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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
THE RATE INCnEAsE.

In railroad circles II Is confidently
predicted that the Interstate Commerce
Commission Will speedily hand down q
favorable ruling on tho application oil
tho Western railroads for per cent
increase In their rates.
We anticipate that such action will
be met By popular clamor, and, per-
haps, by Il revival In familiar quar-
ters OF old-fashioned railroad batting.
We shall probably hear the well-worn
arguments that tho railroads arc rob-
bing the people and we may expect
the usual demands for rehearing.
The Times Dispatch has always main
tained very definite position on this
subject We have insisted that beyond
Il proper return from their investm ent.
tho railroads are not entitled to great
profits at the expense of tho public.
We have maintained that the people
should pay their taxes through tho
regular channels, rather than through
added railroad charges. md we have
accordingly opposed those efforts which
would impose upon the transportation
companies burdcnsome taxes, to be col
iected from shippers In added rates
In tho present case, however we are
or opinion that ihe increase asked is
just ono. AZ when tho ruling OF tho
commission handed down, we shall
endeavor 70 Xplain to our readers tho
basis of our opinion. Anticipatine.
only one feature OF the argument in
the case. we would point out that of
the many additions in the operating OK
penses OF American railroads during
recent years, the greater part has gone
TO the wages of employees. Railroads.
1t must be remembered cannot bargain
Tor labor as can the man who wishes
n ditch dug or house built The
latter can walt; the railroad. under
Its charter and under the laws OF tho
various States. cannot delay tho move
ment OF freight II, therefore, a con-
troversy arises with the traffic en-
ployes OF the companies, there must
either DO immediate concession or
compromise. There cannot bo delay.
This has Involved agreements by the
railroads in respect to wages which
were determined, not by tho ability of
VIC companies 10 pay or by the rights
of tho employees to receive, but by the
emergencies OF the time. Thus it has
come about that the employees of tho
railroads have added greatly to what
is' and has always been, ono of the
principal items In operating expenses.
Along with this, We need not remind
those of our readers who study current
cost, there has been an additional ex
pense In everything the railroad buys.
Inevitably. as expenses have increased,
profits have declined, and this DESPITE
the good business the railroads have
been doing.
Whether the employees of the rail-
roads are entitled 10 all the increase
IN wages they have received, ls not
now at Issue. We are inclined to he
lievc they have deserved all they have
received but justice to them cannot
excuse injustice to the companies in
volvcd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Throughout tn
Game warden Dcnut,c.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
sir Regarding game laws and the
seemingly great interest being taken
Informed by resident of Idaho that
Tie game yardcn. who is n paid Off
cial has the right to appoint as many
deputies as he wishes, to serve without
land owners and sportsmen all over
their counties. and that. with the CO.
operation of such deputies all pot :
game warden In the county will not
amount to so much, but with n sufn-
Gent force OF deputies a strict en-
forcement of the laws can he made 7
hope something can he done to protect
the game and the above plan will add
no..expense, and will be worth a trial
Wishing YOU success along this line,
C. c. STEED.
I,amOnt Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
NEW JUDGE ON BENCH.
c. w. Coleman Open. circuit Court at
Special to Tho Times

Especial to The Times Dispntch.l
Norfolk. Va. February 2.-JudGe G.
w. Coleman convened tho February
term OF Circuit Court or Norfolk Coun
tv this morning, called the docket and
set cases for trial during the term
There was no special recognition of
the fact that it was Judge Colcman's
nrst appearance on the bench No al
fusion was made to that circumstance.
calling of the docket after the court
had been opened. Norfolk Countv's
newly appointed sheriff. Curtis L. old.
was on hand with his deputy court
officer. w. $. Carmine. as his right
hand man.
After the docket had been called
Judge Coleman announced that no
change would be made In the order OF
proceedings OF court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
rifn cI21-MisicItN Of TIE
SOI'!f.

Just scvcnty-t,so wears ago to-do,,
there was born 81 man. southern horn
ana Southern bred. 81 Confederate sol
dier whose fame has not vet sproad
as Ills merits would Justify. ana vho is
not vet known to the ends Of the Garth
as an enthusiast conndentlv predicted
a few years after his death.
That man was soldier musician. most
and Christian gentleman. rha, man
was "a lover OF the beautiful mo
scholarly his fellow man. He was n
rousicia, or dis,i,.,to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
The Great DIV Co,,tno

TO VIC I.UIIor OF The Times Dispatch:
INC international Suffrage Al
nance, representing twenty-five coun.
tries OF the world. has the following
table of principles
u. That men and women arc horn
equally free and independent members
or the human race; equally endowed
WITH intelligence and ability. and equal
~ entitled TO the free exercise OF their
individual rights and liberty
2. That the natural relation ~ ,bo
sexes is that of Observation-Disclosures and
60 operation, and that the repression
or ne rights and liberty of one sex
inevitably works injury TO the other.
ana hence TO the whole race
81 That in all lands those laws
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
CITIZENS OF ASHLAND
DISCUSS NEW CHARTER
tSnecial TO The Times DIsnntch

Especial TO The Times Dis patch.
Ashland. Va, February "a meet
ing OF citizens was held in tho Town
Hall this evening. and the bill pro-
Vlding for 4 new charter for the town
OF Ashland. which has been introduced
In the Legislature, was thoroughly
discussed.
There is considerable opposition to
certain features of the proposed char
ter. and q committee was appointed to
confer with the Council in an effort
to bridge all differences. The commit
tee is composed of the following: Hill
Garter. Leslie Ellis. IL. Il. Cox, John
G. Tiller. r. w. Newman and n. Fl.
Gardner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Voice of the People
DIR. Johnston as philunthropist.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir noted with surprise in your
several physicians OF the city that DR.
George Ben Johnston Is a physician
who holds lightly the lives of the
poor ana humble intrusted to his cnrc''
During my long term of residence in
iichmond have known his philan-
realized by citizens who have not been
the recipients of his gratuitous SER
vices, ana convcrsant with many other
chScs where they were given without
Before the immense amount of surgi
ca work devolving upon him forced his
retirement from general practice l fear
| sometimes imposed upon his zen.
crosby by bringing TO his notice many
NEEDY ana obscure patients. both white
tlon by MS inVariable kindness. sym
patty and professional interest In
every case, though knowing that his
only. payment would be their gratitude.
When young and struggling toward
MS later success. have known of DR.
JohnSton's visiting the most destitute
ms prescription, dcpositlng beside il
lhe sum necessary TO purchase the
medicine. | have known of his send
inS fucl 70 patients suffering from tho
need or 1t, ana food to those without
nourishmcnt. Hundreds Of the poorest
OF itlchmonds population could testify
10 me truth of these words. | rcmeul-
Der urging fragile girl. completely
broken down by overwork and resting
Ior a time as my guest, TO consult DR.
Johnston After long hesitation. on
account OF the expense. she iinaIIy be-
came. his patient. and for weeks or
months was under his care when
leaving the city, restored TO health sh,
asked with considerable trepidation
what she owed him His answer was:
on owe me visit whenever you are
III town and need medical advice
could multiply indefinitely casey
tending to prove Il fault in his work
0lten criticized by his friends---i e., his
n L.,
comparison to his concern for those of
his patients-yet these critics should
be ienient to failing that leans to
virtues side"
MRS. LANDON r. MASON
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03

SO beautiful and fowery;
Her kind thoughts wandered far away
TO poor men of the Bowery.
To whom she gave an ample feast,
The bright day to celebrate:
o. may each woman West and East
Her example emulate.
end,
OFT this story shall be told.
or her who was the poor mans friend,
The generous Helen Gould.
There Is soft music in the name;
Many have her praises sung:
a lovely name OF world wide fame
That falls swectly from the tongue
The name the poets shall cmbalm
In their best immortal songs.
When their pure minds are clean and
And far from the crowded throngs.
O. YES. this story shall he told,
Hearts OF women to inSnirc;
That each may he 81 Helen Gould
Is my souls sincere desire
r.. V. SWAMI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
C,urbt Inv Railing Tree.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Providence Forge, Va, February e.
Caroline were engaged In cutting some
timber near here this morning. a tree
fell, catching Caroline under the limbs
He was hurried to his home in Mount
castle. He Is still unconscious to-
night and the seriousness OF his in
juries has not been ascertaincd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Titles.

Is it correct TO speak OF a person
az Mrs Or Smith" etc? Mrs. r.
Ihere Is Il strong feeling against the
use. However, as names are designed
10 distinguish people. it might be per
mlsSibie to use. such forms when they
would serve the purpose Of distinc-
ton better than any other forn,s
would do. Mrs. John smith. Mr.
William Jones" arc both good. com
mon uses. In u community where there
needless 10 distinguish her by her hus-
bands name In a community where
there We're twenty it might be useful
TO MIX the husbands title with the
wlTe'S name as an almost urccssarv
mark OF identity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Presidential Election.

Please state for me the names OF The
states carried by Taft and by Roosc-
vvlt in the last election. S. c. c.
raft carried Utah Vermont and
fornia. Michigan. Minnesota. Pcnnsvi
vnnia. South Dakota While your query
docs not touch the point. st might be
PHEASANT to have your attention called
To the fact that each OF these amiablc
mon lost his native state by an cnor-
nous majority. an indication. perhaps.
that they We're least trusted where
they were best known
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
The Capitol.

iature first occupied the Capitol was
recently stated IN the Query Column
as 1928. 1t should have been 1859.
No one seems to know how tbo
hgnres got "transposed." and we sin
ccrciy thank our correspondent for
calling attention to the error.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Petition I'm noukruptcx

Lvnchhurg. Va, FEBRUARY 2-Snm
II Elder n merchant at RrookneaI
filed a petition in bankruptcy in the
clerks Office NJ the Federal District
Court here. The liabilities are listed
ut 81 1h3 ~. and the assets at s47S
The creditors arc located at Lynch
burg, Brookncal South Boston, Gladys
and Norfolk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
-. HiG+rRoGI,sNi.

9bn answer OF tho Democratic Con,
,,rcss to the criticism that President
wilson and tho Democrats were seek
ing to rush through as much lceisln-
lion as possible before election day is
10 cur,aiI the number Of subjects TO be
considered before Adjournment
Desire for success at the pous in
November Of course, furnishes one Of
the causes for this determination and
vet at the same time T., shows tina,
the fear of defeat is no, present. 1t
las been charged that presiden, WI
son Is anxious to rush leeisln,ion now
because after tho coming elections no
might not have such control OF con.
isress as is now his The program lala
OUT however 'nd'c"'es maj ne ana inc
"'hef party 'e'uofs i.T'i'F TO centre
attention upon more '"rortant mat
tors and to leave other OugStfoua fOr
NE future,
r1o,qeyer the ,ro,,ra,, &c o,.. ,,,.,oi,
carries y,,b Il no uebt hurde,, ~
,vte,d s.y.,s, .r,,i,,a,f,. ,,,,
la. 49,, 49, r,t,o,..- to,at...,
~ ''" '"''N'' % -N' ''ss" '"'"'iE'c-
inents. to enact antitrust laws to es-
tahiish rural credit system ana TO
revise tho Immigration laws are tasks
to satisfy The veriest glutton Tor work.
j; IS called an abridged progran and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Queries and Answers
Prize Fight.

Please give the date Of the John
soh-Jeifries fight In Reno.
July 4, 1910. "'NN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Pcrsonnl and General

MIss May Alley. who has been Whiting
relatives In Highland Park and Forest Hill.
mas returned to her home In Petersburg
meeting OF the Woman's Missionary So
ciety OF Bainbridge Street Baptist Church
wi' be held this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
IN the %onen's pariors OF tho church Th,
prro, ,SE has been arranged by Mrs. e. T.
Mrs, r. T.. Goodo has recovered from, ~
attack OF tho grip, which has confined her
10 her home for severs. weeks
Miss Virginia Cave, of Gainesville, vo 4,
visiting Miss Mamie IItz '' 30
airs. Wits c; Puliiam who has bean Hi
Tor some time. Is able 10 be out "
r. STANLEY Robertson Jr. en- rout. 70 To,
Angeles. Cal. Is spending several weeks
WITH his parents In Wnodinnd unIrhtn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03

When some distasteful feature O
Housekeeping is mentioned TIERS allus
some feller who says. II lot my wifn
look after everything like that" II 1t
wuIn't fer III binary everyday folks
who pay cash II wouldn't be possible
(: conduct any kind o business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Literary.

There arc requests for "Stonewall
Jn'ksons Way" Pass Under the Rod
asleep at the switch" "a Gentle
man-My Dog" VIII some reader
please send copy?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03

NTThemntTcs.
Please tell me tho result Of dividing
Nv y SCHOOLGIRL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
NEW S OF
SOUTH RICHMOND
CALL SPECIAL MEETING
Supervisors VIII Act Friday on Franchise
Grant to New COn,unny

Supervisors VIII Act Friday on Franchise
Grant to New Company.
For the purpose OF acting on tho petition
for franchise of the new South Richmond
and Chesterfield Electric Railway. a special
meeting OF the Chesterfield Board OF Super
vlsors will be held on Friday morning Tho
company has secured the agreements OF
property owners to run through their land.
put u must secure n right OF way along
the public highways from the county. Formal
deeds of bargain and sale will also be draw n
up this week between tho citizens and tho
company. committee. consisting OF Super-
visors w. A. Horner, w. c. Moore and T.: s.
Hatcher have been Investigating the matter
ana VIII make It's report at this meeting
Tho viewers appointed by the board Viii
report on the petition OF the company to run
lite line through Weisiger's Addition from
Thlrty-nrst Street to Stockton to the BELT
Line. Their decision ia said To be favorable
tho grant. Property owners OF tho suburb
havo already agreed TO convey right OF
way TO tho company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03

why is It." asks the Manchester
Guardian. that come men lie about
themselves when trying to catch q
,somanT Wen, for one reason they
could not catch the woman e They
dldn't
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
ginia Railway and Power Company and n.
l.. johnson against T.. Machelli
Fines Motorman for Assault.

j.; c. Bailey. motorman of the Virginia
Railway ana Power Company, was fined IS by
Justice Justice Maurice yesterday In Police Court.
Fart H.. on the charge OF assauitinR James
fayior Bailey struck Taylor. II was said
Alleging a.. that the latter had cursed him on
the car from which he had lust steDped
Justice Maurice said that tho notorman
should have arrested the man, as he had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Trust Companies.

TINnTcN.
Is there any assiRnabIe advantage
for trust companies In the law or Vir-
GINA over that OF North Carolina?
]. $. WERTHI
None
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
To Hear Arguments.

Arguments Will be heard 10y Judge Wells
TINS morning In Hastings Court, Part H.
IN INC suits OF Althn Hall nEAlnst thu VIZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Funerals Yesterday.

The funeral services OF Mrs s. e Rudd
scHenty.nv years old. who died on Sunday
at her home In Skinqu0rtcr. were held yes.
tvruny afternoon at o'clock from the home
ters. "
The funeral serviccs OF Mrs II. a. Neblett
VINO died on Sunday morning at the home
OF her daughter. Mrs. J. A. Marshall were
neIu yesterday afternoon from Decatur
In Maury Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Entertainment To-NIrht.

An Evening OF Music and Song" will be
rendered by tho Crusaders class Tonight
at s:lb O'clock In the lecturc-room OF Balm
bridge Street Baptist Church. Among Tho
tnlent taking part In elaborate program
VIII be several prominent church cioirs. an
orchestra, tho Mancino children and others
evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03
Miss Helen Gou,J.

On her sweet, pleasant bridal day,
SO beautiful and howery;
Her kind thoughts wandered far away
TO poor men of the Bowery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03

James j. Hin says womans hichcst
ambition, is to find a good man FOR
q husband. but. the supply Of good
men being limited. few women attain
their highest ambition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-03

sun, there IS the possibility mat
even IL Champ had been noniua,cd he
could not have been elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27

| their wider horizon with larger pur-
poses. Lit US be glad that we are
living and acting in these great times
Let a mightier evangelism come, and
let the giant evil of intemperance go
am glad and proud and thankful to
speak at your Thanksgiving service
this year. and am hopeful that next
year we may invite you for this SER
vice to a new church on the HILL
At Spencer Church.
The Spencer Memorial Methodist
and Edgewood Baptist churches wor-
shipped together last evening at 1880
at the former. Rev. j. c. II. Read was
the preacher. He spoke upon the text,
HE Hath Not Dealt so With Any Ma
tion,' Psalm 147: 20.
That this nation has been highly
honored by God was said to be shown
by the fact that this country has been
reserved by the Deity for a specific
purpose, and that its fundamental
principles are laid broad and deep in
righteous. God is mentioned three
times in the Declaration of Independ-
ence, said the speaker.
That God has dealt graciously with
the United States in material things
was then discussed. in the following
words:
From a small beginning we have
advanced in 1913 years to a nation Oh
1OO, 900, 900 people, while our wealth
has kept pace with our increase in
population.
Our educational system has proved
a great boon to our people, and while
it is doubtless capable of improve
ment, our children passing through the
grades and high school are we'll quail
fed for life's duties.
When we compare our peaceful re
lations with other nations. with coun-
tries at war, we should return thanks
to Almighty God that We are at peace
with all the world. He has dealt gra
ciously with us in opportunities to
make our nation a world-power for
good. Our need Is not a large and de-
structive navy, nor yet a large. well
equipped standing army. but the
mighty hosts of our country marching
to victory lnder the banner of the
Prince of Peace"
In other Churches.
Other churches holding special
services yesterday were Trinity Epis-
copal at and 10 o'clock. Rev. G. H.
Sherwood officiating; First Church of
Christ, Scientist, at 10:45 when the
subject of Thanksgiving" was con-
sidered; German Immanuers Luther
an German Evangelical church; Zion
Swedish Lutheran. Grace Lutheran and
First Swedish Lutheran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
RESIDENT GIVEN
PRAISE FOR HIS
FOREIGN POLICY
d. A. Johnson in Thanks
wing Sermon oommends
Peace Program.
sscIAL SERVICES HELD
,.s Of City Hold Appropriate
..,.ise in Which Deity Is Es-
toIIed for Blessings

go deal weather conditions pre-
and nature apparently in full
onv and accord with the day
.,.ssr.ving was appropriately OBJ
- IN local churches yesterday
|.-e services were held by most
q. denominations, and they were
i, attended and inspiring
:. uuion service for the downtown
.--sex was held at 10 o'clock at the
,,suay Presbyterian, Rev David a.
100. pastor Of the Central Presby-
= church. delivered the sermon,
name being The Sacrifices of
|s,,tsriving." his text being Offer
H., cod the Sacrifices OF Thanks
|sr-r- Ps. so: II.
F-e speaker referred to the presi-
H.. thanksgiving proclamation as
- he constitutional amendment in
- appears the name of God. He
|.,-pd II a little inconsistent that
IL, Is no place for the name of the
- IN the fundamental law of the
- but was thankful that 1t had
re the annual custom for the
|--tdsnt TO designate a day in which
4. pscpIs should render thanks to
IL for our manifold blessings. He
-. o. the danger OF Journalism
- surrounds any established ser
Il. and stated this was the rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
HOLIDAY GRIND
IN COURT HEAVY
Many Cases Are Heard by
Smith After Thanksgiving
Celebration.
TWO HELD FOR LARCENY
Youth Steals Chickens and Stranger
Is Nsbbed for ApproprIatine
Suit Case at Depot.

Nearly every cell in the city Jail
was occupied this morning. after
turkey day celebration. and the court
grind was heavy.
The case of Fred Jacobsen, 1s-years.
old South Rock Island lad, was con.
tinued until tomorrow morning The
lad is charged by Joseph Freeman, also
of South Rock Island, with stealing a
number of finely bred fowls, valued at
$500. The youth admitted to Magis-
trate Smith that he had not worked
since last August. He is being held
under $1,000 bonds on a larceny
charge.
Carl Nelson, a stranger in Rock Is
land, who was arrested Wednesday aft
ernoon on the charge of stealing a
suit case belonging to T. F. Langdon,
an aged resident of Jewett, Ill, ad-
mitted his guilt and his case was con-
tinued to tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock. Nelson is being held on a
larceny charge under $500 bonds. He
took the suit case while the owner
was purchasing a ticket at the Rock
Island depot on Twentieth street, and
later disposed of the case and con-
tents to a local second hand dealer.
Plenty Of DisorderIies.
George Donaway was arrested yes
terday afternoon on a disorderly
charge preferred by May Nichols. The
case was dismissed this morning by
Magistrate Smith.
Wesley and Arthur Collier, brothers
and colored, were arrested Oh a dis
orderly charge preferred by Wesley's
wife. She refused to appear against
them in court this morning and the
case was continued until tomorrow.
Several other minor cases of drunks
and disorderlies were also dismissed.