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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Tribute to Burnt Cork

When Columbia University protes-
s"i shuf'es OF his academic robe and
INDUCES in rcco!!e ctions o. rn,nstrclsy
or the burnt-cork brand. the layman
may follow in his steps Professor
Rrandcr Matthews has seen ?t TO think
back TO bones and tambu and Inter
locutor In the June numbc: OF Scrib-
ners. Professor Matthews writes IN
ter"stingly. as he always does on any
subject OF the rise and decline OF an
amusement which was patronized by
thcaterGoers of the higher class
We thank him for reminding us, SAYS
the Dramatic Mirror, OF n fact which
mad nearly gone astray--that minis
trclsy was the only special form OF
theatrical art indigenous to our soil"
Ihe new generation may be pardoned
for not knowing that negro Minis
;rclsy is seventy years old.
There was an indeiinable fascination
about the better minstrelsy OF long ago.
Just AS there continues to be. halo
about the circus. The feature that
charmed has gradually diminished.
Barnum and old John Robinson and
Levi J. North come back whenever a
great pavilion undulates under the
winds Of spring and summer. but Hoo
ley and Haverly are memories. In its
heEday. negro minstrelsy had long sea-
sons In four OF the big theaters of
New York City. Time was when Hoo
in BROOKLYN. The same company went
to Chicago and held the stage for an
entire winter. Its patrons were the
elite of the city. Billy Emerson, Billy
Arlington and Billy Rice, and "Flewey-
Andy-John' were in that organization.
To-day minstreisy is on the road. a
onc-night performance is the rule. But
as Professor Matthews truly says,
negro mlnstrelsy gave us unforgotten
songs He recalls old Folks at
Home, My Old Kentucky Home
and Dixie" Professor Matthews
might have added that one Of those
songs is the music of some OF the
trenches in this European war. One
has succeeded "Tipperary.".
Thanks to Professor Matthews,
Thackeray's appreciation Of minstrelsy
is brought back. II may have been for
| gotten by readers OF "l'endennis." and
Vanity Fair" and THE Newcomes"
article to place in the Mirror this
wreath from him who gave us that
/ finest type Of the gentleman who, when
he heard the final call, whispered
"Adsum." Read Thackcray's tribute:
81 heard humorous bnlladist not
/ long ago. minstrel with wool on his
head and an ultra Ethiopian complex
Ion, who performed n negro ballad
that confess moistrned these specta-
cics In most unexpected manner. l
have Hazed a, thousands OF tragedy
queens dying ON tho stage and cx-
pirihh In appropriate blank verse. and
] never wanted TO wipe them. They
have Looked up. be II said. at many
scorea OF clcrHymcn without being DIM
med. and bohnld n vagabond with a
corked face and banjo sings little
song, sirikeH Wild note. which sets
the heart thrilling with happy pity"
Tho regret IL that Thnckeray didn't
give us tho name Of tho ballad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Two Roads To Charter

NJ Q reason is apparent unless some I'M
l fortunate jeaousies and antagonjsms
are created IN advance-why the council
manic committee on charter revision contain
plated by an ordinance now pending and that
committee which probably will be named at
the Mechanics Institute meeting to-morrow
evening, should not work together in entire
harmony
1t Is to be assumed that Their intercs, AT
any rate VIII he identical Esch will desire
10 frame the charter best adap,cd To Ricb
monds needs and mos likely 10 promo,o
Richmond happiness and prosperity u
tnere is 10 be rivalry between the two com
mittees' IL should be as 70 which viii produce
and oher for popular approval the moro
workable instrument Of government
1t must not be forgotten that undor cxis,
ing law, Council is empowered TO submi,
charter changes 70 referendum and Ito
wards to the General Assembly Tho action
OF Council is necessary probably 10 emcior,
action OF any sort. II would be s,uni4 for
any one TO seek TO ignore these elcc,cd rnnr..
sentatives Of the people In matter Of ,his
high importance.
II would be equally stupid on the other
hand, for Council TO ignore :. committee a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
cnIi. nrrnn n neserfcr.

70 Editor OF The Times Dispat oh:
indy pardon word. ! no not be-
levn the hubble generally vas Mt ALI surprised
Mt tho resignation OF aIr. Bryan Every we'll
pos,e person long had arrived at the con-
clusor that this Secretary Of Stnte was COM
plete failure and totally Incompetent to NIL that
great Office. The people have at last had an
opportuntv of looking MIR. Bryan In his
true eht great ornt tor and platform lecturer
he L. but craftsmanship and diplomacy he knows
nothing about: n great preacher OF peace at the
Of dccencv and honor.
DESERVING the President OF the United States
ut this critical period is nothing more and moth
ing less than cowardice pure and simple. He
should rot have the slightest weight in the
fnture IN shaninF and directing the affairs OF
this great nation w. a. GIBSON.
Ford. Va. June q. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

able citizens selected for their representative
character and special fitness to do a particu-
lar work
We are not likely to have too many persons
giving thought to this matter. The more
study is devoted to the wise and just solution
of the problem, the more the community will
profit. The more interest is aroused. the
better will be the prospect Of right decision
Let us all sink Jealousies, keep our temper,
think clearly, work hard and what we
can do to produce charter that will be not
only credit. but an actual help to the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
SONGS AND SAWS
iinppincss.

Happiness.
The baseball fan
Thrice happy man
Heeds not wild wars alarm;
In bleachers hot
lie finds spot
Where he is free from harm.
To yell like mad
When play Is bad.
To cheer when It is tne.
To Eoad the jumps
With verbal thumps.
Leaves naught for which to pine.
For jewels rare
He doesn't care
one diamond is his pride
or baseball skill
He gets his nll.
And thus is satisfied
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Consideration.

What did you mean" de-
manded the stern father. by
telling me you were going to
school and then going fishing
instead?"
Il was just trying to spare
your feelings" replied Truth
full James. II knew IL would
make YOU feel bad IL you had
any reason TO think was
wasting my time"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
rhe Inst Word.

The Inst Word.
Inc man who means to do what's right
OFT plumbers into wrong
And he who would avoid a fight
Find Mars has trailed along
Eut If on agony you'd light
Ihat starts with tap of gong,
just let some roiceless mirthless wight
sing YOU a comic" song
TIE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Gossip From Down Home"

In mapping out work for the historians the
ETernsboro Record says: Local historian ms are
showing some interest In the preservation of
Eutitord folk lore. and II is quite proper that
theE busy themselves to still further extent
before II is too late. Guilford County Is Rich in
tales OF the people, and Greensboro lis the heart
ci Euiiford This was the home OF O. Henry
Wien he was youth, and II here that
iourgee conceived the stories which made him
wealthy He was stranger but he was quick
TO sense the presence OF conditions worth writ
ing about In his new locality"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

The Hoke County Journal sees the above and
goes IT one better. 1t says: mfr. w J. John
son, OF Red Springs. has more than 500 acres
In cultivation. He raises cotton, corn. tobacco
oats. rye. potatoes, both Irish and sweet. all
kinds of fruits in their season: in fact. every
thing that will grow is found here. His dairy.
cattle and hogs are not surpassed by even those
at Pinehurst Biltmore."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

The Elizabeth CITY Advance records some
tall prices for blues" follows 'Mr. F.
Homan. Of this city. received ncws from one
of New York's commission men this week that
the first consiE nmcnt OF hucklcberries for the
season reached that market from clinton. y c..
establishing early record for this crop
and bringing the shipper. a. w. Aman. Of
Clinton. 30 cents n quart.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Think. Nation should Avoid wnr.

To the Editor OF The Times pispatch: .
Sir.-Thcre neople who would he
glad to see the United states involved in the
Euroncnn war but would the United states he
iustif"6 IN declaring itself helligerent In this
terrible Furopcan conflict under tho present
circumstances II would not for should
bear in mind that the losses some are surta ming
due this not inflicted in own
waters. but in zone that is in great rebellion.
II a person hired horse and wagon to convey
his goods from one part Of the country TO the
other and the horse would become fright ena1
and dash d the wagon and goods against mole.
tree ar down emba nltment. with severe loss.
would any one he justified in presuming that the
ioser has an adequate cause to seek an indemnity
against the state for not having the road wide
enough" Or. would the state be Justified in
calling the militia to shoot down its own
citizens to rrotect who hns committed Il
great wrong? No unhesitatinElv no, It would
the right as England in permitting an
English comma rcal ship carrying soldiers.
Alunition and other contraband goods t6 hook
passages with neutrals
Not of is immune to mistakes but II
we play around fire and get burnt. take Il
for share do We not" SO. why not adhere
10 the home rule then leave the whole mat t.
tor absolutely TO our great blessinE-Fre resident
wilson--insteod Of permitting the mind to he
incensed 10y the press?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

The Raleigh Times tells hos co.opera Il on
works up in Catawba County. 1t says: Ca
tawba County five years ago put $1,000 into
Il cooperative creamery, which to day is worth
$2o.oOO. The farmers Of that section OF the
state are enjoying the benefits of co-opera-
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
The Pcsnimist Sny.,

The world wastes precious little grief on the
disappointed politician, That doesn't max much
uincrence however. for. as n rule, he Is so sorry
Tor himself he doesn't feel the need Of any other
sympathy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

Just to show that Brunswick County diver
SITES in the matter of stock raising" says the
Southport News attention Is called TO the fact
that n boy in the western end of the county
is training couple of bears. which were cap
tured within the confines Of the county" Some
diversified ton that.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Japnn's Charming courtcsy.

lMhfion tInd.) starr ~.
In any event. Japan has shown true
Oriental nolitnneHs. Shc didn't go in
and thkt China without first. asking
for IT, ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

But this from the I.umberton Robcsonian
takes the cake: I'm Shannon township crops
are looking green. hut are generally small. We
noticed some wntcrmelons and tobacco
besides oats wheat and rye. the trip. There
appears to he moro diversified crops than
USUAL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Cold Water.

Cold Water.
He tsentimentaly)--Do YOU still love me as
you did long years ago?
She tpract icallN )-t'ertainly DO you suapose
could tolerate this long unless my patience
was supported by an unusual affection?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

NePiFihE TO the quest on. why the home
paper, the Marion News saws. "The HON. r,nor
Is your friend, and you know it. And because
you are loyal to your friends and to the com
munity YOU believe in the home paper and its
ce'Se'eSs work Tor home and home people
your interests and those of the home papcr
are identical and YOU need II quite as much
as 1t needs you. And the man who recognizes
the necessity for a community Of, interests he
comes builder, and not n destroyer"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Tic MnS of the Mn

Why has that crowd collected there on the
corner?' " 'o
souse with stif neck is Keeping his eyes
turned up TO the heavens and the crowd is trying
Go hnd out whether he is looking at a skyscraper
hre or an aeroplane"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

Mr. Taft is out with a plea for six o..
seven years presidential term, with ineligi-
biiity for reelection. Mr.. Taft became in
eligible in less time than that.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Being a Sport

out from the north of India came real
~ prince. Ranji Smile, whose family name
is not pronounced the way 1t looks. RANT
is potentate of large parts and immense pos
sessions. to say nothing Of family tree as
endless as the rope the Hindu fakir throws
into the air and climbs up with no visible
means of support. Well, the other evening
RANT tackled to port and sailed ma jesticalIv
Into Broadway chop house where he made
fast fore and aft TO commodious table One
OF the stevedores carrying dishes saluted and
received modest order. for it happened that
the RANT had come out with a limited supply
OF common exchange.
1t is pathetic story-a painful yarn AS
the potenate sat there he was pointed out
by an acquaintance to number of Broad
way lights. An Indian prince! Hooray!
There was rush to shake hands and Ranii
was kept busy bowling and smiling and drink
ing. or course. he had no idea that all the
drinks were on India He thought some one
was dividing the honors. One by one the
new friends drifted away, until RANT was
left alone with the BILL amounting to $3.50
He couldn't pay It by several dollars, but
courteously explained who he was which
was met with cold stare. He then offered
his watch as security until he could go after
tho necessary. Again the glittering glare
He wound up in police court, where luckily
the magistrate knew him.
Ranji had learned his lesson in being
good sport. 1t is the lesson lot of fellows
might learn with profit. Being a sport buy
ing drinks for others. bowling smiiingly under
the fake friendship OF social grafters. is a
mighty poor business.
former Persian consul to New York is
suing the estate Of n man whose life he
saved. on a note for $4,000 payable ten
days after death" Whether this holds good
or not. 1t would be a mighty nice way for
all OF us to raise money, to date our notes
ahead OF all other earthly troubles.
1t ia pitiful to think of that poor little John
Jacob Aston the baby with gold in every
pore having only $4,000 spent on his dear
little self in two years. How on earth the
child can squeeze along on the beggarly
pittance nobody knows
II has been officially announced at the
University of Illinois that the goods spend
from $40 to $500 a year on clothes Why
not uniform co-eds in school made frocks on
rental basis, and cut down this frightful
extravaganza?
New Yorks first public school savings bank
at the end of year has $4,000 on deposit.
and three cigarette and candy stores in school
neighborhoods have failed The moral lies
at the end of the nose for plainness.
Mr.. Taft is out with plea for a six o.
seven years presidential term. with neligi-
bi!ity for reelection Mr. Taft became in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

New York's first public school savings bank
at the end OF a year has $4,000 on deposit.
and three cigarette and candy stores in school
neighborhoods have failed. The moral lies
at the end of the nose for plainness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

T" ihe Editor on Ihe ILns .oa,t
subjected 10 an awful stencil from OF the
abattoirs near our plant. The conditions nre
such that. unless remedieh will doubtless
lose our employees either from contracting some
disease or from inability to stand the odor
Several times of workmen have been
made sick aud had to leave their work.
ON the ilth OF Nav complained to the
Health Department. They sent out one Of their
INSPECTORS. who saw the source Of the trouble
and Informed that he thought IL should be
stopped at Since then have again
called their attention to tho matter and on the
trh Of this month phoncd the Police Dena rtment.
They sent out officer who conducted to
he OF the trouble hut 70 -dav or
Sc worse than ever, r such thing is possible.
W" phoncd the Health Department again this
afternoon. and were told that they would 10
what they could to stop the nuisance. hut that
they Ind authority to act they would
like
We will thank Won to call attention to the alta te
of affairs through your columns. in hopes tina t
some OF IN" other sufferers in the west end OF
Tho city Will oln in endeavor have the
nuisance abatch.
THE SOUTHERN STOVE WORKS
r.. w. JEFFERY.
Richmond. June s. 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Chats With Virginia Editors

Inc Norfolk Ledger Dispatch points moral
ana adorns tale in the following: AT the
University OF Virginia. where the honor system
with regard to examinations has long nrev,i,.d
'hcre nave been only two asses, we believe Of
cheating at examinations. and in these instances
the TWO Offenders were drummed out of the
university by the student body. Would not
similar system prevent future humiliatinr
scandals OF this kind at the Naval Academy p,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Current Editorial Comment

Ihat submarine warfare aga inst
,.u.. neutral commerce is utterly be
,,>, yOnd the law remains unqucs-
'ou'o Not toned. That it's lawless effect on
Atone American propertv and lives can
not be obviated by such limits Of
caution the submarine has exercised has been
demonstrated Would Mr.. Bryan be content with
a verdict by The Hague tribunal that Germany
was at fault in the I.usitania matter il. ending
The decision, Germany sent dozen American
ships to the bottom? Using this verdict "a
basis would he then seek damages in each of
these twelve cases. leaving Germany free mean
while to quadruple the list Of Americans dead
trations policy is that IL forcsees such situa-
ton Unless submarine warfare BIO at least so
modified as TO insure the safety OF American
lives and shipping. When Mr. Bryan would
by her verdict. moral we'll material IL
it be understood that the loss of American lives
can be compounded in dollars and reichsma rk g.
III cost would be haRetelle to her in her effort
to injure Observation-Disclosures News.
Mr.. Bryan has allowed what,
u,.,. he is pleased to regard his
~ JON conscience to overthrow his honor.
HohoF anu He is attempting to create public
conscience opinion against the President he =
fore the public knows the con
tents ni the letter to which he objects. lie s
ma king public of the knowledge he obta In cl
the public. or the government to which the lc, =
ter Is addressed. has seen it. His act Is 81 he
travail of his administration. his party and his
country With his country facing critical
he announces his purpose of going about TO
arouse opinion hostile the government Of
which he was member until Tuesday hnh "a
serve the purposes of foreign ma ton. His con
science may require him to retire TO private lfc
hut his honor should restrain him from attack
Ing tho government OF his country and work inn:
in tn" interests Of foreign power I'hiladcI.
phia Record.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
iusitnnln. Etc.

TUNIfnnIn, Etc.
PRIOR 10 The sinking of the I>usitania, did this
cnunitY notify Germany that she did not rtcog-
uzc thn war zone? Ia the percentage OF
hnfnidldes IN thia country highest Of the civil
iIrd hsilOnrr r. s.
Soi IN 50, many words. The statistical figures
arc NO! reliable 60
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

The good old summe rhine" says the Char.
lottesvillc Progress, us little slow getting
fully on the stage, but she will get there. and
before she has finished her stunt, we will he
inclined to think she Jagged superfuous"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Brynn's
Honor and
Conscience

Among the gentlemen conspcu-
.uV,,,;ot. Gus in business affairs who gave
y,,H, the Federal Trade Commssion
1"", !" the benefit OF their views cx-
i>hSlhcSs pansion OF our foreign commerce
there point entire
unanimity OF opinion. without exception. they
were all agreed that important busincha dcvclop.
ment abroad is impossible In the present state
or uncertainty as to the scope OF the sherman
law. The law as II atands reads that "nvhty
contract, combination In the form OF trust or
otherwise or conspiracy In restraint OF irSdn
commerce among the several States or win
foreign nations is hereby declared to be illegal
IL this Is held to cover combinations and prico
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

The Norfolk Virginia n Pilot evidently docs
not expect the end this wear II SAYS
The announcement that the indications point
TO billion bushel wheat crop in the United
states this year ought to be aRing news
TO the heiliGerents that largely relying
upon this country to feed them while the war
lasts" Good enough If the wheat can run the
gantlet of the Submarines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
I'owliafan.

pOwhatan.
what war tho dntc Of tho death of Powhatan7
what his real name?
EDWARD T. GREGG.
hp1ii. '-r- the exact day is in doubt
Wnhunsnnhcock. He sometimes styled
"Dttnuinc" and sometimes "Mamanatowick"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
A Matter Of Age.

(Ntonlbon 0l0bo.)
II woman Us young and thin. she Is
SLENDER; X she Is old and thin. she ,is
'"skinnyn ~ - Y lf,f. ~ az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

THE Farmville Herald, which some times deals
In gas To some extent itself, has this to saw:
Kitchener says fight gas with gas. Well the
ola game has been played for many years In
Congressman on n more limited scale in the
Virginia legslature.' -Richmond Times Dis
patch. And when, pray, did the big brother
ever detect n Whit of gas escaping from the
sanctum of the Herald? Gushing Mt times but
perish the thought that 1t is ever gaseous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
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Dispatch Publishing Company Inc. Address all
communications to THE TIMES = DISPATCH.
Tim Dispatch Building, 10 south Tenth Street.
Richmond, Vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

II has been officially announced at the
University OF Illinois that the goods spend
from $40 to $500 year on clothes Why
not uniform co-eds in school-made frocks on
rental basis, and cut down this frightful
extravaganza?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
Queries and Answers
A Correction.

Tho middle of Governor Gilbert c.
Walker Carleton" not Carlton" the
'ypcs made us gay day or two ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH I

- TEIEPIONE. NANDOIFH
Publication once. 10 South Tenth street
South Richmond. acknowledgements 1920 Hutl street
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-13

1t ia pitful to think of that poor little John
jacob Astor. the baby with gold in every
pore, having only $4,000 spent on his dear
little self in two years. How on earth the
child can squeeze along on the beggarly
pittance nobody knows!