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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-23
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Something might be done and ought
to be done by the State Railroad Com
mission to improve the navigation be :
tween Richmond and Lexington. The
distance is not great as distances GO.
Lexington is about sixty miles the
other side OF Lynchburg. something
over zoo miles from Richmond; Yet it
is harder to reach than places 1000
miles from this town In going Ia
Lexington, from Richmond. passengers
are compelled to get on and OFT the
cars three times. There is change
of cars at Lynchburg and another
change at Balcony Falls. and when the
last leg of the journey is run the cars
are backed into the station. and com
Ing back TO Richmond the adventurous
passenger by the c. x Q. Road is back
ed into the station here. 1t is back
in and back out all the way 10 the
modification of the flesh and the dis
turbance of the spirit.
The Railroad Commission will prob
ably say that they know all about il,
how bad 1t is and how 1t ought 10 be
corrected. and that they wish they
could do something about it, but that
they have no jurisdiction They have
assumed Jurisdiction in other cases,
and been sustained in their assuming,
we believe by the Courts. and they
might try TO do something with this
situation, issue their orders and leave
the rest to the Courts. Rather than
SO to law about it. doubtless the roads
would be willing to listen TO the rule
of reason |, is a shame that one OF
the greatest educational centres in The
State should be SO poorly provided with
transportation facilities.
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ONE or TIE FINEST.

Said Virginian OF fine reputation
and distinguished ancestry and much
personal service TO the State: There
is none other but Woodrow Wilson the
Democrats can nominate for President.
He is Just as sure to get the nomina-
ton as the sun shines. and If he get
the nomination, he will also get the
election. He is little too advanced on
some Of the questions OF the day. which
are not questions at ALL but he has
ABILITY, character and courage, and
would make an ideal President"
a good many people think that way.
Everybody admits DR.. wilson's fitness
ior the highest public service but
many who have been longing for such
man-long before even George Har-
vey thought of Wilson-rcgret that he
has been out-Bryaning Bryan. and
That, too. in directions which do not
lead to Democratic success.
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benefits which they were assured
would result from the free ana active
competition sure to follow the expul-
Sion of this mammoth corporation.
owned and operated for the oppres-
sion OF the consumer who was com
PEELED to have light. The Waco Fri
bune. which was in the forefront or
the fight against the octopus, wants
to know now why Texas consumers.
with oil production right here ut
home. are charged from 200 to 500 per
cent. more for the oil than is the CON
sumer far, far away from the scene
of productions" The Houston Post. an
active. but ut times rather Intelligent.
enemy of the trusts. joins the Tribune
in its search for information upon tins
point. and asks:
They Chat is, the people of Texas
nave been taught to believe that lncy
are Just as good as the people OF
Maine. or any other State-why, then,
with the octopus driven out ana obe~
dience TO the law designed 10 suppress
combinations in restraint of trade
fully re- established. do we have TO
pay from twice to three times as much
Tor Kerosene rs the consumer i'll Maine
and other Statcs?"
1t does look little unreasonable
and we do not know why it is as 1t
is; but when the Courts begin to man.
age these monopolies, pending the
time when the Government Will go into
the OIL tobacco and powder business
as Government .monopolies. we shall
all reap the benefit OF the successrui
struggle we have wugcd against the
interests" With these necessities un-
der Government ownership and con
troll. there would never be time when
the Government need to be out or funds
for the increase Of a cent a gallon on
oil and of a fraction OF n cent on
the pound of tobacco or powder IL
would never be necessary for Congress
TO make large appropriations for de-
hcits in the Post Office Department q.
to cover the expenses of moving Il
great army in time of peace just as II
we were going to war.
Would this settlement of the trust
question be a right settlements we
do not think 1t would be; but it IS
settlement which In the hands OF
the truly great makers of paramount
issues might be developed into de
mand." which would appeal to nun
dreds of thousands % voters.
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The Rev L. c. Dargan. D. D., pa stor
Of the First Baptist Church in Macon,
Georgia. and one Of the strongest
preachers in his denomination-mor
Hike the lamented John a. Broadus. We
should say. than ANY other Baptist
minister of tho day-has declined the
call to the chair of homilctics in the
Southwestern University at Fort Worth,
Texas Aside from the fact that no
one who has ever lived and worked in
South Carolina. Virginia and kentucky
would care TO go to Texas rather than
continue to live and labor in Georgia
no other teacher of homiictics than
Dr. Broadus's book on The Prepare
tion and Delivery of Sermons" is need
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PUBLICITY.

~ bill has been passed By the New
York State Senate requiring that the
editorial articles printed In news papers
be signed by the names of the writer's.
The Ns,v York World offer: a.. amend
ment that ''all legislative bills intro
duced by Senator Grady (the author of
the newspa per bilD shall be signed
with the names oil their real authors
and beneiciaries." The point is well
taken and the amendment proposed
by The World should be passed, what
ever happens to the rest of tho Grady
measure. If it could only be known
at whose request certain legislation is
proposed there would not be nearly
SO much OF that sort OF legislation,
to the relief of the statute books and
the interests of the people.
We have another amendment 10
offer and it is TINT If the Grady bill
shall become law, and the names of
the individual writer's shall be dis,
covcreu. provision be made per-
mating the persons upon whom the
articles reflect 10 shoot it out" with
the writer's without being responsible
to the law That would stop the say
ing of a great many things that are
now said under the cover OF anonymity
OF course. duelling is barbarous; but
SO is lying about ones neighbors, and
the Commandment which says: thou
shalt not bear false witness against
thy neighbor" has equal authority with
that other Commandment which says,
thou shalt not kill.
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for thirty years. and the ancient bar
Der declared that Cadet Willard, OF tho
Class OF 1855. was not day older.
and TINT only the world was growing
gray. while the people at LeNing ton
were keeping their youth.
General Wood received much atten-
ton while he was al Lexington. lie
visited all the points of interest. he
wondered ut the portrait OF General
Lee when he was q young soldier in
the United States Army to be found In
the great Bradford collection in the
University Library. and at General
Lees grave he spoke with high
admiration. not only of The character
of the soldier who there lies sleep
ing. but OF the wonderful art in
Valentines recumbent figure of the
great soldier
II is most agreeable thing to
Know that the Virginia Military In
stitute is recognized for the character
of tile men it makes. There is no
more deserving the liberal
care of the State than this institution.
where men are educated in the duties
OF citizenship. and where the youth of
the country are trained for command.
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i,rhc nackynrds Of West End.


To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
SIr.--I was very much Interested in
an article which appeared IN your
paper of June 6, in regard to "Unclean
Cities"
The \ writer. however, is mistaken
when he thinks we do not litter4up
our own yards Let him wander up
in our beautiful West End not far
from Monroe Park, and Inspect some
of the yards there. He will find back
yards banked with ashes, bottles and
tin cans (partly filled with water) and
rubbish of every description, even
garbage at times All these things
are a menace to health and a breed
Ing place for flies and mosquitoes.
rs there not a law prohibiting
householders from making dump Of
their backyards? II so. why is this
law not enforced.
81 a few years ago a. health offcer
would once in while Inspect our
back premises. even the CELLARS, and 1t
would be we'll X that wore done now
ssi a SUBSCRIBER.
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South Richmond in the Assembly.

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-1 see in your paper of to-day's
issue. a piece headed Settle Dispute
by Injunction" referring to South
Chesterfield In the coming election for
members of the House and Senate.
Your paper also stated that there
was no one opposing Mr.. Toney, who
was candidate from South Rich
mond.
Now know that our paper is too
well known for fair dealing and for
facts and would not knowingly injure
any one Mr.. Robert G. Porter, Of
Belona, Powhatan county. is an avowed
candidate, and has been for soma
time, for the House Of Delegates from
the counties of Powhatan and Ches-
terield. MIR. Porter Is a gentleman
OIL refinement and culture, very popu-
lar and will make a representative
that the district VIII be proud Of.
General II called upon, would decide
whether Richmond or South Richmond
has the right to vote in an election
held to elect delegates to tho House
from the counties of Powhatan and
Chesterfield Now as to any Judge de-
to Powhatan's interest. MIR. Porter Will
certainly stay in The field and ifneces-
sary in the end, should he be defeated
by Richmond's vote. the fight Will not
end here or by any previous decisions
Of city court, but will certainly go
up yonder to the highest court Our
people are thoroughly aroused over
this matter and will have Justice Mt
all hazards.
"a proud yeomanry her country's
When once aroused cannot be de6ed"
Mohemcnco. Powhatan county, June
90. 'i5i
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THREE GOVERNMENT M0NopoLIE.

Now the Powder Trust has been
blown up by the United States Circuit
Court in Delaware The action against
this powerful monopoly was begun by
the Government in 1907. There were
forty three corporate and Individual
defendants in the original action. but
the suit US to fifteen Of these was
dismissed. and the case against inc
remainder was pressed with the result
that the Trust has been given until
the 18th of October TO prepare a plan
for reorganization. 1t is gratifying
to know that Senator Dupont got out
OF the combine about year before the
suit was begun. that is to say, he
has had no official position in the
company, and has had no real or
nominal connection with the manage
mcnt of any of the defendant corpo-
rations. He was an important factor,
however. we believe. In the orga MIA
ton of the trust which has now heen
blown up. What effect the dissolution
of the trust Will have OH the price OF
eNpioSiNeS remains 10 De seen, anu
whether or not the Court VIII be com
PEELED to conduct the business upon the
failure OF the trust to submit sat
isfactory plan of reorganization is to
be determined.
II looks as If the Government Will
be compelled to so into a good many
business undertakings before the pur-
suit OF the unlawful combinations in
restraint of trade is ended II may be
found necessary, In tho development
of a broad policy OF conservation, for
the Government to take over all these
monopolies and so become monopoilst
Itself. and thus prove once more that
what is criminal In the citizen would
be righteous in the state. With the
Courts managing the oil, tobacco ana
powder combinations in the interest OF
the Government 1t might, be possible
to support all the various activities OF
the Government upon the profits in
these several businesses. OF course,
that would not be American; but
what's the difference? II the idea
could only get fair start while the
criminal trusts arc invcnting tneia
plans Of future operation II would
spread like wildhre.
Only a few years ago there was a
tremendous stir In Texas about the
exactions Of the Standard OIL monop-
oily, and with n strong hand the Grim
inal combination was driven out or
the State; hut the people do not ap.
pear TO have yet realized any of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-23

s inian- Pilot which was boasting dill
gently some months ago about the i'm
mensc value OF tho lands in its i'm
mediate bailiwlck, has preserved pro-
found silence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-23

Persons who attended the silver
Wedding in Washington last Monday
night arc gradually getting back
homo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-23

Whenever South carollnian comes
TO Richmond ., 1t is always proper for
the natives to inquire for the health
Of his Governor. There Is nothing
that appeals more strongly to the pco-
pie of the Palmetto st te.
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THE KING.

George V. was crowned King yester-
day. and all the civilized world hopes
and prays that he may have long and
prosperous reign. The ceremonies at
tending the great event were of the
most imposing character. and millions
OF people acclaimed him ruler OF the
greatest nation on earth. 1t was /, ma
jestic spectacle III the ancient Abbey,
where. with prayer and praise and
thanksgiving and medieval pomp and
circumstance, the Royal head was
anointed with sacred oil and the scep-
tire of empire was placed in the hand
and the crown fitted to the head of this
loyal-hearted successor of still other
Kings who have made Great Britain
the greatest among the nations.
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
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WOULD MAKE A Goop ONE.

There Is much serious talk about
sending James Is. Hoyt. editor Of the
Columbia Record, to Congress from
the Seventh South Carolina District.
According 70 the spartanburg Herald
ne will have the support OF the press
of the State in his race" More than
that, he viii have the support of the
press outside the State. as he would
make an excellent Representative.
With the courage OF his convictions
and the ability to see the right thing
and the disposition to do the right
thing, he would serve his constituents
we'll What the country needs just
now more than anything else is men
of his type in tho public service. ana
particularly in the service of making
the laws for the government of the
peonie and the care OF their affairs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-23

According TO the returns of the tax
assessors there has been great In
crease In the taxable values Of Nor
foik; but We have seen nowhere any
notice of how much the assessment OF
The truck lands in thatrogion, which
are are worth from 'loo TO $500 tho aero.
has been raised during tho last year,
Upon this point. tho esteemed Yir-
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Daily Queries and Ans,Ders

ITO Gid Refined Cold"
Please, give me the correct form of
inc quotation n TO Gid Refined Gold.
author. B. NJ. TONNES.
ITO gid refined gold, to paint the luy,
10 smooth the Ice. or add another hue
mons which was issued for him andieft
light
To seek the bsauteous eye Of heaven
Is wastteful and ridiculous sue
This is from shakespcare's king
What is tho correct pronunciation OF
"cafeteria"7 G. w
As If written ka-fa- teari-ah. with the
hrst sounded as in ask and The sec
Aphidcs.
p,s Mhst .b should Id. be J, used on growing
lice. OF a greenish color7 B. /.
), Tho following Is given as an enec-
two method: ,..robecco dust applied
where where the foliage Is moist viii dis
tobacco tea. which should be applied
with a .sprayer or a whislsbroom. II
the tea" is In Wide dishpan the head
OF the plant may BIO dipped down in tho
liquid and the aphides both poisoned
and drowned. A 1o.cent package of
cheap smoking tobacco will be enough
Tor two gallons of the liquid. This ip
made by pouring boiling water on the
tobacco and allowing 1t to remain I'll
the liquid is COOL"
The nIaccabeen
Please give information concerning
the Order OF MISUNDERSTANDING to ap-
ply in reference to Joining, etc?
There are four orders. the Knights
OF the Maccabees of the World tho
Ladies OF the Maccabecs OF the
World, the knights OF tho Modern
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No account Of the work of the yir-
GINA Military institute would be com
plote without the fullest acknowl-
edgment OF the splendid administra-
ton Of General +. W. Nichols, the
present superintendent of the Acad-
envy, who has developed from the
quieter ways OF the book worm into
master Of men MOI only has he
proved his great efficiency in admin
istering the discipline OF the school.
but in the management Of Its practical
and financial AFFAIRS as well. II IS a
very long feather in his cap that, de-
spite The dismissal of an entire class
during the year Just closed, tie
results show that the institute is
$4,000 better OFF than II Mas at tho
close OF the preceding year
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There could not be more beautiful
town anywhere In the world as an
educational site than the town. OF Lex
ington. There are mountains on every
side; wonderful v!stas OF forests and
neldsand flowing stream; great stretches
OF verdant meadows. long lines Of in
Wiling homes. empowered in roses and
towering vines-a town with a MS
tors and people with memories.
country that has not been profancd by
the touch Of cheap people. and over all
marvellous skies Of intense blue. rnc
old parade groand is very much as IL
was The leader OF the band declared
the other day that he had been there
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IT will always be so. let us hope.
with that lonesome looking rocking
chair in Franklin street. for as the
poet has expressed 1t:
There swims no goose so grey but
soon or late,
She finds somo honest gander for her
mate
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Mexico and the Monroe Doctrine.
Has the mastering OF our troops on
the Mexican boundary line any con
nection with tho Monroe Doctrine?
d. II. NJ
Nonc whatever. Tho Monroe Doc
trino means hut two things-that En-
ropenni, powers shall not establish
monarchics in the Western Ho;nis
phere, and that they shall acquire no
more territory In that region.
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Maccabees 80 -oue'i'
The Knights OF the AIaccabees o. tbr
=" ORD was founded In 1888 has nine
great camps. 1t has 5000 subordinate
tents 1t has 100000 me mbers. Henc
Hts disbursed since organization amount
20 Sl2,l25.o0e Benefits disbursed In the
last hscal year amounted to s3.550,O0o.
The knights OF the Modern Ataccu.
bees was founded nlsS1. 1t has one.
grand camp. 1t has 1924 subordinate
camps 1t has lo8,sS3 members. Tho
total benefits paid have been $15,553,-
S4s Benefits disburscd the last fiscal
year amounted to sl,356,4Ga Ia
The Ladies of tho Macca bees OF tho
world was founded in 1892. II has
three great hives. It has 2,S05 subordi-
nate hives. 1t has 155.lS4 members
benefits dlsbursed since orRanization
nave amounted to S7.9S3.019. Bcneflts
dlsbursed last year amounted to $s22.-
ITO. ir.'t1S n go
The Ladies' of the Modern Maccabee.
was founded In 1855. No other facts
could be CLEANED from our source Of
information about this order.
In, reference TO Joining you may ap-
ply to any one Of the following orEeni-
cations In Richmond:
World: Jefferson Tent. No. 1e, Ta aye
lor'o Hall, a. NJ Marston, r. X: Mon
roe Tent, No. H. Monroe Hall. q. "
Miner. r. X: Phoenix Tent, No. 40. j.
o. U. a. N. Hall. ]. Cal Williams.
r X; Richmond Tent, No. 4, Lee Camp
Hall. 9. W. Morris. r. K.
Lady Maccabees OF the world:
Richmond Hive, No. 3. ais West broad
strcet. Fraternity Hail. Mrs Minnie O.
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THE bravest are the tenderest.
The loving are the daring

The year just closed at the virginia
ono. At the grand paraGe IN honor or
the Chief OF the Army. there were
good many cadets missing from the
ranks who gave promise when me
year began Of completing their course
with honor. There was mutiny al
the Institute during the year. The fate
OF the school depended upon the way
in which II war handled. and the
school IS ailfthe stronger because IN
dealing with this emeute the authori-
ties dealt with both fairness and JUS
tiec. II will be many long day, ~
Is hoped, before another attempt VIII
be made to resist authority, In this
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This is from shakespcare's king
john"
The pioneer express., 1911-02-17
Copyright 1908 by Bobbs- Merrill Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Captain Nathaniel Plum OF the sloop
fyphoon, lands secretly on Beaver is
land, Lake Michigan. stronghold of the
Mormons. Obadiah Price. an eccentric
old man and councillor Of the Mormons,
who has been spying on him, suddenly
confronts him and tells him he is expect
ed. Plum insists he has got the wrong
man. Price ignores his protestations and
bargains for the ammunition on board
the sloop. He binds Nat by a solemn oath
to deliver a package to Franklin Pierce,
president of the United States. He agrees
to show Plum the Mormon town, st.
James. Plum sees the frightened face
OF young woman in the darkness near
Prices cabin. She disappears, leaving an
odor OF llacs. It develops that Plums
visit to Beaver island is to demand set
tiement from the king, Strang. for the
footing Of his ship some time previously
by men whom he suspected Of being Nor
mons: Burke. his mate. has been left in
charge Of the sloop with orders to bonn
turn turn within q certain time. Price takes
Nat secretly in the darkness to the kings
house, and through window he sees
StEang and his seven wives, among whom
Is the lady Of the lilacs, who Price says
!s the seventh wife. Prices actions lead
Plum to believe that he is Jealous Of
6trang. Plum calls at the kings office
Where young woman warns him that his
life Is In danger. and urges him to re-
turn to his ship. He refuses Strang re-
ceives Plum cordially. processes great in
dignation when he hears the captains
grievance and promises to investigate and
punish the guilty. Plum again receives
warning that his life is in danger.