committee. $40
Va. SETS.
a. II. Goodc. Mosclcy's Junction.
Va. Sc.
Albert T.. Baker. Chesterfield Coun-
ty. So
Il: II. Flournoy. Chesterfield Coun-
ty. So.
Phillip v. Cogbil and others from
Chesterfield. $40.
Greene County committee. s121.o5.
Upper Zion Church. Upper Zion Va,
Sl3.l5.
Fairfax County committee soho
AppomattoX County committee. $40.
II. y. c.. Henrico. $50
Apple growers Virginia committee
s6J:i.
Kings Daughters. Shirley. Va. sl3.
Herbert Saunders, Shirley, Va, $40
y. f.. Amherst. Va. $40.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Howard johnson shoots Himself In
Yard mt His Home.

Howard Johnson. twenty years old.
OF 81 West Twelfth Street, Soutn
RiChIn ond, yesterday morning attempt
co suicide by shooting himself through
the !!gh; breast wE!!e standing III the
from; yard OF MS home. Ill health is
Ire oE.: reason which relatives are
zsl= % give Tor The act
Johnson .4s found lying IN The yard
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Special Election for Legislature.

~ special election to fill the vacancy
in the House OF Delegates from Green
Vile and Sussex Counties, caused by
the death OF X. B. Hartley. will be held
on January 8. DR.. Joel Crawford. of
Sussex, Is the only candidate to be
voted for. having been declared the
Democratic nominee by the executive
committees OF the two counties In Joint
session. DR.. Crawford is a widely
known citizen, and he Will be elected
in time to take his seat at the special
session OF the Legislature, which meets
on January 10.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

Phoenix Camp. Modern woodmcn OF
America, at the annual meeting last
night, elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: past consul, y. f.
Wicker: consul u. w. Barnhill: advisor
Il. "a. Baxter: escort, j. w. King: clerk,
w II. Drell; banker, j. w. Dance
Waterman. G.. L. Price; sentry, w. NJ.
Cross; physicians, Drs. J. l.. Smith, w.
+. Hoy and D. G. Mays; manager for
three years. r a. Baxter. The camp
will have u, banquet the first meeting
In January.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
General Ne,xn Notcs.

DR.. John Mann, well-known sur
geon of this city. has enlisted In the
service OF the American Red Cross
and will shortly sail for Russia.
The Social Dansant," to be given
under the auspices OF the Kings
Daughters at Library Hall on Monday
night, Will be n social event OF interest.
Among the features OF the evening will
he an exhibition Of modern dances by
Miss Parke Patton. of Richmond, and
Raymond Orr, OF this city.
The Norfolk and Western Railway is
preparing to erect n handsome new
station 1T Waverly.
Christmas music will be rendered in
number of the city churches to-
morrow, and the Catholic and Episcopal
churches are being decorated for the
season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Girl Fatally Burned.

Lilly Robinson, colored, sixteen
years old. WAS badly. and il is thought
fatally, burned yesterday afternoon on
tho farm OF j.. r. Cousins. In Prince
George County. She was attempting to
kindle II fire in, order to keep warm
when her clothes caught ablaze. and
she was terribly burned from head
TO feet. II is said there Is little pros
pcct of her recovery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Dcnth OF Venerable woman

Mrs. NJ. a. GriEg. aged eighty one
years. widow OF j. w. GriEg, OF this
city. died yesterday ut the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Il. 5. Jones' in Weldon.
y. G. The body will bc brought here
tomorrow morning. and the funeral
Will be held at the grave in Blaudford
Cemetery. She is survived by six, chill
drcn: Mrs 7. S. Jones. OF Weldon. "
c.; AIRS. w. ~. Barnum. of Danvillc
Mrs. r. Il. Andrews. of Richmond: J..
w. and V. +. GriEg and Mrs. Ella
Thackcr. of Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
To RcmndcI Stnrcs

y contract has been awarded to
Charles T.. Dillon, architect for re-
modelling the two stores In North Syca-
more Street formerly occupied by Ar
r!nEton * Green, and the Robinson q
purdy Corporation. commission mcr-
chants. -Four handsome stores are to
take the place of the two buildings
which. when completed, Will make Il
fine Improvement to the street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

a well-known young citizen. while
boarding the Norfolk and Western
train for Norfolk on Wednesday after
noon. was robbed of his pocketbook
containing sac or more and two tickets
to Baltimore, to which place he and his
rather were going on business trip.
ine robbery was not discovered until
after the train had started and the
conductor called for the fare He got
off at Waverly and returned 70 the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Sits for Judge Chichc.tcr.

Responding to an emergency call at
an hours notice. Judge Ernest II.
Wells, of Hastings Court Part 2. South
Richmond, yesterday presided in the
Circuit Court OF Caroline County, sub
stituting for Judge Chichester.
Governor Stuart was advised yester-
day morning that Judge Chichester
was too i'll to sit. He Immediately dcs-
iEnated Judge Wells to act for the sick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Notnricx Commissioned.

Commissions were issued from the Of
flee of Governor Stuart yesterday to the
following notaries public: Floyd /
Ritchic. Allegheny County: Georgia
sharpe. Richmond, and Frank #. Woot-
ton, Prince Edward County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

city. When he discovered his loss the
young man remembered that he had
been somewhat roughly jostled by \
stranger while entering the car. but he
thought 1t was an accident and gave
no more attention to II. The robbery
was evidently the work OF Il pick
rocket
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Petersburg Tobacco Market.

The Petersburg tobacco market was
closed for the holidays yesterday. to
he opened on January 8. Sales of
bright tobacco for the week were 207,-
Go pounds. making total sales for the
season TO date l,434.2So pounds. Best
grades brought s35 to $40 during the
week.
Sales OF dark during the week, 49,
$50 pounds; total sales to date. 40O.-
362 pounds. Market very active At the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

jurist and Judge Wells was notified Just
In time TO permit him to take a noon
train to Caroline. lie returned home
last night. Judge Chichester's illness
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

was an acute attack but of brief dur,|
ton and he will DO probably able d
resume his place. on tho bench to-mo]
row. -
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Xmas Gift Free!

imported Fern or Flower Basket decorated
win garland OF pink roses; will be given frees
with every purchase aomunting to SO 90 or OVER