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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04

; to see us in our home in Wichmon', We
live in the big house in the pines now.
and shes mos got WE'LL" The little
race was no longer pale and wan. but
glowcd with the ruddy hue OF health.
She proudly piloted her friend to the
big house in the pines"--the Salvation
Army's Fresh Air Camp--where chill
dren were gaily swinging in their
swings and hammocks and afflicted
mothers were seated in chairs in tho
open. enjoying the royal shade and cool
breezcs Of the midsummer day. And
there was erstwhile weary Xnd wan
mamma. with eyes bright and color in
her cheeks, inhaling tho Nfe-giving
ozone, freiEhted with perfume Of
honeysuckle and pine. Seated here
and there were other mothers being
nursed back to life by Dame Nature.
while the wclkin rang with the merry
shouts and laughter OF little children.
An sec my pity d'ess an shoes said
delighted little Mary. "A dood lady
who amt poor who lives up yondet
pointing through the fores) div 'em
70 mo, an she sends mamma milk an
comes TO SEQ her an teaches in Sun
day-school!"
AS the visitor turned to leave tho
grounds there was lump in his throat.
Bob White" was calling 10 her mate
out in the field: old tabby-cat afrec-
tionately rubbed against the visitors
trousers with glad 10 see YOU. come
h6h'H en- anu w fancy Couin De Scen
Il far off event, pictured by the Man
Of Nazareth. and which may be appro-
priately titled. LAS Unto Ne"
Those blessed with health and com
fort. and wishing 10 help chase tho
shadows from the lives OF the less for
tunate. can send a donation 10 the
Fresh Air Fund" through r. w. Z.
Goodwin. treasurer. Central National
Bank. Richmond Va; to Adjuta Mt
Johnson. of the Salvation Army. or to
Mrs. Mary s. Danncr secretary, r. F. ..
Z, South Richmond. This splendid char
ity has more demands on IL this year
than heretofore, and the number OF
bcnehciaries is dependent upon the re-
sponsiveness Of the public.
w NJ BICKERs.
Richmond Va, July ]. 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04
WHEN THE SHADOWS FLEE
no the Editor Of Tho Times Dispatch:

To the Editor of Tho Times DISPATCH:
Sir,-A gentleman who had Just pur-
chased bouquet of flowers at a Rich
mond market place was walking along
n cross street in Iowly section when
little girl timidly accosted him with
wis,ful look and plaintivc appeal
20. mister. won't you please. sir. give
me f"wer? AS a pretty rose was
tenderly placed in the little ones deli
cate hand-the act accompanied with
CHEEKY word and loving pat on the
head-the wan little face beamed with
smiles and the weak little voice rang
out in thanks: 20, flank you, sir. I'm
'tause she's so sick, an the fowcr will
make her smile" The entire bou1uet
was handed the little tot, and, upon
request OF tho donor, she plotted the
way through dark alley, UP a ricketv
flight OF steps along a drcary and
stuny hall into n small and poorly Ven
tilatcd room the furniture Of which
consisted OF two dilap dated wooden
hedsi Leads an old bureau and three
old chairs. on the wall hung motto.
I'm God We Trust" and on tho mantel
Was wcll-worn Bible. The pale and
sickly mother was sitting up awhile In
the old rocker. Inquiry elected the old
story Of sickness and suffering rs the
innocents who reap those evils not
their own. The family was perishinG,
not SO much for want Of food--for
promise had been made for their susie
nance-hut for lack of sunlight and
fresh air. But they were perishing!
Out in Gods open. where the birds
swectly carol in the evergreen trees,
tho flowers laugh and the pines wave
their lofty plumcs toward the azure
blue. Some little childrcr's voices were
making melody as they happily pluckcd
daisies hopcvsucElS and ferns Their
happy voices weer an added note to
Natures grand orchestra. and their
smiling faces made more beautiful the
pretty panorama on the road TO Drew
rvs Bluff. The wayfarcr vas presently
accosted hY a little girl. who had cspied
and recognized him, with the CHEEKY
salutation, You are the gen'man who
gave me towers for mamma and went
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04
Eat Grass and Grow Fat

A LEARNED physican--we assume he is
4 learned, because never heard of a
physician afflicted in any other way--has ad-
vised gathering OF other learned physical ms
same eXcuse-to follow the practice Of that
Persian King who went out into the fields and
ate grass. The Chicago method is not exact
ly the Persian, however, for, while the King
had to do his own moving and reaping. the
Chicago savant has arranged his grass in a
neat package, ready for use
The grass used is alfalfa, from association
with which as all students of Western poll
tics have had occasion to learn. so much
wisdom has come in the past. Consumed in
appropriate quantities. it is warranted to
make you "enjoy your meals, Danish the
blues and grow fat" Probably il has othe:
merits and virtues inadequatcy described in
the press reports. Its one admitted draw
back is tendency so to increase the appetite
that only millionaires, in these days of the
high cost OF living, can afford protra tied
course of treatment.
Some folks have thought the Persian mon
arch rather ecAcntrict.in his choice of a graz
ing ground. -"It'fOw becomes evident thou CHI
that he had stumbled, some thousands of
years In advance OF the proper date Oh a
twentieth century dietetic fad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04

II Is TO be assumed that the vote cast in
good faith and that the figures actually rem.
resent the leaninss of those who control the
various bodies. a little thought and inquiry
port the subventon idea that such n plan as as
imPrac'icaolo as 1t Is UNI Ainsr :can. nhis coun-
shght "eNiaion from an established rulc failed
TO bring prosperity to the :ectpients and AZ the
same time the grants thus authorized seriously
purdehed the government. The United States
mas never adopted ship subsidy as a policy, and
IL Is not likely, under the circumstances to he
hurried into a change. If government ownership
was , rhponuiar. ship subsidy would prove moro
SD. Inc !uthty of the subsidy as "A means to
revive shipping is generally recognized Snco
emparkeo with subsidized merchant marine
.nls 'o"m'rH would soon find itself in difficulties
,h' necessary ships are lacking. Before subsidy
IL i,oorsea IT would be we'll note where it
would lead us.-Indiana polls News
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Independence Day

NJ o better means of celebrating the Glori-
Gus Fourth could have been devised than
the Americani2ation Day exercises that are
to be held tomorrow in Richmond and many
other cities of the country. We regret the
movement here did not assume a broader
scope, that every recently naturalized citi-
zen. wherever born and under whatever for
eign flag might have received the welcomn e
hand OF citizens of all older growth.
We need TO get back. here III the South, to
some of the ante-bellum methods of celebrat-
ing the Fourth of July. or else to adopt the
modern ideas. Patriotism and loyalty are
among the virtues that are strongest when
they are least blatant, but once year is not
too often to let the eagle scream.
1t is a Great thing TO he an American citi-
zen AS we think to-day OF the heroes from
whom derive that glorious heritage, we
should mingle gratitude with pride. Nir-
ginia. which contributed SO nobly and so
lavishly 10 American independence, has
special reason to rejoice in these old mem
cries. and. remembering and rejoicing. her
sons to-day will not forget to be worthy of 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04

= ORFIRIO pIAZ was a great man who
lived too long. If he had died five years
ago. at the summit OF his power and the
crest OF his attainment for his country and
himself he would have been enshrincd as
one OF Mexico's popular heroes and occunies
comfortable niche in the national Pantheon
AS it is, he dies an exile and failure with
none TO do him reverence
He gave Mexico show Of prosperi,v. but
ne did nothing for the masses of the ponula
1ion. He ruled by force-by force OF high
abilities. accurate comprehension OF the men
tai processes Of all his subjects, money and
blood. His dominating personality sun
pressed rebellion over a long term Of wears
The popular leaders he could not corrupt he
imprisoned slew.
The only possible Justification OF a rule NJ
this character is success When the whited
sepulcher, so laboriously buldcd begins to
crack and crumble its content OF dead mems
bones and all unceanlness becomes disagree
ably apparent. So long as despotism is
, highly efficient, the world may be willing 10
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RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: SUNDAY, JULY d. 1915

ployment Of somewhere between 100. 900 and
100000 armed men. That course. however.
does not accord with American ambition, not
to speak of American ideals. We have a
glorious sufficency of similar. but far less
dangerous. troubles already our hands.
Enough is enough.
President Wilson's plans for the pacifica-
ton of Mexico may seem Utopian, but. as a
matter of fact, they wise and rd-headed.
They are based on obvious considera tons of
fact and necessity. Discarding all humani-
tartan theories and dogmas. the people Of
Mexico must be treated better than they have
been, because they will no longer endure be-
ing treated in the old way. Force and re-
preston had their fair trial. we'll their
ablest Mexican eXemplar, in the reign of Diaz
and Diaz is dead. Some other measures
must be employed. and the President sees no
reason why they should not include a mod
crate admiXture of fairness, justice and right
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Itnly's Finest Regiment.
tLondon Chronicle.)

The most Imposing regiment In the
italian army Is the CoraZzieri. or RoyaN
Bodyguard. which for smartness and
physique of man and horse is the most
magnificent corps of the kind in Europe.
No trooper in the CoraZzieri is less
than six feet one or two. while many
arc far taller, and"their wonderful feats
of Craftsmanship are known throughout
Europe. Most of the men are comely
of feature. as we'll as splendid OF limb.
and the large majority of them come
from the peasantry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04
The Voice Of the People
Objects IN Forms Of Lennes.

To the Editor Of The Timcs-Dispatch:
Sir-What the compromising Dement'S 10
offsc, the Inconvenience caused by so many leases
OF residences expiring September in the city
of Richmond? Who is responsible for the fact
that so many leases expire the same date?
Is il not a fact that more people move on sep
ttmher than there transfer wagons and
that the transfer people charge excessive rates
on account Of the great demand made upon them
make more money and charge less and do their
work with less damage 10 the household goods If
year thereby giving them more to do instead
Of its being necessary TO impress every con-
ceivahle kind Of conXny"n;G me-, in anV fGr some S
concentrating much during the day and night
Of September l? Is it not absolutely impossible
for a great many OF our people to anticipate
thcir wants for n house for year ahead? And
if they happen to fail for any reason to notify
the rental agent on May to cancel their lease
bound September Of the year following
siNtc months?
mend that liable to be transferred by the
company they are working for to another loca-
tell what might happen during a years time.
Take of married man with no children
who leases house begins housekeeping and is
most probably not care to keep house for him
self alone, 1t would be cheaper and less trouble
for him to board Would his wife's death have
any influence in cnccting the cancellation of
his lease for the uncXpred term? Is 1T not a
being conceived In fairness and OF no benefit
to either landlord tenant?
If people had sense enough to decline to sign
an unfair lease, rental agents would eliminate the
Objectionable clause and substitute therefor at
least few extreme conditions that would relieve
on a house that he does not need and for
tain reasons cannot use by occupying. a man
Year when he would not be willing to obiigate
hin Elf to pay rent b ar h ak IS
the landlord and tenant INQUIRER"
Richmond, July ., 1915.
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Current Editorial Comment
We are not disposed N
One-Ternn
Plank and
Mr.. Bryan


One-Term evcrSthihe .hal comes from
Plank and tn; 49, 49,, NJ I n POINT
Mr.. Bryan cause he has good ,,m ~;
pacable enemies. and they take
pleasure in circulating everything they can TO
bis discredit. But there is difference between
fair and even sharp criticism OF acts words
for which he acknowledges responsibility and
betu cen those which attributed MIN by
malicious gosslp-mongers For this reason we
chall decline to believe, until Mr. Bryan aim
self confirms 1t, the statement made in a dis
patch to the New York Sun that he intends 10
oppose Mr.. Wilson's denomination next year on
the ground that he is bound by the onc-tertn
plank OF the Baltimore platform If Mr.. BRYAN
conscicrtiously believes that he oppose
Nil Wilson for that reason, he has n right 10
abide by conscience and his opinion. But until
he says so himself feel 1t is only fair Ia
give him the benefit of the doubt. \ national
platform is not. a rule regarded as a cxposi-
trnes whose violation would constitute moral
oMcnse n breach Of public trust If that were
20 Mr.. Bryan would have to insist next year
on the reimbursement and reaffirma ton of the
doctrine OF 16-to-1 set forth in tho latform OF
1896. because, of course. the mere lapse Of time
cannot operate in a question OF conscience Mr.
Wilson nominated on platform contain
ing ne-term plank But every plat form con =
tairs fool planks. and this OF them If
going to ask the Democratic partys permits
SIGN for him serve. 1t is not going to ask
Mr.. Wilson If he wants to serve 1t is going
TO Issue it's command to the public servant il
wants and party individual will nc al
lowed to stand in tho way of the general welfare
Platforms one thing, public facts and public
necessities arc another.-Baltimorc Sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04
Gossip From Down HON"

mere Is real call for help The Raleigh
news says: Just to settle the matter. what is
the right way to call Raleigh? Is it 'Rawleieh'
or Roliy? Let it be distinctly understood how
ever. that we are not trying prccipitate any
such near civil war was waGed between the
advocates or Rawston' and those of 'Bahston'
In winch war. If we remember correctly, n
treaty of peace was entered into only when
President Emeritus Eliot gave the preference
TO the latter form"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04
yirrinfo-or wyominu.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir-In your issue Of July Piedmont says
DO YOU know how many thousand women are
working in the factories OF the State? Do YOU
know how u,any women there are in the cabins
and shacis of the mountains who
worse or because they have no votes?
May | ask Piedmont" does. he know how
many thousand working in factories
IL The state and living in the same. cabins,
shacks. etc? All these have votes. Do
they rcvel in luxures denied to the women
Piedmont also says the ballot will enable
women TO grow as men grow 90 and mother
a better OF than know Of!
In Wyoming the women have had this ma gic
ballot Tor much more than generation. Does
he assert that the women Of Wyoming SUI
reror 10 the women of Virginia? Can he prove
that the they have "mothered'' are better
and finer than The men of Virginia? Then let
hlm name Just great statesman, or soldier,
or teacher or minister. or poet. or author, or
artiAt. or musician, scientist sociologist,
or or phiinanthropist, who was born in Wyoming.
Mhcn he has done this. perhaps The Times
Dispatch, from its cautious but ing lorious posi-
tion on the fence. may review the list OF mon
ara women that Virginia has produced since
ISS9; In 1850 Virginia was still ravaged and
exhausted from the great war, and in 1859 young,
~ t%st ~ Wyomins received the inestlmable boon
Richmond, July 2, 1915
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T1Yn Xle1Hnninfs

Why does pretty woman try to make folks
believe she is younger than she really s?'
Because she is only old she looks and
holds out for the essential verify"
II see now. But why does the recent college
graduate seek TO create the impression he is
much older than he really iS?"
Because is old he feels. and the
r. c. G. feels that he has the late Methusaleh
dashed to the mast"
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H,s First Job,

providence Journal)
The new professor OF transportation
at Harvard should take UP the problem
of moving the Crimson crew faster
along the Thames.
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Ovcrnin tched.

MY young daughter is displaying reina rka bile
musical talent" rema rked Mrs. Broadacres. She
has committed to memory and plays without
difficulty piano composition four ages long"
That's nothing to my sons literary TALENT
responded Mrs Lotsofgilt complaCently. why,
that boy read a book four inches thick"
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The Pcssimist Says;

Don't be discouraged because the world fails
to recognize your merits. Think how ashamed
of itself 1T will he when. after your demise, 1t
has add you the long ranks of neglected
genius.
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A Gny Decciver.

Gny Decciver.
The little presidential bee
Has a delightful sting,
And lots of folks wait yearningly
To hear that insect sing.
1t buzzes in the PATRIOTS ear,
He thinks he hears call
And so neglects that pride to fear
Which goes before a fall.
THE TATTLER.
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He-That's easy. If you will just remember
that Mrs Binks could make UP her mind to
marry Rinks you will realize that her stand
ARDS of pulchritude must be fatally dofective.
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Shortening the Journey.

N7HIIHUHIPNIi f'TeSs.)
According to the news. the Car Ia
going to the front; also according TO
the news he will probably find the
front coming back to meet him. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04

there is anything in the claim of some pessi-
mists that picnics always bring rain, then next
week Will see some gully washers in Halifax"
"A Richmond concern" observes tho Norfolk
Virgnian Pilot, "advertises antique furniture
and solicits local patronage the ground that
its wares are made home such candor de.
serves reward" And has been getting its re-
ward for years or more.
Editor Cooke, of the Valley Virginian who
has some experience the matter Of train
ing writes: The training of the youth these
days seems to be carried upon the idea that
the boy and girl have no inventive genius of
their own and even the opportunity to play
must he provided or there won't he any play
ing. Thus, self-relance is being discourag ed
and dependence upon others is made a part Of
the outfit in life. The right training OF youth
must put selfreliance the very first consid-
Grafton. Those boys OF a former generation
who used 10 contrive all their playthings and
originate their devices for having exer-
else and fun, to-day the captains OF indus
try and the great leaders in the worlds trade"
On the other hand, the Roanoke World News
says: 1t is matter OF interest and profit TO
visit the Fairgrounds of Roanoke and watch
the methods used by the teachers in charge
The fact that only trained workers are employ
ed is feature Of great value, and the zest
with which the leaders enter into the spirit OF
play shows that they understand the ideas
which underle modern methods in child train
ing. Nothing is more important than child
training. II means the morale of the future
citizenship of our country. The modern play
ground system not only promotes the physical
health of the child, but nculcates in him the
principle of meeting his fellows with fairness
and helps TO fit him for the battle of life"
The following from the Southwest Virginia
Times certainly sounds like old times: ION ac-
count OF Monday being a national holiday. there
will be no paper issued on Monday The print
er's devil demands holiday. for he is kept
busy all the time. and he wants day do as
he peases 1t is only right that the help
should have a holiday once in year, and so
il is thought hest not to publish the paper on
that day and let the employee have day off
We will he ready for business Tuesday as
usual"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04

Published every day In the year by The Ttmes-
Dispatch Publishing Company, Inc. Address NIL
communications THE TIMES DISPATCH.
81tmes-Dispatch Building, 10 South Tenth Street
Richmond, ya.
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Just 10 get idea of the awfuiness OF the
baseball fever down home" read this from the
Charlotte News: The sanity Hornets won
four games OF last week. which
achievement is next only in importance 10 the
capture OF Lemhere by the Germans"
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Chats With Virginia Editors

They are fixing for great times up in Hall
TAX The Houston Record Advertiser says: IF
there is anything in the claim of some pessi-
mists that picnics always bring rain, then next
week Will see some gully washers in Halifax"
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A Poor Judge,

She-I can't understand how Mrs Binks thinks
| that hideous baby of hers is at all good look
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Rlfbuml1 Giulrs-pispatrb

THE TIMES, Founded. Observation-Disclosures 1883
THE DISPATCH Founded. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-04

Entered January 20, 1905. M Richmond Va. as
March 2. 1872
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If ,hc Governor has as good time al tho
exposition as Virginia wishes him TO have, he
Is IN some danger of laughing himself into
an illness