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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Relief for the vice Commission

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sir,-I believe the Vice Commission is re-
spons!hle to one Of our banks for the payment
OF a 81 900 note covering part OF the xpcnse
incurred IN the recent work OF the commission.
! mink II would be an outrage for our citizens
10 allow the commission to pay this obligation
after the eXactng, disagrceahle service it has
rendered the community without compcnsat ion,
KNOW tina; some contributions have been
made towards reducing this note, and believe
some agitation Of the matter in your columns
would find twenty men willing TO give $50 each
or forty who would give $50 each. | hone YOU
may feel inclined to act favorably Oh this sug-
gcStiou ''JIrS1'ICt, -
Richmond. April Z. 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Closed Scnson for Black Rnss.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sr.--Wc would appreciate if you could draw
the attention Of the public to the fact that this
IS now closed season black bass, or chub
ms closed season extending from March IL
20 June - or each year. There are number OF
hHhiNS CLUBS owning ponds around Richmond
VINO d" not seem TO he cognizant of this fact
IL may he very interesting to the public to
Know that a Law was passed NJ the last regular
session OF the Legislature limiting the size Of
black bass or club, to eight inches. Any bass
under eight inches must be returned to the
water when caught WILLIAM TOM
resident Virginia Game and Game Fish
Protective Association
Richmond. April T. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Chats With Virginia Editors

me Fredericksburg Journal expresses the
opinion: The 'jitncy bus is out To fight the
'iroaos' as well as the trolley lines. in those
Seciiohs OF the country where the roads are
good The world Is moving pidly these DAYS
Livery man will have his own eventually
and even the jtney bus will be a back num-
per- And thus it would that the jitney
mas come to help III the work of good road
making.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

patient with grit and determination is as
good as through the crisis.
This trait In the Germans is giving the
allies more trouble than all the ammunition
and guns. 1t is almost impossible to lick
an enemy that doesn't know when 1t is
licked.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
The Bright Side of Life
Acquired Virtue,

Ethel used to play good deal in Sunday
school. but one day she had been so good that
the teacher said in praise:
girl to-day"
"Yethm." responded Ethel II couldn't help
It, dot stif neck."-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
No EnyOrfte.

NO rnSOrtteS.
on may not like Lysandcr Pitt
lie has :, somewhat biting wit
That he is fond of using:
But. anyhow, You must admit
lie never cares whom he NAV hit
Nor whom his shafts are hruisin-
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Twin Itcscntmcnt..

she-lf YOU loved me you once did YOU
would not make row about the price OF my
spring hat. ~ " '
u.anI, Sou ioSeo me as You once did. you
would not wear contraption that looks Iik ~
cross between old fashioned -four sift,r
and little Willie's kite ~ '''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Hnlt-and Lame.
Thc Odicer hovi

The Ohicer thaving been challenged by n
recruit, seeks to Improve the occason)-I say,
you know that was quite right; but you left
out "Alrs woll!'
The Recruit--"Alls WE'LL" is 1t, sir? An mo
two feet like block Of ce.-London Sketch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
4 I{cnl Militant

HfIffRnf.
Docs johnny still retain his a,nbttion IN no
II policeman when he grows up?"
on no. He has given up that vocation as
ncinS too peaceful, and has about decided IN
marry surragctte." ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

why are you flying your nag upside down.
Suburbs?"
ITO let the neiGhhors know that the cooks
gone and all invitations off."-Phiadelpha
Public Ledger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

The l.ynchburg Advance secs great thing 9
ahead for the down South farmer. 1t says:
Although no presidential message has been
oellVered to move the people OF the South to
work for new industrial freedom, the move
ment has started. and instead of bowling down
and worshipinG King Cotton the Southern farm
or is now yelling for Hay, Hogs and Hominy
And in the slogan there lies tho material for
the changing of industrial conditions in the
south ana the beginning of era Of pros
perity for the Southern farmer The Virginia
bright tobacco grower has already set tho pace
for his brother farmer, the cotton planter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
(ieriliany'S
Defense
Not Valid


But the ambassador oush; to be of his
facts before speaking He is just
cerned over the sinking OF the Falaba. with the
killing OF many of the passengers on board,
including one rcputcd American. Such lawless
and brutal course by German submarine was
made necessary, the embassy asserts because
lately English merchant ships have been pro-
vided with guns by the British government"
What is the proof Of this? If the embassy
knows of any order action by the British
admiralty, 10 the effect alleged. 1t knows moro
than anybody else in this country We have all
heard tho stories. but none of have seen
evidence Of their truth. If the German
bassy has any, 1t ought to produce it at once.
In any case. 1t should be noted that this is a
pure aftcrthought. The original Notice" by
the German admiralty, dated Berlin. February 4,
contained not slimmer OF these belated
excuses. II bluntly stated that merchant vessels
would be destroyed. and it will not always
be possible to avert the danger thereby threat
cning the crew and tho passengers" That was
ii straight -out policy OF lawlcssness and terror
ism. Why seek to shrink from 1t now by
asserting that 1t is all the fault of the Eng
lish? To be sure, American opinion has with
voice cried out upon the deliberate drown
Ing Of noncombatants at sea, including women,
abhorrcnt cruelty. but if you are deter
mined to be "frightful," no matter what people
say why care what people say?--New York Eve
ming Post.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

men" 'i''' ~"
Stnbbs--I suppose she must be- All tho
women seem to dctest her heartily
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Mortified,

What is the matter with your old cat? She
looks disconsolatc these days"
Pap hurt her feelings dretfuIy Brung home
mouse trap last week. told him not to do
It, Cats has got their feelings same any
body else."-Lousville Courier-J Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

The man who devotcs all his attention to
himself may be objectionable in a good many
ways. but ho is pretty certain to have pleasant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Current Editor al Comment

For the German embassy In
Washington to resume it's suS-
pended activity in giving out
statements to influence American
opinion may he wise or foolish.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Utilizing Old Talents,

L understand that young,
spcndthrift, Litebranc. has got
himself job as assistant
sweeper in an Office building"
Yes. he was so accustomed
TO trying to raise tire dust
that when necessity forced
MIN to toll. lie picked ont
employment along similar
lines"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

Published cvcne day In tho year by The Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address nli
comnn nications TIL: TIMES DISPATCH,
Times ispntch building, 10 South Tenth street.
Richmond, Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

The jitney fever has spread all Rocking
ham County. The Harrisonburg Record-News
sings out: Say, If Rockingham keeps ION it
VIII be thoroughly jtneyzed before Washing
ton gets started"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

The Virginia side of Bristol is in the agonies
Of another campaign, the election to come off
June s. The Herald-Courier says: The cues
ton OF commission government Is one of tho
most important that has ever come before the
voters OF Bristol, Va Indications are that this
fact is fully appreciated and that the city cleo
torate Will decide the Issue wisely. 1t Is the
confident prediction Of those who have been
sounding public sentiment that this modern
method of municipal government will be adopt
ed overwhelmingly"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

last Saturday in South Boston" saws tho
HallfaN Gazette, certainly made us homesick
for Kentucky and the days when the river used
to come up and flood half the town" And like
wise. for the dsticries that used to flood"
half the population.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

The perfect man should he thirty four
inches around the waist says the taiIors con-
vention; still, a pcrfcc. may measure
about that. also" SO says the Norfolk Ledger
Dispatch OF course. tho two-lGigcd variety is
referred to.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Mtbulul0 Giules-pispatrb

TIIE TIMES Founded. ...................Iss 1883
THE DISPATCH. Founded. Observation-Disclosures. 1880
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

The Villa Oregon situation in Mexico
based on the reports of the opposing gen
erals, would seem to revive the old conun-
drum as to whether the dog was chasing his
tail or the tail was chasing the dog But
then nearly everything that happens in Mex
leo has a strong canine suggestion
IN Philadelphia to travel four squares Per
maps the Post Office Department will be
willing now to believe that evil communities
tons corrupt good manners"
Billy Sunday describes certain toilcrs for
the newspapers as Sinking, lying little re-
por'eFs, who are trying TO frame me up"
Wen, such is mans ingratitudc to man.
The Sultan Of Turkey does not believe the
ailles VIII ever be able TO force the Darda-
hciies' However the Sultan cannot be re-
Garded as wholly impartial witness.
In the time of Moses archacolopists now
| have discovered, they knew how 10 make
hair grow on bald heads Another of thc
lost arts.
Inc street railway franchise proposition
SHOWS signs OF emulating the examine ne
ienhysoh S brook ana flowing on forever
Count okuma denies that Japan intends
! 20 swallow China. Reluctance is due nrob.
so'!' 70 rear OF acute Indigestion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09
Fate OF
Infant
I'r0digics

might be interesting Perhaps the eugenists
may be persuaded to take 1t up. So far after
their precocious twelfth or thirteenth year. thew
sink into obscurity For some years
now the Of Professor Sidis, OF Harvard has
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH
OnIcc south Tenth Street
south Stchmond 1O2O Itun street
Petersburg. ....... 100 North Sycamore Street
IynchburS ............ 21S Eighth street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

Inc street railway franchise propositjo
SHOWS SHOWS signs OF emuiating the example o
i'""ysoh bfook ana flowing on forever.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

count Okuma denies that Japan intends
49,, s"sIo" Chiha' Reluctance is due. prob
aol?' to fear OF acute indigestion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-09

What becomes OF the infant
prodisies when they grow up?
Some OF the scientific gentlemen
who are fond of digging into un-
explored fields should be impclled
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
VOL. H., NO. Ill.
Cousins Eds
BY MAY CUNNING.
Continued from yesterday

Ruth was sorely disappointed, but
she had to be polite to her cousin.
She said very little on the homeward
journey, but after Edwina had been
at the house a few days Ruth valued
her friendship and did not regret that
Ed. was a girl.
'Pshaw!" said Ruth when they
were taking walk few days after,
II wish / had a name that sounded
boyish. 1t is so interesting" Inter
esting, eh " laughed Edwina at was
rather embarrassing at our house. My
twin brother, Edwin, used to receive
many letters addressed to Ed. Forbes
and many times l would think they
were mine. One of those letters
proved to be an acceptance to an in
vitation for my surprise party, and
everything was spoiled" Ruth almost
gasped for breath at this news, and
at once asked Edwina all about him.
Just then a big touring car stopped
in front of the door. and the girls
ran to see who 1t could be. ITS Ed
win." laughed Edwina, joyously, and
taking Ruth's hand she hurried out to
meet him.
Edwin and Edwina are going to
spend the summer at our farm" said
Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes, as they walked
into the house and left the young
people to themselves
The greater part of the afternoon
was spent u conyeEsing on the porch.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
Evening Star Astrologer
be apparent in
Copyright, 1915.)

cheney methods will be apparent in
all lines of work.
There is a good omen for temper
ance. Eating and drinking are hub
ject to influences believed to indicate
extreme indulgence that will be fol-
lowed by severe self-denial.
This is a fortunate time for deal
ings with manufacturers of leather
goods. Shoemakers have the promise
of profit. Wealth for cattle men and
breeders of horses will continue to
increase.
Warning is given that whatever ap-
peals to the emotions will be likely
to meet with intense response which
may lead to trouble. Race preju-
dices and religious frenzies will be
apparent In various parts of the
country.
Children born on this day may be
persevering and Industrious, but un-
fortunate. They will never lack
friends to aid them, however. Many
of these subjects of Taurus have
artistic talent.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11

You are much handsomer than
thought you would be-" Ruth told
him. why, Ruth, / had not begun
TO tell you about Edwin yet" inter-
rupted his sister in puzzled tone of
voice. Then Ruth had to confess,
and after the twins stopped laughing
he drew her to him. He had learned
to love her.
After our summer at the farm, .
said Edwin, after Edwina had told
him how Ruth had wished she had a
boyish name, Maybe there will be
three Eds" and knowing that they
did not understand, he answered
hastily, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin and Ed
wilma Forbes"
CThe End.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
A Pair of Mittens

1t was a fine day when a rich lady
came up to the counter of the dry
goods store and asked to see a pair
of warm wooden mittens. She was
buying them for poor woodcutter's
boy, and as we were the ones which
she bought we fell into the hands of
careful boy. We were a pair of
gray mittens. Every day we went
out In the forest and helped warm
this boys hands when they were
numb and cold. He carried us in his
pocket. At night he tucked us into
the drawer. One time when he went
to get us out of his pocket he found
he had lost us. He was very sorry.
Some time later the same rich lady
found W, AAd We were given back
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11

looked quite pale and dropping wher
she came downstairs and Joined the
waiting trio on the veranda.
Mrs. Strang's telegram arrived al
most precisely at the same moment
Uncle Anthony opened it with shak-
ing fingers and read:
Are you crazy? Helena is with
me and ill with whooping cough, an
absurd ailment for girl of seven
teen. VIII write. ISABEL"
Without a word the distressed old
man passed the message to David
who read it in grim silence and then
handed it to Benjamin
Helena stood before him, her eyes
looking like drowned blue violets in
her pale face.
Il have something to tell you, all, y
she began, with a catch in her voice
1T have told Mr.. Lyman-Jack-and
he has forgiven me. hope you will
too, for love you all so dearly"
what is it, my dear?" asked Uncle
Anthony compassionately
Helena slipped to her knees and
hid her face In his lap.
II am not Helena Strang," she con-
fessed tearfully. II am quite another
Helena-EIelena Clifton have been
Mrs. Strang's private secretary fol
several years. am twenty-four.
never had a home. / was brought up
in an orphan asylum, and when / was
old enough to go out into the world
/ found a place in store and worked
until | could save money enough tc
take q business course; when l was
competent Mrs. Strang employed me
when she decided to go to Mon
treal she gave me six months vaca-
ton, and / had nowhere to go. There
had been much talk of Helena com-
ing down to her uncles, and it was
all arranged, but at the last moment
she decided to go to Canada with hei
parents. Before she went she pro-
posed this scheme to me and insisted
that | should impersonate her as your
grandniece.
1T was great temptation tQ me Z
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11

Uncle Benjamin, rather jealously.
After Helena had cried a little on
each kindly shoulder, and still blush
ing divinely and with a pathetic
quaver in her voice, she resumed: Il
have promised to marry Jack Lyman,
uncles. I told him all about it and he
said 1t didn't matter in the least, 80
we are ngaged-provided, of course,
you give your consent"
The three old matchmakers looked
very uncertain indeed, but while they
were pretending to consider the seri-
GUS question, their frowns gave way
to delightful grins, for Jack Lyman
himself came striding up the path
Here comes our prospective
nephew in law" announced Uncle
Anthony nheerfullX, -A-.---.-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11

come down here-and-so l came.
You know the rest, and If you want
to send for the tpolice you may. But
you have been wonderfully kind
to me and 1 don't believe Helena
Strang could love you more than 1
do. So there"
She rose and faced them with tear
full eyes and trembling lips.
Dear mel" coughed Uncle An
thony, looking properly distressed.
acknowledgements! growled Uncle
David. "a man may have more than
one grandniece, eh, boys? Well,
Helena Clifton, I'll adopt you as my
niece here and now. like you." He
held out his arms and Helena prompt
ly accepted their protection.
It's nay turn nQws Eeminded
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
The stars incline, but do not compel
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1915.

Good and evil influences mingle to-
day. According to the reading Of
astrology, Saturn rules strongly for
good during the busiest hours of the
day, but Uranus is adverse.
Saturn gives promise of rich re-
turns from the earth. Farmers have
the prognosticaton of a good season,
although plague of insects are fore
told.
Mining comes under new dis
pensation of success, and the sum
mer may develop much interest in
the search for metals
Under this rule habits OF Industry
and economy may be most easily
formed, IL is said. The work of or
ganization and systematizing bust
ness affairs should be easy. Increase
Of stress on the Importance Of effi-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11

to the boy again. I was very happy
when he got us again. Ever after
he called us twins. We still live with
the woodcutter and his son, but we
are very old and worn.
IDA MAY HEDGE, Age II.
School No. T. Arlington.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
The Kind Women

Once upon a time there was a
woman named Mary Albert, but
almost everybody called her Mary
This woman had but one daughter,
named Helena. Helena's father died
when she was six years old. When
Helena was about eight years of age
her mother died and she was left to
take care of herself. One day, as she
was walking in the street, an old
woman who knew about Helena took
her home and treated her as a slave.
Helena would have to carry five loads
of wood every day. One day as q rich
woman saw her she wanted to take
her home, but the bad woman said
what, do you want of my child ?"
"She is not my mother; Mary is my
mother" interrupted Helena. Hear
ing this. the rich woman took her
home and gave her everything a girl
could want. She lived happy ever
afterward
SARAH BLACK, Age IL.
103 Morton street.
They conceal the orchestra in this
restaurant. Why"
"Well-wait till YOU hear it play.
Browning S Magazine
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
The Honest Beggar's Reward

Once there lived a man named Mr..
Jones. Mr.. Jones did not have sim
gle penny in his possession, so he
had to go and beg. One day, he ask
ed rich man for a penny or two.
The rich man took out a pocketbook
containing $3000.50. He gave him s.
instead of what he asked for. MI.
Jones thanked the man, and God
speed. AS the man was putting II
in his pocket it fell out without him
knowing it, and he went away. Mr..
Jones picked up the pocketbook and
gave it to the man.
The man seeing his honesty made
him his heir to his estate, because he
had no children. When the man died
Mr. Jones became master OF the es-
tate.
ROBERT PRINCER, age 10.
A Barclay street
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-11
SEND YOUR PHOTOS
BY MacGiIL

The Junior Star will print
from day to day pictures of its
contributors.
Come, boys, send your photos
today. They will be returned
if you so desire. DO 1T NOW.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-07-09
DIR. P. F. McKOWEN.

With the country full of fake eyesight
specialists, the people of this section are
fortunate m that they have man OF such
ability as Dir. P. F. McKowen to consult
when needed.
1t takes years of patient study and ap-
plication to perfect oneself in any pro-
fession, but when the study Of such deli
cate organ as the eye is undertaken one
never gets over the grind of laborous re-
search.
For sixteen years DR.. McKowen has
studied the diseases OF the eye as .relrac-
ZIONIST During that time he has taken
the following courses:
Doctor of Optics
Bachelor Of Opthamology
Master of Opthamology
Scientific Section Of the American Opt-
cal Association.
Thus il will be seen that no man IN
Tennessee is better qualified and equipped
TO give your eyes the necessary attention
along these lines
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-07-09
ADVERTISING EPIGRAMS

SIT frequently happens that Advertiser DISCOVERS too
late that poor printing does not pay.
The first duty of piece of printing is ia get itself
read
Good printing is neUer expensUe it's the cheap IN
effective kind that costs.
One thing worse than gutter is the chap tOho is
afraid to begin.
Select Jour printer and head statesmen lOith equal
care.
What chance rOH you haze at dollar sent out OF the
DucktolDn Basin?
We are no farther alOay than your telephone.
LET US TALK THESE THINGS OVER WITH YOU