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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Not Playing Italy Game

y plausible explanation of the reason
why Germany has refrained from de-
ciaring war on Italy is given by the
Berlin correspondent of the Frankf,lr-
ter Zcitung in its issue of June s. He
says:
There was no doubt from the be-
ginning, and we have said it, that Italy
was pursuing Il very definite purpose
in this srotesque maneuver, namely, to
cause Germany TO appear in the role of
the attacking power and itself in the
role OF prosecuted innocence in the eyes
OF a neutral power with whom it had a
convention concerning armed assist
ahce III case OF an attack From neu-
tfal diplomatic circles confederation OF
this view is now given to papers here
in the fact that soon after the Begin
ming or the world war conversations
took place between Rome and Bucha-
rest. in which agreements for certain
contingencies were to be mado.
Both states for the time being de
sired to await the course of events. to
complete their military armaments, and.
IN case one of them should be menaced
with an offensive war by any power. to
give one another mutual assistance. IT
cannot at present be foreseen what at
titude RoumaEia will take in the imme-
diate future, but this much can be as
sumed with certainty, that the con-
structed friction of an offensive war bu
Germany against Italy will exert nc, .1H
fiuence on the impending decisi1 lH
Roumania," III
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

uied for the sweetest trilling Ac-
coini''Shcd birds often brought their
owners large sums. More than 900
tri!is in one nour by one OF these
sightlcss little inches was Dix
nude record, and as proud a one to
'he hurGhers there as is a baseball
remnant III an American city
The town was medieval i'm appear-
ance. Many of The houses had win.
dows screened by heavy, rust-eaten
iron bhTs, and heavy, one piece wooden
shutters. some of them were very
ancient. and thus valuable memories
oil Eur"pe's struggles. st. Nicholas
Church. an imposing structure with a.
Gothic tower, was the towns princi-
pal boast, and it's interior contained
some exquisite ornamentation work
patterns carved in stone as delicate as
rare hand made lace. The altar screen
was priced as one of Europes maryels."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
The Voice Of the People
Some. mt Lens,. Are rhonsh,fu,.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Str,-Pclmit me to express my appreciate ion of
Tho Times Dispatch. 1t is excellent daily.
] do not expect n paper always to express my
own views. IL it did ii would he OF va iuc o
me. am. for instance, too cosmopolitan in my
nationality to sympathiZe with either side of the
European conflict, but deeply Interested
in the progress of events
Many of your editorials the to
me rather blindly partisan, though some OF them
impress me as approaching the conception OF a
thoughtful neutral cannot sympathzc with
your support of national policy that
remotely indicates possible particp ton in the
war. and agree most heartily with the Chicag
Tribune when il says: III go to war. let II
he because we see an embodied and threatening
menace 10 our form of life, and not bccaus" in
the development of the submarine and the wire
less. and in the new Importance of the ammuni-
ton factory, International law finds itself out Of
touch with events and impotent 10 do Justice"
In my contact with a large number nj thinking
people find that, Irrespective of ancestry public
opinion is not as many newspapers express IL.
but is represcnted by such expressions as quoted
from the Chicago Tribune.
o. !. SCHUSTER.
Spring Grove Va, June %. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Now for the Boutiholders

fNT oW that Virginia has the debt case
IN against West Virginia. there will be more
trouble between the State and the bond
3hplders. AS The Times Dispatch told last
week, Major Holmes Conrad, counsel for the
ebondhoiders, has announced his purpose to
Happily for receiver, to take charge OF the
fmoney West Virginia has been ordered to
R0ay, and this motion will be opposed deter
1 minedly.
j The bondhoders do not care to have these
Kmillions handled by the debt commission.
%The milk in the coconut is represented by
stheir objection TO repaying to the State the
Interest On West Virginia's share OF the
Epriginal debt, that Virginia paid the bond
sholders before the apportionment. The con-
ytroversy that will be wagcd will be inter-
testing, but we think we may expect the SUI
spreme Court to take the view OF the matters
Tin issue that is held by the legal representa-
stives of the Commonwealth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
y Message From the Grave

"a MBRosE BlERCE, in one of his most
~ horrible stories, tells of a Union soldier
:3wounded at Stone River The man comes to
his senses to find himself on the battle field
and he looks eagerly arcrud 10 see which
way the struggle has gone. He finds the
field deserted anG, imagines that his army
has retreated. Wandering along. however, he
Suddenly runs across q monument dedicated
ito the Union soldiers killed at Stone River
land the monument is green with moss Only
sthen the soldier realizes that he has been
snnconscious for thirty years.
g Reminiscent OF this story is a recent event
in real life. James Riggin and William
SThorston fought together on the Union side
sat Gettysburg. They agreed that If the one
ffwere killed and the other spared, the survivor
Eswould seek the dead mans family. tell OF
4his death and deliver a last message. Risgin
was killed in The battle, but Thurston was
utterly unable to find his family and dis
scharge ths MISSION. Recently. however he
TrefscoVered that higgins relatives lived in
,eayurei, Del Thurston went there and de.
5me=red Higgins last message more Than fifty
Eere.rs after il had been intrusted TO him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Character

g" HE little newsboy who followed his base
80 ball through the window OF a hardware
store last Sunday, and there, with a COM
&panion was arrested by policemen, has
Y learned early in life the value Of character
When he was arraigned in the Juvenile Court
tmen well known in Richmond who were the
5Customers OF his business, and whose rela-
6tions with him had taught them confidence
lin his truth and honesty, went forward to
ftestify in his behalf
y Despite whatever suspicion attached to the
situation in which he was found, the evidence
Rof these friends suiIiced TO assure the lads
complete generation. Justice Crutchicld
believed his story and gave him compliments
as well as liberty.
o. 1t is hardly necessary TO point the moral
sof this page torn from the book OF human
Ilfe-the moral enforces itself-but il is
ifworth bordering. It's lesson is not for the
young only, although il addresses itself to
@them particularly, but as we'll to boys Of a
Elarger growth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Now for. Il New Charter,

appears 10 be assumed generally that tho
Council Committee on Charter Revision
bn 10 be named will respect the wishes OF
n newly organized Civic Association in the
Phtc tiOn OF the five citizen members That
8Dts it should be- The association is the out
HlEd ana visible sign OF that inward and
FToirtual grace which has moved Richmond
~, dissatisfaction with her existing organic
.eIw, aud its wishes in the matter are entitled
pyery specific regard.
H;We feel assured that President Peters of
he Common Council and President Adams
ef the Board Of Aldermen, will make their
8Electious with great care The Councils
st thought and most unselhsh devotion to
e public good should go into the member
lip OF this committee. The Civic Associa-
Ton also may be expected to bctray an equal
: .ense Of responsibility. The committee should
be so organized and conduct its deliberations
nd receive popular confidence.
No city charter can guarantee good govern
nent. for, after all, that is matter of men.
gather than of measures. bad charter
however, may negative or discourage munich
5pal efficiency. The best organic law is that
(which adapts itself to the city s special situa-
1tion and needs and to the genius of the peo-
lple. so that the natural craving Of the mass
bof the citizenship for economy, efficiency and
Sprogress has the fairest opportunity TO be
realized.
81 The laboratory system OF instruction is the
most satisfactory, as we'll as the most scien-
ftif1c,a we trust the committee, or subcom-
mittees. will be encouraged while delibera-
Cons proceed to. visit other cities where
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

modern charters are in operation. The proof
of the pudding is in the eating thereof" and
no organic law, however admirable techni-
cally or theoretically, is worth while unless
1t will work.
This is not to say must make no new
neutrality-suspicious. we shall be able to blaze
the way along which other cities will pro-
gress--but experience is an excellent guide
even to the pioneer 1t teaches him at least
what he should avoid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
SONGS AND SAWS
Discretion.

Discretion.
"Oh. why should the spirit
OF mortal be proud?'
The male of the species
Is never allowed
BY the once gentler sex
To voice his belief
Which you'll own we'll enough
Accounts for his grief.
No, this age deals a blow
To man, In his pride;
He's wisest when meekest-
That can't be denied.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

peace grafton by him which DR.. Dumba mlsun-
derstood. or to which he assigned more import
ance than 1T really had. No matter exactly what
passed In the interview. have another cause
OF relief at the change in the Department of
State That is no place for impusivc and
cffusivc man who mistakes an ambassador for
public meeting.-New York Evening Post
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

Sheer brutality.
Il don't think YOU can really for any
longer" cried the young bride, dissolved in
tears. she threw herself upon the couch.
why not?" asked the perplexed bridegroom.
why do you say things like that? Didn't /
kiss you before left home this morning."
"Ye-es you did, admitted the disconsolate
fair one, "but you walked to the to
catch the car YOU turned and waved good-by
only three times"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

American consuls report that
"I{illing" inc turkish provinces along the
Wealthy m.erm co"s' or ASIA Minor have
direct result of the war as by
the emigration OF the Greeks In
All TINS naturally rich district the Greeks are the
economic life of the community; they produce n
oisportohate share even of materials while
..nu,, pahkhg and manufacturing are almost
"hoiiy IN 'heir hands. The systematic ma ssa-
eres ana prosecutions which preceded and ac-
cohpahleu the Sultan's alliance with his
orothefS IN Berlin and Vienna. dealt a heavier
dow to the prosperity of Smyrna and many
other parts Of the coast than even the allied
oiocHane 1t is Il sufficient commentary on the
eh"r'c'cr OF the Turkish state that II depends
lor oven partial prosperity on subjects whom it
niassacres whenever it dareS to do so, and who
arr ready 10 raise the banner of revolution at
almost any moment. Also it shows that tho
forces which made history in the past are still
IN good working order-Chicago Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Recognized.


See here" said the prominent citizen, as he
handed coin to the importunate mendicant,
why don't you try to do something? A big,
strong fellow like you can always pick up a
good thing"
Exactly right, sir" said the l. NJ, pocketing
the silver, land Just what l said to myself when
you hove in sight"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Chats With Virginia Editors

THE Richmond Times Dispatch says that
the Times-Ilerald is always finding something
to boast about in local way We do
have TO find it, dear friend; something other
of that sort forces itself attention every
day." says the Newport News Times Herald.
Very good In fact good enough!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
The PcSsin,ist Snxs;

The President might settle this Mexican row
by locking Villa Huerta and Carranza in small
room and bestowing his favor the patriot
who energies. If none energies, that will prove
days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

All Save One.
Tho stern reformer oft proclaims
He is not out for pelf;
He simply would reform the world
Except, of course, himself
THE TATTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

a Tennessee court having decided that the
locker law is illegal, and that liquor may be
kept at clubhouscs it will not be necessary
now for the club members to build additions
TO their homes or hire warehouse
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

One Of the brightest stories that
out Of the slow but good old town of Clarks-
vile is found in the current issue of shc Neck
lcnburG Times Star. and here 1t is MIR. George
w. Rappleyea. late of New York, Long Branch
and Clnrksvillc. but of Southport, y. c.,
has been in Clarksville several days supervis-
ing the electrical work that is being done here.
Many of us Will, in behodnS the beautiful
lights with which Clarksvile is adorned.
behold in vison-likc way the handsome form
of this brilliant young electrical engineer under
whose influence and encoura cement this much
needed enterprise was inauguratcd and
summated."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

American importers. like most other
Americans do not appreciate Britain's curl
Gus idea OF consideration for international
law. They would rather be treated Justly
than kindly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
MIR. Bryan
Much Too
lntiiscrcet

~, u... the Austrian ambassadJ-, and
- through him Berlin. the impress
e".h i"o sion that the Presidents de-
ih'isscfcet mands on Germany ,we.e not
seriously meant, is one of those
denials which unwittingly admit tho basis OF
the charge. No one supposcs that the Secretary
Of State committed himself. much less this gov
eminent In the imprudent way alleged. But he
did have an informal conversation with DR.
pumhh And 1t is clear that from it the Austrian
ambassador got the idea that the Washington
Bryan's notions to the Iusitania case In face
ii was stated at tho time OF the German reply
that Berlin thought 1t had done q clever thing
liz proposing long investigation of the affair
IL would he very awkward il said, for Mr.
Hryan TO decline the suggestion. OF course, this
may have been only what liz called though not
In diplomacy, taking chance" And 1t is rea-
sonable to infer that 1t based upon Mr.
Bryan's free talk with the Austrian ambassador
What probably occurred nothing like an
official undertaking by the secretary, but little
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Living Up to His Reputation.

NrupUS-folhKS IS generally considered good
fellow. isn't he?
Stubbs-You bet he is. Why he was never
known TO pay bill refuse buy a drink
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Romance i'm the Hospital

L ORTUNATELY war has its humorous
/ side as we'll as its tragic or this old
globe would be too mouruful for living on
these days We have heard so much OF the
prodisious sacrifices made by all classes in
all the countries engaged in the struggle that
ii is somewhat refreshing TO learn that ordi-
nary human weakness and vanity still exist
The Countess of Warwick has come out
with long wall to the manner in which
the society nurses in England conduct them
selves. She complains that the butterflies
of London who have dOnned the nurse ga RIB
and attached themselves to hospitals do not
take the duties of their calling with any
degree of seriousness. According to the
countess, they law unto themselves
are eternally having their pictures taken in
attractive costumes, and monopolize all the
wounded men of attractions, leaving the ordi-
nary soldiers to the care Of .lumbler nurses
Their favorite idea OF being on duty is to
smoke cigarettes with wounded officers
What did the Countess of Warwick expect?
Did she imagine that the London society girls
would change their nature in night? Does
she imagine that spoiled dnrlings prefer the
scrubbing of floors and the bandaging of
wounds to firtations with handsome officers
One Of the greatest attractions of the calling
of nursing lies in its infinite possibilities of
romance. Surely the countess cannot think
that those women 10 whom romance is life
itself would neglect such possibilities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Queries and Answers
Port dill.

Fort iii.
Please give the date of the enactment Of the
Boston port bill r. +. LiCiON.
March Is, 177i.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

The Accomac News is delighted beyond
measure at of the good things the bank
have been doing The News SAYS: 1.-The
vast majority OF Virginians will be glad to
know of at least three resolutions passed by
the Virginia Bankers Association I'm the con-
vention held Mt Old Point last week. They up
held President Wilson's foreign policy, and
sent letter to the Comptroller OF the Currency
John SHELTON Williams expressing the associa-
TONS confidence in him in his efforts carry
out the laws governing his departments. This
OF course, had reference TO the recent attack
made upon him by the Riggs National Bank
and other allied financial interests. The reso-
luton TO do away with liquors the future
hnnquets OF the body passed at the final
session. This will mean saving of about $500
each year, and il also gives evidence of ef-
fort TO bring Of the most important organi-
cations in the State in line with the Virginia
|, 1916"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Somewhat Qualified.

Does Mrs. Sniffem really
mind her own business?'
"Of course she does, but
her sole business in life is
to mix herself up in the af-
fairs OF other people,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

ever, day In the year Sy II, Timcs-
hbttshing Company. Inc. Address all
htaonb to THE TIMES DISPATCH,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

The proof OF the puddin' is the ohawin' Of
the bag" For instance. read this from the
stanton Leader: our friend, the Clifton
Forge Review, is slightly mistaken to what
the new Constitution OF Virginia has to saw
concerning the suffrage. II the Review will
read over this article, 1t will find that while
our Constitution does contain grand
rather clause, 1t does contain II father clause
that is, clause permitting the sons of SOL
dieTs of the Civil War and previous wars to
register without other qualifications and vote
This provision for registering became inopera-
tive on January !, 1904. The writer OF this
registered and is voting to-day under this pro-
vision. as many other sons of veterans all
Virginia"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

Here is some interesting rural Virginia his
tory tina; is clipped from the Halifax Record
Advertiser: The Altavsta journal recently
shocked its town by crticizng the noisy be-
havior OF the children in the Sunday schools
The Bnptists held Indignation meeting and
rcbukcd the journal for daring to criticize ~
Sunday schosl Many citizens, however, backed
UP the piper We don't know the circum-
stances in this instance. but harm ever
comes from condcmning noisy boisterous be-
havior. While we haven't noticed it In the Sab
bath schools here, have children be-
have shamefully on other occasions, and there
has come over us somewhat the feeling OF the
gentleman who, when dining at n house where
the children were noisy and stubborn. raised
his glass, bowed to the young ones and drank
to the memory OF King EIerod"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

The Riggs bank has been postponed
again and, in the meantime, the Treasury
holds on to that $4,000 fine AS Justice
Mccoy already has held the bank had no
other excuse for being in court than tho posi-
BILE recovery OF this money. the course Of the
litigation can scarcely be affording 1t much
satisfaction
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

by Ttmes-Disrntch Carrier Delivery Service In
stuchmonG tnnd suhurh>) and Petersburg,
Only with sunday, week. Is cents
sbafiy without sunday, one week. Io cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
liulps.pispatrb

ounded. .IsSs
cas Founded. .........1 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Current Editorial Comment

Mr.. Bryan's denial that he gave
the Austrian ambassador, and
through him Berlin. the impress
SION that he nrncidnnf,c Ia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

aS Entered january -! 1905, ut Nichruonti. Vn..
March 5, 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

~ TELEPHONIs. RANDOLPH
cation Office. 10 South Tenth Street
-io.V Huii Strcet
sTsburE 100 North Sycnu,-rc Street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-02
PERSONALS.

o. 2. Beeks, who has been In the
city for several weeks, looking after
property interests and visiting with
friends, leaves this evening for his
home in Long Beach, Calf. Mr.. Beeks
has recently received a very flattering
business proposition and will have his
headquarters in Los Angeles.
DR.. E. B. Newcomb went to Fort
Dodge this morning on business of the
Iowa Home Mission board, and ex-
poets to return on Friday. Mrs. New
comb accompanied him and will re.
main until the latter part of next week
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-02
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opens clogged nose and head
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Relief comes instantly.

Relief comes instantly.
A dose taken every two hours I'M
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or limbs.
It promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming. relieves sick headache, dull
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Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-02

"If You'll Go, PiI Co."
Say that to some friend when you
leav., him. Saturday night. This Is
suggestion from the Montrose jour
nal, but it applies to Keokuk's Go-to-
Church Sunday movement as well:
OF course you win mean that you VIII
GO to church Sunday II he will go too.
That's fine way to start off. II you
are undecided as to which church to
attend, select the one your mother
used to go to. You can't 60 far wrong.
Any fellows mothers religion ought
to be good enough for him. So next
Sunday give up the lazy hour in bed.
Have your best clothes ready. Put
'em on and start out with your head
up and your shoulders back. You're
doing one of the best things you ever
did in your life and If you keep 1t up
YOU will never be sorry. And you'll
be surprised to see how good 1t feels
to be IN church. And above all things.
II there is congregational singing,
sing. Don't merely hold the book and
blun at singing. Fill up your lungs
and let out the music. You'll know
II. all right You may have forgotten
the words but the tune, never. Why
your mother used to sing It! She VIII
be a happy woman when she knows
that her boy was at church.