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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
At Fifty,


met woman on the way
Her smile was sweet. her hair was gray,
Her dress was dear and nifty.
Her face breathed forth such rare con-
tent,
asked her what such radiance meant.
She said: "Sir, l am fifty"
knew somewhat the life Of care
That dimmed her eye and grayed her
hair
] knew that she was thrifty.
] thought Of battles hardly won
OF work from dawn till set OF sun,
From twenty up to fifty.
And then thought OF daughter fair,
And knew the love they both would
share,
Till daughter. too, was Atty.
thought me OF her sturdy son,
Whose work In life was we'll begun.
And wished that were fifty.
II we could, like this woman dear,
with radiance crowned. give all good
cheer,
The years when We We're fifty,
If we could sec. through good work
done,
Our lives prolonged In maid and son,
Dear God, we'd all be nifty.
st. Louis Globe Democrat,
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The Voice of the PEOPLE
Rebukes Critics o, ,hc so,,,

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
=, Sir:-The Chicago Tribune in commenting on
me FRANK case, remarks that The South is ha If
eiGMented. IT Is a region of liiteracy, self
riFhteousnsss cruelty and violence Until it
Is improved by the invasion OF better blood and
better IDEAS 1t will remain reproach and n
ddanEcr to the American republic" And the
New lork Evening Post remarks that we can
only turn away from II with shuddcr to ask
Wnat II an means and what he done about
IL. Wen: one thing the Post and Tribune can
40 aoont II Is TO advise the people OF the North
w N. thsy come down here to live and do bust
ncss win MS to he fair and honest in their deal
inFs and behave themselves ms decent people
should and II they will do this they will have
no tronple IN getting along with us
ne people OF Georgia believe Frank 10 be
guilty or the worst crime that can be charged
20 any man. IF Frank was not guilty the pcople
nave havc made a great mistake: If he was guilty
r , nave made none The people Of the South
h it3E ne only half educated; in fact. I do not
out 90 know from experience that they are
much better educated in good morals and fair
dealings that the people of the North The
charee that the people of the South are self
righteous. cruel and violent is absolutely false
and hereby give the lie to any and all Who
otner peorle TO come here in the South and nv
sharp tricks and exploitation gather n few dol,
lars, and then expect to act in q servilo
manner and submit to all manner of nj use we
may he only half educated. poor and have 10
our self-respect. "
And nov I want to know where they are 20
South? It makes laugh to think Of II con-,
ing from the region OF the Post or the Tribune
1J.. ~, G. NJ. COwLES
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oeing done on the plantation of Mr.. Davis In
Mississippi. The simple truth is that the foraner
slaves OF Mr. Davis are working tho plantation
ana doing 1t we'll. Their leader tells the cor
respondent of Memphis paper that they will
ao inc pest theE can to keep the plantation In
~ ~ untl the owner can return. In the mean
tinie they are making big cotton crop and
are seeing to it that Mr.. Davis shall get his
part OF the proceeds.
The First National Bank Of Lynchburg has
oeei eStaoiished with capital stock of $500, 900
-. N binsham is the president and Lorenzo
NorVel is the cashier. The above named with
Jonn IL. Mcdaniel. William H. Hall, John NJ
Warwick, d. w. Burton, J. S. Langhorne. James
constitute the board of directors.
tornado passed over Richmond yesterday
All OIL the creeks that have shores in the city
were deiugcd Many houses unroofed
ana good deal of property in the exposed
creeks suffered unusual damage. AS soon as
we can get thoroughly reconstructed Shockoe
and some Of the other creeks be improved
at the city's expense.
The Raleigh Progress. the paper that is sup
Holden and his hopeful son. Joseph. and pub
ished in Raleigh. the capital of North Carolina
mas been Endorsed and approved by General
hnpatrick That is big asset to mighty
little paper.
,, dispatch from Washington. published in the
New, York papers, says the legal advisors OF
president johnson have admonishcd him that
tho trial of Mr.. Davis II 1t takes place
must be In the civil courts md must he in the
city OF Richmond, where his alleG ed treason was
committed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Menace of the Hookworm

IN eleven Southern States hookworm disease
l is n reality Its prevention and cure have
been practically accomplished. This is the
sum and substance of the investigation made
by the Rockefeller sanitary commission for
the eradication of the evil and described in
recent report
When the disease became a subject for in
vestigaton in 1910 the knowledge OF ii was
confined to minority of physicians. and some
Of these did not regard 1t feature OF
their practice, while many laymen thought it
was myth. The medical profession and the
public now recognize the prevalence OF hook
worm, and believe its cure and prevention are
essential 10 public health work in the South
The commission asserts that its part Of the
work has been accomplished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Aid for the Cotton Planter

| HERE IS ample justification for the plan
OF the administration. as announced by
Secretary McAdoo to deposit, $50 600 900 in
the Federal Reserve Banks Of Richmond
Atlanta and Dallas or In national banks
throughout The cotton States 10 aid these
oanks III financing the cotton crop Of this
year. The South has borne a heavy share
iar too heavy share-oi the country's bur
aens IN the European war, and il is no more
than justice that planter merchant and
banker be protected against further suffer
Ing
Producers OF food crops prontcd from the
outbreak OF the war by the rapid increase in
tood prices md manufacturers OF steel and
Dther metals, OF motor cars trucks clothinp
shoes and saddlery are beginning 10 rean n
Itch harvest. The cotton States have shared
n none OF this prosperity and ,hcy ar.
entitled, in the face of the financial collanse
That nenaces some OF them 10 the suocial
and favorable consideration OF the national
government.
1t may be that compare lively sraall part
of the money the Treasury Department stands
ready 10 deposit will be needed actually 10
move the crop. The guarantee fund raised
ast year was drawn on scarcely at ali and
ret its presence and the moral effect thereby
produced restored confidence and ayer,cd
impending disaster
Great Britain's addition of cotton TO tho
sontraband list may prove, after all, 10 be {;
blessing in disguise TO the producer of the
Maple. Tho British declaration did not de
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

crease the volume of cotton exported to Ger
many and Austria. because since the orders In
council went in effect such exports have been
nearly negligible. The effect Of the declara-
ton has been to give n show Of legality to
British seizures OF cotton cargoes. 1t may
be expected confidently that there will be less
Southern opposition to seizures justified by
the laws Of civilized war than to seizures
that these laws forbid. even though in the
latter there be sounding protestations of
Friendship.
There will be sudden collapse in cotton
prices so long as there is a government fund
which may be utilized for loans on the new
crop. When the war ends there will be a
revival In cotton manufactures the world
over, and the owners OF the warehoused staple
will come into their own.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From Newspaper Files, August rs, 1859

The trial of canAan wirz has again been post
ponGh in Washin Ron. For what reason there Is
81 further postponement does not appear It is
said that Captain WirZ is anxious for n speedy
hearing which the law guarantees him. but for
som. reason tho prosecution continues to ask
ton gets all ii asks for.
General Joseph +. Johnston. late of the Con-
federate Army, is in Washington. having gone
there from Richmond. but for what purpose
has not been revealed. II is said. however. that
he liz TO have an early interview with the Prcai-
dent For the present General Johnston is
stopping at the home OF personal friend In
Washington.
The latest reports from Washington are TO
the effect thai the trial Of MIR. Davis may take
place at Fortress Monroe, ii may be pulled
on in Richmond. II be now pretty
generally undcrs TODD that his trial viii be cfore
civil tribunal, and II will likely he In
Nirginia--at Fortress Monroe or In Richmond
possibly at Williamsburg Yorktown.
The Northern papers contain all kinds OF
sensational reports about the work that is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

= OMPLAlNT is frequently heard that juries
~ in the Hastings Court will not sustain
the Police Justice in the matter OF filming auto
mobile speedcrs. but almost invariably reduce
the amount Of the fine This is given as one
OF the reasons why the ordinances against
speeding are not more rightly enforced With
all respect for the P0l;ce Justice, however, it
may well be doubted.sf, the first fault is not
his.
II q driver, whether OF an automobile or
OF a horse-drawn vehicle, is convicted in
Police Court OF reckless driving" he is rarely
fined more than $40 Yet if a motorist Is
proven TO have exceeded the speed limit set
BY city ordinance no matter hy how little or
in what section of the city. he is inevitably
fined 500. Under this practice, a man driv-
Ing recklessly and dangerously through a
crowded street is punished by the imposition
OF only q small Gne, provided he keeps within
rthc speed limit; whereas a driver who pro
ceeds at higher rate OF speed than that fixed
by ordinance, even on deserted boulevard.
is sentenced to pay just ten times as much as
the reckless driver
1t is possible that the juries feel that
sound discretion" must be exercised some
where.
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To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-The lat" Leo Frank case has IMPLICATED
the South somewhat along lines OF statute law
we have been advising the happy medium and
SLOW to wrath procedure since any who have
1elt inc coh and now OF Southern life must know.
or 'lolNie hospitality" offset to this 9th. r
impulse In, to correct and execute wrong doing by
direct methods. All, Mr.. Editor have not all
made haErant slips OF Justice. nsomuch that the
Drcccpts Of love--thc great potential-have henn
slnned against? Until this mighty principle
goes into effect world wide. enforced by ali
ginia? JOSEpH ITREJc
Elyria. O., August 90 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Why the War Lnata.

Have whiskers anything to do with war? Do
soldiers fight better with clean shaver faces or
otherwise? In the Crimea, English officers
went into action behind bushy heards. Then
hey grew the sideboard style. what In this
country call Furnishes In the present war,
"hisllers are unknown. except among the Rus
slams. The style in the English army is the
mustache. although the Kaiser favors II. 1t Is
said. however that the younger soldiers spent
60 much time trying to coax out the down on
the upper lip that il interferes with work In
the trenches This may be Of the reasons
why the conflict tarries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Step in Right Direction

COUNCILS apparent determination to pro-
- vide park for the use of the colored
people Of the city. as evidenced by the fla
vorable action OF one OF its committees de-
serves all praise. There could scarcely be
a more helpful expenditure OF public funds
The happiness and well-heng of the negro
race III Richmond. as in other Southern cities.
are peculiarly dependent the attitude and
the actions OF the public authorities. 1t is to
the advantage OF the whole citizenship that
the negroes have place and opportunity for
healthfu recreation.
More attention should be paid 10 negro
housing and health and the provision OF a
park vii! be long step in the right direc-
ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Prosperity Has Arrived

IF the railroad is the pulse of commerce,
1 there is nothing the matter with the South
Statements made and orders given are con-
vincing and Inspiring.
An increase OF traffic is shown by the
Chesapeake and Ohio, Atlantic Coast Line.
Seaboard and the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroads. The total equip
mcnt under way and in contemplation by the
Atlantic Coast Line is approximately $1,150.-
000. recent order is for ten new locomo-
tives with the Baldwin Works and $50 box
cars.
The Chesapeake and Ohio has called for
twenty-four new engines OF the Mallet pat
tern for the mountain districts. The order
has been practically fulfilled. The earnings
OF the hesapcake and Ohio for the first two
weeks OF the current month show an increase
OF $4Gl ,215 over the total for the same period
last year.
The Seaboard will expend 100000 for
additional shops and improvements Already
this company has number of new locomo-
tvcs for its passenger service
NO better evidence OF the expansion of trade
in the South is required than that contained
In the foregoing statements Figures like
these spell good times and they are here.
Lord Northciffc says politicians are tho
same the world over. Wonder If MILFORD ever
heard Of the Kcntuckian who said there was
no such thing as bad whisky but admitted
that some was worse than others.
The Turkish ambassador who missed his
first train for Constantinople says he was sur
prisod when he heard that Italy had declared
war against Turkey. The ambassador has
some moro surprises coming
The lnfanta Eulalia of Spain says In her
book Court Life From Within" that in
| private ife the Kaiser &c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Peril. Of Motoring In Knn,n,

There is. or soon will be. agitation in
Gridley for an ordinance to dim the lights on
motor cars. Tom F'lory tells Of motor ride
he was taking on last week. and the car sud
denly turned a corner. The lights fell on
certain back porch. where lady was taking
n bath. The lady fell out of the tub and
the chauffeur ran the into n fence.-Kan-
sas City Star. II this from any place
but Kansas. we wouldn't print It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
TattlinEa.

Generally speaking, the man who marries
in haste has no time to repent at leisure II
he does. it is away from home
woman's winning ways are liked by most
men, except where the arc experts at
bridge and poker.
There is toll-gate about every half-mile
the road to Success
The fool who rocks the boat gets over II
when he strikes the Of matrimony
It's all right to ride a hobby IL you can
stick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

a correspondent OF the Springfield Repub-
lican tells that paper that jeremiah Smith,
of New Hampshire. is the last surviving son
of the American Revolution. ii there is a
last survivor, his name is almost sure to be
Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Religious,

What are the religious papers in Richmond
with names of cditors' What is tho most
numerous denomination In Virginia.?
RICHARD V. GAINES
Religious Herald DR.. r. II. PITT: Southern
Churchman, DR.. Edward Goodwin: Christian Ad-
vocate. DR.. James Cannon; Presbyterian of the
South. DR.. William Campbell. Baptist.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Bitter Memories,

The stranger in the prohibition town was
impressed by the extreme sadness OF the In
dividunl he coming out Of a moving pic
ture theater.
he ventured.
1T vast was" responded the other. with
poignant longing written all over his face 1T
was Ten Nights in Barroom.'"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
New Iden in SNntters.

n bar which sweeps back and forth
over the outside Of a screen door as it
Is opened has been invented to auto
matically kill flies that gather on tho
wire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

exchange, the name Of which has escaped us,
is strictly true: LAS time passes the sentme mt
in this State against corrupt election and cam
paign practices grows stronger and stronger,
and there seems to feel hopeful
that most OF us will live to the day when
these practices shall have become extinct In
Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Queries and Answers
Police Picnic, Etc.

What is the date for the Richmond police
picnic? What is the condition OF the U-4 which
sa INK some time ago? q. c. HOOKER
There will be none. For tho exact condition
you will have to write the Navy Department.
Washington, D. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Grant In Richmond.

was General U. s. Grant in Richmond?
Was he here with President Lincoln? CURIO
lie was here November 81, 1865, stopping" at
the Spotswood No. Mr.. Lincoln was here April
S. 1868
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
High School.

How may ] get information about enrolment
at the John Marshall High School? A r. F.
Write TO the principal, Professor James Har-
wood High school Building. Richmond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Chats With Virginia Editors

Some men fond OF politics." says the
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch. they would run for
Lieutenant Governor" Why not? Politics is
game OF chance at best. and there Is only
life between the Lieutena -Ciovernorship
and the Governors chair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
BidinE the Time.

The fat one-Why is II
that the meeting Of the
Sewing Circle has been
postponed?
The thin one-Nobody
knew a single bit Of new
gossip. and we didn't see
any reason in getting to-
Eether.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

Four Ohio Republicans think they would
like TO be President Whenever a man gets
that idea he settles in Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

The snake editor and the sea-serpent cor
respondent have yoked up and are sending In
pieces about the peach crop
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

China is about to return to its idols. When
a few weeks ago we heard that the Dragon
was crying for chewing gum got in state
OF preparedness to hear anything about that
country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

ZEzaging home in the morning as II YOU
were being chased by n submarine is not as
much OF habit in HopeweIl as It was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

Published every day in the ycnr by The
Times- Dispatch Publishing Company, Inc. Adj
dress all communications to THE TIMES-DIS-
PATCH. Timc.- Dispatch building, 10 South
Tenth Street, Richmond, VA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

The Sandy Valley News asks very Searching"
questions in the following: "If you are any
good citizen in your community, you
will stand by your church. your school and
your town. If YOU good, YOU will let
your neighbor look after these things for you.
How is II with you? Can you stand the test? ?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

The ship that is bringing over the German
toys TO this country needs no flag. The king
dom Of childhood is neutral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

Tho Colonel" says the Fredericksburg Star,
lis in imminent danger OF being eclipsed as a
kicker by Hoke Smith and George Won Meyer
So far however. neither Of the latter two have
said anything important enough to occupy the
front page
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

Now that the season al Coney Island is
nearly over the New York Board OF Health
IS going out there 10 start a crusade against
germs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
War Orders
Not
Healthy

of tho country is arousing itself from it's pa rally
sis and getting on its feet. 1t needs confidence
and capital The swelling up of the market
quotations of few industrials is in itself
indicative of easy times throughout the country
The war order activity appears rosy, but its
roses are the flush of i'll health. The rccupera-
ton Of the United States during the past months
may be traced in the steady casing of the money
market. in the SLOW but sure liquidation OF in
debtedness, in general retrenchment The real
health or the countrys trade is to be found in
tho great crops now maturing to meet an urgent
demand of foreign trade. The time is near at
hand when the Industries Of the United States
State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

we do not for an instant condonc the oper-
atoms Of ring politics" says the Lynchburg
Advance. I'VE believe that the system is
wrong and Will always he wrong. and that
some means OF breaking up the practice should
be evolved: hut cannot that Judge Chi
chester. even II many of the charges are true
in relation TO his appointive power, mas Deen
any culpabe than many others" Which
others for instance?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

The process OF wearing out the
victor until the time comes to
strike Is not n new one in war
fare, and the FOO that presses
does so under possible disad-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

THE TIMES. Founded. ...................1 SSS
THE DISPATCH. Founded. ................1S 1850
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Current Editorial Comment

This hustle and stir over war
orders" and activity in few
stocks is not real prosperity.
Though real orders will bring
gold. wheat will bring it in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH

TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH
Publication ONCE. 10 South Tenth Street
Petersburg. 100 North Sycamore Street
Iynchburg ............. .21S Eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25
Wearing
Out
the Victor


vantagcs. Tho great war Is but
passing through its first stage. Time is long
the patience and determination of nations arc
enduring and Russia Is lighting good fight
in the face Of the enormous odds that multi
millions Of highly trained soldiers, long pre-
pared and equipped for war, Observation-Disclosures
american.
Most railroad companies and
Holm TI,osa other large corporations
t.rto annual statements to stockhold-
Help You essential FACTS bnt q ,ittIe raiI
road in Maine has gone step
farther and circulated n two-page circular to
Its employees. commencing them for their
Vices. giving forecast Of the company's
prospects and assuring the men that the
pany hopes "in due time to be able to reward
them in substantial way" The railroad that
has adopted this policy is the Bangor &Arooatock
and 81 Is said that II has produced friendly
feeling Of cooperation between the employees
and the officials that did not exist before. Isn't
II n good plan? VIII corporations learn some
timo that employees az well as stockholders arc
interested In the company; In fact,
since they get their living out OF it?-Kansas
City Star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-25

The lnfanta Eualia of Spain says In her
book, Court Life From Within" that in
private life the Kaiser is unaffected. He
foCscss himself when he ls away from homo.