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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Opportunities to Give Wisely

THERE are but three days before Christ
l mas. and the appeal made to Richmond
on behalf OF the Five Opportunities has not
been fully answered. Nearly $500 must he
raised in these three days unless the mode
rate needs of one or more of these deserving
cases in some degree are to remain unre
lieved.
The Times Dispatch anticipates no such
misfortune. but it urges again on the happy
and prosperous the Opportunities offered for
ministering. in the best spirit OF the Christ
mas season TO the sorrowfu poor Let us
say again that these are real Opportunities
for useful. helpful. constructive charity. In
stead OF mistaken and frequently democrat
izing generosity, Christmas giving may be-
come bcneiicent and conserving influence
that does not halt as Nuetide carols die away.
but extends throughout the New Year.
Will You not help to-day?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Civil Wur.

was in the following battles and shall he
vastly ohiiSed II you VIII give me the dates.
j. H. CRADDOCE.
For clcarness, the list is transferred from your
query 10 inc answer. First Frederick sburg
November 9, 1862; second Fredcrickshure De-
cemher II to lG, 1862; Cedar Mountain, August
.. 1862; Charlottesville. May to ). 1863
Manassas august 80 1852: Bristow Station. Oc-
tober IL. 1863 and April Is, 1864 OK Hill SEN
tember |, 1862: Sharpsburg, September II, 1862
Gettysburg, July to 3, 1863: Falling Water
July ?, 1861; Mine Run. November &c and De-
cember 2 1863 Wilderness. May s to T. 1864;
Spotsylvania Courthouse. April 30, 1868; second
coid fiarbor, May 81 to June L. 1864; siege OF
Petersburg begun Juno 10, 1864
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

The arrest Of an employee Of the National
City Bank of New York. charged with keep
ing tab on the funds of the allies deposited
III this country is another one OF several
transactions by prO-Germans here for which
the Berlin government is not Irresponsible"
and of which it had no "knowledgc.' but it
calls to mind condition in Denmark which
was described in Hamlet" as something rot
ten. and, to say the least, has foreign odor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Music ns Medicine.

Music's potency as therapeutic
agent is being demonstrated again just
now In the hospitals in England. The
physicians have recorded rcmarkablc
results from the effect of music on
soldiers who have suffered from gum
fire and bombing and have returned
from the lighting line mere nervous
wrecks. Some specialists have gone
so far as to say that no other cure
has brought about such permanently
good results. Musical America.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Don't. for the Next Few Days.

Don't forget anything you ought to remember
Don't send anything that will hold up Il good
Thought.
Don't dawdlc with the clerks. This is the
week of their trials
Dent forget to leave II smile you go out.
Don't forget that kind word is easier to say
than the other sort, and that 1t will go further
Don't dodge the panhandler. He is human.
and If you can do nothing else give him
CHEEKY greeting.
Don't give anybody anything if II is not
prompted by the proper spirit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

people hcrded together did not give way to
temptation. And the economic pressure OF
the last few years has probably aggravated
evils which were bad before. Sin and hunger
so hand in hand.
In any city OF more than half million in
habitantS probably MS much blackness would
be found. But ii is safe to say that Balt-
more will never forget the report and that
il will have n purifying effect on the nation
at large.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Bridges and Beauty

| IE llNfS-DlSPAlCli observes with re-
greet disposition on the part OF the Rich
mond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
to reject one highly important feature of the
Wilgus plan for extending the West End
thoroughfares across the Belt Line tracks and
further disposition on the part of the Adj
ministrative Board to acquiesce in that rejec-
ton. We refer. of course, to the use OF arch
bridges proposed by Mr.. Wilgus in lieu of the
trestie type to which the city seems in danger
Of being committed
In his report to this newspaper now in the
hands of the Council Street Committee Mr.
Wilgus said:
These structures urcstle bridgcs>.
while of unitarian merit. are not pleas
ing to the aesthetic sense. and would
seem to he improper for extended APP
plication to Il residential region that
promises to play large part in the
future of the city. An arch design of
re-enforced concrete would be more in
harmony with the intended parltlil<e
development OF the locality. y rough
ened surface covered with vines would
cause bridges OF this order TO be
ments in ;he landscape rather than eye
sores While their cost would be some
what greater than the utilitarian type
and would require additional
foot raise of the street sGrfacc--say six
to seven feet in all-tlrc advantages
so patent that the required small
riticc would seem TO be amply justified
This statement of the facts, made with the
real experts accustomed moderation appears
unquestionabe. Certainly it has had con-
spicuous place in the chorus of public APP
prevail with which to our great gratitica-
ton. the plan outlined by Mr. Wilgus has
been received TO abandon ito use trestes
instead Of concrete archcs-save OH considcra-
tons Of prime Importance would be Il mis-
take.
Ii the only crossing contemplated were that
at Monument Avenue, the substitution OF
trestles for arches would not make so large a
difference but the plan is otherwise. Ult-
mately all the principal West End thorough
fares are to be carried across the Belt Line
tracks, and there will be a succession OF
bridges. extending from Acca to the river.
The view from any one Of these bridges nat
urally and inevitably will invite the eye. The
street Committee and finally the Council
must decide whether the view so offered shall
be pleasing or the reverse.
With handsome arched bridges covered
with vines, with the sides OF the cut sodded
and the tracks themselves kept in the admira-
BILE condition notable everywhere now on the
lines of the Richmond, Frederick sburg and
Potomac, the Belt Line might readily be made
an actual addition to the attractiveness of the
landscape lin harmony" as Mr.. Wilgus sug-
gests, with the intended parklike develop
men1 OF the locality"
carefully. especially officers of the city gov
eminent, to whom the preservation of Rich
monds beauty should be sacred trust will
agree with the engineers conclusion that "the
advantages are so patent that the required
small sacrifice would seem to be amply just-
fed"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

In The center OF Kildinc. an islanl In
the German Ocean, is Il curious lake.
The surface OF its wa 'ers is quite
fresh and supports fresh water crea-
lures, but dAcI down it is as salt as
the greatest depths of the sea, ana
salt water fish live in it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
school Defamation.

Is the practice of defamation in schools OF
recent origin? THOMAS ~. Lone;
IL is probably as old schools. .uvcnal
speaks of Hannibal as mailman who ran over
frozen Alps to crafty schoolboys and become
the subject of their declamation etc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Lnyinnn's Sermon.

An old-tme doctor confided to me--ror publi-
cation if ! saw At and didn't use his name-that
he made it point to never tell a patient he
wasn't sick. / asked the NJ. y. what he did in
such a case. Cure his imagination by giving
him something that is harmless" Another thing
he said: IF | think patient is sick and that
he needs certain remedy and he tells m, he
can't take that. | give 1T to him by another
name. You can't always do this. however
You can't make a man believe he is swallow
ing strained honey when YOU give him castor
oil What do If lhe insists that he can't take
castor OIL if that is what prescribe, l tell him
II he doesn't he may die, and he takes it
Mighty few men want TO die. In my practice
Of forty years have seldom found a man or a
woman who willing to CO.
We talked about the The wise old doctor
said: This war has done good thing: it
has given the old man courage. The fact that
most. If not ALL of the great mlitaristS and
statesmen are past the meridian has made the
hump backed and the alters buck up a little
encouragement is what need. The
rest is easy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

ana we feel assured that cry progressive cit,-
zen OF the county will approve the action taken
II Will york to tho material advantage OF evory
inrmer In the county and at very small cost t"
the local treasury" Truly this liz an era OF
pull together
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

Next TO obtaining garden seeds that will
crow says the Hampton Monitor. "pcrhaps the
most difficult task the hands of the citizens
OF domestic taste is to find scttiIg hen that
";li stay set" What's the matter with an
incubator?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Inconsistent

"My teacher makes no hit at all
With me-" says Willie Bird,
For. though Che says boys must recall
They should be seen, not heard
she never fails at Inc To bawi
When can't say a word
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Nottoway Record. after Il short stispcn-
sion has resumed publication Crewc The
company has ordered cw equipment and
expects make the Record one of the leading
wccklics of the state.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

"The Richmond Times Disc :tch," saws the
Clifton Forge Review, wants know if there
is a pastor away from Richmond that ever
declined increase in SALARY. Yes the woods
are fun Of them" Perhaps If they had accepted
ire preferred increases they could have kent
out Of the woods
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
The I'cssin:ist Say.t

The man who is always talking about his
troubles is nearly great a bore as the maj
who is always talking about his children. In
tact now that | come to think of it. they belong
TO the lodge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Under That IIenti

He--Dont YOU think you could accept my
eternal devotion as a Christmas present.
Shc-Im sorry, but not this ear You sec 7
have Just Joined ,he Society for the Prevention
Of Useless Giving.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
A. Ii Is In HoSinn.

Mabel. your auntic has new baby
Why new? Mamma, you supcrtiuous.
Die you hear of mother having an old
tabv?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Queries and Answers
4 Quotation.

Please tell me where ! may find the quota =
ton, WAX TO receive and marble rcta in"
MISS f..
Eyron's "Beppo." stanza 81.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

1t is dead-sure thing that Henry Ford
will not be able to play Santa Claus TO the
boys i'll the trenches" this year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Dr Wax. professor of German al uarva,

DR. WalZ, professor of German at Harvard
says; The Progressive movement in this
country is the attempt TO apply German
methods and principles OF government TO
American conditions" Now we know what
ails the Bull Moose But to think that it
was left to a German professor to make the
diagnosis!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

Irish bayonets are effective in war as
Irish bulls used to be hilarious at a party.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Economy i'm f'racticc

THERE are excellent reasons to suppor, the
L recommendation OF the State Office Build
ing Commission that the required room he
supplied by an addition to the State Library
Inc first. and most important, reason that
should exert large influence i'm the ultimate
decision is economy
What the State needs is Office room for the
several departments OF the government now
III rented quarters in various sections of Rich
mond. The commission estimates that by an
addition TO the Library Building costing an
proXimatcly $4,000 such facilities can be
provided Ii the State purchases IA suitable
site and crccts an Independent structure Of
adequate size, the cost probably will be
trebled quadruplcd
To effect saving OF this character when
consistent with sound architectural princi-
pies and the convenience Of the State officers
and the public they serve, would seem to be
demanded. no reason is pcrccptible why the
proposed addition to the Library building
should not be attractive in design and in har-
mony with the other structures in which the
State government is housed. nor why it should
not be made as nearly hreproof as constr rue
ton on such a scale permits
We talk constantly all of us-of the need
OF economy in public expenditure. Here is
or. at least. 10 approve what the commission
proposes TO practice. II ought not to he dis
regarded
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
Booker u. Washinyton's Successor

X/IRGlNlA always, and justly, has been
" proud OF her negroes 1t is therefore.
not surprising that when the trustees OF
Tuskegec Institute cast about them to find a
successor TO that distinguished Nirginian. the
foremost negro in the world. the late Booker
7. Washington. they turned again to Virginia
and selected Robert r. Motion. OF Hampton
Normal and Agricultural Institute who was
born. raised and educated in Virginia
Although i, is not surprising il is matter
Tor still further pride For the work that
Major Motion has been called to carry on
according TO the concepts OF DR.. Washington.
can hardly be- exaggerated in Importance.
Pressed with the same high spirit and UNI
faltering diligence that marked its conduct by
Booker I. Washington. it will go far toward
sHvlng and settling the eternal problem of
tn races AId Major Notions reputation
aHEi the seryice..he has already done promise
nkich Tor the futurN, OF life now consecrated
aSew 10 great work
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

/" inc traditions and glory Of Old Virginia
Is ADDED the distinction of the presidential
honeymoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

TELEPHONE: Randolph !. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ali dcpnr; mcn.s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

PUBLISHED ever, In the year South Tenth
street Richmond Va. by the Times Dispatch Pub
fishing Co. Inc. Charles r. Hnsbruok. Editor and
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

During recent tornado III Kansas a hen
was blown into jug. But who blew tho
jug into Kansas?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,: Has
brook, 4 Brooks. Inc. Fifth Avenue Build
ing New York: Mutual Life Building. Philadelphia;
Peoples Building. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

,EXFovernor Hadley, of Missouri, says that
Il why Tor the Republicans to win is to for
Tie past The trouble is that the coun-
VII not forget it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

Presidential timber will be so dense in the
Republican National Convention when it
meets Ill Chicago that il Will be dangerous
Tor anybody to light Il match
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

ADDRESS ALL CONVERSATIONS to Tho Times.
Dispatch. and not To indiN iiunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

"Spntsylvania supervisors" says the Fred
Il icksburg Star, "arL to he congratul ted on
their acceptance Of the proposition to employ q
farm demonstration IN conjunction with the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
DAD und the State and national governments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

The Urbanna Sentinel is alwayo reminding
somebody OF something Lad thai is going m
happen to them, per tho following: ''rhc
follow who looks forward to getting his ing
Christmas more than he does to anything else
wiz get out Of this greatest Of all celebration,
what he has right to EXPECT twisted smile
loud laughter. headache ano II sour stomach
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

We arc not advised as TO the object of the
dinner given by Judge Ebert II. Gary chair
man OF the United States Steel Corporation
20 Colonel Roosevelt. but il may be pertinent
TO say that presidential elections i'm this
country are not conducted by Eastern Gnan-
cicrs as much as they We're. Mark Hanna is
dead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

Them the days that nred mems souls
shouted the country orator, referring to the
days Of Patrick Henry
These are the days when they fire munition
factories" yelled the man the front bench.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22
NO, to HIVE Been U.pcct.af

First Juror-Did you understand what the las
v'itncss talking about?
Second Juror-Cf course not. He was an
expert.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

IIopewelI Is getting some ADJ ertising by its
recent fire. Editorial comments like the follow.
ing from the Eastern Shore Herald. arc ap-
rearing In all OF the State papers: THE recent
couf!arration at Hopewell is an unmix ed
evil hut will result in better and more sofia
city True. those who homeless will suffer
but conditions. morally intellectually and
ehvsically will be much better to make
nc fire a blessing in disguise. When new build
in,,s are erected, they will be builded OF better
material: the city will be artisticaly laid
out and the authorities having the situation IN
hard will make il impossible for the absolute
horde who first favored Hopcwcll with tho,
undesirable presence to operate there again"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

II Entered January -. 1905, the Post Office
Richmond. W. IA second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-22

city Point. Va. December II.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-17
SUES FOR $4,000.

Vicksburg, Miss, March 17.--Suit
was filed In the Circuit Court today
against the Valley Dry Goods Com
pany in which. complaint damages In
the sum of $4,000 is asked by Miss
Gertrude Haver, a former employee of
the.companys who alleges, through her
attorneys, Vollor. Anderson and KEEL
ley, that she was charged with mis-
appropriating funds of the firm, and
threatened with arrest, unless she
signed a written admission to the ef-
feet that she had stolen the sum of
1924. Plaintiff AYERS that by means
of detectives, or spoilers" who
threatened her with arrest and ex-
posture, and under stress and duress.
she signed the admission, but she now
declares it was untrue and she has
never stolen any funds from the said
firm.
The management of the, Valley Dry
Goods Company, when seen said that
they had no statement to give out at
this time. Two more of the young
ladies Of the firms employee have left
the store and the incident has been
the sensation of Vicksburg today. 1t
is learned that visiting firm Of detec.
tives came here and took the contra CT
to ferret out these charges against the
store employees. No firm but this
one employed the visiting sleuths, who
have left the town.
The suit filed comes to trial in tn
April term Of court.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-17
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrfls To
Open Up Air Passages.

All! What relief! Your clogged
nostrils open right up. the air passages
of your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking.
snuftling, mucous discharge, headache,
dryness-no struggling for breath at
night, your cold or catarrh Is gone. T.
Don't stay stuffed up! Get small
bottle of Elys Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply little of this
fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nos
trils, let it penetrate through every
air passage of the head; soothe and
heal the swollen, inflamed mucous
membrane, giving you instant relief
Ely's Cream Balm is Just what every
cold and catarrh sufferer has been
seeking It's inst so'endi1
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-17
OPEN OLD CORNERSTONE.

Durant Miss, March 17.-Durant
Methodist Episcopal congregation as
sembled in the city hall, where they
have worshipped since the old church
has been torn down, for the purpose of
prayer service and the opening of the
old cornerstone which had been sealed
'orty-four years ago by the Masonic
Lodge. P. H. Murhey, chancery
clerk of Holmes county, was selected
as the most appropriate man to open
the old cornerstone, as it had been
sealed by his father, WHO died many
years ago. The contents Of the stone
and the tender memories recalled
caused many to shed tears.
The congregation held another ser
vice the next day, incident to the
breaking of ground for the splendid
new structure. A sermon was deliv
cred by Rev. e. E. Curtis, Of Lexing
ton, Miss. At the close of the service
at the city hall the crowd marched t.
the church lot, where the services
were concluded.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-17
FARMERS ARE LATE.

Jackson, Miss, March 17.-Reports
are general from over the State to
the effect that farming operations are
decidedly behind time for this season
of the year on account of the contin-
ued wet and cold weather. and the
same is true of truckers and. garden
erss Seeds planted six or eight weeks
ago terminated promptly and soon
showed their heads above. ground, but
there they ,haye remained almost sta
tionary, awaiting sunshine and warmth
before forcing on to. maturity and the
eating stage. go. .F......
There has been some complaint
that Irish potatoes have rotted in the
ground, and. that good deal Of re
planting has had to be done, This is
unfortunate for the reason that a
great acreage has been planted to pc
. tatoes intended for the early. markets
and a new supply of seed Is costly.
Feeders of cattle state that they
have been forced to feed more ha,
this winter than ever before, and tn,
cost has been heavy. 1t is very nc
ticeable that the grass is coming GU
slowly and growing of as II 1t wa
afraid Of being pinched by the frost.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-17
OPIUM DEN DISCOVERED.

Jackson, Miss, March l7,-Police
officials believe they have unearthed
an opiam den in Jackson. At any rate
thew found a small tin can filled with
opinm pellets in trunk in the room OF
a Chinapan who is known as Willie
Thompson. The celestial declines to
sav how he secured the opium, or to
discuss the matter.
For some weeks secret service men
NJ the police force have been watch
no small grocery store in Hamilton
. street that Is owned by the Chinaman
Certain suspicious were aroused, and
search was made Of the premises
with the opium whiskey was also
,ornd. so Thompson will have to stand
trial on a charge Of keeping whiskey
,or sale the city officials passing the
onium phases of the matter up to the
federal authorities for investigation.