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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Experience.
Experience.
conducts

Experience. they say, conducts n
SCHOOL
Which is designed to educate the fool,
But as we all attend, It's plain to sec
IT'S right to say, what fools those
mortals be-"
Experience taught me. Advice I
spurned.
I beat Wright brothers long ago a
peg,
Twas when L monkeyed with mules
hind leg.
Since then Eve had no wild desire TO
fly.
Let others seek to aviatc. not I.
Experience ono spring day filled me
OF knowledge on the foibles of the
bull,
Attircd quite gaily in bright red
shirt
I made right there my record breaking
squirt.
lie chased me round the lot three
times to gore
And then he chased me round fifteen
times more.
Advice l had received that very spring
In fulsome doses on that selfsame
thing.
Experience since then I've reekoned
by.
Let others win the Marathon. not /.
One day got letter in tho mail,
1t told how TO make money without
fail.
In two weeks I could own city block
They claim they were digging out the
ore,
Pure virgin gold, ten tones day or
more.
The proposition which did look so fair.
Decided me 10 be a millionaire.
Zen for q Goldfish dinner now / sigh,
Let others hope 10 get Iigh quick,
not J.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16

Caspar Knoebel. or philadelphia, said
to be the only survivor of the four
teen troopers from the Fourth Mich
igan Cavalry who captured Jefferson
Davis AT Irwinsville, Ga. May 10. 1865.
lately told New York Tribune cor
Confederate President masqueradcd in
women's clothes was an utter false
hood. mir. Davis was chilly. and had
thrown a shawl about his shoulders. -
That was all there ever was to *.
ana yet this trifiIng incident has been
masniiied Into monumental mass of
mondacity
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
According to Uncle Abpcr.

There is some question as to wheth-
or there are some more men or women
artists. but it always seems as though
Teller sees more women vino paint.
William Tibbitts. our postmaster.
has been iayin' In Swazey Creek three
days tryin' to soak off Il mustard
plaster which his Wife put on his back
about two months ago The post-of-
flee has been closed during that time.
but he expects TO have il open in II
day or two so that the regular patrons
can get their picter postcards and mai!
order catalogs.
Just as soon as q woman says she
is a perfect lady YOU begin TO think
there is something wrong with her.
The 1915 model oatmobilcs ought TO
be on the market now in a week or
two. the 1914 models having been on
sale for about month.
There are SO many people in this
world maxim Twin without working
at 1t that the rest of the folks have
to work twice as hard as they ought
TO.
You kin knock n mans appearance.
his relatives, his politics. his business.
his singin', his landscape gardening. or
bis oatmobi!c. but n bonehead is ever
foolish enough TO knock mans re-
liGion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
SWAT THE suYs1'i:I.s.

Reach" at once dignined AID ef-
fectivc was exhibited by Ashton Starkc
in his pummclng of Il certain class
of the candidates for the Adminstra-
tive Board at the Chamber of Com
mcrce smoker. Such bold pluckint,
OF masks from masqucraders has al
ready had its effect Yesterday there
was much agreeing and approving on
the part OF long flimflammed people.
who have about decided that .hcy
Will no longer be blurcd by the she'll
game of the takers in city politics.
The belief is spreading rapidly that
many candidates are seeking to take
advantage of the supposed apathy of
the people and sneak into office. but
the trouble is that the people arc
rubbing their eyes and gctt ng ready
to get up and get into the game thcm-
selves.
The situation Is just as Mr.. Stark c
pictured it. political mountebanl<s
and shysters" are posing as the friends
of the worsingmen. when a good DAYS
work would give them heart failure
'ricksters and pensioners are wad-
ding to tho trough. Just like tho
porcine tribe. who never have enough.
no matter how much they have had;
"vultures" arc watching for the
meat; pledged voters are ready to
have the harness put on and are ready
to be driven.
Personal and political reasons should
not control votes in this election. de-
clared Mr.. Starke, and he struck tkir
teen right there. The city's interest
should not be traded in paying per
sonal obligations. This IL tine
when no man should pledge himself
when all should wait until all the
candidates are in the field and then
consider and select the five hos,
htted men--"men high enough, broad
enough. independent enough. with ex-
pertencc enough. fearless enough. to
look beyond pandering to individu,I
"hims and what is called Influence
to that grand old Democratic doctrine
tho greatest good for the greatest
number"
Inc shysters. the takers. the loaf
ers. the pensioners. the boneheads
and the simps who are running for the
administrative Board-all the candi-
didates, of course. must not thus he
classiicd-carry wherever they 70 the
germs OF bad government. They dwell
In the cesspools of ineniciency and in
competency and If they light on
city Job they contaminate 1t with in
efficiency and Incompetence. They
would poison tho milk of efficiency on
which our infant form Of government
must be fed. They look harmless.
but when scrutinizcd closely have feel
crs and claws that mean no good
Tor the city. How can we get rid of
them?
Swat tho shysters,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
THURSDAY. NAY 10. 1917.
THE TALE OF ruunE TUESDAYS.

Tuesday California expressed its de-
cided preference for Roosevelt, for the
Republican nomination. The result
was expected. for the insurgent wave
has not yet subsidized there, and the
prejudice that hangs over from the
Juion Pacific hsht stills operates
against any man who is not violently
"prosresslvc."
ohio votes next Tuesday and New
Jersey on the Tuesday following
California, Ohio and New Jersey have
been regarded In many quarters as
The pivotal States OF the campaiy n.
The divisions have been resolved into
geographical lines. California is for
Roosevelt. because of the radical tide
which has swept over tho Pacinc
Coast. Wyoming and Montana, part
of tho Rocky Mountain belt. fall
naturally to Taft, who is carrying,
that group of States. Their compact
political organization has some thing
to do with 1t. and even so ardent q
Taft organ rs the Boston Herald says
that ''the Mormon Church is doubtless
II factor" IN opinion fortified in the
views of some by the fact that Utah
is strong for Taft. Pinchots land
policy was displeasing in this group.
and that. OF course counts against
Roosevelt
East Of the Rocky Mountains, the
lowland country is Roosevclts. He
swept Minnesota. There he outnum-
bered Taft and La Toilette to l.
Ohio lies In the Mississippi Valley.
where Rooscvelrs greatest strength
has developed. The Buckeye State.
roo. is voting by popular primaries.
which have work cd decidedly to
Eoosevclt's advantage. Yet Ohio is
Tofts native State. It's vote will be
most significant. The Old Guard, In
Guiding men of such wide range of
affiliations MS Senator Burton. Boss
Cox, Nick Longworth and ex-senator
Charles Dick are with Taft, while
Walter Brown and Jimmie Garfield"
gre whooping 1t up for Roosevelt
New Jersey last OF the triad, is
thoroughly Eastern in sentiment. In
the East even In direct primaries. the
Roosevelt tide has been checked. II
Taft should break even In Ohio and
carry New Jersey the rcsnl, will 60
long way toward 1ust'fying the
National Committee in giving Taft tho
territory committed 70 him. II Taft
1ares II! in New Jersey and Ohio. tho
delegates he is getting from Wyoming
Montana, Tennessee and other small
states would be of little consequences
Ohio and New Jersey may tell the
whole story. They are we'll WORT
watching.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
On the Spur Of the Moment
BY Roy K. Moulton
An Essay on the Mule.


inc mule is one of the most inter-
cs'ing of our dumb brutcs. 1t has Of
zen peen said that he has no pride of
ancestry and no hope of posterity and,
uuEihs by some OF ours and yours. he
ouSht To be mighty glad Of it.
MuIes are divided into two general
ciasses' optimists ana pesslmists. The
optii''istic mule is thing of beauty
an" JOY forever ANA when he lifts
ms voice IN song it can be lkcncd to
hothihg In this world but Wagner's
suPeFpIN delightful "Gotterdamerung"
reh"cred on willing but squeaking
ph"hoSraph nthe still reaches of the
hisht III Is needless 10 say much con-
cei hihs the pessimistic mule. Most
pcopie nave met him before. and those
VINO nave met him before are much
,uckier than those who nave met him
behind.
The mule has been greatly ma
,iEhcd on account of the fact that he
mas large ears and he cannot deny the
soit impeachment. However, he never
telis what he hears or adds little TO
IL TO make 1T sound good. In this he
mas IL on certain human beings several
different ways
Thinking it all over. the mule is
not such an undesirable citizen after
an, for what he lacks in culture. re-
hnement and education he makes UP in
mlndlnS his own business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
CHARTERS GRANTED

The Appalachian School Improve
mcnt Foundation, Emory. Va. j. T.
Mcconnell. president: ]. r. Hunter.
secretary and treasurer, Emory, Va;
III. T.. Widener. Abingdon. To pro-
mote and improve the condition Of the
public schools.
John w. Burke. Jr., 6 Co.. Inc. Nor
folk. Va. merchandise brokers. $1,000
to $1,000. L w. Burke. vice-presi-
dent: L. hopkins. secretary and treas
urer; all. of Norfolk.
The Band Theatre Company, Inc.
Charlottesville, Va, 500 to $4,000
Jacob Jaeger. president: Henry Rubin.
ce-presdent: T.. II. Ruskcy. secrc
tary: T.. L. Johnson. treasurer; all of
Charlottesville. Va. Amusement bust
ness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
IMPROVE CHURCH
Trustees of Seventh Street Christian
May borrow S23,OO0

an ordc was entered Yesterday nv
Judge X. Carter Scott In the CITY Ci..
cult Court, appointing II. Cabell Tabb.
+. Archibald Cary, o. 4. Hawkins. Ju
nan J.. Thomas and w. =. Sydnor
trhstees of tho seventh Street Chris
tan Church, and authorizing the trus-
tees 10 borrow sum not exceeding
$4,000 for improvements TO the church
property. the loan to be secured on
the church Itself and the adjoining
residence. known as COZ East Grace
street. 1t IS understood that extern
sivc alterations and improvem ara
In contemplation, both to the church
and 10 the parish house adjoining.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
LABOR AGE LIMIT
LEFT AT THIRTEEN
Especial to The Vines. oispatcb. !


Raleigh. y. c.. May l5.-At a confer
cncc of the North Carolina Child Labor
Commission and number Of cotton
manufacturers of the State here, con-
| unuinG until after midnight. it was
agreed to compromise differences as
TO what changes the 1913 Legislature
should make in the labor law and
seek changes only that shall prohibit
women and girls and children under
sixteen from working at night provide
efficient nonpolitical factory inspection
and leave the ago limit at present
thirteen years. for day labor unless
four months schooling is shown. Man
ufacturefs participating in the con-
ference were w. ~ Erwin, ID. Y.
Cooper. Caesar Cone, W. Enwhistle. r.
j.. steele. Frank Borden. w. ii. WILL
hanson and w. b. Coe.
Representing the Child Labor Com
mission were: c. II. Poe. Bishop Rob-
ert Strange. Bishop J. B. Cheshire. ].
s. Carr, Jr.. DIR. j. l. f'roust. Il. c.
Brooks, DIR. Fred Rose. DR.. Fred
Sterne and w. II. Swift.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
RING Youn HELL TODAY.

Ring in the larger heart, tho kind
Her hand urged Tennyson. and that Is
the appeal made TO the people of Rich
mond to-day. For the benefit of the
Home for Incurables, bells will he sold
to-day. and everybody In Richmond
ought TO buy one and ring out glad
and cheering tidings 10 the hopelessly
Ill people. who watch and walt day in
and day out for the inevitable. This
ireat-hsarted charity is wholly de-
pendent upon the contributions of the
people OF this city. ana surely there is
,lprc other more worthy OF generous and
liberal response. Thlrty-ons !ncura-
hles are now in the Homo. and they,
helpless ana stricken, must rely upon
our Kind hearted citizens What a
wealth we have who can contribut. TO
these suiferers We have hope and life
and health ana strength; we have work
and JOY and power and contentment:
W. may walk out under the glorious
skies of May and bear the burdens ana
share the dement's OF the world. For
all these things our hearts are glad.
Is it not we'll for us to help those who
have none Of these things. ana in such
h->ping acknowledge our imincas .rab!c
obligation to him who gives us the
marhless wealth Of life and health?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16

placed upon the loafers who inrest It..
;, The writer passed through Monroe
Park few Sundays ago. and outside
OF a few white babies attended by
nurses there was not another white
person in the park. but every seat
was occupied by two or more negro
men and women.
True. the negroes are taxpayers and
the writer comedies they should have
some park In which to rest and enjoy
the blessings of outdoor lfe but it
Is not right that one of the prcttiest
and most accessible parks in tho city
should be ovcrrun by them to the
exclusion OF whites
Capitol Square, the next park In
point of accessibility. is frcquentcd by
negroes the same as Monroe Park
and the beauty of the Capitol Square
and its usefulness as n resting place
FOR white women and men IS made Il
nudity by tho presence OF negro men,
women and children.
Cannot some regulation be made
whereby the two parks or plots OF
ground first 70 come under the vision
OF tourists shall not be blackencd by
the dark skinned offsprngs of our an
cestors' slaves? L.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
CUTTING DOWN THE NATIONS
Publishing RIII

One of the proposals contained In
the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill. now before Con-
Gress. is to concentrate the duty of
responsibility for the distribution of
public documents. AS II Is now, the
machinery is duplicated over and over
again in the various departments
Enornt'Ns sums are paid out because
such documents are not handled di-
rectly. The printing office sends to
the department and tho department
mails, whereas If the printing Office
mailed. as 1t ought to do, the trans
portation charge from printer to de-
partment head would be eliminated.
The general policy contemplated
would bring about great economy. 1t
would stop the printing of useless
matter.
There is an excellent field for e
form in the government printing and
publishing business. Many documents
vnlueless save to few are circulated
broadcast. resulting in Just so much
waste. Thousands OF useless publ
cations clutter up the storage rooms
OF the government Thousands arc
paid out every year because OF re-
duplication. The hole ought to be
stopped UP.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16

country and village. send their wreaths
OF unforgettinE love.
The express companies have made 1t
possible for many to send tributes
who otherwise could not nave sent
them. There is something altogether
graceful and appropriate IN such q
kindly action. for 1t means that the
carriers are animated by n fine sen,i-
mcnt-thsy will not treat CONNER
cially the flowers which loving peo-
pie would s,rew above the graves of
their honored Gead. indeed, such gem
crosby Will increase the sweet and
glorious shroud that the morning star
Of memory makes to blossom
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16

Some of tho old-timers herenbou,
who voted for Breckenridge and Lano
in 1860 will be interested to know that
the Democratic candidate for United
States Senator from Oregon is a grand
son OF the same Joseph Lane who ran
for the vice. presidency hfty-two years
ago, The Oregonian will probably not
fare any better politically than his
grandfathcr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Voice Of the eople
The CnIor Line in pnrks.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatc CHI ::
Sir,--Nis!tors to Richmond are thun-
der-s struck to nnd that beautiful Mon
roe Park. the only park in the heart
Of the city and the lirst TO which sight
seers 80. is the iounging- place almost
of Monroe Park in one OF the most
fashionable parts of tho city; it's easy
access TO thousands OF white people
and the need Of such n park for white
tive that some restriction should be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
TWO ARE KILLED IN
SOUTHERN WRECK

Charlotte, y. c.. Nay l5.-Eng!neer
q. p. Smith and an unknown negro
EiFi were killed and three others In
jured when Southern Railway pas-
senger train No. II. running between
salisbury and .,S.cv!lle. was wrecked
near Connally Springs shortly after
noon to-day. The Injured include G. y.
Buckner. baggage master. and John
oin ckDurn. negro fireman. The ac-
cldent IS attributed 10 a split switch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Saint Isndore.

Can you tell me the story of ST.
cons? CHURCH HILL.
Isadorc went with corn for his mas
ter to the mill. and on tho way fed the
grain except a little to some starving
birds, and the handful of grain re-
naming In his bag produced-such
mills now are rare--double what the
full bag should have made. The Life
OF Isadore" BY John, tho Deacon.
is no easy book to find. and we have
access to nothing but 2 slight sketch
from which the above is taken, little
to Isadorc'5 credit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Chr II,ts Mule.

a mule driven and owned by WASH
inpton Brooks. colored. of Charles city
county, was hit yesterday morning by
a car of the Seventeenth street divls-
ion OF the Virginia Railway and Pow
or Company as 1t was passing Eigh-
teenth Street at Grace. The animal
was slightly injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Our Ideals of Wcni,h,

Having Il friend who lives on River
side Drive.
Owning another suit for Sundays.
Having silk-lincd overcoat (This
never hdppenod.)
Being mentioned in the paper as n
friend OF the trusts.
Having our salary referred TO as an
"inccmc."
Owning an Angora cat
Receiving letter from gold mine
syndicate.
automobile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16

The book "The Man Roosevelt" by
Francis z. Leupp. in which the au-
thor says Roosevelt chcrishcs an al
most morbid horror OF doing anything
to split his party" was published sew
craI years ago. a revised edition
should be brought out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Who Wrote 1t.

Please tell me who wrote "Thc Chain
bearer" and "Probus; or, Rome in the
Third Century" a. b. c.
j. Fenimore Cooper. william Ware.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Not for Limb.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
REV. Chas. II. Ryland." as IL appears
in the list Of the Lamb Club of Rich
mond" in to-day's issue OF The Times
Dispatch. was not authorized by me
c. II. RYLAND.
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Political.

Please state the salary OF the Gov
ernor OF Virginia and Of members Of
the United states Senate and House.
Are any OF the coins listed herewith
of any value? BERTHE JONES.
$4,000 $500. No.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16

iayin' fer new tires is tn only
thing that makes some fcllcrs hustle
Iainiin' iron bed is ono o. tn things
that's calculated t Destroy what little
feeiin o superiority tn average fell
Ter feels over his VIE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
QUERIES &
ANSWERS
Parliamentary.
Richmond

y makes a motion. which Is seconded
by II. c Offers an amendment. Is It
necessary before the amendment is
put that \ accept st? y READER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
COnI mt Mines.

Please state about the prices of coal
at mines j. {. II.
Bituminous, from s1.1o to $3.50; an
| thracitc, about 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-16
Old Coins.

! e. w. Hammond, a. s. Muncie, s. H.
| y. and Cope send lists of coins con-
tanning nothing of premium value.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-08-24

FOR a special tax Of five mills (
OH the dollar. Per annum. to be
imposed. and collected III aid OF
railway enterpI ise, aud III faver
of, for the benefit Of and in aid
of the Southwestern Traction and
Power Company. its successors or
assigns, said tax to be imposed, le-
WED and collected beginning with
the year 1913 aud extending to and
including the year 1922. ~ AZ to
realize the sum Of Twenty Five
Thousand Dollars $2o.WlW J.
provided that in case the sum OF
Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
($25, 100000 be collected and turn
ed over to said company before
the expiration Of the ten { 10 }
years that the said tax shall
cease as sOOn as this sum IL cOller-
ted and turned over to the South
western Traction aud Power Com
pany. its successors or assigns.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-08-24
SATURDAY, August ~, 1912
Notice of Election.
st. Martinville. La, Aug. IL. ~

st. Martinville. La, Aug. IL. 1912
TO WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:
Pursuant to the authority vested in us by the
general election laws of the State of Louisiana,
and also at the request of the Mayor and COun-
Gil of the Town of st. Martinville, we. the men,
bers of the Board of Supervisors Of the arish
of st. Martin, Louisiana, hereby give notice that
a special election of the property tax payers re-
siding in the corporate limits of the Town of St.
Martinville. qualified to vote under the -consti-
tuition and laws of the State of Louisiana. will
he held ON the 18th day of Sep ember A. ID. 1912,
to vote for or against a proposition to impose,
levy and collect special tax of i've mills on
all Of the assessable property situated within
said town of st. Martinville in aid of railway
enterprise and in favor, for the benefit and in
Aid of the Southwestern Traction and Power
Company its SUCCESSORS assigns. said tax to
he levied and collected beginning with the year
1913 and extending to and including the year
lg22 and to realize the aggregate amount of
Twenty Five Thousand Dollars, provided that in
case the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
(s25,OOOOO) be collected and turned over to said
company before the expiration of ten QO) years,
that the said tax shall cease and terminate as
all of which will be more readily ascertained by
reference to the ordinance of the Mayor and
Council adopted on the 18th day of August. 1872.
Said election shall be held In accordance with
the ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the
Town of st. Martinville, adopted on the 18th day
of August, 1912, and in the manner provided by
the general election laws of the State Of LOuisi-
ana.
Said tax to be voted. levied imposed and col
lected in accordance with the terms and condi'
tions set forth in the petition of more than one
third (l-3) of the property tax payers quallhed
To vote under the constitution and laws OF the
State of Louisiana. filed with the Mayor and
Council ON the 9Th day of August. 1912. and the
ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the Town
Council of the Town of st. Martinville calling
said election. adopted ON the 18th of Aug. 1912
Said election shall be held throughout the
town Of St. Martinville. the polling place of sale
election being the Court House in the town o.
1t. Martin Vile, Parish of st. Martin, LOuisian,
the place at which the last proceeding genera
election WAS held, and the hours of said election
shall be from six l6l a. IN. to seven l1I p. m.
The following is the form of ballot To be uset
at said election.