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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-08-14

suffering greatly, and were it not for
your kindness l don't know what we
should do"
"You are welcome, sir, l assure you,
to my dwelling place and to remain
here with your lady as long as she ~
too i'll to be taken away"
The lady gradually recovered. Mean
while her husband. who had a seduc-
tive manner and tongue. ingratinted
himself into the good graces OF the
keeper and his family. After remain
ing there some time the invalid de-
clared that she was able to leave. and
with a p~rofusion Of thanks for the ia
vor received they departed.
"What a fine geTtlemani" exclaimed
Mrs. Edwards.
"And such a gentle ladyF' remarked
their daughter.
A few days later the same couple
called on the keepers family. bring
ing with them a present of gloves as
a token Of their gratitude for the
kindness they had received. Shut up
as the Edwards were. In the gloomy
fortress, they were much pleased to
see those who visited them. and they
were especially delighted that the en-
tertaining stranger and his refined
looking wife should be so appreciative
Of what they had done for them.
Ruth Edwards was a pretty girl Of
seventeen, and the gentleman appear
ed to take a great fancy to her.
rs she your only childY" he asked
mo; | have a son a soldier with our
army In Flanders. But he will soon
be at home. He writes that his regi-
ment Is ordered to England"
HAS your daughter a husband In
viewT'
"a husbandi Alas, no. She meets
no young men here except jailers. Her
only sutton is the headsman's son. and
] wouldn't have her marry him for a
kingdom. Besides, we have no dowry
to give her"
what a shame" said the visiting
lady, that such a pretty girl should go
unclaimedw
ut shall not be-" said the gentleman,
bringing his fist down on a table.
seWhat? So comedy a wench to spend
her days here? What say you, wife.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-08-14

The New York Bloomer Girls, a pop
ular band Of women ball players, prov
ed a big attraction this afternoon when
opposed to the Wildwood baseball
team on the grounds at Garfield i've
nue. and the beach. The record crowd
of the season witnessed the game.
While the local team is not going at
the speed they travelled last season, the
nine is doing fairly well. Manager
Harry Greaves, the .Ban Johnson, p of
the seashore circuit has engaged the
best of..teams, and wen in games where
the local boys went down to defeat,
they covered themselves with glory.
The players are entertaining local Wis.,
itors for the fun of the sport. They
are lads who are spending their vaca-
lions here and do not ask to be COM
pensated for their work. Naturally
there is constant changing in the line
up, and the team work is not as 1t
should be, but each and every man is
taking q healthy wack at the ball and
every game on the schedule Is featured
by interesting all-around batting and
fielding.
Manager Greaves has arranged an
attractive schedule of games. The
card to date follows: s
Aug. 14-New York Bloomer Girls
15-Meadowbrook Club, Phila.
18-Bridgeton
20-P. r. r. Y. NJ. G. A..
g 21-Keystone State Infantry.
22-Warwick A. c., Phila.
25-Dennisville.
28-Woodbury.
29-Fairhaven A.C.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-08-14

When going to Philadelphia or New
York use the Reading. Consult
timetable on page 8.-Adv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-29

kfal GStatc Jfpr SALE
Elegant Home
1926 Hanover Ave.

is inc most elegant new home in west
hhd Tor the money. Northeast corner
Nine large. bright rooms. two baths
not water heat. Built for a home. and
is the greatest bargain i'm West End. i'm
Il strictly high-Sradc home Spccio,
price for few days. $3.50. Buy direct
from the owner. Phone Madison GAIL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-29
Special Sale
Salss, Future SapS

~ George Z Crawford y 90.
@- last Main street. Richmond. VI.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-29
Grove Avenue Home

We have 10" sale desirable dwelling,
with all modern convCuicpccs. broad
ana dccp lot, which we can offer 1T at
liactiNc price. See
ELANrON Il co.
Travellers Building
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-29
Monument Avenue
Home

10000 will buy Il very desirable
tWciNc-roon homo Ola Monument Ave
iuc. east OF ltobinson. splendid prop
oSitiOu
POLLARD & E\t;HY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
Leaving Mexico to It's Fate.

a MEXICAN opinion will cordially approve
"A the announcement that our troops are to
evacuate Vera Cruz on November 80, Just
as il hacked President Wilson in sending them
there when reparation was refused for insults
to men wearing the naval uniform Of this
country.
Nc will not go to war with Mexico, but.
that at any time in the near future Mexico
will cease to be at war with herself is some-
thing that only the most sanguine can hope.
They will probably keep up their practice
of shooting one another until some one Of
their innumerable generals is sufficient OF Il
military and political leader to bring order
our of chaos.
But that is their business, not ours. II
vas necessary to teach the Mexican govern
trent that ordinary ncighbory courtesy was
expected from them in their dealings with
us They have probably learned that lesson,
for the time being at any rate. Beyond nat
mo responsible American wants to interfere
with them. The hope is general, however,
that they will one day come TO see that the
battlefield is a poor place for the settlement
OF political differences
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
A WARTIME THANKSGIVING
> Edward Leigh PeIl, ID. %.

I would not thank God that We are
not as other men are. Least OF all
would ! rejoice In the exaltation OF
America over her sister nations while
the present horror of a great dark
ness is upon them. Pharisees may nnd
wherewithal to glory In the presence
of anguish struck humans bowed down
In their own blood, but not men,
But what are the facts7
Not for boasting, but for solemn
warning to our own souls, let US to-
day look at tho facts!
When the fathers Of thia republic
set about their work they were in
daring mood and they were ready for
great experiments; but one experiment
they would not mako. Even the man
who dared to draw lightning from
heaven was not willing to undertake
tho experiment OF running nation
without God Progressive as they were,
they could not rid themselves OF the
hoary bcliof that nation without the
religious Ideal cannot prosper. and they
declared that if America was to be a
great nation II would have TO be first
cf all God-fearins nation.
Perhaps SC they could have chosen
bright day to start, some OF our faith
ers would not have been afraid, 70.
they were not all religious mon. But
the heavens were black with atorm and
tho pillows wore rolling In mountain:
high from tho sea. and they baked at
the thought OF launching their little
snip OF state without the aid Of tile
Master OF tho winds and the wavoH.
And so America started out under
the care OF the Great God. And under
the care OF the Great God sho has con.
tinued until this good hour.
Now listen! At the very momen.
that our old fashioned fathers began
to steer their little crnft by the stars
certain new-fashioned fathers on the
Continent OF Europe were working
themselves into n terrible rage over
what they were pleased to cali tho
tyranny of religion. The greatest
enemy to mankind. they declared, was
superstition, and the supreme business
OF the hour was to break the shackles
which Christianity-tho greatest of all
superstitions-had welded upon the hu-
man mind. Then. and not until then.
would men and nations be free to
achieve the end OF their being!
The drastic doctrine did It's work In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
Councilman FERGUSON Pro.e.,,,

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Hour cartoon and editorial Of yesterday
seem TO your humble servant very much out OF
place. The facts are that the Ordinance Com
mittee Of the City Council, Of which 7 am q
member, has tho question to solve what 10 do
with automobiles parking all day the princi-
pal thoroushfares, greatly 10 tho discomfort OF
inc various merchants, before whose stores tnev
stand and who are begging us to give them
relief Can you suggest airy?
My suggestion of Bank Street was made after
consulting number OF best and most in
Huehtiai citizens who thought il most excel
lent Idea There Is not citizen OF Richmond
VINO Is n greater advocate of tree planting and
caring for them than have been during all
OF my service In the City Council, but when tree
hns outltved its usefulness, arc we to let tho
old trunk stand, simply because 1t was once an
ornament? Kindly examine the old trees on
sank street and see what you think OF them
we have ordinances before us from numbers
or cities, who are now struggling with the au-
tomonile proposition as regards tho brilliant
binding headlights at night and parking or
the streets In the daytime, which we will take
up Thursday night. thought could certainly
una q friend In The Times Dispatch who would
go carefully Into the matter which is of so
great Importance, before making light NJ the
proposition EDGAR IT H;rEI.I-sSoN
richmond. November 16, 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER is. 1914.
THE TIMES-DISPATCH and Br~akfn't
erc servcd together with uufniling reEu-
inrfty In the Best Homes of Richmond.
In your morning program comptctcf
Trees and Automobiles

COUNCILMAN Ferguson, letter from
~ whom appears in another column of this
page to-day does The Times-Dispatch an
injustice if he believes it Is not impressed
by the need of some adequate and satisfac-
tory solution Of the problem of parking au-
tomobiles That need is real, and the prob
lem unquestonably is difficult one, but as
suredly the situation is not so tragic that
its expected adjustment cannot survive lit
tie innocent raillery.
AS to the trees on Bank Street The Times
Dispatch sis of the same opinion still. 1t
yet believes that place can be found for
parking motor cars that will not involve these
trees destruction, nor does it believe any
citizen, without an immediate interest in the
proposition, would consent to the removal of
these stately contributors to Richmond o
beauty and health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
Protecting the Babies

THAT the proper treatment of infants is
a comparatively new thing Is shown by
the fact that the American Association for
Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality has
only recently held its fifth annual convention.
OF course. the conservation of babies has
been studied and practiced by physicians fol-
very much longer period than five years
but the popular growth Of the effort is com.
paratiyely recent 1t has progressed SO fai
in short time. however, that the scientific
bearing and rearing OF infants no longer
eyokes sheer.
The day has, happily, gone by when the
only test of a woman's fitness to take charge
of other peoples babies was TO be found in
the fact that she had buried six Of her own
Not only are competent nurses now avail
able, but mothers in general are better
trained to bring healthy children into the
world and keep them SO than they were, let
us say, in order to avoid hurting anybodys
feelings, 100 years ago. And the physicians
themselves have learned the important lesson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18

ITO one who. like myself, comes
straight from Europe. the contrast be-
tween what one sees here Is truly
startling" says Charles Henry Meltzer,
In the Springfield Republican. II have
been listening to the hymns OF march
ms hosts. Now hear the trivia!
strsins OF tango tunes. have ex-
changed Rule Britannia and the
Marseillalse' for the 'Maxixe' From
tho skirts Of tragedy have passed to
OF men wero facing death. In this
happier land you are living normal
lives.
AT first II seems almost shocking to
find things 80 calm. One longs for that
tortured world in which peoples are
arrayed against peoples. battling and
slaushtering. daring and suffering.
sinking. at moments, into incredible
bestiaIltiea and rising TO superhuinan
heights Of heroisn.
'of the German Austrian sides of the
great war have seen nothing. But OF
It's French and British aspects I have
seen much-as much I mean. as one
cnn soc without reaching the firing line.
And nearly I reached that. som, weeks
ago. on those Hateful days when. from
the Paris boulevards, one almost heard
the heavy boom Of German cannon.
What I have seen has flied me with
admiration for the brave people OF
France, with pity for unhappy Belgium
and with wonder at the rebirth of Eng
land.
THE courage and the earnestne8 OF
the French when tho crisis came will
not be forgotten by those OF US who
were with them In the early weeks OF
the world war. Within the past few
years the French nation has been made
over. The first signs of change came
with the menace that was averted mt
Algeeiras. But. more than ALL 1t was
Agad!r that refashioncd France.
I'm Paris ] have heard few boasts.
few shouts or war songs. The French
have gone into their great fight In n
spirit OF gravity and simplicity which
bodies anything but good think. to
their enemies. They have accepted war
as a dreadful necessity-an evil from
which there was no escape. ar! which
must be borne with fortitude. And.
after observing their armies marching
to the front and retreating. but not
routed. have carried away with me
an imperishable faith. not only I'm
their ga1lantry, but also in their
tenacity.
quite as impressive as tho bearing
Of the men of France has been that
of the women. After the tears. the
pitiful tears. of the partings that fol-
lowed the mobilization. all feminine
France eeeemd to put on patient
No Mysteries or iaments such. as
might have been paruonable IN sensi-
tive and mercuriai women. The calm
OF courage. the resignation of Spartan
matrons
"The cuisiniere OF friend OF mine In
Paris had six cons at the front, be-
sides other relatives. But she was
going about her work without show
ing emotion or seeming conscious
that She was brave, 4 woman type
writer, in the Paris office OF an Amer
ican newspaper told me the other day
that forty-elght OF her relations and
close friends had gone off since the
beginning Of the war. and, oh mon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
IMPRESSIONS OF THE WAR

sieur,' said she. I have not yet had
one word from them. There are times
whom 1 long to throw myself into the
Seine
AS for tho Belsians--well. Heaven
help the invaders " only half. tenth,
OF what they tell OF the outrnges COM
mittcd In Belgium can be verified. 1t
made ones heart stand still to SEQ the
sad hordes of fugitives who streamea
through the Paris and London streets
after tho battles at Mons and Dlnant
and the destruction of Louvain. Most
of the stories they have spread are
unfit to print. Either they are inven-
lions OF the most Infamous kind land
who has ever suspected Belgian peaEr
ants OF imagination?) or they are mon
strous truths.
"The rebirth OF England. That does
seem n fact was one OF thousands
who. on tho Sd of Augusta bank
hollday-stood for long hours near
Downing Street. waiting and wonder
ing what would be the dccisIon of the
Cabinet council then being held, II
was historic day, and even the least
intelligent in the calm crowds. drawn
from oil classes. massed In Whitehall.
felt the strange thrill Of things. AS
the clock chimes OF Big Ben rolled
out at intervals, and morning merged
first into afternoon and then into
early evening, there were some who
lost their faith In British manhood.
But, later on. I learned (not through
tho newspapers) that from the very
outset It had been settled by four OF
the ministers in the Cabinet--by AS
quith, Grey, Winston Churchill and
Lloyd GeorGe-that Britain would not
only defend Belgium, but also assist
France. / have reason to believe that,
before war was declared. 5000 British
troops, with their officers, had crossed
the channel.
Then came the test OF British pluck.
The army and navy may have been mo-
biliZed. II was mobilized. But. of IT.
self. that would not have proved much.
The test came with the appeal of
Kitchener for his half-million men.
What would tho world have said II
there had been no answer? And what
took place? Within one month the
| half-million had been enrolled. The re-
crulting officers were picking and
choosing men,. making 1t privilege
and task for Britons to enlist. not
begging and Turing them into the ranks
as in times of peace.
Already they have recruited a Sec
ond half-million. Before many months
the fighting force OF Great Britain and
Ireland will approach two millions.
Nor will this take account or the sari-
ors, the colonial troops or the Indian
levles.
They are pulling no long faces yet
In England Perhaps, though they are
brave, they have hardly realized Just
what war means. Tho men, oil volun-
teers. have plunged into the big light
with wonderful cheerfulness. 10 some
tho war is merely an adventure. Don't
worry about u.s. wrote the youngest of
three enlisted sons to his father the
other day. Wen be all rlght-unlcss
we are shot. We are enjoying tho
change. Please send us some more
cigarettes and socks'
49,
Heaven knows, II is Just as we'll for
them that they are less imaginative
than Tie Frcnehmen beside whom they
are now. lighting"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18

France and paused. Then roso a new
set or reimbursement OF milder man
ners. though scarcely greater rnodesty
who declared that whatever might be
the truth about religion tho ono mani
fest mission OF man on earth was to
conquer tho earth. not the INDICATED
]. nd of the spirit, therefore the re-
ltgious ideal must give way TO the
the end Of their being In material yio-
tories.
And then what happened7 In few
years the milder, but auditor doctrine.
had found It's way into thousands Of
schools all over the Continent and mill
lions OF children were turned out OF
the land of the spirit In which they had
been brought up at home and taught 10
Mitch their wagon. not TO star. but
to tho dazzling achievements of science
-of chemistry and mechanics and
statecraft and big business
And 20 II came to pass that the re-
1gious ideal-as thoughtful French
mon arc to-day pointing out-Rrad-
uaily faded away and large part OF
Europe came under the illusion OF ma
teriaiistic dreams.
IL II any wonder that for the last
generation the great nations OF Europe
havc confronted one another In the
Image OF monster armored Goliathe,
each depending for Victory and future
Story upon the weight OF spears ana
greavcs OF brass?
And is 1t any wopder that something
has happened? When nations con-
front one another with the Ideals or
GOliath-ideals manufactured out OF
cold steel-should ,wn wonder IL there
liz eventually clash. q crash. a blind
ing squirt OF hot blood. a festival OF
hell?
No. would not thank God that we
arc not as other men are but / do
J IL. TT Sat- -
fashioned enough to believe that ma
tlor without tho religious ideal cannot
prosper. I would not glory In Ameri-
, cas- exaltation above her anguish
stricken sisters. but / am grateful to
the Good God OF ALI that Americas
children still look with less envy upon
! GoIiath's armor than they do upon the
little stone and sling in the hands of
he shepherd youth who could direct
his aim with steady hand becauec
his heart was purs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
\ Speculutor Dies Poor

THE late Il. Augustus Heinze at one time
was more or less shamefacedly held up
to the youth Of this land example Of
what could be accomplished by strict atten-
ton to--busines. Now that he has died In
comparative poverty, after having been the
reputed possessor of great wealth, 1t is prob
able that many sermons w4sl be preached with
Mr.. Heinzes career as ain awful example.
The fact is Of course, that the deceased
was always a speculator, and only indirectly
Il business man. His mining, banking and
insurance operations belonged to that class
of headlong INSCRIPTIONS speculation once
very common in this country, and still far
from being extinct. His fortunes appear to
have permanently ebbed with the speculative
panic OF 1907.
Very properly Mr.. HeinZe found the most
congenial scene for his activities In Montana.
where force influenced the course Of the law
10 some extent, and money considerations
still more. In that field he gathered around
him men who "swore by him. He was
credited with owning" Judges, with causing
bloodshed and with other things that his
supporters said he had to connive at to be Oh
a par with his enemies. The wealth he &C
quired does not appear to have had any great
reality at any time, and what there actually
was OF il did not last even as i1ng AS his
innumerabc lawsuits
Mr. Heinze was never an attractive figure,
but he always was significant one as
symptomatic of some aspects OF money max
ing in this country The fact that he died
poor, or relatively SO, furnishes the fit COM
ment on the value of such a career.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
RICHMOND DISPATCH: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1914

that the very best they can do Is to give
nature chance. and that II they attempt to
In the very first stages OF his history a
human being needs little more than digestible
milk. fresh air, clean body and not too
many clean clothes. These. with an absence
of physical endearments and exhibitions. will
cause the ordinary infant to thrive All
these are procurable in the average home
OF course, there are some homes" from
which the new mother must go to earn bread
for herself and offspring. But that is an
other story, and black one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
Eccentric Drov,

Eccentric brown.
a most eccentric man indeed
Was Arterxerxes Brown
The most eccentric. all agreed,
Who lived In our town.
For his great eccentricity
Took this eccentric turn
That with affairs Of others, he
Ne'er showed the least concern,
But always was content to keep
His nose from others biz,
Which saved him lots OF trouble deep
And also saved his phis.
Perhaps Twill be shock to YOU
To learn that Mr.. Brown
Was happy and was wealthy. too,
And loved by all the town.
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18

Boston Just now Is increasing
One-Way tho number OF hor one-way
Streets In streets. On the one-way street
Roston the trafflc current oil rolls ono
way, Tho entire street may not
be given up to the innovation.
but certain districts and sections are governed
by It, The plan has been on trial for sonie time.
1t has given 80 MUCH satisfaction that the street
commissioners now propose adding sections OF
half dozen streets to the one-way quota. Tho
early opposition was very strong. but the re-
striction seems to have worked out in salts
large municipalities will turn to Boston for
street traffic suggestions, yet tho regulation and
safeguarding Of the streets has become one OF
tho leading municipal problems. problem
which demands severe restrictions and constant
espionage. In view OF this the Boston oxperi-
ment becomes Interesting. and may even Offer
an example worthy of imitation II constantly
increasing traffic pressure finds no simpler
relief.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18

The Charlottesville Progress, which has evil
IDENTITY decided to postpone It's benefcence. pre-
sumably on account OF multiplicity OF other
Thanksgiving obligations, now says: at looks
very much IL the Gear will receive Berlin ms
Christmas gift" 1t would be the part of dis
erection to add 'or Easter egg"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Cumberland Daily News notes: "It is an
nounced that tho United States is going to have
the biggest submarines in the world" Yes Tn
Gle sam has concluded that it is about time to
got out and get under"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-18
OF Course Not.

He--IIave you had timo to purchase the ha
You said you were going to get?
Solicitations, NOT Why. have only put IL
three days and visited about half the shops