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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
News of Fifty Years Ago

H. Rives Pollard. editor Of the Richmond EN-
between seventh and Eighth streets. Yesterday
isns,r 81 q q 4. Psiisrs; sansd q the rqe%s { to
James i sin.,ns,e IA. il he was seT IN New. YORK Ms:
ssIiision With Jim ejames,; II I. %Ps ollara I re1
she two sn men aR wer on" Soon %0F in e q roans o on a1 ,Sm +
hght; Finally Mr. Pollard grabbed a pair Of
Several men who heard the rumpus rushed in,
Ass s hs %as the going msn d s"n e ,ss s,e Mr. Ma Iam ss,; out;
bitterly denounced him as a liar, coward and
Bishop Early has entirely recovered from his
in1uries resolved in the recent Richmond and
field for his home. MIR. overly is also out Of
defnEsT; and @loh has been removed to his home in
presa5ions condition, hut some hopes are enter
tanned for her final recovery.
In the First Baptist Church yesterday morn
ne, lyman ). Laughton and Miss Kettle w.
Rev, Dr. J. L Bur frsS; w perfor rmifsd ,h In s"qema6s
DR.; Robert Baylor Lyme died suddenly yes
1eFoi hyn m0 hns 6es at IBIS residence resi- on Church Inn
the leading business men of the city.
no Ihe United tbsd States Treasury Department an:
S.eent dis frnrtions5 e mr. ,shinplasters1 has
6-cent nickel coin will take their places. - =
Ms on shs had 94th 81 John,s Pay. the Danvine
Ions procession Of Masens and Rnis imsrG Te mas r
wSere N Hon. e! H1 ". e se ihe ,a nrss By MisIon CHURCH II
l ! a mastsrlyy address; 4, N hight h'St tRere vas @ss
tho sF! Mnsoni ssf Hai1' S Gs lsai %. and n I F.P,lf%en a a,
s g.; Wooding delivered impressive addresses.
Alr Wooding is one of the youngest Masons in
Danni,le. At the conclusion Of the speeches the
hSsemol? was invited to the lodgeroom above,
WheIe an elegant supper was served. Rev.
george w. Dame, the Master Of Roman Eagle
Lodse. presided at all Of the proceedings.
A correspondent at fredericksburg writes the
Cispatch, that the corn crop in Spotsylvania
county this year promises to be twice as large
as the largest that was ever grown in the
county. -
me United states House Of Representatives
yesterday passed a ioint reSoiu,ion 80, lo-;, -
the Secretary of the Treasury to sell at auction
the SUI shares of stock in the Dismal swamp
government.
Inc call for the assembling OF the National
onioh party IN Philadelphia in August next ts
SAID 10 be intended to checkmate the radicals
obstructive program. and besides being Endorsed
oy the leading conservative Republicans. it is
maze under the direct approval of President
Johnson. The convention will inaugurate meas
iures Tor the entire restoration OF the Union ms
II was. ana the organization of a great con-
sentative party, which will. in the opinion OF tho
leaders OF tho movement. insure rnace and
prosperity to the whole country. All tho Demo
crafts IN congress except Mr.. Harris, OF Aarv-
lana. are encouraging tho movement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Great Offensive Seems Near

w lille predictions as TO immediate and
w eventual happenings in the course OF
the European war have been upset so often
that they have little value save as specula-
lions, recent occurrences in both war zones
seem TO verify the prediction often made
within the last few weeks that the great
allied offensive was near at hand.
Russia continues 10 sweep her way TO the
Carphthians. Held in check to some ex,en,
where She Is opposed by German regiments.
or by Austrians where strengthened by Ger.
man units. she Is rolling. with no effective
opposition. over the exhausted and dispirited
.Austrians, who. unsupported by their stouter
allies, are unable TO make a stand agains,
the reinvigorated Russians. Already. it Is
understood. the Russians occupy the whole
OF the Austrian crownland Of Bukowina, and.
consequently, the probability Of Roumanla's
aligntng herself with the allies has become
stronger.
Roman dispatches announce a general re-
treat OF the Austr!ans before the Italian
armies In the Trentino district. where il is
SAID a vigorous advance is being pressed.
On the western front, the situation remains
practically unchanged as TO material results
III the Verdun sector, though the French re-
port capture OF German trenches and a re-
pulse OF a German attack. But tremendous
artillery activity on the part Of the British
on the Franco-Belgian front ia admitted nv
Berlin, and the British report penetration NJ
GERMAN lines at ten places. Altogether. the
long-expccted allied offensive seems about IN
materialize.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

the administration which approves it have
rightly interpreted the sentiment Of the coun-
try. There is evidence aplenty that the
people OF the United States want a more
can he had.
Almost as soon as the Senate took up the
naval bill it became evident that the House
measure would be REINFORCED. that more
capital ships would be authorized. that q
greatly increased enlisted personnel would
be provided for. and that a swifter method
OF promoting the commissioned officers would
be devised. And now, to give double effect
to the Senate's purposes. a OF that
body that all the work formerly
contemplated in five years be done in three.
with material increases in the program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Censorship Of War News

p EYOND doubt. the entire press of this
- country, except those few discredited
publications that are, either actively or in.
sidiousiy, out OF sympathy with American
aims;and aspirations, Will welcome a reason
able censorship OF war news. 40 properly
conducted newspaper would willingly print
information that might give aid TO the enemy.
and no such newspaper would resep, the
Withholding OF dangerous information from
possibly careless publication.
On the other hand, the experience of the
european war has taught most of the bellir.
erents, notably the English. that army officers
DO not make the best censors. Trained and
educated along only one line. the average
army man has a narrow outlook. He would,
in all probability. eliminate everything that
might be harmful, but he would be ant IN
eliminate a good deal that might be not only
harmless, hut encouraging TO the country. II
s%ould be wei enough 10 have q military man
in the post OF final authority. but tho actual
work would be better done by men OF broader
vision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Progressives VIII Turn TO Wilson

WITH the Endorsement of Hughes by its
w national committee on Monday, the
Progressive party breathed its last as a polit-
ical entity. Deserted by its leader, torn by
internal discussions. disa ppointed in the hope
OF swaying the Republicans. from whose
ranks most OF its members were recruited,
the Progressive committee. by a sharply
divided vote. gave its formal but
approval to the candidacy of Mr.. Hughes. So
ends a misled party. for which it can be said
that its ideals set a higher standard than it's
prophet could reach.
And now that il has ended. what will be-
come Of its component parts? AS predicted
by The Times-Dispatch more than a week ago,
Raymond Robins. the keynoter OF the Pro-
gressive National Convention, warned his as
sociates that he would support President Will
son ii the Progressives did not put a ticket
in the field. This they have not done, and
will not do. and Mr.. Robins will, presumably,
carry out his announced intention. John NJ.
Parker, of Louisiana. who had been NOM
MATED for Vice-President on the ticket with
the Progressives' fallen idol. made a 'fery
protest" against any Endorsement, and init
mated he might vote for President Wilson.
The Virginia delegation, it is said, adopted
resolutions opposing the Endorsement of any
other than a Progressive. And finally, while
only six members Of the national
voted against the resolution of Endorsement
of Hughes. nine declined to vote.
1t is clear already that what the news dis
patches described as the radical element in the
committee will refuse to be guided longer by
the Colonels opinion or advice. They were op-
posed TO Hughes's nomination, and they will
not give him their support. And in this they
Will be fully justified. even under their party
regulations, for the unanimously
adopted the strange decision that no member
of the Progressive party was bound by its
action ! n ind nrcirr I,oLN
This radical element, which was prepared
to act at once on the clear-cut issue. will
be reinforced by many others who had given
their faith TO Roosevelt, but had not vested
him with the right to decide for them that
they should support whatever candidate
might be nominated by the party Roosevelt
had denounced vehemently and bitterly.
Not only the leaders. the radicals" If the
word is preferred, but thousands of the rank
and file, the men who in all sincerity joined
the Progressive party because they believed
III tho truth OF the tenets shouted from the
housctops by the man who has now deserted
party, followers and tenets, will refuse TO
support the candidate who stands for every
thing to which they are opposed.
Their own idols feet are shattered; they
will not accept the one offered in his stead.
They will turn TO Woodrow Wilson. whose
course throughout this most trying period
has been a constant eXemplifcation OF high
Ideals. inspired by considerations Of national
honor and humanity. and put into effect; by
unfailing courage, patience and statesman
ship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
arewell to Board Of Health

TIC the Beard OF Health. which held its
j last meeting Monday night, though it
will. not officially so out OF existence until
Saturday, Richmond owes a debt which it
cannot pay For years its members labored
diligently, often in the face OF opposition and
ignorant criticism OF its 'new-iangled'
methods, TO improve the health standards of
the city. Without compensation. they gave
expert consideration TO the all-inlportant
questions OF sanitation. throughout periods
OF difficulty and strain. and with brilliant
success. OF its Health Department and its
high reputation in this country. Richmond is
justly proud. lis gratitude goes TO the Board
of Health, which it thanks and bids-fare-
welt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
"virEinin's Pension scnndul.o

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
STA short time ago G. Fitzwatcr. Of Nokcs-
Hille. Va, III an article entitled Pensions for
Cottederatc soldiers" gave valid reasons why
the confederate soldier in his old age should be
provided for out of the millions unon millions
with which the South has been taxed since tn.
war TO pay pensions to Northern soldiers. Yet
whenever we have a new Legislature they tell
pensions TO something worth while But they
never do SO. The pensions paid her soldiers by
Virginia are a disgrace TO the s,a,e-just about
enough 10 huniliate them by making them
feel that their state regards them as psupers.
During n recent trip through Tennessee I met
an ex;confederate who is worry abou, $4,000.
rant calling for $40 every three months. or $40
a year. He further informed me the state did
not investigate his property, but only his record
as a soldier. II that was good, that was all that
was necessary and all the State wanted TO
know. Just see the difference in this State.
Inc most Illuminating questions must be an
swered before ii magistrate. Then the COM
missioner OF the revenue must Officially certify
tina, you are n pauper before your papers are
sent to the Auditor.
Nov the old veterans have made up their
MINDS 70 vote for no man for the legislature
who will not bind himself in advance 10 change
THIS condition. and the Daughters and Sons OF
C1nfederate Veterans are OF the same mind.
me only way TO make a politician do right is
to let him know the penalty of doing otherwise.
DUNAL PORTER
Cascade, Va, June ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Chats With Virginia Editors

i'm rhe Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch probably reach
ne lls conclusion from what it sees and hea RS
OF local conditions. says. Those who were 40
VERY OF the watchful waiting policy are not
making very noisy demonstrations"
Justice Crutchheld, OF Richmond" saws the
Hs"port News Times.Herald. rules that sun
naE music IN the hotels is not a necessity. That
u, Lertalniy true OF the kind which the guests
make on the Piano"
Hs n1InG minsummer advice is offered by the
hesitate 10 carry big trunks. heavily loaded on
yo un u vHSation Otherwise. porters and brake
,nen vii ne disappointed. as they get no cha nee
10 snow how strong they are"
NO" mat there is n Likelihood Of war near
vom no n"Hh me Clinch Valley News. come on,
Sos men VINO nave been clamoring for q scran
ar omer yourselves to the government. II you
iH aet VII have something to say about the
W Is probably too much to hope" says the
MoEtoik Virginian-Pilot, that the aear-poets
Selves SsrG infa and Virginia viii organiSS them
s1oHE the Mexican border" It mar bs sadee
IN the ranks, Wv '"ii-s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE
The Yclp of the Infamous.

The Yclp of the Infamous.
The boy stood on the burning deck. whence all
but him had fled
Since then the boat has gone to not. the little
boy is dead:
The glamour of the incident has faded like the
OF that fake twenty-dollar suit 7 purchased at
fifteen!
i cannot see, I do not know.
l fail to wis or wot
why standing on a deck should get
TIE famo that youngster got!
George Washington cut down a tree-you've
heard the tale before:
he hacked 1t with a Ratchet and he walloweo
in its gore.
And Just because he cut q tree our btstorv.s all
aelow
With what a wondrous thing it was to lay a
cherry low.
But 1 myself have cut a slew
OF trees. and yet l swear
There is no reference to the fact
In history, anywhere!
hit the stars
And took his place for holiness with Jupiter and
Mars:
et IN the town where I was born you'll find
~ dozen fellows splitting rails and totins than
away.
What is the difference, my friendo
I cannot see a bit
Between the rails they're splitting now
And those that Lincoln split.
what is the use of ordinary fellows like
myself
to ensconce themselves on histor,,.
lofty shelf?
1 comb my hair and clean my teeth; I've oven
MIXED a COW,
Yet Fate goes by and never seems 70 rare ,
darn, somehow.
Oh! all We gods that aha pc our ends,
Ye sentinels of fame,
Give me a bunch. that 7, too, may
Perpetuate my name.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

AS we'll as we remember. it took the War
Department about as long to mobilize the
regulars on the border as it is taking the
Federal Quartermaster's Department to sup
ply equipment TO the National Guard. Yet
General Wood is one of the most conspicuous
preparedness speakers in the country. Why
not urge that preparedness, like charity, be-
gin at home?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
For Reasonable Medical Examination

tRlC medical examination OF the National
~ Guard recruits is not only desirable, but
necessary. AT the same time, the eXamina-
tlon Is for a practical purpose. These men
are being inspected 10 ascertain their prob
able physical capacity 10 stand the rigors of
camp and field military duty. Any trouble
or defect OF such a nature as 10 warrant even
reasonable doubt of their fitness for service
should, OF course, disqualify them-certainly
for the present.
Bht temporary loss OF weight. a fraction
OF an inch under or over height. or any other
trifing failure 10 meet the rigid requirements
Oh the established scale should be considered
by the war Department i'll the light of the
exigencies of the case. For parade purposes.
a certain uniformity is preferable: Tor night
ing, the only phy.jciI requisites arc a sound
and healthy body. To,tho extent necessary
10 insure a certain RESPONSIVENESS in the ex-
animation, Governor Stuarts request OF the
Secretary OF War should meet with a favor
able leply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Canning Pens.

ing Kettle and cook as if for immedia;e use.
men almost done, put in three-fourths Of a
piht or salt 10 four quarts Of peas, or at that
rate and cook until well done. Put into cans
mol. cover well with the brine and seal. In
pact1ilne lhcm to use. open q can and drain
or the brine. put the peas in a saucepan. add
nicntE OF water, boil ten minutes. pour off the
water and season for the table,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Saving Seconds for Efficiency

ClMPLI a move toward efficiency, the CT
~ hciency that means economy OF time,
effort and expense. is the plan of the Virginia
Railway and Power Company. concurrcd in
by the city authorities. to mark the points
at which passengers must board street cars.
The farther away from the boarding point
the passengers stand, the longer must the
car wait; the longer the car waits, the longer
its "trip and the slower the general schedule.
The.slower the schedule. the longer would-be
passengers must wait. and the longer time
taken for the Individual passenger to reach
his destination.
OF course, passengers ought TO know where
they must stand. But they don't. They
subconsciously think OF the car as stopping
at the corner, and they stand on the corner.
Then they have TO walk a cars length, while
the car waits. It's only n matter of saving
seconds, but those seconds viii be saved
thousands OF times every day. And the
public gets the benefit.
It is likely that the great body of Mexicans
wish Carranza had been in command at Car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
IN Old Sfor.

strange that I did not know him thcn
That friend OF mine!
l did not even show him then
One friendly sign;
But cursed hin for the ways he had
To make HE see
Ny envy OF the praise he had
For praising me. 4,
l would have rid the earth of him.
once. In my pride! .
| never knew the worth Of him
Until he died.
Edwin Arlington Robinson in Chill.
dren Of the Night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
shakespeare pay nv DIV.

For Great Britain's war council:
Great lords, wise men ne'er sit and wall their
loss.
but cheerly seek how to redress their harms"
king Henry VI, Part III. v. 4.
For the Kaiser:
Most mighty sovereign, on the western coas,
Rideth a puissant navy"
king Richard III, ~. 4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

After the Police Board goes, how are the
patriotic voters Of the different wards going
10 be taken care Of? II is feared the Mayor
VIII not appoint men TO the police force with
que respect for ward lines. In that case, so
far AS the boys are concerned. we might
as well not have any police force.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Brighter Prospect for Naval Preparedness

Brighter Prospect for Naval Preparedness
Z VERY citizen OF the country who has se,t
- serious concern over the nations I'M
preparedness FOR self-defense will applaud
the action Of a Senate subcommittee in fol.
lowing the Presidents recommendation and
endorsing a three-year naval program, instead
OF the original f%ve-year plan, and including
in the program numerous increases over the
construction provisions az passed by the
House. OF chief Importance among these In
creaees lie the substitution OF four battle
cruisers and four Dreadnoughts for the House
plan OF five battle cruisers and no Dread
thoughts.
1t cannot be doubted that tho Senate com.
nittee which proposes this new policy and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

I WISH TO thank you for your letter about
my noscbleeds. With your suggestion my doc
tor located the ulcer on the septum. cluterlzed
IL as you advised. and stopped the rosebleeds.
paper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Old Coins.

Lists from, Mrs. j.. o. D, 14l2 Grove Avenue
Z L. Massey, Thimble. Il. X. Phillips and +
NJ. NJ. contain nothing OF value enough TO pa
Tor selling. The. gold coin listed by II. c. AT
kins Will bring about three times its face yaII
If in line condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

eolution each day. then paint with solution Of
salicylic acid. one ounce. In alcohol. ono pint,
ana let this dry on. Then powder with zinc
stearate powder. and go your way rejoicing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

II that dental-oface thief had made awav
win an assortment OF those fendish drills.
puoiic sympathy would have opposed his
ca pture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

The German Chancellor says it's ridiculous
TO charge the German legation in Mexico Civ
with having fomented trouble. Won Papen
and Boy-Ed denied everything, too.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

The German U-boat that was due in New
lork Sunday with a message from the Kaiser
hasn't turned up yet. Maybe some British
patrol strafcd her before the patrol knew
she was a peace dove.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Eth noloSfcal

To what races do the following people. be-
loTg; Germans; French: Spanish, Italian? E.
Primarily, all are Aryans: secondarilv. the
hrst people in your list are Germanic and the
others Latin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

FURNISHED. every day in tho ycnr at 10 South Tenth
Street. Richmond. Va. by The Times Dispatch Tub.
fishing Co. Inc. Charles +, Hasbrook. Editor and
3Nt Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
The Pesrimfst Saws,

II you make enough noise about the hig,
cost OF gasoline. somebody'n think you own a.
automobile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

twill not do for the Health Board TO uss
thatloving cup. All the best sanitar;aps are
Mn favor Of individual drinking cups. Be
sides, what's one cup when hints In season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Mothers nax

H1OIhfrb Day.
e.. A.-I your mother is dead, wear n white
carnatlon II she is alive, YOU may wear any
color Of flower that you like, but a red one is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

Now comes a man who blamos "mcn,al
malpractice" Tor his misconduct. The worst,
Of it is, he'll probably find an expert, 10
swear 10 il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
Queries and Answers
Sunday Law,

Sunday Law.
Does any statute forbid fishing on Sunday?
49, r. J. w.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

TELEPHONE: Randolph I. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all departments,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,; Has.
brook, Story & Brooks, Inc. Fifth Avenue BuldtnS.
New York: Mutual Life Building. Philadelphia:
Peoples Gas Building, Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

Some OF the blue-law violators are now
blue law-riolators.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

p1REs ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO The Times.
Ditpatch. and not TO individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28
The Maniac.

The Maniac.
Born of rich parents. he bought an auto:
applying for q license, he got it on his incompe-
tent declaration of competency; without rails,
given direction. schedule, block system or super
vision, he was turned loose into the streets with
a two-ton engine, capable OF sixty miles an hour.
On the back OF his machine he hung "A pennant
reading. Excuse My Dust" and proceeded to
furnish the excuse.
Funeral private; no flowers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-28

II is likely that the great body OF Mexicans
visa Carranza had been IN command at Car
rial instead OF Gomez.