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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
The Education of Women.

10 tho Editor Of The Times Dispatcf F.:
Sir.---An editorial in The Times Dis
patch, approNimating the close of jan
uary 1912, might be repeated with adj
vantage In the present controversy re-
!ating 10 the proposed establishment of
university for women, coordinate,
and annexed TO the University OF Vir-
ginia
from Mr. Jefferson, proved conclusive
~ that the great Virginian would not
have given his assent to any scheme OF
education which would embrace the
close relation necessarily involved In n
coordinate university--so closely re-
lated, indeed, as TO be the equivalent OF
coeducation OF the sexes.
But. upon the part of Virginians, and
OF educators, there is a duty to perform
which admits OF no dereliction or
evasion. The chivalric code compels
obedience TO that rule of action which
acknowledges first her womanhood,
surrounds her with that halo or aureole
OF divinity handed down through Chris
tian chronology, from that Mary, who
bore son called Jesus, and around
whose fair brow the radiant circlct
of light has been hung by painters and
poets-as emblem of her exclusive ana
sacred character. In every home there
is at some time Il Mary wearing this
radiant crown.
Passing from chvalry to plain.
everyday realism, no one can deny their
right to university education, nor their
equal right 10 the revenue of tho State
for educational purposes, separate and
coequal with men. But with the op-
portunities which they now have, IL
may be of doubtful utility to inaugurate
so costly mn enterprise as university
for women-not COS EDUCATIONAL. for the
spirit Of Jefferson protests. nor yet CO.
ordinate, for coordinate rank may be
assumed, but cannot he achieved.
Then, why not readjust one of the
present normals to the university
standard and let time and the women
write It's record and it's utility?
The ladder of womans ambition
reaches only to the window of tho halls
of knowledge Her intuitive force is,
however, far-rcaching, aud its appIica
| ton to selfish use leaves reason gasping
| for breath. 1t is this subtle Intuition
that seeks to provide added opportun-
ity for social exploitation and estab-
lish Gordon, If possible, at tho seat
| OF a great university.
| The gentlemen who have been oppos
| ing the plan, either from excess OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
The Pollution of the waterways.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-I am glad to SEQ this matter
receiving the attention It merits at
the hands of the press. The bill to
prevent this pollution is one Of the
most important before the Legislature;
and because large interests are In
volved 1t viii be fought with vigor.
Indeed, the opponents Of this bill are
already at work retaining. or endeav-
oring to retain, members OF the Lcgis-
lature in their capacity as lawyers to
represent their interests" In this mat
ter. The issue is the old issue In n
very acute form, of the interests YER
sus the people"
1t remains to be seen whether the
representatives of the people Will call
n halt in the encroachments Of COM
merce. and whether they will protect
the interests of the people and those
Of the Commonwealth so vitality affect
cd by this nuisance. The writer sug-
gests. therefore, that the people. by
private appeal and public petition.
reach their Representatives ut once In
regard to the matter. trust. also.
that tho press OF the State continue
this campaign OF agitation and edu-
cation In order that the eyes of the
people may be opened as TO the i'm
portance OF prompt action In tho pro-
lection OF their rights In this profound
question Of riparian control.
EMMETT w McCORKLD
Rockbridge Baths
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
WILSON'S SILENCE.

The Washington correspondent of
the New York Evening Post asserts
that responsible Senator'S and others
carry out President Wilson's ideas are
somewhat In state Of mind because
| they cant find out what his plans
are" touching what may. in the future,
develop I'm Mexico. Editorially, the
Post sympnthiBes with the mental con-
dillon OF these protestants. who are
perforco compelled to sit In semi
darkness. II comedies that their por-
turbation, which is a form of impa-
tence, Is natural and doubts not that
il is shared by the public, with whom
IL Is also akin to curiosity.
But In considering the mattor In all
of It's bearings, our contemporary
reaches the conclusion that nothing
will be gained just now by tho Presi-
dents taking either tho Responsible
Senator's and others in the govern
ment service" or tho public into his
confidence. For, II argues. IL another
situation should arise there would DO
v,
and, IN addition. any statement that
Mr.. Wilson might make would only
precipitate debate. while Irritating
Mexico still further by what would
inevitably appear to be IN assumption
Of the right to dictate her internal pol
Icy" to the end
Likewise the Post concludes that tho
Presidents record us sufficient guar
antee that when the time comes for &C
ton he will not proceed without Civ
ing Senators and others In the gov
crnincnt service ample opportunity OF
counseling him" The Post. therefore.
advises the responsible Senators and
others in the government service"
who arc SO frettod over the Prcsi-
dents silence, and tho curious public.
to possess their souls in patience for
the present
And sound advice, fully Justified by
the vindication of the Presidents past
policies, it is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
ros1,tA srnu ALLAN.

T-cHr-on1 1aoII.' r----IIa-- ~ --I--
Tics. do MOI wish Pos,nas,or l.d,ar
Allan 70 retira wi,bou, ,ro ,,,oy,ad,.o
mat they appreeiate his e.rccs, s,orts
10 give this ottv or cmo,an, ,ostol
eryice
Mr. a,,.r v-,s s,,.,,n,.. Ill.,, ~
succeeded ,n,n ~ rins ,,a.,. A..
..han 1n
,,o.,,
'-''S " --ilhN 'HHNiiAtR SlG Colb
oleted IL q manner rat reflects I'M
Usual credit upon him
How much ho has done can only no
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
IsngInnd,s Solvcncy.

To the Editor or The Times Dispatch:
SRA news article In The Times
Dispatch OF December so. with respect
TO the alliance Of England, Germany
and Japan, contains many misleading
instance. you say the country Is on
the verge or Bankruptcy and has been
forced 10 disburse money on old age
pensions In giving old age pensions.
England followed in the wake Of New
Zealand, and the giving OF the pensions
IL an indication of her prosperity, since
II was only mnde possible To do so by
an overlooking cXchequer.
England. like all old countries has
always had an army. OF unemployed.
The people who receive the pensions
are not necessarily paupers. inasmuch
as person may have considerable
sum In the bank. All that is required
Is they. are. over sixty years old and
in receipt OF very small income. The
British nation is still, believe, by far
the wcalthicst OF all the great powers.
Until few years ago Uncle Sam was
lieve this country is still paying bill
lions Of dollars interest every year
on british capital invested in this
country. Possibly you are unaware
that less than forty years ago England
mined nearly seven eighths of the
total euput of coal ana iron in the
showed an immense increase In both
exports and Imports. and ! believe she
still leads the world. She certainly
does so on per capita basis
England. with her immense empire
of British India and the enormous
trade in the East, is never likely to be
bankrupt. England does not fortify
the Suez Canal. This fact alone, apart
from any treny entered into by Uncle
Sam, is sufficient reason why the Pan
anna Canal should not be fortified.
am an EnGlishman, inasmuch as
came to this country when a mere boy
OF seventeen. ] now have IL family of
young Virginians. and am immensely
pleased with my adopted land 1t is
only fair 10 say I have Jared far bet
ter here than / could have in the old
country. CHAS. FRANKLIN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
Number Fortr-ThrAe.

Norfolk Is growing very satisfac-
torily. While the forward movement
has been eXcclled by few other
cities OF the country which have made
phenomenal gain in population and
trade. the people of this town have
reason for being very much gratifietl
Norfolk. during the past year, ac
cording TO "Bradstreets" Of january
10. advanced to forty-thir place
among United States cities. climbing
seventh. That is, that OF the 1923 cities
of this country. Norfolk is. according
to rating. established by bank clear
ingS, No. 43.
1t necessarily must BIO good while
before this city may overtako tho
leaders. but ut tho present rate of
during rather long series of past
years, 1t will not be very long before
ftsWi1l be we'll up toward tho head OF
tho list.--Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
40 DnnCer Ahend.

Congress has rcaSsembled and Presi-
dent Wilson is again on the Job, to
use phrase OF the street. Tho tariff
is out OF the way, and the currency
law. These two measures, which had
agitated business and caused moro or
less anxiety, are done with. so far ns
Congress Is concerned. The country
there Is every indication that the cur
rency plan Will be put into effect with
out causing even a furry In financial
enactment of the law has had the effect
to strengthen confidence and to give an
impetus to business.-Newport News
Times Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
Speaker Cox.

The Speaker of the House, Hon. Ed.
win j. Cox, OF Richmond, is Il man
honesty OF purpose is appreciated by
every man who has served with him
during his long career In the Assem-
bly, He becomes Speaker by virtue OF
lengthy experience as n member OF the
body over which he will preside. His
success In winning this high honor.
10 himself, but to his district, Is but
another illustration of the fact that
once district has an able and honest
representative he should only be turn
ed out for mighty good reasons.-E'red-
crickSburg Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16

As happy omen OF constructive
legislation, three primary bills arc
now before the Assembly committees.
One is from the pen Of Hugh a. White,
another comes from Senator John paul.
and OF the third Senator Gravatt is
father Each OF these bills has decided
merits. md between them the Assem-
hly viii not find 81 easy TO choose.
Their salient features VIC shall discuss
in detail at later time but their
broad spirit and their earnest purpose.
It is a privilege to commend.
Theso things public sentiment de-
mands or any primary law that may
be passed: il must provide s,rict penal
tiles Coz frauds OF every sort. ii must
authorize tie appointment OF election
officers who are responsible, not 10 :.
party. committee. but 80 the court; i,
must finally, nx the appeal in contest
co elections NOT to tho party commit
tee bnt.to a court of competent iuri.-
dlction. This Gene. tho people viii be
satisfied
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
Views Of the
Virginia Editors
Proud of Glass. of y,ralnia.

Ar. Glass's Virginia friends are
greatly pleased over the reputation
no has mado in Congress: reputation
not only for oratory. but for con
structivc statesmanship Those who
have known Mr.. Glass intimately here
In Virginia did not doubt that his time
would come in Congress when he would
show his great strength
The Few men In Congress who have
ventured TO cross swords with Mr.
Glass have found II impossible to make
any impression on his armor. He has
been ready for them with convincing
logic and nm array of facts such as IL
has been impossible for them to con-
trovert. We are not surprised that hc
Is being mentioned for different posi-
lions such as Vice President and
Speaker OF the House. Objection is
made by his friends 10 suppressing him
and obscurinR his light by putting him
into tho vice-presidcncy. The apeak-
ership gives more prominence. but Il
is not the prominence OF statesnIanship.
man may occupy the Speakers chai,.
very successfully and yet have no
qualities whatever OF constructive
Craftsmanship; what he needs there is
knowledge OF parliamentary law,
quick wit to apply II, and decision
10 enforce his rulings. II really puts
him In position where he cannot ex-
crcise craftsmanship IL he possesses
such quality. as all his time Ia taken
UP driving his team. the duty OF n
Speaker being very much like that OF
the old stage coach driver who drove
SIX or eight horses from his seat on
The coach, having in his hands a rein
leading to each horse, which he had to
manipulate at exactly the right time
III order TO bring the coach around In
the proper sweeping, swinging curve.
But IL Mr.. Glass wants either OF
these positions. or anything else even
the presidency. no will have q strong
following In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Leader,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16

u Is too early to judge tic temper
Of the House or 20 forecast lis prob
aDIo policy but tho first test win como
when tho bin reducing tie tax on
bank deposits is reported This bill.
rs our readers know, IS constructive
~ every sense. 1t aims 20 keep capt
'al IN Virginia by rightng an ancient
wrong, ana it win do much to relieve
% condition that has become truly
nenac'ng' Mr. Weaver tho patron OF
this bill wisely proposes to bring 1t
10 vote before February The date
Of assessment If he succeeds. III,
public may form its estimate Of tn,
Assembly by the division. Every man
who has broad view of Vireinia's
future VIII be found in favor Of Tho
measure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16

It is TO be hoped that INC Democrats
Of the Assembly VIII agree upon an
early date for the cs,ucuses to elect +.
judge 10 the Supreme Court OF 40.
neais, and to namo the circuit judges.
thul theso be disposed Of business
WIN be impeded. ana the time OF mem
Ders VIII bo consumed ~ hearing dis
cusscd the claims of the various can.
did'ies This is to, bo wording, not
Ia political. assembly!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
TuE HOUSE onCANIzEp.

With tho appointment of the com
mittees. tho House OF Delegates Is
now organized for business. We trust
this means that the chalrmen of tht
committees will at once Issue calls
and begin confederation OF tho bills
which are fast piling up. Fifty bills
were placed on the calendar Wednes-
day; moro than that number were in
PRODUCED yesterday. To keep pace
with these. the committees cannot ar
ford 10 lose a day.
We urge this upon the Assembly. bo-
cause experience has shown that fail
ure to make tho most of the early days
OF tho session congests legislation
hopelessly during the later weeks
Measures 10 which there is no serious
opposition arc left stranded on the
calendar. needed statutes fail of enact
mont. members are helpless to call UP
bills of moment. In the circumstances.
therefore, an appeal to the Legislators
to "gct 10 work" is but an effort 10
save them from future burdens
Tho arrangement OF committees by
Speaker Cox Is, In the main, both wise
and discreet. While ii Is 10 DO re-
eretted that ho felt called upon to up
set tho seniority rule In the case of
Mr.. Spessard. OF Cralc. none disputes
the fact that Mr.. Weaver, the now
chairman OF the Finance Committee is
u young man of unusual ability. Any
seeming slight is. moreover, recon-
pensed ny the appointment Of Mr.,
Spessard TO he chairman of tho Com
mittee on General Laws
There are undoubtod objections to
the strict application OF the seniority
rulc-obiections which have led
Speakers In the past TO upset tho rule
in exceptional cases Speaker Card
we'll, for instance. during his term,
elevated Arr. Byrd over the head of
several men. and made him chairman
of one Of the most important commit
tees In so doing. he was upheld by
public sentiment, which saw in the up-
pointec qualities that n,critcd thi. un-
usual action.
Speaker Byrd. however. while fully.
ccgnizant OF the objection 10 the rule.
saw greater objections 10 violating It,.
In a well-remembored case he posi-
lively declined 10 accede 70 the request
Of prominent member Of ,hc House.
who wished q certain member lef, of
his committed III. By7d refused out
right arr,li-r ---- 60 49, --e.o,-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16

Ola Coins, Etc.
Lists from lichard Corr. q. q. ".
Mrs. j. g. c., Margaret Frost. NJ. {; ~
and Robertson Harris. contain nothing
| OF value enough TO pay Tor selling.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
Confederate I,nstcr.

Can you publish the list Of officers
and men OF Captain j. l.. Davis's com
pany IN the Confederate service. Com
nnny +, Tenth Virginia Cavalry, /
think? MRS. :. ~. BEASLEY
There is no means by which COPY OF
rosters may be got from the files i'm
the oitico OF Colonel Bidgood. the Soc
rotary Of Virginia Military Records
eNccpt that his courtesy permits in
tercsted persons to have access to Tho
books under proper conditions. II is
u pity that some arrangement Is NOT
made for the supply OF such copy. as
the publication in The Times Dispatch
would result In correction and amend
ment and enlargement OF tho lists, and
/ the Military Records ONCE should re-
ccive an appropriation from tito next
: Legislature sufficient TO cover the costs
OF furnishing such copies as YOU refer
! TO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
(;uri.s.

Please tell me what is the rock
known as "gnciss" T, r. BARlIAM.
The name is applied to any crys-
tailinc stratihed rock, composed OF
quartz and rcidspar mixed with
smaller quantities Of mica, hornblende
al other simple minerals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
posi,,,ustcrh.

HAS the Post Office Department. a
Ia" against rcappointing 4 person who
mas been removed under charges?
m SUBSCRIBER
There would seem 10 be no posi-
pity OF such Il fixed rule. Each case
would stand on it's own merits or de
merits. seeing that the variety OF tho
charges might be so great. For
instance, pernicious political activity
which would render a person highly
ldistastctul 10 one administration might
greatly cndcar him 10 another c;c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16
Poem Wanted.

Poem Wanted.
WIN you please publish the verses
The Woman Who Understands"
,n READER
wan some one be good enough 10
send COPY?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-16

The Kaiser cuts WOOD aaiiy, ana
brasa about II, tho presidont saws
wood aEd says nothing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
Stafford LODGE
CELEBRATES TWO
ANNIVERSARIES
The Thirty-flth Of the Lodge and
NiAety-ifth Of Oil Fellow
ship,
ship.

The thir'y-hfth annivsl.%r CT tra
.nstitaton Of Stafford Lc3so oe Cll
Fellow ana tie -'ratv-af.a aar..r.
AIRY Of the order was most agp,a
STRATEGY celebrated Thardar ni2at
at Stafford hall cornr Washington
avenue and Eleventh street,
The program wa rendered as
given in The Bulletin a fow days
ago and was an exceptionally good
on throughout and the attendance
which included all the odd Fellow
and Rebekas IN the city and some
from the surrounding country was
so large that it taxed tao capacity
of the hall.
At tho conclusion OF the program
were served.
Among the Mound City guests Of
the ledge at their entertainment
were Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Jaccard,
Mrs. Emma Boyd, Miss Annie Will
liams. Mrs G. Z. Richey. Miss Hat
tic Hawley aad Adrian Schneider.
Mrs. T. l. Cole Of Mounds, was also
Q visitor
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02

II you want to sell--AdverSiss.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
Good Roads Day.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL WILL
SUSPEND SWITCH CHARGES
PENDING INVESTIGATION

For the present the Illinois Cen
rial railroad viii withdraw the
switching charge of SIS for each car
switched from other roads. The
road will determine with absolute
cxactness what the cost will be for
this service 50 that reasonable
rate may be- made A conference
between the railroad officials and
local shippers has bcen held 10 ar
rive a some decision in the matter.
When The cost of the work has been
a4.crtaincd the r0ad Off MS viii.
state their case to Examiner Nc
Kenna Of the Interstate Commerce
Z on-n,ission.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
1lUSEh{RTS

''Is,s:::;:ss;: =:
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
w. A. Patterson is spending ;
few days in Union county.

w. A. Patterson is spending a
few days in Union county.
jefferson Phelps is spending a few
DAYS at Cape Girardeaa.
Henry Weiman is ON the sick list.
4. A. Brown is able to be DAT
again after several months.
Miss Claudio Burnett has taken
Mrs. Emma Sans Place as post
mistress.
Miss Bertha Brown OF Cairo, has
been Visiting ner parents Mr., and
Mrs Alfred Brown.
John Simpkins has sold his farm
to J. +. Bracken,
j. 7 Bracken has sold his resi-
dence in lower Thebes to John Chao,
nan.
\. Picrcy visited in this state
Monday
Mrs. Anna Pence and baby have
returned from Cleveland, Ohio
Mrs. NJ o. RolHing ana daush-
ter Myrtle. are visiting relatives at
ST. Louis
Mr. J)hnson from Indiana is visit
ing his son Ralph.
Jack Oliver OF st. Louis. visited
here this week.
Willis Light spent few days at
Gorham
Nose Lesar and family visited at
Mounds and Mound City Monday.
Mrs. Lebeck from California WIS.,
tied her sister Mrs. STREET.
John Jordan of Mill Creek. visit
Cd his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Brad
ley this week.
II. II. Woody has moved to Olive
Branch.
Mrs. Conrad Lind of Cairo VISITED
friends here Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Haenriehen visited
relatives at Cape Girardeau.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
Gem Theatre.

r viii be an unusually good
alta icture at the Gem theatre
is larn son and evening. wild
min : at Large" will be shown
aud this is the third time the pic
tre has appeared at the Gem. This
picture is q very popular film and
epecially interesting.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
FOUR ADDITIONAL
CASES FILED IN
CIRCUIT COURT
IRTsi@EiikF $3.50
Total of Divorce Cases for May Tenn
OF Court Sixteen, Mostly
ColOred.

The total number of divorce
cases filed for the May term of cir
cult court is sixteen. Yesterday
was the last day for filing papers for
this term. The new eases since tho
previous list was published follow
Law Cases.
John A. Milford. for the use Of
The Olive Branch Bank, VS.. II. c.
Mulcahy, Ct al assumpsit.
Miss Grace Browning vs.. City II
Cairo. Case
Victoria Bryant VS.. Cairo and ST.
Louis Railway Company. Case.
Chancery.
Mrs. Nell MCGEE VS.. Frank McGee.
Divorce. ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
THEBES

Ed Sowders has sold his butcher
shop TO Fred Koehler.
Frank Lloyd and family have re-
turned to their home in Alberta,
Canada.
Mrs. Weaver Tucker and daueh
ter Esther have returned.
II. c. Marchilden speut Tuesday
at Cape Girardeau.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-02
Henry Clay Senator a, rw.n.v.N,,.

The Constitution OF the United
States provides that mo person shall
be senator who shall not have at
tanned to the age Of thirty years"
Henry Clay served as United States
senator from December 20, 1906, to
March 3. 1907 He was at that time
only twentynine years old, having
been born April IL, l777.