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The Detroit times., 1912-04-18

of a controversy. finds himself calmly
swatted by some dignified judicial
gentleman, because that great mys-
tery-the LAWS somehow against
him, that the mystery grows deeper.
II the people could only understand
what Is hitting them, this question Of
recall OF judicial decision would not
be an issue: for the people would
soon take care of the counterfeits
and grandstand players Ito use
timely illustration) who flourish un-
der present conditions and pass mus
ter Just as well as real judge does
and really stand a better chance OF
popular approval, in recognition OF
their efforts in scooping up the dust
instead of the ball, for they look Just
as we'll from the grandstand as the
real thing does.
There Is whole lot more TO this,
but have written more than enough
10 enter my gentle protest against the
recall of judicial decision and disre'
spect OF courts and to point out the
way TO correct a great wrong, which
has slowly undermined our Republi-
can Institutions and is breeding a
danger O: something infinitely worse
in its place.
Respect your courts, by making your
judges behave. Keep your judges
elective, that you may ask them to
account to you from time TO time
Then keep a close watch upon their
doings, that you may know whether
their account is just and true; and
then, II you can make trial by jury q
reality. most OF the present agitation
against courts, having nothing TO feed
upon will starve TO death.
The real question is, is the pres;
big enough?
II. F. CHAPMAN.
Detroit, April II, 1912.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18

spectator conclude that the judge running
did much the credit of the Or
ganzaion1
Everything went of smoothly mngy the standpoint of
the machine
The opposition crushed absolutely by the professional poan
of the hall.
There were half dozen city Office Democrats
the machine they hold their jobs wh
John c. Nagel
three Democrats who want to land jobs in the
who haven't been able connect far
right Justify proposition
put by the organization leaders.
Very nearly corporation couns staff there including
the corporation counsel himself.
delegates convention read
the organization bunch jumped and shouted to Connolly
They off name
"Shhhw replied the Judge He wasn't elected delegate Sit
down"
judge suspicion of sadness
corporation running the mayors precinct
elected delegate the county convention.
representatives every Democratic city department
rely standing well with the machine for their living
They watched Connolly prOmpter proposition that
up.
One of the circle delegate convention
apparently Wilson delegate and made long speech thanking
committee credentials for politely putting the Wilson movement
the convention to sleep.
He the very whereupon Judge
molly speaker his right hand shielding it from
The convention and emitted laugh
Judge Connolly since he
boom that the Democrats the rank and he Of
party Michigan Woodrow Wilson head the national ticket
this year.
than anyone else that majority of
lions so far have
candidate
The Democratic organization this for ANY
convention absolutely the
Judge Connolly delegation Bay City-n
words Democrat the county far his
preference s concerned
Very gacus Judge Connolly ondescended number of Wilson
supporters sitting with the Wayne delegation Bay City
S all they will do-just SIT
Judge cOnny men are in the majority the committee and Judge
Connolly has them sewd under the unit rule for Clark Harmon
delegation Baltimore BEFORE
WOODROW the Democrats have
to the presidency.
In words Judge Connolly has met again and adjourned
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
The Times Better
Late Than Never!

10 the Editor of The Times:
Please find enclosed a check for
three dollars. Let il go as far as II
will toward sending me The Times.
i find that | can't get along without
n. We have had The Free Press for
a little time and We feel ourselves
disgraced by IT, The only reason for
sliscontinuing The Times before was
that II did not reach us TIL the DAY
after publication; but ! would rather
have II fortnight late than The Free
Press at any time.
Very truly yours,
A. F. BRUSKE,
President Albion College
April 1s. 1912.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
One Way Of Puttina Il.

In other words Judge Connolly has again adjourned
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
A Puzzle.

Little Marie was sitting on her
grandlathers knee one day. and. ar.
tel looking at him intently for a time,
she said
Grandpa. was you in the ark"
certainly not, my dear" answered
the astonished old gentleman,
Then" continued the little infor-
nation seeker why wasn't you
crowned"
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
overheard this yesterday:

| overheard this yesterday:
Il tell you" insisted A with en-
phasis. there is popular demand for
Roosevelt"
May be so, may be So" granted B.
in a conclliatory tone, but the sup.
ply far exceeds the demand '-Bos.
ton Herald.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
POOR KIDS.

The Tigers have a brand new park
As modern as can be
Twill seat bout thirty thousand
So every one can see
They say that they have everything
From plate TO pennant pole:
But We searched the fence from end L
end
And can't find one knot hole
LAW RENEE \. FIFERLIK
3I5 DiX-ave., Detroit. Mich.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
Editorials by the People.
Resoect the Courts; Make Judges
Good.

Respect the Courts; make Judges
Good.
To the Editor of The Times: Your
advocacy OF the recall and the fact
that the most strenuous candidate on
the Republican ticket for the presl.
dency has made the extreme view OF
this radical change in our system an
issue in the coming campaign
prompts me TO say word al tnis
time.
There can be no possible question
about the fact that the judiciary ls
not giving satisfaction and that either
the courts or the judges are nnoer
hre and believe rightly too. Il DO
not mean in Wayne county, for in
over a quarter OF a century OF active
practice. do not remember our CIR
cult bench 10 have more able, more
courteous. in its treatment OF ht-
gants, than at present-)
In all the arguments which have
come to my notice, upon this subject
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
Editorial Page Of The Detroit Times
JUDGE WILLIAM F. CONNOLLY
IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED

II was a peaceful. personally-con-
ducted Democratic convention that
Judge William F. Connolly presided
over, Wednesday, in German salesmen's
hall.
Judge Connolly wasn't chairman OF
anything, but nevertheless he dominated
the entire proceedings of the conven-
tion.
The jovial judge occupied seat a
few feet from the rostrum, an easy posi-
ton from which he could view both the
chairman and the delegates with very
slight inclination of his head
If Chairman Henderson forgot his
lines, the Judge instantly prompted him.
This occurred so frequently that dis
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
rhe Prusslan Soldier and Mont Blanc.

The Prusslan Soldier and Mont Blanc
A story OF a Prussian lieutenant
who stood at the foot of Mont Blanc
and with a naughty eye contemplated
the mighty mountain, delightfully."-
illustrates the arrogance OF the
Youngsters OF the German Army.
'Donnerwetter, he said. stroking
the vestige OF mustache. How
ridieulously small civilian must
fe feel,"--Youth's Companion.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
A 6rioht Office Boy.

Caller-Is the boss in?
Office Boy-No, sir; mes gone out.
Caller-Will he be back after din
ner?
Ofice Boy--No; that's what he's
gone out for.-Judge.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-18
The Perils of Plstitudes.

This is a world of change"
Yes; and by the way, have you got
any with ?"-Boston Transcript.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
NICHOLS SAYS He
WAS INTOXICATED
DtCTAGRApH RECORD
rrrn HE HAD SAMPLED DE-
TECTIvE.s wHISKEY.
DENIES ALL CHARGES
FIELDER AND REED REFUSE TO At
TEND HEARINGS DECLARING
THEY ARE IN FEAR OF
ASSASSINATION.

COLUMBIA. S. G, July 1s--The
legislative committee investigating the
pardon record Of Governor Cole 1.
Blease resumed its work here today.
holding the first session since the AL
susta session. at which much of a SEN
sational nature was unearthed.
Samuel J. Nichols, the Spartaneurg
attorney, who according TO Detective
Reed. was Governor Blease's agent In
the sale Of ~psrdons. was the first
witness. He testified that when he
went into Reeds room in Spartanburs
he found two quarts OF Scotch whis-
kew on the dresser and that he sub
seouently became intoxicated. He de-
clared that the testimony recorded by
the dictagraph did not represent his
sane moments. or any facts In the
case.
He said he had been offered large
fees 10 obtain pardons. but had re-
fused.
Detective Reed and Attorney Fed
err, Of Atlanta, did not appear. Both
sem word that they feared assassina-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
LINCOLN STEFFENS
CALLED TO STAND
IN BARROW CASE
Magazine Writer'S Testimony
May Help Towards Clear
ing Lawyer
TELLS INSIDE {
OF FAMOUS TRIAL
Witness Declares He Went to
Jail With Accused Man
and M'Nutt to Talk
With MNamaras

Los ANGELES. July 1s.-~Lincoin
Sterens, the magazine writer, gave
testimony this afternoon in tina Oar
row case of he highest Importance
10 the defense. Steffens testified that
On Saturday before the arrest of Bert
Franklin on the following Tuesday.
November 2Sth. Darrow consented
that II il was necessary TO effect "a
settlement Of the Mcnamara case he
would let ]. J.. Mcnamara plead guilty,
as well as-J. b. Mcnamara.
Steffens testified further that TINS
decision of Darrow was kept secret
between himself and barrow and he
went on reporting TO the citizens
committee. which he had interested in
the peace negotiations. that barrow
would not agree TO any terms tna'
did raot include the discharge Of j. J.
Mcnamara
Further the witness testified that on
Sunday, November 26th. he and Oar
row and former Judge Cyrus r. Nc
Mutt. OF the Mcnamara counsel, went
to the county Jail and disclosed the
plans to thu McNamaras and secured
their separate consent to the pla
which involved changing their pleas
TO guilty.
Judge McNutt died since the begin
ming Of the barrow trial. In conse-
auence Steftens' testimony on tines
two facts. 1t SENS can. In the nature
of things. have no other corroboratiou
than the testimony OF barrow himself
IL the Jury believes tenen his tes-
tirnony probably Will become the de
Gliding factor in the verdict. The de
PENDANTS went into this line Of evf'
depce with that understanding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
NO MATTER WHAT YOUR
NAY BE YOU CANNOT AFFORD
TOLACN THE CONTESTNOW

usually reach the goal in the end, and
this ast special offer Of, The Virgfnian
places n OF these delightful trips
within the reach OF n young woman
who 10 ambitious enough to enjoy
a pleasurable vacation this summer.
II through any reason o have
failed to enter the race, enter now.
There Is sim time for you to be a win
ner. provided you set your standard
now and 20 in to win. ~
Make n Of these delightful trips
your goal. Surely they are worthy OF
the most energetic and sincere en-
deavor. You should be proud to have
your name appear In the list Of can
didates which II published twice each
week. You should be proud Of a high
ambition--a glorious ideal.
So far candidates have proven their
metal to q surprising degree. II If
they keep up the pace-which they
undoubtedly wtll--thsre ~ likelihood
NM N f3cpf69 M ,yqe9snetting Will
~ tp6ken IN e01n5nk 49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
lack Rose Surrenders Him
self, Declaring He Can
Prove an Abb
SAYS HE LEFT THE
CAR IN THE BRONX
Lieutenant Becker, Accused
By Dead Gambler, Is Put
Under the Closest
Surveillance

NEW YORK, July S.-AIihough
the police showed signs of great &C
tivity today In running down various
clues, the day closed with the muir
derer or murderers OF Herman Ros@a-
thai still at large.
There were many new developments
during the day, however, n the po-
lice claimed to be ready to make sew
tral important arrests
Jack Rose. who was Gus py
fRosent1ai. OF being graft colssctor
for Police Lieutenant Bracker. sur
rendered himself today, and was tieid
IA an accomplice in the killing Oh
Rosenthal, and is said TO have given
the police the names of the .otaes
men who rode In the automonlie III
which the assassins escaped Rose
declares that he left the car at a GER
tain point in the Bronx ana claims
to have a clear alibi.
Auto ownsrs Scared.
Following the announcement or
Roses ~confession of his connection
| with the affair, Louis Libby and Nii-
uam Shap.ro owners of the auto,
through their counsel. Aaron Levy.
offered themselves TO District Attor-
~ whitman. as witnesses Tor ing
State, declaring that they had not told
the police what they know or me
| movements of the gang during the
evening pr~ecedin~ the shooting-the
names of the original passengers VINO
boa rded the car at Tom SnarAsy .
saloon. or the others who took their
places later at another rendezvous III
the Bronx.
Becker Under Surveillance.
lieutenant Becker. whose onne
ton with the affair has threatened 70
uncover the greatest police scaHoal
OF years, was put under close sur
VIGILANCE, which virtually amounts 10
arrest .sn
The statement of Rosenthai on tns
eve OF his death that Lieutenant
| Becker was making all klnas al
money In wall Street Will be thor-
| ouehlv investigated 1t was learn"d TO-
| night by the grand jury.
When Rosenthal left District Attor-
nev whitman's office on the afternoon
before he was murdered. he gaia to II
reporter: ~
II told Whitman thai If he did not
tcontinued on Second Page.p
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19

P~LANS*ALREADY MADE

The explosion In the Clayton mines
at Carbon Hill Tuesday. which caused
the death OF seven men. will be thor
oughiS Investigated by the State and
responsibility for the disaster fixed.
The Investigation will take place with
In the next ten days.
This assurance was given a Virgin
ian reporter last night by State Labor
Commissioner James g.. Doherty. The
investigation Will be conducted by an
expert-one OF the best In the country
who will probe the matter to the
bottom. When he has completed the
Investigation OF the Clayton mines, the
same Expert will continue his tour and
investigate every mine in Virginia. and
make a full n complete report to Mr..
Doherty. of the conditions as he finds
them.
Special invsstio alton.
This tour OF the mine expert will be
what Is known as "A special investi-
cation. and was arranged for by Mr..
Doherty a month & to carry out the
provisions of the new State mine in
spection law. This law. which be-
came operative June 14th. calls for
the appointment of a regular mine in
spector to be placed on the payrolls
OF the State, and provides for regu-
lar and thorough inspections OF the
States mines. hut unfortunately nc
appropriation for paying the inspec-
tors salary Is made. Realizing the
Importance OF such inspection Com
missioner Doherty decided shortly af-
ter Its passage TO provide for a spe-
ciai inspection of the mines ever il he
didn't have the wherewithal TO pay a
! regular appointee. and determined 10
draw upon the regular appropriation
OF his department for the expense of
the inspection. First-class mine ex-
perts don't row on bushes and Com
missioner Doherty was put to 1t to get
the right man. A month ago. how
ever. he succeeded in making arrange
ments with a man. who. Mr.. Doherty
declares, Is n of the best In the bus
mess. The expert is employed else
where at a high salary. 1t was
necessary TO await his convenience In
the matter before the State labor
commissioner could mako his arrange
ments. Mr.. Doherty was able to say
last night, however, that the man
would be in Richmond In n week or
ten days ard In view of the Clayton
disaster and the jury's recommended
tion, the Clayton mine would be the
first to he investigated. Mr.. Doherty
stated that he is not at liberty yet to
disclose the experts name,
Viii Cover Two Months.
This special inspection will q
period OF two months-perhApA three
Icensiausd 81 5Scon2 l1Iki
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
FOR BOARD
GIVE THEIR POSITIONS
TIL

Beck, Henry P.-Civil engi-
neer, formerly assistant city en-
gineer, former member of board
OF aldermen. now building In
spector of city of Richmond.
Bennett, IL W.-Tndertaker.
liveryman and member OF board
ot aldermen.
Davis, Geo. B.-Retail mer-
chant. former member OF city
council, former superintendent
of ciX almshouse and later SUI
pertntendent of Laurel reforma-
tory.
Don Leavy. John F.-Sales-
man for Petit Il Co, furniture
dealers; member OF board of al
dermen and formerly in COM
mon council.
Ferguson. Edgar H.-Presi-
dent of J. w. Ferguson & Sons
Inc.l. printers. and member OF
cannon counc1l.
Folkes. +. C.-Attorney-at-
law and member OF State senate
Gunst, Observation-Disclosures
agent and member of board OF
aldermen.
IlITS StAlhi
for Globe Clothing company,
member of common council,
president Central Trades and
Labor Council, formerly in
liquor business. succeeding his
father,
Hobson. Graham B.--Clerk
with Tredegar company, mem
Der of board of aldermen.
Knowles. VIM. P.-Superin-
tendent city gas works, in which
he was an employee before being
made superintendent.
Mccarthy, Carlton-State ac-
countant, formerly city account
ant and then mayor OF Rich
mond; previously secretary OF
Old Dominion Building and
Loan association.
Moore, John W.-Hetail IL
ouor dealer In South Richmond,
manager of Stonewall Distilling
company. member of board OF
alderman and formerly member
of Manchester council.
Paul, Gcorgc-P roprieto or
Manchester Transparent Ice
works, formerly mechanical
craftsman.
Richards, Chas. E.--Retired
commission merchant, at n
time member of city police
force. nov member of common
council.
Taylor, Chas. F.-Retired
merchant. formerly engaged in
business. president board of fire
commissioners.
Whittet.. Robt.-Member OF
firm OF Whittet & Shepperson.
contracting printers. president
Richmond Type and Electrotype
foundry. president Of Albemarle
Club,
Zimmerman, VIM. H.-Retir-
ed capitalist, formerly proprie-
tor of Broad street hotel. with
bar, and for maQy years MEM
Der of board Of aldermen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19

The race for the special trips In the
virginian's free vacation tour contest
promises to be II fraught with much
excitement. Already different candi-
dates are securing the country for the
subscription ballots which mean SO
much these remaining days. i.
While the daily coupon published
each morning in The virginian should
not be overlooked, subscriptions are
what you need 20 put your ma me at
the top Of the list In your district
the closing day. Everything depends
on the success you achieve during the
time from now until the close. No
matter what your lead may BE- over
your opponent you cannot AFFORD to
lag one bit IN the race. else sudden
squirt on the part Of your rivals Will
put them IN the lead too late for you
to gather your forces for another nnal
struggle. Remember that there IL no
'issaas $saaA5sG " sss NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
R|CHESON'S BODY
IS D|S|NTERREO
REMOVED FROM ANCESTRAL PLOT
AND PLACED BESIDE BODY or
HIS MOTHER.
-
MOVED FIVE t >
Hast WISH of FORMER MINISTER
CARRIED OUT ny SISTER WHO
Is TRAINED NURSE IN
PHILADELPHIA.
V FIVE MILES

Especial TO The Richmond Vtrginian')
LYNCHBURG, VA. July 1s.-The
body of Rev, Clarence Y. T, Richie
son. who was electrocuted In Boston
last May for the murder of Miss
Avis Lnneii. was today disinterred
from It's resting place. on q little knoll
on the plantation OF his father. where
his grandparents had been buried, re-
moved Ave miles and placed beside the
body of his mother.
One Of the last requests made by
the former pastor before he went
to the death chair was h a he should
be buried beside his mother. 1t was
at the time reported that his father
informed him this request should be
complied with.
When the body was brought home,
however, the father and brothers had
II inferred In the ancestral burial
ground near the home OF the electro
cuted mans parents, The mother OF
young Richeson had been buried In a
cemetery near Amherst. Va. The sis
ters Of the former pastor. II is said.
who had all along wanted their broth
er's last wish carried out. finally pre-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
RErLY TO inquiry As TO ATTI-
tube ON THE LIQUOR
QUESTION.
BUSINESS RELATIONS
SOME Fab TO MAKE ANSWER
AND OTHERS FRANKLY STATE
THEIR VIEWS AND SUMMIT
al LIFICATIONs.

The voters of Richmond are eyinc-
ing a growing interest in the selection
Of members of the administrative
board as the campaign progresses
Studious inquiry is being made by
citizens in ali walks OF fife as To the
personal character. business afflia-
tions and qualifications of the seven
teen men who aspire to positions
on this important municipal body,
which will really direct the affairs OF
the city.
The board is to be composed OF five
members. There seems TO be a gsl-
eral desire that five OF the best men
available shall be chosen for this Inn
portant municipal service. The reso-
lutions adopted by the Methodist Min
isters' Conference and printed in The
Virginian on Tuesday is an indication
Of the earnest desire of people In
terested n the city government as 10
the personal fitness as well as the
business capacity of those who seek
nomination as members of the board.
Prior to the action of the Methodist
ministers a prominent citizen of Rich
mond had addressed a letter to The
yirginian making inquiry as to the
business affiliations OF the Variou
candidates especially the five u1-
dorsed by the Citizens league, In this
the writer asked specifically for IN
formation as to the relation or atti-
tude OF the candidates to the liquor
business Desiring to give to the
people of the city full and accurate
information. the managing editor tr
The Virginia addressed or Monda,
a letter to each OF the seventeen as
pir.ylts asking that he indicate
whether or not he had ever been or
was now interested m or in any way
associated with the liquor business.
Ask Their Position.
This letter was as follows;
Richmond. Va. July IL, 1912.
Dear Sir,-We have n letter
from a reputable and responsible
citizen asking us to print a state
ment showing the position Of
each Of the candidates for tho
administrative board on the liquor
question. Following this letter the
Methodist ministers at today's
- meeting adopted a resolution re-
guessing the newspapers to pub
lish, THE names of the candidates
and facts about each pertaining
to their business and such other
qualifications as may recommend
them to the conscientious voter
IT is our desire to give this infor-
nation accurately and we would
prefer thai each OF the candi-
dates define his position In his
own words. We will be glad,
therefore. II you Will furnish W
W wednesday Afternoon At htest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-19
Karl LEGION Sails.

NEW YORK, July 1s.-kari Lee
gion. secretary OF h International
Socialist party OF the world. who has
been In this country for three months
at the invitation OF the American
federation of Labor. sailed today Tor
Germany on board the steamer Pres
tdent Lincoln. Samuel Gornpers was
nj tho pier to wish him good bye
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1912-05-25
GROUNDS THIRD WATER
For Three Feet Down Moisture ls
Found in Excessive
Quantities.

Darlington Independent: Continued
rains have given Foster county soil
such soaking as it has never had
before. Prof. E. w. Hall of the state
demonstration farms. was here re-
Gently and went to the McCreary farm
to get soil samples. He took sam
pies at the one, two and three-foot
levels and will take them to the Far
go laboratory for analysis, He es-
Inmates that the first foot contains at
least 35 per cent of water, the Sec
ond 80 per cent and the third 20 to
25 per cent. The percentage is esti-
mated as of water to be absolutely
dry dirt-not air but kiln dried
The precipitation as recorded at the
McCreary farm the past week was al
follows; Sunday, S5 inches; Tuesday
go; Wednesday, SO; total this week
1.5s; total this season, 9.53 inches.