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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Trying TO Use His Eyes"

Editor The Richmond Virginian:
Sir,--Your brave and burning editorial IN response
my brief remarks the Ring Football PROB
lem did pass unread 1t may do me GOOD Jus
vigorous and valiant phrases challenge attention. ana
l am trying to learn to use my eyes
We now know it, some of my words were a little
overwarn,. But be that 1t may, shall not LOT
sake the field without another shot And posspiy'
ii may occur to you to observe that this 'shot is
more than "arcther"-several in onea sort OF shrap
mel discharge.
1t to
/ That the game absolutely unnecessary. me
physical culture which 1t promotes might be far more
sane'y end safely attained by any one or more OF II
number of other processes, AS for the hoFai uis
cp'ine which ii supposed efect-sufhce 1t TO say
that must be rough harsh sprimen, when deriving
al gentler Influences must be thumped anu bFIlSe1
AMI trampled into manliness!
:. That whatever of benefit may accrue 10 pa tie'
rants those participants are few-ony small per
cent of the entire number of those who are aHecteu
directly indirectly, by the game.
3. That the time and money devoted to the game
at least wasted ! somewhat more thah
fifty years old, have always been able to ma more
am confident that could easily disburse hundreds
thousan ds millions, of dollars prnftabtJ
and wisely without the expenditure OF so much as d
penny football,
That the fatalities and other accidents, are to
be estimated, by their actual number, nor by
their number as compared with the number of casual
tics elsewhere but of course. from the viewpoint OF
). That, as regards the majority of those affected
by it, the game 1t is played means dissipation rather
than discipline, and degsneracy rather than oeVelop
ment. Let either reform ii into contormhy 10 me
demands of sound and staple civilization or outlaw
II and find something better. Gil lLEN'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
DISCIPLINE AND HARMONY.

Both discipline and harmony are essential to
the highest efficiency in our Fire Department.
Without either the work Of this important
branch Of the city Government will fall below
the high standard which has long been Rich
mond's pride. The recent designations and eyi
dences Of discussion in one or two companies
has drawn public attention to the Department
and given rise to the fear that there is lacking
In some places At least that's nf pride, eAef
fulness and devotion which continue to make the
most heroic, courageous and efficient fire fighters.
The assurance Of President Charles +. Taylor
THAT the differences among members Of the de-
partment are trivial in their nature and not in
Gieatiye OF insubordination or lack Of confidence
in the management Of our fighting force is graft
fsing. We hope conditions are no more serious
than the commissioner sees them.
If there is enc department Of city which
should have the most fearless and daring men
and in which the heariest esprit de corps
should prevail at ali times and seasons, it is The
Fire Department. In the hands Of the rremen,
whose ranks have yielded up probably more he
roes and martyrs than any other municipal in
siitution, rest the fate Of many Thousands Of
human beings and millions upon millions Of
dollars worth of property. These stawart wear
ers of the blue, emblematc Of the soldiers they
should be- are the guardians Of our lives and
homes great trust is reposed in them. Every
man cannot be fireman, for every man does
not possess the rugged physique with which to
combat the dangers aud every man Is not worthy
Of the confidence and trust that must needs be
placed in a flame tighter
= Is this trust kept by men who contend for
what they call their rights" BY criticism of the
chief executive officer bv breaches of disciDline
BY resigning rather than obey orders, by mani
Testing no interest whatever in the departments
welfare
The Fire Department of every city should have
as its head brave man, a courageous man. one
who has had his baptism Of fire in actual SER
rice, one capable Of directing speedily and sue,
ressfully the labors of the fremen suddenly call
Cd 70 defend life and property from the ravages
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
TOO MUCH DELAY.

Decentralization Is undoubtedly the thief OF
time but there are many other INSTANCES, where
Its results are even more awful.
Procrastination Is also hahit--a growing
habit and, unfortunate as it may seem, and
is. this habit seems to have been acquired bv the
Cirv Council aud some of its commit tees.
There are many instances where worthy meas
ures have been allowed to languish for days and
weeks because Of the inability Of committees
to secure a quorum, or, having a quorum, 10
agree. In such cases, the easiest way j. taken
The measure is laid on the table. and there re
mains until resurrected AT some far distant date
And il would now seem, that this Is to be the
fate Of the traffic regulations. asked for by the
Board of Police Commissioners and needed by
every resident Of Richmond. Prospects seemed
to indicate that when this measure came up for
discussion before the Board of Aldermen Tnes-
day night, it would he endorsed Aldermen had
been interviewed and had expressed themselves as
favorng the plan. The Police Board had de,
vised a set Of rules which they thought answered
the needs Of the situation, and these rules had
been approved by an overwhelming majority Of
citizens and even by the Committee on Ord
nance Charter and Reform. Certainly with such
an endorsement, there was reason enough TO pre-
diet clear sailing for the measure
BIT The measure did not pass. Instead dis
pute arose over details Then came the ques
ton Of giving up power-an action mcst dis
tasteful to counclmen it would seem. Finally
the measure was laid on the table.
The average person will consider the debate
over such trivialitics as to whether not all
automobilists should be forced to use the same
sort of signal horns rather puerile. Such de-
rails should be TOO small 10 kill an entire meas
nre-and measure the need Of which is adj
mitted. Particularly puerle is the refusal to
pass measure on the ground that it might give
the Police Board too much authority. In such
m instance as this it is impossible that the board
have tuU much authority.
The sooner we are given regulations just so
soon will there be marked decrease i'll the APP
paIing number Of accidents which now befall
pedestrians at the hands Of reckless drivers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

The people Of this country do :. It KIN Nv
what not weather is There is always a southwest
WIND blowing This wind blows from early spring
to late fall almost invariably from the southwest and
1t not only tempers the heat the day but as q
general thing gives us refreshing nights. large
Shdded YARDS OF the city in the
for this wind. and free circulation not being
confined by solid brick walls. Charlotte as good
summer resort as want 1t is close to the
mountains to get the benefit Ridge reezas
ana 1t has the best all around summer climate in the
south II you are inclined to think ii hot here. pick
up a New York paper of yesterdays date and read Of
the heat driving people mad; of falling dead
from snhstroke and Of the people rushing Coney
island 10 throw themselves the sand OF he ach
there t" sleep throughout the night-read o that
ana OF other terrors Of the heat and aGk God you
are living in CharlOtte.--C harlote Chros
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

The administration has given another Illustration OF
its determination discourage honesty and courage
among its officials. Pinchot and CLAWS were dis
charged being honest Now II is the bead OF Col
John S Mosby, gallant Confederate partsa n,
which falls the basket. Col Mosby's fault Is the
one objectionable sin. He thinks that the criminal
rich should be sent the penitentiary. He was In
discreet enough and Attorney General Wick
ersham, whose law firm represented the sugar trust
has ordered Col. Mosbys dismissal
The Taft administration, ohcered by trust lawyers,
is determined protect the clients of these lawyers
Honesty is the quality which is liable to get
Republican employe into difficulty, 1t is. of course,
permitted that small malefactors be dealt with with
all the rigor law, but the big fellows must be
Observation-Disclosures Star,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Recommcnds study of Pcllagra.


We extent to which TINS disease
may go in this country Southern Italy, where the
disease thrtVes Well its extent is appalling. ANY
disease that declines respond medical treatment
should be viewed with alarm. The medical PROBES
sion and the honestly confess that they
a re 'stumped", that while the disease now ana then
Yields to treatment specific is known that Will
prove effective a reasonable percentage of cases.
Pellagra is horrible. loathsome disease having a
leprosy and inasmuCh as 1t is rapidly
spreading there hurry call for extensive lnNesuga-
ton with a OF discovering specific. The south
ern States should combine appropriation for the
Of commission of experts who Will give
time the study The alarming growth
Of the disease in will be factor, undoubt-
edly will operate against our progress and de-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS world.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
The Talk Down Home"


Commenting the recent election of Mrs Ella
Flagg Young president of the National Educational
Association. the New Bern Journel
Too long has there been this matter OF sex in edu-
cational matters though sex should be considered
when fitness all important In North Carolina
this sex elimination is finding its way, and
may dare to aspire to be superintendents. being
this position. because of individual
and excellency. The Boston convention has struck
for a new educational Democracy that promises lie
greatest uplift, the development of stronger
commercial honesty and fairness In the education
feel that before existed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Up to this time air navigation has been only a
sport, because there has been much money in ex-
hbitions. Therefore practically effort has been
made to build aeroplanes for practical use No doubt
1t will time yet before air navigation Will be
anything sport but the commercial OF 1t may
come later We prepared to believe that we Will
yet machines fly greater distance than noW
in existence and that machines be built with
greater carrying capacity. thus blazing way for
their practical 1t is believed that hut for the
profta beness OF exhibition machines the aeroplane
.woul dhave been more greatly developed than it is
10 day and that freight carriers, mail carriers and
probably passenger craft would have been under
Wilmington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Let the Virginian Follow You.

If you intend leaving Richmond for vacation,
have The Vir9inian sent daily your cottage
hotel You may then enjoy the mountain
or seashore air and at the same time keep in
close touch with all that is happening in the
city and State, and country-political social,
business and sporting circles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Governor Mccarthy

The that Carleton Mccarthy, ex-Mayor OF
Richmond and public accountant for the State of
Virginia, has announced himself a candidate sor
Governor this State viii doubt be sincerely
received and welcomed all Virginia.
No man will deny the fact that Carlton Mccarthy
S a live wire in debate He Is man of mature
ability and in opinion would adorn the Governors
chair.
should Mr.. Mccarthy succeed in becoming the next
Governor OF Virginia the people may rest assured
that his broom will always be and his house -
kept in perfect order-Emporia Independent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Not a Noaes Yes.

Roosevelt can hunt lions and tigers in Africa, but
when he tackles the trusts In America and Uncle
joe Payne, Aldrich and Co.. of the |. :. Congress,
he has bucked an elephant whose hide is tougher
than any that roam the African jungles pr Wnar-
ton has hailed the lion hunter as the nations Moses
and the man to lead American people out OF
Egyptian bondage. If mistake not, he led us into
the greatest pancs this country mas ever wit
nessed-the panic or 1g07-and tina end is not yet
S,1f fAIl mi
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

1t Is suggested that the summer capital is not at
oyster Bay, but Beverly Mass, and that Theodore
Roosevelt does not hold the commission chief
ecutive. held by William II. Taft. From the
number of prominent men who are not going to BeV-
erly but oyster Bay, and the columns in the news
papers from the latter place, might get an err
roneous Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Chose silly Questions.

Wadsworth cat the telephone)-Heno Is this Main
39f7?
Voice at the other end--Yes, who do you want to
see?
Wadsworth--Is Mr. Hammersley there?
Voice at the other end-Yes, do you want to talk 70
him?
Wadsworth--No, want to kiss hm.-Chi ago Ee-
cord Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

The agitation for an extra session of the General
Assembly to choose to Senator Daniel VIII,
opinion ind little favor with the people OF this
State. have desire to thousands or dollars
spent filing vacancy in the United states Senate,
which can be nlled by the Governor at little or no
cost. We think people perfectly willing TO
leave the appointment the Governor, and We are
sure that the Governor will appoint the man whom
he thinks best qualified fill the place left vacant
by the passing Of Senator Daniel.-Frederickshu
Star
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Thirteen political and insurance crooks were
indicted in thirteen minutes on July thirteenth in
Rock Island If there is any luck in odd num-
bers the prosecutor should by some happy acct
dent be able to send them TO the rock pile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

The man who tells you be doesn't mind the heat
these days is either an unbclicvaby optimistic
optimist, or a charter member of the Ananias
club. An either instance YOU feel like com
hitting assault.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

bring it speedily is for each and every one of
us to put into practice that care and precautlon
which III theory each and every one OF us must
acknowledge to be necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Gel ON the lob =

The insurgents say they have just begun to fight
that they going to make the overthrow Of Cannon
and his gang complete. In the classic language of
Buster Brown, say. Sic en- Tige."-Winston- Sa-
lem journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

What was the happest moment of yonr life"
asked the sweet girl
The happest moment of my life" answered the
old bachelor was when the jewelerto hack an en-
Tit Bits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Worst Gard Club,

That's the worst card club ever belonged to-"
Whats the matter
There isn't one woman in it who has summer
cottage invite all to this season Detroit Free
Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Only Leased.

Ascum-Do you think it's true that Skinner has
bought place for himself in society?
Wise-Oh. no, IN bet he's only leased It, for he g
liable TO have to skip a moments notce-Cath-
Ollie Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
The Rest Cure.

a gentleman nameless here Just now, VINO mad the
reputation of having grown quite rich was much an
noyed by friends He got the report circulated that
e financial trouble, and he has had period
of complete rest.-Staunton Dispatch and News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
looks That Way.

I'm afraid that bard is a schemer"
How, now ="
He's advertising f0r young with $500 20
learn the poetry business. Kansas City Jl,rna,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
What is Culture >

Little Wilhe-Say, what is culture. anyway
Pa-Culture. my son. is a womans ability to smile
naturally when waiter spills gravy down the front
of her dress at dinner party.-Chcago News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

"RilI, let's go into this side show There's A man in
here with beard FIVE feet long"
Five feet long? O. Rats"
mo, it amt Bill; it's all his beard."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Where TO StoD,

In Boston--"Say, I'm a stranger in this town Car
yol tell me a good place O stop att"
Yes. sir. Stop just before the 'at.''-~levclane
Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
neIica,e distinction.
A Winchester

A Winchester court must decide whether not
dog is a beast 1t depends upon who owns the dog.
according to our way Of neutrality-suspicious. Ad-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Indictments against the Cotton bulls have
been set aside as defective. The cases had al
ready been tried before public jury, which
had decided that if it was criminal to put cot
ton mp, it ought to be criminal % keep it down
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

The Cop tescorting Jaggs homel-Are there ony
distinguishing marks your house, sirn
Jaggs-Sure. Look for which the big;,esh mort
gage plashtered it,-Puck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Tnnt, loot, for the Governor.

Governor Mann prov ed stuff he made If when
at Gettysburg arrested the hast whtewash of the
negro who drew his pistol officer OF the Viz
ginia Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Admirers of Bill Nyc are planning monu-
ment to hiss memory. Why not have wooden
for instance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
Virginia Comment
Lers Give Them An Adding Machine.

A military company in Pennsylvania came out OF
the Civil War with rs men, and 420 Of that same
company drawing pensions-Stauuton Daily
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Two notorious thieves have been arrested in
Pittsburg and this time strange to relate, they
are not politicians.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Some of the sections of Noahs Ark Being
used as railroad stations in Virginia will have
10 be vaterlogged if the new health rules are
enforced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Miss Katherine Elkins will we'd Robert Hit
as Duke de Abruzzi looks on . says the Philadel-
phia Press. His Dukeship viii find this colder
proposition than arctic exploration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

However, there is one thing about those aero
plane accidents which cannot b. said If auto
mobiles. It is the occupant, and not the limo
cent bystandcr who gets hurt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Roosevelt is undecided" This is a rora oris
IN newspaper columns, Usually they say, He's
gone and done it again"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

The latest "dope" is that Jefrios was ,loped
Some people will never learn that there is no
excuse for the inexcusible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14

Thirteen political and insurance crooks were
indicted in thirteen minutes on July thirteenth IN
Rock Island. If there is any luck in odd mum
bers the prosecutor should by some happy accl-
dent be able to send them to the rock pile.
The man who tells YOU be doesn't mind the heat
these days is either an unbccvably optimistic
optimist, or a charter member of the Auanias
club. An either instance YOU feel like com
uniting assault
Indictments against the Cotton bulls" have
been set aside as defective The cases had al
had decided that if it was criminal TO put cot
ton mp, it ought to be criminal 20 keep it down.
However, there is one thing about those aero
plane accidents which cannot b. said Of auto
mobiles. 1t is the occupant, and not the limo
cent bystandcr who gets hurt.
Some of the sections of Noah's Ark Being
used as railroad stations in Virginia will have
10 be vaterlogged if the new health rules are
enforced
Miss katherine Elkins will we'd Robert Hit
as Duke de Abruzzi looks on says the Philadel-
phia Press. His Dukeship will find this colder
proposition than arctic exploration.
If Colonel Roosevelt continues to neglect to
line up with either side" he will eventually ar
rive at that condition Of individuality phrascd
by Tom Watson as the middle of the road"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-25

there were 1877 miles of track in
the state. There are now 516S miles.
Speaking of the Wellington snow
slide on the Great Northern last win
ter report of developments is made.
The Great Northern has decided to
erect two imm ense reinforced con-
crete shelter stations in the Cascades
each 400 feet long and to be double
tracked. The commissions engineers
approve of this plan as far as it goes,
but insist that more stations are
needed.
Claim $2,OOO,OOO Yearly Benefit
1t is stated that the expense of the
commission is $4,000 annually. 1t is
also claimed that the annual benefits
in actual cash saving is 100000.
This does not include greater safety
and comfort to the public. 1t is said
that the railroads are now more will
ling to work with the commission
than at first
A significant statement which in
terests Spokane is contained in that
part of the review dealing with Grade
separations. 1t says that steps should
be taken to separate grade crossings
where such crossings present condi-
lions of unusual danger There are
now $500 such crossings in the state.
Some crossings could be eliminated
by road changes, while others require
absolute separation. Proper author
ity should be given to do this, and to
apportion the cost of such separation"
concludes the commission.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-25

| Pursuan
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-25
Notice of Settlement of Final Account

In the Superior Court of Whitman
County, State of Washington,
In the matter of the Estate of Alex
ander B. Ford, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that James
A. Ford, Executor of the estate of
Alexander B. Ford, deceased, has
rendered and presented for settlement
and filed in said court his final ac-
count of his administration of said
estate, and praying for a distribution
thereof, and that Saturday. the 9Th
day of November 1910, at the hour of
10 o'clock a. m, of said day, at the
court room of said Court, in the City
of Colfax, Whitman County, State of
Washington, has been duly appointed
by the said Court for the settlement
of said account, at which time and
place any person interested in said
estate may appear and file his excep-
tions in writing to said account and
contest the same.
Dated, November 3rd, 1910.
GEO. H. NEWMAN, Clerk
JOHN w. MATHEWS,
Attorney for Estate
Nov. 4-25
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-25
Money to Loan.

The Pullman Savings end Loan
Association has money to loan on
improved property at reasonable
rates.
The principal and interest can be
paid in small monthly payments thus
making the Savings and Loan plan a
desirable one for persons having a
moderate income. Or, If desired, the
entire loan can be paid at any time
without any bonus.
The money you are now paying for
house rent will, in a few years, If
applied to Savings and Loan Stock
purchase you a home
This association has been in op-
Grafton nearly nine years and has as