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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
For WiIrOn.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-l have read with keen inter
cs! and qualification your torceful
editorial indorsing the candidacy of
most available man whom the Demo-
Gratis could put forward In the com
ing presidential election. The logic
of your reasoning Is unanswerabic. and
the friends OF Governor Wilson note
with satisfaction the growing sent!
ncnt In the conservative Eastern and
Southern States in behalf Of Cover
nor Wilson as the man who would
most surely attract the regular nor
NAL Democratic vote. and at the same
time make an invincible appeal 10 the
independent element. when is likely
TO be decisive OF this election. Besides
this, there are innumerabe conser-
vativc Republicans who would support
Governor Wilson as against tho ultra
radical Roosevelt. while. on the other
hand. If President Taft be the nomI-
nee of his parity many Republican
prosrcss!ves would similarly be at
tracted TO Governor Wilson's support,
In short. in my judgment. Woodrow
Wilson Is the one man whose noini
nation is possible who could win ever
the Republican candidate. no matter
who that candidate might be Cover
nor Harmon, admirable man though
he be. is foredoomcd TO defeat be-
cause OF the announced and vindic-
tive opposition to him on the part
OF william i. Bryan .Ad his follow
ing; by reason of this circumstance.
it is likely that Governor Harmon. II
nominated, would fare little better
than d:d Judge Parker. Notwlthstand-
ing the attempt Of the opponents OF
DIR. Wilson to construe him as n
radical, his great ability. high char
actcr and purposes. together with a
Citing sense IF responsibility, should
, he he made President. would Insure II
safe and conservative administration
Of the affairs of the country
There is a general tendency here
not to seriously regard the candidacy
of Speaker CLARK. who. while person.
ally likable and popular MIN. does
not embody in himself the attributes
that are essential to great Presi-
dent and could not carry the Eastern
States. 1T is generally believed that
the Speakers strength will be great
est on the first ballot. after which
there will he steady and gradual
recession from his ranks.
Virginians. OF all men. should feel
a peculiar sense of pride in the dis
tinction that pr. Wilson has won by
sheer force of ability and character.
and. as NirGinian. living In New
York, IT gives me pleasure to express
hearty approval and commentator Of
your attitude. JOHN p. EAST.
New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
THE COUNCIL IS RESPONSIBLE.

Every member OF the Common Coun-
ell viii be held individually responsible
by the people for any action that will
enable the proposed light and power
franchise TO be granted without fun
and careful elaboration. There is
absolutely no reason why this meas
IRE should be railronded through the
Council in tho interest OF those who
arc not willing apparently that time
should be taken both by tho members
OF the Council and the people. TO un-
derstaud all It's provisions and results
and weigh It's merits. II the fran
ohise IL good, deliberntIon Will not
detract from It's value; If II is not
good. the fact SHOULD be known. No
plea or ignorance Will cxcuse any SER
want o. the people. whose sole concern
should DO to protect tho interests OF
the city OF Richmond, now and in the
future.
a delay OF few wesks VIII do alb
eciutely no injury to the company
seeking this gift Hasty action may
saddle tho people OF Richmond with q
burden for fifteen years. The city is
In no position OF asking favors from
this company. It is granting right
OF the most vital Importance. If this
company is not willing TO give the
city an opportunity to study the merits
O. the matter. the company has the In
alierable right to abandon Its desires.
Why should the city run even the
slightest risk of making a false step
merely "a eccede 20 the wishes of men
who como seeking g gift? The Coun-
ell does not have to do the bidding OF
those who seek favors.
This franchise should be printed
All OF its provisions should be
thoroughly reviewed and considered
The recommendation OF tho subcom-
niittee that the question be fully in
vestigated should be given Its un-
doubted weight. The opinion OF the
city's legal adviser that this fran
chiso contains clauses -hat Will allow
O. prolonged litigation. and his furth-
a. expression of the view that a more
satisfactory form OF contract can be
drawn, should not be dismissed cas-
ually. There is TO reason for dellber.
etely disregardng these illuminating
views
rho Times-Dispatch has already
voiced its opinion tina, the principle OF
competition in public service utui-
Ties does not protect the community.
1t further believes that this franchise
IS it stands guarantees no pcrman-
ont Dement'S TO the users Of electricity.
But the merits OF tina franchise arc
not now the main issue The question
is whether the Council Intends to pass
this measure without the careful con
sheraton that tho protection OF the
peoples rights demands
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
Voice of the People
The Christ Church AssocIntion.


10. the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir'-in your paper OF June Is YOU
published an editorial under the title.
article You Stated d i1atS "the youths tns
who most need this kind of enjoy
ment are frequently those who cannot
yet II at any expense"
Christ Church Association In Rich
mond's crowded East End is meeting,
me need OF tho class OF boys and
ySo You men to whom you aliude. and
summer life for our section OF the
The association athletic field is open
daily except sunday from ~ NJ
with boys IN the morning and early
afternoon, and later the men and work
ing boys swarm TO the field TO enjoy
the sports n tho twilight and later,
night.
The association IS conducting a free
pubic ,pIaySround for Church Hun
year that an outdoor swimming pool
may be built SO that the boys in this
sScti"n OF the city may have a safe
hiace TO hath and learn how TO swim.
We have been Informed that pool
"oN6o feet, with 9 depth OF from two
10 six feet can be built for about
$500. II the association was financially
ab!e TINS sw mining pool would be
For the boys who don't get chance
to go To the country the association
director takes a group to Failing Greek
once week FOR q days outing This
rs a delightful place for swim and
play In che creek
The field clubhouse. with hot and
cold shower baths dressing room aud
recreation room, With books and mag
azines. affords delightful place for
those who only have n day off now
and then land can't afford to leave
Few people in richmond realize the
!mportancc of Tho work being done
N the East End for the moral up
MT of men and boys and the time
mas come when TINS work should re-
ctiNc proper rcr1=n!tion.
There are a few public spirited men
ana women who a-c helping the work
along ana thu city helps some but
the work is worthy of large support
ana should be given the financial as
sistancc necessary 10 conduct rccrea
tlon work in k-cuing with the large
territory 1t Is So King to cover. There
IS no other orranlzation on Church
I'M open TO mer and boys, and Christ
church Association with its gynna-
SUM in winter and its inclosed attn
ieuc field IN summer. is meeting the
need Of younS men ana boys who can
only amord 10 pay a small fee.
iichmohH. j. y. s EAGLE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
THE DEMOCRATIC SITUATION.

The selection of Alton B. Parker as
temporary chairman of tho Democratic
convention yesterday overshadowed to
n great degree the Republican situation
at Chicago. which was marked by al
most complete inactivity. If there Is
anything on the face OF tho earth that
the Democrats should avoid this year
1t is the factionalism. the bitterness
and the division displayed by the Rc-
publicans In Chicago: but the Demo-
Gratis seem to 80 headed in the very
same direction The choice of Judge
Parker. eminent and loyal Democrat
that he is. was an antaEonism of Mr..
Bryan as wilful as 1t was unnecessary.
The committee on arrangements could
have acted in tho interest of harmony
and named n temporary chairman suit
cd TO all elements In the party, but 1t
chose the unwisc and the undi piomatic
course. 1t has in all probability pro-
vokcd n bitter fight on the floor OF tho
convention, fight that may stir UP as
much harsh feeling and rs much di-
vision as tho Root MoGovcrn fight at
Chicago
Harmony ought to prevail ut Balti-
more because tho supreme considera-
tion must he that of naming that man
for the presidency who will most likely
gain the favor OF patriotic and inde-
pendent voters. If 1t will give tho
nation q candidate of unsullied char
acter, or real public service and Of
freedom from observation-disclosures. the
Democratic party will sweep the coun-
try. The Democrats must nominate
that man who can capture the waver-
ing vote. This is no time for party
rewards for party service. The Dem
ocratlo candidate must be one whose
appeal is national in scope and whose
campaign Will bring to his following
men unaccustomed to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket. The Democratic candi-
date must be ono who can touch the
conscience. tho hopes. the faiths and the
common sense OF the American people.
He must he n man whose shoulders bear
no burden OF log rolling or combina-
ton. who IS incapable OF secret deals
and malodorous bartcrings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
Caught on the Fly.

An English nobleman has como to
America to forget his title. but It
wont be long until they begin calling
Kim colonel or major. ana then hell
nave another to forget
Bernherdt aged sixty nlne years, is
back on tho stage, 1t Ia nearly time
for her to begin writing beauty ar
ticles for the newspapers.
There is slight rift IN the clouds
Mr.. Wickersham says he Is going to
retire from the Cabinet. no matter
how election goes.
The Wilson boom S In need OF
money. which shows Cor ono thing.
that 1T is real bona hde boom after
all.
Prospects are that there will he a
lot OF second hand political band
wagons on the market along in July.
Laura Jean Libby says a man should
he careful In selecting wife. Yes.
he should be careful not to select some
other mans.
Judging by the odor in some OF
the bohemian cafes tic Turkish CT
garette makers have not oil quit work
10 go and fight italy.
There has becn discovered-in Chi
cago, too-a girl with Il perfect foot.
But with all that she may be only an
Indifferent cook.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
CARRIED TO THE HIGHEST COURT.

That the Supreme Court of Appeals
has consented to rehcar the case in
volving the right of city treasurers
TO unlimited tenure of Office is most
welcome intelligence to the forces who
have fought for rational settlement
Of the question. The constitutional-
Ity of resubmission OF the amendment
to the people this year ought TO be
settled by the courts. for If the de-
cision is against the rcsubmission of
the question an unnecessary election
Will be avoided, and If resubmisslon is
held valid the advocates of the pro-
posed amendments will have the adj
ditional argument to supplbrt their
case that the proposed changes
have the weight of constitutionalit:
The case involves several points of
constitutional law which are novel and
vital. and the opinion of our highest
court on them will be of national in
terest to lawyers and to students of
government
The Times Dispatch has had much to
say about these proposed amendments,
hut 1t has never sought to criticize
tho Law and Equity Court of Rich
mond for It's decision from which APP
peal now lies. Upon the cons,itu-
tioAalitv of this question there IS the
greatest divergence of opinion among
men Who know the law. There are
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
According to Uncle Abnc1

never see real man yet that
used perfumery.
a felle- from small town will
always follcr IL band Or Il fire milne.
When the wimmon rit the ballot
most every one of EN- VIII have two
votes-her own and her husbands.
There arc a lot Of spring hats that
should never DO sprung.
One thing we Will never see Is a
lawsuit over the vii! left by q poet.
Three feliers who never seem anx-
ious to have n man save his money fo-
n rainy day are the butcher, the baker
ana the candlestick- maker.
never yot hecred a Teller say q
work aEin' his own automobile. for
he is gen'ally anxious to sell II and
sit another kind.
SO far as versatility is concerned
there amt no month IN tho year that
has got any thing on April.
Miss Lutte Perkins says tho lips
That touch ticker shnll mover touch
her'n; but 4 Teller would have to be
soused before he would want to.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

press.vc or so inspiring as the dignity.
the manl'ness and the carnestncss OF
the studcnts-undergra as we'll
hs degree men; and l bring from this
commencement surer hope for our
democratic Institutions than my heart
has carried for many n day
The veteran alumni rejoice w,:h their
successors In tho complete Yiadication
Years ago, established a new order at
their alma mater.
ROBERT FRAZER
Hot Springs Iune s. III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
THE MULE WINS

The moral In tho old fable OF the
race between the haro and the tor
toise is equally applicable to the case
of the mule and the auto truck The
race is not always to >hc apparently
swifter. In fair and free contest
against the auto truck the mule has
established his merltorious right to
remain in the ranks OF the Ameri-
can army. They tried to kick him
out, but a mule is always strong on
the come back" and this time no
kicked his way back into harness.
The proposal to retire the army
mule. without pension and without
honorable discharge. was warmly sup
ported when the mot :-driven army
wagon made Its first appearance. II
seemed obvious that the auto truck
would have to be substituted for the
mule and the relegation OF the lat
ter to civil life seemed Inevitable. 1t
nay be uhat Eater the mule Will
have TO leave the service. but for the
present the auto sGuck Will have
to stay in the garage.
The superiority OF the mule for
hauling was decided by the provis-
ional army requirement that lately
made transportation tests In Iowa
Automobiles were pittcd against mules
in practice marches, and the black
mans favorite won. The mule docs
not move as rapidly as the automo-
bile. Testimony seems 10 be unani-
L
not move as willingly as the auto
mobile. Testimony Is unanimous on
that point. 1t looked as If the mule
would have to take to the side OF
| the road. but he won. His great mer-
[ 1t was his depcndability. His gaso-
lcne-consuming rivals failed to nego-
| tiate hills and broke down on rough
/ cross country routes. but the equine
1 friend OF Che colored yrace always
/ arrived at his destination on time.
The mule is not subject to blowouts
or puncturcs; his machinery is sim
pie and not often out of order: he
Is rarely in need OF repairs. and no
matter what burden is imposed upon
him or what obstacles confront his
path he still hobs up serenely. iIo
lasts forever, and there Is no differ
cncc in the 1912 and the 1912 mule
models
Let us, therefore. wrcathe the mule
with the roses of victory as shake
spero bedeckcd him in "Midsummer
Nights Dream" II lie Is obstinate
he Is hard working. If he Is slow. he
is never hailed into court for volat-
Ing the speed laws. ne has served
the public faithfully In time OF war
lie Is Invaluable, and the nope of many
an escaping Northcrncr in the wal
was nippcd In the blossom by III,
refusal Of the Southern mule to aid
or abet such flight ny moving at all
The mule has been elected by tn
Republicans as the Democratic ON
nlem, but, as TIC army mule tes
proved. tho Democratic party. Xix,
tho mule. may move slowly and take
a long time to ge, there. but IT vii
gc; there just the Same.
--------==-----
b There ar" Il good many people who
4 share the belief Of the village con.
stable that the Colonel will &c,
'pinchcd" for raising a rough mouse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

hection on tho courts or in any way
to be connected with them. The poll
teal side of the Issue Is the side which
should be discussed fully IN the press
from this time on: discussion OF the
constitutionality Of the act is largely
academic because that Is for tho
courts. and tho courts alone. TO con-
slider and decide.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
Thinks Electric Chr Owners Unfairly
TrCafed

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sir.--fhe proposed new law taxing
every person that drives car 50, Is
Il gross injustice to the drivers OF
electric cars. who arc mostly women
The electric is so easy to operate that
usually every member of the family
operates the same. To compel the
mother and her numerous daughters
To pay 81 each and to have a badge
conveniently attached to their thin
wearing apparel Is unfair and uii-
Just.
Electric drivers are not spcedcrs. and
should not be classed as such.
Richmond. ELECTRIC.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
On the Spur ofthe Moment
By Roy K. Moulton

Oh. shortcake. tbs of t4ire
sweet cake Of strawberry.
or thee sing.
Cake OF a luscious grade.
With melting fruit ;nlatd.
OF all tho pastry made
Thou art tho king.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
Cnndldntcn Ami thc Euturc.
Rcpubllcan-Teddy. BIN. Robert.

HcpupIIcan-Teddy. BIlI. Robcrt.
Democrntic-Champ. Woodrow. judi
son. William j.. Oscar.
sunrage-Mabel. Myrtilla, Gladys
PHYLLIS. Susan. Agnes. Millicent. ANA
tyllis. Mag, Flo, Edythe. Josephine.
Martha. Sylvia. Emn.al'ne. Carrie
Birdie. Pansy. Lily. Rose. Hyacinth.
Violet. Dove. Bedellia. Bridget. Pr!s-
ella, Lutte. Mamie, Annie. Dollie.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
Wilson lie Nun.

To the Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch;
Sir'-To an humble onlooker. as the
time for the holding of the National
Democratic Convention comes apace. it
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

Cone Johnson Will head the Texas
DELEGATION q, Baltimore and prove lis
fitness for the Texas govcrnorship Ivy
voting every time for Wilson
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

In his first Chicago speech, The
'hird tormcr used tho word 'thi4w
and "thievcry" seventeen umea
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
liability for Rent.

mans wares arc $40 month.
lie rented "a house. got behind and was
refused permission 10 move. and then
ordered to move "a Few months later.
He has left the house. Can he q
made To pay the back rent? NJ &.
He owes rent mp 10 the time no
left the house. Whether he may bu
forced TO pay Is another matter His
wages may not be saInishcd. They
are too small, and he seems TO have
removed his furniture from the poss
bil!ty OF levy for rent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

An Address.
Can you give the address OF @.
Grovenor Dave whose remarks before
the Southern Agricultural Society you
lately published? f. CHICHESTER
Washington, ID. c., is sufficient ud-
dress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21
\ Date.
Saturda Y.

Please tell me what day OF tho
week was February II, 1857.
MRS. II. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21

Literary.
please tell me in which edition OF
John Hays poems may be found Jim
Bludso" and Little Brooches" In
which of Mark Twains books is tho
dumping Frog r. a. y
Almost any edition OF Hays poems
would contain the two you MENTION
The Jumping Frog" has no logical
connection with any other OF Mark
Twain's stories and is variously To-
Gated in different editions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-21


the poem containing the verses 80
nation rose so white and fair; mono
tcll so pure OF crime"
W. @. WEST
Philip s,anhopc worsley young
English man OF letters. fellow OF Coz
pus christi. oxford wrote them IN IL
presentation copy OF his translation Lf
The Had" sent to General Lee about
Il year afteh the war.
The grand old bard that never dies.
Receive him in our English tongue;
send thee. but with weeping eyes,
The story that he sung.
Thy Troy is failen-thy dear land
II married beneath the spoilers
To write the things 1 feel
All realm of tcars-but let her bear
This blazon to the end OF time;
No nation rose so white and fair
None fell so pure of crime.
The widows moan, the orphans wall
Come round thee. but In truth be
strong:
Eternal Right. though all else fail.
Can never be made Wrong.
An angels heart. an Angels mouth.
Not Homer's, could alone for me
Hymn well the great Confederate
virginia nrst. and Lee.
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>tanh0pc Worslcy.

Please tell me where | may find
the poem containing the verses. 80
nation rose so white and fair; none
icll so pure OF crime"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-13
ITALIAN OF NOBLE BIRTH
SUICIDES IN SAN FRANCISCO
y AssocIated PED.

San Francisco. Jan. 12.-Luigi Do
Dato Ventura, an Italian of noble birth
and of ability as a writer and lee
turer, committed suicide here last
night by shooting himself through the
heart in fit of dependency, due to
family troubles. His complete surname
was Ventura de Lecce Barri, and his
family line traces back as far as
1899.
Prof. Ventura beagn his career as 4
page In the court of King Humbert.
While young man, he came to this
country and gained some notice
through 4Peppino.r a story of an
italian newsboy in New York. He was
q close friend of the younger Salvini,
for whom he wrote several plays. In
San Francisco he gave readings from
French drama lists. He also lectured
for time at Stanford University.
In the room in which he took his
life lay a letter from Interstate Com
rnerce Commissioner Franklin K Lane,
who wrote:
'I hope that with the dawn of a new
year you will appreciate life as not a
dreary blank for you"
But in a note left for his daughter,
Lillian Ventura, he said:
Life is too hard now; I have no
brains. no ideas. and you will be
happier after this ideal