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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
News Of Fifty Years Ay2
From Newspaper Files. Nov ?. 1865,

The railroads of Virgins, have .onoro,,
IN ,t ir"c transportation going and comint;
~ '"u Ministerial members OF tho Nirrini.
Methodist Episcopal Conferences which viii h,.
IN rs sessions III Danvilie the @2d instant
.er'il""t"s 'wil bee issued to the ,njnistcrs ~.
ErN James y. Duncan. editor of tho Kich,nonI
,,"ftS'ian Advocate. Rev. J. G. Cranberry of
~ -. PETERSON. presiding elder OF the Lynchburr
ulslrlcI and these Will be all the tickets tho
preachers will require.
. General Joseph T. Johnston prcsi,ien, of the
National Express Company, has called ,,.n,
ing of the directors for the burmese or nioo,
ing Supcrintcnd"nts for several snuthorr So,
). - probable that General l.. T. Moor. viii n.
elected for Virginia and General Rohor, R,n
. I'm Tor North Carolina. Other plans OF opera
t!'h are heing perfected by The president and
the board. '' '''"
James NJ Block, Scotch gentleman of large
means; Mans is at the ballard House. He is visiting
Nirginit with the vi.,y of buyinr lands ,,nn,'
which TO settle Scotch tenants in Eastern W.
einia. VIZ
,, Tine iihes against General Robert b rcErans
inc United states Circuit Court
with the release Of John Mitchell Mr.. Davis
n en-. cement G. Clay are the only State prison
er* being held at Fortress Monroe
y delegation of Fcnians called ON prcs,d.,,
Johnson Yesterday morning to thank him for
the f%i"aS" and pardon OF John Mitchell COL
"ncl w. l.. Roberts, OF New York ,nodo !, sbo,,
speech and the President responded
General T.onrStrcet reached WASHINGTON YES
''I"''E "ii"rh"on and took rooms the Metro
poil'hn Hotel. lie viii call on the president
to-day.
ne Washington correspondent Of the Now
ii"I" iriouhc tcIcgr"pha that paper: 'Mcssrs.
.lp''"' rN!f'N and "thcr counsel for the gov
crnment declare that the announcement, in ,
New lork paper. In August last that tn. trial
Oh Jefferson Davis was expected To H.. pushed
nN IN" government was true then. but is not
nue now Public opinion has changed sine.
men. II Is admitted as fact that any trial in
southern state would toe farce" 1t is equally
fact tina: tho Southern Statcs unanimously
"cS'tc ms pardon That a majority OF the Demo
'i"I nc party OF the North hold tn" same opinion:
at!crS of tLa al
or the Republican party have expressed, the
same wish, II is believed it viii be taken for
granted mat n majority Of the ma ton are oD-
posed I" his further punishment. Mir. Davis
viii never be brought trial"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Autumn.

Come. ride out to the woods. my dear.
Where autumus sun is shining:
Ana autumns nipping brcczcs clear
The heart OF all repining-
The sorrow you've found hard 10 bear.
Tn grief with joys cntwiui,,g
The trees wear now their autumn dress
OF scarlet, brown and yellow
And mid their radiant Iovclinrss
The hardest heart will mellow
Perhaps they'll WOO you TO confess
You rather hike Il fellow
The pike is like silver blade
That cuts the woods .sunder.
tn" streams run darkly in the shade
The rustic bridges under:
The sky. with hcecy clouds iulaid.
Is mystery and wonder
So come. my love. and ride with me.
Where earth invites TO dreaming
And Nature. with her artistry.
WIFE help my tender schemiu~-
tnkird YOU can longer be
A'nin such beauties tcetning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Brea king Into Song

Song Is the wcll-spring OF humnn
expression. When man is shaken hy
the mighty hands OF passion blown
upon hy winds OF unusual emotion
tossed about upon stormy seas OF
strange fcrvors--then ne turns to song
In al Likelihood he docs NOT analyzc
but merely feels the need for mode
uf expression other and greater. hc
imaSines. than the prosy speech Of
everyday.
This is instanccd daily. When James
Whiicomb Riley celebrated his latest
birthday, or had 1t celebrated by ar
dent admirers for him, hundreds o!
adulatory verses were written by mum
dreds Of everyday people and sent 20
the Indianapolis papers. Even hcr.
IN Kansas City the Star received some
such. And the Speaking the Public
Mind column Of the Star daily receives
in the mail verses wrung from every
moved by INDIGNATION, admiration or
some other strong sentiment over puh-
lie questions OF the day
These verses cannot he called poetry.
except by those who write them. The
feet halt ana require crutches The
rhymes arc fearful and wonderfully
made. hut they show the writer has
been greatly moved and for that they
have value
II is Il natural instinct Rachel
mourning her slain cries out in an
Suishcd song. David sings death to
his foes sings his grief and sorrow. AS
he smitcs the harp The literature of
all peoples begin with song. The blind
Homer sang OF his heroes and gods.
the Morse Numbered his sagas. the
Tronbadour chantcd his rOmanccs. and
tho Teuton Minncsingcr harpcd his
song OF the Nicbelung.
Those songs, however. were OF q
simple people and filled with - noble
simplicity People OF to-day are sim
pie no more. And so the ATTEMPTS of
the untutored at poetry are crudc
That is the difference There can he
alas. no more folk song-Kansas CITY
star. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Preparedness in business

i;ut the country wants preparedness
III business. II wants the letters re-
moved IL wants useless and NEEDLE
some commissions existing only for
the purpose Of stirring up i'll feeling
ana hampcring the business which
earns our daily bread. summar!ly
abolished II wants the activities Of
the Department Of Justice curbed. II
wants the repeal Of half-bakcd laws
and the coditication OF those which de-
serve 10 remain on the statute books.
II wants surccase of that delay in
the courts which is the dental Of JUS
ticc.
It is up to- you, Mr.. Voter. If YOU
deserve these good things YOU will
get them, and all the politicians out
OF Jail cannot stop you.-Wall street
Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Monroe DJrtrIuc.


Is there not great deal "f misrepresentation
about what the Monroe Doctrine is? Can Won
state II clearly in few words"
MANCHESTER
So much that in series OF Interviews pub-
lLshcd some years ago by London ."wspaper
one prominent EnS!ishnan" Charactcri IL as
part OF the jurisprudence of tn" United states
eXpoundcd by Mr.. Justice Monroe; another
referred its authorship to certain Commodore
Monroe, whose guiding principle he understood
TO he shoot first ana cX plain afterwards" while
4 third considered that ii zone % picrpont
McrEan'S iitti" games VI the time when Mon
issued his famous message to Congress
december =, 1873, the divine right of ings' ,yas
live issue. The Holy Alliance was considered
quest Of her rcvoltcd colonies in South America
nnd spain had no money to pay for the ser
N'cn, the impression general that She would
BAY with territory. ana Russia. whose mad Gar
Alexander L.. was u moving spirit in the alliance
seemed likely to acquire American claims this
way and also along our Pacific Coast in extern
sion Of his Alaskan belongings. The .doctrinc"
we owe 1t. therefore, to canGor and to the
arIiclbIc relations between the United states
aud those powers tthc Kingdoms OF Europc) to
declare that should consider any nttennt
On their part to extend their system to anv
portion Of this hemisphere dangerous to our
peace safety There is grave douht
whether President Monroe had any considcra hlr
"ravcr doubt whether the simple statement; of
fact may properly he called "a 'iOctriuc" ;,t all
~ * rather challenge TO the world having
behind ii no legal strength ana strength
~ that hazy thing known ntcrna ional law
far the ShadOwy science recognizes
may consider necessary TO keep its place in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

Serbia is the country OF centcnarians
one man in every ECO has seen 100
years. and, in all. Serbia boasts ga
men of 100 years or over. ireland
ranks next with one centcnarian in,
every $50 of the population, or Els
IN "a out OF every $4,000 Spaniards
one is It ccntcnarian. Norway numbers
-, or one in about 10000. England.
Scotland and Wales rank next with
1872, or one hi about $4,000. France
has 2l3 ccntcnarians. or one in $50. 75O.
Sweden ran seventh. with 20 only, or
one IN $4,000. Germany has IS. or one
In 02.0oo.-Chicago Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Clean Up Vacant Lots

THERE should be no question OF the prompt
enactment by the City Council of the ordi-
nance introduced by Councilman English re-
curing owners OF vacant lots to keep them
Tree or weeds, ashes and garbage under
penalty OF fine. After the ordinance has
received the Mayors signature there will be
no question either. it is to be hoped of its
prompt and impartial enforcement by the
Police and Health Departments
Nothing more detracts from the beauty of
the city than lots overgrown with weeds be-
come dumping places for ashes and garbage
ana breeding places for mosquitoes flies and
me germs OF disease They are dangerous as
We'll as unsighuy, and should not he tolerate ed.
Eight months in the year flies menace Rich
mona comfort and Ilichmond's health, and
last summer outlying sections OF the city
gained new acquaintance with MOSQUITOES
ana 'he pahss these insect pests inAict Every
neglected vacant lot increases these plaques
MI English ordinance. strincently enforced
would mitigate acknowledged evils
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
TIC Election of Mr.. Misc

DISCUSSING the possibility that The civ
II Democratic Committee would make :;
nomination for the office of Common we,i,h,s
Attorney The Times DISPATCH ON Oc,ohor 9
said cditorially: There is always danger
'hat the friends of one or another prospective
candidate may not consider this no,icv nitbor
ment 10 the polls there would onsun q f.c
tiona fight among Democrats. i'm inc courso
of which the committee itself y,cuId no or
tain to become target
Subsequent events have proved he.ond
question the correctness Of this propbecv As
Democratic newspaper The Times Dienat rt
mittee and the party nominee but i, i, c,.ida,,
that the Democratic voters of tbo ciiy .n
knowlcdgcd no such Obligation Ins,ooI ,,o,
resented the committees actinn and NJ
Wise received handsome naiori,v
The successful candidate w.ccH o,..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

He was powerful factor in the politics of
the time in which lie lived.
-lr. Ridder was companionable charitable
and public-spiritcd. lie is the last noted
German editor of the country-not noted us
were some of his predecessors. but because
he was the responsible head OF Il newspaper
that had become famous before il went into
his hands. The German newspaper field in
this country is not as inviting as formerly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

The Crown Prince OF Belgium went to Lon
don Tor salety--a risky thing to 90. The
zeppelin bomb is like the rain in its down
pour. place OF security in Europe at the
present time will soon command as much as
seat the New York Stock EXCHANGE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
GnfOrSesecn.

Why did kiss you, Sweet?
Nor you nor | can say
you might have said some common
place,
might have turned away.
NO thought was in our hearts
or what VIC were to be.
rate sent Il madness on our souls
Ana swept us out to sea-
Fhic between breath and breath
Has made the world anew.
Ana the bare skies OF yesterday
Are all ailame with you. r.
Richard Hovcy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Justice for JtrcnCct.

TRIED before the Police Board-where he
should have been tried in the first place
Detective Sergeant Krengel receives partial
eXoneration The boards findings censure
him for the indiscretions he has commit ed
and annex an appropriate punishment, but
halt far short OF that expulsion from the de-
partment which the decree of partisan
and prejudced majority. Krengel has made
mistakes-which he realizes, perhaps--but
there is no reason why he should not prove
a useful. as he is unQuestonably an able
police officer. He has had his lesson and
should profit by it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Chance for Revenge,

There's just one trouble with that dog"
confessed the honest dealer. Despite every
thing you can do to stop him. he will bark all
night"
Then I'll take him. replied the customer
who up that time had not been much i'm
pressed. 81 have neirhbor who is learning to
play tho L. fiat cornet."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

me people of part of Eastern v;r,.,;.,
=, =, Ivy ;'h" refuse to be comforted The
''o''"u'hhcfl"nd Echo makes this record I'm q,
c"itor'ai column: odd Hannis aged ,,r.,,,.
io"r Vars owned by Captain T. r. Cooner n,
burgess store. and sire of probably moro ,,,
~ .'','h "i' morse in Eastern Virginia died
Oh 'c'opcr ~. lannS was the nd,pir,,;,, .
morse lovers and the pride of his owner rh
'''''"t OIL Hahnis has long been = s,,rrestion f
speed oocihtE and beauty to NorthumberI,na
~ ms winner was buried on the
Oh lhe cooper farm. Shrouied I'm m. hoo,
"t's ne wore. the game and victorious r:ccr
" WIN ms mead upon the most highly priy.d
home" ' cooper
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
A Minute with the Con.

something seems TO please you wonderfully.
don't anything laugh at
We'll. you are on tho freight. They've just
'nc by. in different directions"
They is very definite"
why. bow legged man and a dachshund
met. That's all. Move along, now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Soaring Kansas.

Some mcrrimcnt is caused by the
fact that :, Kansas farmer has bought
an aeroplane. But why shouldn't he?
If wheat can soar, why not wheat
Observation-Disclosures Is. Co. News and
Courier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Queries and Answers
General Electric Company strike.

Can YOU tell me whether the strike for an
"iSht-h"uI day by tn" men OF the General Eicc-
trlc company has terminated? =. l.. KING.
1t was settled on tn" agreement Of a nine and
a hali-hour day with per cent advance in pav
10 October / 1915. aud "a ninc-hour day ana
HGNllLnmAl > per cont iMcLcas.. AT nat dr..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Congressional speed ncou,rcd.

IT. is planned that the new battle
cruisers shall make thirty five knots,
and the only question remu timing liz
their speed through Congress.-Boston
Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Don. Reduce
81 cnt
Postage

business OF some newspapers and periodicals
What would happen with l-ccnt posta;sc and the
consequent flood of circulars that would be sent
broadcast throughout the land? How much
rroht would there be in this business for the
i'"st-Di'icc Department" 1t receives its
chief source Of income from irSt-claSs postage
and the rate is , cents. To cut this rate In two
would be the height of folly at Il time when the
government is seeking to increase it's income by
dovsinG new sources of taxation, nor would il
help to double the rates newspapers and
magazines as is proposed, for they are the chief
producers Of iirst-class postal matter. Let us
hear no more of the 1-cent postage lad, nor OF
tho wcll-paid promoters OF the scheme who have
been making snug living out of their propa-
,anda among business organizations. chambers
Of commerce and boards OF trade. In which VIC
sorry to some newspa pers have been
mislcd to assist. Even public men or reputation
and experience have false view of tho stu
ation.-Lcslie's Weekly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

You ask my opinion of the speaker II.
might blow through hole but in other re-
spects there is no resemblance between him
ana imperial Caesar dead and turned 10 cIav"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
shakespeare for Eyrrybo,Iy.

For the florst-''Thcre's rosemary. that's for
remembrance; and there is panses
that's for thouehtsr'-lIamlet, iv. ,.
For live old wirc-"Yet who would have
thought the old to have had much
blood III him.''--Niac bcth. ". |.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

"eh' wilson. but--let the Sentinel continue
we have beautiful roads now but wintcr 10
coming o. and unless they are rounded nm ~
htte and the rough places smoothed out we
are going TO have miserable roads whom thc
weather gets bad"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

Ell fASo. TEN, October 25.-Miss Jessie Corn
was m:rrcd To Stanton cobb here to-dny-
New Orleans dad Daily states
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

'iopewcl is happy now The Daily r.,,. =
'i''t busy town says: Great JOY is rayin,
among baseball fans when the announcement,
VS. "'"oe Yesterday afternoon that the under
"N'"S Oh three OF Hopcwclrs most prominent
Queens 10 obtain for the mushroom city -,
paSebaH hub has met with success"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

There's some good in almost every man. Even
the advocate Of peace at any price is useful
u horrible example.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
I'rptp:.r,.i.I,s.s.

My dear YOU look sweet enough 10 kiss"
That's the way intended TO look lack =
Dallas News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Oh. SIiIIt.kS,

definition Measures above men: a rule with
f2urcs o it, on the roof or in the air
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

The IioSs--Gct ahead and take II day off
The iiirclint--No. take day on ana then
get head.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

me Chinese are burning churches and
SIauShterlng people in that country. But
they are not doing il in the name OF kultur
and by divine right
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

In the days Of old all roads led 10 Rome
The entente allies would be content if they
could find one road that would pu; them into
COnStaNlinnnln
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

! comptroller of the Currency who 10
IN tAoroush accord with the charmed
circle in Wall street which intcrprets
nv h"lohal bank act to suit its owl,
purposes might hold office indetini,cIv
without professional objection \ Conn.
'roIier OF the Currency who, for OK
ample compels the Riggs Bank To ohe,
ne law ana threatens national banL
Insurers with prosecution will have -
hSht Tor his place if these Interests
como INTO control OF Cnnmr.ss -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Praise for Richmond Man

a C|oRDlNG TO the New York World .one
Oh the delightful revcngcs that Wall
street kepubhcanism promises itself in ca SO
Oh victory next year is the abolition of m,
once OF comptroller Of the Currency" from
Which text the great organ OF Democracy in
w Umpire state pays tribute TO "a citizen
VI richmond lhqt Will be echoed here
Saws the MHfld -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

rnnston is on the job on the Mexican hor
ueF. Whatever watching is necessary will no
properly done but when the time comes for
action there wont be any waiting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Current Editorial Comment

The Post-Ohicc Department is
so overwhelmed with cheap cir
cular matter from mail order and
other houses, that at times It has
been impossible for il to furnish
sufficient mail hous l,,,.ll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
Our New York contemporary d

Our New York contemporary. discussip.
inns proposal to legisate out Of office a pubIic
servant al once able, honest and dauntless
saEs 'h"l no other Comptroller of the Cur
rency has had such a testimonio, no ~,
which now is laid at the feet OF John skate
Williams That is true. but Mr.. Williams
VIII appreciate also the testimonial he receives
from the World. Both are well worth while
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

The Grown Prince of Germany and Villa are
nearly neck and neck in the race for the dead
line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

Puhiisiied every day I'm the year by The
Timcs-Dispatch Publishing Company. the. Adj
dress all communications TO THE TIMES-DIS-
PATCH, Tinics-DiSpntch building. 10 South
Tenth Street. Richmond. Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

Entered Jnnunry -, 1905. Richmond. Vn.
March 2, 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

Ky Tincs-DiSpntch Carrier Delivery Service
In Richmond tnnd suburhs) and Petersburg:
Dniiy with sunday. one week 10 cents
only without sunday. one week. 10 cents
sunday only >
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03
NOTED FILlBUsTERs IN THE SENATE

Iron Now York Evening Sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

THE TIMES. Founded. Observation-Disclosures. 1883
THE DISPATCH. Founded Observation-Disclosures 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-03

+ there not great deal "r ,niSapprchrusion
about what the Monroe Doctrine is? Can Won
state ii clearly in Il few words"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-20
OAK Grove Wins
FROM GARDINER
FOOTBALL TEAM

Gardiner. Ne Sept. 9-(SpeciaD. Oak
Grove defeated Gardner high Saturday
afternoon at Quimby field III the hrs:
game Of the season by score Of to O.
Although Gardiner was Handicapped by
the absence OF three OF her regulars. A
BRISK. F. Brisk and Houston, She played
g sterling game
Oak Grove Kicked off TO Gardiner. LII.
tlefeld receiving the ball and carrying il
hack % yards, from which point Gardi-
ner worked il to the 3o-yar3 hne. from,
which Sugar tried a drop kick. The hau
was brought out TO the 21-yard line and
Oak Grove steadily worked It Down the
field only 10 ~ stopped by All intercepted
forward pass. Gardner had ihe bail and
was on OAK Groves 15-yard line when
the first half ended.
In the third period both teams gained
very little and there was a frequent ex-
change Of punts. Gardiner hal The ball
in the middle ar the field ana workt5 il
10 Oak Groves 5-!ard line only TO be
penalized % wards. Saear again tried
dIo'. kick which went low ard -olled 20
the 10-yard inc. SChorner ., ,ked Il uD
and before the bewildered Gard.ner olqy-
ers had turned around was far down the
field and OFT Of their reach He failed
however, ID KICK the goal. The ball was
in Oak Groves territory the greater part
Of the game but Gardiner lacked the
necessary punch 10 pu: il across. Scho@-
ner, Wilson and Weinberg featured for
oak Grove. and Emerson. Sugar ana
( Sawyer for Gardiner. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-20
MEEHAN MAKES
WORLDS RECORD
SMILE SWIM

Boston, Mass, Sept. ia new
worlds record for the three mile open
water swim was made by George
Meehan of Charlestown, a member Of
the Brookline Swimming Club, on
the Charles river Saturday.
Not only did Meehan swim his way
TO new worlds record by finishing
first in the New England champion
ship. but two others as well are count
ed in on new marks.
Brooks Pease, a dark horse In the
contest, finished second. two minutes
and 20 seconds behind Meehan, but well
inside the mark made by W. Long
worth : at Sydney, n. S. w, in 1911.
whose time was taken at IS minutes
% S-5 seconds. together with Ben.
Leviss. third man 10 swim inside a new
worlds record mark.
Meehan's time was one hour Is min
utes and 50 seconds. 1t rounded out
the fourth consecutive championship
that Meehan has won and establish
ed him as being one OF the greatest
distance swimmers in the world.