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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-15
War News Fifty Year. Ago
H'rom Newspaper Files, April 10. 1s6;

4 brief telegram to General Ord received at
tate hour last night announces that President
Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortully wound
cd in Fords Theater at 1880 O'CLOCK The AZ
sassn was John wilkes Booth. actor and a
member OF the famous family OF actors bearing
that name The ball from the assassin's pistol
took effect in the head of the President. ana the
telegram says the wound is certainly mortal
thcr" being no hope of tho recovery OF the
stricken chief executive.
The latest report from General Iohnston's
army is to tho effect that lie has cvacuatc ed
iiil'sbor", \. g.. and is moving slowly westward.
along roads parallel with the North Carolina,
Central railroad.
all Confederate soldiers OF the Army OF Northern
Nirs'n'a' who were not present at the surrender
of General Lee at AppomattoN on the 9tn in
Stant that the terms Of capitulation extended
To them. and that they once avail them
OF United States forces. at Richmond,
'!ins down their arms and receiving their
paroles.
1t will he seen by general orders promul-
gated By the military governor Of Richmond.
that loyal citizens dealing in coal or wood are
authorized sell the same To citizens i'm small
quantities There restrictions upon
bringing into the city wood. coal and provisions
ana provost marshals are required TO furnish
necessary permits to carry the order.
Partly demolished ruins of the Exchange
Bank, the Bank of Virginia, and several others
arc being guarded by the military authorities
10 prevent depredations upon the money or
other valuables that might possibly found
in the ruins 1t is doubtful il any could be found
by the most rigid searchers.
The coal mines in Chest rteld County were
left intact by the military authorities. and these
extensive mines are suon 10 be worked again by
thelf rishtful owners. The work will
inence in time to prevent the usual scarcity Of
coal In this city next fall and winter.
Al tho theater last night. Tom Taylor's com
ody IN three acts. entitled still Waters Kun
Deep" was given with good effect an candle
lsht would admit Of In few more nights
we VIII have gas lights again
Colonel Robert Ould Confederate commissioner
or exchange; Lieutenant Colonel Hatch. his as
sisthnt; President Bullock. of the Southern Ex-
m
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Paint tn" While You "Clean Up.

I y many cities of the country where Clean
1 Up Week has been established il has
become "Paint-up Week" as well. The week
has been selected to give new coat OF fresh
ness and beauty 10 the house much in need
Of that sort OF decoration and interiors and
furniture and cellar walls and backyard
fences have felt the regencrntiVc touch of
the painters or whitewasher's brush.
Here in Richmond we have special reason
to desire that the city shall be at her best.
The Confederate Reunion in June will attract
many thousands of visitors, and we all want
Richmond to have her best foot foremost
when guests with us then
The planting OF flowers on scale never
before attempted is an excellent thought, GER
tain TO add immensely TO the city's attrac-
tiveness and beauty. Our neighbor, the
Evening Journal, which suggested and urged
it--or at least gave the suggestion pub
LEFTY and vigor--is entitled to praise. Ap-
proving the ''pant-up'' plans value and use
fulness, we have the experience of many other
cities. We have to paint up some time
and, as the old song remarks, 1T might as
we'll be now"
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into prosperity beyond dreams. In
belgium even the doga arc made to
work. There should be no such thing
as great army OF the unemployed"
Every large city has Its rich Junk
dealers In fact, there are several
nilllonaires in the world to-day who
began life as dealers OF junk-men who
went about IN. city often on foot col
Letting the things which other people
threw away and disposing of them
where they could, getting few pen-
MES here and "A few there until Il dol
lar had accumulated, carefully conserv-
ing the dollars until they had 4 con-
stantly growing pile and by and By a
fortune.
Few Of us realize the part old cOrks
play III helping swell these fortunes
Many junk dealers gather great GUAM
Titles OF the corks that are thrown
away and they are used over and over
again In the manufacture OF insulating
steam pipe and boiler covers, In the
manufacture OF Ice boxes and ice
houses, for stufling mattresses. for
upholhterinS. for ship's tenders. NE
nreservers. bath mats. gymnasium mats
and In variety Of ways
Sawdust In the timber countries up
10 few years ago was considered a
nuisance.
There was even a time when the hnrl,
OF The log only was used to supply
tanneries and the logs were left to
rot Sa"dust was given away or burned
n:ty years ago. Twenty-Five years ago
It was sold FOR 3, cents load 1t Is
to-day worth $3.50 a load. and IN every
large city there are hundreds OF ven
ders OF Snwaust II Ii used In hum
dreds OF Ways
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-15

TO dcst!tuEun. Albert of Belgium de-
clared he had learned much about de-
hlocracy from us upon his memorable
visit To the United States some years
ago. We might profit by taking some
lessons from HIM and his couutrymcn
IN the matter OF economy and the con
scrvation OF our resources.
The members OF the cOinnissi were
appalled, at tho waste Of vast tracts
u! land throughout the country left
III" and uncultivatrd. when there were
men in the cities by the thousands
starving.
In the country | sec wasted land"
said NJ. Henry Cartin dc Wharf. minis
ter Of justice of Belgium. "In the city
arc wasted men. on the trees and
plants ungathered food. in the center
OF population hungry people. These
are the economic elements Of American
HE. In any other country such boun-
tcous natural wealth. such lmi,less
land ut for cultivation and such un-
used labor energy would be converted
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In Justice 10 Mr.. Williams

II lCHMOND men who know John shelton
Williams Will not believe thar he used
his Official position as Comptroller OF the Cur.
rency 10 harass ruin as charged by ,ho
RIGGS National Bank one OF The institutions
over which his bureau exercises jurisdiction
He is rcd-blooded person. hating Win
mans hate. fighting with q mana strnmn,I
and courage and little addicted to the urac
ice OF forgiving his enemies. but he bat,Ins
IN the open II Is not his way to take un
fair advantage
Charges and countercharges ina, nave
passed between the riggs bank. on the ono
hahd' ana the Secretary OF the Treasury and
Comptroller Williams. on the other. prr. nno
in the courts and it win De Tor the copr,s
70 say where truth and justice lie # ia fair
10 poiht out however that this Is not mo
hrst time the bank has attacked tho rrr,,r.,
and pfcia! character and conGuc, of mas.
Two men similar criticisms we're made ana
pressed "hen Mr. Williams was nominated
by the President TO fiji his present Office ana
there was a complete investigation nv ,he
Senate committee TO which the nominate,
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had been referred. The result of that in
Vestigation was the absolute exoneratiou of
Mr. Williams. and his nomination was con-
hrmed by the Senate with single dissent
ing vote, every other vote Of the whole men,
bership, Republican we'll as Democratic
approving the Presidents choice
New York financial interests have been
venomous in their hostility to the present
administration Of the Treasury Department
and the Riggs bank Of Washington, is 80
closely associated with the National City
Bank. of New York. to make their inter
ests-at any rate their political interests
practically identical. That is worth keeping
in mind. also.
llme and the processes of the courts will
develop the facts in this controversy, appor-
ton praise and blame and establish the right.
but, in the meantime. MIR. Williams will have
the confidence and sympathy of the people
OF his home town.
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SONGS AND SAWS
Ile'h the hoy.

pratc OH about your general,
Your captain of the fleet,
President or Senator,
or each big bug you meet:
Praise high some skillful surgeon,
Or world famed engineer
The baseball pitcher beats 'eln
In starting men to cheer
lie stands there, cool. collected.
And hears the mad fans shout:
come on. boy, soak it to EN-!
strike these fresh Holsters outv'
His eagle eye discovers
The battcr'S weakest point
With salivary juices
He does the ball anoint,
ANA then that arm-of iron.
THAT'S worth Il mint a Year
Sends that ball madly whiZZinS
Beside the battcr's car
STIR nm. his jumps announces
The crowd let's out a roar:
Get at him! bean the bonehcud,
Tie couldn't slam IL door,
Ana when the tasks completed
The batter fanned for keeps.
one shout Of wild rejoicing
From stands and blcachers leans
But when two other victims
Are piled upon tho first,
IT takes ten casks Of soda
To Kill the noise made thirst,
Yes. talk Of king or general,
OF judge or engineer
The baseball pitcher beats 'cm
In starting men to cheer.
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The Voice of the People



TO the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,--in saturdays paper you published
Item. headed "$lQoooo0 order for Cars Turned
Down Detroit company refused the order
because OF its inability to furnish the on
account OF having so many orders from Amer
leans TINT it was unable to s,inply the foreign
employees from 5000 To 1900, working day and
night.
| unable to say how many large plants OF
this kind are in Detroit, but do know that there
are quite II good many. and all doing a very
large business, aud with Cleveland, o.. and
many other cities in the North. Judging from
the number OF machines sold in this section, it
has occurred to that ii would he we'll for
the South to look into the manufacturing OF
not only these, but any and all lines Of
chincry. for ar" we not building up the North
at our expense by sending millions OF dollars
on, OF the south which. could be kept at home?
AS we well know, not one dollar of this money
ever returns. and it is a tremendous drain upon
our country. and causes great scarcity of
money for all necessary purposes. Now. wish
to know, why Richmond Norfolk. Lynchbu
Alexandria and many other cities OF the South
cannot and do not take up this work and
thereby keep these millions OF dollars a home
or shall We just continue to remain "as hewers
of wood and drawers of water" for the North
until the end of our days" What is the use of
our toiling and raising wheat, corn and stock
If we intend TO send every dollar out Of the
South? 3. NJ
Rcrryville. Va. April II, 1915.
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Chats With Virginia Editors

says the Clifton Forge Review: Since a Ger
tain man in this state has accepted an al,-
poihtment at the hands of Governor Stuart
wonder what is 10 become of his oft-repeate ed
platform Of principles, that no newspaper man
should accept favorS from statesmen and poU-
tciahs Funny, isn't il, how times change and
the men change with them" This refers to
Richard +. Bicrnc, editor OF the Covington Vir-
sihihh. who was recently appointed to = posi-
ton on the Governors STAFF and thereby he
came colonel AT the time the Governor first
selected ms STAFF there was some excitement
about a probable light that Uncle Sam would
have TO mix up down in Mexico. one, of the
Governors appointees was Il. Nice. Burlington
OF Chesterfield County ana Richmond Imme-
iiately the title of colonel stuck y chum of
one OF Colonel RullnGtons bright little boys
hearing of the Mexican talk and OF the
coloncfs new military appointment, offered
sympathy to the young Ruilington and ex-
pressed the hope that his father might not
lose ms life on the field OF carnage The youth
inl son OF the newly made colonel wagged
his head, and replied: Jaw. don't YOU fret;
father is Just play colonel" Why should
the Review fret about Colonel Eeirne?
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch says: with
Norfolk and her seaside resorts, Portsmouth
old Point and the cities across the Roads the
ere" Of the l'rnz i:ltcl could wish for no more
healthfu and pleasant summer resort" And
then they Will have the kronprnz Wilhelm
fellows to help make things all the merrier
no one says the stanton Leader "seems
10 "ncr any solution |" our difficulties in case
We can not secure the dyes needed. Either we
must get the dyes. or, if the war continues our
pretty girls viii have to give up colors and wear
white or black goods goods in its natural
state pretty girl attircd in cotton .in its
natural state" would make 1t show worth goin.
miles TO
\ pressing need in the Shipbuildng City is
set forth by the Newport News Times Herald
AS follows: we need I'm this city form Of gov
eminent that Will centraZe the responsibility
that the blame for any deficiency NAV he
placed where II belongs: form OF government
that viii enable the public TO point It's finger
every day in the week this man and that
and say thou art the man That is what com
mission government does, and that is why New
port News needs commission government -
Didn't think ii was altogether as bad as that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-15

Warden McKenty Ia right
DO Movies enough I'm advocating some form
Jnsniro of censorship for moving pic
r., Cr;,o. turc shows, but the reason lie
w ' gives for arriving at his conclu-
sion VIII hardly stand scrutiny.
lie says that many of the convcts In Cherry
ilill are there, Indirectly, because crmnally
suggestive motion pictures" and lie believes
II because his men at the penitentiafy told him
so. the warden cannot be u very deep psycholo-
EiSt III he does not know that his men" are
likely to tell him whatever they think will
meet his preferences and wishes for tho moment
1t is not so very long ago when tho universal
testimony Of the convictS would have been very
different, but the movie is the newest thing
and the very fact that it has been subjected to
Il censorship contributes TO the notion that the
movies inctte to crime. Perhaps they do,
sometimes but more than the sensatl onal
dramas the extremely yellow newsDupers
ana the penitcntiary was uncomfortably hlled
long before the movies became u factor in
everyday life The power of suggestion Is
l formidable one and must be rcckoned with
by tho pcnologist, but il is a mistake to cXag-
Scrate, aud undue emphasis upon the evil cffocts
of the moving picture Is quite AS uuwlse and
oNcremphasis OF their good points,-rhiladephia
Public Ledger.
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LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
BY S. w. STRAUS
Pr<ndenf Anrr1ean Sooey for Thin

the Hcliian Royal
commission sent
to the United
states recently
by their King.
the wise and
thrifty Albert de-
Clorcd that they
regarded the i'm
providence ofthc
y mcrican people
AS Il national sin
that is bound
sooner or later
TO exhaust all
of our national
resources a II d
lead eventually
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tnyicldinG.

lis Congressman Hamm-
tatt generally regarded as
one OF the pillars of the
party"
OF course he is. lie
stands for anything"
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Rubbing II In.

lie CATER the guests had dcpartcdp -Why
table?
Shc-Because YOU insisted talking in "a
wa! certain |" create unpleasant associations
and niurc Mrs. Filters feelings You would
tell all about the weeds the lawn. when YOU
ought I" know perfectly we'll that she is a
grass widow.
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StrutCry,

tirubbs-Why does Miss OdgirI insist so
sucnuously that she never intends to marry:
Stuhbs-BccauSc she hopes tho natural on
stihacy and combativcncSs of male human nature
VIII iiSpir" some member of the 10 make
her change her mind
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some stage in tho operations But Injunction
proceedings not tire way to reach this
offending Mandamus Is the word--a writ com
handing the Wilson administr ution to restore
the pipc-lnc just as II was I'm the glad DAYS
of Mr.. Gage and Leslie NJ. Shaw.-New York
World.
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The ancients had a bully time.
OF that there Is no doubt:
They never had to rise fore dawn
To catch the one train out
THE TATTLEI,
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Y Few Facts of War

IT'S worth while, now and then, to clip out
and some time read together various
significant war facts as brought over by news
agencies 1t increases our fOndness for
peace and sane living y few for example:
Fact /. 1t takes six hours to point one
~ the big German iiowitzcrs of 100 tons
weight firing Il Droioctlc weighing 500
pounds. the whole recurring twelve rail
road ears TO transport, each shot cost
ing S2,75c
Fact .. The first shot I.icgc from a
distance of fourteen and one fourth
miles, killed or wounded 200 men: the
second. $500; window panes were
broken ny tho air shock over a radius
Of two and one half miles
Fact 3. Up To April : the nations at
war had lost $3.50. 900 men, killed and
wounded. according To an Italian expert
Fact {. y peaceful celebration in the
streets OF PodG oritza, Montcnegro was
INTERRUPTED by aerial bombs that killed
sixty, practically all women ana chill
dren.
Doesn't war cheaper life and the things of
life? lot OF facts taken from the dailv
report serve merely To confuse or promote
indifference by safety of horror. but let any
one interested just pick out facts here and
there and study them separately. and the
result is a liberal education in how and why
war is what sherman says il was
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What Is
Iiucrta
Planning?

fine view Of Mexico can he had from almost any
part Of the United States, aud if the OK dcta tor
cannot al! he wants in thirty days he can
pay his head tax and stay indefinitely. His
success in resisting the cncroachments of Car
and Villa was not such create strong
probabilities in favor of any insurrection that
q may foEcnt from side OF the boundary
We doubt If he desires an Instruction; lie ONLY
wishes to study American political methods pay
his respects to President Wilson. and see what
Mexico looks like from II safe point beneath the
folds OF that flag that he declined o salute
Philadelphia Record.
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The Bright Side Of Life
How 10 Vote.

How 10 Vote.
GLOW you going To vote, Jeannctte?'
inquired her friend Marie.
And the other miss, nonplussed at this.
Replied: NOV, let see"
IL think I'll vote in seaisiin coat
Jeanette went on 10 say
"And a gown OF red" Then the other said:
well. that's a lovely way
Kansas City Journal
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l{PnI Power,

Nodd--Do you think ii is that II great
nay, gigantc--force like the press OF this
country Is controlled by the advertisers?
Todd--Why not the press? My wife is-Yale
Record
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The prcsidcn, to Ncwsboys

IN Baltimore one OF the leading newspapers.
L recognizing social duty toward news
boys, has established social service among
them. At weekly entertainments the young
stcrs are taught TO keep clean, be honest, tell
the truth, work hard save their money. cut
out cigarettes and gambling, avoid swearing
and otherwise aspire TO high citizenship.
Recently the boys, at an exhibition OF war
pictures, cheered the President of the United
States who, being informed OF the fact, and
asked for a message to the boys, wrote them
follows:
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Complete ignorance.

Teachcr-Wherc liz the Dead Sea?
Tommie--Dont know, maan.
Teacher--Dont know where the Dead Sea is?
Tolnmic-No ma'am. didn't know any
Of them WAS sick, maam.-Yonkcrs Statesman.
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The Pcssimist Says:

since the war started Il real use has developed
io' 'ue SUCKER lie makes an ideal member of
Il forlorn hope.
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Current Editorial Comment

tiuerta Is probably here only to
get good perspective for Il view
or his own, his beloved native
land. spain tx rather too distant
for a good view, and Mexico it
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Loved and Lost.

Loved and Lost.
Safety--So Jack is engaged. is he? And is
Fanny the bride -to-be?
'First--.No, she is the tried 10 -be.--Awgwan.
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Back Again.

II the beginning of their wedding trip.
Dear" she inquired anxously "in the cx-
cite,nent OF leaving, did YOU say good-by to
papa and mamma?'
No" he replied, Il said an revoir."--Puck
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Tic CilnnRc.

II wonder what has become Of the old fash
toned dime novel; remarked the old fogy.
1T has gone up to a dollar ana a half" re
piled the grouch.-Cincinnau Enquirer.
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Corpulcnt Indivdunl--But you can't give n
any reason why I should not enlist.
SpousG--Well. ! should miss you dear, but tt
Germans couldn't-I.ondon Mail
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II the high Treasury officials
Cuuinr of the government at Washington
nj = 10 are trying "unlawfuily to destroy
WI IN" and unconstitutionally to conils-
'o n'hh cate" the riggs National Bank
and its property. they ought 10
be restrained, and hope they will be re-
strained, in nefarious a proceeding. But
when the bank, in the same bill OF particulars.
claims to be doing bigger business than
with the public aside from the publics treasury.
in spite OF these efforts at ruin and confisca-
ton what is charged crime against the
bank appears Their in the nature OF n kindness
that institution The chief defendants in this
suit undoubtedly guilty OF the crime OF
having cut the old pipeline connecting the
National. City OF New York and RIGGS Banks
with tho United States Treasury, and MI Nc
Adoo may have. sworn "blasphcmous oath at
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