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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
Ode to An Old Shoe

Goodbye old shoe. goodbye old shoe,
Twas long ago l purchased you;
But now your very soul is lost
BY UPS and downs that we have crossed.
No more you1l tread LIES weary way,
For now at rest your soul must lay,
For little rest you ever knew
Goodbye old shoe. goodbye old shoe.
Good bye old shoe, goodbye old friend,
Twas you on whom l could depend,
But time has come for us to part,
You leave me with a broken heart.
A broken heart. an empty purse.
Which only makes the matter worse;
1t was not SO when you were new,
But now you're old, goodbye old shoe.
Good bye old shoe. you're won the race,
\ ncther soon must take thy place;
Thy rusty looks l will not mock,
I am so glad you cannot talk.
You took me home with silent tread,
And sit beside me lille In bed:
You've been a friend to me tits true,
But we must part, goodbye old shoe.
w. F. S.
Highland Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17

the commission plan. The cost OF paving was
reduced IL per cent, the fire department has
been motorized and cheaper electric service
has been obtained.
Whether the change is made In the near
future or not, we think It is well for Winston
to be considering the matter of getting the best
charter possible. one modelled after the most
approved forms now In successful use. 1t
would be a good idea for the mayor or the
librarian to start to make a collection of books
dealing with the subject"
New Orleans, which ia the largest city In
the country to try the new system, fears fail
ure for the reason that the commission Is not
composed of the best available men. That is
to say, many people believe the members of
the board are selfish politicians, in politics for
what they can get out of 1t, and for that rea-
son do not expect the good results that they
first anticipated. Whether their fears are
justifable remains to be seen, but II so, fall
IRE viii prove merely that even a good form
Of government will not be a success with poor
governors and an Indifferent citizenship. The
form of government is too well
established as the best form yet tried in this
country to be injured by one failure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
BROTHER
AND IS ARRESTED
CALLS At JAIL AND GETS TAKEN
UI' ON SUSPICION OF HIGH
WAY ROBBERY.

While visiting his brother. /. Fl.
Webster, who is detained in the Hem
rico county jaii pending a hearing
IN a charge of trespassing cn the
property of George Banks, r. w.
Webster was placed under arrest ty
Policeman Robert J. Tilier on sus-
Licion.
Webster is believed to he the one
who waylaid and robbed u young
man named Godsey. Of .Elco. :r~I.-
RICO county, early last SUNDAY 4oru-
ing. Godsey told the police tina. he
missed the last Seven Pines ,ar SIT
urday night before las and had start
ed out to walk to his home. Before
he had gotten far he was met by a
white man and two negroes in a
cart. who offered him a riae. He ac-
cepted, and had gone for some dis
lance, when he was roughly thrown
from the cart and pounced upon by
the three men
After securing a small of
money and several articles OFF Of his
person, he la left lying in the road.
He reported the robbery to the HIM
rico county authorities. and Police
man Tflier was detailed on the case.
Webster will be given a hearing this
morning in Henrico county court
house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
NO P~RO-ALLEN SENTIMENT ELSEWHERE.

The recently-evolved wave of sentiment In
the State which so persistenly seeks to mill
gate the punishment of the Allen clansman
does not sem to find favor outside. The Buff
falo Times, for example, In characterizing the
Hillsville crime as "one of the most atrocious
ever committed in this country, and also one
If the most shocking on account OF the pecu-
liar directness OF its outrage on the majesty of
the law voices the opinion that "if the es-
cape OF the death penalty by Sidna Allen and
Wesley Edwards meets with any degree Of ap-
prevail it will be because of the growing dis
belief that capital punishment prevents crime
Contenting itself, however, with the inevitable
l. declares that These clansmen will now
have plenty of time to think over the frightfu
wickedness of which they have been guilty,
ard sfe best that can be hoped is that re-
p~entance will come to them for a deed too
terrible to be expiated by anything the law
could inhict."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
A LIVE ISSUE IN VIRGINIA.

In the Carolinas thew are payin much atteh-
ticn to the question of commission government
ard in a number of the cities of those States
the advisahility of adopting that form of gov
eminent is being agitated to a considerable de-
gree. In Richmond the question is not one of
acute interest at this time as this city will
put into operation a modified form of commits
sion government on January LIST and most
people are content to await the results be-
fore thinking of trying something else. In
other Virginia cities. however. the question will
probably became a live issue shortly. The
adoption OF an amendment giving cities the
right TO organize such governments under the
Constitution right hitherto denied them
&c expected to result In efforts 10 that end
IN more than one city.
The commission form OF government "ilI
not bring about a millennium and it viii not
give the communities perfection in govern
ment, for government of any kind is depend
ent upon the people, but it is automatic that the
better the form the better it will he admin
istered. The system has worked well In the
vast majority OF cases. Where the people
have had a chance to adopt this form the"
N#
have done almost without exception, and in
few cases have the results been disappointing
save to those idealists who hoped TO find IN 1t
4 panacea for all governmental ills. To the
Winston-Salem IN. CO Sentintl we are indebt-
~ for the following summary of the experiences
Of those cities recently trying the experiment:
Kansas City, Kan, fixed it's tax rate at CT
cents on the 500. Under the old system the
rate was s1:5, Trenton, N. j.. saved $780,
900 In the operation Of its government the
hrst year. Those two facts are good endorse
nents Of the commission form OF government.
"After Cedar Rapids. Iowa. adopted the com
mission plan a dumping-ground was turned into
y park, milk and meat inspection was enforced,
Ihe per capita cost OF conducting Des Moines
Was Slo.2l under the old plan in 1905 ard
1855 under the commission plan in 1893.
Leavenworth Kan, reduced its TAX rate
from s3.1o to $3.50 under the new form Of
government. Houston. Texas, is glad it
1aopted the new plan. Taxes were lowered 20
1ents and the cost of city lighting was reduced
4 j pr cent.
ssDirraingham. Ala. has had experience with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
GIVE WILSON THE NOBEL PRIZE.

Announcement is made that the Nobel peace
prize will not be awarded this year, There
have been two European wars during 1912, and
the Norwegian Parliament, which has the duty
OF selecting those who merit the honor, says
i has found no one deserving 1t, OF course, IL
can't go to Theodorius Roseveltius this time
because he very unwisely promoted the battle
of Armageddon and. as history records 1t, was
ingloriously routed, but why not consider
Woodrow Wilson? He brought about political
peace and contentment In his own country and
carried an olive branch all through the con-
fict. Those Norwegians are slow to recognize
merit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
Reid on jefferson.

fSe1u on Jefferson.
a grea. majority OF the people viii agree with
criticisms of Ambassador Whitelaw Reid for
the speech he made in Wales in which he re-
fected severely upon the life and work of
Thomas Jefferson.
Mr.. Palmer very properly Std that he PRO
tested against the improperly of an American
ambassador who would thus misrepresent the
first secretary OF the department he repre-
sented."
Mr.. Reds own speech confirms the generally
accepted belief that he is about the least able
the court of st. James. He ought to be the
last OF that class of men whose public honors
are conditioned by their private purse, whose
diplomatic ability is reckoned by their contri-
buttons In political campaigns and whose pres
ence at foreign courts Is regarded as the tribute
Americans pay to inordinate wealth.
Mr.. Palmer engaged In no defense of Jefer-
son. which shows how thorouhgly well be under
stood the needlessness Of such course, ard ne
was too generous to suggest any comparison OF
Mr.. Reid, not only 10 Jefferson, but even to a
vast majority of the American ambassadors who
have preceded him In his present high station.
1t Is a singular. coincidence that at this time
when Mr.. Reid elects to reflect upon Jefferson
the county has just elected to the presidency the
candidate OF the party founded on the philoso-
Dhy and political convictions of Jefferson, and In
Washington sentiment Is being aroused to have
man. and hold forever Monticello as a national
shrine. In honor OF the ability, 1abors and pa
triotism OF one of its greatest men.
The stuff that Mr.. Reid talked cannot harm
the estimate of Jefferson that history has
framed. 1t will not deceive his audience as t,
the people CT this country. but II we mistake
~ot, It will go far toward convincing everybody
in both countries that Mr.. Reid Ia not the best
representative that the United States could
have In London.-Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
HOUSE
II 10 GROUND

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
GAZE CHARLES VA, Dec. Is
The dwelling recently occupied by
Captain Elmer Anderton and family,
situate on Oh rystone creek. a few
miles from here, was totally destroy
ed by fire last night. The household
effects were also consumed by the
flames. There being no fire lighting
apparatus in the locality. the house
burned to the ground, and the neigh
boris who went to assist In saving the
furniture were driven back by the
fierce flames.
The house had been vacant since
the death of Mrs. Anderton. who
with her young son lost their lives by
drowning In the Pocofnoke river sew
eral weeks ago, from the vessel Of
CAPTAIN Anderton.
Extensive alterations had recently
been made to the building. The loss
is $500. partially insured. II was
owned by J.. b. Wise. of Cape Charles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TROLLEY LINE?

Recent, rapidly occurring developments in
the electric railway situation in and around
Washington and Alexandria have revived, with
seemingly more reason, the reports of a trolley
line between Richmond and the national capt.
tai. The Manufacturers Record thinks that
probably the interests behind the Virginia
Railway and Power company-the Goulds-
will construct such a line. but does not give any
special reason for that belief. That there is
something in the wind" is quite evident from
the recent activities, but just now the pro-
motors, whoever they are, are not talking for
the benefit of the public. A few weeks ago
the MISUNDERSTANDING company, with a capt.
tai of something like $50. 900, 00O. acquired a
charter from the State Corporation Commits
SIGN and proceeded to absorb the power facil-
tiles Of Alexandria, and now the Virginia Term
inal company, backed by at least three vir-
ginians, has applied to the United States SEN
ate for Incorporation. The plans Of this latter
corporation, it is said. are to build a line from
Rosslyn, Va, into the capital and also traverse
some OF its principal thoroughfares with a
belt line. According to the title of the COM
pany 1t would appear that the proposed line
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
DR.. PACE TO
AMBASSADOR REID

The death OF Ambassador White
law Reid has focused attention again
upon the rumors circulated eontem-
poraneousiy with the nomination Of
Wilson, coupling the name of DIR.
Thomas Nelson Page with the Brit
'sh enthusiastically, and there are
those who believe that one of Mr..
Wilson's first official acts will be 10
send in the name of the noted vir-
ginian for this important post. AT
the time of Mr.. Wilson's election 1t
was said that the selection OF DIR.
Page was practically assured. though
there has not been any Official con-
firmation So far as the public Is
aware.
The name of another influential
Virginian has also been mentioned in
co erection with foreign embassy
honors-colonel Joseph Willard. for
merly State corporation commits
sioner and lieutenant governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
S OF
RICHARD SISSON

The preliminary hearing OF Richard
1isson. charged with stealing $3.50
from the Grant Drug company, was
continued In Police Court yesterday
mcrnin~ to December 2Tth. Sisson Is
the young man suspected Of hav 2
d%efrauded several confectioneries by
.eiephoning in orders for candy and
requesting that change for IS be sent
him.
1t Is chareed that the porter would
bring the candy, and while waiting
for the change that Sisson would dis
appear with roth change and candy.
He was caught In Petersburg. and was
brourht hack to Richmond by Detec-
tive Gentry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17

will be utilized as a terminal for some electric
Railway entering the capital from Virginia, and
there are many who believe that these moves
mean that Richmond is to be eventually one
terminus. Whether the two big concerns Jus,
formed are opposing forces or working together
tc that common end has not yet appeared. but
these activities mean something and 1t is hoped
something particularly to Richmond's welfare
and interest. P,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
instances.

We propose to institute suit against the
comptroller of the treasury for that $34.34
which every inhabitant of the United States is
supposed to be possessed of at the present
time, according to his report. We have
now.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17

Husbands. as a rule. always have a habit Of
tt rning up when and where they are not
wanted. A Pennsylvania woman lost S25, 900
the other day because her thoukhtless spouse
appeared at the wrong time. She was suing a
man for breach of promise of marriage when
who should turn up but her husband, whom
she swore had been in the grave nine years. 1t
must have been very annoying.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
Poker Supper in Scott

From the Gate City Herald we acquire In
forma ton OF a most alarming Innovation In
semi-reIig.ous and educational exercises In
Scott county. According to the Herald .the
poker supper at the Valley High school at Lo-
max was a great success. The house was filled
to OVERLOOKING. There was perfect order and
everybody enjoyed themselves as never before"
1t seems to have been a peculiar poker sup
Der. Never before did We hear OF such an oc-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
Mr. Brucc RETURNS.

The~as cadaon Bruce, manager OF
Bell Telephone company at Cam
den. s c., formerly III Richmond. re-
turned to this city last night, where
he will now live. Mr.. Bruce has
-ee'gred his position with the Bell
Telephcne to en- gage In other
brs~ess in this city.
Mr.. Bruce hos ever been watchfnl
Of the companyss interest In Camden.
where he has many warm friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
The Louisville Courier-Journal

The Louisville Courier-JourndI wants to
know:
which would you rather do single handed
settle the Balkan troubles upon a basis OF
peace for Europe, or revise the tariff so that
you'd be the logical candidate for 1872
On mature reflection we belive we would
rather sit quietly at DUR own hearthstone and
enjoy a real cosy, comfy Christmas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17

We sincerely trust that Miss Helen's natri-
monial alliance will not interfere with the
great and unselfish work among the soldiers
and sailors. She is some of the Gould that
.glitters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17

The Enthusiastically to the court OF st.
James will be a very short-lived honor for
John Hays, Hammond Before he can tern
around twice he will meet himself coming back.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17
CHILD X AT
CHRISTMAS FIRE

WILLIAMsrORT, PA, Dec. is.-
Rosie Curehoe, four old. with
several little companions. started a
bonfire out of the trimmings from
Christmas trees taken to market. In
playing ahout the Pre-. Rosie's clothes
caught fire. and before help could
reach her, she was burned to death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-17

who puts the mess in the messages OF some
Governors ?"-Wilmington Star.
Their secretaries are responsible in some
instances.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09

article in which correspondent asked for advice
child because
with her love- says "A woman souu
herself
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09

The automobile committee of the
Floral Parade will have a meeting
Thursday afternoon at half-past three
at the Promotion Committee rooms.
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The art history class of Kilohana
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09
NEW OFFICERS
Of ODD FELLOWS

officers of Excelsior and Harmony
lodges, l. o. o. F., were installed last
night Lester H. Petrie, district dep
uty grand sire, was the chief Install
ing officer, being assisted by the fol-
lowing other past grands: NJ. T. Sim
onton, e. L. Schwarzberg, F. o. Boyer,
T. j. Turner, M. w. Tschudi and C. G.,
Bartlett.
Ofihicers of Excelsior lodge are. IL.
M. Mix, N. G.; J. l.. Blaisdell, V. G.; l.,
L. La Pierre, secretary; E. A. Jacob
son, treasurer; w. ]. White, R. S. N.
G.; r. A. Woodward, l.. S. N. G.; Ar.
thur Myhre, w; w. G. Chalmers, c.;
lC! D. Sampson, r. S. S.; G. L. Samp
son, L. S. s.; w. J. Coombs, chaplain
IC. c. Hansen, R. S. V. G.; Edward
Gertz, L. S. V. G.; A. H. Hodson, l
g.; A. G. Horn, o. G.; trustees, l.
Petrie, M. r. Simonton, F. o. Boyer.
Officers of Harmony lodge are G
Evenson N. G.; c. Calvert, V. G.; p
Smith, secretary; J. Bicknel, treas
urer; E. L. Schwarzberg, r. S. N, g.;
w. R. Foster, L. S. N. G.; Cheatham
w; H. Myhre, c.; Boysen, R. S. S.
Gabete, L. S. S.; F. D. Wicke, chap
lain w. w. James, I. G.; D. Bomke
o. G.; Hugh Mccoy, R. S. v. G.; G. F
Wilkinson, L. s. V G.; trustees, c. G
Bartlett, H. Gehring, E. L. Cchwarz
berg
An installation banquet followed thu
secret ceremonies.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09
ROBERTS AND WIFE
ARE RECONCILED

San Francisco Examiner, January 8:
One modern convenience sadly need
ed is some mode of conveyance by
which a homesick and repentant wife
can be whisked back to her husband
through the air, over sea and land.
Wireless telegraphy has aided mate
rally in promoting long distance re-
cancellations, but there still is the long
wait before train and steamboat re-
unite the parted couple.
Mrs. John Roberts, formerly well
known in San Francisco as an actress,
arrived here yesterday on the liner
Sierra from Honolulu. She had fed
from her husband, cafe proprietor
of Honolulu, after quarrel that she
now declares to have been trivial.
They made up in midocean and she
will return to him on the steamer
Manchuria today
There is a baby back home that
probably had something to do with
Mrs. Roberts impotence. She was
down at the ticket office as soon as
the Sierra locked yesterday. Her
anger toward her husband lasted only
day and a night out of Honolulu
Several friends were on board. Among
them were officers of the steamer
Mrs. Roberts went to them for ad
vice. They had been trying to bring
about a reconciliation, and they ad
vised that a message be sent at once
Then Mrs. Roberts learned that hel
husband had been trying to reach hel
by wireless. She dried her tears ant
fastened to the operators room.
MAY come home" she wired.
Within an hour the husbands repl!
was received. 1t said:
Dear, take the next steamer back.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09

Art League has its first meeting in the
club rooms today Twelve ladies are
enrolled. Mrs Isaac Cox, Mrs Pas
coe and Mrs. Edgar Wood will assist
in todays program.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09
ANOTHER CHANGE
IN RABIES RULE

For the third time now the ruling
on rabies is to undergo a change be.
fore it is finally put into effect. In
the first place it was drafted at the
order of the Board of Agriculture and
Forestry, then sent to the attorney
general for approval, after which it
was passed upon by the board and
submitted to Governor Frear. But
the governor found something wrong,
and so changed the wording in regard
to dogs coming from countries not
infested with the disease. Yesterday
it came again before the board, but
the members wished to have it a lit
tie more explicit regarding the impor-
tation of dogs that are obliged to
touch at ports where the disease is
prevalent, or those that are exposed
en- route, and so the rule is turned
over once more to the animal indus
try committee for redrawing
Besides the action on rabies and
the regular routine work, the board
also granted request made by Eben
Low, who has been under contract to
remove the tame sheep and wild goats
from the Island of Kahoolawe, by ex-
tending his time until April 30. This
was granted on account of
the climatic conditions which have
made it impossible for him to COM
plete the work according to contract.
The board also passed a ruling for
bidding the transplanting of the
from its native ground
on the Island of Hawaii. This applies
not only to tourists from the other
Stands, but also those from districts
IN Hawaii where the plant does not |
already grow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-09
NOW HAS AN AUTOMOBILE.

The demand for quick transportation
from Haleiwa to the pineapple planta-
tons has spurred the management Of
the hotel to installing a tirst-class
touring car for the use of those guests
who wish to make side trips in the vi
cinity of the delightful resort or
around the island if they wish. Being
under the management of the hotel,
the servic can be relied upon.