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The citizen., 1911-12-15
NOT HERE TO BE MISERABLE
We All Have Our Troubles but Should
Learn to Keep Them in
Background.

If there is anything that is irritat-
ing it is the way that some people
talk of their troubles, as if they were
kind of treat-not eheerfully, but
with kind of gloomy joy; in a word,
they are resigned. 1t is only mighty
big humbugs that will say they are
thankful for troubles. We may even
tually live to see that they were right
and best for us, but at the time it is
sheer Hypocrisy to waggle our heads
solemnly and say: Happiness is a
snare, anyhow; it is foolish for any
one to expect happiness in this griz-
zly old world"
People who talk that way don't de-
serve happiness. We weren't put here
to be miserable. The idea that life
is for suffering and not enjoyment is
fast being shelved. If the Lord ap-
proved of lamentations and tears, he
would not have put SO much in the
world to make us hopeful and happy.
There is nothing more common than
trouble. We all have our troubles,
but it is the wise ones of earth that
keep their burdens in the background.
1t is so common and cheap and selfish
to be continually parading ones griefs
and disappointments. Whatever our
lot, we should all learn the wisdom of
that helpful little prayer: Help me
to win, if win l may; but if may not
win, make me a good loser. Mary
Eleanor O'Donnell in Chicago Trib.
une.
The citizen., 1911-12-15
MECHANICS ON THE OCEAN
Tradition Governs Them Among
American and English Sailors
and They Never Alter.

In the American and English navies,
as we'll as in the merchant marines,
are found nicknames that have been
in use since before men dreamed that
there was land on the other side OF
the western ocean. Tradition, most
inflexible of all rules, governs them,
and they never alter, whether the ship
clears from the Golden Gate or from
London Docks Some of the nick
names are OF OBVIOUS origin; others
seem to gain force by their apparent
lack of reason
For instance, why should all men
named Wright be called Sinner"
Clark is invariably "Nobby"; Green is
Jimmy; and White is Knock
er." "Spud" Murphy explains itself,
as does Dusty" Miller. Lofty" and
Shorty" do not need to present cards
to their mates when they sign on,
and it is not worth while for the
brunette sailor to resent it when a
friendly chap halls him as Niger
he can't whip the entire crew, one
after the other.
The rigid forms of the quarterback
do not hold during the watch below,
and the captain is the Skipper" and
the first lieutenant is Familiarity
Jimmy the One" On fighting ships
the gunnery lieutenant is "Gunnery
Jack" or more briefly Guns; the
torpedo lieutenant, Torpedo Jack" or
Sparks" and the navigating officer,
"The Navy"
Even landlubber would know that
Tommy Pipes" was the boatswain.
Chips" the carpenter, Jimmy Bungs"
the cooper, and sails" the sailmak-
er-The Sunday Magazine.
The citizen., 1911-12-15
SMOKING BY THE SMALL BOY
How the Question Was Smoothly and
Easily Settled by One Wise
Father.

"The question of smoking came up
early in our family. Lawrence has al
ways been greatly attracted by what
he considers manly accomplishments
If he had been brought up in Puri-
tan atmosphere, he would have sown
an abundant crop of wild oats-so
great to him is the glamour of the
forbidden thing. If it savors of fash
ion or luxury, it becomes almost ir-
resistible.
"He was only fourteen when we no.
ticed suggestion of cigarette smoke
about him.
"'Have you been smoking, my
boy?' his father asked in a tone un.
suggestive of rebuke. Lawrence ad-
mitted that he had L should be sorry
if it stopped your growth or injured
your heart, so that you could not go
in for athletics at college, his father
went on in casual tone. L would
rather you did not, if you do care
of you boys 500 if you will not smoke
until you are twenty-one. Think it
over for a few days. If you decide
that you prefer to smoke, and if, after
you have had a talk with the doctor,
you are not afraid of what it may do
to you, your mother will find place
for you to smoke
"a few words from our doctor treat.
ing the matter from a scientific point
of view, helped Lawrence to decide
that he would take the 500. The
other boys decided as he did; this
ended it."-Woman's Home Com.
panion.
The citizen., 1911-12-15
Characters Commercial Value.

Character has commercial value
and sometimes men are honest ac-
cording to law solely because 1t is
polite, or polite, according to social
requirements because it pays. But the
honesty and courtesy of such men
are not virtues. They are handmade
ems of covetousness. They contribute
nothing to self-respect. They have
no moral content, and serve only to
aid In bolstering up vicious char
acteristic. However, 1t is tribute
to the kingliness of character that,
either for its market value or be-
cause of it's inherent worth, men
clothe themselves in its appearance
when they do not seek the substance.
From "The Sixth Sense" by
Charles H. Brent.
The citizen., 1911-12-15
Mr.. George p. Buckley Dead.

George P. Buckley. retired banker. died
at his late home in Union Bridge. Carroll
county, Maryland. from angina pectoris,
aged 81 years. He was one of the most
wealthy and Influential citizens of Carroll
county
He was born near New London. Fred
erick county, MARYLAND, Nov, 2, 1929.
When young man he engaged in the
milling and grain business, which he con-
Quoted at Union Bridge until 1884.
In that year he opened a private bank
known as the Banking House Of George
P Buckley. from which he retired in 1900,
because of severe rheumatic affection.
Mr.. Buckley was married May 20, 1856.
to Elizabeth R. Shriner, who died in Jam
uarv, 1907.
No children were born OF the marriage.
He leaves surviving him sister, Marga-
ret E. Englar. of New Windsor, and one
brother. Daniel E. Buckley, Of Littles.
town, Pa. Another brother, Richard X.
Buckley, died some years ago.
The citizen., 1911-12-15
From the Ash Tray.

Even the ash of hubby's cigar can
be utilized. In what way? Why, as
a polisher for gold watches, bracelets
and rings, let alone chains and null
titude of other trinkets. This comes
from a prominent jeweler, SO it must
be nearly correct. He even goes to
the extent of carrying with him a
small case In which he preserves all
the ashes from the cigars which he
smokes. He says that the grain is so
fine that it leaves no mark that is
discernible to the naked eye.
The citizen., 1911-12-15
THE MODEL!
TELEPHONE No. 272.
UMBRELLAS FOR EVERYBODY.

We Umbrellas that satisfactory and reliable and will make
very popular gift member of the family member of
other family
Umbrellas of the well Beehler make for either
ladies' gents prices ranging from 81 90 $500 These
strong be folded medium suit
For ladies there Silver Gold Handles either
gloria pure silk canop the very Mushroom handles silk
canopes.
GENTS FURS LADIES FURS, CHILDRENS FURS AND FUR
COATS.
doubt but that will be awful cold cold and
temey cold before long and then will be glad you to
put your bid for warm Set of Fus Fur Coat Chldrens
Fur help Old Santa make the children happy We have
the kinds from the little styles the young ladies styles.
Ladies found here greater of shapes and
pets than you have seen in Frederick
Ladies' Coats of Pony Skn Mamot Crcu and Coney
making many friends for
Ladies' Fur Lined Gauntlet Driving Gloves and
sensible
Gloves and Collars of the well known Updegraf make
and all guaranteed to be thoroughly reliable
JOHN D. HENDRICKSOM.
ian
The citizen., 1911-12-15
Incumbrance.

NO." said Mr.. Cumrox; 81 don't in
the least disapprove of my daughters
marrying title"
"But you seem dissatisfied"
Il am. What object to is the fel
low that goes with 1t"
The citizen., 1911-12-15
IN doesn't like you"

"Jimpson doesn't like you"
81 hadn't suspected that What
makes you think he doesn't like me?"
II beard him wishing the other day
that you would buy an aeroplane."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
DEPT ORES
VIOLENT UTTERANCE
VIRGINIA is NEXT
TO LAST ON LIST
Statement Showing Amount De-
posted in Postal Savings
Banks.
Especial to The Times Dis patch. ]

Special to The Times Dispatch
Wa shington; y. c.. March l9.--PoSt-
master General Hitchcock announced
this evening the total number OF de-
positors and net amount of money on
deposit at tile forty eight postal saw
ings banks February IS. 1911. Since
these depositaries began operation on
January 3. 3.923 accounts have been
opened and 6,S6l separate depositors
were made for an average amount OF
$21.50. During this period ONLY 25e
accounts have been drawn out OF
closed. making the total number OF
open accounts on February IS, 1864
The net amount on deposit at these
offices after two months operation in
sl33,S6o. At this ratio the deposits at
the forty eight offices. after one years
operation. Will amount to ss03.2l4.
The total population Of the forty egh /
towns in which depositary Offices have
been established is only about 100000
If the postal savings system should
be pntronized in the same proportion,
when it is established at all money
order post-ofices, the total amount on
deposit after one years operation Will
be about $500, 900. 900
To Extend system.
General Hitchcock is en-
gagged now in preparing for the estap
lishmcnt of $50 additional postal saw
ings banks, an appropriation Of $780,
900 having been made by tic recent
Congress for tho extension Of the syS-
tenn, The list of cities in which the
banks are to he located probably will
be announced in the near future.
The depositary at Leadrillc. Col. is
the leading office, in regard e 10 the
amount on deposit. That office has
$50 open accounts and n total deposit
Of S2l.953. making an average balance
per depositor of s5s.7l North Caro-
lima is thirty-third in the list having
twenty accounts. with total
deposit OF 1922. an average Of sa9.3?
per deposition. Virginia's rank is for
.ty-seventh. next to the last. the Office
at cation Forge having twcnty-seven
accounts. with n total deposit Of s2i5.
or an average of $9.0I. South Carolina
is al the bottom OF the list. there
being only eighteen open accounts,
with a total Of s199 on deposit. an av-
craSc OF Slf.05. r NJ. MEG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
FATAL MINE EXPLOSION
rive Wen Dead MS Result OF Disaster nj
Mineral, Knn.

'ittsburG, Kan. March la.-Fivc
men one Of them John Jopling, general
SUPERINTENDENT in the coal department
OF the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
iSaiiFoad, are dead as the result OF an
explosion OF black damp in the COM
Dany's mine at Mineral. Kan, to-day.
mere were three explosions. the first
Just after Thomas Cheek and John Bur
gar. shot tirers, went into the mine.
Boih were killed instantly The sec
ono came when William Jefrics. anoti,-
or shot frer. went underground to res
Gus ms teliow workers BY lying flat
.jeflrias saved himself.
rs soon as he reached the surface n
rescue party composed of Joplin and
Two miners, Samuel Watson and a for-
ciGner. rushed into the pit TO search
Tor Check and Btrgan. Less than
thirty minutes later there was an ex-
plosicn which killed Jopling and his
..ls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
Mr.. Maclachlan Disapproves Re
port OF Anti-Saloon League
Committee.
PEOPLE DIFFER ON METHOD
Leader i'll Temperance Work
Counsels Regard for Others
Opinions.

Making plea for temperance in
thought ana in word, Rev II. d. c. Mae
lachlan. OF the Seventh Street Chris
tian Church. ina prelude 10 a sermon
on The Sin OF Intcmperance,t yestcr-
day morning totally deprecated the re-
cent occurrence at Newport News,
when newspapers which do not agree
With the views of the leagues leader
were numerically denounced. MIR.
Maclachlan said that nothing is gained
by the use of such methods, and that
the cause OF temperance is not helped
by extreme utteranccs
The minister said In the beginning
that his sermon would not touch on tho
political side Of the temperance Gues.
ton. He had not. he said made IN his
mind Just to what extent and in what
way the AntiSaloon League should go
into politics.
Ono Anti-Snioon Fight.
He himself has had an unfortun t
experience with the Anti-Saloon
League, lie said While he was living
in Kentucky, during one campaign. the
temperance leader was Il man or no.
toriously evil life, and inaugurated an
era OF corruption and debauchery IN.
paralleled In the history or the State.
ending with stealing enough votes to
give him a majority on The face Of the
returns
Further. the advent OF the league in
politics in Tennessee had produced, in
his opinion. some unfortunate results.
Mr.. Maclachlan said lie wished to
urge temperance in thought and tenn
perancc in word No one dcplorcd
more than he, tic said the unfortunate
occurrences at Newport News Moth
ing is TO be gained by violence of
speech. Personally he wished liquor
advertisements could be elinina cd
from every newspaper in the State. but
that was no reason why he should de-
nounce those who did not agree with
hin on this point. lie said that all the
world cannot see through the same
spcctaclcs.
Opinions Differ
Some people who earnestly desire
true temperance." he said "favor strict
regulation as the best means Of dealing
with the liquor question: some favor
local option. some state wide prohibi-
ton. Ii does not become the believer
in ono ofthesc methods TO denounco
those who favor the other two [ will
not advise &; choice as TO method. but
leave i to tho Individual Judgment OF
each member Of the Seventh street
Christian Church.
"But." lie added, II urge every men,
bcr TO register, 50 that he may dis
charge his duty as he secs it when the
time comes"
Mr.. Maciachlan. having declined 10
enter into the political phases of the
question. thcn preached Il strong tenn
perancc Sermon telling OF the evil
effects on the body and mind Of the
incorporate use OF Intoxicating LIQUOR.
aud he probable bad results on future
generations from even a moderate
though steady Use
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
TRAIN AND CAR COLLIDE
Two Killed and Four Injured In Grade
CrOnainE Accident at DufYnIn

: ~ 'NhiSu uHh fohr injured In GrnuC
Crossing Accident at Buffalo.
Buffalo, y. y. March, 19.--Two per-
sons were killed and four injured to-
day, when I.ackawanna passenger
train, running at high speed, crashed
into Il street car at Il grade crossing
on Clinton Street The dead:
Mrs. John Mccormack, thirty I'VE
years old
Robert ". Iochn. motorman, thirty
years old.
The injured:
John Fay, vaudeville actor. three
RIBS broken, leg broken, internal In
juries: may die.
Frederick Gottman, motorman, al
most completely scalpcd. arm broken.
Thomas upl, conductor sligh,
bruises.
Unknown man Who was hurried
away In an automobile before the po-
lice could learn his name
rs the car nearcd the crossing tho
gates went down for the passage or
the express train. but the street car
Jailed TO slow down Motorman Got,-
,nnn wrenched the controller from
liochn. who was breaking in as mo-
tcrman. but II was too late. The street
car struck the derailing switch. b,imp-
Cd along the pavement to the rails or
the steam railroad and the passen-
ger train crashed into il, cutting 1t
completely in two. and carrying debris
opV fcct down the tracks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
DEMOCRATS TO GATHER
Many Fart! Leader. VIII Attend Bryan
Blrthdny Dinner To-NIrht


Lincoln, Ncb March la.--Willlam
). Bryan. who WAS fifty one years o,d
ir-day, viii tomorrow evening par
iiclpatc In an anniversary dollar din.
ncr rendered in his homer The din
ner, Tor which seats have already been
engaged for 500 people. Will bring to
hincoln many leading Democrats.
Two of the carly arrivals were SEN
ator Owen. of OKLAHOMA, and John ".
Kern Of Indiana, Speaker to be
champ Clark and Governor Shafroth.
OF Colorado. vii! arrive Tomorrow
Thcy are on the program for addresses.
ana the toas; list in addition Includes
the names of senator Hitchcock, Of
Nebraska. and several leading Ncbrns.
ka Democrats.
The function, which is intended as
an Endorsement or the position and
principles declared by Mr.. Bryan is
regarded locally S one of the opening
events prior 10 the campaign of 1912.
independent Of the so-callcd progress
ives OF the party. though assurance
Is given that II is not intended as
originating a boom for any possible
candidate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
Modern Battleship New
Hampshire to Attack
the Old Texas.
NAVY OFFICIALS
TO WITNESS TESTS
Experiment, Which Will Occupy
Three Days, Expected to Prove
Most Instructive Ever Con
Quoted in This Country.
Admiral Schrocdcr's YES
sells to Observe Results.

Washington, y. c. Marcii l9-Sec-
rotary Meyer, with a few official guests.
lei. Washington on tile Dolphin to-
might for Tangier Sound. in Chesapeake
Ray, 10 witness an attack upon the
battlcship san Marcos (forincliy lii,
United States ship rexas) BY the big
twelvc-inch rifles Of the battiesfip
Now Hampshire. With the secretary
was Senator Clapp, Of Minnesota and
Representatives Roberts Of Massacllu-
sets; Loud. Of Michigan, ana Gregg. OF
TcHas: Admiral Wainwright, chief of
operations. and Commander Andrews,
The sccrctary's naval aid.
This attack upon the san Marcos Is;
expected to prove one OF the most in
s'ruoflSe anu valun bic experiments ever
conducted by OUT. navy. Similar firing
tests have heen made abroad. the last
or Importance being the attack by a
part OF the British channel iicct upon
5 thc famous old ironclad Hero. Little
rs known of technical value concerning
these European experiments, because OF
the precautions that were adopted 10
insure secrecy. Therefore Secretary
Meyer ncccded TO the recommendation
OF tho Navy General Board that the san
hhrcos be used as a target the ship
having become ohSoatc IN type vet
carrying enough nrmor 10 afford a basis
TOT Judgment as 10 what migt, be cx-
pccIr! 20 follow AN attack upon q. mod ;
crn battlcship.
VIII Continue Three Dnys.
file san Marcos tests are expected 10
OCCUPY three days. beginning late Mon
day afternoon, ana all OF the vessels or
ADMIRAL Schrocdcr's great Atlantic.
fleet viii be gathered In TanEicr sound
TO observe the test. This Will begin
with an attack at u range OF 5000
yards by tho New Hampshire upon the
san Marcos. the primary purpose being
10 test The accuracy or the present
naval system Of sporting" This
means the method Of dctern!i iii nG;4g iias
precise spot where every projcctilc
touches the target or the water. Here
toforc this has been largely ii matter
Of theory. owing to the fact that such
observations nH could be made were
necessarily taken from the vessel FIR
ing the projcctiles, or ono near by. IN
The case OF tie san Marcos tests the
t7<.gc; ship VIII be boarded at frequent
intervals during the firing. and the
You'd question.
experiment VIII he tile use OF nrInur-
piercing shells. with delayed action
fuses. which viii be SO timed as 10 cx-
plodc the shells after they have pene-
tratcd the nrmor ana within the hull
or turrct.
1t IS quite POSSIBLE that the san Mar
cos will be sunk by some shot striking
at or below the water line, though the
attempt will he made to avoid this.
Tangicr Sound has been selected with
that contingency in view. the water
being shallow enough TO Iermi, wreck
Ing operations for raising the snip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
KANSAS BANKER GUILTY
Was Tried on Charge Of HnyinE nnd
Selling stolen Postage stamps

4 "
Wichita. Kan. March le.--I4 s.
overwhelmingly president OF tic
Fourth National Bank. OF Wichita.
was found guilty by Jury In the
FEDERAL court to-day OF buying and
selling stolen postage stamps The
oifcnsc Is punishable BY maximum
sentence of I'VE years in prison ana
a fine OF $1,000
Naftzger purchased stamps from
Frank 5. Burt, formerly chief OF po-
lice here. The stamps were stolen
from Kansas post Offices, and sold to
Burt b. John Callahan. of Wichita.
Kan. who is under sentence for rob-
bing the Milan, Kan, post-ofiicc, and
also has been convicted of buying ana
selling stolen postage stamps.
The former bankers defense was
that he did not know the stamps had
been stolen. He admitted purchasing
them at q discount. 1t is understood
there Will ne no appeal in Naftzger.s
case II only a fine is imposed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
SEVENTY MEN DESERT
Sailors DO Not Relish Idcn OF staying
on Shin DMrImE nrncticc.

Norfolk. VA, March lo-Major
Charles G. lizer. chief Of police Of
Norfolk. has been requested 10 try
and apprchcnd a number of men who
are missing from the battleship New
Hampshire. II Is said that seventy men
deserted the ship. The New hampshire
tomorrow or Tuesday Is scheduled to
fire on the battlcship San Marcos for
mcrly Tie Texas. in Chesapeake BAY.
Tie guns to be used i'll the shooting
are said to be old ones. having aircady
been used 200 times, which is usually
the limit To which a gun OF a batt.c-
ship is put before being discarded.
The assertions from the ship are
said TO be due 10 tho fact that tho
men did not relish the idea of remain
Ing on the New hampshire while she
with old guns.
Chief Of Police Kizcr said he did
not know why tile men left the ship,
and find them. and that his men had
picked UP about ten IF the stragglers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
DIAZ TO CON FER
WITH LIMANTOUR.
Announcements Of Reorganized
Cabinet Is Expected Within
Few Days No Adverse
Comment on De Labarra's
Proposal That All
Glasses Unite.
All Classes Unite
to Greet Limantour

Mexico City, aInrch 1D.-,Josc liz
nlnntour, In his private ear, moving
nv special, Will arrive In this emp
It'll some time before noon to-mor-,
row, barring unforeseen delays, ac-l
cordinE To the best Information oh
tninnblci t0-niEht. Is
No information regarding the
movements of the minister md HIS
party was forthcoming from my Of
hcIul source. In some quarters, usu,-
ally worthy Of consideration, 1T was
advanced ns II rcnson for the mys-
terry attending the hour Of HIS mr.
rtvnl desire on tho part OF MIR. III
,nnntour to shnn the demonstrations
rf welcome which hn,s been pre-
pared. Ills coming Tonight WINS tn
have hccn the occasion OF nm cIsb-
nrntc tribute to hiS popularity, In
which ali elements OF the cnpitnl's
socicty. were to have tnkcn pnrt.
Tint there VIII be nm official well
como awaiting him t0-lnorroyv goes
without saying, hut the uncertainty
ns TO the precise time Of his nrrivn,
will cfcctunily disrupt the remain
der of the program. !s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
KILLS DECOU FOR REVENGE
American Archaeological Murdered b,
Member Of liam TrIhe

rriroii, Africa. March io.-Dis
patches received here bearing on the
killing OF II. Il. Decou. an American
archaeolosist at Cyrenc, where Decou
was acting astthc official cxcavator OF
an expedition under the auspices OF
the Archa Geological Institute OF Ameri-
ca. state that the murder was com
mtted hy Abdul Fell. of the Hasa
Tribe. who was in tho employ OF the
expedition. The assassin. 1t is stated
was actuated 'hy,a desire FOR revenge
for some alleged grievance
The Governor OF Dernn and a spc !.
cial commission arc now engaged In
inrcstiGa ting the crime. which has
caused great excitement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-20
F. BRITISH STEAMER FLOATED
The Mnncilurfa Pulled on ana Towct
by TnGat To Newport News.

y.
Norfolk, Va, March l9.--Aftcr being
stranded for twelve days. during which
time her crew and the wrccllcrs. who
were trying TO float her were twice
face to face with death the British
steamer Manchuria, Captain Traylor.
was pulled into deep water at S:i5
O'clock tonight. from the shoals three
miles south OF Little Island, The Man
cluria was noatcd by the Merritt
Chapman wrecking tugs Rescue ana
Relief. with tho RESCUE carrying the
tow line and the Relief made fast TO
the stern of the vessel taking the
place of hcr ruddcr. Which was lost
before she was driven OH Inc beach.
tho Manchuria was towed tp-night 20
Newport News for repairs.
The Manolluria when she stranded
was loaded with coal ana was bound
10 Tampico, Mexico. She carries Il
crow Of thirty-GVc men