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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

Dispatch ought to waste less space in suggesting
he wisdom of defeating Democratic Congress-
men. 1t finds fault with For while It
may be quite amusing to the Richmond oracle
that we desire to see a heavy Democratic ma
jority recorded in the Sixth, 1t seems stranger
bat less amusing to observe the Times-Dispatcn
urging the advisability OF reducing the presen,
Democratic majority in the House of Represen-
tatives. 1T tells that in large sense the
Democracy will be better off when Its pre-
ponderance In the lower House of Congress is
less overwhe Notwithstanding thus:
1T is somewhat remarkable that with such
an enormous majority such excellent work has
been accomplished. AS rule. political party
circumstanced becomes drunk with power and
ca reless of consequence, being assure that
any partisan measure can be put through under
the lash"
Here is clearly stated reason which seemeth
good to the I'D. why the voters should defeat
n large number of Democratic nominees than
they defeated two years ago--and thus asserts
partial opposition 10 the wnrk-cf the national
Democratic Congressional Committee. 1t Is
strange that for the enlightenment of Virginia
voters the Times Dispatch failed to point out
he Democratic candidates in Virginia that should
be slaughtered for the good OF the party
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
Times-Dispatch's Democracy
Lukewarm Advocate OF Democracy.

The esteemed Richmond Tfmes-Dispatch finds
not only consolation. but satisfaction. in the
prospect of reduced Democratic representation
tn the next House and peiees that qualification
NJ the prospect In editorial We told
The Democracy will be better off when its
preponderance in the lower House of Congress
less overwhelming" In exposition OF It's COM
placency at what 1t regards prospect of
reduced Democratic representation our contem-
porary adds;
1T n somewhat remarkable that with such
an enormous majority such excellent work has
been accomplished. AS rule, political party
so circumstanced becomes drunk with power
and careless of consequences being assured that
any partisan measure be put through under
The lash"
Our contemporary admits that there will be
regrets when individual! Democrats, who have
loyalty supported the President and the House
leaders in the great record OF constructive leg
tslation that has been written relegated
from public office TO private life. But
in the large. the Democracy will be better orr
when its preponderance in the lower House
Of Congress Is less overwhelming" adds our
contemporary.
We have heard no such word from Woodrow
Wilson. nor from Mr.. Underwood, from
Speaker Clark. On the contrary, the President
lis appealing to the country in behalf of Demo-
cratic representatives who candidates for
recollection. He Is not afraid of a party becom-
ing drunk with power after two years OF great
and statesmaulike achievement, as the Times
Dispatch seems to be. Even with the large
Democratic ma iority in the present Congress the
party strength has been welded into harmo-
nlous and potential whole by means of which
great results have been attained II the zeal
of the Times Dispatch should infect the rest
IF the country, might have reasons to fear
the election Of a Republican majority and the
undoing OF all that has been 50 patiently and
la borously done. Nor have ever heard Of
he infusion Of more Republicans making Demo-
Gratis honest and less inclined to cor
ruption.
AS a Democratic leader the Times Dispatch
is hardly n safe desirable guide. fear
Danvlle Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
TUE TAX COMMISSION REPORT.

only the most careful analysis Of the report
of the state tax commission to the governor
can determine the merits of the many dras,
tie changes in present system Of levying
State and local taxes. Until the entire report
is made public consideration of 1t must be con
fined to those features which are explained In
the various bulletins given out by the
mission from time to time. and even of these
extensive study must be made. and made care
fully and cdnscientiousy, before any be
fully endorsed or any altogether condemned.
Or the report as whole 1t can be said now
only that 1t represents several months tedious
work. extensive investigation and close study
on the part Of familiar with the subject in
theory and with the practical operations of
the lack of system now in in Virginia,
There are, however. certain features that
can be judged at this time, One of these is the
proposal to abolish the so-called land grabbing
act under which debtors are at disadvantage
and can be dspossessed of their property In a
manner which borders the unconstitutional
and which certainly. In many instances. IS un-
fair and unjust. The railroad tax schedule
conmends itself on casual reading, aboliShing
as it does double taxation and promising to
produce much If not more revenue, than
under the old plan. AS for the other changes
where they substitute fat rate for pro
portional tax, and where they make collection
al reasonable assessments easier, the argu-
meut in favor of their adoption is almost with
out exception. practically unanswerable.
/ OF the two plans OF administration proposed,
The Vrgtn}dn confesses itself inclined to favor
that recommended by the minority. The so
called segregation, or separation, plan appeals
, as more simple in its operations and more
immediate in It's reformation than the paid
by the cities and counties are to be exclu-
sjvely the concern of the cities and towns. while
those collected by the State Will go into the
golfers of the State. The cities and counties.
moreover, are 10 assume the expenses of court
trials and proceedings concerning themselves
chiefly In other words the taxes due the State
and those due the counties are to be sepa.
rated.
This plan IS opposed chiefly on the ground
that it ia inpracticable and the commission
plan favored because Of It's supposedly more
thorough. though much more gradual. reforma-
ton The majority of the commission favors
the latter plan and when the extra session Of
the Legislature is called the case will be thor
oughly presented In the meantime all members
Of the Legislature should study the report so
as to come to Richmond next January pre-
pared to talk and vote intelligently the ques-
lions involved
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
PEOPLES FORUM


Editor Nirginian
Sr.--The people Of Richmond should APP
preciete the privilege which Adjutant johnson
"a the salvation Army has afforded them to
hear the world-famed address OF Miss Booth
on My Father; the excellent portrayal
or the Armys history and scope in motion
picture and hear the Arrnys standard songs
rendered by its special orchestra. Surely the
Auditorium VIII be well filed next Thursday
night on the occasion of such human interest.
The Salvation Army is filing Its unique mis-
sion with fidelity and all the great cities Of the
world better and saf fer for It, It's service is
- caste or creed confined, and its minist-a-
lions are 10 the bodily as well as the spiritual
welfare Of its benehcaries.
The local Army. under the faithful leader
ship Of Adjutant Johnson, is doing a fine work
in city and II could do, more effectua1
service by a heartier cooperation on the part
of the people
II viii be privilege to attend the
symposium at the Auditorium Thursday night.
Miss Booth is commander Of the Army In the
United States and has had splendid audiences
wherever she has spoken. She is graceful
and eloquent speaker. full Of enthusiasm In her
beautiful mission Of rescuing the perishing and
caring for the dying.
w. NJ. BICKERs.
Richmond. Va, Oct. 20. 1914
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
PROHIBITION ADVISERS.

Es verify the road Of the Statewide prohibtionist
S1wculd be hard to travel were leaders Of the
sfomperance work in Virginia to follow all the
I&aggessions offered them by their friends. both
IA and new. The Newport News Press quite
S1pcentiy expressed the conviction that the
Saaerx OF the temperance work. meaning the
ucials of the Antisaloon League of Virginia.
Byonld be .hoodwinking' the voters. the manu-
|fcturers of wine and beer and the State gen.
ally. II they advocated any change in the
6nxbiing Act passed without popular vote
exeon TO which the Norfolk Viyginian- Pilot,
m editorial printed on this page today. re.
kns that the leaders Of the Anti-Saloon League
&1 ~ ~false TO their moral professions should
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

did you ever stop to think that while all
the buying movements are dependent on news
paper support there hasn't been a Buy-a-News
paper movement even limited att" asks The
Richmond Yirginidn. How about this para
graph from the Gazette. of October 6: I'VE
are thinking OF starting a 'Buya-PageAd.
movement in South Boston to help the cause of
the Fourth Estate in Halifax?
Only that II is a perfectly glorious chance
to say the Gazette isn't a newspaper, but hay
Ing regard for the truth we refrain And
we would have replied long ago. but not being
used TO seeing the Gazette but once . week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

they not demand such changes. and. in fact,
should they not adopt as their settled anal
fixed policy certain recently advocated addi'
tons TO the North Carolina prohibition law.
incidentally it may be we'll 10 emphasize "ha'
the Riot does not feel inclined to admit;
namely, that the Carolina prohibition forces
are amending their law not because of It's COM
paratiye lack of success. but because Of the very
real success that has attended their efforts.
Other professional advisers TO the leaders OF
temperance in Virginia are the Roanoke Times
and the Richmond ErenHg Journal We make
no attempt to present their views Only they
themselves are qualified 10 undertake the task.
And in the meantime, prohibition leaders
will probably go their ways untroubled by un'
dcly critical efforts, but open to every honestly
constructive suggestion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
JOINT DISCUSSION
HELD AT LEXINGTON

Especial to The Richmond virginian,)
Lexington. Va, Nov. I'll. y.
Flood and G, A. Revercomb. candi-
dates for Congress from the Tenth
District, had joint discussion today IN
the courthouse before large audi
ence. Both speakers were In fine trim
and their respective followers we're
pleased with the outcome.
Mr.. Flood will receive good ma
Jority at the poles tomorrow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

gro, who was shot Saturday night, met
his death as the result of shot fircd
by Addison Bagley. another young
negro boy.
Bagley. who was placed under ar
rest Sunday. will be arraigned this
morning before Magistrate II. s. Sum
day in Henrico Courthouse. yAS
shooting Is said to have been accx-
dental.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
OBITUARY.
Miss Ellen Cratghil.

Lynchburg, Va. Nov. "a tele-
gram has been received here an
nouncing the death Of Miss Ellen n.
Craighill. who passed away IN Charles
Town. W. Va She was . sister Of tha
late General william r. Craighill and
is survived by two sisters. Miss Mol
lie L. Craighill and Mrs. c. T. w. g.
Butlef. OF Shepherdst0wn, w. Va, and
one brother. Edward Craighill. Of
Lynchburg. She was an aunt Of DR..
James b. Craighili. OF Baltimore.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

X. b. Hohenzollern. as patron of the order OF
the Iron Cross bids fair to rival Theodore of
the Ananfas Club for the honor OF most pro-
life creator What pity they weren't in the
first chapter Of Genesis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
HOLD YOUNG NEGRO FOR
DEATH OF ANOTHER

After an inquest in Henrico Court
house the COroners Jury returned =
verdict to the effect that Samuel AM
drew Vaughan, . sixtsen-y6kr-old ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
Lvpchhnrr News Also Protests.

The Richmond Times-D Dispatch announces in
sljpe rcilious mood that The News wastes per-
fectly good space in warning Democrats of the
Sixth against the peril of overconfidence. Per-
haps so-but dare reply that the Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

we laid the issue aside until due time, think
ing that 1t had made mistake and walked
up too Socn.f
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

One consolation for Roosevelt tomorrow
morning will be that somebody reading the
headline Roosevelt Defeated may think it's
war news.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
WIN Arrest Reservists

London, Nov. 1.-THE British govern
ment announced today that all reser-
visits OF the enemy found aboard neu-
trail vessels will be arrested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

MONTREAL Nov. 1.Tho Hon. r. 81 q.
Mackenzie. provincial treasur1xs
dropped dsad - hi hosns yastac
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

What Girls May Do Almost anything. IL
they have mind bat then.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

Mount vesuvius erupting just at present prob
ably thinks it might we'll celebrate in com
pany with the other fireworks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

Russia qualities as cook by proceeding to
haste Turkey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03

The Sublime Porte will be entered p
the Mistress of the Sea.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-03
tbIl TOIp ~

TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1919
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
East Africa's Bio Game,

Big game of British East Africa, out side of the three preserves of the col ony, is rapidly vanishing and, accord- ing to W. T. Hornaday, lis absolutely certain to disappear in about one- fourth the time that it took South Af, rica to accomplish the same result" /" Mr. Hornaday points out that the pres ent legal bag limit is ruinously extrav- agant. For $250 any man may buy the right to kill 300 head of hoofed and horned animals of forty-four species, not counting carnivorous animals that may also be killed Thus the richest big game fauna of any one spot in the world. which nature has been several million years in developing and placing there. seems likely to be wiped out by man within the next fifteen years.- Chicago News.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
Land Filled.

The department of agriculture estl- mates that there are 1.140O00OO acres of tillable laud in the United States and that only 2 per cent of this i'm mense area is under cultivation. It might add that of the p per cent ac- tually cultivated comparatively few acres are handled in such a way as to show anything like their maximum pro- duction.
 Here is food for the pessimist. The nan who fears that the country Is hearing actual exhaustion may find cheer in the thought that little more than a quarter of the available agricul- tural land is being made productive Supply inevitably meets demand. and hs the demand for agricultural products increases the supply will be enlarged by the development of regions which have not been touched by the plow.- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
Popular Judqment of Genius.

Fabres first chronological work gain ed the honors of the Institute of France and prize for experimental physiol- ogy. His extraordinary absorption in his chronological pursuits was source of perplexity to those among whom he dwelt One morning he was passed by three women vintagers on their way to work. When they passed him again at sunset he was still seated on the same stone. with his eyes fixed on the same spot. whereupon he saw one of them tap her forehead as she whisper ed, "A poor innocent" But more than one country guard suspected that he was up to no good in his mysterious wanderings about the countryside. However. the sight of the little dark ribbon of the Legion of Honor, with which he had been decorated by the French government, was generally sufficient to allay suspicion.-W Westmin- ster Gazette.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
Didn't Stop.

A young man who was with party of motor tourists making trip through the mountains decided to stop over ill an attractive place for few days and went into the hotel to ascer tain the rates.
 What are your rates?" he inquired "Seven dollars a day. sir" was the reply.
 If 1 stay" went on the man. "l shall want Il room on the parlor floor.
 That will cost you Sl extra said the clerk
 Il shall also want a room with hre- place. where l can have fire these chilly evenings"
 "One dollar more, sir
 And. of course" said the tourist, T want one with bath also"
 "A dollar additional. sir.
 Well" said the man thoughtfully' .how much will you charge to let me leave the hotel just as l am |-Pullt. Fer Magazine.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
THE WORLDS WATER POWER.
Forces That May 6e Utilized When
 Our Coal 10 All Gone.

Our OoaI u8 All 0OUes
 The following figures may prove of interest to those fearing the exhaus- tion of the worlds coal supply. says the American Machinist. In a sum- mary of tue water power of the world the possible horsepower of France is estimated at 4,5OO.OOO. of which only SOO.OOO is utilized. About an equal amount of power is available in Italy. but only 3O.OOO horsepower is utilized. Falls of 10000 horsepower are abun- dant in the Alps.
 The estimate in Switzerland is in- complete. but about 300 1000 horsepower is in use. Germany has 100000 horse- power available. with 100000 applied. Norway has 0O0,O0O horsepower avail able. with large part already devel- oped. In Sweden there Is 7G3,OO0 horse power available.
 The resources of Russia are estimat- ed at 11.O0O.0 .0OO horsepower. of which only S5.OO0 has been developed. The United States is credited with 100000 horsepower. while Japan has 100000. of which 10000 has been exploited. In India 50.O00 horsepower has already been developed. mostly at a consider able distance from any industrial cen ter. In Great Britain there is 70.O'O horsepower already utilized. and an equal amount in Spain.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
THE KING IS KING.
No "Power Behind the Throne" In
 England, 1t Is Said.

No "Power Behind the Throne" In
 England, It Is Said.
 It is often asked who really inspires the kings attitude upon current queS- tions of the day and, more particular ly, who writes his speecheSt
 The king takes. it is possible to state, the closest interest in every lead ing question of the day, and while he must of necessity take the advice of his responsible ministers. he has views of his own that be does not hesitate to pronounce whenever the occasion ''roughs out entirely by himself.
 This draft of what his majesty de sires to say is then passed on to the officials of the private secretaries Of flee who prepare the speech in set form and submit it to his majesty in formal language. This he goes through most carefully. and it often takes two or three rewrtings before the king is thoroughly satisfied with it.
 It may he said at once. however, that no words uttered by the king are ap- proved until they have pissed his most careful scrutiny It is likewise possi- ble to add that his majesty is an ex- tremely good impromptn speaker and that some of his most notable utter ances have been made without any previous preparation of any klnd.- London Gentlewoman.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
The Foo Peril,

One of the great conquests of science for human safety will be the discovery of some effectual means of disclosing to every ship at sea the approach and position of any other vessel which may come near ill fog. So far the fog peril remains as deadly as it ever was. In some respects the conditions change for the worse. The growth of com meYce increases the number of ships which traverse the seas. Every year the water highways are more fully oc- cupied, and the tendency is toward a higher average speed. Nothing can be seen through dense fog. Nothing can be heard with sufficient distinctness and certainty as to distance and direc- tion to meet the demands of safety. The best fog signals in use repeatedly fail to avert terrible dsasters.-Cleve. land Leader.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
JOHN LEGG'S PLAIN TALK.
Made In an Advertisement He Put In
 the Paper In 1887.

the Paper In 1887.
 Advertising in the Sun three-quarters of century ago was worded more pie turesquely than it is now in some re- spects. No big type was used. but the advertisements hit the mark without its aid. It is to be doubted if some of the advertisements which appeared then could get into print now, for they were outspoken to degree which would offend modern susceptibilities. For example. here is an advertisement which appeared in the Sun of May 26, 1887:
 To Shoemakers-1O Kackmen Wanted - The subscriber gives the highest city wages for good work and begs those worthes who would filch him of his stuffs not to visit him. It would be an agree able surprise to him if John Kemp Thom- as Pringle, Isaac Morgan and a few oth- CTS would bring in the work they have so long Forgotten" to return.
 JOHN LEGG, 164 Sth avenue.
 The trade supplied cheap and good.
 "Kackmen" seems to have gone out of use completely. It is not given in any of the modern dictionaries. but one of them has "cack. baby's shoe," which it calls shoemakers' cant.
 In the same number of the Sun T. Baxter of Fulton street advertised that he wanted broken bottles. but he did not state his use for them. There are several advertisements for men to go on whaling voyages.-New York Sun.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
 Promoting the Janitor.

They were joint owners of an apart ment house and one day the junior purtner sought his colleague in some trepidation.
 "The janitor wants $1O more a month or he'll leave. 1 hate to give ur the money. but we can't spare him" <"
 The senior partner disappeared and returned in few moments.
 Its all right" said he. live satis- tied him. and 1t didn't cost US any thing"
 flows tbat!'
 "1he ianitor is now the superintend- pnt.''
 "(iood work. declared the junior partner. But why didn't you make him superintendent in the first place?'
 'HecalIse." answered the senior mem- ter, ''l knew he'd want promotion "niuHi. Every man wants q pro- iuotion some time and. to my mind. a good man deserves one. Judge.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
Literal.

William Chase. the painter. Is a teacher whose criticisms are awaited with some trepidation by his pupils. One criticism day" Mir. Chase came to the canvas of a pretentious and vain young man. who was considering with obvious complacency portrait which he had smeared thereon.
 'It's coming out nicely he told MT. Chase.
 Chase said not word but took tur- pentine bottle. paint knife and rag and worked industriously at the canvas nn- til there was clean surface there.
 "Ah. yes" he remarked. tits coming out nicely."-New York Post.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-22
LIGHT AND THE EYES.
GIaring or Dazzling Effects May Re-
 suit In Permanent Injury.

GIarins or Dazzling Effects May Re-
 suit In Permanent Injury.
 In a paper read before the Interna- tional Exposition of Safety and Sanita- tion in New York city G. H. Stickney called attention to the fact that ths most common defect in lighting is ex- cessive glare and absence of diffusion. Glare may emanate directly from the light source or be reflected to the eye by glossy surface; it can also be caused wherever excessive contrast of intensity appears in adjacent fields of vision. The dazzling effect is unpleas- ant and interferes with seeing Under continued exposure eye strain and even permanent injury to the eye may result.
 An unshielded light hung over ma chine is a common source of eye fla tigue. The glare may not be so evi- dent on first glance, but when the workman's eyes have been subjected to such light for long time discom fort and inability to see result.
 Glare from glazed paper, desk tops or polished metal often induces eye trouble, headache and other indisposi- ton, though the sufferers may not be aware of the cause. The remedy is to change the relative positions so that the reflected light is kept out of the eyes as much as possible and to en- large the dimensions of the light source Engineering Record.