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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
WHAT is THE DETECTIVE BILL?

The head Of the Baldwin detective force is
in Richmond to collect his pay for services
rendered In the Allen case.
1t will be very interesting, indeed, for the
State to make statement OF what it has cost
to consummate the capture of five Of the gang
that made shambles of a court.
OF the five captures. three were made as the
result Of surrender. one was technically &C
compllshed at the point of gun" one came
AZ the result Of footsore and famished boy
returning to his home for the purpose of rest
food and shelter
AS a matter OF fact. every Alien gang mem
Der In Jail to-day could have been captured by
constable with star we'll by the elab-
crate posse commitatps of sleuths that was
utilized to that end.
As a matter of fact the head and front Of
the conspiracy, the vital force in the plan to
make the courts amenable to the rule of the
pistol. is still at large With him is his chief
lieutenant The others who have been taken
are minor actors in the drama. Mephtsto
and his lieutenant are still free, still breathing
defiance.
1t is scarcely conceivable that Sidna Allen
and Wesley Edwards have left the mountains
They are naturally Of type TO attract at
tention anywhere they go They are fixed
with the conspfcuousness tina, Ia the despair OF
the criminal. Had they really ventured out
into the world--as. without money. they could
not easily have ventured---they would have at
tracted the immediate suspicion OF every bull
cop" whose path they crossed.
The deduction, therefore Is that they are
still in hiding somewhere in the neighborhood
OF their crime
The question. that holds sort OF tragic In
terest therefore, is how much the State has
paid not to capture them and for service
that any constable could have provided for
per diem of one dollar day. and found.
After establishing martial law at Hills
Vile: after cutting telephone wires and usurp-
ing the powers of government itself. we shall
wait with interest to learn just how much such
an arrogation of authority has cost the State
that mistakenly submitted to it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
TAXING CITY FUNCTIONS.

The ruling OF Auditor c. Lee Moore aud At
tornoy-General Williams 10 the effect that city
property whose use carries an Incidental profit
is the subject OF State taxation will this year
put on the books upwards Of $to,ooo.0oo Of
Richmond property. at cost TO tho city Of
something like $4,000 in taxes.
That is, OF course, if the courts. in the tcst
case which VIII be made shall hold with the
officers vho make THIS construction of the
Law and against the city which VIII resist It.
We have before mad occasion to refer to this
perfectly conscientious, but we think mistaken
attitude on the part Of the Auditor and the
Attorney General. According to the letter Of
ihe Constitution, they have good grounds for
their decision As they see the fundamental
law only tEat property Of municipalities Is ex-
empt from state taxation which Is used exelu-
syeiy fer city purposes without regard to rev
enue
Bu. on that literal construction IT certainly
seems that there ought TO be grated a more
liberal sptrjt Whiie IT would appear reason
able 30 tax a city enterprise established for
the purpose RI nothing except profit. It does
ret appear reasonable nor within the reason
able construction Of the Constitution 10 say
that such a tex SHOULD he levied against city
enterprise founded primarily with the e&peeta-
ten Of Furnishing public utility for the pob-
Tic good, Simply because its upkeep ls placed
upon the shoulders Of those who use tho utjl-
ity. rather. thames pon the whole body Of the
people Such an enterprise. as, for instance.
the municipal aas plant finds tie reason for
lss existence in the provision Of an utility that
the puble needs al the minimum price It IS
sound business and governmental Judgment
that such a plant should be made self-aupport-
Tag. but SIS profits are, in one way or the
other, turned back into the plant itself or used
for the benefit Of the whole people. There is
tn such an enterprise clear distinction be
tween business made necessary By the duty
or providing for the public benefit and one
which would turn tbe corporate function Of
municipality into the avenues Of trade or com
merce, pure and simple
The question having been raised, every ely
owes itself the dury Of sparing no pains 10 pre-
sen. 10 the court in the fullest manner, and in
the spirit Of the broadest and most beneficial
construction it's insistence on the right to care
for its own citizens and their needs as cover
eighty independent Of the tax gatherer,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
SYSTEM IN PUBLIC BUILDING.

public buildings comes in for roasting at the
hands OF the committee OF Congress which has
charge Of the appropriations for that purpose
We think that the criticism is just, but that
the recommendation Is foolish. For instance,
the plan OF employing outside architectural aid
in design is attacked, and the recommendation
made that the work be systematized. There
has been extravaganza, the committee charges
both in the department of design and that of
construction Admit that both charges are
True, aud It remains question whereby the
idea OF standardzing Government buildings
could compass any other sort Of economy than
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
A DEFENSE FOR posTERITY.

Tbs determination of Mr. Taft to make
public comprehensive and detailed reply to
the repeated charges BIZ Roosevelt that the
Chicago nomination came as the result OF
theft o. delegates must he considered as
amounting 10 utte else than one Of those
things which ia courts and legislative bodies
ere read into the record" to keep 1t straight
That il 70 say, that however well the Presi-
dents case may be presented however clear
may be his recitation Of the charges. however
convincing his answer TO tho SANDER It viii
never be read by .the contemporary voter.
* is perhaps. rs well that an authoritative
statement should be made with regard to what
went on in the meetings Of the Republican
Executive Committee at Chicago. History viii
benefit by the contribution, and history VIII
probably 40 justice. But for the purposes OF
the present campaign, the effect OF the de-
f1uge Wiz be negligible.
This is unfortunate, but il is trne. The
average voter is an animal whose humanity Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
NEGRO VIRTUE AT CHICAGO.


Mr.. Taft has good WORD for the negro del
eeates from the South. Speaking to delega-
ton Of negroes at the White House. he dcclar-
ed that he wished to let them know how much
he appreciated your standing firm in my be
half at a time when it ~as intimated to the
country that we could not depend upon you.
Yor demonstrated there your appreciation of
the accomplishments of the Republican party
for your race in the past and your abiding
faith in its future friendships; you stood like
solid rock"
Such statement was no doubt, largely po-
ltical IN Inspiration II nevertheless touches
On a curious aud gratifying truth. The course
Of the negro delegates at Chicago was the po-
ilftlcal surprise Of generation They were
hers OF d long system OF corruption, and bar
ter and sale They faced a situation where it
mas evident to even ordinary intelligence that
their choice lay between unpaid faith to their
acknowledgements defeat rs the result of their
faithfulness--or paid treachery with the hone
Of victory to add luster to the price they could
obtain
Realizing where the Southern delegate
AS~'H@
by the example OF his past record, a cynical
country came to the iuptifable conclusion that
Roosegelt's apparently victorious campaign in
connection with Perkins perfectly sound dol
lars would most assuredly land class OF del
esates whose mouths were supposed to be open
to the taking of hook bait. and snker.
The Southern delegate-including the ne
gro.failed to bite. With novel patriotism
he elected to go hungry Che fact was so re-
mar6able That We have not anywhere before
seen an effort made to explain it, The failure
Of Roosevelt to graft the Southern delegates
has been political phenomenon which the
wigest politician has not hitherto attempted 70
diagnose May It not be the truth that Tres
dent Taft, with whatever motive ne may nave
said II, hit upon difficult solution by stating
the obviously simple thing concerning lt1
We can discuss this matter without any sort
Of political bias and are 8lad to discuss 1t Tor
the improvement that 1t suggests indeed, IL
it not too much to say that the very attitude
Of the South toward the ignorant voter has had
much 10 do Win removing from inc race re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
BY EMMA EIsEIIT.
Copyright. 1912, by the Associated
Literary Press


Copyright, 1912, by the Associated
Literary Press.
DO I look Ike the guardian or
old girl?" asked Dick Belt
ing of his friend Gordon Amherst as
they sat together in the formers
library.
Gordon favored his host with an
elaborate scrutiny that included the
crown of his head and swept down to
his toes, and shook hia own head
gravely.
"If wasn't positive that YOU dyed
your hair, Dick. l should say no at
once. But being aware that beneath
your carefully polished raven locks
there turks many white and ven
cradle hair. / will say that / believe
you're old enough to have an entire
orphan asylum in charge.
she liz an orphan" admitted Dick,
brothers ehild2" asked Gordon.
you know / never had a brother
or sister"
"Confound II. man, tell me about
1t while | smoke another OF your
cigars" Gordon helped himself
from the box and scratched match.
1T isn't q guessing game, Is it,"
''No---remember Miles WENDELL"
Perfectly wen. He died in Japan
II short time ago--I read it in the
paper"
TITS HIS daughter. He did IA
vor for me once upon a time and I
told him to command me when he
needed a service in return. He's
written me a letter appointing me
guardian OF his daughter. Elizabeth.
and 1t was forwarded to me after
his death Her mother died long
Fago--nlne years, the letter states.
The girl arrived In New York this
afternoon In care Of governess or
companion I'm to see her tomor-
row" Dick tossed a sheet Of paper
across tho table and Gordon reao
the feebly scratched lines with in
terest.
What are you going to DO with
herr" he asked.
Dick shrugged his shoulders eco
ing to keep her in school for ten
years--by that time ! shall be u set
tied old bachelor and ready 10 pre-
sent her to society"
Ten years from now you will DO
| fifty years Old" nurmured Gordon
You VIII still De good looking. Dick"
"Humphi"
And viii undoubtedly marry ariss
Wendell"
Il never suspected you of romantic
IDEAS returned Dick dryly.
Gordon's round fat face grew pink
Il may marry your ward myself
I'm five years younger than you are"
he protested,
she isn't an heiross-no fortune
hunter need apply" teased Dick
Won need a rich wife: Gordon, you re
a spender.'
TITS the high cost OF living"
groancd Mr. Amherst
on mean the cost Of high living
Gordon laughed. When shall |
see the lnfant~~wouder II she
wouldn't like 70 go TO the circus
II have you around tomorrow
/ night TO take dinner with us II you
llke
All right II perhaps I can
help keep her in order"
when DICK. WAS alone he- smoked
several cigars before he retired. This
aaePo1anstliP Oh a young g1fi haa M
y u,l.csi = he" cement Lnto nus qalet,
Di1'A,'t 100 esp',, naei.sleI sNiSt1'lCe' iie
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

Continued reports Of ice-bergs at sea tempts
10 a criticism of the Plan. Why were not ice
hargs nermitted to walk abroad on land dur
ine the hot season, where they would be
blessing and bust the ice trust. as well as DRIFT
around at the menace OF lives and ancestral
keepsakes?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
Washington. D. c.. July 10. 1912.
NapoIeonic Paths Lead to Ruin.

Historical parallels are misleading sometimes
But it is interesting TO recall that in 1852 Louis
Napoleon succeeded in overthrowing the French
republic and constitution and making himself
emperor by appeal to the people And then
set in the rottenness which led to Sedan. Mr.
Roosevelt, long the chief American citizen,
may have made an equally fatal mistake.-Hav-
erhill Gazetta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

The one thing against an immediate trial Of
Archibald is that there would inevitably follow
q Marathon speech from Senator Bailey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

A New Jersey boy is reported to have been
nearly drowned by a catfish. Had he dwet
on the banks of the James, it.would have been
the catfish that needed the assistance of the
life-savng
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

President Taft's effort to refute Colonel
Rooseyelt's charges with legal evidence is very
much like that Of man who would undertake
to argue the case with the potent animal that
looks like a kitten, and Is not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

A minister has sent 81 as q contribution to
the Taft campaign fund. Preachers OF the
Gospel are VIGOROUSLY poor business men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

So soon as the Governor makes known the
size of the check he gives. the detectives, we
will know in part, the cash value OF muir
dered court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

What has the Board of Police Com mission
ers done, or what is 1t going to do, about sup
pressing insomnia among city roosters?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

The Japanese Emperor Is suffering from an
indigestion. The Heaven Born evidently for
got himself in patronizing some Toxic restau-
rant for Earthly food.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

The tax on death becomes reality with the
effort of the State auditor to make the city
pay Il levy on its hospital properties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

Carlton Mccarthy complains in public
speech that .councilInen are unwilling to read
books on the subject of city government. AS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

the source of knowledge. they probably think.
ions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

Richmonds chief interest in the public
building question is to get it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21
Written In n Hvmn- Book.

WrfffPn IN n ENnHl- BOUk
Paul, ere no preached. in lonely de-
sert strayed.
Far froh his race for three long wears
he stayed,
If knowing nothing Of mankind
were all.
Our new-fedged preacher were q
second Paul,
# r. Hale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-21

Johnny--"Mamma, my toes are not
az hard as leather. are theve' Mamma:
"No Johnny" Johnny: "Then. nam.
through nv shoes"
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BILL
AT THE CRYSTAL

The management OF the Crystal
wishes to call particular attention to
its new vaudeville and picture offer
ing which goes on there today. Both
pictures and acts aIe features and
strong ones. The splendid society
feature film in two complete parts.
THE Stolen SYMPHONY" in which
Mr.. Arthur johnson. the greatest OF
moving picture actors. stars. will bt
the picture end of the program and
this feature is IA dimes worth alone
Dot and Walt Steely, one OF the Or
pheum's brightest comedy and instru-
mental teams. will bring forth sever
al curtain calls for their screaming
comedy. their pretty vocal and
charming musical numbers. This Is
said to be one OF the finest teams ev
err brought to the house. Mclba's :
dogs. the animal act aristocratic--
embracing among other features the
dogs with a college education-is one
CT the very best acts of the. kind on
the road. The most fastidious people
In town will enjoy this show for 1t is
a real metropolitan attraction all the
way through. tAdv.D !
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
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DISTRICT NO. 2
Consists OF the City of Trini'

, Consists Of the City OF Trini-
, dad. from the center OF CONNER
cial street and Arizona avenue.
D east
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16

We have now fairly started on the
FOURTH WEEK OF The Chronicle
News Grand Popularity Campaign
and by this time next week viii have
reached and passed the halfway
mark. Therefore. this week is n most
important one to all candidates. espc-
cially as the Big Special Offer is now
in effect and will mean much toward
deciding the final outcome OF the
campaign. which fac, i apparently
realized by every candidate. Also.
with tn. short time left In which to
try for thcs. splendid prizes. every
little moment has u meaning all It's
own" Excitement IS bound to in-
crease as the time grows shorter
and these who have occupied the
leading positions NJ to this time have
already tasted the fruits OF victory.
for having proven themselves capable
Or conducting winning campaigns up
to this ,imc.-hcy have come to re-
gard the prizes rs already won. But
because you have done so well up TO
this time. do not let the evil of over
confidence take you in its grasp. Ov-
cr-coniidencc is the great despoiIer OF
pro ;rcss. Feel that YOU want to win.
and encourage yourself with thoughts
nj the splendid showing you have
made so far. but determine that you
will continue this good work and do
not allow anything to make you feel
Iha, you have already won and
hence do no, need to do any more
work
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
FOURTH WEEK Of cIHllER IHE RRR P3$H FE! AMY R7H BBsx,

tion. 10000. less the 800 already re-
celyed. or 10, so" for the Second
Payment" OF si,ao. while the sub
scriber. by paving the additional
$3.50 received the paper for mll
year. This rulinG also applies to any
Second Payment YOU may secure.
but always be sur" to mark the stubs
Second Payment" when turnin. In
subscriptions Remember. that n
subscriber who WAS NEW" at the
start Of III. contest ls NEW
the contest. no matter
how many payments he or she may
make.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
Lat Week Of the Big Special Offer

This week Is also Important for an
other reason. and that is that this Is
the last week OF the B!g Special Of
fer. which Is OF the most vital impor-
tancc to every candidate. and which
comes to close next Friday evening.
December goth. at . y. M. Under the
terms OF this most liberal offer. .v-
cry candidate has u splendid chanc.
to secure a rcs.ry. that VIII insure
victory. And victory is wha; each
ana every one Is striving TO attain.
vIctory-wh'ch means possession of
the handsome 1913 completely
equipped Ford touring car. the clc-
CANT ssej Kohl.r 4 Campbell up
right pianos. the handsome and per-
fec, 500 diamond rings. the ladies
a0-year guaranteed gold watches and
III. complete business courses in the
Drchcr and Trinidad business Collcs-
cs. Do no, overlook the Importance
of putting forth real efior, now.
Those who expect to figure in the
prizc-winning should decide right
now that there Is no time like the
present. especially with til. Big Spc-
ciai Offer. to assist very materially.
and should Immediately proceed to
re; busy. This is the big time for
the late starters. FOR these are now
given an opportunity the value of
which cannot be estimated. For cv-
cry new subscription turned In be-
fore next Friday night, IL of three
months or over. has untold value.
NOW Is THE TIME TO DO YOUR
REAL WORK OF THE CAMPAIGN.
MAKE THE MOMENTS COUNT.
4 Golden Opportunity for All.
Th. Big Special Offer. which has
Just opened. affords n candidate n
golden opportunity to secure thou
sands OF extra votes without extra
effort. Remember. the regular votes
are also issued on these subscriptions.
in addition to these extra ones. and
th.. candidate who possesses energy
and ambition can secure the votes
now that will enable her to go clear
through the finish successfully.
Every new subscription OF months
or over counts on thi. offer. and n
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
CAUSE OF THE GRIPPE
How To Escape Its Dangerous After
Effects

AAV" Az ASSopC 1ts O0ukVAVub hAtCL
Effects
With so much grippe prevalent
this winter few words OF advice re.
garding Its cause and treatment Will
not he out OF place.
Grippe Is an infectious disease
easily taken when the system ia In II
tired or rundown condition.
The best means or prevention are
to keep the blood In good healthy
condition, and If the system gets into
n weak. rn-down condition. take Vi
mol. our delicious cod liver and iron
tonic.
A lady from Long Branch. n. j..
says: Grippe left me in nervous.
weakened. rundown condition. After
taking three bottles OF vinol am
better and stronger than have been
for years. and I do cheerfully recon-
mend Vinol to all who have suffered
from the grippe and need strength"
Name furnished on reQuest.)
We have never sold In our store
such a valuable strength creator and
health res.orer for the convalescent,
the weak and rundown as vinol. and
your money will be returned II IT.
does not do all we claim for It. The
Hausman Drug Co.. Trinidad. Colo.
p. s. II yom have any skin trom-'
Bile try saxo salve. We guarantee 1t.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
Contest Office Hours.

The Contest Office Is open all day
mp 10 s o'clock in the evening. Can
didates. their friends or anyone in
terested In the contest. are welcome
at all times. For the bencfi; OF those
who cannot come during the day wc
remain in the office In the evening
aud IL you cannot make your visits
during the day. do not hesitate to
come in the evening before s o'clock
You will he as courteously received
and assisted every bit as much ms
| any other candidate.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
DEATH AT sTARKvIILE

Philip. the seven year old son of
Juan Corillo' of Starkyille. died yes
terday morning at the home of his
parents in that camp. Funeral took
place this morning.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
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, Special Notice to Candidates.

|: The votes Is they appear be.
= low include votes received mp to
, 8 o'clock Saturday evening. All
, votes received up to noon today
= will appear in tomorrow's issue.
; Kindly bear in mind that votes
: received up to IL o'clock each
, day appear in the next days
paper. but those received after
, 12 o'clock (noon) each day do
; not appear until the second day
following.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
Contest Mathematics

Just Think
Two NEW l2month subscriptions bring you 10000 votes.
Five NEW l2-month subscriptions bring 100000 votes
Five NEW six.month subscriptions bring you 1000
Five NEW threemonth subscriptions bring 5000
THESE ARE THE REGULAR ISSUED ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
THROUGHOUT THE CONTEST During the Special many
Of extra votes be all subscriptions
D0 NOT OVERLOOK THIS OFFER. IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR
SUCCES there anythinr pertaining offer
not understand be sure to come in and have it explained.
BY bringing your pencil into you always figure
where you stand and just subscriptions going take
to place you in the top position.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
Special Ruling

Every subscription will be carefully certified and checked dur
Big Special Offer well throughout the contest and
any subscription marked NEW which is in
reality old will be cancelled In order be fair to all candidates
this rule will be rigidly enforced during the contest
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
Closing Of Contest.

The contest will positively close
on Saturday night. January is. 1919.
at . y. m. and no, one minute OF .S-
tension will be allowed. Promptly
at the hour named the doors Of the
contest office will be closed ar the
Greatest Popularity Contest cvc' seen
In Southern Colorado or Northern
New Mexico. will b. brongh, to a
close. Bear this in mind and rcmem-
ber the closing date. II Is import
ant
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-16
Stamped with the Seal Of Success.

Stamped with the Seal Of Success.
The large number OF votes already
cast for candidates and the unprccc-
dcntrd interest shown throughout
the territory covered by the Chron-
icle- News. stamps this campaign with
the seal OF unqualified success. From
all parts of the territory embraced
candidates who hav. entered tn. race
are now doing valiant work and are
receiving tn. loyal snppof; OF the
members OF their hom. communities.