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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
No NECESS AIRY EVIL.

The Brooklyn Times defends the boss sys-
tenn. albeit In very weak and unconvincing
manner. 1t is written as II the author we're
not altogether persuaded of the truth of that
which he defended,
Speaking of the Republican convention at
Saratoga which II says was an Embossed CON
vention. it continues:
In spite OF the fact that the convention
shows its quality in that relation. the fact is
only made the more evident that little quail
fed bosFing is not of itself bad thing
The Times does not want much "bossing,
bat just little, and that under certain almost
Impossible circumstances II the boss Is
purely selfish and seeks to use his influence for
his own advantage. the Times is against the
boss. but where he is patriot with the good
II his country his creed, is intellectual
giant and a prophet. he is all right. If taken in
small doses Otherwise the Times does not
like bosses" although believing him neces-
sary
We never liked that phrase "a necessary evil. =
II means chiefly that the one using it recog
nizes the existence OF an evil, but does not
ceseary." when. if, he were honest with him
self he would call IL an irremediai evil. The
existence of any such he does not wish 10 ad-
nIit. he calls 1t necessary when the truth OF
the matter is that it is neither necessary or ir-
remedial The remedy may be difhcult ia find
necessity. that is impossible, If it be necessa-
ry, 1t is not evil. and II evil, IT cannot
be necessary. The two words autagonistic
As well speak of good evil, The temporary
existence OF an evil may be the means employed
by higher power for It's own inscrutable ends
but anything that exists and must exist as long
az the world shall last is not an evil, but a
virtue. Which is but getting back to our start
Ing point, namely: II it be an evil, II will not
continue to exist, because it is not necessary.
The Times goes further and tells why boss
ism" in its mider form is necessary. Most OF
US are mediocre" it declares. I'VE have a
fair medium judgment as to what who is
best, but like to have our judgment rein
forced by that OF an expert.
This may be true enough bur there is diff
ference between a desire to have our judgment
approved by those who may be better judges
than we. and having the experts dictate to us
what Is best and who Is best Moreover, we
would reserve to ourselves the right to reject
tie advice OF the expert when will. boss
who merely advises us what to do and to whom
We look for judgment to details Is boss
lie is leader, That leader will follow il
We believe his judgment sound and will desert
when lose confidence in his judgment and
III his integrity We may be mediocre, but we
have the inalienabie right to make our own
mistakes. A government by mediocre peo-
pie. though a mediocre government, is better
for the people than a government by bosses, "
though better government theoretically, and
according 10 the rules of economics and polit-
iCal science.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
Bv EILEEN ELIZABETH

old Miss Jane lived in the middle
house OF a long terrace of little
houses in "a narrow suburban street.
The house was let at a rental OF
$3.50 a week.. but Miss Jane did not
occupy the whole or It, fer her total
income was only $4o0 a year.
Now. the real tenants were a day
laborer. his wife and children, and
from them Miss Jane rented two un-
furnished rooms at $l.25 weekly~-the
front parlcr and little back bed
room.
She had her own furniture--the
relics of a distant, happy and COM
paratiFely luxurious past, and she did
her own catering, cooking and clean
ing.
Her regular weekly contribution to-
wards the rent was 81 great help to
Mrs Adams whose income varied ac-
cording 10 the state Of the labor mar
ket and sometimes included several
weeks Of absolute nonenity while
Adams tramped the country in search
of employment.
Then Mrs. Adams went out charing,
ana the children were left to shift
for themselves, for although Miss
Jane had many a time assisted the
struggling family from her own
scanty savings, it would never have
occurred to the little derelict lady To
he a real friend to the poor, hard
working woman and aid her in ner
practical difficulties.
She was never seen to do "a hand
turn" OF work herself, Her windows
were always shining and spotless but
she must have risen in the middle Of
the night to clean them. No one
eyer surprised her in tho act Of
Il, artsr
vet there was not IA speck OF dust Ito
be seen in her primly neat rooms
The only self hetraying action of
which curious onfooKers could ever
accuse her was that Of doing her
cWn marketing. and coming home on
Saturday morning with a covered
basket over her arm,
She knew none of her neighhors.
The many lives lived in that narrow
street were To TIER a seai.d book that
she had not the least wish to open.
Seyen years she had lived there. yet
hardly man or woman exchanged
mods with her as she hurried ia and
fro. with eyes intent and answering
behind her close patterned veil-a
smile she would have considered inn
pertinenep.
Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Watson, both
mothers Of growing families, who
lived at Nos. IS and so. one on either
side OF Miss Jane. shook their heads
ever her In confidential conclaves at
one or others front gate, and de-
cidcd that II she didn't go melancholy
mad. poor thing. twas wonder: no
family. no friends. nobody to know
or care---to all appearances-whet
she lived or died.
Well. at any rate she's spared her
oil. of he npfd
Mr.. Bates, who is still sore and sor-
rowing about her scapegrace eldest
sTJTTA farpst encounter with the local
police.
shed better have the troubles and
get some of the good things along
with them asserts Mrs. Watson, ga2-
Ing with proud eyes at her three elr-
ly-hnaded chicks, who are making
mud pies in the front garden patch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
1T sHOuLD BE ADOPTED.

In the Ninth congressional district only will
the elections OF November 5th be more than a
formality in Virginia, The State is assured for
Wilson The Democratic nominee in every dis
trict but the Ninth is assured of election, in
the Fifth there will be the appearance of
. contest, but little more and-ln -neRa-ef the
other eight will there be serious opposition to
the Democratic candidate Virginia has already
practically selected her congressman by pri-
mary election in every district but two,
Accordingly there appears to be no real in
Il centive to the exercise of the suffrage in the
greater portion of the State next November,
and under ordinary circumstances fairly large
Democratic vote would be satisfactory. But
ordinary circumstances do not exist. The citi-
gems of Virginia will have the opportunity 10
vote on three constitutional amendments or
more importance to them than The coneres
sional and presidential elections, the result Of
these being foregone conclusion,
On the-balots this fail viii be amendments
giving the city. commissioners aud the city
freasurers the right to succeed themselves, and
an amendment providing. i'll measure for
home rule for cities and paving the way for
commission government whore this form is
desired.
This last. fhe trgtnfqH thinks, OF far great
\ " importance than the others, The treasurers
4 and commissioner amendment is of great in
terest TO few office holders and 10 few who
would like hold particular Offices. but TO
yirginians generally they are of no great mo-
ment To the great mass of voters it win
make little difference whether these amend
nents be defeated or adopted. The majority
viii probably be swayed more by the question
1 lis TO whether these amendments were submit
Il ted consttutionaliy uuconstitutionaliy, RAJ
tlier than by the inherent merits of theFamend-
ments themselves. The amendment giving the
/ citteA OF the State chance TO adopt less
n cumbersome system of government than. is
~ now permitted under the constitution is of the
] utmost Importance TO the people of the cities
ma or but little less Importance TO the people
Ssxf the country. Prosperity of the municipal
ties means almost as much 90 the rural dis
4 arscts as II does 10 The cities This amend
\ ment, In the opinion of The Fuyiaiaa, should
q be adopted II is not what il should be. 1t
Y N not comprehensive enough failing. as 1t
d Aces, 10 give the cities The right 10 adopt the
Bnse commission form OF government. II pro-
S rides that city treasures. commissioners, and
NJ Edin En5nwsaitR @attuintrs snan continue e. Sc
III NIected ~ the people. rather than be placed
u ~ the disposal OF the commission chosen by
m people, As other city officials are. II does
"a 6Sk swinx wide open the doors to local seif-goe-
S1Nment or cities. II breaches the barrieade
~ Nv The constitution against simpler
- of government, but does not tear it down
exAr. Il provides for the abolition Of the
6SFaI form ID those cites which wish 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

There are two million voters in this coun-
try in the twilight zone, and they the ones
who will decide the election" says Senator
Dixon. Roosevelts campaign manager. The
senator is mixed in his lenses There were"
two million such voters, but they are no long
er in the twilight zone. They are in the broad
light OF day. and in that light will cast their
ballots for Wilson and Marshall. Unable TO
Journey into the Stygian blackness OF Roose-
veltism. they have emerged into the light Of
Democracy led by Woodrow Wilson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

safe for their children to attend the fair? Since
the object of the fair is to stimulate those
enterprises which contribute to the welfare
OF the State by exhibiting their best products,
and since the liquor traffic is recognized and
licensed by the State as great revenue pro-
Queer, would the managers of the fair be will
ing to put exhibition the output of the
saoon--ts products at different stages of de-
velopment and its various finished products?
Very truly yours,
r. E. l.. AYLOR.
scottsburg, Va, September 2Sth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

abolish IL. 1t allows city to have small
commission for governing body, instead OF
cumbersome two-body council as at present
The amendment is trife bazy as TO meaning
and ON some points interpretations may differ
bat This fact stands out Government by
commission under it is possible. Even il more
difficult to obtain than IL should be- 1t is easier
than under the present constitutional restrio-
tions.
The amendment is Of large potential value
10 the cities and Of no little value TO the rural
communities II should he adopted,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

under pretense of planting out three
penny geraniums, purchased with
their weekly pocket money,
But before long. young Mrs. Wat
son has reason to think that too many
OF the troubles as well as the good
things of life are coming her own
way for her husband loses his job
soon after the birth OF her little new
baby: all their savings have been
drawn from the bank. she cannot at
ford to engage woman to look after
the elder three, it is holiday tsrhe. and
she lies worrying herself to death to
think Of her precious treasures run
ming wild in the street.
Then her friend, Mrs. BATES. takes
the law into her own hands. calls nn-
invited upon Miss Jane, and gives her
"a piece of her mind
Look at you" she cries snri!iy,
arms akimbo and feet planted square,
Nothing to do but waste yer time
nobody to flag fer but yerself--no
children-plenty Of cash~-nothing to
worry about. Go aud look after Liza
Watson's three kids white she's abed
with the baby. and be useful for once
in yer iife-that's what | say
Miss Jane, In silent. white indigna-
ton. listens, then opens the door for
her, Then she sits down and cries,
then she goes upstairs and put her
hat on. Five minutes later she 10
sitting beside Mrs Watson, learning
her first lesson In mother love.
II is fine day. the children are
bowling in the parlor downstairs with
the door locked; Miss Jane takes them
out.
All this happened at the beginning
OF last summer. Now. IL by good
fortune the sun should shine and you
take the train down to Nj. 1t may
happen that you viii pass Acid
where a dozen children are playing
among the peoples.
In their midst. with the youngest in
her lap. sits Miss Jane, but you would
have to look three times to satisfy
yourself that this IL the little old
maid Of last yeHr--and Of more wears
than one cares to count before it,
When the children are tired OF their
play she will tell them fairly tales un.
til evening falls; then homeward they
Will all trudge together. tired but
happy. laden with punches OF red pop
pies and yellow daisies with which
to deck their homes.
Miss lane deposits them al their
respective garden gates at house at
ter house along the terrace; ono and
all lift their chubby, rosy facer 10
be kissed.
And even on wet day she 10 not
daunted They spend the afternoon
IN her parlor playing games. and
sometimes, when funds permit. she
gives them tea party.
Holiday time in that street n no
longer a time To be dreaded by hard-
worked mothers. 1t In a time OF de-
lirious JOY for the children them
selves, and it is the first real. happy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
PEOPLES FORUM
An Old Vets" Thanks.

Editor Richmond Virginian:
Will you kindly give space for an old Con-
federate Veteran to thank the ladies who on
yesterday gave to the "Old Boys a generous
treat of splendid ice cream and cake? AS one
OF the recipients of the feast | feel that some
expression OF thanks should be publicly ten
dered. and ! believe the heart of every mem
Der of the home feels the same.
May all blessings attend those kind and
thoughtful ladies through life. and may their
memory ever live In the hearts of those who
follow them VIRGINIA VETERAN.
September 21th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
intellectual contortionist and wiggle out OF

intellectual contortionist and wiggle out OF
every hole into which his opponent might at
tempt to pin him. Facts. history, statistics
law, logic and oratory---all of these Rayner
could marshal TO his aid, but the former DEM
ocrat may be able 10 twist from under and
when he got through his fellow Bull Moosers
may go away satisfied. even delighted, exclaim-
ing that they do not know what It was all
about, but twas a glorious victory"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
CURRENT COMMENT
A letter.
Dear Judge Watson /:

Dear Judge watson:
We are writing to congratulate Won on Your
nomination TO congress from the fourth district
We knew all along it was going To be an almighty
close fight and we feel safe in guessing that ta,,
know there has been ri race II ii hadn't been
for your friends YOU wouldn't have nulied
through. They have worked hard for Won and
they deserve the heartiest thanks you can extend
This won't satisfy all of them
The index Appeal wishes you a successful tern,
in the congress of the United states. Your
friends expect great things Of YOU A congress-
mans friends always do that He generally
disappoints them, so won't feel specially
hurt If you do the same thing. There are nm
wards of four hundred men In the house ~ rar
resentattves the most of them good Indians also
they followers OF half dozen who direct
things. We want our. congressman IN te among
The hall dozen. but IL he can't he needn't fesi
that he should jump Off the monument or throw
himself into the Potomac. Just lef him go right
ahead sending documents which we WON'T
read and seeds which won't come up
You are going to be busy after tin. fourth OF
March, The boys down this way are pretty hun
cry. and aith a Democrat in tht White House
able % Nd ont places. they are going to insist
getting something. t+t- Of tirir arg gyifne 10
want your .ficonmefia' aud you mustn't afsapz
point any of them, because II yuH do AhaA. i,l
ne Ia IN yea nHzi fiihe sSfe ~ Shooting IF
YOU not busy during the Years beginning
the fourth DAY nf March 1919. il will be because
you have adopted the doctrine OF q Distinguishes
Democrat ana public man Of the Fourth district
that any letter viii itself IL one bur waits
long enough. and because you win let the other
fellow walk the floor
DO the best you can, Take good care Of your
sell. .4....
THE. INDEX APPEAL.
+. G-JHaee. If ANYTHING should come Ia from
Amelia Rcnae other county changing The look
1T fittings, please forward trK m ffnn Eobert
tTurnblll. IawreneevilIe Va. LA Petersburg
d. rs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
Open With Prayer.

Editor Richmond Nirgipian
II the national congress aud the legislatures
of the separate States open their sessions with
prayer, why should not the councils of the
various cities in the States throughout this
Union do likewise?
What a fine example for Richmond, the
capital OF the greatest State in the Union, to
set.
This question is respectfully referred to the
Ministerial Union for action
LAYMAN,
Richmond. September 20, 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

THE people of North Carolina are yet laugh
ing over the joke OF Roosevelts declaration
that he will carry North Carolina. R Raleigh
Netcs aud Observer. AS claimer both colonies
are great, but Bryans declaration that Wilson
vative compared TO Roosevelts claim that he
VIII get North Carolina.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

''lf you really have it, Judge Watson, we
offer our hearty congratulations" says the
Newport News Ttmes-Hero1d. Caution is a
good quality TO possess in discussing the
Fourth district primary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
Wants Investigation.

Editor Richmond Virginian:
I wish to ask that strict investigation be
given regarding the recent primaries which
were held at Yale. as one of the Judges was
a Republican, and would like to know If
Mr.. Turnbull was represented there.
Respectfully,
p. l.. GRAVES.
Yale, Va, September %. 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

Editor Richmond Virginan.
Taft and Wilson came to the ferry. The
! ferryman refused TO Bill Taft, hut said he
Woodrow Wilson. DAFFYDILIA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

With the worlds series in sight it is time
for the ticket spectators to get on the job.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
RABBI CAIISCH.

Richmonders. OF whatever religious faith,
have read with pleasure the announcement
that Rabbi Caliseh has been given an increase
ia salary by Beth Ahabah. They have been
pleased 10 learn OF the reward voluntarily be-
slowed by his people for his earnest efforts in
their behalf
Rabbi Casch is a man of exceptional intel
loctuaI and oratorical gifts. He has done
much for the city of Richmond. Not only is
he leader of his people, but Rchmonder
who has the interests OF his city at heart His
success means much to the city and the people
OF all faiths and all classes are pleased that
his services have been generously recognized,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

The Floyd County Press publishes an an
nouncement of mass-meeting of Roosevelt"
Progressives called for the purpose of dis
GUESSING organization and taking such steps as
may be necessary to enable the people TO vote
for Colonel Roosevelt and Governor Johnson"
No mention whatever of the Graham. Does
Roosevelt" Progressive mean one who votes
didates?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29

Football IS having hard time making base
ball take the count.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
Tn Mcct I'M RrookIyn.

lHttsC IpfUUAIFHks
BRooKLAN, SEPT. eS.---The WORLDS
convention of the Women's Christian
Temperance union, in 1919, Will b
held In Brooklyn. This announce
ment was made by Mrs. Lillian -.
n Stevens. national president. %
pnr.fl.,nn Ne - III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19

The practical talk this week was
given by Rev. Arthur Henderson, pas
tor of the First Congregational church.
DR.. Henderson knows something about
the practical side of life. Without the
advantages of a High School or Col
lege education, he has made his way
up to where he has been talked of in
connection with the presidency of a
college. He said: IF there is anything
1 hate it is a wilmer or a quiter-one
who backs down and gets off the job.
1t takes grit and stick-to-it -tiveness,
and higher grade of effort to sue
coed now than it did twenty years ago.
But the one who buckles up his belt
a little tighter can win better and big
ger prizes than ever before. A fac
tory put up sign, Man wanted, $3.50
applying for the job. A bank across
the street needed a president at $780,
600 a year, and no one applied. It
took President Roosevelt quite awhile
to find man to build the Panama
Canal. There were hundreds of office
seekers in Washington who could
have been as fit as Goethals for that
task if they had been willing to pay
the same price in preparation
Miss Winifred Miller has taken A
stenegrophic position with the Har-
man Publishing Company, Valley
Falls. Kansas.
Miss Anna Dolecek has taken a po-
sition at the State Orphans Home.
<AINAAASOA4s main cS SlSAAO6A 10 gu
perintendent Edward c. Willis She
writes: 81 think this is a grand place
and am getting along just fine in my
work.
Mr.. Frank Scrivner is now en-
ployed with the Kansas City Southern
railway, Pittsburg, Kan.
Miss Georgia Clutts is doing stem
ographic work for the Shawnee Build
ing and Loan Association. and Miss
Reatric Myers for Mr.. Geo. Godfrey
Moore
Miss Ethel N. Johnston has taken
a position as stenographer with the
Southwestern Coal Company, and Miss
Goldie Houser with the Central Real
Estate association.
Miss Minnie Nystrom has taken a
stenographic position with the Aetna
Building and Loan association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-19

use frequent changes in the backfeld
and at end.
Lawrence, Kan, Oct. 19.-The Has
kell Indians will meet the strong
Wentworth Military academy eleven
fast game is expected. AS is now gen.
orally conceded, the Indians are bet
ter this year than they have been
since johnny Bender had his all
victorious team in 1909. Coach Ken
needy. the former K. U. leader, has
made a fast, never-give-up fighting
machine.
The Indians are counting on win
ming every game now on the schedule,
with the possible exception of Texas
university.
Ottawa, Oct. 1.-two new athletes
will be seen in the lineup of the OF
tawa university football team in the
game with the Pittsburg Normals at
Pittsburg Monday, according to an
nouncement made by Coach F. d.
Hargiss of the Baptist team. Glenn
PEI kins, a new recruit, is to be Sied
out at left end, and Dave Stallard, of
Onaga, will play the left guard posi-
ton.
Robert Brannan, of Thinker. is to
play the quarterback position; Ciar-
enCe Peacock, the regular quarter. be-
ing out of the game, on account of in
Gries. William Hickey will be shifted
from left end to left half. The other
positions will be played as follows
Center, Captain George Peterson; right
gUard. Paul Gates; right tackle, Jess
Herbert Christensen; left tackle, Ed
gar Hallock fullback, Charles Battin:
right half, Glenn Flint. Ice of Coffey-
Vile, is to referee the game