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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Count Won BernStorH

IF Investigation shall verify the reports
L cabed from England and it shall be made
atrmatively and definitely to appear that
Captain Franz Won Papen. former military
attache OF the German embassy at Washing
ton, paid money to men connected with at
tempts to destroy munition plants and commit
similar crimes in this country, Ambassador
Bernstorm will not escape accusations OF com
plicty. In such a case he would have diff
fculty in disproving them.
Papers and checkbooks taken from Captain
Won Papen by the British authorities when
he was searched at Falmouth show payments
Of money to Werner Horn the man who tried
TO blow up bridge over the ST. Croix River
the Canadian border, and to other sus-
pected persons. They reveal also the receipt
of large embassy funds by Captain Won Papen
This. at any rate is the information that
comes from London. Count Won Bernstorff
says he does not believe it, but the story is
supplied with such a wealth OF detail to
make doub, difficult. If not impossible. The
documents have been handed over to the
American ambassador at London, and will
he dispatched by him TO the State Depart
ment. On their arrival we shall see what
shall see.
This government has not revealed the exact
evidence on which it demanded the recall Of
Captain Won Papen and Captain Boy-Ed, the
naval attache OF the embassy. 1t is con-
ceirahle that the information now made pub
lie was in the possession of President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing before they acted. in
which even, it must he conceded that the
punishment mcted out exceedingly mild
Won Papen and Boy-Ed are beyond the reach
OF Washngton's punitive power, but in the
ease OF Ambas sador Bernstorf something
may yet be done.
Diplomatic activities in this war have been
nearly unique. Ambassador Dumba's recall
Was requested because he was involved in
plots 10 instieate strikes in munition plants.
and thus injurc the industrial prosperity OF
the United States. II the newly discovered
evidence be worthy Of credence, we find now
that Captain Won papen went step further
and tina, his official superior supplied the cash
with which frcbugs and dynamiters were kept
in funds.
II all this be proved conclusivey. Count
Won Bcrnstorf cannot remain as the German
AMBASSADOR 10 Washington. The prospect
includes elements that are regrettable, for
The ambassador. better acquainted with the
situation, perhaps, than the Foreign Office at
Berlin, has been potent in preventing break
between his country and the United States
He has stood for peace and the accord of
differences. The success that has been won
in inducing Germany TO yield to American
views OF submarine warfare has been con-
tributcd to materially by his influence
These circumstances. however, should not
and could not be permitted to control. IT,
while enjoying the privileges of diplomatic
confidence and immunity, the representative
of a foreign government has waged what
amounts to war within the borders OF the
nation 10 which he is accredited il is time
at least, 10 bid him farewell
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
cstertltly.

Sas fer me that, sad NJ heart.
InambitiOncd. hopeless quite,
From the world | stood apart.
Fearful of the coming night;
Tired and trembling, weary. worn.
Bleeding from the restless fray,
! was cherries and forlorn;
But say.
That was yesterday.
Not to-day.
Say the skies were mantlcd black.
Life seemed not worth living out;
was on MiSfortunc's track,
Wreck and ruin strewn about;
! was low i'm mind and soul,
All around was darkcncd gray,
But this moment finds me whole.
For say,
That was Yesterday,
Not to-day.
seems so long n time away
Yesterday.
New York Evening Sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
j" Il Said Cock Robin"

THAT fiction of imperial omnipo,enee con
i ventionally assumed by monarchs has de-
cided elements Of humor. II Will not make
peace" says the Gar OF Russia. until certain
things come to pass. In theory, III least. he
is the most autocratic OF all the rulers OF
Europe but actually Nicholas H. can neither
make peace nor declare war. Ills ministers
his family and above all. his feudal aristoc-
racy. to say nothing Of the great mass of
Russian people settle these questions. He
is the Gar of all the Russias. but he has
little more actual power i'll determining inter
national relations than the President of the
United States. Even in Russia. the farthest
east Of European countries the old Oriental
scheme of government by one despo is only
lordly Romanoff theory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
shnkcspearc Du, by pny.

Claudio. in Much Ado About Nothing tact
iv. -, foresaw what Ia occurring in
Europe and Mexico: 20. what may do
what daily do, not knowing what they do
Keeping evcrlastiugly AT il is AN American
motto for winning, but this does no, mean
plodding, OF which Bison OF the Kings
attendants in Loves Labor Lost" tact H. scene
~. said:
small have continual plodders
Save base authority from others books;
These earthly godfathere OF heavens lights,
That give name every fixed star
Have no more profit OF their shining nighta
Than those that walk. and what they
are"
DO Your own counting. AS Hernia. in Mid
summer Nights Dream Cact j., -, put
ii: 20. hell! to choose love by anothcr's cves"'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Let the Aldermen BE Frank

N OF city in the country that enjoys the
privilege OF holding special elections or
submitting special subjects OF legislation at
general elections, is hampercd by any such
provision as Alderman Nielsen proposes TO in
tiict on Richmond. He would permit an cleo
ton for charter commission only on the
petition OF 90 per cent OF the qualified voters
which means 10 per cent of the ballots cast
in the ordinary political. contest in this city
OF course, that is the same rs forbidding A
charter commission election at any time
statutes OF this character provide that an
/ election shall be held on petition of a per
centage OF the votes east in the last preccd-
ing election. the percentage ranging from
To 20 Wilmington \. c.. requires 50 per
cent OF the vote cast at the last election. but
in this respect it is believed to be unique
Certainly, no village in the land fixes the
percentage Al 20. for to do so would be utterly
ridiculous and absurd.
we have very great hope that before
tomorrow evening members OF the Board OF
Aldermen viii see the light in this matter
ana join with the Council in approving the
reasonable and sensible measure recon-
mended by the Charter Change Committee
The people OF Richmond have the right to
expect from their representatives assistance
III obtaining Il privilege enjoyed by the people
ot other cities i'll the State and throughout
+ The United states. If the Aldermen continue
\ opposed. however, we hope they will have
the irahkness and courage to defea, the reso-
luton openly, and not cndcavor to kill il by
/ IL looiish and patent subtcrfuge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
For the Relief of Jewish Sufferers

I TP TO Saturday. the American Jewish Re
- lief Association had received in cash con
tributions amounting 10 $l,i4$.G0S, besides
pledges for nearly 100000. With the pos
sible exception Of the Armcnians. no people
have suffered SO fcarfuly from the crueties
OF the European war as the Jews especially
the Russians and Gaicians: and their loneli-
ness, as people, in the sections where they
have endured most distress makes their sit
|, uation doubly appealing.
Since the Presidents procla mation making
January 81 day OF nationwide giving for
the relief of Jews in Europe, many donations
have been received by the central committee
from Christians, one letter reading that the
contribution was made lin His name" and
another saying that the gift was offered lin
recognition of. .t.hrfStiani,y's debt TO the
Jews 1t is this spirit that will make for
everlasting peace some day, not the mouthings
and junkctines OF doctrinaircs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
The Essential Elements

Z EW things could be more timely than the
u plea made by Justice Hughes al the an
nual meeting Of the New York Bar Associa-
ton for the preservation OF the asscn,ia,
elements OF our governmental system. both
State and national. Justice Hughes POINTED
out that the great extension of governmental
jurisdiction over business affairs brought a
certain danger OF Federal encroachment on
the functions and powers OF the States l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Guide Feels I'll. Oats.

the Guide of Capitol Square pulled the
cigar given him by Newcomer he said: THANK
you for this sonce But I feeling better
o-day. Fact is. I'm sort % stuck myself.
heard neighhor caller ask wife why always
looked sheepish. Wife said more like
n ground hog than sheep: that whenever
saw her shadow | crawlcd in hole It's
a smart man that see where danger turks.
don't YOU Think
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

\ quie,us the affairs I'm Mexico must
come. but ii there is ever any doubt as to the
most expeditions way of doing it. and tho
government doesn't care to take the RESPONSE
bility. the job can be effectually cleaned up
if il is turned over to Texas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Now that Roanoke has company OF Coast
Artillery" observes the Franklin Chronicle. The
Roanokers may sleep In peace. feeling reasonably
assured that no hostile feet sail up either
Roanoke River or Thinkers Creek" Nothing
like prepa redness in these uncertain times
forth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Say" said the tailor man, II make you
n pair of trousers with secret pocket-some
thing just out
What do want with anything like that
$50 your wife can't find your spare allow
aucc."
"She gets that before can pocket it. but
if YOU know any dressmakcr who can put up
a gown that ind tho pocket, send
her around, and I'll pay whatever price she
asks"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

There Is evidence" says tho Greensboro
Record. that between the women OF tho
city and the farmers OF tho county the
city commissioners are facing united fro
about the meat market proposition. with Mrs
Al Fairbrother lined up with tho rural element
and interesting herself In gettin; the house
keepers OF Greensboro also In the trenches. the
hght is soon going to DO more one sided than
most folks thought the European case was
when Germany had the whole world tu,nbIing
into tho camps OF her enemies"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Perfectly Nnrn,nl.

"Isu't That stock companys leading man rather
conceited?'
Not at all lie merely thinks Mansfield
showed good Judgment in diving some years
ago. before his reputation as an actor became
overSha do ed"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Gossip From Down Home"

According to the Lexington Dispa tch. David
son County hunters have found n new source
OF revenue in tho sale OF possum hides They
have advanced In price and are selling for
fancy prices making nights hunt hold profit
S we'll fun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Nnt n Intc-StnNcr.

rs winkum good for anything" asked Old
Bullion.
Yes what he says goes"
Does he go with it,
lie does"
send him around ! want to introduce him
my daughter"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Cape Henry. when fortified" says the Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch will be the Dardanelles OF
this country" but II does necessarily fol-
lon that Virginia will be the Turkey OF Rich
mond the Constantinople.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

~ need not necessarily he MIR. Roosevelt -
& w. Perkins To the listening corrcspondonts
IN Chicago Not unless MIR Roosevelt decides
ne Is the necessity, and, as n backwoods jus-
tice of TIE peace once remarked, Necessity
knows no law"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Chats With Virginia Editors

IF kissing is the medium In chief for COM
muhication OF grippe the Northampton
Times. some folks could have II lifetime
without endangcrng our health" You mean
old thing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Almeida, Villa chief. has been shot and
others have been captured. The right man is
still at large.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

The Halifax Record Advertiser. whose habitat
Is the town OF Houston. in Halifax County. is
unkind enough 70 remark: Forty one brcw.ries
and los distilieiics failed during The year lust
passed. we thought something like that would
happen when these Houston folks got on the
water wagon"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Chief Ogaialla Fire, side partner of Sitting
Bull committed suicide at the age Of ninety
rather than wait for doctor to cure him OF
the grippe. That's like an Indian, to lose his
grip when he is about to face civilization
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Complaints of gloomy skies come with pecu
'!arly i'll grace from the who is crouch
IN his home SO far as lie can, he emula e
the weather mans mistake.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
\ Threat to Good Roads

CTATE SENATOR BSRD'S bill providing
~ that the power Of deciding what roads
to be built with State funds shall rest
with the county Board OF Supervisors. and
that on their requisition the Auditor must
issue warrant on the treasury for onehalf
the cost OF construction, should be killed.
The passage OF such bin would mean
serious setback to State roads. BY its terms.
the State Highway Commissioner would be-
come fgurehead, and each locality would
do what seemed good i'll its sight. instead
of well-planned road system, there would
be confusion and waste. Instead OF the SUI
perintendence of men qualified by knowledge
and experience 10 carry out road construction
on a large scale, the entire administration
would lie in the hands OF men whose expert
ence is open TO question. Ii is difficult 10
think that such a measure has amy chance OF
success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Queen Sophia Of Greece is said to be on the
eve OIL departure for Berlin. This is an ndi-
cation OF peace in Athens at least,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

One OF our battleships the Wyoming flag
ship OF the North Atlantic Fleet has rammed
a derelict. liooray, Any foreign warship
that gets in the Wyoming's way is liable 10
become derelict
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
poultry. Hence the wisdom OF pig and poultry
ciuos In the South. North Carolina makes q
capital beginning In club work of this kind"

The Whitoville News-Reportcr brings this
cheering information: There a lot OF fno
porkcrs being killed In this neck Of the woods.
our farmers arc In good financial condition
this winter. They havo n plenty to cat and
somc to sivo to their friends. Our school is
also ono OF the best to be found in the county,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

What an awful thing is the grippe! Just
look ut the following from the editorial column
OF the Wakefield Enterprise: THE Enterprise
force has been slightly under the weather for
the past ten days. The editor suffered with a
strong case of grippe ED Allen contracted a
severe cold, and lIatlcy Faison being some
classic, called his ailment la grippe. Never
ihcless We are all taking the kind OF
medicine"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

''fiello. Johnny, YOU fond OF music?'
That's me-
What instrument do you play"
Pm the instrument Sisters beau plays me
foc sucker"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

THE blowing up OF passenger ships without
warning.' says tho Chase city Progress. rs
hardly credible to civilized people, but IL would
AFFECT this country little II the Americans would
stay at home and attend their own bust
ness. And see America first, especially the
Virginia part OF It.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
TO Maintain
Respect
of Nations

To maintain the
" .'.e" other nations Of the world this
Nesreee nation must be conscious OF lis
Oh Nations own absolutely impartial neu-
traiity regards tho belIipar.
ents involved II. this fearful in Europe.
Asia and Africa, that through the struggle
after the close Of this "Dloodiest pape in
tho Book OF Time the United States OF Amer.
lea may BIO in position TO recall the nations
OF the earth TO Acknowledgement OF the power
OF law and the sacredness or treaties and by
very power OF example md practice force the
abandonment by nations of this harbarc. So
called necessity, which knows no Law and rccor-
nizes no power that which exists in brute
forcc.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The diseraceful scenes al
an nnen'! Youngstown, O., indicate TINT
- there is an enemy within ~"
Our BORDERS borders greater than all the
foreign foes that might be raised
against The drunken mob that fires towns
shoots up streets. kills ana wounds innocent
residents and surgcs forth like the uncivilizcI
tribes Of hfstory's darkest days is greater
menace TO our nation than anything in tho
whole realm of our affairs. II n mob that
ruined Rome; that tore Carthage; that desc.
Grated France 1t was mob that forced Italy
into tho greatest Of all wars. 1t Is the mob
spirit that marks the first evidence OF decay
for the religion OF the mob is death. The Ohio
mob spirit must be crushed. National security
will be jeopardized until all Americans learn
that the mob wreaks of savagery and barbnr-
ism.-St. Louis Times.
nard,ne,,es The complete collapse of the
Gallipoii campaign strengthens
ana Our tho parallel with the first period
own war ~ our Civil War. IT is tho
same story again OF stub
born defensive engagements, enormous losses
and mastery retreats by n magnificent army
the same mournful tale OF wasted oDportunit,
and Of great military regulations ruined by
the new tests of warfare. The failure Of the
Dardane1es expedition is perhaps no worse than
the failure Of the FIRST ION TO Richmond" cam
paign. The sense Of disappointment and of
encouragement can be liecner In London
to-day than 1t was in Washington In 1862 The
outburst against CONSUMPTION in England curl
ously echoes the draft riots I'm New York in
1863 But how far is the parallel to extend !?
DO the disasters to tho British forces portcnd
birth Of national vigor promising ulti-
mate victory? Tho number OF generals who
have failed England In her hour Of need in
the Dardanelles and In Flanders is no greater
than the number who disappointed the North
in the Peninsula and around Richmond But
is there Grant in sight there: Perhaps not:
vet the British might draw comfort from tho
fact too little recognized by historians thnt n
was the navy which really decided the civil
/ War and saved the Union.-New York World
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

German professor has discovered way to
fced old newspapers TO This NAV in
crease the circulation of OF the publ.ca :
tions over there, but IL won't make the cow.
give milk.-Richmond Times Dispatch. We don't
know about that. Some OF the yellow variety
nave succeeded very well in making the public
give milk.-BluckSto Courier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

The Troy Mont gomcrian bra So as follows: For
health Troy exceeds them all. During the year
only ten deaths occurred at Troy OF a Dopu-
lntion OF nearly 1000 and these largely
from age ana not disease. There wero three
mouths during 1915 in which n death oc-
cured The fact was unusual for a town
OF this size that both the State and the United
states health officials made Inquiry of DR.. c.
Daligny, the registrar for Troy. as to tho cor
rectncss OF his report for that quarter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

~ me outcome of the meets in Chicago
Is 10 hc harmony, that means that the Colonel
will not be a factor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

The Brooklyn Eagle is running series
under the caption. Our Statesmen Great and
Small You don't have 10 read the series To
guess which classification occupies the more
space.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Hero is story from the Marshville Home
that takes tho cake: George Medln. who teaches
school nj Fairfield, is succeeding handsomely
with the school From Marshville to Fairfield
it is 4 distance OF six miles. This Mr. Mcdlin
walks twice day or course, a man with grit
enough to walk this distance daily is bound
TO succeed with school Supposing that the
term Of Fairfield School is one of Ave months
Mr.. Mcdln will have walked 1000 miles when
the school a close
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

TELEPHONE: Randolph !. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with nll departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

The University News Letter. publication
devoted to progress news generally says: The
zig Club enrolment in North Carolina In 1915
1Gs, and the poultry clubs numbered 1866
members. Reef and dairy Industries develop
slowly anywhere, but tho meat deficit I'm q
farm community can be easily and promptly
wiped out by n proper attention pigs and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

An Asheville special the Raleigh News
Observer tells of the Oldest patriarch 1t says:
KEY. William Barnes, tho oldest minister in
North Carolina, and believed TO be tho Oldest
minister In the United states died ut his homo
AT west Asherille at the age OF 1903 years and
eight months. Rev. Mr. Barnes has been an
acti'e haptist minister for than sixty
years ana. although he has not been attached
10 any church for some time. has preached at
various places including the holding OF street
services. since attaining the age OF 1O3 years"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
\ vIrginiun,s Prayer Mt .ptret,m.

is this story IL near home we print t. but how
did IT ever get in the Boston Transcript" lie
WAS lying fiat on the battle fleld and. to quote
his own words the shot and she'll were going
over me So thick that the whole frlnam ent above
re was lead color. felt !ust then that l was
six fec long and pretty uicn four feet thick
and that the chances for me only two feet
better lying down than they were standing up.
made up my mind that my only safety La il,
praying % Lord. good Lord prayed. please
stretch m" out thin shocstrinv with
the pointed end towards the enemy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Iiicker%-That womans dress is very com
prchcnsivc.
Dickery-By which you wish to infer that
il doesn't cover much OF her body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

ADDRESS ALI. COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
~ Dispatch. and not TO tndiv iduas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

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