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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

| In that statement Mr.. Roosevelt
himself win scarcely deny that he de-
iiberateiy and definitely attacked the
administration. His statement de-
signed to protect General Wood. there
fore, lis one OF those things we have
come to call Rooseveltianism. but
which, in ruder language, bears a
shorter and an uglier name.
The reprimand of General Wood
is the only way In which the War
Department may reply to the Coloners
almost reasonable utterances. The
General mas himself walked very close
TO the line on several recent occasions,
and It will not do any harm for the
public TO understand that there are
some things which cannot be allowed
even In the United States.
Mr.. Roosevelt seeks to defend him
self and General Wood by the claim
that the War Department knew he
was to speak at the camp, but That
General Wood did not know what he
was going to say. and therefore should
not be blamed for the Coionel's ut
terances so much as the War Depart
ment should be blamed for not pro-
hibiting the address. To this 1t may
well be remarked that not even Mr..
Roosevelt was to be expected to do
and say what he did and said, and nnat
knowing Mr.. Roosevelt as we'll as the
Colonel says General Wood does, that
gentleman ought to have known bet
ter than to risk reprimand as the
result OF the Colonies utterances.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
MODEL NEGRO SUBURB
ON ASHLA CAR LINE

A deed of bargain and sale was re-
corded in the Henrico Circuit Court.
showing the transfer OF 112 acres OF
land to the Loprice Land Corporation.
The Loprice Land Corporation is conn
posed of colored men. W. /. Johnson
is the president, S. P. B. Steward,
secretary and manager and W. III.
Jackson. treasurer. The land, to which
there is minimum car-fare of six
cents from Laurel and Broad Streets
is on rae Brook Road, opposite Holly
brook station of the Ashland car line
and was bought by this corporation a,
a consideration of $4,000 for the pur-
pose of establishing a model suburb
for colored people. The lots are loo
feet front by f32 feet deep, and are
TO have graded streets. concrete side.
walks. shade trees and a water sys-
TEN.
While the deed was just put to re-
cord, the contract of sale has been
closed for some time. Contractors are
now at work grading the sE'eets and
making sidewalks. Thirty Of the lots
have already been sold, and the pur-
chasers go out at o'clock this even
ing for the purpose of making perma-
nent selections
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
OFFICER HAS
RETURNED ON BAIL
Defauiting Cashier In City Scandal
Shows Up at His
Leisure.

Nashville. Aug. 27--Johnson B.
West. Jr.. familiariy known as Doc
West. assistant city treasurer. of Nash
vile. whose whereabouts have been
unknown since the city hall scandal
was precipitated the middle of June.
arrived here from Chicago. Arrange
ment for bond had been made In ad-
vance and bond was executed in the
sum of $4,000 on his arrival He is
charged with larceny Of public rec
ords and destroying public records,
Just prior to the making public of the
fact that important records were miss
ing from the city revenue department.
West left Nashville, saying that he was
going to gun shoot liz st. Louis. He
did not return on specified time and a
search was instituted, which led de-
tectives across the continent without
success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
VIRGINIA LANDS ARE
INCREASING IN VALUE

That Virginia lands are growing in
value is shown by the reports OF the
assessors received daily at the office
of State Auditor G. Lea Moore. Sub
stantial gains have been shown In the
valuation of land In counties in all
parts of the State.
An especially good showing 10 that
made by wise County, In which there
are valuable mineral lands. Mineral
lands are assessed separately. The In
crease in Wise County In farm and
town lands and kindred properties is
si77.402 The mineral lands in the
county are valued at more than six
and half million dollars. Follow
ing is the report for the county for
this year as returned by the assessors:
Western District--1sI5. ssss,252; 1917
sT65.240. Increase, si34, e52
Eestern District-12l5. $439.100: 1914.
S395.750. Increase. $43, $50.
Among other counties. Mathews
County comes to the front with a
showing that makes 1t plain that the
assessors have been doing good work
in that section. The report shows:
1915, s1,e45.s3l; 1914, $685., 26e. In
crease. $1445s5.
Reports of several districts In other
counties received at the auditors Of
fee yesterday show:
Patrick County, Smith River Dis
trict--1sf6. s455.7os; 1914. $sIs,ose. In
crease, s142.s70.
Franklin County. Fourth District
1915, s5o1,s4s; 1914. $3T5.23s. Increase,
s126.709.
Bedford County, James River Dis
trict-1s15. $l.o40,s57: 1914, ss34,s1o.
Increase. $206.047.
Bedford County, Staunton River Dis
trict-1sl5, sl,2o7.s67: 1914. s1.os3. ss5.
Increase, s114.153.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
PEOPLES FORUM.
Regrets Loss of Pastor.

ItNAfttR hApSs va n VIVA
Editor Virginian:
Sir,--In resigning the passionate of
Broad-Street Methodist Episcopal
Church to assume the important and
responsible position of superintendent
of the Sunday school training work of
the church at Nashville. Tenn, Rev.
]. w. Shackford took leave of many
warm friends who will cherish for
him a deep affection and the most
tender recoliections.
As a member of the Junior Board
of Stewards of Broad-Street Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. ! was thrown
In intimate relations with our beloved
pastor, and II is with much pleasure
that l am able to adj my testimonial
Of his many noble characteristics of
mind and heart.
He, at all times and under all cir
cumstances, was loyal and faithful
to those who looked to him for coun-
sci, and lost no opportunity for the
strengthening and uphuiiding of the
church and of furthering the
cause of righteousness In his field OF
labor.
He was a faithful advocate of the
cause of temperance and the suppress
sion of vice in this community and
in the furtherance of this cause he
appeared before committees of the
last session of the General Assembly
and pleaded earnestly for such meas
ures as would abolish rae temptations
which stand In the pathway of man
hood and virtne.
May God spsed his efforts of use
fitness in his new field Of service un-
til. In His infinite wisdom He shall
call him into His presence and place
upon his head a crown of glory for
duties well and faithfully performed
j. e. BARROW.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
BLEASE AT LARGE.

South Carolina ought to chain up
her Blease. The country has no de-
sire TO hear from him. knowing. as 1t
does. that he does not represent his
state, but creates tae impression In
the minds OF unthinking persons that
he does represent a sentiment in the
South We do not know of any SEN
timent In America which believes that
when mobs cease. liberty will perish. !"
Yet this is the declaration of Blease
before the Governors Conference,
ocming shortly after mis- announce
ment that ne will be a candidate for
Governor of South Carolina al the next
election.
South Carolina has defeated Blease
himself for the United States Senate,
and his candidate for Governor was
also showed under. Why he should
he allowed longer to use the name
OF South Carolina to dignity mis- state
ments is not apparent. There should
be some means of preventing ex-of-
ficials of this stripe riding on the good
name of States. which in mistaken
moments entrust to them their for
tunes and their honor.
Stop up the animal, he brays too
loud
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
A RoosEvELTIANIsM.

Before an audience at the military
destruction camp at Piattsburg, Theo-
dere Roosevelt during the course of
s y address said:
Don't applaud unless you are
feeling a burning sense of shame
because the United States has not
stood up for Belgium"
IN statement issued when Sec
3akary of War Garrison reprimanded
xnouerai Leonard Wood. in charge of
'x&e camp, for allowing such an ut
1nnce. and others which were made
n Elaboration thereof. Mr.. Roosevelt
I'm the speech not only did
I'd DSv<r mention the President. but
u nexer mentioned the administra-
ztxen. / spoke purely OF the ma
SxSy Hon. OF the people of the United
<akes.'
comparison OF these two state
6sats shows that Mr.. Roosevelt could
- have referred to the administra-
z1n ck the country TO which he owes
t4gtance, the Government as whose
1ek he was speaking. The Colonel
(tously could not have meant that
people OF the country have not
npathized with Belgium. for they
xe supported the Belgian nation by
1lr contributions And Mr.. Roose-
must know that the people do
act for the nation. but the admin
ntton acts for the people, so that
N&h technically and actually Mr..
Osevelt did In his public address
kbxk the camp attack the Govern
~ III time when the gravest in
lafional questions were just on the
81 satisfactory settlement.
~ after his address. commenting
and celebrating on the spirit
NJ. Roosevelt made additional
eBts to the newspaper cores
ts. which he knew would be
~ - part Of sais address. and
- iatended 70 be 70 reported.
b<en n public life long enough
nv news value which such Il
0opld pscesaariIy have.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
UNITED CIGAR STORES
PAYS~SEVEN PER CENT

The dividend on the common stock Of
the United Cigar Stores Company paid
this quarter will be at the rate OF Z
per cent. This stock has heretofore
paid a Q per cent dividend. The pre-
ferred stock has been paying per
cent for years. The company reports
that since the stock both preferred ami
OF 500 TO $40 share. that the number
OF permanent investors In II has quad
rupled. The United Stores customers
are holding II and thus drawing divi-,
bends on their own trade In the stores
in eject they became partners In the
fmmense business being done III up
wards o. 1000 stores N no ctties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
yilIage washed or Man.

Cotton Plant Ark. Aug. 27.--Mc-
Clelland. Ark, was practically wiped
off the map by waters flowing through
a break in White River ievee. Its
soc population deserted the town be-
fore daylight, but family of eight
negroes were reported drowned when
the wagon they were riding in fell
into ditch by the side of the road
and the path of the crevasses. Wweil-
ings and business houses were washed
away and the Inhabitants of the vii
lage have come to Cotton Park for
protection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
REQUISTTION rs ISSUED
FOR RICHMOND NEGRO

william Green. coIored. wanted
here on charge Of forgery with Mil
ler's hotel, colored, making the COM
plant has been arrested In Charles
ton. West Virginia. Reouisition was
issued yesterday by Governor Stuart
for GREEN'S return here for trial and
Detective Sergeant +. L. Krengel left
last night for his prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
DIR. Stuart Speaker

Asheville, n. c., Aug. 27.-Dr. Geo,
X. Stuart, of Knoxville, Tenn. spoke
at the Epworth League Conference al
Lake Junaluska on 'Lopsided Folks
The balance of the day was devoted to
addresses by various women members
of the organization. Miss Ava Traw-
yek of Nashville, Tenn; Miss Mabel
Howell of Kansas City, Mo-, and Miss
Emma Robinson, of Chicago, were
among the speakers. Rev. s. A. Neb-
lett, presiding elder of the Central
District of Cuba NJ f. Church, South,
told the delegates OF work accom-
plished in Cuba
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
Personalities SHOULD NOT PREVENT
PEOPLES VOTE

II the obstacles OF a time provision
1cr the Aling of notice of candidacy,
the issuing of a writ OF election. and
1imiiar requirements are actually suf-
fscisntiy numerous TO defea; a strong
and prompt effort on the part of the
city Democratic committee TO author
he the holding Of primary to select
- candidate to fiji the position of
Commonweaith's Attorney, there is
Il very simple expedient which may
~ resorted 70. That is to at
&empf neither q primary nomination
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

That free distribution OF liquor and
pistols through the medium of the
Times-Dispatch ought to delight the
soul Of one Coleman A. Blease. even
tsaoush his early death is predicted In
the editorial statement, that "Blease
will be the corpse"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
NEW EXPRESS RATES
EFFECTIVE SEPT.

The traffic department of the South
ern Express Company has issued a
circular to its agents regarding the
recent order of the Interstate Com
merce Commission affecting charges on
shipments of less than 100 pounds Ia
weight.
THE commission" says the circular.
"has authorized the increase to become
effective September l, on shipments OF
first class matter approximately, as fol-
Ian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

nor a committee nomination. but TO
allow all candidates to go into the
general election on an equal basis.
All the candidates will be Demo-
Gratis anyhow. as will practically all
the voters. Therefore. the people
should have the chance to choose be-
tween the candidates directly. and
this chance may be given E1em-in
the event 1t is absolutely impossible
all candidates go on the ticket on
November 3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
ASKS GOVERNOR TO BOOST
DALLAS FOR CONVENTION

Governor Stuart yesterday received
a letter from Governor j. l.. Fer
guson. OF Texas, requesting that the
Governor OF Virginia endorse Dallas.
Texas, as the city In which the next
National Democratic Convention shall
be held. Governor Stuart Is also
asked TO use his influence for having
the convention held in the Texas city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

Il 70 % POHIiunt ffFSfusfs w = Ncftt
las stated above. the increases il
Illustrated apply only upon articles SUBJ
tected to first class rates, and effect
only Interstate shipments.
1.-THE simplicity of the rate structure
liz not to be altered. nor Ia the rate
upon shipments of 100 pounds or over
to be changed. There will be a slight
increase upon shipments of second
class matter Weighing less than 100
pounds, IL being equivalent to seventy
FIVE per cent of the increase that APP
plies upon frst-class matter.
From the example cited above. :
will be seen that the advance is very
nominal and extremely reasonable, and
falls upon that class of traffic which
received such an enormous decrease
in rates when the present schedule be-
came operative.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD FOR
ESCAPED CONVICT OFFERED

Reward of SEQ was offered yester-
day by Governor Stuart for the cap
ture of Bonnie Slack colored, an es-
capped convict. Slack was serving
time on the roads in Botetourt coun-
ty for shifting the sheriff with a
brick, when ne made his getaway.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
ExiIson Recoycr.s.

Orange, N. j.. Aug. 27.--Thomas A.
Edison, the invetor. liz at work in his
laboratory at Silver Lake, suffering no
serious effect from the splashtng Of
sight. His right eye was badly In
famed. but 1t was said there was no
danger of the sight of either eye be-
ing effected. An assistant upset a
quantity of liquid potash and It sprin-
killed. the face of the inventor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
Former Diplomat In DinscuIty.

and complaint against Corporal Nell
son O'Shaughnessy. former charge
d'affaires in Mexico. were fled by the
Rftz-Carlton Restaurant and Hotel
Company. It is alleged that he owes
a bill for s47s.i1 with interest from
December /, 1912.
The papers were served at the
Piattsburg encampment. Sheriff J. W.
Moore, of Clinton County. and d. 8.
Lombard. his deputy. do not explain
how they got by the sentries. but
they did.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
MEMORIAL TO AUTHOR
OF NATIONAL HYMN
Francis Scott Key WIN BE Memorial-
lied for Wrifing Astar-Spangie1

Washington. Aug. z7.--lThe war DE-
partment announced 4 competition Of
sculptors and designers for the me-
mortal to Francis Scott Key. author Of
The Star-Spangied Banner" De-
signs will be received until October Is.
Congress has appropriated $75,o00 for
the memorial which will be at Fort
McHenry, Baltimore.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
Rrnmhaugh For Suffraes

Denver, Aug Ex-Governor Martin
O. Brumbaugh, OF Pennsylvania, APP
proved woman suffrage in speech
here today.
II believe women In Pennsylvania
will be given the right to vote after
the next election" he said. II believe
they should be given the ballot"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

Don't you know Boss Barnes and
Colonel Bryan are tickied over the
rebuke to Roosevelt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

Blease Is again candidate for Gov
ernor on the platform:
When mobs are no longer possible
liberty will be dead"
How about 1t. South Carolina?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

Mr.. Roosevelt says he alone is res
ponsible for mis- Plattsburg utterance.
Doesn't sound as If anybody was.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
Triple Exchange Holiday Urged.

New York, Aug. fla resolution
requesting the governors Of the New
York Stock Exchange to close the ex-
change September 4. thereby giving
a triple Labor Day holiday. was adopt
ed by members. The request will be
acted on by the governors at special
meeting next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

The situation of the Russian armies
r. almost what might be called des-
perate. Their two lines of prepared
1efenses. carefully planned and built
1urinE many years. have both been
1Aken by the German armies. The
superior equipment of the Teutons has
overcome the superior numbers Of the
$50
Nussians, and unless arms and ammu-
nIffon are quickly gotten to Russia,
the extent of the disaster appears limi-
red only by the desire OF the German
Renerals to press their advantage.
Samuel G. Blythe, writing this week
III the saturday Evening Post. repre-
nents Grand Duke Nicholas as the
s'Ereat Man OF Russia" and 1t cannot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
GaribaIdi's Grandson Wounded.

udine. italy, Aug. 27.---Ezio Carl
boldi. grandson Of the great patriot,
has been severely wounded on the
Austrian front
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28
PICKING LINT.

Il dispatch from London purport-
M to carry an extract from Ger
man paper says that the school girls
~ Berlin have been requested by the
Government to start picking lint to
make up for the shortage of cotton
caused by the British classification OF
cotton as contrabrand.
This calls to mind to many Rich
snond and Virginia people the war
occupation of the women of the South.
piciing lint for bandages and other
1nflitary uses. In Germany they are
rickinx ii for use In the manufacture
m war munitions to make wounds,
not TO heal them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

carranza ought to watch out now
tkat the Kaiser has backed down.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

II IL a distressing occupation-pick-
ing iint--when one can only sit still
and think OF what loved ones are fac
ing and suffering ON the fields to
which the lint will go, women's tears
moisten most OF il before the blood
of their fathers and sons and brothers
dyes 1t red.
The same German dispatch Is rep
resented as saying that the cutting
off of cotton is a more serious menace
than the shortage of food supplies
IL this Is the case the English con-
tention that IL liz necessary to Germany
in the manufacture of ammunition Is
substantiated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-28

be denied that he has accomplished
miracles despite the most distressing
handicaps. The Grand Dukes achieve
ments In extricating the greater part
OF his forces while surrendering his
lines of defense is great achieve
ment. but q barren one until those
extricated forces are armed and able
to fight on something like even terms.
The saying that the Germans will
wear themselves out licking the Rus
SLAMS may be true enough. but so far
the Germans appear as tireless as the
supply of Russian soldiers seems in-
exhaustihle. Russia's situation. in all
truth. In one of exceeding serious
mess.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12

The second. third and fourth steps in
each unit of fours ION which the one-step
is based will be perhaps two inches less,
the reason being that the strong or ac-
cented beat comes on count "one" and
each multiple.
So as the dancers progress 1t is ONE,
two, three, four; ONE, two three, and so
forth. The cavalier. starting backward
on his left foot in a step upon the ball
of his foot of from eight to nine inches,
makes slight dip on both knees, to cor
respond with that OF his lady.
The first four backward steps of the
cavalier and the forward steps of the
lady should proceed in the straight line
of direction, But If the cavalier decides
to continue, with the next four steps in
the same direction, he will, during those
four steps. turn himself and his lady to
his left. on the eighth count the couple
is then in a position "a quarter turn hav-
ing been made) to progress into the side
glide
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
CITY WILL BUY PROPERTY
AT FOOT OF PINE STREET
About $4,000 will Be Paid for site
for Pier

About $4,000 will Be Paid for site
for Pier.
transfer 20 the city of the Fotterall
property, at Pine street wharf Delaware
river, viii he made soon. Councils has
approved the plans of Director Norris for
the acquisition of the site and the CITY
Soilcltor now is investigating the owner
ship of the property,
While the Department of Wharves,
DOCKS and Ferries has no Immediate
plans for rebuilding on the property. 1t is
considered wise plan by Director Norris
10 OBTAIN IT at this time at a figure said to
pe about $4,000 This price is considered
reasonable
Director Norris is preparing to acquire.
under the eminent domain bill. property
in the vicinity OF Snyder avenue for the
construction of more piers This prop
erty is to be paid for out of the new loan
The new piers at Catharine street will
De completed early in the summer. All
steamship companies interested In the
piers are to be asked In few days what
price they will offer for the lease of them
Spirited bidding for the piers is expected
The war has blotted out the prospects OF
the Hamburg American and the North
German Lloyd lines from competing for
the piers
A further port Improvement will be in
the erection of n modern, reinforced con-
crete warehouse, equipped with facilities
Tor the expeditions handling of goods, by
the Pennsylvania Warehouse and Safe
Deposit Company, at the southwest cor
ner of Delaware avenue and Pine street