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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

During the prohibition fight in Virginia."
SsnNS the l-ynchburS Advance. I'VE told
w whi l. mrsl -ciass hospitals no longer included
WHISKY in their medicine chests, and that good
n 90 ,Hr hah stopped prescribing it. In view
"! 'nl'. II Is strange to md provision in the
hhr"poS,d virginia law permitting hospitals ana
uruE STORES TO SECURE int oNicnnts, -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

AZ least good thing may be said of I'M.
iear-Ncar privilege: the women certainly cannot
make amy worse selections than tho men do in
the three years reserved exclusively for them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Queries and Answers
Parliamentary

r. y makes n motion, which Is seconded h,, Z,
- on"rs an amendment Is il necessary bcfore
nv amendment is put that a ACCEPT III
No T. *. HUNTER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

WIZ" rcadirG )-Silas. here is an item which
SAYS mat snSpcndcr buttons defect bullets
III was III the army In my present attire
NaInanthy, ia Get Shot full of holes"
"i'y the way, did you wind the clock?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

What did the loidy give you for handout.
Pctc?"
"Tolc me to hang roun' till the weather
tha"ed' an could have the water off de
'ciclc, Sin" amt no mind reader, take i, from
me. lrimcN"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

w may get tcrial for a dc nm
the ahoi'io" of capital punishment? ""
S,n,uo, ,r SOPHIE II.
EonSinrrahIc collection Of this material and
him. ''i"''N'S 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

Shc-Did you get II good view of those nj IN,
bali
lie-fcs, indeed You sec. il was fulI.dres
affair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

We print from copy furnished . ,rou,h,
|n" o ~, Urn Eyer TO the editors for mailing Are
.his would he matter OF opinion ~ i'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Leave II To the President,


Will Irwin. War Madness in the cur
rent number OF the Saturday Evening Post,
without being reminded Of President WILSON,
reminded OF the President as one of the few
thinking and feeling men. inside the struggle
or without. who have kept their heads and
maintained their poisc.
The world has gone mad. Mr. Irwin saws
and confcsses he has shared this madness
The belligerent peoples arc no longer capa hle
OF reason. but are swavcd by a historical
passion The blood lust obsesses them-thny
are calmcSt and best satisfied when they are
III the midst Of the killing. Civilians yield
more completely to the madness than do
fighting men.
President Wilson has been close to this
new Armageddon Almost from the hour
war was declared. this nation has been in
danger OF being drawn into the maelstrom-
mas iottcred on more than one perilous occa-
sion on that maelsroms very brink 1t is
in that position to-day. If the nation is
spared this uncomfortable tragedy il will be
due again. as ii has been in the past to tho
intellectual capacity. moral courage and
patriotic devotion OF Woodrow Wilson
lie has kept his couutry's honor unsoilcd
ana ne has kept his country ont of war. War
madness that overcOmcs world has not en-
quilted him
ihere Is III this very circumstance final and
compelling reason TO resent interference with
The President does not require congressional
assistance. and he should not be burdened and
hampered by congressional attempts at limita-
ton. He is not in the least likely 10 plunge
the United States into war, nor to permi, war
save on considerations of the gravest neccs-
sity and of that necessity he is a far better
judge than Congress.
The question Of armed merchantmen is AN
incident The Times Dispatch itself has
lhouSht-and thlnkS-that there are sound
reasons inherent III new conditions OF naval
coHlpa', mat urge amendment OF the rule of
international law permitting merchant vessels
10 ne armed Tor defense. II is quite proper
Tor inns government TO define what the term
defensive armament" permits and excludes
hnt II is certainly not for neutral nation i'm
the midst Of IA world war. to change radically
ana oil It's own motion, IL code established by
international concession and agreement
In the first place. that sort Of change is MOI
Wl'hih me power of single government and
II II were, would be totally opposed to all The
interests as we'll as to the Sicadfast insist
"hcc, al TINS government. Iii q time like this
international law supplies the neutrars ONLY
projection against the aggression of bcIlg-
'rrh'S. we nave demanded that bclligercnls
respect It's guarantees. We cannot ourselves
rules OF our own contriving
There some in this countrv colnno,
Roosevelt and his following PERHAPS
want war with Germany bur The oycrnowor
ing majority OF The people oppose it. The
president stands with the mass OF his fellow
coNntrym"n. He has shown that he can ne
trusted Congress should keep hands OFF.
no
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Chats With Virginia Editors

great deal OF domestic trouble is limited
~ ~ the following from the Bristol Herald
Courier sui, the average man would rather
lire the furnace than the cook"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

PUBLISHED every dry in the year Mt 10 South Tent
Street. Richmond. Va, 10y the Times DispRtch Pub
lishnS Co. Inc. Charles T.. Hasbrook. Editor mt
Aanuk1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,: Has
brook, Story Brooks. Inc, Fifth Avenue Build
Ing, New York Mutual Life building. rhilad.i phin
Peoples Gas building. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

Explained.

Captain Jinks-What do YOU mean by wasting
All mat ammunition in firing half mile over
the heads of the enemy?
Private Binks--I thought saw Zenncl;r
and then ! went up into the air
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch. and not indy idunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
bad Clause i'm Army Bill

sONE provision in the draft OF the measure
~ TO federalze the National Guard, that has
been made public with the seeming approval
of the House Committee on Military Affairs,
should be stricken from the bill before il is
reported. That is the clause restricting the
benefits OF militia pay to 500 men in any one
congressional district That method OF deal
ing with the subject would substitute the
ideals OF the pork barrel for those of military
efficiency. and II should be killed
The preparedness which Mr. Hay and his
associates have undertaken 10 supply does not
consist OF the distribution of Federal appro-
;priationS. on Il per capita basis, among mem
Sbers of Congress The money should be
spent where II will recruit and train effective
military units for the national defense. That
should be the sole consideration ANY plan
Ito deal ont this money TO hungry occupants
lof the pie counter ought not to he tolerated
5for moment.
That Chicago woman official is charged
8wth grating indicates that officials OF the
3othcr sex III that city are asleep. or that the
atrat crop is running mighty low
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Shame Threatens South Carolina

tNUR sister States OF the farther South are
~ in sore distress. All Georgia is bowed
in shame because of the many iynchngs that
have occurred in that State within the last
few months. and now South Carolina is
threatened with condition more shameful,
If possible than that which afllicts Georgia
Cole l.. Blease has announced that he will he
a candidate for Governor. II this man is
elected Governor OF South Carolina. the whole
country Will blush.
Somebody proposes 10 make February -
."Prospcri,y Day all over the country. OBJ
ject Make il every day in the year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

TELEPHONE: Randolph I. Private Branch EIchnp
connecting with all departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

II u is iru" that II was the army OF The,
'""h 'rihc" Oh Germany which made gains
WI VI" rrchch trenches few days ago IL is
pfe"ulipilNe evidence tina, the crown prince
was OF duty at the linc Of tho "kiIlinr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

What is your fortune. my pretty maid"''
You're 1t. and I'll take il, sir" she said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Current Editorial Comment
Athletics
and
Scholarships

.,,Io.;, Those persons who still bc-
and nt R'1 Zee for ,n'sIIss,us, H 'ra"nE
Scholarships men, "t that "esrF ea by ne
,ecs,so h. has been dropp t%0' at cd PLAN
nations while athlete Of simiiar GXami
one at arm Is rh in danger and at Vale and
INNS, IN, should he done to rendjust tie nersnee
Of these fa efrsrf Is Imi" and me
cal ana m m"Te done gre" deal for the phys
and they wo"d do @ or of i ee1so s'udents
s sn nTt'sG %nd BY which the bulk of III"
REGULAR athletic trang than "' is GH eYnlvso ana
n roo nln. 10, the college team. But thar is
the c efne " n boat crews hboards for
by which 6nc pTer r"e av" hnn practices
retained for such teams That sort or rim, ana IL
go far to onset the pornritS s wmsh h VIII
i IShooi SoYs e, T@n hy athletic If ath
f for n;nas Of .fnoI
their tenehing will be greatly as Wr as
lyn Eagle. -''fo"k-
Awakening shg n2}narentlS is aw"ke6in n Tor to-
eorrio for OF la '%i a"s@y'" She
s,"1 m%s among among her sister Sta es
his year f ana ons Of the issues Of the cam.
to be the lynch law question Last year a% one
, mir, ct the county total crimes Of this ma
Georgia, and not Of ,hc persons guilty c" OF
irneS m FACES fs''nS rYaaion
that few OF the lynchcrs made any attempt to
conceal their identity, hut went about n cir
foul business in the most open manner The
decent people in Georgia--and there are manv
OF them who see no reason why their State
should be given over entirely to mob law
think II about time something was done IN
WipG out the stain the cv"rncrcasng list OF
with this view. Lynching can he stamped out
but only il the authorities constituted by law
law and punish those who hou, IT, II is to be
hoped that Georgia some day will, get "a Gov
trnor who not only will he unafraid TO saw
x ,n wrong ,h is wrong but will be able CON
they cannot with mpunty commit such ma
grant crimes against civili1ation.-New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

posed prohibition laws" Maybe !, quart Il month
Wisconsin, $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
Commission Government pro,,,s

LoW efficient really. is commission govern.
heni OF CITIES? An effort TO answer this
question has been made by the Bureau of the
census. which has complied statistics showing
mat commission governed municipalities. are
more economical! in almost every respect than
those still controlled by Councils
me bureau took for purposes Of comparison
'Wch'!-lonr cities OF relatively equal popula-
''"''' f-lsh' q! thcse were governed by com
missions from 1913 TO 1915 inclusive: cipb,
had changed from Council 10 couuiseion cn,.
eFhhenl within this period and eigh,
throughout the whole period had held to The
oi1 form rs summarized by the Boston Tran
script. the findings and conclusions of tho
bureau We're as follows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

For the first time since its creation the
yuma mas been visited by the Car OF Russia
III person. In many RESPECTS this awful war
mas been blessing To Russia |, will emerge
from the conflict with nothing ia rrpre,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

doubtful candidates for the presidency. Mr.
Burton is Il man OF ability. and he stands high
IN the party councils he nominated Taft in
1908. At the same time, it would be a diff
hcult task TO arouse any enthusiasm for him
III the country at large. Senator La Toilette
is a radical. attractive To his own following.
but all conservatives naturally view him with
distruSt. His nomination is most unlikely
Meanwhile. Justice Hughes continues to say
little. He discOurages the of his name
in connection with the nomination. but makes
no declaration that he would refuse to run
il nominated. The New York Evening Post
thinks that he wishes the nomination forced
on him by the people The candidate season
Is yet young. and many other candidates
doubtless will declare themselves. We hope
so. The more that are discovered, the more
the paucity Of Republican hopes is revealed.
King Constantine, after the call Of General
Sarraii. the commander Of the French troops
IN the Balkans. is reported to have said: 1T
is the first step toward clearing up the differ
enccs between Greece and the entente
powers. Queen Sophie must have been out
of town when the conference was held
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
hen II I'nNS.

'Pson-A boys mother never admits that her
son takes after his father until the father has
unexpectedly come into fortune and rakca
her deed TO the home
towns-Wcll. that's the very time for a bov
TO take after his father
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

United States Senator Lodge. OF Nass,-
chuSetts, in his Washington's birthday spceci
remarked that popular government in this
.o"htrS h"s heeh lost The finder will nor
return II TO Republican headqnartcrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
~ Modern Marriage
LIN Ennn u.

~ Modern Marriage,
Gin -Four Parts)
New York Times.
MAKE IL i've parts. You left out Farsi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

Catered January 81 1908. Mt the Post Office at
Richmond Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25
On His WAY,

VII TIN way,
me Demon Rum is going some
Hes due 10 disappear;
Nlrcinia'il be torriditv
Before another year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

hcr" Is hope for Georgia. for
'pparcntly is awakening TO
'"aiiHation of the uueuyjablc
reputation for lawlcssncss che
enjoys among her sister States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

P'r capita expenditures for ali gov
crniHculal costs Increased during, ,j,ie
reriod by about 20 per cent in ci,i"s
governed hy Council ana hy ONLY ~
per cent ~ cities governed AN OF ,L,
me hS commissions In outlaws fn,
hr'ln"n"ut improvements the. counts
hi"hS. Sron, rather NOR" Than ala IN.
councils, hui la the general running oy
p'ISes "I their cities The commissions
increase WINS less than half that ,naGr
hN ilc Councils ia their cities Mcnn
"hI' ~" prr capita net indcht cdnrss
"' ih" council cities Increased ho.yii,
"H.lr ne Indebtedness Of the commits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-25

nose persons who still no.
IeNc mat college is primarily
pace for intellectual trainin,:
~ ne rneercd by the announce
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
FOR PRESIDENT PRO ITEM.
Speculation About Who Will Succeed
 Parker in That Position.

With the expiration of the term Of Alderman E. A. Parker and his an- nouncement that he does not intend to ask his constituents to send him back from the fourth ward, a vacancy will exist in the position of president pro tenn of the common council. It is said that several have their eye on the place although no one has as yet announced his candidacy.
 The terms of Aldermen Jester and Kerwin expire this year and both will be candidates for reelection. As Alderman Kerwin is a democrat his chance of being elected president pro tenn, even if he were candidate, would be small. Alderman Jester would probably like the honor and 1t is believed he would be supported by Mayor Quigley. Councilman Stadler, who will probably succeed Alderman Parker would also be eligible. The others who might be chosen are Al dermen Anderson, Chamberlain and McCabe.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
URGES TRAINED ASSESSORS.

Bridgeport, Feb. 14.-The appoint ment by the state of trained assessors who would be able to bring expert knowledge to the subject of taxation, was advocated this morning by State Tax Commissioner Wm. H. Corbin, when he appeared at a hearing of the special committee appointed by Gov ernor Holcomb to investigate the tax problem. The hearing was held in the country court house and attended by representatives of several local manufacturing concerns. The mem bers of the committee are former governor Simeon E. Baldwin, Frank H. Stadtmueller of West Hartford and Guy P. Miller, of this city. Commits sioner Corbin declared one member of the staff he favored should be an engineer
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
NO SUCCESSOR TO
 GARRISON CHOSEN
By President Wilson While on
 Trip Down Potomac

Washington, Feb. 14.-President Wilson reached no decision on whom to appoint secretary of war while he was on his weekend trip down the Potomac and successor to former secretary Garrison may not be an- nounced for several days
 orfner Mayor Carter H. Harrison o1 Chlcago, was suggested to Presi- oeht Wilson today by Rep. Sabath of illinois for secretary of war MT. Will son promised to give the name serious cohslderatlon and said he expected co ieach d decision in the near future.
 Busy Week For Wilson.
 Nlth ms return today from a week. eild trip on the Mayflower, President wilson was ready to begin a series of conferences with congressional lead CTS over the appointment of a secre- tary of war, national defense plans ana other pending legislation.
 The president had engagcments to- day to see congressional delegations With candidates for secretary of war ana others who were to suggest men Tor the assistant secretaryship. It is generally expected, however, that the new secretary will name his own as- sistant.
 May Delay Trip.
 The president also had appoint Ihehts today with other congressional oelegat1ons who want him to visit their oistrlcts on his next preparedness tour. u IS not expected, however, that the president will begin his proposed trip soon.
 The president was expected to dis cuss With Secretary Lansing today Germany's announced intention to re- gard armed merchantmen of the al- lied powers aE<war vessels after Feb ruary 29. The secretary already has tegun study of the text of the memor- andum from Germany on the subject and it is likely that it will be laid be- fore the cabinet tomorrow
 Rough Voyage Home.
 The presidents yacht had a rough voyage home during which no one left the cabins, and it was said some of the members of the party were sea- sick.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
CHy Aems

Elder and Mrs E. F. White are re- ceiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, Marian Lucia, born yesterday. Elder White is pastor of the Second Advent church.
 Oliver H. Nichols, president of the New Haven District Epworth league is in New York attending a meeting of the board of control Of the New York East conference Ep- worth league.
 A meeting of the general commit tee of the Masonic ball will be held Thursday evening in Masonic hall
 Giddings chapter, R. A. M, will hold meeting Thursday evening and the mark master degree will be con- ferred
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Schmarr of 113 Shuttle Meadow avenue are re- ceiving congratulations upon the birth Mother and son are resting comfort ably.
 The musical which was to have been given tomorrow evening at the Hillcrest church has been postponed the date to be fixed later
 Quarantine on two cases of scarlet fever on Chestnut street were re- leased today by the health depart ment Five new cases of measles were reported
 Boys $2.O0 Butchers, now $1.OO. Damon's Shoe sale-advt
 At the meeting of the Holy Name society of St. Marys church last even ing it was voted to send a letter of condolence to the family of the late Rev. M. L. Reagan. It was decided to invite the Holy Name society of St. Pauls church, Kensington, to attend social and card tournament on February 22.
 Lehane will be here Feb. 19.-advf.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
ISSUE ADDITIONAL STOCKS.

Hartford, Feb. 14-The Bridgepoft Forge x Projectile company and the Bridgeport Projectile company have each filed a certificate of an issue of additional stock with the secreta1v of state. In the case of the former il amounts to $5,0O0,O00 and tbe subscribers are George w. HoadIev of New York 49,90O shares, Carl Fos- ter, Bridgeport, so, Frederick E. Mor- gan, Bridgeport 10, Daniel J. Mor- gan, Bridgeport 10. Par value s1O0. The Projectiie company increase is $2,OOO,OOO, MT. Hoadley taking $1a.- 99O shares, MT. Foster and E. |. Naylor and F. E. Morgan one each. Par $100.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
CHANGE CLOSING SCHEDULES
Stores to Close Washington's Birth
 day Instead of Good Friday.

The directors of the mercantile bureau of the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting this morning and re- reived a report of the committee on uniform closing hours. The commit- tee recommended the change in the schedule of closing Weshington's Birthday instead of Good Friday. The recommendation was adopted
 An important meeting of the direc- tors of the Chamber will be held to- morrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when action will be taken on theNn1at- ter of the order of the government ending the ownership of steamship lines by the New Haven road. Two years ago an act was passed by con gress ordering all railroads to give up ownership of water transportation lines unless sanctioned by the Inter State Commerce commission Various chambers throughout New England have passed resolutions asking thata the road De allowed to operate fine lines as heretofore. A hearing on the matter will be held in New York sosr q February IT.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

St. Louis Syndicate Offers $37o,O ,OOO to
 Mrs. Britton for Franchise

St. Louis, Feb. 14.-The Weise1s- Gerhart Realty Co.,, it was announced today by Henry R. Weisels, member of the firm, has been negotiating for the purchase of the St. Louis Ma tionals by a local syndicate and only $25,O00 separates the present owners of the club from the Would-be pur- cI1aSers.
 The new syndicate, if the deal goes through, will cut the playing field up into bungalow sites. Phil Ball, presi- dent of the St. Louis Americans has agreed that all the National league in St. Louis can be transferred to Sportsman Park. Mrs. Schuyler Brit ton asked $4OO,OOO for the club and it's realty. The syndicate was willing to pay ,000. There the negotia- tiOns stands.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
MORE EFFECTUAL BLOCKADE,
Meeting Held in London to Urge
 Stringent Measures.

London, Feb. IA, 3:35 D. m.-A largely attended meeting for the pur- pose of urging the government to es- tablish a more effectual blockade against the Central Powers was held in London this afternoon. Baron Davenport, chairman of the port au- thority of London, presided
 The discussion hinged on the fol- lowing resolution: 'sThat this meet ing of citizens of London viewing with grave alarm that enormous quantities of comm odities reaching the enemy through the North Sea, calls upon his majesty's government to give our navy freedom to exercise fuller and more effective use of our sea power in the war"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
MARRIED 25 YEARS.

MT. and Mrs. August Oberg were pleasantly surprised at their hume 164 Dwight street Saturday evening ny a number of their friends, the event being in honor of their silver wedding A musical program was carried out and refreshments were served. MT. and Mrs. Oberg were recipients of the heartiest congratulations and well wishes for the future. The visitors before leaving presented them with set of silver tableware and a purse of silver.