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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
A ,luNICIrAL TRAINING scnooL.

In Dusseldorf, ono of tho best gov
cfncd cities In Germany, college has
been established for the sole purpose
OF instructing municipal officials IN
their duties. Already capable young
men and military officers who are
wearied by slow promotion are leaving
the army and seeking opportunities ana
iame in the more peaceful and better
paid Held OF municipal administration
The course OF study at the Dusseldorf
College covers all phases OF municipal
law ana also gives specific instructions
in such problems of modern city life
ms the labor question, relief of tho poor,
Public sanitation, city charters public
utilities and the like. Such an insti-
triton is only possible in nation
where municipal administration is
recognized as j science, and whcro the
power of expanding enormous revenues
Is not tossed about from one profess
sional politician to another because
no is good follow. If this German
experiment works out we shall not be
surprised TO sec municipal officials re-
quircd to show certificates OF sradua-
ton before being eligible to election,
and this is simply to say that Germany
has reached the same development with
regard TO it's cities that Virginia has
reached with regard to It's schools
There was a timo when anybody
could he school teacher in Virginia
That day is gone. Now tho school
teacher must be trained and suitable
person of proven capacity. 1t is not
too much 10 expect that tho Same re-
quircmcnts will some day be dcma ndcd
of municipal administrators, even in
this city and state.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
CLARA NATIONS IxAMr1,,,.

The life of Clara Barton, the So
called Florence Nightingale of Amer
lea, is an impressive example of what
incstimatle good the simpls courage
and labors Of single human being
can bring into the world. Her work
in the alienation of suffering by her
own efforts and throulh the agency
of the Red Cross society. OF which she
was 50 long the head and moving sp>r-
1t. offers splendid proof of what wo-
man, even in the frailcst and most
timid OF her numbers. can mean to a
painweary world. Her noble de.o-
ton and inspiring heroism Will be
told of in future histories long after
the causes and the leaders of the wars;
TO whose wounded she brought com
fort have been lost in forgetfulness.
And the continued bencnccnce OF the
society Will be more lasting monu-
nent than the triumphal arcncs OF tho
conHucrors who guided death to its
Litter goal. while she with greater
courage sought to repair It's wages.
Human society can afford no finer
inndcl for its womanhood than tho
sof-sacrihcing devotion OF such life
There is no need to recount the dan
sers and privations she endured as a
nurse. From the years OF etrifc he
tween the States, until the end OF IN.
spanish'Amertean War. she gave her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

energies to tho ISOLATE of distressed sol
dtcrs. Yet one fact In her biography
stands out in its poignant humanity.
and as an evidence of how strong
souls ride down and conquer their own
weaknesses for the sake of tho spirit
within them. 1t is said that Clarn Bar
ton as girl was 80 timid and shrink
ing that her health was affected. Her
first childish rocollections were those
of fear. But, with lndomitable cour-
age, she schooled herself to meet dan
ser an dali the embarra ssments Of
public life. And In the end she faced
tho perils of battle. starvation, fever,
and the thousand shocks that her call
Ing imposed upon her. holding in check
by her own VIII, her very nature 1T
self. Her llfc was a Ions succession
OF duty pursued where ncr conscience
led. but none OF it is more Beautiful
than this picture OF fearful girl
learning to overcome her dread and
follow vision through the VALLEY of
the shadow to bring water 10 the lips
OF dying soldiers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
FAVE BROAD STREET u,c,,r.

The essential thing In the paving; of
Broad Street Is that IT be done right
Nc congratulate tho committee Inn,
had tho matter under consideration
upon recommending some Kind or
smooth paving. This iusurcs n prop
or beginning. The use of any other
form Of suriacine would have been
TetrogreSsive ana It failure 10 rccoc :
lhsc Tho needs OF growing city.
Broad Street III its very nature Is q
retail street, show place, a dress
parade. and 4 street TO 10 made at
rracuve to residents. end visitors alike
its value and service along these lines
SIS destined 10 increase for wears "a
come. Smooth paving will Interfere
with legitimate hauling upon the
street TO very slight degree and fcl
very limited part OF the time. We
commend tho committee for its sane
policy in this regard.
The actual paving should tic OK
pedited In all ways. The question as
TO which particular kind of material
VIII give the best and longest service
Is merely matter of Investigating the
results secured from different ma
terials in other cities under similar
conditions. The same openness to
conviction already manifested should
govern this investigation. We know
nothing of the technical side Of such
matters. and any kind Of paving thai
gives satisfaction Is tho ono to be
uaed. Interested property owners are
ready TO give Information gathered
from outside. ana we urge a cnrctuI
consideration of the claims of All ma
terials. AS before pointed out this
is the beginning Of work TO be con.
tinued for aome years, and tho choice
now Will determine the course OF tn,
future. With the advice OF the CIT,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

Old or less. and unsuited entirely for
inc purposes needed. In my mind th.;
Is simply prcpostcrous. Tor tho very
reason that all hospitals l have ever
seen. and | have secn the very best
inc world affords. are more or less
alike; and the mere facl that tho pres
rht condition of the Memorial does
not quite suit is surely no valid rca-
son to have another bond issue to
build another. when the town rs al
reuGE struggling under debt for
other improvements. Tho IIicih School
and Mayo'a Bridge may be cited as
instances of nearly II million addi-
tiopal debt.
TO show how unreasonable such
complaints are of the unsuitahlnncsy
OF the Memorial are. should say tho
ltotunda in Dublin Is a hundred ana
NIFTY years old. and no complaint Is
heard. that know OF. that IL IS Out
or date" 90. how hate thai phraseD
Tile best work Of tho Kind In the
world Is done there. and | wish there
was hospital In Richmond with a
tenth OF the reputation. 1t is hardly
likely, with the perpetual changes ".
arc in9'ituting, We shall ever arrive
at such goal. unless VIC conserve
our wealth and energy Into building;
to endure. and accepting from our
own people who are willing 10 give
of their substance to accomplish this
end.
AS TO tho CITY Home being crowded.
how can this he when ] CHANGED to
go in ward there "A few weeks ago
and found single patient In large
ward, b
April ~. 1917.
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Ehrnr Allan Poe.

Time weighs the dcatinics that mon
bcfall.
Bestows new laurels; turns the green
TOO oft no honora soothe the poet
here,
But when his Shade has passed into
the Hall
or Death. we hear Famcs trumpet
sound through all
The avenues Of this terrestrial
sphere.
a blare. that stira no moro the with
cred car.
But makes men pause to list the lofty
To pay fun homage to a sligh,cd name,
And genius long o'erlooked, with fire
acclaim
Thus. melancholy. taciturn. forlorn.
roe went his way through thorns
and rocks and sand:
10. fortune gave him then her empty
hand,
But fer him dead she pours l,er
amplest horn
rHILIr ALEXANDER BRUCE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

The United states Circuit Court OF Appeals
feconEened yesterday morning at II o'clock
With Circuit Judge Pritchard and District
Judge Waddii in attendance
Npurt announced and handed down its
of.aion In the following case:
No. ltts-N. L. Eure and 5 W. IJarriu
trading as Eure. Harris 6 Company, rlain.
TINS in error. VS.. f. w. sabiston. defend
AM ~ error In error 10 tho Circuit Court
at Newborn. y. c. Opinion by '.Tudcc p,i,cht
ARD reversed. with costs. aud rcmanded
Ihs court made and entered an order
nenyihg rehearing in the following case:
80 ieis-A. W. f.awton. plaintiff in error.
" carpenter, BasEott & Company. defend.
ant In error; In error to the Circuit Court
at Greenvilc. S. c.
Ihe court will probably adjourn TO-DAY
TOT the term. and teh next term OF the court
WIZ convene at Richmond on May T. A sess
Vile. y. c.. beginning on Tuesday. Mnv .,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

regular courses OF tho college; credit
for 'hcsG courses VIII be given toward
degrees and diplomas; the teaching
STAFF VIII hc the permanent faculty OF
william aud Mary. and tho summer
term VIII be open to men only. While
this summer work Will appeal To tho
teachers of the state. since ii will
enable them To meet the requirements
Tor ccrt'hcatca, 1t will also appeal to
regular college students who wish 10
pursue their studies during the sum
MGR months. trust YOU will mako
this correction of what | feel is u
somewhat misleading mead line.
GEO. .. FERGUSON, JR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

iho tourists who were drowned hy
the sinking of an excursion stoan,or
in the river Nile were visiting ~,
relics of ancient civilization md won
dcring III the shadow OF long dead
mysteries when suddenly called upon
10 lace the great mystery OF death.
Iheir Journey ended in the bourne
from which no traveller returns. There
is no moro SOLDERING spectacle ma,
man. bont upon curious research T.,
'he past called without warning 10
answer tho eternal conundrum Of ina
SPHINX. and lay down his life almost
iikc sacrifice before the crpnhlir,,
temples of persisted dynasties All
the religions and art ana literature or
iime have In some manner sought com
tort against the relentless consumer
VI whose shadow the race forever
n"eiis' None have found answer save
IN complete and childlike faith in
tho love manifested around them. And
these tourists. like all the brief tour.
lists through life. seeking some mean
Ing In vain ruins OF spent creeds. have
mashed into wisdom no prizes. or
prophet has ever found.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
BIG PROPERTY SALE
Lind In County Brings Ono Thousand Dol.
lars AN Acre.

Transfer ~ fI"nrico suburban property to
the amount o: S3e,0o9 from Henry & Hutzicr
10 9. II. sauer WAS effected yesterday when
Two deeds Of bargain and sale were record
90 IN the clerks office % the IIenrico county
Circuit Court As in tho ease Of recent sales
made IN land 10 the west of the city, tho
property sold for $500 acre
ne larger Of the two deeds. for SOS. 6lo
transferred twenty-five acres and rrac-
ton acres % lond two miles west Of tho
CITY on the Broad Street Road formerly tho
Deep Run Turnpike. Tao prfcG named in tho
deed was SO and other considerations
Tho second deed was FOR 81 COO and con
veyed seven and half acres about two
miles from the city on tho western extern
sion Of tie line of Monument Avenue Tho
hHurc named In this paper was also SO ana
other considerations
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
william and Mary summer College.

TO the Editor of The Times Dispa tch !:
Sir,-In your issue of April 11th I
note an article headed civilian and
Mary will have summer normal"
am writing 10 call attention to the fact
that the summer term which Will. be
established in Southwest Virginia by
tile College OF William and Mary will
not be OF tho nature of a summer nor
NAL like those already in existence.
but Will be regular summer session
an integral part of the work OF this
college. The term will last for eight
weeks; the courses offered will be the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
DIDN'T REACH 1T
Barton Heights Request for Annexation May
Come In Monuy,

Owing 20 Tho prolonged discusSs.n o.: tho
and Reform Committee did not take IN YES
to-day the communication from tho town
OF Barton Heights asking appointment OF a
committee 10 negotiate terms OF annexation.
The matter may he reached a the ad iourn-
cd meeting on Monday.
Rev. T. II. PITT. D. -. issued statement
yesterday Tor tho town OF BARTON Heights.
was he!nS considered in 1905 tho citizens OF
Barton fteishts at Il niass-rn Getting rejected
resolution f1roring annexation. at "a sub
tcnuent and larger mass-rncetinE. Or. Pltr
tay:. similar resolution was adopted BY y
decisive majority. DR.. Pitt says that tho
sentiment III Barton ITe!ihtS for annexation
Is now practically unanimous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
DR.. miller Not Candidate.

To the Editor of Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,--I write TO say that your paper
made a mistake in announcing that ]
would no a candidate for recollection
to the City Council. / had announced
this fact to my friends. but did not
think 1t necessary to speak through
tho papers, until saw my name in
the list of candidates.
could not devote the time to this
service II I were reelected, and feel
compelled to stay out of the race.
CLIFTON NJ. MILLER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

Engineer. tho cooperation of the street
car company, and tho interest mani
tested by merchants and others, tho
paving OF Broad Street right Is onIy
a matter of wise Judgment and broad
View of the city's needs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13

Like the prophet OF old I stand,
Gazing over into that land
Long promised unto me:
All its fairness before my view,
Smiling beneath It's sky of blue,
Unto the utmost SEA
Am + mover to enter in
Where all my hopes of Joy have been
SO many weary years?
At least l doubt not Paradise,
Having hehcld it where 1t lies
Though through a mist OF tears
MABEL LAIRD GOODE:
Roydton Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
CARE Eon coLonEp RESIDENTS.

Tho report OF tho committee that ha S
just investigated living conditions
among the colorcd population In the
segregated district of old Jackson
Ward should furnish the basis and an
incentive for the speedy Improvement
Of these conditions. BY the passage
or segregating act. the city mado it
self morally responsible for tho well
fare OF this part of It's inha bitants.
1t is manifest social Injustice not to
offer these taxpayers aud workers tho
benefits of the communitys help and
guidance in solving their peculiar
PROBLEMS. The negro needs help lie
is too often over burdenod already to
have the additional weight of poor
housing, over crowding. bad scwcra &C,
and consequent ill health. added to
his woes. Moreover, unless lie is pro-
tcctcd from himself, he becomes a
menace to the health and prosperity
of the whole population. Cooks, laun-
dresses and nurses arc too frequent
spreadcrs of disease to be permitted
to 1.-Two in disease inviting surround
ings.
Tho inspection has shown that this
section mas inadequate sewerage. poor
streets and cutters. and dangerous
water supply Much of its water
Genes from old wells. Steps Should
he taken TO remedy these evils. Thc
building of Il sewer over Bacon's
Quarter Branch offers an Inexpensive
means of furnishing ample drainage.
BY building latcrais into the main line,
the problem could be solved at a mod
crate cost.
The opening of a small park would
prove q great source of happiness,
comfort and health to those now
crowded together in conscsted dwell
ings without breathing spots. This
part of the population is now with
out such relief from tho ardors OF
summer heat. If parks arc the lungs
of city" 1t Is highly desirable that
they be provided TO combat the ravagcs
OF consumption, If for no other rca-
SON. One such recreation ground has
hcen proposed on the hill near the
Fifth Street v!aduct. If this place
suggested that the tract OF about three
acres, condemned by the city for the
sake of Strengthening the archcd sew
or along Bacons Quarter Branch, might
be devoted to park uses. This land,
now owned by the municipallty, is on
Moore street in the heart OF tne col
ored section. 1t is OF small value for
other purposes. and when tho cuivcrt
Is completed, a comparatively small
outlay would convert this at present
GnsiGhtly bottom into green spol
that would mean much TO play-loving
colorcd folks.
But whether this or some other
park be opened, certainly the city. for
lis own sake, and for the sake of hu
manity towards It nelplcSs AMI pitiful
part of It's Inhabitants, too often tho
victims of their own vice, ignorance
and childishncss, owes Il broad and
thouShtful consideration of their needs. |
II is Il matter of concern to all think
ing people that the death rate among
tho colorcd population Of Richmond is
much greater than among the whites,
and Is, in fact, greater than many
other cities in which exist similar con
d!tions. This is a grave thing, and
calls upon the charity. wisdom anu
sympathy of all men for Il remedy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
THE ELEMENTAL JErrERsoN.

Tho profound wisdom, OF Thomas
Jefferson. of whose birth this 18th
day OF April is the annivcrsary,
vas displayed in his treatment of SO
many and various aspects Of human
life that the student of his genius Is
driven to ssk in what clements OF
intcllect and character resided the
power to graphic with thousand po-
litical and philosophical problems and
answer them with such noble veracity
and far-sighted vision. Surely Ills
mind would nave worn itself out with
inccssant confusion unless somcwhcto
In his soul he found the clements Of
truth to which the sinuous complcxi-
lies OF life could he referred for sim
pie and convincing judgment. 1t is
worth while to ask what sort of man
paced the beautiful crest Of Month
cello, pondering in his heart tho dcs
tinics OF the universe? Whence came
tho power to touch everything and il
illuminate 1t?
Probably the best reply to this Qucs-
lion is in his words to young man.
IT is the simple formula of great
mind. lie writes: IF ever you lind
yourself cnvironed with difficulties and
pcrplcXing circumstances. out OF which
you arc at a loss to cNtricate YOUR
Golf. 10 what Is right and he assured
that that will eXtricate you tho best
way out OF thc situation. Though YOU
cannot sec wncn YOU tako ono step
justice and plain dcaling, and never
fear their leading you out OF the laby-
Iinth in the easiest possible manner.
Nothing is mistaken Al the supposi-
tion that person is to cNtricatc him
self from a difficulty by intrigue, By
chicanery, by discrimination, by trim
ming, by an untruth, by an Injustice"
This is his criterion of conduct.
TO this love of truth lie added n see
ond clement OF faith in the value OF
life itself. In n letter to John Adams
ho answers thc query OF his friend as
10 whether he would live again his
scvcnty-thrco years. TO wnich l say
yea. think with you that 1t Is u
good world on tho whole; that II IS
framed on II principle OF hcnovolcncc,
and moro pleasure than pain dealt out
10 us" These are brave words for
any man to harvest after facing with
nnbrokcn courage the trials and
griefs of threc-quartcrs of century.
They arc not tho innocent and untried
rlcduli,y OF visionary youth, hut the
solemn conclusions OF an old man
whose spirit had been sent qucsting
into tho very heart OF fate.
Last of all, Jefferson based his wis
dom on tho home virtues and ancc-
lions as tho last reward of living.
Life is of no value hut rs 1t brinEs us
qualifications. Among tho most valu-
nble of these is rational society. 1t
informs tho mind, sweetens the tenn
per. cheers GliT spirits and promotes
health. -Ard again The happicst mo-
mcnts of my life have been tho 1cw
which l have passed at home in the
bosom of my family. Employment
anywhere else Is q mere loss of time.
Ut Is burning tho candle Of life In per
feet waste for the individual limsclf.''
Love of truth. faith in the goodness
OF life. and the affection Of family ana
1ricnda-thcse were the ultimate facts
in which the guide found guidance.
These were tho gifts in which tho sage
discovered means to bring into splcn
did order the multiform activities OF
his restless soul
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
A COOP noADs GOVERNOR.

The Wilmington star nominatcs
Locke Craig as tho Good Roads Gov
crnor" of North Carolina, New ana
improved highways arc of as vital
Importance in the Old North state as
they arc in tho Old Dominion The
Star rightly says that good roads will
increase values and opportunities in
North Carolina to greater aN:cnt
than any other factor in tho promotion
of progress The state needs n gocd
roads governor who will go out OF Of
fec with achievements so conspicuous
in the matter Of good roads that it
will not be difficult TO remember what
governor he was and what he d a..
Charles Il. Aycock adopted n conslruc-
tic educational policy and was known
as the Educational Governor" lie
promoted the cause of education won
dcrfully by mis- leadership. The Ashc-
vile Citizen, published in Mr.. Craig's
home town, endorses the suggestion OF
tho star. saying that tho construction
of modern highways will increase
values from the sea to the mountains,
and it will do more to bring homeseell
crs TO tho state than all the noIl,ical
punk that could be burned in forty
campaigns" Public education and
E'o' roads arc closely allied; better
roads mean better schools AMI mere
widely diffused education. TIC good
roads platform is good enough for any
governor TO stand on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
Memorial Hospital suitable.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch.
Sir,--Pcrmit me word or two. IL
You please, concerning the acceptance
by the city of the Memorial Hospital,
about which you published an cdito
rial only this morning.
According to those who have exam
ined into the matter. the hospital is
already antiquatsd, although ten years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
The Barber.


Tho barber is n learned man in grave
fairs OF state,
To solve the Problems of the race he
doesn't hesitate.
lie saily spreads the lather In our
eyes and nose and ears.
And Eossips in an easy way of
princes kings and peers.
He grasps us firmly by the nose
where we can't get away.
And makes us listen to his Views on
problems OF tho day.
We've often thought that Brother
Taft has overlooked II bet.
In picking out the statesmen who
made up his Cabinet.
lie wouldn't have to hunt around for
diplomats. by jing!
II hc'd just take our barber and let
him run everything.
There's nothing he can't figure out
from politics to crime,
He's the original savant, the solon of
his time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-13
rrnthfuI Things We Never Hear.


Yep. | think Your wifc'S complex
ion is great. Where did she buy it?'
NO, indeed. L will not be delight
cd to call again. Once is enough for
mo. thank you
What blacksmith did you &c. TO
cut out that spring sui. for YOU.
Mag? on tho level. It's tho worst
I've seen"
why didn't YOU get an architect
to draw the plans for your new
house instead of @ truck driver?
Where Is the front door? Around in
tho rea.?"
Yes, I attended your daughters
wedding. could hardly afford that
cut glass pickle dish just at this sea
son of the year, either. There arc
times when one almost wishes he
didn't have so many promiscuous
friends"