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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
CE1ILDREN'S ROOM IN SMITHSONIAN

WASHINGTON. May l5-In the
Smithsonian Institute at Washington
there is n room especially arranged
for the children. 1t is not fitted up
with swings. slides and seesaws. hut
with some of the wonders of nature
curious animals, birds. fishes, insects.
plants and rocks. all grouped so as to
appeal TO the youthful mind. This
exhibit. while planned especially for
the child, is entertaining TO the adult
well.
The room was designed and prepared
under the personal direction OF the
late secretary. DR.. Samuel Pierpont
Langley. whose interests were so hu-
man and broad that he took time from
his other studies to direct the arrange
ment OF this room for his little
clients" as he called them. He even
went so far as TO appoint himself hon
orary curator. and chose to accept this
appointment with great seriousness, de-
voting nearly two years to the work.
He believed in the saying of an early
philosopher, that Knowledge begins
In wonder" and realizing that some of
his own researches were prompted in
this way. he desired to interest chill
dren in science. and especially natural
science. by showing them some Of ma
turcs curious works. He realized also
that the ordinary museum exhibits
were not adapted to the mind OF the
child, so he based his grouping on the
observing and absorbing powers Of
children, and selected for exhibition
here the greatest and smallest and
the brightest and most inconspicuous
specimens. all of which he labeled with
their common English names.
This little room for the children still
remains intact, just as DIR. Langley
planned it sixteen years ago. 1t is just
AS up to date to-day As ii ever was:
lis classification and choice were far
sighted, and have never been improve ed
upon. Located just across the hall,
opposite the main entrance of the in
stitution, exposed to the sunlight from
the south. this room presents a world
of entertainment to grown-ups as we'll
as smaller visitors.
In the center is An aquarium of
brightly colored fishes and tiny tur-
ties. The wall cases, which are all low
so as to be within range of a child's
vision, contain the different groups.
birds of prey" including several birds
ranging in size from the condor of the
Andes. to the tiny Pygmy hawk. Next
are the eagle and elf owl, followed by
some curious BIRDS" all OF which live
up to their general label: they com
prise the toucan, with his absurdly
overgrown bill, another bird whose bill
seems to he upside down, Il queer para :
disc bird with two very long head
plumes, which appear like many small
flags on thin rods, some bat-parakcets,
which sleep upside down, suspended
by one foot, and an umbrella bird, with
a chrysanthemum Like crop Of feather
for topknot. Other birds are al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

beyond doubt the American newspapers have
fairly acquitted themselves of this great trust
But the newspapers need the support of
an organized public opinion IL municipal gov
eminent in this country is to be genuinely
bettercd. Officials In every system of gov
eminent under the sun will become irresponsi-
bic unless they feel the bride of tho power
actually behind the government. In the
American city. with its customarily small
voting list and it's lack of other means of
expressing the popular control except by
voting, the officeholders tend to act without
much concern for the public from the close
OF one election TO the eve Of the next. This
evil should he remedied. In Richmond. at
least. there should be general registration
and, in addition. a vigorous city club.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
Seventeen Years Ago-and Now

LOW fast and far this country OF ours has
i L progressed in seventeen years. What
wealth OF new understanding and con-
idence these busy years have brought,
Seventeen years ago when were on the
eve OF war with Spain there nearly in
credible amount OF foolish chattering, North
and South well, about the attitude the
people OF the South would assume. OF
course, there never any real doubt of
the South's loyalty, but a good many OF our
own people thought, nevertheless, there was
some special need for reasserting il. Up
North views Of all kinds and descriptions
wise and otherwise found public expression.
II interests us 20 observe to-day not one
single suggestion OF this sort. Nobody in the
North has even vaguely limited that there is
any flaw in the South's devotion TO the ma
tional ideals. nor has anybody in the South
undertaken TO separate its ardor and devo-
ton from those OF the remainder Of the
country. What seventeen years ago was.
mildly questioned veciforousy proclaimed
goes now without saying
There is food for thought in this for those
who are prone 10 question the healthfulness
and permAnencG. OF American institutions.
North and South so completely united
not even the fool North South, presumes
to doubt IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

The president OF tho big Ca
Benefits madam and foundry company
of War which recently received Il Rus
(,rdors sian order for munitions OF war
running to sS3.00o.O 900. says that
business in Canada has received
great stimulus from tho orders. and that
u should Improve steadily from now on. He
DeiiereS that such orders now being filled in the
Dominion amount to at least sl5o.00O.00o. and
ne thinks that In short time the total will be
uouole mat We are experiencing In the United
states exactly what this manufacturer says is
occurring In Canada though possibly the con-
hecuon between war orders and general bust
ness 's not so closely marked here across the
ooroer. Sut there can BIO no doubt that great
stimulus mas been given to industry here by the
operations of the mills and factories which are
turning out munitions OF They must he
supplied with raw materials which means en-
ioyment for hundreds of producing compa MES
and thousands OF workers-Bufalo Express
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
Drowning Not at Falling Creek.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
May in publishing the account OF ihs s o1
death Of Miss Elizabe Walker by drowning
the reporter makes the. paper state that the
report of the funeral in the issue of SUNDAY
May ?; the paper states that she was drowned
This is mistake, az the drowning occurred
a, ,orewry's Blur more than mile away. The
pix pix place v on Faiiins Creek the
impression has been conveyed to the minds OF
many people that the accident at that place
drowned in the creek in more than thirty years
and indeed the only place where the water is
ming pool which is carefully guarded to pre-
vent such accidents. whenever any one is in he
water ,s 20 or cS, party I'M near sra the pool
plated for the OF these beautiful grounds
and as he only requisite of admission is to be
good conduct they have in the last few years
hecomc the picnic resort Of not only SUNDAY
SehGos and fam.es bH Of young people
that anything should destroy confidence in tho
safeIy OF a place, where so many have received
so much pleasure and SO much relief from the
hot weather without charge.
am sure that you will be glad to correct tho
S mrons IMPRESSION that so many people
Richmond. May Is. 1915.
The Death of Charles Frohman
To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir;-.four admirable editorial Of May 49, 1919
eenttied' The Great Adventure" commenting on
bhniaries frohman,s words in the face of death.
noeT FS %ne the seems sorfsn
OF reciting in this connection:
And shall thercupon
Take rest he gone
once more r 9n my adyentnas hraSs and new
49, When wage battle next.
MhRt armor to select. what weapons to endue."
JAMES POYSTZ EtJ Sc,S
Richmond May H. I'l 1918. ~ 20 NELSON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Keep on looking for the sunlight.
As you walk abroad TO day.
Don't waste time. or thought. or eyesiKht,
On the clouds along your way.
There's a rift somewhere-you'll find II
If you keep on looking, friend
And Old Soils at work behind IL,
With a note of cheer to send
THE TATTLER
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Walking to Work

a MAN was discharged by the Detroit
a United Railways, whereupon a strike was
declared. and everything stood still on
thursday. More than 100000 persons
walked to work. They arrived at the Office
A Bit tired some of them, but in the main,
their cheeks were glowing. their livers we're
i'll good shape their lungs were filed with
fresh outdoor air, their muscles we're tuned
up their nerves were in condition, and they
we're quite lot better off than the day
before, when they all rode
With no desire to discourage trolley lines
and jitney concerns, it is, nevertheless true
that much striking on transportation lines or
much interference with service or much moor
service would mean sharp falling off i'm
receipts When 100000 persons walk to
work, and so many Of them feel better for
the experience, ii is safe to predict that if
II keeps up few days, fair percentage OF
them VIII get the habit and keep il IN
wherein we see one of the strongest reasons
from the trolley point OF view for keeping
all cars moving without interruption Once
let a man get into the habit of walking. and
it's mighty hard to persuade him back to
riding.
In all OF this there is food for reflection
that is scasonable We have from time 10
nme commented on the invitation of all out
ooors 10 human beings. and there never was
4 prettier season than the present for hiking.
Dr. Coar Of the University OF Rochester
German instructor, has dismissed his class,
because he refuses to teach the ideals of
Goethe and Schiller, which have been out
ragged by the Lustania incident Here is an
authority speaking direct on German Kultur
Ism " about time for a subscription to
ou! me haiser violin, SO that, like Nero, he
may eddie for the connagration?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
Niastcr of Ono Art.

Have you loved any other girls?
b.eathed the maiden, TREMENDOUSLY
We'll. have attempted few kindergarten,
prep school and college courses in Affection
responded the man in the case. but this repre-
SCENTS a real purpose get rid OF my bachelors
degree
Whereupon he took IL little hrmcr hold.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Are you going to the club meeting this after
noon"' asked an acquaintance OF Mrs. Justrich.
Il wouldn't miss ii for anrthins," replied the
lady addressed who combines artistic zeal with
an interest in finance. professor Bunko the
great painter. is going to lecture Money
Leases"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
DOdglnG Again.

cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Roosevelt declares that women are
just as ut to vote as men," SAYS n
woman's section. The former Presi-
dent isn't committing himself to any
BILE extent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
Chats With Virginia Editors

If the Southwest Times has diagnosed the
case accurately, there hard times in Pu-
laski or the millennium has arrived-it is hard
TO tell which. That paper says I'VE notice
that exchanges are publishing announce
ments as to candidates for nominations for
Office OF other counties. Is there going to be
An election in Pulaski County? If So who
wants the office? Some folks would like to
know
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
Gossip From Down HON"

IhinEs are getting better in Guilford County.
The Greensboro Record says: I'VE have another
criminal term OF Superior Court with us Most
OF the work will be with, blind tigers. but they
are not as numerous as usual Liquor is too
hard to get"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
The Verbal Nuancc.

tNcw York Tribunc)
the Evening Post loves the verbal
nuance. About fifty housewives" 1T
says, land six brides heard the talk"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Says the Covineton Nirginian: Since the ey-
pericncc of Virginia woman, who was left
s25o.000 BY man she nursed in England there
is the likelihood that many OF tho fair sex will
he trottinG over to moisten fevered brows and
make them comfy " And warnings like those
said to have been sent to Lusitana passengers
will not deter them.
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Explained.

Grubbs-Why is 1t that some women are SO
fond of gossip?
Stubbs-It's part OF the fondncss for
music-thc sound of their voices being the
sweetest OF all music to their ears.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
Grammatical,

i'lease tell me If the sentence THE cat
jumped on the chair is correct
MADISON SCHOOL.
'iramma tically ii is all right Whether 1t says
what you wish to say or not is another question.
!! the cat was on the chair and Jumped and
still stayed on the chair, the sentence Ats the
facts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
The Difference.

(Kansas City Times)
4 tourist without money is a tramp.
and tramp with money is tourist
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

The ancient town OF Tappahannock is fixing
for An old-fashoned Fourth of July blowout,
and according Ia the Underwater Democrat the
latch string is going be hanging on the out
side of the door The Democrat says: Every
citizen will be booster. and the doors OF hos
pitality arc hun9 wide open. We the CO.
operation OF Essex and the surrounding coun-
ties, OF the towns and villages, and IL the peo-
pie OF Richmond are looking for a city by the
sea, place of amusements galore, we extend
TO them welcome All roads will lead TO Tap
pahannock on July o." In the language of a
statesman, long since gone the way Of all flesh:
'Whar is Tappahannock. anyhow"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
why, the Very Idea.

tChicaSo Tribune.)
Whom the gods would destroy they
first make efficient"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Mcanness in mans disposition is like the
contents OF the widows cruse-the more he uses,
the more lie has left.
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Queries and Answers
Richmond and New York.

Anout what is the annual number of deaths
in Richmond in New York? How many mem.
hers or the House OF Representatives does Vir-
Ginih elect how many docs New York?
~ CURLES.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

packed up by the nation This much 10 apparent
TO every observer who has his to the ground
and must DO equally obvious to those who listen
across the Notwithstanding Record.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

NO hard times in Lee County. The Lee County
News says: "the dewberry fields OF Lee County
arc beautiful sight now. Every indication
seems to point to a big crop Of dewberres this
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Can you tell me what became Of the con-
siderable library of William c. Paineo
e. T. ALEXANDER
1t was sold In Richmond at auction Nav %.
1880, by Paine e. Eowlin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
nights md Obl,rn,,or.

Chicago Herald.)
y foreiSn-born citizen in this coun-
try has every right that any other kind
OF citizen has-and every obligation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Says the Norfolk Erginian- Pilot: III the late
william Tecumseh Sherman were alive to-day
he would find it difficult to discover a word or
combination Of words adequate to describe war
as waeed by German subme rsbles." We know
OF several men who could readily overcome
that difficulty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

What this world needs" SAYS the Big stone
Gap Post, is more freehearted laughter It's
almost as good raise in salary" The lat
ter would create the former all right
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
Already Here.

The crest OF the food has gone on,
and the crest Of the Texas straw
berry shortcakc is approaching.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

And put in needed stitches.
But darncd Ii they can learn TO like
This job of digging bitches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

Can you tell me the date Of the foundation OF
the Baptist Church? ErISCOFALIAN
u is usual to allow the Baptist claim Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

The good old North Carolina way is described
by the Monroe Journal in the following: The
neighbors who are neighhors those who do
something when il is needed be done These
are the kind OF neiEhbors that Mi Willis Mel
ton, OF the Zoar community, has Mrs Melton
mas long been sick. and this, of course, keeps
Mr. Melton from his work Last fall his neigh
oors gathered his crop at the right time. Last
Friday twenty-onc of them gathered at his
farm with nineteen plows. prepared the land
and planted his cotton seed"
The sylvan Valley News tells this interesting
little story: "Mr W. l.. Aiken shipped to Rich
mond. Va, Tuesday carload of cattle, all home
product OF this immediate section There were
nineteen steers. most of which were raised by
Mr.. j. McDuh Cantrell about fve miles from
town The largest weighed 1850 and the small
est 1880 pounds. the average weight being
1886 pounds"
The wilkesboro Hustler does some hustlins
talk as follows: Five hundred dollars is being
spent on road between jefferson and IVES,
JEFFERSON under the supervision of the railroad
contractor through that county The county
commi ssioners of Ashc have offered to supple-
mcnt funds raised by any township for road
Improvement. Ashe not outstrp Wilkes
show their hands when the election comes OF
under the new act"
II the Raleigh Times and the Fayetteville
observer have not both gone wrong the good
old town of Fayetteville has big things ahead
The Times says: Fayetteville is planning to
receive freight from Baltimore and other East-
ern points by water. and the Chamber of Com
merce is naturally behind the movement An
al-water rate would beneht that town mmeas-
urablS. as the Observer says. and II ought TO
cause many new industries. Cities located on
naNigabie watres ought to flourish"
The Reidsville Review cheerfully and cheer
ingly remarks: The much tai ed about pa mic
took a siding when It struck Dan River in this
immediate part OF the globe. Here the dozen
large cotton mills and other manufacturing
enterprises are working full time-and then
some-while farmers who trade here give to-
bacco the dodge and put their labor In raising
corn, wheat etc. AS result. they have sold
their output at splendid prices AS whole
our people prosperous. and are en1oyinn
life TO the utmost"
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Country
in 'n,,..
Of War


little Turkey and capture Constantinople right
of the reel? They the ground. y great
ocean does not lie between them and their feeble
prey. Yet the road 20 Constantinople, short 1t
is. is no joy-r!dc. New York and Boston are de
tended by better and heavier guns than the
Turks possess In spite of all that alarm
lists say, hundred thousand soldiers cannot he
point along coast. Ocean transports need
ocean ports. Before invading army can be
ianded in This country, a suitable port must be
captured NJ great power except the British
empire can drive our navy from the seas and
We hoid Canada as hostage for peace in that
quarter. War with Great Britain is the remotest
OF al! possibilities. With her neutral other
power or combination Of powers could get near
us except IN the Philippines. We have
YORK this summer. Let the experiment be tried
OF landing troops from oceans going ships at
some unattended point along and let
inc newspaper reporters see 1t done. When the
time rs recorded and the number Of men landed
Is counted wc VIII stop worrying about finding
an army Of 100000 horse, foot and artillery
duinrcd on our coast overnight. II army
ana storm came up ii would starye In week.
No foreign power will take the risk. Our
army system should he reformed by doing away
with anterior posts. Our regulars should he kent
Wherr they can do the most good and our
militia system needs REORGANIZATION; but these
things do not entail added expenditures: they
simply call for the honest and wise spending
or tn" present appropriation Of a quarter OF
a billion dollars year for defense That is a
in the past. except in time of war-and we should
be getting better results If 1.-THE of what some
OF our retired army and navy officers say is
true.--Ncw York Commercial.
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SONGS AND SAWS
Their Limit.

Our gallant boys who go to war
Are in for any lighting,
No desperate charge upon the foe
Tn n q fri hi :
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Ing.
They don't rcpinc at soldier
fare,
For there's Il martial
beauty
In putting prediction by
And eating beans for duty.
Thcy even learn to black
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

/. Fublishcd every day In the by The Times.
dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address NIL
Sos1Muh6c1 lions 10 YHE TIMES DISPATCH.
aimes-DiSpntch Building. 10 South Tenth street
Rtchmond. Va.
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Current Editorial Comment

If this great nation is at the
mercy Of any invader, as some
former army officers are saying,
why is it that three real in
vaders-Russia. France and Great
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

EHE TIMES. Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ss
THE DISPATCH. Founded. 1850
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Perfect
Faith in
President


sons handS ana abide by the result is
in published interviews The same sentiment
Is heard from the man the street and is
Noicea IN all nut few ~ the influential news
papers SHch practical unanmity is but
deserved compliment 10 the Presidents saHacty.
capab ilitN and rectitudc. Complete confidence
could not be reposed in matter momcntotis,
IN an untricd man. Tho Presidents dealing with
lesser complications has hc"n wise. firm
and so Just MS TO convince the country that he
may hc absolutely trusted TO steer tho Shin OF
state through tho narrow and dangerous channel
ahead or II without tho deviation of a hairs
brradth rom thc course dictated by national
morality and national sell rcspect. The outside
world VIII not fail 10 take note Of the patriotic
determination or the United States OF America
to stand behind President Wilson When he
speaks II VIII be with the voice OF the nation
Whatever he may determine to do he will be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

National solidarity is a ire
mcndous asset In dealing with
such a situation as now confront
us The Willingness OF the big
men Of the country TO put tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16

isn't IT about time for subscription to
ou! me halser violin, SO that, like Nero, he
may eddie for the confagration?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-16
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH !

ny Times Dispntch Carrier Delivery Service In
nachmond land suburbs) and PctersburRi
Dh,IJ with Sunday. week. rs cents
Uahy without Sunday. week. 10 cents
LUXURY only. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. cents
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A prnmiscd l,rcnf

IN he took II little hrmcr hold.