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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
The Angels of Duena Vista

(By Whlttier)
The battle OF Buena Vista was tho
most important engagement of tho war
between tho United States and Moxico
II was fought on February % ana %
1Sf1. when $500 United States troops,
under General Taylor. defeated more
than 10000 Mcxicans. under General
Santa Anna. The poem IS too long Ia
reprint here In its entirety. The 1rs,
stanzas describe Mexican woman.
Ni'ncna. watching the battle, and the
death OF her husband. Then the poem
continues:
Dry thy tears, my poor Ximena: lay
thy dear ono down to rest:
Let his hands be meekly folded; lay
tho cross upon his breast;
Let his dirge be sung hereafter, and
his funeral masses said;
To-day. thou poor bcreaved ono. tn.
living ask thy aid
Close beside her, family moaning, fair
and young. a soldier lay,
Torn with shot and pierced with lances
bleeding slow his lifo away;
But. rs tcnderly before him the lorn
Ximena knc!t
She saw the Northern eagle shining on
his pistol belt.
With n stifled cry OF horror straight
she turn'd away her head;
with sad and bitter feeling look'd
she back upon her dead;
But she heard the youths low moaning.
and his struggling breath OF pain.
Ana she raised the cooling water to
his parching lips again.
Whispered low the dying soldier. press'd
her hand and family smiled:
was that plying face his mothers?
Did she watch beside her child?
All his stranger words with meaning
her womans heart supplied:
With her kiss upon his forehead.
Mother" murmur'd he, and died
Sink. night, among thy mountains:
let the cool gray shadows fall:
Dying brothers. fighting demons, drop
thy curtain over all!
Through the thickening winter twl-
light. wide apart the battle rolrd,
In Its sheath the sabre rested, and tho
lannon's lips grew cold.
But tho noble Mexic women still their
holy task pursued.
Through that long. dark night of sor-
row. worn and faint, and lack
Ing food;
Over weak and suffering brothers. with
tender care they hung.
And the dying foeman blcss'd them in a
strange and Northern tongue
Not wholly lost. Father, IS this OWL
world of ours;
Upward through its blood and ashes
spring afrcsh the Eden flowers;
From its smoking hell of battle Love
and Pity send their prayer,
And still thy white wing'd angels hover
dimly In our air.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
Patient Angler.

4 correspondent from Cheshire, Eng
land says:
u came on small boy not long
ago who was modify fishing with an
improvised rod and hook In the muddy
waters OF the canal. I cannot but be-
ieVe that he will make n great Usher
man some day. for hc seemed to have
the doEgeh observance necessary for
the craft. But he WAS clearly far from
happy. He paid no attention to mo
at all. but mournfully pursued the
matter In hand
What are you doingT asked
him at last.
Fishing for snigs.' ne replied In n
lifclcss voice.
What arc sings? I inquired.
don't know he repiled. drearily.
I've never caught any yet "-Ex-
change.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
Voice of the People
SChonls in Allcchnnr.

To the Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
p H.rmin an "ditGrial Of Nay you say shat
compulsory education. We have seen no
fruits OF tho law in This section of Aicchnnv
County and hear nothing of ifs enforcement
In any part OF the county. We arc told w
the school trustees and superintendent that
Il LA no account, as there s no way 70 en-
force Il. Even IN this scction-DunIn,,'a
Creek Nallcy-schoois arc ten 20 fourteen
miles apart l pity Richmond u she can
heat tina; In ncElcc; OF school children.
would like for YOU TO make this condition
known after writing such an editorial
!. :. flTZNUGH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
Woodrow Wilson.

TO The Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Si-.-liais of 10 President woodrow WI.
som Was there ever finer declaration OF
purpose than that he delivered IN having
tFihute 10 the heroes o: Vera cruz? Il scrve''
was the motto OF European royal house.
w" serve Is tho motto President Wilson
gives the AmcricHn nation.
. All who love peace ana justice ana honor.
love ana honor Woodrow Wilson !relnian
ana American.
a RECONSTRUCTED REBEL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
School Funds and Salaries

Sir II an editorial in your paper ~ May
g 1914. headed Thine Tor Sto:e 10 Got busy i
Nou state that 1T cost the state ia 1912 mn-c
than Sle22p 20 pay for disbursement The
county superiut"blents received iittie moro
than 80. clJ FOR supcTvision.'
II strikes mc that division suDcrint.ndcn:s
receive far more man S3'eao y'ar. possibly
4"'g" or more llease publish tho amouul
paid trcasUrcrS Cor disbursement.
GordOnAviIlc. Va. Nay 9. Jas. e. RIRR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
Quite n Function

Then you didn't meet with any dis
courtesy at the polls" inquired the
first lady.
NO" said the other lady. 1T have
attended receptions that were less en-
Joyablc. "--Kansna City Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
A I'rou,pt hosv.r

Pedcstrlan-Madam. boy. who I
am told IS your son has Just thrown
stone at me, causing n wound that
Is very painful. What are you go
Ing to do about II?
Boys Mothcr--Do? I'm roinp IN
recommend arnica. You'll find n drnD
store Just around the corner.-lsos-
ton Transcript.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
Tonil M IiisIsa

cyrus (cntering n sixteenth floor
office OF the Syndicate Building, per-
spring and pantine)-Them stairs
must he several miles long!
Occupant of Olice-Why didn't you
came w In one OF tho elevators there?
Cyrus-Not much! I jos' SEQ ono of
'cm full o people fan down that hole
III ere .--IiOhcminn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
RICHMOND'S GAME FESTIVAL

PARENTS taxpayers who wish 10
icarh OF ON" way in which their
money Is spent. and all who arc in
terested In the education of tho
hliH-that is to say, nearly all the
people III Richmond will find enter
iaihment and instruction NJ tbo
game festival to be given by the
chi'dren Of tho public and mission
scn"oi hindergartens at Byrd Park
this afternoon. 81 ~
me games of the children and thc
demonstration of tho work tho kin.
dergartcns OF the city are doing for
mem Is course In the growth and
DEVELOPMENT OF an important phase
ot city life which none should miss
VINO mas the opportunity 10 taka
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial E1presAions from Leading
Newspapers.
Keen In the I,onst.

Charles s. Mcllcn is reported "a
tired of being made the goat In New
itavcn affairs ana threatening; to say
things unless it Is stopped. For good
ness sake keep up tho roast.-Ncw
York Evening Telegram
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
The Deserted Tu,,, To,

In rambling. quaint old garden,
With its gateway TO the sea,
Lies tulip bed whose blossoms
In tho wild weeds growing free
Court no courticrs or maidens,
Glad no passing eye. ] troY:
But the tulips there are noddlng
Proudly as II long ago.
Underneath The blasted linden
Leans moss grown. crumhling
scat;
Once the sacred tryst OF friendship.
once the lovers loved retreat.
Now the weeds are crowded 10 IT.
Therc tho wild bull thistles grow,
Choking. Killing. but not sitting
The old songs OF long ago.
Comes the curfcw from the distance,
From some modest bell whose
tongue
Is attuncd to calm ana solacc:
And a thousand songs are flung
Into pacan s-swcctucss. sadness.
Glory, valor. there beside
The gold garden in its beauty
Where the tulips lift with pride.
Some are rcd ana crimson glowing.
some like lilies wnitc and pure.
Some are darlsomc as the midnight.
But they nngcr and endure,
Winning kisses from tho angels.
Proud old tulips growing FREQ;
And each kiss 81 IS a raindrop
In tho garden by the sea.
Horace $. Keller, IN y. Y Sun.
--------------~-----
Piedmont. Italy, in 1913, produce
4ji,700 tons of wheat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
ppcniinE.

Mrs. Muggins-Does your husband
appeal to you as n vocalist?
Mrs. Buggins-Not exactly. In fact,
It's the other way. When he begin.
to sing / appeal to hiln.-PhIladelphia
Record
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
The Bright Side
NV NcJchbor.s pInnoI,

For half the night II Erinds away;
Scant sleep get.
guess I'll have TO learn to play
on the cornet
kansas City Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

VIC DO not know that Colonel Roose-
welt viii claim kin with 1t. but n
Nafnoose parry In Mexico. with General
liuerta at the head seems to be in
evitnblc.--Iiouston Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

we arc late; they are playing
Beethovon's ninth symphony"
There! What a pity we missed the
other eiEht."--I.c Rirc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
4 Floral Hcuuic,,

Papa, you remember tho pretty
little plant had In my Window"
Yes. dear" replied the parent
You know, used TO sing to II
every morning"
Yes
We'll, It's dead"
Then ] don't wonder"-New York
Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
He Should WORRY

We can't help wondering what Vice
President Marshall, the real mothcriy
codd!er OF peace and harmony. thinks
about all these do!ngs-Philadclphia
Inquirer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13
waiting for the Sheriff.

Hucrta would have been in tho van
OF progress If he had moved out on
May !. What Is he waiting for.
parlor car?--Brooklyn Eagle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

The Roanoke Times and the World
News are still engaged In deciding why
George Ainslie was nominated for
Mayor OF Richmond They will never
agree, but If they wish to continue the
argument. Richmond should worry.
Her people know why, and, besides.
Richmond is too busy looking to the
future to engage in post mortems.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

Tho fifty ninc-hour working week
has gone into effect in Switzerland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

WEI the liuaria eulogists explain
"hy most of the disorder IS in terri
tory controlled by tho Foderals?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

Sewage Lander may find that he has
given hts first nnmc 10 Roosevelt,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

another ex-pr"sidcnt Of Haiti takes
ship 70 Paris. VIII IIucrta take the
-hLnf2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

Ever notice that when Congrossrc,
oppose President Wilson they cons,aor
IL necessary 10 spend time explnIn,ry
while the President can oppose Con.
gross without going through that for.
maIity7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

Ceylon. I'm 1912. exported products
valued at $64.540,07O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

Piedmont. Italy. in 1913, produc cd
+54,700 tons of wheat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

II IS about time TO be having a,littlo
= Il mediation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

st. Paul might have done we'll to tell
tho men 10 keep silont In tho churches
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

TIIE TIMES Founded ISSS
TIE piNPATCH Founded. $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

colonel Roosevelt Is far from being
Ep'" rhlcss With indignntion' ut thnf
treaty with Colomhia.-Columbia State.
The Colonel was never that indir-
nant-not even when Wilson snatchcd
That thlrd cup Of coffee from his lips.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

What n blessing II would be-" says
tho Norfolk Nirginian-Pilot, 'if con-
tests between labor and capital in this
country could be conducted with as
little real injury TO tho contestants
rs usually accompanies French
duel" l. solnds we'll: but what did
French duel ever settle?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

In his report just issued" saya the
Newport News Press, "R. c. Stcarncs
calls attention to tho high cost of col
iccting and disbursinE the school
funds. an .nbusc which tho Daily Press
has more than once denounced" Keen
on dcnouncing It. The press OF the
state Will DO with YOU.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-13

Published every day I'm the year by
Ehe Timrs-Dlspntch Publishing CO.. Inc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
COLUMBIA PITCHER
FRACTURES KNEECAP
Smith Badly Injured While at
Practice in Gym-Squad Out
on South Field.

Coumbia's baseball prospects suffered a
shock yesterday when George Smith,
pitcher on last years team and a certain
" In the box this spring, fractured his
kneecap in practice. The fracture con-
ssts Of a vertical split in the lower half
Of the kneecsp. which is not very seri-
Gus under ordinary conditions. but which
is likely TO become a complete fracture
under sudden strain.
Smith. who ranked with the best or the
college pitchers last year, was WORKING
GU, In the gymnasium and was In the act
% delivering the ball when the mat on
which he was standing slipped from under
MN. lie fell forward. striking his knee
ntsviy against the hardwood floor.
Despite a thermometer that was down
% below the freezing point the Columbia
varsity baseball team had its first drill
On South Field yesterday afternoon.
The ground was frozen, so Billy LUSH
ana Andy Coakley. the coaches, did not
wish 70 risk injuring the players, ana
most OF the work consisted OF batting
practice and catching flies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
SUPERBAS GO ON A HIKE
Rain and Cold Keep the Squad
from Daily Practice.
tBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.


Augusta, Ga, March 2O.-Last night
rain, which continued until o'clock this
morning, and the cold wind from the
north all afternoon kept the Superbas
from Warren Park to-day This after
noon four squads were sent across the
river to South Carolina on an eight-mile
go-as-you-please hike.
Charles H. Ebbets and Wilbert Robin
son spent the entire afternoon in the lat
ter's room going over matters in connec-
ton with the club. Tonight 1t was de-
cided to send Holmquist. a pitcher; Hech-
niger, a catcher. and Move, a shortstop,
to the Newark club.
A big surprise is in store for Bill
Dahlen. the former manager, upon his ar
rival here Sunday from Hot Springs. The
members Of the Brooklyn baseball club
Of 1918 purchased a handsome silver ser
vice set. consisting of seven pieces, to-
day, which will be presented to him at a
dinner on Sunday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
To Clash for Hockey Honors.

By eliminating the Vancouver team
the Wanderers. Of Montreal. and the
Ouebecs, OF Quebec. are left to decide the
professional hockey championship OF
game of the two final games tonight at
tho ST. Nicholas Rink.
The games so far played have been
brilliantly contested. and the defeat OF
the Vancouver players. who are conced-
ed 10 be the best in Western Canada,
proves the superior playing ability OF
The two teams which are left TO settle
the question of supremacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
t(duD&irll::;
MILITIA TO JOIN
"ATTACK" ON CITIES
Mimic Invasion of Capital and San
Francisco Planned for Army
ManHuVreS.

WASHINGTON, March 20-Plans for JOINT
mannuvres by the United States regular
army and the national guard, to include
attacks upon Washington and San Fran
cisco by invading armies. together with
the establishment Of numerous training
camps throughout the country, were an
nounced to-day by the War Department
It has been tentatively decided to begin
the manpuvres in the latter part of July.
Instructions went forth from the De-
partment to-day to the acknowledgement
Of the state militia to begin preparations
The department desires that the encamp-
ments and man6uvres be conducted with
a view to obtaining increased efficiency
and consequently officers will be expected
To eliminate all spectacular exhibitions OF
troops.
The programme for the Eastern Divi-
sion includes a militia camp in Massachu-
sets of state troops from Maine, Vermont
New Hampshire. Rhode Island, Connec-
ticut and Massachusetts, at point yet
to be selected.
The attack against Washington VIII re
participated in by troops OF the 'th ana
9Th divisions Of the Eastern Department.
which will concentrate at Baltimore. the
attacking forces. the department an
nounced, will be known as the red di-
vision" A similar number OF troops, des-
ienated as tho blue division" Will be
concentrated in the vicinity OF the ma
tional capital as the defence army.
For the Central Division there VIII be
Joint camps at Bay City. Mich; Fort Ben
iamin Harrison, Indiana; Springfield M
Camp Dodge, Iowa; Sparta, WIS; Ne
vada. Mo-; Fort Riley, Kansas, and Fort
d. A. Russell, Wyoming.
The maneuvres Of the regular army
and militia OF the Western Department
will include a campaign to be participated
in by the Californian troops and various
other state camps. A Joint camp VIII Dc
located near Salt Lake City for the troops
from Montana, Idaho. Washington anu
Oregon. The feature Of the Western ma
npuyres will be an attack and defence
Of the city Of San Francisco. to Include
a landing on the beach by tho attacking
force and an advance against the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
nhRlS GavOrits American House
HOTEL CHATHAM
GORE WINS MEET FOR YALE
Checks Princeton Wrestlers IN
Final Bout of Contest.
rRv Telegraph 70 The Tribune

New Haven, March 2o.-Yale defeated
Princeton in their dual wrestling meet to-
night BY score OF 10 to II.
The final bout Of the evening between
Gore. OF Yale, and Longstreth. of Prince
ton was sensational. The loss OF that
hout would have cost Yale the meet, but
the Princeton heavyweight failed to throw
tho Yale novice, who wriggled out OF a
dozen holds, although losing the decision.
The summary follows;
iis-pound cia,s-sesur defeated Van Buren,;
,sa-nound class-Latirner and Culoias drew.
iSs-nound class-Mcintyre threw hancock IN
minutes and IS seconds.
its-pound cass-Hunter defeated Franz; de-
cision. .. ,,, .
Is2-pound class-France defeated Kelly: de-
IiS-pound class-Avery defeated Gle; deci-
sion. 10000, -.
decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
Militia Athletes Postpone Break

No action was taken against the Mil
tary Athletic League by the athletic
committee Of the 18th Regiment OF
Brooklyn, which convened in its armory
last night to discuss the advisability OF
severing its affiliation with the military
body.
Asa full roster Of the committee was
mot present. II was decided to defer ac-
ton until next Thursday. The feeling
q, IN. six members on hand was that
they would break away from the MIL
tary League unless they received proper
recognition in all matters captain
Dean, chairman OF the committee WAS
ir, the chair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
RELEASES VETERAN UMPIRE
Hart Was a Teammate of Gov.
ernor Tener.

Little Rock, Ark, March 2o.-President
Kavanaugh of the Southern League an
nounced last night the release OF WILL
lam Hart an UMPIRE to the National
League.
Hart, a veteran pitcher OF the National
League, was q teammate of Governor
Tener when the latter was basebaii
player.
Mr.. Tener telegraphed an offer to pur-
chase Hart, but Kavanaugh replied that
the release would be granted uncondi-
tionally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
CUTS TOUR OF JAP NINE
Keio University Faculty Calls
Team Home in June.

The proposed American tour OF the keio
University baseball team. or TOXIC
Japan. will be greatly curtailed as a re-
suit of faculty ruling announced yes
terday.
According to cable adyices, the Japan
csc players have been ordered 10 return
TO the university not later than June 10.
This ruling will necessitate the confin-
ing of the playing schedule to the Paci-
Ac Coast and the cancellation OF all
games with Eastern and Middle Western
colleges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
AMATEUR RACING PLANS
Perry Belmont Again at Head
of the United Hunts.

Az a meeting OF the board Of directors
81 the United Hunts Racing Association
Yesterday Perry Belmont was elected
president; Oakleigh Thorne, first vice
PRESIDENT, Henry w. Bull, second vice.
president; Charles Lappleton, treasurer,
and II. A. Buck. secretary.
Saturday. May IS, and Saturday. May
3, were decided upon as the dates for
he spring meeting TO be held at Belmont
Park Terminal. and an attractive pro-
sramme, including the Sportsman's Stee-
plechase Handicap Stakes. Will be an
nounced shortly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
RACING DATES IN WEST
Season Opens on April "a with
Meeting at Lexington.

Lexington. KY, March 20.-The State
Racing Commission this afternoon allot-
ted dates for spring race meetings on the
Kentucky tracks as follows:
Kentucky Racing Association, Lexing-
ton, April "a to May twelve days.
Churchill Downs, Louisville, May to
May 22-twelve days.
Douglas Park, Louiville, May e to June
6-thirteen days
Latonia Jockey Club, L.atonia, June s
TO July Etwenty-three days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
ASTON VILLA ONE
POINT NEARER LEAD
Liverpool and Manchester City
Also Win Games in English
Soccer League.
fBv Cable TO The Tribune. ]

London, March a.-A number Of league
games were set for decision to-day. hav-
ing been postponed from March Z, on
which day the fourth round Of the Eng
lish cup ties was played.
Aston Villa entertained Oldham Ath-
letic. and a furious game ended in a draw,
which enabled the Villa to get a point
nearer the present leaders. Blackburn
Rovers. Chelsea went to Liberpool, but
was beaten easily by score Of to 0,
and together with I.ondon's other club
IN the first division. Tottenham Hotspur'
"a gradually slipping down thAStaole.
The results follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
Cutler Wins Hockey Trophy.

After being held to to tie on two
occasions. the Cutler School hockey team
finally came into Its own and ciinched the
Interscholastic Hockey League champion
ship by defeating the Loyola schooi SIX
NJ the ST. Nicholas Rink last night by
scnrA of to 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-21
Conner Lehigh Track Coach.

BY Telegraph 20 The Tribune
south Bethlehem. Penn, March DIT.
- Conner. Of Boston. was appointed
,odch OF Lhigh University track team
~ the coming season here to-day.
ronnor IN n member OF the Boston Attn
,suc Association. which institution he has
,,,pes"nted in years past Ia track events.
re ID expected 10 arrive In few days
ssx.n work.