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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-10-04
La a~parici0n dc I'M Comcta.

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Cambridge. S,.ptirmbrr 29.-Ha
desrubicrLo 81 Professor Edward
pirkeim. director del ~Ob~rrvatorio
Harvard. la apariri6n de nm CONF
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-10-04

region. han salidO va de Ciudad
Juarrz Y Sc e~ncuentrau en canine
de CaSds GraudeS. E. ultimO de
ellos que Salii viene a las 6rdenes
De los generates Medina Y Neytla
' trae al rededor De 1900 hombres.
- ase-ura que de las tropas que
primrramente saIicron de Ca$as
GrandcS ha salidO va una parje con
este rurlbo y que traen dieciocho
pleas de arlil.eria de grueSo ca
HIRE.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-10-04
La persecution de los hernanos
Flores Mag6n por los agentes
de Carrarlza es n1uy actIva
En- los Angeles, California, han presentado denun
cias contra ellos a~cusandolos de fomentar
la ~revuelta texana

iamrnto. Sr-,In dlrrn los ~lntrrcSa-
dos Ell cu a~UNjo.
Ell CORRESPONSAL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

remedy recently brought forward. and
arising from the war conditions OF our
tlmc. Is the suggestion that military
training of some sort, for a longer or
shorter period OF time, would instil into
our men. especially into tho younger
men, a knowledge Of what obedience
really Is. Too many Of them seem to
be devoid Of this knowledge. but, II
trained in military tactics, they would
be obliged, before commanding. to learn
how 10 obey. Obedience prompt and
for the moment unqucstioning, would
develop in our easy-Going and often
wilful youth n vein OF character which
Is greatly needed in our nation. These
reflections and observations all were
true and worthy OF attention ono year
or ten years ago. but their Importance
has been greatly enhanced during this
asking ourselves. as we look around
great composite national group: how
great a strain In this direction and that
would our national structure bear? If
we we're attacked from abroad. cast or
west. would that attack knit us moro
firmly together. and hold us together?
or would we tend to split up into
smaller groups. and. through bloodshed
and rapine. disintcgrate into many little
monarchies and republics? These arc
serious days. More people in our land
are analyzing our national qualities and
characteristics than ever in our history.
II We can not only remedy our minor
defects but seriously consider how we
may strengthen respect for law. civil
and criminal. We shall be moving in
tho direction OF national longevity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
The Gcrman-Amcr,can Crisis.

To tho Editor of The TlmeS-DiEpatCh:
Sir-Permit me to express my views concern
ing the German American crisis. which has de-
modify her methods of submarine warfare in
Wh ns Hsmands Of the une
law and the Principies Of hgmanity upon which
which he is wisely contending.
No 1 rxs 30 h sse he % Of this
which the German government has not yet made
neither has il oore% ' to make eSar"y
ton. so far rs reparati9n is possible The Lust
can IVES Including ' helpless women iv and iN eh
tics sent TO their death without even so
much as word Of warning and the chance 10
most barbarous outrage that has ever been com
mfroy wn ne %, %1r,a wa such
m al inc history Of nations Reing woven into
indefinitely AZ a stigma to the name OF Ger
!, follows, therefore, that Germany's friendly
feeling towards America can be measured only
PART p 4" Of ha 70 na w the
demands OF This sovernment, viz: to make an
Americans aboard the Lnsiana; to give tho
conduct her submarine warfare in tho future
that Americans may exercise their free right
unresisting vessels and under complete immun-
ministra,ion Is fully wnrranted in making these
demands having for it's backstny nothing less
Ing less sacred than the protection of Of hmmanty
s1" be and
it is safe--ahsolmtcly safc--in the hands of our
dealt very patiently and very. fair with Ger
many-he has given her nll-around square
deal. From the high plane of law and Justice
to humanity he has stood and appealed to Ger
many with the hope of turning her from her
career of lawiessnoss and thus saving her from
becoming any deeper entanglcd In conflict
government the president has spoken the last
word necessary to convince his government of
the unalterahle position Of the United States.
In doing 80 he has voiced the sentiments of a
ness and lnicliiggnee are known and recognized
admirably handling this momentous state Of
national affairs is deserving of no small praise.
Without doubt. II Is certain that the firm and
determined stand he has taken In asserting and
upholding the rights of American citizens is
thoroughly in accord with the sentiments of
every loyal Citizen and meets with their hqarty
approval The people with the President,
and Will continue to support him In whatever
cause future developments may make it neces-
sary for him to follow towards acting in defense
OF our rights.
1t is up to Germany; with her is Weighing tho
destiny OF peaceful relations; they are what she
will make them and What she would have them
be. V. i. ELEY.
Richmond, August !. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Mountain Superstitions

Mountains seem to be the special
haunt of surerstitions. and William As
pinwall Bradley. IN his "Superstitions
In the Cumberland Mountains" tells
many interesting stories current among
those hills. He says:
The mountaincer is n great believer
in signs and portcnts. Personally. /
confess I never happened TO meet any
one who claimed 10 be a witch or a
wizard though | knew several who
were said TO possess charms OF one
sort or another. There was still living
not long ago. in one locality which I
visited. an old woman who asserted
that she could cure almost anything.
including cancer. She said that In
order to work n cure, however, she must
first know the full name OF the person.
together with the mater of the trouble.
and that then she had to go out and
look at green apple tree, saying
few words of ceremony.
These were her secret. She could
not reveal II to another woman with
out losing her power. For woman
could tell 1t only to three men. and
man to three women. She herself
had been taught the charm many years
before by an old man who, in turn.
may have received 1t from another
woman, or from the devil himself For
there arc those In the mountains who
are supposed to have sold their souls
ouite in accordance with the best Faus-
tian traditions.
I'm the Cnmberlands there has never
been felt any of that odium theologi-
cum towards witches found elsewhere
in modern times. They have, 1t is true.
been feared: and. if we are to credit
the tales current in the country. indi-
vidual witches have when taken, been
subjected to cruel punishment--even
put to death. But there has never, so
far as ! have heard, been any sys-
temaic persecution OF those suspected
of diaholical practices: and this accords
with the simpler and more natural sen-
timent on tho subject in primitive
| Catholic, rather than Protestant coun-
tries where there arc always adequate
means with which to combat this par
ticular spiritual evil
There arc, of course. no priests in
the Cumberlands to make the sign OF
the cross. sprinkling a little holy water
on the infected place or on the person
suspected Of suffering from a malefice.
Bnt there arc almost as many witch
doctors as there are witches, and their
charms make 1t very dangerous for the
latter to attempt anything serious
against human life. Besides. witches
are always liable to painful accidents
in the pursuit Of their unhallowed pro-
| fession.
Many years ago mans wife, who
| was witch. went one night TO attend
a meeting of the witches. In the guise
of black cat she came home to where
| her husband was sitting by the Preside
| and threw her paws upon his knees.
Not especially in love with the saluta-
| Ton OF this strange visitor. he chopped
| one OF her paws off, and Immediately
! IN" hand OF a woman lay upon his knee.
/ IN" next morning his wife complained
| OF sickness. and was not disposed to
| get out Of bed. The husband was
suspicious and asked her TO reach out
her right arm. She did SO, and tho
! hand was missing" :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
SONGS AND SAWS
Good Old Lion.


The British lion wags his tail
And cordially does roar;
To BIO our friend he will not fail
He tells us DER and oor--
And az he ways and roars away
He lifts II ship marked ~. S. A."
The British lion says he feels
Deep pain to cause us woe:
He's drowned in sorrow when he steals
Tho trade our people know
He only does this he declares.
Because the war adds to his cares.
The British lion'0 full Of hope;
We understand his plight:
He drenchos US with softest soap
All day and half the night
AS nice lion. every trip.
AS e'er cut throat or scuttled ship
But that the Germans miabehave
On Afric's desert strand.
The lion swears he'd like to save
The commerce that he's banned
Fen now, though we may think he's raw,
He'll do all things but keep the law.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
The Nation
for
Defense
News Of Fifty Years Ago

One hundred and two pardons. all of tho
$4,000 class. were granted by the President OF
the United States yesterday, the most Of them
being for Nirsinians.
Washington paper of yesterday says: Cen
eral Dick Taylor returned here last evening
from Fortress Monroe, where it Is thought he
had an interview with Mr.. jefferson Davis. his
brother-n law What it's object one
here seems 10 know. 1t is plain however there
VIII be no trial of Mr.. Davis for some time to
come"
The story that General Kirby Smith was taken
prisoner. with his forty companions, by the
MeNtcans turns out to be untrue. General Smith
arrived safely at Monterey and, after spending
a few days there. pushed to the city Of
Mexico.
Major General Hnlleck, formerly in command
of the Military Department of Virginia. with
his family, has sailed on the steamship Ocean
queen for California. He take charge
of the military division Of the Pacific one OF tho
Ave grand divisions into which the country is
now militarily partitioned.
writer in the PHILADELPHIA Inquirer denies
that the colorcd schools In Richmond have been
closed or that there is any likelihood that they
viii be, and adds: THE people of Virginia know
ing that slavery is dead. easily realize that the
more Intelligent the free negro the more valua-
BILE he Will he laborcr."
Chang and Eng, the famous Siamcso twins
now of Surry County. y. C.. having lost out bv
the eNGencics of war are going back on exhi-
bition in the North In effort to retrieve their
fortunes.
Hon. William A. Graham. of North Carolina.
who was member OF the Confederate Senate.
and Will be n member of the new North Carolina
Constitutional Convention he being a politicai
leader In that State, tells correspondent OF q:
New YORK paper that under circums Ia noes
VIII ne consent to the return of the Old North
state to the Union If the negro suffrage cues
ton is to be made condition.
General Ewcll spent last sunday In Baltimore
on his way back home, and was most ROYALTY
received by his many friends in that city
President Johnson is again sick this time
suffering from bilious attack. He is reccv-
ing visitors present. and it is said he viii
not hold any more public receptions this sum
mer.
All fresh meats much lower on the
Richmond markets than they have been at any
time since the close the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Roumania and Greece

= ERMANG. apparently, is losing all hope
~ OF the permanent preservation Of Rou-
manian neutrality. Count Reventlow, in the
Tages Zeitung. says that Roumanian neu-
trality. instead of being benevolent" re-
Gently has become "maevolent'' and warns
his government and his countrymen they soon
must expect active Roumanian intervention
on the side of the allies.
Just what factors control Balkan diplomacy
is difficult to say with certainty, but the
triumph of Nenzelos and the war party in
Greece may we'll have stirred Roumanian
statecraft to a more determined stand In
forbdding the transport Of munitions of war
consigned to Turkey through her territory
and in placing an embargo the exporta-
ton of grain, Roumania has approached the
line Of defiance Of the central powers. With
Russia signally defeated and hurled out of
Galicia, with Warsaw fallen and Austrian
troops massed the Roumanian frontier
Roumania would welcome. if she did not need
the assured cooperation Of her ally and
Nenizelos and his supporters wholly in
cned to give it,
The allies require victory of substan-
tial sort to counterbalance the moral and po-
litical effects of recent Austro- German
triumphs That victory lies ready to hand in
the Strait Of the Dardanelles and on the shores
OF the Bosporus 1t is attainabe whenever suf-
fcent land forces are thrown against the
Turkish defenses-and Greece could supply
them, while Roumania kept an eye if that
proved necessary. on Bulgaria.
Greece and Roumana understand each
other exceedingly we'll, and there are reasons
also TO believe that Bulgari ria is in the counsels
of her enemies in the Second Balkan War
IL that be true, it is also remarkable for
the hate of Greek for Bulgar and of Bulgar
for Greek is bitter and deep However as
some sagacious person has remarked. moth
ing is so calculated to produce a common un-
derstanding, even among enemies, as an invi-
tation to share in the division of somebody
else's property Invited TO enjoy slice of
Turkey. with Austro-Hungarian dressing the
old enemies smack their lips and furtively ap-
proach the banquet board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Paying for the FRYE

T HERE seems no reason to object to the
German propose! that the amount of dam
ages inflicted when the William p Frye was
sunk by German cruiser shall be determined
by two experts, one appointed by ench coun-
try. Germany admits liability and the Ques-
ton the experts would answer would be SIM
ply: How many dollars must be paid?
That would not settle, obviously. the Ques-
ton whether the cruiser had any right TO
sink the Frye, nor prejudice the American
contention that the sinking was in violation
of treaty provisions. Germany, while insist
ing on the right 10 sink, confesses that it is
accompanied by the duty 10 pay for ship and
cargo. With the claims of the owners salts
fed. the matter of strict legality may he left
to further diplomatic discussion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06

ing. He is visionary and a despot, q
grandee and Socialist liberator and an
oppressor. all in the same breath, and be-
sides-and more to the point-he is vain.
querulous, quarrelsome. unintelligent old
man.
1t may be that among the self-centered fac
tionists of Mexico. each with his separate am
bition. Carranza has attained success by his
resemblance to tho center of gravity
weighing nothing in itself. but attracting
everything to it" Whatever the facts, he is
poor timber with which to rebuild the struc-
ture of Mexican government
However. he seems to have Won military
success, and IL he has the sense and discre-
ton to proclaim amnesty and treat the
United States and other nations with due
courtesy, he may last long enough to supply
the dations. That will be about enough
of NEWSSTAND Carranza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
The Fall of Warsaw

wv ARSAW'S fall if accompanied by the
w retreat in good order and without ser-
Gus loss of the Russian mobile armies, will
not crush Russian effectiveness or long delay
Russian capacity to renew the offensive. The
taking OF the Polish capital is great feat OF
arms, hut ii Grand Duke Nicholas succeeds
in withdrawing his troops, another great feat,
OF scarce less military significance will have
been performed.
That he is succeeding in the initial stages
of this effort is made evident by the small
number OF prisouers--less than 5.O00-cap-
tured when Warsaw fell. For days the Rus
sian armies have been falling back on their
new line OF defense, fighting all the time rear
guard actions OF much gallantry. Ii this re-
tirement is continued and completed Russia
Will he we'll content TO leave Warsaw in the
hands OF the enemy. with the citys ultimate
fate remaining to be decided by the outcome
OF the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
The Voice Of the PEOPLE


To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sir,--A paragraph in The Times Dispatch a
few days ago stated that letter posted In Con-
nccttcut thirty-two years ago had just been de-
lvered TO the person addressed In n New Jersey
town. All things considered. this Is discount ed
ny the system between New York and Richmond.
mailed letter last sunday in the Richmond
post-onice at $50 for New York. 1t reached its
destination the following Tuesday morning. 4
letter mailed to my address here from New Yorl;
Monday night was delivered Wcdnn
morning. and didn't leave my office on Tuesday
until after o'clock F. NJ. Tho railroad time
between the two cities is little than
eight hours SYSTEM
Richmond, August g. 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Lessons From Des SIoincs

IN the experience of Des Mones with the
L straight commission plan of city govern
ment. which was described in The Times
Dispatch yesterday, are valuable lessons for
Richmond The plan does not lessen politics,
and appears, in practice, to place no special
emphasis on the fitness OF candidates for com
mission memberships
In its executive functions. the commission
is subject TO the wea knesses inherent in divi-
sion among five men of authority and respon-
sibility that should be exercised. al least i'm
mediately, by a single manager or Mayor
sentiment in Des Moines appears to be turn
ing toward the creation OF the Office Of city
manager, IN order TO overcome this objection
Despite these patent objections, which are
fu!iy realized and understood, Des Moines
Is convinced that the commission plan is a
decided Improvement over the old council
manic system. with its government by COM
mittees The city has progressed and pros
pered erected new public buildings and ex-
pensive but needed bridges, and established an
excellent system OF parks.
II would not return to its old condition
! but 1t wants something better. So we be
lieve, does Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Current Editorial Comment

For the second time President
a r G. Wiaon has decided o call in the
po,r,ro aud ENJOYS of the so-ca lied A q G.
Mexico ChiIe--to he,n n", ~, '''"ir anu
States of America IN dealing
tactfully with the Mexican problem. Rerresen-
tativcs OF Uruguay. Bolivia and Guatemala will
need help In the way Of armed forces
military naval. Our aim Is only to make II
clear to all Latin-Americn that have no selfish
purpose and spirit OF contempt for q civil
izaton distinct from our II cannot be
claimed that much was accomplished by the
first y Il C conference. But that the calling
OF that meeting was appreciated by the nations
which participated. and that good was done for
our trade relations in South America, is at least
probable The jealousies and irritations of the
past were softened. Mexico, however has gone
her way. and her state has been growing
worse instead of better.-Brookyn Eagle
The next Governor of Virginia
1VorL C,t has his work out for him
a.. CO. He must take with him into his
r, M high office the most solemn de-
"o'ei"r termination to enforce the laws
Of the Commonwealth, and par
tcularly the prohibition act. unless Virginia is
content to be classed with communities in which
such laws arc set aside by OF local authorI-
ties Unless the law that has been enacted Is
to prove failure. and this State be held up as
an example of the saying that prohibition does
heart ana soul TO see to il that the law lis i'm
partially and theoretically enforced No man
who has observed the course of Attorney Gem
eral Pollard doubts that, n law enforcing
Governor, he would be the success he has
boon aa 2 law-enforctpg Attorney General HIS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
True Discretion.

Sympathetic Nurse - You
should not he so anxious to
return to the front.
Smitten Convalcsccnt-On
the contrary. TO return Is
much the better part of
valor. Experience teaches
me that Mars is less danger
Gus than Cupid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Here's To The Sweet POtatO

w HEAT and corn are essentials in a great
w nation like this Any conditions which
lnjure these crops bring on several types OF
distress. But there arc other products OF the
soil which add much to the JOY Of people
that likes something on the side In some
parts OF the world the plain Irish potato is a
necessity 1t can be also used by chefs and
others who are experts in cookery in various
agreeable ways, il tcmptcr to the anne
lite, however, il is not even remotely con-
nected with the sweet potato Treated with
the consideration il deserves the sweet potato
is a luxury ell can enjoy
This product is very near to the heart and
appetite OF ell Nirginians - and Virginians
nave the reputation OF knowing what consti-
tutes good living. 1t will interest the Old
Dominion to know that the soil has been kind
to this article Of food. 1t is a comfort to tell
this PEG. lie that there were planted this year
OF our Lord over $50 900 acres of this vege-
table, as compared with $4,000 last wear.
The mathematician will tell you that the
probable yield will be $4,000 900 bushels or
an Increase OF nearly 5000 900 bushels over
1911
Even the possum viii await the harvest.
May the ipomoea batatas grow forever!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-06
Governor stuarts Tribute to the West

= OVERNOR STUART, in his address at the
~ Auditorium Wednesday night, gave a
large and attentive audience spirited review
of his pilgrimage to San Francisco His
references to the West were exceedingly
felcious. That part Of the continent burst
upon his vision as the sweet fields beyond the
swelling floods which made Moses stand still
in wonder. The thrift of all he saw was the
result OF what the soil had produced The
corn belt 10 the Governor, is the bread
basket Of the world The smile is apt The
banks beyond the Ohio are bursting with
money. Wherever he looked he saw pros
pcrity.
The deduction was that Virginia should get
in the wake Of the Western wave. What has
Rockies can he done here. Virginia has the
natural assets They need to be worked out
industriously and iudicously, and the Old
Dominion will have much to add to her pres
ent conditions, her scenery and her tradi-
tons
Governor Stuarts tribute to the West will
meet with hearty response in that great sec
ton. Its people went there as pioneers.
They broke the trails. Whatever they have
accomplished is due to their rugged char
acter and industry. For half century the
wisdom, wealth and culture OF the United
States were supposed to be within restricted
geosra phica lines. The Eastern philosopher
who adjured young men to go West did so
rather sneerngly than otherwise. Governor
Stuart could have selected no better example
for Virginia than he did What he said Ats
some other States as we'll