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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
CUISINES is Gnop.r

| Barring a few editorial Jercminhs,
who see in every failure evidence that
the country is doomed, few newspapers
take the Sicgel failure in New York to
mean more than unfortunate over
| trading
Good business cannot make good
! judgment. Whom men buy in antici-
patton OF larger sales than they can
mako, the general financial condition
| O. tho country has little effect on them.
TO get money. they must have un-
impaired capital and large liquid as
sets. In this case, tho Siegcl stores
| did not correctly estimate tho Christ
mas trade. They overstocked. could
not post collateral for new loans. and
were not able to get extensions on the
very large amount Of paper they had
| outstanding. For the protection OF
their assets, as much as for tho benefit
| into bankruptcy. Nothing in the whole
| incident had any bearing, directly or
indirectly, on the money market or can
properly 10 attributed to any alleged
/ strlngency
| Instead of declining further. bust
ness has already turned. From Gray,
Ind, comes the report this morning that
the American Tin rlate Company has
rcopcned its plant and expects soon
! to BIO in full operation. The outlook
is declared to bc tho best for some
months. and is takon to indicate u
! general revival in business. Every in
! dustriaI centre not controlled Ivy men
who would prccipitato a panic to save
the face of the Republican party is op-
timistic and cheerful Business is GOOD.
ard is getting betscr every day The
country has not only survivor the
| tariff revision and the currency legis-
lation---contrary to the dire forecasts
of the Rcpublicans--but Is in better
shape than ever before. What can VIC
fear with the crops for 1913 valued AT
S6.loo.000.o0o and with animal products
worth $500, 100000?
locally, Richmond lie enjoying the
prosperity TO which tho South seems
special heir. Our business men an,icl-
l'hte no trouble In the national money
market and they are absolutely con-
fdent that Richmond can weather any
storm that may blow. II is secret
kat VIC would not care 10 mention be-
yond the circle OF our readers. but it
is a fact nevertheless: Richmond banks
have In thoir vaults and on call al
most enough money to finance the
South Atlantic States
Good business Richmond aud the
South arc going to enjoy tho most pros
porous year OF their history during
1919
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

ment as q guide to the head of affair,
OF government. / think the sImplI
hcation OF our laws a most important
question, and one that ought rs he
taken up seriously
John w. Stephenson, of Dntb.
l. Yes. or misdemeanor In dlsere,,,n
OF jury.
.. do.
lions.
!. Let contests be decided by courts.
8. am.
q. Segregation.
I: l favor collecting all delinquent
poll taxes. exempting only Confederate
soldiers ~
S. would like to SEQ the fee sv,.
tenn abolished. and fair salaries. and all
fees collected and paid into public
treasury.
.. am in favor OF just such a law
as you suggest. and make II n crime
"a Felony, II necessary, for any one to
approach member OF the Virpinjn
Legislature privately on any subject or
legislation. Let all discussions Of sun
1ects Of legislation be public.
10. And, therefore, / am in favor n.
open sessions of all committees.
II. have not properly considered
this question -
~ am in favor OF law reform, on
re:ially our procedure. and I hnnc
we can have new Code.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
vIsCoUNr pnYCE.

Tho elevation of James Bryoc to the
peerage is tribute to a splendid gem
tleman, and no less tribute to good
scholarship.
Mr.. Bryce has deserved through long
public service. place among those
whom the King delights to honor"
In the numerous important posts he
has held, he has demonstrated adminis-
trative ability OF tho highest order,
unusual. England can we'll afford to
reward such an Official with the high
est title below that OF earl
But Mr.. Bryces services TO consti-
tutional law and history have been
even more signal and more deserving
OF reward. Our readers have doubtless
read his american Commonwealth"
and can appreciate this broad, syInpa-
thctic, yet cminently fair study OF
American institutions. This great book
was. however az epoch-making in
It's bearing on scientific scholar
ship as it was interesting in itself.
Coming at I; time when tho modern
study OF comparative constitutional
lew was still In its infancy, the
American commonwealth" set n stand
ard which, emulated by later writer's,
has given To this phase Of political
science literature of notable scien-
tinc excellence. President Lowclrs adj
inirablc works on Governments and
Parties in Continental Europe" and on
The Government Of England" owe their
inspiration To Mr. Bryce's study of our
governmental system.
More than this, AIR Bryce has al
ways written in Il splendid literary
style. doubly welcome in contrast with
tho dry. involved and hopeless output
of the modern German school With
out ACCOMPLISHMENTS or atter1pt at
fine writing" Mr.. Bryces English was
n hoon to generation which wrestled
with Bluntschli.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
IE YOU HAVE A coin.

Either as result OF 100 eEubernnt
Christmas cheer or else because Of the
recent curious and n-RichmondIike
fcrinG from colds. III one meets n
group of friends In the street, per-
haps 80 per cent OF them arc sneezing
or Wheeling: ii one enters street car,
Il theatre or q church, ones ears arc
troubled with the sound OF coughing
Tho best way to treat Il cold is to
prevent SC. But if. despite those pre-
cautions which the State Board OF
Health enjoins, the cold makes it's ap-
pearancc, there are certain rules TO be
observed for your own comfort and
Tor the safety OF your friends
Tho first OF these is to complain az
little as possible It is your cold. to
be sure, and if you are to suffer, you
should at least be given the privilege
OF explaining your pcevishness. your
wrath and your ill-humor Beyond
these limits. however the rights OF
your friends must be taken into nc
count. For the very reason that it is
your cold, 81 is not theirs. In conse-
Iuence, do not weary them or strive
IN vain to excite their sympathy by :,
wailinG narrative of Your sleepless-
ness. your pangs ana your distress Of
spirit If You must tell some one, your
physician will listen fifteen minutes
for 81
Far more important is the obser-
vance OF 4 certain etiquette in cough
ing. regarding which we may be par-
uoncd serious word. Innucnza--ln
Srippe-and probably the common colds
are due TO specific organisms, germs
as active rs that Which causes any
of the most serious diseases. This
germ comes only from the nose or
mouth OF some person who has the
cold, and is usually conveyed in the
spray that is expired with n cough
or sneeze Especially in a crowded
place, where the air is still and close.
TINS spray may float for some time
and may. in consequence, be Inhaled bv
soma healthy person Unless the
bodily resistance of the latter he hie-b.
ne VIII contract the cold In the cir
cumstances, the only decent thing to
do when coughing or sneczing IS 70
cover the mouth and nose with ones
hand. or. better still. with "A handker-
chief
This may seem small prccaution,
but failure to observe 1t is Responsible
FOR vast majority of al colds.
bronchial complaints and attacks of
influenza A stern application OF the
golden rule will save US from these
maiadies, end viii brighten tho winter
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
Voice of the eople
DO Not Parade Indeccpcv.

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-IAilow me to sound note OF
appreciation for your editorial in TO.
days issue of The Times Dispatch. en-
titled Moral Lessons of Vice. Yo,,
take the correct position on a uuestion
OF tremendous Importance, and laden
with terrible possibilities for posterlty.
should the plans of these well-meanins
but misguided advocates or reducins,
evil by parading It's details succeed
Most especially is the movement IN
teach sex hygiene in the public schools
to be condemned. / believe If the par
ents of young girls and boys were
awake to the danger with which this
scheme Is fraught, 1t would be buried
beneath an avalanche OF popular pro
test
Let the schools teach the funda.
mentals Of secular education, such as
mathematics. geography. spelling, etc,
subjects on which there is no diversitv
of opinion. and leave religion, morals
and medicine to the, home, and to the
church and medical system, which the
home selects,
CONSTANT READER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

ought to be entirely abolished or modi-
ned SO as 10 require all free officers to
pay into tho public treasury all fees
collected by them over ana above GER
tain iixed, just compensation?
!" Are you In favor of q law re-
DURING All persons employed TO innu-
cnce legislation to register with
the Secretary or the Commonwealth.
stating by whom employed and paid
ana the amount OF their compensation.
10. Are YOU in favor OF having open
sessions of"all Legislative committees?
IL. Are you In favor OF electIng
State delegates TO the national conven-
ton at n primary election?
IL, Are there any other questions
upon which you desire 10 express your
opinion?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

attend. and where false swearing may
be punished AS perjury?
o. Arc you In favor of law pro-
hibiting the Judges and clerks from
using their influence at the polls for
or against any candidates at general
and primary elections?
6. What. in your opinion. is the solu-
ton of the tax questionable YOU favor
segregation or central board of equal
lZation?
Z. Do you favor the enacting of I'D
ditional Legislation facilitating the col
lection OF the Sl,516,4A290 delinquent
poll taxes now overdue three years. ex-
emptfng dclinquents whose income Is
less than $40 per month?
s. Do you favor any change I'm tho
Zee system? II SO, do you think Ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

senator G. U. Gravatt, of Caroline.
J. Y Yes.
8. In the manner provided by laws
governing general elections
4. Yes Yes:
6. Segregation. If feasible; other
wise tax commission, with cqualiz-
!. Several considerations prevent a
categorical reply TO this question.
outlined.
.. Yes.
10. Yes.
II. Am In favor of n presidential
preference primary.
IL Among other important matters
affirmative considerations are:
The enabling act.
The Torrens system of land regis
tration.
The reform of court procedure.
IL. II. i.eedy, of Page.
|. NO, for the reason that juries
would refuse to convict IL the punish
ment Is regarded by them as too Sc
we're.
q do
). In manner provided by law.
s. All such matters should be tried
in court OF record.
5. Yes.
6. l would prefer central board of
equalization.
IL,
collections should be enforced
S. The system should be modified to
suit local conditions.
q do
TO- Yes. If their work is not inter
ferred with thereby.
IL. l am not prepared to pass on this
at this time.
senator u. L. West, of Nnnaemond.
J. Yes Yes.
3. In the manner provided by the
laws governing general elections.
:. Yes es.
6. Central board OF equalization and
education of all the people to a higher
standard of citizenship.
z. am not, but open to conviction.
S. Yes: abolished In many cases. and
modified in others. + do not mean this
for minor Offices.
3. No
10. Yes.
IL. Yes
II. | favor simplifying OF court pro-
cedure and consequent reduction of
cost to litigants. revision Of Code of
Virginia. and the enabling act.
l.. q. Cumniins, of King William and
Hanover.
Wear Slr,-I think the questions will
he best answered by the inclosed plat
form that ] was elected on, and except
10 carry out.
Taxation-T favor an entire change
in the present antiquated tax laws. to
the end that all property may bear Its
proper burden of taxation, and believe
segregation the best means for the re-
lief needed.
Fec systematic present fee system
for the payment of officers should be
so amnded, that the public may DO
protected from overchanges and pub
lished statement of the amounts re-
ceived provided. And after careful In
vestigation of the question, ] find that
1t is best to abolish the fec system
shall favor the change.
Educational and public roads--Better
education without politics in the public
schools Will, In my Judgment. add more
TO the material advancement OF the
State than any other one effort we can
make. To this end favor the adoption
of such progressive laws applicable to
the public schools, as have been found
beneficial in other States. or which may
be fonnd applicable to our system.
Secondly to the education OF the chill
dren OF the State, the public roads de-
mand our most careful attention. I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
Questions for Our Legislators.
very tn,modest to Tonxo.~

1. Arc you in favor OF making fraud
in elections n felony?
.. DO you favor effective laws pro
hibiting and Furnishing attempts to con-
troll voters by paying their poll taxes
for them?
3. Do YOU believe that the Judges
and clerks OF primary elections should
be appointed by party committees or
In tho manner provided by the laws
governing general elections?
4. Are YOU In favor OF taking away
from party committees the power to
decide contested primary election cases,
and placing said contests in the courts
where witnesses can be compelled to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
THE PROGRESS Or COTTON MANU-
ENCrURE.

King Cotton Is charging and up
building his dominion IN the South. Tho
industry Is constantly expanding. This
fact is made clear by the latest bulletin
upon the subject. The South Is still
the monarch Of tho fleecy field, and the
snow of Southern summers" piles
deeper and deeper its drifts as the sea
sons roll on.
In 1913 there were fifty-eight coun-
| ties each containing more than 100, 900
cotton spindles OF these thirteen were
IN South Carolina ten in North Caro-
lima; seven In Massachusetts, six in
Georgia; four in Maine; three each in
Alabama, New Hampshire ana Rhode
island; two each IN Connecticut and
New York, and ono each in Maryland.
New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Tennessee
and Virginia OF these counties, three
with total OF 9.Sl2.S74 spindles, or
United States. had moro than j ,0OO. 900
| spindles each; nine with 6.A22,914 or 20
per cent of tho aggregate. had more
| than 100000, but less than 1 900. 900
each: nineteen with 5.SQS. 491, or is per
| cent OF the aggregate, had more than
100000, but less than 100000 each:
twenty-sevcn with 3,SS4,339, or 12.l per
cent OF the aggregate. owned more
! than 100000. but less than zoe, 900 each.
The number OF sDindles made pri-
marily to spin cotton was S2l49,G17, a
net increase during 1913 or 56,93S
spindles. of this number, 31,519,76G
were in use, Increasing the number for
1912 by ,23S. In tho whole numbc:
OF cotton spindles. Massachusetts Is
highest with 11,O75,GS4, or 345 per cent
OF tic total for the United States South
Carolina comes next with 4,536.S53.
North Carolina captures third place.
with 3.593,993. Next in rank are Rhode
! island, Georgia, New Hampshire. Con
nccticut. Maine and Alabama, each OF
which has as many rs 100000 spindles.
1t Is estimated that the number of
active cotton spindlcs in the world for
the current year was 143,39S.00 which
is 377l7,o00 more than in 1912, an IN
crease Of a5,7 per cent since 1900. or
the whole number, $3.50. 900, or ass per
cent. are in the United Kingdom. In
the United States there are 1850. 600
or % per cent. In Germany there are
l1,1S6,00o; In Russia. 9,2l3,0Oo; in
France. 100000. and in India. G,OS4.-
600. The total mill consumption of the
staple for 1913 is estimated at 21,542,-
900 bales. This country, with 5.7SG.0oO
bales is first the United Kingdom, with
/ 100000 bales, is aecond, and Germany,
with 100000. is third.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

The Secretary of state entertained
ihe diplomatic corps on Thursday at
breakfast Mt II o'clock in the day. We
rise In our scat to say that they be
{ew Democrats who shovel in the morn
.Ag meal after o'clock A. NJ. Noon
breakfast may be diplomacy, but
blamed if It's Democracy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
CONSTANT READER.
Pnrndinr VICE.

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch.
Sir.-Iwish to thank you for the edl.
torial, Moral Lessons OF Vice." In Your
issue of the 31st. 1t is indeed food fo,.
thought" The point you make of "the
proposals to teach certain branches of
Physiology in the schools" Is one that
should deeply interest this and every
other community. Again thanking you.
and hoping to see more in your columns
along the same lines.
WALTER III. MILES.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

with utter disregard OF the treaty
making power number OF our most
dashing young men yesterday resolved
10 get married this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

Two headlines: Carnegie Completes
Survey of Globe" Rockefeller Says
World Is Growing Better" AS joint
owners of the earth, they ought to be
satisfied
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

IT candidates for Governor of North
Carolina continue to come out at the
present rate. the electorate will be en-
tirely annihilnted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

How potent ia the smile OF any ~
Richmond's lovely daughters to drive
duh care from the mind and inspire
mere man to high deeds and good
works!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
Queries and Answers

Enster.
Please. give Inc the date of Easter
Sunday in 1914.
April 9.
Alabama In the Wnr.
Did Alabama furnish about her fail
proportion OF distinguished soldiers
10 the confcderacy,
L. L. sUN1pTER.
Certainly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

S. NJ Balm. of Norfolk has been
elected captain OF the V. NJ. /. eleven.
stt bis team Is as good a. this year's
Viii be the bane of several other
'sSeAsns existcnce. n the Yireinian-Pi-
got bias anything 10 say about this
Ssz3aralsrAph, it IS warned that unneces-
Harry rolghnczs is "ngin' the rules OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
Thc Temperance movement.

The temperance men of the city havo
aroused themselves from their torpor.
ana are preparing to renew the fight
with their old enemy. Arrangements
are being made for public meetings,
and distinguished speakers are to adj
dress the public. Intemperance is fear
fully on the increase. and can only
be checked by earnest appeals to the
intelligence OF the people.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

The new year has begun. despite The
tact that Colonel Roosevelt was not
here 10 super'ntend the operation per
sCually.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

Congressman Estopinal, of Louisiana.
has nine husky sons. but. strunge to
say. he Is not commended in the Roose.
welt autobiography
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

f asIpuch 5 DIX. Cary Grayson. the
physician. Is an aiunnus
3 plir venerable college at Williams
Az must be pleasing 10 it's alumni
4 rsnsct tina; evetywhero that wood /.
||ls<las lss William ard Mary is sure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

Heretofore tho father and son ,noSe-
mont has been too generally accom-
panied by y switch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
HOW DO You PRONOUNCE
T-A-N-G-O?
By John T. McCutcheon.
tCepyriEht: IDA. By John T. McCutohcon. j

AND OTHERS GAIL 1T TANGO.
There Was a young man from, DURANGO
Who kneD hotu to dance the fundoneo.
So he took a year off
And tDent to a Prof.
Who taught hin, almost hou- TO Tango.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

III may be lesc majestic. so 10 say.
but y seems TO us that the Czarevitch
is simply having iitu.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

Since President Wilson's recent ex-
perience In helping to put out fre,
there has been some speculation as to
awhat Teethdoor Roosevelt would have
done In like circumstances The st.
Louis Post dispatch says that ne
would have dashed into the house
crying stand asideH IN The tone OF =
I fire engine gong. lie would have gal
Hoped up the stairs ike a troop OF cav
q lEy tinguishing the FIRE himself with
great enthusiasm, pausIng only to ac-
s1nowledge the cheers or the spec
fsatosss' Then nc would have called
tsas fire chief nre-faker and writ
Stensstx columns in his autobiography
Fssboats ffs heroisn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

IN Houston, Texas. the women wear
nistietoe on their hats, but II don't
get EN- anything
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02

Doubtless many OF our little folks
heartily favor the recall in the case
Of Santa Claus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
Thc Govcrnor,r NATURALIZATION.

The Governors Inauguration.
The ceremonies incident to the innu-
Euration of the new Governor OF Vir-
Rinia were plain and simple, but OF
an interesting and impressive charac-
ter. The hall of the House of Dele
gates was crowded with ladies citi-
zens, soldiers ana a number OF MEM
bers Of the Confederate Congress. Gov
ernor William Smith, whose services
in behalf OF his State and the Confed-
eracy have given him a distinguished
reputation. entered the hall n few
moments after IL, accompanied by
! Governor Letchcr and others He was
loudly greeted lie proceeded directly
to tho Speakers chair. The new
| Governor. without the ceremony
CT introduction, read his inaugural adj
dress. Seventeen years earlier he was
hrSt sworn In az chief executive of
the commonwealth. In his address he
reviewed the history OF the struggle OF
tho South for it's rights He denounced
I tax dodgers. and advocated tho cstab-
lshment or State maximum of prices.
lie urged the organization of tho re-
serve forces OF the State He said In
conclusion: Virginia entered into this
war with reluctance. hut, having en-
tered IT from sense OF duty, she does
not mean to sheathe her sword until
sho has won her liberty and indepcn-
shall lie bleaching on the hiIltops al
though hundreds OF thousands OF her
people have been overrun by the enc
my, their fields desolated. their homes
utterly consumed, In many cases by
lire, their stock devoured, DESTROYED or
carried away. their slaves enticed from
their possession. while the blood of
their loved ones moistens every bat
| tleield. Yet they are unyielding.
bright, bold and defiant; they are still
prepared to suffer We cannot believe
that our good God will allow such a
JUST cause rs ours to he lost"
Dissatisfied Negroes
number of New Orleans negroes
have been arrested, charged with hav-
ing had Seditious religious meeting
praying for the return of their mas
ters, FOR Jefferson Davis and Beaure-
/ card. saying that their expectations of
Abe Lincoln had not been realized.
From East Tcnnessee.
Heavy sliirmishing has been going
! ON between our cavalry and the enemy
advancing in the direction Of Morris
town
a Medical Meeting.
The adjourned meeting of the AS
ISOLATION of Army and Navy Surgeons
is TO be held at the medical college to-
night.
Morgan's Call to Arms.
From Decatur, Ga, General John H.
Morgan urges The soldiers of his com.
mand TO assemble there. Come M
once and come cheerfully, for 1 want
no man in my command who has to be
sent to his duty by the provost mar
shall"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-02
The Paper Supply.

The Richmond paper mills are man
aging to supply partly the public do
mand for printing paper, but neither
OF them are manufacturing writing
paper and, of course. that article is
scarce and high. booksellers and 9TH
crs arc compelled to rely upon block
aGers for their stock. which must con-
tinue small for sometime TO come.