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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

He Thinks MAYORS of Cities Should Appoint neaos o. ~
DEPARTMENTS and Be Subject to the NecA"
if Dishonest or Incompetent

NJ -, cTy. I think should aYpo'ph
all NJ Tho executive officers OF his 2oVe'"'
,,or, oven the treasurer 81 the 'nuhlc'Pa.-
Nv and be held personally sccobnE~o"
,or .beir conduct. Therefore, power % -
IN tho mayor would ne necessary -
,,oyo in the recall. Every rsiirosn uAn''
- ,ax1e rnsnufactory in the countfY ~
.,.,.r On remove its chief officer But
ahou,d have the recall 20 guarded ma,
r,.,o- could not be thrown cu' ri once ~
on ono class Of the population Or "F
single region ri the city.
.yba, L. the trouble with the govern
rnent OF American cities!
..Tbe super6ciaIity OF pa.t5 divisions, me
ho,,or that fidelity 70 ones principies' NJ
.ioraIt., renuires one 10 be Repuohosn
., Democrat i'm ighborhood ma ter We
or,snizo from precincts anil wards upTsr1
and elect governors. members Of congreF'
I'D presidents and unwisclv let our convic.
tions concerning protection or Tree riF'''
Govern orr votes for MAYORS and alder
men The national platform Of ones party
has nothing 10 do with clean stre"ts sno
the management OF the public schools. Too
dividing line in cities shoul' 10 between
good men and bad men, competent men ana
incompetent men.
You have been conspicuous in Two con-
yervation associations. What caused ;o'r
interest in the presery alton ~ natural re-
sources"
"Ar the questions tn which have given
serious study pertain 70 efflciency. saving
trees. water. coal and soil is but part OF
the problem a. a whole. am concerned
i'm conservation and al its sub-divisl"ns'
one Of which IS municipal government COM
troyerses between capital and labor IS an
other. The contest between public inter"
GETS and private interests began with CIVIL
zation. The public. observing and fecllns
the activities Of the private interests. re-
,aliatcs with laws Private interests COM
main. But taking an epoch in - entirety
end not measuring particular event the
uubIic has not gone beyond what IL fair
and right. The pendulum IS ever swinging
back and forth.
"Still. there T. always a just OASIS Tor
settlement and = way ~ prevent waste.
am looking toward that basis and for that
wav in everything public and private-in
government business and society
Copyright. 1911 by James T. Morrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

VI aud Ms J0nn I. Flrsons haVe
opened their country house on the Boston
Post Road at larrisou-ou-the-Sou
The Westminster Hunt club. which has a
country dubious near White Plains. IRE
Guently holds bridge tournaments there.
Among those seen PLAYING there frequently
are Mrs Hobart Park. Mrs.. f. : Wheeler,
Mrs Milford Martin. Nrs. W. H. Martin,
Mrs. Howard Potter. Mrs. NJ e. Parsons.
Mrs. Stuyvesant WaiuNright and Mrs. j..
Temple Gwathmey.
STANLEY f. NcNcli. VINO .is r. member at
tho Loyal Lc.ion. leased bis theatre at
White Plains during the las, week 10
Frank Bryan and VIII loay, there next
week Tor Washington 90 fi.it friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

Western states and real estate ~ Chica8o'
and VINO has just come 10 Congress from
California. succeeded Mr.. Cole. The health
of Mr. Kent was not the best. however ana
the league required new strength. 1t was
arranged that Charles l.. Crane banker
and manufacturer OF iron pipe, who was
appointed United States Minister TO china
in 1919. bur resigned at San Francisco
shortly before the hour fixed for sailing.
should he president OF the league and that
! should be secretary. We were to work
jointly.
Correctly speaking the league IS COM
posed of nine men. but it is supported by
many more and is backed by fifty thousand
voters Previous TO municipal election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

drsi clements OF law al nome. After that !
was To- read two years in an office and
finish AT law school. But / was salarled
officer of the Sigma chi. and it was sug-
gested that ! move to Chicago. went.
found place in the law Offices Of Writ
Dexter general solicitor Tor the Chicago,
Burlington & quincy Railway
'qfow "a You get into the Municipal
Voters League OF Chicago" / asked.
The league was formed to oppose
Charles r Yerkes, the street railroad man.
who was using the city Council in his own
business. George L. Cole. the great printer
and stationer, organized it in 1896. He was
president for three years. William Kent. a
Young man owning land IN a half dozen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

lo-;es H. different parts OF the country and
ieorganiziug their chapters and emitting
suggestions.
Likewise. ] got into the college rhetori-
Gals following such men as William j.
Bryan. La Toilette and the late and
lamented Beveridse in forensic demonstra-
lions. They got first honors at intercoi-
legiate contests; ] only got second honors.
and SO ! never can hope to shine in their
class. Thus, the Chautauqua circuit lost
a drawing card. ! was graduated at the
age OF twenty-One. Abraham Hendricks.
a relative of Thomas A., was judge at an
cratorical contest that ! should have won.
He was Disguised with the decision and be-
came my friend. By his advice J read the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

dried ~ and n" supply was Sreauy dl-
mnished. The city authorities have ac-
quired property All around the lake and
many buildings have been removed. while
magnificent trees that stood on tho border
Of the lake for generations have been
feiled and the ground cleared for cXcayat-
inS
The shortage Of water in the northern
part Of Wcstchcstor County. where Now
York city has many reservoirs and great
watershed. has caused work to be rushed
on the charging OF Konsico reservoir 3nd
the raising OF the dam one hundred fcot
higher than II is a. present When this
is done kensco viii BE- one Of the largest
artificial lakes in tho Catskill chain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

Lawrence Earnum. oil New York VIM
party OF friends, is ~ tho MarlhorouF''
Benhcim.
Congressman Henry VI Goid,ogeL o.
New York. vas = rcccut suc't at the Hofe'
Rudolf
Or. =. \. ErcakcL OF Ncw York. ana
dauebtcr. Mis- Ethel arc at tho Hotter
Majcstic.
MIR. ana Mr.. j. u. Huyicr II New YORK.
are at the Seaside House.
Mrs r. w Horton of New YORK. WIZ.
her daughter Miss Grace \. Horton j. I"
the Grand Atlantic Hotel.
Mrs W L. Borah. wife Of the Onite.
states Senator from Idaho is a. the ho'''
Chelsea.
Mr. and Mrs MsN Frank OF peuoit ~
q tho Hotel Shelburne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

~ the annual meeting Of the Dutch Re-
formed Church at BronXvillc, the Rev. Dr
Robertson presiding. Frank r. Chambers
was reelected eldor 10 succeed himself,
and Lemucl y Weller and Thomas W..
Harris We're chosen deacons in the place
of Alfred T.. Smith and William =. Bacon.
The Central New England Railroad Com
pany which Is owned by the New Haven
system and which has been making extern
sivc Improvements, viii MAKE several I'M
portaut changes this week which will
greatly change the size of the village OF
IlopeWell Junction. This has been the
freight terminal of the road. where all the
cars are switched to the different divisions,
such as to Duchess Junction. t1shkill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

nr,hlic attention is centred somewhere else
In my Judgment. two names are ehoue'
for any city ticket-thc name OF the cailu'-
date for mayor and the name OF the can
didate for alderman of the district WIN
such a slmpliication of the machinery OF
election. discussion would be confined 70
the candidates for two offices only ana
the voters would learn their history and ne
informed with respect to their ability. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

lege magazine ana started an opposition
publication. \ country boy, inexperienced
and living at home-at d preachers house,
unders tand-you might guess what ! was
thinking about at night when | tell YOU
nat named my magazine The Bohemian.
got big men to write for me and drove
tho other magazine out Of business inside
of six months. I worked to put the Sigma
chi on practical basis. visiting fifty col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

oakland viii soon have dty hah n The
ssrecrap,r class II viii havc nfteen stories
Of White granite, WIZ "hIH NE aocoi .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

lD, Ttloqr1rs 90 Ire Tut-ae.I
san Francisco. MAY Tho trial o' 'ho
three alleged dynamiters. accused Of hior
Ing M THE I.os Angelo Times binding
is awaited with uoch interest ON this coast
Prominent union labor Leaders arc prop"
.ng largo fund for tho defence o. Nh" t"o
McNsmarss and McMJnical. and ar" do
bouncing the prosecution a. lcvclled against
tho unions
one OF The most important Ica estate
sales since the eres, nrc is tine transfer
81 the lot on the summit OF sob iiili on
which the Leland Stanford mansion stood
20 J.. II. Sly. "a large building operator
Nr Sly viii erect a large apartmcn; house
on the lot. at q cost OF $1,000 The lot
belonged ~ stanford Uniyersity This
apartment house Will be the first hrcproof
structure o. It's Kind in the city.
4 committee Of women IS W0rkiae ~ iiit
the dcbt Of $500. on tho Ch.idrcn's Hos
p.taI Their unioro plan is o. have May u
Let apart a.. mothers t-ibrto' day and
10 request thc public 10 contributo on mat
day. Mite boxes will be placed ia an large
Stores. banks and office buildings, and -
is expected that. with gifts rom friends
~ other citics. the entire sum viii De- made
,,p Those who arc absent from tire city
and who wish % help the hospital ma
.crd checks 20 Mrs John = morrill, o.
Mrs.. u. IT, dc Young.
Oakland viii soon have . CHS Aah n The
s,s,ecrap,r class II Viii hsvc fifteen stories
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
TROUBLE MADE BY
VICIOUS PEOPLE {.
colored Baptists Of Virginia
Plead Earnestly for Better
Conditions.

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone 2,
was the hymn used to open one OF the
busiest sessions ever held I'm the his
tory of the Negro Baptist State con-
ventton yesterday. DR.. r. H. Bowling
presided. and the praise services were
conducted by Revs. +. C. Patterson. OF
fiollis. l.. a. Green, of Swansboro. and
J. $. Minor, OF Bculah
Home Life OF the Negro" vas the
theme of the address delivered by Presi-
dent Bowling to the convention "One
Oh the things that we must teach our
people In this world" he said. SIS the
Importance OF getting homes and pay-
ing Tor them. educating their children
and lettering their own conditions az
individuals. and this will mean racial
progress, Races and nations are made
up With individuals, hence we need
strong men and women to make a
strong race.
Education must go long ways to-
ward helping our people. / want tina
we snail do all in our power to wipe
out our i'!iteracy, ignorance and crime.
Every State in the Union should do
this. The men of both races who make
the most trouble are the ignorant
vicious class. While here let me sneak
against crime and criminals. They are
produced by loafers Loafers of any
race are dangerous. and we arc Will
ing to join with the law makers to re
duce loafing.
Must Put Down Crime
AS we so from here let us resolve
10 teach ourselves, teach our children.
reach the children of our neighbors a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES
Railroad Club HenFs Address on Mod.
crn TRANSFORMATION Methods.

Railroad Club Hears Addresa on Mod
crn Transportation Methods.
Safe handling and transportation OF
explosives and other Dangerous com
modities was the subject of an ad-
dress delivered last nieht In the as
semhy hall OF Murphy's Hotel before
the Railroad Club of Richmond The
speaker was Colonel James l.. Taylor.
special agent for tho bureau of explo-
sivcs Of the American Railway As
sociation.
colonel Taylor was formerly general
passenger agent of the old Richmond
and Danville Railroad. and then re-
sided In this city. He now lives in
New York. The club gave him a cor
Entire Endorsement Of the rules
adopted by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. and now being put gem
orally into effect by State railroad
commissions. regarding the handling
of explosives, was given by Colonel
Taylor. He explained how much OF
thia material is handled In tho South
by ignorant negroes, and in all sec
tons by foreigners who cannot read
English. to show how futile was any
effort to avoid accidents by printing
the names of tho article on tho car
or package. However. under the rules
now In force the goods are so marked
that the NEST ignorant and nilterato
man can be rondily taught TO distin-
guIsh the dangerous nature of the ma
teiial, and handle II accordingly. AS
The markings arc uniform Ill over
tho country, when once learned they
can be always discerned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
DR.. M'ALLIsTER ELECTED

Accepts Important Chnir In Louisville
rhcoiogicni Seminary. fsl
Rev j Gray McAllister. d. D., former,3
~ OF this city, has been elected pro-.
lessor of the English Bible in Louise
vile Presbyterian Theological Semf-
nary, succeeding Rev. r, II. Marques.
DR.. McAlister was at one time en-
gagged in business in Richmond. He il
q graduate OF Union Theological SemS
mary. IN this city. and was for time
an assistant professor in that instlll
tuition, after which he served several,
years as president of HIampden -SidneT
College. In Virginia III -
!, FOR the past two sessions DR. AIcAl1
lister has been lecturing at Louisville
,. minary. In, the absence Of Dr. Mar.
Guess. VINO has been away on account
OF his health, At a recent meeting
OF the trustees of the institution, his
Ssi,shation was presented, and Dr. Me-
Muster was elected permanent pro-
lessor The board at the same meet
Ing elected Rev Charles r. Hemphill.
the institution . -. 2. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
Social and
Personal

~ ARDS have been issued by MIR.
and Mrs. james =. Mansfield. OF
BIufton. Ga, announcing the
marriage of their daughter, Helen
Corinne. to Jackson Davis, of Farm
willie. the ceremony having taken place
on Tuesday. May o. at tho home OF
the bride. The ceremony was per-
formed by Dr.. ]. l. D. Miller. OF Macon,
Ga, In the presence of only the I'M
mediate families. Miss Ruby Mans
field was her aister's maid of honor.
and Professor w A. Maddox. OF the
Virginia State Normal School, acted as
tho grooms best man.
The bride Is well known in society
circles OF her native State. and is u
post graduate of Brenau College and
also OF Columbia University. MIR. Davis
is widely related in Virginia. and Is a
graduate OF William and Mary College
and Columbia University. MIR. and
Mrs. Davis left Immediately after the
ceremony for Northern wedding trip,
and will be at home IN Burkovllle.
Va. after May 20.
At the Country Club.
There will be the usual gathering for
tea this AFTERNOON at the Country Club.
followed BY informal dancing and din
ner parties. The clubhouse Will be
decorated with great Jars Of dogwood
and honeysuckle blossoms. and the tea
tables Will also be arranged with pink
and white flowers. There are no spe-
cial hostcsses Mt the club these days,
and the receptions Saturday at the
clubhouse arc decidedly informal ar
fairs.
Miss Jackson Engaged.
Tho engagement OF Miss Ella c.
Jackson. Richmond. to Donald s.
Harrison, OF Danville. was announced
Wednesday at u beautiful luncheon
given by Mrs. Howson w. Cole at her
residence In Danville. where Miss
Jackson has been spending the winter.
The decorations were Bride roses, lilies
OF the valley and smiiax. and the place
cards were small slippers with bows
OF tulle and orange blossoms.
The announcement was made b.
little Miss LaYalette Cole presenting
Miss jackson with pair of bridal
slippers. The wedding w!ll take
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
CULBERSON WILL
ADDRESS ALUMNI.
Texas Senator Accepts Invitation
of Richmond Chapter of
". M. r. Graduates.

United States Senator Charles A. 4
Culberson. of Texas. has accepted the
Alumni Association, Virginia Military
Institute. to address the chapter on
November II next, Founders Day
Gu the topic, The Value Of the Viz
ginia Military Institute Training as 4
Preparation for the Duties OF CitiZen-
ship Senator Culberson is one Of
the leading members OF the Senate on
the Democratic side. lie was former
ernor OF Texas. and is graduate OF
the Virginia Military Institute of the
class OF 1874.
Text of Correspondence.
The following correspondence passed :
between George Ainslie. chairman Of
the entertainment committee. and SEN
ator Culherson: ilis
l,'Richmond. Va. May 10, 1911. ia
Hon. Charles A. Culberson. United
States Senate, Washington. D. C.:a
Dear Sir.-On November IL. Found vi
e eF h Pay; II, the Richmpnd va. Chapter
Alumni Association will. as usual,
hold Its annual meeting and entertain
ment In this city. lE&
THE chapter unanimously desires this
presence at its next meeting of an old I
cadet. whose distinguished career Is
the just pride of all v. NJ L. men, and
have the honor to request you to be
us upon The Value or Y. NJ. Il. Train
Ing as Preparation for the Duties
of citizenship a{.s
Much has been said and written about
the making OF soldiers by tho " NJ
l., and. because of the distinguished
military careers OF many of its grad -
yates, many people mistakenly think
that to be It's chief function and de
sire. We, OF course. know the con-
trary to be true; and that its system
OF education though military In form,
Is primarily intended to and does pre-.
pare the man the better to perform
the duties and obligations of the cit
izen, the true object and benefit OF
all real education.
We earnestly hope that your en-
EaSements Will permit your acceptance,
and that reciprocal pleasure will acl
company an evening spent with tho
tender memories of'Auld Lang Syne.,l
Very respectfully yours,
GEORGE AINSLIE /"
Chairman Entertainment tcommittee''
senator Culbcrsons Reply.
United States Senate.
"WashinEton. n. c. May IL 1911. III
George Ainslie. 61S American Bank
Building, Richmond, Va: mi
MY Dear Sir.--Sour letter OF the
10th instant. inviting me to attend the
annual meeting of the Richmond Chan.
ter OF the Virginia Military Institute
Alumni Association on November IL
next, Is received. The invitation I as
sure you is most cordially appreciated.
as we'll as the very kindly manner In
which you have seen proper to eN-.
tend 1t, and is accepted with much
pleasure. d.
Yours very truly.
M &C. y. GULBERSON."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
CIRCUIT counT ApJouRNs.
Convictions In Several Cascs-Cnndi-
dates Much in Evidence.
I Special TO The Times Dispatch. 4

Especial % The Times Dispatchi
Sussex. va, May 2-SusseX Circuit
Court Judge Jesse Felix West presid-
ing. which convened on Tuesday last
adjourned yesterday.
The regular grand jury returned an
Indictment against John Bell for mali
cious wounding and an indictment
against y. j. Bate for non support of
his wife. Bell was convicted and SEN
fenced to the roads for six months
and until he shall pay a fine OF $50 and
he costs Of the prosecution against
Lin. Bate was convicted and required
TO make monthly payments to his wife
for her support. Jas. Loving. who was
tried al the March term, was sentenced
to the penitentiary for a term of ten
years. and Cora Loving. his wife, who
was also tried at the March term. was
sentenced to tho penitentiary for one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13

show himself to be great statesman
We are all Virsinians, although all
do not live In the State now" He spoke
of the great statesmen who had filled
the position of Governor OF this Com
monwcalth. Thomas Jefferson. who
advocated the doctrine of the Father
hood of God and the brotherhood OF
man.
DR.. Wood said the highest place oc-
cupied by man was that to serve. He
said that for the past al years In
virginia the convention had been a
power for good and truth. He said the
convention was organized Just as the
smoke OF battle was rolled away. when
the leaders, prayed for an incentive
Cpd gave the Virginia Theological
Seminary and College at a time when
it was needed to inspire them.
DR.. Charles S. Morris. made a short
address. and the State convention quar-
tet rendered a selection
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
SUPREME coURT OPINIONS.
Decisions on Fourteen Appeals b
North Carolina Tribunal.
T[Special TO THE Times

Special to The Times Dispatch.l Ell
Raleigh, y. c., May l2.-There were
opinions delivered yesterday in four
teen appeals by the Supreme Court. the
delivery having been deferred from
Wednesday. on account of Memorial
Day observance. The list follows ::
Brown VS.. Hutchison. Wilkes county.
error; Jenkins VS.. Jones, CALDWELL. af-
frmed: She'll VS.. Sullivan and Aiken
Catawba no error: Yount vs. Setter
Catawba, affirmed: State VS. Baldwin.
Catawha, new trial; Town of Shelby
VS.. Mill and Power Company, Cleve-
land. affirmed; Commissioners OF Lex
ipgton VS.. Aetna Indemnity Company
Davidson. no error; Jones vs.. Williams,
Duplin. new trial: Jenkins IS. ~ & s.
Railway Company. Lenoir. no error:
Steinmetz VS.. Fitzpatrick. Duplln, APP
appeal withdrawn: Suderth VS. South
ern Railway, Wilkes. affirmed: Strlck-
land VS., HAYES, rutherford. appeal dis
missed under rule 80: Logan VS.. Moore
Rutherford. appeal dismissed under
rule so; Williamslvs. South and West
ern Railway. Mcdowell. appeal dis
missed. lI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
READY TO SUMMIT PLANS.
Architect to Meet Committee of Res
torntion nj williamsburg.

Williamsburg. Va. May l2.-Archie
Brooks steward OF the Eastern State
Hospital, went to Newport News last
night, where he underwent minor
operation in ST. Frances Hospital
While Mr.. Brooks's aiiment Is not dan
Gerous, he will be confined to the hos
pital for a week or ten days.
The architect. James w. Lee. OF Nor
folk, having notified Clerk T.. Fl. Geddy,
that he was ready to submit plans for
the restoration OF the old courth ouse.
call has been Issued for meeting
of the committee on restoration to be
held here next Tuesday. May 16
The closing exercises of Nicholson
High School Will be held In Cameron
Hall on May Z and IS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-13
PAINT LICK LADY #
WRITES THANKS
For the Great Benefit Tha. Cardui,
the Woman's Tonic, Was to
Her When Sick.

Paint Lick KY suffered SO much
from womaniy trouble" writes Mrs
Mary Freeman, Of Paint Lick, KY, "be
fore commenced to take Cardui.
IL was SO weak from It that / was
down on my back nearly all the time
Il have taken three bottles of cardui
and 1t has done me more good than
any medicine ever took in my life.
II can't possibly praise 1t too highly.
It has done SO much for me. and viii
do all can to help you, for / think II
is the only medicine on earth that VIII
cure female troubles"
You need not be afraid to try cardui
for in doing so you are making no
new experiment in drug dosing or In
tablets of concentrated mineral in
gradients.
cardui as q medicine, as tonic for
weak. tired, rn-out women. is time
tested. safe. reliable. 1t has helped
others and should certainly help you.
Composed OF gentle-acting, herb In
q. ~iS.S' 80 SSetoii 'S miro ana nat
urai, and IT has no bad after-efects. as
have many OF the powerful drugs
sometimes recommended
Try It.
n. B.-Write to Ladies' Advisory De-
partment Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Chattanooga. Tenn for Special In
structions. and 64-page book, Home
Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper, on request