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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
The Bright Side
Just Before the wedding.


Il wonder IL Toms mother Will like me.
or Il she Will poke fun at all do.
! wonder II the nice things she Will SEQ
About me that her son processes toI
| wonder"
The brides mother:
Il wonder il at home he'll nightly stay.
And IL he will continue to adore her:
| wonder If she'll manage him the way
/ have her dear old doting dad be-
lore her! 1 wonderw
The bridegroom:
II wonder IL Jeanne's mother Will turn
out
To be ma-in-law to conjure fear:
l wonder II she'll often be about,
And II she'll always be so sweet and
GEAR ! wonderl"
The brdcgroom's mother:
Il wonder If Toms wife knows how
to cook,
And if she'll think I'm very queer
and prim:
l wonder how her house Is going n
And If she's really good enough for
MN! wonder"
Tine fathers lin chorus):
we wonder how much money it will
take
TO keep them going for year or
two;
We wonder If those Kids will really
make
a fortune. as they're planning now
10 40. We wonder!"
Ida keck Virgins, in Judge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

onel Roosevelt was about the most
astutc politician in the land, with an
uncanny facility for reading and an
ticipating public sentiment and Il
magic knack Of finding what would
smite it between the eyes of its
imagination.
Is the Colonel failing in his politi-
cal acumcn? Are his wireless aerials
logged? 1t looks that way Here
he is attacking Wilson for the tariT
and currency laws, placing the brand
of inefliciency on them and proclaim
ing how much better he could have
tinkered with both
The Colonel was I'm office seven
years. Except for the last four
months of his administration, he en-
Joyed undisputed control of his party
in Congress and convention He was
cordially hated i'll both branches, but
he retained authority, whether jam
ming through Taft or getting some
pet bit OF legislation enacted.
Now, then, during his seven years
tenure the Colonel's activity, as re-
CARDS tariff and currency, was CON
lined to meek submission to the
stand-pat element he now is so round
~ denouncing. He couldn't be led
up tq vigorous policies with bat
terry of tugs. Why? Because he
knew both subjects were loaded To
the guards with mischief. He thun-
dered good deal about trust evils,
but microscopic search fails to re-
veal any constructive legislation he
placed on the statute books.
These facts considered, does the
colonel imagine the American of fair
Intelligence is going to buy the politi-
cal gold bricks he is pcddling regard
ing tariff and currency? Hardly!
His underestimate of the national
mind leads us to fear his proverbial
political sagacity is booming down
the River of Doubt"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Voice of the People
scott, Dickens Of al.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
S!T'-lou ask and answer the question:
. why limit Scott 70 youth 2" You are right
IN saving that the second reading is the
best II one waits several ytars-say until
middle a.e-betore doing IT; but | would
IKE TO ask question. Why limit your
second reading to Scott? have read many
or Dickenss works second time and the
inimitab!e "P!ckwick" has received several
readings. and each time 10 the accompani-
ment or renewed delight. In boyhood I
read them all. and later. like many other
people. began to look upon them a hooks
Tor the youth; but now. at hfty years OF
age. truly turn ;or relief back to my
nrst love" after trying many OF the more
modern romuncers would not denre-
cia,. these. especially as they have enabled
me TO appreciate boyhoOd friends so MUCH
more. but love the others
LOVER OF OLD BOOKS
Richmond. Va. June 6. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Don't Think With Emotions.

Don't Think With Emotions.
If there is one quality more than
any other in which Virginia has led
the States of the Union it is in the
production of men of judicial tenn
permanent. Since the era Of George
Washington. the "Old Dominion" has
stood like a stone wall Of poisc and
reason as against the hysteria and
melOdrama Of other sections.
The impending struggle between
local self-governmcnt and Statewide
fiat prohibition should present no ex-
ception to that invariable rule OF
sanity.
We know that in every Common
wealth where the principle OF local
government has been temporarily
,obliterated, the end has been accom-
plished not by logic and testimony
sions inilamed.
Men do not settle their business or
domestic affairs by processes OF bit
terncss or at the behest OF sentiment
talists who come bearing not proof
but emotional assertions.
No more should they settle the is
sue as to whether Virginia is to ac-
cept the dubious experiments OF other
States upon sophistry rather than
argument
Throughout the campaign, let the
Nirginian i'll city and country demand
facts, not parallels.
If mandatory prohibition has les
scned intemperancc in other States,
we want to know it, with places and
figures and dates. Loose statistics
of saloons closed will not do. We
should demand that proof 20 below
the surface TO the blind tigers" that
infest communities made dry
against their will; to the locker
clubs" that make bowling bur
lesque Of the spirit OF the law; to
"near-beer" saloons that dispense
real beer"
On the other hand, if the outside
of the scpulchre has been whitened,
only to leave the interior untouched,
we should know that, too.
! Let Virginia be solidarity sane
among other States, in that it de-
clincs to submit great moral-politi-
cal issue, projecting itself into the
bill of rights of every American citi-
zen, TO the test Of hypocrisy or the
binding influence OF hystcria
Let us think with our faculties not
our emotions. Else we shall be sorry
Richmond should take steps TO reduce
t,,b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Governor Ralston. Of Indiana. has
agreed, at the instance Of the Anti
tuberculosis Society, 20 call an Anti
disease" Day next October in his
State. 1t would be we'll ii the move
ment spread TO every other State and
included all diseases no less than
tuberculosis.
AS it now is, virtually all the Com
wcalths observe ''Tubcrcuiosis
Day in some form. The ceremonlats
take the style Of sermons, lectures.
editorials and articles on tubcrcu-
losis, its prevention and its treat
mcnt
II the propaganda were broadcned
TO cover hygiene and the science gen
orally OF prevention. the results
would be we'll worth the while. We
have made Roadway against tuber-
culosis because OF educational meth
DDS of this nature 1t is true the
death rate is not greatly lowered. bu,
fewer people contract the disease.
and there is wholesome knowledge
as TO its ravages and the way Of
escape
~ y phoii, HdldEid, pcllaera "a I
least what we know OF it-Bright' 8
disease, heart disease and other NAL
aides prevalent in this country were
discussed from various public forums
at least once year in every State.
the cumulative effect would be ire
mendous.
The great obstacle to the rapid
spread OF the battle against disease
is that science is just learning how
to couch its lessons in everyday lam
guagc and terms that are homely
enough 10 appeal to the man in the
street and the woman in the home.
The friend to germs and all man
ner of disorders is the technical
phrase, tho pompous air OF secrecy
with which the profession OF medi-
cine too often surrounds its works
and the reluctance TO get OIL all
iours" with the layman.
If these traits arc eliminated or
softened and national "antidisease
day promulgated. we shall have
reason TO hope for quick dwindling
OF the death rate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Shifting Responsibility.

Inc appearance OF Samuel Com
pers at the Capitol Is always the sig
Hal for great cutlery from certain
elements in the country. and what
ever favorable action Congress NAV
take in response to his representa-
tions is sure to bring down upon the
heads OF the Congressman charges of
cowardice and to furnish the basis
Tor gloomy prophecies OF the destruc-
ton OF liberty through the machina-
tons of the tyrant labor.
This tendency, always most evil
dent among those who have no fear
OF the tyranny OF capital. partially
explains the Widespread opposition 10
The labor sections of the antitrust
bills, recent passed by the House.
IT does not account. however. for an
opposition so overwhelming II does
not account for the fact that even
the staunchcst supporters OF the adj
ministration hesitate to give the la
hor clauses OF the antitrust bills their
unqualified support.
The reason for this must be found
elsewhere, and We think /. can be
round In the uncertainty which sur
rounds the meaning OF some Of the
clauses. especially that regarding
Doycotts. Ceasing 10 patronize or
employ any party TO disputes between
capital and labor and "recommcnd-
ing, advising or pcrsuading others by
peaceful means SO to do" are declared
legal by the bill The New York Tri-
Duhe. Republican newspaper, but
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
HE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions from Leading
Tewspspers.


Inc Public Ledger firmly believes
mat the best interests or the state
would be subservcd by n uroncrlv
drawn local option measure allowing
the people Of county to decide
whether or not they wish licensed sa-
looms. but the temperance question
must be handled with discretion and
conservatism. The prohibition hystcria
winch swept over the Southern states
has not accomplished it's purpose. has
been fruitful cause of malignant
narrow. unrelenting craftsmanship. has
divided communities in States affected
10 their serious detriment. and in adj
dition has woefully failed of enforce
meht, causing disrespect for law,
winch always accompanies the non
enforcement of n statute, and n la
mcntable and deplorablc undermining.
of confidence in courts and public Of
ficalS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Poor (;eOrrc,

AS If the militant sufra gettes were
not bad enough with their historical
outbreaks at royal receptions and
threats To kidnap one OF his children,
poor King George now has a card scan.
dial on his hands. wherein distin-
guished member of his household Is ac-
cused OF cheating at poker. And then
there's listers threatened civil war
not to speak of tho ructions raised
by Lloyd George and other radical re-
formers. Uneasy must lie the head
that wears the crown of King of the
United Kingdoms of Great Britain and
Ireland and of the British Dominiong
Beyond the Seas. Defender of the Faith
and Emperor of India. not to speak of
Il few dozen other titles. He evidently
has 10 soft job.--PhiladelDhia Record
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Opium.


Americas sudden realization OF
the fact that the drug evil has IA grip
upon the people of the country that
calls for prompt action makes timely
Ia story entitled, "a Modern Opium
Eater" appearing in one OF the cur
rent magazines. In that story, which
is based on fact, a Chinese denkeeper
is quoted as follows:
You no quit Every man alice time
say he quit. Every man allccsamo
YOU Smoke one time, smoke two time
smoke tlcc time. then smoke allctimc
Chincman. white man, chokQuay' (nc-
gro) allccsamc. No can quit. Bimeby
YOU die you quit. Bimcby maybe you
hlokc-no more money, no more nicnd
hollow money. no can stcalem money.
maybe You quilt one. two days. Bimehy
maybe YOU 20 to Jail. no got nlcnd
bling YOU hop no got money given
policeman catchcm hop, YOU quit You
got money. no go jail. YOU no quit
heap snbe. Bimeby YOU see
Few people realize the rapid
spread of the evil in this country.
and many find it difficult. if not i'm
possible. to believe that it is worse
III this country than In China, long
held up as the drug ridden nation of
the earth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Psychological Depression.

The ridicule emanating from some
frreconcilable sources and heapcd
upon the Presidents statement that
present business depression is large
~ psychological does not take cog
nizance OF Mr.. Wilson's real meaning.
He did not mean. of course. that the
depression is imaginary, though it is
upon that construction of his words
that the ridicule is based. lie meant
simply that while the depression is
real 1t is due to the state of mind
OF business. He meant what Com
merce and Finance" OF New York,
meant when it said that TO the calam-
ity howlers much OF the depression
has been sentimental, reflex Of the
pessimism of the East In other
words. many men expected depres-
sion and acted accordingly. Result
the depression they expected. The
cure is optimism.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Why Not New Bridge Now?

Richmond has spent $4,000 on
the Free Bridge since 1910, and the
condition OF the bridge calls for the
expenditure of $4,000 more. In a
few years more money will have to
be poured into the river. Why not
save that $4,000 by building Il new
bridge now? 1t will have to be done {;
it is inevitable, and 1t can be done
now for $4,000 less than several
years later. 1t is certainly worth
consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
The InIlalllnn.

He that loves the hills and streams,
He that loves the woodland way,
Shall not lose his hold on dreams,
Shall not wander far astray.
lie that takes his joy of life
From The simple things OF toll.
Shall not count his tasks strife,
Shall be brother of the soil.
He that knows the splendid charm
or the common things OF earth
Shall ne saved from sin and harm.
Shall lie lowered with deathles.
mirth. Baltimore Sun
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
The Journal of Education.

Congratulations TO the Virginia
Journal of Education on the success
full close OF another fiscal year and
10 Editor Everett, who, during his
brief term Of office, has worked many
improvements and made publica-
ton which we always read with
pleasure and profit. We hope for
him and his journal greater success
in the future.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
The IIObby-Iti,lcr

When Louis Napoleon was seeking to
attract the attention OF France in or
der mat he might secure the power he
coveted he rode Il horse up and down
the principal thorOughfares of Paris
And so he became known as the Man
on horseback. Many an ambitious
person rides his hobbies in the public
view long enough to catch the eve of
the crowd. But there are times when
even hobby will throw the rider
Troy y. W Record.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Durin;; 1911 Germany turned out
lh.57i.000 tons OF pig iron. The out
put Of the United States in the same
year was 24.0S2,000 tons. but the
United Kingdom, the third important
factor In the worlds production. which
twenty-five years ago put out twice
ms much as did Germany and was I'M
surpassed by that country until as late
as 1908, Is credited with only 10,033,-
900 tons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

The making of glazed tiles or
"azulcjos' Is the only ancient Valen.
clan industry which has retained lis
Importance through centuries up 10
the present day. These wall and floor
tiles enter into the construction os
nearly every modern building through
out the region, and tho local consump.
ton alone is sufficient to keep fao-
tories running.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Lynchhnrr,s LIbrnry.

Sir,-Comparisons are odious when they
are not comparisons. IynchburE has pub
lie library. but not municipal library.
The Hill CITY WAS fortunate enough to have
n citizen who wanted to do something big
for the community. The library at Lynch
burg was donated. and was not erected by
the city. FAIR PLAY,
Richmond Va. June G. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Caesar Is SINCERE

Though T. r. put away the gov
ernorship three times and called at
tention 10 the fact before sailing.
his friends III New York still believe
III the third cup of coffee fable of
Lyman Abbott, and are going ahead
III their efforts TO nominate him. NV
so doing they are not only DENYING
him credit for sincerity, but are dig
ging his political grave Should he
he nominated for Governor of New
York and Archaeological night.
Presidency! The Colonel knows
mat, and for that reason we give
him credit for sincerity In declining
the nomination, even though he was
so unfortunate as to call attention
10 an earlier event by declining three
times. His friends would be better
friends and better Bull Mooscrs if
they would do likewise For our
part we hope he will persist in his
refusal. We want him TO run for
president in 1916 and make VIII
son reelection certain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
The Place They FIJI.

THE poets perform a great mission
in this world"
They certainly do. If 1t wasn't for
them the magazine editors would have
an awful time filling In small spaces
at the bottom of pages."-Detroit FREQ
Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

wisdom and the guidance necessary
for the simple asking. Take Him at
His word. Put Him to tho test!
You'll not BIO disappointed. "My grace
is sufficient for you" ASK and yc shall
receive" Blessed promise! Lay hold
or II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
would Come Ont on Ton Of uu,o

Why don't you get rid of that
mule"
well. sun" answered Erastus
Plnkley, 81 hates to give in. Ii
was TO trade dat mule off he'd regard
IL as n personal victory. He's been
t-yin' fOh de las six weeks to get rid
o. me."-Was hington Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Consul Julius d. Dreher advises that
members Of the Toronto Board Of
Trade will make fraternal visits this
year to several American cities. a
trip has been arranged during the
second week in June 10 Niagara Falls.
Buffalo. Detroit and Cleveland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Whnt Was Lacking,

II say, old boy, have you got snf-
hclent confidence to lend me five bob
"Oh yes, old chap, I've got the con-
idence; but j haven't got the five bob"
--Tatlcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
SUNDAY. JUNE :. 1914.

Every one interested in public edu-
cation should attend the conference TO
I've held i'll Richmond the last of this
month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Stiff "B. s. any one else is In
terrsted in knowing something about city
Club II they Will call at my Office. No 3jt
Mutual Building, ] will take the time TO ex
plain. really prefer TO not get in the
papers s r. L.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Ross RuIe nj paJmvra

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Be enicnt possible with those
resolutions you inserted May 81. for II Is
the common citizens against boss rule In
our county. j. =. JAMES.
Palmer. Va June l. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

y new bridge would be cheaper in
the long run than continual cXpcndi-
lures for repairs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Tobncco and Psychology.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Is the injury To the tobacco crop due
10 the drought or to psychology?
FARMER
Dinwiddic. Va. June 4. 1914.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

All there Is to be said about the tolls
question has been said. according to
the Philadelphia Public Ledger Had
ii made that remark n few weeks
earlier. Il would have been just as
truthful and would have had tho fur
thcr satisfaction of beating everybody
else TO It.
Rockefeller won more notoriety than
fame by his declaration that, There is
nothing TO arbitrate." but advocates of
redemption of treaty pledges are on
different ground. There is nothing, to
arbitratc.
Richmond was the hottest city in the
country one day last month. but we
could have stood several degrees more
Of heat in exchange for the cooling
hrcezes vouchsafed ever since TO the
pieasantcst city in the world
Have you ordered your new map OF
Rraail yct?-Columbla State Of Friday.
June =.
Have you ordered your new map of
Brazil yet?-Times- Dispatch of FRIDAY
June 5.
Congratulations
Investors in the New Haven and
their money were soon parted" SAYS
the Washington Herald. leaving il to
others to work out the syllogism for
themselves.
What others think of the new
thought" leaders is not what they think
7
Of the paragraph. that they think
at all
small colleges best says Champ
! Clark. Just what every small college
says. in its annual efforts to rope in
students and cndowmcnts so that il
can grow larger.
II would be the irony OF fate should
Villa be killed In the last battle OF the
revolution. but. ut that. il might be a
! good fate for Mexico
\ New jersey court has decided that
man need pay no street car fare I'M
lcss he is provided with Il seat. How
are YOU going to work that on pay
as YOU enter car?
"Naturalists say the shrimp is alb
/ solutcly dumb" How many people We
know who lack just one quality OF the
| shrimp
II General Miles has any cons!dera-
ton for a busy mans time, he Will
enter the Annnias club at once without
waiting 10 he sent
The statesman who hcsitates Is lost
New York sun
~ ball he Is lost II he can't hest
tate
John Lind is proving that he can
hc just as siicn, in the United states
as in Mexico.
Vie liuerta tottc~ed another m.llionth
OF an inch yesterday.
WIN tho Colonel discover the Gulf
Stream on his voyage across?
Speech may be silver. but Battle
Eob's Is only plated.
Dead men tell no tales, but they
usually leave Mellon behind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

The wise man makes use of his
emotions; lie doesn't let them use him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

1t is difficult to determine whether
he howl over the labor exemption
clause Of the Clayton trust bill is
ludicrous or pathetic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

New York Bull Moosers apparently
attach little Importance TO the Coloncrx
denials
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Is He Failing?

Political students generally used
to accept it as axi2matic that Col
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

All there Is to be said about the tolls
question has been said, according to
the Philadelphia Public Ledger Had
il made that remark; few weeks
earlier. Il would have been just as
truthful and would have had tho fur
Their satisfaction of beating everybody
else 10 It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

iiidicule which takes no account of
facts is casy--and worthless.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Rockefeller won more notoriety than
fame by his declaration that. There is
nothing TO arbitrate," but advocates OF
redemption of treaty pledges are on
different ground. There is nothing, "a
arbitratc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07
Wayside Chats With
Old Virginia Editors

THE Republicans are the calamity
howlcrs now" says the Northern Neck
News. and that with az little reason
as men ever had to assume the role"
oh. there's reason enough; the Repub-
leans are out and want to get in.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Richmond should take steps to reduce
tuberculosis among its negro citizens.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Richmond WAS the hottest city in the
country one day last month. but we
could have stood several degrees more
Of heat in exchange for the cooling
hrcezes vouchsafed ever since TO the
pleasantcst city in the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Have you ordered your new map OF
Nrazil yet?-Columbla state Of Friday.
June =.
Have you ordered your new map of
Brazil yet?-Tines Dispatch of Friday,
June 5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-07

Investors In the New Haven and
their money were soon parted" SAYS
the Washington Herald. leaving il to
others to work out the syllogism for
themselves