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species seen about the fields and gar
dens. which habitually devour noxiou,,
insects that are injurious to crops5
fruits and vegetables
So Tar as the items Of the law alon,l
show the purpose is simply the seln,f l
one or preventing the destruction o,E
birds which arc useful TO farmers and
gardeners. though not always recox
hiZed az such even by those who ento,B
the Dement'S OF their work in keepIneH
down tho insect pests. But. in realitvE
mere is higher purpose behind (an,j
that is fully recognized by the Audube1
societies and other organizations whos.t
insistencc has produced the law and Oh
tanned It's enforcemen). and that is III
preserve these birds for the sake
their songs and their beauty
To Bnlk sporting Interests."
This is something which is worthy
an advanced civilization. II 10 leg!sla
ton inspired by such instincts as thos,l
,hht made the Greeks OF antiquity :,
lasting model TO mankind. Only a peo
pie like them could afford TO mako
laws openly proclaimed to be intende,3
TO preserve ideals OF beauty and excel
!ence, and having no relation TO selnsfi
or commercial interests. (
But. while tho expression OF such ar
intention would probably be greeted
with rtdicule by many of our legisla
wa o. e'e ppJeGl can 90, ana mas been
attained through the game laws now ir
existence. and there is every reason ri
believe that the bencht derived b,.
farmers and horticulturists from thu
enforcement OF these laws will secure
them against the efforts of the sport
ing interests Tor their abroGation OIL
relaxation.
Already there arc encouraging re3
ports from some parts of the country
that the number OF native song birdsl
and birds that add attraction to thG
meadows. felds. gardens and woodlanda
by the splendor OF thei- plumage. ia
perceptihly increasing.
confess that there was time whcri
! had a boys fondness for shooting a,
living mark, but | am thankful that K
never could he persuaded TO Kill! n biro!
notable for its beauty, or from whose,
throat ] had heard any OF tho aeria
melodies that only birds can make. A
man who would deliberately shoot &;
hermit thrush. after having heard III!
chant at sundown. or a mocking birc.
after its morning song, could not be q
reader OF Shakespeare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Fair Field and No Favor"

a CCoRDlNG to interpretations OF the party
law, that appears TO be sound. the City
Democratic Committee is not required to make
a nomination for the Office OF Common
wea!ths Attorney. TO fiji the uncxpired term
OF the late Minctrcc Folkcs
Judge Richardson who is a good Democrat
himself though not in politics, has made AN
al interim appointment from among the APP
piicahtS, active or receptive, for the honor
he mas indicated quite plainly whom he con-
slders the best available man TO represent
Richmond's interests and the interests of tho
State.
IL the party law does not require the COM
mittee TO act, any nomination Il MIGHT make
would be by virtue OF legislation of its own
devlsing. 1t Is quite possible that good party
men would regard this a mistaken exercise
OF the committees discretion and by no means
Impossible that they would defeat at the polls
the committees 'nomince-unless his claims
TO recognition, his talents and record at the
par CHANGED TO be conspicuous The commit
tee We imagine, would not enjoy a rebuke
OF this kind, and would hesitate certainly ~
invite il.
In the face of some real danger of n Re-
puhhcans election to this important office
good Democrats would have to sink their
personal ambitions, as well as their political
differences but that bridge need be crossed
only when it is reached "A fair field and
no favor is good Democratic doctrine Why
not apply it?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Why the Golden Rod f?

To the Editor az The Times D!sDatch:
Sir-Nirsinia has no State flower. 4.
flower of this sort is adopted by q
Legislature. or agreed upon BY tn,
schools. or accepted by common cor.
sent.
The idea Of having n State flower Il.
sentimental, and should be ENCOURAGED
inc whole world needs n touch of sen.
umcnt, Just MS every human needs sym
pathy. Some countries of the Old Worlc
have plant which means as much ri
the people as constitution and public
questions mean to statesmen Franc,
has Its heu--dclis, England it's prim
rose. Scotland its thistle. and IRELAND
its shamrock The United States has
no flower. unless it be the carnation
worn on the birthday of President Nc
Kinley. But that has no national sig
nificance.
The flower that seems TO have the cal
Is the golden rod. and yet only a few
States have adopted that. The onl,
reason for it's popularity is that it il:
found from coast to coast AS bloom
Of beauty or perfume II is not to b.,
considered AS an attraction 1t doei
not compare with other flowers 1t il.
not in IL with the lily which put tn,
glory OF solomon out OF sight
1t makes every prospect pleasing a:
viewed from the window of railroad
car or from a motorcar. So does tho
clover, for that matter, which sheds III.
fragrance wherever II grows. Simply
because the golden rod is indigenous to
every soil Is no reason why 1T should
take precedence as national flower, il
we are to have such flower.
Another reason against It's adoption
as the flower of the Union is that ii Il:
not steady" 1t beats pickles in tn,
way Of varieties, for it has seventy-fivt
sHecies. 1t Is not always what its namu
indicates There is white golden rod
There is one and only one that is arc
matte; it's leaves are used incidentally
The States that have taken up will
the golden rod are: Alabama, Kentucky
Nebra ska, New Jersey and Tennessee
and New Jersey has given it the viole
as n companion. Isn't It time for Vir
tginia to put a flower in her button
hole?
f. II. BEE.
Louisa, Va, September IL. 1915.
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At the T1HiIirhf Mnur.

She sits by the window reading.
In the last red glow of the day;
When the sun, like some monarch
ruby,
Is vanishing swift away.
And her hands, that are worn wit
working.
Rest light on the printed page;
While her mind forgcts want and sor
And toiling and care and age
She sits by the window reading,
And the day that is almost done
Lights her face with golden glory.
Sent down by the dying sun.
And her heart, that Is tired, maybe,
And weary and worn with pain,
Responds to some writer's message,
Like n plant to tho fragrant rain.
Margaret e. Sangster, Jr.. In tho
Christian Herald
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BIRD PROTECTION NOT SELFISH
by Garrett r. scrviss.

one OF the great marks OF tho grow
ing civilization OF nation is it's care
Tor the life and happiness of its sub
human inhabitants. We have no war
rant beyond that OF our own egotism
Tor assuming that tho earth and it's
iuilneas were created solely. or even
Principally, for our use and enjoyment
ihe other creatures around us wore
placed here by the same incompre-
nenaible power that made us, and be-
cause we have more Intelligence than
they possess is no reason for our claim
ing right to Cypress, 7!ay, extermi-
nate or enslave them
In the eyes 90 ornniscience our intelu-
gence may not lie so very wonderful
ming as We imagine. and not all en-
u'.eo 70 sweep everything out OF It's
pain. On the other hand. II Is ennoblcd
when 1t recognizes not only tho rights
OF more humble creatures. but also its
own duty. arising from the mere fact
or its superiority. to aid and protect
them.
An admirable instance Of this IS
iound In the announcement that the
United States statute for the protection
or migratory birds Is TO be strictly en-
forced during the open season" for
game, which is at hand. The provisions
or this statute furnish an Interesting
recognition OF one of the mos, 1nystcri-
Gus peculiarities in the life habits of
thu feathered inhabitants of tho air
Tho birds, for reasons of their own.
nave divided the territory OF the Unit
ed States into two broad zones, one OF
which is denominated as the breeding
zone and the other as the wintering
zone.
Preservation OF Beauty.
AS defined by the law. the breeding
zone includes tho States OF Oregon,
Idaho. Colorado. Nebraska. Iowa, Illi-
nois Indiana. Ohio. Pennsylvania. New
Jersey (Which form an irregular line
across tho country. from the Pacific to
the Atiantic), and all States situated
north Of them. The wintering zone on
the contrary, comprises all the States
lying south OF the ten above named In
both of these zones the killing OF game
birds is permitted within tho months
enumerated in the statute. but tho be-
ginning OF the open season is, in gem
eral. about month later in the breed
ing than in the wintcring zone In no
case. however, Is the shooting of insec-
tivorous birds permitted These are
birds. including nearly all the common
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Saving Dumba'S Face

I : the .Austro Hungarian government accedes
/ TO DR.. Dumba's request and recalls him ION
leave OF absence" MS now seems likely, it will
confirm what has been suspected all along
that the ambassador was in very truth, rep
resenting his government in his pernicious
activities.
Governments in general, monarches in
particular. rarely hesitate to sacrifice man
10 save a political point. If DR.. Dumba had
acted solely on his initiative, without the
knowledge and approval of his government
the Hapsburg Emperor-King and his minis
tiers would have dsavowcd his actions with
out hesitation.
In assisting this discredited ambassador to
save his face by taking part in the farce of a
TEN porary recall. the Austro Hungarian gov
eminent makes what is tan,amount 10 CON
fcsson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
oIustng by the Park Guide.

Il may not be here when you pass this way
again." said the public park guide new
II thinking OF rctirin', al
though some of The neighhOrs think | done
that long time was In the and
then j had TO fight TO get a pension That was
worse than marching. l had thought that l
would have some peace any old price but
were in for another fight don't want
any of II in mine. am thinking OF rctirin' in
Philadelphia. I down Main Street last
night and l saw that we're dirgn' trenches.
was Altered we'd git in II. Trenches RICH,
in the street. Yes, sab"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
SEEN ON THE SIDE
The hateful Fifteenth.

Hang up tho old straw hat. brother,
Hang up the old straw hat;
You can't really get another
Week OF hard wear from that
The rains of summer. beating down,
Have turned It black or gray.
So. though TO lose ii make YOU frown,
Put that old hat away
On many n motor joy-ridc, fleet,
That hats been on your mind
You've found il sometimes at your feet
And sometimes miles behind
But always YOU have hold II dear,
y friend you've learned TO know,
And that is why you'll grieve. fear.
Your Old straw hat must go.
To-day's tho day OF doom. brother,
That straw hat can't escape:
You must buy yourself another.
Built in the new fall shape.
II seems shame that summer clngs
To this town where we're ut.
But none the less the small hoy sings:
Down with that old straw hat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
The Street Car Strip In Richmond.

% The passing of the jtncy means come
back for the street car strap.
t2) The jitney had strap.
CD See the strap, the street strap. Is it
n strap? Yes. 1t is the same old strap.
Cd Strap and the push straps with you.
CD Grab a strap.
(6) The strap is Ecrmifed
CD Everybody sing: Tho old leather strap,
oh, the old leather strap. the germ-covered stra
that hangs in the car.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

me newport News Press thinks that II tho
nno-ur IN the next gu bernat orial campaign is
W oe foiiard against Ellyson, "Pollard's nomi-
"d'ioh is already assured. and tho follows who
play FOR the winning sidc had better be swift
TO jump In the bandwaGon. We are very fond
OF Mr.. Ellyson. and he deserves we'll of tho
democratic party. but in popular contest for
INC nomination for Governor. Pollard can beat
MIN, even if the machine plays hands Off Rum
nihg as n machine candidate. Ellyson wouldn't
have the ghost of n chance against Pollard"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
The Ah.cnt-Mindcd Waiter.

Hungry man to behind tho counter
Bowl Of milk and graham crackers"
Yes sir. Want n howl with it?"
NO cut a hole in the stopper and I'll drink
through it,
Yes sir Have n spoon with it?"
"Oh. I always cat milk with n knife"
Yes. sir. Spoons safer though You're
liable to cut yourself with knife"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

sentimental woman" says tho stanton
Diiy News gave Florida editor dollar for
wri'lhs poem. at her request, about n goat
me editor is now advertising that he will
write poems at 81 head any subject from
tombstone to muley Such mercena ries
hs THESE are the people who have degraded our
literature Still it ought to be admitted that
"hoie dollar Is largo pay for the ordinary
poem we know lots of bards who would
tackle the job at that price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
RICHMOND TINES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is 1915

Gus. In order that the voter may recognize
the danger and guard against it,"
That is sound policy. The American peo-
pie make no serious mistake in the selection
OF President. because they understand what
terrible consequences might follow, but they
certainly function curiousy in the selection
OF Governors and Mayors. At least partial
explanation of this may be found in the fact
that State constitutions and city charters so
limit and crcumscribe executives the people
are not apprehensive that great harm can be
committed by them. 1t follows with almost
equal force. however. that these impotent
Governors and Mayors. so long as they stick
to the strict letter of their obligation, can do
no great good. They don't. either.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
The Liberty Bell

\ 4 AYOR AlNSL1E advances strong argu-
WI ment. in his message to Mayor Blanken-
burg. of Philadelphia, why the Liberty Bell
should be brought to Richmond on its home
ward journey across the continent. What n
moment il would he if the bell that pealed
out independence in Pennsylvania should rest
for an instant in the shadow of the sacred
house where Patrick Henry's voice rang out
liberty in Virginia,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
y cS.
Mury Stunrt.

what was, the exact relationship between
Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots?
II. l.. PERKINS
Elizabeth was granddaughter OF Henry VII,
through his son. Henry VIII. and Mary was
great granddaughter, through his daughter,
Margaret, who became wifo OF James w, of
Scotland. and mother OF James ". Mary's father.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
On Lending n Billion

a T the proposal Of the British and French
hnnnce commissioners, that the bankers
of the United States lend Britain and France
billion dollars. with no further security than
the two governments promises to repay,
financial New York is reported to have stood
aghast. Worried and debating with itself
what security it should exact for this stu
pendous loan, 1t Is informed calmly that what
the other party has in mind is a mere sale OF
bonds
There may be no sound objection to this.
and unquestionaby there reasons vitality
related to own commercial prosperity
why allied purchases OF commodities in this
country should be facilitated. but the plan
is novel--at least in American finance and
on SO gigantic scalc-and too much rapid
lfy OF decision is not desirable. a billion
dollars is quite good deal of money
We need not blink the fact. either that to
lend it would be long step in the direction
OF hnancing the allied conduct of the war
we are not prepared to say this Is undesir-
ahle-especially in view OF Germany's broken
promises and scornfu disregard of solemn
assurances given this country--but a policy
so momentous should not he adopted without
full consideration OF its remote consequences
as well as Of its immediate Implications
There is nothing particularly hazardous in
the speculation as we see il, because even
allied defeat would not destroy French or
British credit There is nothing unneutral,
III the leSal sense OF the term, because If
American citizens are permitted to sell arms
and munitions, foodstuffs and other commod-
tics 10 nations AT war, they certainly must
be allowed TO make such sales on whatever
credit terms appear to them to be wise
credit, indeed, is the bankers stock in trade
ana no reason is perceived why there should
he an embargo on his activities, while the
merchant next door sells machine guns and
dynamite TO his hearts content
However, the DeOple Df hc I-uitod S+o,or
cannot lend a billion to the allies without
becoming personally interested in the trumph
or the allied cause The bonds, it is to be
assumed, will be offered here as similar bonds
are offered in Britain and France-at a rela-
lively high rate OF interest and II substantial
discount. Subject TO some objections now, in
times OF pence they would be an exceedingly
attractive investment. Allied victory auto
mntlcal!y would effect this transformation
VINO that owned a batch OF these securities
would fail TO pray that this victory might
come quickly? Can il be questioned, more
over, that with this intimate interest in the
outcome we should be brought closer to active
participation in the war?
Large issues are involved. and they should
be raced squarely The bankers Of New York
ana other cities, who will make the immedi-
ate decision, ought to be conscious OF the fact
mat they arc charged with public duty and
anected with public trust. They should do
what is best for the American people, with
no direct regard for the interests Of the allies
they bear heavy responsibility. and we hone
they will prove that they deserve it,
The automobile manufacturers are the
IL rNv ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Too lInsty.

An apple in the orchard grew
Ard onIy little Willie knew
lust w ere il could lie found;
Bu. ViI.ic feared some other boy
Would lift his slow maturing Joy,
When he was nJt around:
And SO he ate it. ere tho stripe
Proclaimed the apple quito ripe
Hank 10 that mournful sound
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

OF eSregious impoliteness. even as the least
feature OF his offending. would have argued
mis- right OF betrayal before tho very govern
meh' ne had nlicitly labored to undermine
ana ihJure. That's right. Even a diplomat
ought to know enough not to abuse tho hos
pitality OF his host
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

Henry James is quoted as saying that the
reason he became u British subject was that
he cannot understand this country With
only the kindest recollcctious OF Henry, may
the suggestion be permitted that he can save
time by not trying TO explain the matter?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

If we can keep up our commercial relations
with Australia. we needn't worry about what
we arc losing from Europe The other day
the collector of customs at Los Angeles was
called on to assess duty OF o per cent Of
the foreign value cargo of kangaroos
and red-tongued lizards. The assessment
was $40 the kangaroo and four bits the
lizard. Reptile collectors should not hesitate
at this rate to stock up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Queries and Answers
I.Olu .NIOntcZ.

Was the celebrated Lola Montcz an author?
l.. +. NJ.
She wrote series of sketches of the great
love stories, poorly done and of little esteem
There are tw" English forms. one published in
America about nifty ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

Discussing tho oHcnses OF Dr Dumba IN.
Portsmouth star that 1T isn't cxpect cd
OF a foreigner bred In the hifalutin of imperial.
ism that he shall assume to practice the s!rnple
graccs OF unfcttered democracy: but bc
ought TO have heen taught what they consis,
in and been told to respect them This said
Ambassador Dumba, who reaps tho recomncn.e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

irate Patton, ,after the agony): What DO you
mean by proclaiming on your sign: Teeth OK
tractcd without pain?"
suavc Dentist: Exactly what say. as
sure you the operation doesn't distress me at
all. One dollar. please.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
The Eiunl Test.

Grubbs: Do you think Bnks has a
OF humor?
Stubhs: OF course he has Why, I have
known that laugh and joke the
prospect of six months visit from his wifes
mother.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
soInce Drops for the Day.

Mos; act like school boys when they
TO crises in their lives--Sdney Dark in
The Man Who Would Not BE King
An !ll-bred gentleman born is still welcomed
where an ill-horn wcl-brcd man is not invited.
kate Langley. in Miss Gibbic Gault''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Sci. OLE. IRON
AZ STEAL.
FOR A LIVING.

Before the season is over, what has become
OF the boy who used TO he sent in the yard
to run down n chicken and wiring its head when
his mother heard that the preacher COM
ing dinner?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

Native peaches, apples and pears; California
plums grapes and casava melons: pineapples:
green lines; alligator pears Fancuil Hall Mar
k.t. Advertisement In Boston Transcript Ye
gods and the old Goldfish. Such Is fame
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
omelets md Gnns

You can't have omclets without
breaking eggs. and you can't have real
defense without breaking few fool
delusions.-Boston Transcript
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

In case the Russians are called upon 10
retreat again, the grand duke may get his
old job.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
Grncc Street Church.

DID not the congregation of the Grace Street
presbyterian Church the old thoater on
Ninth between Main and Fra nkln. for services
and Sunday school for a while after the war?
Y.
Yes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
retcrshurg's Change OF Heart

T" HERE is something almost pathetic in the
l changed front of Petersburg's business
interests, III the matter of conditions at Hope
we'll
a few weeks ago Petersburg was convinced
that Ilopewell--w!th some Petersburg help
could solve all the problems Of government
and the Petersburg press commented with
thinly yelled resentment on any and every
prospect OF outside interference Now it
makes direct appeal TO tho Governor to sup
press n lawlcssncss that has become unendur-
able Times change-aud men with them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

II think" said the weather man in Richmond
as he moppcd his alabastor, that the arts,
who painted September Morn must have had
tho sort of hot air having here"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

The automobile manufacturers are the
happy men OF the country. II is computed
that in the last twelve months they have
sold more than 100000 machines for over
half billion dollars There are moro than
a'ooo,ooo cars OF all sorts in the land And
just think OF the number of men who are on
the ground wondering what tho dickens ie
the matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15

referring 10 the long. dry spell were hav.
ing. said the milkinan, Il would like take {
hand At some prayer meeting, for rain"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-15
The Pcssimist Suys,

Just my luck. AS soon I succeed In con-
vincing myself that straw hat may be COM
Portable. have discard it.