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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
SHALL THE PEOPLE RULE?

Shall the people rule?
Tha, is the principle involved in the consti-
trfional questions to be submitted to the voters
iii virginia Tuesday next. 1t may not interest
you personally or particularly, Mr.. Voter. at
this writing whether you have the right TO
east your ballot for the reelection of city
treasurer or a city commissioner of revenue,
because, perhaps, putting II on q purely selfish
standpoint. you do not number city treasurers
Or commissioners among your personal &C
uuaintances If you do chance to know an
ahle. competent official discharging the duties
III either of these Offices for the best interests
us yourself and the other people who put him
there because you and the rest of your fellow
cafixens had confidence In his ability and hon
esty. you would be pretty sore, wouldn't you
&C. when the time came TO elect city treasurers
and commissioners you butted into law that
denied you the privilege-the right--to vote
the second time for man whom you knew to
be the best fitted, by experience and demon
stration. to serve the taxpayers as they should
W. served?
But assuming that there is neither personal
nor selfish interest, II is the duty OF every
voter TO himself and to the Democratic party,
10 consider the principles involved in the issue.
VIII the Democracy of Virginia preserve the
inaiienable right to the absolute freedom of
ne Ballot, or will they submit to d restriction
Imposed by law which forbids them to use
that ballot TO re-eiect two classes of public
servants II Ia an important issue because
81 the amendment is allowed to stand 1t will
establish a dangerous precedent. 1t is blow
simple right and justice that faithful public
servants should appeal for a second time to
TIE suffrage OF the sovereigns who chose them
me nrst time. II they have not been faithful
and competent the aforesaid sovereigns will
6e quick enough to shelve them. That the
voters of the counties should have the un-
trammeIed right of the ballot and such a
restriction imposed upon the voters Of the
cities Is too absurd to be countenanced
The attempt to cloud the principle involved
By wanton reference to the "Plunderhund"
ana Characterization of public servants whom
The people have elected and In whom they
repcse confidence as "a powerful combination
oY certain greedy and wealthy offceholders
formed to prevent the people from securing
laws that will better their condition" is not
only tommyrot 1t is a libel upon men OF in-
tegrity, an insult to the intelligence of the
voters and will fool nobody. II The Vrgfnaom
has the correct estimate of the manhood OF
virginia resentment for such reckless assaults
mon men of character it will be shown in no
ain manner when the ballots are counted
next Tuesday night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
TURKEY SURROUNDED BY FOES.


More than two weeks have now elapsed since
the outbreak of hostilites in the Balkans, and
the onward march OF The allied armies toward
Constantinop1e has not yet been checked. The
Bulgarians are in striking distance of the capt.
tai OF the Ottoman empire, the western portion
ief the European dependencies OF that empire
Is almost within the grasp Of the Servians and
a victim to Moslem prowess, is advancing
north toward salonika and marking its prog
ress with series OF victories
The first aggressive act made by Monte
negro, which declared war ON October sth and
Immediately rushed troops across the border
Europe as its objective point On October
18th the Bulgarians began an advance against
Adrianople. which the troops Of that country
now surround. The army was divided in three
columns. each meeting outposts of the Turkish
army and driving them backward. After sew
ed Here more than one battle has been
fought the Turks losing heavily each time, and
now the city is surrounded. with communica-
lions with Constantinople-bu one hundred
and fifty miles distant-said to be cut of Ser
via proclaimed war with her old foe on the
day the advance of her Bulgarian allies began.
Skirmishing had taken place before the servian
government issued its declaration and Turkish
troops had crossed the border into Servian ter
ritory. Two Servian armies are in the field
advancing southwark toward Salonika by way
OF Uskub. in Macedonia. already captured
Greece, which had at one time evinced an in
ciination to keep out of the trouble, also de-
elared war on October 18th. but had had sew
eral brushes with Turkish troops prior to that
time. On October 18th the Greek troops were
modified and a promise of 155, 900 men was
made, On October 17th the Greek gunboats
got into action, and since that time have been
active in Smelling forts at Prevesa. The Greek
army Is advancing northward with the evident
intent OF reaching Safontka, where It VIII CO..
operate with the Servian army, if the latter
has succeeded in it's intention to reach that
city. They have already forced their way we'll
into Macedonia, in which province Salonika Is
located, and yesterdays dispatches report a
:
the Turkish army will be cut off from commu-
nication with Corstantinople and salonika
This long series of victories on the part Of
the allies has alarmed the European nations,
which fear that Russia will intervene In the in
terest Of the Balkan States, with an idea to
gain territory should Turkey be driven out
OF Europe. International jealousy has pre-
4ad ba
in the past. and all Europe is now trembling
il fear OF European war the outcome of
the present crisis.
In spite of the numerous victories of the
allies. however. it is not believed that Turkey
will be eventually banshed from Europe In
q fight to the finish, Turkey. with her much
greater resources and with troops whose fight
ing qualities are recognized and respected the
world over, should win
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31

co Episcopal church, IN Westnore-
iand county. huff tn r70s. restoring
many of it's original features and nut
ting solid concrete foundation I'M
der its walls, il now being done az
der the direction Of an experienced
and competent architect from abroad.
Mr.. w. 3. cowart. son OF Mr.. i.
Cowart. OF Northumberland county,
and Miss Alice Eichesberger. OF
Heathsviile. were married in Buffalo.
\. Y, by the Rev. Mr.. Piper. After
trip North they returned to Cowart.
where they will reside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
Ashland

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
ASHLAND. VA. Oct. 3o.--The
Girls club. which meets regularly in
the home of DIR. l. bby. was given
an address on Wednesday afternoon
by President Blackwell. His ubject
was ~ Great Poets View Of the Wo-
mans Question
The improvements on the Baptist
church have about been completed
and the church now presents an en-
tireiy different appearance and adds
greatly TO that part OF Railroad ave-
The main audience room has
not been materially changed. but the
baptistry has been moved and en-
larged. and several Sunday school
rooms added. A porch with four beau
t.ful Corlnthian columns entirely
changes the appearance of the front
Of the building. The congregation ic
to he congratulated on their new
house of worship.
The Home Mission society of Dun
cam Memorial church are giving a Sc
ries of teas at the home of Mrs.
'6tcTSvie every Tuesday even ng to
raise money for the mountain school.
The Aid society of St. James Epis-
copai church will give an oyster sup
per and sell cakes and fancy work
at the parish house on the afternoons
and evenings November 1st and I'd
Miss Mary Le Bennett. who has
been the guest of Miss Boggs, re-
turned to Blackstone.
Professor w II. Smithey. OF Peters,
burg. spent Sunday here with DIR. and
Mrs r. r. Snithey
Miss Orville Street. of Richmond,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss
Alma Luck.
DIR. Woodhouse. of Richmond coll
lege. visited friends here yesterday.
Revival services are being held at
the Christian church tn week. Rev
Mr.. Melton Is being assisted by @. w.
Kemper. formerly of Kentucky. now
of Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
An Unhiil Eight.

1t is rather an uphill fight those are maxi
ing who arc opposing the adoption OF the con-
stitutional amendments whereby city treasurers
and commissioners of the revenue will be per-
mitted to succeed themselves. And it ought to
be such fight for the reasons that no valid
excuse can be given for the opposition. II we
are to live and have being under Demo-
cratic form of government no apologies can be
made for opposition TO the application OF these
Democratic principles on all occasions NO
one can say the principle is not Democratic
and IL care will be taken II will readily be seen
that the opposition comes from those who DO
not follow the principles OF Democracy
Blackstone Courier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
Congratulations and Condolences

Congratulations. Y. NJ. L. your victory OF
last saturday. II was good fight. well fought,
and would like to be the first to extend
our hand. metaphorcally speaking, in eongrat-
ulations and in Observation-Disclosures, be-
cause II is foregone conclusion that you. even
as Washpgton. and Lee and V. +. l.. will ~se
placed on Virginta's black list of avoided sub
tects. We remember years ago, when
w. and l. beat Virginia. the latter school, for
reasons never fully explainedh refused to meet
the Lexington school again. and on another oc-
casion, after an Orange and Maroon victory on
Lambeth field, the Virginia Polytechnic insti-
tute met the same dire fate. Again we say
condolences. dear cousins, condolences. Won
der who Virginia will play next year-vrginia
Tech
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
CAMPAIGN
COSTS HIM S4,1I6

WASHINGTON, Oct. Scion.
gresham Bascomh Siemp, Republican
candidate for reelection ii, the Ninth
Virginia district. takes the lead in
size of prediction campaign expen-
ditures so far reported by the candi-
dates for congress throughout the
country. Mr.. Slemr.s statement sets
forth that he has expended $s.fIu,
which is within hailing distance II thu
$4,000 limit set by the federal corrupt
pre ctices law.
Genera! Rufus A. Ayers, Demo-
cratic candidate In the Ninth, has re-
ported ali expen}l iture OF $3.50.
No statement has yet been re-
ceived from Walter Graham. rne Buiy
Moose candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
HEATaSVILLE

tspeciaI to The Richmond virsinian.l
HEATHSVlLLE. VA, Oct. 3o.---
Mrs. Robert Gildea O'Hara announces
the approaching marriage Of her
daughter. Rose. to Mr.. Fl. Mason
Brent, Of Heathsyille, Va. The we'd
ding will take place In November in
ST. Johns Episcopal church, Bedford.
Ca
The work of repairing old Leocomi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
Then and Now.

When Albert jeremiah Beveridge was MAX
ing hts last race for the senate. the one in
which he was defeated by John Kern. Georgt
w. Perkins. now second In command on the
field of Armageddon sent large contr1hu
ton to be used in helping Beyeridge hold his
seat. Mr.. Beveridgc says the contribution. by
his orders, returned, and Perkins confirms
tho statement. Will Mr.. Beverage now explain
by what authority he dared decide Perkins
money tainted? And IL 1t was tainted in the
one instance why not in this other, in which
Perkins is the chief dough-ba boy for the Bull
Moose 7-Petershurg ndex-Appeai
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
Forbes--SheI,ard.

Especial to The Richmond vfrginian.)
GUINEA MILLS, VA, Oct. 30.--A
wedding Of widespread interest took
place Tuesday afternoon at /: o'clock
at the hom OF the brides parents.
Rev. r. F. Wingfield officiating. when
Miss Agnes Ruth Shepard, the fiaugh-
of Buckingham county. became tho
bride Of Mr.. Cleveland Owen Forbes.
Jr., son OF Mr.. and Mrs. G.. O. Forbes.
Sr.. of Cumberland county.
No cards had been ssued: only the
immediate relatives OF the two FAINT
les were present. Both OF the con.
tracting parties are highly connected
Virginia and other Statea
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31

The American Federation of Labor made the
following findings: THAT the Democratic
party kept it's pledges to labor" THAT the
Republican party is antagonistic TO labor"
THAT Roosevelt failed during his administra-
ton to needed remedial legislation in
the interest Of labor" Such labor leaders
Gompers. Mitchell, Morrison and James Dun
can arc actively opposed to Taft and Roosevelt
and are supporting Wilson.--North Emporia
Independent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
PEOPLES FORUM
Take Defeat Like Men.

Editor Richmond virgtnian:
sir-There appears doubt in your
mind as tn the manner in which the univer-
sity supporters took the V. NJ T. ,iefeatf
toriai appearing In recent issue Of College
Topics which should set you right on many
details STUDENT.
The editorial follows:
Defeat.
For a generation, as college men reckon
the cadets from Virginia Military institute
have been sending football teams to battle with
the university the home grounds. Each
year they were greeted with defeat. Some sea-
sons they managed to hold Virginia to a close
But defeat was always tneir share of
the game. The " NJ. boys in che true spirit
Of sportsmanship never lost courage Each
year found them back with the sa me enthusi-
asm and high hopes Like the great lieuten-
wall Jackson they fought hard and fought fair
and We're not afraid.
Saturday they brought the same nghting
machine-only better They won. Their team
the game and deserved the great victory they
richly Defeat is q bitter dose for mere
mortais, but We can take It like men. How
ever much may regret defeaV. We will not.
paradoxically speaking. begrudge " NJ L he
victory, The cadets are our most magnanifnOus
athletic enemies. We congratulate the tnsti-
tute It's team and wish IL every success
in the remaining games OF the season
Thornton Case Not He Tried
Editor Richmond virginian:
Sir.--Please state. through the columns of
your paper. that the case OF the Commo awealth
q gainst F. C.. Thornton late cashier Of the
Charlotte Banking and Insurance company. will
not be tried at the November term 1914 OF
the Circuit court Of Charlotte county for the
reason that the commission or funacy will not
he ready with their report. This notice IL given
that tho special jury from Richmond. which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31

together with the editorial TO which reference
is made. is printed on this page. The tone of
the editorial ia manly and leaves little doubt
that v. NJ. l. will appear on the university's
football schedule next year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
A Logical EXPANSION.

Atlantic City boasts the first won1an city
comptroller In the United States. Wptnans
place in the home" has very often tnv"lvec
control OF the frances. The expansion is Logical
Republican.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
Let Us Re just.

We publish elsewhere editorial from our
contemporary. the Lynchburg News, calling
upon the country voters to come to the help of
the cities to pass the amendments to the con-
stitution to be submitted at the coming election.
These amendments provide that city treasurers
ana commissioners Of revenue may succeed
themselves. This change has already been
made for the counties, and 1t would seem unfair
to compel the cities to turn out officers who
had been capable and efficient for no better
reason than that they had been in Office "A
stated length Of time. Private business is not
conducted this way. II man Is efficient and
satisfactory. a private employer would keep
him long as he would stay. II this prac-
tiee is good for private business, II is also good
for public business.
We believe in broad Democracy that per-
mits the people to control their affairs and we
would have 1t that the people could either
keep an officer in or put him out as they choose
We think the voters would do well to vote for
these amendements.-Union Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31

was recognized to appear here at the Novembe
term. may be Informed on the SUBJECT
Yours truly,
j. &. DARLINGTON,
Clerk of Charlotte Circuit Court
October 80, 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
TROUBLE ron q. o. p. IN NINTH.

sJ III Catron or the hybrid Republican Pre-
sepsiys party 81 the Ninth district who lie SUP
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
The Amendment
Due ,oaM Mistake.

IT was felt by those particularly Interested
that this failure OK the amendment relative to
cities was mere due TO careiessness In prepar-
ing the ballot than to popular opposition to
IL. The legislature taking this view has order
ed the amendment again submitted and 1t will
90 voted on November 9Th. 1t has the almost
unanimous endorsement OF the general assembly
ana fairness would call on the county people
To vote for their fellow citizens OF the cities
what they havo insisted for themselves
Rockbrdge County News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
FOR SALE-LANDs


FOR SALE-Several improved farms in
Worth county, Iowa These farms are
level, black soil; none more than four
miles from railroad. Prices ranging
from $70 to $50 per acre. These farms
are all bargains. William Jennings,
Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
LEGAL.
sherin,s Sale.

BY virtue of an execution issued out of
the clerks office of the county court OF
Rock Island county and state of Illinois,
and to me directed, whereby I am COM
manded to make the amount of certain
judgment recently obtained against
Adolph Daebelliehn in favor of Rock
Island National bank. corporation, out
of the lands, tenements, goods and chat
tells of the said Adolph Daebelliehn.
have levied on the following described
property, to-wit: West fifty-six $3.50
feet of lot eleven (11). in Daebelliehn's
sub division in the city of Moline, and
lot eleven (11) in block two CD, in Dae-
belliehn's addition to the city of Mo-
line. Therefore. according to said COM
mand, I shall expose for sale at public
auction all the right, title andd interest
of the above named Adolph Daebelliehn
in and to the above described property
at 10 o'clock a. m. on Wednesday, the
31st day of January, 1912, at the east
door of the court house in Rock Island
county, and state of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 9Th
day of January, A. D. 1912.
o. L. BRUNER,
Sheriff of Rock Island County
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
An Easv Medical Deorse.


Time was when medical degrees
were obtained at st. Andrews without
all the difficulties of today, and the
story is told concerning learned pro-
lessor Of old, who had advised par
ticular student whom he had never
seen in the flesh and OF whose work
he knew but little, to call upon him at
his house so that he might be examin-
ed for his degree. The morning was
a brilliant one, and the learned gentle
man found it impossible to resist the
attractions of the links. Before set
ting out, however, he had left mes
sage with one Of the maidservants,
and a conversation like the following
ensued On the arrival of the student at
the appointed time: "Ars you the
gentleman who was to ca. tnis morn
ing about a degree?" asked the girl on
opening the door. 81 am" was the
reply well" said the maid, Il was
to tell you that it was all right. You
have passed "-Scotsman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.


State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun
ty-ss:
Public notice is hereby given that at
a special meeting of the stockholders
company, a corporation organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws
of the state of Illinois, held at the Of
fice of Jackson, Hurst s. Stafford Rob
25th day of October, A D. 1911, AT the
hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF
of fourteen hundred and ninety (L490)
shares of the capital stock of said cor
poration were present in person, there
said meeting the holders of two hun
dred sixty (260) shares of such cap
ital stock, the total number of said
being seventeen hundred fifty DISCO
shares, the following resolution was
adopted by the unanimous vote of the
stockholders of said corporation present
at said meeting, ell OF the shares held
by those present at said meeting being
fourteen hundred ninety Q,49O) shares;
being cast in person by the holders of
said stock in favor of the adoption OF
said resolution:
Whereas The stockholders of the
Crescent MaCaroni & Cracker company.
an Illinois corporation, desire to ADAM
don the corporate enterprise, surrender
the charter. franchises and corporate
name and dissolve the said corporation
Now. therefore. be II
Resolved That the corporate erter-
prise be abandoned. ana the charter
franchise and corporate name OF the
said Crescent Macaroni & Cracker com
pany, an Illinois corporation. be sur
rendered, and the said corporation be
dissolved. Be It further
Resolved. That the officers Of said
corporation be, and they are hereby,
authorized and directed TO take such
steps as may be necessary to effect the
dissolution of said company, and the
| discharge of all corporate liability and
| the payment of all corporate debts, and
the distribution of the corporate assets
and property among all the persons en-
titled thereto"
That a record of such proceedings
| signed by the president Of the corpora
| tion verified by his affidavit and attest
ed by the secretary of said corporation
under its corporate seal, has been duly
| recorded as required by law.
Dated this third day of January, A.
| D. 1912. PAULO RODDEWIG,
| President.
| OSWALD SCHMIDT,
| Secretary.
| Jackson. Hurst & Stafford. attorneys,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
FOR RENT-HoUsEs

FOR RENT-Five-room modern cottage.
Inquire SAT Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-10
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation of it's patrons
IN various parts OF the city. The Argus
has established a system OF branch Of
fees, where subscriptions and want ad-
vertisinE may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain 10 any
department of the paper, news or bust
ness. II r. also planned TO have at each
OF these branch of1ces every evening
a supply OF copies of The Argus OF the
day, so that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstances TO
receive his paper, be supplied free Of
charge.
The Argus chain Of branch ofices
Includes the following:
J. J. Kipp's notion store. 45O5 Fifth
avenue.
H. Il Rowe's pharmacy. ais Four
teenth avenue.
Riess' drug store. Twenty-seventh
street, Seventh avenue.
Unemeyer's drug store, Eleventh ave-
nue.. Fifteenth street
George W. Milihouse. confectionery.
sos Fourth avenue
Mrs. London's notion store, Seventh
street Fourteenth avenue
Beimbeck's pharmacy, 922 Third ave-
sengers grocery. sa5 Eleventh
Robert drug store, Thirtieth street
and Fifth avenue.
College pharmacy, Seventh avenue
and Thirty-eighth street
Olson grocery. Thirteenth avenue and
Thirtieth street.
Steiner drug store. corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street