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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Of the citizens complained The sui
1ect having been brought to the publ
attention the matter was taken up l
the Council as being n new bus
ness" and ultimately an ordinance W.
passed with the object OF taxing III
new business. This ordinance OF Jul
II. 1915, did not take away the rigi
of any auto previously licensed
carry passengers from doing so. b.
was designed to apply especially to II
practice OF running up and down II
streets. taking on and letting off pa
scngers who paid only nickel or "ji
ney." The repeal OF this ordinan,
affecting rs 1t does only the scent pa
scnger. does not affect the FOR hir,
privileges OF the auto cars licensed AZ
under bond, as before stated. The on
crime these auto cars seem to ha,
been guilty of was the practice
taking on passengers for scent rat
The number OF autos committing tn
crime increased very greatly until Il
whole West End seemed 10 be riding
autos. which were guilty of it. tt
repeal of this ordinance, therefor
does not mean that anybody wi
owned or could borrow car could r.,
up and down the streets taking on pa
sengcrs for nickel
About 100 automobiles Of vario,
kinds and sizes having been license
to do the business OF carrying passe,
gers, ai.a known as the Jitney ASS
citation, Will again resume the jitnt
or scent passenger rate.
e. w. sTEARNs.
Richmond. September 81. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
CAR SURPRISES AND SHORTAGES

Tho Hallway Age Gazette In nm
editorial in its current issue, calls at
tention 10 the revival of business pros
pcrity as indicated BY the decreasing
however as to remove all fear of Il
car shortage. 1t also calls attention
to the fact that, contrary To the popu-
lar Impression. car surpluses have rep
resented tho prevailing condition dur
Ing recent years, and that car short
ages. instead of constituting an an
nual problem. have only existed about
10 per cent OF tn. time since tho
American Railway Association began
compiling statistics on the subject The
Gazette says:
AN encouraging indication OF re-
wing business prosperity. as measured
By the growth in volume OF railway
ranic Is afforded by the latest report
OF the American RAILWAY Association,
just issued. showing reduction OF
5000 in tho number of surplus freight
cars during the month OF August. The
total surplus ON September / was only
lS9.3l3 AS compared with 2Gs.3l2 on
August |. The surplus on September
| Of this year was. however. s,ill ga
600 greater than that on September !.
1914. when the surplus was 1924;
".Th" increasing demand FOR freight
cars Is. Of course. due primarily TO
the beginning OF the crop movement
which. according 10 the latest report
OF tn" Department or Agriculture. is
likely to exceed slightly the high
predictions OF bumper crops were us
ually accompanied by warnings of n
car shortage. This year talk Of n car
shortage would seem as music to the
ears not only OF railway officers. but
OF most business men also All Of
which serves to call attention to the
fact that for long time the car short
age problem has beon somewhat Ike
the snakes in Ireland
Inst Car Shortage.
The last period in which there was
n car shortage was the month of Oc-
toher. 1913. when SHORTAGES in various
parts OF the country exceeded the sur
pluses in other parts hy from 1000 TO
5000 cars II IL necessary To 70 back
three years. TO the fail OF 1912. TO find
net shortage serious enough 10 con-
stitu;c problem either for the rail
ways or tho shippers.
The popular notion Is tina; tho rail
ways arc constantly being confronted
By tho problem OF getting cars to move
their traffic. The facts show that for
some years their real problem has
been To get traffic to move in their
cars. The statistics compiled hy tho
American Railway Association demon
STRAIT" that ear SURPRISES have been
much more chronic and general than
car shortages ever since there were
such loud complaints about car short
ages some years ago The car short
ages have always been hut small brief
and local in their effect. while the car
SURPRISES have been large. protracted
and general.
THE American Railway Association
began to compile and publish statistics
of car SURPRISES and shortages on Jan
uary .. 1907. 1t continued to make
such reports fortnightly until Novem-
Der l. 1914. when they were tcmporar-
ily discontinued Since February /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

mated for that position on the next ship to SAIL
Richmond Times Dispatcl, Not for us, ncighbor.
wear not Tor us! Like the great bulk of tho
american people. have something else to do.
we are TOO busily engaged in less hazardous pur-
SUITS 10 exercise our sacred right to court danger
on tho seas. even were we so inclined. More
oHer' we DO not believe should have any such
risht, In view OF what it would the govern
meht ana the people of the United States. should
SScrhahS's interference with it, by sinking a
british ship loaded with arms and ammunition
plunge this country into war.--Bristol Herald
Courier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Reprisals Not Profitable

IF Great Britain undertakes reprisals Tor mo
numerous Zeppelin raids on London and
to avenge these atrocities bornbar5s Ham
burg or Bremen from ,he air, the neutral
world could not blame her, but. nevertheless
II might be very stupid thing to do
NO military purpose is served by the de-
struction of the lives OF women. children and
other nonc"mbatan's in London streets. and.
even II few soldiers should lose their lives
or part of some rcgimcntal barracks y. 80,
on fire and burned, German victory wonld NOT
be advanced so much as "a hairs breadth
The raids are meaningless, except as thcv
express the philosophy OF the Hymn of
Hate" and the determination of the Prussjan
ruling classes 10 carry the war into England
Ito make England suffer, no matter how.
II is true, Count Won Rcventlow says Lon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Dom, net on the souirr.t.

The guide in Capitol Square lowering in
the shade when Newcomer interrupted him. II
reckon he began. you like lot of other
people who come around TO find out from tho
habits Of the squirrel what sort of winter we're
goin' 10 hey hev herd that old song and
dance about squirrels gathering in nuts early
in tho fail so as to prepare for hard winter.
If there il any time when squirrel won't
gather in nut or anything ii cat. I've
never knowed it, and 1vc squirrels for
forty seven years. Yes. am older than that.
hut ! moan I've studied en- that long. These
smart folks tell YOU thar squirrel gathers
in only such nuts will keen. and that that
means Il long winter. Bosh. y squirrel will
gather in anything that Il goat would turn down.
An ostrich's stomach is dainty along with a
SQUIRRELS. The squirrel--I mean the sort that
lives in parks--is loafcr Turn him out in
the woods and he would starvc. Give your
peanuts to the ncwshoy. Don't worry about the
park squirrel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Drumming for Thcatcrcncr,

M ANAGERS OF New Yorl; thcatcrs have
A'A been beating the air for more than Il
year III the hope of filling their houses Cut
ting prices is one Of the plans. Even though
plays OF the right sort are produced and com
panies above the average employed the
houses are not filled 10 overlooking ms of
wore
One attraction that has been cut out OF tho
evening. performance is the orchestra Mr.
Belasco .+nHde the innovation. and when
Beiasco makes move OF any sort in the
metropolis many others follow in his stems
The orchestra did not always como M TO OK
pcctations, but this the fault OF the
manager quite as much as the orchestra II
IS just as possible for a manager 10 procure
competent musicians ii is 10 obtain com
petent actors
There rs one contingent of the community
mat the average manager must please If
women withdrew their interest in the stage.
two-ihirds OF the houses in the country would
70 out OF business. Women as a rule. have
higher appreciation OF music than men To
this contingent the orchestra means n largo
part OF the performance Women remain in
their seats when the curtain is down The
hXtures OF a playhouse are not sufficiently at
FactlVe as studies 10 I'LL up the time beiw cen
acts, and II is often liresome to gaze at s
many OF the audience as remain 4 CONNIE
tent orchestra. under the direction OF a com
petent leader, is a pleasing feature of the
evening
some managers OF such houses as are omen
IN the European cities are not only fayorabln
10 return OF the musicians. but they have
issued notice that they will permit smoking
in all parts OF the house The ohiact Of mic
is to keep men in their seats between tho acts
IT managers arc willing 10 make this conces
sion TO their male patrons they viii have 10
make some efforts 10 please the other soy
ana there is d loud cal! for the orchestra 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
FOcntfOnS.

J! VIC could always choose tho pa
That VIC in life are cast TO play.
How many OF US all would choose
20 play the part we play to-day
Each Knows the drawbacks OF his 10
Each magnifies his neighbours Joys,
And docs not realize perhaps
Ills Eeighbor's pleasure somctlm
clogs.
MI things considered, It is we'll
We cannot choose our parts IN u!
ior each would want an easy task.
and who would choose tho toll o;
strife?
For strife and labor there must DO
To set the worlds work all ",
done.
NnG go were not put in the world
70 spend our lives In having fun.
--Sorcrviilc Jourpal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Preparedness That Is Feasible

RI Congressman James Hays statement of
1 his position national preparedness,
printed in The Times Dispatch yesterday
morning. induces some OF the ardent spirits
so fond OF talking about standing army of
half a million to do a little common or garden
thinking. il will have served a useful pur-
pose.
Mir Hay points ont, as we have done in the
past. that standing army of 500 600 men
would cost approximately 500 100000 an
nual!y. The American people. venture
to predict, Will be closer to war than they
are to-day before authorizing that expense
Moreover Mr. Hay calls attention TO the
fact that the army to-day is 5000 men short
OF its authorized strength, despite all the
efforts made to spur tagging enlistment BY
cncrgiZlng yet further the recruiting service
and by some possible abatement of standards
1t might he possible to increase the army to
$4,000 or 10000 men. but nobody. save
military expert a mailman, thinks
100000 now recruits could be obtained in the
United States. in times of peace, without con
scrption. That device is unthinkable
Mr. Hay. who believes in preparedness, be
lievcs il should be brought about by means
in accord with the genius and tradition as
well as the economic status OF this people
In other words he favors the charging and
stiiTening Of the National Guard Ills sug-
goStion that each private soldier be paid $50
substantially onc-fourth the nay OF
private i'll the regular army--is an excel
lent one. In our view, officers and noncom-
missioncl officers also should be paid al
though not perhaps in the same proportion
to pay in their grades OF the regular ostab-
lishmcnt. Pay for 900 National Guards
men OF all ranks probably would not amount
on this basis to more than $35.OOO 900 or
S4o,oOo.OO0 annually, and il would he money
well spent
Ii the regular army were raised to $50 900.
10 .t off Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Frank Hamilton ana Boa" Eow families arc
putting up lots of fruit all kinds They
have been buying peaches, piums and era pes
from white people. They are on pale faces
ro"d. They arc making lots Of this stuff. while
the other Indians are running around
James kas and Nora Antelope. daughter Of
F"nton Antelope. near Thomas ran off with
James Kias. az Clinton. both Chcycuucs. Icforo
long KiaH and his relatives Will take his dauch-
ie"-in-law Nora back to har folk with lots OF
presents for her folks, including horses. bug.
GIGS. sharl. dresses, dishes quilt and lots OF
groceries.
Zoe Iiias Of Clinton. Okla and Miss Nora
Antelope, OF Thomas, OKLA; oliver Roman Nose
OF Clinton. Okla, and Miss Grace White Wolf
OF Fay. okla. will be married by Indian custom
and then white mans custom this week The
girls have many relatives and friends so these
Indian weddings will be the greatest weddings
the Washita Indian reservation ever witnessed
oklahoma Indian Colony Courier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Portugal
Still
Restless

provincial cities In the republic. II looks as If
on that account the rising serious
than that have preceded it.
Tho Portuguese experiment in rcpuhlicanism
has not been altogether convincing. The gov
crnmcnt has been only mildly successful In
keeping the peace, and il would not bc
prising at any moment to find monarchical
movement definitely threatening to restore King
Manuel the throne. Martial law has been
in force in Northern Portugal since the twenty
ninth Of last month At this distance the seri-
BUSINESS of tic situation cannot he satisfactorily
gagged On general principles naturally
hone OF course that the republic Will prove able
to put down its enemies and maintain itself in
peace and order. Certainly there were some
features OF the monarchical regime that no in
teigent and conscientious Portuguese would
wish to have Observation-Disclosures. r.. l.,
Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
The Fashion Show

4 BOUT this time Of year Richmond women
~ are accustomed 10 receive from various
enterprising New Workers urgent invitations
70 avail themselves OF the facilities OF New
York establishments catering TO womans
needs. More or less adroitly, the suggestion
is conveyed that only in the country's
metropolis may the longing of the sex for
grace, beauty and utility in attire he satisfied
completely.
That this assumption merely reflects tho
colossal ignorance and Grass provincialism OF
The New York retailer is we'll shown in Rich
monds annual Fashion Show so successfully
inaugurated last evening. In Richmond
stores. assuredly, is beauty enough for all
Even mere man is capable of understanding
and appreciating that patent fact.
Nor does the Richmond man underestimate
the Importance of that fact. He wants The
Richmond woman TO be the smurtcst of the
smart, as we'll as the fairest OF the fair and.
shining in her reflected glory. takes to him
self considerable share of the credit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
''Safcty First

CHARLES MAURICE CATLETT the motor
- nan who has served the street railway
company and the Richmond travelling public
for over twenty-seven years. without a serious
accident OF any sort. either 10 passengers or
TO himself. is the sort Of "sa feiy-iirst exhibit
the company ought To keep on display. Run
ming modern trolley is job for the
reckless or the incompetent. II requires
character as we'll as skill, and Motorman Cat
lett possesses both.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Chats With Virginia Editors

AS long as Richmond has its present Admin
istrative Board all the war will not be in
Europe" SO says the sarcastic Norfolk Ledger
Dispat CHI.
Jobs long suit" says the Roanoke Times
was patience, but the old boy was piker com
pared with the folks in this town" Don't worry
All things come To those who wait.
Dread of work." says the Peninsula Enter
prize. seems to he n common infrmity 1t crops
OIL at an early age in children" And hut few
ever recover in the years of maturity
The kissing expert Of the Sandy Valley News
after giving the matter due considera ton de-
clares: when kisses a girl he tells the
fellows about it; when girl gets kissed she
guards il as precious secret
wonder how many OF readers would be
IN ihNoF al abolishing the Legislature In this
state asks the Eastern Shore Herald None
Of them perhaps. Such not already candi-
dates for the Legislature expect to be some
sweet day
AT least one American citizen" saws the
Eristoi Herald Courier, should travel on each
British ship carrying munitions OF w.r so that
II the ship is destroyed by a German subma rine
without warning 1t may draw this country into
war" The editor of the Fl. G., is hereby noni
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Truly Remarkable.

Gruhhs--i had very peculiar dream last
night. thought driving my along n
lonely road late at night. with the stars and
hidden. The stopped and ! got out to
what the matter.
Stubhs-And suppose you found the engine
hopolcssly stalled and had to spend the night
in tho dark?
t;rUbbsNot At all---which the peculiar
thing about the dream. There was nothing much
the matter with the and I on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

a IeXas writer Of the female persuasion do
.i"ies that male patients In hospitals should
'a'e MAZE nurses. whercupon the Norfolk Vir-
eihiah-Pilot arises to say: an behalf and in tho
name or the army OF bachelors who have to go
10 hospitals when sick, we protest with all the
"igor and righteousness at our command
Amen and Amen,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

We asked What is the best conundrum
and answer You ever heard?'
That which WAS answered by minister who
was asked by vain woman which hand he
regarded the most beautiful. And he replied
ASK the poor. and they will tell you that the
most beautiful hand is the hand that gives
Next to ii is the reply OF banker who
asked: why is promissorv note like rose
bud?" He said, Because IL natures falling
dew
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Can YOU inform me what magazine lately pub
lishcd article suggesting that the Secretary
of the President would suppress any mail which
lie did not desire the President to see?
READER.
We recall some such article, but
have not been able to locate ii by of the
guides" Perhaps some reader may give the
information.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Etiquette of the Elevator.

Editor Seen the Side In elevator where
there no ladies. but where of the
pants wears sport shirt, should one remove
his hat"
We pass this to readers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

the baseball pitcher lacks. perhaps.
The beauty OF some other chaps,
3u, when he's going strong. fans say:
THAT lobster has n winning way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Let him not boast who puts his armor on
As he VINO puts il of. the battle done
study yourselves and most of all note well
h'Ec!h Kind nature meant YOU excel
---Longfcllow's Morituri Sa!utamus
II YOU want your public td believe in what Won
write you must believe in it Observation-Disclosures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Mir Bryan on both fronts in Europe will
undoubtedly have more attention with the
exhibit Of the Dove than he will if he re-
mains in Washington where the bird has had
its IaV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

"To Magistrate John letter Crutchfieid. seven
ty-ouc the other day. and on the bench for forty
three years. many happy returns. but of the
days when he socks it to the Gang is the toast
that pulled off at of the joints the night
Of the anniversary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
The Doctrine of Chances.

iic-Was your father very angry when YOU
told him of engagement?
Shc-Not particularly. lie said he had been
rather fortunate in the stock market of late a nd
figured it about time his luck turn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
Queries and Answers
Neutrality.

Would Roumanian neutrality he violated by
shipment Of munitions through her territory?
INTER ESTED.
This might be matter of view. but there
would be violation of explicit, wcl-undcr-
stood principles of neutrality
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
President Arthur.s Marriage.

To the Editor OF The Times -. spa tch:
Sir.-W!n you kindly allow me to give n more
detailed answer TO "Grccnseas" inquiry as to
i0rntr PRESIDENT Arthrr's marriage. towit:
chester Alan Arthur, then Collector OF Port,
New York. was married in New York. october
1917. to Miss Ellen Mercer Iicrndon of Fred :
crickshure, Va. the daughter OF Com,nnrdcr
Wiiiiam Lewis Herndon. United state Navy.
and Ellen Mercer. Mrs Arthur died In New
York in 1880. Her father. one OF the first cx-
plorcrs for the United states government of
tn" Amazon River. in company with Licutcu-
ant Gibbon, United States Army, persisted in a
storm at sea off iiattcras while in command of
the steamer Louisiana, going down standing on
the bridge of his vessel which he had refused
to leave. II. w : Sr
Kchmond. September 90 lalh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
SEEN ON THE SIDE
a Future Tragedy.

said the swain to the maid
Whom no met on his way:
"t'or the love I've displayed,
VIII YOU wed me to-day?"
said the maid to tho swain,
with a sob in her th-o:L;:
'To "CiJsc causes pciu.
But | must go and vote"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Those ancients who went out al night
Were luckicr than we by far
they never caught a heeting sight
OF the rear end of the last car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
The pcsSinifSt says:

Don't spend too much time complaining OF your
poverty. Some of your creditors may overhcar
what you say
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

TO The .Iitor Of The Things Dlspntch
Sir.-!ftcr the what Most likely
defensive alliance for al. the European states
Will be the outcome Of this last great war
among them. y certain section of these war
ring nations who trusted in the power OF might
to conquer and rule all tho world, we'll as
the remaining ones. who believed only less i'm
the power Of arms and ornaments. will thus
he led to sec that the brotherhood OF man Is
tul as the present experience Of Europe is. it
has probably FASTENED by hundreds OF years
the universal Acknowledgement and adoption
OF the principle that right, not might is the
hest law for tho welfare Of nations. Then why
proong On years carnage has been decisive Of
nothing) an unnecessary and useless conflict
that can only result in tho exhaustion of these
self same powers and tho century-long misery
OF tho great masses of all these peoples? III
Hague conference sit continu-
olisly until the peoples of these countries COM
PEELED their rulers to submit their differences
to its decisions. peace might come than
any would imagine What greater role
could America have than to be the first o take
This decisive step and work for j: necessarily
until its fulfllmcnt came?
i. l.. FISHRAUGH
Rochester, y. Y, September is, 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22
At the Card Table.

"Binks seems to suffer badly from cold"
''in tho hcad?"
NO; in the feet"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

AS il now looks it is Carranza's proposi-
ton TO the Pan-Anerican conference. rather
than the other way about It is. as the New
York Sun says, desperate cxpedicnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Plymouth Church. in Brooklyn, survived
the Beecher scandal, and we reckon it will
outive a little thing like business deal such
as its pastor. Or. Hills, engaged in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Archibald says he got into the tran inno-
Gently. So did Adam, Noah If 1t was Noah.
and most OF the rest OF us who fall from
grace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-22

Published every dny in tho by The
Timcs-Disrntch Publishing Company, Inc. Adj
dress all communications to THE TlMES-DIS-
PATCH. Timcs-Dispntch Building. south
Tenth Street. Nichmond. Va.