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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

matter OF gratitude and popularity He had
somo help from the organization. but the
Sun says there is little doubt that it was
his inherent strength with the people. who
have profited by the parcel post rather than
the machine help accorded him. which is re-
spousble for his success. Even those who
favored other candidates cannot but appre-
ciate certain Justice in this judgment"
Maryland certainly agrees with the dictum
Of the venerable Sunpapcr. Mr.. Lewis was
the leader OF the congressional fight that
resulted in the enactment Of the parcel post
law. and he has been responsible for many
improvements and extensions of parcel post
privileges. He has other merits. for he is
man or ability. strength and influence but II
was his parcel post record that won him his
partEs favor aud that will place him ulti-
maIely in the Senate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Ryan Sets an Example

DAiMENT by Thomas F. Ryan to the State
l and Nelson County Of the great sums Of
money due by him in back taxes marks an
epoch in the tax history of Virginia The
frankness and Willingness to obey the law
that Mr.. Ryan has displayed deserve the
emulation OF other men of wealth whose duty
yet is undischarged.
The collections from MIR Ryan made in
accordance with the emiMently fair law
limiting assessments for back taxes passed at
the last session Of the General Assembly have
paid twice over, it is estimated, all the ex-
penScs incurred in the reform of the States
system OF revenues. That the richest citizen
OF Virginia should have met these large i'm
posts without objection and without bubble
speaks we'll for the essential justice OF the
rate and assessment.
The segregation tax law, bitterly opposed
in lis initial stages and since venomously
attacked, is proving its efficiency. Not only
has ii disclosed for taxation intangible per-
sonalty totaling S75,0O0.O0O, which in the
past had contributed nothing to the revenues
of the State. but il has promoted substan-
TALLY The equalization OF taxation on all
classes of property. One OF the products of
reform is the State Tax Board, which already
has shown the disposition and the capacity
to justify the public confidence reposed in il,
Mr.. Ryan's payments will be followed by
others. Under the law, State taxes may not
be assessed back of 303 and city and county
assessments are limited to 1912. When re-
turns OF intangible personally under this
law are made voluntarily. the taxpayer is
exempted from both interest and penalty, so
that !, is to the advantage OF the citizen to
deal fairly and Justly with the State. On
the other hand, ample provision has been
made for the discovery of omitted intangi-
bles and their assessment. the State Tax
Board being empowered TO control in large
measure the actions of the examiners nf
records and other officers Failure to make
returns. therefore, will not have the placid
pcrmanence of that practice unde: the old
regime
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
SEEN ON THE SIDE
"I'm Sorry, Wa. Wrong.

There may be virtue in the man
Who's always sure he's right
Who'll never hear another's plan
And seeks no further light;
But like more the chap who sings
somewhat different song
Who says when he has guessed up things:
I'm sorry; was wrong"
It's hard for any one to say
That failures due to him
That ho has lost tho fight or way
Because his lights burned dim.
1t takes man aside to throw
The vanity that's strong,
Contrasting. Twas my fault know;
I'm sorry; was wrong"
And so. / figure. those who use
This honest. manly phrase
Hate II too much their way TO lose
On many future days.
They'll keep the path and make the fight
Because they do not long
TO have to say. when they're not right:
Pm sorry; I was wrong"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Questions for the Audi,or

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir-W!l not the Auditor obige a patient
pupI!c bE giving the names fortuna,e
ofceholdcrs drawing from the public treasury
un w,arrahlatle extra salary in plain violation
OF me Constitution. so that individual taxDay.rs
nay in Recover into the treasury the sums thus
And VII! not the auditor inform the same
p9t.ent public whether these Illegal payments
"i sa'dfY con' , to be allowed and il go.
very important matter. for such unconstitu-
t!ohal payments would seem he a footing OF
the treasury. and unless stopped, there is no
teliinS -especialy as the Legislature has taken
hahd In uncOnstitutionally raising salarie s
during terms OF ofiice--what the end may be !:
throughout $500 80
If the Auditor declines, to enshtcn the pub
Auditor among those who glibly INQUIRE anon q
themselves, What is the Constitution among
friends?' and then proceed to collect ttaxes5
May l. 1916 " -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
If any one is looking for a silent partner
we unhesitatingly recommend Colonel T. NJ.
Army Bill Compromise

MYTH the agreement of House and Senate
w conferees on peace army of 10000
men, which may be increased in time or
,ro Gble 10 10000 the public probably will
be content. The minimum strength so agreed
on was that fixed in the Chamberlain bill as
originally introduced in the Senate. the jump
to 100000 being the product OF President
Wilson's address TO Congress on the sub
marie issue with Germany. The Senate
measure did not require the army 10 be kept
with ranks full. but merely authorized the
President SO 10 order
There may not be any great difference
The results OF the recent recruiting campaign
do not Justify belief that il will be easy in
time OF peace largely 10 increase the present
standing army. Unless war or some situa.
ton approximating il n,ervenes. army growth
must be rather gradrel 4 force OF 100000
or even OF 10000: does not spring into being
on the mere passage of an ACT of Congress
The conferees have agreed on the Cham
nerlain provision for new army units which
Is much more generous than the Hay plan
This was necessary 10 wise preparedness and
LIE approval is encouraging
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Protecting American Honor.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--ln one of Colonel Roosevelt's C,bic,po
speeches he is reported as having, come out
strongly for the protection OF American honor"
OF course he implies that President Wilson is
neGlccting to do and thai IF thev Itbe
American people, will discard woodrow and
substitute Theodore in his stead our bonnr
will at once mount up to the top notch Have w a
any guarantee that such would he the case?
During Hs bliss second term what is known ms
iapan inssteH or the right Of Japanese chi
sehoGis pa the d3nshty champion Of Ameri.
No; he seemed to have Suhdcnly developed an
attack OF cold feet spoke softly and hid that
famous big stick" OF which we have heard
tion 10 his successor. Again, when (as il is
alleged and not denied) he, through his agents
while he the special custodian OF Amerj-
can honor. fomcnted revolution in Colombia
and wrcsted large slice Of that friendly re-
public from her without any provoca tion what
ever, where. we nsk. was American honor about
,nat tine ,.n,, Echo answers where" Lastly,
through limitations. not choice. how did he
behave towards the true patriot and elega Mt
gentleman through whose influence mainly he
had been elected? Every knows that Roose-
velLs treachcry towards Taft casts a pale and
mellow light over the treason of Judas Tscariot
\ pretty man truly for protecting American
honor DIJVAI PORTER
Cascade. Va, May ]. 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
We Want 10 BE Shown

DRESIDENT WILSON makes it entirely
l plain that there will be no withdrawal
OF American troops from Mexico until the
present condition OF anarchy has been ended.
In other words. when Carranaa shows his
capacity to preserve order and punish crime
without going TO war over it, this government
will relinquish its present active interest in
the discharge Of that duty.
Under the circumstances, unless Carranza
has taken leave OF his senses and all his
trusted advisers have suffered similar losses
there will be no failure of agreement at the
Juarez conference. The first chief says the
county is pacifed and Villas bandits rem
dered harmless, but even that assurance does
not satisfy. In the matter OF Mexico. we
are all from Missour-and we all want to
j shown. No promssory notes accepted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Deserving Institution Aided

OWNERS Of automobiles, WHO have Thought
~ they detected in the recent aScensionS III
the price OF gasoline something "a make them
unhappy ought 10 be ashamed OF themselves
Doubtless II is painful 10 contribute . larger
share Of the weekly pay envelope 10 dealers
in this ebullient but necessary fuid' oUt
autois,s must consider what happiness 'heE
confer on A deserving institution that has its
habitat ND North For the last year net
earnings OF the Standard Oil Company OF New
York were Sl6.761.663 an increase OF
sS,O25,744 over the earnings for the pre-
ceding twevemonth. In the same period the
company's surplus increased from Sl6,'ol.-
SCI to s26463,c54. Who wouldn't he an
octopus?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
We venture TO suggest to the lea ;her men
that the high price Of paper should encourage
the use OF more leather in shoe soles
POstnOning Justice

IT is regrettabie that the House OF Repre-
1 sentatlyes, In passing The Jones bill provid-
ing more self-governme1 Il and ultimate indie
pendence for the Philippines, should have
seen 1T TO strike out the Senate amendment
which authorized independence for the islands
within four years Elimination Of a definite
time limit on the American occupation great
~ detracts from the measured usefulness
Without time set for the United States
to rel1nGuisb the islands TO the Filipino
people, the promise Of independence is ra thor
meaningless. II We are 10 wait until me
various races that make up the popula,ion
are fit for self government according 10
Western standards We shall wait for genera
tons rather than for years
The truth is, we made mistake when we
TOOK these islands, and We ought 10 be willing
to confess it. We have promised the til,
pinos independence, and We ough, 10 keen
that promise. We have use at homo for tho
soldiers and the money and the energy va
are now sending to the Philippines. ana wa
ought to place an embargo on future oynor,s
The Jones bill, without the Clarke amend.
ment, is step, and long step in tbc rirh,
direction, but it is only step, after an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Parcel Post Victory

LOW great is the popularity % the narce,
post system has been exemplifed anew n
the nomination OF Congressman David T
Lewis. of Maryland, as the Democratic candi.
date for the United States Senate. Mr.
Lewis WAS opposed by Blair Lee the prcsen,
incumbent OF the Office, and by William CabeIl
Bruce. OF Baltimore. n lawyer OF fine per.
sonality and large attanments. Ncver,he.
lesE, he won handsomely
According to the Baltimore Sun. which
suplorted Bruce. Lewis's triumph was a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Doctor Enters Protrxf

10 So, me Edit Of The Times Dis patch
ST. wish 10 protest against the use az
part or my article III the American Magazine
IN inc aaNertisement OF the United Doctors in
your, paper; The act is wholly without pcr-
MI ,hI, ana In violation Of copyright: From
the work done by the men calling tbcmseives
ne United Doctors is false and misleading I
,tiin Hou owe 10 me TO print this letter as
well AS to stop The advertisement.
Boston, April 90. - ~ H.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
To-Day nj 4 O'clock.

Oh! all my thoughts arc singing,
Expcctantly arc singing:
My hair Is neat az il can he,
I've on my prctticsL frock
The candles all arc lighted low.
The fire burns with happy glow,
For you arc coming TO ten with mo
To-day at o'clock.
Now all my thoughts arc dreary.
Discouraged. dull and weary;
My hair tx not what 81 should he.
] don't much lIlto my frocI
The candles all arc burned uwuy--
oh. what dark and chilly day!
You did not como to 10 with mo
day. ut 1 O'Clock.
katherine purko Lewis. In Lifc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Picked for Annlun,c

You may talk Of politicians
How they toll to save the State.
or lawyers and physicians.
OF the bankers, proud and great
But. though he may not he richer
Than aome others in the land.
Nowadays the baseball pitcher
Is the lad who gets the hand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
The Voice ct the PEOPLE

ttIIERS T0 THE EDITOR should not he
tcr -''u words in length, and the name and nd
oress oi thc writer must accompany each COM
lnuhl'h'tnn moi necessarily for publication, bur
ns nm evidence of good filth. our friends nrc
hSi.eu 10 write ON one side OF q miner only
ana 10 inclosc stnmps II the return or unRynIi.
Hblc manuscripts IL expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Mother Knows.

Mamma. think am In love"
My dear child. read in Booth Tarkington.
latest book, Seventeen that love is something
nobody can have but time"
DO you believe that mamma"
That's something woman never knove u,,n
she is a widow"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

Wherever the spirit Of Thomas Mast may
be. IL is safe 10 bet that II is glad its mortal
part broke away when II did. Tho gyrations
au0 changes Of proprictorship which have
followed Harpcr's Weekly during the last
few wears would have put the genius of the
famous cartoonist out OF commission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
To-Day's Hest Hand-pickeo Lot.

Teacher-Who tell me the meanj,r .,
round robin?
Bright Boy-Please, miss It's n.h. a.,
burglar don last night when ,ho,. ..,
hnI.-Boston Transcript
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Be1ntcd Wisdom.

what want to know. Johnny" demanded
inc stern parent is why YOU picked quarrel
with that bad boy next door,"
don't know. sir" replied the injured culprit.
but sposc 1t must have been cause didn't
know what a bad boy he was"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

fct
says: Some impr'dent men stay at home S;t,ir
day afternoons 10 clean up the back yard when
II they would lie low their wives nigh, do IT,
We envy our grandchildren" says The Nor
folk Virgnan Pilot. for they will cxpericmro
the boon of q presidential election in which
will he disturbing factors'' But thei, ,brrc LEX, TX,
be others just as bad. by that time. Icy
The .Lynchburg, Advance sporting editor is
determined 10 find some comfort in these near
summer days He says There is some cor
oo the n the Saa" ars in s
Virginia League. That's bad enough without
considering the HopewelI Powder Pmns"
The Blackstone Courier says: Richmond desires
some oxen to take part In It's Shakes pearenn
laseant So far there is no mention Of any
ised quite n supply from Blackstone town
and Nottoway County. supply Of the two-eggcd
round "trip tickets
Just whether II comes from the editors own
prolific brain or from good old book he
way the Isadford Record breezily puts it as a
double lcaded editorial in It's last issue: "Brcczcs
nnfods her secret to mankimd. The cattle on a
thousand hills M their heads from dcwy pas
spiendor The barren trees are ro"ndns up IN
green FORMS and the silvery streams wend their
spot in America moro beautiful than this"
a news dispatch from Richmond says the
plant near staunton. tho farmers availing them
selves Of the chance TO got lime for their farms
plant. IL adds: 'The necessity for the building
demand for limo. and Il orders continue to como
In as they have for the last few months, the
State plants WILL have all they can DO to keep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

within sight OF tho deliveries" What's the mat
, tGr WIN iiaewater as location for the addi-
IN iiaewater Virginia has already spoken for it,
OF getting it, Vs. ~ " ~ e""'eo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

We have never thought Of Norman Hap
good as a postmaster. This is not saying
that he is not fit. Other great literary lights
OF this country have been snatched from the
galaxy and become famous in the political
arena James Russell Lowell, Washington
irving Bayard Taylor. But Hapgood--no,
and still maybe. the very man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

,. Ine hoanokc Times says: Engineer Lynch's
o oifSeer pird ought to entitlc Roanoke honor
Oyster Bay it BENZ m sneG o,,s ISSUED
n 1arnuh,ing bird from which the Colonel
1870 escaped on his recent trip to tho West
i hma,es Would like to have little moro
'toi"iation about the Roanoke oyster bird.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

esteemed New York World that the Repub-
leans nominate Mr. Wilson is not to he seri-
ouSy taken. The rank and file Of the Repub
ncan party is In politics for "the stuff"
me organization had rather remain bank
rupt than serve the country by Democratic
methods.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
The Heather at Home

do you know the story OF the Prodiea, Gu, >.
asked the Sunday school teacher of the now
boy.
DO I? Yep. He got the spotted calf"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Some Comprehension, Auybo

do you think Cholly Litehrane really ur6o,
stands women?'
II don't know about that, hut they undAret.,o
him. He has been refused by nearly evsr,, ,r,n,
he knows" go
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Handicapped Himself.

Il am looking for job said Young man -
the boss.
What experience have you hadcr
III told you. YOU wouldn't give me the lob.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Whnt Counts.

CrubLs--I met n man to dav who can draw
his check for million
Stubhs-That's nothing NO, 2 man who c,,
draw his check for ton and ACTUALLY 20, q
cashcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

John Redmond rises from desnondercv :,
the firm belief that home rule has mn, hann
destroyed. 1t is fortunate for the cauea
which has battled so long for vha, was at
hand. that it is still led by the indoni,a,Ia
spirit of John Redmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
1t Must Have Bcen Emphatic.

What did father say when you broke the
news of our engagements"
II didn't understand exactly. never could
hear well while nying through the air"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
The Pcssimi,t Says.

When man begins to mistake righteousness
for thrift his prospective heirs usually begin to
speculate on the amount OF his life insurance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
IInEIinh.

ilcaSc Eivc the correct forms for the follow
mE ! drank my mn. drank my full That
coui1 come only from wholesome girl That
could only, come from wholesome girl
nn,tni"aG: hall way. OUTFIT: OUTFIT: Dark.
golden hair. Dar.; Z oIdcn hair ROBERT.
Your Hmory is rearranged so as to place the
proper form lrst In each case
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Queries and Answers
First Cnusc,

Was anything ever made with premcditated
design except by living organism? IL So
what was il? FRANCIS BURROWS.
we suppose not.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Trail of Loncsome rinc.

Is there any special locality to which the
name ''hii OF the Lonesome Pine" is given?
SUBSCRIBER.
There may be places locally so known now,
nu' we haven't acquaintance with any.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
Chats With Virginia Editors

They do things curiousy and wonderfmlv nm
in HarrisonburE. The liarrisonburg Independcn,
says: Some impr'1dent men stay home Sa
day afternoons 10 clean up the back yard wber
II they would lie low their wives might do /, !"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

As presidential candidate Henry Ford
should have some reason TO count on the
machine vote
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

The activities OF incendiaries naturally
cause fire departments TO be alarmed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

SPECIAI ApSEErSSlNCs REPRESENTATIVES.: Ras
brooS sscry o ss>NnsN tae., tifIh Arenne Build
Ing. New Ya&fs Mrinai t4fe Sai'oisE. Philadelphia:
Peoples Gas Sciaan CaiSSxr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

4 conncetins wa an Seps--ueeatA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

fuBLIsHEp evcry Aay &, the yees At 10 south Tenth
lshins Co. tsa- GAaficr T. Rssi<oek. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

ADDRESS ALI CONCENTRATIONS &c The Itmes-
Dispatch. and ip5hidnsAA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03

Il GAssred January u. iaSS, enc Poet Office -
ssss@s Riehmend Va sesond-eiaAs nAattsf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-01-13
Chocolate Sausage.

One cupful of bitter grated choco
late, one cupful sugar. two teaspoon
fuls of vanilla extract, one-fourth
pound OF almonds. one-half cupful OF
powdered sugar and two whites Of
eggs.
Blanch and chop the almonds into
very fine pieces. Crush the sugar with
rolling pin on baking board and
CRATE the chocolate. Beat up the
whites OF the eggs in saucepan,
then heat them over the fire and stir
with spoon until warm. Add the
chocolate. sugar and almonds and stir
until the mixture is hot. Remove from
the fire, add the vanilla extract, pour
the hot mixture on the powdered
sugar and knead 1t on baking board.
Form into a large sausage or several
small ones. Allow to dry for IL hours,
then cut into slices. This ia q deli
cious sweetmeat.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-01-13
WHITE BREAD AT ITS BEST
Quick Method Of Making Has Been
Adopted by Those Experienced
in the Business.

Two cakes yeast, one quart lukewarm
water. two tablespoonful sugar, two
tablespoonfuls lard or butter, three
quarts OF -four, one tablespoonful salt.
Dissolve yeast and sugar in luke
warm water, add lard or butter, and
half the -four. Beat until smooth, then
add salt and balance of the -four, or
enough to make dough that can be
handled. Knead until smooth and elias
tic. Place in creased bowl, cover and
set aside In moderately warm place,
free from draft, until light--about one
and one-half hours. Mold into ioaves.
Place In well-greased breadpans. fill.
ing them half full. Cover and let rise
one hour, or until doubled in bulk.
Bake forty-five to sixty minutes.
One cake OF yeast may be used with
good results; but remember the quick.
er and stronger the fermentation the
better the bread. The best bread bak'
ers have adopted quick methods.