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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
philippine Indepenience

{ FFORTS TO confer independence on the
Il Philippines. at some definite date in the
near future. are more popular, in Congress
and out OF il, than they have ever been in the
past. The Democratic party is committed TO
this policy and strong Republican sentiment
approves il. Senator Bornh has made himself
one of the leaders of the movement
And why not? Certainly ought TO get
out OF the Philippines as soon as we decently
can. ihcy are an element q weakness not
OF strength, to this country Practically i'm
possible of defense attempts to hold them in
time OF war would mean either the isolation
of hundreds OF thousands OF men or the sur
render OF the islands to the war measures of
the foe.
They are a liability the American bal
ance sheet. To fit them for self government,
according 10 our standards, would require
centuries rather than years. We never
needed hem and 1--WE don't want them A
decent regard for our own interests. as well
rs for those OF the Filipinos suggests that
our departure should not he too long de-
layed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

hlbition paper. III tho friends of prohibition.
who are members of the General Assembly.
est to influence them in their Legislative work.
1t would be the most reprchensible folly to lose
what has been gained. Antiprohibiti onsts are
Watching eagerly for an opportunity to undo
what has been done. and those who voted for
prohibition. but who not we'll rooted and
grounded in its principles. looking very
intcntly to 500 what course Is mapped out for
the movement. business and self seeking may
result in u catastrophe from which recovery
VIII he difficult and doubtful There pro-
and there arc ultra -prohibitionists.
ana the ultras need to be Sortcned down and
dealt with kindly and cautiously" Sound doc
tr1ne. but somo folks arc mighty hard headed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
a royal hush-Queen wihelmina's mumps


THAT the Lustania controversy is now in
/ an acute stage---a more dangerous one,
perhaps, than that which Immediately fol-
lowed the destruction of the liner and its
innocent lives-Cannot be questioned. Sec
rotary Lansing has reiterated his refusal to
submit the matter TO arbitration. and insisted
tina, Germany shall confess the illegali,y of
the attack. AS the German government
signed the Lustania's death warrant this,
obviously. Will be bitter dose to swallow.
The Presidents speeches throughout the
Middle West are filled with solemn warming
They iterate and reiterate the statement that
the United States cannot AFFORD TO go unpre
pared. The known status of the Lusitana
negotiations lends additional emphasis to his
words. Il do not know what tomorrow may
bring forth" says Mr.. Wilson. and he de-
clares he uses the word ito morrow" literally
These are sravely serious times The nation.
spiritually as we'll materially. should be
prepared for whatever may come.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY .. 1916.


CAPTURE by a German vessel of the big
~ British liner Appam is like page from
an old sea romance. Tha, The great steam
ship should have been Overhauied and taken
and manned by prize crew tremendously
outnumbered by IFS prisoners. worked across
the ocean TO the protection Of Il neutral port,
brings up atresh the worthier exploits of the
buccaneers OF the Spanish Main. Gallant
fellows all. these German sea dogs who Joined
in this stirring eXploit-certain and deserving
of admiration. no matter where neutral
sympa HES may lie.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Governor Stands Firm,

HERE Is no longer any excuse for misun-
dersanding Governor Stuarts position as
to the proposed commissioner OF moral vel
fare. the office created in the prohibition bill
introduced by Senator Mapp. IN his letter
To j. w. Hough, of Norfolk made public YES.
terday, the Governor says lie will oppose this
and all other efforts TO emphasize his duty
while minimizing his power to that the
laws or the State are faithfully executed
The letter makes clear what The Times
Dispatch previously has tended-that the
Mapp bill strips the Governor of authority to
the very limit OF the constitutional clause
describing his functions. Under that measure
he would have less right TO control the actions
OF the commissioner OF moral welfare than he
has to control the actions Of the Attorney
General, although the latter is elected by the
people Of the whole State and the former is
TO he chosen by the Legislature
That tho Governor will use if necessary,
the veto power is indicated decsivcly The
Governor says:
en s,sn d, F er%g,, to Min all
70 the fullest extent the will OF the
SSn - hs EVEN at the r" ds @"
est proh'httionist would upon reflection
approvai TO a measure which, while
I y1,n, so,,t nssi"r IN; o" its face t"
prrroE"tlvss OF the chief executive and
others exrersnce has sho nH m m""xe b BE-.
hshd ii all OF the power Of the state.
In such a situation citizens really DESTROYS
o! advancing the interests of the Common
wealth will hope that a reasonable compro-
mise may be reached There will be those
OF course who will say that professional
leaders OF the prohibition movement will
welcome this controversy, because il will
postpone effective legislation. and thus extend
III" duration Of profitable agitation. We do
not expect these leaders TO take any such
stand, and even if they should the earnest and
convinced prohibitioniss of the General
Assembly are unlikely to support them in it.
The Governor is the constituted authority
TO enforce the laws and he should be per-
united and expected and provided with the
power and the means to do his duty. That
he VIII do his duty nobody has ventured to
express doubt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

though The ground be covered with six inches
OF snow.
Those who are not touched by the income
tax law" says the Bristol Herald Courier will
cordially concur in the opinion OF the United
States Supreme Court that nhe law is constitu-
tional!' What tremendous majority that gives
to concurrence!
~ We only had 100000 that We could give
without being crippled by the donation" says
over to the west Point -Urbanma ftailrond and
close the whole matJr up: hut as il is, a g.
cent piece looks as large as m elephant to
weak flesh. Come across with the bulky look
ing 3-ccntcr anyhow.
,,o,,, h'c nm is great city knew that
ever II wants whether 1t Is a Federal reserve
for sufferers in Europe. II is an exnmnIe
OF what united effort will do. These were some
or the remarks. says Richmond exchange
made by members of tho committee after hear.
ing that The amount sought had been raised.
United ehort'-oh. If these Halifax people would
just learn what that mcans"-IInlifox Rccord
ADVERTISE. Suppose YOU ship Il carload OF
them I" Richmond to take uotcs.
"If the General Assembly acts on an the ad
vice that isl being handed out gratis by the
take UP anything else Fortunately there are
Indications that the lawmakers are paving H.
s, or no hsSd 70 the % or less foolish
| wisdom and learning the editorial rooms Of
the Richmond observation-disclosures Times II
! is hoped that Sergeant Williams. editor of one
/ OF the Richmond newspapers, formerly editor
OF the Roanoke Times. and the other wcI
! wake up and hand something bcsdcs fool.
ish sugTcS,tons What seems to be needed just
| row is that the ioano!" Times shall ~ to
! restions' that will enable the General Assem-
bly, TO do somethins."--clinchv Valley News
"rt would be dep,orahlc just at th,s tlme"
! ssys tho Northumberland Echo. a strong pro.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Stnrt OF Ono prnyerh.

Every thing is lovely and the goose hangs
high probably should read, Everything is
lovely and the goose honks high" though pos
siby reference is made to old sport where
goose was hung from tree branch and IA rider
on horseback tried to catch 1t by the neck he
darted by.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Let the Charter Bill Alone.

I the City Council, at the meetings OF the
l two branches this evening. shall decide to
amend the chartcr-commission bill by requir-
ing the approval of suggested charter by Il
ma jority of the registered voters and such
amended measure shall actually be passed
by the General Assembly, it will represent
just SO much wasted time and effort. Under
the operation of law OF this type Rich
mond would not obtain satisfactory municipal
government much before the advent of the
millennium made human paltering with tho
eternal verities entirely unnecessary.
The TimeS-Dispatch does not undertake, as
matter of course. to decide whether City
Attorney Pollard or Wyndham r. Meredith
has interpreted correctly the constitutional
provision supposed TO govern this legislation.
1t does know, however, that Mr.. Meredth's
Interpretation represents the only present OPP
portunity Richmond has to escape from a
thralldom that good citizens resent. Mr..
Pollards view and plan would merely keep
the word of promise to our and break it
to our hope
Unquesionably. the courts must decide
what the law really is. Why not let the
approach be made therefore, with charter
commission bill that has some political virility
and potency? What serse Is there in asking
the General Assembly for legislation that
everybody knows is valueless?
ut is as clear as anything we'll can be that
the chances Of obtaining the approval of a
city's voting population would be almost nil.
The issue would be decided, not by those who
took enough interest i'll the matter to go to
the polls and cast their ballots but by those
who stayed at home. No busy man, who has
things TO do in this world. could be induced
TO give his time 10 the public service and
spend weeks and months in helping to frame
4 wise charter when he knew in advance that
all his efforts would be futile and of no avail.
Norfolk faces exactly the same proposition
as Richmond does, and yet her representa-
tives do not falter. They intend to put
through a bill that will give Norfolk a new
charter when indorsed by an actual majority
OF the votes cast in the election ut which it
is submitted, In other words, they intend to
do something for Norfolk that will help that
city 10 obtain modern and efficient govern
ment. When Norfolk carries her case to the
courts there will be something to fight for
Nothing would be lost should Council
request the city delegation in the General
Assembly to urge the passage of the measure
originally introduced. If ii is unconstitu-
tional, as Mr.. Pollard contends. the courts
will so decide. and Richmond will have to
await the success Of the effort. inaugurated
by Senator Goodrich, to have the Constitution
amended. If the measure is constitutional
as Mr.. Meredith insists, Richmond can pro-
coed to have drawn and submit for confrma-
lion by the people at the polls the sort Of
cha rter that is needed.
We urge Council to take the course that
Norfolk has determined TO follow and that
good sense prescribes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

What is The legal OF interest in Vir-
Sinih? What IS the ma ximum rate? VIVA, ra to
Is usurlou. What is the penalty for charging
usnr%r Has there ever been any recourse
against Il person whose char gcs were ustIro,,s
How is II that licensed loan ,omrantes
pnwnbrokers etc, may charge over the legal
Six per cent. Six per cent ANY rai- over
o, per cent, Loss OF interest Yes Explicit
fieh' - gwen by tho statute to kc IN.
chhrgos ~ The cases YOU indicntn- ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
The Voice of the People
A Correction.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch.
Slr'-l read with pleasure the kind and timely
words OF STRANGER in regard to the Rosemary
j.. piary, nut would like to make cOrrectIo m
Ihe Average number Of visitors TO the library
FOR the last five years has been $500 per wear
-, MARY q. CRfNCAN.
Richmond. January 40
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Good English,

Would YOU consider such uses AS he ro,loxs
style" LAWRE\CE ppcU.Eo"
Horace seemed TO think so.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

What sassy little chap is the Mikadc!
More demands on China, which threaten to
make China a vassal state The next step
will be shutting the open doors OF the
laundries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Shakespeare Day by Dny

For Investigators:
There is some soul of goodness in things evil
Would men observinSly distil 1t out"
king Henry V, iv. !.
For the tardE: Delays have dangerous ends"
king Henry VI. Iii. 2.
For tho laconic: Men of few words tho
best men'-king Henry v. ill., g
For the hustler: Mako haste: the better foot
before."-King John, ". .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

Wherein They Differ.
patient gink
Is Hiram Law;
He likes TO drink
Beer through straw.
Luke McLuke. Cincinnati Enquirer
A funny chap
Is Paddy Mann;
He likes to booze
II from the can.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Chats With Virginia Editors

The chief objection to this sprinElilie wealth
err. SAYS the blackstone Courier. will be the
early budding of the spring poets" They Will
blossom forth on the proper almanac date,
OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

hughes Is Ahead i'm Louisiana. - News
headline. Meaning Republican delegates in
the &. o. =. national convention. The South
ern delegate in Republican National Conven-
ton can make more trouble over a nominal
ton than all tho delegates from any other
sections and accomplish less on election day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

Some men are born lucky. and the of VI
get share of the luck because don't have
to play cards with them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

Hugh: | see that somebody is going to start
tin plate factory I'm Indiana.
Ancr: Bet the president of the company will
he the fellow who has lot Of leftover can
openers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
liibiirnl,

Whereabouts in the RiD!e is the uuo,atior
l'iohe to sin as the sparks to ny upwa rc =
Nowhere Job v has. Born unto trouble
as the sparks fly upward"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Or. DcuuS'S Siu1icu:inu

. RESIDENT GEORGE II. DENNY'S yindi-
cation by the trustees OF the University
al Alabama was expected by all lhose-and
they ara many-who know the man and are
familiar with tho various steps of his dis
unguEhed career rs an educator Neverthe-
less his public eHonera,ion, after a full hear
ing OF what was proved to be an unwarranied
accusation, wiM be welcomed by all vir
sinians.
pF. Denny preparation in Virginas
schools ana universities. and his years of
teaching in those Institutions. have given
Virginia more reason to be jea lous of his name
and standing as All educator and an executive
Than the mere fact Of his birth in Virginia
ana his descent from long line OF noted
Nirginans
Hampden-Sidney College the University Of
Virginia and Washington and Lee University.
undergraduates ana faculty alike. will unite
with hundreds Of alumni all over the State
and all over the South in q dignifed rejoicing
mat Dr. Denny tried in the balance has been
found not wanting in any OF the qualities that
90 TO make the well-rounded gentleman and
scholar and. III this case the progressive head
Of an institution Of learning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
4 NIniHr.

one thing about young Zachary Grimm
V!cased his employers well:
Zach let no flies abide on him
When he had goods 10 sell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

If man was as intent upon looking NJ the
clock in the morning he is ut the shank OF
the day lie would always lie OH time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
The First Shall ne Lust.

lief you marry me you will become MEM
Der OF one Of the first families
She--I understand that. OF course, but il
doesn't keep from regarding YOU as Il sort
OF last chance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

birthday: = y L.IEXIIrV'
IN" accepted date is February 90 i7s2 new
stSie; or February II, old style. Washington
M ,i:'s N"vcn'ber 4, iS3:. The minimum age
WAS tWcnlH-onc and This would place his birth
NJ latest IN 1891. Everctrs Life Of Washing
ION page -. states: I'm the family record il,
me possession Of Washington i!assctt the fol-
i"w'nr entry is found: George Washington
son 10 augustine and Mary. his Wife born We
tI'h ""E OF February, 1881 10, about ten i'm
the morning. etc The above Is in the hand
wiring OF Augustine WaShington.' The in
srrirtion on his tomb states that he was sixty
eitht Years old 1T the date of his death De
cc'nher IA. l19?. This would make i73i the
year r Of his birth. The; new style was adopted
HN "Icht britain and her colonies to take eff
lcct January ], 1852. At the time OF sb-
inGtons birth Great Britain had not adopted
me 'ircEorian calendar, so that dates bet een
March 30 the beginning OF the old year and
January !, The beginning of the new year
We're often stated as belonging to the year of
citnsr style Hence Augustine Washingtom's
'5i 80 meant the year 1731 II the old style
H"re used 1892 If the new.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Queries and Answers


"Bohcman." y pp IrvS.Ttr wi
Czech. 80 '''N'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
His Natural Bent,

Grubbs-Do you believe that Mr.. Bryan is
sincere In his opposition to preparedness"
misunderstanding. He is sincere In his oppo-
siton TO everything.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

II some men were weighed according to theil
self-esteem, they would break down the biggest
coa-scales built.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

There three kinds of switch I tenders"
Count 'em off"
There's the man at the railroad crossing.
woman AT the telephone Office, and the woman
who false hair"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

We respectfully beg leave 10 can the at,cn-
tion OF G. ". Perkins 10 the fact that. so far.
the Colonel has rot been named Ivy ANYBODY
AS favoritc son
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
Quite Deep.

links says he made r. deep impression on
Hopeweli"
Yes, he did He was there during the wet
spell and sat down In the mud"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

TELEPHONES Randolph l.. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with uIi departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

Secretary Redfeld suggests the establish
ment Ul plant for rearing Holsters. Lobster
plants already i'll operation are overstocking
the market
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
clio.
SkaEES Snys
Needed Inventions.

\ silencer for verbose statesmen.
4 safety valve for r. Roosevelt
Nosciehs photographic
MOttoni"ss movies.
pncunatic cushions for auto victims.
ExtinGuishera for press agents
reformed rcforiyers.
stree. cleaning department, that cleans the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

eUBIIsHED every day in the year Mt South Tenth
street, Richmond Va. by tho Times Dispatch Pub.
fishing Co.. Inc. Charles T.. uasbroot. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,: Has
brook Story & Brooks, Inc. Fifth Avenue Build
Ing. New York; Mutual Life building Philadelphia;
Peoples Gus Building, Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch and not o individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

The recovery of the Kaiser from his recent
aling was effected by Lansing, if we can he
persuaded TO regard seriously statement by
an Indiana humorist.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02
NJ, hut our Grnndfn,hrr Wrote IL.

Ed. :. .. T.. Shave been reading your Jokes
That Were my grandfather, and he asked me
ask you IL you heard the story Of the
blind wood SAWYER OF whom il said although
he couldn't he could saw? PIFF
Hello.
The fellow who sits the bank of creek
trying get bite doesn't often find the line
busy.
SknEEs
The irst symptom OF spring fever
when you feel like taking EN- off
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

Those who not touched by the income
tax law" says the Bristol Herald Courier. will
cordially concur in the opinion OF the United
States Supreme Court that nhe law is constitu-
o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-02

Entered january 81. 1906, ut tho Post Office at
Richmond. Sn. as second cluss mStter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-10
Dinners, Luncheons, Teas.

G. A. CarOthers entertained George
Patullo and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lam
gan at dinner Saturday night at the
Valley Inn, Ysleta-
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Walz entertained
Sunday night at dinner at the Valley
Inn, Hsleta- Their guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. W X. Ramsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Coles had as their
dinner guests Sunday night at the VAL
ley Inn. Nsleta. Judge Walter 3. Grant
Of Boston, and Mrs. z. NJ Bell.
Frank Coles entertained judge w. B.
sheppard, Hugh r. Robertson, T. z.
Hoffman and T. H. Hart at dinner at
the valley Inn, Nselta, aSturday night
Lieut. F. W. BrabsOn was host at an
informal dinner at the Country club
Saturday night. His guests were Miss
Marjorie Powers. Miss JOuett Fall and
Lieut.. James G. Boswell
p. z. Rosser entertained Saturday
night at the Valley Inn YsIeta. at din
ner. His guests were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
H. UT. mayor and Mrs. Tom Lea, Joe
Lea, Tom Lea. r., and c. A Rosser.
An informal dinner was given Satur-
day night at the Country club by Mr.
and Mrs. R NJ. Dudley preceding the
weekend dance The guests were Mrs.
NJ $. Dudley, Of Richmond, Ky: Mrs. II.
G. Ferris, Mr. and Mrs Donald 3. Gil
lies and Hiram Smith.
Mrs. NJ c. Haden, 1911 Ohio street.
entertained party OF her friends the
last Of the week with an informal tea
POtted plants were used effectively
about the rooms. The tea table was
covered with a handsome Irish crochet
cloth, the center Of which was orna-
mented with cut-glass vase filled
with American beauty roses A color
scheme of pink and white was carried
out in the refreshments The guests
were Mesdames Robert Mosson. c. L.
gyerstreet, L. Dorsey Hullum and A.
Hill, and Miss Jessie RawIs and Miss
Mary Teresa Bonner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-10
Lodges and Clubs.

The annual congregational meeting
OF the First Presbyterian church CONF
gregation will be held Wednesday
night at $3.50 o'clock in the church.
The election of the trustees and elders
viii be held and the annual reports of
the church officers given. A social
time Will follow the meeting and the
Beta Philathea class viii preside over
a candy booth.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Alillican enter
tanned the young women and young
mems Bible classes on the East El Paso
Baptist church Friday night at their
home on Octavia street Russell Koch
and Frank Koch played violin and cor
net solos and Mrs. AIillican and Miss
Minnie Taylor played piano solos. Mr..
Millican sang a number Of selections.
Refreshments were served.
The El Paso chapter OF the National
Red Cross society will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock In the council
room Of the City Hall. Important
plans Will be discussed. The society