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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
The Voice of the PEOPLE
Let AmerIcn Rcscue Armenia.

To the Editor Of the Times Dispatch:
Silt Is a burning shame that our govern
meht has not taken effective measures to as
sist the Armenians who yet survive the Turk.
ish atrocities. The chief crime Of this ancient
and noble race Of people. in the eyes Of the
turkish government, is their steadfast Chris
tianiy' Why not save the remnant of this
people, brave; patriotic. Industrious, worthy in
every particular to become citizens OF our great
and glorious country. Our government could
send vessels and bring them bodily to America
we could make peace ovcrtures Turkey and
send a friendly expedition with supplies. under
Red Cross control and direction, backed nv
United states marines. and gather these poor
people 10 the sencoast towns, from whence they
could be shipped to America
some weeks ago tho French saved several
thousand. and this alone shows what can he
done: Love of freedom ard Christianity tho
bring n million of them here would do us good
We have had so much freedom that we ha rdly
appreciate it, Let us as a nation make a great
thanksgiving offering to the Lord by saving a
remnant or Christianity. Let us have it and
have the Armcnians rescued by Tina wing
Day. Let have feast Of the soul in good
works at this time. II will do us ali good
Help. Mr.. Editor. help
p, A. L. SMITH
Sol her
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Tit md I'nt CIuIl

What causes FROST" y rotten play by an
inadequate company.
Does II take a dachshund dog longer to turn
a corner than II does a Boston bull?" The dog
editor is out Of town, and don't know the
speed Of n Boston bull. but il the dachshund Is
followed by French poodle Well bet that dach
Will not only turn the corner, but heat It out
OF sight before the poodle gets his second wind
How long has 1t been since II wild turkey
was killed in Richmond?" No wild turkey was
ever killed in richmond When a bird of that
species gets old enough to Kill he backs into n
butcher shop ana sells himself for a Thanksgiv-
ing dinner hut he isn't wild when he does it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
HCipinG Richmond

IT HAT success which attends every move
1 ment 10 uplift Richmond, IN an nstitu-
tional sense or by institutional means. makes
Richmond citizenship matter for just pride.
The campaign just closed, to increase the
membership and thus enhance the usefulness
of the Railroad Y. NJ c. A. is in point.
The people OF this city responded promptly
and generously. is their wont. After a
while il will dawn us that we can do a
good deal for Richmond's city government.
Then ii will be done.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
The GIFT.

Int VIII.
Time is an Indian giver Of n prize:
He gives, and then he takes the thing
he gave,
what's yesterday? a gift we could
not save.
Tomorrow? Ghost that may mate
rialiZc.
We poor recipients. eveE:playins wise,
Squander in youth IoSSyouth is ever
bravc);
Hoard like a miser as we near the
grave;
Time's dear donations Swift each mo-
ment flies.
Swift ticks the clock The hour hand
barely creeps.
But slowly. surely, moves to Gods
eternity
The sun illumes, then hides behind
the hill.
But whatsoever is hidden in tho deeps
To-day's the one great gift time gives
to me
To held awhile and do with as
WILL
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

At a recent meeting of literary society
in Louisville. the principal SPEAKER said poets
and noveliste neglecting Kentucky, al
though it abounds in local color. Perhaps
poets and novelists are not posted on race
horses, feuds and mountain dew
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

With all OF its charm, San Francisco as u
general thing can spend more money and get
less for 1t than any city in the country. The
exposition. drawing to glorious close, be-
longed to the city for many reasons. But at
national conventions the California delega-
tions have made the biggest show and re-
ceived less in return for the display than any
section Of the nation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Thoughts of Man and Woman.

Life is not short but there is always time
enough for courtcsy.-Emcrson.
Courage is the virtue of the strong: fortitu6e
the virtue of the miserable. Courage is strength
in action; fortitude is strength in endurance.
Courage is the masculine; fortitude the feminine
JOy."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Sympathy for Senator Lodge

THE death OF the wife of Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge az her home in Nahant,
Mass will prompt the country to extend to
her distinguished husband sincere sympathy.
Mrs. Lodge was devoted TO charity. Her
work was done quietly, but always effectively.
she was IN no sense Il society woman, as the
term is usually defined. She had rare judg-
ment and useful attainments.
Only those who knew her personally under
stood the valuable assistance she gave her
husband in his literary work She was
gifted i'll the graces which make the home
sacred and beautiful. Her devotion to her
family was first. All she did. all she was,
added 10 the high character OF her husband
will entitle him to the affection Of the best
people of the whole country.
Especially Will Senator Lodge have a place
in the hearts Of the South for the tributes he
has paid TO some OF its eminent men and SOL
dlers with whom he served in the Senate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Smith College. down East has opened its
fortieth year, 1850 young women being en-
rolled including a large number of fresh
men, The first thing "freshic" at the col
lege is taught is that it is lesc majestic TO call
1t Smiths College
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Editor Seen on the Side:

was out in Kansas not long ago, and as
there werc no motion picture house open I went
to church hand you remark by the pulpitee
which was Il new one to me: The to hell
is the one broad highway that doesn't need i'm
proNement' NINTH AND MAIN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
IA N Brond street uook shoo

Customer-fiave you Maude Muller In the hay
loft?
Young Clerk Gust imported from BOSTON,
You mean the Mad MullHh. I assume But as
they would say in this town. he isn't in it any
more. lie got lost in the grass and has been in
dccadcnt state for some time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

The new record OF talking through the
air between Washington and San Francisco
is not to be confounded with the records of
hot air made by Victor MURDOCH of Wichita.
Kans., in rounding up the Moose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

The hobo feels the autumn chill
That pcrmcates the atmosphere
And knows-though quite against his will
That he must move away from here
To lands where he may lie quite SIN
TIL springtime doth again appear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
True to Tyne,

Stuhbs-Eve was the first woman suffragi
Grubbs-Iiow do YOU make that out?
Stubbs--She told the male of her day that
things would he greatly improved just
as woman was allowed to decide public ques-
tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

ihat North Carolina editor" says the Nor
ioik Vrginian-Pilot, who claims to have been
robbed Of $50 leaves untold the most interesting
part OF the story. How and where did he man.
It? $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

IL there ever was any truth in the report
that there was a rupture in the relations NJ
kitchener and Sir John French, operations on
the western front within the last forty-eight
hours must have restored confidence and
good will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Weight ut POIcA.

weight ut Poles.
Can YOU tell me what effect on the inclina-
ton Of tho carth's axis IL produced by the con-
stantly increasing accumulation OF weight ~
ice at the roles? A. b. SCOTT.
The matter has not been Investigated that
the effect is known.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

United States Senator Burton, who has
been charged with carrying around presden-
tial aspirations, says that the Office should
seek the man. The thought is not original
with the Senator, but in case the office doesn't
ma the individual, he will, without doubt
produce him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Cavalry Against Trenches

NE Of the interesting developments of
- the allied offensive on the western battle
front Is the use of French cavalry in direct
attacks on the shell-shattercd German
trenches How successful these attacks
We're whef. considered as a whole does not
appear rom III" fragmentary accounts that
have been suffered TO reach this country. but
this use OF horse troops will he watched
closely.
one OF the German official reports declares
the cavalry attacks proved flat failures and
IT may Woll Do that they did not achieve all
General Jolre expected OF them On the
other Eaud. it would be foolish to suppose
tnai Jouro used his horscmen save after ma
tIro consideration OF what probably could be
accomplished The suggestion has been
made tina, The cavalry was intended TO in
crease the number OF prisoners and the rela-
lively large captures made by the French
lend considerable probability 10 this theory.
Only a short while ago the use of cavalry
IN trench warfare was pronounced wholly
IN p'aeuc""le. mat conclusion, like many
others sInee this war started, may have TO hc
revised
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
The Pattern Of r. Neutral.

vi.e-President Marshall SAYS he does
not know why they are lighting in Eu-
rope. This establishes him as PERTAINS
the man in the country who best OBJ
serves President Wilson's plea for
neutrality.-Boston Herald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
The Pessimist SAYS.

There IL some bad in the best Of us, according
to one authority. This expert determined to
put the mildly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Germans admit the loss of Loos. 1t was
some loss to lose I.oos." The Newport News
Press Is the paper guilty Of that loose talk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

livery week is Dress-Up Week. more or
iess' so far rs tho women OF Roanoke arc con-
eerheo' declares the Roanoke Times Is 1t to
DC inferred that the habit Is peculiar to Roa-
noke women?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Dr Dumba's successor. Kajetan Mercy Won
kapos Mere. may be persona grata, hut If he
carries on much correspondence he will have
to shorthand his name
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Whenever there isn't an accident in the
subway In New York, or an automobile hold
up. somebody starts scheme to change the
statues of Horace Greeley
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Ponts would double the size of the town shortly
1 pu' SINCE when was Hopewoll cleaned up. The
Du Points have denied the doubling renort
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Switzerland has spent s28,oOO.OoO to get
itself in state OF preparedness. Nearly as
much as II 1t had been III the fight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

JOSEPH Walker, former Speaker of the
House OF Representatives OF Massa chusetts,
and last year Progressive candidate for Gov
ernor, when asked on his return to Boston
what ne thought of the political outlook, said
ne mad beeH Gowr on Cape Cod all summer
anG wasn't posted. Evidently not. About
one day on Cape Cod puts man out of touch
with the world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Cardwcll. Va. September 40, 1915. .
Challenge to spelIer,.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispa tch:
Sir,-In order to help promote n general in
terest in the valuable at of good spelling. both
In and out OF the public schools Of the State
OF Virginia; ] hereby make friendly challenge
to the public to meet and SON Mvron
about the first OF March, 1916. in the smelling
arena. That date will give all persons ample
timo to prepare. Mvror will meet any pupils
Of high schools of the State and | any others
Others means all classes-doctors, LAWYERS
teachers preachers: professors what not
Myron'S challenge limits the scope of his work
10 the State high school textbook Mine is
limited to words Of the English language
now in common use by the best speakers and
writer's
suggest the method OF having each contes-
tant write all the words, and decide who shall
remain in by eliminating those who miss n
word, or n combination OF written and oral
tests any other method agreeable to the
crowd. also suggest that too much attention
he not paid to Capitalization and hyphens
Further. that any standard unabridged diction-
airy be used rs authority for spelling any word
and that my contestant he allowed to call for
the definition and pronunciation of anv word
ask that any person accepting this chal-
lcngc make the fact known by sending me his
name and address, and at the same time state
his wish to where and under whose manage
mont the contest shall he held.
L. w RANDOLPH.
staunton, Va. September 81. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Somehow, this does not sound to us like
the talk OF visionary. 1t sounds rather like
ordinary, everyday, common or garden sense
The mysteries Of municipal administration
are not In the minds Of the reformers but in
the plans OF those who oppose simplicity, eff
AGENCY and economy They are the ones
who talk as though nothing could be done TO
cure municipal Ills. They are wrong as the
people of other American cities have found to
their great profit, and as the people OF Rich
mond one day will find to theirs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Martha WaShington's Will

W lTHoUT rcviving "the memories of an
w Client strife" which ]. Pierpont Morgan
says are long since consigned to oblivion
by the good sense and good feeling and
patriotism or the people OF the United States"
and leaving to the lawyers the abstract Ques-
tons of law involved there is sound reason
Tor gratifcation that the will Of Martha Wash
lngton at last has been returned to the right
fu custody Of the Governor of Virginia
1t would be captious perhaps to quarrel
with the delay by which this restitution was
preceded, or to advert to the protracted cf-
forts of the authorities OF Fairfax County and
or the commonwealth to induce the elder
Morgan and his son to surrender the historic
document but 1t Will scarce be forgotten that
restitution was not in fact, accomplished
until Attorney-General Pollard instituted suit
In his letter to Judge Keith, Mr. Morgan
says:
have the highest regard for the peo-
pie OF Virginia and the pride OF all
Americans in their splendid traditions
ana lofty spirit. have good reason to
believe that their sentiment and inter-
est have been aroused in respect to this
document and feel it TO he proper act
on my part 10 return It to their keeping
II is indeed a proper act. The ono criti-
cism that will be offered is that Mr.. Morgan
has done now what should have been done
good many years ago.
Others besides Judge Keith Will svmpathize
with the suggestion that Mt. Vernon should
be the iinal depository of the will of Martha
Washington, but all Will recognize as he
does. the claims OF the people and the an
thorltes or Fairfax County. However MIR
Morgan surrenders the will unconditionally
The suggestion OF Mt. Vernon Is a suggestion
merely. however likely it is to be carried out
We hope 1t will be.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
The orisInnl Three Black Crows.

To the Editor of the Times Dispatch:
Sir-I sending YOU the following folk
lore song which ! think may. he tho Three
Ravens asked for bv Dr. G.. Alfonso Smith.
MRS. THOMAS r. IIARDAWAY.
There were three crows sat tree
Oh, Billy McCcc, McC;aw!
There We're three crows sat tree.
oh. Billy McCiec McC.aw!
There were three crows sat n tree
And they were all black as black could be
And they all clappe1 their wings and cried
Cav, cav. caw''
II.
Said black crow unto his mate
oh, Billy McGec McCiaw,
Said one black his mate,
Oh. Billy McCcc McCaw!
Said one black unto his mate,
what shall do for food eat?'
And they all clapped their wings and cried
Cav. cav, caw!"
III.
In yondcr field there lies n horse
oh. Billy MCGEE. McGaw!
In yondcr field there lies a horse
Oh, Billy Mc(ice McCaw!
We'll perch upon his old jawbone
And pick his eyes out by one
And they all clapped their wings and cried
Cav. cav, caw!'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Queries and Answers
T}cIaSco,

BcIaSco.
Is David Bclasco n Jew? b. KI,ASMER
He is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Petersburg talks OF annexing Hopewell" says
the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch, having probably
thought best to talk of 1t before Hopewell pro-
posed to take in Petersburg What the Cock
ado CITY wants with Ilopewell is hard to find
There is nothing" says the Urbanna Sentinel.
that will drive away better than n good
old fashioned hymn. When you feel troubled
sing something If you can't sing whistle" BE
sure you got out of hearing of your neghbors
before you raise the tune.
Tho buckingham correspondent of tho Ammo
mattox Times-Virginian says: I'VE had fine
frost last week and fine rain this week
Tobacco most all cut and fodder etc. saved
and for seeding and wheat" All OF
which goes to prove that the poor farmers work
is never done.
since Hopcwoll has been cleaned up" SAYS
the Lynchburg Advance, 1T is hut natural that
1t should grow Hence the report that the Du
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Published every dny in the year Ivy The
Tfmes-pispntch Publishing Company, Inc. Adj
dress all communications to THE TlMES-DIS-
PATCH, Times Dispatch building, 10 South
Tenth Street, Richmond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

8THE TIMES. Founded. Observation-Disclosures 1883
THE DISPATCH. Founded. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

1t is q far cry from the day of tho
inefficient amateur to the procisive pro-
fessional administrator; the annals of
civic progress embrace many a weary
recital of sloth and indecision, Of bad
Judgment and willful carefessness. This
must be no more Sincere efforts are
now being made TO keep a clean record
In the future. Above all and beyond all
the idea that ability to direct a citys
destiny is n Cod given gift common to
the politically chosen, is meeting It's
Nemesis; we are living in n more
sophisticated time, when the sugar
plums of politica! quackery no longer
satisfy the faded popular taste This
nation-wi desire for knowledge and
publicity and simplicity is garncring
Its significant fruits Of efficiency. econ
omy and centralized administrative nu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01
Not a crash Experiment"

IT requires hardihood nowadays to
1 speak of city government by commission as
"A rash experiment. "a plan to put the mu-
nicipality on the operating table, "or the i'm
practical dream OF long-haired visionaries'
Those who make such statements can hardly
have considered that the total population of
American cities under commission govern
ment was 7,705,735 in June. 1914, and that
since that date other populations have been
added.
Among the commission governed cities are
Birmingham Mobile and Montgomery in Ala
bama; Denver, Colorado; Des Moines, Iowa;
Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita, Kansas;
New Orleans, louisiana Lawrence, Lowell
and Lynn, Massachusetts,; st. Paul, Miune-
sotas Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska; Atlantic
City, Jersey City and Trenton. New Jersey;
Wilmington, North Carolina; Dayton and
Springfield, Ohio; Muskogee and Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon Allen
town, Chester and Erie, Pennsylvania; Co
lumbia. South Carolina; Austin. Dallas, Gal
weston Houston and San Antonio, Texas;
Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah; Spokane
and Tacoma, Washington.
There are many others All of them, so
far as our investigation extends, approve the
commission plan, and would not abandon it.
Some of them, however, where the commits
sion has shown administrative weakness, are
turning to the commission manager system
as the solution of their difficulties.
The City Manager" is the title Of re-
Gently published work on the problems of mu-
n1cipal government. The author is Harry
Aubrey Toulmin Jr., a Dayton lawyer, who
has had an opportunity of observing the
operation of the system at first-hand We
have quoted in an earlier editorial from Mr.
Ioulmn's discussion Of the appointive power
OF the city manager; here is his view, based
On the personalities and accomplishments OF
the city managers of Dayton and Springfield,
Of what this new type Of official should be and
should achieve:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH
Publicntica ONCE, .......1O South Tenth street
South Richmond. 1920 Hull street
Petersburg ...-...........6 BOllinEbrooiS street
LynchburR. Observation-Disclosures. 02O Ntuin Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-01

Entered January 80. 1908, Richmond, Va.
as second-clnss matter under net of Congxess of
March =. 1879.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-24
An Explanatory Addendum.

In order to complete the record OF
his testimony before the United States
Commission on Industrial Relations
why should not HENRY FoRD supple.
ment 1t with some such statement as
the following:
Now. so that there shall be no delu.
sion about my profit sharing processes
which may serve to increase rather than
decrease the difficulties or the relations
between employers and employed gener.
ally, | wish to say that am an employer
in an exceptional position.
"Only a business similarly situated could
do what have done in the matter OF
wages and distribution OF profits I make
what is essentially a single product, for
which | have esta blished monopoly
market. I can do for my labor what l
am doing because | get monopoly price
for this product.
ION account OF the success Of my idea
Of manufacturing standardized single
article and on account OF the perfection
Of my engineering and manufacturing
processes | could AFFORD to sell my output
at much lower price than l obtain for
II. As long as the public Is willing 20
pay my price. which means until my
monopoly market is invaded by successful
competition. can indulge my profit shar-
ing Views. but what I want to make clear
is that my position in this respect is al
most unique among employers
All honor to the engineering genius
and humane sympathies Of HENRY FoRD
which have brought him to his present
eminence in business and public es-
teen. Nevertheless, n statement like
the foregoing might help to prevent the
propagation Of misunderstanding about
profit sharing possibilities in general
drawn from Mr.. FoRDs particular or
ganlzation.