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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
All Eyes on Roumania

TT is the little tester which sometimes wrecks
the whole human system. 1t is the little
cloud no bigger than mans hand which
frequently expands and. gathering force,
breaks GU, in storm The small kingdom
in Europe has sometimes changed the map.
Holland more than once regulated the affairs
of great dynastes.
Roumana at the present moment is in the
path OF the Tcuonic combination She will
stop the stream of muntion trains that has
moved along her railroads Nor the last year
to help Turkey. and Germany objects. Com
pairing Germanys attitude TO exports. of
arms TO Turkey with her attitude on the eX-
port OF arms to the allies, readily under
stand how circumstances alter ,ases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Mark Leaders Grave

BOISE. IDAHO, July lS.--High on the
summit OF a mountain. In IA region
until lately rarely visited by man. lie
Of the ultimate pioneer of the great
est placer grounds ever discovered in
this Western country. This man was
George Grimes. When the mines in
the northern part OF the state began
TO lessen their yields. he, with a small
party OF kindred spirits, began a quest
for further gold ground. This in
the early summer of 1852. y move
.nent Is on foot TO erect n monument
over his grave.
Making their way through Eastern
Washington and Oregon the party
worked through to the head Of Mores
Greek anu began prospecting above the
site OF the present village of Pioneer.
They worked their way well into the
pass which now bears the name OF its
disc ovcrcr. where they began to strike
rich prospects,.
During their journey into the pass
they had seen signs of Indians. They
had come ur. through an Indian trail
which crossed the mountains and con-
tinued through to Paycttc and Garden
Valley. On the day ne was killed,
Grimes told the members of the party
he had p:csentmcnt he was going
to meet lis death The members Of
inc E'iitN N:hl ont 10 prospect, ana
on their way an Indian, lying in am
bush. shot Grimes.
Grimes was buried on the summit
OF the pass and the news brought to
the settlements by the other members
OF the party during the fall, when they
returned Nth the news that they had
uncovered the richest placer ground
ihcy mad ever heard of.
Many times the story of the dis
coHcry or George Grimes and his party
/ mas been told, the details substantial
~ as related above. There is no dis
iosi'ion III any case to credit the dis
cnN"rN to any other than the leader
OF this party. Notwithstanding this.
unmarked. except for n broken picket
lencc, lies the grave of this man who
led the way to the section whose
riches were so great as TO be consid-
cred as fabulous by those who hear
of them now and whose discovery was
one of tho greatest factors in the set
Element and development of the State
of Idaho.
Frank r. Coffin. one of those who
had part in the stirring times fol-
| lowing the discovery OF the Boise Ba-
| sin gold fields, has offered to head IA
! subscription list with SIS Former
| Governor llawley. another of the pio-
nccrs whose early life was passed in
the mining camps. has offered his SER
vices ms they may be acceptable to
the cause.
The plan as suggested involves the
erection of n simple coping around the
grave, such mark as the elements
may not affect.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
What Ship Subsidy Means

THOSE amiable gentlemen who discourse
bhndly on the propriety and--in their
Vlew-neceSsity Of rc-cSta bliShing the A;u,.
can merchant marine by system of sub
sides or imitation postal subventons usually
know we'll enough what they are talking
about, but they do not let the public i'm on
the whole secret.
Considering the amount of its tonnage
engaged in foreign trade the United States is
paying now, in the form Of postal subven-
tons, rather generous subsidies Most OF
these payments go TO line that has not added
Il ship 10 its fleet in twenty years On the
other hand nine-tenths OF England's mer-
chant marine is operated without a cent of
subsidy, and it is increasing in tonnage and
number OF vessels every year-increasing
right now, despite the destruction wrought
by the war.
II the United States attempted TO substitute
vessels to the number and tomas e of one
quarter OF Englands giant merchant fleet,
il would require so many millions of dollars
that the country, literally, would be stupcfied
That means of solving the problem really is
unthinkable. The adroit gentlemen who favor
1t have but one hope-that they will be able
10 hypnotic Congress and the people and
embark the nation this great adventure
before anybody wakes up. But even that
hope is vain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
St. Clair McIicIway

IT HERE is always one man in BROOKLYN
~ ~ whose personality keeps the city
across East river in a conspicuous place on
the map. Such man must OF necessity rise
above the average. When Ncccher was alive
Brooklyn news" was an important feature
in the press OF Manhattan. Ii there had been
r public meeting at which cccher ana promi-
nent speakers Of Manhattan were present
Beecher was reported in extenso. while the
orators of the metropolis were classified IS
those who also spoke" if space was at a
premium.
When Hugh Mclaughlin was in &c flesh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Cigarettes and the War

n RDINARILN it costs y cent pound to
~ get tobacco out Of Macedonia, but the
cost now is up to cents pound, accord
ing To james NJ. Dixon, of the Tobacco Prod
Ucts Corporation, who has just returned from
Asia Minor, Turkey and Greece. This il
is thought by some, indicates Il famine in
cigarettes
Mr.. Dixon is quoted as saying that unless
the war ends soon, or unless the Dardanellcs
are taken by the allies, the situation in the
tobacco leaf market will be extremely inter
estfng before long. So the war over there
will end in smoke whichever way things 60
But if there wasn't a cigarette made in Eu-
rope for the next year the whole world could
draw on Richmond-and on Virginia tobacco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Important and Unlmportnnt Fires.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,--As am stranger in town | do not
know the regular habits of your fire chief on
the speed question but your local item this
morning contained the very foolish statement:
whether he was speeding unnecessarily will
remain for an Investigation to determine. 1t is
said. however to he fact that the fire
unimportnnt."
Judging from this I would say that your
reporter thinks the accident could be explained
better if ii had been important fire." and
that the reporter would wire ahead and get
report on Importance" before answering alarm
if he fire chief
With all due regrets for the death OF any
fireman who is killed on duty, I suggest this
city could get wonderful reputation If their
fire chief and department responded to alarms
the basis of cts probably not important
fire. Why hurry? Go slow and wear on
the apparatus and avoid all chance of accidents
and disturbing the ncishborhood with the noise
w. NJ. WELLS, NJ. T.
Richmond July Is, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
The Voice Of the People
"virtuc by Compulsion" Asnin.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Wcre | not of the Ely i'm the
ointment" ] would say that it requires
surancc or ignorance that is colossal for one 10
write editorial such Virtue hy Com
pulsion." Yet under that editorial YOU have
another one invoking more interference by gov
crnmcnt. termed Uncle Sam Might Help
Instead OF making taxation laws and leaving
the rest 10 the will and conscience OF the people.
you propose To enforce them by compulsion. Just
as they do In Germany, or in France and Eng
land. The people of Germany, for that
ter. of Europe, would not stand for the laws
which in your editorial you term patcrna listic
or a system Of espionage. that have forced
upon MS by the politicians at the behcst of Il
minority. The only difference between liberty
her" and in Germany is. there the laws are fully
enforced Otherwise going to Jail is just the
same in free America as in autocratc Germany.
JAMES GILBERT
Washington n. c., July 10. 1915.
OF we were not overwhelmed by this rebuke,
We might venture to repeat what the editorial
said-that much virtue in compulsion' np-
pears to us OF very doubtful moral value
Editor)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
ToHntO Bloom.

How may get the best information about tho
remedy for dropping the bloom by the tomato
plant? QUI
Write for 1t to the Department of Agriculture
washington, D. G. They send YOU n most
.aluable pamphlet on tomato growing We could
never understand why the people of this country
willing; TO contribute in taxes n vast sum
TO support most valuab BILE department of the
government and then make little use OF 1t as
they Every country resident i'm the United
States ought To have list OF the bulletins issued
by the Department OF Agriculture. Attention to
tho hints, following the suggestions and applica-
ton OF the Information found i'm these bulletins.
might easily double the clear profit from our
FARMS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Age OF Child,

child has passed its fourth birthday. Is ii
in its fourth fifth year? a READER.
The phrase birthday" is not very exactly
used. a person has, of course. hut Birth
dag" and that is the day on which he is born.
The recurring of this day is anniversary OF
the birthday. But. in general real
birthday is not counted. and when n child is
exactly one year old he has his first birthday
party. and at the age of two. his second, etc.
Hence usually you would say that child "has
pa ssed it's fourth birthday" just it is four
years old. and the child would then be in it's
nth year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Queries and Answers
Submarine NIincS.

How long will the danger probably last from
sea mines which have come loose from their
mornings? F.. L. HURT.
There is little telling. Such mines set in the
war between Japan and Russia destroyed
vessel. at least. not two years ago. 1t is quite
possible these contrivarccs may do deadly work
twenty years hence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

Boarders occupy all the bed
rooms; there's n family of
six in the parlor and four
bachelors in the hall. while
we keep the transients on
the front porch. but the barn
and hayrick have not been
used this summer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
The Point of View.

Grubbs-Suffrage agitation is great boon to
some folks Mrs. Binhs has exhausted her
self in the cause that she is unable to utter
word.
Stuhbs-I don't see how you can consider that
a boon to her.
Grubbs-Oh. thinking Of Binka
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Chats With Virginia Editors

Discussing military duty and the duty of
the average citizen pertaining thereto, the Nor
folk Ledger Dispatch says: THE fact that
Congress has passed law providing that all
government employees who members of ma
tional guards are entitled to leave. with pay,
during encampments is emphas sized by the de-
cision of Postmaster General Bureson to the
effect that Private Duncan r. Rain. city mail
distributor at Aberdeen, S. D., must attend
ordered by his commanding officer This spirit
should extend to all employers of members of
the National Guard. and wherever possible they
should be permitted to attend the State en-
campments"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
SONGS AND SAWS
Truths OF Historx-No. 4.

Truths OF HistOry-NO. 4.
when Alexander mourncd and wept
And CRASHED his teeth I'm sudden rage
Twas not for reasons accept,
Because they're writ hstory's page
He did not shed those tears because
He'd nowhere else to sink his claws.
The fact is, Aleck howlcd and cried y
- In his distressing, childish way,
Ihat' German means of homicide
Were not invented I'm his day
He knew. with Tirpitz in his train.
lie could have ruled the bounding main.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
assurance,

You certain this is n genuine antique"
said the cautious purchaser.
'Of course 1t is replied the honest dealer.
II made 1t myself, and l reckon ought to know
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
l,rIIlcnCc.

The gentle maids who line the beach
Do Just exactly as they oughter--
Although they have gone out to SWIM
They carefully avoid the water.
THE TATTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
A Common Nycnkncss.

Why do all the with scrawny nccks
wear these new tangled sport shirts?'
on the same principle, / suppose, tina. All
the fat men in creation drape their bodies with
big checks and pads."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
SlayS
Jealous
of Italy

made have not been revealed. but there has
been some sign Of i'll feeling since the scope
of italian ambition was revealed. Perhaps Italy
drove hard bargain. but n bargain at the ex-
pcnse of others was bound to make trouble
later. Unexpected difficulties also were created
by the premature attack the Dardanellcs.
which at first aroused uncasiness in the Balkan
states which have in interest in the straits. and
then comprised the military reputation of the
entente by its revelation Of laundering heedlass-
Whatever. in fact, may have been the
shortcomings of the diplomats of the entente. it
is fair to recognize that their difficulties have
been greatly increased by the unpromsinG mill
tary outlook which Is most Elaring as seen
from the Balkans. After six months the attack
on the Dnrdanelles has made little Roadway, the
Russian armies adjacent to Roumania have been
rolled back with heavy losses, and the Italian
army hcmmcd in among the hills is hardly
mating any visible progress. with affairs
standing thus in their ncighborhood the Balkan
states must be eager indeed for lighting IL thcy
decide to .ake hand. 1t Is possible OF course,
that if things grow desperate the allies may
OFFER rewards high enough to tempt sulky
and suspicious states to enlist; otherwise long
rs Germany has the best of the lighting they
likely to stand aloof-SprinGneld Rcpuh-
lican.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

1t might be good idea for members of the
Charter Commission TO visit some Of the cities
where modern charters are in operation. In
such matters Nrst-hand inspection often re-
pays the trouble il involves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

According TO press dispatches, Carranza
troops hghting near Naco destroyed $500
worth OF property and whisky" 1t would not
be difficult to imagine the manner in which
the liquor was destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Georgia Sounds II Warming

he following Illuminating new it,m ap-
pears in current issue of the Atlanta
Journa' published in the capital city OF a
leading prohibition State:
The House OF Representatives of
Georgia On Friday adopted a Now stand
Ing rule winch provinces mat no member
Of the iiuuse shan hc admitted while i'm
an Intoxicated condition. ana which
charges the drurkc, I,ers especially with
rigid enforcement OF the same.
II distresses us that. even while luxuriating
in prohibitions celestial joys the Cracker
Legislature should have been driven 10 this
measure OF scll-pro,ection Perhaps il was
necessary, because lose who have venIur, 4
to experiment with the dubious liquids offered
the thirsty III prohibition communities unite
in saying that these connections are swift and
mighty TO destroy. Even Legislators, who
might be supposed 10 be immune 10 such at
tacks, are likely TO succumb.
Our own deep and patriotic interest in the
matters refers however, TO that time when pro-
hibitio' sun shall begin TO sAinc here in
Oh Virginia. Up % this moment the General
Assembly, OF Virginia .pumd IL 30 - to
DO business witho q standme rule protect
ing it against the bibuous cntions of over
exhilarated brethren. Despite the warning
from the Far South, we shall continue TO hone
there will be no change in this situations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
The Pessimist Says:

Consider the hobo his leisurely jaunt. He
tolls not. neither does he spin and yet Solomon
IN all his glory not arrayed of these.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
The Chief Industry.

He-Are you having good crop this year?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

short on officers complains the Norfolk Vir-
ginian- Pilot. and then adds: This can hardly
be true of colonies, who to be found in
Kentucky and Georgia by the thousands and
even in Virginia by the hundreds" If YOU had
attended the gathering of newspaper men at
Newport News last week YOU might have put
the Virginia colonies in the thousand list
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

Published every dny I'm the year by TIE Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address all
communications TO THE TIMES DISPATCH
Timex DfspntcIi building, 10 South Tenth Street.
ntchmond, VI.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

Here are some cheering figures from the edi-
torial column of the Frederick sburg Star which
may or may not be correct: The increase in
the production Of wheat in Virginia as com
pared with last year will reach 5000, 900 bush
els with corresponding increase in oats and
prospects are encouraging for a second corn
crop"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Current Editorial Comment

Again there is some reason to
think that entente diplomacy COM
promised itself In the concessions
granted to Italy at the expense
of the Slavs across the Adriatic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

Here is the way the fredericksburg Star
looks ut the latest Georgia tragedy: should
Leo Frank die result OF the attack on him
by fellow-convict Saturday night, there will
he many who in the tragedy the hand OF
fate; hui it seems likely that the hand
which struck the blow ut Frank was that of
lunatic. This fellow convict is serving a
sentence for murder his defense insanity
having been rejected by the jury which tried
him. In view of what has just happened; it
looks as If the jury mistaken"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
Invention
Bureaus
no Novelty

ton, only TO prove Of the highest value in Eu-
ropcan armament. From aeroplanes TO armored
ships md from submarines machine guns
tho present war is being fought with American
ideas. Il navy bureau OF invention headed by
Thomas A. Edison. who has accepted that post
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

THE TIMES. Founded. 1883
THE DISPATCH. Founded. Observation-Disclosures 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

For cheerful lying" says the Harrisonburg
Record, commend to that slippery old
cuss, Nh John Barleycorn, He
sanctmonious air while decanting on the evils
OF prohibition that would put old Satan himself
to shame. You remember how, year he
was going up and down this Valley telling our
people that prohibition did not prohibit? You
remember how he asserted that the passing OF
the saloon meant the coming of the blind tiger
and the coming of the blind tiger spelt the
Increase of drunkenness? He was an artfu
old dodGcr was John. But with all of his
ways that are dark and tricks that are vain,
the people Of Rockingham were not fooled by
him even little bit"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21

Bureaus for the investigation
of warlikc novelties are no in
novation abroad. II Is n sore
subject with American inventors
that so many Yankee discoveries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-21
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH

ny Tinies-Dispntch Carrier Delivery Service In
Richmond tnnd suburbS) and PetersburEi
DAILY with Sunday, week ..........15 ccntn
Tally without sunday, week 10 cents
Sunday only. Observation-Disclosures. cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

public reports OF takings are con-
ccrned. was at a standstill to- day This
was probably because OF the light Of
ferings. as nearly all exporters are
said To he sold ahead. that they are
now securing the Northwest as well
as the Southwest for cash wheat to
I'LL their orders.
Advances were shown Of is cents
In corn and Ia to ! Us cents in oats.
The best prices were fairly well held,
and the stronger houses in the trade
led in the buying. The country move
mcnt Of both corn and oats was smaller,
as the weather has been unsettled in
parts OF these two grain belts. Cash
sales OF corn mere to-day We're 49,
GEO bushels, OF which 100000 bushels
wcr" TO exporters
oats sales were 100000 bushels. Of
which 10000 bushels were to exporters.
some OF the buying in the provision
market was the result o: the advance
in grain. ana the reactions and ad-
vances snow good buying by strong
hands. The cash trade ia meats and
stocks OF manufactured products are
lard continues unusually SLOW, art local
expected to show liberal increases for
the latter half of February.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
EVELYN SINKS IN WATERS
WITHIN ZONE OF SAFETY
First Report of Commander GhcrnrtI
Indicates Tint Ship WINS Not on
Course, First Suggested.

WASHINGTON. February p. - Tho
first report OF Commander Ghcrardi.
naval attachc at Berlin, on the sinking
OF the American cotton steamer Evelyn
by a mine in the North Sea, wag
ccived here to-day and indicates that
the ship was not off her course. as was
suggested. and was. in fact. in waters
where she should have been safe.
BY comparing the Evelyn's position in
latitude and longitude with the German
admiralty's directions. naval officers he
iicVc the Evelyn was about twenty
miles of the north coast OF Holland and
twenty-five miles northwest OF Borkum
Island. The German war zone decree
placed a strip of thirty miles along the
Dutch coast in the safety zone.
The German embassy several days
ago. giving directions for shipping. an
nounccd that merchant vessels bound
for the Ems should make directly for
its mouth" Tie Evelyn apparently was
only short distance 10 the northwest
Of the mouth OF the river when she
sank.
In the opinion OF naval officers here
the Evelyn probably struck n mine
which had broken lose from its moor
ings some where along the German coast
and was floating toward the coast Of
Holland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
MEN PRAY BEFORE BATTLE
Puritan Spirit Seizes british Army.
Says j.. Herbert Stead.

NEW YORK. February 27.-National
religious regeneration is in progress in
England. and the Puritan spirit has
seized the British army. according 10
+. Herbert Stead. OF Browning Hail.
London. who arrived here last night
on the Baltic. MIR. Stead is n brother
of the late w. 7. Stead. the noted
British journalist.
The result of this war from the re-
liEious point OF view he said. prom
Uses to he Il real national regeneration
The British army, particularly the new
army being organized by Lord l<itch-
encr, now is filed with the Puritan
spirit as no army has ever been since
Cromwclls time. \ common express