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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-21
Tomorrow Set Aside
as Day for Arn1enianS
By CHARLES w. WEIGH
at who hath a great charity"

He is truly great who hath great charity"
when he must have had in mind
appeal humankind being made to-day
Church that New York and to all other
by the suffering thousands of phng
Armenian Peran who furnishing and dying the
o. atrocious persecution known to man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-21

when can eat as much as like" The
people kill and eat the street dogs. Up
to now all fed themselves with grass,
but that, too, is now dried up.
THE people that we meet in the
street hardly look like human beings.
Many families have eaten nothing Tor
many days, and do not have courage
to beg. The number of such fam es
increases from day to day. What VIII
be the end? If 1t goes on Ike TINS
much longer the greater part OF the
people, perhaps all, viii perish from
hunger and misery.
Fight to Get Food
1.-THE people fight for the c;otted
blood of killed-animals; they gnaw the
bones which they find on the dung
hills; they look for grains Of oats IN
horse dung to eat them; they eat the
flesh of fallen animals and men. Many,
who cannot bear it any longer, throw
themselves and their children into the
Euphrates. Such horrible things we
see daily and can do nothing bu, i'm
plore God for help and mercy.
"Many die Of hunger every day. The
grave diggers are always busy. The
groans and lamentations in the market
places, in the streets and out on the
quiet desert give our hearts no rest
The children on the dung-hills! All!
What am | trying to describe? The
pen fails me- | beg for them for help
for mercyi"
The consul of European nation In
Turkey reported on one occasion ten
thousand Armenians taken out in boats,
batteries of artillery trained on the
boats as targets, and the entire COM
pany killed.
Schools and churches fruiton Of
many years of toll and tears were
broken up, the students killed or scat
tered.
Girls and women were reserved for
an indescribable fate in terrible
marches, in harems, or in the houses
Of officials, or in the huts or tents Of
the wild tribes.
Syrians Responding.
The Syrians in America are respond
ing nobly to the cry of their brothers.
These American Syrisns have sent
nearly 81 100000 for relief out Of their
comparative poverty. They are enter
ing into the suffering of their Asiatic
relatives by observing fast days, and
are sending TO Syria the resulting
savings.
One Syrian, writer and man OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-21
Gburtb 81. gntarnation
Church of the Heavenly Rest,

GRACE CHURCH. Broadway and 10th 81
Rev. Charles lewis sist,so. D. o.. Rector
s. II THE noctorl REV. 4 l.. Dsonl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-21
PHILOSOPHICAL.
L. w. ROGERS
UNITAkIAN.
ALL SOULS =. M !

ALL SOULS ~ Ave- al ~ =
Rev. WI LAURENCE srLLiFANt ~, s,s,SlNG
Will preach. subject THE ptllth s-,,s,, o.
or THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN
II A NJ All cordially inNt@i
LENOX AVENUE UNITARIAN Ch HUM
Corner l9lst street .l.."
"A Social Diagnosis & PRESCRIPTION
Rev. Merle St. Croix Wright D. D. n''p'-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-21
special sermon TO college students on
"The Greatest Athlete Of History.
Eo;..nn.I
Protestant Episcopal

Ascension, 5th av. and 10th st.--S p.
NJ, Roy Without on "Republicanism as
Viewed by the Southerner."
Beloved Disciple, East seth st.-ll
a. M, the Rev. DR.. II. NJ. Barbour on
"The Great Religions of the World; 8
p. m, the Rev. John Acworth.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine,
West 11lth st.-11 a. m, the Rev. h.
Briggs Nash; A p. m, the Rev. Dr.
Loring W. Batten.
Holy Communion, 9Th av. and goth
st.-The Rev. DR.. Henry Mottet at IL
a. m. and p. m.
st. AIMS, st. AIMS av. and 140th st.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
,rn,,errroupd rr,,r,,ion

In order to reduce the loss of irriSa-
ton water caused by evaporation from
open bitches, an Australian has lately
introduced into this country a system
OF underground irrigation by pipes,
which is said by writer in the Illus
trated World to effect great saving.
The water is pumped through a large
pipe from which smaller perforated
pipes lead II TO the area TO be irrigated.
This method has been in use for some
time. but the Australian has gone FUR
-SIddns LOJ 5m9uos pasIA5p puC Ioul
ing the water with such fertilizers a S
the soil needs Air Is also pumped
through the pipes. In several cases il
has been found that pumping air about
the roots promotes Il vigorous growth.
1t is said TO have an effect similar to
that OF allowing land to lie fallow,
except that results are obtained much
quicker. The system can also be used
To pump excessive water from the
ground. At suitable intervals there
are traps for catching dirt which may
get into the pipes and they are so
arranged as to be easily available for
cleaning purposes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
4 PIE, far rol,.. Protection,

To the Editor OF rho Times pispatch
S!r,-Thc rowdincSS 2Ed ltwlessncs3 of ne
Groes about the corner of Leigh and Second
streets have been o: lltc so unhcatab!e. Ger
thinly to the more peaceful and aw-:Ibiiing
citizens of the community. that we are forced
10 ask protection at the hands of our city
thoritics. Wcll-neh cNcry evening. sunday
not excepted. they gather her" in large mum
DcrS, obstruCting tho sidewalks ana using at
times language too foul for human Even
AT midnight ana sonnet lines later their IacCha-
quietncss Of the neighhorhond and render rest
and sleep for those who labor Tor living
thing impossible. Thai such condition should
exist within Three blocks of Broad street and
mind. does not properly represent city gov
eminent. Even last might ,tIidayD
gro shot another five times with much
dclihcratiun ON" would shoot at bird right
away speaking proudly of his actions 1t is
unnecessary to state tina, during these times
of disorder the officers Of ;hc law are
or heard iiut il can he said to their praise
While we do not seek monopoly OF all the pn-
lico protection allotted TO Jackson ward.
do think tina; the need should regulate tho sup
plI. In this ucilhaughOOd we have
alter. popular resorts Tor some Of the worst el.-
ment of our lace. which in recent years have
turned our once quiet and highly respected com
munity into OF the darkest spots OF Rich
too obvious to admit OF argument. We there
fore feel that whcrr there is the greatest like
lthood OF an infvaCtion Of the law, there should
he the strong arm of the government. no; onlv
right Of those who keep the law as All worthy
citizens should do. This tx only reason
for making this appeal for greater police pro-
lection for the neiehhnrhood Of Second and
Leigh streets u LEWIS -
Pastor Of second BAPTIST Church CCoorcd,
Richmond. October :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
by FREDERIC j. HAsKt>

alert. keen visa3cd men who max.
their living by buying ana selling
horses So ~ the horse show are rem
resented four individuals: the horse.
breeder. who displays his horses fo,
business purposes. the dealer. who buys
ms horses for business purposes: the
local merchant who has "A couple or
S"ou horses which he likes to exhibit
ana me wealthy landowner. who rides
ana eShibits his horses FOR pleasure
BESIDES the horse show. Virginia. -
the nome OF another unique tvre or
spoF'. Known as the riding tournament
"'" 80 ii contest at speariuY rings on
horSebhck y thin steel bar, with
ns t". SIZE o' finger ring on the
ehd or II is suspended from a str.,
rod. The idea is to charge thi. rod on
horseback and remove three rings each
Time on the end Of a long spear, which
tapers to needle point To make the
game more interesting. each part,ct-
pant is decorated with vivid stream
crS anu sash and designated by the
name OF knight. usually borrowed
from Tennyson or Sir Walter Scott.
The knight who secures the great
est number Of rings in his three
charges on the rod wins the FIRST prize
In most cases "A saddle or bridle--nnd
the privilege Of browning his best girl
queen OF love and beauty. The knights
VINO win the next three prizes crown
the maids OF honor to the queen This
Is always done amid vociferous APP
plause from tho assembled audience
Then. led BY the victorious knight and
queen. the other miscellaneous knights
ana maidens march In n long process
SION about the tournament grounds and
finally to the royal palace, which is
the town hall. where a royal dance il
held. The riding tournament has al
ways been big and important event
among the rural people Of both
Maryland and Virginia.
The fame OF the riding tournament
has spread into ncw countries during
the past year. AS the horse is crowded
out ot industry by the new efficiency
OF the automobile and motor truck, he
~ securing greater hold than ever
on sport lovers. The Virginia Horse
show ts no longer more typical OF Nir-
ginia than IL is of Kansas City or
Springfield, ohio. and in the North
some Of the finest horses in the world
are Rallop!ng over III. amateur race
tracks. II liz believed by horse author
tiles that with the amateur horse sport
III its present high state of develop
mcnt u race OF American thorough
breds may be produced that will equal
the hunters ana racers OF Europe In
the meantime. "a Is now the ambi riOn
OF all horse-lovcgs TO have an Amer
lean stceplcChaSr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
SEEN ON THE SIDE
How the Trick Il, .I,,rr,,,

I've thought a lot of men whove got.
Somehow. high up flames ladder
And tried to find their gifts OF mind.
But efforts left me sadder.
Though some l know. real titles show
To fame. and wealth. and power,
Some who play hob. above the mob
Have no real right to tower
You've seen. | know, these men who 20
Through life and win its prizes
Whose brains arc nought and whom a thong hit
lnfrcqucnty surprises
\ great big bluff is all the stuff
They carry round about thcn
And set folks fall and meekly crawl
Nor have the wit to doubt them.
They hide their lack by sitting back
And looking wise. and blinking
Ana those who see proclaim with glee,
This guys a bird at thinking"
The way to climb. hid in this rmc
Has nuught to do with Knowing:
L" get the stun just throw Il bluff
And then keep right on throwing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08

b"ly ms" az who psrsistemy improved
roS lis himself %veniaay ia"6re T'0h hy G the
eoi, rho Wsatnsr l 81 observes the Nor
nH onE dry Spell in 3r4 s' 5Si IN prs' N.
yteinhcr l." That's right ln<t keep on rubbing
The chase city rroers*s published in al
f" @hmon d na nerG now NH n nd n"y Writers
coming month"
hasn't any use for needle Except when she
wants TO PVT new record on The graphophone"
a majority OF them can h"ndle the needle quite
The Hampton Monitor is inclined TO do -,
tie questionable boastine about it's town !,
says: 1T beats the darn how sometimes Iamn
bread '-''''' LOAF of
The N,wror' MsTs , Times-,erald raises
This country has more moncy Eam any c smXS
try on earth and :. z fin. banking system With
,roiGr WillamS says that interest charges are
The Williamsburg Gazette says: odd will
srHss look like e rea c nsv " aye and 1nl rhs
men are digging UP the streets and laying pipe
men on the sewerage plant Viii he at IT,, T rrpy
that does look citylkc, digging up streets every
wash day
p,i..
nesss:' the editor tor! of n" F"uquier Democrat
OF the population OF thu United states is indus.
,rinusiy disseminating explanations Of Their
failure to have their sterling worth r,ro,,n;ynd
"s nSn Ne iSS q U.S. however nee" no
tood-by COW. The fa,diSts now want ~. 60
hc!iove that paralysis comes from milk Mi.h,
well paralyZc as to starVc the Amcrirnn ILL.
virginia Citizen. We do not have r., haii liz ~.
All that the 'faddists' tell us.-rimcs- I)isnntcI
Just so, just But why is 1t that Tho r"v.s
paper active in disseminating extreme go,
instead Of trying TO curb them? This thin.,
run mad, is making the cost of living iuun in"
a"oo--lrvington Citizen ~
The Norfolk Virginian-i'i brings on, ,hi
bit OF Interesting history: "Oc the Vir.ini, 49,
ti!lery commands which left Richmond ycster-
day for service on the Texas border III, cc .rn
lincal descendants of batteries which Won r,mo
the Crimes Battery. Of Portsmouth nuh i ~
Richmond HowitZcrs made records sormm1 ~, ~
none in all of General Lees campaigns tn"
present orGaniZat iona will hc found cuu,, 70
amy duty imposed on them" " "
There is much wisdom, Of one kind ,n, m
ether, in the editorial Sanctum of ,hn i'rh, >, ~.
Sentinel. sample OF which may i,,, fnnmn ' e.,
the following, from that bright journal. "xvo,i,i
YOU expect man to walk Il tirh, rome If wn,,
stood end and continually shook -
never sit down comfortably with tncl:s
in tho chair, neither can there he my rrcnt de-
vclopmcnt In town If 10, OF FOLK ,rc ,oimr.
/ To continually knock withou, Offering any AS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
The chiynlrx o. the Sen.


dedicated to the memory OF Charles
Fisher. late student of CHI. CHI. Oxford.)
over the warning waters, beneath the
wandering skies,
The heart of Britain roameth. the chiv-
airy of the sea,
Where spring never bringeth a flower,
nor bird singeth in tree
Far, far. o beloved, beyond the sight of
our eyes.
Over the warning waters. beneath the
stormy skies.
Stanch and valiant-hcarted, to whom
our toll were play,
Ye men with armor'd patience the bull
walks night and day.
Or on your iron courses plow shud-
derinE through the bay.
Or meath the deluge drive the skirmish
ing sharks of war:
Nenturous boys who leapt on the pin
mace and row'd from shore.
4 mothers tear In the eye. Il swift
farewell to say.
And great glory at heart that none
can take away.
Seldom in your home coming; for aye
your pennon flies
In unrecorded exploits on the tumul-
tuous wave:
Till. in the storm Of battle. fast
laundering upon the foe,
Ye add your kindred names to the
heroes of long ago,
And mid the blasting wrack. in the
glad sudden death OF the brave,
Ye are gone to return no more-idly
our tears arise;
Too proud for praise as We lie in your
unvisitcd grave.
The wide warning water under the
starry skies.
ROBERT BRIDGES.
(Poet Laureate).
June 1916
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
Gerard as .hc Peace Dove

lust Il few days ago an authoritative re-
! port that the Kaiser had sent personal
letter to President wilson asking him to
exert his good offices for peace. received
categorical denial. both from the German
embassy and tho White House. Now we have
another story---from IA trustworthy source"
this time-that Ambassador Gerard who is
on his way home ON vacation, is the bearer
OF Il German plea that the war be ended
While improbable, the new story is not
wholly impossible. The ruling powers in
Germany can retain no illusions about the
outcome of this var. They understand their
country is beaten and that the heart break
ing sacrifices now being made can serve only
to delay ultimate surrender. Germany, quite
frankly. is anxious for peace. The Vatican,
Spain and Holland in turn have put out peace
feeers on the German account, but Il favor
able response from the allies never has been
received.
Peace now would be a German peace for
Germany is in possession of over 100000
square miles Of allied territory Only on
haustion could induce France, Britain and
Russia TO think OF entering into negotiations.
unless Germany were willing TO make con
cessions sweeping as TO be almost un-
thinkahlc.
OF course. President Wilson knows all this
and much more about the situation in the
warning countries The whole tenor OF his
recent addresses shows he has no thought OF
rendering his good Offices, Of his own
volition or on invitation at this stage Of the
conflict. He would not risk a tender certain
to receive a curt refusal from the allies and
thus sacrifice large share of his influence
and of his future power for good
What We ourselves regard as probable is
that Mr.. Gerard has been asked by the Ger
man Foreign Office 10 ascertain the views Of
the President on mediation at this time.
Mr.. Gerard may even have been intrustcd
with some statement Of the concessions Ger
many is willing to makc--of the tentative
terms Of peace That he is the bearer of
formal request for mediation, int tended to be
conveyed to the allies is wholly unlikely.
Ii, however Germany has asked peace.
formally and directly. The request UNI
doubtedly will be presented to the allies, for
the United States. since the war began has
been the medium of communication between
the two groups OF belligerents. That the
allies certainly would not welcome the pro-
posal would be no reason for the Unitcd
States declining to present it, AS for ilovcl
Georges recent pronunciamcnto. il can be
ignored. Duty, as we have said. would de-
mand that the power intrustcd with Ger
manYS diplomatic correspondence with her
enemies convey peace overturcs when re-
auestcd to do So Moreover. as the Man
chester Guardian has pointed out in this
very connection, Lloyd George does not in
ierprct the foreign policies OF Great Britain
function confidcd and confined to Premier
Asquith and Viscount Grey
1t is unlikely, however. that formal peace
overtures actually have been made through
Mr.. Gerard or any one else and with in
formal ovcrtures The President at this time
Will have nothing 10 do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
Better Judges Than the Doctors

1T is just possible the Administrative Board
y adds to its already comprehensive equip
ment moro profound knowledge OF medical
and surgical science than il is generally
credited with possessing. and that it sum
moned its punditry to its assistance III deter
mining who should be chief inferno at the
Virginia Hospital, Indeed, both those as
sumptions be true. Otherwise. il
would be necessary 10 believe that the mem
hers OF the board. all laymen, deliberately
.disregarded the opinion OF the hospitals
Visiting staff. when they ignored the stat's
recommendation and appointed another doc
tor. That cannot have been the case the
board simply knew that ii knew more medi-
cine than the doctors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
Nirginin's l'nir

aN/1RG1NlAS fair. which begins tomorrow
~ ought to make Richmond the Mecca of
shurrying throngs from every section of the
Estate. These will he many visitors--thcy
sare already filling the hotels and boarding
shouses-but their numbers will not equal
1.-THE real Importance OF the occasion.
s The State Fair is something much more
fyital than means OF ainmcnt. al
Though plenty of entertainment will he pro-
zvided 1t displays the resources and records
Athe progress Of Virginia. No one can inspect
the exhibits without a growing appreciation
sof the prosperity and the efficiency of the
people of the Old Dominion The fair
teaches us TO know how good we really are
sand that sensation is so comfortable, an OPP
Sportunity TO attain il should never be over
slooked
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08

internal administration and discipline OF any
Office. whether public or private. by board
composed of men not intimately familiar with
its working details, is almost always disas-
'rous III the long run. The hre-and- fire
power Is one OF the strongest clements of any
executives efficiency. and any hamperng Of
that power weakcns that efficiency by just
much.
But the board should sift to the bottom
the charge of politics in the contract for
printing the Virginia Journal OF Education.
Even though the editor of, the Journal is not
a state officer. the publication is issued by
authority of the board. is recognized as the
Official organ of the States educational in
terest. and is. therefore. to be regarded as
under the control Of the state. Whether
politics did enter into the award or did not.
The charge has openly been made. and the
public is entitled to know the truth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
shakespeare Day by Day.

For the dsloynl citizen:
The heaviness and guilt within my bosom
Takes off my manhood"
--Cymbelnc V. ..
For the advocate of ht.ulncss:
Nov tor the bare-pic bone of majesty
Doth logged war bristle his angry crest
And snaileth in the gentle eyes of peace
King John, iv. 3.
For the wise infant:
When we are born cry that we are come
To this great stage Of fools
king Lear. iv. o.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
Another Sort of Sharks

II ABOR COMMISSIONER DOHERTY'S de-
~ termination 10 wage war on the en-
ployment bureaus which have waged war on
more or less helpless elements of the popu-
iatlon or Richmond will have public COM
mendatlon There are honest employment
bureaus, Of course. but there arc so many OF
the other sort that constant vigilance is the
price OF safcty--and safety sometimes is not
5obtainable even at that considerable cost
Employers. as we'll those desiring employ
sment are frequent victims.
These agencies, rightly directed. can and
do, perform useful service. hut their opnor-
tunities 10 swndlc are many. and when
availed Of there is something peculiarly dos
Spicable in the process. The employment
bureau shark. like the loan shark battcns
on misfortune. If air. Dohcrty can find :.
way TO decrease the. sharks appetite and
5girth. he will make substantial contribution
Ito human security
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
ISSUANCE Help out. when there In ANYTHING
snn. needs help Boost when boosting is neccs-

graf nf m,icnm9nd Times Dispatch expresses it's
e. ',a.ation mat Marsden q. Scott. president OF
tn tional Typograpaical Union. refused
rs w "iiStion q sympathetic strike of the mem
s rs >, oi inc typographical Unions in New York
pub Glih.on OF their contracts with the several
sI,e s surprised had MIR. Scott decided other
%a sc III ne had done so. Ills action would
az " nGeu - approved by the Typographical Union
tho -WpooIrt News, whose members believe In
kncnf S,"n.ncttlty, OF contract agreement and in
NccpihS faith.-Ncwport News Press
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08

f. M--A state has one electoral vote for each
Senator ana Representative the State is cnti-
tied to in the United states Congress- The
electors chosen from the state M lnr,.c
and from congressional districts according TO
the manner Of electing members Of Congress-
The electors in each State n he state
capital in December and cast their votes for
president and Nice-Presidcnt of the I'uitnI
states and select from their number :; messcn-
ger to carry the vote Of the State 10 Wash
inEton, where il is delivered q the Vice I,rcr;
dent. who makes the count OF votes in the omen
Senate. ''-'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
unapprcrin,cu ,yi,,Io,u.

Nothing succeeds like success rcma rkcd tho
dealer in platitudes
Exactly, responded the confirmed cynic 1T
is also true that nothing fails like failure
h"ihlns is healthier than health. nothing Is
ihifstier than thirst. nothing Is more bromide
than a bromide and nothing borcs like n bore
Why don't YOU go somewhere ana soak your
head
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08

pay board at the OF So a month for
y for year, and have al the end paid out $500
What does y owe me- At 5 per cent interest,
and how does one, figure 1t" SUBSCRIBER.
If board is paid at end OF each month he
owes you--besdcs the sums for each months
payment--iutcrcst the first So for eleven
months: on the second, for ten months etc
The sum will lie interest on $50 Tor sixty-siX
months, five years and II half. which wouid
be ~ per cent on $50 $l5.in as Interest
which with the accumulated pYiucip;li az ,90
would mike total OF Sl3hi0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-08
The s'cssinfst Snys;

What want TO know Is. the prohibition
law goes into effect six days before November
a. how We are going to celebrate properly tho
reelection OF Woodrow Wilson