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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Rcvonrcdt

l remember we'll that day
Twas golden day in May
That first behold Annette:
She WAS lovely and not coy,
She just radiated joy
That glad day when VIC twain met
oh, of course. loved her we'll
That scarcely need to tell
And she said that she loved me,
Eut her tickle fancy took
Sudden flight. and then she shook
Me. who pinned her slave to be.
SO lost the fair Annette,
But. unless miss my bet.
She deplores she was untrue:
For new moths somehow necr came
To rcvolve around the flame
She's had lots OF time to rue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
The Voice Of the People
womnn sunrnr. .I,urr,h In :,

TO INT f.'IItOr OF 7 lie Tlln'S- IJlsI'aEC
Sir,--l much surprised read In
The Times Dispatches account OF the
meeting OF the good roads association In Rich
mond that certain lady prosuffraGc pro-
clivitics and activities appeared upon the scene.
and. under the prctense Of addressing the con
vcntion the subject Of good roads disin-
g"nuously and obliquely iuGGed in argument
in hchalr OF woman suffrage. This action
very uuse.mly. and am sure thrI the lady in
question rms concluded by this time TINT she
made a faux pas. Woman suffrage needs good
many arguments 10 holster it, ana those who
advocate II deem IL wise TO get thosH argU.
mcnts before the aul or
season sun it IS far cry from Enoi roads
discussion to woman suffrage. and Judge that
a like attempt foist that will not he
repeated in future. The who build good
roads level headed and iop- sided arguments
do not appeal to them. Road builders want
things the level, aud anyway what is tn.
connection between good roads and woman
suffrage: BAD roads and woman suffrage are
nearly rclated--they both undesirable
- the Commonwealth. r. NJ. WILLIAMS
CreWc, Va, January -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
Science Is Out nf Its Dcp,h

CClENCE has worked wonders ever since
~ Adam dcived and Eve span. but even
science sometimes gets on, OF its depth or
rather, scientists get out Of their depth he
cause they viii not stick TO their scientific
lasts. shrcwd automobile builder tries to
bring peace TO Europe; a Harvard professor
tries 10 explain the appeal of the movies:
they both founder.
Now comes science a low comedian al
most clown, with an irrevcrent and utterly
inadequate explanation OF why women talk
mose, than nans In the name OF scieuce,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
More Troubles in Store

IT will he strange If some of our friems. who
J. howl with agony every time means TO
discourage tax lodging are devised. are not
soon provided with another set OF painful,
even aGoniHinG, experiences. The United
States supreme Court having given sweeping
approval to the income tax law and the law
itself, in operation, having failed to reach
many NOR" than third OF the persons il was
expected 10 reach. more efficient methods of
searching out the rccalctrants are quite GER
tain TO be framed.
So long there was any doubt, however
rcmute. OF the legality of the law the gov
eminent was not stringent in the matter OF
assessment and collection Many were
called. but relatively few responded Now
there Will he new and more urgent invita-
tions TO the mourners' bench. and lin ali like
lihood. posse OF deacOns and elders to en-
force the conviCAien tlsat the root of all evil
is the moGcrn..usesritute for original sin
lii Guatemala they eject IA President for six
years. The incumbent has had the lob
nineteen years If he thought he had
any chance. Guatemala would be great
place for MIR BRYAN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

certain solemn bigwigs declare 1t is because
the quality of her voice requires less force for
its production than does that OF the man.
Could anything be more ridiculous? a
woman talks because it doesn't tire her, In
other words. she is u long distance CONVEX
sationalist because she is soprano. If she
were a bass. she'd talk less. Then the con-
verse proposition should follow: if man is
Il tenor he will talk more than a baritone; if
he is a falsetto he must be a chatterbox.
Science. how many jokes are sprung in
your name. Woman talks more for the age
old and eternal reason that she is woman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

So Prince Philippe, son of Count de
Cascrta. and the Princess Marie Louise,
daughter of the Duke de Vendome. are mar
ried. This brings about a reunion Of two
branches Of the Bourbons, the oldest royal
house in Europe The match may interest
the contracting parties, but the Bourbon
dynasty is about as useless and of little con-
sequence to the world as an old spinning
wheel in Il garnet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
That's Different.

t;ruhbs-Does old Squeezem give much to
charity?
Stubbs--Not cent. But he makes frequent
large and public donations to charities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
whiskered Warning.

why does DIR. Slicem that peculiarly
hideous Van Dyke beard?'
Didn't YOU know? That's to suggest to
unruly patients that If they fail TO avail them.
selves OF his professional services they are
likely TO get in Dutch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
Lille Tenure for Policemen and r'ircmen

7 IFE tenure for members OF the Police De-
l. p&rtmcnt Is provided for in the charter
change amendments passed by both branches
OF the City Council. and life tenure for the
members o.; the Fire Department. ii is
understood will be Incorporated i'll sepa
rate resolution. These are measures of JUS
tce as we'll as Of cXpediency policeman
fireman Ough, not to feel that his con-
tiruanCe IN the service is dependent on the
within caprice OF his Superiors, but only
OH his capacity and Hdciity To duty In
creating life tenure for members Of these
departments. Richmond is following the
example OF practically all the principal cities
in the country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

Though all men are created equal, some take
more advantage OF opportunity. and thus are
enabled to make bigger fools of themselves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

$3.50 This true story comes from the Newport News
Times Herald: "A cobrcd citizen was looking at
lying machine which smiling yesterday
over the city, ard. while gazing III into the air.
remarked to his employer Oats one cyar. boss.
dat don't need no lin, :row law. If any citizen
has made brighter or more humorous comment
than this on the flying machine. we have not
heard OF it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
The Rctort Courteous.

He---One thing is sure don't intend 10 be
criticized and censured because | have failed
to realize your expectations. =
She--You misunderstood completely. All
that / have done is to express my conviction
that YOU have more than justified my fears.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
Trust the President.

To the Editor Of rhe Times pispa!eh: ..,,.-,
Needs Wilson you say ina, there is a wide.
spread ,.niasoniSm IN viisimia 70 the measures meas
country in 4 state Of defense asninst poss,he
a sentiment should develop in the state OF vir-
sinia of all states. would like to ask these
DO YOU 'as'GT mat has
shown himself TO he pretty level headed man?
know About The neee H "
DO YOU. not think that he would not have
changed his views on this question, as 1t is
possession - mforma,Ion which has as, led I" his
chnnsc Of views; which he Is not able he to make
cas-" Win he shin f'' purchase 6l which was very
he rSd not in ms pb pocy
make public certain things
to sSc% T going
Is it no, the duty of al Democrats to trust
division in the party must inevitably result in
Richmond January -.
Hefusrd to Relieve Heninmin WAS Dead.
TO the Eoiiior q, TIE Times pisna,ch:
Of ihe hemlnn: snrrH.sTE of Slate
at the Temple for admission to the English
ind th !is,, item in your interesting column
NsWs % Of X Years As" n nG IN
m the Of G'Ys o no Sa on Visit GF
London, made the acanantance: under very
pleasant circumstances, of an English barristcr
courts and !ncdentally also took me through the
Temple buildings where the lawyers have their
offices. Standing on the sidewalk of side Of
the square court, surrounded by the Temple
buildings my friend pointed to certain offices
OH the opposite side. saying. Those Offices were
occupied by distinguished countryman OF
yours Judah /. BENJAMIN" This, OF course.
aroused my keen interest. inquired If my
friend knew Mr.. Benjamin He said: 81 knew
him intimately and well. a large part Of his
professional work in the form of consula-
lion. Practically all the barristers, especially
the Queens Counsel, knew him. He ranked
among the highest as lawyer OF uncommon
ability.
Here is singular story about him which
may tax your credullty. within zen feet of
where are standing ! met n fellow barrister
the day of Mr. Hcnjamin's death. Mr. Benja-
min had been i'll aud had been absent from his
rooms for some days. My friend said to me:
Wen. Mr.. benjamin is out, | am glad TO saw
was SURPRISED beyond measure since had lust
heard OF his death occurring several hours
before and gave my friend this informal ion.
lie said. There is certainly some mistake about
that for not half hour ago ! him here
this pavement and greeted him and expressed
my pleasure at his recovery. I know him quite
~ W ell AS know ynI and I cannot be mistaken
about it AS n matter Of fact. however, Mr..
BENJAMIN was dead. have never known how
my fellow lawyer but nothing could ever shake
him In the conviction that he had met Mr. Hen
jamin and had spoken with him here after his
DEATH"
There Ia no moral whatever to the story unless
we are to learn from 1t not TO trust our own
senses too implicitly. r. H. PITT
Richmond, January rs,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
For Those who Cnnnot Holm themselves

or all peoples on earth. the Jews have
~ asked least from the world. For cen
turtles oppressed and prosecuted in many
lands, they lived and worked on and on ask
ing nothing seeking no help, striving always
against difficulties. And always they pre-
served themselves. bore their own burdens
harming none and helping many
Now in the old countries. whence came the
ia hers OF those men who form so sturdy and
useful part Of this nation, the Jews are
suffering as they have never suffered before
in all their long, long history, and they can
not help themselves In Russia, in Poland.
in Galicia and in Palestine they have no
bread there is no clothing To cover them
thousands of them have no place TO lay their
heads and they cannot help themselves
In this country all good works. all chart
ties, regardless Of race or creed, have met
: with warm support and generous giving
from the Jews. Many Young Mems Chris
tian Association building in the United
States stands to-day because Of additional
sums contributed by Jews; many sectarian
institution is benefited daily by their gen
crosby
The old country and those who cannot help
themselves turn now TO the country and
to those who can help them. BY proclama-
ton of the President of the United States to-
day is Jewish Relief Day Al>over the coun-
try great effort will be made to help the
Jewish sufferers overseas. In Richmond
where her Jewish citizens have been fore
most in good works mass meeting will be
held tonight for that cause Headed by
their leader, Rev. r.. y. Calsch who has
never set religious boundary 10 the scope
| OF his endeavor, the Jews OF Richmond will
| give as they have always given. according to
| their means and more.
| II cannot be that Catholics and Protest. ants
| will hear unmoved the appeal. far away but
/ clear and piercing. of those who, almost for
| the first time since the world began. cannot
! help themselves, but ask the help of Others
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

The Bible says IAN eye for an eye and tooth
for tooth" but some people interpret it as
meaning TWO eyes for eye and the whole
mouth fun Of teeth for the one taken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

In this everyday life promising future ia
neck and neck with n good intention
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

The isn't in it with n hen. The former /:
busy because II always has something: her
keeps on scratching whether she gets worn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

Greece doesn't want to he kicked or showed
into the fight That's why Justice Hughes
probably extends his sympathy to that
country,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

Anybody hat I. r.. says the G. O. y. Will
this fiat prevent 7. X. from saying who
shall be?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

Ambassador Won Bernstorff, speak king about
Berlins final amends on the Lusitania af-
fair, says Germany has gone as far as can
be honorable. That sort Of journey is a
short one with Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
Germany Must BE Explicit

IT is impossible-or ought to be impossible
L for this government to accept from Ger
many, as basis for the settlement of the
submarine controversy. anything less clear
and forceful than an explicit admission that
the destruction Of American lives. when the
Lusitania was sunk. was illegal. An implied
or eQutvOcal admission, however necessary
to save the face of the German government.
will not answer our purposes comply with
the demands originally made.
The United States has required that Ger
many "disavow the wanton act Of its naval
commander in sinking the Lustania. The
adjective employed by President Wilson
and is wholly accurate. The great crime
against humanity that committed when
the Iusitania was sunk was indeed wanton.
Moreover, The Times Dispatch has
pointed out on several occasions, the destruc-
ton of the liner was not made a crime by
the circumstance that Americans were in
cuded among the passengers and lost their
lives. II would have been equally crime
had not single American been aboard In
the progress OF civilization, the safety of
unarmed merchant vessels and of their pas
scngers and crews had been assured by the
solemn pronouncements of enlightened ma
tons and incorporated among the unques-
toned and unquestionable principles of inter
national law.
The high the joint heritage Of all
the world. The rules of maritime warfare
that international law and custom recognize
circumscrbe, even to neutras. some of
the rights that in time of peace all men en-
JOY, but they do not tolerate peaceful mer-
chantmans destruction before provision has
heen made for the sa fety Of noncOmb a tants
TO sink such vessel. therefore. was crime
in itself; that Americans were among the
unfortunates TINS cruelty and wantonly slain
merely gave this government a right of
action.
N-a fro, ~
avowal 'of the wanton act of it's naval COM
nander in sinking the Lusitania." If, as TO
American citizens who were victims, this dis
avowal is sufficiently explicit and is accom-
panied by no reservations an explicit admis-
sion in general may not he insisted on be-
cause ii will be necessary inference.
Neither is the United States interested-as a
neutral ii is debarrcd from the expression Of
intcrest-n the wrongs suffered by the sub
jects of any Of the belligerents. So far as
the allies are concerned, they seem quite
capable of taking care of themselves and of
their subjects well. AT any rate that is
their duty, not ours.
But the United States will guard the lives
and redress the wrongs OF its own nationals
1t cannot do so if it admits, even by implica-
justified and that the only crime then COM
mited was the destruction OF American life
II it should do so. il would have abandoned
the sole ground of its present protest-its
sole right to demand PREPARATION and in
demnty in like cases in the future
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

1t clever woman who said that the
motto of fashionable society is "sabbc. gobbe
and git
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
Whit Il Woman Doe.n,t Know She $,

WHAT W"mHn DOe"nT Know She Susperts.
Henry, what earth is this your
sleeve?'
why. 0, il be the paint off my type
writer
lis II so? Tomorrow accompany YOU to
your office, and when get through with that
hussy she'll have of paint that won't
off for the OF year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
why She Didn't Let Him {:

Hubby-Will you go to the comic opera with
me. dear
Wifey-Why, have nothing wear.
You have much the girls in the chorus -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

The Kansas City Journal says that w j.
Bryan is the only Simon pure. hlown-in-the-
bottle peacemaker on the job. And the
bottle is filled with grape juice, might be
added
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
A Minute with the Cop.

This job OF yours is easy, if YOU only knew
it, Why the money the city pays you for stand
ing here in Main Street is like taking candy
from baby
Teller. I've heard that sort of guf before ever
YOU Let tell you that OF all the jobs
undertook, that OF trying to take candy
from baby is about the uncertainest
up agin. I'm tellin' YOU IL can't he done
with safety. It's about time you movin'
along. and say. if you like candy advise YOU
to buy IT..
Grins and Groans of the Courier-Journal says
that a couuterirritant is woman who doesn't
know what she wants, but insists on asking
for it Then counterattack is making the
woman buy what she doesn't want
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
SknHGs SnyN;

An automobile is paradox: it saves time and
kills time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

There is never any ambiguity about his utter
nnccs' The woods full Of good folks who
Will ndorsc all or that.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

quite Lnnereshar..
small Wilie's willing to confess
His teacher knows 1t all:
Wherefore he thinks IL constituencies
Tha, sh. on him should call
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

fElErHONE: Randolph I. PrivMt. Branch Exchange
= connecting with all departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

ADDRESS ALI. COMMUNICATIONS to Tho Times
d DisputIti. and not Ia indiV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

euRlISIiED every day In tho year 10 South Tenth
Street, Richmond VA, by the Times Dispatch Pub
lishiny Co.. Inc. Charles T.. Ilnsbrools, Editor md
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPREsENTATIvES: Hns-
brock. story = Brooks. Inc. Fifth Avenue Build-
Ing New Yoril Mutual Life building. Philadelphia:
Peoples Gas building, Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-02
LONGsHOREMEN'S CLUB OPENS
Ali Nationalities Represented at Brook
lyn Terminal Reception.

The "Longshoremen's Club Rooms
the first institution Of its kind in the
world had gala opening last night
at the Bush Terminal Company, Brook
Ign, when 500 longshoremen, with their
families and friends, were guests OF
the company at celebration that be
gan with a dinner and ended with a
dance. Ssndwched in between those
two main events were a dozen speeches
and a motion picture show.
The men we're grouped according 70
nationaiities by K. G. Simonds. the
vice president Of the company. and W
p. Rourke, superintendent of the labor
bureau, who explained 70 them the idea
Of the club and the uses TO which il
will be put His talk was responded
20 by Frank Mitas and Mike Clever.
Poles; John kipp and Martin Schulz.
Germans; Tony Berri, Italian; John
Anderson, Norwegian, and Mike Grady,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-02
POLICE HALL OF FAME
HAS FOUR MORE NAMES
Heroes Widows and Dependents
See Marble Tablet Inscribed.

-Four more heroes names we're
chiselled yesterday on the marble tab
lets OF honor that occupy prominent
positions on either side Of the main en-
trance TO Police Headquarters. They
were the names Of four policemen
killed during the year 1914 in the per
Torrance Of duty: Patrolman Edward
\. Murtha, killed February s. Patrol
man Thomas Wynn, killed March 81;
Detective Joseph Gusrnieri, killed
April >. and Patrolman Michael j.
Kiley. killed May 4.
The widows, mothers and children Of
tho four men whose names were in
scribcd yesterday were a. headquarters
to sec the names chselled in the place
Of honor. Each month. these widows
or mothers will return to headquarters
20 receive their pensions Many Of the
widows whose husbands names have
long been carved on the marble tablets
have made 10 their habit for year 20
pause each month for a prayer before
the roster.
Forty-three names arc on the tablets
now, starting with the name Of Patrol
man James Cahiil. who was shot in
1854 One Lieutenant and two sergeants
are on the roll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-02

From now until convention time they
will devote their energies TO lining up
delegates for the former Senator. They
hope TO persuade enough delegates to
the Chicago convention that Mr.. Root
is the best man to nominate. Failing
in this they are willing TO take dark
horse.
Justice Hughes is not in strong favor
with the "old guard" just now, but they
arc willing to take him in pinch. If
nj. nomination is the only way to de-
feat Colonel Roosevelt. That is as
far as their affection for Mr.. Hughes
goes.
This was one Of the kaleidoscope
changes i'm the national political check
erboard Yesterday, following the an
nouncement that friends OF Mr.. Root
had opened campaign headquarters. As
a starter the "old suardsmcn' claim
that more than half OF the delegates
from New York to Chicago will be for
Mr. Root.
While the "old guard leaders are
jauntily talking of nominating eX-Sena-
tor Root or a dark horse behind the
scenes there Turks the fear, n not the
feeling. that Colonel Roosevelt is going
to spoil their plans.
The enthusiastic reception given 10
the Colonel at Chicago. the heartiness
Of his speech snu the uproarious man
ner in which II was received have dis
concerted them. Although they will
not admit j. another speech or two
along the same lines in the Middle
West will get the "old guardsmen' a
bit Croggy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-02

no word of mine, has this grave qucs-
ton been involved in factional politics.
In every state in which the law gov
ems such matters ! have promptly with
drawn my name from all fractional
struggles
I'm a cable message from Trln,dd
on March 9 last | requested and insist
ed that ny friends in Massachusetts
refrain from such contest, and J
would have invoked the law there as |
did in other states il there had been
such a law. In that statement | also
said that ! was not interested IN the
political fortunes either Of myself or
others. and | have rcsolutely stuck 10
that determination. have not eX-
pressed. and do not intend TO express,
myself as being for or against any man.
Reiteratcs Trinidad Statement.
AS regards myself. | do not believe
that the delegates ought to nominate me
al Chicago unless they are prepared
whole-heartedly and without reserve TO
make the fight along the lines above
outlined ! am fighting for certain
great and vital principles. Those who
take their stand in such a matter be
cause Of factional or personal prejudice
are either lacking IN patriotism or else