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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

ling the old soldiers. We had even
less to do toward maintaining the
peace than at the ordinary times.
OF course we were kept busy. just
the same a. the police force, and that
noble band Of Boy Scouts were. but
1t was not to enforce the law. 1t
probably was the greatest crowd Bir-
mingham has ever had and I think
every one should DO proud Of the fact
that Birmingham handled 40 great a
thing without a single thing happen
ing. No fights, no murders and but
few arroets---that's great
What higher tribute could be paid
than this 70 the utility and value Of
prch'bt-jon r. great city. and espec-
tally upon occasions when II is visited
hy enormous crowds of people? II
tns been saic that prohibition lie prac-
ticabie only in small towns and in the
rural districts but this fallacy has been
exploded by the experience of Biz
ninxhasn during reunion week. The
FACE is that prohibition produces
more wonderful effects in a large city
than in the small towns and the rural
districts. because there are more pee
pie upon which the system can oper-
ate. It has been in the mouth OF
hundreds and even thousands OF peo-
pie, TO say, during the present week.
that Birmingham never had such an
occasion with such crowds before. and
that the conditions open to every OBJ
server, could not possibly have oc-
Cured under the open saloon. The
object lesson has made a profound
impression upon the community and
upon the thousands from other COM
munities and other States who have
visited this great city. The expert
ence of this great week will enor-
mously strengthen the cause of pro-
htbition throughout the South. and 1t
is hoped throughout the Union.
The Confederate Veterans will go
TO washin gton in 1917 Will the
capital Of the nation be able to repro
duce the experience OF the Alabama
city, 1t may II Congress will enact
the Sheppard bill for a dry District of
Columbia"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
DRY LAW HELPS BANES.
Deposits Have Greatly Increased Since
Prohibition Wcpt Into Effect.

Deposits Have Greatly Increased Since
Prohibition Wcpt Into Effect.
Seattle Wash, Ma Is State Sd.
perintenient OF Banks Sargent has
issued a statement comparing the
financial ceadit!en-af-.he- Portland
banks on May / with their condition
on May last year when the license
policy prevailed. The statement
shows q remarkable increase in de-
posits. loans and Federal resources
that has developed since the State
wide dry policy went into effect
'r'ae total deposits OF the city
banks have increased $7.s65.709. while
the loans and discounts increased
s4.5os.126. These two items indi-
cate the enormous Increase In gem
eral business OF the city that has
developed under the dry plan. The
m oney that was formerly sent 70
eastern liquor corporations has been
divided into the general business
channels and Ia thereby kept at
home. The saloon properties that
we're made vacant by the dry law
going into effect on January | are
practically all taken up with useful
business enterprises. the results of
which are shown in the enormous
growth of banking transa ctions.
Rents have not cropped. and in
many cases have feen substantially
raised. There are fewer vacant
stores and houses In Portland than
there were before the dry law closed
uD 100 naks- holaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

on the whole. II was regarded az the
most successful reunion In the history
OF the organization.
The Birmingham newspapers re-
ported, furtherfore. that the street
railway system handled 6s0.eso pa~-
ensefs during the three DAYS OF the
reunion and that not single aoci-
dent occurred despite the unusually
heavy traffic No accident or unto
ward event OF any kind happened dur
Ing the week The chief Of police
reports that he did not witness on this
occasion single intoxicated person
among the vast crowds, nor q persca
who even appeared 20 have been
drinking liquor. The Birmingham
Age Herald has printed the follow
ing stat ment from the chief deputy
sheriff OF the county:
" One of the most remarkable thire
In connect OIL with The reunion. In my
opinion. a,t Chief Deputy Sheriff
f. y. knight. 1s that there was little
or no disturbance The sherifrs Of
fee put on large number of extra
snen. 6ut,it<was onlystc aastst IA hand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
SAVE THE BIRDS.

pending in the Congress and urged
upon all delegates present the neces-
sity Of preserving the birds OF the
country for their value in destroying
pests. for their beauty and song. and
the propagation ct wffd fowl for food
and sport
The Congress declared. we strong
ly favor rational legislation for the
better protection OF Wild game by the
esta Enlistment of game sanceueries IN
our national forests under tho plan
proposed by the Chamberlain Hayden
bill now before Congress, giving game
animals a homo where they rnay raise
their young In security from ruthless
and indiscrminate slaughter, without
interference with agricultural and
grazing Industries and thus provide by
their natural increase. and overflow
into surrounding territory. a new food
supply and also the prepetuation Of
legitimate sport: and TO accomplish
these ends, this body now urges Con-
gress to enact into law at this session
the Chamberlain Hayden bill. now be-
fore the Senate and House. respective
ly."
Tho Congress also went on record as
recommending that suitable provision
he made by the Federal Congress for
the adequate enforcement of the
Federal migratory bird law and urged
the people of every state TO recognize
the public necessity and beneficial Of
fects of this law, and by eliminating
local and selfish interests uniting In
sustaining law SO obviously Aor the
public good.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
ENDORSE O'FlAHtRTY
FOR IMPERIAL GUARD
Temple in Washington Next
Monday.

At the session Of Aoca Temple
Mystic Shrine, Thursday night a reso-
luton presented by Noble Price, Of
Richmond, endorsing Past Potentate
D. c. O'Flah erty. of Richmond, for
outer imperial guard of the national
temple, to be elected at the meeting
in Buffalo in July, was unanimously
adopted with a great wave of ap-
plause.
Colonel O'Flaherty has been en-
dorsed by number OF temples in va
rious sections OF the country. and the
off the honor.
At the meetin~ also an invitation
from Almas Temple. Washington, to
the patrol and the band and the al
van. TO break bread in Washington
next Monday. was accepted.
The patrol and band and the divan
(offlcial body will leave Richmond
at noon Monday and viii attend the
ball game in Washington as guests Of
Alnas They will. then be carted to
tn Ebbett House headquarters for
the army and navy. and will be suf-
ficiently banqueted. Then, after a
ceremonial session OF Almas, most of
the Richmond Shriners are expected
to reach home early the next morn
ing.
The shrine az a man. almost. de-
termined TO send as large a body from
Acoa as possible 20 the national con-
vention in Buffalo. The famous band
will be on hand, and Potentate Evans
urges ali Virginia Shriners to get in
line for the big feast.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

We are startled to find In The
Richmond xIrEiniaa,s editorial
columns "a protest against pater
naiisn in the public schools. In
commenting on the Newark all
the-year schools. our contempor-
airy says:
Think OF II. fellow youn gsters'
Think of a civilization. a sys-
tenn OF living. in which the boys
and girls must be kept housed for
fear OF automobiles and street
cars. Think, TOO, of the kind OF
parents who delegate the control
OF their children so completely 10
others that, but for the schools
s.the children would leave home
early in the morning and run all
over the city"
That Is rank heresy in a news
paper Of The yirginian type, for
our contemporary is the organ
and chief apostle of that cult
whose doctrine 10 that men and
women. boys and girls must be
saved from sin by paternal legis
Iation Why not apply the doc
trtne In the public schools
Newport News Times Herald
We do not reproduce this from N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

a creditable manner and II looks for
ward to many more years OF useful
ness.
The past session has also been q de-
ctded success in athletics for teams In
both baseball and football from b.
NJ. A. established themselves as the
undisputed champions among second
airy schools of the eastern part OF the
State.
In viewing the session as q whole,
anyone in any way connected with
the Academy will always look upon
the session of 1915 as q session
marking an advance in the program
of usefulness Of the institution ana
its success as a means of helping the
boy ito make a foLr-square man."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

Teach your roy TO love the birds.
Lat your home spot be ver1taiole
haven to refuge 10 our featherea
frsends and the Joy Of their lives will
become a part OF your own.
DO you know anything sweeter than
our Old Virginia home life In the
g1cuntry with great big ward. tower
1nx trees whose very bark ana bouxhs
/ Ne love, and a bird population that
makes the wslAin ring with bird
music.
Just now our bird friends, many Of
them. are busy with housekeeping
cares. and must watch against prowl-
ing cats reptiles and hawks, Don't let
thssr cares be increased by thoughtiess
prytng into their homes.
Our State is becoming rapidly re-
populated with song birds since they
have been more generally protected by
law and the increase in the bird popu-
lAtton the next decade will be "A ire
mendons aid in the war on insect
pests
The National Conserva hon Congress
has Just adjourned in Washington af-
tar very considern discussion of
birds and bird-iifa
The Congress Ia composed of repre-
sentetives from the state conservation
commissions ana State and national
organizations having conservation
committees,
The conservation body passed reso-
lutions strongly endorsing bird pro-
tective measures along the lines sHg
gesfed by the Audubon societies now
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
BLACKSTONE ACADEMY
CLOSES G0OO YEAR
Military Feature Introduced Last
september Has Proven a Distinct
Advantage to the Institution.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Blackstone, Va, May 26.-The ex-
ercises of the fourth annual COM
mencement Of Blackstone Military
academy begins on Sunday morning,
May %. when the Rev. c. NJ. Robert
son, of Farmville. Va, will preach the
baccalaureate sermon in the Method
list Church at 1880 o'clock. Mr.
Robertson enjoys. the reputation of
being one of the most forceful preach
ers in his denomination. and it Is
hoped that as many as possible of
the friends OF the academy will be
present to hear his message to the
class of '16.
Monday OF this week will be given
up to the taking of any special ex-
aninations that are found necessary
and will be used as dav OF relaxa-
ton for those who have Just passed
through week of examinations
The afternoon of Tuesday will be
devoted to the annual field day exer-
cises of the Academy. The interest in
which Is heightened by the fact that
the business men of Blackstone have
very generously offered valuable prizes
for the winners OF each event All who
attend these exercises are assured an
afternoon full OF thrills
Inc MILITARY Feafure.
Wednesday is a day of especial In
terest to all. for this afternoon will
be given up to exercises pertaining
to the military feature Of the school.
There will be competitive drill be-
tween the companies and also COM
retttive individual drill, principally in
the manual of arms. to determine the
best drilled cadet in the school After
this, then, will be a sham battle be-
tween Companys A and r.
Fourteen In Senior Class.
ON wednesday evening at o'clock
the senior class, composed OF four
class OF the B. NJ. A for the last
time. These exercises will be pre-
sided over by the senior class presi-
dent, Mr.. Good. OF Buchanan. Va, and
on this occasion will be delivered the
salntatory by II. T. Goode, Of Henry,
Va; the class history by r. w. Nc
Kenney, of Village. Va. class
prophecy by r. c, Watkins OF Farm
Vile, and the valedictory by H r
Williams, Jr., of Chase City
On Thursday night, June /, will
proper. when will be delivered the
diplomas, distinctions. promotions and
medals won by the students during the
year
The Academy is fortunate. indeed,
to have secured DR.. D. r Anderson,
Of the chair OF history and political
science OF Richmond College. to de-
liver the address to the GRADUATING
class. This address will be delivered
during the coui<e Of the exercises OF
Thursday evening.
The past session has been one OF
unusual significance on account OF the
fact that IL Ia the first year OF Black
stone Academy's existence as Black
stone Military Academy and the VEN
ture has proven TO be decided sue
cess
The Academy has passed through
its first year as a military school in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

toxicated and shooting promiscuously.
had fred bullet through the arm
of Mrs. Clinton Carter The latter'e
husband seized a shotgun and dis.
charged q load that literally tore the
top OF Aliens head off.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
Mass Meeting In Roanoke.

Roanoke. Va. May ga move Is
now on foot by local Democratic poll
tioiHns to cali a mass meeting OF
voters to express their opinion on the
Giass-James fight for the National
Committee, and II the sentiment Ia
strongly in favor of Mr.. Glass to In
struct the delegates TO the State Dem
ocratic Convention. soon to assemble
In Roanoke. to vote for Mr.. Glass.
The time has not yet been fxed, but
will be announced probably next Mon
day.
There liz evidence that the average
layman favors Glass, but how the
delegates will vote is as yet prob
lematieai
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

fJan the s biggest nsde =, nj.
III. But rs.s snsn ,b. sou n1 n,: see
should d" have ave, twice WIZ ' as much az me-
nursery rhyme isn't t? Yes that's rust what
is and yet solemn and impressive has
'S OFF nsa we we s
5s %ass r e
BE anything
think taught there wh.pep
d S hs the and ;Assss
piece OF
remains little brother
great and se ~s s
s 81 =: M:
pus. and ana ''0 IN our ''''
Twas but I had quite enough
60 measuring our piece Of
enjoy We ssvs
low a be tn. ,s H. nth. ,
he his
s sns :s
sfn" the Of Ana ON wnsn
piece Of brother happens
sss on ts @
e OUR . s n s we Look
our us To s' M a . given
watching somebody hasn't
been us
piece but
sss
witt lie deeply
thankful OF Good.
WI iodh asg Sandno
and complain and fret
friend
twice as much me- Then will md
you draw to the
Fathers table Of bounty you will be with portion
that more
with things have"
4 nobler
Christian Church. Richmoud axsy a. 1914
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
A POLITICAL VAGRANT.

norfolk Pilot hits Republicans
on the back
In he
II
cohabfated II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
PREPARING TO LIVE
PROBLEM CLUB THEME

"Iife at Its Best" ia the general
theme OF discussion for the Mems Life
Problem Club during the month of
May. and the special subject for Sun
day afternoon Is Preparing to Live"
The club meets In the big lobby Of
the Central Young Mems Christian
Association building at $3.50 o'clock
each Sunday afternoon. the meeting
lasting ono hour. Mr.. P. c. williams
will lead the discussion Sunday after
noon. May %, and those present will
have opportunity to take part in the
discussion or ask o. estions II they de-
sire to. All men are invited, whether
members OF the association or not.
These friendly talks are exceeding-
ly helpful to young mon with prob
lens OF HE to face ana very inter-
esting also. There will be q short
opening song service.
Boys Sunday Afternoon Grub.
Mr.. Frank w. LAughton will speak
to the boys of tho Sunday Afternoon
Club tomorrow Sunday afternoon
In the boys lobby. There wifi be an
illustrated song service at the OPEN
ing Of the meeting. All boys ten to
seventeen years Of age are invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27
Weekend Meditations
c. w. X
G. w. X.

once. when I was a little boy.
I sat me down to cry.
Because my little brother
Had the biggest piece of pie,
Twas not but had quite enough,
But then I couldn't see
The reason that my brother
Should have twice as much as me-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

vTRarNTAN PHoNEst
AdwertMsnE-Mad. 17Be.
eociety---Mad. 1879.
Editorial-aad. ls22
General Mxr.-Ran. 2si.
CircuIatton-Rsn. 222
Contest Dept.--RRn. 22s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

Why not look more piece and less the bi
OF our brother? doing, would all much ma pper
ALL happiness this life depends largely upon look
Our Heavenly Father has been kind and
Ia constantly bestowng and rich blessings
standing ngratitude Him. He has Civ
to JOY and happiness Then why ourselves u,
watching somebody else a Of
been us?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-27

Twas not but had quite enough
happy because q brother may have twice
the way many OF us feel. isn't it7 We &
pie by the larger piece which has been CIV
become so discontinued that we do not en-
even when II is enough.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-23

Upton sighed contentedly as he select
from both men indicated that neither
had any further hope of bettering his
hand the upfung cards showed a pair
of aces in Kynaston's hand against
four jacks in Upton's.
The next two hands broke even.
Thus the end of the fourth deal found
each man with two chips to his credit.
The sweat was fairly streaming down
their faces. Both bore unmistakable
token Of mental strain in the tense
lines about the corners OF their
mouths.
Once Upton made a misdeal. He
swore softly.
Just then the door opened. The
two women entered.
"Oh, daddy" 1t was Dorothy and
her tone was Enthusiastically relieved
81 was beginning to be really alarmed
about ourselves. but affairs cannot real
ly be serious If you and Mr.. Kynaston
can sit calmly down to a game of
cards.
She perched herself on the arm Of
her fathers chair.
What are you playing for. dad
dy?"
Just to pass the time, daughter.
Run on out. you and Marion. We
have been talking over some matters
you wouldn't understand"
The girl passed her hands loving
ly over the old miners sparse hair.
The light in her eyes told Kynaston
what the loss of her father would
mean to Dorothy. Then suddenly It
came to him that he was playing the
fourth hand and that on the upshot
of this one hand it depended whether
or not that light should dawn again
in Dorothy Upton's eyes.
He bit his lips till the blood came
and ran down, salty trickle, into his
mouth. Upton looked at Kynaston
grimly as he flung the fifth card into
the widow and settled himself to play
his hand.
Patience and shuttle the cards,
as the Spaniards say. Wait a bit,
Kynaston."
He laid down his hand for a mo-
ment and shakingly lit a cigarette.
"Who've you got at home, Kynas.
tom"
Sister. Why? What's that got to
do with it?"
How old are you, SOM"
twenty-five. Still, why?"
An I'm sixty-fve. Did you aim
at that man. Kynaston? AS God is
your Judge, answer met"
And straight as a shot came Kynas-
tons answer. Il aimed as deliberate
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-23

II must be done as | say; | will accept
their terms and go down there"
You'll do no such fool thing"
growled Upton again. You don't sup
pose that I'm goin' to profit that way.
do you? No. sir! I'll tell you what
well do. Kynaston. Well play for it
a game of whisky poker for three
chips. Whoever gets three chips first
gives himself up in the morning. What
do you say?"
Fair enough" said Kynaston.
Slightly higher stakes than I'm used
to playing for, though" he observed
grimly as his host took pack Of cards
from the table drawer. when you
consider the amount OF lieutenant 8
pay, you'll realize the size OF the
stakes. Go on; deal. and may God
defend the right"
Kynaston picked up his five cards.
carefully sorted the ace-high aggrega-
tion to the left OF his hand, considered
the widow" He threw down the
hand and picked up the five cards from
the center OF the table. Upton stood
pat. The showdown showed three
aces In Kynaston's hand as against
kings and sevens.
Upton took chip.
The cards passed to Kynaston. Both
men became intent upon the game.
In the second hand, with Kynaston
dealing, Upton passed. and Kynaston
turned up the widow. He noticed that
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-23

good and I hope every suffering woman
will give them a trial."-Mrs. ANNA
KELLY, 10 Chestnut Street, Burling.
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly published in the newspapers
ought to be proof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
liar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the medicine
they need.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs.
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and today holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
we know of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to
prove this fact. M
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-23
SYNOPSIS.
''-T-TF~T

Automobile OF Miss Dorothy Upton and
friend, Mrs Fame. breaks down at New
Mexico border patrol camp. commanded
by Lieutenant Kynaston. The two wom-
en- are on way to mine OF Miss Upton's
father. located a few miles across the
Mexican border Kynaston leaves women
at his camp while he goes with detail
TO investigate report Of villa gun runners
Villa troops drive small force OF Car
rama across border line and they surren-
der to Kynaston. Dorothy and Mrs Fame
still at camp when Kynaston returns with
prisoners. Blind Mexican priest appears
In camp and claims interned Mexicans
have in the spols brought across the line
a wonderful emerald bell stolen from
shrine by Zapata and taken from him by
CarranZa troops. Priest Is searching for
the emerald in order to return II to the
shrine Kynaston finds jewel and reports
to department headquarters. Major Up
dyke appears from headquarters to take
charge of valuables captured, Priest
and emerald bell disappear. Kynaston
slips across border with one man TO aid
Upton family surrounded by VillistaS.
The water supply runs short. The defen-
ders kill some Of their besiegers.