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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

the Wednesday club viii continue 20
study oratJrio and music OF that order,
for that is what viii give II real study.
Mr.. Gordon mentions only the giving
Of Elijah" and this rendition OF The
Messiah" The club has given Elijah
twice. nearly all OF st Paul. parts
Of The Messiah The Redemption
entire. Mendelssohns Hymn OK
Praise" Rossin!'s and Dyoraks ''stabat
Mater and numerous others OF the
same class. Let us continue the good
work At the same time the singing
Of part-songs has also been feature
of the clubs work. and beautiful
one. under Mr. Scrivenor's baton. with
out accompaniment and even without
the full chord 10 start from This kind
Of study is also very fine for our club
There is no more reason TO make
the music festival programs entirely
Of so-calIed pleasing music than there
is 20 hang only chromos and catch
the-eyc pictures in our art galleries
TO attract larger attendance II our
audiences will only listen to good
music they will never wish for any
other. ZELLE MINOR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

important work Of the University q
South Carolina. and we can afford u
offer him such Inducements as VIII
bring him back 70 Virginia.
Nirginia's great need to-day is en-
cheney along agricultural lines. and II
the Virginia Polytechnic institute II
TO help along this line a man is needed
like Dr. Mitchell. who has had vision
of this need and who knows how. as
he does. TO arouse the young men OF
the State TO their opportunity. We
need man with inspiratIonai powers,
who will command attention in the in
stitut!on and in the State.
A FRIEND OF THE V. ?. /.
Warrenton. =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
Suggest =. G. Mitchell for v. T.. !.
President.


To the Editor OF The Tines-D spa Itch:
Sir.-Thcre is concern all over Viz
Sinia. wherever the facts a>e known.
that the proper man shall be chose n
rs president Of the Virginia Polytechs
mic Institute. This great inst tuition
ought to lie close to the Ecart o.
every true Virgiuian because Of the
place il occupies and because OF the
quality OF the work il has done Many
believe that II has arrived at a point
v here IL must either go backw ards or
forward and that its destiny lies
wrapped ID largely IN tins election
Certainly q man is needed whose per
-naiit- VIII count and count in the
right direction Too much is involved
IN lavin- q man as PRESIDENT ~
B!acksburg whose life does not couns
as heavily as his words. certainly tho.
IS a crucial point in our great stats
schools.
zany have mentioned the name OF
President < G. Mitchell. Of South Car
siiua University. and whose former
work IN Richmond College IS so IA
vorabIv known in Richmond. More
than this. DR.. Mitchell probably was
iuspirationai in practical education In
virginia a. few men in her history
The virginia Polytechnic Institute
board win md difficulty In discovcrins
A man better qualified TO meet the
peculiar conditions 20 be met ~
ElacksburR and who can 80 readily
increase her prestige. Or. Mitchell -
nov handling with great success thu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
A MAGICAL WANT AID.

At recent Ad Club banquet in Den
yer Dr. II. Wood Avery. author OF
many advertising monographs, con-
Guided his address with story which
bears true witness to well-known
fact:
"The power Of the ad is miraculous.
I know a young actress who mislaid
a string OF pearls. She inserted a
lost and found advertisement, and the
next day I asked her:
"'Woll. did You get your pearls
back?'
Yes she answered-'and isn't ad-
vertising wonderful? The pearls lost
were imitation, but those that have
been returned TO me are the real
thing"
IT pays to advertise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
THE REAL ISSUE.
IT pays to advertise.

The debate on the Burnett DILL
which provides for limitation on i'm
migration by a litcracy test, has oeen
made the occasion for much lmpas-
stoned oratory. and for the enuncia-
tion Of vast amount of political
buncombe \ constant effort has also
been made 10 confuse the main point
Of the discussion by attacking the
literacy test. The vital question Is
not whether illiterate aliens shall be
barred. The real issue is whether or
not we shall have restriction. The
basic reason for limiting the number
OF immigrants who annually reach our
shores is to he found in the unfavor-
able industrial conditions in the North
and West. which have been caused by
the constant influx of a cheap and un-
desirable labor supply. The reduction
in numbers Of this annual addition
90 our labor forces would not only be
advantageous to the native American
but also a benefit to the aliens al
ready in our midst and even to those
who contemplate establishing them
selves in this country in the future
NO one should sc led astray in reach
ing a decision upon this problem by
q discussion OF the merits Of the
literacy test as a method of restric-
ton.
The representatives from the South
crn states are to be congratulated
upon their attitude. No other section
OF the country is in greater need OF
labor than the South. but our people
wisely believe that real industrial and
progress will be best de-
veIoped by labor forces which are
not only efficient and we'll selected,
but which will possess qualifications
which will permit them to he adapted
to the political and social institutions
of the southern States. As a matter
Of fact. the opposition 10 restriction
Of immigration from the manufacture
ing States of the North and Middle
West is not so much due to a public
opinion in these sections favorable to
a liberal immigration policy as TO
reasons of political expediency. The
congressional districts in these States
have a large number of foreign voters,
and d considerable number of members
Of Congress do not wish to commit
political suicide by arousing the an
tagonism of these naturalized citizens
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
The Wednesday Clubs Work

To the Editor Of The Tifhes-Dispatc"
Sir.-AIl thanks to Douglas Gordon
for his able review 0f the "Wednesday
Clubs rendition % "The Messiah. ~
one 81 the clubs organizers ana a
hard worker Tor 70 for years. ! wish
TO plead for more Of the same kind OF
rns-ic. ~ Mr.. Gordon says. the CLUB
was organized for the study II the
great choral works. last spring q was
said tho wednesday Club hoped 90 hear
a week q grand opera speaking Of u
- q highly prized goal
Grand opera j. not tho aim OF
choral society. and although person
ally xexy -Io-d Of grand opsHas Lec0s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
ParnFhrase of Noah Webster's Fable
.Tbe Boy THAT stole Apples.-

An old man found in bis apple tree
\ rude boy stealing his fruit:
Come down." said he TO the sauce
DoX. plain.
But said the young thief. Il won't
dot"
You won't said he, then some turf
of grass
He threw at the youngster a-tree.
'.Ha. ha,~ he laughed. ITS funny. In
deed
Your turf. how r frightens me-"
We'll. then. look out" said the old
man stern.
IF neither words nor grass viii
avail.
I'll try what virtue there Is in stones
And that ! am sure cannot fail"
And so the lad he peited with stones
There's virtue in them. you'll agree
For ere he'd cast a handful. I vow.
The chap fastened down from che
tree.
FRANK MONROE BEVERLY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
. RAD BEGINNING.

rto Administrative Board was es-
...,.she6 bv the people Of Richmond
.,r ,ra nurnosc Of securing efficiency
.o .boir city government but ma
.o-it, Of ITS members yesterday dc
,,,e,..clv disregarded that duty by
,,.,.trr John +. Butler 70 the office
Of Binding Inspector. They refused TO
elect an efficient man who was recon-
,,..5cd nv tho architects and other eN-
,,,~,s ss tie best available person
tor tho position. They elected q brick
1aycr 10 an Office which requires VIDE
s,f thorough technical knowledge
md skill They turned deaf ear to the
anpcals Of the architects. the build
,rs and the property owners OF Kich-
.,,o,a that no inefficient man should be
irtrnsted 10 an Office which has a
direct and vital Bearing upon almost
sao 600 600 Of real estate value. They
laid the responsibility for safeguard
Ing human life through safe buildings
NOT upon the shoulders OF man Of
oxport knowledge. but upon those or
former employe Of the Building In
spectors Office who was discharged
for neglect of duty and drunkenness
The Administrative Board has will
FULLY violated its plain duty to the
people. Its members. in their first
important official act. put personal
choice above the peoples interest. Let
them consider that the Office Of Build
ing Inspector has been efficiently ad-
rninistored because the people de-
1oauded when it was created that it
should have an efficient incumbent.
The Administrative Board did not feel
the pulse OF the people before elect
ing Mr.. Butler. the city Council did
before choosing Mr.. Beck, anG
that is why a less efficient
man was not chosen. The board has
wholly mistaken its duty. If it be
iicves that it was elected to conduct
tho administrative business OF the city
without reference to the cltys inter-,
est.
II is not too late for tho Admins
trativc Board to reconsider its action
Or yesterday. Why should it not give
the citizens an opportunity of express
NJ their opinion as to the wisdom OF
the boards action? II Mr.. Butler can
stand and pass a thorough examina-
ton for the position 10 which he has
been chosen. then he should become
Building Inspector, and if he cannot
meet the test. he ought not to be
elected II he can demonstrate his
efficiency. the fact that he IS the per-
sonal choice OF the Administrative
Board should not bar him from Office.
but if he IS only its personal choice
and not an efficient man. he should not
become Building Inspector. Unless 1t
wishes 10 stand condemned 10y public
opinion. the Administrative Board
should reconsider.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

leave these and the triple entente no
alternative short of combining, IL nee
essary, to force acceptance.
Indeed. il places Germany and Italy
equally. morally, on the defensive with
their ally, i'm so far as the last named
may have counted on their sustain
ing her in her demands respecting
Servia.
II may well be that Austria-Hun
gary will have saved herself deep
humiliation 10y forestalling the neces-
sity of the combination indicated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
On the Spur of the
Moment.
By Roy K. Moulton.
Noah Webster Down to Date.

Liar-Any man who does not agree
with you in politics.
Notwithstanding that bachelors
and spinsters have
Notwithstanding that you see
advertised in the papers.
Linoleum-A floor covering that is
supposed to look like tile. but doesn't
fool anybody.
Liver-A food used by the very rich.
Lizard-One who belongs to the OPP
posite political party.
Lobster-Party who believes il when
the young woman tells him he is the
only man she ever kissed.
Lockjaw-An affiiction that never
happens TO the feminine sex.
Loon-Young gent who writes love
letters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
DIR. Mcdaniel Written Ffpfs.

To the Editor Of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir.-Your correspondent and my
critic from Crewe IL In error in sup
posing that my speech at the Howitzer
banquet was delivered as a reply 10
his structures on the Attorney &c neral
name. and had forgotten that he
hailed from Crewe He was Thought
of and mentioned only as a passing
reference. with this we will let him
pass GEO. W. Med ANIEL.
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

Woodrow Wilson is becoming a dip
louat lie has also made a phrase
THO tale runs thus
senator overuan came with gen.
,roGs lot OF rspres, utatious ia support
OF Nj Daniels for the postmast'r-.
2eusral-hiu.~ said tho Governor. ana.
aided abruptly Then sam Gordon
sut nav hair"
Then sam Gordon cut my hair e.
homciy. but efficient u is democratic
hut subtle. = man getting his hair cot
cannot de- much bat tlink Therefore.
fc was thinking So over. We Eotchu.
steve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

New York has done wisely to set
aside $4,000 for the purchase of Edsar
Milan Poc's cottage at Fordham. In.
the estimation of the world. he is a
bigger glory than any millionaire the
metropolis ever produced. Moreover~
be enabled New York to have a Hall
OF Fame. II was the exclusion Of Poe
that called attention to the inclusion
of anybody else in that futile institu-,
ton. \ genius big enough = incorse
% UsH ~ Fame by mis- defeat might
r,asonabIy be worth cxpending $4,000
uu.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21
Fuel
Economy

What kind OF Coal DO you use IN
your furnace? DO You get maximum
result from a minimum cost? II YOU
don't. there is a reason
Pooahontss Washed Pea call Of the
impurities washed OUT is the best and
cheapest Run OF the mines is not
Just as good let us furnish you
with Pocabontas Washed Pea Coal.
and you will get results thar viii ap-
peal 10 your pocketb0ok.
The price IS the same ss run OF shs
mines s4so per ton. delivered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

Maybe the Governor and Mr.. Bryan
might write to the Ladies Home Jour-
nal and find out who should cali on
whom first
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

90 is 10 bc hoped that Santa claus
v % not attemr; any fancy voipiaaine
o- spiral gidcs with the Christmas
.t .tr.-1are.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

Fireworks and fire water have TAX
IN the place Of peace and good VIII
in a good many peoples Christmas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

President TAFT went through Richmond
asleep Dc has gone thrspsh lots %
other things in fhr same condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

That Socialist who spent cents on
his campaign for Congress got stung-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

It's too late for early Christmas
shopping. Every body's doin' it now.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

Bulgarian peace rnvo-s must
... some trouble in teiiiua viirh D.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-21

Tuford Moot's niece announces that
ste o. now 81 liberty 4 give her whole
attention = family wash's. She met
her husband On tax DAY. Cheer ~
What o. you wuz worm 49, had
w. " - Nd S<2l aS2>>l
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08

Think of batting better than
800 for 16 consecutive years in a
major league
This is the unparalleled
achievement of John Hans
Wagner, the wonder-man of the
Pittsburg baseball club; the man
who goes along year after year,
hitting the ball with the same
deadly precision that has made
him a nightmare to pitchers ever
since he Joined the Louisville
club in 1897.
Hans finished the season of
1912 with an unofficial batting
average of 1926 (the official fig
ure won't change 1t much), fig
use he has fallen below but twice
in his big league career. He
batted 800 in 1910 and .3O5 in
1898. His grand average for rs
years is .342. He has played in
2169 games, been at bat S23S
times, scored 1902 runs, made
2S49 hits and stolen 63S bases.
And Hans" closed the year
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
"CY" NEIGHBORS
IS FOR SALE

ICY" Neighbors, the best out
fielder In the Northwestern league
this year. and a .30s hitter. is
for sale at $500, according to an
announcement given out by Pres
ident Edd N. Watkins of the Ia
coma Tigers Just before he left
for the annual meeting of minor
league magnates in Milwaukee.
1t is said that George Van Hal
tren, the veteran umpire, has been
given orders to try and use his
influence to make a decker in Cal
ffornia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
WAGNER BREAKS BATTING AVERAGES

without noticeable loss of his mar
Vicious speed, dimness of eye or
lack of dexterity in the greatest
pair of hands In baseball.
Before Hans Wagner estab-
lished his record, Pop" Arson
was peerless among the games
great batters. AnsonS record
was 10 straight years in the 800
class.
Wagner. barring accidents, will
be with the Pirates in 1913 ana
It is to be expected that he will
again bat better than 300 and
establish a record of IT success
sive years i'm the 300 class.
only eight players besides
Wagner have batted 300 or bet
ter for 10 years in succession in
the past SO years.
Arson batted 800 for Is
years; Dan Brouthers, IA; Willie
Keller, 13; Ed Delehanty and
Joe Kelley, II each: Hugh Duffy,
Jesse Burkett and Nap Lajoie, 10
each.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08

y IUhiteu FFesS Leaseu WIre.J "
, SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. s. 9
. San Francisco and Sacra- Z
Q mento clubs of the Pacific z
9 Coast league are seeking
Q the services of Harry VOL
. verton as manager for next
Q season, according to reports Z
Q prevalent in baseball circles q
Q today. Wolverton will not 4
. manage the New York Amer q
. leans next season. z
o Z
o @ 8 . 9 o 9 @ o o o o 8 o o d
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08

Only One "BROMo aUININn"
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look To-
the signature Of f w. Grove. Cures COX
In One Day. Cures Grip In Two Days. 100
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
NEW MEMBERS
FOR CLASSES

Interest In the new boxing
class at the Y. M. G. A. Is in
creasing with the weekly meet
ings every Tuesday. Two new
members have been added. Lind
and Odds are the new men. Lind
especially shows considerable
promise, while Olds may make
good man with a little experience.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
What Texans Admire

is hearty, vigorous life, accord
Ing to Hugh Tallman, of San An
tonic. I'VE find" he writes.
that DR.. Kings New Life Pills
surely put new life and energy
into a person. Wife and l be-
lieve they are the best made. "
Excellent for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles. Csc at Ryner
Malstrom Drug Co., 93S Pacific
av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08

S64 352 1913 1913
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
P. o. BOWLING

Two out of three games in the
Postoffice Bowling league were
won by the Lions on the Y. NJ. c.
A. alleys last night. The Tigers
made their wins three straight.
Elmer Lenning ran the high score
of the season, splitting 211 pins.
The score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
Short Sport

Frank Baker, George Doffner
and "Soot' Holmes trailed out
to Nisqually flats Tuesday and
stayed over until Wednesday for
the purpose of bringing in some
40 ducks which they corralled
and blew some metal into.
Lincoln high is half expecting
to be beaten when it stacks UP
against the Spokane team Satur-
day. Several veterans of the
Spokane team are eligible now
and the team is stronger than at
any time this season, while Will
ard, the Lincoln star, is out OF
the game with an injury.
Spokane school authorities
have ruled that the high school
team shall never leave the city
limits after the game with Lincoln
in Seattle Saturday.
That city basketball league
ought to be great thing. Eight
teams are expected to enter and
a regular schedule will be played.
Shifts in the lineup of Tacoma
high will not be so extensive as
was first thought. Dub" Cob
lentz always did hate the quar-
terback position.
The Oregon "Aggies" are
ready to put up a stiff scrap
against the U. of w. Saturday.
Washington will also be ready.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
FERN HILL MAKES
RECORD SCORE

What the Fern Hill boys believe
to be record score i'll grammar
school football was made by them
in game played yesterday after
noon at Fern Hill with the Mid
land team, the final result being
102 to 0. One of the Fern Hill
boys made 7 touchdowns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08
JOHNSON SOBBING
(By United Press Leased wire.)

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-The big
frae of Jack Johnson, negro
heavyweight chapion prize fight
err, shook with sobs when he ap-
peared before United States Judge
X. NJ. Lands today TO nave ap-
proved $4,000 bonds furnished
for him by his mother in a white
slavery case.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-11-08

Now, kids, you've got to quit
parading around with these rifles
and shotguns and all these pop
pers you like to monkey with.
You'll lose them if you do sport
them.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-10-11
CATCHING A TARTAR.
(From the Washington Post)

(From the Washington POST.
Whatever may have been President
RcoseveIts relations with E. H. Har-
rIman prior to and after 1904, the let
tiers produced at the hearing before
the CIapp committee show no trace
of iIIegaIity, and when the Colonel
appears to testify, the committee will
probably find that it has caught a
tartar too strong for any Of the cross
examination of the senate.
It is made quite plain by the let
ters that the Colonel was anxious to
have Mr.. Hartman visit him at tho
White House to "taIk matters over"
Before the election of 1904, Mr.. Roose-
veIt undoubtedly depended very large
Iy on Mr.. Harrimans advice as to po-
IiticaI conditions in New York. 1t Is
also made plain that Mr.. Hartman
did contribute $4,000 to the national
committee, and the presumption,
therefore, is that the money was to
be used for Mr.. RooseveIt's benefit.
But what has all this to do with the
present campaign? There may be
those who will take the view that the
colonePs veracity has been impeached.
o. that, having dealt with Mr.. Harri-
man before the election, he was un-
grateful in turning cold after the ei-
eetion, but the admirers of the Colonel
will shout JoytuIiy: Teddy put one
over that time" The personality Of
Mr.. Roosevelt is such that his friends
cannot be won from him by any such
disclosures, while his enemies need
M such impetus to make them anxious
tc defeat him. The people formed
their judgment of the Colonel long
ago, and the decision on November
will hardly be affected by the tes-
timony before the cIapp committee.
What the people must decide is, not
whether Colonel Roosevelt was close
friend to Mr.. Hartman in 1904, but
whether his program as head Of the
third party would be disastrous or
beneficent; and whether, accepting It
as beneficent, it would be possible for
him, without majority of his own
party in congress, to carry out the
sweeping reforms which he promises.
Mr.. RooseveIts relations with Mr..
Hartman have nothing to do with the
issues of the campaign, and are
worth only that degree Of attention
that Is given to historical novels.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-10-11
ROOSEVELT ALWoHYS FIRST
TAFT JUST AHEAD OF DEBS

Stevens, ex-district attorney of Den.
ver
So discouraged have the Taft re-
publicans become that they have re-
Gently been trying to sell out the Taft
electors for a chance at the jobs.
They proposed to form a combination
with the progressives, offering to
withdraw their candidate for govern
or, and one of their candidates for
United States senator, and to cease
working for Taft electors. The Taft
list, however, would remain on the
ballot.
In urging the progressives to ac-
cept this proposition the Taft repub-
licans explained that the control of
the senate for tariff purposes is at
present the important thing; that
Taft is dead cock in the pit, and it
is waste of effort to work for him;
that the democrats are very close to
a majority in the senate, and that
such majority would mean taking the
duty off beet sugar and other indus
tries; so why not get together, elect
the Bull Moose candidate for govern
or and save the republican control of
the state legislature?
Nothing doing" replied Costigan.