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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20

| tho score of personal pride. Not by
comparison with girls. but they should
be shown that bad spelling. like bad
| grammar IS to what they write as :.
dirty collar unkempt hair Is to
their personal appcarance---a mark OF
curdity and improper training. TO the
average high school boy. just awaken
ing to consciousness OF his looks this
! argument will appeal when all others
fan" This rather looks like slip
ping one over on the boy. but the right
kind of pride is the best argument in
any case.
1t appears further that young peo-
pie will learn 20 spell the words that
they use and have need to know The
student should be made TO use the
tricky word frequently and spell it
correctly. He will soon learn TO spell
IT, In this experiment, tho boys out
spelled the girls on the general words
of college life: the girls beat the boys
on words made familiar by their nor
NAL school work. Part of their SUI
periority in this instance might BIO due
the occupation OF teaching Another
slight cause Of difference was that the
girls had two more months of train
ing.
At bottom, spelling is matter of
psychology. Get the proper images of
words in the students memory, and
make sure that his attention is con-
centrated on reproducing them. and
the problem is solved. Much good has
been done by impressing words on the
young mentality by all methods. Wis
ual, aural. and in the motions of writ
Ing. But the real need. as her pointed
out Is for a student to want to spell
correctly. He Will then pay attention
to letters and eyllables. and unless
really deficient. can master orthos-
raphy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
CLEAN JUST ONCE.

why should we not all get together and
try to make Richmond clean just once
Richmond probably has not been really
clean since Dame Nature played house
keeper before the days of Father Byrd.
Much OF the cleanliness now is more
the happy result OF rain and wind than
the benign achievement of our own
hands. No man who has done a hard
days work digging in the earth. or
been off OH a months trip in the woods,
where BARRIERS and bootblacks enter
not can deny the moral effect Of get
ting slicked up all over again 1t feels
good. and it is good, WHY should not
a general spring housekeeping have
the same effect on n big city?
Mr.. Weber. who advocated this
measure before the Administrative
hoard. is profoundly right in empha-
sizing the educational value of Clean
Up Day. as well as It's material bene-
fits. Tho sight or clean Richmond
would be wholesome in many ways.
1t would arouse new pride in the town.
1t would make us aware or higher
standard OF living. II would disclose
VIE EGUh Spots blidL We tlluuIc DtCtuSt
they are hidden but which we would
certainly eradicate were they brought
into fun daylight
Especially would the children be
imbued with the right sense OF civic
pride and civic responsibility. We
cannot begin too young on the future
citizens of Richmond. Youths of both
feel the JOY of sharing IN service to
their own city. They can be taught
object lessons that will not be for
gotten in the stress of later years.
The Times Dispatch hopes that the
Street Cleaning Department, the Board
Of Health, the Administrative Board
and the whole rank and file of citizens
10 have one day OF Spotless Town.
other cities have tried 1t aud found it
profitable. Even the great metropolis
Of New York is now preparing a ire
lnendous cleanup and approprating
thousands of dollars for the purpose
The great fact in such community
efforts in simultaneous betterment is
that each household has only 10 take
care of itself and the entire deed is
accompl ished. If every dwelling and
its premises could be cleaned, and the
streets and public grounds FURNISHED
by the caretakers, every dwellcr in
Richmond would enjoy the benefits 1t
would be an object lesson in what can
be done for everybody by the commu-
nsty spirit. The community spirit is
what is most needed righ; now TO build
Greater Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
GIRLS AnE BETTER srr,,,,u.

The fact stated above has nothiYe
to 40 with giving women the yotr
1t IS merely fact. admitted in the n,s
and newly confirmed by Pro,esso,.
James Granger OF the rar.nyll.. Nor
nal School, who 1as compared M
spelling of scventy-two girls. 5i.b
school graduates In his junior class.
With the results OF an experiment, CON
duct<d by Professor Myers or ino
University of Virginia. on sevent,.-fo,,
college freshmen. also GRADUATES =,
our high schools IN 1912. some week.
ago we told Of what these bows ala u,
test list OF words. The girls con.
fronted with the same list. missneIIad
rs per cent less than the BOYS. ON
foTty-eight words. tho boys oyersr.d
7-s5 per cent mlsspelins per stuaent
the girls. only 30 per cent. Tho ave-
age number of misspolAngs in al,
was. boys. 1888 per cent, girls 11o
Per cent. Professor Granger deolar..
this confirms the popular belief ,bs.
girls spen better than boy. r.,
looks So
The important poin, Of this invce,t.
CATION is the need for better sp5lnns
by boys The remedy suggested i,
that they need to be appealed to o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
Voice Of the People
Only Few MIIitnnt women In England.

TO the Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,-By way Of throwing some light
upon the woman suffrage movement
III ENGLAND, and in Justice 10 The Eng
hsn suffragists. the vast majority OF
whom are law abiding constitutions
lists. will you not reprint thcsc cx-
tracts from the London Times of Feb
rnary "a and 2s. containing resolutions
Of protest against militant methods?
similar protests have been made by
the other suffrage societies lii Eng
land. which arc quite Independent OF
Mrs Taw cetts national union, and also
quite distinct from Mrs Pankhurst's
militant society. known az the Womcn's
Social and Political Union. This last
named has been featured" by the press
to the entire exclusion OF thc twenty
or more constitutional ORGANIZATIONS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
A LEGAL MuLrUM IN rARvo.

cit is said the human body complete
~ changes every seven years. In these
progressive times. the complexion. II
not the corpus. Of tho law changes in
that time" declared Sam y. HUI st. OF
Pulaski in the preface Of tho third ad-
dition Of his Annotated Pocket Code
OF Virginia" In six years more tnln
1000 new general laws have been pass
ed. and Pollards Code and Biennial now
make four fat volumes. with ten parts
or supplements and six separate in
dcIcs. /, is very clear. therefore, that
there is Justification as we'll as need
for the new edition OF Mr.. IIursts
volume. I, Is a very hard matter at
best TO find the law of Virginia; It IS
almost equally difhcult to keep abreast
OF 1t In these days of rapid law
making. Who undertakes to remem-
Der what the law is enrolls himself in
an extra hazardous occupation.
The new edition OF this work CON
tains all parts OF the Code with
amendments and all acts of n general
and permanent nature which an attor-
ncy usually requires in his general
practice. Under each section Is cited
all Virginia decisions, textbooks, law
registers and other pertinent author,-
ties while in many Instances there are
most helpful and illuminating notes.
The special features of this edition
are: many chapters OF the Code hereto
fore given only in part are embodied
in their entirety; many nov chapters
and subjects arc inserted. moro than
500 amendments to the Code are given:
hundreds of general acts are embraced !.
annotations are more copious and more
extensive; other books OF Virginia
practice are cited; forms arc cited un-
der each section; there arc more fro
qucnt cross-rc fcrenccs to soctlons. the
sections arc now uniform with Pol
lard's code: tho fees of officers arc
given in full; tho duties of various
officers arc outlined: the Constitutions
or the State and OF the United States
arc annotated. There is decided i'm
-'''N''' 80 nv - t'Dsi hb'il'il dNB'ti
Of the book: the index Is intclligcn,Iy
arranged, an uncommon virtue in any
code
The hook supplies q genuine nccn
and renders "a real service. u, IL OF
great usefulness To those Outside o,
the legal profession who wish to nua
statutes. as we'll az TO the legal pro
iession' to whom IT has come 10 DO 81
wcll-niSh Indispensable scrvitor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
SAVINGS BANK TAXATION.

Savings bank deposits ought not 10
be taxed directly. The present tax
system in that respect. rs in many
others is defective. To tax the saw
ings of the individual is to penaliye
thrift and really to impair the bank
ing business 1t tends TO further con-
coalmcnt Of subjects OF taxation.
Connecticut took these facts into
account IL 'tra mine its tax system. 1t
has more satisfactory method. aim
ing to place a moderate burden of tax
alton upon the money of the people in
savings institutions. The State i'm
poses tax upon the bank and exempts
deposiicrs from taxation upon their
deposits. The rate is one fourth of
per cent, ana In fixing IT the Legisla-
ture sought TO make tho burden OF
taxation distinctly less than that
borne by individuals or other financial
Institutions. Compared with the rate
Of per cent laid upon the stock Of
other financial corporations. The rate
or savings banks is most reasonable. as
II Is In comparison with the rate Of
four mills, which individuals nav mo,
bonds and like Investments.
1t is certain that It would be better
FOR the savings institutions themselves
70 pay such a tax than for their de
pos!tors TO DO taxed upon individuaI
deposits because exemption from ,he
tax would enlarge the amount of in
terest earned 10y the depositor. brIrp
ayss ri -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
Summer.

On. how / love the summer time.
I'm glad am alive
When good old Mr.. Fahrenheit
Is touching ninety-nvc.
have no anthracite to buy,
! shovel OF no snow,
L do not have 10 wear carmuns.
Wherever | may go.
I do not slip and jar my bones
Upon the icy walk,
or hear the oldest resident
Give his cold weather talk.
IT'S simply hcavon to pcrspirc,
It's great TO take a run
For nineteen miles or so
GU: in the blazing sun.
Il makes ambition stir within
My largo upholstered frame
TO be par5oilcd and melted down.
1t makes me yearn for fame.
When suffocating weather comes
never care to shirk
The only motion that / have
Is to dig in and work.
on. how love tho summer time,
OF II never tire.
But. still. | think that r can hear
You softly whisper "liar."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
.rhe Ln, of the Lone.ome Lndy.n


In Richmond town OF old rcnown
There lived a lonesome lady,
Who only went out whom the sun went
down.
For then twas cool and shady
So. too, when either rain or snow
BY Heavens decree did fall.
Then because OF IL she couldn't go,
So she scarcely went at all.
OFTEN for days she will remain
All shut up In her den"
With any imaginary ache" or "pain,''
Yet she wildly Yields her pen.
She writes. and writes, with tired hand,
TO tell some old, old story;
Her last one was Of Julia lie Grnnde,"
So replete with Confederate glory.
To the Lost Cause" sho dcvotcs her
life,
In annals rich and richly told:
OF those heroic days and heroic strife
OF daring deeds brave and bold.
Yes, to her it is "a labor of love-"
For a cause so true and right;
May her guerdon be "a warrior .'cross''
When her warrior soul takes flight.
If this pen could only portray
On canvas the artists dream,
How 1T would earnestly essay
TO immortalize that golden CLEAN.
And tho CLEAN upon tho martyrs face
Would last as long as time.
Which never, no. never erase
from memory, music or rhyme,
CHARLES MACON WESSoN.
Fine Creek Mills. Powhatan, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20

prevalent custom) are supposed to have
some confidence in Holy Scripture but
IL is very evident that i'm many cases
this Is Il mistaken assumption. Who
can wonder that this is so. consider
/ ing the position taken by prominent
minister? True. people ought 10 seek
instruction at the fountain Of wisdom
! itself. but. as "A matter of fact. all are
prone to take the word Of this on that
'hirelinS shepherd" who, in too many
cases. neither remembers nor cares
what the Word OF God says Let any
one read the thirty-iifth of Numbers,
or the nineteenth Of Deuteronomy. and
note the utter contrast between the
law Of Noses as TO homicide and tho,
tendency, so often seen among us to
make light of killing innocent people.
while greatly shocked at just retri-
button upon the slayer. Even what we
call involuntary manslaughter IL. in
This holy law. so serious thing that
the slayer's life is forfeit anywhere
outside OF a city OF refuge; while as
FOR Intentional killing, the slayer must
surely die. Thine eye shall not pity
him. but thou shalt put away the guilt
OF innocent blood from Israel. that it
may go well with thee" Centuries
later. when it did not Ego we'll with"
Israel. the prophets declared the M
tional chastiscment to be due largely
10 unaNengcd innocent blood
Whero killing is intentional, tho law
OF Moses makes no exceptions in favor
OF persons who dislike the court Off :
GERS, with or without cause. or who
have declared that they will not go 20
jail.
AS Tor the strange assumption on the
part or some. that because believers of
the gospel of Christ are dealt with In
grace. therefore we" unbelicvcrs and
All are too far advanced too humane
Tor The ancient law of Israel. il is well
10 remember that ii Is st Paul who
declares this law to be holy, just and
true. People who thus assume have
much to learn. both as to the law of
Moses and as TO themselves
One may deeply regret tho dreadful
necessity of capital punishment, but
to give all the sympathy to the SLAYER
ana To reject the doctrine that no
writes his own doom when he elects
TO STAY, is to reject divine law. "bolv
Just and true" Whoever does tbnt
minister or layman. Will have to ac
count for it. t. III
Richmond. March 10. 1913.
Only One w. G. r. u. Organization IN
Richmond.
To the Editor of The Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
oun pREscIENr coNcRr.ssM,N.

In his campaign for Congress last
summer. Ex-Governor a. j. Montague
discussed ana advocated several i'm
portant changes in congressional pro-
'cedUre. Among the principal innova-
lions for which he contended was the
granting of the rights of the floor of
the national House and Senate to Cabi-
net members. This reform was pro-
posed many years ago, as he
said, but of late it has lain
forgotten. Doubtless many during
tho congressional contest deem
ed discussion of the subject aca-
dcmic-certain it is that some of the
opposition derided 1T as impractical
but the event justifes the attention de-
voted TO this most desirable innova-
ton i'll our government. 1t doth now
appear that Mr. Montague's informing
discussion was most timely.
First came the Intelligence that
President Wilson heartily favors legis-
lation that Will empower heads of exc
cutive departments to attend officially
sessions of each house. and to have an
opportunity to participate in debates
and to be interpellatcd-that is, upon
due notice, required TO answer cues
tons on the floor concerning the work
OF their respective departments
Now comes the news that nonpar-
tisan cndeavor will be put forth at the
next session of Congress to secure
such an alteration in the relations sub
sisting between the executive and lcgls-
Int ~
ernment Senator Root. of New York.
in point Of intellect and craftsmanship
perhaps the ablest man in Congress. de
clares that he favors the suggestion.
adding:
y ann strongly in favor of this sug-
geation our system of government
WIN respect 10 this particular matter
is WRONG. II Cabinet heads occupied
seats OH the floor of tho Senate and
could participate in debate and answer
questions bearing upon the acts of their
respective departments. there would he
less friction between the legislative
and executive departments, and the
public business would, ] believe, be
transacted wiki more expedition and
with greater good TO the country"
AZ the same time Senator Root Sc
cured consent TO have reprinted as a
public document the report made to
tho House in 1864, and to the Senate i'm
1881, by George H. Pendieton, FIRST
Democratic Representative and later
senator from Ohio. urging the adoption
OF this change as one of great benefit
10 the country. For the further in
formation OF Congress. there should be
printed at tho same time the illuminat-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20
1t seems but fair that their protests
should be published.
Yours very truly.
LILA MEADE VALENTINE,
President Equal Suffrage
League of Virginia.
woman Liberals and MiIi.nnt..


Al the meeting Of the executive com
mIttce OF the Moments Liberal Fed
Grafton held on Tuesday. the follow
Ing resolution was moved by Rosa
lind Lady Carlisle and carried:
The executive committee on be-
half OF the Womon's Liberal FEEDER
alton, record that they have for six
years consistently deplored and con
domnod the lawlcss methods OF the
m!litan;s. which have so grlcvously
set back the cause OF women's SUI
fraSc. and they recognize that the out
RACES which are at present daily
shocking the moral sense of tho com
munity are creating q serious obstacle
In the way OF those who are striving
to carry this reform into law: never
thclcss. the executive trusts that the
wrongdoing OF a mere section Will not
be unjustly visited upon the thousands
OF constitutional patient women who
have for so many years str!ven by
law abiding methods to win the fran
chisc for their seX."--London Times
February 81. 1913.
Resolution Against MIIitnncy.
Mrs. Fawcett. on behalf OF the exc
cutivc. moved urgency for the fol-
lowing resolution protesting against
militant methods. which she charac-
tcriZed as most profoundly wrong,
Doth from 4 historic ana moral pom
of view" THAT the council of the
National Union of Womcn'e Suffrage
Societies reitcratcs the protest against
militant methods. which was made by
the National Union in 1908, 1909. 1911
and 1912. The union remains convinced
that the use OF violence in political
propaganda is wrong IN itself and in
furious to the cause OF women's sur
fraEc.. The resolution was immcdi-
atcly carricd.----London Times. Feb
ruary %, 1913.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20

perance Union, Mrs W. NJ Bckcrs,
president. requests you 10 publish the
following resolution. which was duly
adopted by the committee and which
is self explanatory:
Whereas, we have heard of instances
wherein there has been confusion OF
our organization with another OF local
origin. and to prevent any further mis-
conception. and without prejudice to
any institution.
Resolved. That the press he respect
fully requested to publish the simple
fact that we are in active afiiliation
with the state and national Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, the in :
sigma OF which is the little white rib
bon bow. and that ours is the only tenn
perancc union in Richmond in any way
connected with the w. G. T. u. B.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20

Young Mr. McCombs han nico plans
'or party. but nobody sccms TO want
10 come.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20

They don't have to go TO tho moving
pictures in Mexico. They have them on
tho streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-20

Sig game hunters have nothing on
US. We swattcd two carly nIca this
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-16
Mrs. JAS. Pinckney Entcrtains.

Stateburg. Aug. 13.-On Saturday
evening at her home, "Thc Ruins. "
Mrs james :. Pinckney entertained
at fruit supper i'm compliment of
Misses Sarah and France. Moore Of
Charleston.
The color scheme of pink was
tastefully carried out In both suppcr
room and parlor.
After supper the guests adjourned
TO the parlor where several vocal
and instrumental selections were rem
dcred.
Those present To enjoy Mrs Pinck-
ney's hospitality were: Misses Sarah.
Frances and Aimee. Moore. Emma
Barnwell, Virginia saunders, Ida
Dwight, Halle Singleton and Mcssrs
John Ryan. Colin McLaurin. Il. d.
Brohum. DeSaussure Moore and
Paul Rarnwcll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-16
MEIIclNs MORE REASONABLE.
FOREIGN MINISTER GAMBOA
SAYS HE HAS FAITH IN
UNITED STATES.
situation h Now More Favorable and
President wilson's Policy May
Bring Order out of Chaos and
Pavc Way for Peace I'm Mexico.

Washington. Aug. 11.-Distinct re-
lief was apparent In Official circles
here today over the course of events
Of Mexico. The sta .ement of Fred
erico Gamboa. the new Mexican min
lister of foreign rsledons. that he had
great faith In me reasonabieness OF
the Judgment OF the United states"
holding the conviction that the diffi-
culties between the two countries
soon would be adjusted" produced
a very. favorable impression In Ad-
ministration circles. Secretary Bry-
an commented optimistioaiiy on 1t and
White House officials also were pleas
ed.
President Wilson pointed out during
the day TO callers what seemed to him
conspicuous efforts on the part of
somo people unknown TO him. through
published Misrepresentation. to in
volve the United States In interven-
tidn. He reiterated that the attitude
OF this government toward Mexico
I'm the present situation was one of
peace and friendiiness solely.
The safe arrival In Mexico City of
John Lind. personal representative
and ofiicially designated adviser to
the American embassy. ended some
tense moments In the situation. Ad-
rninistration ofi,cials tonight looked
forward hopefully to - favorable re-
eeption Of {hsIr efforts to suggest
ineasurss Of peace In ending the strug-
Sie between The qontending factions
in Mexico.
With the air cleared of rumors of
hostility In the Mexican capital to
Nr. Lind's presence there. officials
were. disposed to believe the pro-
sramme of the American government
would be carried out quietly at Mex
leo city.
Capt capeheart. of the battleship
Michigan. who proceeded last Thurs
day from Vera Cruz to Ciudad del
CHtmen as the result OF a complaint
TO the state department by Mrs,
Phoebe III. Hearst that rebels were
threatening American life and prop
erty In the region of her ranch, near
that place. has reported that "Ameri-
can subjects are not In danger. Amer
lean subjects have not been thraten-
ed and American subjects and foreign
subjects have received proper pro-
lection from me Mexican authori-
ties"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-16
In The Police Court.

There were several cases tried by
the Recorder Wednesday. for mis-
demeanors OF various degrees OF Sc
riousness.
waties Anderson fur cursing, vag-
rancy. disorderly conduct and non
payment OF street taxes. was fined o.
total OF $50 or 100 days
Tillmsn Brown was given a choice
between $50 or 80 days for carryinf
concealed weapons.
stephen Gary was up for drunk
and disorderly conduct and was let
on with fine of $50 or 60 days
William Graham was charged with
nop-payment OF hack fare and was
hned soc. or days on this charge.
while he was held up on back
debt to the city Of $50. due the Re-
cord-r tor Bne for the offense Of
resisting arrest.
Rufus Washington and James
Thomas were arrested for reckless
runninss OF automobile. but the trial
was 90 ostponed To- Wednesday after
noon. when the case will go before a
jury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-16
A MONSTER RATHER,
Snake Killed by Negro on r.. w. Par
kcr, Jr., Place at Providence.

Mr.. f.. W. Parker, Jr., of Provi-
dence brought in to town with him
Tuesday morning a big rattlesnake
which had been killed by one of the
hands on his place. The snake was
a diamond back and measured some
thing over five feet. 1t was turned
over to Mr.. j. j. Fox to be skinned, so
that the hide might be saved and
tanned.
Mr.. Parker stated that there was
another snake in the same reighbor-
hood. larger than the one which was
killed. judging by the trail left by the
reptile in crossing the road.