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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER S. ls1:
MAKE 1T STATEWIDE.

81 1t is 10 be hoped that the city Democratic
committee when it meets tonight will receive
with approval the proposal to conduct in
Richmond State celebration OF the first Demo
cratic victory in twenty years and of the cleo
ton of another virginian to the presidency.
II the celebration be held and invitation
be sent to Governor Wilson TO be present, he
wouid come in all probability. Governor VIII
son has warm feeling for Virginia, the home
or his birth, his youth and his education. and
must have heard with pleasure the news that
he received larger majority in the State than
given a Democratic candidate in years. We
say the probabilities are that he will come
They are. but efforts must be made. Governor
Wilson will be busy man for several weeks
ard will be able to accept but few of the many
Invitations that wifi pour in upon him. Rich
mond can secure the honor of entertaining the
president-to-he If 1t will act quickly and in the
right manner. A formal invitation to the
governor will not suffice Let a committee of
prominent Richmonders and Virginians from
other points be named to journey to Princeton
to present the invitation In person. Compre-
,hensiye plans for q State celebration, of the
election OF another virginian to the presidency
and an imposing array of citizens TO present
the invitation Will secure an acceptance.
The celebration should be one worthy OF
the occasion and should be n Statewide cele-
hration. All Virginia should be invited to
participate at the CAPITAL of the State. Viz
Einia and Richmond should honor son Of
Virginia in a fitting manner and welcome him
TO his native State with a warmth that he will
treasure all his life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
HIGHLAND PARK
ELECTS MAYOR
GEORGE n. BAHI4KE Is NAMED
BY TOWN COUNCIL TO Sue
CEEsD MIR RENNIE,.

George W. Rahike, superintendent
pany, was the unanimous selection OF
the town council of Highland Park
TO succeed f. +. Rennie, as mayor
OF the growing suburb.
Mr.. Rahlke was one Of the first
residents OF Highland Park and has
always taken an interest in his COM
munity. He is a public-spirited and
progressive citizen and has always
taken an active part in developing
the town.
The resignation of Mayor F. f.
Rennie was accepted after the coun-
Gil had adopted resolutions commend
ing his efficiency in office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
"WHAT ABOUT THE GIRL"
Is SUBJECT OF LECTURE

Young men all over this country
have been, stirred as never before
by the interesting. inspiring, educa-
tive. helpful lecture OF Charles Il,
Drum, of New York city. on What
About the .Glri2" Many. men haze said
they would give all they possess TO
have had heard this address earllsf
In life.
Ii is a sane. sensible. scientific dis
cussion OF the dignity and nobility Of
sex in proper relations, and is a
powerful appeal to guard the health
and purity Of the innocent.
There are many lecturers on this
subject. but none like this. and no
man in Richmond should fail to hear
1t tonight. Friday, at p. NJ. at
the Railroad Young Mems Christian
association. Fred b. Smith says
Drum Is wonderful man. with a
mighty message for men. At Column
bus. O., there were two overflow meet
ings. and still many men were turned
away. II Is free.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
THE MOUNTAIN CRIMINAL.

Since the Carroll county court tragedy the
mountaineers of the South, and particularly
of Virginia have attracted the attention OF
people of all parts OF the country Reformers,
educators, settlement workers and sociologists
and theorists have spoken and written reams
about them. Something of this production
Of words has been truth, but much has been
absurd. The mountaineer, an old friend of
song and story. has been extolled for many
virtues he does not possess and condemned for
many vices with which he Is not acquainted
The truth OF the matter is that the noun
ta!neer, though possessing the sturdy virtues
of honesty. courage and love of freedom to a
greater degree than those OF the lowlands has
his faults and his virtues in common with the
people of the rest OF the world. Some OF them
are honest and some dishonest some blood
thirsty and some peace-loving: some law-abid-
ing and some criminal
The Manufacturers Record OF recent issue
reports that the mountaineers Of Virginia, West
Virginia and North Carolina, are leaving the
mountains for work in the many mills at the
base and drifting from there to the plains.
These workers much like those from other
scctions-some inefficient and thriftless
although in the main they show the possession
lof ability and strength OF character The
mountaineers of these sections of the South
are more backward in education than people
of other sections, hut inherently they are no
more fa*iess, Fhe criminals OF those sections
are the product Of their environment and of
heredty. just the criminals of the plains
and OF the city There are forces making for
criminality in both sections. and in both there
is work to do. but there is no great difference
in character between the great mass of people
OF the mountains and those of the lowlands
Criminals In all sections are criminals and
society must protect itself from both,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
MISSIONARY TELLS
OF WORK IN KOREA
WOMAN's FOREIGN MISSIONARY
CONFERENCE WILD COME TO
AN END TO-DAY AT NOON.

Rev. C. r. Collyer. for sixteen years
missionary 10 Korea, talked to =
large congregation In Broad-Street
Methodist church last night very In
terestingly on conditions in the far-
away country and the progress of tina
work there.
The lecture brought to a close an.
other day Of activity ON the part OF
the Woman's Foreign Missionary so-
ciety conference. which has been in
session in that church since Tuesday
evening. The report of the treasu-
rer. Mrs. A. w. Nowlin. submitted at
the afternoon session. showed that the
society has been very active during
the year and has contributed gener-
easiy to the cause Of missions Ia fuf.-
eign lands. The reports OF the dis
trict secretaries were encouraging.
The usual normal study class was
conducted by Miss Mabel Head at the
close OF the morning session, and az
the end of the afternoon session Miss
Ruth Blanks conducted young peo-
pies conference.
at noon today. The annual election
OF officers and an address on missions
in Brazil will be the features Of the
closing session.
Following the lecture last night the
congregation of Broad-Street church
gave an informal reception to tho
delegates and visitors in the Sunday
school rooms OF the church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
CONTEST THE NINTH.

General Rufus A. Ayers. the Democratic can
didate for congress from the Ninth district.
defeated by Congressman Bascom Slemp. the
Republican candidate expresses the belief that
money and liquor were freely used to bring
about the Republican victory and that he will
1 leave the matter of contest TO the Demo-
cratic committee.
The committee should contest.
There has been enough OF fraud at the polls
In Virginia. There has been enough of charges
! of the corrupt of money. There has been
enough of the purchase OF votes with liquor,
The people of the Ninth district and of Vir-
gnia are entitled to a sitting OF the charges
and to the truth. The people of the Ninth
district have the right 10 honest elections;
they have the right TO send TO congress the
man they prefer. whether he be Democrat or
Re ublican--Semp. Ayers, Graham, Smith,
Jones or Brown,
Judge Skeen of Lee county has done valiant
work in the interest of pure elections in his
county: the people OF the district in conven-
ton assembled have protested against Illegal
voting and debauchery Of the electorate; they
have formed league to ensure an honest
ballot and an honest count Republicans and
Democrats joined shortly before the election
IL compact to ensure the election of the
Choice of the-hoffeat- voters of THE district.
Yet on the eve OF election heard rumors
of wholesale corruption on the part of the
Republicans. and the ballots had scarcely been
counted before charges OF bribery were made.
The Democratic candidate has expressed the
4 belief that bribery rampant; newspaper
correspondents have heard reports Of the use
OF money and liquor there has been no denial
from any The matter should be sifted
. 70 the bottom. General Ayers should demand.
contest on his own account; Congressman
Eiemp should join in that demand TO prove
II he can. that he has been honestly elected
The Democratic committee should take up the
matter In the interest Of the Democratic party
which, on the face of the returns, is defeated
and In the interest of the people of the dis
] ufct OF whatever party afilation
Have an Investigation Hear the evidence,
Eift the charges to the bottom,
Whether Democrat or a Republican shall
represent the Ninth district in congress is a
matter OF small import compared to the ques
tion OF honest elections. II IL not of great I'M
\ pnrtance that the Ninth should send Ayers TO
eangress. il Is not of great importance that it
should send slemp but 1t is OF the utmost I'M
q ROrtance that Il should send the man that the
q tacorruptible portion of the electorate wants,
& aEd II Ia of the utmost Importance that VIC
\ fAsors OF the election laws be placed behind
\ ~ bars Of States prison.
Let's have investigation nyestiga-
I Tim that will get TO the bottom and then lei
m courts act II II be proven tina, court action
4 " sscessas1. -------s-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
No Expert.

A gang OF Italians were employed on rail-
way contract removing earth with wheelbarrows
While proceeding with his work of the men
noticed that the wheel OF his barrow was
squeaking terribly, and to put stop to the
noise he turned the harrow over, and In
the act of greasfng it. when the boss noticed
him and shouted out
''Halloa, Pietro, Halloa. sir. What the dick
ems are you doing?"
I'm greasing my barrow. sir"
"Who told you to do that?''
mo one. sir. I took it upon myself"
well. don't let me catch you at it again.
Every man here must stick to his own Job
What do you know about machinery" -London
Tit-Bts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
Woodrow Wilson.

The American people may heartily congratu-
late themselves that the result OF the acrimonious
and disquietiug presidential contest is the cleo
ton of Woodrow Wson--a scho-ar. an unassum-
and high ideals and statesmanlike gifts. Governor
Wilson when he takes his place in the White
House. will be in a peculiar sense president
of the whole people rather the representative of
party, inasmuch great numbers of con-
WINGED Republicans who never voted the Demo-
cratic ticket before in their lives" contributed to
the result a of avertng the peril of
Roosevetisrn. -Phila delphia Ledger (Rep).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
The Aftermath
just kopinQ.

Mr.. Wilson is an able leader. He has the
'Yesseut 81 ritz couYsryyfign "wfisffief Yney pe
Democrats Republicans Trogressives He
has conducted fair campaign. He Is generally
and naturally regarded better than his party.
True MIR. Wilson la inexperienced in national
affairs. is inclined to be theoretical, but il he
should exercise the care and caution that he dis
played during his campaign there is reason
why he should not make capable president.
Before him he has most difficult task. Dealing
with the Democrats who will compose congress
is hard bit OF business. and II Mr. Wilson can
maintain peace in the ranks OF his party he will
have proved himself to be greater leader of
men than Mr.. Cleveland ever Wilmington
(Del) News (Rep).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
Rast He Could Do.

Mr.. Raymond appeared at his neighbours door
one November evening at dusk in "a towering
rage and uttering fierce threats against his
neighbor-s dog Nero. Vainly the neighbor tried
TIC explain that Nero only puppy. 'He
belongs to johnny he went on. land II would
break Johnnys heart If anything happened to
him I think" hopefully, that his manners
will improve 9
Manners" repeated Raymond I'm not
complaining of his manners. but his nature. At
ter he had jumped all me he bit the back
of my leg
That's as far as he reach broke in
Johnny in wounded tone. you don't ex-
pect a little pup like him to bite big man
like you the neck, do you. Mr. Raymond p
Youths Companion
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
HAIL TO THE MOTHER,

Hats off TO Old Virginia. mother of presi-
dents in general and of the president-elect in
observation-disclosures Sun.
And hail to Maryland, our neighbor who
stood by OF Virginia nobly and to the
Baltimore Sun. which contributed so much to
the triumph of great cause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
CURRENT COMMENT
Shaving Bald Heads.

Bald-headed men, take notice. This is not
to be an account of musical comedy but
something more intimately concerning citizens
with bald pates
Experiments repeated several millions of
times in China reveal the true value of the
cure known shaving the head With the
passing OF the old Manchu dynasty, Cinnamon
are fo~ 1+gaffy permitted rs cnf OF their queues
and wear their hair according to the style
of the Occident
thousand young Chinese students now study
ing at Tokyo shows the effect of shaving part
of the head for generations. On one man In
four the hair has come out more lnxnriantly on
the part shaved. On the hair has grown
longer on the where the queue used to
grow. On two there is gain in hair the
part shaved, but the hair has come out uni
formly.
From this IL may be inferred that shaving
as cure for badness is not what 1t Is cracked
up to be-Atlanta Constitution
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
Now For Business.

, The people have spoken 1t is Wilson and
Marshall. And Sulzer. The choice is made To
your tents.
Now for business.
IL ono thing stands out more prominently than
another since the nominations were made, 1t is
the courteous campaign conducted by Governor
Wilson, His plain, simple talSs and almost I'M
paraleled courtesy to disabled opponent. while
not perhaps affecting the final result undoubtedly
added to his hattering plurality. Even when
anxious partsans feared he might be jeopardz-
ing his own chances Mr.. Wilson refused to take
any advantage that might savUr IN the least of
unfarness-New York Telegram (lnd }.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

Editor The Nirgnian:
Sir.-I am a boy Of fifteen years OF age ] work
the whole day and when / come home feel
that I should amuse myself in some way |
would go down to the armory North Eighth
street and skate with the other boys, but before
have skated fifteen minutes people across
the street call policeman, and then we have to
go UP town or into the house for the rest of
the night IL we play any kind or game a police
man Is called think the city of Richmond should
furnish playground for the stretches chill
dren.
EDw ARn JEMAy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
IS Cent Gas for FYcl /. md.

After a careful investigation and study of
figures and facts. the subcommittee of the
Richmond council committee light has re-
commended reduction in the price OF gas
in that city from 30 cents per thousand to
rs cents This decision was unanimously, al
though, it is stated, member of the com
mittee favored an 80-cent rate in order TO be
conservative.
In Danville the rate Is eighty-fve cents per
thousand feet.
In both Richmond and Danville gas is fur
nished by municipal gas plants, which have
been able, not only to operate without loss
to the city, but To accumulate considerable
profit each year In fact the move for cheaper
gas in Richmond has been due to the large sur
plus of receipts expenditures. In Dam
vile. according to the last report of which
we have knowledge. the annual net profit on an
eighty-fve cent rate something like $40.
-e4e,-I.y nehburg -Advance----
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
Bryan.

In the midst of Democratic jubilation let US not
forget the mas who fought bravely at the
isaiHmefe convention for the sonlina ton of a
candidate acceptable to the people. Noses led
the Israelites out of the land of Egypt and
through the Wilderness, and gave them a code
OF Jaws which has come down to through many
centuries. but he not permitted to enter
the promised land Mr.. Bryan's experience has
been similar In character and though he has
been a great leader Of his Party, as well as
political thought, he has been shut out from the
happy land OF Canaan.
But the country does not forget the splendid
service he has rendered during all these years
nor his part in making certain the nomipation
of Wilson. Like Clay he may never reach the
summit OF political ambition. but there will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
EDWARD LEaAY.
The SCHOOL,. and the W. c. T. U.

Editor The Virgnan:
Sr.-Wf you express your views through the
columns OF your good paper as to the refusal Of
the public schools to allow representative OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance union to
make short talk the subject Of temperance
to the children giving its in the following
statement:
sIf we allow the w c. T. u to present its
cause In the school we shall have to allow the
barkeeper the privilege, II he desire to
present his cause"
What do you think Of thiso
MRS. w. p. WEAVER.
President Harrisonburg w. C. r. u.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
PEOPLES FORUM


Editor The Nfrginian:
Sr.-Get busy and clear your skirts of the
blood of the Aliens. When are brought before
an infallibie judge at the last day. would not
like TO be In the shoes of Bunyans time--serving
pick Thanks" who clamoring for the blood
Of the Aliens.
A, BLANTON.
Blackston. Va. November 9Th
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

Hail to Bill Flynn, the lieutenant at Arma-
geddon, who saved a comfortable seat in the
United states senate out of the wreck Flynn
meant that he wanted to make Washington a
iii place for his children to live In.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
Finding Consolation

They therefore console themselves with hav-
Ing performed disagreeable duty but which
seemed to prevent itself in no other way and
they did it. The Republicans elected Wilson, and
he will perhaps consider the service when laying
out the policies which many have expected
would be purely Democratic. rather than with
eye single TO the continuation of those Re
publican policies that have brought continued
prosperity to this nation for many years.
Plainield IN. j. Courier News (Rep1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft must
have that sympathy for Turkey which is the
outgrowth OF a fellow-feeiing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

The New Yoik San promises to treat Presi-
dent Wilson fairly His cup Of happiness is
now filed to oyerfowng.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
And Now z

His alleged radicalism is apt vanish with
the responsibilities he will have to shoulder.
Nonetheless having constantly made the prom
Use to revise the tariff, such revision is inevi-
ia Bile; but unless the president elect for some
reason should call extra session, nothing could
be done until Il year hence, when congress viii
tration and by that time the business interests
viii have had ample time discover whether
Mr.. Wilson is a safe man.Washington Herald
{Rep).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

Those people who speak OF the victims of
the Balkan allies doing Turkey trot have
an exaggerated idea of the rapiditg of that
dance,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

The Soldier of the Lord meant Waterloo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

The nnspeakable Turk furnishes problem
not half grave al the UNBEATABLE turk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08

room and opportunity for him IN national af-
fairs during the next four years.-Baltimore Sun
(Demy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-08
Wants a Playground.

Blackston. Va. November 9Th.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-07-11
IMPROVEMENTS AT
 THE MASONIC HALL

Yuma Lodge No. IT, F. & A. M has taken on the spirit of progress now epidemic in Yuma and the sur rounding country, and the entire ar engagements of the Masonic Hall have been remodeled to suit the spirit of progress.
 Instead of the old hanging lights, modern and beautiful hollow arc lights have been installed by A. c. Web ster, of the Parks Metal Shop.
 A general renovation has taken place and a new carpet now covers the floor.
 Yuma Masons are to be cOngratu- lated on the fine appearance of the hall and no doubt it will increase the of various lodges that meet there.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-07-11
|, ], O,E, INSTALLED
 OFFICERS LAST NIGHT

Anniversary Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F., installed the following officers for the ensuing term at Eagles Hall last evening:
 Noble Grand-Walter A. Moser.
 Vice Grand-Harry T. Yoeman.
 Secretary-Percy I. Taylor.
 Treasurer Thomas D. Eberhart.
 onductor-Sylvester B. Moore.
 Warden-John l. Stewart
 I. G.-Walter E. Wilson.
 O. G.-Walter D. Vim.
 R. s. N. G.-Jefferson D. Baker
 l.. s. N. G.-Walter w. Lacey
 R. s. V. G.-Cecil w. Richardson
 l.. s. V. G.-Ruggles M Merrifield.
 R. s. S.-Herbert Marsh.
 l.. s. S.-Dan B. Hinds.
 Trustee Steward-W. Knouf.
 The work of installation was per formed by D. D. G. M. Jefferson D. Baker, assisted by the following suite of officers: D. D. G. Warden A. K McBeath, D. D. G. Marshal GroveC. Brown, D. G. Secretary w. K. Null roy, D. D. G. Treasurer w. H. La Bait, D. D. G. Chaplin Scott Sea man, D. D. G. Herald s. w. Knouf, D. D. Sentinel Charles E.. Lewis.
 The installing officers did good work which was enjoyed by upwards of for ty members who were present. At a late hour the entertainment commit tee provided melon feast" with a feast of good things, to which all did justice.
 Anniversary lodge starts the second term of the present year in flourish ing condition. It is growing rapidly, having doubled it's membership in the last year.
 Degree work for the summer is now closed and the first meet ing night in October a large class of will be given the initiatory legree. The lodge plans in the near future to erect an Odd Fellows Temple on Second avenue.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-07-11
IT'S MIGHTY HARD ID
 FORGET OR FORGIVE

Because the man they deserted Mir. Champ Clark for was finally nominat- ed does not eXonerate the majority of the members of the Montana delega- ton from just censqre.
 They may claim they obeyed the letter Of their instructions, but they knew in their own hearts they vio- lated the spirit of the commission as given them by the democracy of the State of Montana.
 By being among the first to break away from the gentleman from Mis- souri at a time when he had the sup port of majority of the convention it is probable they did more than any other one thing to encompass the speakers defeat.
 Now that the standard-bearer of the party has been named there should be a disposition to lay aside personal preference as far as candidates go and all should work for the success of the ticket named, but just the same it will be difficult for the democrats to forget that a majority of their dele gates broke the faith, and action Of that kind is very difficult to forgive Butte (Mont.) Miner.