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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
than to devote themselves to the rebuilding OF
their National Embellishments News.

If the United States Navy is
Naval short of miscellancs like cruisers
ctn.t and submarines. II is we'll for
,, ui t"se it's critics not to forget that this
E"Pialneu Is the result of deliberate
policy. a few years ago Admiral
Tirpitz spoke somewhat disparagingly of
the submarine, and il has been explained by
students of the German navy that his motive
was to keep the interest of the country CEN
tered on battleshps-the less expensive adtuncts
could be added later Something of this feel
ing is natural in every navy. and carly in tho
war reports sent out from Washington,
evidently for the express purpose Of warning
the public that the submarine had not yet dis
placed the battle fleet. For the taxpayer to be
interested in cheap substitutes is as natural as
for the navalist to be anxious about the things
which cost and which suffer most from
retrenchment. Mahan's view has been kept
paramount, that the main business of fight
ing fleet is to fight and that speed should be
subordinated to striking strength. 1t is a theory
which contempI,tcs superiority Of strength and
therefore commits nation most deeply naval
competition. but ii has been the theory which
the feet has been built up and II should be
held In great measure responsible for the de-
hcfencies of which Admiral Fiske speaks. 1t
was the theory, moreover, of naval experts: the
man in the street would have been much more
likely to favor fast ships which could at least
get away, even if confronted by Il superior force.
The war has put emphasis speed and
dc monstratcd the value of ubmarnes but these
are just the lessons which the public does not
need to be taught. If reform needed, II
is within the navy itsclf.-Sprngheld Republic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
SONGS AND SAWS
Also Climbers.

Here pictured arc tho AL,

Don't give up fight merely because you have
become trihe weary. For all you know tho
other fellow may also be suffering from that
tired feeling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
The Very Thin,

HlShprow Customer desire to purchase :,
achievements. ana
howbrow Clerk-certainly. sir Here is a
Kaees-that have found myself to be entirely
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Moses.

In what language and with what alpha bet did
Moses write? e I. JAMES
Hebrew, with a script nearly identical with the
samaritan--at least. the critics teach. His
writings come to US in beautiful alpha bet
contrivcd by Ezra for the copy Of the Law made
AFTER the rebuilding of the temple, about $50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Evidence.

Il imagine Miss Oldgirl must be very fond of
dramatic songs" ~
Why do you say that?'
Because even her face Is a perfect scre,r,n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

The stanton News has this to say: The
Times Dispatch has shown Virginia journalism
something brand new in handling the reunion
The color work in the illustrations that have
appeared on the front page Of The Times Dis
patch during the past few days Is just about
the striking departure in attractveness
that have seen for time"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Earthly blessings,

A port in a storm.
a spring in a desert.
a friend in need
a couch for the weary.
A sympathetic bank cashier.
"A telegraph pole after a stag dinner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

NO" that the Austrians have recovered
that town with the awful name will ,hcv
chanee the spelling back to PrzcmysI after
Nuss'a mad 1t simplhed? If they do, we
snail have another grievance to add to our
long list.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

The Vampire Woman of Paris, lure of
doZeh wealthy men, has been pardoned on
condltion that she will leave Italy. where she
inuracrcd Count Samarovsky. If she starts
this way, may she strike mine,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

The TaZewen Republican warns ne al .,
on our guard 1t says: In view of the strained
attitude of our relations with Germany /, viii
be well 10 watch carefully for the spies Of that
country How well they conducted their es.
piohdse IN countries the lookout IL we'll
known, and what they would do in country
lke this, where every goes and comes MS
they please would be a-plenty Ever i'm
portant bridge and railroad tun"el should he
suaroed' every arsenal and powder factory
double guarded and the personne1 of our 49,,
and forts carefully scrutinized. England 10 hor
sorrow laughed at the warnings of the Ger
man spies and America should by Enrland.a
example be her guard"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

The editor of the Radford Record took in
the reunion and went home and wrote this:
The writer participated in the military parade
at Richmond Fricndliness and hospitality pre-
vailed on all sides in this great city. 1t
day long TO be remembered. Too much cannot
be said in praise of the complete preparat ions
made welcome the veterans Of the Confed-
eracy and the and daughters. the military
and other visiting organizations We proud
OF Richmond and her fine people,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Chats With Virginia Editors

me limes-Dispatch having ventured the nre-
-, 49,; 'i'"' d MOOD OF immigration from Europe
to this country will follow the close nc ~ 49,
me 'outh Hill Enterprise rises 10 inquire where
M immigrants are coming from. and adds its
own views as follows: "A conservative estimate
~ ',e "umper Killed and wounded since the
val oesah SHOWS that after another wear ,here
VIII he no men left but cripplcs f,.b,o aIa
paupers' iunatics and mobiles, and all OF these
are undesirable and should be barred h., ,b
EN- sraton o'hcials. 1t is safe guess that Ger
"'!, 'u' one VIII prohibit their able bodied
citizens from leaving the Father,and 5 -
probablE other countries will do likewise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

The Newport News Press rejoiccs over tho
presence in its waters Of another warship II
says: welcome to the battleship Jacob van
Heemskerck and her gallant captain and crew
The ship comes 10 us in peace and friendship
and We give her the best OF Virginia hos
pitality. Our waters accommodating our
stores are abundant and have the greatest
shipyard in the United States to make her re-
pairs. Welcome to city, Captain Coenen!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

Published every day I'm the year by Tic Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc Address all
communications TO THE TINES DlSPATCH
Time Dispn tch Building, 10 south Tenth Street
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Reduced Cotton Production

I y view OF the great agitation over the cot
1 ton outlook last fall and winter it is in
teresting TO note the prospects for the crop
this year. Conservative prophets think that
the crop will be about 100000 bales
smaller than last year. a part of this rcduc-
tioa will be due 10 diminished planting and
part TO smaller employment of fertilizer
In other words the crop reduction will be
between 10 and . per cent, which will prob
reduction in consumption caused by the war
The South has recovered from the serious
situation brought about by the sudden cessa-
ton OF cotton buying in the first months of
the war Cotton sales average far above
1914. and the proba bility is strong that prices
viii show marked advance. If it were not
for the blockade maintained by England it
is likely that cotton would now be selling
much above the normal price. And in spite
oil The blockade, this years cotton crop will
be handled at good prices, because the i'm
portance Of cotton for military purposes is
constantly increasing Most high explosives
are made Of compounds which include cotton
The decrease in the acreage of cotton will
be more than compensated for by an in
| creased acreage in other crops In view of
| the present high prices for wheat corn and
| cereals generally, the South has fortunately
| for itself, turned from too great devotion
! 10 one crop. The summer is likely to he a
! prosperous season for the country at large
| and not the least for the cotton States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Queries and Answers
Poem Wanted.

VIII you print for me the verses. The letter
ina, came too late? MISS A c.
VIII some reader kindly send copy?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

Motor vehicles speeding through Laurel
and Hyattsville, Md, are held up nv con.
stables and owners summarly fined nv a
rai!-fencc justice, who sits at the roadside
whiting and whistling between cases One
mo'orist in protest, had his machine hauled
through town by jackass to be sure Of Tho
speed The one that was pulling the auto
made two miles hour; the other one sat
on the fence whiting and whistlinr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
Current Editorial Comment

Whatever we may decide to do
in the matter OF national de-
fensc-and 1t Is generally adj
mitted that we ought to do some
thing-there is one duty that lies
I. o,,,iI,. ~. a., apd that ic the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08
TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH /

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Publication ONCE .......1O South Tenth Street
South Richmond. Observation-Disclosures 1920 Hull Street
Petcrsburg. ......... 100 North Sycamore Street
Lynchburg Observation-Disclosures. Eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

THE TIMES, Founded. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SS
THE DISPATCH. Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-08

If the United States Navy is
short of miscellanics like cruisers
and submarines, II is we'll for
it's critics not TO forget that this |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
VON H|NDENBURG PRESSES FORWARD
 TOWARD DV|NSK German Aggressive in East Unchecked-Riga as Yet Unthreatened by Di-
 rect Attack

London, September 14.-Q1 p. m.)-The German drive toward Dvinsk goes ror- ward unchecked according to Berlin, and Won Hindenburg's, army has taken 5000 prisoners in the last "A hours and has pushed forward to within about 30 miles of the Dvinsk fortress.
 Riga for the time is left unthreatened by direct attack but should Won Hinden- berg get firmly astride the Petrograd rail- way farther south 1t would expose the Baltic port to serious enveloping movement.
 All the mid-Poland fighting the Ger mans claim, is progressing in their fa- vor. but the Russians are still on the of- fensive in Galicia, pressing the Austrans with a vigor that recalls their dash through Galcia last winter. E The artillery duel in the west has not slackened Both sides are making a prodlgious expenditure of shells, leaving the public to guess when any general infantry attack is, coming.4
 After six weeks recess parliament has reassembled at London, the first session developing nothing notable except the Hpremier's flat refusal to discuss conscrip- tior proposals.
 The prime minister win move to vote of credit variously estimated from $750, : GOO, GOO to S1,25O, ,0OO, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
EXPECTS NO INCREASE
 IN STATES REVENUE

The constructive sections of the mes- sage comprised a practical repetition of an interview granted by the governor some weeks ago to the correspondent of The Age Herald. He expressed grave fear that the revenue bill would not only fail to produce revenue in excess of that produced by other bills, but would fail to produce 8 sum equal to that previously produced. He declared that he would rejoice were the latter contingency met, and the treasury benefited by the equal ization bill as much as by the bill en- acted in 1911. The license bill, according to his estimate will produce revenue $22.- 600 in excess of the license bill of 1911.
 Proceeding on the theory" he added. that the revenue bill will produce as much money the revenue bill of 1911, and the license bill S22,000 more, the in come of the state for the fiscal year be- ginning October i, 1916 will be 1913. .766. .4s. It will be necessary. therefore. for you to cooperate with this branch of the gov- ernment and make no appropriations other than those deemed absolutely neces- sary.'
 The governor informed the legislature that Alabama did not need a new sys- tenn of taxation, but n new system of ap- proprating. He declared that but for njudicious expenditures made by the leg
 satures this state would have an abun- ton he cited the fact that Alabama pro- duces more revenue than Georgia, from which state the new system of taxation was procured, despite the fact that Geor- gia is more populous has more big cities and has revenue amounting to $9O0000 from sources which Alabama cannot de- velop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
WASHINGTON TAKES
 DECIDED STAND ON
 ARABIC INCIDENT
Nothing Short of Complete Disavowal Will Satisfy Government Should Germany Fail to Adopt Correct Attitude Diplomatic Relations Will
 Probably Be Severed As Was At First Intended

launch the torpedo the submarine was concealed by the sinking British steamer Dunsley and could not have been seen from the Arabic. Furthermore. 1t is sh own that the Arabic was struck in such a way that the submarine must have been at right angles from her when the torpedo was fired instead of iil position to make ramming by the liner possibility.
 Ambassador von Bernstorff k undcr- stood to have scrutinzed this evidence carefully and to have made certain sug- gestions to his foreign office. It probably will be 10 days before a reply can be re- ceived. If a disavowal of the subma, inc commanders act Is made, officials here fee, that questions of indemnity then can be left to arbitral tribunals.
 Should Germany fail to, satisfy the American demand for disavowal, indica- tions tonight were that the Washington government would follow it's original pur- pose to sever diplomatic relations.
 While waiting for the next word from Berlin, Secretary Lansing expects to take a few days vacation. He probably will leave after the an-American conference on the Mexican situation Saturday.
 Associated Press dispatches from Eer- lin announcing that Ambassador Gerard had been handed a note disclaiming re- sponsbility for the sinking of the liner Hesperian and expressing the belief that the ship struck a mine attracted compar- atively little interest here. As the Hes- perian was struck forward when well be- yond the zone in which German subma- rines usually operate, and as no one oil board saw a submarine or torpedo offi- ciais had not expected an issue to develop over the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
SITUATION TENSE ON
 ROUMANIAN FRONTIER

Athens, September 13.--(Via Paris. September IA, 9:15 a. m.)-The situation on the Roumanian frontier is not con- sidered immediately menacing by per. sons in official circles here, especially in view of the fact that Roumania fs not yet fully prepared for eventuali- ties The tensity of the situation has prompted steps. however. for a close understanding between Greece. Rou- maina and Servia with view to event. ual action in the event of an Austro- German attack. Bulgaria has not been included In these negotiations for 1t now is admitted that the Turco- -Bulga- rian agreement finally has been signed and that Bulgaria will not accept Ser vian concessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
LEADER MERRITT WANTS
 TO ADJOURN MONDAY
Offers Resolution to That Effect-Thinks People Are Tired of Legislation and Believes Important Work Can Be Finished This Week
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

tion does not make it mandatory that we remain in session 90 days. 1t would, therefore. be wise were we to adjourn next Saturday night"
 MT. Merritt has little hope that his resolution will prevail. He believes. however that 1t will bring to the mind of the other members the fact that the people of the state have indicated that they are tired of the session; and that, as a result. the majority win abandon its plan to remain in session until Oc- toher l.. or even longer.
 "Tfere Is no question:" Mir, Merritt addcsJ, "D}lt taatyfw~e skould aJ4eits,p. The people arc tired or the slS.5s Y. Business conditions are everywhere im- proving and there is a certainty that proposed legislation while it bends, tends to distract If not discourage. We should close the doors and nail up the windows and go home. We have done fairly well, l believe, and we should now do the proper thing and permit the people to rest"
 With the editorial in The Age-Her ald this morning, Mir. Merritt is in per- feet accord. He Is making no secret of the fact that the legislature. having In the main discharged it's duty, should shut up" shop and go home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
THE PAN-AMER|CAN PEACE CONFERENCE IS T0BE POSTPONED Illness of Diplomats Given as Cause-Will Prob
 ably Be Held on
 Saturday

Washington, September 14.-The next meeting of the Pan-American conference on the Mexican situation will be held in New York Saturday. Secretary Lansing announced today that the plans to hold tho conference here Wednesday had been changed on account of the illness of one of the Latin American conferees.
 The replies of the Villa leaders and the note from General Carranza will be taken under consideration at the meet ing and a definite announcement of policy is expected.
 It was learned today that the standing instructions to American consular agents to have Americans withdraw from danger zones in Mexico had been repeated be- cause of the lawlessness in northern Mex leo, the many cases of kidnapping and the fact that the onward march of Carranza forces may make the north more of a battle-ground than it has been.
 Officials denied the warning was in an ticipation of possible results of new po- litical, developments pointing out that no decision as to the American governments s policy lon the question of recognition of government in Mexico has been reached and that Washington was disposed to study carefully the claims of all the fac tions.
 A state department summary of condi- tons in Mexico tonight included the fol- lowing:
 The department is informed that about 300 men of the command of Gen. Carrera Torres have, according to reports from Zargoza, in the state of Nuevo Leon. gone over to the Carranza cause"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15

Washington September 14.-Prospects for favorable adjustment of the con troversies between the United States and Germany are dependent entirely on the attitude which the Berlin forign office will take toward the recommendations mace today by | 3uilt von ls1, nstorr. the German ambassador, as a result of his conference yesterday with Secretary Lam slng
 Details of the conference became known today. throwing light on the critical point that had been>xeached in the re- lations between the two countries. The Washington government was almost ready to sever diplomatic relations, but decided to delay taking any step until Germany could be furnished the evidence in it's possession on the Arabic case.
 Friendliness and candor are understood to have characterized the conversation between MT. Lansing and the ambassador. The ambassador has been gwen an op- portunity to communicate freely with his government so that it may be clearly un- derstood in Berlin why Washington is convinced the torpedoing of the Arabic could not have been mistake, Justi- fled or unjustified.
 U. s. Wants DisavOwal
 It was made clear to Count Won Bern storff that the United States wants a disavowal of the act. Arbitration can- not be an issue for consideration until the attitude of the German government toward the act itself Is put on record. Later the American government may take under consideration a proposal to arbitrate, not the principle, but the in demnity to be paid for lives lost.
 Tension was lessened today and there was much more hope in both state de- partment and German quarters of a friendly adjustment. Much empnasis was put on the fact that for the first time since relations became strained in formal discussions are proceeding at both Washington and Berlin and the first opportunity for an exchange Of views confidentially and informally has been made possible. In fact, it was predicted in German quarters that understandings might now be reached in advance of the writing of formal notes.
 The note from Berlin which brought the situation to crisis asserted that the sub marine torpedoed the Arabic because her commander thought the liner was about to attack him, refused to admit liability for indemnity for American lives lost even if the commander was mistaken in his belief and offered to submit the matter to arbitration.
 May Sever Diplomatic Relations
 The evidence submitted by the United States is regarded here as proving con clusively that until she submerged to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15

The men shown In these photographs have been announced by Secretary of the Navy Daniels as members of the naval advisory board. composed of private inventors and scientists whom he gathered together in order to con- meet and coordinate the inventive genius of the country and the labora- tory resources of private enterprises with the efforts of the navy in the de- velopment of naval inventions MT. Thomas Edison has been appointed by MT. Daniels as chairman of the advis ory board of, eminent men who will make up the board.
 MT. Edison, with patriotism charac- teristtc of American inventors, has ac- cepted the call of duty. The men whose names. are connected with the advisory board were selected by { | nsseet en- gineersslg and sctentiie socitses, W tio selected by popular election two mem bers each to represent their society on the board Mir: Daniels has been most gratified with the satisfactory results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15

Montgomery. September 14--fHpe- '.ssssI. .3s4- WsSle fiIe nla ioIitu of tIie mem lers of the Legislature are c1inging to their $4 per day johs as if to part with them would break Q thousand hearts, Representative Merritt of Ma con, majority floor leader, is of the opinion that no good reason exists why the general assembly should not ad- Journ sine die Saturday night.
 All that remains for us to do,' said MT. Merritt this afternoon, y'.is to pass several of the remaining bills pre- pared by the recess committee on jul dietary. If we hurry we can pass these measures in two days. The constitu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-German financiers of United States
 may participate in loan.
 Washington takes decided stand on
 Arabic incident.
 Leader Merritt wants to adjourn on
 Monday.
 Henderson signs revenue bills. 2-Meetng tonight on Jackson highway. 3-Holland's letter 4-Editorial comment. 5-AIabama graphite has worldwide de-
 mand.
 Ad club takes up enforcing of law. He be'led the buzxard
 Austrians working at wire mill not
 let out. 6-Society. S--Sports. 9--Hesperian note to be concilistory. 10-Dumba asks recall. 11--Seek to relieve Moscow people. 12- Markets. 1+ Annual meeting of Singer salesmen.