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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
POPULARITY AND GREATNESS.

of America greater crowds flock to see
him than go IN any foreign country to
view crowned heads (this is an open
season on crowned heads anyhow.
The Presidents usually picked out
of the American line and called great
are Washington and IAncoln-and
sometimes Cleveland, Washington was
the Father of His Country when that
country. was child. Lincoln has
been called the big brother of his
but Lincoln was bitterly
opposed even in war time. Wilson's
administration was not popular with
some interests before war was de-
clared. He has now won and wears
the title of the Champion of Human
ity. So far he has been popular in
his greatness. It remains to be seen
whether his present supporters sup
port him for the genuine greatness of
the war and his position, or whether
they support him because they happen
lust now to agree with him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

woodrow Wilson is ono of the few
great men OF any great popularity in
the days of their greatness. Maybe
he is popular because just at present
he happens to represent the views and
desires of the whole country. 1t does
not always mean that man Is popu-
lar because of his greatness; very
often me is unpopular because OF the
very act that makes him great. Take
Bryan. for instance: his has been -
great, big. fine. idealistic lifeS but
just now Bryan is unpopular.
Wilson, however. has won world
wide recognition and applause. In a
moment of unwonted ecstacy over the
latest note TO Germany a British news
paper has proclaimed him the FIRST
citizen OF the world. The united
American press is supporting his
foreign policy. His picture Is &C
claimed by crowds; his speeches APP
piauded by nations, attended by
throngs- At s1is passage in any city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
nnnan r. cnheIl. Attention.

In the Statewide campaign In Nir-
ginia last year. Royal E. Cabel, OF
Richmond. was one of the leaders ror
the liauor cause. Filled to repletion
with preiudices against the temper
ance program and brim full OF 1lg-
ures from the internal revenue de-
partment. he tried to wax eloquent,
and he tried to stem the tide of sem
timent in Virginia. With lf2s ana
pen and paper and with numerous
styles of his own photographs, he con-
Quoted Jealous campaign, ana ne
strove in every way possible to prove
that prohibition does not prohibit and
that intoxicating liquor Is delightful
and essential element OF human exis-
tence.
One OF the points that Mr.. Cabell
hammered on all the time and sought
TO emphasize by voice and printer
ink. was the lesson which, he insist
ed, was taught by statistics gathered
by the revenue department In WASH
inFton. These statistics, he asserted,
proved positively, conclusiveIy. ana
Convincingly that the manufacture OF
alcohol was on the increase and that
hence consumption of alcohol also
was on the increase.
A striking and sweeping answer TO
Mr.. Cabelrs argument has been de-
yeloped through the orderly operation
of the prohibition campaign. Stead
| ilv and surely the effect of this mar
velous campaign has been wrought.
According to"The Wall street Journal,
the production of whiskey In Ken
lucky In January was 1,9S0,00o gall
Ions. against 6.102.452 gallons in jan
uary, 1914; production in Pennsyl-
vania was 1,173S0s gallons In jan
a A A ls.w.k no
ago, and in Maryland 506,919 gallons,
against 91S,5S2 last year. Whiskey
bottled in bond in January was 691. sos
gallons. compared With 92S,18 in jan
uary. 1914.
The decrease In Kentucky's produc-
ton OF whiskev amounted to Sc 2-3
per cent: in Pennsylvania, 33 per
cent; in Maryland. more than 40 per
cent.
These figures" says Golfers, land
other figures for February, March,
and other months more recently avail
able, indicate tsaat the. -distillers, who
can look ahead like anyone else. see
that within few years the CONNER
ciaI demand for whiskey will fall off
at unprecedented speed The distillers
are buying newspaper space in more
than one city to argue that prohibit
ton doesn't prohibit-~that more
liquor than ever is being drunk in
this country: but this Is bluff. They
are meanwhile curtailing production
and quietly discounting rhei rown flu
neral Better times are ahead for
these United States"
What will Royal f. Cabeil say now?
Manifestly even statistics as chosen ey
him and assorted to suit his good
pleasure are no longer unable. The
facts of time and history speak for
themselves. Mr.. Cabell stands bereft
of a iong-cherished and much-repeat-
ed argument.-Roanoke World-News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
PROVEN GUILTY BY SUCCESS.

On land Germany has thus far been
very successful. On the sea her sub
marine operations have been very eff
fective. Her success In both phases
OF warfare ia attributed TO her perfect
preparation for war.
This success of preparation is the
hest proof that Germany deliberately
desired, planned and began the war.
For years she had been engaged in
making ready. Her army was trained
10 the pink of perfection. Her fac
tories were running full blast, her
armories and storehouses were cram
med with munitions. II she did not
hght her military industries would
ave suffered Tor lack Of a, market
Take the rest OF the world by con-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

We had almost forgotten that the
Eitel Frederick was with us. Since
she left Newport News. where she was
an event and went over TO Norfolk,
where she is merely an incident. the
press agents have been letting up on
her
Vow. however. it seems that In
some manner her crew. or part
thereof, have skipped the country,
either evading the necessity of giving
paroles or forgetting the necessity
OF observing them. We believe IL was
the Evening Journal that informed us
a certain suspected party caught on
foreign soil was not the Eiters cap
tain. The journal, by the way, makes
feature of things not happening
as witness an extra 10 inform us one
OF the ships would not dash for the
sea, another to state that the Karls-
ruhe had not entered the Virginia
capes, and maybe n later one to say
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
JOHN B. CARY SCHOOL
HOLDS COMMENCEMENT
Thirty-nine Graduates Receive Certi-
ficates of Graduation--Presenta
eions Made.

One of the largest classes ever grad.
uated from John B. Cary School re-
ceived the certificates of graduation
Saturday night at the commencement
exercises held IN the auditorium oil
the school. The graduates numbered
thirty mine.
The exercises were attended by more
than 700 persons he hall being pack.
ed to capacity.
The invocation was pronounced bs
Rev. d. w. Jackson, pastor OF Epworth
Methodist Church, after which Clifford
Bailey, president Of the graduating
class, delivered the address of vel
come. The class poem was composed
and read by Miss Bertha Langley. and
the history Of the class by Miss Eimira
Ruff1n.
Rev. Carter A. Jenkins, d. D.. pas.
tor of Calvary Baptist Church, de-
livered the address to the graduates
his subject being GROW" Each let.
ter of his subject he made stand for a
word. the whole forming the intunc.
ton go right on working" Along
that line he delivered a most pleasing
address.
President Bailey of the class, pre-.
scented to the principal, Professor G.
H. Dunaway. two pictures. one an en-.
larged group picture of the senior
class, and another a large handsome
picture Of the bridal procession OF
John Alden and Priscilla To each
| member Of the class the Parents
Teachers Association presented Q
class pin, while on behalf Of the class
Principal Dunaway presented hand
some fountain pen to Professor o. O
Dietz assistant principal and teacher
Of the senior class. The diplomas were
I presented by the principal.
Robert King. one OF the graduates
was presented with ten dollars by all
mother for going through the gram.
| mar grades without failure.
/ \. The exercises were enlivened 81
several songs by the school children
Those who received diplomas were
| Alcott. Mary; Angle, Virginia: August
Frances: Branch. Samuel; Bayne. Ber'
| tina; Bailey, clifford. Burch. Clare
Bayne, Garland: Cole. Colonel; Chinel
Dorothy; Daparto, Louise; Gould. Al
bert: Frank. Francis: Faudree, Her
man; Harris, Wipifred; Henley, Wal
ter: Hayes Margaret. Hoover. Mary
Hargrayes, Gladys. Hutchinson
George: King, Robert: LAnier. Au
brey: Langley. Bertha: Mattern, Lyn'
wood: Mitchell Josephine: Miner
Bertha Ryder, Edwrd: RufIin. Ell
mira; Parker. Lavaiiette: Pickles
| Bernice; Ralston. Halle; Quinn
Genevive: Thnmass. Annie; Thomas
iHrAce; Vaughan. E1nxnuces Jones'
Beulah: Besson. virginia; Clark
Elisabeth: Ldudssys Marion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

The people Of Richmond have the
opportunity to make their city known
throughout the length and breadth Of
these United States as the best gov
erned city In the Union. Already
famous In history and already known
as a place OF beauty. community of
progressive citizens and city Of
growth and wealth, il can add TO its
fame UNNECESSARILY and TO its own
comfort and prosperity intellectually.
All that is needed is concerted action
of its people and careful thought. roll
lowed by deeds, of its leaders.
The opportunity is here with US
now. 1t makes its initial bow TO an
audience OF representative citizens to-
night. when a meeting viii be held to
discuss radical changes in the anti
auated charter under which we live
and are governed. Tonight's meeting
can make or mar a great movement.
it can pave the way for better govern
ment or indefinitely postpone the at
tasnment thereof All depends on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

tract: England had the greatest fleet
In the world; she had no army. Her
people were beginning to complain at
the naval burden. France had been
forced by German militancy TO enroll
an army. but she had never equipped
it. Russia had millions of men. good
soldiers, but unequipped. Looking
forth from an inpregnable strong
hold Germany saw "a world at peace
and unprepared. She realized the day
for which she had labored and waited,
which she had desired, had arrived.
She struck: she struck deliberately at
every principle of humanity and civil
ization, she was armed and ready.
Her preparedness reveals her intent:
her intent is her guilt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
SWANSON SENDS LETTERS
THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA
Confidential Communications Ask Support In Race Fo
Senate-Glass Noncommttal- Speculation AS To
Effect of Davis Entry

and OF Lieuteant Governor Ellyson an,
politicians generally had anticipate,
Mr.. Davis entry into the field. II beinI
no secret that no had been consfderint
the matter favorably for sometime
Pollard's friends hold that the Davi
strength will be drawn largely from
Ellyson. and Ellysons friends argu
the reverse. Neutrals frankly con
fess that at this time they nnd /
impossible to settle the question I,
their own satisfaction.
Before either the Senatorial or Cub
ernatoriai primary comes the primar,
for members of the General Assem-
bly,. This takes place on August 3 o
this year. Only about half the mem
bers of the Senate. who are candt
dates for denomination have opposi
ton. but members of the House O
Delegates are not so fortunate. Their,
is a contest in practically all of tn,
100 districts in the State. The en-
forCement OF the prohibition law
and, tie enactment OF proper legisIa
ton to that end is the chief issu
in many districts and the only issu
In some. The question OF taxafio,
hardly enters into the equation, IN
new tax system not yet having beef
tried suffictently to furnish an issue
Interest among present and futur
members OF the House of Defegate
In the speakership OF the Hose 1
great. Harry Houston. of EIizabetI
City County. and George I. Brown
ing. of Orange. are the two leadinl
candidates. When the House ad
journed last March. Houston had
majority of the membership OF tn
House pledg. d to him, but as tn
election of most OF the members IN 4
doubt. the new House may meet witt
the race for the speakership In grea
doubt. MFR. Browning has undoubt
edly made progress In his fight, and
'~iends of Mr.. Houston
claim that in many of the districts h
has assurances of support from all tn
candidates. there are those 70 expires
the belief that the Orange man Wi
win. No speculation OF any value Il
possible, however until after the mem
bers arc chosen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Machine Gun Company.

Macon, Ga, June 13.--The first
machine gun company in Georgia and
one of the few in the South, will be
organized here.
This will be the thirteenth COM
pany OF the Second Georgia Regi-
ment and is composed of fifty men.
The equipment. consisting of four
automatic machine guns and all
other accessories. will be furnished
by the government.
Captain Boyce r. Miller will be in
command.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
EHfty-one Undertaker-s.

Louisville. June 13.-Fffty-one APP
plicants for State licenses as under
takers or embalmers, or both, stood
examinations before the Kentucky
State Board of Embalmers at the
undertaking establishment of John
Mas d Brother, Floyd and Broad
way. while the Kentucky State
Funeral Directors Association was
holding its fifteenth annual conven-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

New Orleans. June 13.-f plans
now in the course OF preparation are
carried through. and there is no rea-
son to doubt they will not be, New
Orleans will witness one of the
greatest aerial spectacies since the
art of aviation was developed, the
middle of next month. Thirty aero
planes and hydroplanes of the latest
pattern. now being used by the navy
aviation corps at Pensacola. will
make New Orleans their objective
point in the next practice cruise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
1,404 In Hospital.

Statesville, June 13.-R. r. Clark
is at home from Morganton. where
he spent two days attending q meet
ing of the board of directors OF the
State Hospital. and meeting OF the
executive committee preceding the
board meeting. Superintendent Nc
Campbelis report for the past two
months showed that there are now
on the rolls of the hospital a total
of 1.404 patients.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
OEHeryc ElaC Day.

New Bern. N. c., June 13.-New
Bern Lodge. No. 764, of the Ben
evolent and Protective Order Of Elks
Of the United States of America will
hold their annual services. COM
memorating the birth of the Ameri-
can flag. This service IN known as
the Elks Flag Day service and will
he held in their lodge room. Mon
day night. June IA. at $3.50 O'Clock.
The public is invited to attend this
service and will be welcome.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

continue his censorship within that
state #. and viii carry on his great
life work without interruption.
Anthony Comstoek is a truly great
man, whose service has been unselfish.
though violently opposed. Every con-
ceiyabie weapon has been used against
him, from physical violence to higher
up fiifuehrs. nut his, work has never
stopped. and his devotion never
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Magma CHlarta Day.

The part that the Church of Eng
land took in the extortion of the
Magma Charta, The Greater Charter
OF English Liberty" from unwilling
King John at Runnymede. was the
topic Of sermons In the Episcopal
Churches of the United States Sun
day. The Protestant Episcopal
Church, as the daughter and heir of
the Church of England, whose rights
and privileges and freedom were SO
strongly shown In that immortal in
strument, will celebrate the tooth an
niversary. The anniversary of the
famous event in the cause of liberty
Is made especially dear 10 the Epis-
copal Church because the Archbishop
of Canterbury Stephen Langton. was
the first of the signers at Runny-
mede on the Thames. In addition
to special sermons in the churches
Fluctuations are being cabled to the
successor of Langton, Archbishop
Randall Davidson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
ANTHONY CoMsToCK.

Should Anthony Comstock be re-
naovea as postoface inspector. as press
dispatches indicate will be done ar
the end OF his present term, the forces
OF vice that have vilhfed assault
"a and abused through many years
vii still be unable to stop his great
work for cleanliness AS secretary Of
~ ks..s Nsr ERIK ssocfeiy~ ror ffie Sup
TbE1Sston u vice ne has fun power 20
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Improve Atlanta schools.

Atlanta, June 13.--Mayor James G
Woodward. after a careful study OF
school conditions in Atlanta, and In
line with his recommendation made
some time ago that the high schools
be consolidated into one big central
academy. has come forward with a
plan that he believes will save the
city thousands of dollars In equip
ment and maintenance and will, In a
measure. solve the problem of hous-
ing the pupils.
He proposes that the board of ed
ucation rent building of sufficient
size and in 1t consolidate the COM
mercial branches now taught in the
Boys High School and English Com
mercial Girls High School.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Hot In Neyx Orleans.

New Orleans, June 13.-Dr. I. M.
Cline. district forecaster of the United
States Weather Bureau. commenting
on the rather excessive heat of Tues
day and Wednesday, said the Their
mometer has registered in this city
in the past forty-one years 95 or
higher 122 times. but in the same
period the 100 degrees point has only
been reached three times.
so you sea that SO degrees on
Tuesday was rather exceptional
weather for June in this CITY," said
DIR. Cline.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

tagged. AS one Of our greatest
Americans ne deserves the thanks OF
his country for unfagging zeal and
patriotic service. II President Wilson
ever intervenes TO prevent the removal
OF faithful officials in the postofiice
department, this is an occasion for
his Intervention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
new ORLEANS TO SEE
50 NAVAL Av|AT0RS
Great Aerial Spectacle Set for Next
Month--North Carolina E1ks VIII
Observe Birthday of Old Glory.
News from Dixie.
Nfississlnni Negro Hanrs.

Holly Springs. Miss. June 1s.-To-
morrow Is the day set by the SUI
preme Court for the hanging of
Hunter Jenkins. a negro, who was
convicted of the murder of another
negro. The Supreme Court recently
affirmed the verdict on appeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Princeton Finals.

Princeton, n. j., June 1s.--The
commencement program at Prince
ton University got under way Friday,
with n golf match between the grads
and undergraduates. and the per-
Torrance of the Greek tragedy Up
higenia In Tauris' in the Palmer
stadium. The Yale Princeton base
ball game and a performance of 1.-THE
Trojan Women" at the stadium held
the center Of interest Saturday. On
Sunday President John Grier Hib-
ben, of the University. delivered the
baccalaureate address. On Monday
the Glass Day and society functions
will be held. and on Tuesday the
commencement exercises will take
place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Col. j. K. West.

Many friends Of Colonel j. e. West
In the county are glad that he will be
unopposed for the state Senate. He
is easily one of the most able and
fearless leaders the Senate and his
high position on all moral issues and
his consistent stand for purity in
politics have gained for him state
wide prominence of the most enviable
kind.-Tidewater News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
Cure for Tuberculosis.

New York. June 1S.-Dr. Genza-
buro Koga. of the Kyoto Imperial
Hospital, Toxic. announces that he
has discovered a cure for tuberculosis,
according to an article appearing In
the Japan Times of May 90. 1t lie
said that he has experimental on
hundreds of cases and has been sue
cessfu1 in every one. The compost
ton of the remedy was suggested by
the use of the juice of peach leaves
for ptomaine poisoning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
BeIean Refugee TO Sing.

Kinston. N. c., June 13.-Madam
Emele Vande Zande, a prima donna
OF Belgian nativity, will sing in the
Grand Theater here next Monday
night under the auspices OF the A.
NJ. Waddell Chapter. United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy.
Madam Vande Zande came to this
State several weeks ago as a refu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

San Marino will fight; Lichtenstein
is neutral: Monaco is noncommittal.
We thought this was TO be a battle of
Titans, but the pygmie have taken up
the cudgels.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
BREAKING PAROLES.

that the war has not ended, Wilson
has not resigned or Virginia mas not
gone wet again.
But returning to the Fitel, If It shall
appear that members Of her crew. who
were actually on parole, or who were
under the care OF the American gov
eminent. have skipped out, the case
win assume serious aspects. The
word Of a soldier on parole has usual
IL been accepted without question.
and even in the present war, when
every other precedent of war has been
smashed, this code OF honor has re-
manned unhrolSen. We trust that the
rumors Of lost Germans will be found
incorrect. Statements that liquor was
being sold from the German cruisers
in violation of the law have not been
especially TO the credit of the German
commanders, who have been given a
refuge from sure destruction in the
port of a neutral power. We trust the
parole will be held sacred and binding
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14

Garland c. Chewning,- of this city,
who has just graduated as a mechani-
cal engineer from Lehigh University,
is now spending a few weeks at
Mountain View" the country estate
OF his parents, Mr., and Mrs. A. j.
Chewing, in Louisa County. Mr..
Chewing viii leave on August / for
-fsniaasieiipffia. r wfIers he i.afs accrpted
a. position with The American Gaa
Company OF that city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
APPLICATIONS.
Reflects Virginia Sentiment.

The Richmond Virginian's future
has been assured by securing ample
financial backing A few weeks since
il became known that the paper
would need additional capital in
order to continue. This was speed
lily raised by friends and admirers
of this clean, high-class journal. The
Virginian has succeeded in rejecting
Virginia sentiment as no other Rich
-meHa-paPef- has ever dene,--GfeeHe
County Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
FRISCO WOMEN SEEKING
PLACES AS C0PETTES
One Hundred Undergo Third Degree
OF Civil Servico-Celebrate Seven
Hundrcdth Anniversary of Great
Charter.
Norwegian Wins.

Philadelphia, June 13.-Miss Molla
Bturstedt, of Norway, defeated Mrs.
George Wightman, of Boston. in the
final match for the women's tennis
championship of the United States, at
the Philadelphia Cricket Clubs
grounds, ST. Martins Saturday after
noon, by the score of AS, So, 60.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-14
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RICHMOND.

attendance, the enthusiasm shown and
the determination aroused.
Richmond is not worse governed
than other cities in the United States.
Nor Is it either better in system than
others or better In practice than most,
The opportunity Is not TO make Rich
mond's municipal government the
equal OF that of other cities of the
same size, but better. The opportun-
ity Is not to bring Richmond's gov
eminent to the level of Norfolk ana
Atlanta and Birmingham and Balti-
more, but TO make 1t so much better,
so much more efficient and SO mucsi
more Democratic as to earn for Rich
mond the envy and emulation of these
others. and for her citizens the bless
ings that will inevitably follow in the
wake of Improvement 1t Is that OPP
portunity that the people Of Rich
mond must seize: 1t Is TO that goal
that they must direct their aspira-
tions. The meeting at Mechanics In
stitute tonight may well mark an his
toric date in the life of Richmond.