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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Efforts TO Hunt q Good Work

N an effort to embarrass unselish service
Arthur Glasgow has rendered TO his native
city, certain persons have busted themselves
IN the dissemination OF statements that MIR
Glasgows purpose was selfish one and that
his activities for efficient government were
inspired by an ambition to be Richmond's
Mayor. Such bearers Of false witness have
gone TO the length OF declaring that Mr.. Glas-
cow had confided TO his friends that this was
the fact.
Al Mechanics Institute on Monday eve
nlng MT. Glasgow put quietus on these
statements, that were harmful only because
they were false. Richmond would be we'll
served II MIR. Glasgow were in position IN
accept the mayoralty. He has proved in the
management of large enterprises and shown
IN ms discussion of municipal good govern
Meht mat he possesses those qualities of
IMAGINATION. intellect and driving power that
should be the dominating attributes of Rich
mond's Mayor under the newer and better
regime
The city owes him much, but he has asked
hothlng save the privilege OF sharing in the
WORK OF civic betterment. He would scorn
10 ask pubic recognition that his motives are
honorable and clean, but he is due this rccop
hi,loh, none the less. 1t will not be to Rich
mono credit il any portion of his reasopa bic
compensation is withheld
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
The Flag in the Schools

IN the school year just past, Commonwealth
chapter, Daughters OF the American Reyo-
luton, has wrought diligently in inspiring
pupils Of Richmond's public schools with
proper reverence for the Stars and Stripes
1t is patriotic duty that should not be
neglected, and that at this crisis of the ma
tion's destinies acquires a special value and
significance
The truth is, children here in the South
labor under no little difficulty in this matter
We are determined that they shall understand
the South's position in the War Between the
States; that they shall hold in loving remem-
brance the heroes who then fought and died,
and that the flag of the Confederacy shall
typify to them valorous deeds and willing
sacrifice for the right.
But all Of us are part now of reunited
country. No man of balanced intelligence has
the temerity to suggest that this section is
less loyal than any other. In the war with
Spain, by it's recent enthusiastic and immed-
ate response to the Presidents statement OF
American ideals and insistence on American
rights, the South has silenced doubt
We must try, somehow, to make our chill
drcn understand what we feel ourselves-and
there the difficulty lies. The child's mind ia
not hospitable to a variety Of Impressions an
parently conflicting. The child in such a IN ga
requires intelligent and helpful guidance
That guidance may be supplied, we think.
without failure or omission proper respect
to Confederate memories. Stories OF Southern
! heroes like Fitz Lee and Joe Wheeler. who
In later conflict, gave their services to a
Nag against which they had struggled so
valiantly, may suggest method
Nlrglnlans now approaching middle age will
remember, perhaps, how they themselves
struggled IN childhood with this problem and
"hat dlihculties they experienced in the at
ta'hmeht OF proper viewpoint. In the light
iyn,
willing to aid and encourage the work Com
monwealth Chapter has undertaken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
American Carelessness of Life

L NCEPT as regards war, Americans are
IL not overcareful of human life. If any
one doubts this statement, let him read the
statistics of accidents in this country for
1913. Statistics are rarely exciting, but
these particular figures in the shilling
shocker class In 1913 there were 1925 900
accidents to wage carriers, $4,000 of them
fatal. These statistics do not take into con-
sideration trifing injuries. In other words
a very high percentage of American workers
in 1913 suffered serious fatal accidents
Comparison shows that our accident list is
much higher than it should be- In Europe,
where the principle Of employers liability is
fully recognized, the number of accidents is
far less than in this country. In America
1t would seem to be the impression of many
employers that it is more economical to stand
occasional suits for damages than put into
factories and workshops elaborate and expen-
sive safety devices
Figures when they are not juggled, are
conclusive. We should have some general
system of workmens compensation laws for
all the States, which would insure the
workers against any Of the preventable risks
of industry. The hazards of trade are great
enough at best; the law should minimize
those hazards as much as possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

.eeied and Is used with the outer waste
In Inc manufacture Of spun silk.
single cocoon strand is too fine for
commercial! use and is therefore com.
pined with several others to make a
single thread OF reeled SILK. One pound
or slH-piy reeled silk Will reach a
distance OF about $50 miles
The moths desired for braedinp ,ro
allowed 10 break their way out of
their cocoons, and after mating Law
from 900 to 400 eggs. dying soon after.
having completed their life cycle.
outside OF It's lesson in the technol
ogy OF an important industry, the silk
exhibit, with Its living compliment OF
splhners presented fine natural his
tory lesson TO the small children and
graphic illustration to the older
ones especially to those Of the sewing
classes In our domestic science de-
partments and schools
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
The Blind Tiger in Russia

AS the blind tiger become Russian insti-
i tuition? We have heard so much about
the effectiveness of prohibition in Russia
since the war began that it is with wonder
repeat the question for Russia which is so
pertinent in America: Does prohibition pro-
hihit?
1t seems from press dispa tches that mobs
i'll Moscow, excited by the Russian reverses
have broken out into wild anti-German
demonstrations accompanied by rather in
discriminate looting and destruction. We
are further informed that on Thursday last
the Moscow mob became drunk and that the
riot ended only with the physical incapacity
Of the rioters to continue their patriotic
demonstrations
The incident suggests doubt about the
sudden reform Of the whole Russian empire
1t would seem that vodka or substitutes for
vodka are still purchasable and still con-
sumed by q considerab Bile number of unregene-
rate persons.
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Education Becoming Practical

= COMMENCEMENT season comes and goos
~ each year, and at first glance II might
seem with little change in the processes lead
ing up TO the comforting Of diplomas on lines
OF capped, gowned and nervous lads and
lassies. The caps and gowns are the same
ana me beardlcss youths and sweet girl
graduates are apparently like all the other
classes of beardlcss youths and sweet girl
graduates which have preceded them e1cent
possibly that the girl graduates seem little
s"ceter with the passing years.
The fact is, however, that education has
changed, and is changing with rapid strides
Education is every day becoming more and
more practical The colleges are meeting the
demands of the age.
1t is interesting in this connection to note
that the rush towards the learned professions
Is notably slackening. AS is well known. tho
ministry is undermined; but what is not so
well known is that law is little more than
holding its own, and that medicine shows a
tendency to fall Off slightly. Not so MANY
years ago people feared that the entire world
would be composed of lawyers and doctors.
but that danger has passed.
Ihe tendency OF the great body of modern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Stripes on Monument

re" persons who have seen the
washington Monument, even those
VINO have lived within sight of IL all
their lives, have noticed that the apex
OF the monument is surrounded with
parallel bands, says the Youths Com
panion. Such is the fact, however; and
moreover. the bands are studded with
golden points. The bands are made of
oid-plated iron a foot wide and the
points are spaced foot from one an
other.
For few moments in each sunny
DAY OF the first week Of the new year
the golden fllet that binds the brow
OF the Washington Monument is visible
TO human eyes. Then the angle Of in
cidence OF the suns rays is such that
they are reflected downward to the
windows OF the buildings north and
west OF the monument, and the cool.
gray surface is seen to be marked with
eleven shining lines OF gold
theoretically, similar effect could
De obtained from some point Of obser.
Vatioh at each moment when the suns
rays are intercepted by the sloping top
oil the monument. but only an airship
could attain the necessary vantage
point.
According to the original plan Of
the monument, it was protected from
lightning by an aluminium tip that was
connected with the metal framework of
the elevator. During the very first
summer after the monument was COM
pletcd. however. it was struck twice
and piece. of stone was Clipped from
the top.
Experts from all the scientific de-
partments Of the government were
called on TO contrive plan for the bet
ter protection of the shaft, and they de-
cided that copper bands. studded with
projecting points, would accomplish the
purpose. Colonel CaScy who had
charge OF the work, objected on the
ground that copper would turn green
and that the vcrdigris would run" and
spoil tho appearance of the monument:
he also doubted that the copper would
nave the necessary tensile strength.
SO the men of science agreed on a
number Of iron bands, heavily galvan-
lied and gold plated to prevent rust
ing. The bands are connected With the
aluminium point of the monument and
tho framework Of the elevator, and at
the base iron cables lead the electric
ity into deep we'll where 1t harmless
ly eXpends it's force The protection
has proved to be perfect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

OF individual irrcsponsihility. first. because of
mental weakness through nervous liability. and.
secondly. because OF excessive Indulgence In
probably never would have happened II the de-
iendant had been FREQ from the influence OF
drink. These pleas, however did not persuade
the court The defendant was responsible for his
condition and If any defect Of physical nature
was beyond his Immediate control, he was
sponsible for being In charge Of high-spee
automobile when in such condition. In other
words. he was guilty of criminal rccklessness
In driving his at rate which was beyond
his control. There would be wholesome caution
against reckless automobing If every driver
were held to such strict accountability for the
control of his car, and if such pleas of personal
unhtness were offered in this should
be considered prima facie evidence OF criminal
recklessness rather than palliation Of the
onense.-Phiadelpha Bulletin. -, :. \. 49,
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SONGS AND SAWS
The Graduate.

The Graduate.
Sing. no! the college graduate,
who ut this time appears.
TO toll how to eradicate
The ills grown gray with years.
Lies problems do not puzzle him
He solves them all with ease
For no restraint can muszlc him.
Nor outworn methods please.
To say he knows all that is known
Just barely states the fact
And IL he's asked, he'll frankly own
That by his single act
The world will learn some simple things
1t had not learned before
You see. a modest flavor cllngs
TO him. despite his lore.
Sing no! the college graduate,
Who knows IT all to-day.
But doesn't know the years will srate
His learning all away,
Who's heard. but doesn't understands
That lifes the greater school,
where men are taught to take command
Or yield to others rule
We smile at him. but yet we sigh
For days beyond recall,
When our own sheepskins were not dry
And we, too, knew 1t all
When we o'erflowed with facts that fill
The adolescent pate
And knew. frst-hand, the joys that thrill
The college graduate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
The Voice Of the People
Old St. Johns Church.

TO the Editor The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-One OF the places OF special interest In
around Richmond is old ST. Johns Church
Every patriotic American who comes to this city
should visit this sacred place Not only Is II OF
great interest because of the distinguished peo-
pie who are buried in the surrounding church
yard. but 1t is remem bered that 1t was in tho
convention held in this church that the renowned
orator of Virginia. Patrick Henry. delivered his
immortal Grafton which lit the fires OF the
Revolution. one is able to hear this impassioned
speech delivered to-day with much fervor
In the memorable day of long ago. Antonio
Graffignia has SO mastered this piece OF orRtory
and delivers IT with such earnestness that one
imagine he is In the famous convention
Mr.. Grafiignia has delivered this grafton to many
Of the distinguished citizens OF America. and
those who have heard him will not forget
him St. Johns, There is more peaceful
and beautiful place in the city than this Gene
terry: The ''mmemorial elms'' cast their dense
shade the sleeping dust OF Virgnias
and daughters, and the borders Of rich flowers
and beds OF exquisite roses skirting the velvety
grass tell In mute eloQuence OF the time when
the dead shall arise and the corruptible shall
put interruption.
These places of such rich historical Interest
cannot be too we'll guarded carefully
looked after. The superintendent of st. Johns.
Mr.. Graffignia seems to have one great purpose in
life. and that is to care for and to make beauti-
full this famous place w a. CHRISTIAN
Richmond. June H. 1915.
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college graduates is away from the professions
and towards business, which offers the best
chance for well-prepared men, The colleges
are opening business courses in conformity
with this demand. Thus, at Dartmouth
department Of employment managers" will
open next fall. This will be conducted In
cooperation with the Boston Vocation Bureau
and some Of the Boston department stores,
and the graduates will command good sa laries
from the start. The Harvard Graduate School
of Business is increasing in popularity, and
Boston University and Tufts are becoming
conspicuous in the same line. Modern educa-
ton is practical enough.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

7 e a c h 4 n e
c h | I d r e n the
value Of posses
sion, establishing
h abits OF I h ri T I
by practice rather
than by theory, by
example "a t II 6 r
than by precept.
Is ono Of the i'm
portant parts OF
cir education
which Ia too often
neglected by par
cnt and teacher.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

Violating the Code.
See here, Rastus" said the angry suburban
ite. my chickens have been disappearing OF
late rather too rapidly for my comfort Tho
thief gets all OF mine and none Of my neighbora'
Do you know anything about it7'
Not er ting. sah-not er ting" replied the
asgrieved Rastus. Some cullud pusson mus'
er bin projickin erroun heah who dunno nun to
stribute his visits 1900 ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Aylett-Hcnry.

At what point did the Aylett family acquire
their Henry connection? c. c. A.
Philip Aylett, of Colonel William Aylett
and Elizabeth Moore, was born at Fairfield. May
~, 1867. He built Montvile and married Eliza
beth. the youngest daughter of Patrick Henry.
October Is, 1856
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Roanoke Times viewing things from q
safe distance. has remarks TO make as fol-
lows: Richmond. along with the pleasure Of
her jump into the bigger league baseball fields
has also the sorrows OF that high position Re-
Gently 1t was discovered that gamblers were
establishing gambling joint in which pools
could be made on the results of the International
League games. or course the authorities
bounced upon the joint with all the low OF
cat landing on mouse, and the gamblers dis
appeared. 1t would be sorry thing IL the rise
IN the baseball world was accompanied by the
return or the gamblers. who we understand
have long since been driven from tho canit,1
city. And we sincerely hope, for the good Of
the game that the police will continue to he
Vigllant" And the same may be more or less
true-less perhaps.
Brunswick County. famous for growing
things, promises TO be little more prolific this
year than usual, if the Brunswick Times Gazette
is to be believed. Here Is what it saws: "Crons
all promise to be very productive in Brunswick
County this year. and the crop of candidates
for public office is exception to this-iudpIne
by the list of names of candidates for the dif-
ferent Offices as published elsewhere In this
paper"
The Halifax Gazette salutes the new town
government. just elected, in the following
rather questionable language: Greetings to the
Mayor and his Council. May they never get
cussed more than they deserve and never do
serve more than they're cussed for. Selah"
Here Is brief story of kind OF an ex-
perience down in Gloucester County. 1t comes
from the Gloucester News Reporter: One
gloucester County man will keep a little closer
track OF time hereafter. He came to the court
house the fifth Monday in May, thinking II WAS
court day, and brought lot Of pigs TO sell
he didn't realize his mistake until the crowd
failed to come. Then, asking he found he
was week too soon.
The Fauquier Democrat, referring to it's own
town OF Warrenton. of course. says: "A town
Is IKE girl. It's wonderful, wonderful what
little fixing up will do for her"
Never did understand before just how the
Panama Exposition got far away, but the
Abingdon Virginan explains it all in one short
paragraph as follows: when the Panama
Pacific Exposition arranged for by the
Abingdon Hardware and Furniture Company and
the Nirginian. but one prize was stipulated and
prize"
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Male NIonopOly.

Cincinnati Times-Star.)
There are 400 female architects IN the
United States. But the. men still are
permitted monopoly Of the rougher
work of laying bricks and installing
the plumbing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
An Exact Science,
what do you suppose DR.. Carvem,

suppose DR.. Carvemup means
when he says surgical SCI
ence is growing more and
more exact every day."
That members of his pro-
1ession are now able to es-
innate accurately the size
OF a patients bank roll and
determine what and how
many operations are neces-
sary to relieve him of it."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Whitewnsh.

used for time the simple formula for
whitewash as given in The Times Dispatch from
the penitentiary people. and desire to
know f there is not formula used .or the
United States government lighthouses. etc IL
so. DESTROYS to get 1t. r. p. WHITE.
There Is such formula, and it has been pub
lished several times in this place. Stake lime
with boiling water and add mixture composed
of half the quantity Of salt dissolved in warm
water. pounds of rice -four made into thin
paste, 2 pounds of powdered Spanish whiting
and 2 pounds of glue dissolved in water.
Stir these well together and allow to stand for
several days. The quantities Of whiting. etc.
are for one bushel of lime. Wash to be used
hot.
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Queries and Answers


Does tho United States own the Gulflight 0,
any similar boats? NJ. l.. SMITH
No.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Yeraea Wanted.

Will you publish the song, who'll Take Care
of Mother Now" NJ. L. G.
If some reader will send copy we shall be
pleased to forward 1T to the writer If stamped
and addressed envelope is sent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

The Pessimist Says.
Love may laugh at locksmlths but II rere,v
fails to pay proper respect to goldsmiths
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
Misdirccted,

Misdirected.
There was man in our town,
who planned to reach the stars,
But following crooked course,
He lit behind the bars
THE TATTLER.
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Settling
a Great
Question

nua
S' Individuals but the Supreme
Court OF the United States sum
mons sovereign powers to it's bar" He referred
to American States. BY judgment delivered
Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United
States settled for all time dispute between
virginia and West Virginia which, in other
places and other circumstances, could have been
adjusted only by war. The responsibility was
not to the liking OF the court. and It endeavored
for many years to promote compromise, but 1t
hnally met the issue squarely and coura geously
me dispute arose over the share of the debt
OF old Virginia that should be apportioned to
the new State of West Virginia, which. az a war
measure was admitted to the Union in 1863 It
but one OF the most ancient Of litigations
Politics in old Virginia turned upon the cues
tons involved for almost n generation. 1t fnally
was perceived that the hope of adjust me Mt
lay In the great tribunal at Washington and at
that bar two sovereign States made their pleas
Involved in this case the passions Of war
intense sectional rivalry. personal animosities Of
great bitterness and millions of dollars. IL a
National Supreme Court can hear and decide
such disputes, those who dream of world court
presided over by reason and justice and devoted
and examplc.-New York World
Judge Bond, Of Baltimore who
Criminal has sentenced youthful clubman
nriyinu and somewhat prominent auto
~ 49, mobilist to two years in the peni-
" "''' Tertiary an indictment OF man.
slaughter for running down and
killing a woman while driving his car at exces-
svc speed. has done we'll. There was no ques-
ton OF fact raised to the accident, the plea
OF the defendant being confined chiefly to that
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D,vi. md Butler.

How many ballots did Benjamin r. Butler cast
at Charleston in 1860 for Jefferson Davis as
President? w. G. NJ.
massachusetts cast thirteen votes. Davis
ceived and half votes from that State
six ballots and vote on the rest. We do
not know that the vote given by Butler.
The proceedings" published in Washington
in August 1860. not entirely full. and there
liz no reference to any domination" OF Mr.. Davis
all Just prior to the report Of tho first ballot.
Douglas. Hunter. Guthrie Johnson. Dickinson
and Lane were put in nomination. The longest
OF the nomination speeches contained "a words;
the briefest, H. The list contains the names OF
Toucey. Davis and Pearce as receiving votes.
although there Is mention Of their nomina ton
TO the convention. Nfassa chusetts seems to have
had total of sixteen delegates by the. list
OF credentials given after the reassemblng of
the convention at Baltimore. but only thirteen
votes were cast by her for any candidate in any
OF the innumerable ballots which taken,
and the one one and half votes OF Massa-
chusetts was all Davis ever got.
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The FauQuier Democrat, referring to it's own
town of Warrenton. of course, says: "A town
Is IKE girl It's wonderful wonderful what
little fixing up will do for her"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

Published every day In the ycnr by Tie Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address NIL
THE TIMES DISPATCH,
Times Dispatch building, 10 south Tenth Street.
Richmond, Va.
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Current Editorial Comment
I'm the nations

I'm the nations Of Europe"
wrote De Tocqueville, "the courts
OF Justice are only called upon to
try the controversies OF private
individuals, but the Supreme