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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
THE NEW CANDIDATE FOR THE
A1rrORNEY-GEN EHALSHIP.

Irlovd ~ I>inr of Clifton Forge is
natioh io' 'he oHiSe VI 49, as
cral in the primary 10 be held on
Aurust The announcement of his
49,, NH, aoo co,
'eA"e''o' GA NV
lieve that the best ana ap!est men
should offer for public Office. lie is
the type OF man sorcly needed i'll Nir-
GINA politics. he possesses fine ca
pacity for public service. The Times
Dispatch sides with neither candidate
for the attorney genoralship when.
without criticzins IN any way the in
cumbcnt, it welcomes Il man of such
mold as Mr.. King into the political
arena.
The new aspirant for the portfolio
of the state Department OF Justice has
had valuable experience in public af-
fairs. but TO the practice OF law nc
has devoted by far the greater part OF
his life. For fourteen years n mem
Der OF the bar. he has been counsel in
much important litigation in his dis
trict. in the State and in other States.
He 10 cogent advocate a sound
rcasoner and Il strong and rcsourceful
defender Of his positions. Before COM
ing TO the bar he taught school for
three years. and served for three and
one half years as school superinten-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
PARCELS POST AND 1-CENr posT
AGE

IN the eyes OF the American Banker.
considering the wonderful develop
ment OF the parcels post in so short
a time sim the wonder grows tbat
This government did not adopt the sys-
tenn years ago, as n revenue measure
If for no other reason.
That contemporary notes that during
February total of nearly 10000. 600
packages was handled, of which aggre-
gate Chicago furnished 5,167, 900: New
York, 100000, and Boston 100000.
The business in other large cities was
proportional, as rated on those lines
of trade to which the parcels post
facilities appeal especially.
The February showing. it Is further
set forth, was gain of nearly 40 per
cent over January. and it is now Ger
tain that this Increase from month to
month, IT is confidently asserted will
continue until the parcel post bust
ness will reach astonishing propor-
tons" In the light of the known
figures and the outlook, tho Banker
sees no earthly reason why the par
cells post should not yield q very large
surplus revenue to the government
Nor do we.
Moreover, we see no earthly reason
why it should not open the way for
early adoption of 1-cent local letter
postage
The surplus revenue from the par
cells post, there is no reason to cues
ton. would more than cover any tran
sient deficit due to putting reduction
IN letter postage into operation, ana
there is every ground for believing
mat in a very short while. If not al
most immediately, the 1-cent postage
system would add to the surplus in
come.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Aliens Got Cheap syn,no,,,,

To the Editor of The Times-Dispatch.
Sir,-Having heard and read many
harsh criticisms in regard to the Gov
'ernor refusing to commute the Aliens.
l wish to say that / fail to see why
Governor Mann should be censured
hearing the evidence. and Instructed
to render their verdict according to
tho evidence submitted. found the
gree. Why should the Governor be
expected to. commute the sentence?
Further. still, after taking the case
ing for n new trial. and the Judges
not finding any evidence or reason JUS
tifying new trial, then by what
target for the Insults of n few nm
reasonable newspapers and misin-
formed individuals? Furthermore, ar
ter the $4,000 sympathizers signed a
their sympathy only extended to the
signing OF the petition, for when a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
coNrRoLLrNc THE WEATHER.

II President Wilson really wants to
please the country, he should appoint
as chief Of the Weather Bureau. a man
wise enough. not only to forecast the
kind OF weather We are going TO have
bu, also to make tho kind We want
This buslncf OF letting The weather
dictate what "a free and enlightened
people shall do has gone far enough
The weather needs revision. 1t Is
foolish TO have inaugurations spoiied
crops scorched, towns flooded and milk
soured by irresponsible highs" and
lows" wandering round the country
at their own sweet Will. More seri
ously, the devastation and loss OF life
IN the Middle West within the pas, few
weeks suggests that science might
Nel be turned 10 serious and cx
tcnsiye Investigation OF some means OF
directing the tremendous forces Of
nature in safer lines.
Such proposal would have once
seemed merely dellrous. 1t would
have been regarded as an attack on
divine laws But TO 1nodcrns. ii an
s@' m .s''"el l'"poSS'o'e nor saeriiegi-
o'S ne fluctuations OF temperature
90" "'1oS eer'A,iiF nave natural
a-S0s' S"'e iof me eject Of the sun
and tho movements of tho earth these
causes are terrestrial and superficial r,
"o' F,s'onsiY 70 believe that they
gu ne u'svoNeFen' ana perhaps con
''''ien A'feadY certain steps have
TT 'SAe'i ~ 'h'e direction The com.
''s,e conquer'hs ~ the earth ;crmi-
ne '''s VIVA me achievements At ,h,
po'es' SHou'd enable us TO plot ont
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
MONEY Fon RICHMOND COLLEGE.

! The people of Richmond have deer
and vital interest in the growth and
| future of Richmond College. SO firmly
do they believe in the need for a large
and successful college TO complete the
! educational advantages of the com
munity. that when the institution
needed some s350,0OO TO make up a
100000 endowment fund, of which
the rest was given contingently by the
General Education Board. local sub
! scriptions amounted to almost one
! third of the required sum. Now that
only another week remains for the
payment of such subscriptions as have
not yet been turned over to the fund.
we trust that those who have neg
lected to fulfill their pledges will let
their promised generosity take the
practical and necessary form of n
check
By Monday evening, April /, all gifts
must he returned in order to reap
the full benefits OF the General Edu-
cation Boards offer. The amount
needed to secure these benefits has
been fully pledged, but small part of
it still remains unpaid. The prompt
discharge OF this obligation should be
both duty and a pleasure TO the men
and women who are impressed with
the opportunity here offered for large
and lasting public service.
Almost as by magic has Richmond
gained greater institution for spread
ing education and culture. Several of
the principal buildings have been
erected. and if all the plans of the
trustees meet with no handicap or
delay, by September. 1914. we will re-
joice in new and magnifcently
equipped school. The young men and
women of Richmond and the entire
State will be given access to an edut
cation as excellent as is offered in any
city The comparatively low fees, and
the large number of scholarships avail
able for ambitious students will make
Richmond College almost a public in
ktitution, and certainly add to our
school system the browning capstone
The pride of those who have made sue
cess possible. and of those whose gen
crosby has enabled them to supply
a great need, will be shared by the
entire community.
In the name Of learning, and of the
city, and Of the coming generation, we
urge the speedy contamination of this
inspiring project Within the week.
be forthcoming. and that tho future
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch,
Sir,-Suppose the Aliens guilty, and
thelr sentence just, yet may not the
state discriminate as TO whom she will
give new chance for a good life? Is
there not a difference between hard
ened criminal. who will repeat his
crime If released, and the man who,
though mistaken. commits rash act
from love and loyalty to his clansmen?
And what of the young life sacrificed
70 the technical law, but drawn into
his crime by others. really capable of
being made an honorable and honest
citizen, useful to the State? Is life
so cheap? Aliens forgiven. grateful
for ciemency, or Aliens vengeful and
forever bitter?
And what of ministers of the gospel
who on Sunday preach forgiveness of
sins though as scarlet. and on Mon
day throw their influence to the old,
hard regime. IAN eye for an eye,
tooth for a tooth"-a stone for the
fallen brother,
Ordinary decency would seem to die
tate silence at least. whatever their
opinion of the deserts of these men.
What hypocrisy! Preachers of the
mercy of God, with no real mercy in
their own hearts. How shalt thou
hope for mercy, rendering none?"
Richmond, March 81, 1918
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
a STATE MARIlET COMMISSION.

New ideas for the benefit OF the peo-
pie keep coming from Wisconsin.
Governor McGovern has requested the
Legislature Of that State to enact a
law creating a state market commits
sion. In Il number OF directions such
body would promote agriculture and
make for the development of the nat
ural resources of the State. The pro-
posed commission would combine the
duties OF the existing dairy and food
commissions. the State Board of I'm
migration and the State Board OF Agri
culture; it would instruct BY CORE
spondence and bulletins and distribute
information useful to farmers. Pos
sibly It's most important function will
be the establishment of city markets
ana the bringing closer together of
city consumers and country producers
Such Il commission. if composed Of
able men, could do much for the good
OF any state. If ii succeeds in Wis
consin in bringing the producer and
consumer of farm products into such
contact as Will result in reducing the
high cost OF distribution, il VIII breed
q like commission in every other state
Without public cooperation. it can ac-
complish nothing, but if the consumers
viii support this movement for the
elimination of the niddleman. waste
viii he avoided and the cost of living
lowered. The experiment Will COM
mand national attention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Thc Old TImc spring lint.

Grandma used TO wear bonnet
With but very little on It,
Not single peacock feather
flopped or tluttered in the weather.
tfvc-foot brims were not in order.
Nor the hanging curtain border
Ostrich plumes that cost full twenty
Were not then 80 very plenty
Stuffed famingoes. cmbalmed parrots
Turnips. rutabagas carrots.
Grape and apple limitations
Were not used as decorations.
Grandma's hat did not Disguise her
You could always recognize her.
So we dedicate this sonnet
TO tho modest little bonnet
Each succeeding generation
Makes us love grandma's creation
Women's hats keep growing bigger.
And they cut more of figure.
Loved ones faces. all concealing,
Not an eye or nose revealing
Man can't pick his wife os cousin
On the street out OF dozen
He IS very oft mistaken,
And his nerves are badly shaken
When he clevates his cady
To some strange. offended lady
And she glares until TO him It
Seems 10 be about the limit
Wiie's new hat has too much on it
All, for that old grandma bonnet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
to let us we'll alone.
According to Uncle Shncr

All men are born free and equal.
but some of them get married.
y waitress asked Anse Frlsby what
he would have 10 eat. and after lookin'
III the restaurant Kitchen Anse said
he guessed he would take three hard
boiled eggs, Il cocoanut and couple OF
bananas. Anse was willing to take
anything but a. chance
There amt much use In arsuin with
man who is suffering from inflam-
matory religion.
Elmer Jones is suffern something
fierce from heart trouble. and the ONLY
thing he Is doin' fer II is to send her
bunch of violets every day.
Somewhere in this broad land there
may be a parlor car porter that doesn't
accept money. but II 80 he is not
workin' at his trade at present.
Among the things we never see any
more arc those good old ia shloned
sleeve clasticS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

fnnd was raised TO employ counsel for
the purpose OF carrying the case to
the supreme Court less than $1,000
was subscribed averaging about l-2
cents apiece. which. in my opinion.
ana from financial point OF view.
makes 1t look like very cheap SYM.
| would like 10 say a few words in
regards 10 the manner in which Cierit
doad mas been bounded, If not perse-
suited II looks TO me rs II the Aliens
hau 10 nave some excuse for shooting
up the court. and tried TO make CLERK
Goad the goat. Every charge, from
m1onshining" to perjury haji been
made or rumorcd about him and
now / think it's about time that the
Alien Sympathizers either make good
their charges or find a hole and crawl
r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

and ocean currents is already measur-
ably we'll understood.
From the economic standpoint moth
Ing would so add to the worlds wealth
as to be able to control rain and wind.
From the living standpoint nothing
would add moro to safety and pleasure.
bit of romance from life. but there
would be splendid compensations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
THE PRESIDENT Ar THE CAPITOL.


The Presidents room in the Capitol
it is not, why is 1t there? II has been
reserved for him from time immemo-
rial. The fact that other Presidents
have rarely occupied it is all the more
reason to justify President Wilson'S
decision TO use it, often There Is no
statute of limitations to prevent him
from utilizing it as his Office whenso-
ever he chooses If he desires to come
to his Capitol room 10 confer with
members Of the House and Senate.
there can he no valid objection to his
course.
There are narrow critics who profess
10 see in the Presidents purpose TO
come 10 his room in the Capitol a men
ACC to the independence of the leGis-
He is termed q meddler because he has
the courage to use what is set aside
for his use; he IL charged with an at
tempt To exert undue influence on
members OF Congress in favor OF adj
ministration measures and AGAINST bills
which would cross its purposes. He is
held up a would be dictator, because
he wishes TO transact part OF the pub
lie business al the Office set apart for
his occupancy instead OF in the build
ing Intended and built for his residence.
Such criticism is stuff and nonsense
There Is nothing TO fear. No detriment
10 tho republic will ensue. In every
Governor is in the same building where
the rlawmaliing body meets. The con-
tiGuty of the Offices of the executive
and legislative branches OF the State
government is not regarded as a source
of possible encroachment OF the former
department. on the latter. Yet. except
that the Federal jurisdiction covers
larger territory, the cases are exactly
parallel" the Virginian-Pilot points
out The arrangement is one for CON
venience, conducive to harmony be-
tween the different agencies of admin
istration and tends to economy of time
IN the communications necessary be-
tween them. we should be pleased to
have told us why rule which has
proved so satisfactory in the States as
to be universally observed should be
considercd to contain such possibilities
OF evil if applied to the President?"
The President is the direct represen-
tauve OF the whole American people
Senators represent states and Repre-
sentauves districts, but the President
represents the people as n whole. he
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
Richmond. March 81. 1918.
Pity Governor Mann.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-lf it is an insult to the Gov
ernor to try and keep Virginia from
committing murder the people of my
county hope he may he insultcd many
times If you could takel a vote OF,
tho Allen question to-day III my coun
~ nine out of ten would set them free.
had it to decide. God pity him!
w. III. WEST
Old Church, Hanover County Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

An advertisement claims for n GER
tain powder that it put the ce's in
feet, but IFS much more important for
II erip-ridden nation for the Spelling
Board to take tho ugh" out OF COT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

n % To . ~ u UV INtUUy ~ INffI'
To the Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
Sir,--Thc writer has long been mem
Der OF the S. p. G. a. and highly ap-
proves of teaching and enforcing tho
doctrine of Kindness and mercy to
dumb creatures. not only for the bene-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

This S simply
sienih fact e f> :
turtle
lives haven ztg
hsnakean dtuu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
s. y. c. A. TOO Ready 20 XIII.

Blacksburg. Va.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-23

friction with the United States. The
Ambassador has told Secretary BRYAN.
however, that the element to be feared
was the unIntelligent and uniformed
section of the people, who were dis
posed to expect the impossible Of him
and who were the easy prey Of dema-
gogues and a lingo press.
The President admitted, after talk
ing with Mr.. Mott, that ii was not the
sentiment among the class of people
with whose views Mr.. Mott was likely
TO be familiar which was an occasion
of anxiety. Mr. Mott. who declined
the Presidents urgent invitation that
he accept the Chinese mission. ampl-
fed to-day the reasons which necessi-
tated his declination Of that post
The President told friends to-day
that he was also encouraged by the
report OF the American Charge at
Toxic. Arthur Bailly- Blanchard. which
report was outlined in The Tribune
this morning. and which antedated the
press accounts Of disappointment in
the Foreign Office over the American
reply TO the protest OF the japanese
Ambassador.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-23
MELBA IN FINE VOICE
Same Calm Purity of Notes at
Covent Garden.
fBy Cable to The Tribune

London, May 23-There were re-
markable scenes Of jubilation at Con-
vent Garden last night, the occasion
being as memorable as the reappear-
ance of Caruso the other day, for the
faultless voice Of Melba was heard
again in her favorite part OF Mimi, in
Ia Boheme." The calm purity OF her
notes was the same marvel II has ever
been and II is twenty-five years since
she first sang I'm London.
The audience in great delight re-
called Melba nine times after the first
act and a still greater number OF times
after the third act. in which her sing
ing was exquisite. This was when
flowers were brought forward to her
by a pretty arrangement. They were
carried on TO the stage by girls OF The
chorus. There were carloads, and a
fortune OF them. They filled the stage
with the modest looking Mimi In her
mean black cloak smiling in their
midst.
The singing had been in Italian. out
Melba's little speech was in English.
Thanks, thanks" she said, with love
from the bottom of my heart"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-23
DUKE GOES TO LAW
Query on "Bumptious Amer
cans" Put in His Behalf.
fBy Cable TO The Tribune.l


London, May 23.-The Duke OF
Devonshire is claiming S2l5,OoO as
for damage done to his
beautiful estate. Chatsworth Park,
Derbyshire, caused by the laying OF
water pipes for the supply of several
midland cities. 1t was stated on
Wednesday that Chatsworth could not
be kept up for less than SS5,OOO year.
Yesterday valuer named Hartley was
asked by Balfour Brown, X. c.:
"Do you think there is no one in the
world who would take Chatsworth|'
Al don't think any one would
take 1t.
Q.-Do you think there is not any
American millionaire who wouid De
likely TO take 1.-The Palace OF the Peak
as II is called?
Al don't think so. l don't thihK
ANYBODY would rent Chatsworth.
OFT is a fine place and wouio be OF
a certain attraction to bumptious
American, ! should think.
A.-Perhaps so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-23
FRATRICIDE ACQUITTED
Shoots Brother Like a Rat,
but 1t Was Not Murder.
fBy cable 10 The Tribune. ]

London, May pa trial OF a re-
markable nature, notable for the APP
plication of the unwritten law" in
an English court, resulted in the ac-
uuittal at the Wiltshire assizes yester-
day of q man who admitted having
shot and killed his brother.
The prisoner was John Price. a la
borer, Of Purton, and he was accused
Of the murder Of his brother Nathan
iel. The tragedy took place on Janu-
airy 10 last when, following upon great
domestic trouble, due TO the insobriety
of the dead man and to the latter
brutal conduct to his bedridden father.
his aged mother and his adopted sister.
the brother John secured gun and
killed him. There was no question that
John Price did the killing.
The judge, summing up, said the
prisoner shot his brother like rat,
and If that was not murder he did not
know what was. He did not agree that
the murder had been committed in the
heat of blood. Although, taking all the
into consideration, he
would be sorry TO see verdict OF
guilty of wilful murder returned, IT
was quite possible for the jury to be
merciful as well as just, and If they
could take that view he advised them
TO do so.
The moment the foreman Of the jury
tho verdict there was a
burst of cheering in the court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-23
Japan DISAPPOINTED
AT REPLY TO PROTEST
Viscount Chinda Urged to Further Press Nation S
Claims at Washington-War Talk
IdIe Says Official.

10 is believed I'm Japan that tho dihhcuity
Will eventually be settled by diplomacy
bui the question OF how japan IL 10 pro-
coed next is great puzzle 10 the au-
thorlties here Japan. 1t Is said, is a
stranger 10 the technlcalites OF American
laws. and she does not see her way clear
10 take the initiative In lawsuit. while
national patriotism prevents formal re
quest being made for the granting or
naturalization. which would mean the
virtual expatration OF Japanese subjects.
Public opinion. however. seems to'be in
favor Of a demand for naturalization as
the most feasible means OF satisfying Jap
anese prestige.
The opinion in official circles is that
the nation has been led to expect some
action by Washington. and II nothing
should be done from that quarter the
japanese public. which has remained
calm and dlgnifed. is liable TO become
greatly irritated. One official said to-day:
Foreigners say that the japanese are
representative and superproud This may
be true. We do not care for the ma terial
losses incurred. The present issue strikes
us on our most vulnerable point. namely,
our national honor. and any attack or
that is like plunslng dagger into our
vitals
"Of course II liz idle TO talk OF war, hut
think that I'm justice to the Japanese
II should be pointed out that the quiet
expectancy OF the people is more Inn
portant than the irresponsible war talk
INDUCED I'm by the jngoes last month. III
the Americans understand this they VIII
likewise understand why the failure or
response to the Japanese appeal IL likely
to result I'm some estrangement or the
traditional friendship between the United
States and Japan"
The committee OF the Japanese Parlia-
ment to-day made favorable report on
the proposed appropriation OF 100000 for
the representation OF Japan at the Pan
ANAL Pacific Exposition. to be held at San
Francisco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-23
WON HEERINGEN TO RETIRE
German War Minister May
Command 7th Army Corps.
inv cable 10 The Tribune. ]


Berlin, May cit is understooo
that General Won Heeringen, VINO mas
had considerable difficulty in securing
endorsement Of his views on the arina
rnent bill ty the budget committee OF
the Imperial Diet will soon retire from
the Ministry of War
"The Frankfuerter Zeitung' says II
bas learned from a high authority that
after the armament bill passes the
Reicbstag. General Won Heeringen' VINO
has seen much service as an iniantry
commander. will be appointed TO the
command of the 9TH Aymy Corps at
Coblenz. now under the command OF
General Won Ploe'z.
The portfolio OF war. according 10
the same authority, is to be offered 70
Lieutenant General Won Lindenau, Tor
merly commander of the 18th Division
81 Trier