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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
THE QUEEN AND THE HonBI.E
SKIRT,

God bless the gracious Queen of
England. She has forbidden the wear
Ing OF hobble, or ultra-tight, skirts IN
Court. and there is said to be much
excitement among the fashionable
dressmakers over Her Majesty's doci-
sion: but the dressmakers should not
object. as the order will make more
work for them in ripping UP the things
they have fashioned for their custom
ers. Says n special cable dispatch to
the Chicago Tribune:
''The Queen objects to the outlined
figure being made so plainly visible,
which of course, minlmizes the popu-
larity of tight skirts. Her wishes were
conveyed by an official, who person
ally interviewed the heads of large
establishments"
1t Is different down in Australia.
where tho hobble skirts arc so popn-
lar that the women complained that the
steps OF the tram-cars were so high
that they could not get on board
whercupon the authorities ordered that
the Steps he lowered. we really do
not know, why they want to wear them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
CRY AND COUNTRY noYs,

Cornell University has lately COM
pleted a statistical comparison of cltv
and country students at that instr
tuition 1t is asserted, as result or
this inquiry, that city lads have n
better capacity for mental conccn
tration" than their rural mates On
the other hand, the country bows ha,a
what is much better, for they are half
an inch taller, are three pounds
heavier and are broader IN the chest
In piano playing. which all win
agree is one OF the most useful
studies in the college curriculum ya
ARE told that there is a noticeable dif-
ference between the city hoy and
his country brother "The CITY hoy
plays more human feeling and
sentiment" In his music, whiIe tha
country lad puts more poetry in his
rendition. because he is thinking or
the woods, tho birds. the streams and
the fields" Surely after the discovery
of this alarming fact. we must or.
Ganize In all our cities Leagues for ma
Conservation Of the Woods, the Birds
tho Streams and tho Fields in Our
Music. for deforestation Of our mum.
cipal music must not take place.
Seventeen hundred and twenty
three students were examined for the
purpose of dlnerentiating between the
difference in manipulation OF the
pianoforte shown by country lads and
city bred ones This great work Of
scholarly research, involving great
expense and loss OF time by so-called
scientists. resulted in the establish
rnent OF the fact that country boys are
bit huskier than city boys-some-
thing that We have been suspecting
for many, many years and which
venturesome people accused of com
mon sense have dared to assert long
ere this.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
NEW York LAw.,,,,,,s

.rr.,- . I
i"e s'a' cement that the income OF
IL "sefase New York lawyer is no
= atst '''aH 'iat OF n pairolman or
&C., ? eierie Is made by the New
lawyers Association on
80 % hsures collected BY IT,
!. -Nsso9','''oii s': row hat there are
I -. ~ IN. sly 1900 lawyers In Great
->eM ofh' or about one 10 every
49, p''"ii's' ms provides. II IS
- =" .iFSefa Sc Of three or four
49,. ''"Se''
III cent q all The New
Ii :, Ut rs hhYins Struggle
~ report SAYS and
49,. ~ pr cent are making 4
1'pout per cent are
SS,."Hs pFo'i' out Of their pro \
,., ~ ~ per cent and
H. - : itoh's 'hat tempt The
''-''i' Mt'A I'm o'.ion 10 seek his
'''iousH the practice Of law
r.
,Nos' p Shes' young fellows don',
,.s..i5.a'''I e''e' Mouid 90 much
~ ~ 'rhaes or study
,,l,'I''' Il ''''iiB cay Gays me report
s'iihcu IN tne report
~ lc .in'' among lawyers
49, ~ : i"iFe fortunes ny FAR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
TIE TREND AGAINST TEcnN,CALI-
IIsf TlI,S Iaal.f.


The Philadelphia Press says that tine
severe criticism which the Courts have
received for reversing cases on mere
technlcalfties is having effect" In
the last few months. this criticism has
been strengthened by opinions from
nigh sources, from men whose posi-
ton and ability command respect Thu
wholesale condemnation OF Appellate
Courts for sending cases back for re-
trial OH grounds that do not aitect tho
merits OF the cases is causing reac-
ton against that lmmemoriul tendency
of Courts.
The New York Court of Appeals has
record for bringing many long and
costly trials to nothing and sending
them back for reasons which seem to
be most artificial. a recent decision
in criminal case, however. gives hope
Tor change in the future. 4 man
who was tried and convicted in a
criminal case asked for a reversal from
the Court OF Appeals on the ground
that In sentencing the defendant the
trial judge neglected TO ask him the
usual question, Have you anything
to say why sentence should not be
pronounced against you?r II has been
held In the past Indispensable that
this question shall be asked when a
man Is convicted of criminal Of.
tense. The omission seemed fatal. bnt
the Court of Appeals held that the
trial was finished when the accused
was found guilty and that all that was
irregular was in passing sentence
without giving him the right to show
why 1t should be done A new trial
was refused, but the sentence was set
aside and the case went back for 4,
new sentence after She accused had
seen given his chance to show eaus.
why sentence should not he pronounc-
ed upon him.
The Supreme Court of Indiana in ths
same spiri, declined new trial to 4
man By the name of Agar. Tho indict-
inent charged that lie signed the name
of Henry Egnr. secre tary." wrongful
~ to a check. The proof showed that
the signature was Henry A. Agar.
Secy." This was sufficient ground for
appeal. but the Supreme Court re-
fused TO consider the difference sub
stantiai and the mans sentence was
affirmed
No Injustice Is done by such a deci-
sion Costly retrinls and miscnrriages
of Justice are thereby prevented.
Everything is gained and nothing LOST
by such decisions. such common sense
decisions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
TIE PRESIDENT Ann ,,,,,
COLONEL

hNerSnouy applauded President Taft,s
speech at the newspaper dinner IN New
York last Thursday night fo.t,s Ma
'icss. ior IFS common sense. for It's fair.
ueailhs with a most important public
question, and for its broad and non
partisan spirit There were as many
democrats among the diners as there
we're Republicans. and everybody
cheered his plea for rcciprocity with
canada The toastmastcr Mr.. Willard
OIL the New York Evening Post, thourb
opposed to the President III party and
POLICY, greeted him most cordiallv ana
IN mis- paper the next day wrota IN
terms of highest praise OF tho pros,
dents address. It covered the case
iuiiy, and did not leave the obstruc-
uonists In the Senate any ground ~
stand on. Yet the Senate Is procecd.
Ing with the utmost indifference an.
parently with the purpose of PLAYING
po'itics Of very trlhing sort not In
the interest of the country. but for tho
benefit of a few ambitious men. who
think that they have some claim npo,,
the public favor.
We have already expressed orr o,,,,,
ion of the Speech and the trco,,
WIN canada; but we want to say now
what refreshing contrast there was
between the Presidents method IN Ill.
deliverance upon this vital issue ard
the method of The Colonel in discuss.
ing other Issues Of an Important cor,
IN MS stormy career. In the case of
Ni' ialt the man was absorbed in
me theme. He did not say II did tbis,,
or Il VIII do that" He did not decl,ro
win slarlng eyes and frothinE mouth.
y am for tho honest man when lie is
honest and am for the crooked man
when he is straight" but In The Main!
est possible terms ana with appnren,
forgetfulncss of himself and his for-
tunes pleaded with the newspa nor
men. and through them with the peo-
pie OF the country. for the passage OF
II measure which can only result IN
vast dement's to them ana to the conn
try
AS for The Colonel, we did not hear
his name mentioned once. and he
wasn't Mt the dinner. So far ms we
have heard. he did not SEQ will" while
he was IN New York. and now that
Barnes is again at the head OF "the
Organisation" and Griscom has re-
signed from the County Republican
Committee, the air will probably clear
up bit; in time. it is hoped. for a
very lively race between the two
parties NEXT year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
~ ATIANrA AM niclIMoNp.

5. Down In Atlanta they do some things
. sEs.s,gsa very big way. For example, the
reSiipts Of the Crane Opera in that
town last week amounted. we are told.
10 something like s6o,n00. At the nrst
performances there were 5000 people in
the audience. the receipts for tho even
Ing being $4,000 The receipts of the
second performance were slS.sa5. more
MONEY" says The Constitution, lin two
performances than the metropolitan
drew In three nj Cleveland.',l
In Richmond, we do some things in
"a very little way. For example. after
.noout two months of persistent can
wasting, about s65,ooo has been sub
eeribed by the. public spirited citizens
OF this town for the building of 4 rail-
road seyenty-nvc miles long, that will
add to The trading territory Of Rtch-
m '7 thousand square miles OF tic
richest COUNTRY in.~the State and secure
to his town seventy thousand new
customersi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
rHE NEW POSTAL cAnps<

Cream colored postal cards printed
in red Ink viii soon replace the pres
ent cards of black ink design This
Is an attempt to give tho people an
artistic card. The Government viii
spend s65.ooo more this year than last
in decorative way. This is not ex-
travagant. for the proht on postal
cards exceeds 100000 the year. Tho
Post-onice Department hopes that the
new card Will be SO attractive that tho
additional sales will cover tho Increase
in expense.
The postal card has long been use
full. and It's widespread use in the com
merciai world in recent years has given
It increasing Importance. For trans
milling notices and information not
Of private nature the postal card is d
great ney-saver and time saver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

In the opinion of the Northern Neck
News, Mr. Hryan may never be Presi-
dent. but he comes pretty near being
right, and in spite of corporately con-
trolled newspapers, and rccalcitrant
so-called Democrats. he will be a pow
err In the party SO long as he lives
cieaniy, thinks as clearly and speaks
as nravely as he does to-day and has
always done" Aud the Northern Neck
News is entitled to Its opinion. This
is free country. or as free at least
as the circumstances will permit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
'rhc Democrats in thc.southye,

TO the Editor Of The Times -Dispatch.
i, S Sir,IW, S T., from Ullainec.'' must
l lnueed be very narrow minded. self
70 the very large part of the Demo-
cratic party in Virginia as having any
sense eat. at all, and TO be men not capable
tsouthwest virginia) very few l Dc mere
Gratis hold Office. but the truest. fight
ne Democrats In Virginia live lin the
trictn ana m .., Eifth :, congregational Dis
Of Republican rule as it exists out
mere he would be more careful how he
ttIs people who believe in .organlza-
or men who can whip" Democrats out
mere into voting for any man unworthy
o o. support p, we beg him to name he
man or men. What is the ring, the
great IVY S T."ircfcrs to, and Who arc
inc people whose noses arc so securely
fastened, and by whom led about?
", vi a., W NJ 3 .n J." tel us who he refers
whose characters are not what they
should be? think as good and honest
s snen as NV. s r.. viii he found in
Swanson back to the United States
Senate. where they SO faithfully and
honestly 40 their duty. IIf"W. S. re
can ga NJ, rroxe 10 me. or point out any act
should not be voted for we viii thank
him. Tho interests of tho State are
not not suffering under 11 their influence that
~ -, ". heSiarc imaginary In
Inc ne MINDS mn Of few biGoted people
IN Virginia is willing that Mcssrs.
Glass and Jones shall be in the ra &C,
put tho masses. are unwilling to be In
suited. and Will resent the insinua-
lions of "W. S. r." by giving Martin
and Swanson tho largest majorltics
ever given TO any candidates in Vtr-
sina. ring or no ring" we arc led
ny honest convictions. and will vote
Tor the men wliofare holding UP De-
mocracy. not for men ,who would pull
aoWn DemocracY's flag. J, R.3y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
Voice Of the People
Iioornx fnr nr,.rn

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
r. Sid,.-Ih2t was splendid editorial on
10Th. He is II progressive liberal and
stands firmly for the best that can
no :, mace of the present time. with o
opportunities which the immedinte IN.
ture invite :,
But that was IN ill-advised thing
H. th your editorial OF day. N"Mashinr
spltit In you or implies your Ignorance
OIL ,, me purpose and character of these
s smo great men It cannot be con-
OF these men. who represent the reju-
men iad Democracy Of to-day. Is TOO
We'll established.
We have had a hard. long fight
against great odds. and il has neen
through the efforts OF Just such fear.
less i', ana slalwart champions of the rule
~ ToI Inc pG Pc PIE, as Wilson and Bryan and
me present plateau in the evolution
oI truly representative government,
,c nrTingh period OF many years OF cd
ucatlon the American conscience has
neen aroused from It's spell or letharEy
and made 10 recognize its rights and
TINS oecn encouraged TO assert and cx-
stands Mr.. Bryan, the premier eSn 20
nent But. Mr.. Editor, you apparently
in;Ii lo nesn blinded by an inherent dis
IKE, and have never been able 10 per-
cciye the correct aspect of the time
rfisht now: the most important in the
ia OF the republic See what
Srcat problems we confront, How Vital.
me n issues! So momcntous that even |;
republican President has been made
a 10 near the cry OF the people and has
T no himself In measure with the
democrats. And yet you, In this try.
Ing hour. calling for the most vigorous
a nc on, on the part Of every true son
OF il2erty and every lover of repre-.
sentative government, sit idle, e1,vel-
oped In your own evil genius, active
only In harvesting and 'nagsinp the
great leaders of Democracy, unable Id
forget or forgive I; -
The conservative clement I'm our nar
" has learned nothing and forgot
nothing in the past twenty years, If
.hlnks we are doing well enough, ana
Goes ot not wish to be disturbed. II is the
Ola man with comfortable income.
spent in years, desiring to sit down to
rest In quiet For II The world IS bir
enough and good enough II is the
i9nE TINS young creature. the New De-
ihocracy," eager, restlcss-but sober
with every nerve and sinew and rsuscie
quivcrtng for hight. 3'HS
MIR. Wilson'S star is hlaztnu athw,rt
the political heavens with splendid eff
.ulEence You are the ballast. but
uon become the obstruction. lie is
t no, ham M nfo by condition nor situa-
MIN nor uncompromising foe opposes
Within party ranks. lie needs you. he
needs eds Mr.. Bryan also,
9ou may be humored to tho extent
mat he needs you more. If 1t is any
90 lisfaction TO you-tbat is ImniateriaJ
IN the struggle to win. but he needs
you both. 5lr II '''-'
Let Mr. Bryan alone You do not.
harm him by any assault, for his no
sition with the populace is one Of i'm
pregnability, but You do blight tho
, diGipss Of 1912 by sowing dissensiop and
iiichmond, April "a - '' ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
WAS TT PULP

The present conduct OF the United
states Consular Service is being sharp-
ly and Justly criticized because of two
appointments which were made and
sent TO the Senate for confirmation lust
before the close OF tho recent session
OF Congress. These two men received
consulates paying them $4,000 each, in
spite OF the fact that they had failed
TO pass the regular consular examina-
lions which they took last June. They
were given Il special discrimination
III January. and after having passed
then they were appointed to tho two
best vacancies over the heads OF sew
eral waiting candidates who had passed
at the June examination or perhaps
earlier. On Its face, this does not look
much like consular reform, and an en-
planat!on should he made OF these
cases al once. -
These eases show that civil service
has point AT which theory breaks
down. Appointment TO position in The
civil service should be automatic, With
merit rs The sole standard. bit as
II is worked out in practice. appoint
ments arc made by an officer who ex-
ercises wide discretion. and who, OF
course is subject to political influences
and pull In the present cases 1t looks
like pull. Was II?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

young woman thought nothing of
wearing one 70 Bruic, but just as she
came out OF the car, Justice Otis spled
nor. Calling to her, he said: Hey.
there wait minute You've got on
ono Of those consumed skirts that /
have heard SO much OF, anu you cant
wear It here. demoralizing our boys
and girls Now. I'll give you just nve
minutes to got out of town. IL you
are here at the end of that time. you
go to jail The young woman beat
it, for home. too
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
Daily Queries and ANSWERS

to take part in kissing games at
parties. or for her to change rings
with boy of her own age. or TO ALLOW
boy to escort her homo from parties.
or 70 go to matinees with a boy. or IL
the boy passes the house and whistles,
Is y proper for her 20 answer? q. "A
Corciif
nativer &l W. j. x.
London. England
Silver Dollars.
dollar a legal tender for any amount?
". B. G.
AS legal tender. the standard Sill
yer dollar is unlimited, unless other
wise stipulated in contract.
Bicycle Tire.
BY whom was patent first obtained
for pneumatic tire for bicycle?
WHEELER. "
By John Boyd Dunlap. a veterinary
surgeon. OF Belfast. Ireland. IN 1852
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
THE STANDARD oII.IN counr.

,liisilcr moves with 4 leadcn heel.
whit strike with an iron hando i,
January. 1900 when wini,n n Nood,.
was Attorney Genera Of tho ,,n,tad
States. proceedings we're ,ns,,tn,ad
against the STANDARD OH concern -
the following November dissolut,o
proceedings were bcr,n n ,he INITIAL
states Circuit Court al 81 1.oue II
September, 1907. the Grst ,cs,,mon, i
tho case Mas taken al Ney york ana
IN Januorv 700 ~ o,,.,
Mas taken A. cbicaro ~ Namar,so,
Of the same vcar IL. con., dao,aa,,
that me standard ~ ra,nnan, 49,
an Illegal combination ona ~ 3D.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

There is no Spring lamb in the
world that is better than the Spring
lamb of Virginia; but why should it be
spoiled with mint sauce? Lambs never
eat mint. even the best regulated goats
VIII not touch it, and why should those
VINO cat lamb be expected or required
TO eat their lamb with mint?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

Bruie. Nebraska. has censor OF
fashions in tho person OF Justice otis.
a youns woman from ogallala, n
nearby town. lately drove to Brute In
her motor. stopped III front OF de-
partment store and jumped ont. Hooble
skirts are plentiful in ogallal9; so the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

Colonel Bill stone, of Tennessec.
writes graphically OF Spring in the
Chattanooga Times. singing:
The mating birds are in twitter.
u, Inc laying hen has become a sitter,
Inc summer girl Is in litter,
For John has swore to either wed or
Gutter. N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
he honey boo is on the hum.

The honey bea is on the hum.
Inc warm wool shirt is on tho bum.
MY, Why does the coal man look so glum
Nih'er. old man. you're going some"
Major Dink Bolts. OF the New York
sun. or e Devino Pickle. of the Pro-
violence Journal. couldn't touch that.
Colonel Bill stone believes In realism,
harmonizing fact and Imagination in
the most delicate way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

John Nelson Crump.
Can YOU or SOME reader give any
Information as to John Nelson Crump.
son OF John G. Crnmp? I.wish to know
mond he enlisted for service in the
War between the States. 3.
We hnve no Information as to him,
but perhaps some reader can supply it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

Civil Service Examinations.
VIII you answer when civil service
examina ton for mail clerks and cleri-
cal work VIII be held. and to whom
Will 1 apply for further Information?
- READER.
You can get full informa ton by np-
plying to the secretary of the Civil
Service Commission. Washington. D. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02
Select Our Bank

Our customers value and clark on,
our ability to assist them in every way
consistent with safe, sound banking, and
we appreciate their patronage, whether
heir account be large or small.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

Arrow Head.
What IS the meaning of the arrow
head on each side OF tho date on old
coins OF the United States? @.
It has no special meaning.
Girl of Fourteen.
Is It proper for a girl of fourteen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-02

Enver Bey, who. next to Shcfket
moving spirit and tho brains of tho
military pronunciamentos that oXtorted
n Constitution from Abdul IInmid, and
which put an end to tho rule Of tho
etanttinnoople. has now become through
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-13

Knit bed spread-Mary L. Welch,
1st, 50.
Crocheted bed spread-Mrs. Emma
lsbell, Fairgrounds, 1st, SO.
Knit lace-Mrs. Adeline Herrin,
1st. 81; Mrs. G. A. White, Waterloo,
End, soc.
Crocheted lace-Mrs. Lulu Dingel,
1st, 81; Mrs R. Thomas, 2nd, SOC.
Collection of sofa pillows-Mrs. ],
W. Simmons. Heppner, 1st SO.
Embroidered corset cover-Mrs. ].
A. Applegate, 1st, 81; Mrs. r. Thomp-
son, End 75c.
Home made rug-Mrs. S. X.
Thompson, LIST, 80; Mrs, Lulu Dingel,
End, 81.
Embroidered pillow slips-Mary L.
Welch. 1st, 80; Mrs. X. Thompson,
End, 81.
NeedIewOrk.
The awards in needlework were
made by Harriet NJ. Howell, of Ia
coma and the number of exhibitors
was l9.
Ethel Mulligan, Salem-Six button
holes, LIST, 81.
Grace Fleming, The Dalles-Six
buttonholes, End, SOC; specimen of
hemstitching, LIST, 81; toilet cushion,
1st, So; white embroidery center
piece, 1st 81.
w, Joyce Crawford, Salem-Speci-
men of hemstitching, End, soc;
drawn work lunch cloth, 1st, $2;
fancy apron, End, SOC.
NIoria Elap,pninU The nolIag
White embroidery centerpiece, 2nd,
SOC; fancy apron, 1st, 81; sofa pill
low, 1st 50; specimen of silk en-
broidery, list, So.
Hazel Small, Albany - Handker-
chief, 1st, 81.
Margaret Stolz, Salem-Sofa pill
low, End, 81.
Della Mills, Beaver - Patchwork
quilt, 1st, 50,
Margaret Z. West, Salem-Patch-
work quilt, End, 81.
Helen West, Salem-Embroidered
towels, 1st, 81; embroidered table
runner, 1st, 81.
Marian seley, salem-Embroid
cred towels, I'd, soc.
Lena Peacock, Albany-Silk CEN
terpiece, 1st, 81.
Martha Struve, Sherwood-Silk
centerpiece, End, SOC
Educational Awards.
School for feebleminded-Collec-
ito of articles made from raffia, 1st,
So; collection of baskets, 1st, 50.
Anna Gallucci-Dressed doll, 1st,
1872.
Ruth Grant-Darning, 1st, 50.
Clara Clayton-Hand-ma apron,
LIST, So; hemstitching, End, 81.
Mabel Stewart-Hand-ma apron,
2nd, 81.
Lula Cripps-Hemstitching, list, 81
Clara Bushby (under 12)-Henl-
stitching, 1st, so.
Clifford Presnall Handkerchief
box, End, 81.
David Steinbach-Model Of airship,
1st, So.