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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
Optimism,
in
Russia

some minds to whether the Germans RAY
press on to Petrograd Russia announces Joy
ouSy that within short time she will have
1000, 600 more men under arms and Will he pre-
pared to resume the offensive by spring.
Al a time wnen the Germans occupy Russian
Poland and are TO doubt taxing measures to con-
firm their control Russia goes planning for
tho reconstruction of autonomous Pola nd.
The occupation OF Poland by the Germans Is
only temporary" the officials bandly declare.
Russia will not stop until the last invader has
been driven from her SOIL and then the program
for now Poland, announced by the grand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
I.ansing's
Apt
Qualities

tho conduct OF the affairs OF that department.
Thore is nothing more essential in a Secretary
OF state than courtesy and tact. accompanied
by irmncss and thorough knowledge Of tho
diplomatic methods OF other countries These
qualities possessed by Mr. Lansing and are
being used to the advantage of the United
States. We pleased to note that Mr. Lodge
recognizes them even in a Observation-Disclosures
Globe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

VIII and shall do not often work together
dramatically. but when city is after a ma
tional convention, they make a whole team
Tho spunky city of Dallas has issued a call
for the Democratic convention in which it is
stated in large type: Dallas shall have it."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

Shnkcspcnrcnn Cuts, or. AN Dill Says"
Be just and fear not.
Love myself last.
Give Thy thoughts no tongue.
IT'S tile mind that makes the body rich.
In thy right hand carry gentle peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
Ondon's I.ntps

Rarker-Did you tell him that he lied:
Ciordon-Not in many words.
Rarker-How. then?
Gordon--I told him he ought TO be sending out
"wireless' news for the Kaiser.-Tid Bits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
Sauce and Pep
Pop Eyes.

Waiter. two fried eggs and cup of coffee"
yes sab. How will YOU have de aigs blind
or lookin' you?'-Boston Transcript
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
A T'rine, but

a kiss is tribe, they say,
1t does affect some in that way
Eut this trifes been known
70 draw Kings from throne,
And to make them give praise for that da,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

1t Is apple dumping day all over the land II
the dump. has
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
Homo Again

wv might add TO the above caption "but
w not from foreign shores" The home
Corners are getting back from their own noun
tains and wales, They have been-some of
Notwithstanding America. The usual Eu-
ropean hejira--as our English photographers
insist upon spelling it--having been inter
rupted by the unsafety of the seas, was per-
ccptibly cut down In the opening Of the sea-
son, SO that there will be fewer stories to
tell OF how they do things abroad and the
chimney corners-mcaning the radiators
VIII hear more Of America. The effect will
be incalculable, better than can be realized
now, Tor one OF the best things about travel is
that It's impressions grow Looking back
over visited countries has the same sort Of
enchantment that distance gives to the purple
mountains.
The home corners may not realize it now,
but the fact that they have seen more Of their
country will take root and be a benefit
they Will be better satisfied with their gov
eminent. and especially when they contrast
its conditions with those of other lands
With this sort Of feeling, men take up the
cares and responsibilities that await them
with more cheerful hearts and willing hands
These home corners who did not go abroad
Will be glad of it, the more they think 1t over
'We have prayed long enough" Numbered
Rev George c. Richmond, of ST. Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church of Philadelphia
Lei
stop the war" he continued, with one good
fight His plan is to send the army and navy
TO Mexico, settle disturbances there and then
ship the forces to Europe to help the allies
whip Germany and Austria. That the good
brother is opposed to neutrality and is a born
fighter would not have been suspected If no
had not said So
The editors who lamcnting another
Improbable season for the New England
summer resort business would be surprised
if they should try to get hotel room now
at some of the White Mountain or other popu-
lar resorts.-Boston Globe. Places all
closed?
A New Hampshire man has given up sing
ing after being member OF a church choir
for more than sixty years. Anybody man or
woman, who can hold job in church choir
that length of time is entitled to a pension
for life.
VIII and shall do not often work together
dramatically but when a city is after ma
tional convention, they make a whole team
Tho spunky city of Dallas has issued call
for the Democratic convention in which it is
stated in large type: Dallas shall have it,"
At tho latest hour the report that Villa
was killed while he was asleep has not been
confirmed. If he is as hard to slay when he
is in that condition as when he is awake, he
will be in the Mcthuseleh class before they
get him
Thirteen families in New York own one
fifteenth of the assessed land in the borough
OF Manhattan. The exact number Of people
there who act as il they owned the earth Is
not stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
Current Editorial Comment

II is unfortunate that Mr.. Lam
sing was not at the head OF the
State Department when the war
broke out. There would then
havo been no occasion for many
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

If the Chicago Tribune was after publicity
in its uncalled-for attack Oh the South it sue
cceded admirably, but the brand is not the
sort that would have been O. KID by Mr.
Medill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

The chief OF the Bureau OF Animal Indus
try states that the cattle tick cost the people
of the United States $4,000, 900 last year
a cash transact on and not on tick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

If Russia has disproportion-
ately large fraction Of the earths
surface she seems to have an even
greater share OF the worlds total
optimism. At the very moment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
"yvnshington's Headquarters"

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
side published m YOUR issue, of september, B.
para Cra pnist asks, why, If certain build
ing is PIP years old, and it was where Wash
ington once put Up for the night. isn't there
a tablet on it authentcating the fact?'
Assuring that reference is had to the old
stone house on lower Main Street, commonly
known "WashinGtons JIadquartcrs,' 1t NAV
lie said that the question answers itself by It's
ifs II is doubtless true that the building is
than 200 years old, ii erected by
Jacob Ege,.-a name. by the way, that has nearly
died out in Richmond, though 1t Is very ia
miliar to title examlners-who settled in Rich
mond early in the eighteenth century.
But 1t is not al all certain that 1t
washingtons headquarters. or that Washington
spent the night there. Tradition associates
the house with Washington. Lafayette and a
number of other great men, hut there is moth
ing to authenticate tho tradition.
1t s hardly OF neglect, for the Associa-
ton for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
would doubtless have marked the building long
ago If it had been reasonably certain how to
mark It. ANTIQUARIAN.
Richmond, Va. September 4, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

Cowardice is bad trait In
individuals and 1t is n worse trait
in n nation. We can think OF
nothing more contemplate than
n great country that is cringing
In fnal nf u thnar i1al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06
The Voice Of the People
Appeal for More Art in Richmond.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
sessions of the City Council during the investi-
cations of the Police Commissioners fell to my
Gs obec Of the of he
mittee seemed the brow beating OF the wit
nesses, for the Vice Commission. Looking
the room in which City Fathers gather to
was of buseT be eomn Whsn by
port the roof OF the Council Chamber dec
grated with huge knobs. which make them look
torn calendars. These. II not artistic I i'm
how many more weary nights they have to
spend doing their duty by the voters who have
gazcd. entranced, there formulated In
my nner-consciousness comparison between
walls of which are hung with Rembrandts and
other pictures OF equally famous painters.
culture must think OF the education and minds
Of the men selected by our voters to represent
refined and wealthy citizens OF Common
wealth. Is 1T possible that our business mon
universities can be ignorant OF the influence
that works OF art exert upon the masses? Most
and Il hung upon the walls Of
our courts OF justice and Council Chambers
@ the IN OF 'd Sesr ~ a
selfshly and bring to bear upon public Ques-
tons the purity Of motive which actuated those
lies. before graft and self-agGra Indictment be-
CAM came IS, SO prevalent We eannot now make the
introduction OF the works Of the many good
only waiting for the chance to make public
buildings more consonant with the wealth and
men devote some of that money to the pur-
chase OF good pictures not only for the Coun-
ell Chambers. but also for the banks and Of
fees OF the city, whose managers seem to know
only ono form of art. viz: the business cal
Richmond, Va. September g 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

Any politician who tries to
Politics make partisan capital out of tho
Ont national defense question Is
~ pIa,. merely undermining his rep
utation. The people will not
trust him. What the people want
is national defense, and to this end they
pect that men IF all parties will contribute their
best services. Politicians might we'll try to
make the relief of food sufferers in Ohio
partisan question as to try to monopolize credit
for defensive preparations. II they can set aside
smallness and partizanship for while and join
periodically in the task of preparing the
ton against foreign dangers. they will get duo
credit. But. the people are not asking for Re-
Progressive protccton.--Washinston Post
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

Are they engaged"
Yes In a row."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

The Russian bear may think il is walking
like man. but ii is giving a mighty good
imitation Of Il panicstrcken rabbit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

A New Hampshire man has given up sing
ing, after being member Of church choir
for more than sixty years. Anybody man OF
woman, who can hold job in a church choir
that length of time is entitled to a pension
for life
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

.Pubtished every day In the year by The
Ttnies-Dispntch Publishing Company. Inc. Adj
dress NIL communications to THE TIMES-DIS-
PATCH, Times-Dispatch building. 10 South
Tenth street. Richmond, Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

The editors who are lamcnting another
Improbable season for the New England
summer resort business would be surprised
If they should try to get a hotel room now
al some Of the White Mountain or other popu-
lar resorts--Boston Globe. Places all
closed?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-06

THE TIMES. Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE DISPATCH. Founded. 1850
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
MISSION MORkERS REPORr.

AT the monthly business meeting ol
the Woman's Missionary Society 81
Central Presbyterian Church yestor-
day afternoon. reports OF officers and
committees were read, following
which an interesting program was
presented. The report of the tFpas-
urer, which was read by Miss Taylor.
showed receipts for January of S17.59.
AS chairman Of the committee on lit
erature, Mr.. ]. H. Crawford reported
that there has been eighteen subscrip-
tions to the Home Missionary Monthly
and seven subscriptions to tho
Women's Work. Miss Isabelle Halket
gave report of The young peoples
work. Announcement was made by
Miss Halkci that an entertainment
would be given on the third Tuesday in
February.
The home topic for the afternoon
was American Indians and the for
eign subject was Korea" Mrs. c. e.
Hill and Mrs. A. J. Branch conducted
the home topic. while Mrs William S.
Prickett conducted the foreign topic.
A paper on Korea" was read by Mrs.
Prickett
An enjoyable feature of the after
noon was a vocal solo by Miss Julia
Beauchamp, following which a social
hour was enjoyed
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
CURRENT EVENTS CLASS.

Though there were only three number.
that constituted the program Of the
Current Events Class Of tho New Cen.
tury tluh AZ iis meeting yesterday
morning, i nevertheless proved 10 be i
thoroughly enjoyable and interesting
program, and one that held the close at
tention Of the members throughout the
entire morning.
Edward Mcdowell MS Tone Poet
was the subject of an address bv Mrs.
Charles Z. Griffith The selections play.
I'd by Mrs. Griffith included "rhc Scotch
Poem Opus 3l, no. .; "1he Fmtc
ldyl' and "lhe Spring Idyl"
Mrs. William & Speakman spoke Oh
"llow BricuN Writes His Plays" at the
conclusion Of which Mrs. Elizabeth
Brisco spoke on the "Nclfarc Work in
Germany and England" Having tray.
cled abroad through the countries of
which She spoke. Mrs. Brisco was able TO
give an eNc,-~ ionaily interesting and
vivid account Of the work that Is being
done there.
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
Depleted A FLAT
OF ITS FURNITURE

Charles Broaden, coorcd, was held e
the Court Of General Sessions on four
charges OF larceny following a prelimi-
nary hearing in city Court this morn
ing. b. was fixed at $500 in each case
Broaden is said TO have almost de-
plctcd furnishings IN the Booker T.
Washington fats. at Eleventh and Eliza
beth streets. Two gas stoves, settce
pictures. lamps and books are said to
have been stolen from John NJ. Jones
Books and papers are said to have been
taken from Thomas Glasgow Ida Loper
is declared to have lost rug, washstand
and stove. while Martha Sims testified
She had had table taken. She also said
a dish Of cherries and cream were stolen
from her refrigerator.
With the exception Of Sergeant kelle-
her. who arrested Broaden, all the Wit
ncsses against the man are colored.
Broaden is declared to have confessed
70 Sergeant Kelleher
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
NM n0MN EAsT-

William A. Brady's production of
Way Down Cast the most success
ful play ever put upon the stage.
viii open al The Playhouse this cycn-
ing and continue until Saturday even
ing with matinees on Thursday and
Saturday. Though tho play has been
ON the stage for years il is the one
above all others which never grows
old and each year the performance or
the play is witnessed by people who
never go TO the theatre at any other
time
The play is too we'll known TO need
comment II is a story which might
have boon taken cut Of everyday life.
a story which shows the GOOD and
bad. hut mostly the good in tho world.
Il has human interest stronger than
any play ever seen before and no ore
has ever been able 10 produce one
like it. Numerous efforts have been
made but the simple, human play goes
on holding place OF lis own and
pleasing millions Of people Ono roa-
son why the play has always been
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
SAYS MISSION Study
IS CHURCH factor
Mrs. Robb Tells Graded
Union Subject Is Heart
Of Gospel
FLOWERS FOR
SICK PRESIDENT

With Mrs. G. s. Robb as the prin
cipai speaker, The regular meeting Of
the New Castle County Graded linion
was held in First Presbyterian
0hufeh last night. which. despile IN
eielieht weather, was well attended
1Nlng to Illness, the Rev Henry
achllke, who had been announced AS
one OF the speakers OF tho evening
was unable 10 be present.
Following the business session
Which was marked By the reading of
me reports Of the various officers
and committees. Mrs. &. S. Robb
spoke on the How, When ana Where
Of Missions Missions in tho sun
day school form an important factor.
Mrs, Robb said and she declared thom
TO be essential In teaching children
TO i've for others and to have broad
ed and deeper sympathy.
Missions are tho heart OF the COS
pei said Mrs. Robb, "and to each and
every Sunday school they mean very
great deal. In tho first place. they
teach children to live for others and
IN the second place they give to chill
dren a broader and deeper sympathy
for humanity in general.
Mrs. Robb closed her address by
telling a story entitled THE Dream
Of Mission Worker"
Following Mrs. Robbs address.
three sectional conferences were
held by the primary. the junior, and
the intermediate departments.
In the absence Of Mrs. w. d. Had
dock, president, who is III, Miss Clara
Mendinhall presided II was voted
during The course OF the meeting that
the members of the Union send flow
crs to Mrs Haddock along with OK
pressions of their sympathy and
hopes for a speedy recovery. Devo-
tional exercises wert conducted by
the Rev William Crawford. pastor OF
Greenhill Church.
Az the conclusion OF the sectional
conferences. delightful social hour
followed during which refreshments
We're served.
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
AT THE GARRICk.

Ono would imagine, from the pre-
iiminary announcements that Lady
Sen Mel. who is appearing at the Gar
rick Theatre this week, was giving a
Chinese act This, however is an
error. She is a Chinese girl. but il
the fact were not known. her nation
ality would not be betrayed BY her
appearance or anything she does on
the stage. She is a charming girl.
with very much the same features as
an American. and She is just as grace
ful. She has a splendid voice which
is capable of covering wider range
thanFis customary with most girls. In
fact, she can sing alto with the same
case as soprano though she prefers
the latter. She does not sing Chinese
songs at least she has not done 50
during this engagement confines
herself 70 the songs that are familiar
to Americans, and she sings them
splendidiy. IN addition She initiates
birds, animals &C. in her singing, In
q most interesting manner Her cos
tunes arc magnificent She has made
a biz hit during her Garrick engage
ment
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
FINE FEATHERS.

After taking rest this week. a
rest which consists largely il re-
hcarsins the next play. The Play
house Players will next week present
Fine Feathers" the play which was
enc OF The most successful which has
been seen IN New York for years and
which had a long run there. Fine
Feathers tells the story or 4 wife
ambitious for fine clothing and the
luNurics Of life and obtains them by
getting her husband Who is an on
ginccr Of standing, 70 agree to crook
odncss in concrete work and who
thus transplants her husband from a
simple apartment to 4 place on River
side Drive Tho possibilities for act
ing arc great
Tho drama. for it is 4 drama Of a
more serious nature than others
which have been presented. Will be
found TO be vastly different from
those productions In which the
Playhouse Players have so far
been seen and will give VIII
mingtnn theatre-goers an op-
Dortuniiy to sec them and Judge them
in more serious parts than any
which they have so far attempted.
Tho production will be made with
the original scenery and with the
same careful attention TO detail
which characterzos all of the pro-
ductinns Of Mr. Brady, whether they
arc stock productions or those in
tended for season on the road,
Nothing is ever neglected and every
production Is complete and effective.
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
newark CONTRACT
IN SUPERIOR court

In Superior Court today argument
was heard on a motion for rule to
show cause why a percmptory writ Of
mandamus should not issue in the case
OF L. B. Jacobs VS.. Samuel B. Herd
man, treasurer Of the town of New
ark, Salisbury, Morris and Rodney
appeared for Jacobs. and Ward. Gray
and Neary represented Herdman.
This is a case where Jacobs received
the contract from the commission on
sewers in Newark for S5.970.62, to in
stall system Of sewers and plant.
Last October Samuel ]. Wright and
Henry q. Kollock passed Jacobs bill
having approved the bill for the dis.
posa' plant and sewers Hcrdman re-
fused to pay the bill. though Chairman
Wright offered to endorse the check.
Proceedings were then Instituted and
court heard the argument today.
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
]. ". GRTBB DIES SIfDnFNIy-

John W. Grubb. civil war veteran,
died suddenly yesterday morning, as
he was about TO 90 on duty as day
watchman and messenger at the bank
OF the Cambridge Trust Company.
Chester, where he has been employed
fer a period OF about two years.
Mr.. Grubb was born in Bethel town
ship. Delaware county, in 1S45. and re-
ceiyed his education IN the schools OF
that district. AT the outbreak of thc
civil war he was in New Castle coun-
~ Delaware, and enlisted as a mem-
bcr Of Company II, Second Regiment.
Delaware Volunteers. and served an
honorable and brave term in the army.
After the war he returned to Ponnsyl-
vania and while only young man. be-
gan TO strike out for himself. He
was q close friend Of the late Judge
Thomas !. Clayton, and also was con
nected in a business way with the
Hon. Powell Clayton, once Ambassador
TO Mexico
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
HAD new excuse
FOR FAILING TO PAY

Tax Collector Ellis T. Hicks, Of Mill
Creek hundred, has placed all claims foi
1918 faxes in the hands Of Magistrate
Lo,ett Of Newark. As soon as udg
ments are secured the properties viii ID
sold. as Collector Hicks saws there arc
no iaNors for any, and all claims must
be paid
tine farmer, when informed ne must
settle and pay fourteen cents on the dol
lar, put up The plea that the foot and
mouth disease had caused him scar.
city Of cash, Hicks informed him TINT
There was no foot and mouth disease
m 1918. pay your taxes. and avoid
trouble" tie paid the tax.
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
TALK SUFFRAGE TO
Y. ". c. A. GYM CLASSES

Tho Tuesday afternoon gym class Of
the Young Woman's Christian Asso.
ciation was addressed yesterday after
noon by Mrs. William Albert Wood
suffrage worker, Of Philadelphia.
In speaking Of woman's place being
IN the home, Mrs. Wood said. Yes, OF
course II is and IL Is for the sake OF
the home that women now want some
say as to what laws should or should
not be made 10 govern It. You know.
continued Mrs Wood. you can't take
away woman's home interest Most
women love their homes, work for
them, have children and raise them
and the simple matter OF having the
ballot is not going to take these du-
tics and pleasures away from her.
Following Mrs. Woods brief talk. an
informal discussion took place. Miss
Anna Mccue accompanied Mrs. Wood
and introduced her 10 the girls In the
class. Miss Mathilde seipp is in
structor Of the class.
Evening journal., 1915-02-03
MR.. And MRS. D. S. CLARK
celebrate GOLDENWEDDINC

MIR and Mrs. David S. Clark celc-
brated the golden anniversary Of their
wedding yesterday at their home at
Henton. Del Last evening nearly
200 relatives and friends called to ex-
tend congratulations TO the happy
bride and groom Of fifty years. Dur
ing the day MI. and Mrs. Clark en-
tertained many relatives at dinner.
The house @as tastefully decorated
in yellow.
Mrs. Clark was tho recipient of a
room full OF presents including S5, $40
and $50 gold pieces.
Guests were present from Kenton.
Smyrna, Middletown, Clayton. Ches-
void, Hartley, Milford and Whining
ton