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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
News Of Fifty Years Ago
IFrom tho Richmond Dispatch. July 81. 1856

1Inss Wash ia An old and MslI.known e,.en
good health up to within an hour of his demise.
Gs f" sine. OF The the , psns
900 people lefi here early IN The forenoon for
After amusing themselves with swings tenpins
for in I the 81 %ns"
entertained with addresses by Rev Drs. Letter.
Then followed a grca, picnic dinner with lemon
he First SUNDAYS IS move ssd
hay" more sGhSars ,nan any Sunday school In
opened book store at i3o4 Main street. second
no"r where the per rH"d and books OF tn.
sunday schools and individuals
,o1. Frrrsss o1Toe Of the New
oo the Life Of WIN
mnaGrss - and ID, lie thinks i
the i9toTms'iGn Or e5svsn Pre,sads 10 sys
,cnt And eve" then Pr Craven did not
ageerated many OF Mir Davs's statements. and
II many ims,anees put words in his mouth ma,
sentences as 10 convey false Impression.
pryas le,sr dro1 Paris says; General
army has the the Of
mranee IN rrincsX s,s, and has received honors
Eosseau. OF Ken,ncky. viii resign his seat in
ra a."e co n "s to O
Gaming affair
General Phil sheridan. commanding in Louisi-
ana has issued order prohibiting the ercc-
;"n Of any monuments in his military division.
conmcmoratins the "rebcllion,' anything o
any men connected with the late Confcdei
states
The latest Mexican advices that Tampico
and TuNpan have been taken by the Liberia Is.
General Somadred deserted the lmperialists ANA
,mrrsndSrsd ,hs former ely The relations be.
become very unfrendly.
y motion 10 admit the State Of Tennessee q
ITS former relations within the Union, offered In
the honsc Of Representatives. Yesterday.
opposed by Thad stevens. and finally laid
tho table until to-day. when II is believed I,
viii pass In spite OF stevens and his influence.
Cotton was strong In New York Yesterday n
So to IS cents per pound. Gold stood at 15l.
Virginia wheat selling in Baltimore yes
terday at $40 per hushcl. and in active
demand at that figure.
Copious showers broke the hot wave in New
York yesterday There eight deaths from
cholera and unusually large number from
sunstroke and other troubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
The Voice Of the People
More Abont nnIIrond Controrer.y.

To The Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Slr-four editorial OF July 6. Railroad
Brotherhoods Must Explain being in the
Of a challenge. wish TO answer some OF the
prolonged conferences, during which proposals
ana unterproposals were made. the railroads
ana the hrothcrhoods came to the parting of
me ways We ask YOU what these proposals
and count crproposals were. We. after careful
perusal OF the proceedings. Of the conference in
tentative proposal on the part of the railroads
70 deprive us of certain concessions which
nave possessed for many years. Next STATE
mat with sing ular fairness the railroads offered
10 submit the issue TO the tudg ment OF the Inter
state commerce tommi ssion." In
ms, the Interstate Commerce Commission fas
You adn'iD has no authority to settle this dues-
ton, and As we see it. submitting the matter
70 IN" commission would years of delay
~ reaching a settlement of the question. For
me- cNperienc" in othev matters has taught
mat th's ,rror"stl was made solely with the
ihca OF d"iaNm: the settlement indefinitely In
the same parasraph YOU say. THE public wants
3ct was rejected? The Industrial Rea tons
Committee was appointed by the Federal GOV
'rninen' Tor the purpose Of finding the basis OF
night between the employers and the employees
IN the hone that when such ba sis had been found
II might nc so clearly defined that each would
me ton would rass from the field OF indus
Trial effort.
Railroads perhaps feel safe in submitting the
question l" arbitration; the brutherhoods how
ever. Judging from past experience. have lost
iaith. in arbitration. To them arbitration seems
being determined by the former training and
environment OF the arbitrators.
Richmond July 10.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

THAT Richmond needs city farm most
sensible folks admit Whether the price
asked for one or all OF the properties under
consideration is TOO high, The Times Dispatch
has no means OF knowing, but there should
be an effort by the Administrative Board TO
reach a prompt decision. The present City
Council goes out OF Office the last OF August.
and If the negotiations are no, closed by that
time. new campaign OF education will have
to be inaugurated. There ought to be some
way of getting this issue decided without hav-
ing the city mulcted That way should be
found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
I<itcI,encr,s March.

Not the muf1cd drums for him.
nor the wailins of the fife;
Trumpets hlaring to the charx.
were the music OF his life.
Lot the music of his death
lie the feet Of marching men:
Let his heart thousandfold.
Take the held again.
or his patience. OF his calm,
or his quiet faitlifulncss.
ENGLAND. raise your hcro's cairn!
lilo Ia worthy OF no less.
stone by stone, in silence laid.
Sinsly. surely. let it grow.
He whose living was TO scrv.
Would have had IL so.
Thnrc'n a body drifting down
For the mighty sea TO keen:
There's spirit cannot die
While u heart Is left to lean
In the land he gave his all,
Steel aliko TO praise and hat.
ITO mas EaVed the life he snent-
Death has struck too late.
Not tho muflcd drums for him,
Nor tho waiting OF the fife;
Trumpcts blaring to the charge
Were tho music or his lie.
Let tho music of his death
10 tie feet OF marching mon:
Let his heart u thousandfold
Tnko tho field again!
Amelia Josephine Burr. in OutIoo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Don't Delay, Either.
re troubled with a crouch.

Don't Delay, Either.
II you're troubled with a crouch.
Can It!
II II doSs you to your. couch,
Can 1t.
II II wakes You in the morn.
Adds to every rose a thorn
Makes you wish you'd ne'er been born
Can 1t.
II Il follows you to work,
Can it!
Makes YOU try your job to shirk.
Can IL!
IL it cutters up your view,
II it paints the skies. once blue.
with drab, depressing hue.
Can II!
There is nothing else to do;
Can it.
If YOU shrink. twill do for you;
Can II.
Take that crouch out in the ward.
END a tin that once held lard:
with knot drawn good and hard.
Can 1t!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
Betting on the Deutschland

fJ"IiAT varying group OF individual under.
- writers, known collectively as "Lloyd's."
has been for long time sort OF associated
exponent OF the sporting chance Lloyd's
VIII bet on pretty nearly every contingency
that imagination can suggest II has It's
rates, of course, and some OF them are prac.
ideally prohibitive; nevcrtb eless It will take
q chance. AS an example OF its scope Il NAV
be mentioned that /, will, for consideration.
ENSURE the Virginia state Fair Association
4Rgainst rain during the week pf any cxhibi-
sNon II will meet in London and bet tina,
at won't rain in Richmond
Ns$ Now some American companies arc at
ssstelnptirs TO rival II. Certain marine nsur.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

ance concerns have insured portion of the
Dcutschland's return cargo at a rate OF 26
per cent In other words. they are betting
about four to one that the allies will, not
catch the supersubmarine. Considering the
size of the ocean, these odds may seem rather
short. but the owners Of the cargo could
hardly place better bet. l.loyds light take
a bigger chance. but it would not be apt TO
bet against the home team.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
Cause for Gratitude without War

n lsAFPoINTMENT IN some quarters that
- the mobilization of the National Guard
has appeared 10 bring Carranza to his senses
and that the differences between this country
and Mexico are on Inc road 10 satisfactory
adjustment %ll NOT be shared by the masses
OF the reopie II road 10 settlement that
does not involve war can he found. the people
will be grateful.
The National Guard has performed a great
service by making such settlement possible
4High-spirited youth feels a natural regret
that 1t will motor nay.not--have an oppor-
5tunity to measure swords with an enemy in
the field, but those OF us who have grown
little older are not OF that mind We want
no sacrifice OF American lives in the pacifca
tion OF Mexico, unless that sacrifice cannot
in honor be avoided
If the mere presence OF citizen soldiers. or
the border and IL camps of mobilization can
bring peace. they are entitled 10 moro real
credit. go far as the Country's Happiness Is
concerned. than could have come to them in
any encounter on the field OF battle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

It's rather rubbing II in on the police that
an autcmobiist and bicycst picked out
Laure' and Franklin Streets rs the point OF
their collision when it is remembered that
is the only corner in the whole of Richmond
west OF First where there is a traffic officer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
The Colonel and Ills Offer

nlh correspondent VINO charged us YES
- terday with injustice to the Colonc! in a
paragraph which mentioned that he didn't
max" application TO the War Department for
PERMISSION TO raise division Of volunteers
uhti! war had been virtually avcrted," was
ho' accurate in his recollection lie said
,n"' wren the Colonel made the offer the
Mexican trouble was al its crisis AS a mat
Yer or cold record. the Colonel talked yoIubJv
"nout making the Offer. while the Mexican
fouhle was al its crisis, and obtained much
publicity; but he did not file his offer with
me war department until war with Mexico
had become remote possibility
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
Que.tIon. und An,ver..

RriGhts Disease Us. Diabetes-Please cx-
plain the difference between Brighrs. disease
and diabetes.
Answer-Breht,s disease Is chronic inran,-
nation of the kidneys with arterial degeneration
RS a rule. Diabetes has nothing to do with the
Kidneys, but is a failure OF the blood or BODY
TO metabolze tutilize or oHidizc burn up)
the necessary amount of blood sugar to SUNNY
energy for functional and muscular work Symp-
toms and treatment OF the two conditions have
nothing whatever In common
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

Mrs; u ~ Ii.-'ab NJ. Raymond Poincarc is
presidcH' ct France 90, The present govern-
mcnt OF ne French republic is based on a
series o. thiec sn-called constitutional" laws
adopted by The National Assembly in 1875. GcJ
~. r,f pi nn'si, t'me there are twentyeGht
separate rchiniicS IN the world. They arc as
iSliows TIE United States Argentina Bolivia
Ecuador. France Andorra Guatemala Haiti
Honduras. San Marine, Liberia, Mexico Nicara
qua. ianama. hiaSuay, Peru Portugal saliva
H Mn Santo Domingo. Switzerland. Uruguay and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
The Hair OF the Dog,

Binks SAYS he is bout determined 10 hecon,.
an ardent advocate of the initiative, referendum
and recall. the single tax and government
ownership
Becoming radical. is he?"
Only in His wife and daush,er arc
both prominent in the votes for women move
ment and Rinks thinks he can cure condition +.
at home by introducing countcrirrtant'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

Let the Sun SO Shine In Your Sinus--In a
letter TO a sister OF mine who has sinu,
following operation for cmpyema, you sus
Sested exposing the sinus and surrounding skin
OF the chest to the sunlight each day. She ha g
followed that out for about four weeks and the
sinus has closed. the doctor says permanently
After ten months OF futile treatment Our
doctor says odd Doctor Brady" is my best
friend
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
ShnkcnpeNre DAY hr Inn

ror MIN VINO loves joke: II had rather have
1901 TO make me merry than experience 70
make me sad"--As You Like It, ~. l.
For Justice Hughes: AN | thought h. b,d
heen valiant, and so cunning In fence I'd have
seen him damned Id have CHALLENGED him.
Twelfth Night Iii. 4.
For her of your idolatry
"'h she doth teach the torches to burn brig I,
Il seems she hangs upon the cheek OF night
like rich jewel in Ethop's ear"
Romeo and Juliet, i. g.
For all OF us:
we such stuff
As dreams made on. and our little life
is rounded with sleep"
The Tempest, iv /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
Queries and Answers


r. W.--This i tho name rivcn IN !, coII,c
t e, OF small ,sands IN the expansion Of the
Lake Ontario for about forty miles 'rhev are
located partly IN New York state and partly
IN canada. IT IS estimated that there are
from l,"oo IN l.Soo Islands III tho group a nd
handsome summer. res dcnccs have been erect
ca on many OF the islands Large hotels ftr-
during the summer. ' ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

sumption or cancer or something But the
companies will learn pretty soon that heart
disease doesn't necessarily shorten life; 1t only
makes life seem shorter-for he who lives
right finds this life all too short, long as 1t is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

Shc--iefore We were married you ss had
Noce like bird
Hc-Ncl, since were married the n,tur.
or your conversation has convinced me that the
bird YOU reminded me OF must have b.cr III.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

In" Ananias Club Is as exclusive as II
was won't to be. A mere New Jersey pronrss
sive politician now has been added TO the mem
bershin Curious. is II not. how nearly .very
ho"T who talks with the Colonel deliberately
misreprcsents what was said,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

old daughter OF Francis hrnod hye years
Of Of New York; diss nnonred Dccembcr IT, 1910
me search Tor the missing girl was carried
over this country and Emronc Miss Arnold,
me daushtcr OF wealthy parents. started or n
by friend at ! o'clock in The afternoon and
ali trace OF her was lost ', h 'mnt 'hme on
advanced for her hisappcarancc was that she
hai been captured by white slaycrs" I'he
girl WAS hvr feet four inches tall strik ingiy
aIiractivc, Win fresh complexion, brown hair
ana nluc.gray eyes. She weighed about IAN
pounds she he's been reported found In many
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
RcCtprOcIty.

Whal has given young fIowIer his renewed
confidence In the wisdom OF the Jury system ~
y Jury mat deserved itself 10 be locked up
turned one OF Howler's clients loose on m.
community
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
To-day, Best Hand-rIcLea .IoL

while her mother was entertaining caller
niue Edna came in from school During the
talk the child told how the teacher was eivinr
them each day motto 10 remember
Ana what was the motto to-day, dear?'
asked the caller.
susie Adam forsets Susie ADAM" quoted
Edna. confidently.
Bo'h ladies wer" much mystifed over thi.
s'nsuiar motto. hut they finally arrived at the
conclusion that what the child meant was En-
thus'asm nesets OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tran
script
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
I unprotected.

tnHpprecIntcd.
mere Vas man In our town
Who'd done an awful lot
ct sun folks viewed him with frorn-
No favor he had got.
'he racts explain why he had not
fames stairs begun 10 Climb:
HHnourh he'd done an awful lot
IT was lot OF time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

IN INC garment trades dispute In New York
,!' empowers refuse 10 arbitrate. In the
uINp"'" nct"'ch Inc railroads and ira nmen,
'u' cmh'oEeeS refuse 10 arbitrate iii both
cases The public condemns tho refusal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

kpBLIsHEp every day In the year at 10 South Tenth
y Street Richno by The Times Dispatch Tub
lishinG Co.. lnc Charles +. HasbrOok. Editor md
& Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
Gross InconsIstency.

Did you get your piano on the instalImcnt
plan
es' hut the man We bought il from declined
10 follow his rule. lie took it away III
at once"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

II they had left that barefoot burglar alone
little while longer, he would have had
shoes and silk socks too
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES, Has
New YorI: Mutual Life Isuiiding. Philadelphia
! Peoples Gas building, Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

CDNATOR LA FOLLETTES charge that the
~ general preparedness program is the re-
suit of agitation by moneyed interests and
that the larger newspapers OF the country
have been Influenced by the advertising ap-
preparations made by these interests is the
same old cry always raised by fanatics. Al
ways, to their minds the man who dares
oppose their views is actuated by sinister
motives.
There is nothing new in this view, nor any
thing remarkable in its application by Senator
La Toilette. Nation, States and cities have
grown accust omed 10 outbursts OF accusation
lcveled by those who dub themselves great
moral leaders against all who venture even
to question their iufalliblity. The only real
harm it works is on the minds OF tho self
exalted prophets Of an exclusive morality
For their fanaticsm sometimes is sincere. ana
then their belief in the dcgcneracy Of all the
rest OF the world makes them very miserable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
Superintendent cohn Textures .hc peorlc

Superintendent Cohn Lectures the People
II is rroba bly, true that many residents of
Richmond have not given TO the Street
Cleaning Department the cooperation that
good citizenship demands, and TO that extent
the complaint OF Superintendent Cohn is jusi-
fed, But when Mr.. Cohn attempts with
some arrogance, 10 set up the neglect OF
householders as an excuse for the short
comings Of his department, his own case falls
to the ground
1t should not have been necessary for the
Administrative Board 10 come TO his assist
ance in the matter Of the detail OF his depart.
ment, nor for the board to insist on his en-
forcement OF the ordinances. These ordi.
nances have haen in existence all along and
1t has been his .Guty To enforce them Ii he
had had right Understanding OF the duties
of his position, the Administrative Board
would now he UNFOLDING him, instead OF
squirting him on.
Mr.. COINS lecture to the people of Rich
mond does not in the least divert their a,ten-
ton from What has been the real trouble
for years
Matty is TO load 'hc Cincinnati Reds. If
any one can make real baseball team of
that aggregation that person is big six.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
For all OF us,
HnndtcappctI.

Win does that baseball fan talk out OF ono
corner of his mouth
Because when he last addressed a few com
nlimentary remarks to visiting PLAYER the
player made 4 hot hit the other side
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

TELEPHONE: Randolph l.. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Times
n Dhpatch. and not TO individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

i II Is in complete accord with British policy
lin Ireland that Great Britain is about to in
@vestigate the execution Of y. Sneehy skef-
! fington-seyersi months after his death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21
lnIted Stn,c. >

i. H. It--Thc United Statcs ranks ,Iird ne n
naval power Germany havi SURPASSED her
since the beginning OF the European war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

Ice cream may be sold on Sunday, if the
seller has restaurant license How about
an ice-cream soda?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

villa has been located again If he could
De ASSOCIATED, II would add lot moro 10
the worlds contcntmcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

entered January a1 1905 mt the t-OHice Mt
800 Richmond. Va. as second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

What's The use in spending So 900 10 bring
man back here from Africa? Ii he's not
suihE' ne ought I" be let alone. If he is
guilty. the State will have TO take care If
him for several years after he gets here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-21

James Walsh, An old and we'll known citizen
of Richmond, died very suddenly his home
Heste: day moruiuE. MIR. Walsh In apparent
good health up to within hour Of his demise.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
GATHERING FOR AND
AGAINST REFERENDUM
Mass Meetings to Be Held Today al
National and Poll Theaters By
Two Factions of Citizens.

The affirmative and negative OF the
question of referendum for the District
will be the subject Of discussions at the
New National and Polls theaters this
afternoon. The meeting at the New Ma
tional will be called at O'Clock and
the meeting at Polls at 2:S0 o'clock.
Under auspices Of the vice presidents
of practically every phase of commercial
activity in Washington, the meeting for
the referendum will be held at the Ma
tional Thester. This meeting was ar
ranged by a committee composed Of Will
lam r. GUIDE, chairman; Robert N.
Harper. vice chairman, and Charles J.
Columbus, secretary-treasurer.
Addresses against the referendum will
be made at Polls by Representative
CCyclone'O Davis. of Texas; Rev. II. X.
Hardin, Rev. J. Morgan Chambers. and
Rev. s. G. Dorey, of Denver.
The citizens Of the District should have
the right to express their desires to Con-
gress through the medium Of a refer
endum, in the opinion OF those conduct
ing the meeting at the New National.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Washington Railway and Electric Com
panies have a right to organize.
That we believe these men have a
right to submit their grievances and re-
quests to the companies through an or
gsnization.
That the people OF the District who buy
the commodity these companies sell. an
so, put into their franchises whatever
value they possess; whose patronage
makes possible the wages OF the men
and the dividends of the companies, have
primal and proprietary rights In the prem
ises superior to either the rights Of the
public corporations or their employees;
therefore,
f, I'VE. ask that there be no strike; no
suspension Of service; no interference
with traffic, but that all matters in dis
pute be settled by arbitration; and the
federation suggests the Public Utilities
Commission, acting either oficially or
unofhcially, as the peoples mediator be-
tween the men and the companies"
The Mount Pleasant Citizens Associa-
ton was admitted to membership.