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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
OPPOSITION REGISTERED
TO NAMING OF WEAVER
Senator BYRD and Judge Newman
Call on Governor in Regard
to Judgeship.
NAME SUCCESSOR, TO HARRISON
Robert NJ. Ward Understood to he
Unwilling to Acccpt-May Prevail
on Judge TavcnneI-Weavcr Only
Announced Candidate.

The hlltng OF the vacanri. in the soy.
entecnth judicial Circuit which was
caused by the resignation OF judge
Ihonas w. Harrison was the subicct
OF conference held yesterday between
Governor Stuart. state Senator II. f.
Byrd Of Winchester, and .Jmdao =, =,
Newman. Of Woodstock. II is unIor
STOOD mat the visitors registered their
opposition to the suggestion thot An
prey G weaver. OF Front RoynI In
designated to nll the vacancy.
me contest Tor the vacant judgeship
Is pecuhar IN the respect that while
strong opposition has develope1 IA NJ
Weaver's appointment. tho onno.i,,,
1actton Is without Il candidates OF ,ts
own. On the other hand rrionJs no
Mr. Weaver have Hooded tho Goyor
nor = Office with requests that lie he
designated. In the absence of rival
candidate who is satisfactory to the
Opposition IL appears now that Mr..
weaver has the inside track to tho
vacancy.
HELIENE JUDGE TAVENSER
WOULD ACCEPT IT, NAMED
For some time those who do NOT
favor the Weaver appointment Inv.
sought to bring out as candidates for
mer state Senator Frank S. Tavenner
OF SHENANDOAH, and Robert NJ. Ward
or Winchester. The last named q 10
ne would not accept appointment. and
Judge iavenner IL known to look upon
the proposal with disfavor There arc
citizens In the circuit, however who
believe that Judge Tnvenner would ac-
cept II pressed. and for the present he
remains MI VIEWERS most likely com
petltOr.
The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit is
composed OF the counties OF Frederick
Clarke. Warren ana Shenandoah AS
compared with business in other cir
cults, the work of the Seventeenth Is
regarded as light. This has suggested
the possibility or holding the vacancy
open until the General Assembly meets
In lSlS. the Governor in the meantime
designating Judges from other circuits
TO preside ut each term OF court
While this solution would be vel
coined by some factions. 1t Is regarded
as highly improbable that the Cover
nor VIII adopt it. The Governors an
pointec would serve the unexpircd term
OF Judge Harrison, which ends i'm 1929
The appointment would be subject TO
ratification by the Legislature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
LOCATE ORPHANAGE HERE
Pythians Are Looking for Suitable Site
for Samuel Holder Hines
7fe,nnrIaI

by taking the proper action Mt once.
Richmond Will bc In n position to COM
pete with other cities In the state for
the selection of q site in or near this
city for the local ton cf y Pythian or
phanagc. 81 the recent session Of the
Grand Lodge Of Pythians It wa:i de-
cidcd TO build q home for ornhans. and
this matter will be considered shortly.
IL was stated yesterday.
1t is understood that there IL slightly
more than $4,000 ready FOR the pro-
iect. Other cities in the STATE are also
making bids for the home, but no ac-
ton has been taken as yet The home
will be established as n memorial 10
Samuel Holder Hines, funds for which
have been accommodating for years. II.
II. Bell, Jr., OF Staunton. grand keeper
OF records and seal. has charge Of the
plans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
TOO Prosperous to Listen

a CCORDlNG to special dispatches. the 100
a per cent candidate has met an amusing.
though significant, check i'll the progress OF
lis campaign tour. Mr. hughes WAS to have
gone by special train from Hagerstown. Md.
TO Baltimore over the Western Maryland
Railroad Bat the plan had to be abandoned,
because the railroad was SO busy handling
freight and looking out for the products OF
the section il traverses that il couldn't ar
rang" for an extra passenger train. In other
words the country was too busy, too pros
porous 10 disturb its freight movement. even
for a presidential candidate. Prosperity
again stands in the way of the Republican
candidate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Federal Reserve System Justified

n : reform measure which was peculiarly
INC product OF the present administra-
ton. the Federal reserve act could hardly
have hoped TO escape the shafts OF the 200
per cent critics.
Ii the poor national banks at any time
needed public sympathy for the way thew
were manhandled by the new system. that
need is dissiDated by the latest figures from
me ONCE OF the comptroller, which Indicate
mat all previous records in the matter Of
resources and deposits have again been
shattered. On May !. 1916 the national
banks OF the country had the largest de-
posts and the largest resources ever shown
in the history of the system A survey of
the condition Of the national banks i'm tifty-
I'VE reserve cities and OF country banks i'm
seven states for which figures have bccn COM
pied. indicates that even the remarkable
May record will he broken.
me comptrol!crs figures further show that
as compared with May /, the deposits on
september in several great centers show y
material reduction while In nearly every
other reserve city throughout the country
Richmond one OF them. with an increase of
$4,000. OOO-and conspicuously i'm country
banks. there has been large increase I'm
deposits.
The comptrolcr's new figures are interest
ing. They lead one to suspect that the con-
scription OF all the national banks into tho
~" ''''''''i' nos oNSHl substantial Dement'S
not only To the banks themselves, but to
me whole American people. They indicate
that the Federal reserve act is bringing
about, in busncsslikc way and without
disturbing the financial equilibrium what il
was especially designed to bring about--the
general adaptation OF the country's money
resources, the breaking Of the feudal bond
that in former years made the country bank
the vassa Of the lord!y Institution in New
York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE.
Fair Favor. in Free yer,,.

R E"SofH IN Free Verse.
Alone and nobly silent
Save for the heaving of his ell-plumped Sides
lie lies all gruntful
potentially.
But only SO. for he Is content
With ribbons blue and lettered fair in gilt,
Adjoining all the sides and front OF his domain
And SO his srunts arc hushcd within his breast.
AND happily.
lean DER his pcnncd-up greatness
Ladies' fair and cen their galants too.
AdmirinS. wondering and amazed
ut much fat.
While now and then retainers,
Proud and puffed-up
That he should win so much
Feed him, feed him. feed him
! wish were hog
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE
October IL to Bc Ccirbrnted as Da
Virginia Officially Enters the
"Dry" Column.

Grace street Baptist Church wi
celebrate tie coming Of Statc-wid
prohibition l" Virginia with a watch
night service to begin at 10 o'cloc
on the night OF October 81 and con-
tiUir until after n.idnight. Rev L!oy
T.. william, -. d.. pastor Of the c'iurcI
Will preside AT the service. Add:rsse
will he made By Liertenant- Governo
y. Taylor F:llyYcn, Attornoy-Gen:r r.:
jakn Garland Pollard, Prohibit )
Commissioner j. sidney Poters an
REV. !. j. Wicker. II. n, pastor OF III
Leigh street Baptist Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
COLUMBUS DAY
.,ivcrHHr! with banquet mt
MurpIiy's Hotel.

The knights OF Columbus OF Rich
moud will celebrate Columbus pa;
with a banquet at $50 o'clock thi
evening ut Murphy'S Hotel II is ex
pected that 800 members of>the orde
will he present ut the banquet. Bishoi
ID. J. O'Conncll has been invited t.
hc present and will probably speak
Sa.i:mci l.. Kelley will speak o
"C"lunbianism." There will he
number OF impromptu speeches. Jane,
j. Crcainer Will act as POSTMASTER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
SCOTTISH RITE FEAST
Cerc:r,. TD-Nfsht Commentaries
Turr' IiEht-Iundrcdth Anniver-
of Dedication OF Temple.

The annual feast day OF the Scottish
Rite lodges will he held in Masonic
Temple tonight commencing at 1890
o'clock The fifteenth day Of Tishri
according To the IIcbreW calendar Is
designated as the feast day OF al
Scottish lodges. and falls this year on
October IL. The grand commander.
George +. Moore has sent out to ali
the lodges Il program for this observ-
ancc, calling attention to the reason
for It's selection, being the anniversary
OF the dedication of Solomon's Temple
$500 years ago. The master James y
Richardson. has prepared q "hrotherly
meal which will he served at 8 o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
The Age Of London.

II. H.-London appears to have been rcsettled
by the Romans about 43 y. d.. and I.ondnum
tcallcd also Augusta) was the capital of Britain
MIA in the last part OF the Roman period. After
the departure of the Romans (about 412) and
scnre though there were bishops OF London
from the seventh century. 1t pluntlcred by
the Danes and rebuilt by Alfred and Athelstan
by the fourteenth century its commerce had
greatly developed IT scourged Ivy the
plague, in 1865. and was almost entirely de.
stroyed by the great fire Of 1866 \ financial
panic happened in 1920, and the "No-poprry"
riots in 1850.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

For the contemplative: "Adversty's sweet
milk, phhosophY."-Romco and Juliet, iii. Q.
For the hyphenatcd Americans: II do perceiye
here divided duty."-Othello, 1. 3.
For the House Of Lords Ills by for
tune. lady than by mert."-Pericles II. g.
For the Christian Scientist: Throw physlc to
the dogs, III none OF it."-Macbcth, " g
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
,lcnr,ne LunI,cr Case.

The suit of the High Point Hardwood
Lumber Company against Charles II.
WhitlOck, trading rs the Lea Lumber
Company. over q contract for the de-
livery OF car or oak timber, WAS
placed on trial yesterday In the Law
and Equity Court. After several wit
nesscs had testified for the plaintin,
Judge Crump adjourned court until
this morning at II o'clock.
James Il. Cannon Is counsel for the
defendant, while the plaintiff Is rep
resented by Leon Nelson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
ni,ingcnuous or UninteIIireu,

- tNATOR NORRIS, OF Nebraska, discloses
- either the weakness OF his case or of
ms intelligence when he attacks the admin
!slTa'.on for its policy III handling the mobii-
cation question, and particularly in the nh, so
ne singles ont Tor special assault In the
course o. a somewhat yituperative statement.
lie charges that the National Guard has been
made "a plaything largely for the benefit of
thc trfnsconincntal railroads." He also
contemptuously asks why, when men have
become acciimated on the border. they should
DC haHied away and replaced by green troops.
Answer to his Queston--which is clear and
suggests itself also denies his charge. or
course rhe troops mat have served ON the
border must be relieved: OF course The
green commands at home must be given
tours Of actual service and. OF course, they
must AN be transported by railroads. II is
50 plN" mat the conclusion is forced: either
tAg senator Is disingenuous, or he is inca pa
bic OF understanding a patent situation rho
pubic can take It's choice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Tended md nustcd Gun Bnrrrrs.

trio acid will dissolve the lead and not attack
the metal of the gunbarrel unless the acid be-
comes diluted with little water. To remove
the acid, pour ali the acid out and wipe the
tonSeed oil DO not get tho acid hands or
clothes If by chance il does get on hands or
clothes wash il off Immediately with wnter and
then with weak alkali. OBJ If the rust is bad.
where the rust was. If the rust is slight. n
spot will make it shiny and glossy when
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

lale's athletic committee has recon-
mcnded doing away with high-priced pro-
fessional coaches. and Princeton's
Student Council has abolished "horsing' and
class rushes What is education coming to
i'll this country? If this sort OF iconoclasm
continues a college will soon he regarded as
nothing but an institution OF learning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
nearer this coast. the stock market tumbled

again.
Talk Of peace depresses the market; talk
OF war depresses the market. Thinking men
know that peace in Europe and war III this
country are no nearer than they were before
Mr.. Sabin's statement and the sinking Of
ships off the American. coast. If both bear
movements were not Instances of psyche
logical depression" what were they?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Not Altogether bad,

'Huebcard. remarked the reader lurid
literature, must have been Il pretty hard
citizen"
Doubtless he was said the bystander, but
he had at least good trait"
What was that"
IIc did not believe in the efficacy Of divorce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Mr. Marquis Phlroxoph,xcs

The increased of bread hasn't been
worrying us as much the cost of water this
summer. our cistern went dry and of our
nc!Ehbors churged us Sli.S0 10 Ill IL with city
water to look ut the size OF that bill
for two months you'd think drank the darncd
stuff,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

How may clean aluminium cooking vessels
which have been stained through misuse" Il.
ordinarily the use of any cleaning compound
which contains no alsali would keep them In
good condition. when much scratched stain
ed, they may be restored TO excellent condition
Ivy the use OF polisher known steel wool"
TO be had from amy hardware store.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

Reports describe tho new Greek Cabinet
as ''coorloss." Since Nenizelos got out, the
whole Greek government has been off color.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Queries and Answers
Mime T;tcctions.

.. q. S--Thc election recently held in Maine
was for Governor, United States Senator's ana
congressman Maine will vote anan at tho
presidential election.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
The Pessimist Says:

Good Intentions make fine paving tcrial, but
they are mighty poor fuel. with which to fro
the Of progress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,; Has
brook story a Brooks. Inc. Fifth Avenue BUILDING
Ncw York: Mutual Life building. Philadelphia
Peoples Gis Bniidng. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

lherc may be some doubt about Governor
Nhitmans views of Thomas Mott Osbornes
plans OF prison reform. but there is no doubt
ABOUT MI Osbornes views OF Governor
Whitman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

rt,EI1SliED every day in the year mt South Tent
street. Richmond. fn., hy The Times Dispatch Pull
fishing Co. Inc. Charles r.. Iiasbrook. Editor nu
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

To lots OF visitors the poultry show at the
fair Will he great attraction; to lots of
others that one on Broad Street will surpass
in charm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

II Japanese unionism spreads, it may set
Tie the problem Of cheap Asiatic labor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

Carranza's ENJOYS reported 10 be de-
lighted With the exploits Of the U-53 They
welcome American trouble with Germany.
]ust as Germany welcomes american trouble
with Mexico. The rule works both WAYS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

e. Iause OF Cnncer-A surgeon told mo that II
,, rs npossbie to sterilze Instruments for further
- To- utter operations. such for cancer. Is
~ true that there Is any germ known to rncdi-
t Ssaehce that boiling will not DESTROY?
Inc surgeon I'm error you mis-.
NJ stoou. The cause OF cauccr Is unknown
~" hhown germ resist boiling
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

TELEPHONE: Randolph ]. Priv ate Branch EIChanI
conncciin: with I'LL departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

Address ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Time,
Dispatch. and not to indl viduas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

In the midst of other world troubles, Japan
keeps China off the map.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Questions md Anxwcrs.

For frecklcs--can YOU suggest any o,n,;c.
ton 10 improve or relieve frccklos:
AnSw cr--Corrosivc sui,limatn six oroin..
dilute acetic acid. two drains. bor,x ,hi,.
grains: rose water four ounces '
Brush the frrcki"" with it night ana morn
ing. d 'le Se,l' "".s not become irrtatcd rub
II in. Discontinue for tew DAYS if 100 ,n,,",,
irritation is produced. The lotion should 49,
Il poison label. " '' ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

How TO Lose twenty roGnds--l have hc,n
following the milk Gict YOU told about snynr,i
weeks ago. and have lost twenty pounds
think IT'S wonderful am twenty eight wears
old. The only fault find with II is the way n
constipntes. What Will prevent that?
Answer-Eat teaspoonful two of bran
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

Although cntcrprisng burglars lifted
checks worth hundreds Of dollars from a
motor company at least they didn't steal any
gasoline.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Current Editol1al Comment

The history or American d.
p!omacy contains few more cred
liable chapters than this which
relates It's unselfish service per-
formed on behalf of nations at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

Sandy McNhb Ito porter who has put all the
heavy luggage into the van)--Mon. / consce der
we've been vera ohleesin'. VIII We taxi a pinch
u snuff?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Americans
Service
to Diners

the United States In European capitals The
confidence ,, shown by the heiigerents themselves
in European capitals is the best answer to
Judge liuEhes's absurd charge that the prestige
of this republic has suffered under the direc-
ton of President Wilson.-cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
To-Day's Hest Hnna-picked Joke.

The pale faced passenger looked OF the
window with exceeding interest. Finally ne
turned to his seat mate.
You likely think never rode in the cars
before" he said. but the fact is, pardner just
got out of prison this mornin'. and II does me
good to look around II is goin' be mighty
tough. though. facE' my old time friends
'sposc. though, YOU amt got much idea how
man feels in case like that"
Perhaps have n better idea Of your feelings
than YOU think, sat the other gentleman, with
sad smile. 81 just getting home from
Observation-Disclosures Public Ledger.
ituttlnE Into the Worlh's Ssrir..
y bare quintet of runs
by Rrooklyn's heavy guns
Were gathered in on shore
Oft shore Il U-bcat came
Next day I" play its game
And cqua!.d Boston's score.
Tom DAILY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

three times day. Take q soap and water
enema II necessary. The milk leaves so little
h hesau1e that there is need OF frequent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Where Does
lie
Stand?

body knows
on every ISIS,
Hughes stand,
ccpt certain
seem to have
has been lie
pie. The one
a word about
Republican chr
are sealed on
against Kaiser
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
Courage
Of
Optimism,

timis!s were wont to make TO keep our courage
our armies they never wcaried Of confidence
and cheer. "Nil despcrandum" was the favored
motto. We assured that the darkest
hour is Just before the dawn The Germans
have hitchcd themselves TO the falling star OF
the liohcnzollcrn, and the Hapsburg. Tho
cine let them take their medicine. Maybe il
will not he as bad as they think IL will he. The
South has found lots of consolation AMI com
pensation. Perhaps. when they got over their
foolishncss. the Germans may discover that the
world is still worth living n.--Lonisvfllc
Courier Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
WusS nnd NuXs.

negro elevator In broadway Office
building was telling Bidc Dudley, tho New York
theatrical writer, says the Railroad Red Book
that his landlord had forced him out OF his home
because he could not meet an increased rental.
80 he dtspossessed YOU" said Dudley sym-
pathetically.
"Wussn dat, boss" said the darby 'he dis
fiat ted me-.
First Stenographer-How do YOU like vour
new boss?
Second StenoSrapher-Finc. lie doesn't know
AIRY more about spelling than do.--Puck.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
RirIruun0 Ginlrs,Dispatrb

Entered January 81. 1906 at the Poet- onlce :.
Richmond. Va. as second-ciass matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
10 old Confcdcrates Win nc

TO OH COHrtHrrateS Who, as
the saying hath 1t. "fit i'm and
cndurin'" OF our War or Sec
lions, the address of the Ger
man Chancellor recalls the
churchyard efforts Southern on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12

Mt. Hughes has a foreign
5 policy Of his own. let him state
II. IF he has domestic policy
OF his own, let him state il. If
he has program of govern
ment, let him state IT, Every
where Mr.. Wilson stands.
sue. Nobody knows where Mir.
IDS. Nobody can ilnd ont cN-
highly privileged persons who
We confidential information that
denied to the American Deo
2 man who has no right to utter
andidate for President, whose Inns
! the vital issues Of Americanism
York World.