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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
Jim Crow Inv for Automobiles.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--In late issue Of your paper
find an article under tho caption, "A
Good Word for the Automobile" Its
writer. after the usual homily ON
tho Importance OF good roads, about
which all are agreed, affirm., in de-
tense Of the unrestricted use OF our
public highways BY automobiles. that
the horse usually reflects the dispo-
sition Of those VINO handle him" He
then mentions test trial OF a pair
or his horses when confronted by
moving automobile. The horses
scarcely noticed it," says he but
his next test. attempted with zone
horse. was not quito so satisfac-
tory; and yet. in process OF time, even
this horse acquired the merit OF re
hccting tho disposition" of the driverr
As this writer lives in a sort of
one horse" section OF country. and is
an old crippled fellow. he naturally
feels Interested In tho inquiry how
long 1t takes n one horse" to so ere
fleet the disposition" of it's driver as
not TO make turn turtle OF his buggy
and fracture another hip? AS this
Is what the mathcmaticians call an In
dcterminate quantity, and as the Farm
vile man has n horror Of the jim Crow
proposition. why not accept as n liberal
compromise my alternate suggestion of
restricting the autosts to intermittent
days in their use Of our public high
ways? To say In rebuttal that our
county and state officials usually
have about all they can do To get in
office and stay there is plainly an un-
Warranted dispersion the high
minded men who make and enforce
our laws.
An enactment by tho Legislature In
accordance with my alternative propo-
sition, would certainly make unneces-
sary decree that aiItoists. on meeting
horse drawn vehicles. must ask about
the health of the occupants. caress
them kiss the babies" etc, an ordeal
which would be very trying to the
crusty old bachelors Of Farmvillc
Fluvanna. ". C. JONES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
A"MuNIclrAL RAGTI,,n nl.vEL.

Abreast OF the metropolitan cities
OF the North ana East Houston took
her place in the amusement line for
the benefit of the people January S by
giving municipal ball in the main
section OF the big city auditorium
boasts Progressive Houston. the DILL
cal municipal organ. 1t was the first
of series of monthly balls to be given
hy the city to the citizens for their
pleasure if not for their soul stimula-
ton. Manager Al HaXthausen bril-
liantly pulled or this Texan
terpsichorean transport. The music
was supplied, appropriately enough. by
the municipal band. and several thou
sand people turned out ZEN masse. so
TO speak and we are assured that mo
more enjoyable affair OF kindred ma
ture was ever given in the city" In
deed, cit was Il new utilization of the
splendid auditorium" 1t lasted four
full hours MANY Of The best citizens
OF Houston were present and bestowed
unstinted praise upon it--their in
dorsement was in terms Of magniiicd
praise
1t seems to have been one riotous.
royal rompins revel of rastime rhap-
sody Contemplate the musical menu:
stars and stripes Forever" I've Got
the Finest Man" My Gal SAL" THAT
Ciaby Glide" Let's Hold Hands in the
Moonlight Mary" "Ragtime Soldier
Man I'D Love to Live in Dream
land "With Girl Like YOU" THAT
Hypnotizing Man" Garden of Old
Fashioned Roses" Don't Take My
LoVin Man Away" Dream on the
Ocean" when the Midnight Choo-
Choo Leaves for Alabam'." That's
How 1 Need You" Moonlight Bay"
Take Me in Your Arms Again You
Don't Know What Good Fellow I've
Been" Tell Me That You Love Mo"
That Baboon Baby Dance" Waiting
for the Robert e. Lee Loves Dream
land
Done under the general welfare"
clause of the city charter. no doubt
70 be sure the city fathers must have
blushed coyly when the band struck
UP You Don't Know what a Good
Fellow I've Been" That Baboon
Baby Dance" doubtless covered a null
titude Of municipal mistakes How
sage and lofty Houstons municipal
music policy when compared with Den
ver's auditorium concerts Of classical
music How much more democratic
Lets Hold Iiands in the Moonlight,
Mary" than the Largo. What do the
people zen masse SO to speak care
about soul elevating melodies when
they can jerk their elbows aad shake
their feet 10 the inspiring strains OF
That Gaby Glide?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

asset He cannot capture the vote OF
tho voter who has had decent share
OF schooling
More schools. better schools. and
every child in school-that Is the SOW
,ereisn remedy for South Cardinals
social. political and economic ills That
is the Clinkscales proposal. Compul-
sorry education Will soon be n fact IN
mo Palmetto State. 1t may not come
soon enough to prevent Bleasc from
climbing higher. but 1t will at least
close the door upon his political heirs
In such high endeavor, tho valiant
teacher OF mathematics from the
staunch old Methodist College can rem
der splendid service to the people. lie
ought to be able 10 provo easily that
In the algebra OF real achievement,
Bleasc is equal TO zero. Power TO the
PROFESSIONAL punch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
Solid SOUTH Room of Confederate Mu-

Solid South Room of Confederate Mu
scum OF Richmond
= President; Fleet Wilson spent his last
afterno0n February 2sl in Manhattan
in NJ Thomass studio for final pose
to his portrait Before he left, and
while he was having tea Miss Mar
Earet wilson came in 10 see it. "Oh.
father" she said. ''it 9 thrilling. and
Just like You" which gave great salts
faction both TO the sitter and the ar
He is represented in the traditional
gray suit. sitting at z table on which
ms one hand hangs peacefully down.
showing how calm and cool ne may be.
the other is placed firmly on his knee
or: rather. the peoples program.
The portrait is very impressive and
strong. the deeply thoughtful express
sion tempering the executive.
comes OF three generations OF most
distinguished neutrality-suspicious. OF the
connected with her history and ro
nance
won many honors in his career, AL the
Salon medals. international Exposition
medals in Paris. Germany and America
and has been decorated by Franco with
He Travelled from California to New
York that he might give the Wilson
pie. and cast his vote for true democ
racy.
While Mr.. Thomas has painted no
table pictures-''The Innocent Victim"
tho magnificent sam Houston on
Horseback" and landscapes and genre
pictures--he Is prc-cminently a portrait
artist. and has rivaled Sargent in the
distinguished list of his sittcrs
Among them are the former British
amba ssador 10 the United States. Mr.
Bryce; DIR. Osler. OF oxford now Sir
William Osler; Cardinal O'Connell. Of
Boston; Antonin Dubost. president OF
the French Senate; General Lew Wal
lace; Miss Mildred Lee. daughter of
Robert H. Lee. and many. many others
Among tho we'll known Southcrners he
has painted. besides Miss Lee, are the
beautiful Mrs. OConnor of Paris, and
the late j. G.. OConnor, both formerly
of Texas. Others from Texas are Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Evans, Mr.. and Mrs
Irrelevant. Mr.. and Mrs Francis c.
Moore, Miss Agnes Slaydcn. now Nine
Alain de Iaubinicre. OF Quebec and
Montreal; also Mrs. Emory Clapp, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Day and Colonel VIII
liam Preston Johnston. all OF New Or
leans His latest achievement Ito
President Wilson's portraiD is one Of
Mrs Jacob Schiif. of New York City
After completing his present nu-
ncrous commissions. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas will return to their studio i'll
Paris. where they are planning much
needed rest.
SOUTHERNER IN NEW YORK,
Formerly OF Hollins, Va.
r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
A Greek Friend Corrects Our

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir..i want TO thank as well as to
had in last Sundays Times Dispatch.
under the heading. THE Fail OF
The only exception that beg Of you
10 permit me To make is to your state
mGnt, Janina is situated in Southern
of late years authors do not use. and
more especially among the Austrians
and Italians. the word Epirus is not TO
Albania to-day was known us ancient
Illyria and Epirus. J don't claim all
Albania to be Epirus, hut considerable
part OF what Austrians and Italians
call Albania in Epirus. The word Epirus
Is derived from one Of the ancient
kingSmI believe: rihrus' or from the
continent. Janina, even during the
Middle Ages. under the Turkish yoke,
Greek schools and a college there gave
the city that name. Several Greeks
who gained prominence In Europe, got
a Greek city, in many respects.
1t was coded to Greece by the Con-
gress of Berlin in 1873 but Turkey.
it, and knowing also that the powers
will never coerce her to do so. she
always held to it. OF late years mil
have made their way towards the
half civilized Albanians, and 1t is n
game OF gain or loss between the Aus
cousins.
There appeared in your valuable
paper some time ago another editorial
regarding Austria's policy and aim to-
ward Albania The editorial was full
of light, for many man in this coun-
try thought that Austria was certainly
just state. taking the stand she did
with the Albanian question. Austria,
the arch enemy Of liberty, one OF the
creators of the unholy holy alliance,
which was always ready to send her
armies against all people of Europe
who demanded n better form OF gov
eminent, now pretends to be the mis-
tress and champion of the rights of the
half savage and brigandish Albanians!
Some people, thought her slogan. Al
bania for Aibanians. was sincere. but
they have seen how unjustly Servia
was treated. The Albanians never did
fight the Turks to gain their independ-
ence All they want is TO pay taxes and
run their own affairs. Albania. as an
independent state. will not exist long
and now two members OF the triple al
lance may come to blows over It,
The Greeks certainly proved to the
world that they are worthy descend
ants OF their ancient forefathers who
fought the hordes OF Asia and kept tho
civilization the world has to-day intact
With England and France mt
Greece's side, we hope the OTTER pow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
From the Iuckcyvine Clarion.

Mr. Chef Binks, our gentleman,v
ana consenial papcrhanger ana deco
,"'or mas orders to paint Iod peterss
mouse lie started carly one ,norn.
ing and got Iii Spuks house hnir
painted before he discovered his mis-
'hke. ftod ana Iii are both n,addor'n
Wet mems. Hod has sent Hi a bill for
me paint and Hi says Hod can 20
20 tophet and If he amt satisfied 10,
nm come ana take his paint b,cL
Chet is visitin' relatives down To- M
city. ~ 'ilc
Rev; Hanks, OF the Hard Shell
Church, expects to start on his yaca
tlon In the near future and shinplo y
Darn Tor Anson Frisby and also do
some papcrhangin' for Mr.. and A..
Jay higgins. Last THURSDAY nil,
ioiKs thought it was spring sure for
crickets was yellin I'll evening. Tho
round out later. however. 1t was onlv
SUD Hicks settin' on the front stoon
OF the -four mill windin' his new dol.
lar watch. Buds new watch is g,o,
anteed to run one year E,id sc ni -,
ginger 1t ought To. because it taltcs
ABOUT one year 10 w,nd il IN
Mr. Iiod Peters bought a o-co,,
stamp and sheet of writin' nann,
ana envelope last week What's Tho
lady's name, Hod? Miss I,u,ic piI
bins rat bit Elmer Spink ON thn ,,,o
quite bad while they was piavin, d,o,,
me handkcrcher at tho CANDY mil -,
me parsonage Wednesday evnn;,'.
Cncie Ezra Harkins went to sln"n
pack OF the stove and somebody nut y
lump OF hot candy in his wbiskers
our ne amt found it out yet. Snncini
ou,daE dinner at the Hotel Hickucv-
.iiie next sunday. Jelly roll on the
The Ladies' Literary sociat,. Ill.,,
started a crusade against tho SMOKE
nuisance and Grandma Bibbins has
oceh warned to throw her pine away
:'tnos Butts, undertaken, also liv-
cry, Iced ana sales stables. is hauling
m1oI IN inc hearse this week, fune.
1ais oelnS some scarce at this writine
MIS- Hank Tumms threatens 10 hayn
an operation for appendicitis. and Mrs
Nhson trisby's throne as society lendor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
A DEFECT OF THE INITIATIVE AND
TIE REE'E;Rt2NI)ifN

condition precedent TO putting
either the initiative or the referendum
INTO operation is the securing upon a
petition tho names of 4 certain per-
centagc OF the electorate The theory
49, Oh course, that no person will sign
such call for the employment OF
these agencies of popular rule unless
he is interested in some end to be
achieved, but the practice is far diff
ferent in many cases. Political
workers have been paid so much per
hundred for the signatures to petitions
they obtained, and much easy money
mas been earned in this manner Such
signatures do not represent sincere
judgment, but mere Indifferent COM
pliance with a request. Sonnet times those
who sign really oppose the object
sought 10 be obtained by the use OF
the initiative or the referendum
This condition has become so pro-
nounced in Ohio that ii is proposed
In its Legislature that the buying of
signatures TO such petitions be prohib-
tied 1t may be suggested further
that the payment of expenses for cir
culating them ought to be unlawful
Otherwise, no honest expression of
the peoples Will can be had The ac
uvity and persistence of handful
of individuals ought not to be substi
tuted for the real sentiment of the
electorate. The only practical method
Is to place a few petitions in promi-
nent places. where the people, of their
own volition, may sign them. I'm
proper solicitation will still exist in
such cases, but the stationary petit
tition is much better than the peri
patetic
The problem OF popular government
is to get true registry of the peoples
viii IN elections Most votes upon
constitutional amendments and under
the initiative and the referendum are
because in so many ballot
ings only u small percentage of the
qualified electorate vote. DO they
represent the opinions of those who
do not vote! Is the expression of a
minority at the polls the expression
OF the majority who remain away?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
On the Spur of the
Moment
Bu RnuK Mo,,lAe
IIypuOtisni,

Hypnotism.
he fell upon his Bonded knees
ana said: oh, Agnes, we'd mo
please"
He told her that she was his queen:
Tho grandest gal ho'd ever secn:
Ihat no one had no eyes like horn
AT least 80 fur as ne could learn.
lie said he'd never seen so rare
Ana gorgeous Il display of hair
ne SAID her fggcr was immense
Ana hoped she wouldn't take offensc
because he mentioned such IL thing.
FOR of 1t poets often sing.
lie said he'd Travelled all round
AND never had he heard Il sound
So musical as was her voice,
she was his one and only choice
iic'd give her all he had TO give;
without her he could never live,
No friend WAS by. his speech to STAY.
He wound up in the usual way.
she gave to him her maiden heart
II was cinch right from the start.
For, while she let him have his say.
re hau no chance to get away
enc mad him dashed right TO the mast
ana tied and shackled hard and fast
lie didn't know what he had said.
re SIMPLY knew that they were wed :;
ana when To breakfast she came down
ears later in an old house gown.
without sign of curl or rat.
And ready for the daily snnt
He wonders how in thunder she
Could have inspired the ccstacv
Upon that great momcntous night.
on which he made and won his night
ana then it percolates his brain
MS II has done time ana again
mat she Just had him hvpn6tizcd
ohtll he ravcd and idoliZcd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
The Richmond and Henrico Railway
nnh East Marshall Street.

To the Editor of Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir-Thc residents of the West End
acted with sound discretion in not
being too busy in voting for the eX-
tension OF the Richmond and Henrico
street car tracks into their neighbour
hood, under present conditions, and
want to emphasize those last three
words--"undcr present conditions"-as
thereby hangs n tale.
The conditions referred to are those
on East Marshall Street. from Twenty
nth Street east This street. since
the opening Of tho new viaduct. has
become one of tho main thoroughfares
OF the city, leading from tho West
End to ChimboraZo Park. with slight
turn.
Since the advent of the street cars,
it has been in most deplorable state.
Probably no street in Richmond is in
worse condition. The dust. which Is
Kept finely pulveriZcd by vehicles and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

wise and just. Such sections OF the
city are usually those which contain
hospitals, around which there Is so
much inexcusablc ciamor. In Rich
mond. as in other cities. this is con-
dition that ought to be remedied. The
suffering and the stricken deserve
quiet. yet too often they seem to DO
in the very midst OF n carnival of
noise in which the automobile takes
the leading part. Scventy-fve per
cent of the din made by motor horns
is unnecessary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
Women of Virginia Want Progressive
IendcrH

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Every Virginia woman who
loves her State and who is proud of
her past history should tender You
her most profound thanks for your
splendid editorial in The Times Dis
Patch of March l.
Virginia has been fed too long on
her past history and we'll indeed is 1t
to point out to her people how
far she has been allowed to drop be-
hind her once high estate by her So
called political leaders And among
them can even ono be pointed out as
a statesman worthy of the name in its
highest sense?
Forward should he Virginia's watch
word. and surely among her younger
men. there must be some who will
forge to the front as pure patriots.
and not as demagogues. and who will
drag the old state out OF tho slough
OF despond Now is their opportunity.
MADISON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
OCCUPATION AND DISEASE.

Jacques Bertillon, mead OF the NUM-
c!pal statistical department OF Paris.
has reviewed with interesting results
hgures on mans diseases in relation
to MS occupation. He omits none of
the factors which, with the low birth
rate, are gradually depopulating
France. tuberculosis is most frequent
in the liquor trade. but 1t is rare
among shop Keepers and members of
the liberal professions. Few farm
iaborers die of consumption. Cab and
wagon drivers, chimney sweeps. brew
ers and sailors In the merchant ma
rlne appear to be subject to cancer,
which IS rare among farmers. railway
men, miners and fishermen. LAWYERS
doctors. druggists and clergymcn suf-
'er most from diabetes Nervous dis
cases most affect street hawlsers
casual lahorers, lime manufa cturers
and LIQUOR dealers. Clcrgymen. saws
Dir. Bertilon, nave fewer diseases and
live longer tl1an others. Comparatively
Jew persons die Of old age in France.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

l.. NJ. We think that tbA c,.;
the effect that they wear vbisi5 -
LONGER In Kansas than in any othor
o.ale are absurd. We know Of ono
man IN Illinois who has worn III.
more Than eighty years.
- We don't know exactly what
;no maHe pcen fighting about in Mcx
49,, ~ We mink they have been fight
ing about long enough.
Myrtlila our idea of domestic IN
com patihility would be to he marrind
20 one of those feminine mouptair
cilmhers or one of those female wrcs
tiers in vaudeville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21
THE s1x-PowEn LOAN QUESTION.

Tho open door in China is greatly
to be desired in tho interest of the
expansion OF American trade and com
mercc but not at the expense OF this
country's underwriting 4 mortgage it
may hc compelled 10 become a party
10 forcclosing, with the result of
drawing us into 4 serious foreign en-
tanglement That is the sum of Presi
dent Wilson'S attitude Of opposition to
the six-power loan scheme. and his re
pudiation of dollar diplomacy. which
he backs by appeal 10 historic Amer
lean doctrine. as embodied in Wash
ingtons farewell address. in Jeffer
sons first inaugural and in Monroeism
on its face the six power loan pro-
ject was an agreement between Great
Britain. France, Russia. Germany.
Japan and the United States to finance
China with big. a burdcnsome inter
national loan. with the understanding
that no one OF these nations. through
Its citizens or its subjects. would en-
deavor to secure exclusive rights or
disproportionate influence in the
country. Ostensibly ii looked TO guar
anteeing the integrity Of China by res
cuins her from bankruptcy, forestall-
ing chaos. and on the side the areu-
ment was advanced that tho accom-
mediation" would be in the interest of
civilization. enlghtenmcnt and hu-
manity-
But the would-be creditors-syndi-
cates-would cast an anchor to the
windward in the matter OF ultimately
assuming their mound of flesh by
having their respective governments
tsoitly commit themselves to respon-
sihility for it's forthcoming. That
means that, II necessary, the govern
ments would sit as collectors at the
gates Of customs. and in tho event
Of default. foreclosure.
In such q situation It IS easy to CON
ceive OF an excuse FOR partition on
the part OF Japan and the four Euro
pean powers that have recognized
covetous eyes on Chinese territory,
and of the possibility OF American en-
tangiement in support OF her part
ncrs; and that once begun, there is
lao telling TO what limits the net might
broaden. in what further intrieacics OF
policy obnoxious TO the principles
upon which our government rests" to
quote President Wilson'S own words,
we might become enmeshed.
II Is the first step that counts,
Washington wrote in his farewell adj
dress: The great rule OF conduct for
us in regard 10 foreign nations is, in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

par virginia. readers arc to be con
fratD'and upon the choice Of Or.
IosrDh u. igglcston. formerly State
fnp"r!n'oudont Of Public Instruction.
H president % tho Virginia polytoch-
Institute Or. Esgleston IS one OF
ne aplcs, and most cntcrDrlaing cdu-
afrrt ~ the south ana few Americans
h-9e 2restor or wider Interest IN our
%Er cultural Problems declares the
FOG caAlYe garner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

paper started in Lynchburg to help
Inc Progressive GAUGE last fan. has
been sold Is this an omen? AT least
st ~ progressing some. since # is to
be Democrhtle?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

Ladies hats are cheaper this sea
son than last-in fact the price is too
cheap TO last" ianents the Montgom-
cry Advertiser We beg to state that
cheap Is an adjective that never APP
plies 70 ladles mats
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

Even the New York policeman looks
small beside the New York crooks that
50, away with about 100000 worth
u jewolry At one haul
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

We wonder what spiritual aeonies
the gentle Nathaniel Hawthorne is en-
during because his son Julian lies in
prison for swindling?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

However. Tarhcclia VIII never re-
gard Secretary Daniclg's regime az hill
aupufly sUcccsnful until he puts "A
haYy 1ard IN. Haieigh." jeers that en- :
Wons Columbia State Wouldn't IT be
caslcr ~ pUt Raleigh Ia "A navy yard?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

The only way to keep from losing
folf balls Is to have Il caddy follow
iton ia an aeroplanc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

How can couples give certificates Of
physical ntncss for marriage If love is
bNrd?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

There arc many pleasant sounds In
spring. but none more cheerful than
the cheering heard from the first col
lege baseball game Of the season
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

Richmond Is honoring ST. Patrick by
budding out in new spring green.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

We will now turn the limelight on
, Schedule K and his robbcr pals
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-21

ers Will sec the light and treat Greece
and the other Balkan states Justly.
Thanking YOU very much for Your
kind sayings toward the Greeks j re-
main.
Respectfully yours,
y. HOUVOURAS.
Huntington, w. Va. March IL