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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
LEE CAMP FAVORS
PEACE MONUMENT
Virginia Congressional Delega-
ton Asked to Support Bill for
Shaft at Gettysburg.

Believing that the memory Of such
notable event should be preserved
forever. r. T.. Lee Camp. No. I, United
Confederate Veterans. last night went
on record as favoring the erection OF
n peace monument to commemorate
the great reunion of $4,000 veterans of
the North and the South on the battle
field Of Gettysburg. Resolutions thank
ing Congressman Swager Sherley, of
House in December for an appropria-
ton of 100000 for this purpose. and
calling upon the Virginia delegation
to actively support the measure, were
passed. The resolution. will be sent
to James L. Slayden. chairman Of the
Committee on Library, to which the
bill was referred.
While dealing with the Gettysburg
reunion subject, 1t was thought adj
those actively in charge Of the camp
copy to Major ]. e. Normoyle quarter
masters department. u. S. A.. whose
attentions were particularly courteous
The veterans We're of the opinion that
all Of the army officers were deserving
of their grateful thanks, but that
Major Normoylc should be specifically
the camp held long meeting. and
the plans for the celebration of Lees
for the parade, which will be held on
Monday afternoon, were read by w. Il.
Freeman, who has been designated as
chief marshal. The parade will be fol-
lowed by campfire service at the
hall on Monday night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
Queries andAnswers
Christmas Tree.

ch rlsass tel ;rao me the origin Of our
:, Many ~. nations have legends. which
n nhTe been suggesteo, ms the origin. The
with the blood Of two lovers. At tines mes
showed in IT'S. branches flames which
no wind could blow out In The earliest
french legcnd--of the thirteenth CEN
Jgry-the hero finds an enormous tree
Illcd with burning candles, some upside.
down. and on the top the vision OF II
Gnild with halo about his curls. The
rope explains this as representation
OF inankind, the candles being good and
evil people and the child the saviour.
Ma i1L Luther is by many put forward
as the originator OF the tree. ON Christ
mas Eve he. travelling homo through
me me night, was SO Impressed with the
attempted TO describe it to his family,
ana Tor an illustration went into the
garden and cut fir tree and fixed
old German legend makes ST. yrinifrcd
the Inventor. In the presence of a
o orq"o OF fomverts he cuts down an
ana as the tree fell 1t split into four
parts. and just behind. unframed by
Nj ~, $1,000 Il young fir tree. which
Ninilrcd blessed and appointed ms n
holE tree. as II tree of peace, because
houses We're built of fir, as Il sign Of
rs Guide to heaven, because it pointed
straight upward, etc IIo suggested
mat II be called tho tree of the Christ
enid. and that the people should gather
around il in their homes ana let il
shelter no deed Of blood. as did tho
druid oak. but carry gifts of Kindness
ana symbolic love.
So many other suggestions have been
made for the origin Of the Christmas
ree that 1T would be tedious even To
list them As an institution, IL may
be traced only TO the sixteenth century
u suddenly appeared at Strassbuir
ana the earliest description is in some
MANUSCRIPTS of date 1905. now in n
collection in the city OF Fricdbere. i'm
lIcssc. \ little later there is an OK
CelIent description of the tree In The
MIX Of Catcchism." manuscript bv
the Strassburg theologian. Dannhauei
Ior TWO hundred years' the tree Hour
lshed along the Rhine, and by about
1890 its use had spread well over Ger
many Queen Caroline Introduced n
INTO Munich in 1890. and it's populnrity
spread at once into Hungary and the
North Helena OF Orleans brought IL
INTO France in 1910, and in 1869 trees
were regularly sold in the markets m
Christmas In England the first men
non Of tho modern use Ii said 10 be
mat In "Grevillc's Mcmoirs'' Dcccmbcr
$50, and the marriage Of the Queen
TO a German prince brought about :,
speedy and very general popularity foI,
the Christmas tree.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
1yIE COLOMBIA Guosr.

The Colombia ghost will not dowr
1t should not down until the material
lied wrong It enshadows has bee,
righted. II we would BIO honest will
and true to ourselves, we cannot seel
to lay 1T sovo by recognition Of tina
wrong. and making reparation there
for 1t matters not that 1t Is an In
heritance from the Roosevelt admins
tration. 1t points the fnSor OF ro
proach to the whole nation. None the
less on the Democratic party, as the
guardian of the honor OF the nation
rests the responsibility of redeeminp
the national reputation.
The case OF Colombia against US IS
WITT largo TO our discredit, IL not To
our dishonor Stripped OF nil euphcm-
ISM we virtually instigatod tho revo-
luton that deprived Colombia of the
territory now embraced In the republic
oi Panama. 1T was by no accident OF
combination OF fortituitous circum-
stances that conditions were precipi-
'"'ea winch enabled us TO assume n
protectorate over the coveted Canal
zone 1t cannot he concealed that both
IN our ante and our immediate post
revolution policies in respect to CO.
lombia, VIC besmirchcd our fair name
These arc facts that cannot be
pilhked. They were recognized at the
tlnlc or the revolution. ana were repro
Dated even by some OF the most ar.
cent advocates OF the canal enterprise
Inc stain has chung to MS like the
shirt OF Ncssus. Consciousness of This
was made manifest in the resolution
introduced in, ;le last Congress by
Representative Rainey, Democrat, call
ing for an investigation of the "tak
ing of Panama, but which was pigeon
holcj in the Rules Committee, pending
rapprochement with Colombia for
sooth! That action was In itself n
confession that the details OF our
treatment of the complaining republic
would not bear the light OF inquiry.
Repeatedly Colombia has knocked at
the door OF Congreas for indemnity.
for Justice, but nil to no avail. Flat
REFUSAL or evasion or clubbing has
been all the notice sha has evoked.
Now She has renewed her Knocking;
and, while ono OF her demands would
seem imNracticablc under our treaty
relations respecting the canal. how
ever Just 1t might he disassociated
from that difficulty. others are not.
Especially is the latter contention true
as bearing upon Colombia's claim for
monetary compensation.
IT would involve no loss OF orr
dignity to make a reasonable conces-
sion in response to Colombia's latest
opportunities, insignificant though that
sister may be. On the contrary 10
yield would bo to enhance both our
dignity and our prestige, simply be-
cause restitution in tho circumstances.
would he just ard right
1t Is reported from Washington That
there is disposition to listen serious
~ to Colombia's present representa-
tons. We sincerely trust that, for the
sake of the Democratic party and the
self-rcspect and good name OF the
United States, this disposition Will be
converted Into action. We earnestly
hope, that this administration will Law
the ghost in honor and honesty. in
harmony eth outy 10 less 10 the
American people than 10 the Colon
bans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
Views of the
Virginia Editors
out OF the Rnce.

We know Of a man in Norfolk who
has rented four engagement rings
Richmond dispatch.
Dear Brother. please do tell us who
that man is, We arc so anxious to
know If no is one of those charming
editors OF the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
- Orange Observer.
The f,ir editress OF the Observer is
evidently unaware that all the mem
bors of our staff are long past the
marriageable age and are only regard
ed by the ladies with kindly tolera-
tion.-Norfolli Nirginian Pilot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
NEW CHURCH OPENING
First Services In Woodland Heights
Metho,iist' Church r0-Morrow.

Services will be held for the FIRST
time tomorrow morning In the new
Woodland Heights Methodist Church
which has been about completed. Rev
A. c. Bergman. the pastor. will preach
an appropriate sermon.
The Sunday school Will DO organized
ut 9:30 o'clock. with Il. w. Holloway
as superintendent Several classes will
lie formed, Including Bible class for
men and a children's department
Since tho church VAS organized sew
eral months ago, services have been
held in tho homo of the pastor Work
was begun last month on the new
building. which is located at Thirty
second and McDonough Streets. 1t has
been completed. with the exception OF
the interior. The chapel will only be
temporary. and VIII be replaced short
ly with Z handsome edi,ice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
rinchbeck Hearing Continued.

Owing TO the condition of the com
plainant tie case of Ollie j.. Pinchbecls,
= barber. of 250S Holland Street. who
on Monday night shot his wife and
then surrendered, was continued by
Squire Cheatham yesterday until Jan
uary Is. F,nchbecls was pailed in the
sum OF 5000. Abner Pinchbeck. his
brother, Of Amelia. going his bond. DR..
r.. 6 Bryce, who is treating Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
Supreme Court Proceedings,

No. S7--Thomas g. Cross VS.. Brown argued
lace +. Brown for appellee. and submitted
No. 89-Stansbury VS.. City of Richmond.
Argued by C. w. ThrockThorton and Samuel
a. Anderson for appellant and by II. r. Pol
lard for appellee. and submitted,
20. 3s-Tysor. Clerk, vs.. Scott ct ais. Part
ly argued and continued until Tuesday.
Next cases to he called: No. 40. Lakes Ad-
ministrator vs. Pattie. administrator ct als. I:
No. Al, the Main street Bank (Inc) We.
Planters National Bank Gno.); No A.,
Wheeler ct ais. va. Thomas ct ais: No. w.
Thomns ct ais. vs. Wheeler ct ais; No. IA,
Dickinson. trustee. Bowles ct ais.
Court will not cit on Monday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
e@=======-=NEWS OF=====,o
SOUTH RICHMOND
pinchbock. sold sho was rapidly re.
covering.
Bras. owned by souther.

BRASS Owned by SOuthern,
"A Quantity OF brass valves. alleged
10 nave been stolen by Edward Sorner-
all, were identified yesterday as tho
property OF the Southern Railway.
oomerall. who was arrested on Thurs
DAY by officer Waymnck, was granted
continuance by Justice Maurice In
Poiice Court, Part IL, until Monday
The metal Is said to be worth $40.
General News Notes.
The committee appointed by tho
Forest Hin citizens In mass meeting
iast week VIII meet on Monday to pre-
pare petition praying that Forest
HUI be annexed. 1t will be submitted
at the nearing in Henrico Circuit Court
on January 26.
Hestia Conclave. Improved ordcr of
reptanphs. Will hold its annual ban
quet and installation Of officers on
FEBRUARY 3, In Odd Fellows Hall
Rev. c. w. McElroy, former pastor
OF Stockton Street Baptist Church. has
improved considerably since returning
to South Richmond. "e
new j. w. Kincheloe, pastor of Balm
bridge street Baptist Church. ia no.
sisting Rev. w. Il. Robertson In n
series of revival meetings In Randolpb
Street Baptist Church.
Miss Marie Ellington is tho 0uc.t ~
relatives in Crewc.
Percy James. of Slo3 Hull stra.t
VINO fractured his arm while plavinp
WIN a companion on Thursday after
noon, is improving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
Unn.unI Opnort,Ini,v.

The General Assembly OF Virginia,
since it last met, has several excellent
examples OF what State Legislatures
Generally speaking. however. State
Legislatures have Increased in EN-
cheney and In wisdom, and the Vir-
ginia Legislature has before 1t an un-
usual opportunity.-Lynchb Adj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
THE ENABLING ACT AND OTHERS.


The Times ispatch is pleased tc
obsorv6 the strong sentiment in the
the enabling act. We do not doubt for
q moment the passage of this bill by
son why 1t should be allowed to re-
main on tho calendar to block other
legislation, when it may be passed by
that body after u few hours debate.
We trust that the House Will aot at
| once, and that the Senate will display
the same promptness in reaching n
decisive vote on this question. At the
last session Of the Assembly, our
readers will recall, n contrary policy
brought virtual chaos After tho bill
had passed the House it was sent, in
duo course, TO Il Senate committee,
where ii rcposcd while the Senate
marked time, Those who opposed the
bill were unwilling to hazard a vote,
and those favorng 1t were anxious to
full senators Surely, little was gained
for temperance and less for good Log
islation by such inaction!
We say this in the firm conviction
We are doubtful OF its constitutions
ity in fits present form, VIC should re-
greet with all our heart the bitterness
which would be cnsendered by pro-
hihition fight in tho Statc.-should an
election no called under tho terms OF
prohibitions, il approved by q majority
OF tho voters, would have that over
whelming sentiment behind it which
is necessary TO tho enforcement of n
law of this character. Its approval
in general election by scanty ma
minority actively opposing it and hos
tile TO its provisions, could not but
defeat the purpose of the act
We shall not, however, debate the
ment on the subject is passed. Some
members of the House, by defeating
dry candidates on this issue, stand
practically instructed to vote against
the enabling act: others, elected over
wet candidates" are pledged To vote
for the act: still others, whose opin-
ions were known at the time OF thcir
nomination, have Instructions less OK
plicit, but mono tho less binding. The
issue is determined and discussion is
futile
In the circumstances. therefore, it
seems but justice TO the temperance
forces and justice to tho Assembly TO
dispose OF tho whole matter at once.
and TO begin tho consideration of other
laws OF even greater moment Tie
same logic applies, though not as
forcihly. 10 the woman's suffrage
amendment This is a question upon
which THO minds OF the members arc
fixed. 1t should, therefore. receive
prompt and decisive action Then. anu
not until then, will the Assembly be
ready for work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
General New. yotc.

The adjourned meeting OF the Coun-
Gil. scheduled for last night, to con
slider several important matters post
Doned from the regular session. was
not held, for want Of a quorum.
the regular monthly meeting OF the
last night. An interesting paper was
read by DIR. c. s. Dodd
Meredith Nelms. an aged and es
teamed citizen, is III mt the home Of hi,
daughter, Mrs. John Brown. on Halifax
Tobacco is beginning TO come In quite
freely after the holidays. Sales this
week averaged over 100000 pounds.
The Ettriclt School League held an
Interesting meeting last night, and
vas addressed by the Rev. Charles II.
Stribling. of this city.
The grnnd jury OF the Hastings Court
revenue laws 10 report
y revival at High Street VI. T..
Church viii be begun on Sunday The
pastor will be assisted in the services
by the Rev. Il. T. Liddell. an evangelist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
MIR. Pnge Imnrnrinr.

N. p. Page. who has been seriously Ill
with pneumonia at his homo, 1I9 North Sew.
cnteenth Street, is steadily improving, and
is now ablo to SEQ his friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
Old Cotton Trndc.

ain interested in the study OF tho
cotton trade In reference to slavery
ana hppeal to YOU TO learn what work
~ consldered the standard" on the
SuDJcct VIII you be good enough To
inform me through the Query Column?
m T. s. BRYCE
The second edition of George Me
iioniy'3 THE Cotton Trade. cite. Con
Sidcrcd III Connection with Negro
slavery IN the Confederate states. cic =
London 1862 800
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
celebrate Lees BIrthdny.

The Business Mems Club will celebrate thu
birthday of General Robert f. Lee with e.
buffet luncheon to. be held In the club rooms
on Monday from ,, H. 10 o'clock; The house
T.. Mayo and Clyde II. Radcliffe, Will bo in
charge -, -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
4 Sweeping Ordinance.

The Sunday closing ordinance recent
~ passed by the Council is regarded
as sweeping In character. IT allows
hotels and restaurants to be kept open
stores TO dispense medicines only. but
II closes up every other place of bust
ness between the hours OF midnight
saturday anu midnight Sunday. Taken
literally, II VIII stop the sale and dis
tribution TO subscribers of the Sunday
delivery Of milk and Ice and other es-
sentials; II VIII stop shoe blackine-in
short IL VIII stop business OF all Kinds,
including the running OF the street
cars Whether tho Council intended
that the ordinance should be SO broad
in its provisions, isspot known. one
cannot now purchase cigar or n soft
drink In Petersburg OH Sunday. The
Mayor has not yet signed the ordi-
nance While in sympathy with its
spirit. ne does not approve its sweep
ing effects. He may allow it to become
a law without his signature, or he may
sign 1T and suggest amendments that
will make 1t clearer.
Died of Burns.
Mabel Spencer. the siXmonths- old
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. t. Turnage, on
Brown street. died last night. on New
Years Day the child was accidentally
severely burned and never recovered
from her injuries.
Personal Intelligence.
4 telegram from Washington an
nounced that among the ten candidates
who passed the entrance examination
for admission TO the diplomatic
service of the United States was
Richard b. Davis, OF Petersburg
Mr.. Davis is the son of Richard Is
Davis, Assistant Attorney General of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
News Of etersburq

Virginia and is an accomplished and
popular young lawyer OF the Peters
burg bar. He is an aiumnus OF tba
~ Yer ,s OF yirginie, and a graduate
~ the Ia" school OF that institutIon
a ne is now eligible to appointment as
secretar! or other attache OF the United
states embassies or legations.
irving Jones Shepherd son of tn.
IN Mr. ana Mrs Chester Shepherd. or
tnls city. has been appointed ndfunct
P pro ei.st, Of mechanical engineering a
u NE ohiyyeTsity of Virginia to take the
pace OF Professor Hancock yyhoso
neaith VIII not permit him to teach this
The Right Rev. Arthur s. Lloyd ond
MRS. Lloyd. OF New York. announce the
ehgagement OF their daughter, Rebeocn
to Gnryin Hadden. OF New York City.
NJ "e9uihE VIII take place on Fob
TuarS Il. Miss Lloyd !s the sister ~
the wife Of the Rev. Z. p. Dandridge.
city "a tiia
Petersburg Chapter, Daughters OF tho
Iontederacy In observance Of GeneraI
Lees birthday. VIII confer crosses OF
honor and have. appropriate exercises
on Monday evening. A paper on Gen
eral Lee viii be read ut the meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17

Please tell nc fhe time Of Genera,
Lees death and what day OF the week
""s Imn ,,in , .. 1889; L. HODGES
October IL, 1870. Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
OLD UniIron,i.

What company owned tho Rlchn,o,o
and York River Railroad In 1894?
ROBERT BOOKER .
The Richmond and Danvlilc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17

Mrs sarah l.. Turner. wife of Josenh
Il. Turner, died yesterday afternoon ~ :
her her home on Commerce street, after an
illness OF several months. Mrs. Turner
was sixty-two years old, and besides
her husband Is survived by four daugh-
terS and two sons-Mrs Mamie 7,
Sheriff., Misses Bcttio L., Lucille y
ana Ella a., and Charles r. Turner. OF
pIestersDurs. and Robert L. Turner, or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
The Times Dispatch Bureau,
Bollingbrook Street
(TeleDhOne l4Shl

VI,
The Chamber OF Commerce Of this
city has arranged for an all-day rub
TIC meeting to BIO held at tho Academy
OF Music In the interest OF the devei-
opment OF this immediate section, es-
peciaiiy for the development OF the
agricultural interests. Experts along
miHerent lines VIII deliver addresses
Tho meeting is regarded as one OF the
most Important held for some time and
hundreds of letters have been sent out
10 farmers In the Southside section
urging them to attend II. Among the
speakers on special subjects will be
y. ii. Mathewson. of the national Blu
reau OF Plant Industry, who will talk
on bright tobacco. u subject Just now
OF special interest in the Southsidc
cities DR.. Cyril G. Hopkins. of the
University Of illinois, one of the great :
est auth9rities on the. soils OF tho
world. viii speak on the subject OF
soils. ". II. Atanss. vice -prcsiient and
general manager OF the Southern Set
Element and Development Company an
expert along tho lines OF commercial
and industrial development. will talk
on Immigration Thus there Will bt.
fun discussion on the three Important
subjects OF bright tobacco. the soil and
Immigration. Commissioner OF Agri-
culture q. W. Koiner Will be invited to
attend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17

For work there is in abundance
Already enough measures OF profound
Importance have been introduced TO
occupy every moment Of the Asscmbiy's
time. Among these tho tax reform
bills loom large, and OF these. the va
rious plans for taxing railroads are
certain TO provoke discussion Mr..
Feed, of Portsmouth, former Mayor OF
that city. has introduced n very inter
estine bill on this subject, and Mr.
Stoarnes, of Roanoke, has an even more
elaborate plan almost ready for pre-
sentation
Tho basis of Mayor Reefs bill is
fixed by the ratio OF assessed vaIua-
ton to gross earnings; Mr.. Stcarnes's
measure Is modification of the Con
necticnt and Ohio laws. by which the
capitalization and the gross indebted
ness of the company form the taxing
basis
Regatdlcss of their merits ana de
merits, these bills are indicative OF 2
general discomfort with the present
property and franchise taxes. In no
small measure. this discomfort has n
solid basis in fact While our dual
tax would seem to De equitable il
operates to burden those companies
which have extensive property ana
limited earnings. It's evils are argrn-
vatcd by the ruling of the Corporation
Commission (to rs always tnexplica
hle), by which all OF the STANDARD"
roads are assessed At the same value
per mile. regardless OF the density OF
or The earnings from tramc
Bu: any modification Of this svstcm
OF taxation made by tho General AS
sembiy must be temperate. well Judged
and fair Every dollar that should he
paid in taxes must be eXactcd by laws
that viii encourage. not burden; help.
not hinder But beyond this. the As
sembly should not go.
For our part, We favor the abolition
OF the property tax on railroads. and
the substitution Of IN exclusive gross
carni9Rs tnx as soon rs this can
properly be imposed. we also he
iieve' and have maintained, that the
cote differcntial offers the best ,nodI.
hcatlon OF the gross earnings tax vet
devised, and We would urge upon ,ho
members OF the Assembly a study Of
this. as explained by its author in ,no
/ hfth volume OF the proccedloys 81,
the National Tax Association
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17
Smallpox In sussex.

Several cases. Of smallpox arc re-
pps Irtea IN the Sussex County Jail ana
vrclnity, and in consequence Judge
West after disposing OF some rr,inor
cases. adjourned his Circuit Court night
inal cases on the docket the trial ~
which had TO BIO postponed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17

young man swindied Now YORK
Aotei clerk and 90; $40 by pretending
that he came from nearby store
which needed change. All we have to
Jay is that II he got something for
nothing from n New York ho;cl he's
entitled to II,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-17

Honar- Lay Insists mat the neeoua-
tone between the rnioms,s aud the
Asquith Cabinet fof a settiensntofih e
Ulster question have failed But Why
should he be disturbed on TINS scoie?
Everything his party has attempted in
ten years has met the same fate.