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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatc
Sir-Of the many important interna-
tional questions with which the new
administration will have to doal the
position of the United States as re-
CARDS the revolution in Mexico is b.
no means the least. President Wilson
will need the services of n wise coun-
sellor in solving the many difficult
problems which will confront him in
this connection. So many Nirginians
have been mentioned for positions Of
honor in the Wilson administration
that ! hesitate TO suggest another and
but for the peculiar fitness. as ambas-
sador to Mexico, OF the gentleman
have in mind. ] would not do SO The
gentleman In question is q large in
weston I'm the great mineral wealth Of
Mexico. has visited that country on nu-
merous occasions and speaks the Span
ish language fuently I am Informed
by one who accompanied this Virginian
to Mexico during a former revolution
that he faced many dangerous situa
tions with calmness and courage. /
understand that he is close TO the per-
sonal and political friends OF Mr.. VIII
son in Virginia, ] suggest as ambas-
sador to Mexico. Mr. Barney Il. Myers.
ONE WHO KNOWS HIM WELL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
THE CIVIL SERVICE PRONE.


representative
pfoNi"'he Tor an
''''' '"c CIVIL service TO
~" '''""s government en-
''''0' ms us protec'ioh WIN
"'"u' PFoperiy
S''ne Na'uaoie
considerable
anu o'"er employees
- '"'o the
~ 'Ne"''Nc orucr. The
VIC 'cai FORCES oil sew
'"ci"o'hE that
III 'o"'"' nave en-
>''' e '"'S abuse should
''e"' anu az employees OF certain
'e 'eq"'reo 10 stand
ia ''o"
~ - exceedingly
VI '"c limitations nm
''>'' Se'Nlce ruies' Tor the
20 secure much
Spcc'"' attachments
ga" "i corpora
80. .,.,. e'"'ie speeiai
80 ~" 'r"''''hs III economies,
so" ""aress ana discre-
M wy p"'poSe OF conducting a
,a,ir. ,nstrosa among FepFese"-
.''o" an examination
CIV 40 me result a number of
49,, 49,. rae economics head
.,, 'o'ailY lacking In
.,.'n.' 49, ,,''' lhey are also
!" men actions
..,. '""' 20 'heh an
,,,,., Wv quay business
,o N. '''o' '''"''oh would
-. v..,,. "'''' Q" u''ohaftcd
,a.o =, 49,, "'s 'e'e"''y me
ana ch'id labor
7'"'es bureau OF
~ make a com
III, s,,I. 's''i'E 'hous-
trve.,,sa,,. "''' ''sc'ee'
na,fon &c ,,,,on -" eAa'n'-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

Poems of Anna vcnnble Koiner.

To tho Editor of Tho Times Dispatch
Sir.--In several issues OF your paper
recently, mention has been made OF
Virginia poets. but the name of Anna
Venablc koincr has in some way been
omitted.
The daughter OF tho late DR.. Paul
c.. Venable. Of Mecklenburg County.
We, she was sprung from stock
which has furnished many distin-
guished literary mon and women to
the State. among whom may be men
toned Mary Coles Darlington, Profess
sor Francis Scott Vcnable, known
mathematician; DR.. Francis p. Ven
able, now president OF the University
OF North Carolina. and Florence Car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
our uNsIGnrLY CRY GATE.

Richmond's city gate needs atten-
ton. Thousands OF tourists and visi-
tors, of the best type, pass through
each year. They all have n keen de-
sire to see what the seat OF the Con-
seeking homes and investments Yet
the first impression they receive Of
Richmond is enough TO send them else
where. The fact and the remedy have
been suggested to The Times Dispatch
in the following:
AS the travellers approach the city
on the Scaboard Air Line. they enter
the valleys OF the Bacons Quarter
Branch ana Shockoc Creek and what
do they see" Dump after dump, litter
ed with every conceivable kind of
rubbish. ramshackle houses with filthy
yards. and an open sewer. with here
and there pools of stagnant water left
by the recedinG waters Of the creek.
The stranger naturally looks for the
Confederate Museum, the White House
or the Confederacy 1t is within view
of the Seaboard Air Line, high above
the slope covered with most insight
~ shacks, Uttered yards and refuse
piles. All along the valley the land
scape is the same-dumps, decay and
filth.
get OF Richmond? Does il appear to
him like the city OF progress that il
is? Can YOU blame him for saying un-
Kind and unfair things about Rich
mond? Can you expect him to look
upon Richmond as a place OF invest
ment?
But the most important question is:
what are we going to do about it?
Any one who visits the Shockoe Valley
and has an eye for the beautiful in
nature. is struck by the dissertation OF
natural beauty that has been going on
there. If the Shockcc Valley were re-
heved of its unsightly rubbish heaps
and ramshacklc dwellings,. and IL ii
were properly treated by an expert en-
ginecr, ii could be converted into one
OF the most beautiful landscapes in this
part or the country. There are rare
parks. beautiful vistas. walks and
drives, Fairgrounds and athletic fields
etc. at comparatively small cost
Shockoe Creek in that case would have
10 be covered and converted into an
Underground sewer instead of being
AN unsiShtly menace to health and af-
fording breeding place for mosqui-
toes.
with these improvements made, the
property at the top of the slope and
for many blocks back in old Jackson
Ward would be so Increased in value
''at iuiiuIcuS ol new dwelling houses
would soon spring up there, and acres
upon acres of building lots would be
made TO yield twice or fourfold their
present revenues. This would mean
hctter housing for thousands OF the
negro population and very greatly in
creased tax receipts.
The reclamation Of this valley means
money made 1T means an unsiEhtly
and forbidding gateway changed to one
OF beauty and charm Travellers would
go way with good word for Rich
mond. instead of caustic criticism. Bust
ness men know this is good advertis-
ing. Cleanliness Is also next to wealth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
WHO PROTESTS ron ro-MoRnow.


+ We have sometimes spoken of the
need for public servants. with vision,
and we have urged the need for a city
plap-somo comprehensive scheme
whereby the growth of tho future
Richmond might bic guided into wise
and economical ways. A splendid
Illustration both OF the need; for vision
and n city plan lies in the pending
franchises for track extensions in the
West End beyond the Boulevard The
men who arc to grant or refuse such
franchises must have vision TO see the
needs of tomorrow and to protect the
clt'zcn OF the next generation against
mistakes made by this. When threat
ened with a trolley line that they do
not want. the residents of Lee District
can come to the Council and protest
Who protests for the future jewellers
beyond the Boulevard against useless
and duplicate tracks?
Within five years this section is GO
ing to be built UP as closely as Lee
District. The future citizens will have
exactly the same opposition to tho in
vasion of their residential quiet and
safety by useless tracks as is now
expressed in the settled territory. But
they are not there yet and unless some
one has vision enough to protect them
against undesirable tracks, the latter
will be built, and then it will be too
late.
We do not mean that no tracks
should be built, nor do we pretend to
designate what tracks should be built
What we plead for is a plaR whereby
the necessary facilities of transporta-
ton In this section shall be provided,
and no more. At present the West
hampton line passes through part of
this territory. Now, in addition, the
Passenger and Power Company desires
to make a loop through another set of
streets. The Henrico Company desires
It's particular extension. We merely
ask, If all this trackage is put in the
section, will not the people of to-mor-
row have legitimate cause for COM
plant? Is it not the province of the
present Council to see vision of the
needs and adopt the plan that will not
pierce the residential West End with
too many tracks?
If the future residents OF the section
were here, would they not protest as
the present residents of Lee District
protest? Moreover, will not these flu
ture residents beyond the Boulevard be
drawn from the present residents Of
other sections? If it be true that the
children Of Lee District may be en-
dangered by cars in this section, will
not the grandchildren of these same
protestants be endangered by cars in
the new section"
We urge that such franchises be
given only as it is shown that an ac-
tual need exists or will exist Let us
not criss-cross open land with track $
just because 1t is open and nobody OBJ
jects. BY all means let us develop
new regions, but let the development
look toward tomorrow, and not merely
toward increasing individual wealth.
Let us have real development, not han
dicaps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
The Social Hour Wa. Ep,oyed.

George Bernard Shaw" was the sub
tect of round table at the Woman's
Club Tuesday afternoon, conducted by
Mrs. r, 3. Smithey, assisted by Mes-
DANES William Laslier and James Cox
At the close of tho literary program
delightful refreshments were served
by the tea committee and n social hour
was enjoyed by all present.-Hanover
Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
Noah wcb.tcr Down to Date.

Bonehead--A young man who thinks
mat two can live as cheaply as one
MISUNDERSTANDING In local op-
ton county.
Mollycoddle--A gentleman who hangs
around dress goods bargain counter
3. Switchboard-A board on which to
hang halse hair at night
lVorybean-A gink that thinks there
is only one girl in the world
Statesnanshi p-Something that no
body in Washington knows ANYTHING
about
Clarinet-An Instrument OF tnrtnrc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

lowed by the State Department In APP
pointing consuls. Before an applicant
is permitted to take tho final examine
ton he is put through a preliminary
test relative to his educational train
ing and personal fltness Some such
procedure should be adopted to enable
other government departments to secure
well qualified employees for certain
grades of work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
Circulating Early.

State Senator Featherstone the Tall
Pine Of Campbell, was circulating
among his constituents here last We'd
nesday. The Senator liz long on sew
eral things. conspicuously his honesty
In the Senate and his height, six feet
nine inches.-Altavista journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
VIEWS OF THE
VIRGINIA EDITORS
a DoubIe Incon,. ,ro,

Since the national income tax Is n
certainty we wonder IL Virginia will
retain her income tax. If she doc
our people will pay double incom5
tax which looks slightly wrong
Gordonsville Gazette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
Defective Tax. Ln,1s

We have some Virginia laws that ex
act double tax on the came property.
Our next Legislature should correct
these abuses. We hope candidates will
express themselves on these questions
-Gordonsvillc Gazette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

4 Missouri bad man has been re-
formed by his beard. The longer II
grows the better he gets Why then
should We have safety razors and
barbershops?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
Victoria. Etc.

Please give the altitude OF Victoria.
IN Luncnburg County. Virginia and
let Inc know what day Of The month
was the last Friday In January. 1904
4. II. TISDALE.,
The different elevations In the town
are not known to us, The elevation
Of the top OF the rail In front or the
NirEinian Railroad station at Victoria
is Sol feet. The date Is the 2sth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

man bitten by Admiral Dewoy's
hog mas sued the Hero of Manila Bay
Tor s2o.ooo for the mouthful taken out
Of his leg. When seeking a dog bite.
Always choose the canine OF a wealthy
owner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
OF n BncheIor.v

Who is the author Of Dreams OF a
from the stores? w G
"Reveries OF a Bachelor" by Donald
book you have in mind. Since its ap
nearance in 1850 there have been SO
many editions that it is very easy to
find.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21


O. Il. LEE.
He was born at Kirkbenn. Scotland.
july ., l'iI Going 10 sea, he became
commander of n vessel at the age OF
eighteen. and in Il mutiny killed one
OF his men. for which he was honorabIy
acquitted. but made 80 uncomfortable
on his return 10 England that he took
up residence IN Virginia. where the
utath Of brother ia l173 placed him
IN comfortable financial circumstances
~, ~ thc Revolution he was made first
icutcnant IN the navy December 22
t'S: by the influence OF General Jones
OF North Carolina. and took the name
Jones out OF gratitude for the SER
vice. He served with splendid success
ana increasing honors during the war.
ana made several vessels under Ills
c4qmmand.-thc Providence the Bon
TONNE Observation-Disclosures in tho
history OF his times In 1856 he be-
came american agent to Denmark and
sweden, and In the next year he en-
tered the Russian service as rear
a ,1d1 lie died at Paris July is
1929, and the Assembly dccrccd him q
public funeral and mourning. His
BODY now lies In the chapel or the
United States Naval Academy at An
napolis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

signs pr spring are increasing. The
polo scason opens in swansboro satur-
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

Governor Mann's star colonies arc
Sh'''''s up their swords these days,
preparing for action on March A.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

Nobody knows who the members of
the next Cabinet viii he. but who can
name offhand the members Of the pres
ent one?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

why not let Colonel Roosevelt in.
tervene In the Mexican situation?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
QUERIES &
ANSWERS
PuI,iic Schools.

Who made the course for the Viz
sinia high schools? Wllv is it not
uniform; When Latin is obligatory In
u course how much must the pupil
stuuy! What per cent OF students
make practical usc OF Latin In after
% \ committee chosen to suggest.
90 IL is virtually so. go The course
Itself viii show, CD 100 per cent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

Everybody favors a State lax con
terence except tho tax dodgers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
England md Jnnnn.

Can you give the text OF the treaty
between England and Japan?
w. Il; MONEY.
surely contained in some publication
which the Secretary of state, Washing
ton. ID. c.. can have sent YOU
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

How may 7 obtain the fullest infor-
nation about the beginning of the nos
~ system. tho birth of tho parcel post
idea, and the history of the parcel post
bill in Congress? MISS h. H;
Write for it to the Postnaster-Gen.
cral. Washington. ID. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21


Lear woodrow. YOU can have your job,
You're welcome to ii, too:
IN glad I'm Just n common lob
An no celeb. like YOU
haven't got twelve thousand men
All begin jobs of me;
IheN do not camp upon the porch
And perch in every tree
Nobody offers me advice
ON problems small or great;
Nobody has to tell me how
TO steer the ship of state.
do not have TO walk the chalk.
And walk it every day.
Ana weigh each word of mine for fear
or what the world might say
horde OF energetic scribes
Don't camp upon my trail.
And make me wish ten times a dav
Ihat L we're locked in Jail
I'VE got the edge OIL YOU. Woodrow.
know YOU will agree;
For If the nation would go bust
They'll all blame you, not me.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

Found: Lady's handbag. Contarts
one powder puff, calling cards. hand
glass. needle and thread. matinee
tickets, chewing gum. face veil. 1--WE
samples of lace. chamos skin rag. sew
ing SILK. smelling salts. bottle of per-
iuile' nineteen hairpins, one back
comb. cold cream, nine recines for cor,
nihation salad, photographs OF Will
nam FaVersham. doorkey, nail file. nail
pollsher, two postage stamps, club pro
gram, shirtwaist pattern. one street
car ticket and cents I'm real money.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21

llcase state the main facts in the
life or John Paul Jones and tell inc
where his body is buried.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
Woodrow

rinet-An instrument OF torture.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-21
Mr.. Myers for the Mexican Portfolio.

Orgainsvllle.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08
ACROSS LING
Into Tyler County Col. Fucey
Now Has the Clarks-
burg Northern.

NEW MARTINsvILLE, Aug s.
Col. Joseph Fuccy, president OF the
Clarksburg Northern railway, has
been pushing work on the new line
the last few weeks. The road has been
completed to the Tyler-Wetzel line,
and the construction crew is now in
Tyler county headed for Mtddlebourne.
Col. Fuccy is working two locomo-
tives, hauling supplies and ballast.
The county commissioners have just
made trip OF inspection over the
line after which they handed over the
$25, 900 in bonds.
Col. Fuccy deserves great credit for
his energy and management in build
ing the road. BY his accomplishments,
he has won the confidence of the peo-
pie. With the Clarksburg Northern
and the improvements completed on
the Short Line. New Martinsville will
soon be railroad center.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08

Suffers Bro zen Ribs and Cuts
When Horse ThroWs Him
from Buggy

". Tracy, general manager Of
the Standard Milling Company, is con-
fined to his home suffering from MUIR
les received when q horse fell and
threw him from buggy on the paved
West AIiRord road near stealey
Heights.
The horse slipped on the wet bricks
and fell and in an attempt to get out
OF the buggy to loosen the horse from
1t, Mr.. Tracy was thrown heavily to-
the road. He suffered two fractured.
ribs and several small cuts about the
face and head. The accident occurred
Thursday evening. Ills injuries We're
much improved Friday and he will be
able 10 be out in q few days
Mr.. Tracy's mother and a nephew
who were in the buggy with him We're
not injured as the horse broke loose
from the buggy as he arose from the
ground The horse ran several hun
dred yards before it was caght The
damage to the rig was slight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08
DR.. ]. p. Mcclure
Has Removed From Ford } &c
Building to
Latstetter Building
Opposite Postoff &C
III. M. billy has
opened his y G Y
b arbe shop IL.
hotel Gore Union
Shop.

Heen missing Buying chances most
az the time: It's sure method Of
Keeping poor. Regular al. readers
have learned that. and Eound a rem
cdy in regular ad. reading.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08
SALEM
esrEeIAL eoRREspeNoaNeE,


SALEM, Aug. S-Miss Francis
Matthey started for Webster Springs
today where she Will spend a few
weeks with her father, Ami Matthey,
who is in poor health and has been
at the springs recuperating for some
time.
Max Jane, proprietor of the under
selling store, is Ill at his residence
in the east end.
James T. Robinson is seriously I'LL.
Noxon's carnival is. still exhibiting
on the Williams lot in East Salem.
A far attendance only is observed at
each performance.
The city council met Monday night
ana transacted large amount of
city business, and granted number
of building permits for the erection Of
new residences and remodeling OF
others, Truly a building boom is on
here.
The Baptist congregation held it's
annual business meeting last We'd
nesday night. The delegates to the
Broad Run Association were named
as follows. F. ]. Pepper, D. g. Pow
ell and e. B. Robinson, Another ac-
ton OF Importance taken was the in
,creasing the pastors salary to $1,000
and free use of the parsonage to take
effect from September 1. This will
no doubt be good news to the pastor,
the Rev. e. J. Woofter, who is now on
The city has just completed the
erection OF a large tank on the south
hill as a storage tank for the water
system.
Prof. Joseph Roster, OF Fairmont,
passed through here Thursday on his
way to Greenbrier county to hold an
institute. He was accompanied to this
place by his two children.
The order of Eastern Star held Al
lawn festival at the John w. Car
penter residence Thursday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08
How TO Heal a
Stubborn Abscess
a Home Method Sure to Re
store Flesh to Natural
Health.

Do not cover any external sore so as
to Interfere with Precipitation and the
formation of protective scabs. Keep
LII clean and -bandaGed. IL IL Is Stub
born case flush your blood with s. s. s.
This famous blood purifier works Won
lders And you can easily give your
blood a good, thorough cleansing by
using S. S. S. There Is no need for
anyone to be Respondent over the ill
mess of blood impurities. No matter
how badly they attack the system or
how unsightly becomes the skin, Just
remember there is one ingredient IN
| S. S. S that so stimulates the cellular
tissues through out the body that each
selects it's own essential nutrtment
from the blood.
This means that all decay, all break
ing down of the tissues, Is checked and
repair work begins. $. S. S. has such
a specific influence on all local celis as
to preserve their mutual welfare and
afford a proper relative assistance to
each other. More attention is being
given to constructive medicine than
ever before, aud S. $. S. is the highest
achievement in this line.
Do not fail to get 4 bottle of > s. ;.
to-day. You viii be astonished at the
results. If your abscess is OF such n
nature that you would like to consult
n specialist write to the Medical Dept,
The swift specific Co. 1877 Swift Labo-
ratory, Atlnntn, Ga.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08

E. stringer Borgess. is home from
Norfolk. va.
Miss Louise NJ. Taylor, OF Oak
mont, Pa, is visiting her cousin,
Miss Bessie Kiuch. of East ClarlSs5l
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08
TBOW.II D
Tin EW 81 T.
Salem Defeated by Locals.

The Gore alley duck pin team de-
feated the Salem team in a game
played on alleys seven and eight at
the Gore alleys last evening by the
large majority of los pins. The game
last night was a return game for the
game played at Salem last week in
which the Salem boys defeated the
locals eighty-seven pins.
a. large crowd was out last night
to see the game as good contest is.
staged every time the Salem and
cIarksburg teams meet and several
high scores were made. Coughlin had.
high individual score for the evening
while Clark Inghram, of the Salem
team, had high average for the three
games Scores:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08
NOTICE OF SALE. ,

,-@on Saturday, the ninth day Of Aug
.ust. 1919. at 1870 o'clock p. M, at the
front door OF the court house Of Etar-
-7Ffson county. the Empire National
Bank of Clarksburg, West virginia
will OFFER for sale and sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash.
mote signed -by.J. NJ. Gufiey afd
Charles L. Reed, payable to the order
of said Guffey and Reed, and en-
dorsed by John II. Galley. calling FOR
tffe sum OF five thousand dollars,
IS6, 900 .OO), dated April 1st. 1872, due
and payable on or before July 1st.
1912 There is attached to said note
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-08

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