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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24
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An incident 10 the police department Of Now
York City serves TO reveal the attitude Of
many men in section that has been conspi.
cuous IN its criticism of the Southern method
of dealing with the race problem.
sam Battle Virginia negro has been ap-
pointed 10 the force and was assigned to the
station in West Sixty Sixth street Now his
appoipmen, was not hailed with delight by his
comrades IN the ranks of the Manhattan patro!-
men Ilis connection with that group Of New
Yorks finest sersiously threatens Tho esprit Dc
aorps Of the guardians Of The peace The ok
ponent5 Of the idea of fair play aud social
equality, it is so often onuuciated in those
parts. have greeted Sans coming with dis
0nct chill The stony stare, the marble
heart the frield atmosphere What
tie doughty and dusky sam finds as
he appears in the midst Of his colleagues. rbe
knights Of The billy aud the ready gun have
conspired among themselves 10 give the new
CONFER a warm bat silent welcome AS a result
he is ignored no friendly voice passes the
off to his duties and his opportunities. Silence
is the policy Of the brethrcqtwhen sam SHOWS
his smiling but dark hued eountenanee
Why What crime hath sammio wrought
that be should be thus despiterully used He
born black He possesses what other pualifca-
tions are demanded for consenial aud equal
association with his brethren lie is six feet
two inches tail aud Weighs pounaz--ILe
stands yeritable saul among his friends emf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24
40 MAN CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS

Mr.. John Hirschberg, councilman from JeGfer
son Ward, proposes to attempt feat which We
conceive extremely difficult if not well nigh
impossible, of accomplishment He proposes to
serve the city as a member of the council and
at the same moment serve corporation which
must in the nature of things, be constantly
seeking privileges at the hands of, or asserting
rights before the body of which MIR Hirschherg
is a member. Nr Hirschberg will be called
upon to sit in Judgment upon the demands of a
corporation in thg plans and successes of which
he is vitality and peeunarily interested
We think ii is up TO Mr. Hirsehberg to resign
from the council or to resign from the Office
he holds with the corporation, We do not be.
lieye that the average man can serve two mas
ters constantly. Sooner or later the interests
Of the masters viii clash We do not beIiev>
that the average man is broad guaged enough
TO be able to maintain DISTINGUISHED attitude
towards a matter, in which he is pecuniarily in
terested nor big enough 20 exalt the interests
OF the people who pay hun nothing above the
interests Of a corporation from which he gets
his meat and bread. Me-, have tried the same
poitA beioFe ana fHuth OF the scandal Of our
municipal life has resulted from the representa-
lives of the people being discovered as the
friend at court of the interests. The United
States Senate, which Is supposed to be com.
posed Of men Of some stature, il under grave
suspicion at this very time. on this very account
No Mr. Hirschherg We do not know that any
serious issue viii arise between the street
railways and the people. We hope not And
We do not for moment impugn your motives.
lou may be as you believe yourself big and
broad enough to do what other men have fail
ed to accomplish. But We know that issues
have arisen in tho past We know that even
now your employers are seeking certain valu-
able privileges at the hands Of the city Yoa
owe it to the city, and YOU owe it to yourself.
TO gracefully retire from position which cir
eumstances may some day make embarrassing
for you Public officials to whom are com
mitted the interests of the people. should be.
Ike Caesars wife, above suspicion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

Ex-President Roosevelt, writing TO the editor
Of the Pittsbnrg Leader, who has been advocat-
ing his nomination for the presidency in 1912.
says Il would esteem it a genuine calanity #
such movement were undertaken" A Char
loite contemporary says, so would every body. ;"
We doubt it. Most Of us love to take fling
every and then at Roosevelt and Bryan 1t
gives us an opportunity to scntillate. But the
fact is they are the two most popular men in
public life. with the masses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

Portsmouth for quiet little town caa. get
more excitement. and sustain it longer. than
any little town we know of. There is the fusion
straightout controversy which furnishes per-
petual interests for the people. There was the
Glass Lee episode Then a preacher showed
up the police department. Now two street
car employees two city policemen, two county
officers and United States sailor pull off a
general melee at the ferry Tor the entertainment
of the passing crowds And all this within a
few days. They are surely putting on city airs
in the sumbering little town
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24
Copyright. 1911, by the Associated
Literary press)

copyright, 1911, by the Associated
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When the S. S. Marion had pulled
out of sight OF the crowd on the
pier. Jimmy Murphy turned wholly
disinterested glance upon his fellow
passengers For the time being, his
position as newly engaged man,
hung heavily on his shoulders. Helen
Danvers, his fancee. had been on the
pier and as the boat pulled away
leaving only the murky water be-
tween her and the man OF her choice,
HeIen's piquant face had found
fearful nest in the bit of lacy cam
brio which served as a handkerchief
Still as the day wore on Jimmy
cheered up 1t seem.ed to him that
he had never before crossed the
briny deep on 40 wonderfully laden
ship. In panionways In the
library, in the bow of the boat and
in tho stern he seemed destined To
meet fragments from the feminine
world and each bit looked prettier
than the last. For "A moment Jim
Murphy felt aggrieved; his allegiance
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the seat next TO his own. After ore
glance at her, Murphy realized that
had he bean steward his actions
would have been the same.
Il am afraid 1 interrupted your
order" The girl looked into Muir
phys eyes. The heart of the engaged
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Reggie Vanderbilt goes wadinp for crabs
Ills said she has instructed some of her friends
in the art. and the proper thing for Newport
now Will be grabbing parties by shoeless ana
stockingIess danes and damsels. Bet they
viii get more genuine enjoyment OUT of that
sort of thing than III all their teas and parties.
But it isn't new amusement We can per-
sonaIly testify that II has been ia vogue for
some forty years, Maybe it takes that long
to climb to the top. especially when progresa
is crablike.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

the shade of the trees that border the purling
brook, realizing, in old age, Nthe kindly con
hands OF appreciHive master, presents a
beautiful picture of an attachment that is ma
tura and sane and sentiment that makes life
s0 eetcr and more beautiful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

The Raleigh Times says that Richmond viii
now come into the Iimelight Beg pardon
brother Richmond has been in the limelight
for many years. Its enterprise and aggressive
spirit keep ii there. That proposed twenty
story office building evidently caught the eye
of our contemporary. The Beattie trial is pro-
ceediug in Chesterfield.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

Roosevelt is like taxes and death. YOU can4
escape him. Now, 1t is the Wiley controversy
IN whirh hr figures according to tho testimony
Of Secretary Wilson. And his connection with
the Corn Products company, If Mr. Wilson's
statement be true is as unsavory and as I'M
paatabe as some OF the stuff Doctor Wiley was
attempting To exclude from the public markets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-24

several of the players in the game will be call.
ed out for Interference And the bleachets
will howl with delight
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
SAYS D|EHL SUSPECTS
CONFESSED TO HIM
Denver Prisoner Declares They
Gave Him Part of Jewels
to Dispose OF.

w. c. Douglas, under arrest at Dem
yer, has confessed TO James Mcfarland,
chief OF the Colorado Pinkcrton agency,
say Denver dispatches. that Gladys
Whitney and Walter Perry. in jaiI here
awaiting trial, con.ided to him that they
are guilty OF robbing James d, Diehl. Il
travelling salesman, OF Sl0,500 worth OF
uncut diamonds In the Metropolc hotel
here September .. 1910.
Douglas says, according 10 the advices.
that the Whitney girl and Perry, after
confIding In him, turned part OF the
stolen goods over 10 him to be disposed
OF. Douglas says that he got rid OF the
JeWelry he received,
Pinkcrton officers here say that Doug
las might have added to his confession.
They declare that Douglas was here be-
fore and at the time OF the robbery and
that he helped lay the plans to rob
Diehl, The stolen jcwelry received by
Douglas, says William L. Willsie, super
ntendent Of the Salt Lake Pinkerton
agency, was turned over to him here and
he fled the city when the girl and Perry
left The three were together for 2 few
minutes In Denver after they left here,
he says.
The cases OF the girl and Perry are
set for trial I'm the Third district court
beginning next Monday, and Superin-
be brought back to testify against them.
Mr., Willsie also says that there will be
other witnesses against the girl and
Perry to corroborate Douglas. Douglas
is casscd as a confidence man" by the
Piukertons.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
RAILROAD COMPANIES
Valentine Antitrust Law is Invoked by
Attorney General Hogan Of
Ohio,

COLUMBUS. o., Feb. 20.-Acting un-
der the provisions of the Valentine anti
trust law. Attorney General Hogan to-
day instituted quo warranto proceedings
in the circuit court TO GUST from the
state the Hooking Valley the Kanawha
the Toledo s. Ohio Central, the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern and the
Chesapeake Ohio Railroad companies.
Excepting the Chesapeake & Ohio all
are Ohio corporations. Dissolution is
asked and also the appointment OF trus-
case Of the Chesapeake G. Ohio. eXclu-
sion from the state is petitIoned.
From two collateral suits In quo war
rauto Hogan seeks To test the right OF
the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Lake
Shore TO hold the stock OF the smaller
lines. which arc alleged TO be under their
control and management
Pending a decision OF this question on
It's merits. a temporary restraining or
der is asked enjoinng the stock so
owned from being voted.
In the main suit against the five lines
eighteen grounds OF alleged misconduct
are given, covering allegations OF stock
jobblng. conspiracy to suppress and de-
stroy competition in the transportation
OF bituminouS coal by means OF an or
ganization known as the Ohio Coal Traf-
iiC association. said to be composed Of
group OF railroad capitalists. and vari-
Gus instances OF faYoriism 10 coal com =
panies whose stock was owned in whole
or I'm part by the carrying companies.
A scheme 10 mulct the holders of the
preferred stock of the Hooking Valley of
II surplus OF approximately five million
dollars by rhc retirement OF the issue Of
preferred stock and by increasing the
S26.000 900 is on foot at present. accord =
ing TO the petition.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
ARMY OF UNEMPLOYED
TO MARCH UPON FRESNO
Five Thousand Industrial Workers OF the
World to Embark Upon Free
Speech Campaign.
DENVER, Feb. 2O.-The Post toda!

DENVER. Feb. 20.-The Post today
says:
I'm every city In the United States
there Is being recruited an army OF the
unemployed which VIII march upon
Fresno Cal. In the spring and take port
in the free speech campaign that now
Is being waGod there by the Industrial
Workers OF the World. In Denver tho
recruiting is going OH under the leader
ship OF Walker c. Smith OF 7l5 West
Eleventh avenue. head Of the Industrial
Workers of the World here,
Already some twenty members OF tho
organization have given In their names.
and Smith has received numerous Hppli-
cations from sympathizcrs with tho
cause Of the Industrial Workers OF the
World asking that they be allowed to
ioln in the huge army OF protest
by the spring of the year when the
army Is scheduled to start for Fresno,
5000 men Will be recruited II they can
not heat their way on the railroads. the
members of the army have announced
their Willingness to walk.
"The trouble In Fresno started with
tho attempted organization by tho In
dustrial Workers OF the World Of the
Mexican laborers on the Southern Pa
cific In California
''The city administration Of Fresno,
the Industrial Workers OF the World
leaders charge is under tho dominion of
the Southern Pacific and denied tho
members OF the order the right 10 speak
for their cause on the streets,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
PARK BOARDS OFFER
Rn'NE Of contention
E9Me Are for Present Law, and
Others Are Opposed
to Ii.
Special 10 The Tribune.


OGDEN. Feb. 20.-Declarinc that the
present state law creating board Of
park commissioners has not been "hon-
estly and conscientiously considered and
supported by any city council since its
enactment" and entering his protest
against the recommendations OF Mayor
Glasmann and the city council calling on
the Weber county delegation in the state
legislature TO work for the repeal OF the
park commission law. John S. Lewis has
written communication to the mayor
pointing out the advantages of such a
board
The city parks and public buildings
nave been given more attention during
the two years under the commission s
control than during the past twenty
years under the control OF the CITY coun-
Gil. says Mr.. Lewis
Replying TO the communication. Mayor
Glasmann SAYS that the average cost OF
maintaining the parks and public grounds
prior TO the creation of the park commits
sioners was S2l00 a year Since the board
took charge OF the work. during the year
1910 the board demanded Sl3,390, which
WAS reduced TO sS5256, less than half OF
the appropriation requested. This year
the board has requested an appropriation
OF 900.
The members Of the park commission
simply because they occupy the position.
says the mayor and they do not care
how deeply the city runs into debt. The
mayor requests that the Weber county
representatives disregard The protests
from Lewis or others.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
cua-c- elect OF DUTY.
,..ea That CRY Attorney Acted In lrs
regular Manner.
rhc Tribune.

II .freciel 70 l lH' -iIDSH'.
II nrDEN Feb. 20.-Charglng City At
.,,"sy James De Vine with neglecting his
rsr In moi asking for continuance OF
y cases in the police court. and declar-
4. ,Iot he wrongfully failed 20 prose-
-. ivo prisoners whom he noM repre-
!. In suits for Sl0.0 each sainst
iolon Pacific Railroad company the
-on Railway and Depot company and
II ID MCINTYRE. a depot policeman, MT
d. ~. for the defendants today filed
|t,,,;y scprratc answers In each case.
Ts, plaint,fts are Walter F. Reid and
|na-as A. Reid. Each Is demanding Sl0,-
IN damages as II result OF rough treat
"a, said TO have been accorded them
Il NrInrvre. a peace officer employed
IL M ioInt railway interests. On the
ss-nlnr OF December 3. 1910. the two
|2.h.lffs arrived In Ogden on Union
kdhc train from Evanston. Wyo. With
Ia proyucatton. they say they We're set
r-nr and severely beaten by the rail-
"A officer who then turned them over
4 The ogden policemen. When their
n,.s were called. the city judge dis
r;isss,i Tho charges They then procured
|as Ee-yIces OF City Attorney James De
|Fj,s and Assistant CRY Attorney John
ID Willis and brought suit for dam
Ms. II Is set out.
n answer OF the railroad companies
u Mcintyre say that the railroad off,
:. had entered the train TO make his
raj Inspection. when both Of the Reds,
shlout cause. began 10 hurl insults at
is. They were placed under arrest and
ans5 over TO the city police after a
k,ly fight according 10 the answer.
When the cases were called Mcintyre
,s.5 NOT be present because OF Illness. he
nh In his answer. and the cases were
rnagfglly dismissed by the city attorney
kane TO obtain a continuance until the
nnssses could bc present.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
MAKE PLANS TO PROMOTE
SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL
Sacred Heart Academy Alumni VIII Hold
Monthly Meetings to Study Authors
and Musicians.
Special to The Tribune.


OGDEN, Feb. 2O.-Thc members OF the
Sacred Heart Alumni association held an
important meeting at the academy sun
day afternoon The invitation extended
TO each member 10 he present and 10 aid
In devising some way whereby all the
Young ladies of the organization might
become more closely united both from a
social and educational standpoint, was
responded to by the majority of those
residing in the city. while Miss Agnes
Kennedy TO- Of Salt Lake. came up for
the occasion and received a hearty well
come from old friends and classmates
Plans for the future were proposed anc
discussed and at last a novel and unique
scheme was decided upon. president
from each OF the eight classes represent,
ed was chosen. and each month 1t VIII
be her duty to entertain the other mem
bcrs OF the alumnae. Authors and must
clans vii, bc studied and discussed AT
these gatherings. to give not alone u
source OF social entertainment, but a
means ol stimulating the intellectual side
as wpn and keeping all in touch Win
the "fopics OF the day. Ihc hrst OF
this series OF social affairs will be card
party to bc given March 10 In the acad-
cmv parlors. followed by Riley even
ing in the early part Of April. which VIII
be cont rIhuted by The graduates OF l9ll'
All seem enthusiastic over the PROPOSE,
tIon and IL Is hoped that the iutufe VIII
bring noteworthy results from the Sacred
Heart Alumni association.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
STRENUOUS PROGRAMME
FOR FORMER PRESIDENT

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-A typically
Rooscvcltian programme, that will allow
the former president but little idle time
In the thirty-siX hours nc is TO be here
VIII await Colonel Roosevelt when he
the guest OF the Union League club.
After his arrival In the afternoon, he
will be given an informal reception In
the evening there viii he another recep-
tion at the club. and after this he Will he
the guest OF honor at the hfiyfourth an
nual banquet OF the Harvard club.
Wednesday morning Colonel Roosevelt
VIII speak on New NatIonalism and
Democracy" Then he will visit Hull
house and review the boy scouts. In the
afternoon he will address n Washington's 5
birthday gathering of high school pupils.
Al o'clock he will address another
meeting. speaking on Americans OF All
Nationalltics,
His last speech will be at night before
tho Union League club.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-02-21
TO BUY PLAYGROUND
FOR OGDEN CHILDREN
Council May Decide to Equip
Glenwood Park; Patrol
Auto Authorized.
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN. Feb. 20.-Steps were taken
tonight towards the purchase Of play
ground for the children of Ogden. upon
the recommendation OF Mayor William
Glasmann. The mayor Informed the
council that he had offered $4,000 on
Glenwood park. a thirteen-acre tract on
East Seventeenth street He estimated
the cost of fitting up the park at $3.50
The mayor offered the city the park at
the price that he had rendered. and the
council as committee OF the whole. will
meet next Friday night TO determine
whether or not the purchase shan be
made.
a resolution adopted by the council
last week authorizing the expenditure of
1915 for painting street washers and
sprnklers was returned with the veto of
the mayor, who had made arrangements
Tor the painting OF tho sprinklers free OF
charge by an advertising firm, The veto
was sustained.
Upon recommendation OF the police
committee the council authorized the
ton OF one regular patrolman TO the
force.
City Recorder Allison presented a pc
tition signed by 1921 citizens. represent t
ing the council to repeal section SAT OF
the revised ordinances. This section re-
lates to the licensing of persons who ped
Ole fruit and other country produce on
the streets OF the city. The petition was
referred 10 the license committee
Upon motion OF C. j. Humphris, Mayor
Slasinann was requested TO appear before
inc state legislature To represent Ogden
Clty In certain proposed legislation af-
fecting water rights and irrigation prof.
ects In Weber county.