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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
BLACK ltnuerIe.

Black lingerie is a e thing In the
world. Just why II came into be-
ing nobody knows. Probably the rea-
O is that change Is always desira-
BILE in fashion; hence black lingerie.
1t is made Of chiffon and lace, like
the daintiest Of pink and white lin
gerie. and It Is quite as elaborate as It's
colored predecessors. Sometimes. too,
black lace Is used In fesh.pink chiffon.
All sorts OF negligee garments are
made in black chiffon and lace. usual.
IL chantiiiy. And they are not mourn.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
Interested at Once,

my dear, you ought to pass up friv.
olous things and take an interest in
deep subjects. Take history. for in
stance. Gessler, the tyrant, put up
a hat for the Swiss to salute" The
lady was a trile interested. How was
1t trimmed?" she inquired.-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
A Legacy.

Johnston has inherited a wonderful
collection of art works, antiques and
bric-a-brac." From an ancestor who
was a connoisseur, ! presumeg' mot
exactly. From an uncle who vas Q
pawnbroker."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
MISCELLANEOUS

DR.. Albert Kraenzlein has returned
to America from his lucrative job as
coach of the German Olympic team.
Andre, the great French all.around
athlete. was reported as having been
killed in action. but this report
seems to have been without founda-
tion.
Hannes Kolehmainen, the Flying
Finn, romped home fully an eighth OF
"a mile ahead OF T. Barden. the sec.
ond man in the annual senior cross.
country championship run over the
Prospect park course IN Brooklyn.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
Land Lost Throuoh Erosion,

Edhu EUst hTuupH GTusIuH.
The amount OF erosion going on In
this world is something astonishing.
The Mississippi has stolen by erosion
from the different states through
which # runs enough territory to make
Of itself a small state.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

The drivers to win ten or more
races on the Grand Circuit tracks this
eason were Murphy, George, Cox.
Snow, Mcdonald. Garrison and Nc.
Mahan.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Montreal Jockey club mutual bet
ting machines will be built upon the
American mutual plan and they will
replace the French pari.mutuals.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

JEFF Smith, New York middle-weisht,
was beaten on points by Mack King
in 20 rounds for the championship of
the Antipodes at Sydney, N. s. w.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
BILLIARDS

English billiards is taking hold Of
American players, particularly in Chi
cago and New York.
Our old friend Johnny Killing is bat
ting for $50 at billiards. He leads
the Interstate 't%hree-cushion tourna-
ment.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Zbyszko is being detained for a
short visit with friends in %Petrograd.
In the meantime said friends are said
to be Smelling his home in Cracow.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
WRESTLING

Frank Gotch is raising beef on his
broad acres in the Hawkeye state.
The great athlete used to be inter.
ested most In the fall of beef.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Willie Beecher has made good as a
lightweight fighter thus far. He
seems to have discovered a ~loquacious
manager.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
GOLF

The United States Golf association
dinner has been advanced a week. 1t
will be held in New York on Jan.
uary 8.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Dago, 2:09, having been bought by a
man from Denver, 1t is possible the
gelding will rae in the Cox stable
next year.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

New York couldn't handle Tilly
Shafer. But that doesn't keep the
Feds from trying to land him.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
RACING

Etawah, the 2:03A champion. four.
~year-old, has recovered his sight, &C.
cording to Jones, his owner.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Matty Mcintyre, former Detroit and
White Sox slugger, goes to Lincoln in
the Western league as manager for
next season.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Boston pastor says that baseball
would ~civilize the heather II intro
duced among the c%annibals.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Ing garments, either, but simply In line
with the new black lingerie.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Californians will test the legality Of
the anti-boxing amendment, on the
ground that it is class legislation.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
PUGILISM

Packey Mcfarland and Freddie
Welsh are matched for a January bout.
New York gets the battle.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
BASEBALL

Dunn, the veteran Atlanta catcher
may manage Dallas next season.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

McGraw is happy over his capture
Of Bob Marshall, the star catcher OF
the Three-I.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

n UCKED away in the very heart
Of central Europe, where the
vast armies Of half a dozen ma
| tions are fighting the biggest
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Dorias, former Notre Dame quarter
back, is being mentioned as the prob
able successor to Bill Juneau as coach
at Madison.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Eddie Hart is now regarded as the
almost unanimous choice Of both stu
dents and alumni as head coach for
Princeton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16

uation. II would solve our problem q
national defense because It would de
HcIop true red hloodcd men and
country with such cltizenry nee
never fear any world power or combi
nation OF world powers. The existenc
OF such national Industrial arm
would furnish tho same virtues az war
rare without the horror and bloodshec
1t would furnish moral equivalent o
war.
Perhaps many a year must pass be
fore II Is possible for such a plan TO b
put into operation. However, tho atti
tude Of the public and the growth O
ihn belief that national defense depend
upon n well-trained citizenry. as We
ms upon standing army. seems q
favor the development of a national inI
dustrial army. The success OF the gov,
eminent In completing the PANAMA.
Canal shows that 1t can manage prof
ects demanding much labor. And man
other Of the signs of the times seer
20 indicate that such n plan as Is brief
~ outlined above may be a reality.
RATIONAL PEACE ADVOCATE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
The Skobelef Ghost

According TO PetroErad telegrar.
many Russian sentinels declare tina
they have seen the famous ghost o
General Skohelen IN white uniforr'
riding white horse. Russian tradis
ton says that the apparition marks
critical moment for the armies Of tn
Car and causes panic in the rank
OF the enemy. Skobcleff made such a &
impression on tho Russian imaginatio3
that the story OF his temperance viii
be believed by millions OF peasants
He was perhaps the most reWarkabls
military personality Russia mas eve
produced He made his name in tn
Russo-Turkish war Of 1877. He was :
general before he was thirty-thret
He brought about the surrender o
Turkeys last army and the capture o
Adrianople. and would have been T.
Constantinople had not England In
tcrvened He was n magnificent lead.
or. n strict d!sciplnarian. man o
much learnins-hc could speak at leas
seven languages fiuently-and goo.
friend TO his men.
The white horse" legend comes fror
the fact that he always wore a whit
coat and rode a white horse. so tina
his men could always pick him ouT
He was n man OF the highest courag
and daring, but he seemed to beaf
a charmed life. His horses were sho,
under him. his sword was smashe
In his hand. his staff was shot dow :.
at his side, bullets whistled roun5
him. yet he was never killed. VIII
mis- impressionable troops the stor !.
grew that the bullets went throng
him and that he could not be killec
Archibald Forbes, once said that h!
was one of the greatest generals O.:
modern times. and added: "Ho wa0
the most brilliant man l ever knew
and incomparabiy the finest fighter. 4
He hated Germany and Austria. ahi
speeches that he made on the danges
from those quarters created a grea
sensation. Germany tried to get tn
Gar to restrain his great soldier. buI
muzZle was unnecessary, for almosI
in a few days the voice was suddenli
silenced by death in 1882. He wa
only forty; he might easily have live,
to see the present uggle-Manches
1iop
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From Newspaper Files September le, 1869

-, Johnnie Bpps. little son of Councilman
Thomas c. Epps painfully. perhaps So
son Street yesterday. He riding in a wagon
when tho horses. becoming fright tened and get
ting beyond the management of the driver ra n
away. smashing into lamp post. Young Epps
md the driver were thrown to the ground.
several dealers in counterfeit money were
arrested on First Street last night. They were
and two of the gang were caught in the Ct
or trying to sell the goods" at bargain prices.
All OF the men arc strangers in the city. and
arc supposed to have come from New York
The new and elegant steamer Agnes will no
used "a an excursion boat to carry to Baltimore
all Rlchmonders who desire to visit that city
to see and to participate in the great Odd Eel
1--WE PHim"s that IL 10 come OF there. The
Agnes will leave here tho 18th, and return
Ing. leave Baltimore the 2lst The round
trip fare will be $40, exclusive of meals.
States Infantry will furnish music in the Capt
toll Square for two hours this evening The
concert will begin at o'clock.
Among the Vrginans recently pardoncd nv
pres'dent Johnson were Charles Marshall (Gen-
sral Lees Adtutant -GeneraD. and Montgomery
slaughter. Mayor OF Fredericksburg
The Hillsboro IN c. Military ACADEMY will
he roopencd on the end day of October. This
Institution was famous school before the war
hut has been closed for two years. The officers
OF the academy have obtained the permission
Of the United States military authorities to
reopen II as military school
Captain wirz is again quite sick in tho old
Capitol Prison, and the military commission
'trEinE him has adjourned to the goth The COM
mission however. would not take this action
until after thorough investigation by physi-
cinns of their selection
Washington dispatch the New York
Herald says: 1T is understood that ii is con
templated by the President to entirely with
draw the military forces from all OF the South
ern States. in n short time. leaving the States
lately in rebellion to reorEanizc on tho ba sis
or civil government. precisely as they were be
fore the war. except az to slavery. This policy
Is said TO have arisen through the good sense
of the southern men themselves. who are uni
versally accepting In good faith the new order OF
things" 20
The Alabama constitutional convention met in
montgomery on the 18th. II Ia composed OF Soma
of the best men In the State There are few
negroes in the body. which has, in ALL 100 mem
bers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
Why Should Richmond Change?

T HAT those interested in better municipal
government for Richmond and. incident
to that principal interest. in new and moro
workmanlike city charter, should declare
their reasons for dissatisfaction with existing
conditions. appears to us highly necessary
There should be no abuse and no immoderate
criticism, but If the people Of Rich mond are
expected to approve radical changes in their
organic law. they may insist--and probably
wilton being informed why such changes
should be made and what be;terment reason
ably may be expected therefrom.
If. as some of the upholdors Of the present
order so strenuously declare. no better sys
TEN OF municipal government. however sue
cessfnl elsewhere. is adapted to Richmond's
needs, the agitation for a new charter is
mere waste OF effort and time. Even more
obviously, II there is nothing in the system
under which we now operate that demands
amendment--f we enjoy all the advantages
or good government or all that we have
right TO look for-we can best utilize our
energies In acquiring the sheeplike virtue OF
contentnent
The Dispatch, needless to say does
not believe in either of these theories The
people OF Richmond are as capable as any
other people OF utilizing what is sound and
helpful in modern principles of city admins
tration. but under the charter now in effect
are not permitted TO reveal their civic ca
pacity in its full extent
If members of Council and of other depart-
ments or the city administration are not CON
vinced by their own long experience that
changes are desira be---f they have not
awakened TO the revolution in municipal
theory that is now in progress all over this
country-argument will scarce suffice to re-
TORN their views wake them from their
lethargy. Such arguments, however, may he
addressed with more hope to the people, who
VIII nave TO make the ultimate decision. and
these arguments will depend for much of
their force on the instances OF waste and in
efhciency. lost and misdrected effort. that II
VIII be found possible TO gather from Rich
monds municipal history.
Grosser forms OF municipal corruption
exist only occasionally in this country now.
and not at all in Richmond Waste is the
curse OF the modern cty-wasted time.
wasted effort. wasted money, wasted oppor-
tunities, wasted ideals Richmond suffers
more or less from all OF them A, the
proper time, when the appeal to the citizen
ship Tor approval OF az enlightened charter
is being made, The Times Dispatch will en-
deavor 10 point out some of these deficiencies
ana explain why they have been endured
and how they may be cured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16

been called--more euphonlously than accur
ately-"the poor mans taxi
For the bonding provision OF the existing
ordinance we confess we have never had any
respect. Whatever its purpose, its effect
was not to regulate but to destroy. Taxes
collected from the jtneys should go to tho
oity and not to the bonding companies, al
though jltney bond collections will never
keep either city or companies out OF the poor
house. Were the license fee made high
enough. Justice would be done all concerned
and the unfair competition, of which the
street railway company complains, materially
lessened. If then the jitneys could do bust
ness at a profit, they ought to be allowed that
privilege.
Frankly, we are doubtful that profits are
possible. Taking traffic possibilities in Rich
mond from years end to years end, consider
Ing investment cost. depreciation, repairs and
running expense, the proposition appears un-
certain. to say the best Of It. The city, how
ever. is in no sense the financial guardian of
sponsors for new enterprises. and If such en-
terprises supply public need, they should
not be discouraged too violently
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
Standing Up for the Jitney

It tuesday, nights meeting of protest against
the disappearance OF the jtneys must
serve to convince the Council that at leas,
ona large and influential section OF the city
is Overwhelmingly in favor OF the restoration
OF jitney traffic There can he small doubt
that the demands formulated al that gather
ing will receive respectful attention.
OF course the Council also Will consider
that the jiineys confined their operations 10
the already prosperous and highly developed
West End, while Church Hill and Manchester
and all the northern suburbs received no as
sistance In the solution OF their traffic prob
Ions 1t was this aspect OF the case that
aampened euraoRn 1alth psiasm for what has
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
The Voice Of the PEOPLE


TO Tho Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch
Sir.-four editorial referring to the proposed
change Of name for Kansas City. Kan init
mates that nothing Of that Kind could happen
In staid old Virginia But ii has happened a nd
that within recent years
When the town OF North Danvlle. situated
on the north side OF Dan River from Danville
grew to large Importance because Of the build,
ing of the Virginia Midland Railroad to that
point, the business men were ANNOYED n great
deal by their correspondence. getting 1t CON
fused with the older and larger town of Dam
At the suggestion OF Rev. ]. r Whitley
Methodist minister, Neapolis was the name
selected. and charter granted nv the
Legislature. About FIVE later Neapoiis
annexed to Danv!lle. and it's all Dan
vile. North Danville-Neapolis being the sixth
Ward
&C. H. Gitt druggist there, boasts the dis
tiEction OF having done business In three towns
within the space Of twelve years, and that
without ever having moved his store or his
residence. OLD TIMER
Richmond September 10. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
TIT and Tat Club.

lCueries to this spot must reach the ONCE on
pay day 1t is not necessary to give your name
We had rather you wouldn't Don't get nav
Leave that TO us
Does rooster cross the road?" Yes and for
the same reason that crosses the street
when he sees pretty woman the far side
'lf we get into will pensions go
on just the same" Go TO work and live just
az IF there pension
Can you tell me about tho signs of the
Zod'ac?" See Telephone Directory for list of
sign painters.
What is the national air Of Mcxico?" Hot
How do you remove warts?" Warts are not
migratory if you let them alone But II Won
dete rmined, hire van.
Please give recipe for making ginger nom,
Put the ginger in a keg Of powder and applv =
lighted match.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
What America Demands

n ERMANY, now supplied through her am
VI bassador in this country with proof that
the Arabic did not attempt 10 ram the sub
marine that destroyed her. and that the COM
mander of the submersible could not have
suffered, in good faith, from such delusion.
is called on by the United States TO disavow
the crime. That is the first prerequisite to
the continuance Of diplomatic relations.
Then must come explicit understanding that
in the future submarine commanders will be
guilty of no such atrocities. Otherwise.
friendly relations cannot exist, and Bernstorf
must follow Dumba across the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
How To Live Long

l. VERY man or woman who has reached the
L. age OF fifty begins to worry about reach
ing the scriptuVal allotment or going beyond
That IS one reason why they do not realize
their wishes. II is worry which cuts the line
The longing 10 stay here is natural with
humans The older they grow the more they
long They find all sorts OF advice on the
subject The other day man in New jersey
rounded his ninety fifth birthday. He is still
clear in his mentality, and doesn't tell US 70
avoid the things which many others warn
us against. What he advises is to the point:
Don't worry over the question OF ways and
means which Will enable one 10 reach old
age"
Forty years ago this now venerable man
asked for an increase Of salary. He didn t
get IL. He dismissed the subject from his
mind particularly al night. He kept on his
job. The day ne reached his ninety-ffth
birthday he got what he asked for
The average person will probably answer
that this man is philosopher 1t Is simple
kind of philosophy VIA, comes TO one Is
within the range Of any mans possibility
Don't worry al night. The worries Of the day
don't count.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
a Study in Population

THE increase IN the population of Provi-
l dence, r. /. Is interesting study in
figures Few, ii any. cities OF the country
presen, such showing. According 10 re-
cen, census ny the State, the population is
2476G0. The increase in the last decade is
1851 or the total. SQ,o63 are foreign horn,
the percentage being 32.14. Since the census
referred to, taken in 1906, the toreign-born
population has increased from 65746 to
sores an increase OF 1857, but the per
centage Of this population 10 the total popu
let!on OF the city has decreased little more
than : Z per cent
The greatest Increase Of the foreign popu-
latiou Is from Italy, and this ou,numbers the
Irish population, which few years ago was
the largest The greatest decrease OF for
eisneFs was a9aoag the Canadians and
Chinese. - =.
Providence is q TYPICAL New England city.
Il was settled By tue Puri,ans and has always
maintained the Puritan customs and beliefs.
Its foreign born population is due 10 the fact
that lis textile interests are so extensive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16
SEEN ON THE SIDE
A Letter To nlll.

Dear Bile
Let's hope era you get this
You will have had Il change OF heart,
For friendship should miss
II you and l wore forced to par
That parting would affiiot mo sore,
And yet. dear Bill. though dangers tcom,
If you annoy me any more.
Wen pnrt--and that's no idle dream.
So that, at once. please lot mo know
If there's to no nm end Of sham
While hot and cold In turn you blow
You weary me.
Yours,
UNCLE SAM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16

south HILL grievcd over the badness Of some
" us oau DoFs mourns and refuses to BIO COM
'ot 'e". says the Enterprise: vandalism at the
schooihousc shows the low moral tone of some
creatures called. by courtesy. human. Every
summer boys OF some description enter the
ou'in'hs' detace the walls and floors, and this
year even went so far as to deface the piano
lherc might be excuse for stealing or
lying or anything whereby 1t is hoped to gain
1herepE, but Just to wantonly destroy property
shows the lowest form of moral character IN, :
boy can we'll be possessed Of"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-16

The speed violator often uses n horn to warn
pedestrians. He blows his horn first
aid to throwing n bluff
The man who owes something to his family
md doesn't pay doesn't get chance owe
anybody else very long.
The man who abuses the marriage tie alwa avs
thinks he has been roped in.
\ man who borcs woman is generally one
who doesn't fatter her.
II YOU want to cultivate a mans friendship.
don't play poker with him.
If YOU lay something by for a rainy day you
may depend upon IL that somebody will como
around to borrow it.