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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Praise for sIcAdoo and Williams

NaCGoRDING TO Justice Mccoy. presiding in
q Af*Washngton at the trial Of the suit
brought by the Riggs National Bank against
Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams
the record shows the good faith OF these two
officials TO have been absolute and com
.plete' Moreover, the court added, Ion the
record, the government would have been re-
miss If ii had allowed the bank to act as
reserve depository on new applications
Justice Mccoy did not find that Mr.. Will
liams was the aggressor in the controversy
with the bank. He did find on the contrary
that the bank pcrsistcntly violated the law
long. before Mr. Williams was comptroller
and these violations continue to the present
day Tho court. OF the many issues raised
by the plaintiff reserved for consideration
ortly the question whether the $4,000 fine for
failure to make reports. that the comptroller
had imposed on the bank, was legally justi
fed:
<Qn the merits Mr.. McAdOo and Mr.. Will
laiHs not only freed OF blame, but praised
ami commended for their conduct of the
conntrys fiscal policy. That conclusion,
gratifying as it is. requires no comment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

talking machine by Mr.. Edison After
featuring this in his next lectur. NJ
Johnson Cancelled the remaining ou.s
ana FASTENED home to assist In perfect
ing the machine. which he had real
ized would be a comparatively si,nple
ming TO do. Arriving In Newark he
exhibited the n"ws clippings 10 Nh
Edison and asked II he could maks
such a machine. MIR. Edison rculloI
that n" could, and after securing sSue
material in New York. they produced
q machine In twenty-four hours. II
consisted OF little revolving cylindcr
turned by crank. Il simple Vibrating
diaphragm and needle. and piece Of
tinfoil which they wrapped around the
cylinder. The words. MARY Had a
Little Lamb" were spoken into the ma
chine. and then II was immcdiately set
back and the cylinder rcyoivcd AGAR,
to see II II would repeat the words
winch II did. not AS clearly as can lie
done to-day, but quite Observation-Disclosures
This was the original phonograph
ana the starting point OF an invention
which notwithstanding all MIR. Edisons
other successful cXperiments has car
ried his name and fame outside The
more technical circle into IN. whole
civilized world
The hrst machine completed for plb-
lie exhibition was shown in 1875 after
being exhibited before President Iiavos
AZ the White House, and the National
ACADEMY or Sciences At the Snithsoni.u
institution, and Is now on exhibition
In the Museum at kcnsingtor. but a
similar early machine is shown IN IN.
National Museum.
The later Developments Of the phoro-
graph are represented In "a series Of
Edison Instruments. in which tho re-
cords are made on wax cylinders bv :;
steel stylus. and by inventions OF nr
Alexander Graham scll. Chichester a
BeI. and sumner fainter. in which
the record on the wax cylinder IL;
carved out by stylus terminating IN
cutting point. Tho first practical
machine OF this sort was produced hv
them In 1857. and called the graphic.
phone.
Another group OF original appara
tus illustrates the talking machine
called the gramophone. devised nv
Emile Rcriincr, first introduced in 1857.
ana publicly demonstrated the follow
Ing year before the Franklin Institute
or Philadelphia. In this instrument
the sound vibra tons arc first recorded
in delicate film OF wax or fatty sub
stance spread on the surface Of Hat
zinc disc. The lines thus traced bv the
stylus are etched by means Of chronic
ACID into the zinc TO an even depth
FROM this record reverse electrotvpe
matri1 is then made and from il a large
number of India rubber comics ar, nro-
duced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
The Voice Of the People
Privileges of Veterans at Reunion.

10 the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
81 see In your paper that the city is ex-
pectlhs $4,000 strangers to visit her on the
reunion occasion. There will be at least 90 600
me me North who have habitually been touring in
EUROPE and who are stopped by reason OF the
war now raging in the East. will visit the
Suondam capital OF the Southern Confedcracv
Not less than $4,000 Will attend from the other
$40 ~. OF Mason and Dixon's line.
mere VIII not be more than 900 Southern
oeterans Seventy five years ago l was born
tl"iinn tumble on his gunboats at Harrison
Landing and abandon his on DR. Richmond ret.
mere sure scheme" was present at the la wing
OF tie corner stone OF the Washing ton Monue
heht. shall aim to he at the reunion. How
ever want 1t distinctly understood that man
ayers or the affair must not permit the Sons
me ne maids. the sponsors and Daughtcrs-C;od
festival. The veteran will be the sine qua non
OF the reunion. surely. the cynosure of ali oh.
servers Leave out the Johnny Rebs' who for
TOUR long years formed Gordon around Rich
mono. and you amt got no affair" They should
receive an ovation that will make them ioyfui
me balance OF their days. Now. don't bothe
about me: IN be amply compensated and enter
rom Dixie II has been the custom to start the
grand hall ut reunions with march and The
olI virginia reel veterans and their Marina q
only to participate. At Jacksonville the bows"
wer" denied the prcrogative. and their time q, = @
consumed by stupid dance. which extended 10
swore in their wrath they did not attend Con-
Of KIDS. SO let the "boys' know that the sink . .
tan Kids are not TO be permitted curtaii their
siG DanI prIu,ElieEes; G. w. 3. HALE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

That gives his voice Il show,
And causes cruel suffering,
and causes tears to flow.
Take "Spartacus"-there was lad
Who reeked himself OF gore:
But Johnny, going good and bad
Makes that old Greek seem poor,
His May Queen" stunt will make you sad
AS you've ne'er been before.
All of us have to bear
Though we don't think II right
We take luck II comes and goes.
Al dawn expect the night:
Eut few can sink TO sweet repose
Whove heard young John recte.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

in the conviction that the mental training is
valuable in the struggle Of life. We do not
desire culture for its own sake--as an end
IN itself. We go to school in order to pre-
pare ourselves to play the economic game
with the best chance of success We look on
education as good business investment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Truly, they do have storms Down
Home The Laurinburg Exchange tells of one
as follows: I'm the storm that swept the upper
edge of Marlboro and portions OF Scotia nd
County Friday afternoon. a signboard that is
supposed to have blown from Society HILL a
distance of probably forty miles landed in a
farmyard Snead's Grove"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Prosperous Portugal.

,I'eVcI"HH IIaln Dcalcr)
M! european country that can af-
~, ,o." W ihuuiGe IN the luxury of rcvo-
luton just now is TO be envicd AIost
countries are either fighting FOR their
iiVes or devoting all their attention TO
the task OF keeping from fighting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

But other folks who linger
Are seized with rage and
fright.
He's great on "Curfew Shall
Not Ring"
And Clusters Charge" also;
"Old Ironsides" Is another
thing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

tho Civil War and his position often was criti.
ci1eo' AZ MIR. Clark points out. Many OF the
Younger folks can remember when the politi-
clans and most of the newspapers wore mighty
intolerant OF the Observer. and yet it cman-
cipated the State from blind partisanship. He
set the state free, and every honest Tarheel
should keep his memory green"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Philadelphia North Amcrican)
Have you noticed that DR.. Dcrnburr
who says Germany has proved that
Britannia no longer rules the waves.
asks us to get Great Britain's peruis-
sion for him to go home?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Gossip From Down Home"

They are talking about the recall in Will
minEton." says the Raleigh Times land the
Daily Dispatch is telling the people how Sc
riously they ought to consider the instrument
placed in their hands. The recall is joke.
When officials conduct themselves in such
manner to be recalled ninety nine times out
Of 100 they could he to JAIL and they
would surrender their jobs anyway. Another
laugh is the initiative and referendum. and. like
the recall. they good only campaign
thunder" Strange that the esteemed Raleigh
paper should make joke Of serious mat
ter.
Curious things happen in Greensboro, and
the Record often tells about them in it's
peculiar way Here is it's latest: IA stranger
in this town imagnes he is In a place infested
by wildcats. he cats and all kind of cats. Au-
tOmObiles responsible in part. They have
all kinds of horns, which inspires the boy with
a bike Guido all others. It's mighty good
thing liquor Is that seldom
gets the Jim Jams otherwise he would have
fiji. Walking along the streets he hears
boy coming bike. making noise like
big cat presumably OF the male gender and
he the least nervous he would be STAN
pedcd"
The following jus, tribute is paid to the
memory of the late Joseph +. Caldwell OF
the brightest newspaper the Old North
State ever produced. by tho Raleigh Times:
"Mr r. II. Clark, editor OF the Statesville Land
mark. contributes interesting communca-
ton to tho Charlotte Observer on the late J.
i. Caldwell. MIR. Clark asserts that SIR. Cald-
well took dictation from anybody, and
that he formed n partnership with Mr.. u. a.
Tompkns, with the distinct understanding that
ne was to- be editor. Mr. Caldwell was the first
Independent tho State had known. at least since
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Dr. Dernburg, having given the matter
pTayeriui consideration, decides he will stay
On III TINS country, but do no more talking
o. writing. on these terms, rigdly under
stood and studiously adhered TO- we might be
an" TO endure for some further days or weeks
VISIT that had become visitation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

General Cocktails does not believe any or
"iAaTy Hector an extraordinary one, for the
iNat'or oil that can capture a properly forth
hea Guy. lie says, moreover, that American
S'"por(S are properly fortified. Another
no" TO the Jingocs, alarmsts and gussie-
IGrdneVS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Grubbs-Were YOU the dinner OF the Sons
of JOY last night?
StubbS--I was.
Grubbs-Funny | didn't see you.
Stubbs-Sot AT all. | didn't get there until
atter the second course, and by that time you
couldn't see anything.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The venerable editor OF the Valley Virgipian
mas been resting his weary brain. and has lived
to tell his readers about it. which he does after
the following explanatory Introductory to nm
otherwise tiresomc tale: After long hard
winter Of hard work under strain OF moor
health, rheumatism. indigestion. insomnia and
various other ills to which human hesh il heir
this editor came to the conclusion that IL was
best for him and for the many valued readers
and subscribers OF this newspaper. IL il was
to he kept up to the standard OF worth and
usefulness to which such patronage as IL en-
joys is clearly entitled. il was best to seek
snort interval of rest and recuperation and
treatment in order that when the hot weather
set in we might be in better condition to give
our patrons more efficient and valuable SER
vice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The Catawba County News is ambitious to
wear the hsh-story belt. Here is its last effort:
The capture Of red horse in a Moore County
stream, one that weighed ten pounds. recalls
mat many years ago red horse were caught
IN quantities on the shoals OF the Cataw ba
River In this county. and brought town in
numbers. IL was the with shad in years
agone; but now the noble stream grudgingly
yields only few mud cats. cells. an occasional
sucker, a rare carp bass and diminutive
varieties of scale fish,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Once Down Thcy,r, Con.

'Ht LOUIS RcpublicD
The trouble which the Irnitod c,.,o,
navy is having in raising one sub
arinc indicates about how much sal
wage there will be from tho war
wrecks '' ""i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The Newport News Times Herald claims to
have discovered that italia Is of the feminine
gender. and concludes that that may account
FOR the long time she is taking to make up her
mind"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Peaceful south AmerIcs

N)uIcdSO NeWS.)
Being deprived OF arms and amn,,.pi-
ton, south America is without n .reIo-
luton for the time being, and may
learn to like the sensation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Not the Real Thing,

Vn, pOp!'
Get rid OF it-get rid of IT.
why is ii that who wants TO vote
is called a suffraEette?"
For the same reason, ! suppose, that kind
of cloth that looks something like satin is called
satinette. Run out now and play with the other
boys
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Arthur Glasgow thinks municipal in
efficiency is worse than municipal graft II
S fac, that the CRATER usually feels inclined
I" make as good showing as he can, for
1ihe ressor that he desires to conceal his
GRATING.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Chats With Virginia Editors

Remember the slogan. better streets and
better schools for Clifton Forge" Thus says
the Clifton Forge Review. Well. the Review
is supposed TO know what it's town needs most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The Avery Herald relates the following: We
have read Of the live stock company. the pole
cat ranch and the four-diamond ranch, but G.
r. Miller has started ground hog ranch, and
he has purchased two small ground hogs He
claims that in few years he will be able to
supply the county with ground hogs"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
The pessimist sny.:

Don't draw too heavily the gratitude OF
those YOU have helped and befriended. IN most
cases such drafts are protested for nonpayment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

Dantc.u
where in Dante may find followin
Toward me with look as sweet he turned
him back he opened wide his arms?
~ S. c. G.
No one who had not accomplished the useless
task OF learning some English translation OF
Dante by heart could, in any probability in
form YOU. The quotation has no point" for
which it might gain place in any book of quota
tons and there are concordances OF transla .
ttons Of Dante. so far are aware
How may keep ants out Of refrirera,o,a
MRS. g. r.
Set the less of tho refrigerator in mans Of
water. You may easily set rid of the ants by
plentiful sprinkling Of borax.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Enforced Goodness.

EnfOrced tf0OdnefN.
She tearfully)-My father Is always far moro
attentive to my mother than you are TO
he lcrucHy)--Thats natural enough. He
has to make much PREPARATION for things he
does way from home that while he lis at home
he occupies constantly apologize attitude
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
sCha~"edvs

The Colonel is dee lighted
For though he talked his Ali,
The jury has decided
He couldn't hurt Dear Rill"
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
His ReaI Object.

His Real Object.
Does Spouter really believe all that he says?"
"Of course not. His interest is in seeing what
he can make the people believe"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The Reidsville Review tells of fine prospects
in Rockingham County. 1t says: "A conserva-
tive estimate shows % per cent corn is
being planted in Rockingham County this year
than any season for the past twenty-five years
There is much larger acreage in clovers and
other valuable stun. Many farmers are get
ting ready to put in fields OF mixed cowpcas
millet and sorghum, and there is he more or
less acreage in cowpeas. sorghum and soy
beans. Either OF these combinations will make
a fine forage crop and farmers OF win
ter supply, II reasonable care is taken in the
cutting and curing OF this high and nutritious
food"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

In the following brief paragraph. the Nor
folk Firginian- Pilot suggests how sweetness
is sometimes wasted the desert air: John
Jarrett advises girls to hirt. The next thing
we hear. the director general of the Pan
American Union will be advising birds TO n.y.
and fish to SWIM"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Good Will
of Latin
America

day. representative OF each
visiting nation responds in a talk
minutes to the words OF the chief executive OF
the United states he will appreciate that the
man who said in New York. want no ma
tons property; we question nations honor:
We wish to stand sclfshly in the way OF the
development OF nation" spoke from the
heart and means all he said. The response that
has been coming 10 President Wilson from the
country should far to everybody, at
nome and abroad. that the administration and
the nation stand for fair dealing with all the
world. This administration invited the A B {,
countries OF South America to the effort at COM
posing the Internal strife in Mexico. The United
states has proved that 1t desires no foot OF
Mexico or other territory. 1t covets the good
VIII and confidence OF its neighbors and proposes
TO do those things which will help q gain
friendly relations which shall be profitable 10
all concerned There has been much loose talk
about the Ill will which this country is gather
ing to itself throughout tho world. II is time
more was made of the good will that we seek
TO be large. The moral plane upon which the
Is going TO result In satisfactions wherein tho
ever before In modern times is this country
united in support OF its President. He does not
stand alone in the effort to advance the cause
or humanity In all countries. The temper that
he Is displaying with current difficulties is the
national temper. Surely, also in this effort IN
promote self-rcspcctine relations with all Ameri-
can governments the people with the he ad
OF our sovernment-Springhel Republican.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

~ Pnhlishcd every day IN the Hcnr by II" fir"cs
fOisRatch Publishing Comran.. Inc Address all
tcoplyiunfcn lions THE TIMES DISPATCH.
Timcs-D Dispatch HuiiinS, 10 south Tenth street.
Ilicfn.ond, Vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The lecture below. well worth the space is
from the Lexington Gazette: "Virginia Will be
free of malaria, typhoid foyer and the other
communicable diseases just in proportion as
she Is willing to pay for adequate prevention
This was the central thought of many of the
splendid addresses and papers last week pre-
sented before the annual convention Of the Vir-
Einia Public Health Association, held in Lex
ington. The Virginia State Board of Health
is doing great work in the Old Dominion In
educating the public to the Importance OF pre-
venting disease Not much the cure, but
the prevention. is the motto of the earnest
physician. II has been demonstrated beyond
question that health is n purcha sa bic com
modify"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Princeton
Going
Back

protect beneath its academic shades from the
'nhuenceS or the greater culture! with Dostoiey-
SKY lurgenev rolstoy lola Sudcrmann. Haunt
mann. "edekind and other Continental high
nr'rSls o! culture 10 choose from. the Young
Tigers resorted to the obsolete Elizabcthan ana
INC placid victorian for their literary gods
Ht'tl an appreciation of the reactionary literary
tendencies thus betrayed. is II any wonder m AZ
he irinceton student body rudcly ca I'm
oe'ore the ecclesiastical cubism of Biliv sun
daE?--Cincnnati Times Star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
SONGS AND SAWS

Something of a Terror.
Young Johnny Jimpson loves TO hear
The summons to recite.
And little Johnnys parents dear
Think he Is wondrous bright
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Queries and Answers


Old Coins. Etc.
Lists from Mrs G. NJ W.. Robt. n. Johnston,
r. L. T. and Miss w. T. contain nothing OF pre-
MUM value. The coin listed by Robert is not
f" orth enough 10 pay for selling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

The class o! 1915 at Princeton
mas decreed it's literary ia
Norites-DickcnS as n novelist,
IennEson as poet. and Shakes
pearc NJ dramatist. What un-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23

5THE TIMES. Founded ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S
THE D1SPATCIt, FOUNDED ................ 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-23
Current Editorial Comment

No man could be more advan-
taGeously placed to welcome these
South American delegates on
Monday than President Wilson
viii be. When, on that opening
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-31
FUNERAL

Alveretia w. Tupper, one OF Olueyville's
best known women aud the las, OF the
eighth line OF defendants from Roger vii.
liams, died At her residence, sSS plainheld
street. Sunday evening she was the
laughter OF Labon A. and L,dn A. Water.
man, for whom two of The leading streets
of Olneyvile, a few wears ago, were named
alter. Her grandparents came to Olney
Vile in an OK team and then became the
posses ors Of 'he greater portion of the
land west Of Olneyville square The land
upon which the Royal Theatre stands and
other nearby property was portion and
still Is of the estate. the deceased and her
son being the owners uf the theatre. Mrs
rupper was typical Rhode Islander, a
woman OF refined tastes aud kind hearted
Her funeral was held at her late residence
"Wednesday afternoon AT o'clock, the Rev
{. w. Forester. rector Of ~ lanes Episc'.
pal Church officiating aud the intermen,
was at Pocasset temetery. Vocal selec
ions were rendered by the hyde Quartet
Mr.. A. p. Scaife being the sccompanisi
There were many beautiful floral offerings,
large one coming from the attachces OF
the Royal Theatre. The bearers were
Messrs. William Turney, X. G THOMPSON,
M. d., 5 5. Sweet aud William c.
Walker.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-31
The Broadway Baptis, Church will hold
a watch meeting this evening

The Broadway Baptis, Church will hold
watch meeting this evening.
Patrolman Frank I.uby Of the Chaffee
street station. was this morning reported as
been Ill at his residence on Bend street.
The annual election OF olneyville ladies'
Nest OF Owls, Tuesday evening. resulted
as follows: President, Mrs. Mildred
Theaker; Vice President, Mrs. Annie
MeSherry; Recording Secretary, Mrs
Teresa Costello; Financial Secretary.
Miss Jennie flcPeek; Treasurer. Mrs.
Mary V. Reid; Warden, Mrs. Elizabeth
Dawson; Invocator, Mrs. Mary Clancy
Sentinel, MRS. Mary Tanning; Picket,
Mrs. Annie Stockley; Trustee for three
years, Mrs. Catherine HsI son; Sick Com
mittee, Mary Clancy, Alice Carpenter.
Elizabeth Dawson aud Catherine Flan
nigani Auditing Committee, Gertrude
Robinson, Mae Lawless and Mary Man.
ming; Physician, Richard +. McCoart,
NJ. d., 80 Olneyuile Square. They will
be installed Tuesday evening, January II.
The members are TO take prominent part
in the Watch Meeting that is TO be held
IN their hall on Stokes Street this evening