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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

be done. There should be broad avenues.
permitting easy passage from one section to
another. Provision should be made for parks
and Fairgrounds that will meet the recrea-
tionnl needs of All increasing population
Shockoe Creek. at some time in the future.
should be transformed from an eyesorc and
4 menace to health into u beauty spot These
things can be accomplished only if the city
works with definite plan toward a definite
goal.
The City-Plannng Exhibit which Mayor
Ainslie desired to bring to Richmond, would
have helped to arouse public interest in these
great municipal questions. Unfortunately,
the Mayors request for small appropriation
to obtain the exhibit was turned down by a
Council committee almost without the
courtesy of discussion.
That was q very unfortunate attitude for
the committee to take, and, ii it is represent
tative of public sentiment. a far more un-
fortunate attitude for the community to take.
Richmond does not know it all, by very
great deal. So long we think we do, little
progress toward the ideal Of Il city beautiful,
healthful and altogether desirable will he
made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Reserve Bank Fulfilling It's Destiny

pROMPT results from the reduction OF the
II redscount rate OF the Richmond Reserve
Bank was shown in the statement published
Yesterday. Last week discounts totalcd
N4S,00O; this week they have jumped to
50 900, an increase Of nearly SO per cent
- The reduced rate has made it worth the
while of member banks TO rediscount CON-
-1nercial paper at the central institution, and
they taking advantage of the privilege
As business activity increases, there is. Of
-cpurse. more pressing demand for funds
with which to finance il. and the banks evil
IDENTITY are rising to the emergency.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
city-Planniug Urgcn, Civic Need

M AJOK JOSEPH W SHIRLEY. of Bal,j-
IH1 more, and the Richmond Society OF
fbelneers' which brought him here, have
perfOrmcd public service in directing al.
,tcntion TO Eichmonds pressing need of a
comprehensive city plan. Major Shirley was
We'll within the truth when he declared that
the city cannot reap the benefits Of anncya-
tfcn without an cXaci understanding of CON
onions IN TIC annexed territory and a definite
scheme OF Improvement and growth
"a great opportunity for a noble and i'm
posing civic centre was overlooked when tho
present city Hall Was erected Had consd-
erations OF beauty and utility been kept in
mind, Capitol Square might have been sur-
rounded IN time by public buildings in archi-
tsetural harmony with The Capitol itself
which now, probably * q dream that has
sped Tn" City Hall certainly doesn't har
monte with anything-not even with itself
with tn: new territory To the vest and
north OF tho old city, almost AWNING can
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
The Voice of the People
Edward Arnold ns David Garrlck.

To the Editor o. The Times Dispatch
Sir,--l notice that your able dramatic critic
refers Edward Arnolds conception OF tho
part OF David Garrick being unlike that OF
Creston Clarke and other American actors
Until | have not had tho pleasure Of
witnessing David GarriclS in America. but I
have seen it played many times In England by
some OF the most famous English actors. Mr..
Arnold's conception OF tho title role greatly
resembles and compares most favorably with
that OF Sir Charles Wyndham and Edward
Compton.
To those foremost opponents of old
English comedy. David tiarrick' u courtly
gentleman, polished and gallant, taking his art
and his love seriously; "dcbonair' perhaps hut
never .sprig htiy."
Belonging, as they DO to the country in which
(iarrick lived and played. W!ndham and Comp
made special study Of old English life,
custom and tradition. and ! think that Mr..
Arnold is to bc congratulated on the fact that,
although his idea of C;arrick may resemble
that OF tradition In America. it yet reaches
across to the older country and agrees with the
conception OF two famous veterans of the
dramatic art. ]. LAMONT CiALBRAITH
Richmond, December Il, 1914
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Sure. DO 1t Early.

pittsburgh Gnzette-Timcs
Could there be II moro aDpropriate
time than the Christmas season." asks
Buffalo clergyman who's proba bly
trying to drum up trade. "for proposaIs
OF marriaEc?" DO your Christmas
popping carly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

inc ltichmond ItmcS-D Dispatch he
Raieigh News and Observer. Comments that
villa, whatever else may be said Of him never
claimed to he II candidate for the Nobel
peace prize Yet ii he is different
from other warriors. he probably puts up
the plea that he is fxhting for peace"
Doubtless, doubtless! Since Villa sat at the
,cet OF an American army C;amnlel he APP
pears 10 have been trying TO carry on opera
lions In accordance with the book of rules
No lack OF Christmas cheer seems likely in
the good city of Durham. I'VE have no means
OF knowing how much whiskey is Skinned into
TINS town.. says the Herald. but II is said
that thc express company has clerk whose
only duty IL Is to attend the whiskey coun-
ter: and when it is remembered that it comes
In gallon lots, it is evident that considerable
business is done" POSSIBLY tho prohibition
law has followed the example of the North
Carolina schools and declared a two-wccks'
holiday.
Even a, Rocky Mount the drought is no,
complete. The man that might say Nay, Nay.'
to q glass of eGgnos these days Is our idea of
superb crouch" says the Evening Telegram,
as it smacks its ruby lips The Telegram Is
no crouch, any rate.
' The Newborn Journal reports sad occur
renee Of recent date: over in Winston Salem"
it says "a professor In OF the public
schools punished pupil for misbehavior OF
some variety, and. result, the father OF
the boy went around and wiped tho earth IN
with the propoundcr OF knowledge. AS n re-
suit, the case was taken to court. and tho man
who did the pummcling fined $50" The
Journal to think the teacher should
have the right TO pumncl. he has. In fact,
under the law, because. otherwise. teachers
and principals OF tho hundreds of public schools
all oyer the State would be compelled to let
the pupils run the schools and do they
ft.' The only modification of that general
rule would be that tn" teacher should size up
tho daddy of the boy he intends punish be-
fore starting to WELD the lash.
"Europcan nations" says the Charlotte
News, have issued blue. yellow, white and
green books the war In fact, cveryt thing
has been issued except the pink slip Prob
ably that will be turned loose in quantities
when the peace conference meets and decides
what royalties Europe can got along without.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
/ Gossip From Down Home

some people won't even give good people
their dues, let alone the devil" mournfully
morahzes the Raleigh Times. Evidently the
iincs has been having some trouble with de-
Hnqucnt subscribers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Suggestive.

Even TO tho man who doesn't know
anything about poker, four kings ON
the firing line suggests, something Hike
q royal flush
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

That boy of mine certainly Is a wonder"
said the fond parent. Only ten months old.
, - e. when nc gets hold OF toy any
it loose" go "
An inherited trait. probably reioined the
All noticed how hard it was for YOU to give up"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
SONGS AND SAWS
Real War Talk.

II am tired OF this kind OF talk. If any admira
OF general tells tho country what need and ought
20 got YOU cay. You various kinds OF you
,,5sTIlns to raise Your stondnE by advocating thi:
!nlns. Then any private citizen gets they say
n gu are bought By the who has material foi
SAFE: Congressman Gardnern statement before the
committee on Naval Affairs. 60.
Now isn't Gusse Gardner
"A really dreadful man
TO swcar right In tho presence r.-.
or Wisdom's gathered clan?
You'd think ne would know better
Than thus his temper lose a.
And to explain his meaning
such. awful ear words use
.t,t But stu one that Guesie ~-
The 5ingos art employs
When argument betrays him
He makes it UP in noise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Charities
at Home
Neglected

,naxn, Charity begins at home and withou;
even intimating that generosity to the foreigners
has been eScoSsive--one can still lament that
tho home charities not evoking the additional
sacrifices which this winter demands from all
capable Of making them. Unemployment Is for
the present. source OF dire trouble and want
throughout the greater part OF the country, and
until the revival Of business SC confidently
xpcctcd shall como it Will be we'll to remember
that while Europe. out OF common humanity
must bc Helped by America. and cannot be
helped too much, there rests on Americans n
special and permanent obligation to protect
their own uufortunatcs from the cXtremitics of
poverty. They. too. victims of tho war
and no; the less real and deserving because
they on; Of range OF tho cannon.-.New
York Times
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

The kissed girl fears mistletoc.' is a
seasonable comment OF the Salem Times-Reg-
lister The philosophical editor however, is
silent the fears OF the young man re-
gardng fathers toe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Dance Difficulties.

She - What's the matter,
dear? Don't YOU understand
this movement in the maHixe?
He---Certainly understand
II. and ] can dance It. too.
The only trouble is that T
have suddenly acquired two
extra sets OF feet. and can't
make thcm keep step With tho
original pair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
The Bright Side Of Life
Not Too tagging.

, .Dabutantc-zIIe, said he would 10 through a
raging Hood JUST to look into my eyes.
Chaperon--When? Last night?
!, .Debutante-7No: fast night no phoned that II
was raining too hard for him TO calL--Judpn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

THERE are, as the merry gentleman at the
II head of this column reminds us, but
four more shopping days before Christmas.
Really it is not possible. in one sense, for
those Of us who have suffered his daily ud
7Inoniton to go unheeded to do our Christmas
shopping early. but in another sense we can
still do q good deal 10 made this last week
,-easier and the coming holiday brighter for
store employees. We can shop carly in the
lday.
- In the mornings retail purchasing is at its
lowest point, and appears reach its food
In the late afternoons Selection is much
easier when the stores are less crowded and
clerks have an opportunity to display their
wares to best advantage. Why not let the
house get along by itself for an hour or two
after breakfast and complete then the pur-
-chases yet remaining OH your Christmas list?
edward rsno,~
THE death of State Senator Edward Echols
Il is loss to the Commonwealth especial
jy grevous AT this time when the results of
The labors of the Tax Commission of which
he was chairman. were about to he submitted
TO the special session of the General Assembly
called 10 consider this vcxed question
There is universal acknowledgment. among
all who knew the man. Of his high character.
-nnfalterinC love for Virginia and able public
service. III both houses of the LEGISLATURE
there were many who looked to him for guild
lions and determination TO do the right thing
justified his leadership and distinguished his
following.
- II is curors fact that, though altogether
opposed 10 Statewide prohibition and con
WINGED OF its essential unwisdom Mr. Echols
should have become responsible TO a very
considerable extent. for the submission of the
prohibition amendment to the people Staun-
ton and Augusta County. which he repre-
sented in the Senate, had declared he felt
for the referendum and in his view Of repre-
sentative government il became his duty to
urgc the passage of the enabling act The
example Oh this dominant personality was SUI
-ficient TO turn the scale, and the enabling
act was passed.
TO the FAX problem Nc had given deep
thought AZ the special session he would
nave been an invaluable champion OF reform
aid his Influence would have spurred many
alaggard into line. Ills death at anv time
MOULD have been blow 10 Virginia: ius, now
II is Statewide calamity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Chats With Virginia Editors

FRIDAY may be an unlucky day. but IL has
ptoHen 10 be til" opposite, far as our tobacco
market Is concerned, says the Lawrencevillc
W'ch YOU may interpret to your owr
satisfaction whether you arc n "Rohcrt val
VINO would not touch the dirty weed" or a wooer
OF Princess Nicotine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
some Christmns sidcIixht..

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Whilc the busy shopping throns Was
surging along Richmond's Great White Way, two
little poorly clnd tots stood with their cold
little pressed against the plate glass of
attractive show window. Sister. don't YOU
biue-cycd dolly?' The little sis replied: ~ was
an drum" Little brother put his arm around
tho little girls waist, and were In the
eyes Of both when little sis SAID in n broke
voice: wed rather have mamma back than all
Santa could bring. She made Santa come when
she sick In bed by prayin, an we can kiss
the book she give las Chrismus an the one
she read to out bout the manger (,hiIoi"
4 wan faced lasse OF about fourteen winters
holding tho cold hand of little ix-ycar sister
tmdy rang tho door bell of charity worker
They told me 10 come here and you would give
me some bread for mamma.--she's sick and so
cold this morning" The home was not in
the visitors district but accompanying the tito
ones with n ,bountifnl basket, 1t was found TINT
tho mother and two children sick and in
dire need and the mother had hoped against
hope to be relieved OF the necessity Of asking
aims. .fIave you any fuel at ALP" was asle
two blocks OF wood" Just then a little half
clad tot frightened up and Enthusiastically re-
marked: ooh, We dot free tthTec) books .tause
me hid one for rainy day" These cases become
ing known. were. of course, relieved. But there
othcrs!
y great preached by a bisbon
the text "He that siveth to the poor
lendcth to the Lord" The sermon in full yras.
"If You satisfied with the security down
with the dust. w NJ BICKERS
Richmond. Va. December IL, 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
The Pe..imf.t Save.

Gsually, i am not worry strong for the white
CHRISTMAS idea but something OF that sort would
serve to settle the dust.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

This from the Newport News pee. 6, No,
according to fiOyle" -Four kings Mt tho
,roh' sounds to the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
IKE winning hand. And then again IL might
DC oniy nr-hnsh' The Press recently con-
fessed that the sporting editor of that nanar
had been impressed in emergency and as
signed to editorial parasraphlng Needless to
say, he is no longer on the job
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
A Nations Call.

Patriotic London Onice Boy ito head OF German
,frm)--No. sir. not If syou to double my
salary and give me u. Holiday every time nv
grnndmother's buricd would consent 10 stay
with you!--London Opinion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

AUTOS may stand on Ninth Street as long as
their owners please. but must not block
franc Mother. may 20 out TO SWIM"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
inside Grfticisn,.

$50 you arc5psoing to be married Mary
YES maam, and I'll be leaving YOU next
Tuesday" !, tt, .-
Well, hope YOU arc getting good husba nd"
IF he aint any better thnn tho one You've
got Won't Kcephlm' lonS"-Detrot. Free Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Quite Iiopclc,

Grubbs-Mtss Giddythng doesn't get a dav
older. does she? "'
Stubhs-Not a day. You SEQ. Time has been
~ ing Tor twenty years to make some impress
AS a bad job. - W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

Published every day in the year Ivy The Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address all
communication to THIS: TIMES-DISPATCH.
TImcs- Dispatch building. 10 south Tenth Street
Otehmead. Sn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

We still have time to do our Christmas
shopping carly--but not much time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Another Comnen,,,,o,

Another Compensation,
Ihose ancients had a bully time.
When you think OF il. men:
lhey never heard the hello cir,
snap: Busy. Call again.
TIE TATTLE,R
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

The bumper apple crop OF Frederick County
must have been consumed the core Edi-
tor Harry Flood Byrd has hauled down the
strcancr head Haunting the ndmonition, "Buy
n Barrel of Apples from the top Of the Even
ing stars front page
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

Editor Copeland of the Newport News Times
Herald we observe, has been left 10 sit up
alone with the corpse of his proposition to
merge inc towns OF Hampton and Phocbus
with the city OF Newport News giving thc
greater city the name Of City Of IIampton
Roads Which awful example should serve as
warning 10 Editor Dick Bcirne, Of tho Gov
'hs'oh \irsinian, to abandon any scheme he
may nave in mind 10 annex to his town the
Counties OF Allegheny, Bath. Craig, Dotetourt
and RoclibrdEc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Current Editorial Comment

Two New York men who hav
been accustomed TO give $4,000
n year to tho poor OF the city
have this year sent the whole
amount abroad. Without any
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

- Entered January 20. 1905. at Richmond, vn.,
March 3. 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
4 fine thing I: i,

\ Zinc thing i; is to hear a
voice vibrant with tho conscious
ness OF new power and thrilling
with tho hope OF fresh attain
ment. II cannot speak for the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20
Transit
OF an Era
for South

- ~
tnosc who keep faith that evolution docs
progress IL spells good courage. Such n
voice, atrons and eloquent. comes from Professor
Archibald Henderson. OF tho University OF North
Carolina In several stirring addresses he has
been sgnali"ne tho new-fomnd power OF the
South, and urging his compatriots on 10 a ne ~,
expression In all tho arts OF the strength which
they have rcgained In the material incidents
OF the day, such as the South's present control
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

SUNDAY. DECEMBER 70. 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

WhistlinG Carrie Is the Cifax correspon-
dent OF the bedford Bulletin. The character,
quantity and variety of the news budget she
turns IN proves conclusivcly that whatever
derogatorH may he said of Growing hen she
has the whole barnyard beat to the last cacklc
as news gnthcrer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

Mark this from the Petersburg Index-Ap-
peal: The remission OF Peters pence by the
Pope will be appreciated by the Belgians hut
remission OF Wilhelm's marks would have
helped more" While the recent raid of tho
kaisers ships in the North Sea indicates that
Wilhelm does not habitually miss the mark
the lines written By John Trumbull moro than
a century ago may perhaps impress some folks
as prophetic
But some muskets contrIve i,
AS oft to miss the mark they drive at
And though we'll aimed duck or plover
Gear wide and kick their owners over"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

Says the ancient and honorable Alexandria
Gazette The report of Chief Goods to the
Board OF Police Commissioners at the meeting
last night TO the effect that the members of
the police force are working harmonously and
vying in tho work Of protecting lives and
property and enforcing the laws will prove
gratifying TO all The editor, while compli-
mcntinK the force, rcfrains from extending
fluctuations to tho chief individually: but il
goes without saying, rs in the vernacular. he
is the Goods"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-20

liASBROoK, STORY & BROOKS. INC.
Special A,SxertisinE Representatives.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-26
DOCTORS in TOWN
HOMEOPATHIC AND ECLECTIC
ASSOCIATIONS IN SESSION
IN MADISON.

The twenty-third annual session of
the State Homeopathic association
and the tenth annual session of the
State Eclectic association met in
joint convention at the Commercial
bers of the association have been ar
irving all day by train and by auto
mobiles. The proceedings of the
convention opened with addresses by
the presidents of the two associations
followed by routine business and the
reading of papers on various sub
jects Of interest by the visiting physi-
clans.
Among those on the program for
addresses are Drs. N. L. Bailey of
Lake Preston, T.. w. Feige of Woon-
socket, III. E. Kellogg of Madison. G..
w. Suddard of Hayti, w. E. Daniels
of Madison, b. G.. Allison of Lake
Preston, j. c. Greenfield of Avon, w.
p. Collins of Howard, +. c. Willough-
by Of Winfred, j.. Z. Baker of RAJ
mona, +. L. Wilmeth of Lincoln,
Neb., j. l.. Hanchette of Sioux City,
Iowa, G.. II. Fulford of Sioux Falls,
O. N. Hoyt of Pierre.
A banquet will be served at $50
this evening by the M. f. ladies al
the church parlors. This will in.
cIude a program of music by Mrs,
Lindsey and Miss Mabel Johnson
Miss Leila Clark, accompanist; reel
%tation by Miss Keyser, and toasts by
the visitors.
A banquet will also be held at the
Lake Park hotel later i'm the evening
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-26
FLOWER THIEVES
MADISON FLOWER GARDENERS
COMpLAIN-ARRESTS IN
OTHER TOWNS.

A number of complaints have
come to The Daily Leader of thefts of
flowers in different parts of the city.
While il is annoying to have flowers
picked, residents complain less of the
flowers taken than of the destruction
of plants. 1t is petty and
ought TO be stopped. In Sioux Falls
drastic measures are taken to curb
the flower thief as the following from
the Argus-Leader indicates:
THE of Sioux Falls flower
gardens are beginning to prosecute
the flower thieves. A woman, about
Is years of age, boldly entered a yard
on North Duluth avenue and COM
menced raiding the tulip beds. A
hurry-up call was sent i'm TO police
headquarters and was responded to
by officer Sexton who placed the
woman under arrest. She was taken
to police headquarters where she be-
came hysterical. As she was very
penitent and appeared to be an ig-
norant working girl ii was decided
not to prosecute her further and she
was allowed to go after receiving a
severe admonition.
THE picking of flowers may seem
a trifling offense, but the raising of
spring and early summer flowers is
attended by considerable expense and
requires the expenditure OF time and
effort. The flower gardens of the
city are for the enjoyment, not only
of their owners, but of the entire
public, .and the meanest kind of
thieves are those who seek to despoil
the plants and shruDbery in the gar
dens of the city.
"A number Of The property owners
have resolved to put a stop to flower
stealing and the next person caught
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law"