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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
An Analysis of Outside
Opposition to Hobson

The Alabama senatorial fight has excited
much interest. The interest is nationwide.
There has been many criticisms, favorable
and adverse. of Representative Hobson, who has
the very Iaudable ambition to be United States
senator from his native State. and so many
implied reflections upon the intelligence Of the
people OF Alabama, because the reports from
Alabama indicate the probability that Hobson
VIII be elected. defeating the present leader OF
the house OF representatives, that the Journal
feels II incumbent upon itself loyal to
Alabama and as loyal TO the progressive
Democratic administration which is sought to
be brought into the contest to explain some of
the reasons that influencing the Democracy
of this State In their choice for federal senator;
and to begin, by attempting to analyze the
character OF the opposition to Hobson, and
explain the reasons therefor.
And by this the Journal does not mean the
opposition within but without the State. The
same type of Democrats In Alabama those
without the State fighting Hobson and the
people believe, whether 1t be true or not, that
il il the same special interests that fought
Wilson so desperately and tried to defeat him
for president that are today trying to destroy
Hobson, and for the same reasons.
It Is the same alignment 1t is the same
coterie of politicians and newspapers, 1t is the
same political machine and the same corporate
interests All are lined up against Hobson.
They present solid phalanx Not of the
elements is for Hobson Not newspaper that
has been charged with being under machine
and corporate influence in Alabama else
where is missing They are all there. united,
bitter yindictive. awake alert, active.
But let US take UP the outside newspapers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
A MOVE FOR PEACE.

Secretary Daniels proposed government armor
plate factory will save the government money.
The government can manufacture ammunition
at about half the price it is now paying private
corporations. On the $31 100000 order ii ex.
poets soon to give it could one-fourth
by doing It's own manufacturing.
These recommendations of Secretary Daniels
have attracted great deal of attention and it IS
probable that they will be adopted. II SO, 1t win
be done to save the government meneya worthy
motive and one that will be approved by the
Joneses who pay the freight But government.
manufacture of all munitions of war would have
other and far more important results than
economy Of expenditures 1t would do moro than
save money.
People of rancid minds who attribute all war
clamor to the judicious expenditure Of money
and application OF pressure on the part Of The
manufacturers of ammunition and armor plata
and battleships receive slight attention. but ever
the most innocent and even the most stupid are
wise" enough and have a sufficient knowledge
of human nature and psychology to know that
the profits derived by private corporations en-
gagged In the construction of battleships am
the manufacture of ammunition affect the vision
of those who receive the profits, direct and in
direct and that interested people, however homes
are never intellectually honest enough to avoid al
bias and prejudice. Take the profit away and TAX
the opportunity for employment in these line
away and many people who are now arden
advocates Of war preparations and who bellev
Washington's dictum that in times of peac
we must prepare for war is sufficient mant
TO cover multitude of armor plants and navy
yards will soon begin to have doubts and viii
soon lose some of their enthusiasm.
/ In short Secretary Daniels suggestion, If car
ried out will be a blow having behind It NJ
small power. to jingoism and to militarism.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

this state. When mauling is yet bitter after
two years IL must indeed have struck deep upon
an unelastic aud a sullen and gloomy soul
Another is the difference between the CON
duct Of those newspapers which have been and
are friendly to Senator swanson and those which
pose themselves as representing the political
virtue and high motives Of the State. without
exception the socaIlcd organization" news
'apers have spoken warmly in praise Of Repre-
sentative Glass who opposed Senator Swanson
$50 bitterly. They have exulted heartily In his
prominence in connection with the great cur.
rency bill, have bestowed unstfnted and deserved
praise on his speeches in behalf of the measure,
have been proud of him as a Virginlan. Think
ing more of tine state than of any little narrow
spirit Of faction, they have done all they could
to strengthen Mr.. Glass, TO promote the glory Of
Virginia. The NetoS Lcader, apparently can
feet nothing but the rancor of an old defeat, can
understand nothing beyond hate for the man
who helped to make 1t ridiculous and to demon
strate its pitlful impotency in directing public
thought and action even In It's own community
And In its attempt to he bitterly sarcastic.
which hardly seems TO be masterpiece OF
rhetoric and in a striving for humorous effect
somewhat spoiled by sourness too obvious. our
contemporary betrays most remarkable ignor
ance Of American history and OF Virginia geo
eraphy. Apparently 1t is firmly under the de
fusion that the great South Carolina senator
who debated with Webster was person by the
name of Haynes" aud that the town Of Chatham,
the residence Of Senator Swanson, is In the cour-
ty of Henry. Before favoring the public with
further exhibitions OF its rather ineffective spleen
the Netcs Leader should try to inform itself, at
least that Websters worthy antagonist was
Robert Y Hayne and that Chatham is the court
house town of the great county of Pittsyvania.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
LUCKY VIRGINIA.

Fortunately the people OF Virginia do not
have to pay for bromo settler. safety razors,
Mustang linlment pocket homes and collar but
tons for legislators, like the people Of the United
States have to pay for its congressman.
This is largely due to the fact that the Vir-
ginia legislature sits in dignifed conclave but
two months a year, and those two months are
the most wintry and dreary of the whole year.
when razors are seldom used. and when as q
natural result the afectation Of whiskers avoids
the worry and necessity of wearing collar but
tons.
In the good old days when the Legislators
sat for three months, and passed gloriously and
merrily through the Christmas holidays. and
when the first months pay was devoted TO the
cost OF Christmas gifts. many curious lists were
made up. Some Of the legislators would give
their wives tons of coal for the Christmas re-
hinder. and the wives would give their lords
and masters such things as parlor rugs and
door mats with the word welcome" blazoned
In vivid colors
1t is suggested by the man from Missouri
that after the present set of congressman get
through making the laws of the country, an
inventory be made Of the cloak rooms, the
committee rooms and the desks Of the members
so that it may be shown TO the great and glorious
people Of this grand country why the taxpayers
should be made to pay for grape fruit knives,
Jamaica ginger, bromo settler, razors and razor
blades, qunine pills adhesive plasters. collar
boxes and collar buttons, corn razors, playing
cards" and such things.
y OF course. when congress sits continuously
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

Editor Of The Virginian
Sir-The Roanoke Times takes occasion to
score the women for investigating the Red
Light district of Washington, calling It q
shameful bid for notoriety.
Who are these street walkers and who are
their "customers''? Who they? Why are
they there2 Have they souls to save? Are the
"customers brothers, sweethearts hus-
bands?
IL there any muck zone" which cannot be
cleansed? Should women be too modest too
reserved to try to improve conditions? II the
women take no action, will the do it?
Is there not a prevalent idea that anything a
man does Is right and that man do things,
simply because he is man? DO men care that
women fall by the wayside?
VIII asking the question, Am my hrohter's
keeper? relieve us of any responsibility? When
we stand at the last great day, will our plea
that we were modest reserved or both ex-
cuse neglect towards our fellow menu
There is great work to do and men and women
must do it.
A READER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

day after day. and the member with headache
has no opportunity of going to neighboring
inn or drug store and must have something TO
relieve the headache occasioned by some long.
winded speech, he should be accommodated with
bromo settler. So might 1t be said OF the man
who cares not for oratory, and who prefers to
SIT back in the cloak room enjoying his pipe
and his little game of setback
The annual reports of the clerks of the United
States senate and house of representatives carry
items such as those enumerated here.
If these things must be paid by us taxpayers,
let the money be appropriated as a contingen:
fund. or let the members send out copies OF
their speeches or packages of seeds In exchange
for the commodities they may need
Lucky voters of Virginia! No such PROPOSE.
ton eonfronts them with their body of eminen:
statesmen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

The Church Hill Social club was
delightfully."- entertained Friday even
ing. December t2th. by Miss Ruth
Evans, in her home. 32oS East Broad
street Palms, ferns and potted
plants, made artistic decorations,
while music and games rendered the
evening enjoyable. Dainty refresh
ments were served, Miss Evans prov
ing a charming hostess. Among those
present were: Misses Nellie Cloves,
Louise Mallory, Ora Spindle, Kitty
Robinson. Florence Kidd. Sarah Tur-
ner and Messrs. Henry Nolde. Irving
Craig, Hugo Blankenship. Richard
James, Benjamin Bryant, Frank
Smith and Kenneth Wood.
The regular meeting of st. Johns
Circle of Kings Daughters. will be
held this tMonday) afternoon at 4
o o'clock, with the Misses Robelin, cor
ner Twenty fifth street and Jefferson
avenue. Every member is urged to
be present. as this Is the time set for
the annual donation for the Christmas
basket. sent each year to the circle. 9
beneficiaries.
Mrs. F. NJ. Mcconnell and children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
,cal and general understanding of the

for local and general understanding of the
situation.
Here is extract from editorial in the
Augusta Chronicle. 1t is taken from the
Chronicle because the Chronicle is repre-
sentative of that class of ably edited-and In
huential newspapers, not only In the South. but
throughout the country, that have the ear OF
those special interests in the East that engage
in politics not entirely for their health. In COM
menting upon the senatorial situation in Ala
bana, the Chronicle says:
THE situation as 1t is presented by the Birm-
lngham Age Herald is that the session of con-
gress which has Just begun may be crucial In
the administration of Woodrow Wilson. Mr..
Underwood has announced that he Will re-
main IN Washington to direct the administra-
TOMS fight In the house of representatives. No
other Is well qualified. His services viii prove
invaluable to the party they have in the
past. He is needed at the scene of action, and
all know that he Is not shirker. He will re-
main the firing line despite his candidacy FOR
promotion to the senate
THE present session OF congress may be a
crucial one in the administration Of woodrow
Wilson," says the Chronicle, and 1t would have
us believe that 1t felt concerned about the sue
cess of the Wilson administration, the enact
ment into law of those reforms that woodrow
Wilson advocates His services will be
valuable to the party says the Chronicle, re-
ferrng to MIR. Underwood, and the sacrinces
he is supposed to he making while attending to
his duties at Washington.
AND Wnile not uiiueffalihS WI
services to the party may we not ask OF the
Chronicle liz it really and sincerely concerned
about the enactment into law of woodrow VIII
sons many reforms?
Does the past record of the Chronicle con-
firm its colossal desire at this time Tor the
success of the administration. at the head o.
which in q man 1t fought so viciousy in the
Georgia presidential primaries?
Did 1t fight him because it opposed MS pom
cies or because It opposed the man?
president whom 1t knew, and had reason sum
cient unto itself to know and what was Wen
understood everywhere to be true, stood Tor
those things in party and IN government direct
| w opposite those Woodrow Wilson was known
| to stand for?
In conclusion Il need only be. added that those
newspaper now fighting Hohson fought VIII
son with the same bitterness and pursue MIN
with the same unreienting hatred they are pur-
suing Observation-Disclosures tAla~l journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
GOES TO BERMUDA
FOR HIS HEARTS SAKE

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.--For the sake
of his heart, which IL now distended to
more than once and half norman size.
and which has been dilated to two and
a half times the normal, Edward w.
Hooker. Of Hartford. Conn.,. 10 at the
waldorf Astoria ION his way to Ber-
muda- Mr.. Hooker 10 . direct descend
ant Of Joseph Hooker. the founder OF
Hartford, and IL former mayor OF that
city. He 10 now = Connecticut State
senator.
Four inches IL the thickness of the
normal heart, and Mr.. Hooker's shortly
after he became Ill. was distended for .
time to ten inches. He was pronounced
dead. but was twice revived by arti-
fetal respiration. Gradually the dis
tension has gone down, until now 1t 10
only so per cent; that II, his heart 10
six inches wide. He was q very robust
man. Weighing $50 pounds when he was
taken Ill. Now he weighs $50 pounds.
His condition is attributed to overex.
ercise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
Radford Normal Notes

RADFoRD. VA. Dec. 14.-There
was presented in the Normal school
auditorium Thursday at s:15 P. NJ.
the first faculty music recital. The
program consisting Of selections of a
very high order was most artistically
rendered by Misses Baird, James,
Darst and Terry, of the Normal facul-
~. and Mrs. w. r. McCarty and MIR.
E. S. Jones, OF Radford.
DR.. f. f. Wiley, OF Bluefeld. and
Rev. ]. b. Ward. of the Bluefield dis
trict, visited the Normal school few
days ago, and inspected the buildings
and grounds.
Dir. ]. P. Mcconnell will deliver the
dedicatory address of the Konnarock
high school building on Friday night.
December 18th. This new high school
building In an industrious town at the
foot Of White Top mountain is one OF
the best buildings in the western part
Of the State.
On Wednesday night. December
18th, at 8 o'clock, a basketball con-
test and other gymnastic exercises win
be held In the normal school gymna-
SUM. Miss Ruggles, the director OF
physical education OF the normal
school. promises an interesting pro-
gram.
The first quarter OF the first session
of the Radford Normal school viii
close December 18th.
The central heating plant furnish
ing heat for the Administration build
ing, laundry and dormitories has been
completed. The water from the new
artesian we'll will be available at an
early date.
The Y. w C. A. is fitting up in an
elegant manner one OF the rooms IN
the Administration building, for the
office and general meeting room OF
the association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
PEOPLES FORUM
Seventh Day Adventist,

Editor Of The Virginian:
Sir.-It seems that ministers and writer's over
look the real of mems absence from
church The real cause Is that men have
confidence In the things the doctrines. which
the ministers teach. The ministers don't believe
their teachings The majority of preachers
who have graduated from the theological semi
naries in the last ten years unbelievers in
the Bible They believers in evolution. The
preachers try to make us believe that they be-
leye in the old doctrine Of eternal torment, but
their insincerity IFS apparent. They contradict
the Bible every important truth revealed
therein. They tell that the wages of sin
is eternal torment, The Bible says the wages
Of sin liz death. The Bible teaches a resurrec-
ton Of the dead, the preachers make void that
teaching by telling that there is need Of
resurrection, because people go either to
heaven or hell Immediately Mt death They
tell we have an immortal soul which they
fatly, saying THE soul that sinneth It shah
die" Eek. 1874. The truth is they have no
message from God, no revelation from heaven,
not through any revelation from God. but
things that originate in their BRAIN Who
wants to listen at such rubbish II they can't
tell what the Bible says then opinion
is as good as theirs. They hold up their hands
In holy horror Mt the mention OF revising the
Ten Commandments, and yet that Is the very
thing they think themselves wise enough to
do. for they have changed the Sabbath from
the seventh day of the week to the first day,
without any bible authority whatever.
Let them preach the truth and men will
come to church.
Very truly,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
CHURCH QUESTION
WORRIES PREMIER
RECONCILIATION wEEN
POPE AND ITALIAN GOVERN
Il
MENT TO BE DEBATED.

ROME. Dec. 1.-THE question Of
reconciliation between the Pope and
the italian government. which was
raised at Milan. by the archbishop OF
Udine, and gave rise to unofficial
statements that the Pope himself de-
sired to end tho long aght regarding
the temporary sovereignty OF the Vat
lean. is shortly to come up for debate
In parliament, and may result In =
cabinet crisis.
The anti-clericals generally, realtx-
ing that majority OF the ministerial
deputies owe their election to the
Catholic vote fear that Premier Clio
litti will be compelled to favor the
Catholics in order to retain power.
Premier Giolitti has already de-
clared that IL the Catholics expect
compensation for their support of tho
government in the election they must
wait q long time. The Socialists
seized on this declaration to place
the premier on the horns Of diem
ma, by challenging him to initiate an
anti clerical policy at once.
Senior Gioiitti is thus forced TO face
the alternative OF satisfying the anti
clericals and risking the hostility of
the Catholics and the 23o Liberals.
who owe their election to the Cath
Ole vote, or else losing the support
of the radicals. several OF whom are
In his cabinet
The premier may resign, leaving
the question OF reconciliation in ahey-
ance, but it must be solved sooner or
later.
In the meantime. It Is reported on
good authority that Pope Plus Will
shortly issna a document officially ex-
amining the question and practically
confirming the proposals OF the arch
bishop Of Udine at Milan, to the eff
feet that the Vatican was prepared to
abandon its claim to temporal sover-
eighty II international guarantees were
given to the Pope that his position
would be respected.
In this case the Italian government
would be forced to act without delay.
as it is understood that the matter has
, been raised at the instance OF the
Pope personally. and his death might
alter materially the entiro situation.
and effectively prevent . settlement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

shall tbs state Of Virginia or the city 81
Richmond determine how and by whom certain
aepar4ments Of the local government shall be
controlled?
That question comes up for consideration to
night at the hands OF the board of aldermen
sf the city Of Richmond.
According as the members of the board OF
aldermen vote tonight shall the decision be.
RI the board Of aldermen wiH the people
n Richmond VIII have the right to determine
Nho shall control the fire. police and health
departments
If the board Of aldermen 80 viii the people
OF Richmond will be denied that power. and
4 will remain as now with the Legislature Of
Virginia
Many and various are the arguments advanced
against the proposed amendment to the city char
ter giving the Richmond council the right to
maintain or relinquish its control Of three de-
partments of Richmond's government but they
arc. In reality, arguments against giving control
of those departments to the administrative
board. q proposition that is not before the board
Of aldermen or before the common council or
before the people Of Richmond.
Do not give the administrative board greater
powers untn It has demonstrated conciusively
that It is able better than the council commit
Tee TO exercise those powers it has. we are
told and retold by those who oppose the pro
posed charter change so viii say when a
proposal to do SO is advanced. il has not yet
been
The administrative board ia sttl in the ex
detrimental stage. We are told again. Trus
enough hut why mention il in discussion
which has nothing to do with the abilities Of
the administrative board. We not taikine
new Of that board, which has not asked fol-
this power. but Of comforting greater powers
upon the council-the power to determine thu
control of city departments
The worth of the administrative board, Its sue
cesses or failures. the character and ability o
It's membership are things not germane to tn
issue The board OF aldermen is not callet
upon 10 decide whether the administrativ
board or the council should control the fire
police and health departments of the city o
Richmond II Ia called upon to decide whethe
Rschmond or Virginia shall control them
whether matters of purely local concern are t.
be determined by local government or by tn
State government: whether Richmond or Gala
III 10 govern Richmond
The board Of aldermen VIII settle this ques
tson of local scif-government In matters Of purel
LEGAL concern tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
NEW SILK MILLS
OPEN AT CULPEPER

CULPEPER, Dec. 1.-THE large
building of the Cuipeper Silk Mills.
Inc, has been completed. and will
soon be occupied. The new plant is
so by 100 feet. and Is of dreproof
construction. A special boarding
house for those operatives, whose
families do not live In Culpeper mas
been arranged for. where the charge
will be almost nominal, and the
space ut the back OF the mills will b
planted In o vegetable garden.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15
ELECTRIC PLANT
FOR EDlNBURG CITY

EDrNBURG, VA, Dec IA new
hydro electric plant, taking tho place
of one destroyed by IRE recently has
been placed in commission at Edin-
burg, shenandoah county. There was
q general celebration Of the event! The
town has been In darkness ~ night
for tho past two months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

OF North Thirty-third street. have re-
turned from a two weeks stay mt
White Sulphur. where they were
guests of the formers mother.
The program meeting Of the Wo-
mans Missionary society Of Union
Station will be held this afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Subject: 'In tho Foot
steps of the Master" Election Of
officers will be held following the
program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

II is also pertinent to ask whether. II there
had been a presidential primary last year.
woodrow Wilson would have been the nomi-
nee of his party.-Indianapolis Star.
II is also pertinent to ask what In the name
If Sam Hill that has to do with the question
If whether shall have presidential primaries
now.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-15

at sunday-school yesterday than at any time
for twelve months.