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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
News of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch. May 10. 1860

%ssF f ns Io"% sa ia.
pres Hns%ns yeIr Zee prssaSn Asa sTX%sr vice
iS~x Wafi"v Srsasursr Baker
moore Moore; corresponding secretary. Il. T.. toward:
Csries H. SeWHf ins,G obs prreTs HireG'ors
Wexford. Jr, James ~ Gordon and w Willis.
The Literary Society of Washington college
at LeXinGton, has sent forth appeal for hnan-
lion which was burned by the Federal I troops
"sH 'e os nG , ,nni i famous raid ON
the Richmond list Of Subscribers to The funI
others ' go ana t Go of $40 May many
md mnS En"s , m nlversary Of The Rich
hs CH Hall inG a, "G% membGrs Win at
cems,Sry ana decorate the graves Of licensed
e% M " o.ac thfne n I Em ere to tf
Hotel aptaS Hnnsr at s nf for
with Which, /" decorate the graves Of deceased
rdn has ,"%e viii rssh a. and liberal
Grnbbs Williams yesterday sold At auction
% a. the Peer OF Gry and
cunning back 90 feet Second to vide alley
Price Key 1921 "yor Vas 0 the purl
chaser. II cash sale.
Charles T. Collier was elected Mayor John H.
sin aS% Gosa prnad of SSecas n
ftho ly NJ: Kelcy was elected to the Virginia
Mrs; jefferson Davis spent yesterday in Nor
rok having gone over 70 that city from Fort
ATTENDED o, /. private business mostly in the dry
prominent eA-cnnfederatcs, and returned to the
fort by the Baltimore evening boat
Judge Underwood reached Norfolk Yesterday
and will commence tho May term of the United
States Circuit court this morning. There is
said to be n very large docket TO occupy the
attention OF the court The grand jury, which
says Viii be called upon to iidict sir
Davis. has not Yet been summoned. IL ma Y
never he
To-day is the third anniversary of the death
Of General StoHewali jackson. The people OF
bahwood Memorial Association OF ladies wisely
selected this DAY for the decoration OF the
graves OF the Confederate dead Oak God
Cemetery. Tie Richmond Blues will go to
Hollywood to-day 10 decorate the graves OF de-
ceased comrades. and Tonight General Colst
will deliver in the lecture Groom OF Or. Duncan's
church his lecture entitled Personal Kecollec-
lions OF StOncwall Jackson
ives YESTERDAY, Mr. Garfield, Of Ohio. moved
the poStponcrucnt of consideration of tho rcso-
luton OF the joint RccouS Traction Commit ce
amending the Constitution 50 as 10 extend suf-
frage TO all negroes. etc. until the tan bill
should be disposed OF. The motion caused
lengthy discussion Thad Stcvents spoke in
his remarks said: The committee wants only
nineteen of the loyal states to ratify the pro-
posed Amendment. | utterly and rcpudi-
ate the idea That the votes Of the eleven States
adoption Of the amendment" The House re-
fused to postpone
y bill to move tho United states Circuit Court
from Norfolk To kichmond passed the House
yesterday, ana Viii probable come up in the
senate to-day II is said that this bin was
introduced and is being pushed through in ac-
Cordancc with the wishes OF chief Justice
chase. who expects to he called upon ere long
case in thar court. OF course, mis- means the
case OF MIR. Davis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10


To the Editor Of The Times dispatch:
from your readers in which Colonel Roosevelt
is the topic discussed
now and always have been stanch
adnnrcr Of the Colonel, and consider him by
Far the greatest living American statesman.
| admire him for his versatility, his practical
ability. his unlinchinS courage. his genuine
patriotic Amcricanism and because he believes
in making mot simply requcsting) the peoples
of all nations respect tho stars and stripes and
the citizens who are supposed to be under the
protection of our flag.
Your editorial policy seems 10 To 20 say
every thing in voiir power TO disparaGc Colonel
Roosevelt. You print slurring editorials about
him: you reprint editorials and remarks from
other papers that antagonistic TO him. YOU
reproduce IudicrOuS cartoons in which he is
made to appear ridiculous, and in every
cevabic manner YOU try to convey i'm
preston that he is anything but great Amcri-
Of the greatest men that this country
has produced
Now. if do sincerely believe that EN-
President Roosevelt is dead one" politically.
and has dcGcncrated as Il statesman and patriot
the extent that you would have believe
in your editorials and comments then why.
pray explain. do YOU continue to devote much
valuable space in Your paper to bclttlc his
every word ana act Personally, do be-
inclined to think that YOU do not sincerely
licVc either.
You have perfect right to not admire the
Colonel his policies hut il seems that
IL YOU cannot boost him. then YOU should at
least cease 10 knock him especially when you
say that he is dead one" L. u. w.
Farmville, Va. May S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
National Guard on TrinI

DRESIDENT WILSON'S action in calling
out the National Guard of Texas, Arizona
and New Mexico is natural outcome of the
tangled situation on the border. The whole
mobile army OF the United States embraced
i'll the regular establishment has been shown
to be insufficient to do the work Of furnishing
scattered bands OF bandits and protecting
American territory against violation at their
hands
This insuffcency had become 50 apparent.
despite the gallant exploits of the men under
the command of General Funston and General
Pershing that ii longer to be ques-
toned. THE possibility grows, said The
Times Dispatch yesterday, discussing edto-
rally the situation along the Rio Grandc,
that some portion of the National Guard will
have a chance 10 see active service in the
field" Within few hours the President had
ordered the Texas. Arizona and New Mexico
contingents to the colors
There is more than one reason why this
development is to be welcomed In the first
place, it will help to supply protection TO
now neglected stretches of the long border
line. 1t will safeguard little villages and
isolated ranches, that have offered themselves
without the possibility of effective resistance.
to the attacks OF Mexican outlaws In the
second place it will afford the country an
opportunity to determine, by actual trial un-
der some of the conditions OF warfare how
effective the National Guard really is. In
lne lnlrd place IL may encourage enlist
ments and more active spirit of prepared
ness in the National Guard of other States
for none can tell when there will be new re-
quirements in Mexico and new calls to the
coors Unless patriotism is dead, young men
in every city and hamlet of the land will
signify now their readiness to play a mans
part in their countrys defense
In the meantime. Ambassador Arredondo
makes the fiat charge that the Glenn Springs
raid was financed and organized within the
United States. and its perpetrators supplied
with arms and information from this side the
line He names Antonio Vilareal. formerly
one Of Villas generals, the active agent OF
the American plottcrs to force intervention.
These charges. according TO Washington
dispatches. are being investigated by General
Funston II they true, they are of the
highest Importance If Americans are guilty
Of this peculiarly despicabe crime. there is
no punishment too great for them PreS-
dent Wilson already has declared that the
government is in possession of proof OF similar
activities by American citizens. He should
keep il secret no longer. lnprovokcd treason
is not pretty offcnsc at any time but in
Mexico and Mcxicans. it is as contemplate as
ii is hideous.
Still, in the face OF all these things the
House and Senate conferees continue TO
jockey and sQuabble over the army bill The
House members of the conference committee
10 blame, for they blocking the way
10 adequate preparedness. Unless they mend
their gait they will wake up on some not
distant morning TO find storm Of popular
execration beating about their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
SEEN ON THE SIDE
A Bystnnd-r,s view.

The gowns the pretty maidcns wear
In this warm season OF the year
To modest men like me appear
TO be a tribe shocliins:
They aren't intended to conceal
This fact, with others. thcy reveal
They stop SO far above the heel
They show Just lots OF stocking.
They're built, of gauzc and net and things
so frail their aspect always brings
Fear that unlucky happenings
May rcnd them quite asundcr;
Whiic to mere mans untutorcd eye
Kept open as fair maids drift by
There seems Of clothes no great supply
Such webbcd creations under.
OF course. It's no affair of mine.
SO criticism l resign,
Content my interest to confne
To quite respectful Elanccs,
And yet it does appear to me
These pretty maidcns that see,
CARRIED as they arc. do certainly
Take some tremendous chances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Shakespeare Day by Dny.
ne too sophisticatcd:

For the too sophisticated:
How weary stale. fiat and Improbable
Seem to me all the of this world.
Fie ont! Oh. he, lis unwcedcd garden
That grows to seed
Hamlet. i. q
For the prohibitionist: on thou invisible
spirit of wine. IL thou hast 40 name to be known
by, let us call thee dcVil;'-O thello II. 3.
For the British in Flanders:
Once more unto the breach, dear friends once
moro.
Or close the wall up with English dead"
King Henry V. ii. 4
For the reader Of seen on the Side:
"A jests prosperity lies in the
or him that hears II, never in the tongue
OF him that makes IT..
Loves Labor's Lost, Y. y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Destruction of the Cymric

TT is to be hoped that the continuance OF
i severance of friendly relations with Ger
many will not be made dependent on the case
of the Cymric. Technically the torpedoing OF
the vessel may be indefensible. but actually
the Cymrc was British warship. she car
ried no armament, perhaps. but she carrier
thousands Of tons Of ammunition for the
British armies in the neld. In essence, she
was a transport of war supplies, wholly given
over to that business. When the break with
Germany comes-if 1t must come--we would
like to have it based on an incident more
clearly volative of American and human
rights.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Good Gas for Less None,

TLEARLl il is to RiClmund's advantage
~ TO purchase the modern coal gas plant
reco amended by Superintendent knowles
and approved by the Administrative Board.
Such plant, we told. would cut the cost
OF gas production practically in half, and that
saving, estimated on the basis OF the present
output, would pay interest and redemption
charges on the investment and still furnish a
handsome surplus.
However, there are great many things
that Richmond ought TO do Just about now .
and ii may not be feasible TO apply $500 600
to,thls particular purpose. In the meantime
no reason is apparent why the production cost
OF, water gas should not be reduced BY the
elimination OF tHt cagdie power standard and
the substitution OF standard based on Brit
1sh thermal units. Baltimore and other cities
have effected this reform
IT means, of course, The substitution OF
mantle lights for Hat flame burners. Tho
candle power OF Richmond gas is supplied.
ri. considerable expense, for the benefit OF an
fnGonsiderablc proportion Of gas consumers
who cling 10 the old and wasteful method in
their homes The greatest good OF the
greatest number requires a change.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
His Literary Eeeds.

~ have here said the unaunounCed visitor,
n monumental work the great war. descrih-
ing its causes and consequences, it's battles and
sieEes. its victories and losses, it's great leaders
and conspicuous heroes its"
Take it away" said the intended victim,
GROSSLY. II attended meeting of the Wonlan's
Culture Club the other evening, and | know 50
much about the great war 1t gives mental
indi Gcston. However. ! in the market for
Il statistical compilation of the big league bat
ting averages and a treatise on how to make two
dollars grow where only one has grown before"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

ooh, yes" SAYS the SANDY Valley News I'VE
like 10 hear you talk good roads hui wed :,
along some practical sense in that rcmauk
Here is n very suggestive little paragraph from
no Wcsi Point News: There is nothing which
viii shclve politician so quick as to lose n
fight. There VIII be few for sale cheap III
West Point OH May "a
doctor reports attending the birth OF 81 babies
last year. He is rather dangerous fellow 10
he storking abroad" And yet not an unusual
kind of doctor Tor Richmond.
rhe Chase City Progress has about lost its
patiencc lis latest conclusion being expressed
in the following we don't look for peace in
Europe until somebody has been thoroughly
whipped-and that looks IKE u hisht De iohS
way off,
Thc ncwspa pcrs won't lc, them rest even
when they try TO The Norfolk Virsiniam-P Pilot
one mouth says tho provcrb fact for which
VIC give renewed thanks every time we think Of
T. H. and w. }. b
soon 10 be in full blast, the Urbunna Sentinel
rcmarks: "The fellow who speaks his mind on
ali occasion is liable TO havo more bumps on
his head than the fellow who attends to his own
called upon"
Norfolk Will In time have permanent May
Festival. II is going to have one this May, any
ing from the editorial column of The Times
Dispatch TO show what big thing the May
FESTIVAL has been TO Richmond and eHpressing
tho opinion . that Norfolk can SO and do Ike.
yearly recurrence OF this musical event. A
number Of pubiic-spirited citizens OF Norfolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
The Voice of the People

LETTERS 10 THE EDITOR should not he
over 30 words I'm length. mud the mime md nd
dress the writer cnch
ton. not necessarily! for publication hut
rs an evidence of good faith. our friends
asked write sIdr of the
and 10 inrlOsc stamps If the return OF unnvniI-
able manuscripts Is expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

he pays, or should pay. an income tax on his
American royalties Why should there be Il
different rule as to stocks and bonds?
AT any rate. the Secretary Of the Treasury
thinks the courts should pass the case.
we can see no objection legal or moral. TO
his conclusion. The ruling OF ali Attorney
General. however eminent. is not conclusive
forever OF the rights of the national govern
mem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
The Great Roosevelt Myth

TT affords pleasure TO inform our correspon-
l den, from Farmville why continue to
discuss the mental and physical Gyrations
and the moral idiosyncrasies OF Theodore
Roosevelt. 1t is because. as our correspon-
dent suggests, we do not think he is dead
one The great Roosevelt myth yet wears
the appearance of realty to considerable
and, in some cases, otherwise intelligent sec
ton of the American public
We continue 10 oppose him because we be
licvo his influence on the thought and the
politics of this people almost wholly bad.
He considers himself law unto himself. He
refuses to be bound, in his political activities
by the moral code Of other men. lie has
shown himself capable Of ingrattude almost
incredibly base. His treatment Of Taft. il
there were nothing else to his discredii
should earn him The contempt of those who
place loyalty to proved friendship among the
virtues that distinguish every true man.
He took Panama and yet condemned
Germany for taking" Belgium. lie ap-
proved the foreign policy OF President Will
son--and then changing front made an I'M
fair para phrase OF il the basis of bitter at
lacks. y political opportunsi. he embraces
every fad and craze that wins temporary
popularty-and abandons them. as he does
his political allies. as soon their popu-
larity begins TO wanc. A proclaimed foe To
the ''malefactors of great wealth. he has
rarely lacked the support Of these ''malcfac-
tors and if he should be the Republican
candidate for the presidency in the next cam
paign, he VIII have that support again.
He has much personal force and magnetism
and large abilities Of course, and thereby has
hypnotzed following. Fortunately for
this country, that following dminishes as
thinking men OF the Roosevcltian cult rub
their eyes and begin 10 apply to their former
hero the acid tests OF human conduct Tried
in tho balance, he is found wanting The
great Roosevelt myth begins to crumblc and
dsin:egratc. To aid that consul mmation SO
dcvouty to be wished, is task to which The
Times dispatch applies Itself diligently
When the myth disappears. as in the process
OF time all myths will. We shall have never
another word to say.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Siny In t;urope.

In the orchard snowtirfts bloom
Lilies lilacs. lend perfume;
Sunshine drives away the shadows, scattering
the mist and gloom
Jcwelcd blossoms She the dew.
Splitting diamond drops you
Carpets OF emerald .lue fastened down by
daisies. TOO.
Death has claimed the flower OF youth.
Europe wakens TO the truth
Ruin silent suffering, life and death so near
this spring.
Peeping through tine canopy
of the leaves the sunbeams play:
Birds singing they ny, all of nature
harmony;
From thousand feathered throats
Music rising all around;
Woodland choristers call mates. hu,elike
answers echong sound.
All the elories OF the spring
All that summertime may bring
Cannot wipe away her sorrow, cannot speak q
glad to -morrow.
I:uropes youth dead and dying;
Women widows: children crying:
All the flowers that grow in May growing on
graves day.
G. WHITlOCKE COLE
Baltimore Md, May 6.
To-Dny's Heat Hand-Pirkcd Joke.
Nurse-wouldnt you like go to heaven
Robbie and nice gold crown?
Bobbie-Not II the dentist is going to nut
il on-Facts and Fances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
FearIe.s of Consequence.

Grubbs--I never realized until now what
convinced optimist Binks is
Stubbs-What made you form your new csti-
mate OF him?
Grubbs-The fact that he is trying to raise
chickens roses and two bull pups all on the
same lot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Not Sufficient.

She osoulfuly)-O Mr.. Flubdub, do YOU ever
yearn to have the wings OF a dove?
lie (practically)--Not very often. When / am
not Very hungry. however. ] ee, along with
the wings Of a turkey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

Colonel Roosevelt liked to boast OF his
corking times. but when an editor accused
him of having some uucorking times he sued
the fellow for libel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
The PcSsinlfsf Says:

The fool and his money are soon parted
which is one OF the luclsiest things that coul'
possibly happen to the money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

II money flies. Vincent Astor ought TO cap
ture the aeroplane speed record.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

Rural credit is a fine thing, but most farm
ers would prefer TO see little rural cash.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Dutch In Nichmond, Etc

. Are there amy Dutch In Richmond? Is there
any institution except tho Soldiers Home where
helpless old men cared for I'm Richmond
&. r..
The census OF 1910 gives eighteen. There Is
the city Home cXccllently administered in
stitutton. and tho Home OF the Little Sisters Of
the l,oor. as hnc charity may be found
anywhere
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

The New York man who named fourteen
correspondents in his divorce suit probably
made All honest effort TO tell the whole truth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

Brother Copeland says he remembers dis
unctly the first time he kissed girl We
wonder whether the old lady is still living
to enjoy the memory
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

~ this season, many people arc partl,
prepared TO undertake bee culture. The!
have the hives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

Getting back TO tho thought that is In.
tchseiE interesting to shipynrd town. tho
Newport News Tlmcs-Iierald says: "No matter
now II turns out. the German note has brought
us once more face to face with tho dismal fact
mat the United states is utterly uuprcpared to
nGht nation like Germany. How long shall
We continue I'm that state OF insecurity? 1t is
Stupfdity beyond comprehension We living
hke fools in a fools paradise"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

II Germany treats any agreement with the
United states as scrap of paper. there will
he a scrap. not Of paper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
In Virginia.

What residence is required of voter Nir-
.inia THOMAS w. STREET.
Two years in tho state, Of which tho last
must he spout in the city county and the
last thirty days in the voting precinct.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Hero Irund.

Please civc address 10 which applca ion
may hn made for medal, etc. for hcrosln.
r. IT. w.
The secretary Of tho Carnegie Hero Fund Is
Mr.. I. NJ. Wiimot. Pittsburgh. ia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Chats With Virginia Editors

..oh, yes" says the Sandy Valley News. we
like 70 hear YOU talk good roads. hut wed :,
hcap rather you get out and hustle en-
.Iorr' Some practical sense in that remark
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

have made tho festival possible this year. The
response OF the public is gratifying. showing
mat the city and section arc ready for high
class music, tho tendency of which Is to improve
and elevate. Richmond has for many years had
I'm annual music festival. and II has proven to
oe II great thing for the capital city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Queries and Answers

Drnmmcl.
Please tell what was the full name OF
i.eau Erummci. a.
George Bryan Brummel.
Elevation ut Post Onlcc.
Please tell me the elevation or tho street
N. Richmond post-O!ficc
CHARLES T.. TAYLOR.
Nincty-sevcn feet above mean high tide.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

Aro,,ud thc GIohc.

Will you inform what is the record
mo II trip around the earth? MISS II.
So far We have seen, the time OF J. RI.
Mcars. - days, FL hours. 81 As minutes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

II music be the food Of love, Cupid should
now get his rations in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS The Times-
Z Dispatch. and not TO Individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

puHLIsHE every day . the yeaI 10 South Tenth
ktreet Richmond. Va, by the Tirncs Dispatch Pub;
nshinS Co. Inc. Charles K. RasLrook. Editor and
I hAnaA~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10
Where lie Shines,

Where lie Shines.
Though Theodore may like too we'll
TO talk with gusto through his hat.
He knows how his own goods to sell
you've simply gotter hand him that.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

spECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,: Mes
SS. New York; auoai Lie Bnidiax. rhiiadeiphia:
Peoples Gas Building. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

The German clocks around Ncriun are he
hind time instead of hour ahead as or
dered by the Berlin schedule
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

Z TELEPHONE, Randolph !. Private Branch Exchange
connecting With all Departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-10

The blackstone Courier says: ~ Richmond
doct or reports attending the birth OF u babies
las, wear He rathcr dangerous fellow Ia
no storkine abroad" And yet not unusual
IND of doctor for Richmond.