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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
When We Fight

n NE of the greatest of the peace-loving
~ peoples Of earth is about to be confronted
with war. With no internal or provincial
troubles to annoy, it faces only two prob
lens, neither of them concerned with selfish
ness, territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, political
power or any of the ordinary causes of inter
national strife. To the south, there Is the
call of humanity; across the waters comes
the challenge to self-respect. That is ALL
In our old copybooks we wrote and re-
wrote, until our fingers ached, the selected
truisms Of human experience which were
thought best for the young mind and among
these truisms was the phrase, Right is
might" We were taught children that
the weight of virtue was far greater than that
of the fist. To fight and win fight proved
nothing; to have the virtuous cause and to
successfully maintain it proved everything.
Even to lose for the right was victory, we
we're taught and we believe that principle is
deeply rooted in our national viewpoint.
If we must fight it behooves us, as know
ing with sureness the virtue of our cause to
fight with love for all men, malice toward
none Of any race or country, looking only to
the preservation of our national honor in the
high paths of commerce and human inter
course OH the one hand, and to the solemn
duty with which we are charged, on the other
We can neglect neither, nor can we at any
time weakly submit to any impositions which
are attempted against us. Holding to the
last minute for that principle which tends to-
ward universal brotherhood, there comes a
time when we must square the jaw and take
up arms, but never for a moment must we
lose sight of the virtue OF our cause or permit
circumstances to draw us toward opportunity
for gain which would reduce us to the level
of common brawcrs in a disgraceful world
conflict
1t may be- as to the affair over the seas,
even If the worst should come that we need
do little more than give our moral support,
as did Japan, for instance. It may be that
III the matter to the south of us we may need
to do no more than firmly interccde and in
sst upon the establishment Of a stable gov
eminent there. At any rate. if we must
light. let 1t be as men with high purpose
guided by the knowledge that In the end such
a policy cannot be defeated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
United States in the European wor

To the Editor of The Times
Sir,-During the last fifty years there has
be tendency;. among the Christian nationz
the runE a gss 6e nns s
earth in their dealings with another and
%ord 'S5ss b SO b 'as one
m rse rse rather her than military force The
bee established. the objects Of which to
DISPUTES may be settled in an amieabie s'G and
equitable s5ndd r, m"nnsr without the shedding
d der within the last Quarter of century,
OF the earth deteriorate into the conditions Of
medieval times when brute strength the
delight ei Of the s aEea OF the ''es' was the
For this moral force to move forward and
nations Of the earth in their intereours u.' WITH in
on nose hsrS be
IN higher Of
United States is the unique nation OF the earth
to lead her sister r5, nations in the direction Of
for the IS am r of n.rs.
the nations we wonld hn@e to i'm
crease our army six times its present size to
time of peace. Yet this is Notwithstanding the
G he ap1 but hut he dr e
force Therefore this country is the unique
looking toward universal peace
sp to this Snt II s haze
the ne,gsrent nat%ns At the beginning Of the
y be acts o npG n not
universal :ttrocity. For no nation can be strictly
neutral or show herself out of sympathy with
tons.
The Journalists OF this country are more
responsible than all the other people for the
course this nation has followed during the
present II they would take n firm stand
for morality In International dealings and advo-
cate that power the that should guide
the nations OF the world In their dealings
with one another they would do much toward
ward the good and peaceful time.
l.. j. WHITE.
Keysvlllo. Va. June IL, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Help the Ice Fund

THOSE who swctered yesterday, in spa
i cious homes or gardens. or even under
the sheltcring shade of the trees, will be
able 20 imagine perhaps the suffering that
goes in the humble homes of the city
poor--to understand what the summer s
torrd days mean TO i'll women and little
children
Ii is on behalf Of the babies. particularly,
that The Times Dispatch appeals this morn
ing for help for the ice fund. Ice means life,
actually and literally, to very many of them,
and the parents Of many OF them cannot af-
ford TO supply these necessaries regularly and
in adequate quantities.
The Times Dispatch will be happy to re-
Ceve contributions TO this fund. Rich
mondcrs who are thinking of their own vaca-
lions ill add TO their happiness by assuring
the happiness of some careworn mother by
saving the life OF some wan child. A few
dollars will work wonders. 1t is an oppor-
tunty to do a great good.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
News of Fifty Years Ago
(From Newspaper Files, June IA. 1869

Regarding tho indictment of Mr.. Davis by n
grand jury in the District of Columbia the
Herald 'It is not to be inferred from the
fact that Jefferson Davis has been Indicted in
this District that he will certainly be put on
trial here The impression that he was indicted
in this District at the instance of the govern
ment Is without foundation. The Indictment was
returned by the grand jury at the instance OF
the district attorney alone, who acted without
consultation with any member of the administers
ton. He is equally as liable to indictment in
Maryland or Pennsylvania and if indicted in
either or both. would doubtless be tried in that
Jurisdiction in which the government may see
tit to turn him over"
Governors Vance and Letcher still being
held in the Old Capitol Prison. in washington,
but it is now confidently expected they will
both be parolcd in n few days
President johnson has at last moved into
the White House, and is now in full possession
of the mansion.
The President of the United States refuses
to even consider applications for the release of
prisoners OF war above the rank OF major
Orders have been issued by the United States
government for the prosecution to completion
as rapidly as possible. of the work Fort Wool
at the Rip Raps, Hampton Roads. This work
was commenced by the government more than
two years before the beginning of the war
Brevet Major General John NJ. Turner has
assumed command OF the District Department of
Henrico in tho place of General Patrick resigned
and has announced that all orders heretofore
issued will continue in force. Colonel Ordwav
has been appointed provost marshal
1t is reported that A. T. Stewart the wealthy
merchant OF New York is negotiating with
district
inc view of erecting block of splendid stores
Mr.. stewart does not propose buy the land
put TO lease it, and in time get his money back
in rentals. ~
Mayo's Bridge across James River, opposite
ourteehth street will be completed this week
:hreadE there is agitation for free bridge he
tween Richmond and Manchester and we hone
70 sec IL ere long. One suggestion is that when
the richmond and Danvillc Railroad bridge &c
rebuilt IT be made more than double its for,ner
size. ana part OF il be made into a free wagon
oii"se ana sun another part into walkway
Many new ideas are being introduced i'm Rich
mono FOR instance, lager beer Bourbon whisl.v
ana sherry wine are getting to be the fayoritc
'arhKs. and apple and peach brandy, Virpirin's
i'iNoriteS Tor generations unnumbercd, n re heinz
left in the background However Tho o,na.
a ,tn VIII be long time yet giving UP en-
urelS 'heir much-lovad apple jack"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Honor system BADLY Needed

wv HAT the New York Sun calls lone Of
w those conventions those topsy -turvy
IDEAS which probably prevail in most schools
and colleges OF to-day" is relied on by that
newspaper TO condone the wholesale cheat
ing on examinations that has been taking
place AT the Naval Academy. Nirginians will
feel pride that, while "topsy-turvy ideas" Of
this kind may have some existence III the
schools and colleges OF this State, they Ger
tainly do not prevail" i'll these institutions.
The honor system of the University Of
Virginia Is not the least of its high distinc-
tions. Il is impossible to conceive the student
body at the university condoning practices
such as are conAnon apparently at Annapolis.
Oncnses OF thIs ,typc would be punished
and very promptly and drastically-by the
students themselves. We commend study OF
the system and It's operation TO the au,hori-
ties OF the navy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

police duties II needed. What this may grow
into is matter of speculation. Baltimore
has several women police. One Of them was
shot and nearly killed recently while i'm
properly but legally conducting n raid of dis
orderly houses in Highlandtown. This same
woman, recovering from her injuries, a few
days ago made herself useful by chasing a
negro thief through the streets until she was
exhausted and had to call for a regular man
to finish the chase. Whether this is splendid
work for woman may be argued.
OF course, it is necessary to draft women
for civilian duty when all the able-bodied
men are busy killing each other, but what
are the male survivors going to do for
living and to enable themselves to marry,
when unsympathetic business finds that
women can be employed wholesale to sup
plant them and increase the profits? If the
possibility is carried to its extreme alarm, the
next generation of men may wear skirts and
carry their carfare in reticule.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
The Voice of the PEOPLE
Where the stoncwnn Band WINS,

10 inc Editor of The Times Dispatch:
'olr,,-Io all who want TO know where tho hand
was ! can truthfuly say | know where tho hand
Vas Vas, curing the parade. or at least, while two
t ira I'm street The Stonewall Band stood in
inns block from 1915 until Il few minutes To-
8, waiting to get in the push They Inadc
9eeautltul music and were greatly cheered but
dld not get into the line of march until very
near 8 O'Clock; then, thin&, il was more nv
70 FORM In line. and. for some reason unknown
70 me- they were ordered back to wait twenty
minutes longer. haven't heard any one ask
where was the Stonewall Band" but I have
neard people asked who were in front of the
Jefferson, also on Fourth and Franklin, what
thcy thought of the Stonewall Band, and was
not surprised when heard them say we
Decn born and raised in stanton, Va | know
ana love the sound of the music from the Stone
wall sand, as well as child knows and loves
INC voice OF its mother. and got close TO them
the DAY OF the parade, because l knew they
would be one OF the big things and I'm sorry
missed this great treat. I know the Stoncwall
Band was here with the goods" They always
are. and, to my thinking they should have been
right to the front instead of being placed twenty
blocks or more from the starting point and
have to fall in just when there happened to he
at the time they were not treated just right.
and spoke of it to friend. Now that Mr.
Brereton has asked where they We're / feel II
my duty to speak. He evidently thinks thev
were on Grace all the time. They came OUT
from Grace into Franklin at the II 90 block and
two hours to be allowed to have a place
ought to know; ! was there also waiting to
them fall in line. MRS ! n NJ
Richmond June Z, 1915. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Drafting the Wnnlnn

Ky AR reaches into the home and drags
Wv women away from their natural en-
irons into new fields About the nearest
lpproach to actual equal rights is realized in
such a condition. For example. in Paris and
small towns OF France in Berlin ana other
communities of Germany, women are running
elevators and street cars, carrying messages
and DONG many other things ordinarily in
trusted TO men and boys. They are doing
them so VII. too, that there appears TO be
no interruption TO business and il is a serious
question whether, when the war is over. IL
will not be increasingly difficult for man to
get a job. If women can do mems work at
lower wages, the economic problem presents
itself, and adds 10 that long series OF prob.
lens not answered since the first little girl
came out as stenographcr.
But in London they have gone farther than
that. The Home Secretary has organized a
force of 1000 women police, chiefly to take
care of women and children in the vicinity of
great military camps, but available for other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Defense of Secretary Daniels

. EAR-ADMIRAL CAMERON MGR. WINS
~ LOW, commandant of the Newport
Maynard, has unintentionally conferred
the highest praise on Secretary of the Navy
Daniels which that much abused individual
has received. Admiral Winslow in making
an address day or two ago, bitterly attacked
the system of promotion in vogue in the navy,
which allows men who socially prominent
TO rise much faster than officers who stick
closely to the line Of duty. In other words,
the society officer rises in grade more rapidly
than his quieter and probably much more
efficient brother officer.
This charge has been repeatedly made. but
never before has it received such striking
confirmation as Admiral Winslow gives il
a fast and sporting element has possessed
undue influence i'll the navy for many years
secretary Daniels in his efforts to bring his
department to better state of efficiency won
the enmity Of this element, and it is chiefly
on It's account that he has been so bitterly
attacked in certain newspapers. Naval So
clety has used its influence against him in
every possible way, and has made partially
successful attempts to persuade the country
that he is unfit for his high oflc.
In TACT, Mr. Daniels is one of the most
useful officers in the entire government II
is safe TO say that if he receives proper sun
port, the American navy will recognize higher
quahhcatlons for promotion than dancing and
flirting. which have been too much the rule
in the past.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
SONGS AND SAWS
The Exception.

B. Bryan simply cannot speak
final word on any theme
To hold ones tongue he thinks as weak
AS writing less than half n rcam-
No, there Is no last word with him,
When he the language starts to trim.
B. Bryan thinks 1t wrong to fight
Except, Of course, the Demon Rum,
That should be put at once to flight,
Wbene'er near Bill 1t dares to come
But other foes he'd meet with breath
And simply talk them all to death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
God and the War

~ the banks Of the Bzura River recently
~ found note ascribing the discovery
OF lethal gases for to the Almighty. 1t
was set forth that God, III His inscrutabe
wisdom and friendship for the Germans had
led them to this new and potent weapon"
and il was predicted that the war by its use
would be ended in two months.
God has been praised by one side or the
other. for nearly everything connected with
this war. Nobody however. has yet con-
nected Him with the destruction Of the Lusi
tania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

AS to cows and city government. the Clifton
Forge Review has this to say: at is fore
gone conclusion that the question is going
to become live issue in Clifton Forge. At one
time the majority favored the cows running at
large In daylight, but now sentiment is chang
ing. We see no good reasons for allowing cows
to run at large, and what is more. the owners
of cows gain nothing by it,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

An ancient complaint is rchashed by the
Altavista Journal as follows: DO you know that
an editor or reporter for n newspaper can in
rounds stop and ask hundred persons What
is the news?" and ninety out OF the hundred
will reply. Nothing special" and yet fifty out
OF that number know something that if found
in the next paper, will astonish them greatly
and dsappont them more. and perhaps mako
them madden than hornets. Don't be afraid to
let the newspaper man know it."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

Commencement time. and it's
c..,. output OF graduates with their
and the mnch pood-natured fun bnt n 10
World encouraging time for the
world. The inclination of the
graduates to take themselves and the world
seriously is hopeful sign of success. More
than before. success in life depends the
possession of n trained mind qualified to intelli-
gently direct effort. System is the ruling element
in all lines OF commercial or industrial activity,
and the graduate OF to-day is grounded in system
above all things. The thinker is the dominating
factor OF life In all its ramfcations. The adj
vantage of weil-rounded educational training
Is that it's possessor may adjust the practical
to the sentimental. and be better enabled to
derive from life its highest and best pleasures.
Tho world welcomes the graduate added
asset and will give TO each opportunity in
the race for which preparation has been made
Omaha Bee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Chats With Virginia Editors

The hopeful. not to say enthusiastic Pittsyl-
wanna Tribune says: I'VE would merely remark
once more that the crops are simply grand at
this time. and the Zimmerman should be about
tho happiest man alive. And. right here, friends,
what are you going to do with your wheat and
oat land? Put in peas, sofa beans, milet or
even corn. and there will be tears shed over
your venture"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
On n nichmond Street Car.

First Passenger {readinE newspaper)-
What cannot understand is. why Mr.. Bryan
should refuse to sign the second German note
after he had already signed the first one
Second Passcnger-Oh! guess he had press
ing lecture engagement and signed the first
one without taking time to read it..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

A baby so small that he has to be fed from
q medicine dropper. weighed on apothecary
scales ana dressed in ribbon goods makes
Citton' \. j., hope for fame. Still some
huge people often feel smaller than that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

You may break. you may shattcr.
y dollar bill
And you'll find that the remnants
Won't cling to you still.
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Proving the Rule.

Grubbs-You may not believe It, but old
Skinem at last has given somebody something
Stubbs-I don't believe it. How did the
miracle happen?
Grubbs-skncm met Binks on the street,
talked to him for five minutes and gave him the
measles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

Accidents will happen, but it is to be OBJ
served that contributing causes are usually
voluntary on part OF the person who
suffers most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

1t may be all right to elect President for
an eight-year term, but Secretaries Of State
ought not be riveted to the Job
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

French general predicts that the war will
last ten years It's long way to Tipperary
and mighty little there when the journey
is over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

Again the Red Cross complains that people
are not giving up freely for the hungry Next
cans. Our neighbors on the south may vet
be driven to their own salvation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
Italy's Aid
to Cause
of Allies

" .' not n near impossibility. for her
resources. With England. the
allies banker. at her back the situation wears
an entirely different aspect. But 1t carries con-
ditions. In prosecuting her campaign, Of
course. she is lending aid to the allies at a
critical point: but it will be surprising to
lind her little later engaged in cam
paigns in which she has so intimate an
interest.
The swifter her invasion into Austria. the
less complete will be the disaster which the
Tcutons are innctng the allies that
quarter. y partition OF their enemies strength
seems now the only hope for the Russians in
taiicia This ltaly's campaign quite conceivably
may make necessary; but time is n tremendously
important element here. UnGuestonably the al
lies are counting upon this from Italy but
they are counting also for aid in other quar-
tcrs italian patrol of southern waters would
release the French and English ships in
that quarter. and render them available for SER
vice In the Dardanellcs. Moreover. 1t becomes
palmer and palmer that enormous resources in
men viii hc required II the land campaign at
Galipoli is 10 be successful. and Italy is the
logical base from which draw such forces.
Neither would Italian Reinforcement the
extreme eastern battle front In France he amiss.
All in all. Notwithstanding Italian needs at
homc-Galpol appears the single and most
likely destination for such Italian land expcdi-
lions as not directly related to Italy's in
divldual cause.-Iouisville Courier Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
The PessiInist Snys.

Man wants but little here below, nor wants
that little long," but when it's cash for which
he pants. he wants it good and strong.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

OF the president Of the winona Assembly which
1t Is reported that he expects to undertake.
New York Evening Post.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

Another precinct has been heard from. The
South Boston News says Halifax Is going to
have the biggest and best fair this year. Prepa-
rations are now boing made by the association
10 make 1t so. 2pecial is being taken in
the splendid features TO be added to It, and all
the people in the county are asked to assist in
the movement. Get ready and lend a hand
In this big enterprise and great show. which is
yours"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
The Bright Side Of Life
Making Good.

You're a liar" drawled the little man
What" roared the big man. clenching n huge
FIST. ''Do YOU dare to call that, YOU Door.
puny pitiable little puppy"
Il do" came back the defiant reply. IF you
speak another word You great lump OF podEy
pork, I'll soon cut YOU short"
cut me short, you cheese mite!" shouted the
crraged giant.
Yes and here goes" snapped the thin armed
Dwarf sharply; and. quick as lightning, before
tle ouriy one could utter a word he rang of
and hung up the rccciver--Tit- Bits.
The Pawn Ticket.
you're In the wrong place to have this filed"
said the druggist.
"Why?"
coat."@Judge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

The Staunton News comments thus: That
was n cruel Joker those horrid men in Den
mark slipped into their equal-rights for women
announcement. Women may vote-certanly-
but before they do each fair votercss must
swear that she is thirty-hvc years OF age
Such contemplate ruling would never be per-
mtted to stand in this land of the free"
Wouldn't there be fun IL Virginia had female
suffrage under such law as that?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14

Published every day In the ycnr by III" Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address NIL
communIcn tions to THE TIMES DISPATCH,
Time MI ispntch Buiidipg, 10 South Tenth Street.
RtchmOud. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-14
beginning to Pail.

Hc-Don't you think Miss
Caustiquc has delightful
humor?
She - Not particularly.
or course 1t is delightful to
hear her make fun of or
binary persons and things,
but ut the club to-day she
Eibed actually at the suf-
fraEe cause.