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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
"f.ittlc G:inln."

Out Of the focal and foremost FIRE
out Of the hospital walls as dire.
Smitten OF Grapcshot and EanSrcne
Eighteenth battle. and he siXtecn).
Spcctcr such as We seldom see
Little Iiifn. OF Tennessee
Take him and welcome" the surgeon
said
Much your doctor can help the dead"
And SO we took him and brought him
where
The balm was sweet on the summer
And NC laid him down on wholesome
Utter Lazarus. hee, to head
Weary War with the batcd breath,
skeleton boy against skeleton Death,
Months Of torture. how many such,
weary weeks Of the stick and crutch,
still CLINT of the steel-blue eve
Spoke OF the spirit that wouldn't die
And didn't; nay, more! in deaths despite
The crippled skeleton learned to write,
Dear Mother at first. of course and
then.
Dear Captain" inquiring abou, the
men"
Captains answer: "Of eight and five.
Gif!in and arc left alive"
"Johnston's pressed a the front, they
say
Little Gihln was up and away;
a tear. his first. AS he babe good-by
Dimmcd the CLINT OF the steel-blue eye
iii write. II spared" There was news
OF fight.
But none Of Gifin; he did not write.
I sometimes fancy that were king
OF the princely knights of the Colder
Ring,
With the song OF the minstrel in mine
ear.
And the tender legend that tremblcs
here,
I'd give the best on his Bonded knee
The whitest soul Of chivalry
For little Gifin Of Tennessee
DIR Francis o. Ticknor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
Experts and Zig Approprlat,onr.

To The Editor or The Times Dspn tCh:
Sir,--In advoca ing, through your columns
and editorials. the employment of experts for
the different dcoar tmcnts of our city. has il
occurred to that about the first thing these
experts would require is large appropriation
Of funds with which to make the needed i'm
provcmcnts?
Our present department heads seem TO he
Of the improvements ncCesSary-the Sl,-
Dcrintcndent Of the Gas Department has made his
recommended tons to the Administrative Board
for Improving the gas service. but the work
cannot be done without the money; the Super
intendent Of the Water Department. in his
annual report for the year of 1914, directs
tention TO the water distribution, particularly
in regard to water for fire protection. and Sug-
gests good remedy provided the Council will
make the approximation. Other officials have
made rccommenda tons for improving conditions
in their DEPARTMENTS. hut no appropriations have
been made carry out their suggestions. II
our city has not the funds to appropriate for
improvements under her present officials. what
good could possibly he accomplished by employ
ing high salaricd experts-for IL should be borne
in mind that these experts command salaries
ranging from $4,000 to $4,000 annually, and
then sometimes we are taking chances
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

states. Gravity, even solemuity, marks the mien
vi the Frcnchman OF today. IL he talks OF the
war he talks calmly. There is no rancor and no
menace In his attitude toward his enemy. He
sings no song of hate. He makes threat of
what he Will do IL he wins does he benoan
the rate he Will suffer IL he loses. 1t is possible
that the change which has come over the French
people will have permanent effect the
french character. For thing, the nation
VIII probably never go back to absinthe. 4
great ordeal in nations life may we'll leave q
tasting influence. similar experience would
chanSe the character of an individual-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
sum e i,o,iy's DARLING

into ward Of the whttewashed halls
Where the dead ana the diving La
ounded by bayonets, shells and balls
somebody's darling was borne ono
somebody's darling, SO young and so
wearing ye; on his sweet. pale face
Soon 10 be hid in the dus, OF the grave
The lingering light of his boyhood's
grace.
Matted and damp are the curls OF gold
Kissing the snow OF ,ha, fair vo,,ng
brow
fale are the lips OF delicate mold
Somebody's darling is dying now.
BACK from his beautiful blue-veined
Brush his wandering waves Of gold.
Cross his hands on his bosom now
somebody's darling is sim and cold
Kiss him once for somebody's sake,
Murmur prayer soft and low
One bright curl from its fair mates
They were somebody's pride, you
somebody's hand hath rested there:
Was II mothers. soft and white?
Or have the lips Of sister fair
Been baptized in their waves OF
light?
God knows best! He has somebody's
somebody's heart enshrined him
there
Somebody waited his name above
Night and morn. on the wings OF
prayer.
Somebody wept when he marched away.
Looking so handsome, brave and
grand!
somebody's kiss on his forehead lay
Somebody clunS to his parting hand.
Somebody's watching and waiting for
him,
Ycarning to hold him again to her
heart
And there he lies with his blue eyes
dim,
And the smiling. childlike lips apart.
Icnderly bury the fair young dead
Pausing to drop OH his grave a tear;
Carve on wooden slab DER his head:
Somebndy's darling slumbcrs here"
Marie LA Costc. OF Georgia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Richmond. May %. 1915.
Ideal Pince for Playground.
Il w [ ii 4, 1,

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir. In your Saturdays edition appears
ilayrround in Park" The writer of this article
states that his objection is not to the idea of
municipal athletic Held and playground for
tn" children. proposed by the citizens repre-
s"htnG foriy-hvc Organizat lions Of this city, but
mat Inc does not think development OF this
Kind should he placed in William Byrd Park.
His reasons that the suggested plan would
Ia be sacrificed.
ny comparison with other cities, il may be
noted that Patterson Park in baltimore. which
~ very similar TO William Byrd Park, has
~ one end magnificent athletic field and chill
;lrch'S playground. Prospect Park. in Brooklyn;
'hi'HEo, ar" other examples of city parks very
much TX" ours in their natural beauty. Each OF
these has well managed athletic field and
here ~ very little objection raised by the resi-
dents III the vicinity
The writer also is OF the opinion that parks
should he kept as quiet and restful as possible
IN ms regard the proposed location Of the
mrnicipal athletic field in tho section Of William
ltNrd Park known Shcldss Grove is most
lIcnl, as !, is in the extreme eastern portion
81 The Park. and could in he detrimental
Ia, iiHrns seeking rest and quiet.
" mas hccn suggested that the city buy suffci-
"m, space elsewhere for this Improvements This
Would necessarily have to be condemned, and this
IS always u costly proceeding. Ut seems that as
lohg rs the city owns the Shieldss Grove site.
ana, ms has bccn shown above. that IL cannot
impair the usefulness or beauty of the ad1oin-
ing park property. decision from the Admits
gardens To the athletic Hch and playground
W ",' mean much TO tho youth and men Of our
CITY Tor wears to CITIZEN
Richmond, May 90. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Wartime Songs of the South

Lay bare Thine arm, stretch forth rbv
rod,
Amen" That's stonewali Jackson.
way. "
Hes In the saddle now: Fall in.
stead. The whole brigade.
HITS AT The ford, cut off: wen Mi,
rms way out, ball and blade.
what matter If our shoes are worn,
What matter II our feet arc ,orna
quick step. We're with MIN n.rc -
dawn, 'e
That's Stoncwan Jackson's way.
The suns bright lances rout the mist.
VI morning. and by George,
mere i.onSstre:i. struggling in the
f"mmcd in an ugly gorge
rope ana his Yankees. whipped before.
haHonets and grape" hear Stonewaii
roar:
'thars". stuart. Ray off .,shby's score"
Is S'oncwall Jackson's way.
An maiden. wait, and watch. ana yoarn.
FOR news Of Stoncwalrs band:
An. willow. rend-with eyes that burn
mat ring upon thy hand.
An vic. sew on. hope on. and prav
my life shall no, be all forlorn.
ne 10" had better nc'cr been born
lhat gets IN Stonewhlrs way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
SONGS AND SAWS

A Prayer.
Please, good Mr.. Weather Man,
Re II kindly soul!
lie as pleasant as YOU can
While the war drums roll
we don't want your showers
Pouring down on US
Use your magic powers,
So we won't have to cuss.
we ask real June weather
All Reunion Week
Your cap wins q feather
If we get what we seek.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Chats With Virginia Editors

The heightened Charlottesville Progress is
hopeful of its town. II says: IF the police
keep up their campaign. ii will be practically
'mpossih'" I" make an honest dollar bootleg
GinI WHISKY. The Progress has given the story
OF recent disasters TO hardworking blind tigers
.Ihe good old DAYS come more,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The clifton Forge Review talks after this
manner: ~ gentleman in Clifton Forge the
other day stated that il the scenery in the gorge
between this city and Iron Gate we're located I'm
switzerland Yellowstone Park or in White
Mountain. y. y. that thousands of VISITORS
would travel long distances each year TO .-aze
upon IT, Can il be possible that we are not adj
rertisinp our section in the right wav, If nor
let's turn over Il new leaf at once"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

And then comes the Jealous Covington Nir-
Einian to speak after this manner: ..rhc ,.lif
ton Forge Review is disscrtating on the won
dcrful scenery through the various James River
ana towpasturc River Gorgcs without adding
that most OF the people who enjoy this scenery
are passing through on their way to Covirg-
ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

very evil SO foolishly feared Just as surely
the cultivation of a happy mind optimistic
viewpoint. will make life that much more
worth living.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Effect ON
War In
Turkey


succeeded in reaching Turkish waters. If Italys
entrance into the had taken place Il month
or two earlier, the Austrian submarine could
not have been spared. perhaps from home. Az
the case stands to-day. the question how far
the Turks under German and Austrian direct ion
can extend submarine operations against the
"!llcd Heel and transports becomes highly i'm
ror;an;; indeed. upon this question may hinge
Tie outcome Of the entire Dardauciles campaicn
Nar!nc activity the side the Turks will
develop and grow formidable tho longer
The lano campaign in the Gallipoli PeninsuI,
remains indcciSivc. II would have been con-
coded In advance doubtless by the rx-
ircmcst advocates Of battleshps, that in such
narrow waters as the Dardanelles ships OF he
lin" would lie ~ a great diSad vantage in meet
ing submarine" attack. especially when stationed
in Il position TO bombard The la nd int renchmcuts
of the enemy. The surface ship cannot use it's
superior speed in mancuvcring in so confined
- place, IN any event: the conditions, in fact
'tcn. IDEAL in such waters for submn rinc attack
NO conclusions not already recognized, therefore
can he drawn from the sinking OF the 'rrumrh
ana the Majestic. as hearing naval warfare in
Rchcrai ana our American problem in particulars
lhcSc events however are having powerful
erect on the public mind The feeling grows
ptr'eptihly that the submarine in the naval
weapon OF the future and that for the defense
OF the United states against overseas attnck
SI phlAilhcs IN large numbers will bc indis-
pchs"nlc.-SnrinShcll Republican,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Exception to the Rule.

Say, dad"
Yes, my SON."
- man who is a Gamer, isn't he"
"of course"
And man who tans is a tanner"
"Certany.''
Il knew it, Then why is it that man who
bans is not called banner:
scat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
The Pcsnimist Says,


The only way reconcile the statement that
solomon was the wisest man who lived
vain the fact that he had several hundred wives
is 10 apply the old saying about safety in
numbers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The Origin of the Jitncy BUS.
These cars that take one anywhere.
BY any route, for fve-cent fare,
Are nothing new. Why in ancient Rome,
AS found while reading ponderous tome,
- company prayed to have the right
TO transport the public with delight
For a merely trivial. nominal fee
With the use of the city's streets all free.
The Senate was in doubt immersed.
so II wisely declined to enact the first.
When reintroduced and votes reckoned
Twas found that il had declined the second.
VIXEN another framed, many demurred
That the project met with decenson the third.
And that was final. and discuss
For the third declension ever thus:
Iitneys,
Jitnorum,
Jitney bus,
Jitneys,
Oh. Jitneys.
Jitney cuss.
Fl. w. L.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Failed to ,Inr,

Why is Kinks surveying his forcfnger with
that air OF gloomy concentrations"
He is trying to remember OF what his wife
hoped to remind him by tying that string
around il"
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The Greensboro News says: The Anti Saloon
League is still active in North Carolina where
from dcduce those who arc clinpiup
to their half pint weekly remnant Of personal
liberty going to hear something of interes,
two years hence"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The kinston Free Press will have to answer
Tor this one: II. Naiman, of Heritage and
Rlount Streets found eel two feet long in
the gutter in front Of his home this morning
MI Mailman calls attention the fact that IL
rained tremendously "Wednesday afternoon and
some that night"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The Lexington Dispatch declaimcth az fol-
lows: The Dispatch stands to-day as il has
always stood and expects pursue the same
course in the future that il has in the past
to stand for progress along all lines; To stand
Tor truthfulncss: stand for cleanliness: Ia
stand for civic righteousness. and to battle on
the moral side OF every question: You are but
stranger here. heaven is your home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

1T would l." easy FOR a Dreadnought to stand
on WrGhtsvilc Beach and demolish Whining
ton. says the Dispatch. in commenting on the
hc'd or larger navy And this leads the
Raleigh Times TO remark: Don't YOU know
mister. that all OF the fellows who have had
such good times in Wilmington and Wrivhts-
vile would rally your dcfcnsc-somc of us
even swimming out 10 said Drcadnought with A
torpedo between our teeth and diving into any
and everything that looks like an enemy OF
Wilmington?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

Inc kacford Journal Is responsible for the
following: we have on exhibition in this Of
nee nearly half Of bingham apron picked up
ny MI. X. &. kinlaw in McI.auchlin township
that fell with that shower OF leaves and other
things that came just ahead OF the rain last
Friday afternoon"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The Norfolk NirEinian-P Pilot is unkind as
TO remark: The police investiga ton in Rich
mona hlds FAIR TO drag on nterminably. but
is scarcely To he described case of linke,
sweetness long drawn out"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Gossip From Down HON"

Here Is tho comment OF the Weldon News on
a recent stirring event: One hundred and two
pintS Of whisky shipped TO Greensboro and
marked Michigan Seed Potatoes going II
little strong. The trick was discovered by Il
railroad employee seeing a glass potato shin
ing through crack in barrel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
More Trouble for Franchise

THE Virginia Railway and Power Com
i pany's application for n blanket fran
chise is complicated very considera bly, by the
ruling Of City Attorney Pollard that the COM
pany must surrender its existing rights be-
fore Council can undertake legally TO award
a new franchise such as has been asked In
other words. the company must surrender un-
c0ndtionally every privilege it enjoys,
although il is possible. if not highly
probable. that the franchise, when offered for
sale, may he purchased by some other cor
pOratiun.
We regret that this is tho law. 1t has
seemed TO us that il was to Richmond's adj
vantage, as we'll TO that Of the power COM
pany, To have all tho franchises under which
the street railway business of the city is
conducted consolidated into one. We have
no faith whatever in the benefits Of competi-
ton IN Il business of this kind which is es-
scntialiy and Enthusiastically a natural
monopoly. Experience everywhere has shown
that the best promise Of efficient street car
service lies in sternly hut intelligently regu-
lated monopoly rather than in unrcgulatcd
competition
sane regulation is not encouraged by
situation III which rights to run cars over
streets expire al Intervals That sort of
property is less valuable to the owner OH
viously, because it involves periodic dangers
TO securities and makes financing and needed
iicuit we have favored, therefore. the grant
OF the blanket franchise. alt Though of course
not on the terms the company proposed We
have thought that for the advantages the
company unqucstionably would receive il
should pay ibcrally-not in cash necessarily
nor even in taxes but in the assurance of
improved and expanding service. at reason
able rates Of fare.
|, is for these reasons that We regret the
law is as Mr.. Pollard has found il to be
FcrhapS a way may be found out of the diff
iiculty but ii is not 10 be expected that the
company Will he willing TO abandon what il
has before receiving some assurance it will
get something else.
There seems to he good reason TO hone
that The children Of Richmond soon will have
a new place TO play, and the young men of
Nlcnmond enlarged opportunities TO reveal
their proves on the diamond Perhaps il
VIII not DO any harm to point gu, that some
OF those thus favored will be perfectly good
voters In the course of the next few years
Delegates To tho Pan-Amcrican Financial
Conference tmnk lHn American unity will
assure world peace We are as much in
iaNor "i the brand OF unity referred to as
anybody, hui We should hate to undcrwri,e
the policy II is supposed To he oncring.
Pomona, Nans.. has more widowcrs and
WIDOWS IN proportion 10 population than any
"ihoT point IN the country First cxpcri J.
chcea IN Pomona must he convincing and
nnai--ycs?
The invading fleet in our naval war game,
established ii base inside Chesapeake Bay.
( This being The fact. we should all be grateful
mat the invasion was not matter of real
earnest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Queries and Answers
Grammatical.

which is right, "Ruy Of our drinks and
ne convinced that there none better ''be
convinced that there is none better?
CURIOUS.
According TO popular use both forms will do.
me suggestion in the frs. would be that
drinks are better than drinks. The sug-
eestion In the second would be that drink is
better than the drink which bought.
strictly speaking. the second form is Srammati-
callH correct. None is mo one and should
nave sequence of singular. although common
use employs II SO indnerently that quite
likely to hear such forms None killed
In the accident None OF the houses
pretty. etc. The anticipative pronoun. there
is followed by singular verb when the sequent
noninative Is singular rs. There
IN our town. and by plural verb when
sequent nominative is plural. as, There were
Twelve disciples. The sequent nominativc in
both your forms is none singular. conse-
quently the verb Of which the anticpative pro-
noun, there" is subject should lie singular. and
your second form only is good i'm strict grammar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Goycrnm~nt whitc,,n,h.

Please give the formula for government, white
wash. y p y
The wash To which much attention has
heen called is that used at the Virginia State
Fententiary. and the simple method of prepar-
mn ii has been given mere time and again. They
Stake lime with hot water and allow to stand
in covered receptacle for DAYS and thin
with cold water the wash Is used. The
shaking should leave the about as thick
as ordinary paste. and the should be
thinned to about the consistency Of milk as the
experience Of the Persons who have long used
II is that several coats of thin wash Will stand
longer than coat of thicker mixture
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The Newport News Press, also unkind ha 6
this 10 say: only thirty OF Richmond's $500
hnlonohies have entered for the reunion pa
iade We suppose the rest are engaged in the
jitncy service"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

And speaking about unkind thrusts and folLs
VINO make them. the following from the En-
p"r!a independent takes the rag off the bush
fctersburE is getting more progressive all the
'ihc' II seems There is talk there now OF in
staining the JincN' in the near future Tn the
ihc; ntinc, the novelty is wearing off i'm IN.
larger ana more progressive cties--Richmond
and Empcria. for instance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

IS Published every day In the ycnr by Tie rimcs-
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address nli
communications to THE TIMES DISPATCH.
Timex Dispatch, Building. 10 south Tenth street:
Richmond, Vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Hound to Helm Some.

Grubbs - Cholly Litebrane
has found Il new way to
meet his eng a e m n t 8
promptly.
Stubbs - What is Cholly
doing now?
GrubbS - Wearing wrist
watch on the back of his
neck. so az to keep himself
always ahead of time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
Current Editorial Comment

remembering that a French
cruiser. the Gambetta, was tor
podocd few weeks ago in the
extreme south Of the Adriatic. il
would be reasonable to assume
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

We have with us already some reunion
guests We could afford to do without Pick
pockets are busy and enjoying themselves
much
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

Washington officially reports that Mexican
affairs are approaching crisis. What.
tuaiuo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
TELEpHoNE. RANDOLPH

: ~ :
publication ONCE ...... 10 south Tenth street
south Richmond. ............ t020 Hull street
petersburg. ..........1 0a North Sycamore street
LynchburE ..................... 2IS Eighth street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

The invading fleet, in our naval war game
established base inside Chesapeake Bay
rms beng The fact. we should all be grateful
maj me INVASION was not a matter Of rea
earnest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
The Chance
I'm French,
People

ms own work: ana he knows that France tx
nShtinE for her life There Is an utter absence
OF homhast aud buster. The French statesmen
the French military commanders and the French
soldiers arc rcfraininE from all hraggart cx-
prcssi"ns OF confidence. \ nation which has
always appeared TO outsiders as partially in.
toxicated has become suddenly tho sobcrest OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

.HASBRooI<, STORY ~ BROOKS. me-
Special Advertising Representatives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

Delegates To tho Pan-American Finan,.ia
conference tmnk ran American unity vii
assure world peace We are as much il,
favor of the brand OF unity referred to Il:
anybody hui We should hate TO undcrwr,,
the policy 1t is supposed to he Offering.