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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
uNCIIAKlTAnIn CHARITY.


The chari,ably disposed people of
| Washington arc nlitll disturbed over
| charges which have been made against
the Associated Charities OF that city.
nunfser of men, prominent in the
business life of tho Capital, have been
Investigating the conduct OF the united
charity work Of the city and have dis
covered By their own accounts, that
about siNty-si& per cent of all tho
funds turned over to the Associated
to tho payment of salaries. AS far
as relieving the poor in this city is
concerned" one OF the accusers says,
the result accomplished by the Assoc
ciated Charities would be a joke il 1t
were not more serious matter"
The trouble seems to be that chart
ties are too well organized III Wash
ington. There is an officer to look
after every branch of the worli--an
officer to watch delinquent children,
another to aid criminals. and another
to visit the homes Of the city. other
officers are employed In carefully COM
pillng statistics and in finding out why
tho people arc poor instead Of helping
them when they are poor.
This may all be very we'll, and no
one can dispute the wisdom of organ
i2ation. Without It, charity often does
harm. and indiscriminate giving. with
out a knowledge of conditions as they
really are. frequently puts premium
on pauperism. Nor IS the collection
OF charitable statistics matter of no
Importance. We must know the facts
If we are to discuss them intelligently
or to remedy them. Where we work
in the dark. we often work in error
There is grave danger. however,
that organization and the collection of
statistics may take the place Of true
charity. When two-thirds Of all the
funds given charitable board go to
the payment Of salaries and to the
of the remaining one
third. the amount OF actual good ac-
cannot be proportionate TO
the outlay and when the entire chart !
table forces of city are engaged in |
the collection of statistics and in the |
of comparative figures, the !
poor must suffer.
The great Teacher preached the duty |
of giving to the poor, and the early |
Church founded by Him set apart men I
to administer the charity of the Church |
and to provide for the widows and or
phans; but neither the Master nor the
Masters Church took the funds conse-
Grated to the relief of the poor and
devoted them to the payment of the
lie told of the blessing
which came e him who gave cup of
cold water in Ills name. and He praised
the spirit which prompted the gift,
not the gift; but He frowned on the
charity of the Pharisees and taught US
to love our neighbors as ourselves.
1t is time to call halt on such So
called scientific charity" as that con-
demned so strongly in Washington,
and to return to real charity 1t is
time to carry out in spirit and in fact
the injunction of Him who said, Il
was an hungered ana We gave me
meat L was thirsty and we gave me
drink"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
4 FEDERAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.


/ a FEDERAL HEALTH DBrAI,rMLNT
Senator owen, OF oklahoma has in
troduced bill In the Senate which
has more real merit back Of 1t than
/ almost any other measure introduced
! during tho present session of Con-
| gfessional tlavail This Is bill
which provides for the reorganization
| of the health forces of the Govern
ment along the lines suggested by
| President TAFT and their consolida-
ton into Il single health department..
nent presided over by competent
sanitary officer. holding equal rank
with the other Cabinet officers and not
subordinate to the whms of an un-
trained superior.
We never view with particular relish
any proposal to establish new cNecu-
tive department. because every depart
ment requires revenue and every new
demand for revenue for the depart
nent is taken as u signal by every
other branch of Government for new
raids on the public treasury. At the
same time, If new department is to
be formed. 1T could not be formed for
any better purpose than that of pre-
serving and improving tho health of
the American people.
As the health work OF tile Govern
ment is at present organized, 1t is dl-
vided between a number Of depart
particular corps, as has the Navy De-
partInent; the Department of Agrcul-
ture carries on important health work
in connection with the Bureau of Ami 4
mai Industry; the Department of
Commerce and Labor has its special
health officers, and the Treasury De-
partment. in It's supervision of the
Life Saving Service, has similar activi-
ties
II all this work We're we'll done or
done, there would be no |
argument other than that OF convent I
ence for changing the existing sys-
terA Such. however, is not the case.
Much work is wasted and despite du- I
plication of effort in some directions. |
other fields of work are entirely neg
lected The whole might be consoli-
dated and rearranged with saving to
the National ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of
course. the National Government ever
wants to save.
Objection is being raised in some
quarters that the establishment OF a
Federal Health Department will be
further blow at the rights of the /
states. This is always a welghty argu- /
ment against any measure when |
backed by facts, but 1t is of no value /
in this case. All that the Federal |
Government can do, undcr the Consti-
tuition. for the protection of public
health it is doing now, without appre-
ciahle damage to the authority of the |
States. The only possible difference
under reorganization would be that
the present work would be more eff
GENTLY done
The day has come when the func-
tions of government extend into many
new fields more's the pity we
are doing many things to-day,
under the sanction of law of
which our fathers never dreamed, and
we are daily bringing the Government
into closer touch with the individual.
This may not be desirable or cxpedicnt
in general, but when the greater eff
fort on the part OF government tends
to improve the health of the ndivid-
ual and to insure him better chance
in life, it must be approved.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
from WiIlInm nn1 ,Inrx.

TO settle bet, please tell me IL
William and Mary College has not had
more of It's graduates elected presi
dent than any other college In this
country. ANXIOUS INQUIRER
William and Mary ties with Harvard
with this distinguished honor, each
having given to the nation three Presi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

John D. ought not to complain now.
even IL Congress does balk at the es-
tabllshment of his Foundation. The
Southern Educational Conference has
approved the plan, which means that
its merits are real.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

The Bureau of Statistics tells us that
this country is the greatest exporter
of automobiles with the exception OF
France. 1t might have added that we
are the greatest importers of French
machines. There is nothing like the
protective tariff to expedite double
artIou
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Just at the time when our hopes
were picking up bit, here comes the
Petersburg 1ndcx-Appeal with the
statement that "hIr. Bryan will never
DO the nominee of the Democratic
party again" and more than that, Mr.
Bryan can neither set the next Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency,
nor can he dictate 1T. If Mr..
Bryan is not wholly consumed on the
altar of self-worship, or wholly blind.
cd by the adulation of a few friends
who are his worst enemies, he VIII
adapt himself to the situation as
everybody else sees It, and for the best
interests of the Democratic party
maintain a discreet reticence and cease
to burden the party. But what are
those of us who have already noml-
mated him going to do? How can We
abandon him until he has himself an
nounced his retirement from the
OF the party?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

escaped local astronomers. the new
moon has a habit of rising In Rich
mond several days before il shines
on such God-forsaken communities as
Atlanta, Georgia, and certain village
in Texas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Professor Toe Ames of Johns Hop
kins, has decided that the comet Will
do us no harm This ought to boost
stocks ana settle the fears of every
body who knows Ames.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Fire destroyed seventy-hve buildings
in MIddletown. Pennsylvania. This
ought to cause universal rejoicing In
Middletown, because 1t is the first news
ever given to the world that there
We're as many as seventy-five houses
in the town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Frau Dutklewicz, of Rosen, Germany.
admits that she is 125 years old. This
is only eXpllcable on the ground that
the Frau is widow with sons OF
proved age
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
,Incbeth md Romeo.

Please tell me whether Macbeth or
Romeo has the longest part In shakes
peare. n +. NJ
Macbeth has 7o5, Romeo SIS lines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

The President may welcome the In
surgents as returned prodigals. but he
may be sure they will not remain
as dutiful younger brothers until the
fattcd calf of patronage has been
killed for them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Speaking of political assassinations,
the Knife Is already at tho throat Of
Governor Crothers, OF Maryland, and
the knife Is marked 'Digges Disfran-
chisemont bin"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
,Inrgnrct Ellington.

Was Margaret Ellington born IN yir-
GINA? j not. why did her divorce
cause 30 much interest In this city,
INQUIRER.
She was born In Bloomington. Ili-
nois. Her affairs arouse interest IN
Richmond because sio was leading
woman during the summer season or
stock in this city some years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Charles j. Bonaparte was the guest
"of honor" at a luncheon at o,taw.
No, there is no mistake The occasion
was not a postponed April fool affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

There Is abundant honor in invent
ing flying machine: but there is a
great deal more money in getting a
patent on 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
Local strIkcs snccr..fu!.

What percentage of local strikes
succeed CITIZEN.
According TO the Department OF Com
merce and Labor. 4s.iS per cent. OF all
local strikes are successfully: 1887 are
partially successful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

After all, what's the use OF kicking
because the trial of Fay and Harris
is postponed until April 20? If the
hearing had been in New York. the
case might never have been called.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Speaking of Baltimore there Is Il
crusade on foot in that city against
the cats which mako night hideous on
every street of that unfortunate city.
We arc fond of cats, provided they do
do not hesitate to say that when 1t
comes to leatherlunged, brazen-bel-
lowsed cats, Baltimore has shade the
best of any city in the country. A Bal
timore cat can be heard at Hagers-
town, even If the Orleans Street car
Is crossing Broadway at the time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
Cnh Hire.

a bets that tho cab hire In Paris is
less than half OF what 1t is In New
York. = says both are the same
Which is right? INQUIRER.
a Is right. Partisan hack hire Il less
tflan half of what 1T Is in New York
for short distance. at least.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

local option Law or not A
.Alaska is under prohibition by act
of Congress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Baltimore is boasting of the decline
in the number of cases OF measles III
that burg; but we would inform the
Baltimoreans that when it comes to
measles, Richmond has less of 1t and
gets over it more quickly than any
other city in the country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Mary Garden did not mean anything
by 1t, She Just abused Oscar Hammer
stein to be in the fashion. 1t would
never have done for her to sail with
out blackguardnG her manager, as 1t
would have made her appear too pro-
sale beside her sister stars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
N ,vn.IiIngton. :.

How long Is the Capitol In Wash.
'ngton, and how wide is It's farthes,
point? b. r.
The total length is ISL feet s inches
The greatest width $50 feet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
Oliver III. p. neImont.

Whom did Oliver II. p. Belmont. the
millionaire, marry? NJ. NJ. r.
Mr.. Belmont has been twice married.
First, TO Sara Swan Whiting. and sec
ond, TO Alva Il. Smith.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

The action of the American Academy
of Political and Social Science in stop
ping Gompers in the midst of his boy
colt TRADE ought to convince even tho
unwilling that the professors have
some red blood left in their veins.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
Eastern league pennnnt.

Please tell me who won the Eastern
League pennant in 1908. What team
finished second2 +. b
Baltimore first: Providence second.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
STATUTE MISREPRESENTATION Miles.

What Is tho distance OF an English
statute mile compared with an Eng
lish geographical mile2
STUDENT.
The English geographical mile equals
1i5 statute mile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

New York national Guards.
:, Where are the headquarters OF the
New York State National Guards?
ESQ Broadway. New YORK. c!ty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
Trade Mnrks,

Trade Wnrks.
How many trade marks arc annn.
ally registered at the Patent Office?
READER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
Inv Schools In the United stn@ss

How many Jaw schools are thore In
the United Staes? How many men are
now studying for the barr
STUDENT.
There are los schools, with approxI-
mately 1900 pupils.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

the gospel free from gossip, prcacli-
ing with no faint OF politics" Thus
speakcth tho Farnlville Herald, The
invitation Is accepted with many
thanks.
The 1ndex-Appcal does not think
that Mr.. Taft would be warranted in
appointing Mr. Bryan to the vacancy
on the United States Supreme Bench
caused by tho death of Justice Brewer
aud dives down into It's inconvenicnt
memory to dig up the Bennett Will
incident to prove that he is "a very
poor lawyer--so poor. indeed that he
made himself an object OF ridIcule
and contempt among lawyers on n well
remembered occasion when he under-
took. to defend in court a Will which
he himself had drawn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11
WHAT rnn PAPERS rurvi<.

I'VE wonder" says the Fredericks-
burg star, IF ambitious Richmond.
having absorbed poor little Manches-
ter. will turn her. eyes towards the
good old town % Petersburg" But
there is nothing poor or little"
about Manchester. 1t is bound to be-
come one of the most attractive divi
sions of the city of Richmond. AS for
Petersburg. we are already looking
that way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-11

Come up, Mr.. Editor, spend a sun
day with us. let MS Introduce you
TO the best people in Virginia, show
you the best town, and in the mean
lime give you the privilege OF listen-
ine to the best preaching in the State"
The Washington times., 1910-03-08
Woman, Worried by Hired
Help, Establishes Co.
operative Kitchen.

CARTHAGE. No. March s.-The
drought in family cooks has been ended
and the problem Of the high cost Of
living has been solved in this city. The
honor Of overcoming these most per
picking Of domestic troubles is due to
woman. Mrs. John G. McGee, OF this
city. who conceived and put into opera
ton the Carthage Cooperative Kitchen
at which sixty Carthaginians have
found they can get first-class table
board for Sc a week
Necessity, to which are credited most
inventions, inspired this institution. The
manner OF its incepticn is interesting. II
was early in September OF last year
that the plan was launched. Hired
girls" had become A luxury IN Carthage,
and even the .well-to-do were not sure
Of that very necessary first aid 70 easy
housewOrk. The general scarcity wag
a favOrite topic at the w0men-s clubs
when the women could leave their
kitchens long enough TO discuss their
troubles
Mrs. MCGEE was on the program AT
her club for paper on The Servant
Girl Problem" but arrived late and ur-
prepared on account OF the recent Ce-
parture OF her cook. She Informally
presented the plan that came 20 her
like an Inspiration This was 70 rent
the Dc Almond mansion. then vacant,
and establish a kitchen and dining roor,
where families IN the neigh borhOod
could go for their rneaIs-
The De Almond house, reprusenting a
cost Of $25.0o0, stands in the most exclu-
sive residence district Of the city. Each
family taking board there furnishes the
linen, dishes and silverware for its in
dividual table, and dimes with the r.
regularity as TO hours Of the ordinary
hotel There the participants il the
plan find a place almost as exclusive
and quiet as the home, whore taey can
be served as in the best hotels. and
they find Il possible 90 give their chill
dren the instruction necessary TO their
bringing up, preserving almost the
sauctity OF the home. with is annoy
ances removed.
After the meal the diners may resort
20 Che reading room. where the women
may exchange greetings, and perhaps
gossip, untroubled by the thought Of
such tasks as washing dishes The
men. n they find time. may spend a
4f--A4lA nan nun AZ A4-F 'AA4'-NaA-7 -htA-AH
while the children use the spacious
lawn and large porches as places to
play IN balmy weather
In the evening there is often An in
formal dance or card party, and the
families return home refreshed by the
diversion.
Scarce as are servants, when sixty
ueopIe cooperate g. Is comparatively
easy 10 get efficient help. and there has
81 a rnsH ON
promptly Six employees are ALE that
are found necessary
The rare al the kitchen s. cNc'ptOnal-
~ good, and the steaminE hot -1ctua&s,
served bv neatly dressed Mattresses,
make the memory OF cold meals and
d0vr town lunches seem an unreal one
Mrs. McCTee. who EeE charge OF the
kitchen attends = The making out Of
The Washington times., 1910-03-08

quiesced so long as outward appear
anceS were observed.
Il made the acquaintance Of Capt
Won GOeben AZ a ball in January, leII-
We became good friends. and even
tUally he urged me 70 obtain a divorce
and marry him. I always refused, al
though I did not try to conceal the fact
that my marriage was an unhappy one.
Sometimes Captain Won Goeben talk
ed of challenging my husband 10 a duel
under such conditions that one Of them
must have inevitably been killed
After Captain Won Goehen's arrest he
accused Frau Won SChOenbeck OF having
instiCated the murder. She declares
that ne was goaded into this statement
by being told fHat she had accepted at
teutiOns from other men while pretend
ing TO be friendly with none but Cap
tain Won GOeben himself
But public opinion condemned ne. 80
her statement continues. "I have lived
the life Of IshmaeL ! dared not appear
anywhere under my right name.
moved from place 20 place. from hotel
to hotel. from boarding house 10 board
ing house.
Il could not remain anywhere. be
cause 7 was always recognized. Finally
7 found a nome I'm a boarding house fire.
QUented 10y Americans. where met my
present husband. He did not know my
real identity. and only knew my real
name after nc had proposed TO me-
Frau Weber declares that she courts a
trial IN order that her innocence may
be proved.
The Washington times., 1910-03-08
TANGUAY WEAPON
IS IN DISFAVOR
Chicago Alderman, Who
Styles HatpinS Concealed
Weapons. " Is Jeered.

CHICAGO. March s.-Hat pins are
classed as concealed weapons BY Chi
cagO aldermen.
Following a public hearing, AT which
the women were represented in great
numbers, an "anti-hat pin ordinance
was ordered to be drawn Up by the ju-
dietary committee OF the city council.
Alderman Herman J. Bauler, who
started the agitation. said: in add
ton 10 ribbons. laces, wives, flowers.
vegetables, animals, and birds. wonen-g
headgear is armed with the deadly
'snlckersuee' II women care 70 wear
carrots and ROSTERS on their heads that
IS a matter for their own concern and
II may not be interfered with bv TIA
city, but when II comes 10 wearing
swords II must be stopped
The hat pin may be the only weapon
woman has TO ward OF attacks, but let
her wear IL sheathed in her belt. Hid
den IN mass OF plumage OF hair. Il
comes under the designation Of oon-
cealed weapons"
Mr. Baulers remarks were received
with 5eers from the women
The Washington times., 1910-03-08
EDUCATORS THINK
ATHLETICS A HELP

Educators throughout the land are al
last beginning 20 consider the athletic
question I'm its true light. namely. ss a
great factor in education. BY an a5nor-
nal development Of athletics in precise
iy the wrong channels, by placing them
in q commercial position and bv sadly
uegleCtInE The great mass OF boys for
the benefit OF few, the schools IN gen
eral and the colleges IN particular have
now begun 10 reap as they have sOwn.
Play is the inalienable right Of the child
and he must be taught TO play IN such
a way as 10 develop On him the quail
ties OF leadership and manIiness: other
wise IL IS not too much 20 say that our
national integrity is in danger Of being
owered.-Ceutury.
The Washington times., 1910-03-08
Camp Out in the Forest.
ATMOSPHERE OF GREAT BENEFIT To
THOSE WHO HAVE CONSUMPTION.

Among the mighty pines Adirondack hun
dre perhaps thousands Of cOsumpve people, who have
to the primitive life Of the early effort health
They i've built Of rough logs and constantly
pneaden air which has soothing, healing upon the
affected organs
There peculiar which makes splendid
for coughs and colds and bronchial
This valuable medicinal property present Virgin
Oil Of Pine compound pure which active pr
ciples Of pine and sauta album
To break cold quickly there nothing the mix
te Of two Of Glycene haOunee of Virgin Pine
compound and eight Of Whisky teaspoon
f every hours The expensive easily
be mixed home large bottle enough average
family entire and VIII cough that IS cuabe
have difficulty medicinal Whisky,
cents The Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati o.
genuine Virgin Oil Of Pine compound and they
supplied with full hs Of straight whisky prepaid express
The Washington times., 1910-03-08

menus and contracts for the food
through the wholesalers
A feature OF the kitchen that appeals
to some IS the rule against tips, and
this has been rigidly enforced, the mem
bers say. In this matter they take pride
C. starting a much needed reform. and
are quite as proud Of IL as Of the ~
cess Of the experiment IN general
The kitchen has now been In operation
for six months and the half year trial
been eminentIy satisfactory, 50 members
declare. Even some Of the most skept-
cal Of the original ObiectOrs 70 the plan
have been won over. and 10 the many
inquiries that come regarding the new
plan the members invariably send back
warmly eulogistic answers
The Washington times., 1910-03-08
PROBLEM OF PROVENDER
IS SOLVED IN MISSOURI
SAMPLE OF DINNER
ON So A WEEK PLAN

Oyster soup. COnsOmme.
Sweet pickles. Celery.
New England brown bread.
Hot corn muffiHs.
Roast prime ribs Of beef, au jus.
Baked chicken with dressing.
Spaghetti and tomatoes a la Creole.
Fricasee of lamb with noodles
Compete of fruit with rice
shrimp salad on mHyOnnaise-
Snowflake -OtatOes. Lima beans.
sweet corn, Southern style
Peach pie. COeOahut meringue pie
Lemon jelly. Strawberry Jelly
Chocolate ice cream Assorted cake.
Coffee. Tea. MIX