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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
The DInry of n noncbrrd.
BY ROY X. MoULroN.

1
Shortly after tho Spanish American
war. II gentleman with u LIQUID voice
caiieo at my pleasant yet modest home
IN me suburbs and sold me pianola
Vi: rh nv 1 nmrl,, words, horscless plano.
which was quito novelty In those
days. marked u new era i'm our social
status status. We jumped from Class ID to
Hinss as soon as tho piano was
OF tho automobile. and society lines
We're not drawn between the slX-cy-
Under and four-cylinder classes The
'o ,,, piano set reiGned supreme.
down and 81 every time the collector
could catch me by the coat tail The
ooi.eI'or was young gentleman with
RED necktio and the only time he
Vas MAS not at my elbow asking for his
dollar was when | was asleep in my
bedroom with the door locked II
seemed rs though / met him every
morning on the front step rs l left
waiting for mo when i returned.
-. nile other people were buying buzz
wagons | was still paying for my
planoia. and We had gradually slumped
oaGk 10 Class d. The piano itself had
paid for That red necktie haunted
me In my dreams and In the 1ncantime
ING collector had grown older and
raised family so that he collected
AeSteruaN he called for the last time
ana received his final dollar. He want
GU u. 10 sen me new player piano, and
oiiered TO allow me Sl.S5 for the old
TO n telephone company and get that
much out OF 1t, but turned him away.
MY wire Is going TO have new
par OF rubbcrs and | am going to
nave n new set of teeth before we
besin buying anything else on tho
irStalmcnt plan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
PUTTING AnMonIns TO USE.


we do not think Richmond would II
any wiso hamper tho gallant Blues h,
interfering with thor use OF their owY
armory. That building was built 70,
tho Blues. and 1t would BIO foolish te
permit It's usurpation by outside bodies
Yet. ut best. an armory is not very
useful structure. 1t Is like n dross
suit. When you need It, you've got
to have 1T, but YOU really need 1t very
rarely. With tho growing peaceful
ness OF tho times. armories, AZ we'll rs
moats and don3on keeps, arc becoming
less essential and more picturesque.
They look very attractive on post
cards.
| To be practical. and less wordy, the
Blues Armory ought to be used by the
Blues whenever they need 1t, with a
safe margin for emergencies. Yet we
imagine there DO days OF long hours
when this nice clean building is not
needed by the Blues. and could by no
possible chance be used by tho Blues.
since most OF them arc happily at
work.
Therefore, why should the city Of
Richmond, owners of the nrInory, not
use this commodious hall for other
activities OF tho city lifo no whit less
interesting or valuable than tho mill
tary?
This is the question politely asked
by DIR. Chandler. of the city schools,
who has 12S boys in the John Marshall
High School who would DO glad to do
light Gymnastic work IL they had the
opportunity. They have the opportu-
nifty. including the time and an in
structor. They have no place. Why
not the armory?
We sec no evil In training up the
next generation of soldiers 10 be of
sound wind and strong muscles. We
do not think the Blues would suffer
from the schoolboys, and their ranks
might receive many valuable recruits.
When. during the summer. the direo-
tor of the Fairgrounds asked permits
sion 10 use the pool in the armory for
his elder boys, the request was re-
fused. Tho reason. II we recall right,
was that the pool was too deep and
might prove dangerous, and that the
boys might injure the building The
answer to all this Is that proper SUI
pervision should and will, be fur
nished
Why shouldn't the city use this or
any other armory a few times a week
for training it's schoolboys-or girls?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Personal and Otherwf.e.

Last evening at S o'clock at the home
OF the bride. on Pearl Street, and in
the presence OF n number of friends.
Miss Sylvia Annie Eanes and Granville
Frank Baxter, were united in mar
rage by the Rev a. II. Love
The first actual coin received In the
campaign to raise the $4,000 fund for
the Y. NJ c. A. building was n nickel.
given by twelve year-old boy This
contains the date of 1892, tho year of
the dedication of the associations first
home. 1t Will be deposited in the cor
er-stone of the new home next Friday.
Fire this afternoon. originating from
Il defective stove pipe, partially de-
stroyed small cottage dwelling. on
Little Chick Street, Blandford, owned
and occupied by Mamie Smith, colorad
Damage was about 5000
Emmett Blackwell. colored, arrested
last night by Detective Heelan for
breaking into and robbing the Peters
burg baseball clubhouse. was given a
sentence OF six months in ;ail Tbis
morning. The robbery was committa1
several weeks ago, and sac worth Of
n""n"rty belonging to the players was
stolen. ""S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
rnE SPREADING TonnENs SYSTEM.

i
Tho Torrens System Is n method o
registering. transferring. insuring an,
guaranteeing land titles by tho State
1t is established in tho interest OF tn,
| landowner. 1t eliminates rcduplica
ton OF cost IN transferring title b,
preventing tho repeated expense OF alb
stroct OF title legal opinion upon II
and recordation upon each transfer: il
facilitates change of ownership.
TO Eugene c. Massic. OF Richmond
chairman of the committee on the Tor
rcns system, we are indebted for its
report TO tho Twenty-third Conference
OF Commissioners on Uniform State
Laws. which mot at Montreal last
month. II contains most illurninat-
ing review Of tho extension OF the
system in tho United States and other
countries.
The Torrens plan prevailed for years
over the Dominion of Canada. In tho
Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan
and some of the territories It is the
only system governing the ownership
and transfer OF land.
Ohio and North Carolina passed Tor
rens acts this year. bringing up the
islation TO ten Tho demand WAS such
in the former State that n constitu-
ticnal amendment was effected by the
people in order 10 override an adverse
decision Of the State Supreme Court
Torrens acts have been passed In the
following other States; California.
Colorado. Illinois. Massachusetts, Min
ington-nnd in Hawaii and tho Phil
ippine Islands
Public sentiment for this change so
increased in Pennsylvania that tho
General Assembly appointed n commits
sion TO report on the system. Many
public meetings were held in favor
of the reform. and the commission was
especially impressed by the burdens of
the old record system, under which
In the County OF Philadelphia alone
there have accumulated since 1853
moro than 5000 large books OF rec
ord" The commission reported in
favor OF tho system. but declared
constitutional amendment necessary to
its creation.
The constitutionality Of the Illinois
act has been assailed in the Supreme
Court OF that State sixty-one times
without success
In Massachusetts tho system has
also withstood every legal attack. and
about 1900 certificates have been is
sued.
In the General Assembly OF virginia
OF 1908 the question was considered at
some length. although nothing result
ed 1t is to be hoped that when the
greater State problems are solved. tho
Torrens system will become a part OF
the constructive Legislative program
1t accomplishes economy and mobility
IN land transfers and doubtless has the
approval of land owners and land deal
ers generally
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
UNABLE TO AGREE
Damage Suit of Mrs. Godsey Against
hallway Company Continued.

The case of Mrs. l.. O Godsey. OF
Paramount. against the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company. on trial in
iiustings Court. Part H., will go to the
jury to-day. Argument on instructions
was not concluded at the session yester-
day.
Mrs Godscy is seeking damages in
the sum OF $1,000 for alleged Injuries
received when thrown from n street
car at Twenty-ffth and Vcnablc Streets
on July 10. 1912 According To her
statement. tho car started while she
was on the step, just after boarding
1t. Besides severe bodily injuries. she
claims she was hurt internally.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
The Times Dispatch Bureau,
Bollingbrook Street
(Telephone 1850.
Petersburg. Va. September

The motion to set aside the verdict
of the jury In the case of Waverly
Banks and grant new trial, which
was set for argument before Judge
Mullen, of the Hastings Court, to-mor-
row, has by agreement OF court and
counsel been continued until Wednes-
day, October s. Blanks was indicted
for first degree murder for killing
George w. Nunnally on the night of
June 81. The jury sitting In the trial
OF the accused returned n verdict OF
murder in the second degree. fixing the
punishment at five years in the peni-
tcntinry. On tho ground that the YER
dict was contrary to the law and the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
PerannnI md Gene-aI

An important meeting OF the Young
Peoples Missionary Society of Central
Methodist church was held on Monday
night Most Of the members were
present. and some interesting business
was transacted.
Mrs. II. a. Johnson, OF Brunswick
County. is visiting relatives on the
Southside.
Sylvester Wyatt who has been on
his annual vacation. resumed his duties
at Manchester Postal Station yester-
day morning.
j. III. Purdy Will return to Manches-
ter station tomorrow morning from
his vacation
Mrs. f. V. Withers and Miss IYithers.
of Bon Air. left on Tuesday to visit
Mrs d. q. Ainslee, of 1917 Grove Ave
nue..
Misses Nell and Elizabeth Christian,
who have been visiting relatives in
New Jersey, arc expected to return
home this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01

You can lead horse to water. but
you cannot make him drink: sur
round fool with wisdom, but YOU
cannot make him think. You show an
migrate Kindness and get injured for
your pains. You can dress a dude in
FASHION. but YOU can't give him brains
You can bring the rich TO justice, but
II takes a lot OF time. While the poor
man goes TO prison. the rich one paws
me II YOU study human nature.
you'll find freaks OF every strain. Some
you see excel In stature; others great
with nerve or brain. You'll find lots
OF faults to criticize-perhaps some
traits TO praise; but It's just as nature
made us guys. That explains our fun
ny ways. Don't get too close to tho
ouzZ saw or tickle mule that's tame
Don't give advice TO those in love or
bet on another mans game.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
MAN BELIEVED TO DE DEAD
GETS UP FEELING; IyE,vr
Especial to The Times-Dispatcb. +,

l''P,cSIaI 10 TIC TN tS- DlBpatc h.
Lynchburg. Va, September 30-Wber
William Spencer, aged eighty vears
lay in a state of coma early to.daS'
friends. believing him dead, took sten,.
to secure burial clothes and TO ars
range for burial, but later these were
astounded to see the old man move
and in short time he got M and
dressed; saying hc was feeling we'll
The old man, with n sister nearlv hia
age: lived for fifteen years in an nI ola
packet boat on tho banks of the Jamaa
River until the boat was rendered mn
inhabitable by flood six months ave
He was Confederate veteran an5
formerly taught school in Nelson Coun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
knights Templar inspection.

Tho annual inspection OF AppomattoS
Commandery, knights Tcmplar. Will be
held on Tuesday evening next. and the
Sir knights are preparing to mako the
occasion one OF interest and enjoy
ment. The commandery will be in full
form and perfect In drill. One or
more distinguished Templars Of the
State will be present. and banquet
Will be spread.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
DIcn In baltimore.

a telegram received this morning
announced the death in Baltimore last
night OF John Roper. brother OF
Robert Roper of this city. He leaves
a widow and five children. and many
near relatives reside in Petersburg
The body Of the late John p. Bland.
OF Newport News. was buried in Bland
ford Cemetery yesterday afternoon
Religious exercises were conducted by
the Rev. c. Il. Bryan. d. D.. and the Ma
sonic rites by Petersburg Lodge. Mr.
Bland formerly lived I'm Petersburg,
and many relatives reside here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01

An increase OF more than 80 per cent
over the corresponding month last year
is shown by the report OF Superinten-
dent l.. d. Lloyd at Manchester Postal
Station in receipts for September The
total receipts amounted to $2,931.S9,
while those of last September were
s2.1S3.27. More business than usual
WAS done in the postal savings depart
mcnt, the report showing a large gain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
TYrnc for EN- Now.

a canvas bnrn, n painted tree
a slow New England drawi:
A InrgS square room with two or three
Worked notices OH the wall:
y hint OF wicked city lifo
BY some one In the cast,
VINO plays an honest farmers wIfe
With something of past
man from town whose shirt Is clean
Ana has at least two suits.
TO brighten up the rural scene
OF overalls and boots
COW, IT one can be secured,
~ SOFT nosed mare named Bess:
dog or two and you're assured
Unqualified success.
JUST take these few ingredients
ana mix them as you may,
And Keep them free from common
sense
You'll have n rural play
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
ARGUMENT ON EXCEPTIONS.
Avcry-Tartte Chnncery Cnuse will
Come Up Again To-Day.

The famous Avery-Tartte chancery
cause. involving the control and man
agement of the Harrison Street (col-
ored) Baptist Church. In which Judge
j. f. West, Of Sussex, has presided in
place Of Judge Mullen. will come up
in tho Hastings Court tomorrow, for
argument on exceptions taken to tho
report OF Special Commissioner j. B.
Prince. James w. Gordon, OF Richmond,
Is counsel for the plaintiffs, and r..
-. Davis and Paul Petite are counsel
for the defendants. The case has. been
prolonged ono, and expensive to both
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Improving Park.

Washington Square is being improved
under tho direction of Caretaker j..
Lacy BEDFORD. The southeast part OF
the grounds is being leveled and
graded. so that all portions of the
park Will be the same. Grass will be
sown as soon as the work Is COM
pleted. More flowers and shrubbery
will also be planted, which will great
~ add to the beauty OF the grounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED.
Only Requirement Tint Student shaII
BE OF Confederate PnrentaRe.

Petersburg Chapter, Daughters OF
the Confederacy. has decided to offer
scholarship in bookkeeping and Ste
biography. in II local commercial SCHOOL.
hoping thereby TO render substantial
AID TO some boy or girl OF Confederate
parentage who has been unable TO Sc
cure these advantages for him or her
self. The only requirements arc that
the student shall he OF Confederate
parentaGe. possessing a fair grammar
school education. and earnestly desires
success.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
nnrreIs Being stolen.

Mrs. Brooks OF 1901 Perry street.
reported 10 the police yesterday that
boys are making nightly raids on her
trash barrels IL Is thought that the
youngsters have begun their annual
collection OF material for Christmas
bonfres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Unanswered Letters.

sent you short article on the
union station and "a request for infor-
nation about the English form differ
"ith.' Why have these not been am
A"Gred! MRS T.. -. ].
We know nothing OF the union sta
non communications. The other was
not noticed because il was signed "a
Subscriber" and had no further sigma
lure ana the Query Column will not
reply to letters unless the real name
of tho writer Is Given
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Chester nustnc.s Men Meet.

The Business Mems Association Of
Chester held It's first meeting last
night In Graves Hall Some important
questions pertaining to the welfare of
the community were discussed. among
them being the street lights of the
village. The Chesterfield Board OF SUI
pervisors will be asked to appropriate
sum for the installation of the
lights
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Parcel Post Record.

begihning to-day. complete record
Will be kept by Superintendent I.loyd
at Manchester Postal Station Of all par
Gel post business during the next NJ
teen days. II is the purpose OF the
government to sec how the number of
parcels carried compares in different
parts of the country
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Forest Hill Lengue McetInr.

meeting OF the Forest H!ll civic
League has been called for Friday
afternoon at 4:S0 o'clock in the school
AS inns Is the first meeting in sew
eral months, II Will be an important
one. The question of n mail delivery
service in the suburb. which is now
pending before the postal authorities,
Is expected TO be discussed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Black Flag.

DID President Lincoln advocate rails
ins me black flag in the war against
the South? j. y READr
mere seems no evidence that he dis
approved many barbarous orders Of his
generals nor any that he was dis
pleased by numberless outrages com
inlttcd by the Federal soldicry through
out the south. Exactly what one means
by raising the black flag is impos-
S!nle Tor another TO tell. Hence, we
% not know whether Mr.. Lincoln's sins
OF omission or OF commission were
such as TO amount. under your dcfini-
tion, 10 raising the black flag or not
40 one may now say with certainty
now much OF the needless villainv OF
ne Yankee soldier should be discred-
tied TO himself and how much to his
Superiors, and how far higher up" the
biane should run. and as an example
OF this fact, it seems impossible to At
tnch directly to Mr.. Lincoln the odium
ior breaking the engagement as TO
reinforcing Fort Sumter, matter
I..t,dif, he would seem TO have had
which. for shameless rascaIity. stands
unsurpassed in the annals OF the world
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
To Lecture on .Innnn.

;. NItasawn, a Japanese student and
lecturer. VIII deliver an address to-
night at S:l5 o'clock in Bainbridge
street Baptist Church, for the heneilt
OF the vanguard class His subject
VIII be Japan" in which he Will give
some interesting facts about his native
country
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Arrcsted for Assault.

Bertha Allen, colored, charged with
assaulting Josephine Allen, also col
ored, was arrested yesterday by Patrol
man Sharpe and locked up in the
Third Police Station. She is also ac
cused OF beating sister Of Bertha
Redd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
oe==NEWS OFFS
RICHMOND

or stealing a pointer dog from j. II.
Roper. The dog was turned over to
Roper. Black spots were found on the
animal which It's owner claimed had
been put there by Trumbold. The
marks were easily removed with soap
and water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
"ilING CARSON" OR SAINT CAR


duotinS in Ulster. has been guilty both
IN his utteranccs and his acts. OF Sc
dltion and efforts 10 bring about re-
bellon-of treason. not 20 use too
strong word, possiblv--cannot DO
denied by any Intelligent man who is
even casually acquainted with the
fsrts, no matter what the bent OF his
ayiupathies on the Irish home rulo
question or the religious issue. Sir
Edward. moro than any other Union
!st leader has injected into tho situa-
ticn. lilo has openly and dehantiy de-
ciared that Ulster will set UP gov
eminent of her own, cham pioned vio-
lat!cns of the law which he unblush-
i'ons and organized and drilled bands
or antihome rulers and "Orangcmen.'
for resistance 10 any attempt TO i'm
pose an Irish Parliament upon Ulster
lie has tauntingly confessed conspi-
racy and challenged the government to
Interfere TO suppress his secession
movement. and forestall armed revolt.
At nrst blush IL is not surprising
that in such grave circumstances the
question is being asked, why has not
tho government accepted the chal-
lenGe. and that Mr.. Asquith and his
advisers are being criticized for weak
ness. But. Oh reflection, may it not
he that wisdom rather than weakness
explains the governments apparent
apathy? May II not be, Mr.. Robin
son, parliamentary secretary OF the
Board OF Trade, suggested, that the
government IS wise in not turning
King Carson" into Saint Carson and
in trusting TO the forces of reaction
and material considerations. unless
some fragrant, overt act of rebellion is
committed?
Those Who may have followed only
Sir Edwards side and xparte repre-
sensations should be reminded Of the
fact that Ulster is not Of one mind on
home ruie-tn hostility thereto-nor
are her people of one religious faith.
There is = very large and influential
Catholic minority there. More than
that the Professionals are divided on the
issue The biggest shipbu!lder in Bel
fast Is an ardent home ruler and one
OF the partYs representatives in the
Commons from Londonderry, the hotbed
Of Professionalism, is Presbyterian
minister Much Of the frenzied fury
OF SIR EDWARD and his followers is for
british consumption and due TO the
indifference and the calm Of their OPP
ponents 1t is brutum fulfnen
Wooden rifles do not make an army
% Infantry any more than quaker
Guns make an army OF artillery II is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01

william i. Greene, of SCUM Carolina.
just returned from WaahinYton. re-
Dorts 10 hia home paper that presl9cn,
Wilson looks very much lihe JuIc
HoHga. former epIicttor If mo Eighth
Circuit" 1hns does the President have
KrcHtnenE thrust upon him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Queries and Answers
Two 4 dhrcShcn.

Please give me the addresses Of
Judge Walter A Watson and Professor
W. T.. Massey. r. A POWEI ''
House of Representatives.. Wasbinr-
ton, d. G. Salisbury Md
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01
Restoration of virrInto.

pamphlet. Report OF the Eommittne
on the Restoration Of Virginia TO the
Inloh Hon. y. II. H. Stuart was I
believe, the compiler.
=. L. MARSHALL
one would be fortunate to get it at
an. Your bookseller could possibly find
II Tor YOU b. advertisements
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-01

factions OF the church. but tho colored
people have never lost interest in IL
because of the vital points 70 the
church involved.