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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
"ONE-MAN GOVERNMENT

The passage OF the Panama Canal Dill re
tanning the House provision for "one-man'
government OF the Canal Zone - curious
adaptation OF su,ocracy by Republican form
OF government.
Experience, nevertheless not ouly II the
Canal Zone itself during the progress Of the
work. but IN other parts of the world by other
countries. shows that the autocrstic principle
is frequently the only practical QUE In the
early stages OF Canal construction. The enort
TO do he work and govern the Aons through
! commissions resulted in needless delay and
demoralizauon 1t not until the entire
work was placed IN the hands of one with
complete authority and full responsibility that
the pace was struck which meant the Canals
certain and definite completion
70 realize its full possibility fof usefulness,
the Canal must be run great business.
With the residents OF the Zone and the per
manent force upon the work and in the garri-
troll OF an iron hand There il no room in
such an undertaking for long debate and the
threshng out OF pct theories. There is no
room for the nicetes OF courts aud the hest
taBcfes OF legal procedure. What must be done
must be done quickly with the decieveness
that follows the action Of a power from which
there Is no appeal
OF course the benetcence of this tyranny
mus, be guaranteed by the sentiment OF the
country whi&h creates il, The "one-man'
power will continue 10 be responsible in the
last analysis TO the ninety million man power OF
the United States But whoever he is, he will
be given the broadest powers, the Widest pos
sbe discretion He win govern a narrow strip
OF land which will attract 20 it the most cosmo-
politan population Of the world Al one of
his doors the. West will be knocking; at lie
other, the East Through his domain will con-
stantly pass tire hips and the peoples of all ma
tons HIS will be a polyglot government raked
together from the tour quarters OF the Globe.
The elements OF civilization and un-ciYilization
which win be gathered there Will be OF all Ian
euages and Of every ideal of government, and
OF no ideal TO fuse such eonslomerate INFO
the order and efficiency which must he estab
lished to maintain and conduct the great water
~ay between the Atlantic and the Pacific VIII
require the exercise Of genius TO gain univer-
sal comprehension
Mankind in general differs i'll tongues and
in habit hut experience has shown that one
and all recognize at the last one sort OF law:
the authority OF the man who has the power 10
enforce his VIII
The most practical thing about the Canal Bin
is that It provides for such man,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
WORDS coNCEALING THOUGHT

Those in search of an amusing rnonologue.
superior to anything TO be found at any Broad
Feef-ga#ieH AID calculated to tickle The
risibilities OF the worst crouch in the block.
has but to read the latest interview with the
Bull Moose on the negro question
las funny.
When Colonel Roosevelt discusses any other
Questio n. whether it be in the realms Of poll
ties, reproduction OF kinds, astrology. history,
rinerology or what not. he states his opjn-
ions emphatically II not too clearly He be-
lieves he believes something and ha does not
fan to take the world into his confdencn. He
has an opinion on everything on earth and in
the waters under the earth and In the heavens
above and his timidity in giving expression
to his views has been so pronounced
as 70 cause his hearers and readers embarrass-
ment
On the negro question. however. he hedges.
He rambles through vast number OF words
put together Unfortunately and in such
tumble as to form labyrinth through which
none can find his- wsy,-saFe those of his fuf-
lowers who use blind devotion as the thread
of guidance
To any one who will read and interpret
meaning OF his statement on the attitude of lis
personally conducted party on the negro ques-
ton The Tsrpiniaa viii donate stuffed Bull
Moose, An Interpretation of his real beliefs
on the negro question, gathered from past ac-
tons and utterances barred. That is the
meaning the sef-appointed political Moses
seeks TO conceal What il Uantad is the mean
ing he sought TO convey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

men,o had fascinating punch in ii, a punch
which fascinated me 10 the very end, Gov
ernor Wilson's adviser declared
=uTrS tq n,,Hr fty1rsrvett- NJ ~rarlrz
Tor protection ana ] believe at heart he is for
free trade But want 10 say 10 gu Cover
nor Wilson. gwen Il we forfeit this election, we
ought 10 stand for what We believe is right i
believe your speech was fuli of genuine Democ-
racy but want to warn you that within
couple u weeks, Roosevelt Will have working
organization behind him that will not be under
( the control Of any boss bosses
Many Democrats are going 10 support Roose-
welt the ground that hitherto American peo-
ris have had little to do with their own govern
nent and that 1t has been under the control OF
political machines ] believe You should empha-
size over and over again how little Importance
attaches 10 political organizations or machines.
Manifestly. the Democratic candidate could
not permit himself 10 make reply to an infor-
mai speech delivered in the course of pohti-
cal visit especially a Democrat who. founu
Rooseveltis "pronuncamento fascinating" sucn
man is not open TO argument, even II he were
worth it. But he is interesting as showing to
what extent the talk OF the rule OF the people.
etc. has mudded the minde even of some in
telugent persons
As Governor Wilson briefly pointed out the
words bosses machines" and political or
CARNATIONS are not properly interchange
however much declaration there may have been
10 that effect The boss" is a part of The
maehine'--controlling it. perhaps but stiu
part OF Il; the machine" may swallow
the organization, II may not. But 1t does
not follow that the existence Of organ
cation" means the existence either OF ma
chine" or its controlling ''boss"
No ola fnr 4ba tak unft Mt 'prr H..
cations is simply the ciamor by which Roose-
Welt has attempted to fix n the minds OF the
people the idea thst any sort Of party gov
eminent except that which centers in himself
is menacing and corrupt. Every party mus.
have au organization. and it must be strong
and effective Every party need not, however,
have boss as is the case with the Repub-
lican party aud with the Bun Moose" part.
II need not have a machine composed OF
selfish persons and iuterests masquerading in
the partys clothes, Nor s 1t remotely neces-
sary that its organization, though closely knit
and effective should be the less devoted 10
party principles than the rank and file Of the
party itself.
Governor Wilson Is living example Of The
differences between the organization aud the
machine Ne was the nominee OF the organi-
cation in New Jersey. aud he wos. ais fight
for the Governqrship and. ultimately. his fight
for the nomination exactly because he rid
the organization OF the domination of the
bosses Like other effective statesmen in
j this country he frankly relies on an organiza-
tion-~but it is organization independent Of
both machines and bosses. he IS himself the
best example of the distinction he insisted on.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
. KEEPING FRIENDSHIPS.

Have YOU sometimes delayed answering a
letter and then put il of until you were
ashamed to write, until YOU had interrupted a
friendship that meant much to You? 1t is
a common experience. AfterWard many times,
the longing grows stronger for the very friend
you have neglected but you find il hard TO
write You seem somehow to have put il out
OF your power; you are not sure whether your
friend is ready to take up the friendship where
IL was left off Or are you the man who
has been so neglected? Have the letters
stopped and left you wondering why? Then
If you feel that you still have that common
interest. why don't you write? Whether you
owe the letter or the letter is due you makes
little difference Each man has gaind some
thing: friendship has been re-estabshed
az the age when every man is realizing of
keeping al the real friends he has made Write
for the sake Of friendship nat once meant
r,uch to you and YOU woud be glad 10 re-
new.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
MEHERRIN

Especial 20 The Richmond Nirginian ,
MEHERRIN August tl~-Rev. Air.
Btoxof4f has been holding a series al
meetings assisted by Rev Mr.. Clem-
cnt, OF Culpeper The sermons have
been strong and impressive,
Mrs. Laughlon. Of Petersburg, ia
the guest Of Miss Lottie ard Iva
Bruce
Miss McChesney. OF Bristol: Mas
Ransom, Of Farmvile; Miss Faris, OF
kenbridge, and w. p. Shackeiton. Of
Charlotte. y. G, are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. G.. Washington Redd.
MISS Iva Bruce and Mrs. Laughlor
left yesterday for weeks stay at
Virginia Beach.
Rev. and Mrs. Clement and little
child. of Culpeper, are the guests Of
Rev and Mrs NJ. w. Bloxom
Miss May Blankcuship. of Lynch-
burg, is the guest OF her aunt, Mrs.
Walter T.. Vest.
Miss Fortune and Mary Green Nc
Craw. of Blackstone, are on a visit
to their grandmother. Mrs. NJ. O.
Price.
Mrs. q W Redd entertained N
honor OF her brother. w. r. Shackel-
ton. Friday night, August sth. Mr..
Shackelton left for Charlotte n. -,
Yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
JANE adams STAMPEDE.

II seems almost pity that such Il woman
~ Jane Adams. OF Chicago. should allow her
self TO be dragooned into me support OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt in MS rebellion against wise
custom and take up arms with him against
the peace and dignity Of the nation
That this leader OF women and greatest OF
rhe cham pions for equality OF sex should turn
10 ore who treated the suffrage movement VITA
contempt until be needed the votes Of those
who had already gained it. but illustrates the
xorld-od fact that women. IL the best judges
OF female character are the poorest wages OF
men and that the greatest OF them are not free
from this Weakness OF the sex
Ii nigh, be said that II Miss Adams poor
judgment in this respect IS proof OF the weak
uess of all women in that direction the same
weakness must be attributed 10 ai men IN The
same degree because OF the fact that SO many
OF them also fail TO Judge properly the char
,cter OF Mr. Roosevelt But il IL not so. Miss
Adams is one of The greatest minds among
all the women OF the country She Is heavy
weight intellectually among women and she
il veil acquainted with Roosevelt record on
~omans suffrage well as on other political
euestions There are no free ,rade champions
among Rooscvelt's supporters. while Miss Ad-
dame champion Of woman suffrage. is sup
porting a man whose whole record and whose
former statements give The lie direct 10 his
recent pronunciamento on the subject
Moreover who are the hesvy-seights among
the political leaders OF the day supporting
Roosevelt Beverdge a political NY
up-the-creek Hiram johnson lacks bal
pnee and Francis Il Heney is moral
thug. who. metapboricaly speaking, would
blackjack political opponent as quick
~ as he ~ould shoo' q man in the back;
Flynn. Woodruff Ward and Hanna are Of the
type Mr. Roosevelt claims 70 be fighting; Per
kius Mccormick Fl dis are financial pirates
who know what they want and think they
know how TO get it; Stubs, Of Kansas, and
the rest of the seven little governors are on a
who know what they want and think they
among them who compares with Jane Adams
as a leader among mis- sex.
Her support OF the Buii Moose Is neither a
credit 10 her nor TO her sex
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
Brooks-Wa are.

BUENA VISTA. VA. August IL
The home Of Mrs. A. l.. Daniels was
the scene of a quiet wedding yester-
day at / 80 o'clock at which time her
daughter, Miss Lutte Beatrice Ware,
was married To Sergeant Horace
Brooks. of the United States army.
who has been stationed at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. G. Hopkins, Jr.,
pastor of the Presbyterian church in
the presence OF few friends. The
bride was dressed in tan travelling
suit with hat and gloves to match.
Mrs. Brooks IL very popular In this
city and Sergeant Brooks Ia the son
OF Mrs. Macy Brooks. of Washington.
d. c. They left on the O'Clock train
and after trip which will include
St Louis. Mo-, and Chattanooga,
Tenn. they will make their home In
Washington, y. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
4 GREATER STATE FAIR

From present indications the great State
Fair which is TO be held in Richmond the
week beginning October 7th, viii eclipse its
predecessors in magnitude and in the general
The directors started out this year TO amplify
the educational features of the fair and they
are succeeding beyond their fondest hopes
There will be more and better agricultural ex-
hibts and as a stimulus to the most important
industry or which the State boasts there will
b. lectures and demonstrations by experts ana
exhibits In every way the fair will strive
to attain the goal of being an educational fac
.tor Tor the people of this State. While the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

The Virginian offers reward of $l0o in
gold TO any reader of The Commoner who can
find an article in that Mountaineering peri
odical which does not directly or by infer
ence refer TO William Jennings Bryan and his
troubles and triumphs
The plan to have Bryan follow Roosevelt In
the campaign and reply TO the Tempestuoas
Citizens speeches has been abandoned for the
reason that T. h. is not of sufficient impor-
lance to be Swallowed, The news that the
avenglng nemesis is not 10 be on his trail
will a, least be pleasant to the Bull Moose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
ORGANIZATIONS" Us MACHINES

Governor Wilson again demonstrated his
possession OF sonndly practical mind when
ne interrupted the Brooklyn Democrat who I'M
dertook 10 warn him that the people were
tired or ~bosses or organizations His In
slant assertion. OF the fundamental difference
between the two words shows that he is not
apt to make the mistake OF going into the
clouds because be is committed 10 a forward
movement in policy
After declaring that Rooseveits 'pronuncia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

The news leaks out that the Duke Of Man
chester has been Dlackballed from the Royal
Yacht Squadron. the most exclusive, most arts
tocratic club in the British empire. Horrors
What are We 10 do about Il?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

Someone recently referred to Woodrow VIII
son as the Belgian Hare" We fail to see
the application unless it is that he is good
runner. Anyhow the new appellation is here
by classified and catalogued as welcome adj
dition TO the political zoo. Next
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

II IS really refreshing that the ranking Ken
snckv Colonel has decided 10 cover up hts sore
toe and become one OF us again even TO
the extent OF eating more than his share of
crow From his former attitude toward the
Democratic nominee such complete change
Of front could hardly have been hoped for.
On Mar Sd The Colonel said editortaliy
Yes truly it's all over. The people may
now speak OF the late Woodrow Wilson h
little group OF belated politicians who are
trying for their own ends 10 shove bogus
and busted boomlet upon the Democrats Of
Kentucky will find that they are only follow
ing hearee 10 graveyard
rrior 90 that expression fhe Colonel re-
,erred 20 the candidate as ''thsorizing capt.
,alist. man OF book learning chiefly" and
a political advenfurerowho had thrown aside
The convictions of lifetime 70 follow Bryan
and Roosevelt in the embrace OF priu-
cipies the very reverse claiming the
Democratic nomination by the sehoolboy right
OF discovery
But why draw further deadly parallel We
are glad 10 welcome "Marse Henry back
INTO the fold Ills trenchant pen Is power
ful as sword in any fight and his presence
is cheering and inspiring n he viii only keeI
her 4fh all will be forgiven
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

amusement features viii be by ne means,
neglected, the standard of these will be raised
So that this fair will attain a higher and more
dtgnined level in every department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12
.StaRsE HENRY BACK IN THE RING

His friend, Colonel Harvey, is glad to OBJ
serve that "Msrse Henry Is in fine form
again For The time being he IL out OF the
awful slough Of despond OF Kentucky politics
tnAt M nna hut a khptpekIaa understands. and
speaks again on outside topics Hear him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

Prohibition Candidate Eugene W Chahn
was officially informed yesterday OF the tact
that he is again up for slaughter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

woodrow Wilson could not pc election
II ne tried. HI Will sweep the country. We
gage 60 bet the Sun. State by state dinner
on each State that ne carries every state IN the
Mon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

mento had fascinating punch in IT, punch
which fascinated me 10 the very end, GOV
ernor Wilson's adviser declared;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-12

4 sA.as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
GIVES OUT PLATFORM.
w. W. McCanIes Favors Direct Vote on
All Officers.

Lincoln. Kan, April 23.-W. W. Nc
Canles, county attorney of Lincoln
county, has issued the platform upon
which he will make the nomination for
congress in the Sixth district Among
other things he advocates the follow
"A return of the government to the
people.
1.-THE election of all officers by direct
vote of the people.
recall.
Adjustment of all monopolies in re-
straint of trade and regulation of trusts
and corporations by means of laws and
penalties that will inf1ict prison SEN
fences on disobedient officers.
Reform in Court Procedure.
"A tariff for revenue only.
"Curtailing of federal patronage and
unnecessary expense.
"A reform in federal court procedure
that will insure more speedy and less
expensive justice.
IA strict enforcement of all laws
which will create a greater respect for
the courts and for law.
"A graduated income and Inheritance
tax starting above an ample exemption.
"a conservation of all natural re-
sources for the benefit of the public
including a conservation and reserva-
ton of the rainfall in western Kansas
assistance of government appropria-
lions in erecting ponds and reservoirs
at proper and convenient places.
1.-THE foregoing does not comprise all
the needed reforms, but it sets oIe
briefly what I believe the people of to-
day are demanding and what 1 under
stand is meant by democracy"
Mr. Mccall said:
For years there has been a gigantic
conflict going on between the special
interests and the masses. If we elect
all our officers by a direct vote of the
people the longest stride will be taken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
LAST DINNER ON THE TITANIC.

Menu Card Was Brought Ashore by
One of the Stewards.
New York, April 23.-This menu card
of the last dinner on the Titanic is a
striking reminder of the magnificence
of the great ship that sank to the bot
tom of the Atlantic n few hours after
this banquet had been served. The card
was carried from the sinking ship by
one of the dining room stewards told
off to man Hfeboat.
April IA, 1912.
r. NJ. s. TITANIC.
Hors D'Oevre Varies Oysters
Consomme Olga, Cream of Barley
Salmon, mousseline sauce Cucumbers
FiIlet mignons iii
Saute of Chicken, Lyonnaise
Vegetable Marrow Farcie
Lamb, mint sauce
Roast Duckling, apple sauce
Sirloin of Beef, Chateau potatoes
Green Peas, Dreamed Carrots
Boiled Rice
Parmentier and Boiled New Potatoes
Punch Romano
Roast SQUAD and Cress
Cold Asparagus, vinaigrette
Pate de Foie GraS
Celery
Waldorf Pudding
Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly
Chocolate and Vanilla Eclaires
Ice Cream
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
WITH 100000 MEMBERS
Federation of Federatfons of Railway
Employees Is Formed.

Kansas City, April 2S.-The fedora
ton of western railroad shops workers
became an actual organization today
when conferees representing workmen
employed on al lines west of the Mis-
after deliberations lasting more
than a week agreed upon the name
''Federations of Federations,' for the
new body. The $50 delegates adopted
constitution and entered upon the
work of adopting bylaws, which it is
believed will be completed tomorrow
The Federation of Federations has
100000 members. 1t includes the
unions of five crafts-the Brotherhood
of railroad Carmen, Brotherhood of
Boiler Makers and helpers, Brother
hood of Blacksmiths and helpers, In
ternational association of MachiniSts
and the International association of
Sheet Metal workers. The movement
for a federation agitated for months,
was brought to head recently when
officials of the Hartman lines refused
to treat with the allied crafts. The
present convention has been in session
since April Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23
A Simple Herb Quickly Cures This
Dread Disease to Stay Cured.

A Simple Herb Quickly Cures This
Dread Disease to Stay Cured.
D1abetas has heretofore been considered
incurable and the only hope held out to
the afflicted has been to pTolong their
years by strict dieting.
A plant recently discovered in Mexico,
called Ddabetol Herb, has been found to
be a specific in the treatment OF diabetes,
quickly reducing the specific gravity and
sugar, restoring vtgor and building up
the system.
This harmless vegetable remedy will
feve the patient of the worst symptoms,
In the most aggravated cases, within a
week, and to prove 1t we win mail the first
SOC packare for sc, with free booklet Of
special value to the dtabetic containing
attest diet list and exclusive table OF food
values, giving percentage of starch and
sugar Carbohydrates in $50 different
foods. Tell your afflicted friends of this
offer and send &c today for full-size-f
boc package. Arnes Chemical Co. box TAD
Wh1tnag Re4mt n. \.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-23

moreland Considerable interest was
manifested, and large crowds were in
attendance. The Onaga school was
making a special effort as this contest
was to decide whether the banners won
at the contest were to become their per-
manent property or be forfeited to
some other school in the county.
Wamego, remembering their defeat by
over a hundred points at the last meet
went in to win; but the veterans of the
Onaga team were too much for them.
No exceptional records were made in
the track events as the track was in
bad condition and the score somewhat
One-sided