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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
News of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch, May %. 1851.

Confederate Memorial Day again on
May ~, and tho ladies OF Richmond arc going
to observe II: Every grave Of every Confed-
flowers. The day Will be observed. not by pomp
Of parade. orations ostentatious dispiay but
by silent offering OF respect to the patriotic
dead.
The harrooms in Richmond now number ao5
and they pay the State D;ensns taxes to The
amount OF sl+.13i1S.
There was Il lnree attendance upon the run
ming races at jackson Park Yesterday. The
everybody seemed to ne IN the humor TO have
a good time. Tho race for "a purse OF 5000
mile heats. best three In FIVE. and there was
William aaunders,s Parry Saint, George Van.
derhil,s Tip,on sissh s, and Thomas Teeran's
second heats; time. ,2:o2 and 200 Tip ton
siasher took the third and fourth heats: time.
o:23 and 2:12. broadway Swell the fifth
heat, and the race will have to be run over
The performances OF "The Black Crook" now
Imitation of those at Nibo's Garden in New
York, and not worth seeing
once the Navy Of the United sae.
senate. has received pardon from Prosidene
johnson for the part he took In the
Senator Wilson. passing through Washington
yesterday on his way homo from his recent trip
shown him while In Dixeland.
President johnson has given plot Of ground
In Greonville. Tenn. to the freedmen be used
for school and religious purposes.
Norfolk ,people are discussing plans for the
city, via Danvne. 10 Southwest Virginia. and
can ever he n,ateralized
II Is Understood thst the entire Cabinet and
berrya opinion on tho rcconstruction acts. which
Will probably BIO promulgated to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Times Change.

Nan wants but little hero below.
Nor wants that little long"
YES 1t was In these words. know
ono framed nm ancient song.
But still think tho facts all show
That singer had It wrong.
Man wants about all he can yet
And to that all would hang"
lis thus the bard would make his bet
IL In this day ho sang,
And mover feel the least regret.
Nor know the losers pang.
Times change. and manners. too. I've heard:
Men are not modest now,
And In LIES race no is preferred
Who to grab all knows how.
Folks, calling this gay lad "a bird.
Place laurels on his brow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
list tho LOaferS

IohACllCAL considerations connected with
the operation OF the army registration
law support the proposal Of police census
of ali idiers and loafers In the cities of Vir-
sinia a complete and accurate census of
THIS character would require some time and
entail some difficulty, but already the police
know hundreds OF vagrants, whom thew cou,d
list in short time, and the rest of the task
would be well worth the tine and effort
necessary.
1t is not likely that the worthless idlers q,
all colors, who manage 10 live by various dis
creditable methods. will register for service
OF any Kind except under compusion. That
compuis1on II is the duty Of the State 10 sup
ply, and the information on which 10 base u
must come from local authorities |, 10 Tho
business of the police 10 proceed promptlv
70 make record OF all the loafers, so that
they may be forced to give reason for their
existence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

and the number Of such volunteers. It is con-
idently expected. will go far toward filling
the depleted ranks of laborcrs who have left
the farms for employment in industrial
centcrs.
The spectacle Of men Of all classes and con-
ditions of lifo leaving the cities and towns
to engage in manual labor to bulwark the
nations food supply is an inspiring example
OF patriotism. eloquent IN its expression OF
the capacity OF democracy to solve its prob
lens as they arise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Cheer for the Despondent

70 all those honest but misguided citizens
who have been betrayed by the mouth
ngs OF self-appointed war rulers into tho
belief that the country Is headed stratgh,
TOT the bow-wows The Times Dispatch COM
mends tho statement of foreign diplomat,
which appears elsewhere In this issue
The Providence Journal, I'm which tho ,et :
ter originally WAS printed. has been one M
the most inveterate critics of the administra
ton The letter reveals the possession in
the writer OF opportunity AS well as capacitv
TO make comparisons. When he saws. there
fore. that tho work being done nj Washing
ton us demonstration OF Intelligent loyalty
such az believe your country has never wit
messed in It's history the public Will take
his word for II.
The pride he says he feels shouId lao
shared by those who have an even closer and
more intimate interest in what America does
to make the world afe for democracy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
To Confederate veter,

10 confederate Veterans.
TO the Editor Of The Times. Dspatch:
Sir.,,-kindly publish tho following notice:
Eirginia
Take notice and read at once chapter so. Acts
OF SssemblS, 1917 pago IS. and many veterans
S M,' be be able 3, to 60 to Washington tho reunion
Huu on 20 gettysburg on June s. hope every
county and city will respond favorably to tho
aooEe act and follow the example OF old C;lou-
cester IN approprat!ns. by her Board OF Supor-
r,sSrs SnS0 to pay expenses Of her old veterans
70 SettSsnurG. In counties or cities where there
are n" CAMPS the veterans act hope Vir-
ginta may have full turnout OF her old vet
Grams at Washington and Gettysburg.
On to Washington and Gettysburg!
Woods Cross Roads. Va. May IS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Volunteer Earmers

THE shortage of farm labor in Virginia
1 promises to be consd erably relieved nv
the activities of the Volunteer Farmers AS
ISOLATION in enlisting for work on the farms
men who arc unable 10 render military ser
vice, yet are anxious to do their bit in helping
10 successfully prosecute the war AS the
only requirement for such service is will
inEness to work under the direction OF a real
farmer the enrolment OF volunteers from
towns and cities throughout the State is al
ready. proceeding with encouraging success,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Italy,s Mission and Marconi

ITALY'S mission to this country is heartily
welcomed as representing country which
has upheld its splendid traditions by con-
quering insidous influences within, by max
ing war when It's enemy was strongest apd
by its unfatering courage since 1t first en-
tered the conflict. Though the mission is
headed by a member Of the royal house, its
personnel is chiefly distinguished in our eyes
because 1t embraces a great commoner--
William Marconi. America will delight In
doing honor to her Italian guests. and she
will, particularly delight In honoring the
scientist TO whom the whole world is in
debted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
pernlcious Activity stopped

a LII thinking men. not affected with the
a extreme socialstic mania. will approve
the governments course in refusing pass
ports to the Socialist delegates to the Stock
holm conference. Moderate Socialists, men
who represent the best thought OF that
school,, have condemned the movement as
The most dangerous OF all the Kaiser
plots and they are justified in so describ-
ing it. Germany is endeavoring to use the
Socialists as tools to perpetuate the present
war map, and the American government
would be incredibly unwise TO permit Ameri-
cans to further Germanys plans.
The group these delegates hoped to repre-
sent had already tried 10 discredit the Ameri-
can mission to Russia. 1t was high time
TO put an end to this perncious activity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Hymn o. Free Russia.

Young Russia, hail, victofious!
All praise we chant to thee,
Amid the nations glorious
Thou standest, proud and free.
No tyrsnt shall enslave thee,
Thy sun arises bright
All hail to those who gave thee
New Freedoms sacred light.
a song Of countless voices
Resounds from shore to shore.
The Russian folk rejoices
With Freedom evermore!
from the Russian Of Kon-
stantin Balmont, by Vera and Kurt
SCHNEIDER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Bread or whtskyf

To the Editor Of The Times Dispa tch:
,oir--Nc Americans have been accustomed to
plume ourselves upon our practical business
sense Ia !, good busincss--now that we are
amour 10 enter Tho greatcst in history. and
strain every resource OF this mighty nation 10
~" uimost-.that We should squandnr two Bill
lions annually Ia drink 49, "
There y need for every bushcl OF grain for
snr go ao,lar that can he spared. for every man
ana "oinsn TO kesp "At" for the mighty task
ah ,ei on w. " is inconccivnbie that Consreas
WIZ permit IN" American people TO fall into
INC same blundcr which has 40 far kept mighty
En8ahd from winning the war-the inenlciency
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
NO UNPLEASANT
INCIDENTS ON TRIr
tBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Preset
BREST. May 24.-The members Of
the French mission TO America have
arrived safely. after e pleasant voyage
to effect further savings, but without
success.
Comptroller Duke. OF tho Southern
Railway. was cross-exemined on sta
tistics. The questions were designed
to bring out that the income recently
had been steadily growing.
A r.. Smith. vice president OF tina
Louisville and Nashville. in response
10 questions. said the road had earned
more money during tho last three
months than In the correspond in z
three months OF last year.
Mr.. Norman asked the witness
whether he thought the Louisville and
Nashville, I'm view of its good financial
showing, was justified In asking for a
Is per cent increase. Mr.. Smith said
that Is per cent was merely theoretical.
and that the actual advance would not
be more than 10 per cent, and that the
system did feel 1t was justified. because
OF rising costs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

No indemnity. however great. can restore
Louvain or Rheims Cathedral or Coucy-le-
Chateau n hundred other structures wall
tonly destroyed. Nor can there be indemnity
for the sorrows Of Belgium'S women. But
there can be punishnlent--and there will he.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
UrEe. Day for Pr.,cr.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-our sons arc called for active service,
Lei, Let us gather in our places OF Worship to In
n nssd,t, Let your readers individually write
t,reSi1ent wilson urging him to proclaim
,o IONA, day OF prayer and TO declare that NO
Snter npon this war not for ACKNOWLEDGMENT
nut Tor Justice and Righteousness
New York. May 20
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Somewhat CrYnfic.

II suppose that National Guard Officer is pop
ular with his men,"
II suppose Al any rate. I heard some Of
them say he had expressed wish to die on
the field OF honor and that II by any chance he
reached that place they going to see to
il that he achieved his desire"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Dr. WI Takes the Stage Again

1T is like old times to find the name of
Americas stanch friend and admiYer DR..
W. Ting Fang, again decorating the head
lines That DR., Wa has been called by the
President of CHINA TO form new Cabinet
and serve as Premier therein is cheering
news II means proba bly,. the early entrance
OF China into the war against Germany. and
IL means also. If the opportunity is seized,
long era OF good feeling and mutual profit
for China and the United States
There arc few men of keener intelligence
IN the world to-day than this talented and
versatile statesman of the Orient He Is
deeply read In what is best OF the world $
literature. and he has Travelled the globe He
knows men and affairs. China could not
ma wiser or safer leader. There are
happy auguries IN his induction into office
II the Civic Association could compel regis
tration as the national government can Tho
city would be hetter run
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

caused by whisky Our brave allies are starry.
i%E: nmd look to Us to feed them Shalt We uss
bread? EDWIN LlrClIFIELD TURNBULL.
Baltimore. Md. May CT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
The Pes.imIst SayaI

why not bind that directory OF slackerS-or
the saekers themselves-in striped black and
white?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Hut Expensirc.

Did You md II easy to explain to your wife
why YOU were late for dinner"
Perfectly. l merely told her ] had stayed
downtown to buy her Il diamond pin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

Some foolish Syracuse students have
beaten up another student who burned a
paper napkin on which the flag was printe
ne one VINO should have been beaten was
the man Who designed the napkin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

visiting Englishmen discover that the cost
OF hvins IN this country is twice what IT, is
IN england And yet some folks still believe
we don't need food controller.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
How TO Enter West Point.

{. S. D., ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on this suh-
Iest can DO obtained from the Adjutant-Ci General
war Department, Washington. d. c. Applica-
IONS Tor appointment students should be
maze TO your Senator or Cong gresham. The
SUBJECTS taught at the academy Include tactics
engineering. philosophy, mathematics. chemis-
Try, drawing, languages. law. signaling, etc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

o MI. A. j. n, DoswelI Na-The paper mills
TTompaan% Ruena Vista Va: Albemarie Paper
Manutacturins Company, Richmond: Bedford
Taper and PULP Company. Richmond. These
inllis purchase poplar. ash and other woods for
the Manufacture
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

II art is a state Of mind, as the lecturer
says it is, what does that make Cubist?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

-, u. e., Warerly, Na.-'"The Rise and Fall
the Confederate Government." by Jefferac
paws. may be obtained from tho publishers,
Appleton IL Co., New York City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

French miliners arc planning 90 strike
II they do, American husbands Will rise I'm
and call them blessed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

PUBLISHED every day In the year at 10 South Tenth
Etreet. Richmond. VIA. by The Times Dispatch Pub.
IlsiiRS Co.. Irc., Charles r.. HasbrOok. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
The Voice Of the People

An an evidence Of good faith, letters must
give the end address Of the writer Nan.
VIII not DC published u yvviteP requests,
Make all conmInicn tiona shsrt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

, h 3 r., Richmond.--The law OF Virginia Ia
that man can be forced 10 pay poll taxes after
being delinquent for three years. :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
DELINQUENT Poll Take.

. November -, 1911.
Mrs. I. 9. G., Trevilians Va-Sovember 9
1911, was Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

What has become OF the man who used TO
say, We'll. II isn't our fight?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Te-pay's Best Hnnd-Pickea Joke.

a Quaker had gotten himself into trouble
with the authorities and the sheriff called to
escort him to the lookup.
rs your husband in?' he inquired OF the
good wife who came to the door.
My husband Will see thee" she replied.
Come in"
The sheriff entered was hidden TO make him
self at home. and was Hospitality entertained for
half an hour. but husband appeared At last
the sheriff grow impatient
Look here" said he, 81 thought you said
your husband would me-"
He has seen thee was the calm reply. but
he did not like thy looks and has gone an
other way"-fiarper's Magazine.
Truthful Bill.
never cared for William Squeers,
But this YOU have to hand him:
He neNer comes around and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Map OF the N,nr ION.

MIS-. III H., South Boston. WA map OF the
war zone may he purchased from the Superin-
tendent OF Documents. Government Printing
once. Washington, ID. g., for 80 cents For n
list of government positions and when tho next
ciHli service examinations will take Mace adj
dress civil Service Commission. Washington
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

AppkEss ALI. COMMUNICATIONS TO Tho Tirnes
DispytCh, and individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

HichcNt TfnEs.
p. IT. r.. Jr., Richmond.--K Solomon IA
said to have been the richest King of ali times
was the richest sovereign OF modern times hav-
ing private estates of more than 100000
Siberia. The sultan of Turkey stands next
with income Of about So 100. 900 annually
The King OF Norway has the smallest income Of
modern rulers: he receives only sIs77i9 wear
The largest diamond is the Cuinan diam
which Weighed aa sO "a 3D. Gs r. La pounds
cut into stones which were presented 70 En
ward VII. in 1908. to be placed In the crown.
Tho largest OF these stpnes will weigh SIG .
csrats. and is mounted In tho scepter The
largest ruby known is one from Tibet weighing
1000 o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
The Richmond Iimes-Dispatch
Information Bureau

IRauiries regarding almost sny tonic sxecot-
Ing ON legal and medical subjects arc answered
free ny The Tfmes-Dlspatch informant ton Bureau.
through our Washington branch we arc for
sunnte In having access 10 the unparalleled
sources OF the various Federal government de-
partntentn and the great Library OF ConRress.
Which furnish Information of priceless value to
INC public. AS all Inquiries are answered d.
rsSIiS aS personal letter irrespective OF whether
prlntsd' .-cent stamp Il required for return
n s,,,Es. Writers name must be furnished
initials Will not apswor), and post-odnee ad-
9rcns must be plainly given. Address The Tfmes-
n'pa'ch Information bureau. RichRond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

Buying Liberty bonds is putting I'm
peace bond for posterity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
IIOnHNlleca.

Mrs. f. z. NJ. North lmporia Va-Honev-
pees al q not harmful to fruit trees: on the con
1 1rE they assist in nollenizing the flowers
me department Of Agriculture Says that thev
have literature on the subject OF treatins
beans to prevent weevils They suggest that
you take the matter with your State ex-
pertinent station at Blacksburs. as the various
this line. 100
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Virginia County Records.

Mrs G. Z. +, South boston, Va.-The librarian
or the Library OF Congress says that there is
no record OF counties in Virginia in which the
county records we're destroyed during the War
Between the States. 1t is sugEested that vnu
secure list Of the counties of Virginia in which
me records were not destroyed, and then hunt
up the names OF the counties that arc not on
me ilst. In this way YOU probably secure
the Information YOU desire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
German Lutheran churche. in nichmona

churches in Richmond, viz: ST. Johns German
evangelical. Rev. Oscar Cuthe pastor: RethIe-
hem. Rev r. II. Meuschke, pastor: First Eng
lish Evangelical. Rev; j. J. Scherer pastor BY
communicating with the pastor OF these chu rches
you might be able TO obtain tho percentage OF
their members who arc American citizens The
total nati"e German population OF Richmond ~
small but we arU be to inform You az TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
IA Fool Thee yya..-

- Fool There Was"
Fl. G.. l., Richmond--The quotation il from
THE NampireT by Rudyard kpling. 1t reads
as follows:
"a fool there was and he made his prayer
Gwen YOU and ~
TO rag and bone and hank Of hair
eve called her the who did not
care),
But the fool he called her his lady fair
Gwen you and ~"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Rnhmullo Ginrs.Dispatrb


~ ESE 1898 Est. $50
( Entesed January -, 1905, at the rost Once NJ
q. ,t. Richmond. Nn.. Is Nccond- class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25

TELEPHONE, Randolph I.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting With all depart
tncDtS.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

WHITE.
Charles l. Willy. H. and Clara V. Berkheo
mer g Rev. J. II Iefries.
gIed Weber. %. and Mary Il Clapdore. y
Rev. T. II. Sven.
Lorana A. Yaw. a and Margaret A. Conn
Is. Rev. II. ID. Mitchell
Louis Jordan. o. and Gertrude A. FOXY. IL
Rev I. Jordan
living L Coleman. 3s. and Olivia Brodbeck
b. Rev. II. F. Downs.
Matthias Mandley. l9. and Edith Luckett, q
Rev @. T. Wheeler.
John d. Irwin. 81. and Emma Hicklin. 20
Rev. r. ]. Prettyman.
John J. Nofsinser. "a. and Halle VI. Cahcon
a. Rev. J. Il. Jefries-
Deane ". Harding. 20. ard Lulu +. Neums n
D. Rev. ID. II. Martin.
Capt William A. Borden. q. and Doroth.
Adams. D. Rev. X. II. Mckim.
COLORED.
Julian @. Woodward, 35. and Fannie NJ. For
ney, n Rev W. n. Jarvis.
Eddie Slaughter. D. and Alice Miles, 3. Rev
W. Westray.
William Saunders. n, and Lucy BaynhAm
n. Rev. W. H. Jernaquin.
Charles T. Rice. 81, and Virginia NJ. Edeiin
3 Rev. +. NJ. W. Schneeweiss.
James f. Tsuner. 20. and Msrinda Lee. ID
Rev. ]. s. L. Burke.
William II. Hamilton. IS. and Eluza Gordon
i3 Rev. W. ]. Howard
James r. Bates. q, and Mary g. Young, %
Rev r J. Hawkins
William II. BraXton, .. and Lutreta Thomas
% Rev. II. NJ. Brown.
Charles wilkins. n. and Belle Lewis. = Rev
W ID. Jarvis
wnhsm Nicholson, 2. and Matte Threet. %
Rev W. Wcstray.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-05
RUSSIA THREATENED
BY Big rail STRIKE
Danger Follows Failure of Congress
to Vote Coalition.

Petrograd. Oct. THE democratic
congress today voted first for and
then against the formation of a coali-
tion cabinet. The first vote was 766 to
SIS. the second SIS to 1S0
Having virtually failed to bring
about the solution expected from |
congress, the Council of Workmen and
Soldiers Delegates are now threaten
ing to tie up the country by a general
railroad strike. Threat comes directly
from the railway men, but the strike
is the weapon of the council. Once
before, at the Moscow congress. it
was used as Club Today the sit
uation is far more critical, and no
cancellation appears possible between
the council and the constitutional
democrats.
The Congress today passed resolu-
tons announcing unequivocal opposi-
ton to participation by the constitu-
tional democrats in the government
and barring also all those who had a
hand in the Korniloff revolt recently.