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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
INDIANA'S HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY
ny FREDERIC J. HAsKIy

been Influenced by none OF them. being
sufficient unto herself and retaining
her own particular individuality. 1t
has been said that II high wall were
built around Indiana, shutting her on
from the rest or the world. she would
still continue 10 sustain herself and
operate her Industries, rcgrcttirg not
so much That she had lost the world,
but that the world had lost Indiana.
Indiana was practically the last
frontier State 10 be settled when
her people came they met the resent
Mcnt OF the Indians, who already had
been disillusicncd with regard 10
white men by other State settlers.
Hence, for many years the whole ter
rtcry was the hotbcd Of various In
dian outbreaks and uprising, culmi-
mating 1T last In the Battle OF Tippce-
canoe. Tccumseh. seeing that his race
was gradually being pushed westward
under system OF unfair land claims
sought 10 fcdcratc all the tribes Of
Indians together and thus combat the
white man. While banding together
the Indians in tile South. however. thc
northern Indians. worked into :, frenzy
by his brother. known rs the Prophet.
forced tho issue by attacking til.
settlers At Tippcccanoc, where Cover
nor Harrison had his troops assembled.
Tho battle. or course, turned out 4 VIC
tory for the settlers and proved tho
final blow 10 Tccumsch's hopes OF an
Indian federation.
Her Part In Wars.
The territory WAS just beginning 10
attain a strong hold on existence when
tho War Of 1872 came. cxacting IT'S oh
legations In the way OF money and
men The War with Mexico. coming
IL 1886. found the state totally unpr.-
pared. with neither adequate finances
or militia 10 answer tho Presidents
call for volunteers. II did possess a
strenuous adjutant-gcncral. though.
who carried through a rapid system,
Of mobilization that broke all mill
iary records at the time. and when the
troops finally departed Indiana had
three regiments. with two more I'm
training,
Now, that another Mexican crisis is
haunting the political horizon. Indiana
mas again sent her troops OF Hoosiers
10 help protect Uncle sam, among
whom are the descendants Of some OF
the states great men. Not all or In
diana great men belong to the past.
however. as witness tho continued cpi-
denies OF authors and her many poIitl-
cal orators. Even tho plain everyday
licosicr Is now treated with marked re-
Spect. instead "f amused tolcration
for. II he is not tho secret author OF
several successful poems himself ha
IS at least the type which has mads
Indiana famous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
SEEN ON THE SIDE
TO j. w. IL.

Dear poet OF childhood and laughter
old comrade whose days were a song
know that whatever comes after
This life that you stripped of its wrong
y garden Of roses awaits YOU.
Where children you've wooed to their rest
viii render tho homage that mates YOU
With AL that is sweetest ana best
The wonder OF life, and it's beauty
ion found in your heart. that was gold;
The sweetness OF love and loves duty
In words that were golden you told;
y song that was gracious and golden
Scared e'er from the lutte in your breast,
As though some fair god of times oldcn
Had found there end of his quest
The mothers wao've crooned your sweet foncics
To children who sat their knee
The lovers who've conued your ronIaucos
And Kissed with none near them to see,
Are waiting With chaplets TO greet YOU
They wait in the Isles OF the Blcst
Aud on those fair shores they will meet Won
With singing. and rapture-and rest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
News Of Fifty Years Ago
I'rom the Richmond Dispatch, July "A, 1856

y Masonic lodge has been instituted M ASH
sS The occrs VIII be nstalie aa iG ns e NO
ing to lac held next week.
Horace Greeley has been caught manning In
IN editorial in the New York Tribune he calls
loudly for am Investigation of the hanging in
this ease saws he rebels may have hcnn
know mat CLANCY was convicted and sentenced roi
I" be hanged by Il military commission Of the
Was "rGered by ,9s Mar rDw ann, the
and ,n;,t General Terry carried out the order
rebels" had anything to do. "
General Fitzhugh Lee is hard at work m, nj.
plantation. near White House. attending his
crops, rebuilding his house that was destroyed
out roads and making other improvemcnts. ''s
Of rh he on 81; star SAYS In anticipation
arrangement has been made by which the pa
repors frS 'sI% eGon VIZ receive two daily
Even this number Of words will cost 81 900
papers. it win no, be such an awful G tax .of'S
There Is raging great storm on the Gulf
TO believe that Gulf coast storm sooner or
later sets to tho interior and All over the
here in Nirsini:, are spending anxious mo-
by telegraph. ne ~
The MASSACHUSETTS Democratic State Commit
tee has called q state convention to take into
gates TO the Philadelphia Conservative Con
remton ana to discuss other matters Of impor-
1 ,nmce to the bemocrltic PARTY OF the State OF
Mass;.luseIis II is at least encouraging 10
Sanzation.
Dartmouth College. at the commencement ex-
s6e honorary degree of of Doctor Of :
Doctor sherman. Well, what next?
The seward Raymond Republicans of New
York have issued call for a State convention
TO nominate delegates to the Philadelphia con
sentative Convention.
The United states Senate yesterday slightly
amended the House resolution to admit Ten
ncSsec TO new statehood The House viii
doubtless adopt the same to-day.
There have been fourteen cases Of chol-
era III New York within the past twenty-four
hours.
The Thad stevens resolution to authorize the
officers OF the two houses OF Congress to call
an extra session OF Congress when necessary
mus ignoring the rights and prerogatives OF
inc President. VIII come up in the House to-
Gay with but little prospect OF passage The
senate viii defeat II even If the House passes
1t under Thad Stcvens'S whip
+. q. Ross. unknown quantity has been
elected United states Senator to represent Kan
sas In the place of General Lane. who recently
suicide.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

o my counter woman often comes
Heavily scented, diamonds in her ears.
she buys with lavish hand my costly
things,
tct they are not for her. for she is fat.
ana chooses cloudy chi!fons for tho
slim.
hold them up and ponder YEARLY
whether still could hc Il pretty girl
II were clad In garments such as
these.
And had enough to eat
The lingerie sell is made by nuns
Sheer as any cobwcb, fashioned 10 en-
nance
The charms ono day it will adorn.
| wonder If those white nuns, stitching
silently.
Think Of tho future wcarcrs of their
patient toll.
My heart Is full OF envy as / smooth
ard fold
Each almy lace with ribbons peeping
out:
To clothc myself in barcst decency
Is all that can do.
Yesterday. late. tho woman came again,
Anu Win her came young girl,
slender and very fair:
They took the best and loveliest I had,
AND, while served. tho girl looked up
Deep in her eyes ] saw dying
Those nuns would pray at night for
one, at least,
Who wears their handiwork, II they
had seen her face
Maybe tbs better TO plcep una shamed
In coarse whifo calico.
Ethel Wolff. in New York Times. !,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
rlalfnlm Of Extremist.

D EFEhRlHG ~ senator La Policies ONT,
burst against the naval hin The otner day.
attention was called 10 the Senator'S mani
festation OF fanatcsm IN his limitation ~
insincerity and dishonesty 10 an who dis
agreed with him. rs pointed out ihcn. tina,
is one OF the commoncst attributes OF fanatic
ism. Another OF the attributes 81 tho cx
tremists Is unconsciously stressed IN ropor,s
of the Prohibition National Convention. ms,
brought 10 an end. This is the invariablc ten
5dency OF your true extremist 10 include in
his crusad" all tho evils on tho face OF the
earth, regardless or their lack of connection
with his o|n pet project
4 IN addition TO nationwide prob billion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
,InmcS MhitComb Riley

IN the death of James Whitcomb Riley the
4 voice of one Of Americas sweetest singers
is stilled. He was a poet of the people. who
wrote TO reach the popular heart. but he had
won the approval OF critics who hold fast
to scholastic Canons. They had found his
unaffected songs, so simple in motive express
sion. rime and rhythm, To he a wcll-worth-
while form OF art. In circles where literary
standards are less controlling Riley was
appreciated and loved The haunting melody
Of his verses had rendered their vogue nearly
universal III countless homes throughout the
country tears are being shed for this gentle
Hoosier poet. who loved children and whom
children loved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Chats With Virginia Editors

The chatham Enternrse describes certain
nonns'o ms, N .,S hail,y.ek as follows: some
animal whose propensity is Kick. they
always Kicking backward instead of forward"
Says the fredericksburg star: NO adding
machine yet invented can tabulate figures fast
priation of public funds" This is the proper
season Tor apptopriating what's left in the pub
"Aciivity in he Seventh District" says the
OF rrom!nent statesmen Representative Hay has
Most OF OF the the os S for ~eny ~ ns
ilch"s' ana mat may he glory enough
Must Combine soft Drinks with Medicines
is the startling announcement of the headline
IN me richmond Times Dispatch. But hope
win soft drinks The sunday law in Richmond
is something herce.- Newport News Press.
Now That the Coast Guards have been put
on me hli'i for sharks says the Norfolk Vir-
infesting the Middle Atlantic Coast would do
fcrnn 10 nt t themselves to pastures diff
possible"
Up to the moment we galloped to press"
says the Gloucester News Reporter, the Re
20 M 'einpia,ipn TO blame tho epidemic Of in
iaitiIc paralysis III New York and other cities
Wilson % Im i"n rheS i naye ano e
enough FOR that yet
60 easy on eating and drinking during this
not weather; Drink all the pure water you
Mors alone n y o snt Ice water but let iia-
contemporary! Wl;h All tho fresh tempting
ass ~ . ana fruits staring one in tho face
~ nc misses his. way downtown in the morn
ing, the finest hsh. crabs ana other sea food
na y"ur very door and the list OF November
somihs on ~ an exceeding the speed limit race
and 70 think Of not eating and drinking 10 ones
G,omior, The chap Tim, wrote that evidently
Times Herald. '7'--''"p'f' N'Ns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
To-Dny.x Rest IIaud-pickcd Joke.

Things looked black for tho defendant in
tho breach of promise case. Tho fair plaint IN
mad sobbed her way thoroughly into the hearts
Of the jury. and the in the body of the
court scowlcd at the offender and muttcrcd
Brute.
Then he offered 10 make a statement
1 kissed her continually,' he said with
brazen calm II called every evening at her
house. and kissed her all tho time
You confess it, asked tho prosecuting
counsel stcrnly.
Yes, confess it, agreed the defendant
But had do it,"
You had TO do ii. sir;' roared tho counsel
What do you mean"
1T was the only way | could keen her from,
singing" sighed the sinner. sadly
And the jury. being mere men. brought in a
verdict for the defendant without leaving their
seats.-Answcrs.
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shakespeare Dny by Dn,.

For the discreet: II would give thousand
pound ! could run fast as thou canst"--
King Henry IN, Part l.. H.
For the poetaster: 'rhesc fellows of infinite
tongue, that can rimo themselves into ladies'
favors. they do always reason themselves out
again.'-king Henry ", v >.
For the envious
oh! what world OF vile, ill-favored faults
Looks handsome in three hundred pounds a
year"
Merry Wives OF Windsor. iii. A.
For all who know little:
These earthly Sodfathers of heavens lights
That give Il name TO every fixed star,
Lave 10 more profit of their shining nights
Ihan those that walk, and wot not what they
are"
Loves I.ahors Lost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Aiding kichmond's Growth

n NAKD by the Richmond, Fredericksburg
ana fotoinac Railroad Of the contract for
depressing the Belt Line tracks was welcome
news The sewerage work that must he done
y? me city before the tracks can he placed
ON The lower level doubtless will he prose
'ot"d vigorously. and shackles that have pre-
vented NIchmond's western growth will be
removed. There should he large increases
III property values in this section and much
hnllding, With handsome bridges spanning
mem az intervals and appropriate landscaping
along the cut, the Belt Line tracks ought to
be an ornament rather than an eyesore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Question for the Secret Service

= ECAtSE OF the time that would neces-
- sariiy be consumed by the interchange
OF many notes between the American and
Mexican governments the Joint commission
plan seems 10 offer the best method of
arriving at a satisfactory settlement of the
questions involved
One object the administration has in view
however, could better be attained bv some
other agency than the contemplated commits
sion That is the running 10 earth of the
sinister influences suspected of having in
spired the border raids in the hone of en-
Droillng the two countries in war and
eventually compelling intervention This is
not matter for diplomatic negotiation, but
question for the governments police the
secret Service Ii those who welded that
influence arc tracked and caught, they will
be duly punished by this government, if thew
are Americans and by Carranza, IL thew are
MeXicans.
And II the suspicious of many informed
men. including the President shall prove to
pc lustihed. IL is the United States that will
Try me crimlnalS--or the chief criminal
p.pr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

+ 1.-The following recipe will do for crys
taiiZing Fiolets as we'll rose petals: Select
perfect, fragrant blossoms. separate into petals,
spread on an inverted Sieve and stand in tho
ayr until dry. hut not crisp, Make heavy
sirup, using one cupful each OF granulated
sugar and water. and cook without stirring
until 1t spins 4 thread. Flavor this strip with
few drops OF essence OF rose. and color with
tiny bit of cochineal Now drop the leaves
In one by one. using fine wire: take out and
drain on the creased sieve. Turn in the
process Of drying. which Will take several
houis II the leaves then look preserved and
clear, they VIII need no further dipping; but
II the petals seem dry and candied. dip
again, dust with Slftcd sugar and dry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

which Is tho principal avowed object Of the
Prohibition party, tho platform adopted now
rociferates n demand for woman suf-
frage by constitutional amendment, which
may vaguely he associated In the minds OF
the leaders with prohibition, though no real
connection has yet appeared In this country.
Going beyond these the leaders clamor for
peace and undergraduates, for trade treaties
and Federal trade commit ssion, for Good
Samaritan" in Mexico, for separation OF
church and state-which was assured before
any prohibitionist was born--and for half a
dozen other "reformatory" principles which
have not the slightest bearing on prohibition.
It's the same old story: start extremist
going, and there's no telling where he'll stop.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Cnhinct Mcmher., nirthnlncc..

7. M.-The biTthp!accs or The present and
former members OF The Wilson Cabinet are as
- -. McAdoo. near Marietta, Ga: y, d: Baker
MartlnSbprg, w. Va: Thomas w. Gregory
Charlottesville. Miss: Josephus Daniels. Wash
ing'on. y e.: Franklin X. Lane Prince Edward
island. Canada; David T. Houston, Monroe, "
G.; Wtiliam G. Eedficd Albany, y y: William
H. wilson. Siantyrc, Scotland; w. j. Bryan
salem. Ill; l.ndlcr NJ. Garrison. Camden, y. j..
JaMcs q. MnisnNnnlls. Elton. Ky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Greatest Waterfalls.

world arc on Tho Ignazu River. which forms
part OF the dividing line between Brazil and
.~recut!na. The falls on that river 2lo feet
IN height, Will" Al Niagara Falls the height is
lt1 feet. The width of the Ignazu Falls, too.
: much greater than Nagaras. being 1928
feet wide. about two and one half times that
IT Aiarara. II is estimated that 1904 600. 900
tons OF water passes over the Niagara Falls
honr. whtle ~ Ignazn il EQUALS 1AO.O00.00o tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Helm the Flood Sufferers,

NORTH CAROLINA'S appeal for the flood
sufferers, although addressed by Governor
Craig directly to the people OF his own State
should find generous response elsewhere.
Certainly it should find response III Richmond.
linked, as this city is, 10 North Carolina by
so many ties of blood, business and intimate
association.
Large corporations that have their head
quarters here already have contributed TO the
relief of suffering. There must be many
others who desire to contribute. TO all these,
whether their Offering be large small, The
Times Dispatch appeals Funds sent TO this
newspaper will be acknowledged in its columns
and disburscd under the direction Of the
North Carolina Society Of Richmond The
need is urgent, and there can be no delay.
Up TO date Bonnie kauT has not made
good his promise To show up Iy Cobb as
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Health Talks, by Dr. VIM. Brady
Dyspepsia Tint .Icuns Cancer
lint Means Cancer.

Some anti recently bewaied the habit of
teaching the public plain truths about personal
health. lie was sure that any knowledge OF
this sort only makes people worry nccdlessly
over tribes Now, il is axiolnatic that a doc
, ,os wh" .r treats himself has a fool for u pa
heht. Clhis Is a reversal Of the original. but
must do for our purpose Why u fool? Be
cause any patient is fool TO employ .; ply
stefan who cannot or does not examine him
carefully and attempt to make a diagnosis, and
OF course doctor can't examine himself very
thoroughly. Yot doctors worry as little as any
other class or people about their personal
health. Nurses worry very little about their
personal health. IN short. think friend anti
was just blowing of dangerous head of steam.
His boilers were overheated by something good
tho doctors had done
ono in twelve III and every
eight women the age OF forty-fivc will die
or cancer. This is statistical truth.
Every ease OF cancer could be cured if recog-
n!zed and treated in the early stage while
Is still local disease. This is plain common
Cancer Of the stomach is the cornmonest stu
alton Of the disease in 1t is second only
10 cancer OF the womb in women.
The cancer type or Indigestion or dyspepsia
IS one -! the three common types Of spurious
Indigestion. We described the gladstone typo
and the ulcer type in previous talks.
The cancer type OF Indigestion is sonnet thing
like thts: an individual of thirty five or more
Years casually between forty and ffty) has
had u hearty appetite and excellent digestion
All ms life or late, however. lie has developed
dyspepsia, without good and sufficient cause.
and tho trouble persists obstinatcly in spite Of
dieting and medicinal treatment. There is u
noticeable loss OF strength and falling OF
III weight Pain occurs at irregular hours. but
often IT night. y distaSte for meats is per-
haps feature. No cancer in the family New
crtheless, the picture is strongly suggestive.
and the patient must not rest until physical
examination, chemical analysis of gastric juice
possibly N-ray photograph of the stom-
ach digcsting bismuth test meal excludes
cancer Of the stomach explanation of the
symptoms lie must not crastinatc while
experimenting with alleged dyspepsia remedies.
because a month or two OF procrastination *
what renders so many cases OF cancer hope
less.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

rs Miss Screamcr doing anything for her
voice inquired the lover OF melody
Il don't really know" responded the incor-
rigib!e eynic. hut judging from the noises she
continues to make don't believe she can be-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

me Observation-Disclosures boundary line has
oceh hHed. but the NirginaWest Virginia
doh' case mas not yet hccn settled. Our
helShhor across the mountains is too proud
to pay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

General Cipriano Castro is very much like
the cat--not 1.-The poor cat i the adage' but
the cat in the song, who just would come
BACK And when he comes, he is never in
any haste 10 go away.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
The Pcnsinist SnNn;

Don't get IN the way Of the Inexperienced
automobiles. Hc means well. but good intcn-
tons will not be accepted legal tender at
the hospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

Just at present. with the allies persistently
annoying in dozen place at the same time.
Tue German general staff must be nearly as
hGsy as one-armcd paper hanger with the
hives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Good for the Sonl.

There arc some folks who're fond OF ,cilinc
T. en- when tho mercury is boiling,
But admit that in this weather
IKE 10 lie out the heather
Content. while old Soils holly beaming
10 take my labor out in dreaming.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Helping the Cruise Along

'Cholly Litebrane did all he could do "a
serve his country in time OF PERIL
is that SO? What course did Cholly pur-
sue?''
lilo declined to enlist"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

me soldiers at Camp Stuart now will be
aD!c 10 understand some or the hardships OF
the rainy season in Mexico
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Verses Wanted.

VIII YOU print for me the verses bcGinnin
When was a iadpolc and you were fish?
Il. L. l..
VIII some reader please send us copy?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

since kuropatkn began his offensive no
ne" statues OF Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
have been unveiled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Judging From Experience.

What makes you so certain that links will
be elected to the Office for which he aspircs?'
Because he Is less fitted 10 discharge its
duties than any of the other canddates?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

inc deutschland knows how to hug the
pier as well as she knows how 10 hug tho
bottom Of tho sea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

Try and control yourselves! The thrice
a-wcek collection Of garbage is on its way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24

With the City Accountant shooting arith-
metcal questions at him and the police re
porting him for failure to clean up, Mr.. Cohn
doubtless feels that superintendent lot is
not a happy one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-24
Back Ia DAYS of Old

sfIN days OF old when knights were bold and
barons held their sway" favorite
method of resisting the advances OF some
neighborns fcudal digntary 10 roll
heavy stones from the castle walls on the
heads OF his cohorts. Ii the cohorts could
be caught III some nearby ravinc before
they reached the castle this discouraging de-
vice was utilized TO even better purpose
Now The Austrian troops defending the
Alpine passes against the Italians are up TO
their forefathers' old tricks.
In the midst of tremendous advances in
military science, there are constant rever-
slons to old practices. Hand srenades.
armor and fighting With knives are cases in
point. Now the Austrians hurt powders
down from lofty peaks. lust as there is
nothing new under the sun" 50 there is moth
ing too Old 70 II. entirely useless in war In
a little while We shall hear Of ono OF the
belligercnts making effective usc OF bows
and arrows