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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

like brambies and thickets. placing
the nest AT low elevations The merry
little wren, after looking into every
has finally selected the most uneX-
pected OF situations. We love to see
this energetic, brisht-eyed bird about
our yards, and as .rhey feed wholly on
insects, their presence is very bene-
ticial Like the wren. the handsome
orange and black oriole trusts man
enough TO build in the yasd, and the
deep, oradle-iike nest is often seen
swinging on a limb quite close to the
house
TO some nests the hnishing touches
are now being added. as to the rather
small nests OF the tanagers. Both the
scarlet tanaser and the summer tan
ascr seem unusually abundant this
season. The former is readily dis
tinSuished from the latter by the
deeper crimson OF his plumase, and
the black tail and wings. The nests
OF the yellowthroated vireos', too,
are nearing completion. The birds
bring the material to the nest in little
bundles about one inch long This is
separated into PARTICLES which the
bird. clingins by the claws to the rim.
deftly weaves into the proper place
with its bill. Then it gets inside the
nest ana, with Its feet, works and
presses the parts in neatly. While
one bird is engaged at the nest the
ether is away collecting material: as
soon as the absent bird return with
another mouthful, the one on The nest
hies off, and thus every few minutes
they are changing places. They work
RAPIDLY. utterly unconscious OF de-
tShted watcher on the ground, who
sees the pretty basket home grow
ing before his eyes.
The nests of the pine and magnolia
warblers. the kinglets, and birds like
them. building in coniferous trees, are
not so easily found. Nuthatchcs, blue
tirds. woodpeckers that nest in tree
holes, and bank swallows nesting in
holes In banks of streams, are less Of
ten found. Among nests that am
hoping to find later on, are the pewee's
black and white warblers, and the in
digo bunting's
The whole spirit OF this season Is
summed up by the robin. who crys as
he flies swiftly overhead, at know,
know. Yes, sweet robin. Virginia is
glad that You and your fellow birds
do know just this thing-where the
nests are hidden from which issue one
of the country's greatest treasures.
the insect destroyers-Chester
County, 1913.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

as they were placed in line for a
march out into Spotsylvania County,
where, according to the best available
information, they are expected to do
the State some service in the matter
of good roads building. do not
know that it is fact, but I rather
suspect that this timely visitation to
the ancient town of lrredericksb burg
suggested to the Daily Star, of that
city, the following remarks, which /
take from the editorial column OF
that always interesting sheet:
Putting jail-birds and penitentiary
convicts on the road force is doing
great good. 1t makes them pay FOR
their Keep. and do work as part or
the punishment for crime committed.
and 1t helps the counties greatly in
road building and Improvement Some
OF the professional law breakers Will
be very careful hereafter. They do
not mind much going to Jail, where
they eat and sleep at the States ex-
pense, but don't want to work"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Henrlco noys, Corn clubs.

I had talk yesterday with j. Z.
hunter, the county demonstrators for
Henrico County. whose Office for the
present is so7 East Franklin Street.
He talked to me about boys corn
clubs. and here Is what ne said:
Any boy in Henrico County who
would like to join the Boys Corn
Club. may do so by writing or calling
upon me at the above address.
"All the boy has to do after his
name has been sent to the agent Is
to plant an acre Of corn and cultivate
1T according TO instructions that will
be sent him from the Department OF
Agriculture at Washington.
The agent will visit the boy from
time to time during the season to
give him further instruction and ad-
vice upon the management OF his
crop.
The prizes that will be given the
boys who make the greatest yields
have not been determined upon yet,
but will certainly be worth trying for.
The honor OF winning the prizes will
be of even greater value.
''The instruction above Ia part OF
an educational course TO any country
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

question with the following sugges-
tons. which 1t may be we'll for Nor
folk TO hang pin upon:
The great difficulty is in getting
started. An existing plant acquires a
tremendous momentum. 1t is much
easier and cheaper to increase capa
city, when the market demands, by
charging an old plant. than by build
ing new one. And even If a new
one is to be built--like attracts like
and 1t requires courage TO leave the
established centres and become a
pioneer. These remarks are we'll IL
lustrated by the continued growth OF
the Pittsburgh district, although from
an economic point of view, II Is by no
means the best point for an iron In
dustry.
Let Norfolk once get start. and
her ADVANTAGES OF location will make
her In time second Pittsburgh Now,
however. II oehooves those interested
in her progress TO watch for the psy-
Geological moment, and to work for
the start
In the meantime. what about Rich
mond, which already has running
start in the nature OF iron works?
Nothing is ever done SO we'll but
that some fellow thinks he could have
done it better"
So says the Bristol Herald-Courier
in sarcastic tone. and that is good
thing for the right kind OF a fellow
to think. provided he acts upon his
expressed judgment. l like the fellow
who thinks. or even dreams. that he
can improve on tho efforts OF the fell
low who preceded him. and 7 like
him all the better when he proves his
confidence in himself TO be we'll found
ed. The fellows who are always
seeking to improve on the fellows who
precedes them. arc the men who are
making the world greater and better
every day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
GLOEKLER PERPETRATORS

we are exclusive agents in this territory for
these famous refrigerators. In design and con-
structlon they present many unusual features
that place them far above competition.
Our line includes suitable STYLES for the
home, the florist, the chef the butcher. the gro
cer-ln tact, we can supply any desired style
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
NOTES FROM AFAR.
Industrial Rrienets From All Over
World, Taken From Exchanges.

Industrial Hriehets From All Over the
World, Taken From Exchanges.
559.39S.
The seventh International Congress
Of Medicine "ill be held In London in
August.
So-called Chinese glue is made by
dissolving shellac in ten times its
weight OF ammonia
Shipments OF raw cotton from the
United States to France last year were
valued at $50. 900.
Sugar producing countries OF the
world are exporting $4,000, 600. 900
pounds OF 1t to other lands each year.
Professor r. b. Wylie, OF Iowa City,
is to head an expedition to investigate
the plant life of Alaska.
Eighty per cent OF the working girls
of New York take home their sealed
pay, envelopes to their parents.
The women Of Portland. Ore. are
that they can have n public market.
a hydroplane built in Belgium OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

boy, whether he intends to remain on
the farm or not There is nothing to
pay. and no obligation whatsoever on
the boys part
"The crop Is his own, and should
be worth a good deal to him il care
is taken TO plant the hest variety OF
corn. as ne can generally sell his crop
for seed the next spring
AS the season is getting late. no
time should be lost now by the boys
In getting their names to the agent"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Ronnolke C.pitnI Invested.

Coeburn, Va, May 1.-THE H Hard
away interests. OF this place. have Just
sold the Nermillion tract Of coal lands
near MaNking. on the new extension
near Sergeant. Ky, to the Heusel Coal
Company. Of Roanoke. Va, who. IL Ia
said, propose the early development
of the property.
While the price was not made
known. it is said TO be unusually
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Doing the State some scrx,c.

Last Monday about fifty, maybe
sixty. well-dressed male citizens. all
OF them wearing striped suits, Jour
neyed from Richmond to Fredericks--
burg. making the trip in less than
two hours. They were met at the
fredericksburg depot by mixed dele
cation Of business men, loafers and
hangers on. all of whom welcomed the
new arrivals, and bade thems aod-speed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Iron works for Tilevn,er.

John Jermain Porter, OF Staunton,
writes to last weeks Manufacturers
Record n mighty interesting letter
suggesting the establishment OF great
steel and iron works in Tidewater
virginia. He figures out that Norfolk
Is the logical point for such great
WORKS. and thinks that city may, in
time, make Pittsburgh locke like 30
cents. so to speak. Mr.. Porter closes
his three-oolumn discussion Of tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Wake a Note OF .rh,..

There Is good deal OF talk over
In North Carolina about discrimina-
ton IN freight rates and all that kind
or thing. i have not exactly gotten
on to the ms and the outs s.s.the dis
cussion, but tho following hint which
take from the editorial column OF a
Winston-Salem paper may serve as a
hint to Greater Richmond to take adj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
VIEWS AND NEAR VIEWS:
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
BY FRANK S. WOODSON,
Industrial Editor

This column is contributors
say OF suggestive and who willing
and suggestions looking Development the good
old States OF Virginia. West Virginia and North
VINO can hold their SUGGESTIONS down in issue
80 to 200 words Such communications
Industrial Editor, will receive prompt attention
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

vantage of everything coming its way
The Winston Salem paper saws:
For instance. IL Greensboro had
lower freight rate than Winston
salem and Charlotte, wonder II Green's
ooro would raise such howl over
unjust freight rates, even in the Vir-
unjust freight rates, even If the Nir-
vantage of her in the matter because
of water competitions"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
The Talk of Root

This conference" said Mr.. Hi1les of the
Republican national committee. it's not a council
OF despair 1t was a council of repair; but it
failed to work successfully. 1t seems to have
dispersed did the builders of the tower of
Babel, In a confusion Of tongues
No vivid illustration of the dIsorgani
cation and Generalization. of the party than
IS given by the eagerness with which Republican
newspapers and leaders seized on the SUCCESS
ton Of the nomination of Elihu Root for pres
tdent, because OF his speech In the senate against
the proposed currency bill The speech was that
Of great lawyer and a powerful, trained and ac-
tive mind 1t was incisive, keen plausible in
genious; but II did not dint the measure against
which 1t was directed. 1t battered and pounded
searched and analysed: but it did not reveal
flaw or weak place. Most of it was an eIo-
quent and impressive picture OF the dire results
Of imaginary conditions practically impossible
The suggestion of MIR. Root as nominee is
evidence that the Republicans have learned little
or nothing by defeat and adversely. Probably
he could command the cordial support of the
great money powers Republicans have not
learned, or have forgotten. that those powers
are no longer potent in our politics The task
of thoughtful people now is to defend them In
their weakness and unpopularty from vengeance
and oppression dangerous to the country as
was their predomnance. Personally Mr. Root
Is clean; but his wonderful and abundantly
stored intellect has been at the service of preda-
tory wealth, has found and marked many
violate
the spirit and purpose Of the law while avoiding
Its penalties, AS said once of another
great lawyer, he can turn closer around a corner
without tearing his brooches than any other man
alive.
The Republicans when they nominated Blaine
tried the experiment of taking leader a bril-
liant powerful, aggressive devoid of char
acter. That experiment resulted in disaster for
them. In Mr. Root they would have brilliant
man. identified with men and methods menac-
ing the life Of the republic and the liberty and
welfare Of the people. MIR. Root is of the most
besotted and hopelessly stand-pat element of his
party. There Is hardly Roosevelt, or pro
gressive" Republican in the country who would
not vote for Mr. Taft "Unce Joe" Cannon
rather than for him.
The truth is the Democratic administration
SO far has been splendidly successful in its in
ternal policies, The Democratic party is Won
derfully united and confident. and has won the
confidence and good will Of the masses every
where. Therefore the Republicans are bewild-
cred, and in their bewildermcnt helpless They
the Democrats a few years ago casting
about desperately for any issue, pretext or man
offering them hope. If their brains were not
added by shock; II they Were not made frantic
by visible loss Of strength and their own failure
to agree on point for rallyng and a plan for
reorganization, they never would have consid-
cred Mr.. Root acknowledgements Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Nationwide Prohibition

The demonstration at Washington in behalf
Of nationwide prohibition was notable one
indicating very clearly the trend of public sen
timent throughout the United States. and show
ing that both prohibition and local option com
munties in the various States are Favorable
TO amendment to the federal constitution
providing for the prohibition Of the sale and
manufacture of intoxicating beverages
In order to secure the ratification Of n pro-
posed amendment TO the federal constitution
there would have to be affirmative action on
the question by thirty-six out Of the torty-eght
States In the union. In other words three
fourths of the States would have to rattfy the
amendment before It would become effective.
Already there are twenty-seven States which
have either prohibition or local option laws ana
through the operation of these laws there is
dry territory in some portions of all these States
and IL may be said strong public sentiment
favorable TO both Statewide and nation wide
prohibition. or this number there are nine
States which have Statewide prohibition, name
ly; Maine Kansas, North Dakota, Oklahoma
Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee. North Carolina
and West Virginia, the last five named having
been added during the past six years
If the people of these twenty-seven states
should demand the. amendment to the federal
constitution providing for nation wide prohi-
billion their legislatures would undoubtedly ratify
the proposition, Then 1t would be necessary
20 get only nine 81 tho remaining twenty-one
10 make up the thirty-sx or three fourths %
the whole number Of States
When It is remembered that a large numbes
ef these people who have been opposed to State
wide prohibition have said they were favorable
to nationwide prohibition. 1t may be seen what
strength, the nationwide movement VIII gain
when Ii shall have been fairly started, for il will
not ons be supported by the State-widers and
local optionJsts. but it. win have the support of
thousands Of others as wen. who have had no
faHh in the efficiency Of either prohibition or
local option.
Every argument the liquor people have made
in defense Of the liquor traffic has fallen be-
fore the fest ~ time. When they have said
the liquor power Is stronger than the law they
have virtually condemned the liquor traffic to
its doom. They have given 1t TO its de-
struct0n for il is certain that the American
people VIII not long tolerate audacious ana
corrupt interest that boasts of It's power to
apase, defy and triumph the laws Of the
land
The liquor traffic has long been offender,
brazen defer of the law and this is what is
Fastening lts absolute destruction. Thought
iuI and far-seeing people who are interested In
the manufacture and sale of liquors now
trying 10 reform the traffic. AT least they ara
urging those who are engaged in the business
q place liquor basis with other commod-
iIes and make II law abiding instead Of q defer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
TOO ATE

Naturally Southern Republicans were not
greatly pleased at tho action Of the national
committee az the Republican party in reducing
.ha representation from the Southern States. and
Qe-e selD less pleased at the denunciation OF the
oarty in this section from their colleagues Of
She North and West M one expected them to
se pleased and We suspect that no one IN the
committee cared much whether they were pleased
Or not
Nevertheless. the committees action should
help the party in the south. by eliminating the
influence Of the negro In the partys affairs and
bv putting an end 10 the dlsgraccful bargain.
ing which has attended every Republican con,
vention since the negro became political pawn
with which to oe played honest Republicans are
given better chance for square deal,
More THAN this is accomplished, however The
insseriug ~ the influence Of Southern Repub-
Icans in tho national convention by reduction
of It's representation loosens the grip Of the
ofBcebolders upon the party In the South the
Republican party has long been controlled by
federal appointees. who controlled the negroes
A Republican president was sure of 242 dele
gates 10 the national convention tHeY were ms
to be used as he wished so Roosevelt secured
Tafts first nomination and so Taft secured his
second. those arousing Mr. Roosevelts ire Here
after ofacehoiders Will not be worth SO much,
There will be fewer Of them in the national
convention. They will not have so much to
gain by using their office and the governments
time in "pernici6us political activity" They
viii gradually cease TO be the leaders Of the
Republican party in the South and practically
the Republican party. with this condition ended
and with the Negroes influence lessened, it IS to
be expected that a number Of people who are
Republicans in sentiment VIII feel free TO ally
themselves with the party, though they have not
felt 80 heretofore.
The action has been taken too late, however
Eight years ago It would have been more bene
hcial Now there is but little left OF the Re
publican party and sporadic attempts at reform
will accomplish little, slight increase In mum
hers IN the South viii not aid much and It Is
extremely doubtful If this deathbed repentance
will bring the progressives back into the fold
Nothing. we believe, viii do that but tender
OF the nomination to Colonel Roosevelt, which
r. by no means an impossibility
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Woman and Her Purse.

Tho New York chief of police has caused
to be distributed warnings to women shop
pers during the re-Christmas buying period.
purses in street cars, in hotel or department
store retiring rooms. In automobiles In baby
carriages and in other places equally unsafe.
But he does not tell them what to do with their
greenbacks to keep them from falling into the
ing EXPLANATIONS of delight about the shop win
dows and counters.
The Pittsburg chief Of police does better. He
knows woman nature.
Put your money In your stockings" says
the Pittsburg thief chaser. And be sure you
wear strong garters. and wear them tight Not
too tight to allow free circulation of the blood,
but tight enough"
There have been pickpockets since the pocket
was invented. and thieves and cut purses have
prowled around by day and by night since there
were purses to cut. But there pick
stockings pocket may be picked while the
owner of the full wallet is thinking about bust
ness or about wine, woman song But stock l.
fngs cannot be picked. No woman Is SO absent
minded as to lose her roll Of bills from her
stockings without knowing that something un-
usual and suspicious is going forward.
Men may laugh at the of the stocking as
a receptacle for money, but it is an evidence OF
true feminine wisdom that women, or many OF
them, put their money where 1t VIII stay put.
1t may be necessary rent room at n hotel IN
but anyway the SIS bill is not going to fall into
the hands of the light fingered gentry whose
"Iav' ii Is to trim the boob" who puts pocket
book in his Jeans and is not sufficiently SEN
stive to know when 1t Is removed.-Louisville
Courier ournal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Who Owns the Streets?

A small boy was arrested In New York the
other day for playing ball in the street. Hailed
before police court to answer for his awful
crime, the Judge asked him what he thought
the streets We're made for. Tearfully, he re-
piled that they "for automobiles"
The police of New York on recent Sunday
gathered in 500 drivers of automobiles on
charges of speeding The next day they were
given the option of paying fine OF $25, or
spending day in Jail. Most of them-Including
one woman-paid the fine, but one man. a
cousin of Theodore Roosevelt elected to go tn
prison. Arrived there. ne invited all the inmates
to be his guests at dinner, for which hesent
out, spending more than the amount OF the fine
In making a mockery of the law
The death toll of reckless autoists In New
Fork city during the eleven months of this year,
ending November LIST, into the appalling
number of 27T During November alone thirty
eight persons. including fifteen children. were
killed by automobiles. and 1l5 others injured
During October and November the automobile
fatalities in that city were more than those IN
Chicago for the whole of last year And police
Judge thinks $25 day in jail is ample med
icine for curing the speed maniacs-Nashville
Tennesseean.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19

and dehaser OF the laws. However, their ef-
forts at reforming the liquor traffic came too
late. Il has too long outraged law and the rules
OF society to row win the confidence OF the
people. 1t Is stiil defiant outlaw In some of the
States That is what 1t has been in Tennessee
but here the law IS gradually driving It out
Ultimately all questions must be settld by
moral standards only in this way can mankind
be saved from elf-government The liquor traf-
fc cannot save itself by declaring tnat govern
ment IS incapable of coping with the problem II
presents when the people decide ii must go,
1t viii be banished.
ITO pcrpetuate itself 1t has formed alliance
with the slums that repel all conscientious ana
patriotic citizens.
1T deliberately aids the most corrupt political
powers. and backs with all its resources the
most unworthy men, the most corrupt and re-
creant officials. 1t does not aid the publication
OF municipal, State or national administration"
The foregoing bold and truthful declaration
ts not the expression OF prohibition fanatic or
local option zeaot; 1t Is not the pronouncemen,
Of temperance advocate promoter of anti
liquor, but II is taken from the National LIQUOR
Dealers Journal. which is giving a warning to
the liquor traffic.
What Is charged against the iawless traffic
by its official organ Is true, but the warning
will do no good. The day of reformation for
liquor has passed and the day of it's destruction
Is pproachinE.-Nashvllle Tennes$eean.