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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Staunton Leader. Curses and typhoid
tcvcr, mostly.
Tho fredericksburg Free lance Is
absolutely right when II declares that
the people of Virginia Will never have
full confidence In the primary election
method of nominations until the law
Is strengthened. Tho primary law
passed by the General Assembly OF
1914. which. however. does not become
effective until January J., 1918. Is n
great Improvement on the present
law" Il says, but is itself open to
Improvement which We trust VIII DO
made In 1916" In all probability that
trust viii not be In vain II has TAX
en- long time TO convince our leg
isl1tors that the people Of Virginia
want real primary law. but they are
becoming convinced. Each session has
shown increased rcaliaation of the
facts, and 1t g not too much to hopo
that tho next viii prove no exception.
Tho Stauuton News gees the Mexi-
can situation an II Is Re,narking
upon an editorial In Tho TimesDis
patch upon our Moral Empire" the
News declares that lit is in behalf OF
masses who have never known Its
benefits that Or. Halo raises hts voice.
and tina, President Wilson has raised
his hand The facts known. II Is no
surprise TO find that tho strongest
critics of the Presidents policy nrc
tho standpattcrs ana the Staunchest
defenders arc the liberals
we feel sorry for Richmond" Says
the Fredericksburg Journal. and
hope she eets her library, but we
wish TO say right here that we can
Fredericksburg has two libraries;
Richmond has none,
Says tho Lyuchburg Advance: ''1n
the language OF ono OF our national
games, President TAFT passed tho
buck on 10 his successor and eascd
the burden from his mighty shout
ders. Hence. there ie no record OF
Republican policy IN regard to Mex
leo" We have no ideH what pass
ms: tho buck" means. It's new base
ball language 20 W..
Most anybody can take a long dis
lance shot at the Equal Suffrage SGT
of Virginia. but we don't blame the
Richmond papers for not doing II at
Close range" says the Chnse CITY
Progress Who's afraid But why
should any ono want to take shot
Mt tho Richmond sufrraEiats7
put reminded by the announce
rncnt OF two similar crimes commit
ted In Richmond within the past week,
NO arc moved 10 inquire whether prop
err police protection and measures for
the suppression of crime are = fco-
ture OF Richmond Iifo." save the Hcury
bulletin. one OF tho crimes referred
10 was not committed IN Richmond.
The Franklin Chronicle regards tho
future Of the republic with fear and
TREMBLING 1t sees Its impending col
lapse lis history about TO repeat 1t
sclf7" II asks. rs the great Amcri-
can republic going 10 lac cast upon
the same rock that has wrecked the
other republics Of the world? II looks
Ike IT." Executive infringement upon
the prerogntivcs OF Congress IS the
reason given for this dtreful pronhecy.
Tho editor OF tho Chronicle should
take something for his liver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
Something Queer.

misunderstanding queer 1bou,
Jones.
Eockcr- Yes: he is the only man who
can't explain the high cost Of liv-
ing.--JudEc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Tho city planning convention to be
held ut Toronto. Canada, Nav 25. "a
and % Will DO attended by many
American delegates. Consul Drcher re-
ports that conservation topics will also
he discussed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Tie animal death rate to each
thousand in the Canal Gore. Including
""th 'mpi"Ncs and civil Formulation.
Tor recent month was 1876 The
total for 1897 wns 3i67. In the pre-
ceding year, 1906. IT was ay high as
43S2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
,Wayside Chats With
Old Virginia Editors

The United States should got Mr.
S!lliman home and keep him here"
says the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
ready?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
Queries andAnswers
Confederate pcnsion.

How may [ find out the amount or
pension received by tho widow OF a
confederate soldier and the amount
of property the possession OF which
sion? SIiRSCpIpDD
The First Auditor. Library Build.
ing, Richmond, Va. will send you cir.
cular OF fun information.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
The Bright Side
On The Cunfrnrr

the motor ear Is here TO stay
An agent says--not 20.
II should he plain 10 any jay
The motors here to 90.
boston Transcript.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
His Mistake.

youns husband there's something
wrong with the cake? It doesn't taste
right"
That Is all S"ur imagination." an
s"orcd the bride, triumrhantly. for
~ says In the cookbook that Il is do
lcious. lllustrirtc ZclttLnc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
HuicIS Change.

Maunger-Wcn play Hamlet" to-
night.
Star--Good gracious, Then ought
cent
ManaCer--Ncvcr mind. then. We'll do
"Othello. "--Fliegcndc Ttlatior
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

rhat appropriation " $4,000 for the
Investigation OF mats IS q mere nothinS
90 those people who have spent severe!
times that SUN investigating Harry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
Just When the Pain Wa, wor.,.

The Dentist (gctt!nS even with his
DISQUALIFICATION pleasant please.
The Taticr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

10 NC L!lioF -! Tn. IIm"s- DIsDatUh:
S!'-la u pc-uisslb.e say through -FOUR
columns that The Petersburg baseball team
save Richmond DamrHu drR! OH Monday
@! thi3 week. GooEEIs FAN
Petersburg. Va, stay !9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

What will Uncle Sam get from Mex
leo for tho use OF his army and navy
rs police force" asks Vance IN tho
Staunton Leader. Curses and typhoid
rover. mostly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
Duitiurrl NIrtnr

where's your little brO;hcr?"
lie hurt himself"
How"
we were seeing VINO could lean
our ~ the window the fnrthest, ana
he won. '--ChicaEo Daily News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
WEDNESDAY. MAY 90. 1914

Tho people OF Richmond, by popular
vote. can reduce illiteracy In the city
ty at least 1900
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

one trouble with the Mexican RAIL-
roads is that there is no Interstate
Colninerce Commission 60 binmc II on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Fiction writer's ms Mexican war cor
respondents is according To the eternal
ntncss OF thinEr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Edison viii soon hnd ina; as a sticlser
tn, cigarette has old We bacNcd of
tl ipap
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

"ysut reminded by the announce
mcnt OF two similar crimes commit
ted In Richmond within the past week,
NO are moved to inquire whether prop
err police protection and measures for
the suppression OF crime ure = ic0-
;ure OF Richmond lifo." saya the Henry
bulletin. One OF tho crimes referred
10 was not committed IN Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Entered Jpnnary -. ,oo5. M RICH
yuond Va, IT, sccund-rin>s rnnttrr I'M
der act Of Congress OF March i, ts'o'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Most anybody can take "a long dis
lance shot at the Equal Suffrage SGT
of Virginia. but we don't blame the
Richmond papers for not doing il al
close range" says tho Chnsc City
Progrcss WHO'S afraid But why
should any ono want to take shot
Mt tho Richmond sunfraEists7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20
Tho Stnun,on News ACES the Next

we feel sorry for Richmond" says
the Fredericksburg journal. and
hope she gets her library, but We
wish TO say right here that we can
not let her have either OF ours"
fredericksburg has two libraries;
Richmond has none!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-20

Address all communication
THE TINES-DISPAT
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
BOMBS MEMORIAL OF
HAYMARKET RIOTERS
-Four Executions May Have Caused
Them to Be Placed Under Bronx
Courthouse on Anniversary.

New York, Nov. l2-Revenge for the
execution OF the Haymarket rioters in
Chicago. November II. 1857, today was
declared to be the motive for the explod-
ing Of two enormous bombs in an attempt
to wreck the new Sl0,0o0.OOO Bronx court
house and the office OF City Marshal John
c. Hoefing.
A tattered Spanish pamphlet was found
among the wreckage Of the courthouse
A translation OF the fragments led the
police to attribute the outrage to an
archists, instead Of to white slavers seek
ing vengeance on Judge Louis D. Gibbs
for long prison terms recently imposed.
Capt Wines, OF the Bronx detective
bureau, said the pamphlet was one OF a
series published by the rHuroco Club, Of
Paterson. N. J., and sent to the Mother
Earth Publishing Company for dIstribu-
ton.
The heading Of the pamphlet was Los
Mortires de Chicago" and in one corner
was q crude cut of a man strung to a
gallows. Incomplete phrases were trans
lated into appeals urging revenge for the
execution OF the so-called martyrs,
hanged after the Haymarlet riots
At the office Of Mother Earth, the an
archist monthly, IT was said today:
Yes, we hold the court responsible for
the four Haymarket executions. This
was a judicial murder Just as the execu-
ton Of Francisco Ferrer was a church
murder"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
PRESIDENT REDUEES
negro DELEGATION
Terms Interview on Race Segregation
His Most Offensive" Expenence
in White House.

President Wilson yesterday went on
record ~ viewing alleged segregation Of
the white and colored races in govern
ment departments AZ q human problem"
and not as a political question, and In
formed q delegation Of six eolored men
who called ON him to thrash out the
matter that the coiored men Of the nation
may show their approval or disapproval
OF his treatment OF the question the next
time they go to the polls.
President Wilson's statement Of his
stand came In an interview with a dele
ration Of colored men headed by W. n.
Trotter. OF Boston secretary of the Ma
donal Independence Equal Rights League.
The Interview was scheduled 10 last for
nfteen minutes, but the colored men were
cioseted with the President for an hour.
Mr.. Wilson termed the interview the
most offensive experience he has had in
the White House. Trotter, leaving the
White House, termed the interview "a
warm session"
The delegation protested AGAINST al
legged segregation in the Treasury Depart
ment by Secretary OF the Treasury Nc
Adoo and Comptroller Of the Currency
williams. and in the Postofice Depart
ment by Postmaster General Burleson.
TIE President went into detail in ex-
planning his position. and when he had
concluded Trotter. the spokesman. began
cross-questoning Mr.. Wilson and grew
more Questionable until the President
Sharply rebuked him and abruptly ter
minated the interview.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
GARDNER GOES AHEAD
PLANNING War HEARING
Has Est Of Civilians to Offer Support
ing Him Regarding Careful Defense
Against Foreign Strife.

In hope Of obtaining q hearing BY the
Committee on Rules on his resolution for
the appointment Of = eommission 70 IN
vestieate the preparedness. or unpre-
paredness. of the United States for war.
Representative A. p. Gardner has COM
menced preparation Of list OF '.wit-
nesses'' to be called. and already has re-
ceived q number Of aeceptances.
So far. the list includes Only civilians.
the roster OF the military and naval men
to depend on whether or not President
Wilson win permit oflcers in either
branch Of the service to appear.
Among those whom Mr.. Gardner will
call on the first day OF the hearing. II
opportunity be granted, VIII be Charles
Joseph Bonaparte. former Secretary Of
the Navy and Attorney General; George
Won Lengerke Meyer. former Secretary of
the Navy: Henry L. Stimson. former
Secretary Of War. and J. Bernard Walk
er, editor Of the Scientific American
From their personal and intimate
knowledge OF conditions. these men are
expected to give much valuable informa-
ton to Congress and to the country.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
IYsARDER HILL DEAD.
Word Received of Death of Former
washInEton Attorney.

Lysander Hill. leading member Of the
Illinois bar and a former resident OF this
city, died at Chicago October 90 last,
after an illness OF several years.
Judge Hill was born In Maine. near
Roekland, in 1884; was graduated from
Bowdoin College in 1858 and admitted to
the bar In 1850. He fought In the civil
war as a captain Of the Twentieth Maine
Regiment OF Infantry. but after the battle
OF Antietam he was retired frnm service
on account of disabilities received in that
campaign
Having entered upon the practice Of
law in Washington and Alexandria in
1854, he was subsequently appointed to be
Judge OF the Circuit Court of the Eighth
judicial district OF Virginia. with head
quarters at Alexandria Retiring from
the bench, he formed q brief law partner
ship for the practice Of patent law with
his classmate, Judge Ellis Spear, OF this
city.
Called to Chicago in 1881 as counsel In
an important suit at law, he took up his
residence In that city. where he soon be-
came a leading authority in patent law
practice. He was elected president of the
Patent Bar Association Of Chicago, which
position he held till his retirement on ac-
count Of illness.
Judge Hill Is survived by his wife, who
was Edith Healey, daughter Of the late
portrait painter OF that name, and by q
daughter, Mrs. Lyman R Rutter, BY .
former marriage. o.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
WANT AUSTRALIAN WOOL.
American Manufacturers Desire
Britain to Permit Expectations.

Most earnest efforts are being made by
the State Department to secure from
Great Britain q modification Of its en-
oargo upon the expectation OF wool from
any part OF the United Kingdom.
The British government feels II Will
need for home consumption all the wool
available this year In its dominions.
Ambassador Page has been Instructed
to lay before the British government the
situation as viewed in the United States
and to endeavor to get from that gov
ernment a definite statement Of how far
II IL willing to go toward letting Amerf-
can wool manufacturers buy some Of the
Australian wool
There is no doubt about the seriousness
OF the situation confronting American
wool men. The annual wool auctions are
about to be held In Australia, but Amer
lean wool buyers feel that they cannot
participate in these sales II they have no
assurance that they will be permitted
to get the wool to the United States
A refusal to lift the embargo will in
this way hurt the Australian growers
quite as much as the American manu-
facturer. IL Is believed here. as American
statistics indicate that in Australia there
is more wool than IL needed or could be
used In English manufactures for the
next year.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
Daughter Of u. S. Consul,
Home on the Potsdam,
Tells of Belgian Ruin.
German Invasion Devas-
tated Country, Girl Says.

Miss Frances Watts. the nineteen-year.
old daughter of the American Consul al
Brussels, returned on the Holland-Amer-
AGA liner Potsdam, heartbroken at the
German invasion OF Belgium.
Her girl chum committed suicide rather
than fall into the hands of German SOL
diers, her fiance, q Belgian nobleman.
whose name she withheld. has been
wounded and made prisoner, friends of
many years have been slain.
Il am horror-stricken at what I have
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
CROSS, FEVERISH
Child IS BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
Look, Motherl If Tongue Is Coated
Give California Syrup
Of Figs"

Every mother realizes. after giving her
children California Syrup OF Figs" that
this is their ideal laxative. because they
love its pleasant taste and It thoroughly
cleanses the tender little stomach, liver.
and bowels without gripping.
When cross, irritable. feverish. or
breath is bad. stomach sour. look at the
tongue. mother! II coated, give q tea
spoonful Of this harmless fruit lRxa-
tive" and in a few hours az the foul.
constipation waste. sour bile, and undi-
gested food passes out Of the bowels, and
you have a well, playful child again.
When its little system Is full OF cold.
throat sore. has stomach-ache, diarrhoea,
indigestion, colic-remember. a good ''in-
side cleansing should always be the first
treatment given.
Millions OF mothers keep ''California
Syrup Of Figs" handy; they know a tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for q 90
cent bottle Of "California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children Of all ages. and grown-ups.
printed on the bottle. Beware Of coun-
terfeits sold here, so don't be fooled.
Get the genuine, made by California
Fig Syrup company."-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13

seen, and had to come away to keep
my strength" said Miss Watts. Bel
gium has been devastated by an army
whose one desire in life seems to be to
destroy and injure, whether property or
human life.
when war broke out joined q corps
OF Red Cross nurses Ny flRnce went
to war. and he may be dead by now. ]
heard he was wounded end 4 prisoner.
but I could not find out where. All is
ruin in Europe and a fair lard has been
reduced to ashes.
''An Red Cross nurses are forced to
tend the German wounded first The
Belgians are being starved to death be-
cause all their food IL given to the men
OF the Raiser's armies Scores have been
dying every day for lack OF food
Miss Watts was accompanied by her
friend, Mrs Clarke, with whom she will
go to Philadelphia to recupeT ate. With
her health won back she intends to work
in this country for the relief Of the suf-
ferers in Belgium.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
Women's S Dress
Department.

= 10 Black Crepe de Chine
Dresses; new models, in sizes
36 and 3S; $500 each. Were
$500
u Afternoon or Street
Dresses of charmeuse. crepe de
chine and crepe meteor, in navy
blue, Russian green and black ;
sizes "a to 40; $19.75 each.
Were $500.
1 Three-piece Green Silk
Crepe Suit, very handsome
model with chiffon and lace
bodice; $500. Was $500.
1 Three-piece Black-and-white
Dotted Crepe de Chine Suit ;
size Sc; $500. Was $500.
1 Navy Blue Dotted Silk
Dress with extra bolero jacket;
size 50; $500. Was $500
Third hoor-G st.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
FEARS ALIENS IN ENGLAND.
Member of Parliament Says spieu
Put Fleet In Peril.

London, Nov. 12-In the House Of
Commons today Joynsop Hicks, N. p
declared there were 1000 allen enemies
in Great Britain.
widespread anxiety exists over the
presence of SPIES" he said. "On the east
coast signals have been found to COM
municate our mine chart to the German
squadron, which got near Yarmouth"
Home Secretary McKenna, In replying.
said:
81 agree we must run no risk that
can be avoided. but We must not do an
injustice. / have no responsibility In the
matter. Ny duty is to arrest on the
advice Of military or naval authorities.
They have to be guided by the degree
OF public danger.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
WORDS HER ONLY BALM.
Mrs. Brashears Loses slander Cas-
Against Mrs.. Susan b. smith.

Nav York. Nov. IA jury in thI
United States District Court returned {
verdict for the defendant today In thu
5000 slander suit brought by Mrs
Marion w. Brashears. secretary OF thu
Favary Tire and Cushion Company
against Mrs. Susan B. Smith, the "HettJ
Green Of the Northwest"
At the same time the foreman Of tht
jury, Alexander Stone. handed to Judgt
Hand a statement clearing Mrs. Bra
shears reputation of the stigma OF I'M
proper conduct with the Rev. Hudson
Baker and other mem in Mrs. Denny
boarding house in Portland, Greg.
The verdict OF the jury does not abb
solve the defendant of having told al
legged damaging stories concerning Mrs.
Brashsars. 1t takes into consideration
merely the, judges charges that Mrs
Smith had a perfect right to repeat these
second-handed stories In good faith to her
protege. Miss Case.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
HEADS CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
Carl L. AIsberE Elected President
at Annual Meeting.

Carl L Alsberg, OF the Bureau of
Chemistry, was elected president OF the
Chemical Society Of Washington at the
annual meeting last night at the Cosmos
Club.
Other officers named were: R. B. Sos
man, OF the Geographical Laboratory,
nrst vice president; H NJ. Doomis OF
the Bureau OF Chemistry, second vice
president; z. c. McKelvy. OF the Bureau
OF Standards. secretary; F. P. Dewey. Of
the Bureau Of the Mint, treasurer Cre-
elected; J. A McClerc, P. H. Walker.
J. Johnston. and F. P. Huntington.
members OF the council, and E W.
Boughton. A. N. Finn, o. F. Black, and
r. c. Wells, members Of the executive
committee. -
Proposals to hold the annual elections
in October and to provide that no oflcer
shall be eligible for election in two sue
cessiye years, were tabled
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
ABRAMS FUNERAL TODAY.
PentnIpha Lodge of MhsOns VIII
Conduct Services at Grave.

George B. Abrams. OF the General Land
once, who died Tuesday afternoon al
his residence in Takoma Park, will be
buried with Masonic honors today In
Congressional Cemetery. Funeral serv.
ices, conducted by Rev. Thomas c. Clark.
Of the Takoma Park Presbyterian
Church. will be held at 80 o'clock this
afternoon from the residence Of his SON.
in-law. H. d. Dickson. 1445 Girard street
northwest.
Services at the grave will be conducted
by Pentalpha Lodge. No. 3, F. A A. NJ.
He also was a member of Garfield Post.
OF the @. A. r. and of the Association
OF Oldest Inhabitants OF the District.
He leaves two children, Mrs Dickson
and G. c. Abrams. and three grand
children, @. @. Dickson, Mrs. Charles
Seal. and c. ]. Abrams.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
BRITAIN TO RAISE WAR FUNDS
Method VIII Be Announced by
Premier AsquIfh Monday.

London. Nov. 12.-Government business
will take precedence over all other
measures in Parliament until the end Of
the year. Premier Asquith's motion to
this effect was carried in the House Of
Commons today. The premier announced
that a bill would be introduced at once
to remedy the numerous vacation Of
seats caused by members Of Parliament
going to the front On Monday the
plans OF the government 10 obtain fresh
revenues to carry on the war win be
given out
Mr.. Henderson, leader Of the Labor
ties in the Commons, addressed the
House this afternoon, saying:
Organized labor In the Unied King
dom feels that the only course to be
pursued is to 60 on with the prosecu-
ton Of the war until We are assured OF
complete success"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
100 BRITISH OFFICERS LOST.
Toll Large In Naval Disaster OFF
Chile.

London, Nov. 1a-Nearly 100 British ofi-
GERS were lost In the naval engagements
between German and British squadrons
OF the coast of Chile recently, according
to the ofiicial press bureau, which tonight
issued list Of the officers for whom hope
has been abandoned. Only the officers
from the Monmouth and Good Hope are
listed, the admiralty refusing to believe
that the other British ships which partiei-
pated are lost
In tonight's announcement forty-two
oficers OF the Monmouth are listed as
lost" and fifty OF the Good Hope.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-13
AMERICAN KILLED IN D1xMUDE
Was I'm French >Army-ReIative.
Refuse Details.

New York, Nov. 12-Frederick q. VAL
entine, manager Of a confectionery shop
at sos Fifth Avenue, was asked this aft
ernoon TO give the details Of the fol-
lowing simple notice which appeared In
this mornings newspapers:
''Valentine-KilIed at Dixmude. Bel
GUM. November 9, In the French army
service. Frederick Gordon Osborne VAL
entine. son OF Frederick E. Valentine and
Josephine v. Osborne. Interment.
France: after the war, America.
I There Is nothing / can tell you" de-
tclared Mr.. Valentine Nothing. That
notice contains all i know. No. no. !
can't speak Of II. do not know how
he came to enter the French service
nor how he was killed"