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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
HOTEL. REFORM.

The Virginia hotel law, Just effective, by
which, among other things, all hostelries are
compelled by law to provide each guest with
clean towels clean eightfoot sheets, and disnfect
ed bedding is not at all humorous. 1t were easy
to jest about the towels in the wash-rooms, to
descant upon the length of the bedding necessary
to comfortably wrap the longitudinal degree of
the weary drummer, and 10 speculate upon the
devices of the country combination of hotelist,
livervman, and dry goods merchant in his efforts
to sail four-square with the law. These things
aside, the regulations, coupled with provision
for regular inspection. will 20 far toward rem
dering life more bearahle to those who must de-
pend upon the public comforts of waste places
and the provisions concerning fire escapes,
sanitation, and care for the health of guests,
viii undoubtedly do much in the prevention of
disease and possibly in the preservation of life.
No longer viii it be possible in Virginia for
the rustic host to apply the hard rule of take
it or leave it. No longer may he avoid com
petition and obligation at the same time. No
longer will the kick of the indignant drummer
be of that Ineffective quality of the wall of a
lost soul. Reform has struck the hotel business.
Nowhere it more needed, nowhere win it
prove more grateful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

When Richmond virginan attributed tho ia
nous political epigram, Mr.. Speaker. here am /
att" some sockless congressional Socrates from
Kansas the Charlotte Observer protested that the
Virginian was unintentionally robbing the Hon Tom
Watson of Georgia. the credit for masterpiece.
The Landmark, that both of these contem-
poraries the credit said but fell into
quick sands itself by undertaking to say that the
author of the classic former Congressman Howard
OF Alabama. No had said that than our
afternoon neghbor. the Ledger Dispatch exhibited
unseemly pleasure and stuck with It's snickersee,
thus
1T was Congressman James f.. Cobb, of Alabama
who made the famous inquiry of the Speaker. MT
Howard the long haired Popust who wrote the
disgusting book If Christ Came Congress- and
constituents good enough to that Howard
stopped coming"
That caused to feel pale until we came across
the following addition to the collection by the Alex
andria Gazette the date the Ledger Dis
patch, which made the claim for Cobb:
Former Governor Oates, of Alabama, died at his
home in Montgomery yesterday While in Congress
Mr.. Oates making speech one day, when ne
pted losing the thread of his discourse
said: Mr.. Speaker. where am L att "
Oates being in the field well as Cobb We
least five entries for the distinguished honor
The Ledger-Dispatch will admit that the Landmark
clnched the State correctly three (3) Aahamfans
specified the first NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Landmark
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

is beyond lis legitimate power. We do make the
point against the general practice of authorities
here and elsewhere of apparent concern as to
jurisdiction chiefly for the purpose of avoiding
it. City and county, where their Jurisdictions
merge have reciprocal duties, which each should
be quick to assume Abatement of nuisances IS
one of the clearest of these duties. 1t is COM
petent for both to investigate complaints, and II
the cause lie with the other for The one to press
the complaint and for the other to act.
Ball tossing of responsibilities of this character
has been in the past an unfortunately popular OF
fetal amusement. But it is one that Is fast los
ing the popular patience at its practice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

national fame, seemed to US to be incidents which
ought not to be marred by the entry OF the man
responsible for them into the turmoil of po-
litical contention. Assuming that the report OF
his candidacy was true, we pointed out that 1t
could mean in any event nothing except dis
appointment for Colonel Gordon 1T could only
serve to lower him in public confidence and af-
fiction. Whether he won or lost in his alleged
ambition we saw for him nothing except regrets.
With no reason to doubt the published reports
we said as much in sadness now relieved
To the Gentleman from Mississippi we and
the rest of the country will extend good wishes
for long life, together with peculiar admra-
ton and respect for one at least whom Washing
ton and adulation were poweress to spoil.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
Drainage by the United states.

The Conservation Congress Is one of the most I'M
portant that has been held In this
try in many At time 1t was supposed that
a third party would be launched ST. Paul under
leadership Pinchot Garfield and Roosevelt, but
conditions have so shaped themselves that these en-
thusiasts have evidently decided otherwise.
In announcing definitely that he favors the under
taking OF extensive drainage work necessary adj
tunct the policy OF irrigation, Mr.. Roosevelt puts
himself squarely in accord with the best Southern
views probably for political reasons. Ever since his
return from Africa he has evinced desire to win
this section In his address before assemblage
negroes in New York. he said nothing tnat could be
construed hostile this section. He has gone
his way court popularity in the South, doubtless
because he feels that he has lost the East where he
is best known and hopes to render himself indepen-
dent of that section, segregate ii politi-
caIly
Be that ii may, glad to be assured of
Mr.. Roosevelts assistance in providing for a general
policy of Federal drainage. That Is conservation OF
the most effective type. Drainage in the South will
do as much promote the prosperity of the section
irrigation did to render the West prosperous
CharIe News and Courier,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
when Mother Took to Slang.

Once mother broke out into slang
We'd often heard her say
Naught else was talked around her
From dawn till close of day.
And mother she was joyful,
They've put me WISE" cried she.
1T knocks me how used to talk!
But sure, that's one on mel"
When mother took to talking slang
1t was a mournful day.
And DAD and all of us children
Just listened in dismay;
But mother she was merry;
'.Oh, drop II now quoth she.
"Cut out the crouch; come, be a sport,
Or else the Jokes on mel"
When mother took to talking slang
The household speechless grew,
And father groaned and sister moaned,
still mother dear was happy
You hove 1t So" said she:
i've learned 1t good and plenty
And 1 hope you're pleased With me-"
Century Magaxina.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

There will doubtless be discussion of Mr. RooseNelt
refusal the table with Senator LorimeI, %
Illinois and the consequent withdrawal oil the latter
invitation to the Hamilton Clubs banquet last nign.
Ona's first feeling impulslve sympathy Ior LOTT
mer, Not having been proved guilty as YET mere
would seem be a certain propriey IN MS peiIs
considered innocent Also there is much that appears
in the philosophy of the poet of the Sierras;
In whom men pronounce as III
find much of goodness still;
In whom men REGARD divine
I find much of sin and blot
hesitate to draw the line
Between the when God has not
And some hostile critics will doubtless that the
lines have a certain pertnency to the Lorimer Incl
dent
But there is another side of the question frop-
ably the one thing that than any other con-
serves the power of the boss is the fact that ne
s considered respectable He moves in good society
Prominent business and social men glad and proua
his friendship. IL man Is convicted OF stea
ing from you and me personally he becomes an out
cast; steals from the State he retains MS posi-
ton. The immortality of maintaining relations Win
corrupt politicians doesn't seem TO occur to the ave-
rage manor Even the suffragettes, VINO
want to enter politics in purify it, are oc-
casionally found making overtures to the bosses.
ostracism would be the most deadly weapon that
could be aimed at IL he found decent men
stunning him, he would doubtless look about for a
change o occupation. There has been some taik
of this method of handling the boss problem but rev
have had the courage to resort to II. hoose-
friends will that he has done IT,
It's complex question-with two sides TO It
Baltimore Evening Sun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
BALLINGER TO STICK.

Ballinger determines to stick it out. Realizing
that he is in hole, he determines to pull deeper
into the hole with him the kindly President who
came to his assistance out of a mistaken con-
tidence, and is too much of gentleman to save
himself even at the cost of man of Ballinger' 3
temperament. The Secretary of the Interior is
to brazen it out at the Cabinet meeting and again
put the President i'll the embarrassing position
of either eating his own words or further dis
crediting his administration before the people.
! 1t would be cheering issue should the Pres
ident determine that there are exceptions to the
code of polite conventions. Should he conclude
that the Circumstances arc such as to relieve him
OF 'gentleman's agreement" into which he
was induced to enter by ungentemanly tactics,
the country would applaud with fervor. We
doubt that the President will do this His sense
of honor is a worthy, but a mistaken one. Bal
linger, who profits by it, will at any rate do no
more than further injure one who has tried to
be his friend. Not remotely will he help him
self or his cause before the country.
Mr.. Taft has evidently tried to get rid of
Ballinger gently. The mere fact that he will
not take hint ought to deny him further gentle
treatment. What the President needs at his next
Cabinet meeting is an application of the theory
upon which big hotels put on their pay rolls the
gentlemen with the ring records, the strong arms,
and the hasty tempers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
: The Colone, in 100, and Now.

1t is doubt bully" for those who like it to
shoot up th3West. spout blatherskite about abol-
ishng fortyve Governors and leave trail OF cheers
and headaches $500 miles long. But the morning
after is to be reckoned with What do your friends
at home think about you?
Well here is a straw The Produce Exchange
which Is representative political body, was
polled by the Herald in September 1904 when the
Colonel was a candidate for President. The result
a strong indication of his eiection:--R ooss
Welt. SOC: Parker, 344
reporter for the Herald yesterday interviewed
members of the exchange regarding the Colo
mel now. The pendulum has swung the clock has
struck twelve, 1904 Is reversed.
"He has helped the conservative men who have
steadily opposed his polices.' said MIR. e. w Burr.
"by driving very noticeable array of sup
porters who had been ardent believers in almost
everything he said" The reaction against Mr.
Roosevelt said Mr. Thomas Lenane, lis SO evident
that 1t cannot be overlooked. Out OF every I'VE
men you meet here at least three, and fire.
quently our. are decidedly against Mfr. Roose-
velt's policies
These engaged in business not politics,
and their views may be taken representative OF
the feeling generally toward the man who desires
indorse only President Tafts good Intentions -
New Yorw Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
BATTLEDoRE AND sHuTTLECoCK.

The trailing by the police of West End smell
reported to be combination of the two hun
dred and eighty-four Constantinople stinks, To-
Gated the trouble in an obattotr situate short
distance beyond the city line. Whereupon the
police retire discreetly, holding their noses and
the trouble is left "up to" Henrico County.
Meanwhile, the smell continues TO stand alone,
and if past experiences count for anything it will
continue to stand, and to spread and to dissipate
its odors through large residential district.
The smell itself is stated to come from
daughter shop refuse which is burned in order
TO produce fertilizer Such an operation, when
its unpleasant feature are permitted to involve
whole section of the city, would seem to be a
1 clear nuisance, within the power of the author
tiles To abate.
just there enters, however. the question Of
jurisdiction. Often before it has arisen, and it
will continue to arise. Often before the game
af hattIedore and shuttlecock has been played be-
tween county and city. Often before the pub
lie has suffered while the players contended as
I ~ Kho should bear the onus of a duty. Doubt
less it viii happen frequently in the future
hnt every time it happens there happens to the
B public affected a slow accumulation of thought
making for impotence The game is natural,
4 perhaps. 1t is scarcely kind and in the long
ruil il is scarcely wise.
We make no point against the question of
nrisdiction The city in this instance is not
~ A blamed for not attempting to do that which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Colonel Gordon Not Candidate

Editor OF The Virginia,
sir--r was shown. a clipping from your paper IN
which you indulge in a criticism of Colonel dorooh
for being candidate for United States senator io'
1911. Being personal friend and neighbor, aS s
liberty say he has such INTENTION. anu .ne
public should not be deluded into accepting as .
fact what some irresponsible reporter desiring "
write something sensational, may nave wrl..sn
without considering how 1t might anect colonel avi
don. He has on all OCCASIONS public ana prlsa,e,
asserted that he desires nothing but to enjoy tne
rights of a private citizen. Now. IN view Oh ua ne
fact that you were aboring under misstatemeht vi
Conditions as they now exist and of the hne record
he made during his short career in the oefa Ia !.
won't you withdraw tina part of your editoria 'ha'
seemed unkind and hurt him very much:
~ J. NJ HALEY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI

Elsewhere we print a communication giving
the news that the report upon which we based
a recent editorial concerning Colonel James
Gordon, of Mississippi, was unfounded. The re-
port referred to was that the venerable Mississip-
plan was to become a candidate for the United
States Senate in 1911. Our correspondent
states that, on the contrary, he has no ambition
except to enjoy the life of private citizen, and
that the report that he was thinking of re-enter-
ing politics was utterly untrue.
This is good hearing, to which We are pleased
to give publicity on account of very sincere
admiration for Colonel Gordon's course while
member Of the Senate for short while. His
modest demeanor while in Washington the
wholesome spirit which he evinced in private and
public life. above all the holnely sincerity and
beauty Of the farewell address which won him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

That The war is over indeed is well illustrated
in the fact that Union veterans find something
to celebrate at Sharpesburg, scene of drawn bat
tie between two armies, one of which was twice
as big as the other, and the smaller of which was
for considerable portion of the time out of
ammunition
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

Chanler says when the Cavalieri came across
with that kiss he would have "signed away bis
souf'. In that event, there would at least have
been something left for the creditors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

Ballinger is mot worrying. According to the
philosophy of the man in debt, that is some
thing that he leaves to ''the other fellow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

The Wilmington IN, c. Star devotes itself to
two column editorial on the tariff and the high
cost of living. And it the season of the sound
oyster, the shrimp, the pig fish and the coot!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

England is the master assimiator. South
African elections have resulted in the defeat OF
General Botha and the unopposed election of DR.
Jameson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

President Diaz has unveiled statue of Lib
,rty. Now for a muckrakers' volley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

DIR. Wilson's announcement of his resignation
from the Presidency of Princeton gives added
assurance that he is no politician
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

Collector Loeb is now after the innocent folk
who take little trips down the bay on the Rev
enue Cutters. This man is devoid of the milk of
human kindness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

Colonel Roosevelt says that he just dotes on
work This after spending a long editorial day
in working his jaw.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-17

Did ever man before Ballinger beg SO hard for
lick, not to get it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18
HINDOOS ARRESTED OUT AT
DEFINING; PERSONAL NOTES.

Deming, n. VI. June 18.-Immigrat
inspector Fred d. Jack arrested two
HindoOs yesterday at the union sta
ton and took them to Ell Paso.
George Sanders has ordered a 30
horsepower electric motor, which will
be run by electricity generated at the
power plant in Deming
R E. Cameron has returned from Sill
yer City, where he attended a meet
ing Of the directors of the Deming Ice
and Electric company.
Miss Mary Mahoney has returned
from Notre Dame academy in Indiana,
where she has been attending school.
Her father, J. A Mahoney, met her in
Ell PasO on her return.
John Warren, foreman of the Dia-
mond A ranch at Engle, is in Deming
on business
A F. Van Deisne. OFF Ell Paso, is in
Deming on a business trip.
Ed Lingsweiler, E. R. DalIandigham
and A. H. Smith. all OF Richland, No.
are in the valley prospecting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

congregation, the first service being
held at 9:45 a. m
After a service. of song and prayer.
MI Merrill will preach at II o'clock.
One OF the hymns viii be one that was
especially composed by Mrs Bowman.
In the evening at 8 o'clock there will
De another service. at which number
OF other ministers viii make addresses
OF felicitation to the new church The
program for the evening service fol-
lows:
Hymn 236.
Prayer.
Hymn 23O.
Address of welcome-Rev. r. w.
Merrill, pastor.
What Baptist Church Stands For
Rev r T. Hanks, Calvary Baptist.
Individual Responsibility in the
Church-Rev. E. B. Hearn, East 81
Paso.
Hymn 220
Worldwide Missions-W. F. Hatch
ell. foreign missionary
City Missions-Rev. A. J. McElwain,
Houston Square
Hymn 222.
Reading of Church Resolutions-F.
". Freeman.
Outlook for Ell Paso Baptists-Rev.
R. B. Smith, First Baptist.
Hymn PIG.
Benediction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

hesitated to sacrifice her good name,
her happiness, to shield another wom-
an. And that WOman-the woman who
called at Underwood's room that night
was Mrs. Jeffries, your stepmother!"
Howard stared back in amazement
Its true, then, l did recognize her
voice!" he cried
Turning to his wife, he said: "Oh,
Annie, why didn't you tell me? You
saved my stepmother from disgrace,
you spared my father Oh, that was
noble OF you," In a low tone he whis-
pered: Don't send me away from
you, Annie. Let me stay and prove
that I'm worthy of you,'
To the young wife it all seemed like
dream, almost too good to be real
The dark, troubled days were ended
A long life, bright with its promise of
happiness, was before them.
But what of the future, Howard? ?"
she demanded, gently.
Judge Brewster answered the ques-
ton
I've thought of that" he said.
Howard, will you come into my Office
and study law? You can show your ia
Their what you can do with a good wife
to second your Efforts
Howard grasped his outstretched
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

BASEBALL
Douglas vs. Ell PasO, Saturday, p.
M; Sunday. 80 p. m
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

eff boys of % are not men they
never will be-" Looking down at her
kindly, he went on: Pom my word!
if l was rs, I'd let this divorce go
through and marry you myself.
"Oh, judge!"
That was all she could say, but there
was gratitude in the girls eyes These
were the first kind words any one had
yet spoken to her. 1t was nice to
know that some one saw some good
in her She was trying to think OF
something to say, when suddenly there
was the click of q key being inserted
In a yale lock. The front door opened
and Howard appeared.
We'll, judge!" he exclaimed. this is
a surprised"
The lawyer looked at him graVely.
How do you do, young MANI? he
said Quizzingly he added: You
look very pleased with yourself!"
This is the first opportunity I've had
to thank you for your kindness, said
Howard. cordially.
You can thank your wife, my boy,
not mel" Changing the topic, he said:
so you're going abroad, eh?'
Yes, did Annie tell you? It's only
for a few months
The lawyer frowned. Tapping the
floor impatiently with his cane, he
said:
why are you going away?"
Taken aback at the question, How
ard stammered:
'Because-because-
Because l want him to go" inter
lrupted Annie quickly.
The lawyer shook his head, and look
ing steadily at Howard, he said
isternly:
I'll tell you, Howard, my boy.
You're going to escape from the scan
idalmongers and the gossiping busy
bodies. Forgive me for speaking plain
Ily, but you're going away because your
wife's conduct is topic OF converse
ton among your friends"
Howard Interrupted him.
You're mistaken, Judge; l don't
care a hang what people say
Then why do you leave her here to
fight the battle alone?" demanded the
Judge, angrily.
Annie advanced, and raised her hand
Ideprecatingly. Howard looked at her
as if now for the first time he realized
Ithe truth.
ITO fight the battle alone?" he
echoed.
Yes" said the judge. you are Civ
ing the world a weapon with which to
strike at your wife!"
Howard was silent The lawyers
words had struck home. Slowly he
said:
q never thought of that. You're
right! l wanted to get away from it
all. Father offered me the chance and
Annie told me to 60"
Annie turned to the Judge.
Please, judge she said, don't say
any more" Addressing her husband,
she went on: He didn't mean what he
said, Howard"
Howard hung his head
He's quite right, Annie" he said,
Il never should have
to go; l was wrong
Judge Brewster advanced and pat !
ted him kindly on the back
Good boy" he said Now. Mrs. /
JefTies, I'll tell your husband the /
truth
MOI" she cried.
Then I'll tell him without your per- |
mission" he retorted. Turning to the |
young man, he went on: Howard, |
your wife is an angel, She's too good |
4 woman for this world She has not /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

hand
Thanks, judge, accept" he replied,
heartily
Turning to his wife, he took her in
his arms Her head fell on his Shout
der Looking up at him shyly and
smiling through her tears, she muir
INJURED, softly:
81 am happy now-at last"
THE END.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18
xe Quake Regions.

Surprising that this should be done,
other government bureaus might CO.
operate advantageously. Thus the Coast
Survey could determine the exact posi-
ton of monuments or other marks set
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

John D Rockefeller would go broke
if he should spend his entire incone
trying to prepare better medicine than
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy for diarrhoe dysentery or
bowel complaints. 1t is simply impossi-
Bile, and so says every one that has used
IT, Sold by all dealer1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18
soLoMoNvnLE LOCAL NEWS.

Solomonville, Ariz., June 1S-Mrs. A.
A Anderson and son Robert have gone
to San Diego. Cal, where Mrs Ander-
son has taken apartments for the sum-
mer.
Water commissioner Cotton and his
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-06-18

Chamberlain's Stomach and LIVER Tab
lets will clear the sour stomach. sweeten
the breath and create a healthy appetite.
They promote the flow Of gastric Juice.
thereby inducing good digestio. Sold
by all dealers