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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
BRYAN Doses First Round.

Mr., Bryan has been whipped in the first round
at Baltimore, His enemies are delighted They
viii eonstrue the election of Judge Parker u
the temporary chairmsnshp over Mr.. Bryan
Indication that the convention il controlled
by anti Bryan people 1t may ba so. But at
this distance. IL hooks more like the convention
simply voted to sustain the national committee
that to knock out Bryan Also.~~ the Clark
strength in the convention appears To have gone
to Parker for the reason that the Wilson strength
chiefly behind Bryan.
Mr. BRYAN probably could have defeated the
election OF Judge Parker by short statement
Of n dozen words. The gist of that statement
would have been unequivocal declaration that
he would not seek nor accept nomna ton
to the presidency.
such a statement would have put the con-
Venfon in the control of MIR. Bryan beyond the
power OF any man set OF TO wrest it
from MN. furthermore. statement of that
character, coupled with another sentence, declar-
ing for Woodrow Wilson, would make Mr.. VIII
rson the nominee Indeed. Il would make Mr.
Wilson the next president o. the United States.
II MI PrYaa refuses to declare for Mr. Wilson
1t would not be surprising to see the convention
take a man put forward by Wall street and Tam
many
In which case. the chances of Theodore Roose-
welt being he president Of the tinted States
yv0fTd BE BETTER than THOSE or anybody etses-
Petersburg Index Appeal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
Col. RrYan's Defeat.


Colonel Bryan audaton of Kern was az overr
drawn as his seiied s.fraist4tncnt of Parker waA
dtstasteful to the dominant element. and while ne
Asas anticipating the song Of victory. there
number Of Democrats IN the land quite much
entitled to sing it when II is to he sung. Nj
Kern. That was singing out the Indiana man
for too much particularly Of honors,
An analysis of the vote viii serve 8 fairly
good index to Colonel Bryan's popular strength
in the country We believe that Is to about
South Carolina remains ever solid Bryan
state. New York always professedly Bryan
stronghold. never fails to vote against him when
the opportunity offers Colonel Bryan's popu-
larlty in the West has been shaded down mat
rally. but taking the vote whole, it is seen
that the Nebraskan still has a strong influence
over the masses of the people and that on the
first measurement of strength he has been GATED
upon to undergo since he assumed responsibility
for the destinies of the Democratic party, he
mustered much of the adulation and much OF the
confidence of the people that were given him
In the days when his domination of the party
and its affairs UuQusstiUHed. hfne measure
OF his defeat for temporary chairman may be re
garded the measure of the decline or Bry-
antsm. His defeat not sweeping as TO
remove himself and his following beyond the
pale of the respectful consideration by what we
have designated the dominant element. lf this
domination of the convention on the other hano
should become tnality it would deNoIFe upon
Colonel Bryan and his supporters to stamp IL
with the same approval that Colonel BRYAN ana
his supporters have often required Of min
ortty-Chariotte Observer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27

fee and cost 1t siso means convenience, eeia-
fort and economy. Builders and MANAGERS of
railroads have, necessarily, 10 look far into
the future They must plan for the growth
OF years THAT Is Why this question OF union
station should be taken under careful con
sideration now.
Richmouds growth In the last decade has
been phenomenal aud yet hardly more than an
evidence OF what may be expected in the years
to come. Twenty years ago fields Of growing
corn waved in the sunlight where now hand
some mansions adorn some of the most magni-
acent streets aud driveways to be found In all
the land. Another score OF years and Virginia
capital will be high UP among the country q
largest cities, 1t is for this that the plans Of
our railroads must now pc laid To maintain
separate ternznas now and unite in great
depot then would bs 10 continue multiplied
costs Of maintenance now and face far greater
sacrifice and expense then.
f5et the future, az welt ss ths present, Of
Richmond be considered. One OF her present
needs IL union station. The need viii gro W
meFs Imperative as the years pass,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
First Battle nj Baltimore.

Slammed up briefly Mr. Bryan contended that
harmony would be possible only by and through
an acceptance by the convention Of his views
Of what essential to harmony lie insiste
that the triumph of Parker meant the domino
ton of the convention and the party by the re-
dictionary element. and he did not speak in veil
ed or evasive language. That ne made power
fu impression is attested by the vote SOC TO 519.
bv which Parker selected.
This first skirmish Of the convention clearly
indicates that BRYAN Is going ~hGlira- cnnspi-
cously in the deliberations of the body and that
he is going to fight vigorously and persistently
the nomination OF any man not regarded by him
as progressive any policy in the platform de-
claration which does not square with his Ideas
Of progressiveness. The vote recorded In favor
of his contention to the craftsmanship repre-
sents the practically solid Wilson following, as
well AS the strong personal following OF Bryan
himself 1t was the supreme test OF the pro-
gresslye forces in the convention
one thing appears inevitable from this frst
test vote The struggle over the selection or a
nominee il going to be a prolonged and nncer-
tain one On the whole. it looks favorable to
Champ Clark who is regarded by the Bryan
following as progressive, yet who is not as OBJ
tecttonabla to the anti-Bryan forces as is Mr..
wilson who joined forces with Mr. Bryan in
ina effort Il, defeat Parker for chalrman.--Dan-
vile Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27

Josephus Daniels. editor OF the Raleigh News
ana observer end member or the National De-
mocralic committee. Is embarrassed While TAX
Ing n bath the other day In his private bethtub
IN a swell hotel In Baltimore. he slipped on the
polished surface. fell and sprained the side near
est to his heart,
the story leaked out. to speak and caused
more or less uneasiness down home SO much
SO that Frank Winston, former lieutenant Gov
ernor, sent Mr. Daniels the following message
of confidence and consola ton:
We are for you, washed or unwashed--
shun bathtubs
One of the Baltimore newspapers says that
Mr. Daniels insists that he and the majority of
North Carollnans are familiar with bathtubs and
them without fear
And Not "as an honest man. We compelled
to say that TO this modern Diogenes from Raleigh
the porcelain bathtub ~ an acquisition Of these
latter days Of luxury In the days of his youth,
that is to say. IN the days OF Democratic sim
pltcity. Mr.. Daniels knew bathtub save the
round wooden affair which did duty wash :
tub during the week and converted into
bathtub Saturday night. Mr.. Daniels cor
fessed the fact to this writer several years ago
and II Is proVer6ial that II is hard TO teach an
old dog new trtrlss.~Newpoft News ftnes-f4ef-
aid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
WHAT WILL BRYAN 10?
Ky robert T. Gray,

photographed 70 The Richmond Nirginian.)
BALTIMORE. Md. june 26.--The question
-s.lla-asa4- -AEr2p.--What he will do.
where he Will throw his undoubted strength
is still the matter OF the moment.
They tried 70 placate Bryan by giving him
Ollie James az permanent chairman. There
is no indication that the Nebraskan wishes to
be placated he is on the trail. He wishes
not SO much anyhodys scalp, as he desires to
come out Of the scrimmage with fun suit
incidentally, could MIR. Bryan accomplish It
he would have no conjunction against taking
the hair OF say, Champ Clark, who has none
10 spare
1t grows more apparent as the convention
develops that no one OF the four leading can
ddates can be nominated Bryan has enmi-
ties and preIudices. which make both Harmon
and Underwood impossible
Their strength puts cinch into the boom OF
both Wilson and Clark, This is not an opin-
ion, bu, facts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
Pow Press Views
Defeat of Bryan
Fight and Shake Hands.

To ask what Mr., Bryan will do In case the
convention does mot in ali respects conform
to his view Of what is best and wisest is to
seriously irpugn his loyalty a Democrat and
to cast doubt his political honor What IL
true Of Judge Parker, of Governor Wilson. OF
AF,-t,iaF 47-atfd of Nit Underwood, is equally
true c1f MFR. Bryan. Each must submit himself
to the will of the fairly ascertained majority
of the convention he apostste to pledges ex
pressed as well implied. Perhaps it may
be said that on Mir. Bryan more than any
Democrat beside is incumbent the duty of cheer
fu1 acquiescence when his wishes are denied
or his will disputed. To whom much has been
given. of him much also may be required He
ought to be willing make Infinite sacrifice
maintain harmony OF counsel and unity of
action in that party which has honored and
humored him public man in this country
has ever been by political organization. That
either Parker himself should permit him
self to be used the proYocatton for internal
strife in the party goes far to show that neither
Of them realize in a high degree the nature OF
the debt that proper sense OF gratitude for
fayors past should impose The crisis is one in
which unselhsh leaders would surrender the
desire for prominence and pride Of opinion
without a murmur the altar of the common
cause Of the country and the Democratic party
Norfolk NirEinia~Pilot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27

The marriage Of Mrs. Ella Stubs
to Mr. David Hudson was quietly SOL
emnized Monday afternoon at ?
O'Clock in the home of the brides
daughter, Mrs. Annie POST of New
port News. Only the immediate fam
HES witnessed the ceremony, which
was performed by Rev Mr., Brans
ford, pastor of Central Methodist
church, Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson return
ed TO the city and are at home fer
the present at 523 North Twenty
ninth street. Later they will live at
Glen Echo. where the groom has re-
Gently purchased Il home.
A most enjoyable birthday party
was given In the home of Mrs. l.. A,
Davis on North Twenty third stree.
in honor of Miss Ruth Jamison on
Friday evening. The decorations were
in carnations and roses. Many beau
tiful presents were received attest
la the popularity OF Miss Jamison.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Among those present were Misses
Reams, Shackleford, Hardwicke, John
son. Smith, Messrs Tuck. Hard wick...
Thompson, Mrs. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson, Mr., and Mrs. Hurt, Mrs.
Burrus, MIR and Frank Davis and
others.
The friends Of Mr. Willie Gee. son
Mr.. and Mrs, G. r. Gee, of 423 North
Thirtieth street, were distressed TO
hear of his serious accid ent at Frank
linton. n, c.. Monday. Mr. and Mrs
@. b. Gee left for Raleigh. y. C..
where the young man was hurried to
the hospital for the operation of am
putating both of his limbs. The &C
cident happened on the Seaboard Air
Line.
The Womau's Missionary society of
Leigh Street will hold the last week
ly meeting before fall this Thursday
evening at Sis o'clock. A talk will
be made by a visiting speaker. after
which a social hour will be enjoy
ed Refreshments will be served.
Every member is urged to be present.
and they have the privilege OF bring
Ing an escort. The regular monthly
business meeting will be held on the
II 4 af.-.it4,
Mrs. Fitzhugh Brauer, OF North
Twenty-thtrd street, will entertain
the Mission Study class of Union Sta
ton, Friday afteroon at o'clock in
her home Every member and all
Interested IN missions are invited to
attend
Mr.. and Mrs I. c. Morton. OF
stanton, Va. are the guests of the
latters mother. Mrs. Annie NJ. Hill.
of Chimbcrazo park.
Mrs. Powell and two children, OF
405 North Twenty-fourth street. are
the guests Of relatives in Harrison
burg, Va.
Mr.. &. W pnwdy- and famliy-ara
spending the summer In Barton
Heights.
Mr.. Powell, OF North Twenty fourth
street, lis in attendance upon the
Democratic convention IN Baltimore
Rev. H. w. Battle. Of Charlottes-
vile. occupied the pulpit at Leigh
Street on Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
WORK OUT A PLAN.

Good should come and doubtless WILL come
from the discussion by representatives OF rail
roads entering Richmond with our business
men Of the question Of union station here
10 be brought together as VAS done by the
Inland Trade Committee 10 honestly force
problems Involving the comfort and convent.
ence or the community and 10 frankly discuss
them. Gear understanding often helps -
remove difficulties and TO make possible what
seems impossible
The erection of great central station In
any large and growing city like Richmond in
which to bring all OF The railroads together
= big undertaking. 1t means concession. saeri-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27

fran the Republicans and settled instead upon
the Democrats
SO. then, whatever pickering and fencing
develop between rival Democratic partisans will
be threshcd out in the convention.
When the party energies from ita debera
items, wrangiing and strife VIII have been ade-
quately suboreinated to the general welfare, and
the regular" and no "rump' Republicans Will
ind themselves contending with opponent in
whose camp IL suggestion OF mutiny.
Already pre-convention adyices indicate that
The tarln la -he the paramount issue, That
earnest OF sanity holding. the party is pre-
emnentiy equipped for victory. For Its arin
record is without hlemish and the country now
realizes It's faith in Democracy has not been a
vain one.
In sense not remotely appros ched In many
decades the current convention is to be strictly
non geogra phicsl In that the South, as we'll as
every other portion OF the country. enters the
hall with the party on notice that 1t expects 20
receive and exercise its fun national political
rights without bias perjudice. without re-
ference to the Ehadowy ghosts OF the civil war.
Each convention this year makes history TO
a remarkable degree. 1t Ia likely that the en-
phasis inclines to Democracy-for from each
party compass-p point the outlook In one OF VIC
tcrV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
CURRENTCOMMENT
For The Revival of proSperity

The most important the most vitality tmpor-
tant matters before the American neople is.
not which political party shall dominate the
public affairs of the nation. and what in
dividual shall be elected to the nations chief
magistracy, but when and by what means in
dustrial and commercial prosperity Is to be
restored TO this grand country inexrressibly
rich In all natural resources. and to its people.
There is definite answer to the question.
and there be none under eXsting condi-
ttons The answer may come as soon as the
congress of the United States shall realize that
its duty Is not to fill the country with partisan
contentious. political clamor and revolutionary
disturbance to the countrys business and In
stitutions but to revive and re-establish a pro
per energy in all useful industries, under Just
and wise regulation whereby every wheel OF
industry shall be set in active productive oper"
alton. and every human worker whether with
brain or Drawn shall be fully employed In use
full and beneficial activities And business should
be so regulated that a fair and reasonable
profit shall insure to all persons, whether cor
porate or individual, engaged in carrying on
business, and lust and equitable wages snail
be paid 10 all workers according to their deserts
This IL the duty of the statesmen or this
mighty nation, and without doubt they will come
sooner or later To realize the fact, but before
they do they must understand that prosperity,
SO far from, being nourlshed and promoted by
political oppression and discord. must be en-
couraged and promoted by the wisest and most
liberal regulation. New Orleans Pieayue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
MEAT SITUATION
REACHES A CRISIS

NEW YORK. June 26.-With mora
than 200 retail butchers driven out
OF business during the past month.
the meat situation has reached
crisis in New York Genuine alarm
was expressed today by officers OF
the various associations OF meat
dealers. Unable to pay the high
Wholesale prices and their stock
stagnating on their hands because OF
meat strikes, the retailers are giv-
ing up in despair II Is said that
the big packers are ldcpriving all
bur those of the strongest backing OF
credit
The price of meat In New York
IL higher now than II has been in
forty years, and experienced butch
ers say they can see no relief in
sight
George Thomson, president OF this
New York Calf Skin association. said
today that veople would actually have
to stop eating meat unless congress-
took remedial action. He attributed
the high prices to the tariff on live
cattle. Other officials declared the
beef trust in control Of the cattle
raising industry OF the country, and
Is maintaining fictitious prices for
cattle on the roof
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
If SUSAN ANTHONY NOW hvEpe

The womans suffrage movement has been
the butt Of editorial paragraphs galore. Even
now we do not intend TO indicate that be
Mege in universal suffrage. At the same time
il is not amss to make some passing comment
upon the evolution OF the movement as started
more than half a century ago by Susan Brown
we'll Anthony and some other women.
II snssn Anthony lived today certainly she
would have occasion for rejoicing
Has moi an equal suffrage plank been seri-
ously considered in the building Of the plat
forms of the two great political parties?
Has not Colonel Roosevelt, the most unique
statesman Of the age, given his approval to the
suffrage movement
ANA what II Miss Anthony could be in Bait
more this week? Think OF the aggregation OF
women there All OF them may not be suffra~
aettes but Il does look suggestive.
There's Mrs Norman e Muck. Mrs. W. J..
Bryan. Mrs Nicholas Longworth. Mrs, Tom
Tsgeart. Mrs Perry Belmont Mrs Senator
Gore, Mrs Parker and long list OF other
women whom We might mention could we
recall Their names.
And the women propose to give demon
s,ration In Baltimore during the Democratic
convention They intend having a parade and
indicate TO the delegates that the woman S
sunrage movement is some pumpkins"
In conjunction with the planks presented 10
both parties favorng womans suffrage, We
must not overlook the recent parade in New
York where husbands Joined their wives il the
line OF march. Farther the serious agitation
In England where the women even have been
sent TO jail for their public suffrage demonstra-
tons TO further the movement. Mrs. Pank-
hurst came across the briny from London to
aid In converting the American
AT The Chicago convention there were two
women DELEGATES.
Several States have decided In favor Of the
womn. giving them the opportunity OF voting
and holding office.
Thus far these women have not insisted apon
running for Office, stating that they want the
menfok to become reconciied to the suffrage
question before they attempt TO grasp public
Office
Talk about the progressges" the "reac-
tionaries and the conservatives" but soon
se will become so .progressixe- We aLII-aat
know where we are at
X has gone so far that even Miss Jane
Adams has been suggested for president OF
the United States
Somebody once inquired:
Whittier are drifting?"
Candidy. We don't know
II may he that women may solve the PROB
lem for us.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
TO WHOM THE COUNTRY LOOKS

Never can We decide the destiny of the coun-
try until We hear from Clark Howell. editor OF
the Atlanta Constitution; Col c. II. pendle-
ton editor Of the Macon Telegraph and Col.
Henri Watterson editor Of the Louisville
Courier-Journal
Col. Pendleton onlaas~ hat despite +sus
defeats Bryan is the idol Of the people And
Col. Pendleton comes from Pennsylvania Once
PENNSYLVANIA gave 100000 Republican ma
jority.
Clark Howell declares that the Baltimore
convention will result In an united Democracy.
Col Watterson says that things look fine
and dandy"
As sample of what the Southern press is
saying. we produce the following from the
Atlanta Cnnatitutiea+-----
The Democratic party TODAY beyi,s the
writing. at Baltimore. Of what promises to be
ne most constructive chapter In its postbellun
hisforE and among the foremost chapters in
me history Of our common country
Every opportunity and every element CON
spife TO make the convention OF critical signi-
Dance TO the organization and To America
Sphsnodic tax Of dissension end divergence
is OF Importance only as il indicates the intense
ll'@Ry TO which the humblest member or the
party is contributor
a
'h'eago But they were Of that kind that
breeds disaster Of an irreparfbfe nature
- Their counterparts at Baltimore are not FOR
moment, TO he considered In the same cata-
CORY.
In the Chicago city the counsols were those
Of destruction and defeat foreordained
In the Maryland city the differences of view
point are healthy and their final issue Will be
one TT creative character.
There viii he lively tits on the floor os the
convention wars and runors of wars in the hall
the committee rooms and the hotel lobbes
But when the last shA shall have been
hftd. and the smoke blown away, II will be "A
united Democracy that presents ts bAttleline
under whatever leader to the twin enemies OF
tho Republican party and its hybrid product
The course or the party in congress during
the past two years = an accurate prophecy Of
what may be expected during and after the
ca. Nentop.
one would be dnil To deny that during these
two years there have been antagonsms and
Emergencies IN plenty among the majority In
the house
With bot exception each has in turn
Yielded 10 the genius and instinct for harmony
and concerted action that appear to have fallen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
How TO DO Right In the Right Way

William Jennings BRYAN probably being
criticised much back home In the various
Democratic communities Ia IL here by De-
mocrats who are anxious that the Baltimore
convention about all things present a united
front 10 the divided and double enemy
But one hears often this remark.
Yes, Bryan is doing The thing wrong but he
is right The trouble with him liz that nine
tenths of the time he is right. but he goes about
1t In the wrong way
II Is a great thing-the greatest thng-to be
right In the sense OF acting on the right prn-
cipIe, the principle of true Democracy bur lust
now there Is the old trouble Of doing the
right thing In the wrong and most effective
way.
Not the least interesting to disintereste stu.
dents of politics phase Of the great pnItinal-A AA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
Accidentally Killed.

Especial TO The Richmond Nrginian.)
HARRISONBURG. VA, June 2s.-
"A telephone message last night
from the Blue Ridge section stated
that Willie Frazier. the twelve-year
old son OF Thomas Frazier, on Fra
zier's mountain, was accidentally shot
and kEled Sunday afternoon late by a
gu the hads OF Scott Shifflett, lad
of about the same age. The lads
were playing with the weapon when
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-27
One Primary Day In 1905.

The direct primary has come TO stay. All IN
telligent men admit this, simply because
revolutions go backwards All the
harnesses in the country cannot change the TIDE
that has set in. The republicans al Chicago
refused to do anything to take away the I'M
pleasant features OF primaries II did nothing
to make them less crude. 1t did nothing to-
wards changing Southern representation Barnes
is to be made chairman of the Repu blican ma
tional committee and the standpatters are fully
dete rn1ined to die with their boots on
hut reform In tho states is possible. and there
should be an effort in all parties towards a
presidential primary in 1916 to be held in all
states on one day, in which all parties that poll
a million votes in November should be asked
to take part. good deal OF legislation Will
SO 1nss6sd AND n nUre too rarty ro~ orEfn rTTs
reform movement. Birmingham Age Herald.