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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
"T.ORDn RLAKE EFT AIS

1T seems az If the release of tho
bogus Lord" Blake from the crimi-
nal insane ward of the Southwestern
Hospital was one of those sims for
which nobody is responsible. and
against which it is unjust to rail From
tho statement of Superintendent King
of the hospital. it would appear that
Blake waz duly tried and that he could
not be held under our criminal insane
act, once IT was clear to the hospital
authorities that he was sane man.
1t would also seem highly improbab BILE
that anything can he done with Blake
on the charge for which he was tried
In no desire to blame anybody con-
cerned, therefore, we would call at
tention to tho provisions of law on
this point. in the hope that the mistake
in this instance will save us from err
ror In more consequential cases. The
Assembly OF 1910. it will be remem-
bcrcd, rejecting the nation wide SEN
tment aroused by the Thaw case.
amended sections 1860 and 1862 of the
Code. and provided for the custody OF
criminal insane in the State hospitals
Carefully drawn and conceived in
very proper spirit, this act stipulates
that persons found insane when
brought to trial. or persons who go in
sane while awaiting trial. shall. upon
proper examination, be committed to
the criminal ward of the proper hos
pital. there to remain until recovery
In case of recovery, the person is to
be returned to the court. where the
trial is TO proceed.
This, we repeat. is a humane meas
ure, in line with the best thought Of
the day, and it seems ample to meet
existing conditions Our courts and
prosecuting officers, we feel sure, ap-
prove the spirit of the act, and Will
do their best to enforce II. II is even
possible that a case like that of Blake.
by calling attention to the act. will
make its justice more apparent and it's
enforcement more certain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

prayer meeting service at the Womnn's
Christian Temperance Unions room.
and. much to the speakers delight tho
rescued man came into the room while
no was speaking. The reformation
dated some time back, and upon being
given the opportunity 10 testify, the re-
formed man, In a modest and sincere
manner. acknowledged his Indebtedness
to the saving service of the White
Rihboners Many or them fall" some
VIII say. Yes, but many or them do
not fall, and arc reinstatcd in good
society. making useful. Christian men.
and the effort In their behalf is worth
the while.
On railway train a short while ago
witnessed this incident: a young man,
neatly dressed. approached 4 lady
passenger, and. uncoverinR, asked.
Isn't this Miss Black 1T is" was
the reply. Extending his hand. the
man said (his countenancc beaming
with smiles), why. don't you remem-
Der me? I am just delighted TO see
you'll" The lady had not seen him
since he was a maynard boy. and the
delighted youth then disclosed his
identity by asking the lady If she did
not remember the wild" boy in whose
interest she labored so hard in n Rich
mond mission. Your kindly solicitude
and prayers saved me. was going 10
the awful bad. Now 1 have good
I DOSil!OH anu nave no desire 10 20
wrong. l have never ceased 10 love
you and TO thank your
hobo" just out OF n box car on an
incoming train was attracted into a
Richmond mission hall by tho song,
Throw Out the Lifeline" became
converted and is faithful worker in
the rescue work OF others
1t is said that a Maynard man reel
ing along Broad Street was entranced
by the strains of the song, Lord. I'm
/ Coming Home" went to his lodging
place. fell on his knees and plead
for divine help and forgiveness. and be-
came a good and useful man. The
song OF the Salvationist reached his
heart!
Oh! the work OF the gospelers pays
large dividends in the salvation OF
men. The church is doing a great work
in the sanctuaries. In the mission halls
and in the street And while, with
you. the writer wishes all rescue work
God-speed, he is still profoundly i'm
pressed with the idea that while in
dividual reform work is splendid, it is
the prime duty OF the church. and the
State alike. to reform social and
economic conditions that occasion the
downfall of men and women,
w. VI. BICKERS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
Eternity.

Somewhere the river of eternal life
Flows crystal clear beside n great
white throne:
Somewhere, my soul. beyond this earth
IL strife.
Sweet music swells within a distant
Upon whose streets Of gold the dawn
Has risen in an endless day of love.
Somewhere there is calm. the temp
ests cease.
The waves lie still upon tho oceans
breast;
Somewhere an angel. STOPPING, whis-
pers, Peace"
And. 10! the ships pass safely into
While from afar tho glory of the
Falls on the weary voyagers coming
home.
Somewhere the heart has ceased to
throb in pain.
The bitter tears have all been wiped
away;
Somewhere our lips will learn another
strain.
To mingle with a new, glad melody.
Till through eternity the joyful song
Is echoed by countless white-robed
throng.
Somewhere my Saviour, TOO. will wait
for me,
With nail-pierced hands outstretched
to bring me home;
Somewhere the anthem OF eternity
Across the tossing pillows shall be
borne,
To still my fears until the storm Is
past,
And in the calm my ship comes homo
at last.
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
from the masses the things that arc
theirs T.. VIRGINIA SMITH :
w incheStcr. va, August Is.
Propo.es DI.po.ltIon OF Nom Air uome.

proposes Disposition of bon Air Home.
To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sill have noticed a great many
in reference to the home ut Bon Air
Tor incorrigible girls. Notwithstand-
ing the efforts OF the good lady in
charge. to whom all praise should be
given for her noble work, yet every
one Interested must admit that some
ming Is lacking in the proper treat
necessarily results In poor ending and
criticism from the ever watchful
public.
If those who support this reforma-
tory; Likewise the board OF directors.
would throw aside all religious preju-
dice and keep before their minds the
ever glorious virtue of charity; and
II they would only look for and have
as their sole aim results: and IL they
sincerely desired that these poor fe-
from their present condition. repeat.
Mr.. Editor, If these good people really
desired results, then they would turn
this institution over TO the Sisters
OF the Good Shepherd" those holy wo-
men who are trained in this very kind
70 reach tho inner good that even
these poor creatures possess
Throw aside religious prejudice for
the sake OF Christ and also for the good
OF these sir's and secure the services
Of tho Sisters Of the Good Shepherd"
and then Virginia will have female
reforInatory that she might well feel
proud Of
Investigate this matter by inquiring
of the Right Rev. Bishop OF this dio-
cese and examine the many institutions
in this country conducted by these
Sisters. and you will reach the proper
conclusion. D.
Portsmouth August Is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
According to uncle Abnrr.

The Teller who says he kin stop
drinking any time he wants to never
wants to-
In a few years there will be enough
different brands OF breakfast food so
that every Teller kin have one brand
for himself
The only trouble with the nicotine
absorbin' pipes is that they don't alb
sorb the nicotine
I never saw a newspaper man who
wasn't loyal to his paper. II he wasn't
loyal he want a newspaper man. that's
all.
1t takes n lot more nerve. confidence
and optimism TO be an employer than
TO be an cmploye.
You never have to lie awake nights
thinking up schemes TO get even with
a crook. Let him alone and he will
get even with himself.
II is believed that the two-passenger
porch swing has done more to pro-
mote matrimony in this country than
any other piece of machinery that has
ever been invented
Hank Tumms says he hopes he will
get his last winters coal paid for bv
October /, so he can stand 'em off for
some more.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
On thcSpur ofthe Moment
BY Roy K. Moulton

Fnt.
When any fellers fat
! want to tell you that
He gets much good advice
That's free and without price.
And every friend he knows
Speaks of his adipose
In terms that are sarcastic
And montions curos most drastic.
They tell him he will croak;
That it's no idlo joke
If he does not get wiso
And go and exercise.
He starts in right away
But whom he sklps day
He finds that he weighs more
Than ecr he did before
He frazZles in the heat;
His misery's complete.
When good old fashioned summer
Puts him right on the hummer
Folks look at him asliance
And don't grant him II chance
To live more than Il year;
And then they shed a tear,
And say: "Good-by, dear one,
You're too fat by ton"
But still in spite OF that
The people who are fat
Live on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
RtcI,,non,,s Gnanelers

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Your editorial on "Richmond's
Gospeiers" In Sundays paper is COM
mendable. Hats off 10 the Salvation
lists and the Inissionists!
On yesterday afternoon IT was tho
privilege of the writer to attend n
mission service in the outskirts of tho
West End and to learn Of the good
work being done by modest layman,
through whose generosity n room has
been leased and to whose unselfish
devotion to the welfare Of his fellow
men helpful work is being quietly
conducted. This Goodly man, though
encompasscd with a large measure OF
business cares, finds time to help up
the fellow who Is down. In his prac-
teal talk to the people on yesterday he
spoke feelingly of an incident wherein
o drinking man was reclaimed in a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
SuSpcnslcrs.

Another great national institution Is
threatened by the faddists, who can
never let we'll enough alone Tailoring
experts, having been Eoaded into il by
ed upon the suspendcr and say that
within n very short time it will be OBJ
solete.
This seems to be striking 4 blow ut
the very essence of freedom and lib
erty, for which this great country is
more or less noted throughout the
world. By the aid of suspenders this
country has accomplished a great deal
All the great buildings. all the i'm
mense bridges and all the public works
have been erected by men who wore
suspenders. Without the suspenders
what could they have accomplished?
Echo answers: What"
If those men had gone about hold
ing their clothing on with one hand
and with but one other hand with
which to work would this country be
where it is to-day? Hardly.
Nothing gives n workingman more
confidence and more power to do great
things than good pair OF suspenders.
Suspenders have been the main sup
port of this nation for many many
years. Most men have to work with
both hands. How could tho dauntless
fireman have courage to run up lad
der and rescue the chee-ild from a
burning building unless he wore re-
liable suspenders?
AS usual, the reformcrs offer no sub
stitute. They do not suggest whether
the coming race of men shall fasten
their clothing on with nails library
paste or clasps. They simply seek to
tear down great national institution
without putting anything in its place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

The Handley Library In Winchester,
opened Thursday, Is said to be the
handsomest and most complete insti-
tuition of its sort in any of the smaller
cities of tho South, and it appears to
be. Would that Richmond had one
like it!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Just a month until the old man viii
have to go down deep in his jeans for
initiation fees for college societies that
never were on land or sea, and for
laboratory supplies that are decidedly
potable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

If Judge Emory Speer is impeached
and ousted, the photographers will not
be able to describe him as the Specr
that knows no brother. because there's
Archibald. y'know
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Now Is the season of county fairs on
tho Eastern Shore. the happiest, glad
dest, finest days of the year. when n
prosperous people get together in q
congress of contentment. Of joy. OF
beauty and chivalry, of good neighbor-
hood and good feeling, as the blessed
subjects Of an ancient and honorable
kingdom.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

'Barkis Is wilin'." seems to he the
slogan of several of the candidates
for the speakership of the House of
Delegates who do not seem disposed
TO get into the hurly- burly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23
F | E 81!

Horse manure is the principal
matching place for flies.
1t cun he mnde sterile with conI
oil, carboiic acid. copperas water or
dry ionm by mixing thoroughly.
Horsemen, Htablemen. owners Of
horse. and snnitnry inspectors. pay
attention.! Cut this out.
Let 1913 be n fyless year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

The National Association OF Sauer-
kfaut Manufacturers, in convention
assembled, declares that grand OLD sta
pie VIII not rise in cost to the consum
or. q like declaration from the Wien
erwurst trust and the country is saved.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Harold Gilman Buell. writes the
Springfield Republican that he heard
n Teller say Ebert Hubbard may run
for President in 1916 "or a new issue
He ought to get the solid turkey trot
and bunny hug vote if he does
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

the best press agents some Kings and
Queens of forgotten countries have.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Life in North Carolina now is just
one new announcement for the gov
ornorsh!p after another
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

The old Dominion Will have n good
deal 10 say about the administration
of the Philippines. now that william
=. Jones is chairman OF the House
Committee on Insular Affairs and Fran
els Burton Harrison is governor-gen
cral OF our colonial empire
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

The program of an organ recital soon
TO be given in Wythcville ends with
the solo: 1T Is Enough, Elijah" Doubt
less some will agree with Elijah.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

One certain result of the extra ses-
sion of Congress is already apparent
the Washington mint crop is almost
exhausted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Senator 1niman is against womans
suffrage but the sunragists recollect
tha' he voted for Lorincrs retention
in the Senate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

The uneducated negro is always in
danger OF falling asleep NJ work" an
nonnces the Boston Globe why the
distinction?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

The Governor Of Kansas ana Mis-
souri this week headed force Of
$4,000 VOLUNTARY good roads builders.
but 1t IS safe bet thai the TWO cs-
teenied executives did moro political
fence mepding lhan improved highway
building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Some Of the summer crop of apurnod
lovers who never want to see her again
can revenge themselves by going into
the consular service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

Representative Mann, of Illinois. Re-
publican leader in the House. wisely
counseied Congress Tuesday that the
best thing II can do with reference
to the situation in Mexico is ito be
patient, keep still, and keep cool"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

September in August is all right, but
what If we have August in September?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

why should Representative Clark, OF
Florida. ask for forty-fve minutes in
which to address the House on the
Monroe Doctrine when he could tell
all he knows in forty five seconds?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

al want" says Harry Thaw. "!s
a peaceful life" That's all the rest
Of US want, and we do, therefore, be-
secch thee, Hal. get thee back to Mat
teanan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-23

II Nat Goodwin ever decides to marry
again he would DO well TO consider
Mrs Gussio Marshburn. Of LAGRANGE,
Ca. who Just now is being held for
hignnly She has been engaged to
twenty-five men, has experienced hve
unsuccessful Opponents, has been
welded twice. and IS only seventecn.
Evidently. like the colored person who
vas pursued 10y a ghost. she hasn't
begun to run yet
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11
UP THE RIVER.

The wind in Warwod has been blow
ing so hard thai iii as drifted the
snow 10 a great dep'h. In some places
II Is three feet deep ands ONE OF the
armer that come TO Warwood We're
missed by many people on account
or them not coming to town. The
rural mail carrier could no get to
W arwood and half Of the children
or the town did not get 10 school on
account of the depth OF the snow.
The cars on the Panhandle Trac-
ton line were running all day yester-
day. but not on schedule time. AMI
all the trains were delayed about an
hour.
Persons who came from Wellsburg
stated that considerable damage was
done 10 l. telephone lines and ca.
bles in hat vicinity. on sixth street
Wellsburg. Sunday evening. a large
telephone pole fell across the Pan
handle track and this delayed traf-
nc All the men who work on
buildings outside did not 20 TO work
yesterday on account of the deep
snow. Workmen on both the Pan.
handle Traction line and the Pennsyl-
ANA railroad have been kept busy
shoveline snow since Sunday evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11
RAILROADS
Suffer Heavily as Result Of Snow
Storm-W & L. & Unable 90
Operate Any Trains.

Tho Wheeling A Lake r,rio Rail
road was completely tiod up by tho
heavy snowfall aloug boz line. mono Of
f'"Ir passenger trains being able 20
mako fh,i- way through Tho drifts
The officials Vsrc .fi1 doubtful AZ 70
late hour lHat niEht whether or not the
conditions would allow them 20 start
tho 'u clock Toledo and cleveland
connecting train This morning MANY
PERSONS Who were 0n their way 70
Wheeling arc efIn snow hound 90 dr.
f'rcrf points along tho lime. awaiting
Oh. FIRST frl.0 throurh fo this point
While nearly 900 of fho baltimore
a Ohio trains were running behind
time fbc schedules were being main.
tanned fairly vci'. and hy to-day 80 is
expected chat conditions viii again
he normal
Tho Trunevlyania lines into the CITY
cVrsriorced but very little trouble In
both lroight and passenger service
several of tho trains were running
h"nind time but fhr complete schcd
ulo is being maintained.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11
SHERRARD
Shut of From the Outside World
BY Closing Of Roads
BY Snow Drifts.

Sherrard and vicinity are cut on
from the outside world, so far as
travel Is concerned. anl many of the
telephone lines are down. Yesterday
q large number OF men ~endeayored 20
clear the roads OF he drift snow. hut
because OF the strong wind which
continued throughout the day. ;he
work was abandoned. The roads lead
ms toward his city as well as other
places. including Mt. Olivet and
Bethlehem. are closed and i'm many
places IL Is impossible TO see the
fences along the road sides.
on the road leading to Mt. Olivet.
a sled n a wagon are completely
covered with They We're
cauGht Sunday by the storm and II
was necessary TO abandon them 10
the drift. while the drivers and hors -
got away. No mail has been received
IN III" town. and the Sherrard ConsoI-
dated high school. as well as the pup
lie schools at Mt. Olivet and BethIe-
hem. are closed. pupils being unable
10 set from their homes.
only M person attempted 10 pa -
over the ridge roads yesterday. WI
liam Seabright. a .iairymsn, drove
n nile from his home to deliver
milk on White Hin. hut the task was
a great one. n requiring two hoses
q half day TO make the trip. Otne-
d"liNm"n refused to attempt the TIM.
II Is likely that work will be resumci
today 20 Gear the Uad leading from
The to- rs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11
LODGE

yesterday evening TAYLOR Lodge
No g. order ~ the Golden Links.
hold n very interesting meeting AZ
their lodge room Three candidate
were initiated into the mysteries Of
the order The chief feature ~ tho
meeting was tho reading OF the rc
port of me committee which BEL max
inE Arrangements fDr the dancing
bowling and euchrc party to no held
~ Tho oaks November 10 The ro.
port ~ tho committee was road and
accepted w. o.. Fritz viii have
charge ~ tho bowling department.
james Nalouey tho dancing pavilion.
while p W Kilvcr will have charge
Of fh" cuchrc department 10 is the
purpose ~ Tho committee Co award
priyee to the winners In every depart
mont Tickets will ho sold fo all
members who wish 20 attend at e. rea.
fonable price No doubt n LARGO mum.
hcr viii attend tho social event which
u ~ 10 given 90 Tho Oaks 90 tho
above date Coneidorinc the very dis
agreeable weather quite "a large mum.
Der attended tho meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11
MANY CAUGHT
UNPREPARED
POOR PEOPLE OF WHEELING
AND VICINITY ARE
SUFFERING.
Caught Without Necessary CLOTHING
and Fuel 70 Keep Them Warm
Help Being Given.

owing 70 the sudden appearance OF
hlng Winter this early in November.
many poor families Of the CITY have
been caught unprepared for the cold
weather. and as a result appeals for
htIp are being brought 10 the officers
OF inc CITY. and county as well as To-
an charitable ORGANIZATIONS. At the
present time it seems almost an i'm.
possibility for the charitable orpani-
@itllus To supply the needs and want.
OF Ih' poor people who are suffering
from the " % the cold weather
" Gems as though King Winter has
cau-hf the poor people OF the civ
VINO depend ON their days work for a
bar" subsistence. without the uccps-
sarie~ Of life. which are essential al
illS time Of the year Scores OF
p"opl" boo The city and the surround.
ing suburbs are without their winter
clothing 'o protect themselves from
iu" cold. scores of poor children do
NOT have shoos to wear In order 90
protect their feet from tho cold IN.
other article which is lacking IN many
q poor persons home BIS coal for fuel
~ do" present time 10 is almost an
impos-Ihi'ify To- get enough coal for
The supply and demand
The Associated Charities. Of this
Guy. IH rendering 20 noble service BOZ
helping O who are iu great dIs
ir"-- and -GferiuE from tho old The
association if furnishing C|IofIiuE.
shoes and 900 tho other necessities of
Htr iu urdfr to help the poor people
who Hr" fn distress should the cold
spell continue for % length OF lime
the organization would Do 4Wampei
Zoo %. rndoatur to furnish everything
winch fI" poor people of tine city Mood
Don ff" way of fuel clothing and shoes
a- N'I as other uerrs-Ifie- Of life
Twenty per cent of tho families
Who arc Iu distress 0t the present
'In" fr" those uhpf- father have
deserted Them. and on account OF fho
sudden change OF tho weather They
hnf" been caught ~uupreparcI and
therefore they must depend upon the
charitable Institutions for help boo time
ni need NrOf Trr class which must Do
N'.r"i . fhr widow and orphan. Who
ar" Ir great di.frs.. 0n account OF
fIn great change. which lG. been
brought about The organizations
NHI'D .4I wHr. ct.I. FOR help Jester
dos were fls a. ogi4f.1 CHlr.iisa and
f.' salvation Army Roth oIgauila-
zion. Hr' rendering assistance I. fast
ae fh't possible rau Should tho
present Weather continue for several
days fnn .uGcrirr among those who
1rr in fr'H distress. would hccom-
unU.I H.I. great