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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

Captain Ruser, one Of the best known
sea captains OF the transatlantic sery-
Ice, states that not long ago he saw a
genuine reptilian object, 20 feet in
length, close along side his ship, the
kaiserin Auguste Victoria. The sea
serpent was, as usual, alashing of its
tai: Notwithstanding his statement.
NJ Is announced that Captain Ruser
will be promoted to the command of
the giant steamship Imperator.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06
MILWAUKEE FREIGHT WRECK
INTERRUPTS ALL TRAFFIC.

Aberdeen. S. D.. Feb. AIT 2 O'clock
this morning an eastbound local freight,
No. 76, on the Milwaukee railroad, was
ditched at Twin Brooks; s. D.. 10 cars
of wheat leaving the track, A broken
rail wal the cause Of the accident.
Nobody was injured. Traffic is delayed,
but passengers on local trains are be-
ing transferred around the wreck. y.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

With the object of making New York
city a better place to live in. 300 col
lege graduates living in the city have
banded themselves together to take an
active part in all the civic, moral and
physical reform movements which are
instituted by the various reform asso-
Citations and political parties.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

The Assouan dam. in Egypt, with its
associated irrigation works, has cost
the large sum of $5S, 900, 600; but It is
estimated that, at a result OF the ex-
penciture, the value Of adjacent land
has increased more thar $1,000, 900.
Phllae has been submerged. it is true;
put this loss to the archaeological world
will to most people seem more than
onset by the gain to present day
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

The dog problem in hotels. is likely
to be overcome soon by kennel suites"
where there will be accommodations
Tor the animals in connection with
their owners rooms.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

The state of Florida is nearer the sea
level than any other state in the
union, Its greatest elevation is but
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

Farm wages, with board. in the Uni
red States, averaged, for men. $40 a
month in 1866; 1883 in 1876, and 500
so an 1909.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

Justice Mcfarland, of Altoona. Pa.
n other day fined his wife, who is a
grocery keeper, 500 for selling adulter-
ated catsup.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

With the stereotype, a new keyboard
machine dictation has been taken at
the rate Of 592 words a minute, =
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

B~altin1ore's system of ornamental
street lighting covers so blocks. or
heariy three miles OF streets, AZ
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-02-06

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
THE PIJ0 COMMITTEE AND INTI:.
STATE CORPORATIONS.

In addition TO its specific recon-
mcndation relative to the so-co1lod
money trust. the puio committee. In it's
recent report. makes a number Of
sweeping proposals relative TO tho ron
eral problem OF regulating corpora-
tons. Some OF these recommendations
are OF especial interest In their bear
ing upon the common carriers ana
other interstate corporations. Proba-
bly, the most significant ana justiinblc
at the present time is. the suggestion
that the new securities of the inter.
I state corporations should he offered at
public subscription. undcr connective
bids, and the corollaiy to the effect that
national banks should he prohibited
from engaging in underwriting opcr-
ations. such a procedure would nm
doubtedly eliminate q large measure
OF stock Watering ami excessive com
missions IN urdo,wri,i,c s,.,,l;.,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

dormant fears OF darkness and death
come back across the electric lights
and steam heat OF modern days and
touch Something that routine has not
erraced. and even bookkeeping cannot
kill?
And that awakening from the dead
ening round is good thing 1t gets
one out OF the old and ever-dccpcning
rut 1t calls back old instincts for
conquest that might be lost. 1t helps
to mark the difference between man
and an animal
For our part. we would welcome the
contest with foes visible or invisible.
With all tho forces OF blind nature.
pain. darkness and cold, that bring
man to see that he is greater than
his impersonal oncmies: that he is
larger than his surroundings and
stronger than fate.
Ii is not always easy to see these
facts. But, in the end. does not the
heart OF man respond To the cry OF
Henley in his time of gloom?
out OF the night that covers me.
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
/ thank whatever Gods there be
For my unconqucrablc soul"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
than over stimulated to do. a, any
COAST LINE snrs EXAMPLE,.

The Atlantic Coast Line sets all
transportation companies OF tho South
good example by providing sanitary
individual advantageous on ali its
passenger trains after March 10. This
Is the kind OF progressive railroading
that makes friends for the railroad.
People are quick 10 appreciate care
spent OF making them comfortable
and protecting their health. They are
Slal TO sec corporations working with
the health departments instead Of
waiting TO be forced into line. or
course. TO provide q cup for each irav-
eler who wants 10 drink will cost
mouey,--the first order is for 1000 300.
But so essential is the protection Of
FOR drinking, that the public would
he willing to have the slight expense
added TO passenger rates in return for
the sense OF safety and decreased FISK
OF contracting terrible diseases But
even Il the railroads have to pay for
such conveniences. they will get good
dividends in the pleasant and k.Iulv
feeling created by this step.
Right here. The Times Dispatch de-
sircs to say that the traveller. TOO,
owes something 10 the railroad. He
should cooperate TO make proper use
OF the cups and prevent waste If the
passengers fail 10 respond in tho right
spirit to such All innovation they de-
serve nothing more. As the announce
mcnt reads: The passenger depart
ment believes that its patrons will
cndeavor to make tho experiment the
success which will be required TO mako
of tho convenience pcrmancncy ON
ali trains" In short use the cups
wisely. and they Will always he pro
vdcd.
Other roads. and intcrurban cleo
tries should do likewise There is no
moro fruitful sprcader Of disease than
travelling. The United States govern
mcnt is active IN now measures for
safeguarding passengor transportation
against con:lc!on. The Virginia Health
Department and the Corporation Com
mission should see TO it that this
State IS protected along such lines.
/ We hope many companies Will initiate
the admirable public spirit OF the Goa t
Line of their own Initiative Other
wise, let them feel the persuasion OF
the Law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
Voice of the People


To The Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,--SeveIal months ago l wrote for
The Times dispatch an article con
ccrnin" the great opportunity which
the trustees OF y. L. J. have TO render
their state an inestimable service in
selecting for that school n president
whose qualifications for fully meeting
the delicate and difficult demands "a
the situation was beyond all question.
took occasion to mention DE : &.
Mitchell as u man OF that sort ana
also undertook to give the grounds OF
my high estimate OF his unique abili-
ties.
Since tic article was published a
number &c letters have come TO ms
from thoughtful men in different parts
OF the state. Without exception, these
letters Have Endorsed the views set
forth in the article. and IN only ono
case has there been even a sugges
ton OF any ground for hcsitancy with
reference to Dr. AIitchells appointment.
fcsto rday | had u letter suggesting
that the trustees may be against him
by reason OF hts clerical profession.
on this point two things may be
said. First, | have known Or. Mitchell
for fifteen years, and not till now have
| heard of his clerical profession" !
have heard him preach frequently. al
ways when I had the chance, and
never heard him preach q poor ser
mon. | wish it was so that he could
, preach oftener. II, however. he is
an ordained minister. I do not know
IL. Second, but even il lie is an or
dained minister what Of it? How
would that disiualify him for effective
service as a college president? Drop
from the list of great college presi-
dents in America those who were
| preachers and see how ii would
dwindlc. Or. Mitchells record must bc
exceptionally line II that is the only
thing against him.
The main point is: What can the man
do for the school? Here is an extract
from who's Who in America" under
tho head $. .. Mitchell, born December
-. 1864; NJ. \. Georgetown College
Ky. 1855; professor Of history In Mis-
sisspp College. lSS9-9l: student Unit
vcrsity OF Virginia 1891 1892: profess
sor Of Latin in GEORGETOWN College
lS9l i S95: professor Of history in Rich
nond College, 1896 1905; Ph. -. Univcr-
sity OF Chicago, 1899: lecturer on his
tory in Brown University. 1851 500
president University of South Caro-
| lima since 1903; president Virginia
Anti-Saloon League. 1907 1903; trustee
Virginia Normal and Industrial 1nstl
! tutc. 1991-l907: president Co-Opcrativt
/ Education Association OF Virginia
/ 1303-la0S; member OF Richmond Schoo
| Board. 190il90G, member Southern
/ Education Board since 1904: trustee
/ Woman's College, Richmond, l0O6-190S
| iL. -. liampden- Sidney College, 1905
! LII. -. Brown University, 1911; author
/ of articles in Encyclopaedia Americe,na
ana Of numerous magazine articles
! editor Of volumes on Social Life in TIL,
| South and on '"Thc South in the Build
| ing Of tho Nation"
Dr.. Mitchcll's preaching does no
/ seem so far to have cut much ngur
as an obstacle in his career as an cdu
Gator. ROBERT FRAZER.
Hot Springs Va, March 8.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
THE FALL Of J,N,>,

i"c IAN of janina to The cr.oLs
after u ionS siege ana some 500 wears
Oh subsection To Turkish dccndon, ,,i-
- OF more political than military in,
9or'ance. Its strategic value was nlpos,
cht'rciN eliminated by the capturc of
Ha!nnica. aa :, then became largely NJ,
The line or Greek military operations
inc moral effect, however, Of it's en-
forced captulatiou and the victory
oyer ono OF ~ most brilliant OF tho
Younger Turkish gtncrals cannot but
he tina, OF Mastering to conc,us,o,
'he renewed peace negotiations as he.
sWeeh Turkey and the allies It's sur
fcidcr marks another Humiliation
'f ottoman pride, another stem
towards sealing the doom OF the Turk
IN Europe, on the terms OF the conccrt
Act as stronghold" the bearing of
'lS possession By tho Greeks is princi-
paiiv upon the nnal division of the
spoiia among the members of Tho
ia'i<an concert themselves. Janina is
situated in southern Albania. SONS
"cn'y miles over the castcrn frontier
al ThcSsaly Scntimcutally ana as =
commercial centre OF a large mountain
stretch OF tcrritorN q trade dlstr;h-
niins point, the Greeks have aIw,ys
ma" iongins eyes upon IT, The crcd,,
~ It's reduction Is due eycIus,vo,y -
Greece. who declined to cn,or mo
armisuce, ara kept hamnerjnc a,y,,.
NJ II all during The Loudo, co,co.
cnccs
For these reasons and b.causo 90 =,
geographical location Joniua il 49,
hands Of tho Greeks. strengthens ,,n
mensely tho poe,iou of the Athcn.
government I'm tho matter of demand.
ny ieilcnic fnll share when the Tur
k'Sh territorial partition is ultimately
inau'. II affords Athens another cois,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
FIGHT DOLLARS A WEEKS MORALS.

can SIT i've by herself on IS
week. is the question being
'"rcsheo OUT before an Illinois sena-
loTiai ii''esUsS'tion INTO certain causes
90 ''iorai oei'hHuehey among working
"o'i'c"' me he''ds Oh DIE maii-order
houses ana department stores in Chi
N'iso '"t"N '""' 'hora's 40 not depend
c''u'''p"s ana that any
siri can iiNe decentiy on IS a week
one OF them tried to iigurc st out and
'uh' '''a' after woman hved on
- week ior BOARD ana lodging, spent
M OF quarter on laundry and 20
'''e 'o' "'i0''--'ii"' - dine day
~ support heT through Ions hours
~ 'o'l--ahd included her flare and
''cc'Ss"'E elotheS' she would have 10
Gus ie'' 'or ME II reminds one OF
- IichfF h'tter story of the girl vino
''porN'to nc 'act 'h"' she was young,
0ean'ifui, hungry for love and JOY,
real human soul by buying cents
=" o. su"' drops on saturday night!
an 'n's ta'k OF minimum wages
a''" Wn"' a woman can live on with
'' 'he point is missed. sup
- ~ " s''l can i've on IS a week
- =" we name OF Eod's love. chari-
Ill" - o"u ""''on' civilization, or any
'oea'' should she live on it? Is
80 '"e pest the United States in the
,,. 49, century can do-sparc its
~" 40 cents week for JOY? II
a, 49,, ''''l''ef oil IS week morals,
''so question OF 10 cents wortl,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
statement From ,Ir. Ar,in.

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.---i notice In your issue OF to-
DAY an article from your corrcspond-
cnt at Aieherrin, in which lie says I
am making an active fight against tho
proposed bond issue which Is to be
voted on tomorrow by the voters or
Pleasant Grove District. In Luncnburg
cnt is no doubt misinformcd as to the
part | have taken in the matter.
This ia Il matter in which | do not
think personal appeals or persuasion
should be used TO influence the voters,
but We leave them free TO act as their
best Judgment dictates. have for
this reason rcfrainod from making an
active canvass. not being willing to
take such a grave responsibility
doubt whether ! have consulted with
more than dozen citizens outside Of
my Immediate nciKhborhood
I shall vote against the proposition
for many reasons. which ! deem IT use
less to mention from which fact
doubtless your correspondent draws
his conclusions
r. j. ARNIN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
INCnNui-i:i,AI,I.l:

The interest of life SIS It's uncertainty.
That is why the advcnturcr in dcspcr-
alto straits attracts US Unpleasant as
lhe experience Of being chased by can
nbals may seem to tho neong dinner
it is not more avoided ,h,n the UNI
bfcakablc boredom of frc,Cul invalld-
ism, amid Wilderness OF silence ana
hot water bottles SO each ana all nee
onnut Tho lion tanner and the cx-
piorcr move or different levels. but
both towards the Same goal. Both
seek tho unknown both dcligh, in the
unexpected both court dcath-onc for
science and glory the other for in
clination and lack OF better means
Of getting his breakfast To each the
hnal doom would be.
TO rust unhurnishcd. not To shine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
THE PHAHISEE AND THE PrBIJ-
CAN.

Selected for The Times Dispatch.)
1.-TWO men went up To the temple
To pray. the one a Phariscc. the other
q publican."-St- Luke. xviii. 10
OF all of the parallels Of our Lord
tho one OF our text is the shortest and
yet most searching. 1t is n picture OF
the secret life OF man. laid bare be
fore the absolute truth. IT teaches "a
fundamental lesson. which must be
grasped before any other lesson of the
Christian life can be understood or
truitfullY followed. Life is the sum
Of our relationships; thus our life is
t3nc Just in proportion as our relation
ships with God and the world are
right. There can be no question that
the most important relationship is that
towards cod. 10 be wrong i'm that is
10 he wrong utterly. TO be right there
is ultimately. to he right everywhere.
Of course, We know what our rcla
tionshir with God ought to he. Long
centuries of Gods discipline of our
race show us that God means us ia
live ia the attitude OF sons toward
llim-sons who find in their obedience
to Him their perfect freedom and i'm
their love Of Him their sunicine
J peace and JOY.
Sometimes we viii fnd that lust
I such ii relationship is disturbed. some
thing has interviewed, and that some
thing rs the force We call sin. Union
with God--that is life; separation from
/ God-that is death. The germ of sir
Is sown in our lives and infccts us
and VIC become alicnated from God.
path, Therefore. tho arst step We
must take for recovery is to rcaliz,
both the presence and the danger o,
sin. TO confess our sin and to be pen.
itclit and anxious about our salvation
is neither morbid nor unreal: it is tn,
only honest way 10 face the real fact
No one Of us can have a healthy spir
itual life until We have learned to &C
know ledge our sin. '1f we say tina
we have no sin, we deceive ourselves
ana the truth is not in MS
In tho parable OF our text our Lore
chooses for the man involved, not TIN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
Precautions Iiichmnnd.

TO tho Editor OF Tho Times- Dispatch:
Sir.--I am u travelling man, and have
visited many cities. but in none have !
seen so fine "a street ruined by 81 bridge
like the one near your principal street,
! am told tho owner of the two hotels
connected by this unsighly bridge,
which ruins Eighth Street at its In
terscction with Broad. is "a most popu-
his fellow citizens that no one feels
like making Il protest, but be this as
it may, certainly this most excellent
half of the sidewalk on tho "annex''
side OF Eighth Street with 81 cellar
door, which stays open TO afford light
and ventilation TO tho cellar, whtcl,
is used as n tailor shop. True. the
iron doors arc so held open as to serve
notice and compel tho pedestrian to
walk in the narrowed space between
tho onen cellar door and the curb, but
on yesterday upon coming out Of. a
door. 7, without noticing 1t. came with !.
in an ace OF failing over the half open
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
PERSONALITY ~ poI.,rICS

not least Interesting OF all theTcom-
mcnt and analysis OF the new Presi-
dent arc the estimates OF his person
moral, amiabie. intellectual learned.
humorous and many other fine things,
but often with the reservation that
"hc lacks charm or he is cold and
remote His living individuality. that
aroma of all his personal qualities
that must he appreciated by some rare
popular intuition. has made no definite
and sympathetic appeal 10 the AIneri-
can people. lie is not a hero for
whom ali OF Us have a bit OF senti-
mental regard. however we may differ
in abstract theories.
We believe that this merely mag
nctic influence is less and less inru-
ential in our national life. We arc
capiivated less easily by the spell
binder or the dcmaSoyuc vino cNcrts
a hypnotic effect that clouds the
understanding and frequently enables
shrcwd man to achieve his own ends
while the ponulace is dazzlcd by the
Eiamor Of his dynamic charm. The
stampedcd convention is becoming cx-
tinct. Tnvcctivc. dcnuncation, ride
uious euloey tile appeal TO passion
and projudice--all these clements OF
what once made great political per-
sonalitics are being outlived ana dis
cardcd.
The enormous emphasis put upon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
VIEWS OF THE
VIRGINIA EDITORS
The Writing on the wall.

Let the machine politicians in Rock
ingham. especially those who partict
pated in the county convention ia4I
May and nut through gag program,
throttlinS the voice OF tic people. read
what President Wilson says in his last
book. ''rhe New Freedom" and first
trcmhlc. and then repent:
I'VE must take the selection OF can
didatcs for office ont of the hands oil
small groups OF men. OF little cotcrics
out OF the hands OF machines WORKING
behind closed doors. and nut 81 into
tho hands OF the people themselves
again by means OF the direct pri-
marics and elections to which candi
dates OF every sort and degree MAY
have free access. We must substitute
public for private neutrality-suspicious.
sOuburg News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
LnN-nrcakcr. in Caroline.

Luckily for the wild turkeys. the re-
cent snow did not last long. Notwith-
standing the primary fact that the tur-
key season closed February /, and the
secondary fact that il Is supposedly
unlawful to track these birds In the
snow at any time, thus giving tho prac
tice double measure OF illegality. the
woods seemed to be full OF turkey
hunters tho two days the snow was on
the ground. II is not the office OF tho
Enme wardens 10 shape public opinion.
IF tho people do not like the present
laws on wild turkey. these laws should
be repealed. Till this is done, how
ever. these laws should be enforced
Caroline Correspondent. Frcdericks
burg Journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
QUERIES
ANSWERS
Thinning,

Thinning,
BY wha. means may I best tan some
wolf hides for rugs and. possibly for
muffs? KING AND QUEEN.
You would far better have the work
dono at some tannery. We can send
you the address of one In which the
utmost care Will be taken to put the
furs into TIC best shape. If you wish
to do the work at home you can make
an excellent job OF II If you will en-
ploy the Indian method, which con-
sists mainly of patience. The hide be-
ing cured with salt and alum and all
particles OF flesh being removed the
tanning is accomplished by "tawlng."
This consists of rubbing the flesh side
OF the hide with q smooth stone and
crumplinE IL with tho fingers and
stretching until 1t becomes dry and
soft and flexible. 1t Is often said that
the old Indian method produces a
softer skin and one Jess likely to
harden after being wet than any
modern substitute.