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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-01
She Was Smothering.
Rocl ford. Ala Mrs. NJ. c Pas

Rockford. Ala Mrs. M. c Pas
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with nervous prostratiou. ann hsd
headach backscne. pains in nay
right side, ann smothering spell
called in physicians to treat nv case.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
A Danish D'Artagnan

There was n Dane who used 20 own
little brickyard down by the Sas-
katChewan River. II was small bnsi-
ness. and we remember him as occa-
siuually driving a load OF bricks HIM
self and delivering them at the Uni
vcrsIty buildings. But he had seen
service. and il was not LONG after the
war began before he received his com
mission as ina jor In time he was cap
turcd by the Germans at Yprcs. and in
termed in the little town OF Bischofs-
verde, 100 miles south Of Berlin and
near the Austrian border. He could
speak German perfectly-had learned
it as a boy in Dcnmark-and ne de-
termined to attempt the impossible and
escape. Hiding in a we'll in the intern
mcnt camp just as the prisoners were
about to be shut up for the night, he
crept away at dusk. eluded the double
guards and turned his face, not toward
the Austrian border whittier the guards
would naturally set out in pursuit, but
toward Berlin. He made his way to
village, found n newspaper containing
the statement that he had escaped and
was making his way toward SwitZer-
land. bought n rainCoat to cover his
uniform, and then started on his peril
Gus journey. In Berlin. with delight
full effrontcry, he took q taxi ride down
the Unter-den Linden. Then this Dan
ish d'-Artagnan disguised himself AS
bricklayer. and, after many adventures.
including a trip through the Kiel Ca
nal, reached Denmark, whence the Brit
ish consul sent him to England. And
now he has been formally received by
the King ut Buckingham Palace, and
is detained at the War Office TO report
on conditions in Gcrmany.--Edmund Il.
Broadus in Atlantic Monthly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
News of Fifty Years Ago
(from the Richmond Dispatch. Feb. l. 1860

ses s At err M sy
tonight from to 1 o'clock.
it, hs fGs hsS%a Ian" C. To'fs
eaess for $500 TO be applied ne objects
The several divisions Of the Sons of Tem-
temnere or this city have decided to hold public
The agents Of the military authorities were
erates at af Wofk yssterday hres"s eSconfed
The State Senate passed The bill TO allow tho
employment of female clerks in the Register OF
Land office, and having stuck on an amendment
The House win have to take it up again, although
ina. oody defeated the bill few days
The bill allowing judges of the courts TO send
a as to be returned for trial when restored
svona. me outcome in the case OF Mrs Kirby
y Ihe NUMBER Of workmen at the Gosport Navy
me to s6 has ev SSsm Gd" % sa" Of This
government to close up this ward eventually.
Washington dispatch SAYS: 1T Is no longer
renanng in at inr so. Ie
tation of President Johnson who is DESTROYS OF
ed in the halls OF Congress, ana has some hopes
yet OF bringing such TO pass At an early date
General John Il. Hood has completed his ar.
Of New Orleans. " Wv 'NE
The First National Bank Of Danv!lle will open
LOT business in few days.
III Is now considered quite that the
negro suffrage in the Dis,ric, OF Columbia ana
veto it If 1t does pass.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. 1rumbull called
up his resolution that "all persons q African
descent born in the United States are hereby de-
ciarcd citizens of the same and made "a long
speech in favor of civil rights and privileges
10 All persons without distinction of race or
color Mr.. salisbury in replying said: we nave
sncd enough tears for the Is Ugh
Tune the white men have some considerations
!, The semmes trial, II 1t comes off, can he
disposed or IN less than week but the com
mission 10 try him has not yet been appointed.
Mr. julian lila offered in the House Of epresen
deileerate Judgment OF the House that tho speedy
trial or Jefferson Davis for the crime OF treason
ana his prompt execution II convicted. arc I'M
perativcly dema ndcd by the people OF the United
states IN order that treason may be adequately
branded by the nation traitors made infamous
ana rcDctitionS of their crimes far a. possibin
be prevented" The resolution went over
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
SOCIAL REACTION IN WASHINGTON
ny FREDERIC !. HAsKIN

has become quite distinct genius, who
must be seen TO be appreciated-and
is not always appreciated then This
is evidenced by the fact that tho wives
OF some foreign diplomats have prac-
tically given up formal entertaining
because OF their inability to appreciate
the unconventional hilarity OF the
young men who swarmnd their draw
Ing rooms and could not always be
identified by means OF the invitation
list
Most of these volunteer society men
are college boys, young fellows In the
government employ, students for mill
tary cXaiuina lions and others OF 4 care
free and hnppy-go- lucky status who
are naturally inclined to regard society
as their oyster. Since II could hardly
be opened without them. perhaps they
arc right At any rate, the 1uickcning
Of social activity and it's unprecedented
generosity in the matter Of refresh
ncnt. give them great gastronom!c
JOY.
Wnr Complexities Society.
Another complication in the present
Washington social season is the atti-
tudc toward each otlIrr OF the he'll
Nrcrent ambassadors. II was ncces-
sary TO give TWO diplomatic dinners
instead OF tho one, which has long been
leading event OF the season. This.
however was by no means Il complete
solution OF the difficulty, because 1t was
impossible to give two dinners stimuli
taneously and very difficult 10 entertain
either clique hrst without offending
the other. The French ambassador,
being the dean OF the diplomatic corps.
was finally honored with an invitation
10 the nrst dinner. while Count Won
BcrnstorT attended the second. Amends
were made TO the German ambassador,
however. by inviting him later to a
very small and select reception at the
White House. where he had the pleas
ure Of meeting number OF Washing
tons leading retailers.
SO the present season is bringing
number OF momcntous changes 10 that
most ancient and honorable of Ameri-
can social circles-thc Washington Of
fetal set. II is pleasant to note that
the tendency is always toward greater
cordially OF feeling and more truly
democratic ideals OF entertainments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Bcnrficiarics of Pork"

TT is amusing to find some of the stanch OF
/ poncnts Of preparedness introducing III
Congress measures that Will obtain for their
districts, in the event that their advice on
national defense is overruled, large chunks
of preparedness pork 1t is amusing, but
humiliatng. for the fault is not in our stars
or Copgressnen-bu in ourselves So
long as Senators and Representatives are
valued in proportion 10 their ability to get
their share'--as the euphemistic phrase has
it--national legislation must be on a low
plane. We are accustomed TO put the blame
on the legislators, when the larger part Of it
belongs nearer home II we laugh. as Of
course we shall we should not forget the real
authors of this screaming farce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Good Grncious!

lColors never used before in mems
sutts-dainty lavenders and pinks and
bright greens-are to become fashion
able at Palm Beach, 1t Is stated here
on good authorty.-News note from
Palm Beach,
When Clarence. CARRIED in green or pink,
Appears upon the beach,
Each gentle heart in JOY will SINK
Red lips let out Il screech.
For Clarence is sweet a sight
AS mortals e'er have seen,
But think of him when he's bedil,ht
In shades of mauve and green
oh. think OF him incased in pink,
Cerise or lavender.
Some coarse grained men will take to drink,
Their sorrows to inter-
And when he and his pals. arrayed
In colors like his own,
Are all upon the beach displayed
A loud and solemn groan
Will echo through the troubled land;
Will fill each heart with woe
For who could view that gaudy band
And no emotion show?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Robert iEhittct. .Jr.

L EW OF the men OF comparative youth ac-
L lively engaged i'll municipal affairs had
strong influence in public life Robert
Whittet. Jr. OF Scotch descent. he exhibited
in 81 high degree the tcnaciiy and stern deter
nlination that mark the Scot, and time and
again his unbcndinE attitude on matters of
Importance concerning which his clear mind
had como TO definite conclusions, saved the
city from precipitate and unwise action.
During his years of service in the Board Of
Aldermen and, later. as chairman of the Adj
ministrative Board. he not only devised and
caused to he executed plans for the better
ment Of the community in many ways, but
he always acted conservative and
thoughtful restraining. Influence on hastily
conceived projects fe viii he missed from
the city soyornmcn, as few men have been
missed i'll this day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

rue heSt.
Did you fail in the race?
Did you faint i'm the squirt
Where the hot dust choked and burned?
Did you breast tho tape midst the fly
ing dirt
That the leaders, spikes had spurncd?
Did YOU do your best
Oh, l know YOU lost. know that your
time was had.
But the game liz not In the winning, lad.
The best of It since the beginning, lad.
is in taking your licking and grinning,
If you gave Thorn the best you had.
Did your tackle fan short?
Did the runner fnsh by
with the score that won tho gamer
Did II hrcnk your heart when you
missed tho try1
Did you choke with tho hurt and
shamo?
1f you did your boat
oh. j know tho score. ] followed you
all tn" way through.
And that !. WHY I am anying. lad.
That the best uf tho nHht LIS the stay
ing, lad.
And the host Of al gamcs is the play
Ing. lad,
If you givo them The host in you.
Nelson Robins, in Youths Companion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

America is throttled by the lack of bottoms
in which TO move it, Private enterprise with
the best will in the world and every financial
temptation TO enter the field. has proved in
competent to meet the situation.
The Times Dispatch opposes government
ownership in nine cases out of ten. but i'll
the tenth case it is justified amply. The
measure sponsored by Representative Alex
ander and backed by the administration
makes government ownership q last resort
which is proper. Should other means fail
however. the government can step in That
also is proper-good political economy. good
politics and good sense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Government ana Shioninn

IF experience can demonstrate anything. the
wisdom Of the efforts made by President
Wilson at the last session OF Congress 10 re-
establish the American merchant marine has
had abundant vndication. The royernmon,
shipping BILL introduced Yesterday meets
vital need
The wharvcs Of Atlantic por,s are piled
high with merchandise, destined for foreign
lands, for which no cargo space can bc OH
tanned. Ocean freight rates are from 200 ia
700 or 500 per cent higher than they were
before the war. Our trade with South
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Novels Come Next

THlLDlIOOD is n happy state simply be-
~ cause ignorance is bliss. Grown-ups are
confronted by so many dangers that card in
dexcs are necessary; hardly a day passes but
that some new peril is revealed TO our
shuddcrs In the good old days, before the
invention OF germs. life may have been
shorter but it was less depressing; we ate
our pie without modern msgivngs A hun
dred years ago or even less toddics were even
considered good for the health.
The latest danger threatening an appalled,
world has been brought to light by a conven-
ton OF librarians in California; These wise
FOLK have discovered that ''many a maria ge
that otherwise would have been happy is
wrecked on the shoals Of idealism falsely
created by 'mushy' novels; and, furthermore
that novel reading weakens the minds OF
girls. This Is terrible Indictment It
makes plain the reason for the increasing
record a divorce and the cause Of the modern
styles affected by women To our untutored
senses novels seem rather tame and nnocu-
Gus, but librarians ought to know The
revelation OF the evils of the novel must APP
peal to all altruistic minds. We may expect
10 see an association arising to combat the
ravages OF fiction on matrimony and the in
tellccts of girls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
I.nrEc Order.

gives II note, and just before Il is due
received motto" from a bank that note Of same
amount and date is due there. Why does the
bank not state what note IL is ETC. that :, may
Know whether II is safe TO remit? Give pro-
nnncIaiion OF Pctrograd. Does sassafras tea
atcct tho heart? What would he the effect on
IN" climate of the earth If the plane OF its orbit
ana IT'S a"ls were parallel? If We could get rid
of The Philippines would Japan he less hostile
TO MS? SIrEScRJltEp
The hank is under no obligation TO give anv
notice az all. 1t Is the makers business o keen
track OF his obligations and them at the
proper t!mc. re tro- grad. with accent on FIRST
syllable 40 40 one knows. We do not see
any connection between the matters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
y news item says that motorists are more
careful. The pedestrian has TO be.
Our Normal Schools

w + have four good normal schools in Vir
w GINA. All are we'll patroniZed and do
excellent work. They have received generous
treatment nj the hands OF the Legislature.
and, like many other departments, they ask
Tor increased appropriations. This is natural
enough. MI hcnehcaries OF the State ask
Tor larger appropriations than they expect TO
receive, on the principle that the more YOU
ask for the more you are likely To get II
is very difficult for busy legislative commit
tees TO Sift these demands and ascertain their
reasonablenesS. institutions should not be
stinted, ana at the same time there is no
margin i'll the treasury for laviShncss
This matter illustrates anew the benefits OF
budget The actual needs OF each State in
stitutioM should he carefully ascertained in
advance OF the meeting o! the legislature
that Recommendations might he made accord
ingly This would assure Justice TO "A degree
impossible under the present hapha2ard
method OF scaling down The demands of the
various departments within the States re-
sources al joint meeting of the Two Com
mittees Of Finance in the closing hours of
the session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

Current Editorial Comment
Demanding
Report on
Army Posts

The Senate has taken a step
n."""ni"S in the right direction In de-
"pofl on manding from the War Depart
army foStS Elent full report the orig
inal cost, maintenance and gen
cral usefulness OF every army post in the coun-
try II is matter OF common knowledge In
tho army that the location OF army posts has
been determined with n minimum OF regard for
defensive requirements and with axiinum
OF consideration for the wishes OF members OF
Congress who have sought to please their
stituencies. In every country except the United
states army establishments are distributed in
accord with strategic principles. The choice OF
sites Is governed by railway communicative
by geographic conditions, by accessibility, by
variety OF circumstances having to do with
tho promotion Of the great usefulness OF tho
forces to be accommodated. In America the
selection Of locations for army posts has been
carried on to great extent by logrolling poll
ticians whose knowledge Of the rudiments of
military science IS nil. Mr.. Ciarrisons rcpor:
on tho question propoundcd to him by tho Sen
ate, and tho action for which 1t may furnish
the basis. will he awaited with interest by all
citizens who realize the Importance not only
of having efficient army, adequate to the
needs Of tho country. but OF having that army
distributed that 1t Will he the most quickly
available for tho purposes for which II is in
tended.-Ncw York Mail.
,,.-.,, T., One OF the most important
froercas !" items in the progress of these
tn's days appears In surgery and
Surgery especially tina; which occurs in
the army. 1t lis said that dur
ing our Civil War out OF every four SOL
ders operated or died. and in the Crimean War
one out OF every perished. But these
frightfu figures changed, and IT is
officially reported that out OF 100 soldiers tax
en- wounded to tho hospitals ninety-scven OF
them arc saved. Great change that. from so
per cent dying to actually less than 3 per cent,
'rhia liz accomplished largely by skill. antisep.
tics and careful nursing. But really. the way
the surgeons car cut up the human body and
nut IL together again is amazing. IF they only
had the living breath TO blow into his nostrils
they could make human body as easily as u
boy can make kite, and often, doubt. turn
out an improved product-ohIo State Journal,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

There is article in the January 90 issue
OF the Manufacturers Record" says the West
Point News. telling of the congcsted condition
OF the port of New York and showing clearly
the need for the development further south Of
n port which Will provide for the great and
growing demands Of commerce. Tho re-
quisiteS Tor such port many. No mere
indentation the coast will suffice There re-
ut least six vital questions to he considered in
determining the location of such port and
II is interesting to note these carefully and
observe to how great degree West Point
answers All the requirements as no other place
does on tho entire Atlantic Coast The News
then goes on to discuss the six requisites for a
West Point.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Guide Explains.

From what you tell me, ! assume that your
wife is regular scold" said Newcomer to the
Guide of Capitol Square.
Yes replied Guide. she scolds because she
has to do her houscwork and scolds because she
has to live with me. She's regular all right
Alus the same"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Halifax Gazette thinks wonders will
never cease, since "a bill 10 make the city of
Washington 'dfaStically dry has been introduced
by the Congressman from own home town
IN kcntucky!" The question IN How did the
Congressman vote in the Kentucky home town?
Throwing ont commissioner from the Drohi-
btion till' says the Norfolk Ledger Dispa tch
looks IKE dumping the cargo To the ship"
Time enough TO speculate that after the
dumpn Etakcs place.
we nope to live TO see the day" says tho
i.ou,Sa NiiGihiah' when the Torrenn systcm OF
land registration Will he put into effect I'm Vir-
sinid. but II viii have hard road TO travel
over the dead bodies OF - multitude or shvster
lawyers and In the face Of the opposition of
some that are nor Ihat liz probably the whole
Ihis Is from the liaIif"n Record Advert isor
'Pr0hihi'i"h billS VII Icuuir" all loaded suit
cases 10 hc lab"i'h. Imagine The editor Of this
paper landing a. The station IuHgiuy u p,,, cn.c
labeled old Rye Then guess how far he would
get before he would bc held an" That cdit mr.
knows the people Of his t"wu--iiuunton.
$50 long IN the British government In sails
ned with tho sanitary condition OF Newport
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

Villas staff officer has arrived in Ell Paso
with message TO the American people that
Villa wishes to capture the bandits who
killed Americans. If the staff officer will
tell the people of this country where his chief
can he captured. it will be of more interest
than any desire Villa has about the capture
Of his killerO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
II Wns Not pInr

Johnny said the stern parent didn't l
tell YOU that you were not to play with that bad
little Binks boy?"
We'll, wasn't playing with him." rcjoned
Johnny IF you just go and take a squnt at
his lamps, you'll 1 tending strictly to
business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

IL love your daughter"
is that why you want to marry her?"
Yes"
And YOU think you can support her that?'
Yes. If YOU and her mother will keep away
from US"
by heck! young man. you have her"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Royal Stcknn mes.

King.
The Good Empcrors of Rome were Narva
Tro1an Antonus Pine and Marcus Aureiue
George III. of England was the Farmer king:
George ~. Gentleman George
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

Reereiting the retirement of Mr.. Sothern
the New York World says he is the undoubt ed
leader OF the American stage. Everybody in
TINS country who is interested in the drama
VIII hope that the time will come, again, when
an American actor will be the leader Of the
American stage as were Booth and Barrett
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

He-fou are the first and only girl have
ever loved.
She--Then you had better around and
get some experience. ] wouldn't feel right about
negotiating an engagement with a perfect novice
at the game.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Naturally Enough.

II suppose the men who know Miss Sweet
thing we'll foolish about her." said the mere
"Of course they are" replied Miss Sweetthings
dearest friend You see, folly is always catch
ing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

Now that the New York police have been
instructed to take peep at the Russian ballet
that has just arrived. there are not enough
seats in the Metropolitan Opera House for
the crowd. and standing room is selling higher
than gasoline.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
Queries and Answers
Registered Hospitals.

Which OF the Richmond hospitals arc regis
tered? MRS Y / {
the term REGISTERED" appears to be applied
to such hospitals meet tho ard rcui,ire-
ments of the state Board of Nurses Exami ncrs
Such as We have questioned do meet these re :
quircmcnts and. so, "rcgiStcrcd,' and the
assumption is that all the hospitals here are so.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
The Pcssimint Snyn,

Don't pay too much attention when somebody
tells YOU the country has reached the crisis OF
its destincs. 1t has been doing that regularly
every year since 1t achieved It's independence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01

Germany and Austria having denied that
the sinking OF the Persia last December was
done by their submarines, the buck is
passed 10 Turkey. Let George do it," is
an old gag, but Germany and Austria arc
glad 10 play il with Turkey Secretary Lans-
ing will have plenty of time to 90 fishing be-
fore Turkey gives him any information on
this affair or any other.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-01
The One Thing NccdfuI.

Grubhs--It seems to that in the matter
OF national defense reason and logic arc all on
the side of the advocates Of preparedness
Stubbs-Oh, Of course. All they really need
now is the votes.