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Evening star., 1914-12-25
A Christmas Day of World Sorrow.

GLORY to God in the highest. On
earth peace, good will toward men,!
Thus sang the angels on that morn
ing. more than nineteen centuries ago.
when Christ was born in Bethlehem.
Since that day, however. there has been
but little peace on earth" Men have
warred and fought. sometimes in His
name, sometimes for their selfish polit.
zeal ends. They are struggling no"
in the greatest of all wars, involving
directly and indirectly the major
part of the worlds people, contest
that has arisen from no great morai
initiative that has for its OBJECT the
settlement of intensely bitter am
mosites between nations and the en-
Iargement of territory. II has spread
from the initial cause, the Staying OF
the Austrian heir apparent, until II
includes all the greater powers ana
some of the smaller. and extends INTO
Asia and far over the seas.
Faith in the efficacy of the injunction
of peace which was symbolized by the
coming of Christ may be shaken oy
this cataclysm which is costing hun
dreds of thousands of lives and is dew
astating whole lands and visiting
millions of innocent people with dis
aster and menacing them with starVa-
tion. 1t might seem that the world has
gone back to the days of barbarlc
ruthlessness, its warning made more
deadly and more cruel by the inven-
tions of man and the products of
civilization.
But it is possible. nevertheless. to dis
Of ba
even now in the midst of this awful
conflict. Those who have precipitated
this catastrophe are seeking to justify
il and themselves in the eyes OF neu-
traI nations on the ground of neces-
sity Each side tries to lay upon the
other responsibility for it, All recog-
niZe that they stand before tribunal or
world judgment which in time will
render decision tina, will perhaps
have a lasting effect for peace among
the nations.
1t is the prayer of civilized men to-
day that from this war may come a
better mode of international adjust
ment. that 1t may prove the last war
and that arbitration, which is the es-
sence of Christs teachings, being
founded upon the principle of peace
through justice. may permanently re-
place the cruel, wasteful. senseless ap-
peal to arms that has been the resort
of man throughout history.
Probably never before in these nine
teen centuries has so sad Christmas
dawned as. this. in which 50 many
millions of people are in the deepest
stress of fear and sorrow. Yet from
this evil good may come, even as from
the sacrifice of Christ Himself came
blessings to the world, for whose sake
lie had appeared as the apostle of
peace and righteousness.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
The National Santa Claus.
From the Toledo Blade.

fONl lEt IOTtuO BIaUe.
The American farmer planted to such
excellent purpose last spring that re-
tail prices remain moderate in spite Of
extraordinary demands for food from
abroad He gave the railroads lot to do
when the industrial sections failed them.
He put vessels at work on the great lakes
when the ore trade was somnolent. He
made it possible for the charitable to
send shiploads of flour to the starving
and homeless Belgians. But for his
energies and the bountifulness of the
soil he has coaxed into industry. but
for the chickens his women folk have
raised and the turkeys they have shell
tered and nourished through the wealth
er that preys on turkey-life. the Christ
mas bells would seem a mockery, the
Christmas decorations ironical.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
America as Giver.
he New York Evening Post.

From The New York Evening Post
The arrival from the west on Il sin
gle day last week of more than thirty
five carloads of food for Belgium shows
that, while the aggregate of relief is
still but fraction of what it should be,
it is drawn nationw wide. Denver sent
twenty carloads of -four, India ana polls
two, Chicago eighty tons of beans. the
Spokane Chamber of Commerce 1000
barrels of flour. Contributions from
other inland cities are steady, and we
have one state gift, that of Kansas
Philadelphia has just received official
thanks for the ship Thelma. with 1000
tons of food. and is Quitting the In
dustry with 5000 more: Boston is send
ing the Harpalyce with $500 tons; in
New York the Belgian fund is more
than 100000. Impressive as this sounds,
1t is only part of what should be
done The seaboard cities should set
an example for the whole country.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
The Prohibitionists and 1916.

Naturally. and as expected. the pro-
hibitionists are greatly heartened by
Tuesdays vote in the House. They
read in II the assurance of big things
to come. and at an early date. Already
they are girding up for 1916. A ma
tional convention is to be held that
year to make nation wide prohibition
an issue, as prominent as possible, in
the presidential campaign.
II is early to figure on that or any other
line as respects the issue or issues
voters then will most care for The
tariff looks important now. Undoubt-
edly ii had much to do with this years
election results. Democratic losses
throughout the manufacturing sections
were attributable directly to the I'm
derwood law.
Then we have the matter Of the ma.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
Expert Witnesses.
,m the New York Commercial.

Leading members of the legal and
medical professions have at last real
lied that the scandals connected with
the testimony of experts in our courts
are discrediting both doctors and law
yers as well as the administration of
justice throughout the land. One Thaw
case does more harm than 4 hundred
properly conducted trials can counter
act. To check the abuse of the "hypo-
thetical question" in trials in which
insanity is an issue, committee OF
lawvers and doctors has been strug-
Cling with the problem in a sensible
way. AS this committee includes such
men as Judge Albert G. Barnes of Chi
caeo. Dean william E. Mikell Of the
University of Pennsylvania, DIR. Adolf
Never OF Johns Hopkins University
and DR.. Morton Prince of Boston, it's
""cor'mendations are entitled to serious
consideration.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
Equal Terms.

Sometimes said Mr.. Growcher. Il
wish l were a boy again"
You wish to share in the innocent
pastimes of youth?'
Not exactly. I'd like to be able to
go out and handle some of these young
sters who throw snowbafls, without
looking so undignified."
Evening star., 1914-12-25
Christmas Usefulness.

Mebbe you amt numbered
With the lucky few
That come home incumbereo
With their gifts so new;
Mebbe you have faltered,
Haven't made your pile
But the fact amt altered,
You kin always smile.
If you can't spend money
Helpin' cheer along;
If you can't be funny.
Play ner sing a song;
You kin still be needed
Fur your happy style.
Folks are always needed
That know how to smile.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

and the cargo of which is today in the
hands of the war orphans of Europe.
The response to the appeal to NIL the
Jason's hold with useful presents for
the child and woman sufferers OF
the warning countries was cheering
proof that the spirit of Christmas is a
living principle in the lives of the
American people.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

vIn order avoid delays S,,r on 81 account od Of
10. he addressed to any individual connected
With the Office. but simply to THE STAR. o, to
The Editorial or Business Department accofohS
to tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

been found who resented any lessen
ing of responsibilities which might
lead to the establishment of sinecures
among them.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
Too Much Foresight.

Does Glumsen enjoy Christmas
Not as much as he ought to. He's
too anxious about the future. He is
already beginning to save up and plan
for Christmas in 1915
Evening star., 1914-12-25

Japan is said to have adopted the style
of diplomatic communication adopted by
the kaiser in addressing the emperor
some years ago. Germany refuses to
appreciate the compliment implied in
the imitation.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

The fact that submarines have been
able to pass the Dardanelles may cause
Turkey to feel that the arguments in
favor of peace should not be dismsse ed
without some consideration
Evening star., 1914-12-25
A Holiday Wish.
W bile W

While we go forth and search the map,
Our generous gifts afar to pour,
Let's hope we will not miss some chap
Who faints and falters at our door.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

1t would be unfair to assume that a
man who does not favor constitutional
amendment to enforce prohibition is per-
sonally in favor of the demon rum.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

Col. Roosevelt is man who, neither
having been born peaceful nor having
achieved peacefulness. has had peace
fulness thrust upon him.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

The tax collectors who approach Mr..
John D. Rockefeller are not even given
advice as to how the government NAV
become prosperous if it will economics
Evening star., 1914-12-25
Excusable Fright.

We're you seasick on your recent
ocean VOYAGE"
Yes"
Suffer pain
Not exactly. ! was more scared than
hurt
Evening star., 1914-12-25

In spite of the recent prohibition de-
bates in Congress and the cost OF eggs,
the annual eggnog recipe is stilrin cir
culation.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the city
at IS cents per month; daily only - cents m,d per
may be sent by mall, or telephone Main 2t4O.
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

There is no topic OF sufficient national
scope to be regarded impartially by
the man with whom politics has be-
come d habit.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

No small boy will tolerate the SUPER
stitious suggestion that Friday is an un-
lucky day this year.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

Some very important New Year resolu
tions will have to go over till another
January.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

Harry Fhaw proposes tu follow up the
plan of making his life one habeas
corpus after another.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

Holiday customs originated in Europe,
but a krupp gun makes a poor accom-
paniment for a Christmas carol.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

For myth, Santa Claus manages to
be very exacting taskmaster.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

PAYABLE in advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily, sunday Included, one month. go cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one month, 20 c. nts.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday star 81 ~ year.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
tn. Evening star xsw,pspsr oomp.ny

Business Ofice Ilth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York ONCE: TrI' Buildin7-
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Office: 3 Regent St, Lendon' England.
Evening star., 1914-12-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Loquacity.

You know that strong drink makes
a man talkative.'
"Yes," replied the statesman who has
been listening to speeches. But sc
does prohibition"
Evening star., 1914-12-25

A snowstorm helps the scenery to an
extent that makes a man wish he were
working with a painters brush instead
of a snow shovel.
Evening star., 1914-12-25

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
office at Washington, D. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
News Of Petersburg
OF tho Dinwiddio road board will BIO
held on May 0. when tho board will
be asked TO comply with tho request
PerronnI aud otherr1so.

At the residence of tho bride. ON
afternoon. Miss Mabel Leo Aldridgs
and George a. Blankcnsh!p were mar
riod by the Rev. s. j. Senter. d. d.
III tho Police Court this morning
Jack Avery. who shot three timo, at
George Thweatt, n colored barber, on
Saturday night and wounded him once,
was sent to the Hastings Court to be
tried for felony.
Or. and Mrs. l.. A. Jenkins. Of Natural
Bridge, who has been visiting the city
as guests Of the family Of +. w. Cole,
have returned to their home.
Ms. j. i. Gallagher. OF Raleigh. N.
Mr. and Mrs. j. y. Marks In Ettrick,
returned home yesterday.
The IHu Pont dynamite works, mt
City Point. viii be In full operation In
few weeks. when all visitors will DO
denied admission except on passes.
At tho meeting OF Biand.ord Lodge
OF Masons last night the master Ma
sons degree was sxcmplincd.
Richmond College Glec and Man
dolin Club Will give n concert In this
city tomorrow nisht.
telegram received from Norfolk
this afternoon announced the death
there OF Mrs. n u Scott, mother OF
Mrs. James L Smith. OF this city
Jssr@r IL Edwards. formerly of Pa
tcrsburg. bat now OF Richmond. and
Miss Bcrta !. ;l5do. OF SafiolI were
married this morning In the latter city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
Death of Joseph u. Cooper.

Joseph p. Cooper. a wcll-known and
esteemed citizen OF Petersburg. and
for many years prominent lumber
dealer In this city. died Yesterday af-
ternoon In Staunton, where he was
temporarily visiting. lie had for some
time been In feeble health. Mr.. Coop
cr was born In Petersburg March L..
is4s. and was educated here. at the
age OF fifteen he participated in the
battle OF June 8. 1863, on the outskirts
OF the city. was taken prisoner
and was held for some time In tho
prison. ut Point Lookout. After the
war he engaged In tho lumber bust
mesa under the firm name Of Cooper
e. Spotswood. lie Is survived by his
wife and three children-Miss Annie
McIlwaine Cooper and r. Martin Coop
er. Of this city. and Howell +. Cooper.
Of Knoxville The body will be brought
to the city and the funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon from the
residence on Market Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
NEW HAVEN SELLS NOTES
TO GROUP Of BANKERS
Proceeds to he Uaed for Scc~nSary
Payments mud No Improve
ments VIII He Mndc,
Especial to Tho Times-

Especial to The Times Dispatch.i
New York, April 2s--It was an
nourced at the Offices OF the New York.
New Haven aud Hartford Railroad
COMPANY this afternoon that the COM
PAM hrd sold TO group Of hnnkers.
consisting OF ]. i. Morgan & Co. tho
First National Bank. New York: tho
National City Eank, New York: Messrs
hiddcr. Peabody 3 Co, Boston. and
M"ssrs. Lee. Higginson & Co, Boston,
notes n follows:
Twenty million dollars New England
Navigation Company. three year per
cent coupon notes secured by coliat-
eril
Twenty million dollars New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
COMPANY. ono year 3 per cent coupon
notes, secured by collateral
Ten million dollars Harlem River and
FORT Chester Railroad Company, one
year !" per cent coupon notes. indorsed
ny the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company.
ARRANGEMENTS have also been made
win The same group OF bankers so
mat they viii take from tho company
from tune To time during the next siS
months sl0,00o.90G OF one year per
cent not"s Of the New York. New Haven
ana Hartford Railroad Company
Thcz -t-~ @cds o! these notes win he
used to pay off the principal and in
ter"st of noSs falling due on Nav IL.
June &c. July II. IA and 26 and the
balance to be used only for such bet
t"rncnts and improvements as are as
solutely essential for safety, economy
and efficiency. improvements. however
desirable mat are not ABSOLUTELY nee
essary must bc postponed until ,ha
results Of the opera ton of tn ron.
er'y are much better than they arc
at present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
Fireman Killed.

The southbound through passenger
train on the Scaboard Air Line Rail-
way this morning. about O'Clock
ran into an engine at Norlina. and
both engines were damaged Tho To-
cal engine. IL Is said was on the main
track at the time. taking water. The
colored fireman on the local cngirsc
George Staten. OF Portsmouth. was SO
terribly scaldcd by tho escaping steam
that he died while being brought to
the hospital In this city. He was
being brought here In charLc OF DIT.
+. L. Parker, and arrangements had
been made to meet him at the station.
Instead the body taken to an un-
dertakcrs csta blishmcnt until Il can
be sent TO his home In Portsmouth,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
Voice of the People
Hnmn,on,s Anniversary.

To ths EIltOF 81 The MINES -Dl-DatCh.
Sir.-Hon. William H. TAFT has been elect
FL president ~ the Hampton Institute Board
az Trustees to succeed the late Robert G.
ogden who HAD served for many years the
cause OF education through Hampton. SIR.
TAFT, the forty-s!xth Anniversary ever
clses of Hampton Institute. presented 20 the
trustees the candidates for certificates and
academic diplomas. lie declared that the
negroes should use the economic freedom
mat they have and work along an honest.
Industrious Inc.
Dr samuel {. Mitchell. president OF tho
Virginia Medical College IN Richmond. de-
iivered the Robert .. Ogden Memorial Aa-
dress. He paid n hearty tr!oute TO the mar
who had had abiding faith IN the COM
,Don man. In the common school and in
public taxation means OF improving
economic and social conditions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30

which arc sometimes resorted to by
the bascr sort OF lawyers
1t has been felt for long ti;ne that
there Is m anomaly IN tho states pro-
v!dlns prosecutor. who wears some
thing or tho aspect OF nm avenser.
wnilc 1t docs not Mt tho same time
provide m attorney who shall defend.
although all that tho State Ia Interested
IN is THAI Justice shall he done rs -.
tween tn6lv,dunis and rs between tho
community and the Individual. Tho APP
parent eject has been to pennl.zs pow
orty through the inability or the poor
IRAN TO secure as competent cour,
acfendr IA tho possessor OF wealth.
rhis palpoblc injustice has been or
SGT TO Il considerable degree In va
r'ous ways, notably BY the grand Jury
system and by tho authority vested
fri courts - appoint counsel for poor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
The Jackson Monument

a great Virgiuiau In defense Of our
city. gave his life To the Common
wealth, and added imperishablc honor
TO American manhood. y suitable
monument 10 his memory seems abso-
lutelv due from US To our children and
our ch,Idrcn'S children.
IL we feel and believe THE 10 he true.
ack cs, acccpting this letter as n re-
innder OF a distinct, urgent personal
obligation due from all OF h,r sons TO
our old Mother Virginia.
Tho monument VIII he built quick
~ ii cach Of US. without awaiting a
personal solicitation. and before pu;
ting tnls letter aside, will mail what
wc think n fitting contribution 10 +.
~ Hotchkiss, treasurer. First Ma
tional Bank Building, Richmond. Va.
THE STONEWALL JACKSON MONU-
MENT ASSOCIATION.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30

would have suffered In rank and In
precedence. As tho wise OF n COM
moncr-for 'baroncts after all are
mere .commoners-she was able to re-
tain her precedence, 40 tho daughter
OF duke. which enabled her to take
the pas" OF the wives OF earls. OF
vtscounts and OF barons. III her hus-
band had established his rights to the
barony OF Frecheville, she would have
been compelled to take her place on
the table of precedence among the
wives of barons. 1t may be recalled
that the late Sir Edward Malet, who
was for so many years British am
bassador at Berlin. likewise refused
Il peerage.. so rs not to diminish the
rank of his wife Lady Ermyntrude
Russell: daughter of the late Duke of
Bedford
Copyright. 1914. by tho Brentwood
Company
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30

trcspa ssing tho laws OF tho land. Ycs-
terday tho old soaker took his last
smile" at the public bar. tipped his
glass 70 his old comrade with a Here's
TO yer, and turned II melancholy heel
upon tho place that la To know him no
more. To-day begins tho pantomime
OF tho pint bottle and the green tum-
bier accessible by tho back stairs and
side alley.
From New York..
Now York papers OF late dato tell us
that Secretary OF the Treasurer Chase.
having ordered stopped the sale of gold
certificates, there was great excitement
IN the money marts. and gold went up
TO lS3 and cotton advanced 10 So cents
per pound.
Married.
on tho 2Sth ultimo. Ivy the Rev. Or.
nosgctt. Miss Laura NJ. Anderson to
Mr.. George +. Epps, both Of Richmond.
ON the eth uitiino. by the Rev. John
Leyburn. y. u. the Rev. Bennett w.
Moscley, of Bedford County. and Miss
Louise j.. daughter of DR. Paul C.
Nenablc. OK Mecklenburg County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
yhe Defense OF the Alamo.

santa Ana came S'oFih'he' - storm fhish.
=. 'o''ts - - 49,
There was ruinnle OF cannon thofe was
'@'tit OF p.iIo, ,. 49,, 80,
There was cavalry. Infantry. onsle and
:. ufhi. . J.,
Full seen ihonsand ~ pomp ana parade
&C chiNaiFs, mover ~ .NcN',o' -
And 4 sonnt TWO hundred In tho Aiama'
ANA tairty !ay SICK, ana hofne wore shot
. throHshi ,...
FoF ths slete hho peeh oitsef' 9hu oioooy'
~ and lons.
suFrenler o. dief Men. what WIN YOU
40
And TI"y.t. great travis drew sworo'
dulck ahu strong .,,,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
Attempted Suicide.

David Creighton, colored, employed
as n laborer by the city. attempted TO
drown himself this morning by jump
ing In the river near the Eattcrsea
Cotton MIL. He had been wording
with force OF hands in laying sew
or in Rattersea. md is supposed to
have become suddenly mentally de-
ranged Ills compa Mons on the force
witnessed his act, and promptly res
cued him He is being held to await
examination by a commission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
Memorial Services.

Memorial services In honor OF the
late President j. III. Johnston. of the
Virginia Normal and Industrial lnsti-
tute, will be held in the institute ciapc!
sunday afternoon next at 4 o'clock
Participants In the program Will DO
representatives from the cities OF Pc.
tersburg and Richmond. members Of the
faculty and student body. special
program of music has been prepared
for the occasion. Professor Johnston
was president of the college for many
years. and did much for the education
of his race.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
Cooking Main.

a cooking main. In which Petersburg
birds were the victors, came off last
night near the city. Birds were CT.
tered from his city. Richmond. Norfolk
and North Carolina, and the fights are
reported to have been witnessed by n
number of sports. In fear of the law.
great secrecy was observed in regard
to the place and time OF the main.
Report says that il was held on n farm
on the border line OF Dinwiddie and
Prince George Counties. not far from
tho city. with about twenty birds en-
tered for the match.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
pIn,riddlc IN. ONLY county.

ID II. Winslow. United States Super
intcndent OF Road Construction. was in
the city to-day, md informed Secre-
tary Martin. OF no Chamber of Com
mcrce. that with the exception OF Din
wtddic every county along tho route
of the proposed Washington to- A tlantn
Highway has complied with the requests
of the Office of public roads In lending
support to whatever may be asked In
reference to tho highway. A meeting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-30
PETERSBURG DOING BIG
PARCEL POST BUSINESS
Post-omco Records Show That Pa.
irons Take Most Kindly TO
Now Department.
FIREMAN Is KILLED IN WRECK
Through Passenger Trnin on Southern
Hallway Crashes Into Engine on Main
Track at Eorlina.
The Times Dispatch Bureau,
Boilingbrook Street,
,phnpa -4sSA

Petersburg. Va. Aprn % 1914
During the period October / TO Is.
1913, 1913 parcel post packages were
received AT and delivered from the
post office In this city. and 1853 pack
ages, weighing 1854 pounds. werc
mailed TO other points The weight
limit at that time was twenty mounds.
During the period of April 10 10 Of
this year 6,c2e packages were received
AT and delivered from the Office, and
1857 packages were mailed TO DIFF
fcrent points. weighing $3.50 pounds.
the weight limit now being ffty
pounds. The parcel post business IS
constantly increasing, as Is, Indeed, all
other business Of the Petersburg post
Office,