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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

growth, its recovery from the destruction wrought
by 4 couquering foe. its assumption of place
among the more fortunate communities of the
land. but their pride has not blinded them to
the defects that can be remedied. The past is
not the shrine at which they worship. but their
inspiration for better things Though they
rejoice in the achievements of the past they
do not rest content with the contemplation of
them, The glory Of other days does not blind
them 10 the faults and needs of the present but
rather ilumines the path ahead. They clearly
see that what has been done is but the beginning.
Nothing is done with them until all has been
done
So spurred on by the achievements Of their
fathers and their own progress acting but as
incentive to further advancement, they are filled
with the ardor which comes to those In action.
They are gratined at what has been done but
filed with the longing TO do more They love
Richmond as it is, and that love serves to give
them the desire to do more. They see the need
of many things. They are aware of many inn
provements that should be made If progress is
to be continued Gasping for air free of dust and
stumbling over poorly paved streets they are i'm
"a
most imperative need of today. Their own male
dictions give them advance information of what
visitors to the city will say, if their visits hap
pen upon windy day or their pilgrimages car
ry them into certain sections of the city, bet
ter Richmond they want, more attractive Rich
mond, and they know that there can be no attrac
tiveness without cleanliness, no progress in out
lying sections without wellpayed streets and
sidewalks.
Richmond has acquired much, but Richmond
needs more. Among those needs is cleaner and
better paved streets. There can be no city
p progressive, no city attracting without city
beautiful. and there can be no city beautiful
where there Is mud and dirt and dust.
Richmond has changed it's form of government
In the hope and expectation that good will re-
suit 1t was in the belief that more efficient
and more progressive administration would fol-
low the creation of an administrative board and
the transfer to it Of the power Of expenditure of
It's funds Now is the time to test that belief
to see if 1t was justified The Firgtnidn does not
consider here whether more money than the board
has at it's disposal is needed to give the city
cleaner streets 1t does not consider here how
that money is to be secured If needed. 1t CON
sders nothing save the fact that cleaner and bet
ter streets is a pressing need; that cleaner and
better streets must be had If more money Is
needed. then get it. but with all the getting, get
cleaner and better streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
now TO STOP 1T.

While Mayor Gaynor, of New York. is reading
Fpictetus and enunciating sorry plattudes, scold-
ing everything and everybody with the querul-
business of softened-brained old woman and the
energy of an old hen, police graft, which lie
should and could stop, continues, Not alone what
His Honor calls the yellow newspapers OF New
YORK. but the more staid and conservative publ
CT tons, are becoming impatient with the child,
ish old gentleman The Saturday EUening Post,
after ridiculing the dismissal of the underlngs
who have we'll performed the duty of grating,
which they were appointed to perform. says:
This is very old story. Every two or three
months some hig-city policeman Is caught graft
ing on big-ctty vice. There is days hubbub.
the CRATER is discharged sent to jail; and the
system goes right one two have
plenary powers over city police departments,
They can sion systematic graft If they are de-
termined to do so. When they do not stop it
they Incompetent, and should be immedi-
atey dismissed from office; but the public re-
fuses hold them responsible. If the public
held the mayor rigidly responsible for the po-
lice, and turned him out of office with ignominy
the moment systematic graft was discovered we
think there would be an end 10 the system so
long the public regards the system indulgent-
ly you may be absolutely sure the police depart
ment Will.
# all comes back to the public. The mayor
of New York does not believe there is graft until
he should have gotten for himself
is forced upon him. The police department does
not end graft because it is not forced to end
graft The policeman gratis because he must or
lose his job, The public of New York could make
Mayor Gaynor stop scoding long enough to do
his duty. and Mayor Gaynor could make the
police department do the same thing and po-
lieemen would not be compelled to graft But
the public will not and the mayor will not and
the police department win not and the police
man cannot, and there you are.
The power of recall might help
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
THE STEERING COMMITTEE.

Fears that the new caucus chairman of the
senate Democrats would run wild and make
his steering committee appointments without suf-
dcient deliberaton, giving places to ultraradi-
cal and absolutely untred men, are proven
gfoundless by events. Chairman Kern has made
up the bulk of his committee with comparatively
new men and with progressives, but those men
are sane ana patriotic as Well as progressive
and possess the confidence of the public. Only
TWO Of those known as conservatives were named.
these being Martin, of Virginia, and Clarke of
Arkansas bat the progressives are mostly men
Of Judgment, and some Of them OF considerable
experience, Besides Kern, there are Owen. of
Oklahoma. who is beginning his second term in
tho senate; Chamberlain of oregon. sanely pro
gressme; OGorman, Of New York with only two
wears experience, but able, progressive and not
inclined to run amuck Hoko Smith Of Georgia;
Lea, OF Tennessee, and Thomas, of Colorado who
fas just taken, his seat
Senator Kern could have made worse selec-
tons than these without half trying and could
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
DR.. RAGLAND WILL
NOT BE CANDIDATE
WILL NOT MAKE RUN AGAINST
w. G. OWENS FOR sUPERIN-
TENDENCY OF SCHOOLS.


After q carafal consideration. DR.
J. F. Ragland, OF Centralia. an
nounced yesterday that he will not
enter the race for the superintendency
of the schools of Chesterfield county.
A large pumber of DR.. Ragland' $
friends have been urging him TO an
nounce his candidacy for the office,
but. believing that il would interfere
with his medical practice, he decided
not to present his name TO the State
board of education.
william q, owens is mt present &c
cupytng the unexpired term Of Or c.
M. Hazen, of Bon Air, who resigned
the SUPPLEMENTARY because of other
pressing business matters. Since I'LL
ing this office MIR. Owens has been
working hard for the betterment of
the Chesterfield schools He is large
~ responsible for the erection of two
large schools in Manchester district
Swansboro and Oak Grove-hesides II
number OF other smaller ones through
out the county,
Because of his political views sew
eral members of the school board are
making efforts to prevent his re-elec-
ton to the position. A meeting OF the
State board of education will be held
in April to elect superintendent. and
il is understood one or more candi-
dates will present themselves
superintendent Owens declares that
the fact that he has opposition for
the position is not causing any worry
on his part,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
CURRENT COMMENT
Progress in Morocco.

According to reports by American consuls, the
French occupation of Morocco already has
passed the murey military stage. Moslem Nc ors
do not like to be ruled by Christian dogs" But
Moslems like high and safety for person
and property well anyone else, and these
benefits the French comforting on country
long destitute of them.
Wages have almost doubled since the French
took control More land is now under cult
walton in many provinces than ever before
Europeans-not, Frenchmen alone but English,
Belgians and Germans-are buying land and IN
trodQeAng modern methods 81 o3lage Labor
saving machinery is being imported, and Consuls
report good market for American agricultural
i'm plements, provided these are designed with an
eye to local conditions.
These things worth more to French do
minion than regiments, Even Mohammedan
fanaticisn hestitates to start revolution against
high wages, honest administration security for
savings and general neutrality-suspicious. Jour
nal,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
VIII Inlnrnvn park.

RI plans which are being figured on
by Manager Cousins are consum-
mated. Forest Hin Will have one Of
the most up-to-date parks in Virginia.
The park at present has AN excellent
lake. toboggan slide, a caroasel and
bowling alleys.
The plan of Manager Cousins ssta
erect large wo-story structure, tha
first floor To be used as a skating rink
and "a dancing hall on the second. He
is also considering constructing
building devoted to moving pictures.
There is already one moving picture
house ON the grounds. but the seat
ing capacity is not large enough.
1t Is understood that the Hermitage
club is making efforts 10 acquire the
large plot of ground on the east of the
park 10 be used as golf grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
AS to the Turkey Trot

tBeing Few Words Addressed to Young Lady
Who Shows Signs of Taking 1t Up)
I've stood for the shape of your tangled
hats
And endured the queer styles of your dresses
I've not said word when you squeezed up your
Stats
AS 1t were in hydraulic congresses
never have. sneered when you daubed on the
paint
To make sure you looked young and entranc-
ing;
Toward all your .quirks I have shown great re-
straint,
But don't ask me to stand for your dancing.
I never have kicked when you dressed up your
hair
To resemble a frankfurter sausage;
I've stifed my ardent desire swear
When you squrted cologne on your corsage;
But start that wiggly, shouldcry dance
And as soon | really detect YOU
III not only lamp you askew and askance.
But what's more shall cease To- respect you
/ cannot endure its vertiginous whrls
Nor its quivery shivery capers;
They're apt to cause foolish and careless young
girls
To discover their names in the papers.
I've warned you, young lady You know how.
/ feel
If you take up this dance YOU win rue it!
No digniied person will squrm like an eel
And besides, L can't learn how to do it,
Kenneth l.. Roberts in the Boston Post
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

Those citizens who are worrying over the
alleged fact that Mr Bryan already is DON'T
mating Mr.. Wilson should derive comfort from
the surprise manifested by Mr.. Bryan in Wash
ington when informed that certain had been
selected for the cabinet. The correspondents
who conveyed the Information say the commoner
appeared to expect that certain names read to
him would be in the list. but could not conceal
his surprise that others had been selected. If
Mr. Bryan, has been reported had been
holding up other appointments because the
men selected by Mr.. Wilson did not meet his
own approval, his surprise must have been
simulated
The truth is, Mr. Wilson has selected his own
cabinet. MIR. Wilson will be president OF the
United States during the next four years. There
will be but MacGregor at the cabinet table.
and he will sit at the head There Is little doubt
that Mr. Wilson will lean heavily upon Mr.
Bryan, whose sincerity of conviction and pur-
pose clearness of thought, and native honesty
fit him in eminent degree for the premier
ship of a presidential cabinet
And If Mr.. Wilson has asked, received and
acted the advice of Mr., Bryan in making
many of his cabinet selections, it f. but to state
fact to say that millions OF Democrats who
three times have voted for Mr., Bryan for the
presidency viii accept with all the more con-
1dence the selections which have been made
Petersburg Index-AppeaL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

Clearer and better streets is the demand Of
Richmond today
Richmond is city Of progressive people with
progressive ideas They believe in going for
ward 70 better things They believe in upbuild-
ing their city, In making It city that any might
envy and taat all people might well delight In.
They believe Ia a city in which every man
can earn living. grow in body and in mind
and live IN peace and comfort.
The citizens Of Richmond proud Of their
city- They believe IL is potentially the greatest
city in tie nation and are willing, nay eager, to
make its possibilities become realities They
have watched with pride lis truly remarkable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
With the State Press


Virginia did not get a place in the cabinet
but Thomas Nelson Page Virginian of Vir
ginians. is TO he one of the country's ten am
bassadors. The country and state are to be
congratulated.
DR. Rage may be assigned to Austria, Brill
France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan
Mexico. Russia Turkey. II is safe to pre-
dict that he will do the country and the State
good service wherever he goes. He is a writer
of force and grace, author of distinction. a
man of tact and sense, a close and intelligent
student of public affairs He will be an ideal
ambassador and will go abroad living illustra
ton of what the best type of american and
Eirginian really is.--Roanoke Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
VIII Install Minister.

Installation services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock in
Bainbridge-Str Baptist church
when Rev. John Kincheloe will as
sumo permanent charge OF the pas
torate Of the church The service was
to have been held last Sunday after
noon, but owing to number Of the
members having left for the in
auguration ii was postponed
Addresses will be made by Dr J j.
Wicker, pastor OF Leigh Street Baptist
church. DR. James Buchanan. OF the
Associated Charities. Rev. Henry G.
Pfeiffer, pastor of Central Methodist
church. and DR.. Douglas + Freeman
a layman. The choir will sing an
anthem. "Jubilatedo.' and The
Shadows of the Evening" will be sung
by a quartette,
Mr.. Kincheloe came 10 cambridge
Street church from Princeton. w. Va.
OF which he had been in charge of a
church for several years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
MORE WAR?

Does the fall of Janina mean the beginning
of the end of one war and the laying of the
foundations for the beginning of another?
The capture of the gateway to Epirus by the
Greeks, after siege lasting since last October,
leaves only Adrianople and Scutari OF all the
fortified cities in European Turkey, save Con-
stantnople, ip the hands of their original own
ers. The fall of Scutari seems to be inevitable,
and already the Turks are evincing willingness
to compromise on Adrianople Peace appears to
be in sight and 1t will not be surprising fl March
sees the opening of negotiations to that end
After that what? The apportionment of con-
quered territory among the allies must be under
taken, and even If the allies could accomplish
this task without undue friction, the European
powers would not rest content to see 1t done
without being heard in the matter. Austria
Hungarys attitude assumes graver aspect with
the fall of Janna. It's capture by the Greeks will
make that country more determined than ever
to claim it a part of its share of the spells of
war, while the polyglot nation, which calls itself
an empire, and persists in being a menace TO
European peace, is equally determined that it
shall be a part of the autonomous Albanian ma
ton to be erected. With the allies divided among
themselves as to the disposition of Janina and
with Austria-Hungary against them all, insisting
that none of them shall have 1t, the outlook Is
by no means rosy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Mr.. Bryan


Mr.. Bryan is the new secretary of state. He
thus takes rank the premier OF the admins
tration. He will doubtless prove of the
ablest of President Wilson's lieutenants. and one
Of the most helpful No man more than he has
given impulse and direction to latter day poll
teal progressiveism. He has been foremost in
the work of arousng the nation to the needs
for just the sort of change in the management
of federal affairs whose Inauguration Is to follow
fast upon the inauguration OF Woodrow Wilson
president. He Is of big vision of
wide range Of thought and the highest order of
patriotism. Verify he we'll chosen
Lynchburg News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

come. Parkkeeper Redford was busy
yesterday planting a magnolia tree in
each corner OF the park. and ash. sill
yer maple and hemlock at intervals,
With the exception of a plot directly
in front of Hastings court. part III.
which is waiting TO he planted in grass
seed. Washington Square presents 4
pretty appearance Parkkecper Red
ford is now waiting for the arrival
of the grass seed 10 be sown in front
OF the courthouse.
Mr.. Beck says that work will be-
gin at once improving the southside
streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

The Baltimore News. a widely circulated and
influential newspaper, says; THAT the Webb
Kenyon liquor bin passed over President Tafts
veto yesterday will seriously affect Baltimore
brewers, distllers. and manufacturers of bot
ties the belief today of local liquor men,
The News, it must be remembered, is pub
lished In genuine whiskey cntrepot Balu-
more is saturated with strong drink, and any
utterance that comes from there may be ac-
cepted as alcholically official We take it, there
"complacent" They are In fact, profoundly
worried. but like our old friend Mephistopheles,
they make bluff at mirth until the end-Roa-
noke World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Vote On BOND Issue.

At sunrise this morning the polls in
Matoaca district will be open for the
citizens to exercise their say as to
whether or not bonds will be issued to
the amount of $4,000 to erect a new
school in the district.
Little doubt Is entertained as to the
failure of the election to result favor
able TO the issuance of bonds. Schools
In this district are badly needed and
the people are advocating better ones
Should the plan win out a date for
the sale of the bonds will be set as
soon as possible, The people OF the
district want the school completed by
the beginning of next session
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Look Over Streets.

Commissioner Henry p. Beck, of
the administrative board. was On the
Southside yesterday looking over the
streets on which large amount of
the budget appropriated to South
Richmond will be spent
Although a large number OF i'm
provements have been put on Wash
ington Park during the last year Mr..
Beck declared that there are more TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
An Encouraging Sign.

1t is an encouraging sign that nearly all of
the big newspapers, irrespective of their poll
tics, predict successful administration for
Woodrow Wilson. Virginias son has impressed
the nation with his sincerity of purpose and
with any kind Of cooperation from the people
his administration should go down on record
one Of the best Of all times.-Newport News
Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

scarcely have dene better under the circum-
stances. 1t inevitable that most of the COM
nitteemen should be comparatively new in har-
ness, as most of the Democratic senators are new.
but 1t was possible to name those whose mex.
perience Is the least of their drawbacks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

by virtue of a deed of bargain and
sale admitted on record yesterday in
Hastings court. part ii. s. T. Beve ridge
transferred a plot of ground fronting
iG5 feet on McDonough street, near
Ninth street. To Mrs. Virginia +. BASS.
The property is los feet in depth The
deal was closed for $40 and other
valua BILE considerations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
"Ye Village Skcwl."

In the near future "Ye Village skewi
of Long Ago" will he given for the
benefit of Grange Hall school, Clover
Hin district This entertainment Will
be given Jointly under the auspices OF
the School league and the pupils OF
the school.
Through the work and influence OF
the School league an organ has been
procured. and efforts are now being
made TO secure a library, while other
improvements are contemplated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Central Methodist Church.

In Central Methodist church tomor.
row the morning service will be con-
Quoted by Rev. r. NJ White, pastor
of Decatur Street Methodist church,
and at F. NJ. the pastor, Rev. Henry
c. Pfeiffer. will preach.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

Miss Beuilmeyer, who has charge of
the immigrant station in Baltimore.
delivered an interesting lecture last
night In Bainbridge-Street Baptist
church. She spoke on her work among
the Immigrants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
suit I'm 1Assuunpsit.

A suit for the recovery of $500 In
assumpsit was filed yesterday in Hust~
ings court, part IL, by l.. j. Cheatwood
against l. II Dunstan. Attorney
George B. White is representing the
plaintiff.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Not "A Rad Idpa

Utah proposes to levy fine of three dollars
each against citizens who qualified to vote.
but fail to cast their ballots election day.
We have in mind some communities, not a thou
sand miles from here where, probably, better
results would be obtained by fining those who
do vote. Certainly they couldn't we'll be worse
Norfolk Nirgnjian- Pilot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Aston Yacht nj livingston.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. March .
The yacht Mona. with Vincent Aston
and his party aboard. arrived this
morning. All the members of the
party are in good health and have en-
joyed the cruise. The yacht Virgini4n
also arrived today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

The funeral of Mrs. II. A. Cottreu
will be held this afternoon at o'clock
from the Central Methodist church,
Rev. Henry c. Pfeiffer officiating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Returned From Washington.

Misses Agnes, Bernice and Ester
Jones, of Porter street, have returned
to their home, after spending o. week
with relatives in Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Modest I'm His Wants.

Or. Wilson sayts he would like to have nal
mony in the Democratic party during the ne2
four years-Philadelph Inquirer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
Popularity Among the Sensible.

If Mrs Woodrow Wilson's assertion that she
expects to dress on 81. 600 year has hurt her
in the estimation OF modtstes and of some women
Of society, she may be sure that 1t has increased
the respect in which she is held by vast mum
beers of sensible peope,-Chicago Record Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
A Continuous Performance.

Two OF the most regular things we know OF
are the preparations of the sheriff to sell out
General Dan Sickes and the coming to the
rescue of Mrs Sickles.--Hartford Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08

The shades of Daniel Webster Henry Clay
John c. Calhoun and James G.. Blaine will be
glad 10 have Mr. Bryan added TO the list of sec
retaries of state who could not be president
Kansas City Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
cho,,1i ne More Modest.

A one-man party wishing to prove Itself not
a one-man party ought not to nominate Tor the
presidency the only man for the job three
and half years tn Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
What We Want to Know.

General Wood says we have army. What
then. we paying out all this money for!-
Philadelphia Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-08
From Missouri,

General Huerta wires that peace and pros
perity will reign hereafter in Mexico, but he
will have to show us.-St. Louis Republic.