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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
IiuNinr With Cnitnn

p b. WiIITELEY in the Raleigh News and
y. Observer, asks all Southcrners inter
ested TO drop him card and say what they
really think cotton ought 10 bring in the
present situation. If SIS worth 10 cents he
thinks II ought 10 he accepted as currency
everywhere; and he thinks II would be fool
lsh to dump the crop over at cents and
lose $500, 100000
None Will deny that it would be foolish 10
lose $500 1000 900 by any process whatever.
Also. cotton MOI being pershabc. il would
hc minimizing to- dump il overheard in any
'hing short OF panic times. Now il happens
that there is no panic 1t is true that Ger
tain amount Of money is needed for general
transactions. but in tho payment of bills DO
tween men Of III classes. who depend largely
upon the sale of cotton for real money al all
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
More Than a Figure of Speech

a WORLD at has become a familiar
n expression. but how many people have
actually realized the extent of territory in
volvcd? A map. published by the Christian
Herald. shows almost all the eastern hemis-
phcrc and onc-third OF the western hemis-
pherc BLACK" The white" or neutral ter
rtory in the East is almost lost And the
country
Much of this territory. of course. is only
remotely affected, but in much there is ac-
tual dghting. and from it all drawn
troops who arc taking part in it somewhere.
According TO popuat iou. the proportion is al
most as large. "a world war is far more
than a figure OF speech.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
The Bntue of the Two Rivers

THE greatest battle in discrepancies that
of the Marine he accounted dis draw
ing to Il close. The end will como when the
Germans break through the cncmy's lines
near Rheims. the allies force a general
German retreat by getting in the rear Of the
invaders right flank and mcnacng their
lines of communications. That ono Of these
results will be achieved shortly, possibly to-
day. there seems doubt.
The line of battle stretches from Metz 10
the juncture OF the Aisne and the Disc and
orthward to Belgium From the Franco
German border almost due west to the Disc
the two lines hold unbrokcn. attacks and
counter-attacks being repulsed in turn. with
the Germans. possibly. giving away slightly
at various points. Al tho Disc the German
line turns sharply to the north the army Of
Won kluck forming the northto-west side
OF the triangle, tho apex resting just north OF
the juncturc Of the Disc and AiSnc Rivers
at Compeigne 1t is this right flank. passing
from the bloody angle through Noyon and ST.
Quentin toward Canhari, that the allies are
seeking to envelop or to shove back upon the
German centre. development means con-
plete destruction of Won Kluck's army;
trement of that army to escape destruction
means the retirement of the whole German
army into Eastern Belgium--a retirement
which may may not develop into a hasty
retreat and then Il disastrous rout, accord
AS resistance by General Won Iiluck appears
daily more futile. the only hope OF salvation
left the German army is to break through
the centre Of the allies near Rheims. threat
cning to cut the army into two parts. and
forcing the retreat of both to escape disaster
This the Germans are straining every nerve
to do, and at the allied centre is the other
great struggle of the whole battle line
The meagre reports have received are
favorable to the allies German centre at
lacks have been repulscd time after time
while on the right flank the Germans are
slowly falling back. II cannot keep up for
ever. Won Kluck must retreat or suffer
disaster. or the Germans must strike smash
ing from the Craonne plateau around Rheims
unless. indeed, an opening is made between
Nerdun and 'roul, the decisive effect of which
is doubtful A short while should bring
news of German retreat on Belgium or Of
a successful advance south across the Aisne
The news We have received points to the
former.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
I.nmNnin md nhcIm.

To The Editor of mo HINES Dispatch:
Sir,-The refusal OF the American pcoplc TO
respond [" Frances hystcrical appeal to the
world on the destruction o. tho Cathedral of
Notrc Dame at l;chimS is crcdtablc to them.
ana goes TAR toward answering tho criticism OF
those who have accused Of forming opinions
upon insufficient data, with being led like a
hock of sheep" with being Ignorant and
inca pahlc OF thought. Opinion OF the de-
str"ctoh oil l.ouNain was instant and de
C'siNc' We may not have known all the facts
hut we knew that no conceivable facts could
JUSTLY H. IT was an outrage against cvliza-
I'o. ana culture, whatever the nrovocation. The
destruction OF tho rheims cathedral is another
matter There may be Justification for il and some
OF ihe suggestions advanced by our German
american would Justify /; II those suppositions
arc true. II is the partisan OF the Germans who
Is reaching II decision upon these suppositions
ana "lthout knowledge OF facts, and who is
Americans arc waiting for information
Richmond, September "a, 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir-rhc prohibition election il over. In No.
veinbcr comes another scarcely less important
TO Richmond. When the voters go through the
iormalitN of ratfying the choice Of the Demo-
cratic party for Congress they Will be called
upon to vote upon the question OF compulsory
education. Hcnrico voters will face the same
duty. Many VIII not to the polls the
ground that the congressional candidate has no
opposition. and ;. Is useless TO the time
Aside from the fact that ii Is their duty to
vote anyway is that other fact that the cduca =
nonal question Is not without opposition. Let's
roll up n good vote for compulsory education
at the November election. INTERESTED
Richmond. September -. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

times. warehouse receipts ought to be AS
good as cash.
In number OF cities the buy "a bale Of
cotton movement has been inauguratcd, to
raise money for the relief of the cotton belt
The comptroller has ruled that banking con-
Germs DESTROYS of helping may enter cotton
receipts as assets. which is Il sufficient guar
antec, 1t would seem. TO make cotton as n"-
Sotiable as currency. Plenty OF wise men
are buying cotton at $50 Il bale believing
firmly that in 1916 it will go up to SIS. and
that it cannot fall below the purchase price
With all this confidence. backed by invest
ment of real money. why should the South
worry? Isn't cotton as good as money. and
isn't 1t really little better?
Before we had money, men traded supplies
at current valuation. In the fur countries
trappers were paid guns, provisions and
powder for pelts, and Indians took their nav
in provender for cranberries in the North
western lake region In own rural dis
tricts to-day. the farmers wife goes shoppin.
with eggs instead of money trading i'm the
eggs at the market price In payment for
Whatever she wishes in dress goods for in
stance fhe mere conversion of goods into
medium or exchange isn't so necessary pro-
vidcd the goods have reasonably fixed val
uatlon. And certainly. when cotton is so
good at 20 cents that men who examine their
cash with microscope. go out and buy it,
nobody need be the least afraid OF warehouse
receipts.
All that is needed to convert cotton into
currency is mutual confidence If this con-
hdence is established there will be no need
OF appealing to the government for aid. no
real need OF extending any farther the buy
movement There is no
cause for panic. and there can be none if the
people interested will only keep their feet
on the ground and exercise an ordinary
everyday garden variety of common sense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Found nj Last.

To the Editor OF The Times dispatch:
Sir.-lossihly can earn tho regard OF j. c.
]. by confcssing that | did know what
would be the result of Tuesdays election. I
thought prohibition would VIM bu, | WAS as
tonshcd at the size OF tho majority. Is that
confession complete enough to justify j. =. T..
in calling his search n success? f. l..
Richmond September -. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

Letters TO the I;dItor should mot lie over
100 words I'm length md the and nd
drcss or the writer must accompany
tion, not necessarily for puhIIcN-
lion, but ns nn evidence Of good faith. Write
on one side OF the paper, and enclose stamps
III manuscript Is tn he returned. Partisan
letters conccrninE the European will not
be published.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Truth
About
Rheims

~ complicated than that OF I.ouvain. sub
jcct though even the charges in regard To Lou
vain must be TO further Investigation OF both
the extent OF tho destruction wrought and the
causes that led TO II.
The Rheims cathedral the most con-
spicuous building In tho city: save for occa =
siouai stray she'll may believe that the Ger
mans, with their vaunted accuracy of artillery
fire. could have avoided hitting II had they SO
desired. Such havoc was wrought by actual
bombardncnt must therefore. be laid tempo
rarilN at least at their door But also havc
detailed accounts Of Injury ny fire OF the flames
jumping from nearby buildings TO scaifolding
which covered side OF the cathedral and
completing tho awful work OF devastation
within
Arc tho Germans to bc held at fault for this?
Rhcim; has been occupied by tho French and Is
seat from which they operating against
tho German lines Tho hombardmcnt OF what =
ever cover the enemy chooses 10 utilize is legi
innate lighting army cannot render itself
immune from counter attack by operating from
rcvcred positions any more than II can by keep
Ing its fingers crossed. II the French chose to
use the buildings Of Rheims fortihcatious.
then the French themselves respous BILE for
the city's bombardment and for any con!agr !
ton the latter may have caused Washin on
Times
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
QUERIES AND ANSWERS
"Nbom Rcn Ahhcm."

Can YOU find space TO print Leigh Hunts poem
"Abou Ben Adhcm'? T. H. SAUNDERS.
Ahou Ben Adhcm-may his tribe Increase
Awokc one night from deep dream OF peace,
And within the moonlight in his room
Making II rich and lilN-likc in bloom
An angel writing in a book of gold.
Exceeding peace had made Rem Adhcm bold
And to tho presence In tho room he said
What wrtest thou? The vision raised Its
head
And. with Il look made all OF swcc: accord
Answered The names OF thosc who love the
Lord"
"And IS mine one said Apou. Nay not So
Replied the angel! Abou spoke more low
liut cherriy still. II pray thee then
Write mo one that loves his frllowmcu."
The angel wrote and vanished. Tho next night
1t came again. with great wakcnng light
And showed the names whom love OF God had
blessed
And 10. Bon Adhcms name led all tho resi-,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Black Cat Saw
critic Sea Fight

LONDON, September 2t.--TIow n
black cat saw the British fleet sink
several Gcrmau Warshps off lteligo-
land is told in Il letter from Alfred
Bishop. who was in tho fight.
The cat is the mascot of one OF the
British cruisers, and was on deck
throughout tho engagement. She is
immensely popular now, and In danger
OF becoming Spoiled.
Our dear little black lucky kitten
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

The same is true to smaller degree of Roam
okc. which with population much less than
onct third that OF Richmond. cast more than one
third many votes. LynchburE, with pupu
iation less than ono fourth that of Richmond.
according to the 1910 census. cast more than one
fourth as many votes Portsmouth cast proper
tionatcly more votes than Richmond. So did
Alexandria and others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
WAYSIDE CHATS WITH
OLD VIRGINIA EDITORS

The Fredericksburg. Star complains OF the
small vote east in that city Tuesday. pointing
out that other cities of less population east a
!at ger vote The same is true OF Richmond.
which. with population of at least 1876, OOO cast
"a vote of only lo.29S while Norfolk. with pop
ulation OF little noNe than onc-half east four
tiiths as many votesl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Speaking of tho nibustcr conducted by two
Republicans against the rivers and harbors bill
the Frederick sburg Journal calls them "a mere
handful of patriotic Republican Senator's lcav-
ing the impression that the rest OF the Rcpubli-
cans were not patriotic and causing won
der where that handful of patriotic RepubN-
cans were when the Republican rivers and ha!-
bors bills were being put through
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
The Young itcmini.t

You can't leach hon anything her mother
said. They have done more harm to the gar
dcn than drove OF cattle would. You c,n
teach a cat. dog or piG something. but :,
hcu--nover''
'frm!' exclaimed the child. Indignantly. IL
think thoy know as much AS the roosters!"-
YOUTHS Companion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
inheritance Inv.

Can YOU publish the inheritance law OF Nir-
GINA? \ READER
This would require Gar more space than VIC
can give TO ii. ANY lawyer Will allow YOU To
read the matter from his code The book
may be consulted at the State Library.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

The size OF Richmond's vote in the most i'm
portant election of years was a disappointment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

we observe" hastens to record the Newport
News Press ahead of the Petersburg lndcx-Ap-
peal that the allies have not vet Knocked
the luck out of y on Klucl."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Talk more about your town and less about
your nciGhbors" advises the Bristol Herald
Courier Ana change your tune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Dynamite
Used in
Peace

and tears rocks or other strongly resistant sub
stances, just the temperance orator, when he
speaks Of the rum demon does not refer to
New England product once much better known
than ii Is now. but the whole category of in
tuXicutine liquors. So when hear of bombs
dropped into unresisting city In Belgium
thrown into back alley on New York's East
Side by Black Hand agent. we think OF dyna-
mite. But in spite OF it's abuse and the dark
notoricty that 1t has attained, il is yet OF
tho greatest blessings OF time. 1t has
complished much, for peace than il has
FOR much moro for tho higher
development OF industries than ii has
for tho qualification of criminal impulses. With
it could have built canals
run railroads through our mountains with the
facility that has attended the advancement OF
these CEtcrprses-Boston Transcript.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Love is blind" observes tho Bedford Demo
crat, which may account for the fact that con-
siderable Courtship is conducted in the dark .
ON the other hand the fact that other pcople
are not blind may account for Of it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Current Editorial Comment

Rcprisals in war arc unrortu-
natcly common. and Germany
may yet find that out. We hope
not, for humanity's sake. But 1t
is the most crushing of all re-
Dukes to Germany's prctension to
Il war for the dcfcnsc of Euro
that the public opinion OF tho
cady to believe that Franco and
will ever do to Cologne or Munich
one to Louvain and Rhcins.-Ncw
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
I.ntin Quotafjops.

Please tell me who wrote Wis consili cXpors
mole ruit sua,'' and exactly what il means
MRS. G. r..
Horace. Force destitute OF discretion perishcs
by its weight"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Now all eyes turn TO Europe again" say.
the Southwest Times. II has been something
Of a strain to keep one eye on the ,war and the
other the election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

There's Notre Dame Cathedral remark ed
the German artillcryman as he sent his final
Shot crashing through tho ruins.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Sir Lionel Garden. r.. Rustem Bcy AN,
Count Won Bcrnstorif should form tripl
alliance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER IS. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

villa apparently longs for tho return OF
normal conditions in Mexico
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Most
Crushing
ltcbuke

be conducting
pean culture.
world .is not
Great Britain
hat she has
York Tribune
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Some campaigns worse than war" SAWS
the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch. Sort OF suDer-
hell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Entered january -. 1908. nj Richmond. VA. ms
second class nnttcr under act OF Congress OF
Nnrrh =. 1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Boosters Succeed" reads headline in tho
Clarke County Courier. Boosters usually sue
coed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

In these exciting days the mere
mention OF dynamite cunjures In
the average mind appalling
visions Of death and destruction.
We use the word generically TO
n iLlnSi Nn that rNula
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

AS the iGalifaX Gazette would say. Uncle
Sam is perfectly willing to let y. RusteIn Bcy
u the Crescent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
Cheap Prison Suits

NJ EW YORK CITY'S penal institutions have
abandoned the zebra uniform and will
hereafter Garb their prisoners in blue. That
is a good move. No man ought be branded
with stripes ii il is possible TO avoid such a
thing.
But ii is noted that these suits will cost
the city only 60 cents each That is not so
pleasant 10 o3'emplate. If prison made, in
competition with free labor. hat may be OK
cuscd as justiablc use OF otherwise unem-
ploycd convicts; If contracted outside the
prisons it may well he asked whether the
condition Of production is not making for
more criminal life that will later call for
more suits.
Here is point If convicts are making
suits at 60 cents each, il is obvious that
there cannot be much overtime for the sup
port OF the convict's dependent relatives out
side. If % per cent Of the convicts would
at liberty, be contributing TO the support of
some one. that some one. deprived of the
nominal broad winner may be in fair way
to come along and wear 69-cent suit also
There is something wrong about the mere
~ self-sustaining prison system the earnings
OF which do nothing TO amciorate the crime
producing condition Of living outside. In
New ork the nonsuDportcr is jailed, but no
provision is made for the care OF those he
mas failed TO support the nominal bread
winner is taken away, and is under no obi
society jailed him.
It's an Old story. OF course. Every ono is
agreed Things ought 10 be different but
they aren't.
Villa is keeping so quiet in Northern
MEXICO that the gravcst fears seem to be ms
tined, remarked the Charleston News and
courier, and the next day they were. There's
a real prophet for you.
Safety first! Recall some OF those Red
Cross nurses from the European war zone
Tho football season opens Saturday
There's Notre Dame Cathedral. remarked
the German artilcryman as he sent his final
shot crushing through tho ruins
Sir Lionel Garden. r.. ltustem Boy and
Count Won Bcrnstorh should form a triple
alliance.
Villa apparently longs for tho return OF
normal conditions in Mexico.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Safety first, Recall some OF those Rcd
Cross nurses from the European war zone.
The football season opens Saturday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25
JaI,an's
Friendship
Lasting


sious surprise, is welcome No intelligent
and thoughtful observer familiar with the mu-
tual interests Of the two nations has looked Tor
serious trouble between the United States and
Japan. Not enactment Of the California
alien land law which clearly Disseminated
against Japanese residents. Interrupted the
long standing national friendship But IL gave
needless offensc to many people and made the
work OF the Japanese statesmen difficult Tho
wisdom ana ncver-failing courtesy OF men in
authority 1T tho Foreign once in Tokyo saved
the situation, and it is not too much to say that
in the diplomatic correspondence over this mat
tor that office appeared To better advantage
than the American state Department
There trouble makers in both countries.
hut they do not represent tn" substantial cit
liens OF either nation. There is no doubt that
when Niscount kaneko, president OF the Japan
association, said that Japan not only would
attack the philippines, but that she never
had any idea OF disturbing tho tranquility OF the
territorial waters OF tho islands he spoke ad-
viscdly. The friendship OF Japan and America
Is based upon respect and there is every reason
believe that il Is Observation-Disclosures POST
Express
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Another serious indictment for
vanton vandalism has been add
cd to the list rolling up. against
Germany. II Is again easy to
condemn her. Sut the case OF
L L, L. ol.i. g..
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THE TIMES-DISPATCH md Breakfast
nrr scrvcd together with unfailing reEu-
Inrfty in the Hest Homes of Richmond.
D. your morning program completed
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Villa is keeping quiet in Northern
MEXICO mat the Gravcst fears seem to be iiis-
llhca' remarked tho Charleston News and
courier and the next day they were. There's
a real prophet for you
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

The friendship OF Japan is
valued in the United states AND
the demonstration OF good feel
ing toward this country at the
dinner OF the japanese associa
.inr IN 'rokyo while II Occa
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Continued On Seventh Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-25

Nichmond, September -, 1914.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-01-29
THLMAN AND BLEASE.
Baltimore Sun Seems to Think
Entente Cordiale Is Strained.

Mondays Sun contained picture
of Senator Ben" Tillman, of South
Carolina, headed South Carolinian
Now Fighting Erysipelas," which
seemed to indicate to the editorial
mind that this famous Southern war
horse was in a critical condition.
The picture was accordingly made
the text of an editorial, which frank
" discussed the Senator's career,
not entirely ir obituary style, but as
close to it as was delicate and decent
under the circumstances. What
was our astonishment to note in yes
terday's edition that the Senator
was so discourteous and so little ap-
preciative of our kind words that ne
has turned up in Washington, after
his holiday visit to South Carolina,
more robust than he has been for
years. And % add insult to injury,
he boasts that he has been feasting
on hog jowl and collards while at
home, and is all the better for that
ethereal diet.
Some papers, after such an edi-
dorial, might refuse to let a sick
man get well so quickly in its COL
umns, and might insist in his re-
manning ill long enough to justify its
remarks. But though we are dis
concerted by the Senator's giving
the merry ha! ha!" we will mag
unanimously forgive him and even
congratulate him on his powers of
digestion. And We'll wager an
Eastern Shore hog jowl and big
dish of coliards on the side, that
there is somebody who feels more
disconnected than we do by the Sem
ator's sudden and impolite recovery,
and that is his fellow South Caro-
linian, Governor Blease. And if hog
jowl and eollards will prolong the
Senator's health and strength, we
will cheerfully subscribe to a fund
to keep nim constantly supplied
with these powerful restoratives
and reiuvenators. Baltimore Satn.