Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 39, 26 December 1913 — Page 4

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN -TELE GRAM, FRIDAY, DEC. 26, 1915

The Richmond Paixadiuai

AND SUN-TELEGRAM.

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After the Landlords England started into its industrial evolution fully a generation sooner than any other country. Therefore it has gone much farther along the way and experiences many evils of the system not yet dreamed of by other countries. One of the worst of these is its landlordism. When accumulating capital could no longer be invested in new mills, mines or factories, capitalists naturally turned to the land and began to invest their surplus in that. The result is that today England has become a land of small tenant farmers. Instead of being the tight little island stuffed with people which many suppose it to be, it actually has a greater percentage of uncultivated land than any other European country, the acreage of unimproved areas amounting now to more

than eight and a half million. With so much of

its arable territory removed from cultivation,

England now faces an imminent danger of having

its agriculture completely destroyed. Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd-George describes English landlordism as the "greatest monopoly in this land." He declares that landlords can do more to depopulate and lay waste the country than even a foreign- invader. His statistics show that 90 per cent of agricultural laborers receive less for their fourteen hour days of labor than inmates of the work-house. From rentals the landlords receive annually 175 million while the tenant farmers who do the work and maintain improvements receive but 125 million. The farmer is left a prey constantly to the avarice and cupidity of the land owner. He is often evicted from a farm on which he was born and raised, merely because he votes a political ticket displeasing to his lord or goes to a Methodist church instead of to an established church. Because he is the slave of the landlord's caprice, Lloyd-George describes him as a peon in a bad state, of slavery. , To upset this vast scheme of systematic robbery the Liberal party under the leadership of this fearless Welchman has prepared the most drastic plan of legislation ever devised by a modern nation. It is now at work making a scientific valuation of all land property and expects to have the same completed by 1915. This will serve as the basis of the new law. That law, as proposed now, will make provis-

ions ior district commissions wno win 5 nave a more detailed and rigid supervision over farms and town lands than the Interstate Commerce

Commission of this country has over railways

This land commission will fix or alter rents, will forbid evictions except for good cause, will compensate a farmer who is compelled to move for

no fault of his own, and will fix rates of com

pensation to farmers for repairs they have made

on a property during tenantry.

The new land provisions will also aim at the nationalization of the railways if that is found necessary. Belgium owns many lines and has enabled a man to live fifty miles from work and to go back and forth for seventy-five cents a

week. , In this way many out of the way districts may be brought under cultivation. Vast stretches now used exclusively for game ' preserves will be thrown open to cultivation and great mountain regions will be afforested and the returns placed in the national treasury. A minimum wage for farm laborers will be established similar to that now obtaining for other workmen. Steps will be taken to bring the advantages of education to the rural districts as is now being done so proudly by our own state of Wisconsin. Better market facilities will be arranged for and a system of agricultural loans will be devised. By using these and other tentative measures the Liberal ministry hopes to increase the nation's prosperity by many millions annually and to restore health and strength to the agriculturists who now are sinking to the status of Mexican peons. And inasmuch as all rural voters, town laborers, (they will also benefit by the new rental provisions) and the bulk of the Liberal party is behind the move there is little doubt of its ulti

mate successful issue. Those who have cried "Hysteria," "Socialism," "Anarchy," etc., at the modest provisions of our own Democratic party will contemplate this English legislation with wonder. Those who think that because England chances to have a king and a few noblemen she is therefore a mos3-backed nation, will take another thought. She really has become the most thoroughly democratic of all lands.

training and has made four trips into the remote districts of northern and western China, the first two under the direction of an English firm of florists and the latter two under the supervision of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. One of these trips took the adventurer into the unchartered wilds of the Chino-Tibetan borderland and the other three into mountainous regions hitherto little known. As a result of these hardy excursions he discovered and collected no less than 65,000 speci

mens of trees and plants comprising about 5,000 '

species and also seeds from more than 1,500. In connection with this he was able to get photographs of many varieties unknown to other countries, a collection alone worth the danger and expense of the explorations. This talented naturalist combines the delight and enthusiasm of the collector with the precision of the trained man of science, a rare combination. He describes the flora of these regions as being the richest and most varied ever discovered in the temperate zone. "The remote mountain fastnesse of Central and Western China," he says, "are simply a botanical paradise, with trees, shrubs and herbs massed together in a confusion that is bewildering. Competent authorities estimate the Chinese flora to contain fully 15,000 species, half of which are peculiar to the country." One of the interesting things about this botanical find is that a great many of the plants found in these China wildernesses are closely related to the flora of the United States. This bears out a theory of Prof. Asa Gray's who, as

will be recalled, was persuaded that discoveries would some day reveal that Eastern Asia and North America are close akin geologically. Although Wilson traveled among the least developed portions of the Chinese race he was greatly impressed with them. -"With all their peculiarities," he writes, "with all their conservatism, and faults, the Chinese are a great people. Ever changing, yet ever the same, China is the link which connects the twentieth century with the dawn of civilization epochs before Christianity was born. He found almost as wide a variety of new wild animals in the regions where he traveled as

plants. Of many of these he was able to bring back photographs. A number of these beasts are monstrous enough t ofill Theodore Roosevelt with undying envy of every western Chinaman. But one thing Mr. Wilson found is not so novel. In a far remote province named Pa, if our memory serves aright, he discovered the women in control. They actually there have reversed matters and have the women on the seat of the mighty. Mr. Wilson marvels at this ; but we don't. Women are in control everywhere.

The Qreat Divide. "The Great Divide," a three-act drama of life in the mountain regions of Arizona, is the offering of the Francis Sayles' players at the Murray theatre this week, and they -were greeted by two capacity houses yesterday.

ine play, as its title indicates

woven about the rugged life of the wild west, and as such possesses a plot with a few thrills. But the thrills are of a delicate variety. Francis Sayles and Olga Worth, who have many friends here, are again seen in the leading roles. Mr. Sayles takes the role of Stephen Ghent, the character which is both villian and hero villain until he meets the woman whom he marries against her will, and hero after he realizes his mistake.

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BANKS

DESIROUS

OF JOIilGSYSTEM Financial Concerns Approve New Currency Bill Passed By Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 24. With the currency measure enacted by con-

is gress and signed by President Wilson,

the task of putting it into effect was taken up today. The organization committee will designate regional reserve

ENTRE NOUS CLUB PREPARES BANQUET FOR NEW YEARS

Extensive preparations are under way for the New Tear's banquet of the Entre Nous club next Thursday. More than 150 guests have been invited to the affair,, including all the city officials; past and present, members of police force and fire department, and prominent men of the city. The Entre Nous club is the largest social club in the ci.y. with a membership including men in all walks of life. Its New Year's banquet has become one of the Institutions of Richmond.

Natural gas consumed In the Vnited

cities and fii th limits of rerv 1 States last year was equivalent to

triots. Preparations were made today i wnty million tons of coal, for hearing by the committee, which ! imm under the law Includes the secretary . - of the treasury, comptroller of the TCRE A KS A POTT) IN

treasury and secretary of agriculture. President Wilson has not yet appointed a comptroller but as two mem-

and to make her happy resolves to live j bers constitute a majority of the com

a gooa uie. ine part affords Mr. Sayles a wide range to display his ability. Miss Worth, who in the play is the wife of the villain-hero, is also given opportunity to show what she can do. She is the central figure in the play, and her work deserves much credit.

Pauline Leroy, who also has many

A FEW HOURS PAPE'S

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ery two hours until three doses are

mittee Secretaries MoAdoo and Hous

ton can conduct the hearings. It is probable that no comptroller will be named until after the holidays. Williams In Lead. ' John S. Williams, assistant secre

tary of the treasury', is the leading taken will end striDne misery and

candidate for the place which under break up a severe cold either In the tho niw law ia unrfh t1 9 OA A a t-oai- .(,., v..,.i n,v,.

L n Vfn t Ka ad van-, sharp inquiry into Williams- career It promptly opens clogged-up noaprf!r L7 i-K rne,8t K"M'I he made before he is confirmed I trils and air passages; stops nasty dia-

nlVr "tl ' . V :a'u u" , w ascertain it ne naa any financial af- charge or nose running: relieves sick

nuations tnat would make him favor the "money trust." New York, Chicago, St. Louis and San Francisco are certain to be refiprvA fitifiH nnrlnr tVna nau' ti rt Teo-

member of the com-!ton. Washington. Atlanta. Cincinnati. IZY ntrtl.f a, "ctePtion,on thelr Minneapolis, Omaha and Denver ap ZltJ?l an ? Performances pear to be the mogt like, ,ocatlong f yesterday and there is no doubt butjother banks. The maxlnfum of twelve tnat AIT. aavles will he at tnn Mnrrnr . , . . .

, " . r. " " ' DanKS may De aestgnated at once,

here, are seen to good advantage, while Mr. Read, Mr. Callas and Mr. Clark, the new members, made a favorable impression and will, no doubt prove favorites with Richmond thea-

for a long run, as it is the best stock

More than 600 National banks already

not a bad play presented, and the J m

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headache, dullness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness. "Pape's Cold Compound" is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only 25 cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Don't accept a substitute. Adv.

Next week they will offer for the

first time her at popular prices, "The Woman in the Case," Blanche Walsh's sensational success.

! Britain to its

New York state has 1,131,000 to its 49,-

000 square miles.

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POINTED PARAGRAPHS

NOT GEORGE'S KIND. Boston Transcript. George Bernard Shaw has declined to box a threeround bout with Maeterlinck, as he has long made it a rule never to hit anybody who can hit back.

I MASONIC CALENDAR I Friday, Dec. 26 Webb lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M. Called meeting. Work in Entered Apprentice degree.

Sore Throat Prudence. No family medicine chest is well stocked without a bottle of TONS I LINE, for vou

Don't Put Off seeking relief from the illnesses caused by defective action of the organs of digestion. Most serious sicknesses get their start in troubles of the stomach, liver, bowels troubles quickly, safely, surely relieved by BEECHAM'S FILLS Sold varywhere. In boxes, 10c., 25c

MURRAY Twice Daily, 2:30 and 8:15. The Great Divide By Wm. Vaughn Moody PRICES Nights 10, 20 and 30c. Matinees 10 and 20c. Next Week "The Woman In the Case"

TRY COOPER'S BLEND COFFEE For Sale at Cooper's Grocery

LOUD ACCLAIM FROM THE CHILDREN.

Cleveland Plain Dealer. A Philadelphia school teacher declares that two words are enough for any spelling lesson. When we get child suffrage, that woman will be president of the United States.

don't know what moment it may be needed to relieve a 6udden case of Sore Throat. Relieving Sore Throat is TONSILINE'S special mission. It is made for that advertised for that Bold for that one purpose. TONSILINE is the one and only Sore Throat Remedy which is sold over a large

part or tbe United btates. iou 11 need TONSILINE one of these i

days, or some night when the drug store is closed better have a bottle

ready at home when you need it most. 25c. and 50c. Hospital Size $1.00. All Druggists.

FREE? FREES

On Thursday mornings skates will be furnished free to beginners. Mr. Fry and Mr. Shute will instruct the ladies. Skating Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Morning Afternoon and Evening.

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COULD USE 'EM OUT HERE, New York World. In sending to this country for experts to teach her how to control the floods of her rivers. China lias well; and when she has learned how, we shall be g ad t." have her send over somebody to teac h us.

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NOTHING TO ANCHOR TO ANY MORE. Toledo Blade. A Chicago physician says red flannel will mt wa-l rheumatism. He will be discrediting the pocket p. next

CAN THE CAUSE SURVIVE TH!G? Chicago News. "No, Madge, dear," said the frugal husband. "I sha'.l not take you to the theater or to supper, or even buy you a dish of ice cream. You see, you are a qualified voter now and I might be accused of trying to influence your vote."

PROBABLY LITTLE TO WORRY ABOUT. Kansas City Times. Some of the biggest bankers have warned the country that the new currency bill would mean a great contraction

of credits. Senator Root fears it will mean dangerous expansion. Taking the average of the two predictions it is inferred that credits will be taken care of about right.

TRAINING FOR THE DASH.

New York Evening Post.

Perhaps Huerta's sudden disappearances may be ac

counted for by the explanation that he is making practice

starts.

SLOW PROCESSES OF CIVILIZATION

Toledo Blade.

Sometimes, when we hear a crowd of young Indians

going down street at midnight, after having played pool all evening, we can't help wondering If it is possible that the Filipinos are ready for self-government.

THE DANUBE RIVER

"The Flowery Kingdom" Those whose impressions of China have been formed on observations along the over-crowded and denuded coast provinces will read with surprise Ernest Henry Wilson's extraordinary book, "The Flowery Kingdom," recently published in England.

Wilson is a botanist of thorough scientific

Do you recall that night in June, Upon the Danube river? We listen'd to a Landler tune. We watch'd the moonbeams quiver. I oft since then have watched the moon, But never, love, oh! never Can I forget that night in June, Adown the Danube river. Our boat kept measure with its oar, The music rose in snatches, From peasants dancing on the shore With boisterous songs and catches. I know not why that Landler rang Through all my soul but never Can I forget the songs they sang Adown the Danube river. Hamilton Aide.

Richmond, Ind., December 23, 1913. L!y dear Jane: I am sending you by Express today a little Christmas remembrance together with my best wishes for a merry day and the happiest of New Years. You will remember just how we used to scheme and fret and ponder over our annual Xmas purchases? Well, it has been different this year with me. Instead of having to skimp and call on John for more funds at this season, I went through it all without a rub, and have money left. This was all due to the Xmas Savings Association, and today I began for the next year. You should try it. If there is no bank in your city that gives one the advantage I am sure the SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF RICHMOND would confer the same favor on you that it does Richmond people. It's this way. I simply take out a membership by paying five cents down. Each week I make payments, increasing weekly by five cents, until the fifty weeks are up, when the fund is complete. Two weeks before Christmas day I receive a check for $63.75, plus 3 per cent interest. My troubles for Christmas are thus obviated. It's a truly delightful sensation, for one can scarcely realize that the accumulation of nickles in so short a time will produce such a fund. Try it. Lovingly, Henrietta. P. S. I mention The Second National Bank because Brother Jim says it is the best bank in this part of the state. H.

Years Added to Lift Success mar be spelled in dollars an. cents; but the physical ability toaccorr pUsh something worth while keeps th enthusiastic worker at his or ber tasl when dollars no longer offer an Incentive As age advances, we find ourselves una bie to do some of the things we did few merly. and the realization that we ar (trowing old suddenly dawns upon ut But. everyone has the opportunity b forestall the ravages of advancing age, I he wills. Moreover, there are many ds generative maladies affecting the via organs that are inaugurated by. or ds pendent upon, disturbances of the blooi supply. The diseases affecting the heart blood vessels, kidneys and other vital or gans are on the increase among people o advancing years. In this age of prevent ive medicine, it fortunately happens tha these maladies can be avoided if taken u time. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey give to the aged the vigor of youth and th power to sustain strength and energy When taken at mealtime it stimulates th. mucous surfaces and little glands of th stomach to a healthy action, thereby im proving the digestion and assimilation o the food and giving to the body its ful proportion of nourishment. Thousand! of people in all walks of life have enthu siastically testified they owe their lonj life to the wonderful restorative and sua taining powers of Duffy's Pure M alt Vhis key. It is a remedy you should not f ai to try. Get it today. At most druggists grocers and dealers, $1 XX) a large bottle

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