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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
schoo,book Inquiry Not Impressive


THE gentleman from Salem who was
L heralded to listening world the
depository OF various SCandaious facts, indi-
eating the Board Of Education had been
"grafting' in the selection and purchase Of
school textbooks. turns ont 10 be good deal
OF joke. The nearest his evidence comes
10 contributing anything of its rcputed char
acter is statement that eighteen years ago
the witness overheard conversation between
two members OF the House OF Delegates to
the general cnCCt that there was grating
somewhere in the matter OF schoolbook
adoptions.
No evidence has been introduced TO show
that gross wrong has been done Virginia by
schQoibook publishers Undoubtedly, there
has been some discrimination, but the whole
facts in the case have been in the possession
OF tie Board OF Educutiom, and The invcstiga-
ton has addUced nothing substantial that the
board previously had not made public
Despite the apparent excellent intentions Of
its principal sponsors. this legislative inquiry
has worn throughout disQuieting aspect
Many persons have seen in it a device TO delay
the selection of textbooks FOR another year
We feel sure that is not the thought Of the
special committees membership. bu; the com
mittee should either find out something or
report that ii can find nothing
1t is important, rs The Times Dispatch has
said, that books once adopted should not be
changed save for valid reasons. but the con
verse OF that proposition is equally true
The Board OF Education must make its seec-
tons in the public view and in the face of
Whatever just criticisms can be offered The
board Is composed, so far anybody knows
OF good ctizons and honest men Mt least as
much interested in the school children OF
Virginia, and rs determined to protect the
parents of these children from imposition, as
most Of their critics. Why not permit it to
20 ahead and 40 lie GI,fv9
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
The Voice Of the People


To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-There are after al only two significant
points in the report OF the Vice Comm issiou
In" first is that there and twice
many diSr.putdblc resorts outside of tho irErc-
gated district in II, run with the fun acqUi-
esci"nce OF The police, II not with direct pro
lection from those higher up. The second Is
that certain officers called as witnesses told tho
commission or protected houses. and In tho
language Of the Vice Commission will them
selves need protection
Policemen hired" and fired" by the Police
BOARD ObviouSly therefore. the Vic" Commits
SION means that because certain policemen told
The truth about houses protected 10y police
miss!oncrs, Inc Vice Commission must rce that
they are not fired from the force by the Police
Board This appears - me more serious situ-
alton than the mere fact that thcr" were and
arc diSOrdcrly houses in the rOmmuuity. w. r
Richmond. February Q.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

lar government combine to require that the
less numerous party shall give way.
In the Senate tlss principle has been de-
liberatcly disregarded Half dozen agrees
syc men have been able always 10 talk to
death pretty much any measure action on
which was delayed until toward the end OF
the session. The Senate rules give every
member the right to talk. and to talk as long
as he pleascs. on any subject that is being
considered. This is not freedom OF debate
III any proper sense OF the word; it is mere
legislative anarchy, OF which the House long
ago found ii necessary to absolve itself.
Opportunity should be allowed in the Sen
ate for reasonable and proper debate OF pend
ing measures. but when debate has cast all
the light IL is capable OF casting. it is time
then for action-and the will of the majority
should decide the issue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
MIRACULOUS MOVIES
By I;ibcrt Hubbnrd

am film fan. do not drink. and
! do not smoke. but ! spend 10 cents on
Il moving picture snow whenever have
the chance
Sometimes spend a dollar and take
nine kids with INC.
The moving pictures cheer, but they
do not inchriate.
They lubricatc the wheels OF exist
cnce, rest. refresh, stir tho magma
ton bring into play a new set OF con-
volutions
taste the day after, nor "A headache and
that tired feeling. nor make FOR q hike
10 the booby-hutch
know a great doctor who prcscr!bes
picture show every afternoon for q
patient whose ncrvcs were getting on
the outside OF his clothes.
The man lived n mile from downtown.
and was TO walk the distance TO the
show and back.
The patient rcbellcd. He secuted the
idea. !ie wanted to take something out
OF a bottle or be operated on.
do as | say firmly ordered the doc
tor; "A picture show every afternoon
for week"
But hate them"
Then grin and bear IT,
IN bear 1t. hut damme II grin,"
"All right, but go-coine back In n
week"
In a week the man came back
Two Erins had grown whore there
was only crouch before. He hal got
ten the taste.
This story has the rare nnd unique
quality az being true. And the moral
is this: That the thing which lifs us
out OF ourselves, that makes us forget
our troubles. that stops broodinc and
puts the ktbosh on introspcction. ia
good.
For nervous prosperity try the NOV
ing pictures
II YOU 20 TO the races you'l prob
ably hct--nnd anyway. you'n get exclt-
ed ]! YOU go 10 i.c theatre YOU viii
have to dress for 1t. perhaps have a
carriage and little feed artcrward
And you'll get tired out
But the moving picture is jefferson
ian simplicity and practical democracy
You slide in ana out, and the whole
thing * free from frills. raCs and fussi-
ness You always get your moneys
worth. and there are no haunting re-
grcts rs TO your having made IL foo!
of yourself By spending a whole even :
ing on "a bum play and knocking a IS
hi!l 10 flinders.
Another thing about moving pictures
is that tho invention is ono OF the
great educational factors OF the time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

aens OF Monaco Tho Monncan lives byA gambling
but he cannot gamble himself. Now Monaco is
no longer a paradise The willlnt; victims with
money loosely attached. are not coming. A far
greater game is being played in tho world; "a
game so great that tho excitement OF the Duny
rouiette wheci IL tame and without allurcment.
The great casino Is empty. The proprictors nrc
facing ruin. The prince is facing dimluution
OF revenue FOR his scientific research. Tho
people arc facing the necessity of going to
work and of paying taxcs--Clevcland Plain
Dealer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Leave II to wilhelm.
(AIocon Tclcrr,nh


If the allies keep on going at the
present rate, Il French statistician fig
urcs that they Will reach Berlin in
1913 II that is true. when will the
Kaiser get into Paris, considering he
has to back clear around the world
and come in the other wny?-Richmond
Times-D Dispatch.
Considering the Kaiscr's close com
munion with the Almighty, he has ev-
cry reason to expect the allied lines
TO divide before him like the waters of
the River Jordan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch quotes the fol-
lowing bit of wisdom: No man control mar
riagcs save the parties to the marriages 1t
is not within the realm OF Legislators or teach
ers. Teach the young people the precepts of
better mating, and let them apply them un-
h!ndered." Then It continues: There IS more
common sense in that talk than In any of the
discussions of the subject that have taken place
OF late and It may be that rational wave will
spread the wild ana woolly" West when
men of recognized ability begin to give express
sion to their views"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Queries and Answer,
Cline.

Would there ever be difference between time
as shown by accurate clock and by an ac-
curatc sun dial? MRS T. ID NJ
The former would be solar time and tho
latter. apparent solar time, they NAV differ
by maximum OF sixteen minutes and twenty
seconds. This difference is called the culn :
ton OF time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Ret on the Au,Ijfor
(Worccstcr To,oo

~ (Worcestcr Telegram)
The expenses OF the State or Macon,
chusetts are TO increase $4,000, 600 this
year by the estimate of tho auditor.
and decrease some millions by tho en-
cournsing words OF leaders In the Leg.
lslature. Bet on tho auditor. He Ia
an export,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Chats With Virginia Editors

FAX oulc!ais All over Virginia. together with
supervisors ana Councimen" says tho rrodcr
"NSn"Fg star, should Immediately uopn the
adjournment Of the present extra session Of the
reHerai Assembly proceed to familiarizc them
serves with tn" new tax system of the state
in order that they may the more iut.lir.r,1,
"cal with the problems which Will arise there
from Not only this, but every taxp;lye: should
90 the same so that he or she may be in a posi-
hon to comply with law I'm returning his or her
property for taxation" In this view of the ga SO
III Is fortunate that there Is TO be n three weeks
recess in which to whip the tax laws into shane
otheFwise students might have found adequate
understanding good deal more difficult
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
GctlIng Gwen.

What are YOU going to
do with the hammer"
i am going to smash this
article and smash il good
and hard. 1t is the only
family jar about this house
as to which ! have Il chance
TO come out victorious"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Why.

Why is II that the citizen
Who takes in hand his trrstv pcr
10 write piece to send the paper,
should sign PRO Bono Publico''
or Pax or one Who Ought to Know
or other hackncyed verbal capcr?
THE TATTI.ER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
!NiscllinIIIu,
Please tell me wha, mischianza is.

COLLEGE.
An italian word meaning medley" or mix
turc." We do not recall any distinguished use
OF IL the name OF the cxtravag:tnt en-
tertainncnt given by tho British army OF occm-
patton in Philadelphia to General Sir William
Howe and his brother Richard Earl Howe. in
May. 177S. The well known description by
Major Andre printed In tho Annual Register
London magazine IN that year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Think of it," says the Halifax Gazette
Glover. with population of about onc-tepth
mat or South Boston. is going to have a board
of trade! And we haven't got one and haven't
any prospects OF having one. What's the matter
WIN us, anyway Perhaps South Boston will
have TO console it with the reelection that while
Glover has the board. South Boston has the
trade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
SONGS AND SAWS

Reducing.
Portly Miss Muffet
Sat up on Il tuffot.
Eating her curdS and whcy;
Though It's not so tasty"
She said. "as good pastry,
It's better to take flesh away"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Tint ExpInips II.

curious what strange ideas some men have.
Here's an account in the paper OF Il person who
predicts the world will come to an end in ten
days
Probably he has been ordered by his doctor
10 give up drinking and smoking"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

1t seems TO me you might take a it'll,
more rroupis TO he agreeable to my friends
Sh"-it seems To YOU might exercise ;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Observation-Disclosures,

"FnOhs-l have just discovered a way to re-
duce to reasonable figure my cars consume
ton OF gasolcnc.
S;ubbs-What is it,
Gfubbs-lAcave the car standing IN the garage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
George ". Jlurhy

Can you inform me when Dr. George W.
I.agby terminated his newspaper work in Cor
louisville? r. n S
That number Of the Native Virg!n!an which
bears his farewell is of date May 90 1870
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
ROYAL Governor.

Please tell what was tho name OF the
last Royal Governor or virginia. II. NJ. S.
John Murray.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
The pc.sImi.t Snx.

Some men are born fools. some achieve fool
ishness. and politicians audiences have folly
thrust upon them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Published every day In the year by The 1imeS-
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address NIL
congratulations TIL. TIMES DISPATCH.
Tir,ea- DIspRtcii building. 20 south Tenth street
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Two Dates.

Plcnse tell me what days or the week wcrc
Juno and November TO- 1899, Il. S. AMBLER
Thursday, Friday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Ought 90 ScttIc Woodr,s IIa.h

Baltimore SUM-
Now that tho mighty Hobson has
spoken We suppose itll be the end of
Wilson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

The average reader reckons that the days
war news could be dated two weeks ahead
and stand as fresh as the latest from the
front. Wen, great bodies move slowly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Why shouldn't Governor stuart feel salts
fed with hmseif? III this little matter OF
taxation he appears TO have been the man
who put the form In reform.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH l

Sorth Richm ............. 1870 Hull Street
Petersburg. ......... 100 North Sycamore street
lynchbI.rls. 2iS Eighth street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

THE TIMES, Founded Observation-Disclosures. 1Sss
THE DISPATCH. Founded. recommendations. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Among the very poor whom the
swelled bread price hits hardest.
home baking ia impractica bic.
some bread thcy must have. That
more potatoes will be eaten Is
ILL; oily MN rninIn L. ..l..n -. =.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Another thing about moving pictures
is that tho invention is ono OF the
great educational factora OF the tine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Consider Monaco. 1t Is an
idylic Independent state, snurrlcd
ut the foot of Tie Maritime Aims
eight square miles of territory
ana somewhat less than 10000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Spend your money after you have
earned 1t; never before."-Dr. Lyman
Abbott.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Forgotten
Victim CT
Great ar

who gives his time To oceanoeraphy. and voy-
ages much about the Mediterranean and else
where his handsome yacht There is no
military force. and only few police There
are no taxes. either. surely the 10000 Monacans
should he the happcst of people For the
gamblers have attended TO everything that needs
attending to in Monaco. They pay the taxes
and supply the police. They Keep tho princi-
patty spick and span. and give the prince
s35o,ooo n year so that he may be unhampercd
In his oceanoGraphical pursuits. Tho gamblers
still further friends OF the people in main
taining strict rule against gambling by citi.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Entered january 80, 1896. nj Richmond Va, as
March ,, lSzn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Current Editorial Comment

The question is asked almost
daily. Why do Democrats, who
as rule have opposed the extern
Sinu of lnNnrnrnnntnl nniiNitinS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

HASBRoot>., STORY ~ nROo<S. INC,
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by :csDispntch Cnrricr Delivery service In
richmond tand Suhurh>p and Petersburg;
Daily with sunday, one week ..........l5 cents
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Mann icrrts aud communications submitted
for publication viii not he returned uuLcrs
accompanied ty uo%;agc stamps.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
Wright County Poultry Show

The Wright County Poultry
Association will hold its 9Th an
nual poultry show at Mountain
Grove Dec. IA. NIL Andrews
of Bryant will Judge by the score
card method, which enables each
exhibitor to know exactly the
standard score of every speci'
men entered and gives a perma-
nent record of the same. They
will have 500 from the state to
be applied as premisms, in add
ton to the regular premiums,
and an especially strong list of
specials, which will make it worth
while to enter the show with
good birds. The state poultry
association offers a fine silver cup
to be competed for by state asso'
citation members only. A cata
log will be mailed by applying to
G. Warren Post, secretary. DR..
E, ] Butzke is president,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
Odin

Mrs. W. M. Land is staying
with her son Loran.
Vernon Newton spent Sunday
with Homer Hedrick.
Marshall Dodson, wife and ba,
by spent Thursday night and
Friday at Frank Dodson's.
Vernon Newton spent Satur,
day night with Elmer Fuge.
1t seems like Mr., Winter has
come to. visit us for awhile.
Miss Grille Newton entered
the Pea Ridge school Monday.
Henry Brazeal and wife called
at George Mallory's one day last
week
Misses Stella Reeve and Girlie
Newton spent Saturday night
and Sunday at VIM. Newton's.
Preaching at the Methodist Church
every fourth Saturday night and
Sunday, Rev. D. D. Killam, pastor,
Sunday school every Sunday, F, A.
Dodson, superintendent.
JERRY.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
ILL. s. johnson
On T~o-Cent Passenger Rates

both the State and the Railway Com
pRny testified that the claims or the
railroad were sustained BY the facts
Two cents did not pay the cost o.
carrying a passenger a mile Inc
State, however. contended that the
railroad vas earning enough surplus
on its state freight business 10 give a
fair return upon the capital used III
its passenger as well as its freight
business. For the purposes or the
case, the railroad did not deny this
but held TO its contention mat the
State could not sesregate It's pas
senger business for tate n3ing with
out allowing a rate that Woul De
SUFFICIENT TO pay the cost or doing
business and enough 10 give some
return upon the capital invested ID
doing the business regulated
was the issue presented to the ou-
prems Court its decision responds
10 the judgment or the Tair.minded
sentiment or the country, h Su
preme Court SAYS that, even though
a railroad earns a SUI plu- Oh q par
ticular commodity BY charging rea
sonable rates, that anOTds no reason
for compelling it to haul anothers
person or property for less than cost
The surplus from a reasonable rate
properly belongs 10 the railway com
pany. II the surplus is earned ron
al unreasonable rate then that rate
should De reduced The State may
not even up ~ requiring the railroad
10 carr other tTsmc fer nothing or
for less than cost.
The decision Is a wholesome one
and demonstrates that the ordinary
rules Of fair dealing apply 10 railway
companies The fact that one makes
a surplus On MS wheat crop would
ne7er be urged as q reason Tor com
peiling him 10 sell his cotton al less
than cost IL would not satisfy the
man mo wanted bread 10 be told
that its nigh price enabled the cotton
manufacturer 10 get his raw product
Tor less than cost III this case the
court TsafiTmed the homsly maxim
that each tub must stand upon its
y bottom"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
iii---Julius kruttsChnitt
On Financing Railroads

the Legislators ana the Commits
sioners.
Managing a railroad IL quite differ
eDt from managing a government
where the money is raised by taxa
ton. When tho expenditures, for
good reasons or otherwise, increase,
taxes can be equally Increased. The
railroads, while servants OF the pub.
lie, cannot raise money with such
ease and facility. The railroads must
keep their expenditures within their
incomes because while they nave
some control over their expenditures
they have almost no control over thsiT
incomes, their rates being rxed Dy
public authorities,
There IL not q railway manager in
the country today who is not rear1ui
that under the press OF increasing de-
mands the transportation systems or
the country will, la a few years, break
down, unless the railroads are allowed
to arm larger funds wherewith to
build IL up. There are vast sections
of the country. especially Ia the West,
where more railroads are needed and
they cannot be built unless the rail
ways raise new capital.
People invest money Ia order TO
make money, ana they are skepticai
as to whether they can make money
BY investing in concerns that are dealt
with stTingently and unfairly. Rail
road securities must be made more
attractive TO invite Investments, ana
in order that they may be made more
attractive, the roads must be allowed
earnings that will enable them to
meet the increased capital charges.
Extract from article by " D. Lewis
president Texas Farmers Union, OPP
posing womans suffrage:
We are willing 10 join IN every eff
tort 70 elevate 0oman but will assist
in none to drag her down The de.
scent of Tomanhood is the most awful
tragedy in civilization. As she sinks
she may like the setting sun, tint the
horizon with The rays of her depart.
ing glory. she may tenderly kiss the
mountain tops Of her achievement
farewell she may, like the sinking
sun, allure the populace with her
beauty as she disappears tor the night
but when she steps downward, the
earth Is as certain 10 trembie and
plunge Into darkness as death is to
follow life,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
Now Lookout

When a cold hangs on, as often hap
pens, OF when you have hardly gotten
over one cold before you contract anoth-
er, lookout for you are liable to contract
some very serious disease. This success
sion OF colds weakens the system and
lowers the vitality so that you are much
more liable to contract chronic catarrh,
pneumonia or consumption. Cure Your
cold while you can. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has a great reputation.
1t is relied upon by thousands OF people
and never disappoints them. Try it. 1t
only costs a quarter. Obtainable every.
where ADV
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

states have q two cent passenger rate
ami whatever loss is incurred is Iecoy-
cred through freight revenue Tie JUS
tice Of such a procedure vas recently
passed upon o. the Supreme Court
OF West Virginia and the decision is
SO far-reaching that NE have asked
L. E Johnson. president or the Nor.
folk and Western Railway whose road
contested the case to briehy review
the suit. Mr. Johnson said in part
Some ten years ago, passenger
fares we're fixed BY the Legislatures
of a large number OF states at two
cents a mile. AS a basis Tor such
economic legislation. 10 examination
was made or the cost or doing the
business SO regulated nor was any
attention given to the TACT whether
such a rate would yield 10 the rail
way Companies an adequate or any
net return upon the capital invested
III conducting this class OF business,
Such a Law was passed i'll West
Virginia III 1907 The Norfolk and
Western Railway Company put The
rate into erect and maintained il for
two years Its accounting during
these two years showed that two
cents a mile per passenger barely
paid the out-of-pocket cost and moth
ing vas left 10 pay any return on
capital invested IL sought relief from
the courts. Expert accountants for