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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

tConferedate defense and once the blockade OF
the Southern coast he'd become effective, the
days of the Southern Confederacy were nu-
bered. The result was starvation and the sur
render at AppomattoX.
Equally absurd the hue and cry which
the German Government sought TO raise against
the attitude Of The United states in permitting
munitions Of war to be shipped to the allied
powers. No precept OF international law and no
principle Of common forbIds the selling
of the implements of warfare 10 beIiigerent
rower by neutral state. The Supreme Court
/ Of the United states has formally lent Its sane
lion to this proposition iii the case of the
Sanussma Trinidad, Wheat. 2s3
There Ia as little 10 he said in serious
domination of the classification OF contraban d
which includes almost every article of merchan-
disc for almost every article of merchandise is
in these days directly tributary to the efficiency
OF an army and ada ptable specifically to mill
tary uses. The distinction between contra band
and non-eontraban or between eontraband
and conditional contraband, or between condi-
tionai contraband ana non-contrabapd. is, as IT
has always been almost entirely arbitrary, de
I pending wholly upon the ability OF the State or
Iatfon constituting tho terms 10 enforce its view
/ II the question. lnasmuch the distinction
between these various categores OF merchan-
disc shipped By neutral power to a beiigerent
IL always to be tried and enforced in the prize
courts OF the one The other of the hostile
powers the application Of the underlying prin-
cipe is exceedingly elastic. the construction IN
rously impair the military efficiency OF rne
adversary. Il could but happen there
fore, that the nation which has staked its for
tunes upon IT'S naval ascendency rather than
upon its military armament. should the
whip hand which X has had the foresight or
the opportunity to provide. Indeed are pre-
pared TO say that to 90 otherwise would be an
example OF a1truism and benevoence surpass-
/ ing the auruism and benevoience of mere human
beings when their most cherished political in
situations are threatened with ruin at the hands
OF unsparing foe
| In view Of these considerations, the
Isonable course left the United States is to
Keep the ever tenor Of its way abide the change
Of time and make the best OF a situation which,
however great the injury which ii may indirect
ly lnffct upon us. Is simply an inevitable evil.
We need not flatter ourselves that while Europe
* in the throes Of the convulsion that rends
1T We can srnugly repose at and make gain
of the necessities of the combatants without in
some sharing their privatons The
United States as q member of the university
of nations is member of community in
tiinatey connected in it's economic relations
with every other member that no mischief which
befalls England. Germany France fail
to be sensbiy felt in its vitais. Being
powerless to arrest the disorder, only
hope that in Its fury the distemper may soon
spend itself
Respectfully.
| MARSHALL. r. PETERSON.
iLawrenceviile, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23
AN ABLE BOOK BY AN ABLr VIRGINIA,

AN NBlAi4 BOOK BY AN ABLf tiitGl\ESN.
The book Of Dir. b. I. Anderson, relating the
biography of Hon William B. Giles and contenl.
porary events of great influence in shaping the
history OF Virginia, should prove OF much inter
est 10 students OF political and general history
OF the colonial and post-reyolutionary period of
American history The book gees to prove the
truth OF the view that man, whatever may be
said Of hfn, is ever wholly bad or always ami.
mated by Interior motives in his public acts
Modern historical students are coming every
year 10 upset cherished theories of men and
events that have for lack of careful investigation
iaxness lazness in consulting source mate
rial, been allowed To creep into even fairly rep
utable historical works. Dr. Andersons work
turns the light q hitherto dark spot and shows
many interesting figures Of that time
4 Or. Anderson in his work on Giles or more
properly politics in the time of Giles tthe
title Of the book is "WiEtam Branch Giles. &
study in the history OF politics of Virginia and
! the Nation from 11s0ls30l, has brought out an
obscure period 10 Virginia history and has also
set out In more favorable light a figure Of vir
ginia history hitherto harshIy criticised because
Improperly and inadequateiy portrayed Works
Ct THIS sort should come more frequently from
the pens Of Virginia historians. They form val
uahe additions for the study of Il complete his
tory Of early Virginia. which is also full history
of colonial America Unless these works are
-Eoon written the material on which they are
to he based will have been lost-~thero is nj
means of replacing Fl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23
MICRO CLEANUP WIEN.

! The cQiored population Of the State is cee-
brating a cleanup week. In which 1t deserves,
and trust will receive, the assistance OF the
whole State. 1t is always commemorate in any
group or body OF persons 10 aspire to cleanliness.
that virtue which every city should desire and
every individual cultivate. When those OF our
citizens who have not the same advantages of
inheritance, training and home teaching as the
more favored Of us, engaged race In a
work of cleanliness and health they should re
ceive the cooperation and the commentator Of
every thoughtful and philosophical citizen.
Conditions of living any too good in
either city or country, among either race. The
efforts of municipalities to keep their streets and
public buildings clean have so far in the history
OF our country exhausted all their resources and
taxed all their ingenuity. Even then everybody
knows hoW far from clean many sections of our
test-kept cities not only become, but remain. IN
Richmond We certainly not models for the
rest of the world in this line at least
Almost as grave problem confronts the State
in It's efforts to keep the country districts clean
There is no central authority at whose door
>ponSitility for unhealthy and dnsanitary CON
ditons can be laid. The most that can be done
i= by individual training and endeavor. Co
operation is negligible and appreciation rare.
For all OF these reasons it is distinct con
tribution 10 the betterment Of sanitary condi
tons In the State OF Virginia when any organ
lied effort Is made to call attention to the ques
ton Of cleanliness. The most valuable feature
Of The work Ill not be the immediate condition
al CLEANLINESS which WIN probably Hast only 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

Conferedate defense, and once the blockade OF
the Southern coast he'd become effective, the
days of the Southern Confederacy were nu-
bered. The result was starvation and the sur
render AT Apuomattnx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

Rev. j. A. Mcclure. of the SeconA
Presbyterian Church, preached ia =
large congregation last evening. This,
service was the first OF n series 81
eyangelistic services which will be
continued during the next two weeks.
Mr. Mcclure spoke tonight on THE
Ideal Christian" Tho service was
largely attended and much interest,"
was manifested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23
SENATOR DREWRY MAY
MEET OPPOSITION
Petersburg 'Drys' Said To Be Cast.
ing About For Man Who Repre-
sents Csty's Sentiment.
STIRRED BY MAJOR SMITH
Fourth District Teachers Return
Thanks For Hospitality Extended
Them BY City--Agcd Lady Passes
Away--Stony Greek Citizen Dies

Petersburg. Va. March 22.--~Follow
ing the closing of the poles and the
counting Of the ballots in the prohi
billion election just six months ago to-
day. little has been heard OF Drohtbi-
ton in Petersburg. but interest In the
subject has been aroused, which, in
the opinion OF the dry" forces, means
the election from this section to the
state Legislature only such men that
viii work for the enactment OF laws
efficient to carry out the expressed
wishes of the people and make OF
Virginia a real prohibition state.
Major Dan Morgan Smith. of Chicago.
who addressed An assembiage num-
bering about $50 representative ciu-
zens In the local Academy of Music
yesterday. is responsible for the re-
awak ening of the prohibition forces in
Petersburg.
Major Smith. while arraigning the
licensed liquor traffic in the most se =
we're terms throughout his address for
It's failure to live up to promises of
reform in the past, spoke III the most
courteous terms of many who are en- >
gagged in the liquor business. some
of whom are his personal friends and
for whom he expresses the deepest love
and sympathy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

few days. but the impetus given for general
cleanliness and the inspiration of an individual
here and there to continue personal cleaning
up. BY gradual education final cleanliness may
be achieved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

the recent district convention held
in this city.
The card issued by President Mar
tin is in part as follows:
II wish 10 make special acknowi-
edgment of our indebtedness to the
good people of Petersburg who SO
Hospitality opened their homes for
the reception OF the visitors. 10 the
Chamber OF Commerce, the Retail
Merchants Association and the school
board. who materially aided US In d
financial way; to the Elks. who gen
erously gave us the use ar their
building for the reception rendered
the visitors; TO the Boy Scouts, whu.
by their act OF courtesy and atten-
ton, contributed so largely TO the
pleasure and convenience OF our
guests: to all those persons who
kindly put their automobiles At our
disposal for meeting the trains, con.
veying the teachers to their assign-
ed home and for the trip to the era
ter; TO ell the musicians, whose tai
ent added SO much TO the pleasure
of the various meetings, and to all
others. who. in any way. united with
the teachers IN their work OF en-
tertatnment"
Mrs. Martha L. Proctso Diea
Mrs. Martha l.. Precise. well
known and esteemed lady who had
reached the advanced age OF ninety
years, died at her home, .5& Kirk
ham Street, at T:3o O'Clock this
morning
Mrs. Precise was the mother Of
Councilman n. $, Chandler. OF tho
Sixth Ward. and was esteemed by =
wide circle OF friends
The funeral will be conducted II
the grave in Blandford Cemetery 1t
g,sr ~
Rev. r. ". Moore. of the SECOND
Baptist Church. will oflciats.
Respected Citizen Pseecs Away.
information has been received hers
Of the death which occurred at his
home near stony Greek yesterday
morning. of Mr.. Andrew n. Wing
field, prominent and respected citi.
zen OF Sussex County.
The Wingfield family has been
prominently connected in Sussex
County for more than a century. ana
there are many citizens Of the south-
side who win regret to hear OF Mr..
Wingfield's death.
The funeral WAS conducted from
the home and interment took place
In the family burying ground thu
afternoon.
Gets jail Sentence.
Z Jun1us Meade, colored, CHARGED
with tine inert or f1n4 from the
peanut factory OF Mortimer williams.
was sentenced to sixty days in jaii
by Police Justice Plummer this morn.
ing, and Robert King. colored.
charged with stealing booze. from
Phillips Co. on Halifax Street.
was given ninety days
Harvey Clark. coiored. charged
with forgery. was sent on to the Hust-
ings Court.
(
DOdsorf-(sriSwoId.
Miss Lola Dodsorl and tyroyer
Cleveland Griswold. well known Pc
tersburg couple, were united In mar
riage at O'Clock last evening at thu,
home OF the bride, on Mckenzie
Street Rev. A. r. Love, OF the West
End Baptist. Church, officiated, ana
the ceremony was witnessed by !
number OF friends and relatives IL
the contracting parties.
Evangelistic Service.
Rev. ]. A. Mcclure, of the second
Presbyterian Church, preached ia !
large congregation last evening. This-
service was the first of ser!aa 81
eyanRelistic services which will be
continued during the next two weeks.
Mr.. Mcclure spoke tonight on THE
Ideal Christian" The service was
largely attended and much interest,"
was manifested.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

Colonel A. Il. ". seems bent on reforming
three OF the Richmond papers, What's that
about the mote and the BEAM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23

Now that that place has fallen maybe We won't
have to spell the name any more. Three cheers
for the Russians
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23
Going in wholcsale Thle,er..

James Thomas. coiored. an sx-cnns
vict. was held for grand Jury actor.
yesterday in Police Court on the
charge OF breaking into two shanty
cars on the CheAApeake ana Ohio
Railroad near Seventeenth and Hald-
win Streets Thomas il alleged Is
have stolen three suItoases full OF
clothing heIonging to section fore-
men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23
His Reason OF T,inkine {

His Reason Of Thinking So.
L What books have hahn.
ed Hooker most:
/. Hendersonsc~rhe ones ne borrowenl
from me. / suppose He aaver -.
turned thc1u. Judge
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-23
speaks In Waverty.

After speaking here yesterday after
noon. Major Smith went to waverly.
where he addressed large audience
In the Christian Church last evening
and returning here, spent the night
where he followed up his excellent
address by personally appearing at
"a local wet" newspaper Office and re-
quested publicity of his address and
his reasons for disseminating to re-
present the liquor interests and becom-
ing "a representative of the National
Prohibition League.
Contrary to the opinion OF many who
did not know thu. eminent fairness Of
the local wet" Nnewspsiper owner,
Major Smiths address appeared In this
afternoons issue.
Opposition to senator Drewry.
Rumors are afioat that the prohibi-
ton forces are endeavoring to induce
a candidate to announce himself in
opposition to Hon. 7. Fl. Drewry. APP
parently. the object is to get candi-
date who has favored the measures
advocated by the Anti Saloon League.
Senator Drewry has not announced
his candidacy for reelection, but Will
in all probability do so at an early
date.
IT is a matter of public record that
Senator Drewry voted against the
enabling act In the Senate and 1t has
been stated that he voted in the
election OF September % last against
Statewide prohibition, but there are
few who believe that he will oppose
Legislation advocated by the ."drys" to
make effective the wishes OF his con-
sutuents in carrying out prohibition.
Hon. Robert W. Price, representing
Petersburg in the lower house informs
time announce his candidacy for re-
election. He will hardly be opposed.
Teachers Thank Their Hosts.
The teachers of the Fourth Con-
sressional District. through President
F. NJ. Martin, of the District Asso-
citation, have extended their thanks
to the hosts of the visitors during
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14
MOLINE THEATRE
HELD At $4,000
Real Estate Men say Price IL Not
unreasonable After Inspecting
Third Avenue Structure.

The Moline theatre property was
yesterday appraised by members OF
the Moline Real Estate exchange with
a view 10 taking an option on the
building and placing it on the market
1t was agreed among the Moline real
estate dealers that the building is ex-
cellently suited for use as storage
warehouse. something of which the
city is in need at the present time,
price OF $4,000 has been asked by
the Chamberlain indt company the
atrical firm. which now owns the
building, and in the opinion Of the
realty men this figure is not unrea-
sonable.
Should members Of the exchange
take an option on the property. any
commission realized in sale OF the
building would 90 into the treasury
of the organization to be used for gen
eral expenses in promoting welfare Of
the city such as securing sites for fac
tories, entertaining prospective pur-
chasers Of property on which the ex-
change has option. and for other pur-
poses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14
Personal POINTS

F. P Welch of the Illinois Oil com
pany left last night for Tulsa, Okla,
to take charge Of the new refinery and
oil fields recently acquired by the
Rock Island concern
Herbert E, Copp., Jr., S43 Twentieth
street, student at Lake Forest, has
arrived home to spend the Christmas
holidays.
f. ". Nugent of South Bend, Ind, is
visiting at the home of his uncle,
Thomas Casey. 1907 Seventh avenue.
MIR, Nugent is a member Of the Stude-
baker corporation and is returning
home after an extended business trip
in the south.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Harris, S2315
Twentieth street, left today for OF
tawa and Chicago, for a holiday visit.
Mr.. Harris will address the direct
sales representatives of Arbuckle
Bros at meeting to be held in Hotel
Sherman in Chicago.
W I. Chambers, who was operated
on in Chicago for removal OF tumor,
while not entirely out of danger, is
improving and hopes are entertained
for his ultimate recovery.
Mr.. and mrs. Maurice B. DePaepe,
926 Sixth street, are the parents of a
j daughter. Mrs. DePaepe was Miss
Ellen DAILY before her marriage
DR.. S. B. Hall will return early
Thursday morning from two weeks
trip 10 Galveston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14

theory after conducting a thorough IN
vestigatiou Of the case Lenn0x'
wboae home vas IN Dixon. H., was
a member OF a gang Of rowing horse
trasers who travelled in covered wag-
ms and who we're in this vicinity
about six weeks ago Lennox was
known to have had money and q goid
watch and IN addition owned hye
horses and a wagon, which formed
mart Of the outfit IN which the wan
derers Travelled.
That Leuuox was killed by his com
nanlons who stole the money and
watch, appropriated the horses and
wagon and fed after throwing the
mans body in the well Is the belief
here.
The body Of Lennox, which Wal
Identified by means Of papers fouu-
in his clothing. was discovered by Don
aid Slater while hunting rabbits
SLATER from time 80 time has looked
into fine well in order to determine
whether any live stock had fallen Int
Fiji Saturday. while crossing the field
he peered into the we'll which wa
filed with water TO within four fee
i Of the top. and saw the body Of NAL
floating, head mp.
Skull Is Crushed.
The skull was crushed the bod
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14
EXPERIMENTATION
is SET FOR JUNE 7

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE republi-
can national committee today decided
to hold the 1915 republican national
convention on June Z. The place VIII
be selected later. a proposal to hold
the convention later In June was de-
ieated by a vote of 81 to 10,
Adoption of the subcommittee
recommendation would mean that the
republican convention would be held a
week prior to the democratic eouyen-
tiou at St Louis, e move for which
there was considerable support among
members Of the committee who believe
an advantage thus would be gained in
getting their platform before the coun-
try first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14
LENNOXBELIEVEO
SENT To DEATH
BYTRAVELINCMOB
sheriff Of Henry County Institutes
Search for a Gang OF
Horse Traders.
VICTIM ONE or THE NUMBER
His Money, Watch and His Five AMI
mails and Wagon Missing
Killed Weeks Ago.

Cambridge, M. Dec. a. Attempt Is
now being made bg Sheriff Brown Of
Henry county 70 locate a gang Of horse
traders i'm connection with the dis
eoyery Saturday Of the body Of Roy
I.onn8z. - years old IN an abandoned
welI. SIX miles south OF Cambridge.
Officials have advanced murder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14

view contains % lots in the new shop
central addition The public school
system in East Moline IS rapidly be
coming a problem from the point OF
congestion. Every school in the city
lis crowded and in one school classes
are being held in the basement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14
EAST MOLINE Is TO
VOTE ON NEW SCHOOL

petition containing $40 signatures
asking that special election be call
ed to provide for $4,000 bond issue
Tor new school building, was pre-
sented to the East Moline board OF
education last night The board acted
fayorahly and Jan has been set as
the date for the election. The site in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14

badly decomposed. Sheriff Brown
this morning said the man had prob
ably been dead for six weeks.
A clip found on the watch pocket
OF the mans clothing indicated ne had
a watch which is supposed to have
been stolen.
+ Coroner Johnson yesterday impan-
eled jury and an inquest was start
ed, but later was continued until to-
morrow when. it is expected. a YER
diet will be reached
/ Lennox IS survived by his parents,
who reside in Dixon. The body has
been sent to Dixon for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-14
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Supplemental assessment rolls and
certificate Of cost for three paving jobs
in Moline were approved BY Judge \.
A. Larson in county court. One is for
the improvement Of Thirteenth street
Sixteenth to Twenty-third avenue, in
which the estimated cost was $20,141
and the actual cost, s2L107.55. leaving
deficit Of $966.55. Another is the
work which was done on Sixth street,
Third to Tenth avenue, in which the
estimated cost was $11,6S2 and the
actual cost $12,572. leaving deficit Of
/ $3.50 The third is the paving Of Eigh-
teenth avenue, Tenth to Fifteenth
I street. in which the estimated cost
was $16,669 and actual cost SHIFTS. IS,
a deficit OF $1,11056
A jury In county court this morning
found leo Urfaykon guilty of assault
J with deadly weapon on Eli and Mike
F, Uzelitz in an East Moline saloon. SEN
tence was not pronounced awaiting
the arrival of an Interpreter.
i Three suits for divorce were filed
today. Camille De Smedt brought ac-
ton against her husband, Frank De
1 Smedt. cruelty being alleged, and an
injunction was sought TO prevent the
defendant from carrying out his threat
to kill his family Schriver & Schrfv-
er are the counsel. Pearl zeigler
| Port Byron, asked for separation from
her husband. Frank Zeigler. on the
grounds OF habitaal drunkenness. F
f. Thompson and A. C. Edwards are
the counsel. Arthur Grant sought d.
vorce from his wife. Estella Grant, on
the grounds that the latter had not
been divorced from her first husband
John X. Scott appears for the hus-
band.
| Eliza Mosher, charged with malicious
mischief. was released on probation
yesterday afternoon by Judge ". T
Church In circuit court He drove
the automobile OF George Fl. Kings
bury away without the latter's permits
sion
H Charles. William and Julia De Po-
yer and Lawrence Duberg, charged
with assault with deadly weapon on
Mary Van Haver. are being tried be-
fore jury In county court.