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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
A LnymRn's Sermon,

There is one thing about Richmond that
like above all others. The country in which
grew as n boy was settled by Virginians For
years there were few who came to the town
from any other section. In the course OF time
| went away and lived in a Northern city
lived there twenty years. The population was
composite. Then l another Northern
city, and the same thing true there
never saw anybody who reminded me Of onv
one had ever known. When came here to
live | met men and women on the streets at
whom | Sazed. If they noticed it, they prob.
ably thought was rather rude. | didn't quite
understand 1t myself for while Then II
dawncd upon me. These people are of the
same type / knew in my boyhood I have
seen number Of men who reminded me OF
my father. and the other night at one Of the
hotels ! saw one who looked so much like
my mother that I wanted to speak to her Do
YOU Know that this sort of thing gradually
makes n man feel more contcnted than he
womb otherwise be? For this reason have
come TO like Richmond.-I\ I.ayman 70 seen on
the Side"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Murdoch Grooms The N1nosn

VICTOR MuRDOCK-whether authorized
by Oyster Bay TO promulgatc at this time
is not known-has evolved. emitted and nut
out nevertheless. His outbreaks since his
defeat as Progressive congressional candi
date IN the Wichita district at the last cleo
ton nave been spasmodic, but the last cal,
is carefully and craftily prepared docu
ment, words altogether too mild 10 apnlv
70 anything that drops from the pen OF Mr..
Murdoch
We gather from q somewhat hasty roodinr
oi the edict-ior the style OF Mr. Nurdock
rs so rapid that one cannot follow him do
llDerately-that the Progressive party is now
SHINING up It's armor so as TO be ready early
next year 10 move forward with all Of mo
panoply Of the host that moved out upon the
held OF Armageddon in the first effort of tho
Bul Moose 10 bring about a new order NJ
Things In this land in 1912
The edict informs the public that every
man VINO wants TO be the lob of makinp
inc movement next year successful NAV CON
sider himself invited. Liberty by the Pro-
gressire party is not only to maintain liberty
but to bring it TO the highest state of perfec-
ton. Mr.. Murdoch confesses that tho
partisan habit is hardened but by an in lee
ton OF Progressive serum he hopes II NAV
yield
Tho Democrats otqtheAsouth are informed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
News of Fifty Years Ago


among the distinguished visitors who called
AT the White House yesterday Lieuten-
ant-General U. S. Grant. Governor Pierpont of
virginia. and General Carl Schurz. 1t is re-
ported that General Grant and the President
OF removing all of the United States troops
from somo Of the Southern states among them
Virginia.
detachment of the One Hundred and Fiji
tletn united states Cavalry at the dcpot
i'll Washington. day before yesterday morning
awaiting transformation. Detachmcnts of tho
Fourth and One Hundred and Sixty-scventh
Regiments of negro troops were also congrc-
gated there and the whites and negroes got
itary guard could not cope with the riot. and
n telegram was sent to General Augur. in an
other part of the city. and soon all Of the
troops OF tho Department OF Washington were
on hand, and IL took all of them to auell the
emente. One negro was killed instantly by a
musket ball and dozen more were wound
cd TWO whites were wounded.
Pardon seekers are not so numerous "a thew
were at the White House They have found
through the Provisional Governors of their
States.
A. T Gray, of Richmond sarroted and
robbed or about $500 between Lynchhurg and
fincastle few days ago.
Tho Religious Herald Will rcappcar dav a,tor
Tomorrow under the manaEcrship Of its new
owners, letter and Dickinson. Rev D. shaver
Will he associate editor.
The North Carolina Convention v,s,crd,y
passed a resolution requesting President John
son to remove all negro troops from that state
good order
There transmitted to the state Dcpart-
ment OF the United States yesterday tho ma
pers in 900 pardon cases which had been passed
upon by the President.
The testimony has been concluded in the Wirz
trial. Mr.. Baker, counsel for the defense, asked
for two weeks time In which examine tho
written testimony and prepare his argument.
He was given only week, whcrcupon he
refused to attempt the work in short n time
and submitted the case without argument. Tho
judge advocate Will commence his argument to-
morrow.
The South Carolina delegation had another
interview with President Johnson yesterday az
ternoon. Tho gentlemen were given definitely
to understand that so far their mission re-
latcs to the release parole of Mr. Davis it
will prove fruitless.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Richmond. Va. October IA. 1915.
Monument Avenue Railroad Crossing.


To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch
Sir-Bcng an old ltichlnonder, exile by the
cxisoncies of my profession. l depend on Tho
Gods Country"
Your editorial in your issue of October 10
is so much in line with subject that interests
10 commend your sentiments. There has been
nothing in my experience lin other citcs) in
my work in city planning. that has so hampercd
legitimate progress as the unrcasoning atti-
iude of the railroad interests, which having
secured 4 right of way over which to handle
A.; traffic. calmly sits tight it's concession
tcnance expand as best it may.
am familiar with the general topographic
Richmond: Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
road at Monument Avenue, and can see no
6:eater objections there than At Grace, Frank
liably informed that the grade from Acca 10
this point can be reduced from II 2 per cent
grade to To !" per cent grade, and thus obtain
head room This, doubtless must be deferred
until the city is in better financial condition
there is no surer way to better her financial
condition than To create taxable values by such
extension of Monument Avenue I have
no personal interests beyond the Belt Line put
have watched Richmond beginning in the
extent. am n rover by nature and necessity
but a hichmondcr at heart and q city-plannne.
engineer IN practice and sentiment. This ave,
nuc should so through nowi
The city'S Engineering Department has been
doing splendid work for many years and 1t
would be shame to so restrict the field Of II 5
point: Let me repeat: An overhead crossing If
possible. without delay-but "A crossing right
by any feasible means ~
In this State the municipalities neti,,on for
such crossings. and the Corporation C,ommission
orders them at tho expense OF the railroads
The mere essential OF providing the right OF way
patty. A: COLE BLANToN
Charlotte N, c. October Is. 1alB.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Defense Means Sacrifice

\ CKNOWLEDGMENT from Washington
a that the plan to raise a reserve army of
100000 men--or 100000. according 10 the
way you counts dependent for success on
the Willingness of employers to furlough
their young men for two months in the year.
emphasizes weakness that was pointed out
in The Times-Dispatch at the time OF the
first announcement.
The trouble with the scheme is that, while
some employers would be willing to furlough
their men, other employers would not and
the periodically inclined thus would be placed
at business disadvantage. 1t is the same
way with the young men themselves, for the
adventurous lad who enlisted would be dis
tanced in the race for success by him who
stayed at home and did his work
These considerations make the completc
attainment of the ambition OF President
Wilson and Secretary Garrison extremely i'm
probable. The plan predlcates a patriotic
self-sacrifce on the part of large employers
OF labor that very infrequently is witnessed
III operation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Guide Weary of His job.

Newcomer asked the Guide of Capitol Square
why he seemed dssatisfcd with his Job.
The job is all right he replied. It's the
fool questions that's fired at YOU. Wife says
that's what I'm hired fer, but didn't know
thor WIS many diffrunt kind O. fools when
| come here. You see that feiler Eoin' down
tho hill. Well, he lcokin Henry Clay
up Their in the paGody, and didn't say emmy.
thin for some time. I thought myself that
! WIS gittin off easy, when he turned and asst
me If 1 thought Clay gallusscs or q belt
That wus the biggest fool thin that I've run up
aEinst. asst him what dinrunce it made and
he sed it didn't make emmy him, but he W on
dercd eff 1t did to me. Can you beat it?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
,TQttlInra.

man can be fiat busted and nobody notice it,
Many man with a pcketful of money often
borrows trouble
The worm won't turn IL you don't chase
II. and hen won't II YOU do
y boy will walk miles and blister his .eet
and back TO get into a swimming hole but
you have TO lick him get him into n
bathtub.
Every man. they say. has his price Never
thelcss there are some who give themselves
away.
There are no assets where marriage is A
failure.
Lots of men who take advice don't know
what to do with IT,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
RICHMOND TIMEs-DIsPATCH: MONDAY, OCTOBER 49, 1915

that trouble for them is now in process of
incubation. 1t is a bit tardy just now, but
sparks everywhere glowing in patriotic
finder will flame high enough in the fullness
OF time The Progressive party proposes to
make unusual demonstrations in Louisiana,
Georgia. Tennessee and North Carolina. And
1t is going into these States Ito Win"
Old parties will not absorb the new. They
can't, says Mr. Murdoch Leaders Of the old
parties hate the Progressive party. But the
process of dissolution is going on in the rank
and file night and day; still the leaders don't
know 1t. The people are clamoring for q
solution Of the question of the hour. Finally
says the edct, the Progressive party will
fight the battle Of 1916 on the same line
established in 1912. This ends the Muir
dock effusion. lis the Progressive proclama-
ton From which. take 1t, 1t is official
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Richmond's Prosperity

. 1CHMOND surges to the front on the new
~ wave of industrial prosperity. An
nouncement that big open-hea nth steel plant
probably will be constructed here follows
fast the news of great expansion in other i'm
portant industries Factories that suffered
largely from the influence of tho war are be-
ginning now TO profit by the war. The Rich
mond Federal Reserve Bank is the most, pros
porous in the country, and other banks, ma
tional and State, are going ahead steadily.
Wholesale and retail business regains its old
stride. The city is coming into its own
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
The Voice of the People
Plea for Retired Teachers.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatc
Sir.--A fragrant injustice is in our midst. Vir-
Einia cannot afford TO support her tried and
faithful servants-the retired teachers. All of
these old and inrm one, lea ST, almost help
less from inkrmity. All have record of long
years of faithful servicc---Scrvicc so ILL pa id
that little or no provision could be made for
old age. \ reduction of 60 per cent has lately
been made each teachers pension. What
remains but starvation for who have
spent the best years Of life In serving others?
Our peoples sympRthcs drawn out for
the suffering of other lands. Hearts and hands
open to the cry of the Belgans. the Ar
aicnians. Can Virginia afford to neglect her
childrcn--the retired teachers? Can Vir-
sinia afford such stigma her fair name :?
H.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

winter months and take advantage of the oppor-
tunity to turn his attention from tho cares of
the farm toward the White House. where with
humoie Iaith and unreasonable sincerity. our
worthy president labors to protect and safe.
guard our agricultural interests from the merci-
iess demands of international strife" Sounds
nice enough, but in these strenuous times tho
farmers In this unsurpassed climate do not "sit
contcntedly through tho winter months" but
they arc up and doing from New Years to
Christmas Day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Is arnnkayR.

Please tell me what the name "Karankawn"
means know It is an Indian tribe. Where
did they live? II. T. MOFFATr
The given originally TO a small
tribe in the present limits of Texas near
Matagorda Bay. but il has been extended to in E.
clude number of related tribes between Cal
weston Bay and Padre Island. No one has
made out the meaning of the name, and the
remains of the speech OF tho Indians will not
suffice even to locate them among the great
divisions though they have been classified, for
lack OF better assignment. as belonging 10 the
Coahultccan family.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

Hatcher said some twenty years ago
on this subject:
81. We should strive honestly to
make sectarianism odious
. We must cultivate interdenomf-
national charity
3. We must labor to bring tho
Christian world to understand that the
only possible basis for Christian union
Is the authority of tho Word Of God"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

The Underwater News says: Last year after
strenuous and Statewide opposition to the sale
OF whisky on the State Fair Grounds the direc
tors refused to be guided by the sentiment NJ
the people OF Virginia, and whisky was sold
thcre-and the very heavens went over Rich
mond; II raincd and rained and rained during
Fair Week-they had wet fair all reht
just as they said they would This year the
directors very gracefully bowed to public senu-
ment. and tho fair is dry and. really did YOU
ever see such ideal State Fair weather., The
esteemed News is n little shy on facts No
liquors were sold on the State Fair Grounds last
year and. while there were showers now and
then. the exhibition was not seriously intcrrered
with.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Chat mt the Fast Lunch p,ncc

ut was awfuly good in Justice Crutchae,d ~
order out of town the fellows who soaked il IN
the public on eating prices at tie fair and
10 warn them to stay away from tn. ncxt
';hr ih"y made so much this year that they
went have to come back next year"
Il didn't go to the fair. The chan who so-r..
me here always sticks his finger in the niece
OF pie I order and I've got used TO II If 7
nave got to have finger prints with NV cats
Ia rather have EN- from the same hand"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

Just as an investment propositions" says the
orpahha sentinel the Richmond Fair Associa-
tioh couldn't lose by taking IL little stock in tho
west Point Urbanna Railroad. Just think how
many more folks they would havo from thi.
section every year" That may BIO good advc.
out cant you wait for the Fair Association to
count up the gate money?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
a Return to the FatherIand

Nc American of intelligence will dispute
" tho right Of the German population in
this country to be loyal to the Fatherland
1t is to their credit. 1t is their right to
disagree with any action by this government
which does not harmonic with their views
1t is also their right to go back to the land
OF their nativity if it will enhance their happi
ness. So long as they remain here however
they should do so without making themselves
offensive
The information comes from Buffalo and
cleveland, two Of the progressive cities OF
the country, that the Germans in each have
become so embttered against this country
that they are now refusing to speak its Ian
guage or to permit their children to do So
and that several German ministers who be-
fore the war preached the language generally
spoken here have quit doing so, and now
preach in their mother tongue. This is their
privilege, and no American will object.
These same citizens, II is said lose no oppor-
tunlty i'll public to abuse the United States
Tho men who do this are for the most part.
prominent. and they have made their money
nero. One of these is quoted as saying that
This is a miserable country"
The sentiment among these Germans has
become so bitter that most Of them plan they
say, to return to Germany when the war is
over. This. also is their right 1t Is pity
that those who hold these views cannot find
IL 10 their interest TO 20 back before the war
is over. They are needed in the Fatherland
right now.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
A Hard One.

Is it possible for TO give that which he
has not? T. l.. l..
what-in the common phra sc--the writer is
driving at There is no context aid, and W..
can just now think OF no matter in point save
the frequency with which some gentlemen on The
bench give Judgment without having any.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
The Inst Word.

The girl who CARRIED in riding toes
Along the bridal pathway joys.
Nor she. in boomers wide arraycd.
who has athletic feats essayed.
Nor cen the motorcycle firt,
Who sticks TO the divided skirt,
Has aught on her who puts her bets
On these new tangled pantalettey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

This year sees the three hundredth ami
versary of the founding of Journalism, and
yet the director of the Pulitzer School of
Journalism. at Columbia. said the other day
that the time is near at hand when Journalism
will he put under State regulation and that
no reporter would be permitted to follow the
trade without taking out license.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Thinks For America

The achievements OF peace are per-
verted 10 the havoc and butchery of
war Let us be glad that America has
stlll her chance to bend the waves. the
air and the earth to the service of
peaceful commerce.-B oston Tran
script.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

The dove Of peace may find habitation in
America says the Blackstone Courier, but if
he is following Bryan he surely got his wings
scorched In blackstone and Richmond Saturday
night. And the big fires in the two towns
which did the scorchng followed right on the
heels of Fire Protection DAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

Ihose arc game people in Chase City and
McckienburE County. The Chase City PROGRESS
takes its medicine thus: THE local fair officials
at least have the consolation Of knowing that
they didn't lose much as some of the other
fairs that were raned out"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

When the millennium dawns-when evervtbins
Is lovely and the goose hangs Might've ma,
he able to satisfy friends In our choice OF
nccktes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Shnkcspenre for Ever1bod,

For the blind man: wv hither wilt thou lead
me! Speak: I'll 20 no further"-Hamlet 3
For the sick man: Throw physic to the
dogs I'll none OF it"-NIacbcth, V. g.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Distant PoppIl1rifr

Does absence really make the heart grow
fondcr?"
IT does in some cases. There are nersons
who. when they are a thousand or so ,ri1o.
away, can almost tolerate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Chats With Virginia Editors

II we try to live rightly. thinking of others
more IMAM OF ourselves says the Accomac News
we shall unconsciously lind peace and life will
seem more beautiful and satisfying" Is tina,
intended as hint to Mr.. Bryan?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

The latest Zeppelin raid over London indi-
Gates that the English have not yet completed
an arrangement announced some time since
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Oklahomn's Spouting Dragon

NKLAHoMA's latest wonder is a spouting
~ dragon that runs along the tracks of
Oklahoma's principal railroad The dragon
blasts, burns and scatters anything in its
way. Primarily it was constructed TO clear
the tracks Of weeds and noxous plants but
II is performing further service
Oklahoma abounds in snakes and other
creeping terrors, and these gather along the
tracks and sun themselves and brighten the
citizenry. When the dragon comes down the
road spoutng fire. 1t lifts these reptiles high
IN air and, by specially constructed machinery.
sets the snakes on fire When it is known
mat the dragon is to have an outing Okla
homa society turn out, en- masse, of course.
and watches the confagration that heats any
prairie fire that ever REDEEMED the skies of
that section.
The destroying element OF this dragon Is
gas generated from gasoline, and there is
hothlng Ike II in any of the States If an
Oklahoma Indian can't get his fire water"
from the government agent on the reseryo
ton, he wraps his blanket about him and
goes out and waits for the spouting dragon
II mas the same effect fire water, cycen,
that II doesn't leave headache
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18
Queries and Answers
Hrnvcry, Courage.

May any distinction be made betwee bray
cry and courage? MISS l.. q. NJ.
bravery is Unborn. instructive Courage is
the product Ct reason.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

In moment OF jus:ihable enthusiasm the
Hanover Progress exclams: Sure thcsc bc
glorious days for the farmer. May he rejoice
in his prosperity. With his overcrowded harm
grooming beneath tho burden OF garnered crops
he Dan AFFORD TO sit contentedly through tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

That you may get ready, this reminder:
mere VIII be celebration at Yorktown Va.
next Tuesday. October Q. to commemorate
Inc one hundred and thirty fourth anniver-
sary of the surrender OF CORVALLIS to Wash
ington. Every American has the story but
some of our friends outside Virginia. who
nave come recently to these shores NAV not
recall that it was at Yorktown that the Brit
lSh lion and unicorn quit business in this
country forever. The war Of 1912 really does
not count.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

Reports from tho fruit belts say that apples
and peaches are rotting on the ground They
are III the same condition on some of the
fruit stands Of the cities, and Richmond is
a city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-18

Since the rise in quinine people in Indiana
Will have to resort TO the old plan OF shaking
for the drinks, which really meant drinking
for the shakes