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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21
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The alias most recently adopted
by the vets for campaign purposes
In Montana is Commercial and La
Dor League This organization has
paid for much space in Montana
newspapers in which it has had
printed what it calls ''lcy-Faced
Facts About Kansas"
Salient features of the argument
relate to commitments to prison. In
sane in hospitals and paupers IN
almshouses. in which the total num-
hers for Kansas. South Dakota and
Montana are shown. with the infer
ence that Kansas is "a very iawiess
and poverty stricken state indeed.
Suppose we take actual figures a.
shown by the Statistical Abstract
based on the census OF 1910. include
South Dakota, Montana's next door
dry neishbor tthree-fourths dry un-
der local option}. and calculate for
comparison the number OF cases per
Zoe, 600 OF population. Here ia what
we will have:
Prisoners Sentenced TO Penal lnssl-
tutsons.
kansa, $50. s4s- population, 1ssf
prisoners. Oil prisoners per 100000
population,
Montana. s7s.o5s population, sea
Prisoners, 1861 prisoners per 100000
population.
South Dakota, 5s3.sss population.
27s prisoners. AIS prisoners per i00.-
600 population.
Insane In Hospitals.
Kansas, 2.si2; per 100000 popula-
ton, 172.2
Montana. ss7 per 100000 popnia-
ton. 1858.
South Dakota. ss&; per 10000
population, 14s.
Paupers In Atmshouses.
Kansas. 1875; per 100000 popula-
ton AIS.
Montana. AIS; per 100000 popula-
ton. lt0.4.
South Dakota. 145; per 100000
population. PAS.
We do not expect to convert from
the intentional error of their way
those vets who put out su n rubbish
as those "icy-faced facts" But the
figures we have given should break
the ice so badly that they will have
to start their refrigerator again
National Daily.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

The Senate Committee on the Pro-
Bill. at a fun session Thurs
day night, and after free full and In
discussion, voted unanimously
20 report favorably that portion OF the
bill which provides for Commissions
Ct OF Prohibition, charged with the
special duty and responsibility of see
nR that the law abol!shing the bever-
r. &c liquor traffic is executed IN the
state. The questions which arose, in
connection with this feature OF the
hin. concerning the Governors rela-
ton to this officer had been previously
adjusted in a satisfactory way The
tramcrs OF the hill had never intended
in any way to abrdge any of the con-
st.tutioual rights of the Chief EXecu-
tive. and supposed that they were
amply guarded in the first draft of the
proposed legislation They very WILL
ngly agreed TO make such moditiCa-
lions rs removed entirely any objec-
ton un this score, Two important
Questions remained for considera-
ton The first, Of course. was
whether we should have a commits
S.oner charged with the responsibility
for this special matter or whether the
whole complex and probably ire
mendous business of securing the en-
forcement or this law should he left
to the ordinary governmental ma
ch!nery. Temperance leaders. gener.
ally. who had given the matter care
ful study felt that the effectiveness
of thc law would depend IN a peculiar
way on this provision. The new stu
alton. in their iudgment~-fo formed after
mature elaboration and examination
of all available facts-demanded some
special Arrangement of this kind. In
the discussion OF this matter in the
committee room, every phase OF It
came under review. and there was
the frankest and fullest expression of
individual opinion.
It was brought out clearly that from
the time that the bill began TO be
framed. newspapers and persons who
had never sympathized with the tenn
peranCe movement but had fought it
strenuously had centered their criti-
cisms on this particular feature OF the
bill. and that in these attacks the
grossest Misrepresentation had been
made and circulated. II had been
charged in the first place that the
proposal to have this commissioner
'ii"N'h ny 'Ht, ASeS 49tAtuie ol ' II S'itlH
wa in some way reflection on QUA
present honored and admirable Cover
nor; that 1t was offensive to suggest
any other method of selecting this
commissioner than his appointment by
the Governor. They ignored the fact
that the Commissioner of Insurance.
the Auditor Of Public Accounts. and
several other heads of departments
were elected by the Legislature: that
the Legislature was charged with the
of electing all the CIR
cult judges in the State and all tno
Judges of the Court OF Appeals; and
that hence it was no novel or revolu
tionary proposition that this officer
should be selected in the same way,
These facts developed. and it was
further pointed out that by putting
the election in the hands of the Legis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21


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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

sideration of important matters Of
legislation
The session Of the Virginia Leeisla-
ture is fixed at sixty days only three
weeks Of this time remains and near
ly all Of the important measures have
yet to be bot, discussed and acted
upon in both branches. We would
not advise limiting debate to an UNI
reasonable extent. but NE do urge
most earnestly that the time consumed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21
PEOPLES FORUM.
Walls From the Crash of a Despised
Oligarchy.

Walls From the Crash of a Despised
Otigarchy.
Editor Virginian:
SIR, If the editorial in this morn
lng's Times Dispatch on Erecting a.
New Despotism" at all reflects the
sentiments of the opponents OF prohl-
bition and of the Anti-Saloon League.
ii furnishes renewed occasion for re-
joicing over the redemption OF this
old Commonwealth from depicable
oligarchy And II the responsiveness
of our senators to the expressed wish
and desire of their constituents. and
proper heed of the advice OF a nom
party organization. which successfully
projected and propagated the prevail
ing sentiment on the paramount issue
(and of which propaganda ministers
Of the gospel are active participants,
If this be the erection of a so-calied
"Eccle. iastical Dynasty" heaven de-
fend us from It's antithesis! What
kind OF a dynasty should be termed
a partnership of sovereign State
with thu liquor traffic and the organ
lied opposition to efforts for the dis
solution of such partnership which
would import mouthlings to defame
the character OF our sacred ministry
the men who proclaim the gospel
.: the Prince OF Peace-who unite our
children in matrimony. bury our dead.
minister consolation to our hearts In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

be given TO the discussion of the i'm
portant questions involved rather than
to personalities and to the narration
Of matters OF interest only to the
member speaking In our judgment
the busy members of busy I.egisla-
ture in the last weeks of busy ses-
sion should stick to business.
We hope our General Assembly at
the present session will make an
enviable record and enact laws which
will prove of great benefit to all the
people We hope for this and we look
for this our deep interest in the law
makers and the work they have to do
move us to the friendly suggestion
herein made,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

Colonel jefferson Randolph kean, a
great Rreat-grandson Of Thomas JEFF
ferson. and native of Lynch burg,
has been designated by the War De-
prtment to cooperate with the Red
Cross workers in war relief prepared
ness. Colonel Kean has a splendid
military record, He is one Of the
best known Vtrginians in the army Of
the United States His appointment
to this important work VIII be re-
ceived in this state with pleasure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

the hour OF sore distress and are ever
active in all good efforts for the pub
lie welfare. The characterization Of
the ministry as wolves in Sleeps
clothing" and the frequent petty as
sauIts upon the pulpit have their
foundation in an Antipathy to these
faithful servants manifestng any
active interest in the cause which de-
tends our most cherished institutions
from their arch enemy. the liquor
cause. And in the salvation of the
state from the Rum OHgarChy, its
aiders. abettors, apologists and allies.
open and covert, "A Just mead of praise
viii ever be accorded the Christian
ministry of our beloved State.
The editorial referred to is probably
en- extreme expression of dissent from
the overthrow of the old order of
things, as evidenced by practically APP
plying the fruits of a great prohibition
victory and hedging 1t about by legis-
iation suggested and enacted by its
friends. If our Senate is open to the
tmputation of "subservienCy to- an
outside organization because II listens
to counsel of the Anti-Saloon League.
the same criticism would apply to a
party caucus of the dominant political
power or lending listening ears TO the
party leaders
1t is not charged that the Times
Dispatch or every one who is OPP
posed to prohibition is farorab bic to
.ntemperance; by no means. but the
petulant opposition and the harsh
animadyersions heaped upon the lead
ers of the victorious cause are walls
from the crash Of the Liquor Oligar-
chy. which liz decidedly to he more
feare than any imagined "Ecclesiaa-
tical Dynasty"
Let the Times Dispatch and all Of
the more or less Disguised opponents
of the prohibition principle and the
much despiscd and more admired Anti
saloon League tinciudng its official
head. the Rev James Cannon. Jr)
possess their souls in patience while
the faithful representative Of the peo-
pie translate into organic law the
duly expressed Will of the people that
Virginia shall be freed from the liquor
traftic and its malign influence upon
our body polite
With charity 70 all and malice
towards none.
W. N EtCkERS
Richmond. Va. Feb 90
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

To our Legislators.
Please don't forgef-trndar tho r.ror.
sure II prohibition. the ro-ord,na,a
college tto be or MOI to he} and fax-
1tion-don't forget please me r3y-
ages Of tuberculosis DO naLe mn
hibition tight. do vote fmrnag f.. !,
longer session and better salaries rar
the small country schools. and do +. X.
some Intelligent. efeertjv. .sta.,s tor ~
eradication OF that disease which ~eets
the State almost a. murh ~ u-b,st.a,.
and ance--consi,nntfa,, IN -.
.ralia the death rate frnn fh{s a.
sease has been reduced IN ar,
years to s per goo fsea tJgtG.bar I 70
cor january "bv the striet eafor,oi
ment Of wise sanitary Iea{s1atIo1 y.
They give doctor g. "a fa, o,,ar,,
T. asc reported-novs- fbe ,..,scs are 20.
norted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

Representative STEVENSON, of Min
nesota ranking Republican on the
postofflce committee, says Virginia
po~rmasters have. learned to increase
their own pay by buying produce and
shipping it by parcels post in order to
make receipts larger And pray. why
shouldn't they do it? Seems to US
that the Virginia postmasters deserve
credit for originality and good busi-
ness sense
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21
VETS AND DRYS TO FIGHT.
Candidates for State Senate I'm Mschi-
gan Line Up ON Prohibition

gan Line Up ON Prohibition.
Lansing. Mich. Feb. 20-There
are no indications that tho submits
sion of a prohibition amendment at
the November elections will eliminate
the wet and dry elements In the State
senatorial campaigns. From both
wet and dry districts come reports
that the old battle lines will be ap-
Piled to the Senate as emphatical,y
as IL no Statewide amendment were
to be considered. Although II In still
early for the State legislative cam
paigns. the lines seem tn be fully
drawn along the liquor and anti
liquor lines.
Three distinct sections of the State
had wet members of the Senate last
time, and although there may be
some new faces. are expected 10 do
so once more. Those three were
Wayne, Kent and the upper PENN
suia counties. From present indica-
lions the ten members of this class
Will be vets once more. There will
be some OF the old ones who Will mot
return. but it Is generally expected
that their SUCCESSORS will be for wet
legislation as far as possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21
Killing the Goose That Lays the
Golden Eggs.

Taxation on business enterprises
may easily be carried to the extreme
OF killing the goose which lays the
golden egg, that is, of driving out of
the State capital which can be EN-
ployed elsewhere without being sub
jected to tolls so heavy. The two
great needs Of Virginia arc capital
and population. Neither will be at
tracted by excessive taxation, and leg
isiators should be very careful lest
they arc led by the Unsuitable cry for
more revenues of bureaus AMI institu-
tons which are supported at the pub
lie expense to dry up present sources
of income. at the same time repelling
the inflow OF new taxable subjects.
Fairly distributed the burden of tax
alton now resting on the PEOPLE of
Virginia would not be oner Gus, but
certain of our public officials and leg
islators need to be reminded that the
community as a whole can never reap
permanent benefit from imposition on
any class or classes more than its fair
share of that burden. Even II prin-
cipie be disregarded. sound policy die
tates that the load shall be Iairiy and
eQuaRly adjusted TO the shoulders thai
are$to bear it.-Nirginian Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

Big sunday Excursion to West
Point Down the Canal" will proha bly,
be the heading to an advertisement in
about ten years from today. The
active Virginia port is anxious to be of
service TO Richmond. Though the pro-
was a day when the Dismal Swamp
Canal was regarded as a fools dream
1t is Of interest to note that George
Washington helped survey that canal.
But 1t was many years later that II
became practical waterway.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

Full hlooded indian descendant OF
Pocahontas shakes hands with Mrs.
Wilson, another descendant OF the In
dian Princess" reads a news item.
II We recall the marriage Of Miss
pocahontas as it appeared in the III
tie school history. she was married TO
a white man. John Rolfe. How then
could her descendant be fuu-blooded
indian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21

Barney" Washington horse.
after years of service for the city, ii
to he retired on full pay with home
on a Virginia farm for the rest of his
life. without work. An interview here
by "Black Beauty might make good
feature story.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-21
WITH THE STATE PRESS.
Sensible ON Fish and Oysters.

Tho Legislature of Virginia is NOV
ing slowly. as we had hoped, on
changing our fish and oyster laws.
Among other things. 1t has decided
To turn down agitation for new tub
size. Also, not to extend tho longing
season for the month of Aprn
throughout this section. making Ii APP
ply only to James River ard the sea
side, We are Yet in hope Il will cut
off two weeks in September.
In accord with suggestions of this
paper and later commentators of
the Commission of Fisheries the new
game laws will he placed under the
department OF that commission, This,
too, is wise Virginia Citizen, Irving
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

Continued on Third Pase.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
In White, Twenty SUITS

II EXTRAORDINARY opportunities in summer
suits of serges. gabardines, twills and flan-
nels. priced regularly at much more. Mostly
one Of a kind. White only-fifteen suits In
all. Each, $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

marriage OF her sister. Miss Grncie
Norvell. to Lee Stinson. OF Charleston,
g. c. The ceremony was performed on
last Wednesday, evening at tho par
sonaee OF the Broad street Methodist
Church by the pastor. Row. Fred r.
Chenault. The guests present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Reginald Walker, Mira
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
Broad Street at Fourth
Street
Bulletin for Our
Own S~alespeople
II VERY garment that goes

II VERY garment that goes
out is going to have
some one inside Of it. How
will she feel?
81 don't know why" she said,
but always l am uncon-
scious Of your clothes
they just seem a part Of
me, and when once I have
put them OH. my mind goes
forward to more important
matters" This is the
queen bee Of all the pretty
things that ever have been
said to us. We are proud,
and if we might tell you
her name we would be
glad.
She meant, Of course. that
Kaufnlannworthy clothes
conform to the require
ments Of individuality in
figure and fashion, and
that such a conforming
elsewhere is the exception
rather than the rule.
She meant that she always
feels safe and secure in
Kaufmannworthy clothes.
Il subconscious reflex from
our prestige.
She meant that the stability
Of this store, ripe with pas
sage of many years. is
HER BEST
that we vii; d1~~.what she
wants done.
She meant that the life work
Of this establishment Gao
years of studying women's
wearables and nothing
else), must. must, MUST
bear fruit.
All these things she epito-
mixed in one brief sen
tence:
"Always I am unconscious Of
your clothes"
Salespeople here should not
forget: you are the per-
sonal representative Of the
company that controls one
Of the fourteen great Spe-
cialist Shops Of America.
And we know you seldom do
forget.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
Little Boys
WASH SUITS

regular 81 KINDS. Sl.25
nF Galatea and Chambray,
in vest and shocked
styles, in all white or tan
and gray, in solid colors
and stripes. (Sizes 2 to 6
years.)
Regular Sl.50 Kinds, Csc
q Wager styles Of
white galatea trimmed
in white. gray and blue;
also coat styles Of cham
bray. (Sizes 2 to 6 years.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

Kate Norvell Tapscott, Of Buckingham
County: Bernard NJ. Norveil. OF this
city. n Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bauer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stinson loft on JThurs-
day morning for Charleston. 8. c.,
whore they will mako their future
home. Mr.. Stfnson boing nm officer Of
the United States Army, and stationed
at Fort Moultrie. Just opposite Charles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
Semi-Tailored
Suit Models

n cloth and silk. In these collections
I may be found models Of exquisite style
and perfect workmanship, suitable for
all occasions, in a complete range OF
colors and sizes. At the price quoted
these suits are extraordinary; this
marking is brought about by an over
abundance Of high-grade suits at his
particular time. The price. S22.75.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

Won GcmrninEen. OF Balti-
moro: Mr.. and Mrs. James n. Talie-
ferro. Miss Dorothy Virginia Wade, Mr..
and Mrs. George p. Badger. and Mr..
and Mrs. James c. Vaughan. Of Petcrs-
burg.
Stfnson-NorveIi.
Mrs. W.. Reginald walkey announces
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Wade left immediately
after the ceremony for u Northern
honeymoon trip. including New York,
Niagara and Toronto. Canada. They
VIII return about tho middle Of juno.
Some OF tho guests from a distance
were Mrs. Charles Bernard Flow and
Httie daughter of Fayette. Mo-; Mrs.
John SomervilIe Knox, Jr.. and Mrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
G@N@N@&S
SOCIETY 6
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Society IS doing very httlc Oh my
Importance these days. beyond motor
ing TO the club for tea or 10 this or
that country place for the weekend.
White Sulphur Springs ana oid
Point Comfort have been theM Mecca for
the fashionable sct during the past sew
eral weeks, and II great deal or hand
some entertaining has been done by
Richmond Euests' at these resorts.
life Will shortly claim society
for tho heated term. and gardens and
rose ak VIII come in for an un-
usually large share of attention.
The James River Garden Ciub is
making splendid progress. and its mem
hers Journey 20 summer sessions laden
with blossoms from their own wine
and fg tree" The club Inns gone 10
work in real earnest, and It's officers
and members are planning all sorts OF
beautiful things for Richmond, ms we'll
as the adornmeut of their own window
boxes and back yards.
The Country Club has marked some
interesting gatherings Of the ultra
f~ashionsbic set this week for the golf
tournament, ana pretty girls and
prominent rnairons have been much IN
violence on the links, as we'll AZ tho
busy man and the sport who plays for
tho game alone Much interest has
heen shown in the spring golf tourna-
meri for The women. which is 10 be
played a. tho Country Cluh to-niorrcs;
Tuesday and Wednesday,. Handsome
cups will Il, awarded. Those who viii
take part in i; include Mrs. George
Warren. Mrs. Horace 5. Hawes. Mrs.
lohn T. Swartwout. Mrs. Garrett Il
Wall. Mrs. Egbcrt G., Leigh, u, Mrs
Henry Lsrdon Cahen, Mrs. William
Wood. Mrs Allen Kelvin, Mrs. II
.stewar, Zones, Mrs. Nelson steele
.lrs. -Ashhy Jones Mrs. Frederick Scot
ampbeil, Miss Martha Martin. Miss
larry Traylor. Miss Virginia Christian
Nlss Isabel Carter, Miss Julia Joynes
and Miss Elsie Lindsey.
Tuesday evening at . O'Clock in tho
ballroom %: IN" Richmond Hotel the
Richmond Chapter. United Daughter
&c C~oufodcraoy. |iil give its nnnua
Confederate hall. Ii will he \ very
brilliant and attractive event. and many
DISTINGUISHED guests kill he IN attend
aHco Thc ballroom will be draped IN
Inc nacs of tho Lost Cause, and red and
white flowers ana palms will he used
throughout. Many quaint gowns Of Il
lpne.aro day will 10 worn BY bellies
who danced in them more years gone
Ivy than they care 10 remember. and
The faded uniforms ui the old veterans
viii add q pleasing touch ia the whole
scene. Dame Rumor has whispered that
me pretty miss, not yet out Of her
teens, is - appear In her rramdlnother's.
weddln gown OF IVORY satin and lace
hoops. pantalots. pearl earrings am! ali
- .-..l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
Just In
WAISTS

r lGHT styles came Satur-
day. Unquestionably
they are more beautiful
than any we have shown.
A broad statement, but
true.
There are Georgette Crepes
in figures and stripes;
also in stylish plaids and
self plaids and stripes.
Only two prices-S3.9S
and $4.3S.
A Waist Of Georgette has
very large diamond shape
frill. with hemstitching.
A dainty model has very full
cape effect, with frilled
edge.
There are smart double COL
lar conceits, with piping.
And extra large sailor COL
lars, hemstitched.
Extremely handsome is the
Waist in woven black and
white silk stripe, with
plain Georgette cape COL
lar, piped in black and
white.
a showing extraordinary.
Sails
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

ton. The bride is tho daughter OF Mrs.
Mary T.. Sorveil. M tho late Thomas
Benton Norvell. OF Buckingham County.
brilliant u. ID. G. Bull.
Richmond Chapter. u. D.. c., of which
Mrs. Norman v. Randolph Ia president.
will give It's most brilliant function on