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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
PEOPLES FORUM
Democracy's Opportunity.
nond Virginian

Editor Richmond Virginan:
This year, 1912, is one of great opportunity
to Democracy. The pernicious effects of the
millions of dollars contributed by Interested
corporations to the Republican campaign funds
for the last sixteen years has aroused popu-
lar demand against the Of great sums of
money TO control nominations and elections.
The great expenditures of the Taft and Roose-
welt forces in the contest for the Republican
nominations, In comparison with the small
amounts used for Clark and Wilson for the
Democratic nomination, presents a striking
object-lesson to the country. in that it shows
the greater influence of money with the Repub-
liean party than with the Democratic party,
especially when 1t is remembered that OF the
contestants for the Republican nomination one
was IA president of the United States and one
eX-president.
II is thought that Governor Harmon of Ohio
had the strongest financial backing Of the can
didates before the national Democratic conven-
ton, yet after New York, which gave him about
three-ffths of the votes he received. went to
Clark, there was a break in the Clark ranks
TO Wilson, which brought about the victory of
the New Jersey governor. The logical leader
of the Republican progressive was Senator La
Toilette, OF Wisconsin, whose record as a re
former has made deep impression on the peo-
pie. He secured the votes of only two States
his own and North Dakota. Now in the brcs der
contest before the whole people the financial
are divided in their support between
Taft and Roosevelt while the campaign fund
of Wilson comes mainly from those of moder-
ate means. 1t is we'll for congress and the
State legislatures to pass laws regulating the
use of money in elections. and Democracy has
taken the lead in this, but the election Of Will
son and Marshall with a Democratic congress,
In it's moral influence, will be more potent for
good in securing purity OF elections than any
additional measures that can be enacted into
law
The people should not be deluded with the
thought that the Republican and Progressive
parties are entirely distinct in thought and
methods The great split in the Republican
party vi as caused chiefly by the passage of the
Payne Aldrich tariff bill With its glaring in
edualities, the antocratic rules OF the house OF
representatives under Speaker Cannon. aud.
last but not least with many, the Withholding
of patronage from the insurgents. The move
ment led by Senator La Toilette against the
policies Of the Taft administration was gem
uine protest on principles but he did not have
the financial backing and superior political
tactics--at Roosevelt's commando his can
didaes and protest was lost In the feseareefui-
Hess and dominating personality Of che ex~1
president
The Republican and Progressive platforms
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27

differ mainly In that the Progressive has pro-
nouncements many questions that are State
issues. On the tariff they practically agree.
On the trust questions the new party favors
control by the federal government, and 1t seems
to think that the differept States should have
no authority In the matter, for 1t denOunces the
Democratic platform for Its strict insistence on
State rights when the Democratic platform
says that federal remedies should be added to
and not substituted for State remedies. Colo
mel Roosevelt In his writings and in his party
platform shows that he is disciple of Hamil-
ton. He believes that the power of the presi-
dent should be increased at the expense OF that
OF congress, and he and his party believe In
centralized government. The opinion OF the
democratic party Is that we need real rnprs-
sentative government more than an individual
steward of the public welfare" Whether the
coming election determines that the party OF
Taft or the party OF Roosevelt shall be the
future opponent of Democracy, the party or
JEFFERSON will have the same old forces OF CEN
tralization and privilege to combat that 1T has
fought for more than one hundred years The
nomination by the Progressive party OF can
didate for third term as president LIS signln-
can't It not only violates wise and time
honored custom, but in the event of that party's
success makes the violation specially dangerous
on account of its Capitalization views.
1t is not enough that Virginia give her usual
Democratic majority in the coming election.
Every opponent, as far as possible, should De
converted; every Democratic voter should come
to the polls. SeEd solid Democratic delega-
ton to congress and roll UP an immense ma
iorty for Wilson and Marshall--the first, born
on the soil of the "Old Dominion the second.
of Virginia lineage In case the election Is
thrown into the house of representative
which, voting by States, is . tie-an immense
popular vote for Wilson and Marshall would
have great moral influence in determining
the result. CHARLES Y. WALKER.
Vernon Hill, Va, October "a, 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
LOCAL sEIF-GoNERNMtST.

Ihs Tsratnidm wishes again to call attention
70 the constitutional amendment relating to
the government OF cities and towns, and to
Arge All voters to turn our ON November 9Th
and vote for i.
The voter does not have to believe in any
particular form OF municipal government
be mas be satisfied with that which he
now has and still vote with consistency Tor
the amendment, for by So doing he will change
nothing He win merely open the way for a
change should the future prove it desirable.
The amendment does not fix the form of gov
ernment of the cities and towns of the State;
Ii does not make II mandatory upon the legis-
Iature 10 change the form of government of
any city in the State. II does not even give
the legislature that power unless the particu-
lar city in which the change ts 10 he made
wishes it, it's wishes to be determined by q
popular vote The adoption of the amend
ment win merely give the legislature the
power to provide for certain changes which
any individual city may find desirable in the
future. Should Richmond people come to the
conclusion that the form of city government
III present III operation IN this city does not go
as far in the direction of simple government rs
desired, its people ask the Legislature to
adopt plan which they or some of them have
drawn up IT the legislature should see fit 70
adopt this form OF government it would be
submitted to the vote Of the people OF the city
or Richmond and obtaining majority would
then become in force
Whether you think change desirable now
or not vote for the amendment, for no man
knows what the future may bring forth. More
over. many other cities OF the State have a
more cumbersome form OF government than
Richmond and if they wish to change 1t to the
$So-called commission form. they should have
the right Those who vote for the amend
ment give to every city and town in the State
The right of local self-government. with some
restrictions. Those who vote against it say
10 Lynchburg you shall not change your gov
eminent, because | am satisfied with mine in
Richmond, or Norfolk, as the case may be.
ss An address TO the people OF the state made
by the Virginia League OF Municipalities pub
lished iu another place on this page. is worthy
pf the careful consideration of the conseien-
sious voter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
OUT OF HIS OWN MOUTH.

starting with the assertion that strong
nation can be saved only by itself. and not by
a strong man" a noted American writer says
of him that The was too impatient OF differ
ences of opinion, too doggedly convinced OF his
own righteousness and wisdom to be fit to
carry on free government"
Everyone in the United States win know TO
whom reference is made, and nearly everyone
will admit that 1t applies. Strong men are
desirable, but when they possess the aualihca-
items assigned to Oliver Cromwell BY Theodore
Roosevelt, they are not fit to carry on free
government
o wad some power the giftie gle us,
To see ourselves as thers see US.
How about getting in moving picture?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
AN ENRAGED IDEAIIsT.

That retired workingman," George W Per-
kins. of corporations innumerable, works hn-
SELF into u fine rage when charged with having
contributed to Roosevelt's campaign $4,000
OF the money belonging TO the stockholders of
the New York Life Insurance Company. He
does not deny the charge. nor has he been able
to squirm out of the further charge tina. he
made the contribution In underhanded way.
His anger is caused by the imputatlon that
there was anything wrong in the gift or in the
manner in which it was made He gave the
$50. 900 he confessed, but what of 1t? He be-
lieved thar the success of his con pany depend
ed upon Roosevelt's election, a-G us {viee pres
ident he felt that he had the right 10 give il
lie did not explain where he secured the au-
thority tn spend trust funds for political pur-
poses II is not the way Of progressive 10
wait for authority or % know anything of or
dlnafy standards OF right or wregS. The end
is good. or the particular progressive who is
acting thinks it il. and. consequently. any
means must be taken to secure IT, II the law
is in the way, so much the worse for the law.
II the ethics Of the day forbid It, lc' the ethics
l,e changed
So With 5fr perkips. HIS oeIIsyed tbai
RooseYelt's election was best for his company;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
Game Laws Not Enforced.

Editor Richmond Virginlan
| would Ike to enter protest through your
columns against the violation of the game laws
around Blackstone, in Nottoway county, and
elsewhere in the State.
| think may conservatively say that there
are not over dozen hunters in the town of
Blackstone who observe the bird and turkey
law. There are a few whose consciences cause
them TO leave through the alleys and back
streets when starting to hunt, but the majority
OF so-caled sportsmen drive openly through
the main streets with gun and dogs, making
no bones of the number of birds they bag,
also telling of the number of "squealers" they
kill, which is pretty large per cent often
times of their whole bag.
Everybody says, We'll, il others would let
them alone would" but others keep on shoot
ing them regardless of the law, so by the first
of Noyember-the opening day of the season
there will be very little pleasure for the sports
men who abide by the law in shooting scattered
and depleted coyeys.
y Now lam not ebjecting is 8 good, stfiHgrs.+
law with proper means of enforcing 1t. / think
the present season of three months long
enough; in fact, too long. Two months would
be better--from November LIST to December
31st-but as the present laws are not enforced
they work hardship on all true sportsmen
who endeavor to keep the law.
III the past session Of the legislature had not
spent SO much time on the famous Robin bill
which few boys observe--and had devised
some sensible pIan TOT the carrying out OF the
laws We have, they would certainly have accom-
plished more for the protection of game in this
state.
am opposed to the system OF local game
wardens. for my observation has proved them
worse than useless in most sections.
do not know the best plans for the enforce
rnent Of the game laws and would be glad II
other sportsmen would take the matter up with
the idea OF improving conditions In the near
future. I would favor q game detective agency
say at Acknowledgements by the State
with men to travel over the. different districts
who would know neither
fear or favor. An occasional prosecution would
this promiscuous hunting
Blackstone. Va. T. ]. HOLDEN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27

Governor Wilson is great teacher who has
learned from that other greater Teacher that
mo man can serve two masters" He cannot
put himself under lasting obligations to trust
magnates and wrestle with the tariff. He
will serve the trusts and despise tariff reduc-
ton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27

To the Voters of the Commonwealth of Fir-
ginia. *f Ysr''+'H7 *@aS7f a' y
At an election to be held on the 5th of No
vember 1912. you will be called upon to vote
upon a proposed amendment to section III of
the present constitution, relating to the govern
meut OF cities and towns. the adoption or which
will be the means of affording more economi-
cal and efficient administration of the affairs of
The several municipalities OF the State.
This proposed amendment is largely the re-
suit Of the efforts of the Virginia League of
municipalities association composed of the
several cities and towns OF the State, and IL
adopted will allow the legislature to provide
from time to time for the various cities and
towns OF the Commonwealth such form or
forms OF municipal government as the general
assembly may deem best" subject to certain
conditions set forth in said amendment.
The adoption OF this amendment will, in it.
self, make no change in the existing forp of
municipal government. but will allow certain
changes in the future with the consent of the
voters of the city town whose charter may
be amended. which changes, even though de-
sired, are not permitted under the present con-
stitution.
At a meeting of the Virginia League of Mu-
inequalities held at Alexandria during the
month OF September, 1912, this measure was
formally approved and a committee OF which
the undersigned are chairman and secretary,
respectively, was appointed to bring this mat
ter to the attention of the voters and to urge
its adoption.
You are therefore earnestly requested to go
to the polls and vote for this proposed amend
ment. the adoption of which means a splendid
opportunity for advancement in the municipal
affairs of the several cities and towns of the
State. This amendment has nothing to do with
any other amendment that may be voted upon
at the same time
Respectfully.
WM. C. l.. TALIAFERHO, Chairman,
Hampton, Va.
w H. SERGEANT, Jr.. Secretary,
Norfolk. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
Tn. older Fa.h,en,

Mrs. Shortiey was discussing the latest fash
ions with a young lady caller.
did You say your husband was ton6 or
those elinging gowns. Mae3
Yes: he likes TO cling TO for about
thrse years. "--Lipptucctt's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
Selected by EDWIN MARKHAM.

nominated himself with the cross OF
gold and crown OF thorns' peroratlon."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
Pouer!!

1t requires something than advertising to close
contracts for electric power.
You want to be pretty well convinced that you not
making mistake before you change.
If you installed Electric Power and succsss
it would probably more loss than it would YOU
We approach power propositions carefully though
know that Of thousands Of satisfied electric power
contracts made every year.
What want you to do is to give your cooperation
in making an investigation Of your power needs
Give fair chance get the and we are sure we
convince you that the Of power service will
you considerable money increase the productveness of
your plant and result in better satisfaction all respects
We are ready for appointment-are you3
Virginia Railway & Power Co.
Seventh and Main Streets, RICHMOND, VA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27
Local Self-Goyernment.

Editor Richmond Virginian:
We mail you herewith letter from the Vir-
ginia League of Municipalities to the voters of
the Commonwealth OF Virginia, which Is self
explanatory, and which we shall be obliged If
you will kindly publish in your paper.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance
you may give us, we are,
Yours faithfully,
VIM. c. L. TALIAFERRO,
Chairman.
w. H. sARGEANT, Jr..
Secretary
To the Voters of the Commonwealth of Vir-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-27

So WITH sir Perkins Hs achieved bal
Rooseyet's election was best for his company;
The Washington times., 1912-08-11
.DONS MANS CLOTHES
TO OUTWIT. RAILROAD
Girl Thus Enabled To Travel With
Her Alligators, Cats,
and Horse.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1l.-Masquerad-
ing in male attire in order to outwit
the Santa Fe railroad. playing the part
by associating with stockmen, smoking
a pipe and a big black cigar, carrying
a revolver and sleeping each night in a
box car with a number Of pets, which
she was bringing to this city for a
friend. was the adventure of Miss Kate
Jensen, who left this city yesterday for
herhome in Minneapolis.
The other occupants of the car were
prize driving horse, two alligators,
seventeen prize cats, parrot and a
distinguished bull dog with long list
Of blue ribbons to his credit. They were
the property of Miss Lille Williams. OF
2l1 North Beaudry avenue.
At the mention of the fact that gir
vas going to ride in the box car the
railroad officials declared it was en-
tirely against their rules Then the
idea hit Miss Jensen that she would
don male clothes and go anyway.
Eager for adventure Miss Jensen
passed no opportunity. At each stoI
she would leave the car and join the
crew.
She declared that frequently she
played poker with them-and won
! Often she Joined them in, midnight
carousals in the local cafes of the
townes at which they stopped, sut sh'
always drank ginger ale.
The Washington times., 1912-08-11
ONLY
VENEER, CAVE MEN
STILL RULE, He SAYS
Physician Declares Women
Still Long for Brutality
in Men.

CHICAGO, Aug. 11.-Instincts OF the
cave man and the cave woman, merely
vanished by civilization. rule the men
and women of today, says DR.. William
F. Waugh, Of this city. In the current
issue of the Alienist and Neurologist, a
ST Louis publication. He gives these
four maximums, which should govern a
man in his relations with his wife:
when you find your mate. take her.
She awaits you.
when you have her, live for her. She
When she arouses your jealousy.
beat her. She needs 1t.
III she betrays you, kill her. She
deserves it."
DIR. Waugh is dean OF the Bennett
Medical College, CHIEF physician of the
Jefferson-Park Hospital. and is a recog-
nized neurologist.
There is a constantly thickening coat
of the varnish of civilization formed
over the man and the woman. but
underneath it they are identical with
the cave man and cave woman, un-
simple maxims that ruled the cave
dweller govern humanity today.
Every woman sits and waits the
coming of her lord. She is ready to
follow when he beckons. He is master
full. He woos not. beseeches not, i'm
plores not, serves not.
His ancestor simply caught his WON.
an, knocked her down, If she resisted
and dragged her. none too gently. tc
his lair
THE nearer the modern approximates
this type, and method the better II
| suits the woman.
There is never a man-brute so bru
| tai but a woman clings to him, anC
| the bigger the brute che more this In
stinct shows itself among the women
| who flock to decorate the murderer
| cell with evidences Of their apprecia
| ton. 1t is no Stiffness, not maudlin, bu
primitive instinct showing through the
| veneer.
''She is forever questioning her owl
happiness. Is he the superior man sh,
| deemed him? Is he the strong man, anC
does he love her exclusively and com
ESQ so she uses the arts Of the coauett
to excite his jealousy and try hi
| mastery.
"Does he pusillanimously weep an,
surrender his headship, sinking into he
| slave?
"Then for him she has only contempt
Some women require beating. Lack
ing It, they escape from the husband
| control and are incapable of con
trolling themselves. They look furthe
for the master, contempt for the hus
band reaches its limits; moral degre
dalton touches the lowest possibility o
her nature. 1t is then a mercy to XII
her."
The Washington times., 1912-08-11
GIRL QUADRUPLETS
NOW A WEEK OLD
Mother Does Not Yet Know
Size of Family
Addition.

BOSTON, Mass, Aug. n-Boston 8
famous Guadruplets, all girls, who have
now passed the seventh day Of their
lives in tiny incubators, have set e
new record, according to physicians,
as it is claimed that the longest period
that bankruptcies usually live is four
days. The babies, all perfectly formed,
have at least begun emitting healthy
little suuawks and the nurses at the
Dorchester Cottage Hospital today felt
that all rour babies will live.
The father. F. II. Seeley. Of 60 Saw
yer avenue, Dorchester. Is fully aware
that the first visit of the stork brought
him four daughters. But as for MIS-.
seeley. the news has not yet been
broken t. her FULL. At first She
thought she had one daughter and sew
eral days ago she was told that she
was the mother of twins. Yesterday
when she had gained more strength
she was told that they were triplets. al
girls. 1t will be another week, however
before the full news of the quadruplets
will be .old to her.
The children all look alike and the
mother has not seen any Of them as
yet, none having been removed from
the incubator.
The Washington times., 1912-08-11
A AsUGGEsTION TO SECRETARY KNOX.

Secretary of State Knox will 60 as special am
bassador to the funeral of the late Japanese En-
peror. While in Japan, it is stated he will discuss
with the foreign Office various important matters
pending between the two countries
Without doubt the mission of the Secretary Of
State will be of real significance, and the world OF
diplomacy will insist on attaching at least its full
measure of Importance to it.
Therefore just one modest suggestion to Mr.
Secretary Knox. During the long trip across the
Pacific he would do we'll carefully to study the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty and its bearings our gen,
era foreign relations.
Then if, in any pour parlers with the Nipponese
authorities, he will keep constantly in mind that the
Hay-Pauncefote pact is the finest American example
of how not to do it, he may be able to add something
to his reputation as diplomat
The Washington times., 1912-08-11
CATTLE SHORTAGE
. THROUGHOUT WEST
SHOWN IN REPORT
Bureau of Statistics Gives
Live Stock Figures
for June.

In light Of the interview published
in The Times Friday with prominent
local meat packer, in which he claim
ed that the high price of beef Is due
to a shortage in the supply, consider
able interest is attached to the re-
port of the Bureau of Statistics on
live stock and packing house prod
ucts for the month Of June.
The report bears out the statement
of the packer showing that on all
the big cattle markets the live stock
receipts was lower this June than
they were for June, 1911.
"The aggregate receipts of cattle
and calves" says the report. show a
total of 792, 2o2 head in June, 1912. as
compared with 949,777 head in June,
1911, and 979,SS9 in June, 1910. a de-
cline Of II to 10 per cent, respective
l. ly. Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, st.
Louis, st. Joseph, ST. Paul, Cincinnati,
indianapolis Louisville and Wichita,
| show a decline from June. 1911, while
/ Sioux City. Denver, and Forth Worth
| show an increase"
The report further shows that the
| receipts of cattle and calves for the
| first six months of this year was
4,349,519 as compared with 5,217,o0s In
1911.
| Other live stock also shows a de-
| cline over 1911. Hog receipts were
IT per cent less at the thirteen larg-
est Western markets than they were a
year ago. The aggregate receipts OF
| sheep were also less for June than
they were for June. 1911, though there
were a few more sheep on the market
for the entire first six months of this
year than they were for the hrst six
month of 1911. The increase was
per cent.
'The packing house products ship
ped from Chicago in June" says the
bureau report, amounted to 16S.O74.-
Il 400 pounds, a material decrease when
4 compared with the June. 1911. ship
ments, 214692,S00 pounds. and with
| the June, 1910. shipments. 176.S20.b69
| pounds. The stocks of meat on hann
were, in the five principal markets In
/ June, 1912, 321, 92,036 pounds great
er than in June, 1911. or June. 1910.