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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
GLAss-MAKING AND THE TARIFF

Glass manufacturers appeared in
force last week before the Ways and
Means Committee and gave dismal
picture % the future condition 81 the
rlass-making industry n the present
scale Of protective duties were not con
tinued Competition with foreign pro-
duccrs. they declared. was - keen that
tbe existing duties were barely sufa-
Gent 20 OFFSET the comparatively greater
labor ccst IN this country. in this
connection no satisfactory e1piana-
,;on was given for the fact that ma
hsnery operated ~ inexperienccd labor
from southern and Eastern Europe las
been substituted IN recent years foF the
sklred workers formerly employed b.
snskinz rsndou and plate glass. Aside
tom this significant omission. however.
me condition of the giass Factories. -
r,etured by their owners. AFFORDS .
striking object lesson Of the fallscy q
the Industrial and commercial policy
based on q protective tsri1. There 10
a almost in.xhsnstible hsi6 IN this
country, entirely independent Of any
sSxfn eosntics. for the employment Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
OUR POETS AND CRITICS.

The Times Dispatch School of Poetry
and Criticism That hath large round
erudite sound. and we think is not out
side the facts. We certainly publish ali
the poetry that is contributed, and now
We are publishing ali the criticisms OF
that same poetry If asked for a name
for that attitude we should say opti-
mistic hberalism-liberal because we
do print everything; optimistic be-
cause we use the term poetry We con-
ceive that our columns are free forum
for anything the printer can read and
that is within the bounds OF personal
decency and not libel Evidently our
critics think we libel the Muses. by
calling some OF our lines poetry. But
can any one deny that by submitting
ourselves as megaphone through
which The Voice OF the People" can
roar or wall or whine or cajole or
threaten, we follow the loftiest ideal
Of truthseeklng; Even on occasion we
have printed assaults on our sacred
person. SO IL our friends and enemies
get what they want published isn't
tina: all they ask?
The present argument concerns our
duty towards poetry. Mr.. Benjamin
Moomaw recently besought US 20 print
more Virginia poetry and to foster a re-
birth OF that emotional and imaginative
form Of literature. To-day Mr.. Heile-
man Wilson. in a letter Of such stylistic
charm and scholarly coloring that we
read IL with delight. cries for the sup
preston OF the so-calied poetry which
all too frequently disgraces the columns
Of your own and other papers" II We
we're learned and could remember
verses. We would crv: n Tiague upon
both your houses" There is a neat
phrase for pcrpiexity that places the
victim between the deep blue sea and a
nery gentleman rumorcd TO DO hu-
nsnity's chaperOn- That Is apparently
our position. but we cannot decide
whether Mr.. Moomaw or Mr.. Wilson is
the deep blue sea.
However. We expect to publish all
the verses that come 20 US. not to ease
she sensitive heart OF the composer.
OF please his family. or fill space quickly.
or boost the circulation. but because
every line Of this matter represents
somebody. ideal. and the sincere ex-
preston % true and vital human
experience. Moreover. We hope that
many Of these human bits viii strike
an ansucrine chord in some readers
heart. and give min a moment OF vision
ard fresh beauty. 10 may be arrogance.
- Mr. wilson says. Tor ignorance to
CT ter TIE poetical holy OF holes. but lf
! is the divine srrosance that has brought
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
Voice of the People


To the Editor of The Times-Dispatch-
sir.-While entirely in accord WITH
the recent article in The Times-Dis-
patch by Mr.. Benjamin Moomaw con-
corning a renaissance of Virginia poets
and a protest against the minor tvadcie
almost daily appearing. IL seems TO me
that the most efTectual means toward
this attainment would be found In a
society for the suppression OF the So
called poetry which all too frequently
disxraces tho columns OF your own ana
other papers. It may be that to protect
from injury tho sensitivencss OF these
rhymestcrs-who apparently conceive
OF poetry as a mere arrangement OF
end-rhyme--a local paper hesitates 20
reject the preferred contributions IN
verse at whose baptism in public print
A family vanity and uninteiligent praise
OF friends stand as sponsors Tor the
ridicule of the sclf-styled poet. but are
not the local papers under equal oo1ss-
ton 20 conserve the feelings OF large
uunbcr OF readers. who shivcr a. the
tnsults. 80 wantonly offered 70 the
sacred dignity OF that impassioned
truth called poetry. OF those whose
own efforts render them unworthy OF
even a Grub Street residencer
a little thing ! dashed on one
can almost hear these pitiful orlIcrs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

men up from the beasts. sonnet to
Stonewall jackson. written from the
heart. is a fine thing, no matter what
laws OF rhyme and prosody it may have
broken. Our poets do write express
'sions OF personal emotions. and not of
spineless sentimentality. They are not
'meticulous" because they are simple.
honest and human. For this We forgive
them much. They may be ridiculous.
but often ridicule ends in tear. as II
does before the crude expression OF
genuine feeling graved as tomb
stone epitaph.
Mr. Wilson is very beautiful on the
art of poetry. We hope he viii write
more, and perhaps shepherd our poets
into wider ways. But meanwhile. we
love and print them as they are.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
THE IMPORTANT CITY ENGINEER

The clerk of the Administrative
Board recently observed that of some
twenty-six letters written by him as a
result of the Boards morning session,
twelve were addressed to the City
Engineer office. This seems about
the average distribution of the business.
In short, 50 per cent of what comes be-
fore the board must, for one reason or
another, be referred to the City En-
gineer for action or advice. OF course.
much of this matter is mere routine,
including a mass of permits. Further.
since the board is new at its work. and
not acquainted with many of the
technical problems that the city faces.
perhaps they seek the advice of the
Engineer in an undue number of cases.
We think this a tendency that might
be easily overdone. The board MEM
bers are not technical experts. They
are perfectly right in going TO experts
for suggestions and guidance. But
the authority vested in the board can
not be shifted. They are paid 5000
year 10 devote time and energy to
learning at least the comprehensive
outlines of these physical problems. 1t
might be an easy matter to use the
Engineer for work that should devolve
upon the board.
This problem. however, has not yet
arisen. But enough has been said to
show the growing Importance OF the
City Engineers office. At all times, a
vital part of municipal affairs. it is
of paramount value at such period OF
tremendous physical rehabilitation and
expansion as Richmond is now expe-
riencing. In the most literal sense. the
City Engineer makes the city He
shapes the body in which dweils the
intangible spirit.
To illustrate. the Engineer will sub
NIT a list of possible street improve
ments this year totaling about $1,000
0OO He will direct the work of laying
whatever streets the Council may
choose for improvement. He will be
asked time and again to prepare ex-
posed improvements. Already he has
been given the task of getting plans for
the great new bridge to span the James
at Ninth Street. The satisfactory
completion of the Mayo Bridge and
such approaches as may be needed
will come under his supervision. The
valuable extension of Richmond 8
wharves and docks is his charge. The
landscaping of parks, public grounds
and cemeteries must be overlooked by
this office All grading and sanitation
changes must be directed from him.
The proper construction of all public
and semipublic utilities, such as street
car tracks and light and power systems
is his responsibility. If we add to this
the thousands of small items that must
pass through his hands for suggestion
and approval. we have presented an
outline of the manifold and funda-
mental nature of such an office.
These remarks are the preamble
to no suggestion save that the value of
the City Engineer be recognized. and
that he be given ample funds and help
to execute TO the best advantage what
comes in his broad province The
board must see that an office to which
80 per cent of their work is finally re-
ferred is almost as important as the
board itself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
An Interesting Case.

The Rev. William Meade Clark. d. D.,
rector of ST. James Episcopal
Church. Richmond. a few days ago un-
derwent a serious operation In a Rich
mond hospital. 1t seemed that he
would not be able to rally. and that the
end was a question of hours- It was sug
gested that the infusion of fresh blood
into bis veins might restore his vitality
and save his life.
His daughter. Emily. q vigorous.
healthy woman. offered to furnish the
life giving nuid from her own veins The
operation was successfully performed.
Twelve ornces OF fresh blood wero
transferred to the body of the sufferer.
The effect was Immediately visible in the
improved appearance OF the patient
He hae continued TO improve from that
day. and lie now almost well enough to
leave the hospital.
Miss Clark was greatly exhausted by
the loss OF blood, but she rapidly re-
covered and has now regained her nor
NAL condition. 1t must be very crafty
ing to her that she has been able to
save the life OF her father by giving him
a part of her own blood. and it Is graft
flying 80 the surgeon also that he has
been able in this way TO restore the life
OF his patient.
The TRANSMISSION of blood is not now
thing 1t has been done with success
on several occasions Not very long ago
Senator Lee. of Tennessee. saved the
life of his wife by giving her blood from
his own veins
This operation known as the trans
fusion of blood. 10 one of the brilliant
triumphs of modern surgery And By
the way. IL is worthy of note that sur
gerry has made greater advances in the
last nfty years than IL had done In
previous centuries So many able
scientific men are now turning their
attention in this direction. that !: 10
impossible to predict what wonders
surgery may accomplish in the next few
years: -Lynchburg Progress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

The only regret re have about the
abolition Of the inaugural ball is that
IL will disappoint the -virsfnia-ncv-
er-tire nddlcrs. who have wanted 50
long 70 reel on Turkey tn the Straw"
and SILLY in the Bowerounds" at q
Democratic Presidents ball.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

we wish that everybody who has
anything to do with the roads could
zee the improvements made By running
epIit-iog drag once over the roao
through this place Possibly it might
convince them that there is virtue in its
Journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
x.,nuts and ,slmmon Beer.

Even the "waInuts" brought from
Cum beriand are the best offered in this
market Your correspondent IL Just in
receipt of two bushels. dry. rich ana nns-
Following the Sunday dinner there are
none such. And no sherry lie required to
wash them down wouldn't objects
however, 70 'simmon Vile
Correspondent, James River Clarion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

The only VIZ for South Carolina
10 get rad Of Coal Blaze il 70 have him
appointed minister TO LIBERIA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

Patents.
such issued L.
Yes We do not know OF any II you
will write to the Commissioner of Pat
Won full circulars of information. and
answer any questions you may be in
terested in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
High Praise for &c overnor,' Echols.

High Praise for "Goveruof" Echols.
observation-disclosures Ellyson did a
very graceful act and at the same time
paid q weil-deserved compliment to
one of virginia's most faithful and waltz
able public servants when he hung on
the walls of the Virginia Senate the
portrait OF Senator Edward Echois. OF
Augusta. For many consecutive terms
the people of Augusta and Highland
Counties have Entrusted to him the
responsibility of representing them. and
that he has fulfilled his trust with
fidelity. zeal and ability none can or
will deny. Never at any time a per-
former TO the galleries, he has brought
to the discharge of his duties the same
modest, unpretentfous. Jealous, <aith-
fulness to obligation that characterizes
his private life. And In generations to
come succeeding representatives of the
people may doubtless often lift their
eyes to the calm. digni1ed. intelligc.t
countenance of the Senator from Au-
gusta" and gather inspiration to emu
late his worthy example. And iaters
perhaps-let us hope very. very much
later-the lines that Lincoln loved may
recur to those who view it:
They say that in his prime, ere the
pruning knife of time
Cut him down.
Not better man was found by the crier
in his round
Through the town.--yaliey virginian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
Old Virginia First.

On and after March 4 Virginia win
have reachieved her old-time prestige
and position in Federal affairs. With
one OF her great sons in tho presiden-
cy: another, Senator Martin. leader
of the Senate majority las IL Is now CON-
coded he will bel: with Senator Swan
son as a tireless and capable co-worker;
Carter Glass. chairman of the House
Committee on Banking: Congressm an
II. ID. Flood. chairman OF the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs; William A
Jones. chairman of another important
committee; Edward w. Saunders hold
ing strong committee positions and al
ready a man OF large influence in CON-
gressionai affairs: two ex-Governors OF
the State, swanson and Montagues
members OF the national Legislatures
and others OF her Congressman. by rea-
son of long service and ability. hold
ing strong hands in the shaping OF az
fairs, Old Virginia seems now to rank
frst among the States under the IN
coming administration.
Whatever our preferences. prediieo-
tions. pretudices. factional differences
or what not. patriotic virginians should
be proud OF this fact--Henry Bulletin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
All That Is Left of the Cliff DweIIers.

All That Is Left OF the Nhhi ~
The Pueblos, it is reasonably GER
tain are a composite race formed by
the amalgamation of the ancient Cin
DweIIers with stronger nomadlc lrlpes
which conquered them, 1nterna Irieo
with them and then to a large extent
assimilated their culture
This opinion was aovan .o. s sna
dence by Dr. Edgar l.. Hewett several
wears ago 1t has lately received con-
firmation that appears 70 remove ~
from the domain of conjecture INTO
the realm of fact
For years past Dr. Hewett mas from
time to time conducted excavations
among the numberless prehistoric ruins
west of Santa Fe- By measurement
of the skulls found in the course Oh
these excavations he has proven tnat
the Cliff Dwellers were doiicocepnaic
Qone-headed) race. The pueblo IN
dams are predominantiy pracnycepnas-
lie (short-headedl, with noticeable
percentage from Is to Is per cent? OF
the other type. The difference be-
tween the two types Is funosmehtai
and proves conclusively that the Fueo-
los differ widely from the ancient peo-
pie of the cliffs Nevertheless the SIM
ilarity of their architecture, their m
dust.ies, their culture and their reii-
oion Enthusiastically indicates that the
Pueblos are the InheritoTs II the instl-
tutions of the vanished race some
of the existing communities even pos
sess traditions to the effect that tnen
ancestors dwelt in the cliff homes
All these circumstances led TO the con-
lecture that at some remote perioo
in the past the people of the cliffs nad
been conquered by more warnse
people. and that the modern fueoios
renresented the amalgamasion OF the
victors and the vanquished--The
Christian Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
THE WORLD
AT LARGE
The status of the Income Tax.


The following is believed to be cor
rect list of all the States that have ratt-
ned the income tax amendment to the
national Constitution, together with
the date of adoption:
Alabama. August IL. 1905: Arizona,
April 8, 1912; Arkansas. April %. 1911 !;
California, January 81, 1911; Colorado,
February 20. 1911; Georgia, August .,
1910; Idaho, January 90 1911; Illinois.
March l. 1910; Indiana, FEBRUARY o, 1911
Iowa, February "a. 1911; Kansas. March
8, 1911 Kentucky. February .. isio
Louisiana. July 1, 1912; Maine. March
81. 1911: Maryland. April 8, 1910; Mlchi-
gan, February %. 1911; Minnesota. june
49, 1912; Mississippi, March II, 1910; Mis-
souri,, March IS, 1911; Montana, january
81, 1911; Nebraska, February IL, isii
Nevada. February s. 1911; New YORK,
II, i9li; North Dakota, February ~
1911: Ohio, January 10. 1911; Oklahoma.
March IA, 1910; Oregon. January z5. isil
South Carolina, February 70, lylO south
Dakota, February 3. 1912; tennessee,
April IL. 1911; Texas. August ~, WV
Washington. January 70, isii' "iscon-
sin. May 20. 1911.
This makes thirty-four States IN all
two more must ratify it in order 10
make the necessary three-fourtns. ihese
two must come from the foiio~ihs
States, none of which has yet acted on
the amendment:
Delaware. Florida. Massachusetts.
New Jersey, New Mexico. Pennsyi-
vania, Vermont. Virginia. West VIZ
ginia. Wyoming.
The Legislatures of all these states
are in session at the present monent:
The friends of the income tax shouio
not let the opportunity go by.
The only States that have dehniteiy
rejected the income tax are:
Connecticut, New Hampshire, hnoue
island. Uaah. Golfers Weekly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
VIEWS OF THE
VIRGINIA EDITORS
Dogs in Church.

Don't carry your dogs to cburcn.
They bother the congregation and DOM
appreciate the sermon.-North Em~
poria Independent. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

ANSWERS
Oregon Hill.

Oregon Hill.
Please state the exact boundaries OF
Oregon HILL SUBSCRIBER
We have seen no map giving them
The boundaries have probably never
been exactly defined
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
Howard's Grove Hospital.

Please tell me where old Howard's
Grove Hospital was and whether the
site is now occupied by any buildings.
MYRTLE 9. BELL
II WAS located about one mile to the
northeast of Saint Johns Church. The
reservafion contained some twenty
acres. and much OF IL IL now covered
by buildings
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
sound views From Chairman Glass

Refreshing words. words of soberness
and truth, were spoken by Representa-
tive Glass, chairman of the House SUD
committee on currency and banking.
at the convention of the Nationai
Chamber of Commerce on the supJect
of monetary reform.
Mr. Glass not only urgen early action
by Congress, not only dwelt on the toiiy
IF Trusting TO luck and inviting another
panic. but pointed out the utter mace
ouacy of the Aldrich-V reeland act lot
the issue of emergency currency-an ACT
from which much was expected, Out
which experience warns US not 10 oe-
pend on. as no set of bankers IN any
community cares to hoist the slgnai OF
emergency and alarm the timid-and
then proceed to indicate the essentiais
of genuine banking and currency re-
form. 1t is gratifying 70 know thac
they are substantially the essehtiais
named by Secretary MacFeagn aho
others enlightened and practical SUI
dents of the problem MI Giass po
lieves in cooperation among the banks,
in extending the market for com rnerciai
paper, in displacing the ineiastic oonor
secured circulation. in reorganizsttoh
of the reserve system. III taxing tne
treasury out of the banking business
Representative Glass has discussed
currency reform with the PRESIDENT
elect and with other leading Democrats.
If he speaks for the party. the prospect
of early and constructive legislation
NAV be brighter than some THINK me
frst thing to do is to get nd OF pref ucioe
and eliminate partisan politics from the
Observation-Disclosures Record-Heraid-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26

Joshua Fry.
Joshua Fry lived in Richmond just
before the war? r r. F.
Joshua j. Fry is in the directory CT
1855 as a commission merchant on Cary.
between Virginia and Fourteenth. with
residence on south side of Franklin.
between Seventh and Eighth. The di-
rectory of 1852 gives the same person
az a member of the drm OF Fry 4 Nc
CandIish. located on the north side OF
Cary. between Twelfth and Thirteenth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-26
Maryland Comes Home Again.

The State OF Maryland mas ttIs yoaI
closed up the former divisions In It's
electoral ranks. ami has cast the entire
eight votes for Wilson What Is more
the electors met in the historic OLD SEN
ate chamber where George Washlhs.on
resigned his commission as commander
in-chief of the American army For tine
first time since 1900 the Maryland cleo
tors have all voted for the same man,
In 1904 Parker received seven votes ana
Roosevelt one. In 1908 Bryan mad SIX
and Taft two. a situation probably not
paralleled by any other state TOT Do
long a period.-Boston Transcript.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-22
Cheap and
Easily Made, Bat Ends
a Cough Quickly
How 20 Wake th~ very Uesf
Cough Mcmedy Home.
luiiy Guaranteed.

This pint Of cough syrup is easi'v
made 90 NuuU and satr. Won about 3. up
q. ."mt nr.i with ordinary cough reno.
uI'.. If relieves obstinate courH on
.r.nr cough quickly. end is SPLEEN
d.i, Coco. f"r bronchial asthma, Gpna-
m.lIr Group and h.srscrI-4
tIih one pint ui grnuulatcl sugar " ith
% i|t OF warm water. aud STIR fHr p
n.nUi.s. I.Ht ID q ounces of HiurK .fftv
rrutt WORTH Boo a pint bottle. and adj
cory ono. two or three hours. Tastes
good
This takes RIGHT hold of q cou-t ani
Cfos almost ir. fa1t relief 10 stru-
lnf.s t.r appetite. ar1 Ia slightly laKa-
tive both fs..I|rrt features.
lln'N. a. perhaps YOU know. iq a
r.0ef '.I.II .n ..n."' trafaI compound ~
NORWAY. white pine extract. rich in
rut.a. nl ani Che other natural healing
pine e'errnfa.
NO other preparation viii DO go v1-t
ci lln.N u tHIa mixture nIthouru
tI'ainei honey 0nn he uscl instead n
60 sugar Hrruu n desired
thousands of Iouacvivrs iu tfe United
States nrI Canada now use tIIa TIrrv
c'lcn been imit1tel. but tie oil aeccss-
~ combination has never been eoualcd.
ltH low cost and Quick results have made
10 immensely popular.
4 guaranty of nlr0lufe safiaflct ion.
~ money promptly refunded. goes with
tbs preparation. Your druggist has
Pines. " ui.l rct " for vuu. ~ rot.
send g. The liu.K Co. r. Wayne. lni.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-22
IS YOUR CHILD'S
TONGUE COATED?
III cross, feverish. constipated,
give California Syrup
of Figs

Look at the tongue. mo,heri II
coated. II is sure sign that your little
ones stomach. liver and bowels need a
gentle. thorough cleaning at once.
When peevish. cross. listless. pale.
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natu-
rally. or Is feverish. stomach sour.
breath bad: has stomach-ache. sore
throat. diarrhoea. full OF cold. give A
teaspoonful OF California Syrup of
Figs. and in few hours all the foul.
consupated waste. undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of its
little bowels without gripping. and you
have a well. playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children 10
take this harmless fruit laxative "
they love It's delicious taste. and Il
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for 5O-cent
bottle OF California Syrup OF Figs.
which has directions for babies. child.
rem OF all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware OF coun-
terfeits sold here. To be sure You
get the genuine. ask to see that Il is
made by California Fig syrup Com.
pany" Refuse any other kind with
contempt.