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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
RECEIVING BIDS
ON CONVICT LABOR
Proposals on New Contract May
Be Made Up to Noon
Tomorrow.

Bids viii be received up to noon to-
morrow at the Office Of the Superin-
tendent of the State Peritentisry for
the employment - contract Of 800 men
and the women in the state prison
after May l Of this year. On that day
the old contract with the Thatcher Shoe
Company VIII expir-.
Up 20 last evening no bid had been
received by Superintendent James =.
Wood. He did not expect 10 receive
any propositions until about the last
day. He has. however. been in receipt
Of a number of inquiries concerning
the terms OF the contract and the re-
quirements and restrictions imposed
by statute and by the directors Of the
penitentiary
Among these inquiries was one from
the Reliance Sterling Manufacturing
Company. shirt makers, which was the
only bidder when the directors last
winter invited tentative bids for the
contract, for the information Of the
General Assembly. No action was then
taken on the proposition.
SO far. the Thacher Shoe Company
has given no indication Of its inten-
ton in the matter. II was not bidder
last winter. and It has been the pre-
vailing impression that 1t would not
again ask 4or ihr NViAti@S' nv W
Germ evidently likes Richmond, for j
expects to add to its plant here FOR
the employment OF free labor. II pays
only 40 cents per day for men and IS
cents for women. and under modern
conditions this price is regarded as an
tirelv too low. The directors. Il u
safe 10 say. would consider no such
sum
BY act Of the last Legislature. All
the convicts will on May I become
eligible for work on the convict road
forces. But the Superintendent OF the
penitentiary may retain long-term ana
desperate convicts. not exceeding So'
mon besides the women. for work on
contract. Tasks are TO be fixed by the
srfucrfntendent only.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03

but shall be glad II permitted to call
attention to some Inconsistencies ana
strange things coming from CORE
spondents who have argued and clam
ored for the death penalty.
In many instances the correspondent
would lay down premises totally al
variance with the real facts. and theh
argue to most unriGhteous conciu-
sion. Others. demanding the pound
OF flesh would write anony mously or
hide their Identity under assumed
names. These seemed ashamed of their
acts or afraid for the public to know
them but. nevertheless. were Willing
to shoot down the unfortunate men
from behind masked batteries and then
scurry away into darkness.
One correspondent, writing from
Norfolk. who signed his name TO the
communication. did have the candor 70
admit he knew not the real facts IN
the case. but nevertheless he wanted
the death penalty imposed, because
a jury mad rendered this verdict
\ drummer from another town from
which was published a very stronS
appeal for the death sentence. de
clared il his opinion that the people OF
that town would rather see the writer
Of that article go to the electric
chair. because of general worthless
ness. than to see Claude Allen die
STRANGER still. many newspapers over
the country in long editorials asked
for the death penalty because a jury
had brought in such verdict, saying
that these twelve men. having heard
all the evidence. could be relied on 10
do Justice. But later when two otner
jlries gave a less penalty to Sldna
Allen and Wesley Edwards. worse
criminals. these papers declared that
iuries failed 10 do their duty. and fur
ther. they could not be relied on II
seems that when the decision OF the
jury suited the papers u was all
right but when adverse il was all
wrong. strange and astounding incon-
sisteucies'
If II were in my power to prevent
I should never consent to the death
penalty for that boy who said: When
they shot at pop shot at them And
with the electric chair looking him in
the face. said Il don't fear that
chair. but am thinking OF that lady
in her loneliness at home In his
heart his greatest fear was for her
his mother. Wherever this story is
told and this tragedy Is known. the
human heart viii be touched by the
thought OF that mother. passing
through this Gethsemane % sorrow
We think Of her peuuiiess in the little
mountain home without hope. all
alone in her desolation and despair
she feels the loss Of her loved ones.
grin, and gloomy aspect. silently she
awaits the issue. and all needed 20
break this mothers heart Is TO turn
or the current
Nav God guide our Governor to a
wise ana proper decision o. this case.
c. G. POWELL
Treviliiarv Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
CRUSADE AGAINST
SPLITTING ON CARS
Offender in Police Court Fined So,
Ordinance Must Be
Enforced.

The first case in \ crusade against
persons who expectorate In street cars
was in Police Court yesterday morn
ing. The Offender, sam Glover, col
ored. was fined s..
Orders have been issued 20 all police
officers 10 use every effort 10 break up
this disgusting practice. which is not
only a source OF annoyance, but .
menace to public health.
Detective Gentry arrested Glove-.
whom he saw expecto-ate on a car 81
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany
Numerous complaints By citizens
brought the matter TO the attention
of chief OF Police Werner As soon
a. he learned that the ordinance
against this nuisance was not being
properly enforced. he a. once 'ssued
a general order to all officers. There
is d state law against this practice.
as well as city ordinance.
Tho complaints refer especially to
cars OF the Westhanlpton. laurel street.
and Broad and Twenty-EfJh street
lines
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
Voice of the People
New Year Appeal for Aliens.

To the Editor o. The Times -Dispatcr;
~irI know full well that 4 gen
erous public has been sOrely afflicted
already with overmuch discussion OF
the Aliens case. and that our Governor
has been patient ana ionS-sufierinS
in his liberation Of so mucn gratNitous
sd,s~e as TO his duty in the matter.
given not unfrequently by persons
totally ignorant o. the real circuIn-
stances surrOssrSiing the H!lisV'he
tragedy. .,
Thirty thousand people IN VIE INA
s,,-c Dettfioned Governor Mann 10
comu,ste the death sentence OF Claude
Allen. Inspired by no hysteria OF
morbid sersihiii;y. am fully per
suad..f that the facts in the case war
rant such Communication
I have no desire 20 argue the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
A. o,rcRow> BARGAIN.

p..,, N-i~rinis and tho Richmond
rr.d.ricksburs and Potomac i'"il''"u
acted according 20 modern i"'"s '-
a,,,,. service in compromising inc
~ exemption controversy VIC So''
..,ts.,.io, of approval is that ''e
.~reament should have com" sooner,
-, p..b-,,,d. ,dcrickshurs a"a
rl,o,.,. might have prchted Dig Garner
s,....,.,.,, If its charter and priNi-
LES The state might have been p'"-
os,,d nv an extension Of service '""'
"a ,,,,., moro than repaid any con
-s.o,s .s 10 past taxes. The "h''e
5ie1ruitv was the result Of an oa'S''N ,,
bargain. The process OF 'H'"9'' 10
....,.,,3o, and chauscd transportation
.,.,hods had lcft stultihed the pr'>is-
49,. rbarter that may have been
both logical and fair AT the tim" oi -
,o,on,ior. but Tire situation had De-
-. ss archaic and obsolete rs the
s.. ,o.o,,o,,yo. and reimbursement was
inevitable
We arc Glad that tins rcadjuStn'"'
came without the troubles that nave
-. o,hor States i'm handling similar
rai,road problems. The question was
80 oop,nlicatod by the bitter feeling
.o.fre, g, selfish and destructive mo-
...-,oi,. Thar las elsewhere aligned the
~oo.,,s and the railroads in costly
struggle Tho Richmond. Fredcricks-
burr and Potomac has given good ser
vice and never tried TO throttle compe-
,t.o, II has claimed special priVi-
leres but IT has not sacrificed its OWL
interests and those of the public IN
N. wavs that have recently aroused
al View England against the New lia-
ven and Hartford and its president
MelIen.
Now the railroad stands on An equal
footing with other state carriers. 1t
will nav its lust share Of taxes In
return it should have guarantee OF
Inc right to grow. That il has not
grown in the past has been due To the
f,ct that the price IF growth was toe
costly. This price has been paid. an'
what virginia desires is an extension
Of the same kind Of service that has
been hitherto rendered. The supreme
interest of a community is in settine
the service its people need. rather thar
an Increment of taxes. If. under ne"
and modern charter. the Richmond
Frederic l<sburg and Potomac becomes
more than a connecting link and eN-
pands to reach territory now without
proper transportation facilities. the
present compromise will mean no sac
rifce hut a larger income. The pay
ment Of its lust taxes viii not be
burden. but an incident Of growth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
RAGSDALE GIVES BOND
Undertaken Accused of Completely In
hnnhc Murder Case-

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. January "A. VI
Raesdale. the undertaken. who. Win
DR.. william r. Craig. head OF veter-
mary college. was indicted Tor oonneS-
ton with the death OF DR. Helen
Knaba. returned late last night iron.
corur,bus. Ind. where he conducted
4. runeral and now IS under $4,000
bond
DR.. craig. who was indicted for muir
de-. was released last night under
SIS 600 bond. Ragsdaic is accused oi
being an accessory after the fact u
being charged that he destroyed eNi-
deuce in the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
Noah Webster Down to Date.

ContOrtionist-Man who can undress
in the upper berth of a sleeper.
COntributor-An ultimate consumer
Convent On-A crooked political
meeting very popular with the an
GENTS
Copperheads-Man who does not
agree with YOU on politics. See also
Malefactor. Demag ogue Imbe cile. Liar
uorsethief, etc
Cornet-An instrument Of torture
Corset-A gay deceiver, which
doesn't deceive anybody.
Count--A gentleman who has no
money.
Courtship-A period in a mans life
when the foolish house gates are just
yawning for him.
Gown old-fashiOned animal that
will never be superseded by the auto
mobile.
Cuoan-Man who isn't happy unless
he's unhappy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03

To the Editor Of The Times-Dis patch.
SRI wrote you. in submitting ny
recent note on Miss Ellen Glasgow :
statement in the New York Times Re
Wow OF Books. concerning the semi
mentality Of the SOUTH that perhaps
Miss Glasgow may explain this away
hardly think that the drawing OF
the line between the meaning o. the
uo-ds sentiment and ~scn;imental-
~" 90 kindly intended BY some 81
Our readers. goes towards sat.sfac-
r.~v solution 81 the matter. Miss Gias-
eov-.r word ~scutimcntality' i US =
vii, some force iu tho interview. ana
mus. be taken literally FOR its mean
Ing -.
Tire Century Dictionary gives ths
aranition Of ~scntfmcntality' a.: ~Ihe
Quality Of bling sentimental: ahecton
Of aus or tender feelings or sSqulsit'
sc,sfbili<v. scntsrncntaiisrn." THIS ia4'
,,o-d ~sentIrncntalisrn-' = Surtaer dc-
r,rd by the same authority a.. Ten
csnc-v 70 b. swaycd by sentiment
take 70 that tho sentence at'r.
a.,f.s % Miss Glasgow: w must cut
,f,..fa uishin ne ruth Instead 81 scr
ttrr.rtaiify. which up ~ no" bag Dc'n
.,r~ Sarifne vice. is IN sow' nl'hn
,,roreI. stated or conetrrc.sc-
rsn,~foste prorfe-s SHIRLEY" MI. ano
xsrfon's History OF English Pocuy
n saf the word ~scnfirnentanty u
uscs a. -fsise scntincntaihy.
- r.-~.z-v q 1e1z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03

TN, old cry about democratic lnau-
aurations is going up over the land
Woodrow Wilson says he would be
sIad to walk 10 the capitol. out that
the crowd would probably make the
attempt futile But ia any event he
desires a simple ceremony. The wise
viii agree with him. They are not
Sticking for democracy, but they
would Ice pleased with a little common
sense and dignity. Thomas jefferson
may. or may not. have ridden on
horseback to take the oath. But what
was simple and appropriate in those
carly days Of the republic may be
silly now. II would not he demo-
cratic for Mr.. Wilson TO ride a horse
down PENNSYLVANIA Avenue. II would
fc affected and iusincere. Times have
changed. and what is proper now Is
tn. simplest and most direct way OF
getting there. An automobile ought
tc answer this year: an aeroplane'
may be. fifty years hence
From Washington comes rumor of
various other inaugural perpleXities.
Many thinking people are opposed to
elaborate displays that degenerate into
commercial ventures and ADVERTISING.
with the Chief Executive as the star
attraction There is opposition 10 the
inaugural ball on the ground that it
{ InfldtpV for
weeks and keeps the veterans from
letting their checks on time. \
single public reception is advocated in
its place Then the ministers are cX-
cited over the prospect of having the
bunny hug and the turkey trot pro-
| Game the solcmnity of the occasion
| they want to know what kind Of re-
vision upward the new President
! favors along this line.
Altogether the Man from Mars must
find the theme provocative Of many
smiles. The cbullicnce of democ-
racy is noble theme for sa-
tire. It must have it's state cere-
monies tinctured with the carnival
| spirit. Nobody wants TO get left out
! The wives and daughters of public
men must have some sort of stunt
at which they can shine. The bare
| facts of a solemn oath-takinS and Ar
| address do not appeal to them. In
! fact the whole event is taking on a
! distinctly feminine colorins. The suf-
| frasists are planning to parade. The
| FIST lady of the land has to appear
fcr the public. Domesticity and ira
| dition. the undertaking Of a great
| public responsibility and the provid-
ins Of an attraction for tourists are
sadly confused In short. the Ameri-
can people seem about TO make rather
| a show of themselves. and we suggest
Jhat it is a good time to ponder on
| what an Inauguration really means
and then stage it in accord with this
ideal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03

One of the pool balls suddenly flew
of the table and disappeared during
a game in the Golden Nugget saloon
five weeks ago. and its whereabouts
was mystery until yesterday. when
Amariah Tilson. our tonsorial artist
found ii IN Grandpa Hibbinss whisk-
ers- Am got a drink for takin' it
hack to the Golden Nugget. and SAYS
h. is going to examine all whiskers in
the future. Who knows but some day
he may find a pianola or forty five
candle power automobile
1t don't pay to rub a eat or a plug
hat the wrong way T. Egbert Peav y
expects to leave soon for the city TO
accept A lucrative position as second
mandolin in barber shop.
Amos Butts. livery. feed and sales
stables and Undertaking With neat
ness and dispatch. also folding chairs
10 rent, says he has got a roam geld
ing which went better than three-ten
on d kite-shaped track to trade for
three bushel of potaters and a cord OF
" God. If the other Teller will throw
in a wringer. grindstone. a box. Of red
herrin' and a set of false teeth suit
able for middle-aSed gent, Amos will
throw in q bride. iaprobe, one bNshel
corn. set of hobbies. one good meat
grinder. secondhand zinc board. on.
hose nozzle (slightly wore. two vol
umes of Swede Borsian religion and
first-clas wire dishrag. Here's 4
chance for a decker, gents.
Mrs Arson Frisby told a friend
that she cut Mrs Hank Turns dead
tn" other day. Constable Exta Hand
is workin' on the case. but he amt
found no murder clue as yet Grandpa
Bibbins has got a new set OF false
teeth made out of second hand pianner
keys he got at a bargain down to the
city
The Rev Mr.. Hudmutt says there
is one good thing about an atheist
lie never goes 20 sleep in church. Mrs.
Ansel Hanks is improving considerable
at this writing. The new trimmer at
Miss Amy Stubbs's. millinery emporium
has swo cOlOrs OF hair, dark near the
scalp and waller at the ends. Elmer
Sphinx expects 10 hang her a May bas-
ket next spring.
Somebody must he dead in Tage
wilkins family. He is wearing his
pants at half-mast at this writing.
Arrang ements are btIng made 10 re-
ceiVe the next message OF the Presi-
dent by rounds at the harness shop.
Young fcilers part their hair IN the
middl. and show that they have got
a soft spot in their heads. and old
feIlers part their hair on the side SO
as to cover i W
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03

F., facturer has by subterfuge created
monopoly conditions and restraint
Of trade" which is opposed to public
policy.
The practice which is thus con-
demncd is of general use in the bust
ness world. With it as a basis some
Of the greatest advertising campaigns
are conducted Our magazines and
press, the brilliant electric displays
upon our principal thoroughfares and
the large signboards which dot the
railroad right OF way all bear witness
to the widespread use OF this method
for creating human wants or for i'm
pressing upon the mind the desirable
ity of a certain commodity. The man
ufacturer or seller adopts a certain
name or trademark for an article. for
which nc secures through the Patent
Office the exclusive use. BY judlcious
advertising he then attempts to make
his commodity a household word and
to establish a demand for IL. Up TO
this stage in the selling propaganda,
the Department OF Justice interposes
no objection. But if the seller or adj
vcrtiscr succeeds in establishing
stable demand for commodity, ana
then, by an ironclad agreement, per
mits the retailer 10 sell il only at
certain monopoly price based upon
the greatest net returns. the claim Is
made that competition has been thrOt-
tied by patent privilege, and an un-
warranted restraint has been imposed
upon interstate commerce Owing 10
the large interests involved and the
reaching effects Of decision, eth
or to consumers or To manufacturers,
the test case Instituted by the De
partment of Justice will undoubtedly
be vigorously contested and Will be at
tented with much interest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
M'MANIGAL TAKEN BACK
lie Goes 10 Los Angeles, where Case
VIII BE DISPOSED OF.

Indianapolis. Ind. January z.-Ortis
z McManigal. the star witness for tbs
government in the recent dynamite
trial Is on his way back to California.
where his case viii probably be dis
posed Of soon.
Deputy Sheriff Malcolm McLaren. OF
Los Angeles. has IcManigal in charge
and viii reach Los Angeles probably
Friday morning. The prisoner was
brought to Indianapolis about October
7. when the dynamite trial started. and
has been confined In the Federal build
ing ever since
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03
oRc,NIzrNG THE HET,mrR.

T.. .rI.r.tior s.t.l for D.. f4r SOW.
.m.-t against on. n- fEs l.sa. 81
...f..t
f. . f'. sherman Jaw l...
eminent ,.aims that By rs fr- .
certain carton. or vTsrrer. FOB uh.ch
tls tre.kfsst' food is sold. sll ls COM
polling retailers 10 dispose o. This
package 81 Fixed price, tie Hsn1-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-03

ssn Tines en- this - that the seciAr-
alton "a hardly aeeded . ars4re 20
- thr temper in which orr old friends
- the xec.terrzn,au. Who are or new
ncigabOrz m africa. VII ce1duct issir
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-08
FIRST GAME.

After the Yanks had blanked the Ma
tionals in the opener. Chances crowd put
over three runs. when Daniels walked
WoIter, Cree, and Hartzell singled in
turn. and Shanks muffed Borton's high
fly.
New York added another one in the
third. without the aid of a base hit,
when Engel walked Cree, pasted Hart
zelI in the back. and Morgan fumbled
Bortons roller.
After two were down in the Nationals
fourth. Gandil was hit on the shoulder
and Morgan singled Through Midkiff,
but Shanks persisted on sharp
grounder to Borton.
As was the case in the third. Engers
PASS to Cree in the New York's fifth
was fatal, for Hartzell sacrificed and
Peckinpaugh scored Cree with a clean
single to left field.
A double play spoiled the slim chance
the Nationals had to score in the sew
enth. and in the eighth Ainsmith was
able to reach third, where he was
stranded. as Foster made the third out,
Midkiff to Borton.
The Nationals finally made a couple
Of runs, GSndil and Morgan scoring in
the ninth, when two of their hits were
punched. Mcbride came through with
single with second and third base
occupied.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-08
CRICKETERS TO PRACTICE.
Local Cluhmen to Use Rock Creek
Park Friday and Saturday.

Capt. Jimmy Rose has sent out an
alarm to the local cricketers. the con-
census Of which il that they must pat
tern after the playing Of the British
American eleven or else lose good
chance to get the intercity champion
ship.
The local cricketers have suffered only
one defeat. outside the severe drubbing
Of the Philadelphians, who, by the way.
had seven professional cricketers in
their lineup. Notwithstanding this, the
washingtonians showed scared" form
in the field and appeared beaten before
the first wicket was down on the first
day Of the two-day match.
On Thursday and Saturday afternoons
Capt Jimmy Rose will have the play
ers of the first and second elevens on
the field at Rock Creek Park and will
whip them in shape for the game to be
played with the Baltimore Sons Of st.
George at Sutton. Nd, on Sunday next.
In this game the Washington bowlers
will be Henry Branch, A. Gaveston, Of
Venezuela; John J. Norton. and DR.. J. 8.
Cannon. while the wicket keepers will
be Duncan Morton and Charlie King.
late Of Sussex. England :.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-08
SECOND GAME.

The Nationals opened the game by
scoring a run when Foster. Milan, and
Gandil all singled in turn, and Morgan
sent up a high fly TO Wolter. sending
Foster home.
Washington added another tally in the
second when Foster singled. After Noel
Ter had gone, Milan sacrificed and Gan
dill doubled.
Morgan reached the midstation in the
sixth on a fielder's choice and a wild
pitch. Mcbride scored Ray with a rous-
ing double to the stands.
Gandil Starts Third.
GandiI scored the Climbers fourth
marker in the eighth inning by drawing
a walk. reaching second on Morgans
single, stealing third with the ball in
Clark's hands, and completing the trip
when Shanks forced Morgan at second.
The Yanks put over a run in the eighth
when Daniels walked, took second on a
passed ball, and scored on VOTERS
double.
In the ninth the Nationals tackled up
four more runs on as many hits. After
Boehling had gone, Moeller singled and
stole. Foster doubled, Milan singled,
Gandil was passed, and Shanks came
through with base knock. The result
four large tallies
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-08
JACK knight Will
RETURN To YANKEES
Rumor Has 1t that Long Boy viii Get
Another Chance in the
Big Show.
TWO RECRUITS ARE LET OUT
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York. July On the eve of the
departure of the Yankees for their Sec
ond Western trip OF the season, rumor
has it that Jack Knight. former Yankee
second baseman and now star infielder of
the Jersey City club. Of the International
League. will accompany the club and
play the keystone sack.
This will be good news to the Yankee
fans, who always regarded the long fel-
low as a great infielder. He was let out
last season. because his arm gave him
SO much trouble that he couldn't play up
to his standard. Since the season opened
in Jersey City he has been going great,
not only in fielding. but in hitting, and IL
has been chiefly to his efforts that the
II the deal can be made. knight will
Join Chance and his men on the trip
West tonight.
And with THAT rumor comes the an
that two youngsters. whom
some experts labelled coming wonders"
are let out.
Dan Costello. who came from St.
Mary's College. of Maryland. has been
sent to the Lowell club. of the New
England League. Tom Hanley. pitcher,
late of Manhattan College, is also gone,
because Manager Chance found that the
Mobile club. of the Southern League, had
a claim on him. .-
With their passing comes another youth
to be tried out for berth in the major
leagues. He is John Smith, a catcher,
a New York boy who has been playing
ball with the Kingston club. Of the New
York and New Jersey League He is
We'll recommended and that's all that
can be said of him.