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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Telephone in Japan

The japanese empire is celebrating
tho twonty-fifth anniversary OF the
Installation OF the telephone in Its
boundaries. The first telephone was
Installed In Tokyo in 1891 by John J.
Carter, an American. Now there are
nearly 1900 exchange offices in the
empire. with some 100000 subscribers.
The system represents an investment
of s26.00o.000, which yields over &c.
0O0, 900 annual profits.
feature of tho present celebration
is the award of prizes TO telephone
girls and l!ncmen, who have been long
est in service. The oldest telephone
girl will receive ii gift OF 500 from
the government and an increase of sal
ary She is n widow and has been
eighteen years in service. She can
retire with pension in seven years.
one lineman, still in service. worked
upon the first installation. He also
receives II prize and an increase in
salary and the privilege OF pensioncd
retirement.
The Japanese Diet is To appropriate
s10,OOO,o00 At its next session toward
tho further extension of tho national
telephone service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
I the Days Best Cartoons.
ny FREDERIC J. HAsKIN

mixture OF Danish. French, spanIsb.
English and Dutch, and the business
signs are in various Languages. St
Thomas vas an old rendezvous OF the
black flag fraternity, and the ruins OF
TWO forts built by pirates are still 10
be seen on the cliffs. Here, too, came
the blockade runners during the Civil
War and established Il southern coal
Ing station. which first suggested their
military value TO the United State
government.
Secretary Of state Seward was The
FIRST 10 aeitate the matter Of purchas-
ing tic islands from Denmark during
the Lincoln administration The ns-
chaotic political situation which fol-
lowed delayed negotiations, but "a
treaty was finally ratified IN Copen-
hagen, ccding the Danish West Indies
la the United States for the sum OF
$500 900
Many Negotiations ncEun.
In the meantime. President Johnson
had succeeded TO tho White House.
and bitter feud ragged between him
and Congress. The fact that the adj
ADMINISTRATION was in favor of the pul-
chase :'as enough 10 Kill tie treaty in
the Senate. which declined TO ratify
Another treaty for the purchase ~
the islands Tor the sum OF s5.00o.0GO
was signed by President Roosevelt anh
ratified by the Senate in this country.
but failed Of ratification In the Lands
thing, upper Legislative house of
Denmark. In the case Of each treaty
the question OF ccssion put 10
popular vote in the islands, result
ing In an overwhelming majority ia
favor OF the transfer.
Denmark has now approached the
United States with another offer To
cede the islands, for which IL has been
recently rumOred that Germany was
opening negotiations In carrying out
it's program OF preparedness the United
States could take no more eNpedtent
step than TO purchase the Danish West
Indies Their value in controlling the
Caribbean and guarding the pathway
TO the Panama Canal cannot he over
estimated. AS II is, they arc con-
slant danger TO our West Indian
possessions. for Denmark has not
strongly fortified the islands. and they
could easily he seized by foreign
mower As measure of safety alone
they should belong 10 Uncle Sam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
4 Lighted Flint Iron.

The latest improvement TO the cleo
trio fiat iron Is small light on its
front which is so great an aid to the
woman ironing In dim light that she
wonders why il was not thought OF
before. The lamp is about one fourth
regular size. hut is so placed that its
rays fall directly In front of the IRON
upon the fabric to he pressed. IT fire.
qucntly saves the burning OF rcgu-
lar-siZe light and gives better SER
vice.
The little lamp is operated by spr-
cial current, not connected with the
one that supplies heat to the iron.
Hence regulating the heat does not
Interfere with the light.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
I ntHNcd inian.iblrs

= EfORE the Legislature completes iis
- iabors II should devise some means of
reaching the great mass OF still untnxed in
tangible property III this State Consideration
or thc Connecticut law might be profitable
In Connecticut low rate OF taxation is offered
property owners for promptly declaring So
curitics. while the regular rate on real estate
/: imposed on ntancibics discovered by ey
hin!ucrs Of records. The result, has been
satisfactory ~ Connecticut and there seems
u" reason 10 doubt that il would be of
benefit in Virginia.
The whole policy OF segregation has been
enfeeblod by the poor assessment OF securities
IN certain sections. Segregation would take
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Democracy mt the Crisis

sES the Democratic party to blow up again.
1 asks the New York Globe. and answers
its own question. after citing few historical
presidents. with chucklng affirmative. We
don't believe it. 1t is lamentably true that
while the party is in power centrifugal forces
oft threaten TO overcome centripetal--and
great in past years has been the disaster thus
produced-but the events of the last few
days have been eloquent of Democratic
capacity if not altogether TO forego blunders.
at least to profit by them
We Democrats are somewhat difficult promo.
stions, politically The very foundations Of
our creed make rcbellious to discipline and
somewhat scornful of authority. We are
jealous of individual rights and Of individual
Judgment. There is good deal of ego in our
cosmos and on occasions that ego has broken
bonds and shattered political edifice. in the
construction OF which much time and patient
care had been expended
The recent revolt in Congress recalls, TO
the Globe Presden, Cleveland's experiences
with the Democratic Congresses Of his second
administration. Yielding then to the Pop,,-
lists, Democratic leaders embraced the in
credible folly Of free silver; now. says the
Globe, the Democracy will surrender to the
incredible basencsS of n hyphenated Ameri-
canism.
But the Globe is mistaken. There was
an alarming furry. that discouraged lovers of
country no less than lovers OF party, but al
ready. in the presence OF President Wilson's
stalwart challenge ii subsidies. Those Demo
Gratis in Congress who seemed TO have for
gotten their duty and to he ready to clasp
hands stained with innocent American blood
have come to their senses. Some have real
lied for themselves the almost criminal
stupidity they spoke Of committing and some
have heard from back home They know
now tina, the people they represent would not
condonc such gross offending.
There cannot be a party without leader
ship. and i'll matters OF foreign policy The
President must he the leader OF his party as
we'll as the leader OF lis country. If the ma
jority in Congress is critical OF his methods
distrustful Of his objects and vocaly appre-
hensive of his success, the Presidents hands
are tied. AND he and the nation he represents
stand d1Scredited in the chanccleries OF world
powers, friendly and hostile as well.
Those who believe in the principles Of
Democracy are not required 10 justify their
faith by proclaimng Democrats impeccablc
We all know they make mistakes. Our af-
lection and loyalty spring from our conf
dencc that in the period of crisis Democracy
realizes its obligations and rcdeems them.
That confidence will be re-csta hlished and
strengthened when Congress answers the
President S appeal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
All for Wilson

NEW Works. Endorsement OF Woodrow
Y Wilson is but the prelude TO the action
of other Democratic hosts throughout lhe
country. That the party will support the
President for reelection is beyond any Ques-
ton. That the issue will be the presidential
insistence on peace with honor is just as
certain. II is an issue the Republicans al
ready have made. and the Democrats should
and will welcome it. Ii the Republicans Will
make good their threat and nominate Fhco-
dorc Roosevelt. nothing better could be asked
Candidates and policies then would stand in
clea r-cut contrast, and the nation would de-
eide between them We have no doubt what
the decision would be.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
"Nhen 1 Am Dead"

When I am dead and sister to tho dust;
When no more avidly drink the wine
Of human love: when the pale
Proserpnc
Has covered me with poppics and cold
Has cut NV lyrc-strings. and the sun
has thrust
Me underground to nourish .be
world vine
Afen shall discover those old songs
of mine,
And say: This woman Gvcd-as poets
must
This woman lived and wore life 40
sword
TO conquer wisdom this dead woman
lead
In The sealed Book Of Love and undcr-
scored
The meanings. Then tho saiIa n,
faith she spread
And faring out for regions uncxnlorAd
Wont singing down the River OF tI,a
Dead. W.
.--.-4..... Elisa Barker.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Dcceitful,

The outward seeming of man
May be quite false. all know;
You cannot tell his inner plan
BY what eXternals show.
lie who ne'cr quaffs jovial glass,
Who ne'er to banQuets goes.
May have of all the folks you pass
The very reddcst nose.
And he who's CARRIED in sober black
And apes full sanctty
May qualities all sadly lack
Except hypocrisy.
SO look beneath the outer shell
OF feature, Earb and speech:
Look deep and long, look close and we'll
You may chance truth to reach.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Queries and Answers
Plays ASn!n.

Plays Agn,n.
For what the following persons noted
t'cihsco pihcro Walter. Conan: *. HALL
For their conspicuous and successful conncc-
ton with the stage
win YOU tell me how old the title ma jesty"
Is in England" STUDENT'
II first assumed by Henry VIII Grace ="
excellent grace and "highness" were the old :
or titles not wholly displac cd by the new one
Around the Squirrel
II squirrel run round the tree trunk keen
ing out Of sight Of the hunter who circles the
tree. has the man gone aronnd the squirrel?
CURIOUS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02

ton. for Instance. ' " lamp
Peihaps' SAYS the Danvillc Register .Ibe
c,oakcr mas frog In his throat But even
mat Is not as bad seeing snakes om
arc not speaking from experience let us hone
me me chief tr3ub" in connection with the
~ AURA gas supply OF these United States" saws
IN, , Moriolk NirEinian Pilot lis that altogether
-" i'irn o! II rs permitted csca pc" In the
E;,nitoi iiuiidihss ~ Washington and RichmonI
''" know whether ii applies in Jrbnun,
-, "!u"icS'N county. where. bur here i.
'il me lrhannn sentinel says: some pcoplc
~ :" hoSSiSh us wonder their ear. dom
it"P over, Thc! neglect their own busincss
IA an ehdeaHor to root somebody else out ~
theirs" '''e ""' OF
i"St wnerr ~ got its information doth moi
htlr!r but the Bristol Herald Courier sows.
~, =, Ncht"'ky man got rich by mndng his own
business and u Tennessee woman got iIIcI
hn "'heF Wy ior mcddlinE in other peoples
BUSINESS. Winding your own BUSINESS is thc
70" ma, PAYS best. whether YOU sci rich M
II W not 'hcr" Is much of II lesson in II nil
II is said that somebody or other has invented
Il poWe,tni glass that viii enable mariners to
nrhtphtc inc d"nscst fog for u distance nr n
m .rar AN, ana n half We recommend that the
lIeSincmt secnr" ono of the fo- -p,Inchera ms soon
as possible and train 1t Congress Newport
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Equity I'm I,n,ys

=, Equity In Laws.
/" the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
,tr-1 ne present laws OF equity seem far
icirh"d % my feeble mind. "
ha w VII hTst start at the Federal law OF
,'"H"rhptcN. Let {; Scoundrel steal all the ,onoI
he can in good faith and pay n lawvcr ~o ;.
tn 60 to 500 10 pass him clear receipt in
'uli payment Of all accounts Then be ca
start up q new business for cash with the money
l. this right"
NeNt comes the prodohtor's law in the State
81 Virginia. allowing so much stuff for n ra scols
nest nest egg Many do not want but so much ana
don't care how they get, it " 800
en- VS.; 1T can be f"nnh You may try 10 help
self safe by crop lien; and then am old inJr
ment VIII be ahead ana YOU will have to lose
stun go " '""'
Life is TOO short 70 he wasted in clerks
once without pay And money Is too prccIous
10 pay frequent $40 bills to a lawyer to investi
gate. " 80
Why not reconstruct and eradicate?
south Hill. Va, February a. III r"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
\ Fatal Bur.

SO YOU have decided definitely that YOU Will
not marry me- said the disconsolatc and i'm
pecunous swain.
Yes replied the fair objec; Of his alteration
II have. ! have surveyed my resources. and
concluded would not be able 10 support you
in the style to which YOU have been accus-
toned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Only u Recollection.

VIVA, has become Of the good old country
editor who used to take his wife the big
city of the state and on his return head the
from flying visit to metropolis where the
right hand of fellowship extended by lead
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02

the unequal burden OF taxation from Rich
mond and the other cities of the State il
securities were everywhere reached. But, as
IL is, Richmond and the other cities continue
To bear the main burden of State taxation. as
they did under the old system, because eN
aminers OF records elsewhere do not pursue
their labors with the same zeal and obtain
the same results
Because of this fact, the State is not get
ting the revenue il should from the taxation
of intangibles. and new taxes must be devised.
If the millions Of dollars worth OF untaxed
securities could be reached, should not
lack for money And il appears as II the
rewards and punishments Of the Connecticut
law mi ght be sufficient TO reach them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02

Victor Murdoch is among the returned
voya gers from foreign parts. He comes with
a headful Of views on the war and prediction
to just when it will cease. Bother the
war and European affairs! What this coun-
try is interested in knowing is how Bill
Barnes and George Perkins are going to herd
the Elephant and the B. Moose in Chicago in
June. The whole nation has It's ears pinned
TO the ground. listening for Murdock's voice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Speed Up
WarSllip
Building

since 1913 not is cOmpletcd
Since tho European started English naval
men say that they have added ships ,otaling
the entire American navy to what they had
at the beginning of the war. This undoubtedly
Is vastly exaggerated, but England has been
yards the greatest in the world. Germany has
also been building TO the maximum OF her ca
paclty We do not know much about hor naval
plans; results except that an entire new fleet
structcd since the beginning Of the war. Every
other hrst-class power In the world has been
secretly building since the fatcful dayu OF
1ei.. our shpynrds. however, are every bit
as slow az those OF the Russians, which
said TO take three years longer than
those of any other nation, except the United
states to build u warship This is serious
matter The world has gone, in for wnrship
this liz from many standpoints, the great and
powerful American people cannot allow them
selves 10 DO outdistanced and made helpless
st. Joseph Ncws-Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02

~ the dinner to William H. Crane. George
A0e had more laughter bracketed in his
remarks than all the other speakers com
bincG. The reason for all of AIDES success is
that he never thinks himself funny
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
News Press; Your Uncle Woodrow seems to
nave lcvclcd such Instrument on the con-
sressional fog day before yesterday.

The editor OF tho Chase City Progress. who
frequently visits North Carolina. has dclbera tey
reached conclusion. which is as follows: one
quart II month of the kind of liquor that Will
be available In this State after November Ist
VIII be sufficient. unless it's different from that
sold in other prohibition States"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Skngys Says:

It's funny that lovesick couple will go TO
public place like theater and hold hands
or go TO an icc-cream parlor and use one spoon
when they could Toll in each others arms in
her home. sight unseen"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Injustice to MnLInn

4 BOUT twenty-five years ago Captain
\ Malan. Of the United States Navy. pub
iiShed book which was destined to be ono
al tile NEST important productions OF the
nineteenth century. That was THE infiu-
cncc OF sea Power on History" which set
forth for the first time The part which naval
power has played in settling the fate Of
mankind
The antipreparedness committee. in its APP
peal To Congress. now styles Mahiin "the
American Bernhardi. He is accused OF
teaching imperialism and advocating the use
Oh up-to-date Weapons like gas bombs, besides
eAcrtinG generally pernicious influence
This is the penalty Of greatness. Because
Mahan. IN an age OF iacic optimism which be-
lieved that 'Nar had ended, saw the truth and
proclaimed it to the world. he is branded as
warWaker This is unjust 10 the memory
OF great man. The pity is that we failed
To heed his warning.
fhc betting seems TO be about two to ten
that the Russians will enter Bagiad before
The Kaiser and his heir take their dinner in
Paris
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Playing u Safe

Cirubhs-Why does Binks pretend 70 be such
an authority on the customs of the early
Assyrnns"
Stuhbs-Eccause nobody c'se knows anything
about that subject and he get away with
anything he chooses say
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Approaching Genius.

II understand that your very talented
musician" said the interested friend.
Indeed he is" replied the fond mamma
why. he play for hours without anybody
in the audience understanding single note
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
4 Mystery.

II could have married that man who just
went bS. Do you know him, jack
We'll, thought did"
And Juliet arose from her chair the porch
and Went in alone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Current Editorial Comment

Of the nine Dreadnoughts.
submarines and two transport
and supply ships authorized by
Congress. or under construction
since 1914 mot ono is rnu,r,IotoJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
lets Have the Facts.

COMMISSIONER McCARTHY'S demand
" that Councilman Jones prove his charges,
that recent dsmisSals OF city employees by
the Administrative Board were inspired by
politics rather than economy, is a reasonable
one Such charge ought not 10 be made
unless it can be supported, and if proof exists
it ought TO be supplied
The public is interested in this matter as
said yesterday. II the Administrative
Board is practicing economy, it deserves UNI
stinted approva! and should receive it if it
is practicing politics. on the other hand. it
deserves and should receive something en-
tirely different.
Council has the power to determine,
through formal investigation. what are the
facts. Such an investigation should be held.
With two important agencies of the city gov
ernmcnt throwing rocks at each other and
some danger that these missiles Will njurc
city property, ii is time TO turn on the light
The ghost of The Old Guard OF the G. .. p,
wears black and the tag the hem OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02

Yes, Truth does dwell in the bottom OF :,
well--and the only way some folks DE
induced 10 make duty call is 10 tie them 10
lhe descending bucket.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Political inVpctirc

DoLiTlCAL invective is not "A novelty in
this country, as the Springfield Repuhli-
can recalls. To illustrate its point the Re
publican reprints an attack on a chief ma gis-
iratc. from the pen Of master of the art
II is interesting, To say the least
There was Il time says this writer when
Inc tame of America, moral aud political
stood nigh i'll the world. and to be an Amer-
can citizen gave title to American respect in
Europe. Elevated TO the chair OF the pres-
dcncy, YOU assumed the merit OF everything
TO yourself, and the natural ingratitude of
your character began TO appear. From such
beginning, what else could be expected than
what has happened? A mean and servilc sub
MISSION 10 the insults OF nation;
treachcry and ingratitude to another
The critic had special objection TO the
presidential proclamation of neutrality
When the profession of neutrality ON tho
part OF America" he says, was answered bv
hostilitics, the object and intention of thai
neutrality existed no longer: and to maintain
II alter THIS was not only TO encourage further
insults and depreciation. but was an informal
breach Of neutrality"
In" writer thinks the Presidents prudence
lis i'll many cases substitute for principle
an" Is ;" nearly allied to hypocrisy that il
easily slides into it And, addressing the
object OF his wrath, he concludes that "as 10
you. sir, the world will be puzzled to decide
Nhcther You are an apoStatc or impostor:
whether YOU have abandoned good principles
or whether YOU never had any
In order 10 relieve the feelings of curious
/ readers we hasten to explain that this is not
| another outburst by Colonel Roosevelt or
| Owen Wistcr, the editor Of the New Yorl,
tribune with Woodrow Wilson as it's subject
hut an hn"ctionatc cpistle by the English
I ha'ihs ana French-oving Thomas Paine TO
/ George Washington, at that time President
! OF the United States
George Fred Williams. in piece written
| by him. asSals President Wilson That is
why George Fred was born--;o assail He
mas been al all his life. II was his rattle in
| the cradle as it has been his blower ever
! since he pu, ON long trousers And he has
fewer hotches on the weapon than anv
assailcr that ever hit from the brush
IN IRON Shamrock OF the first class IN
!. j. iicaiey, of Chicago He offers TO taste
all tue dishes TO he <rved by his club at it's
banquet on 81. Patrick's night al which ex-
president TAFT and the archbishop are 10 he
the guests OF honor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Another Cnse of Preparedness.

Have YOU any garden seeds
Every brand. What do you want?
Got any that have gas in EN- thatll strange
chickens thai have to scratch for A living"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
The Voice of the People


I" nc ,I.dtor or The Times DIspatc Oh:
you viii T ifR" SoI "a, few lines which hope
n nerE imterestine paper took n Washington
eWSlaper Tor "A while this winter and Won
certainty do get out very much better ma
per man that Your staff knows how 10 nut IN
" IT,, ~" Spd pei. y. J. BRONSON
Hampton Sidney Va, February oS "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
'rnttIlngS.

In love AFFAIRS light heart and "A dark room
together.
Passing the hat others IL not charity
y womans regard TO man draws dan
ccrously near to love She learns that he
is favorte with some other woman
No tapcline is long enough to measure a
mans idea of his own Importance
In this age Opportunity pushes the button
oftener than II tho knockcr
Forty days OF pcnancc gives tho devil for,v
days off.
However fortunate a man may be- il is given
TO none 10 pick hiS brand OF success
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02

Hands across the sea" don't break the
grip of hands at thrOats on land.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-02
Chats With Virginia Editors

Let NOT nc frying To stop something all tho
time. Let's start sonnet hing Z" saws tbe i,,,n,.
ION Monitor On Pont powder plant at Iiamn
ton. for instance. " '"P