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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-12-26

WANTED FIRST CLASS CLERK
For country store on Canadian Ry.
Good wages. Reference required. Ad.
dress First State Bank, Cook. MINI.
Finnish or Scandinavian perferred..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-12-26
NEW WELLS INCREASE
CITY'S WATER RESERVE

Work on the drilling of the No. 2
we'll of the city water plant to a depth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

practical lines. number OF imprac-
Yea, na IDEAS nave appeared In the news
papcrs. 10 not try TO obtain too much.
dcsirabiliiy OF eliminating the red
lsht district from Richmond Without
entering into the merits for or against
inns proposition per sc. the sad facts
cannot bc blottcd out that venereal
diseases viii continue TO exist outside
meaning men. consider prostitution n
necessary evil. but they would gladly
Joih movement 10 minimize the
chance OF impartinE disease to future
generations.
DO not. let your attitude for or
against the red light district cause
cate plan GU. who think only OF the
moral phase. consider carefully the
physical side OF the question. Ply
Siclaus Of Richmond may themselves
differ as TO the necessity OF prostitu-
ton. but they VIII stand shoulder to
shoulder with those who pursue a prac-
tcal method OF helping the community.
because they cannot always detect dis
ease Is no argument against health
certificates one family saved Will be
worth the effort to have our next Legis-
iature pass law requiring civil mag
istratcs To refuse TO perform any mar
rage ceremony unless a clean bill OF
health can he shown. Results will be
more beneficial than the opponents Of
this measure, imagine. The tendency
Geenernliy viii be to observe more care
fully sanitary laws.
Ignorance has brought upon the hu-
man family a large portion Of its woes
TO say that children should be taught
sex matters by their parents is as far
as many people 20 In their wee effort
TO settle the question. The number of
parents who neglect their duty con-
Stltutcs n class which must be aroused.
y law requiring Il health certificate will
cause them TO take notice OF what ia
going on in the community. one of
your editorials. Mr.. Editor. stated that
Michigan was unsuccessful in its
cuFenic efforts. y reputable citizen,
who was born and reared in that State,
told me two days ago of his absolute
ignorance Of any eugenic statute and
his work there brought him into touch
with such q class OF citizens as would
discuss social problems.
man who wishes to marry should
not consider a physical examination a
loss OF dignity. He owes it TO his chill
dren To undergo a rigid test The
statement has been made that women
should refuse TO marry men who be-
licve in the double standard. Since wo-
men do not, what argument Is 1t
against health certificates?
Damaged Goods" a play with n
mighty lesson, opened the eyes of all
classes who had the fortune TO listen
to its stirring appeal Two months ago
n communication from me advocated
the performance of this play In Rich
mond. | have not yet given up hope
that Richard Bennett will come and
awaken the citizens to their duty.
Damaged Goods" will open the eyes
of the opposition.
CASTOR LICHTENSTEIN
3o3 North Twelfth. Richmond, July
Ii, 1913
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

as one of his mastcrpicccs-whati is it?
Three little girls. the Oldest not moro
than fifteen. resting from their swim
In the shelter of n great live oak over
hanging tho water. TO say that the
gracefully immature young figures in
this picture are indecent is to say that
the Venus OF Melos is imnodcst The
same is true of those wonderful little
works, "Au Crcpuscule," lie Premier
Balm" and the lovely "Sor d'Ete'
1t may not be wisdom to decorate
postcards with copies of the "Septcm-
Der Morn" and il might be unwise
TO throw open to schoolboys n gallery
OF Chabas's work But Is not art to be
Judged rather by the intent of the
artist and the mind of the man who
views 1t. than by abstract canons OF
artistic morality? After all. do we not
often sin against art in the name of
morality? And is not criticism too fire.
Quentiy 4 case of evil he who evil
thinks?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
,dS ST. hnumbiiy present to you my
of our community of two incidents
published in your, namely. the
Of that marvellous work of art. Sep
arrest of one Blossom Browning for
inches OF her leg above the kneecap. 1
think ! am accurate in saying two
inches above-these gentlemen ought
to know. having followed her.
AS understand It, we are sparing
the sensibiltcs of the public remov-
ing the suggestion Of evil in thus pro-
hibiting the display of a beautiful work
OF art There is nothing in "Septem-
Der Morn" that does not inspire the
love of beauty, love OF good. and a
feeling OF awe when we view the slim
little figure of the girl bathing in the
lake i'm the bright. crisp. air Of early
autumn The figure is chaste, hcauti-
full 1t would never attract the person
with poisoned mind or corrupt morals.
He would pass it by unnoticed. In the
person of refinement II would make a
purity and beauty. We arc hypocrites;
we deal with half truths; we create IA
things-littlc things. The big things
pass by unnoticcd.
AS TO BLOSSOM, this exotic flower, I
have observed seems to flourish very
we'll on this. our native heath; and the
police and high officials wink and say
that it is necessary evil. The callow
most Of the skirts" but this one
seemed to catch the whole eye. They
allow the roots to remain and try to
stiGc tho bloom-the roots will spread.
The correct. dignified and proper thing
would have been for a policeman as
quietly as possible to inform the young
lady that she could not display herself
in the public streets Of Richmond. Then
all the fuss and excitement could have
been avoided, and the eXpcctant crowds
Of young men could not have gathered
in tho courtroom and street. In tho
enforcement of the law, let MS be calm.
quiet, just, and. above nil. frank. The
fine imposed was unjust in tho cX-
treme-nll out OF proportion to the
offense "INTERESTED."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
On the Spur of the
Moment

BY Roy K. Moulton


1t seems as though Teller who
wears a belt and suspenders ut the
same time is trying TO beat the gamo
by enjoying more than his share OF
the luNuries
1t takes great deal OF fortitude for
Teller to wear full beard all sum-
NOR, because he not only makes him
self uncomfortable but makes every
| body else feel like going and jump ping
in the creek
The folks who stick at home on hot
sundays and sit in the shade of the
old apple tree have got it all over
the folks who 30 skylarlSing around
on Sunday excursions.
Down in the dry" belt there is a
middieaged gentleman who had the
misfortune. some twenty years ago,
to lose one OF his legs in a railroad
accident. Since that time he has been
wearing n wooden leg, known in the
Vernacular rs a neg" Two or three
years ago he decided that,the leg should
be doing double duty. Working sim
ply rs a leg. it was not cXhausting it's
possibilities. by any means. So he hol-
lowed the leg out and lined il with
copper. The log then held four quarts
OF whiskcy. Every time the farmer
went to some convenient oasis in the
desert. he had the leg filed. He had
placed small faucet in the side OF
the leg, and any person wishing n
drink OF the stuff that made Peoria
ILL.,. famous could get 1t by twisting
the faucet and paying the usual fee.
one night not long ago thieves broke
INTO his house in tho night and stole
the leg. making rich haul. as tho
owner had just had it filled the day
before.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
VIEWS OF THE
VIRGINIA EDITORS
Forgetting Death In Northern Neck.

The Northern Neck has remark
able record FOR the longevity OF some
Of its residents. Mrs Mary Ann Thrift
who resides near Village. Northumbcr-
land. has celebrated her ninety second
birthday. She has lived all her lie
in that community, and is still vigor-
Gus In mind and body Besides her
sons and daughters she has thirty-two
grandchildren and sixty great grand
children alive, SO that If they were as
sembled in one place she should look
upon fully loo descendants.
The venerable John ID. Luttrell. who
represented northumberland in the
House OF Delegates thirty-two years
ago, has long since passed the
cighticth milestone, and In spite of
the fact that he suffered a stroke Of
paralysis some time ago, his mind is
still clear and vigorous and his physical
powers are wonderful for one or his
years.
Nor is this remarkable longevity con
fined TO the white race alone. Aleck
Turner. former slave and a lifelong
resident Of Lancaster has just died in
the ninety ffth year of his age, and
Washington Day, another negro native
Of this county, who has resided all his
life near Litwalton. is said to be APP
preaching the century mark.-North-
cumberland Echo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
FATHER IN VERY TR1,Tu

Richmond is thc poorer to-day bv
The going into silence of n rood man
rather oReilly. for twenty years rector
oil sacred Heart parish. will be missed
by thousands who loved tho gentle
walk and ministration OF one who was
indeed a father" to his people. Genuine
grief will visit tho hearts OF men who
knew his guidance and often his holm
In educating themselves Women who
have been cheered along dark places
and saved from their own mistakes
VIII hold memorial services in their
hearts for him who brought consola-
ton. People Of all classes ana all crcods
viii feel personal loss in the death
OF priest who gave his life to ser
v!cc.
Father O'Reilly was native of ire
land, and by adoption n son OF viz
GINA He had laborcd I'm Winchester
and Harper's Ferry. He was steadfast
in his last charge. while II grew "a
cathedral rank. He might have secured
the higher honors OF his church. but
he preferred the task of ministerinp
10 his own flock He was modest
kindly, fun OF gentle humor. and nos
sessed OF tho simplicity and piety OF
the true servant. Few men in Rich
mond had in q quiet way done more
good He will he missed because men
and women loved him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
rou CLEANER R1cuMoSD.

We do not doubt that the Ordinance
Committee will gladly recommend TO
tho Council for passage the proposed
"Spotlcss Town ordinance OF MIR. TIM
laufs introduction. Richmond is adj
mittedly dirty. The proper laws and
regulations by which individuals can
he controlled are essential for begin
ming 4 campaign for cleanliness The
old ordinances arc FAULTY and incom-
pletc. Give us the new rules. and then
put il up TO the Health Department.
the police force and the street cleaners
to report violations and secure CON
victions Of deliuquents In particular.
the street Cleaning Department can
then be given n fair test 1t will no
Longer he able 10 say that II is doing
tho best II can under the circum stances.
Inforce the right laws and then if
things arc still wrong change the
street cleaning methods
The report OF tho investigator for tho
Housing Society emphasizes what The
Times-Dispatch has pointed out in
Vulnerable times Tho people are care
less and ncrlcctful Of their civic duty
toward Keeping tho streets clean The
street cleaner could be saved much
labor were business establishments
stores etc, careful Of their waste.
New and stringent regulations for tho
disposition Of trade waste. with fines
Of size. should supplement- the pride Of
the community in bringing merchants
10 time.
In the next month or two We should
order in tho proper receptacles for gar
Rage and ashes. Lay down tho specin-
cations. and refuse TO remove material
not in proper shape. This Will bring
pressure enough TO bear on tho lazy
and indifferent The separation of non
comhustible and combustihlc refuse.
with proper supervision of the dumps.
VIII help nightly. Waste cans on main
streets for paper, trash ana garbage
arc badly needed. The conscientious
citizen sometimes walks blocks with
his hands full of debris looking for =
place to deposit his unwelcome burden.
To make tho citizens do their share
'nd then demand results from the street
cleaners is the practical remedy. This
ordinance Will help secure II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
ouR TREASURY LORDS.

Tho announcement that Colonel A.
NJ. Bowman. OF Roanoke County, can
not stand for reel ction to the next
more than the passing of an honored
veteran legislator 1t means that the
ineNt Speaker OF the House OF Dele
gates will be faced with the task OF
naming one of the two most powerful
men in our legislative life-the two
Lords OF the Treasury.
our fiscal system, as our readers
will recall has not deserved any spe-
citl distinction ms ideal or even suits
factory. 1t has been bad. and that 1t
has not been worse has been due to
the two chairmen of the Finance Com
mittee OF the House ana Senate.
When all Is said and done the pub
lie revenue is in tho hands Of these
two men They arc privileged TO name
tho subcommittee for hearings and
thereby can determine in advance tho
proposed appropriation They can
practically decide who is TO be heard
and who will not have a chance to air
his views on public finance. During tho
last critical days of the General AS
scmbly, when the appropriation bill Is
being given It's final form, the two
chairmcn name the Conference Com
mittee and thus arc able to add de-
sired items or TO cut appropriations
This is very considerable degree OF
power to place In the hands OF one
man. besct ms he invariably is Ivy n
thousand pleaders and temptations un-
numbered An ambitious man at the
head of the committee can build his po-
litical fences by liberal appropriations
or he can dig his grave by rebuning
the powerful. He can, in the end ef-
fectually bankrupt the Commonwealth
and pauperise its public Institutions
But along with this power goes 4
responsibility which any but strong
man will shirk. Few men in power
in the General Assembly really wish
to do the wrong thing, and when they
err 1t is generally through Ignorance
or misinformation. Rut is ii right to
put tho burden so squarely on the
shoulders Of one man. and is Il fair
10 make the chairman assume so much
responsibility? That 1t weighs heavily
none can doubt who has ever observed
the troubled brow OF Colonel Bowman
or the STOPPING shoulders OF Mr. Echols
during the last few days OF tho ses-
sion.
Now that the trusted and revered
chairman of the House committee is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
sIgns of the rimc.

Colonel Astor's widow No. .. has
been frozen out of New York society
II must be judged by that that she is
very lucky young woman.
Boston man was arrested for
usios mirrow in poker gamc.
Philadelphia is the only town slow
encush to mako this possible.
Some ConCressmen would rather
build post-offices than dreadnouEhts.
but post Offices make a poor line OF de
Tense.
Noycs. the British poet. says Amcri-
ca is all right Americans have had
"A suspicion OF that kind for some
time.
Down TO hardpan at last 4 col
lese p ofessor had discovered that al
falfa makes n splendid breakfast food.
Report says the pcrsimmon crop is
a failure. but then 1t always was a
failure. even when II was Mt its best
If all the present stars get into the
motion picture business. 1t might be
a distinct help To the legitimate stage
II they ever 80 broke the Pankhurst
sisters ought to make good in vaude-
willie. The Cherry sisters did.
The price OF stocks on the market
is going down, but this canno; he said
OF the price OF anything else
This country seems 20 be full OF life
lors Democrats who began votiul; the
ticket away back in 1912
If Jim Ham Lewis shavcs OF his
whiskers. lie viii have nothing left
but his senatorial courtesy.
Every time anybody says young
blood Is best. old man \, eston starts
on another 2.OO0-nile hike
The government believes that the
photograph trust needs a time expo
sure
Texas is being devasted by grass
hoppcrs Joe Bailey had that job for
a long time.
TIE nation is still safe j. Ham
Lewis hasn't shaved them off yet
y Washington correspondent in
fcrHs us that President Wilson IS
bent on the currency question" lie
is very lucky 10 be only bent; Most
OF us are broke on that question
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Whatever else may be said OF the
automobile and of the automobile as
sociations. they ARE certainly giving n
tremendous impetus TO road construc-
ton in this country. We shall be glad
to do whatever we can to cooperate
with the organizations mentioned in
any effort 10 secure improvement OF
links or sections of road that may be
lively, form continuous good, firm
highway In all weathcrs. All we need
is the application OF the together
spirit that has already accomplished
so much for this city The tobacco in
tercsts of Danville should be glad OF
an opportunity TO aid in the improve
ment of highway over which so
much leaf tobacco comes to the Dam
Vile market and over which so much
more would come if the roads be made
more practicable. This is n good on
portunity to detract some Of the to-
bacco heretofore going to Reidsville
and other markets
Wha, are we going to do about it?-
DanVille Bee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Hints for GINNING Season.

Always screw the fruit jar covers
on 50 tight that the old man will have
10 uec an nX. n chscl, q kit Of burg
lar tools and n stick OF dynamite to
open th.m next winter.
Always peel the plneapples before
canning them. Pinenpplcs have n
barbcd hide, and it always scratches
n mans throat to swallow them when
they are In their virgin state. Large
pincapplcs should bc cut up into two
or more pieces, as some pineapplcs are
too large for mouthful
To strain Catsup thoroughly, hang
one end OF the catsup on nail sew
eral feet from the floor and tie n
200 pound weight 10 the other end. and
lct II hang several days. This ought
10 strain i sufficiently.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

course Of events, have gone to any ono
OF the thirteen clergy who are in ac-
cord with the resolutions for clean
marriages
The church now holds the solution Of
this matter in her hand and some Of
her children are going 10 watch very
closely lest someone slaps II out. Some
OF us earnestly hope that the next do
cesar councils viii make the demand Of
the much discussed certificate from tho
bridegroom obligatory After all, that
seems TO be the only effective way OF
sllcncing The d!sscntors and permitting
the church TO 90 forward 10 fulhl the
greatest service 10 humanity she has
ever been called upon for
But II ye could and would not. oh,
what plea.
Think ~ shall stead YOU a your trial,
when
The ,hunder-c cloud Of witnesses shall
loom.
with injured wonnnhood. with ravish
childhood on tho seat OF doom
At the assizes Of eternity"
WILLIAM CLAYTON TORRENCE.
"Ellaheba." Chesterfield County, July
II. 1913.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

admirable Auditor Of Public Accounts.
wo hope. therefore. that Mr., Moore
VIII join hands with the press of the
State and, II possible work out n
method or separation which will not
have those defects. And IL the best
men OF the Commonwealth cannot
work out such a method, Let US again
unite to demand OF the General AS
sembly n thorough going system OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

You fellow, who send all your money
TO the mail order houses, don't YOU feel
a little shcepish when you owe tho
home merchant for the groceries that
put the meat on your bones?-Bueno
Vista Times.
Yes. but how about the fellow who
won't take and pay for his home paper.
the Fellow who won't advertise, vet OK :
the fellow who discourages his ow,
and expects the little country weekly"
to bring trade and foster improvements
help build up school and church. AMI
do for nothing what he would not
think OF asking free of another? SenJ
ing away from home is not helpful to
vidual-The shenandoah Valley '"''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Voice Of the eople
IiIucnflnn in EmgrnIc Ln,,s.

To the Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir.--IIaVinc both by word and pen
entered the fight for health certificates
from prospective parents before the
Virginia Episcopal Council passed it's
much discussed resolution. ! do not feel
that Il communication from me at this
time will be on unwarranted intrusion
upon the controversy between members
Of the Episcopal clergy, because the
subject concerns all organized society.
What the advocates Of health Ger
tifcates wish is 10 make start along
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

To the Ed!tor OF The Times Dispatch:
which resulted in the death OF James
a. Browning, printed in The Times
Dispatch THIS morning. the statement
WAS made that MIR Drowning is the
son 81 the late Robert Browning, OF
rio Vista. This * a mistake James
\ Browning is not q son OF Robert
Browning Yours TRULY,
ROBERT BROWNING
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Since The Niagara. Commodore
Fcrry.s old flagship, could not venture
out on Lake Erie because of the wind,
We Judge that in 1912 naval battles
only happened on calm days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Let I>ceacm Garry On Colonel nowmnn'.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Thc announcement in your issue
of the 18th that Colonel a. NJ Bowman,
OF Roanoke County, would not, on &C
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Had your vacation? Then do your
Christmas shopping carly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

count OF i'll health, stand for ro.eiec-
ton TO the General Assembly. Viii bc
know OF his efficiency as lawmaltcr
and as chairman OF the Committee on
Finance of tho House Of Delegates.
thoughtful citizen OF the state a per
SonRi Interest in the candidacy OF the
Hon. George y kcczcll. OF Rocking
nam. who for so many years has given
faithful service To the state and .s.
perhaps. the best posted man on State
laturc Place Kcc2cll al the head OF the
Finance committee and the state tx
safe
ONE WHO HAS SERVED WITH HIM.
J'alncrs Spriuu. Va
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-06-20
KAISER'S MuSTACHE
TO POINT EARTHWARD
Army Aroused at Report That
Ends viii Come Down.

Berlin.-There Is great uneasiness In
army circles over the kaiser-or, to be
exact, over the kaiser's mustache
The heaven kissing ends of the war
lords moustache have been Il fetch to
his lighting men, and the happiness of
the officers. especially the young Off
GERS. has been in direct proportion to
his success in duplicating the kaisers
tilt. Now comes the dlsquieting re
port that the emperor Is contemplating
n change In the style Of his hirsute
adornment.
The kaiser has consented to have
new likeness of himself made for the
Prussian silver coinage Ever since he
mounted the throne, twenty-five years
ago, he has been represented with the
familiar sharply upturned mustache
The new design will be kept a secret
until the appearance Of the coin on the
occasion Of his majesty's silver Jubilee
next June.
The kaiser's youngest son, Prince
Joachim, who is student at Heidel.
berg university, where his professors
have been unable to report favorably
upon his progress. received a chasten-
ing telegram from his father and was
forbidden to join in his majesty's BIRTH
day celebration.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-06-20
BRIDGE BONDS DEFEATED
IN SANDERS COUNTY

Partial returns from the San
ders county bridge bond election
held on Tuesday of this week in
dictate that the proposition to
build bridges at Noxon and Dix
on was defeated. The vote at
Plains was close, q majority
against, while at Thompson it
was over seventy. Camas and
the west end added still more to
this majority and the almost
unanimous vote at Dixon in favor
of the bonds was not sufficient to
overcome the majority rolled up
against them in other parts of
the county. The high school for
Plains was also defeated.