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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

misunderstood by many peopIe. The severe
Pronunciation visited upon Il ~ residents Of
the North and corrupt caspst-bas rulers o.
the military satrapies into which the South
was divided during the reconstruction days
was the product OF ignorAncs Of the one and
malice ON the part OF ths other. but It was
suniciently widespread and o. sunicient force
10 give an impetus to the misconception which
carried 1t far.
when the Ku Kiux Rode" gives US his
tory Of that remarkable institution. which
should disabuse the minds Of IN OF any falss
conception Of It's purposes. and Of its acts which
may yet exist. The contents Of the book are
rather crudely arranged. and his examples of
what the organization really did are not AL
well chosen. but his, sketch Of the conditions
which made the -organisation Of the Khan
necessary. his simple and direct relation at
the acts perpetrnted, told without prejudice
bias or hate. his detailed statements and his
portrayal Of the character 81 the men who
headed II furnish cumulative evidence which
should convince. Tho story OF reconstruction
tory, and Mr.. Damer's book, while making no
pretensions to relating this history in full.
fills some of the gaps. Readers will lose their
lrrejudiced ideas OF the character Of this mys-
FERROUS Organization. and In its place will
come wonder that the clansmen should have
been SO self-restrained In their operations.
| OF course murderous deeds were committed
during the late days OF the existence of the
order 1t Is true that the Ku Klux finally
degenerated into band OF marauders, after
the grand wizard. General Nathan B. Forrest.
had announced the dissolution Of the order.
but this was an almost inevitable result, and
is not charged against the Khan as at nrst
organized and conducted. Tho work of bring
ling the negroes to the realisation that they
could not rule and riot and plumber to their
hearts content accomplished. the order to dis.
bsnd was sent out, but in many places small
bands operating under the cover Of the name
ard disguise OF the organization. brought into
Idisrepute patriotic institution that had
ceased to exist ofncially.
Those who still hold to the idea that the
initiation Ku Klux that existed after Negro
domination had been overcome was the rea
Ku Klux Khan. and that the latter was ar
Organization for murder and rapine would dc
well to read Mr.. Damers book and learn the
truth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
CURRENT COMMENT


Under public school law Of this State there Is
a provision for the yearly celebration Of one day
this day Is known as North Carolina Day"
aor ON s sna the ssss
education has dedicated its observance this year
to the memory of the late iamented Charles
Brantley Aycock. who gave SO freely CT him
SELF in ali the years Of his career. from young
manhood to his very last breath. to the cause OF
public education. and who the chief cxecu-
tive of the State was known as Tho Educational
Governor Of North Carolina"
It IL a fitting recognition Of his great service
to the education Of the masses. az well as TO
this great son Of North Carolina himself that
North Carolina Day this year should be devoted
to honoring his memory In the schools Ct his
native State. and. that the children OF all ne,
schools, from the mountains to tho sea, should
be permitted to contribute their mite to the fund
for a permanent educational memorial.
his NATIVE courity-will be encouraged to contri-
butte generously TO this fund, for. while Charles
BEaEtiey Ayeeek loved ait the chtfdrcn OF the
State. and spoke in every county Of the State
in their behalf, he was OF the childhood of
Wayne county 1t was hero he was born and
spent his life but for his having been governor
he would have been buried In the soil In his
But because North Carolina Day has been de-
voted this year TO honoring Governor Aycock in
the schools throughout the State, the collection
to be taken in the schools must not be con-
sidered as Independent Of but In unison with
the work q the Aysock Msmorial
Memorial that shall be OF service to the educa-
tionai advancement Of the youth OF the STATE
for ali time. and thus showing 70 generations
YET unborn how the North Carolinians Of his
day and time appreciated the great man that he
was, and how they responded to the creed hs
preached--the education OF the masses--1the
equal right OF every child born earth to have
the opportunity to burgeon out all that there Il
within him."
The plans ana purposes OF the '.Aycock Memo
rial association" which IL q Statewide organtxa-
ton, Of which Mr.. George G. Royal, OF this city
IL president, and Mr. H. Allen. also OF thu
city q secretary and treasurer. and with vice.
presidents In every congressional district. are
already familiar to the public. and ths contrt-
buttons rnado to this fund viii be devoted 70 On
Educational memorial, the nature OF which to be
determined wheY1 the canvass shall have been
Observation-Disclosures Nv. Co. Argus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
WHEN THE KU KLUx KoDE.

A body Of lawless plunderers and muir
derers was the famous Kn Klux Khan. ac-
ccrding to the belief OF the yass majority OF the
people OF the North. and not few OF the
South for years and. while this estimate OF
that great organization Of defense against the
union league Of negroes. carpet-baggers and
scaIawags has been greatly modified Of recent
years, the true nature 81 the Ku Klux and
the real reason of ~ orsAnisatioa = even ut
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
PEOPLES FORUM
Rspiiss Is Or. HOPE.

Editor Richmond virginian:
Eir,--Referrine to M. b Izacys Hogc's sermon
Sunday night, A. published in your Mondays
issue. kindly permit me to submit the following:
This reverend gentleman seems to be exreed-
ingly soiictious that members OF his nock should
avoid imbibing any ok the teachings * Pastor
Russell: his seAL however, On the other hand,
is very manifGst 70 enlighten such ones hlmeelf
ag TO laid teachinxA why such inconststencyf
We would surmtse that Pastor Russell could
set forth his owu tsaehings far better than this
learned gentleman. HIS statements coeceTnSnG
excspt5on. ars incorrect, We do not charge that
he n wiifuily mieFepsseeatins but are tn0lned n
believe that I'LL ootomente ara the fearIx1 6k hi6
ignorance. TAia hoWsvefs does not exeIlee him
n ~ - et ~ ~ &g1fened Dubiie b1 ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
WILL DECIDE upon
BRIDGE SOCATI0N
TRAGIC DEATHS AT cRossMAN's
CAUSES 4. c. /. TO CON-
sTRucT sRIpoE.

For the purpose Of deciding upon
a definite location Of the bridge to be
erected over Grossman crossing. Ches-
terrified county, the board Of supervf-
sors yesterday appointed . committee
OF three to confer with . like commit
tee from the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
way company in Petersburg next FRI
day morning. The COMMITTEES appoint
ed comprises L. 8. Rose. chairman.
W. A. Horner and e. r. Hatcher.
The Chesterfield board OF snpervt-
sors and the attorneys for the A. G. 4.
railway. have practically agreed AZ 70
the kind Of bridge 20 be constructed,
but the exact location has not yet been
decided upon. The action Of the rail-
way company in erecting thu bridge
over the crossing comes az an AFTER
math OF several tragic deaths at that
point. The latest victims were Two
little girls, who were killed while on
their way to Petersburg.
The crossing u a grade one and u
located at = point where passing
train cannot be seen until it is only
a few feet OF.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
Thrown from Wagon.

Becoming frightened at some object
near Ninth and Hull streets, horse
belonging to N. b. Staples. driven BY
EDDIE Reynolds. started on . wild ram-
page down Hull street about noon yes
tertay. Striking telegraph polo at
Seventh and Hull streets the wagon
Overturned. throwing REYNOLDS on me
cobblestones and inJuring him about
the hands.
The city ambulance was summoned.
ana Dr. Hawkins took two stitches In
tina youne mans hand Tho horse was
uniniured, but the wagon was consid-
erably damaged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
RIGHT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY.

The suggestion made by President Taft
that cabinet officers be allowed the privilege
o; the floor to address congress is now a new
one. AS a matter of fact the suggestion has
already been carried out in part and the right
o. one member Of the cabinet to appear par
personally before congress has been In existence
almost since the date OF the formation Of the
republic. The act Of 1889. organizing the
treasury department, provided that the secre-
tary OF the treasury Shall make report and
give information to either branch of the legis-
AZURE in person or in writing, as may be
required, respecting all matters referred to
him"
- fhis gives the secretary the right to appear
if requested. but he Is not requested. and his
right to address congress in person is there
fore not exercised. However, his report goes
direct to congress while those OF other cabinet
officers are sent first to the president, and by
him transmitted to congress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
. n : 6SnArde,d.

Deeds az bargain and sale were re-
corded a. follows yesterday In the
once 81 CLERK Walter =. Du Val, Hust-l
in9s court. part II:
The washington Terrace CORPORA
ton transferred lot NO 8. In block Z.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

Mr.. and MrA Russell M
who were married last wee1x n1kwx1k1
yesterday from their bridal tour ~
will make their future hosn1 w
w. =. Carter Ieft xeStsrl
timore. sss,ssss ss ! ts q ss,s 8
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
snan.bere Fer Annexa.ion.

Swansboro win have good repre-
sentation It the public meeting on
annexation to be held tonight In tho
city hall BY the council committee on
ordinances. The majority Of the resi-
dents Of the suburb are In favor Of an
nexation, and several have expressed
their intentions Of attending the meet
tng.
The sentiment In Swansboro for an
nexation is stronger now than ever
before. The action Of the city coun-
Gil In refusing to extend the water
mains up Hiil street to Swanaboro has
caused the citizens to abandon this
idea. and turn their attention e con-
solidating their territory with Greater
Richmond.
The suburb Is almost wholly without
fire protection. the nearest engine
house being No. 10. BY the time TINS
engine can arrive at the scene the
Are will have gotten completely out Of
control OF the fire. lighters. The streets
ara also In need Of repairs. while at
night the village IL In almost utter
darkness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

mighk at iea4t ~ 5ust Il be could not eneerise
q We nass 10 eussrsi With Nj. Hoss; rather our,
that his position opposss shlmseM while
Jesus Christ SRom. s:l7). he denies the OATH
bound covenant lGai ga, ~. ssl.
The public wiIi hardly take him ssr.ca.ly. e.
whsn Abraham died be was gAthersd e his
fathers emphasizing that this Wa ! hsavsniy
s snyons NAV NOV s. the exsmlsasion q Is
all lost sss 81
Hogs concerning Paator Russeilss ts4chinss. al
low me to Get forth follows:
First. Pastor Rnssell teaches that Christ = tho
second. n. atone,nent between God ana man.
Third That he that hath the Son hath life.
Fourth. The resurrection Of our Lord. Jesus
Fifth. The second coming Of Christ. and that
his parousa tpresencel precedes his manifesto
ton.
sixth The extinction Of ali the wilfully wicked,
after they have come TO the knowledge Of the
Seventh. salvation OF ths world a. the result
Of the election Of the Church
Eighth A heavenly life for the Church and
We have no hope Of enlightening Mr.. Hoge
along these lines. he seems to be wise In his
own conceit tRom- l1:25,. but simply submit
these thoughts for the benefit Of thinking Chris
tians and broadmindsd public.
ROBERT LEE SMITH.
sol Lamb avenue, Barton Heights.
chanss ef View.
Editor Richmond virginiau:
Sir,-The cause Of temperance IN progressing.
Also It Is true that Times change. and we with
Them To plunge "in medals res: Very recently
I heard gentleman make very good talk on
temperance who, some four or five years ago.
when al q stranger I applied to him to ask where
I could find the Office Of tho Anti Saloon league.
very abruptly and unkindy replied In substance
that he knew nothing about the Antt-Sal0on
own affairs to bother with that OF others: that
he studied only the work entrusted TO him by
the people Of the city, etc, impresstng me at the
time that holding the position he did. II he did
not cooperate with those who were seeking 70
minimize. the drink habit he could not consist
entity hold his position. wish I'm this connection
to have It understood that have respect for
those who honestly differ with me on the matter
Of temperance work, and shall never abuse even
the saloonkeeper. but am opposed to the open
saloon. And now, want to say that II u graft
Tying that the world moves. and that sonnd men
are seeing q iight--even he who when nrst
met him knew nothing about the great tcnperS
ance work going In this State-or, at least he
left that impression my mind at that time.
He does know now where the Anti Saloon head
quarters are and better stu. he IL opposed 10
thu open saloon. He In to be congratulated. Can
ne affuru In the face OF the fact that he u preach
inx temperance not to cooperate with those VINO
are struggling to minimize the evils OF the liquor
franc? We shall see.
December 3, 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
Mnst Pay TA,s-

All who desire 10 participate A. ~
elections during 1919 must - EA9l1
state poll tax vi Friday AxE1xCos|
December 9Th. with Tho help ~ IT,
committee appointed BY To You'll
Richmond Democratic club n -
the, people Of the Eouthside 10 pa
their assessments. the number AZ vcsI
ters on this side Of the river 49,
greatly Increased during tho 1T
month There are now shout L4o4
qualified voters in South Richnnond, VI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

Anybody would know by this time that
women vote In California.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

not strained" True enough. but justice often
IL:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

In custody or PatrolmAn Ed654
waymack. w. ]. Ryan. arToete6 t11k
week AZ a deserter from thu Yecetvs
ing ship Franklin. was yesterday ~
ternoon carried hack to OLD 1sutnoS
When arrested ne acknowledge n
have deserted the ships and axpfs1aN
his willingness TO 90 back y Y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

The case Of billiard 11esac
charged with non-support ~ hie w1e1
and children. was yesteFdax zneRnln1
continued until today ~ Trustees
Maurice in PolIce court. part II. -
cause OF the absence Of hin MID. q
Claude Jonee was fined n an0
costs for being drunk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

LAS winter approaches the female OF the
muskrat species puts on coat OF fur: the
emale OF the human species buys some low
hoes and open-work hose" says the Erouchy
philosopher Of the Washington Herald. That
is only one end OF 1t; on the other end 10 the
coat of fur, and more costly than that Of the
tnuskrat. as every married man knows
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03
Funeral az 1frk =.

Funeral services over thu Goox.
Mrs Susie Jane Jones, vino -
urday night In the home Of kHf ~
or. Waverly Jones' 1908 asorter nfx0
were conducted In the hofAe ~
afternoon In the home. K9Xr
White ofiiciating. The buri2f 99
Maury cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

Bachelors are crazy lot" says the
Birmingham Netos. "Sure Otherwise they
wouldn't be bachelors" says the frank bach
elor-editor of the Norfolk Virginton-Pilot And
ct many men are supposed to be crazy to
larry. And they are.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

THE last rose OF summer is still blooming
under the balmy skies Of Norfolk, What
does the Norfulk Ledoer-Dispatch know about
lighthouses?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-03

Several small business me4kdQ
were transacted yesterday III ~
Chesterfield board Of supsrvs1Ut11
session In the courthouse. Tke me-
ing was called TO dispose Of sotno 80
business. z sss !. u
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17

business nebor is constantly using it, and able pay
for Should willing the OF 1t, 10
q month their q after them
but they offer anything How approach
them without offending them? others feel the
about this. MRS. L. M.
A-rel o. having tele-
offer something towards
does not continue by saying wondered the two
could combine have of it. No offense should
be taken.
Dear Miss Grey you tell where could get tho
book "Missing Heirs Fortunes" ANXIOUS.
AIndure public library the latter
do not have it, they will order 1t for
Dear Miss Grey BY whom the Edward Mathews "Hs
toryo Of America" publ
Al know. any book store
MOTHERS DRESS AT THE WEDDING
Dear Miss Grey: Will you please tell If ii would be
improper to silk (which have had time)
to daughters wedding II and made I'm the latest
STYLE do feel able another when do mot need
Nit. MRS. M. T.. j.
A-By all Freshen II with
dainty the sleeves pretty handker
chief, white gloves. A will brighten it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17

wire was run from the Transmits
ter outside the house and into
the ground, two OF three pieces
of carbon, such as are used on
arc lights, being attached to the
end before 1t was buried beneath
the sod.
The line was complete with
these simple operations, and
conversation could be carried on
with as much clearness as though
a complete line with batteries,
etc., was used.
A profound student could prob
ably explain the reason-but to
the average layman the fact Dis
sufficient of itself. Anyone who
doubts the fact can try the ex-
pertinent by following these sim
pie directions. as shown In the
illustration.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17
Make a Home Telephone With
Water For Your Battery

The mysteries of nature are the
least mysterious of any of the
wonderful things of the world,
but occasionally even scientists
get shock when some particu-
larly elemental truth Is forced
upon them in an odd moment.
Just as Newton must have
trembled at the enormity OF the
discovery of gravitation on the
fateful day he fell asleep under
an apple tree aud received the
neyer-to-be-forgotten bump on
the head-so must one of our
later day scientists have felt
when he found himself able to
construct and operate a telephone
line without an electric battery.
In this instance there were sew
eral wires used, but they did not
connect the telephone instru-
ments in the usual sense, since
practically all of the connection
was with one wire only, and no
batteries were used other than
what nature herself supplied.
An ordinary telephone receiver
was equipped with the usual
wires. One of these was run to a
neighbours house and the other
was attached to a water pipe that
ran into the ground. The end
running into the 1eighbor's house
was attached to an ordinary tel
ephone transmitter and another
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17
LEMONADE DE LUKE

Three lemons, small, Juicy
orange, 1 cupfui Of sugar, 1 cup
ful of water. Cut the lemons and
the orange in halves and squeeze
out the Juice. Take the remaining
pulps and the skins, cut them up
small and cover with sugar, al
lowing them to stand at least an
hour, so that the oil may be ex-
tracted from the skin. In the
meantime, boil a cupflll Of sugar
with half a cupful OF the water
until it spins a thread, and pour
1t while hot over the fruit juice.
While this is cooling. add half
cupful of water to the fruit skins
and the sugar and mash until all
the Juice is extracted; then add
this, strained, to the other syrup.
The result will be two cupfuls of
thick juice. which can be diluted
with water until of the proper
consistency.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17

Never kiss your baby on the
mouth. Behind its tiny ear or on
the back of its softly creased neck
are adorable places upon which to
press ones lips. Its dear little
toes seem made for kisses, as does
the center of its tiny hands.
Keep your microbes for older
people IL you feel that you must
kiss someone.
Transmit your million or SO of
germs to some one your own size.
Baby's mouth should be washed
out. daily with a weak solution of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17

, stomach and rub its back with tai
cum powder.
Baby lies on its back most of
the day and the extra GOODNESS the
powder imparts Is very soothing.
If during the day you cannot get
outdoors with your baby and 1t is
fretful, take clean wash cloth,
wet In tepid water, and lightly pat
over It's entire body. While you
are doing this allow its little night
dress or slip to hang In the air.
After one of these sponge baths
dust 1t with talcum and put on Its
aired slip and 1t will be apt to go
right to sleep.
If possible, put your baby In a
bath tub at least once a day.
Clean and cool means comfort
for baby.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17

Swatting flies, mosquitoes and
other summer insects with a vac
uum cleaner seems almost as
plausible a way of getting rid of
the pests as wheeling battery
of field artillery into action and
killing them off with the blast
from the guns or knocking them
down with shrapnel--and yet the
most approved scientific way of
Kidding the family residence Of
such annoyances is with a vacuum
cleaner, nevertheless.
The method Is most used on
bugs that are constantly flying
around the electric light bulbs at
night, although it can be used
with flies as we'll. Bugs will Hy
around a light in large numbers.
If the hose Of tie vacuum cleaner
is equipped with an ordinary fun
mel and this Is placed just beneath
the light the bugs will disappear
as though by magic and a person
can sit and read with perfect
comfort.
When going after Tiles use the
same equipment. but train II on
the placea where the flies congre.
gate as one would 60 after dust
It IS cleaner and safer than the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17
A Hero I'm q Lighthouse

For years ]. 8. Donahue, So.
Haven, Mich. a civil war captain,
as a lighthouse keeper. averted
awful wrecks, but a queer fact is.
he might have been a wreck. him.
self, If Electric Bitters had not
prevented. "They cured me OF
kidney trouble and chilis.. he
writes, latter I had taken other
so called cures for years. without
benefit and they also improved
my sight. Now, at seventy, am
feeling fine. For dyspepsia. In.
digestion, all stomach. liver and
kidney troubles, they're without
equal. Try them. Only SO cts. q
Ryner Maistrom Drug Co.. 93t
Pacific av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17
BY A PHYSICIAN.
NIGHTMARES,

The average nightmare is at
tributable to an overloaded stom-
ach. The connection between
midnight rarebits and Nightmares
is quite close indeed. Thus the
remedy for the average night
mare is q light supper. I
Other Nightmares are attribut-
able to mental strain. Folks
that are continually worrying
have them. The remedy for this
brand of nightmare is relaxing
recreation in the evening-any-
thing to divert the worried mind
to new channels.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-17
WHEN AND HOW.

WHEN AND HOW.
Be sure that you battle your
baby every day in summer in tepid
water.
In the case of a healthy baby
that does not show any tempera-
ture this is enough. IL, however,
your baby shows the least bit of
fever, battle 1t all over frequently
until its temperature is normal.
When your baby is clean and
cool half the danger of hot wealth
er is abated.
Don't be afraid of bathing 1t at
least once a day, even If 1t has
bowel or stomach trouble.
After you have bathed the baby
and before you put on its little
slip lay It over your lap on Its