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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
THE WORK To CONE.

Thp primary to nominate candidates for the
new administration board-the nomination be-
ing equivalent To an -election~-out of the way
and the personnel OF the new board determined
oy the citizens of Richmond, the people of this
city should turn their eyes to the future and pre-
pare fef campaign for a still greater improve
ment in the governmental system In this they
should be assisted 6E every city in, the STATE,
all TO work IN harmony and to work energetical-
Iy for the accomplishment OF the same end,
namely. real commission government
The system adopted by Richmond is probably
the best that can be secured at the present time.
How good 4 is.depends upon the way in which
the men chosen to administer II perform their
duty. 1t should mean great deal for Rich,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

Four members Of the Progressive State
mittee resigned the other day. and one of the
leaders OF the party in this city declared that
they were "disgruntled Republicans" who had
not yet become Progressives 1t is a question
how many of those who calling themselves
Progressives are anything else than disgruutled
Republicans
We have never heard of some OF the leaders
who most active in the movement as being
heartily In sympathy with the planks of the
platform on which Mr.. Roosevelt liz running for
president They may have had sudden change
of heart. We do not mean to say. however that
others or them are not sincerely -Pregressves.
Colonel houston. for instance, has been preach
ing Pregressiveism ever since he fell out with
the leaders of the Republican efga nization some
time ago. and he may have been a Progressive
before the famous field of the cloth of gold
conference -aiI-Ma- know thare-arn
no doubt some genuine admirers of Roosevelt
who confine their Progressive faint to a mere
desire to cast their ballots for Colonel Reose-.
veIt.-Washfngton (Del) News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
LAUNDERING PATRIOTS.

The end OF the riots in Mexico appear to be
in sight 1t is to be hoped that the predictions
to the effect that the federal government will
gain the upper hand shortly will prove correct
War between this country and Mexca is some
thing that no one wants. but the United States
cannot afford to allow American citizens to be
murdered without demanding redress.
II the federal government cannot put
Down the insurrection the United States should
lend aid In order to prevent more murder OF
Americans sympathy for the rebels, who are
nc more than bandits is wasted. AS the Nor
folk Ledger Dispatch says the majority OF them
have no idea why they are insurgents beyond
the fact that it may bring in some plumber and
make. them rich without the necessity Of work.
ing Their leaders are apparently only actuated
b, ambition and are not looking after the best
interests OF their countrymen."
Mexico has become an international NUS
ance and should be suppressed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
IN THE RIGHT STALL.

II is a tar cry from the Sandy Valley NeWs
to Hiram Johnson, governor now but would be
vice president. but within the same week the
two have demonstrated their right to member
ship in the Bull Moose party and by the same
means. 1t is the Sandy Valley Netos that has
linked itself with Hiram therefore and not The
Virgiaian, so the fergiF of our eontempor-
airy for mentioning thcnl together is assumed
in advance.
In speech delivered last week Hiram de-
clared that President Taft is the most humili-
ating character in all American history
That expression OF course. puts him where
he belongs Any one who would make such a
statement could be no other than r. r.
doater.
The Sandy Valley Meas gives the secret sign
OF the cult in the following words:
Professor Wilson school teacher for years.
who was such a failure that job that Prince
ton fell on the plan of electing him governor of
New Jersey. etc. etc
That places the Sunday Valley Netes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
THEY BELONG TO THE PUBLIC.

Five men in Richmond have been honored
hy their fellow citizens above others. Over
strong and worthy competitors they have been
chosen TO administer the affairs of the city and
10 do the greater part OF the work of testing
the value of system of government,
Doubtless these men realize the honor that
has been conferred upon them and the respon-
that they do and that, realizing it, they will
shoulder it with the earnestness that means
hard, perserverng and diiigent work. They
have the opportunity to do a great work for
Richmond and fer themselves
Economy and efficiency should be the aim of
the -beaFd-They have work TO do and should
perform it to the best OF their ability. Study
care, thought and work are before them The
best possible government for Richmond and the
administration of the affairs of the city in the
best possible manner is the duty which con-
fronts them. This they accomplish only by
bending their minds to the task, by study OF
other municipalities. by keeping up with the
trend of modern thought. by reading the mod
ern theories OF municipal government and OBJ
servation of modern practice. The per-
Eonai equation should not enter. Friends
are their friends and not the city's Personal
debts of friendship should be paid personally
{ ard Lot With that watch belongs. to the pahlie.
Disagreeable incidents may occur. Members
of the board may be compelled by the duties
OF their Office to cause heart ~burnings and to be
hurst themselves This may be unfortunate
hut ii is Inevitable II the members of the board
keep to the oath which will be administered to
them when they assume office. The people OF
Richmond elect the administrative board and
to the people Of Richmond the board owes it's
FIRST and last service That the members nomi-
mated Tuesday and to be elected on November
realize this fact now is to be assumed They
must realize it when they enter office and
every day thoroughout their terms
Work, responsibility and power have been
given the five members of the board. A sense
Of what they owe the city and not feeling of
citation should possess them today and stay
with them until they go out Of office
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
EAtING A CRISIS

EYER generation has crisis 10 face every
generation sees a tremendous change in the
( lsie std government of a nation. The crisis
y III sometimes more acute and the change great
er.tsaan at others. but at stated intervals great
MaEeAsions arise TO be settled and unless they
SNre settled right they will rise to plague the
raning generation. which thus unjustly receives
~ htritagc which faisfferes with tho settle
\ jHfps al IL own anairs
ss ~ ths history Of this country these questions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
PEOPLES FORUM
Answers Judge Watson.

Editor Richmond Virginian:
Sir.-On last Saturday. I am informed. Judge
Watson used my name in connection with my
discovery understand he said he under
stood that Mr.. Hunter Jeffress at Skipwith was
telling it that he had discovered that Roanoke
river was navigable. He is in error | have
been telling it that Mr.. Turnbul represen-
tative in congress. had gotten bill through to
have Roanoke river surveyed. am not a sur
veyor so have not made discovery that boats
could get to Clarksvlle | friend to both
Mr.. Turnbull aud Judge Watson | think both
are good men, AS told Judge Watson | could
not support him, as had good man in
congress doing good work am sorry To see
that politics has gotten low that when two
good men run for Office that each win look
up the others record and see all the defects
and tell none of the good
..... .,-ey Yours respectfully. ......#ss
r. r. JEFFRESS.
Skipwith Va J. H. JEFFRESS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

The Bull Moose has raised $4,000, of which
thirty thousand was contributed by two men
as did that one out in Chicago, when asked for
funds. Angel Perkins MIXED Wall Street sup
porters dry to get the nomination for his friend
and now faces lack of funds with which to
elect him. sttt1, it is probably too soon to give
reign to the hope that the money will not be
forthcoming. The common people are not
coughing up it is true, but the letter trick
is yet to be played.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
DEEDS, NOT ROASTING WORDS, WANTED.


II Mayor Gaynor would lose some of his
seif-iove and belief in his own infallibility and
forget for a time his Jealousy OF those who
threaten to share in the great work OF freeing
New York from the disgraceful conditions that
have obtained for some time he would be re-
membered as a bigger man.
Placed on the stand to tell what he knows
OF conditions and given an opportunity to cor
rect abuses which in his blindness he apparent
" las not he devotes himself to an
4eIort-to discredit those who are seeking
to perform the duty he has either neglected or
failed to recognize as existing, Scandal mong-
ering excursion" and other epithetc phrases
passed more easily from his mouth than
straightforward answers to straightforward
questions Once he sought refuge in the child
ish retort 10 question to facts that he had
begun his efforts to purify the city government
before council for the graft investigating COM
mittee was born. This statement is, of course
interesting to the mayors boyhood friends, but
scarcely of importance at this time. The peo-
pie OF New York are not interested just now In
history that has been made, but In history in
the making THAT Caesar crossed the Rnbieon
two thousand years ago is interesting and OF
just as much Importance TO the investigating
committee as Mayor Gaynors terrible battles
with corruption In the past. but 1t does no. helm
The committee TO get at the truth
Few doubt Mayor Gaynor's honesty. but few
e. still doubt his obstinacy and self -opnionat-
ed selAsAHess- Te place iHeHtnbranres I'm the
path of those who seeking to better condi-
items because he himself did not know OF graft
800 severely 10 be forgiven on account of former
rights for purity.
Actions now and not childrens tales OF past
deeds Is what New York wants
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
7 PAPA'S POLITICS @

pose MIR. Urydcns reelection IS
chairman OF the State central COM
mittee.
few hours after the announce
ment Kent Bane Went to The DRYDEN
home.
Elsa, = he exclaimed as She came
into the room, I'm the happiest man
in the world
Happy Kent? and your father"
j, - f'Hther Is QUITE nncdIGarned about
! his retirement He has plenty OF
money and many other interests. His
retirement affects me more than ii
does him II makes me free to tell
you how much love you and to ask
YOU to marry me. | could not do so
while my father held tn position
through your fathers influence.
Elsa stepped AWAY from hi!g,--.sWhsf
couldn't your
Because the whole world would
have said that was marrying you
In order TO retain MIR. prydens in
fuence for my father
And now. when people can no
longer say that, you are ready to
marry me- You loved me SO little
that you allowed your pride-your
silly vanity-to stand between US.
l don't want the insignificant, poor
little gift you offer--your love. 1t
isn't worth having 4 real love Ia
without vanity and seiashness. IL
your father had not lost his position
you would never have asked me to
marry you. | will no. marry a man
AS cowardly as you, man afraid TO
marry the woman he loves because
some one Misty can nim a petitioner
. fe.f politicians influence
week latar Mr. ItryHgn hApHaJ
paper across the breakfast table to
his daughter. IL contained the an
nouncement .of Colonel Bane-s APP
pointment to one or the highest Of
! iices ia the gift OF the governor.
What does it mean, father
When we decided TO Dust Bane
from the canal beard we also decided
TO give him something better. asked
him not TO mention the new appoint
nent 10 any one, not even To his son
thought that il kent's love for you
could be shattered by my dismissal
of his father ii should have the
chance. But your pride took FIRE at
the boys conduct and.
Kent Bane strobe into the room.
He paid no attention to Mr Dryden.
tie caught Elsa's hands, crushing the
newspaper she Aald.--z-sss-
We come back to you again. he
said. before she could speak. "You
Showed me that had acted IKE
weak cad | am thoroughly ashamed
Of my attitude. Won't you forgive
the pride-silly vanity you called it
that stood between us? When
learned that Mr. Dryden had secured
this new and splendid appointment
for my father. l saw a way TO prove
to You that nay love liz stronger than
my vanity The world will have more
reason now than when father was
president or the canal board to saw
that I am trying to hold Mr.. DRYDEN,
influence for him. don't care what
people say about my being petI-
toner for a politicians influences.
dent care for anything except you"
A chair scraped On The aaeras Hf-
DRYDEN rose from mis- seat. Il wish
he said to the two radiant persona
who had evidently Forgotten his pres s
ence. that You foolish children wouIa
keep your love affairs out OF your
fathers political plans We cant ana
won't rule the State to accommodate
the notions of you two. But we win
say, Bless you, children"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

Roosevelt continues to give currency to the
statement that Wilson was nominated by the
bosses and that the Baltimore convention was
also steal. OF course. ii Is false but what are
you going to do with man like that9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

The Washington Herald sees Republican
victory in November prophesied by the Maine
election. Know thyself' is Biblical injunc-
ton, but fool myself is the custom of most
people. But is the Herald really fooling itself
or merely trying to fool the unthinking'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12
FsIuu Has MANY Ne. st,.,rr,.

ELoN COLLEGE. n. C., Sept. ii.
Eion college has had record break-
Ing opening. with 14I in the enter.
ing class. Fourteen States and more
than hundred counties In these ~
represented In the enrolment. The
satisfaction or the authorities over
this conclusion to the summers cam
paien for students. I'm spite or the
distressing crop conditions In manv
sections rs exceedingly nfcn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

The City Hall Slate was not cracked as badl
as that of the new pupils
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

II Diaz is not saying Il told you so" his sci
Is remarkable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

Newspaper influence In the administrative
board campaign took rerelse English.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-12

Equal rights for all and special privileges
for none has been used so often by dema-
gogues and political bosses wishing to blind the
glibly from the mouths of those whose stock in
trade is p-servce that it has lost its effect
bat this phrase of Thomas Jefferson's expresses
other ran the motif or the progressives
OF TODAY.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20
STUDIES TO BE A HOUSEWIFE.
Or. Ellcts Granddaughter Will
Learn To Cook Before Marrying.

Boston, Aug. 19.-Ruth Eliot.
granddaughter of President Emeritus
Charles w. Eliot of Harvard, who is
soon to marry Roger Pierce, DR.. Ell
lots private secretary, declares that
mo woman. no matter how comfort
ably situated financially, should ever
think of marrying before she has
learned the art of cooking and the
proper way in which to administer a
household.
Miss Eliot. whose romance devel-
oped during a tour with DR.. Eliot
around the world. said yesterday:
Il have not set a date for our wed
ding as | intend to become an &C
complished housewife first
Before Mr.. Pierce and ! are mar
ried ] shall study cooking and house
keeping in an endeavor to perfect my
self as highly as possible in these
great essentials of a happy married
life.
I'VE will live in Milton and | am
interested at present in planning my
home, for my home will mean ev'
erything to me. At our summer home
at Mount Desert | am going to learn
the art of home making. | always
admire a young woman who knows
how to cook and care for the home
The great trouble today is that too
many young women are totally ig
norant of the art of housekeeping.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20
TAFT WILL SIGN CANAL BILL.
II Congress Passes Resolution Re
ferring Free Tolls to Courts.

Washington, Aug. 19.-President
Taft has decided to sign the Panama
Canal bill, if Congress will pass a
concurrent resolution providing that
no provision of the bill shall super
cede any right conferred under the
Hay Paucefote treaty
The president had all the members
of his cabinet at luncheon yesterday
except Secretary Knox and Postmas-
ter Hitchcock, and it was then his
decision was reached
The president has received assur-
ances from Representative Adamson.
chairman of the House conferees, that
he will support such a resolution
The president believes also that
Democrats in the Senate will favor
the proposal.
The effect of this concurrent res,
olution would be to open the courts
of the United States to damage suits
brought by aliens on account of the
free tolls provision. This would per
NIT the Supreme Court of the United
States to decide whether or not this
government could grant free tolls to
American ships in the coastwise trade
without violating the treaty.
II such a resolution cannot be put
through Congress there is some
doubt as to what the president will
, do. If he vetotes it the measure
probably would be passed over his
veto.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20
Estate of Richard P. Casey

CTATE OF NERMONr The Honor.
- District OF Bennington. s.. able Probate
Court for the District A forcsaids
To the heirs and all persons Interested In the
estate OF Richard z. Casey. late OF Bennington
IN said District. deceased. GREETING;
WHEREAS. application hath been made Z
this court in writing. by Anna VI. Casey. Ad-
ministratriN. praying Tor license and author
ity to sell a portion Of the real estate OF said
deceased. for the payment Of debts and charges
of administration. tetfinE forth therein the
amount Of debts due FROM said decessed = he
charges OF administration. AMI the amount uf
personal estate and the situation ~ the real
e<tate.
WHEREUPON. the said Court appointed anl
assigned the nth day Of sept. 1912 at the Pro
hafe Dfice in termination In sad District 10
bear and decide upon said application and pctI-
ton and ordered puiilic notice thereotof he Civ
en- to all persons interested their in. by publish
ing sad order, together with the time and place
Of hearing. three weeks successfully in the
Bennington Evening BANNER. a mewsuaucr
which circulstss IN the neignborhood II those
ferSous interested in said estate. al which
publications shall be previous 90 the DAY a.
signed for hearing.
THERE FpRE. you are hereby nufinei % an
near before sid our. 90 the time and uiac-
assigned. then and there in said Court O. make
our objections 20 the granting q such hcense.
II you So cause-
Given under my hand af bennington On said
District this 18th DAY q August. 1919.
GRACE r. HOLT. Register
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20
Thu Human Yardstick.

"Golly, but Is tired"' exclaimed a
tall and thin negro, meeting a short
and stout friend.
what you been dom to get tiredT'
demanded the other.
well" explained the thin one
drawing deep breath. lover to Broth
er Smiths dey are measurin de house
for some new carpets. Dey haven't
got no yawdstick, and rs just Exactly
six feet tall So to obllge Brother
Smith rs been a-layin' down and a-get'
tin up all over DER house. "-Youth's
Companion
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20
MONEY NO ONE CLAIMS.
British Banks Have Millions That
Owners Never Call For.

owners Never Call For.
Twenty millions of unclaimed money
are In the Golfers of British banks
derelict gold which nobody owns and
! which the banks are naturally pleased
to take care of-gold more than suffl-
Client to pave every square foot of
Cheapside with sovereigns.
Some years ago, when Mr.. Goschen's
conversion scheme was In the air, 1t
was found that the Bank of England
alone had nearly 1000 of these dor
mant accounts. Forty of them had
more than $4,000 apiece to their cred
1t. One balance was written in six
flgures-$907, 300 The total at the bot
tom Of the long list was $39, 24S,S75
This amount was very largely made
up Of unclaimed dividends on govern
ment stock.
For seven years the bankers keep
the accounts open, prepared to pay
over the balance to any who can prove
title to 1t. This term expired, they re
gard the forgotten gold as their own.
Five million dollars OF such owneress
money went to build London's splen-
did law courts. The city, it is said,
has more than one magnificent bank
building reared from the same handy
material. The Bank of England. one
learns. provides pensions for clerks
widows out of such fund.
But, whatever becomes Of II, these
millions Of mystery gold" are always
growing. fed by mans carelessness or
forgetting, their secrets hidden away
in thousands Of musty bank ledgers.-
London Tit-Bits.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20
A Dainty Toilet Article.

Every lady who desires to keep up
her attractive appearance, while at
Theatre, attending Receptions, when
shopping, while travelling and on all
occasions should carry in her purse
booklet of Gouraud's Oriental Beau
ty Leaves. This is dainty little
booklet of exquisitely perfumed pow
dered leaves which are easily re-
moved and applied to the skin. 1t is
invaluable when the face becomes
moist and flushed and is far superior
to a powder puff as it does not spill
and soil the clothes.
1t removes dirt, SCOT and grease
from the face, imparting a cool deli.
| caet bloom to the complexion. Put
up in White and Pink and sent any
where on receipt of ten cents in
stamp or coin.
F. T. HOPKINS,
81 Great Jones St,
New York.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20

Estate of Hyde S. Cross
CTATE OF WEIR MONT.

STATE OF YER dONT. Ia. I.a Or.
- District of Remington, 50. able Probate
Court Tor the District Aforesaid.
To all persons Interested in the estate Of
Hyde : Cross, late OF Hoosick Falls, ~ Y.
deceased. GREETING:
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the 10th
day Of Sept. next tor examining and allowing
the account OF Ralph A. Jones. Admins
TRAITOR ~ the estate of said deceased and for a
decree Of the residue Of said estate to the law.
ful claimants of the same. and or
dered that public notice thereof be given to
all persons interested in said estate by pub.
fishing this order three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
previous TO the lay assigned. I'm the Beuning.
ton Evening Banner. newspaper published at
Bennington In said District
THEREFORE,. you are hereby notified TO
appear At the Probate Otlice ia Bennington in
said District. on the day assigned. then aud
there 20 contest the allowance OF said account
IL YOU see cause. and to establish your right ss
heirs. lcgatees and lawful claimants to said
residue.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND. this 18th day Of
August. 1912.
GRACE r. HOLT. REGISTER
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-20

"Why. Judge. this is all wrong
That car OF mine couldn't do ten miles
an hour 10 save it's everlasting car
buretor. Your officer is troubled with
speed protoplasms
THE constable says you were going
forty miles az least"
Forty Why. heavens alive. judge.
had a broken coil. and cracked
tank, and carbonlzed plug. and a
bent axle. aud a slow leak. and a wab-
bly, wheel Why. say. judge. there
intactr'
sad case. But it's going TO be still
sadder IL you can't dig up an intact
ten dollar hill Correct. Next case
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