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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
On to The Rappnl,nnnock

. EOPLE of the Northern Neck and the
counties to the south side of the Rap
pahannock River for years have wanted a
railroad to put them in quick connection
WIN Richmond, and all the while they have
complained, justly perhaps, that they have
received no encouragement or support from
Richmond. In the meantime the rich trade
OF the Northern Neck and the south of the
Rappahannock has gone to other points, by
river boats and by wagons
Conditions now have changed Fairly
good highways that are at least passablo
have been built, the auto truck and the
auto bus are carrying freight and passen-
gers ana making good time, and the Tide
water Democrat published at Tapnahan-
mock, In Essex County on the Rappahan-
mock River, says there is no longer any talk
OF railroad. 1t is inclined to believe that
IL vote were taken on the question large
majority OF the people would vote against
project to build a railroad
Automobiles and auto trucks.s declares
the Democrat, together with the wonderful
parcel post system and service and the
building of permanent highways, are more
and more meeting the demands of passenger
traiiic and freight transportation This sec
ton is coming into It's own and the future
prospects are bright. We are no longer an
isolated people"
All that sounds good, but the Democrat
Ill the same connection says:
The city of Fredericksburg is reaching
ont with extended arms in further effort
10 gather in the trade Of the Northern
Neck For many years Fredericksburg and
baltimore have been receiving a very lib
erai patronage from both the Northern Neck
and South Side, millions OF dollars worth
OF produce going annually to Baltimore. and
the people OF the Rappahannock Valley
doing their shopping, Wholesale and
retail, in baltimore and Fredericksburg
while Richmond, nearer than Fredericks-
burg and less than third of the distance
OF Baltimore, has been sleeping the sleep
Of Rip Van Wrinkle"
This is rather harsh on Richmond and
the worst Of it is that it is true or course
heip or encourage the people of that rich
region when they were trying to get in rail
way connection with this city. However.
richmond is still nearer to that territory
IMAM Baltimore or Fredericksburg, and all it
mas 10 10 10 turn the trade and traffic this
way is 10 see to it that a iirst-cass highway
IS built from this city across The Counties
OF Henrico Hanover, King William. King
and Queen and Essex to Tappahannock and
thence across the Rappahannock River. tap
ping the good roads that already have been
built by the Northern Neck people This
done, the Richmond auto trucks for freight
ard the busses for passengers will traverse
them in short order and Richmond NOR
chants and manufacturers will have no
trouble in obtaining the trade that Rich
inond should have had years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

in forest lands not common 10 most forms
OF private property and most comparable
to its interest in the operation of recognized
public utilities. The second principle is
that, the production of timber.is an economic
process, governed by economic laws. Hence
the requirements imposed upon forest own
ers by the public must BIO equitable and prac-
ticable from a business standpoint"
With these two principles observed, there
is necessarily suggested certain responsible
ties which corporations or individuals own
ing forests should be required to meet One
OF these is the reduction OF fire risks and
losses, making the business less hazardous
III its nature. To encourage tho growing
of successive crops of timber, Colonel Gree
ley thinks there should BIO an adjustment Of
taxes on timber lands. This suggestion
necessarily presupposes cooperation on tho
part of tho States with Federal plans of
encouragement.
However, even in the light of the chief
lorcsters report, the situation is not wholly
dlscouraging. During the past year cam
pa1gn or education carried on by the Fed
cral authorities in cooperation with State
foresters owners of timber lands, forestry
schools and persons interested in the tim
Der industry, TO impress thorough under
standing Of the present regulations is be-
ginning to show results. With this cam
patgn kept up and additional legislation
along the line suggested by Colonel Gree
Icy, the outlook for the future may be great
y improved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Nell O'ltrien NIlnstrcls.

Seats Will go on sale Mt the box
Office OF the Academy today for the
Neil o'flr!cn Superminstrels. which
Oscar J.. Hodge Will present on
Thursday. Friday and Saturday and
Saturday matinee.
No event Of tho current season is
looked forward TO with more pleas
urablc anticipation than the appear
ance Of this celebrated organization.
which has come TO be looked upon by
thcatcrgocrs as nn almost national
institution. This years offering
promises to surpass all previous cf-
forts on tho part OF it's management
both as regards the size OF the com
pany and the entertaining quality Of
It's members. Tho scenic production
viii be ono OF unusual splcndor, cx-
ceiling anything heretofore seen in
mins'relsy. tho frst-part setting, In
particular, being a masterpiece in
original and novel design.
The entire program, which will pre-
sent three distinct features. has been
arranged and exclusively directed by
Neil O'Rricn. and tho company Will
include, among other minstrel celeb
rites. Jack Smoke" Gray, Pete Det-
eel and Joe Carroll. Bell and Arliss
Gene Cobb. Fred Miller and Claude
Root. Henry Maher. J. Lester Habcr-
corn. Tom Kane. Wally II. Mersereau
George Shonc. Dan Marshall. Charles
Il. Wright, Tom Higgins. Andrew
White. Jimmy Johnson. Nylc Verne
and William II II ar ds, Frank
Cracker" Quinn. Ed Larson, Speed"
McCarty. David u. Morris.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
CHRISTOPHER DOMINICA
DIES AT THE AGE OF rs
Father Of Mrs. August simonptctrI.
wife OF French Consul in
nIrhmnnh. SnccnmhA.

Christopher Dominici. father OF
Mrs. August Simonp!ctri. wife or the
French consul in this city. died early
yesterday morning In his home, sol
East Seventeenth Street. South Rich
mond. lie was rs years old, and n
native of Corsica, whero tho grca.
Napoleon was born.
Tho funeral will take place from
sacred Heart Cathedral tomorrow
morning mt 1890 o'clock. and tho
burial VIII be in Mount Calvary.
Cemetery.
Mr.. Dominica Is survived by his
widow. Mrs. c. Domin!ci: four sons.
Joseph d.. OF Roanoke. Ren c.. or
Indian Head. Md, and christopher
Dominica, Jr.. ana II. Wexford Domi-
mel, OF Richmond: and three daugh-
tiers. Mrs. August SimbnpictrI anu
Mrs. +. l. Eggieston, OF Richmond.
ana Mrs. Il. u. Brockucle, OF Alex
andria, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
MONDAY, pEcEMRER 70, 1874.
Presidential Disability Again

NOTICE has been given by Its author Mr..
IN Fess. OF Ohio, that his proposed amend
ment TO the Federal Constitution, defining
what constitutes physical or mental disabilt-
~ on the part of the President, will be re-
vived during this Congress and will be sub
mittcd 10 Il vote At The same time further
notice was given by leaders OF the Ohioians
own party that such an amendment will
meet with stubborn opposition on the Fart
OF those who doubt the wisdom OF Great
ing new formula for deposing n duly elect
ed President from his high office.
No pains are taken TO conceal the fact
that tho experience OF the country and the
government during the desperate illness OF
President Wilson inspires the proposed
change IN the organic law. Its supporters,
in order TO broaden their plea, refer invari-
ably to he period OF total disa bility of Presi-
dent Garfield. who died rs result of an as
sassins assault upon him. If they cared
to stretch their argument they might also
drag in the circumstance of Presidents Nc
I<inley's disability. of President William
Henry Harrison's and OF President Zachary
Taylors illness. The difference between
those cases and that OF President Wilson is
that tho four chief executives five if Lin
coin be included -succumbcd and each was
succeeded in Office by the Nice-P President
Leaving both politics and personalities
out OF Lae equation. it must seem 10 the
average man that it would be a hazardous
Thing 10 set up rule under which Pres
lcent, against his Will. could be removed
from Office, merely because n group Of other
oficials Of the government deemed him ply
sIcally or mentally unfit 10 discharge his
duties. Nor docs tho. Not t!&tt Mr.. Tess
proposes to leave the determination OF dis
ability 10 so eminent q body as the United
States Supreme Court remove all doubt
as to the wisdom OF the proceeding.
Even after the House ana senate by Joint
resolution shall cali upon the court 10 pass
judgment upon such disability. as is further
provided in tho proposed amendment The
cHlrt must pursue an Investigation into any
question SO raised. 1t must have power to
exact testimony, and the most valuable
testimony that could be adduccd would he
that from the personal and official families
OF a President-from his wife ana pbysi
clans, on tho one hand, and from his Cabi-
net on tho other
Such testimony as that would produce the
p'ofoundest embarrassment IL Nigh, con
ceiyahIy be in conflict, one group asserting
under oath that the President was disouali-
ned from iuncttonins officially. and another
group swearing as faithfully thai he was
qualified To compel court TO decide. I'M
der such circumstances whether or not n
new head OF the government should be in
stalled, Is asking more than tho American
people nave right TO require of any set
Of Judges
There is little 10 bc risked, on the score
OF public security, in allowing the President
himself 10 decide whether he may or may
not discharge The duties Of his office. If al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
CoIun,I,,,s' ships.

s. T.. n. Farnvillc.--The largest OF
Columbus three ships. tho santa
Marin. was about 90 feet long and 20
feet beam. OF $50 tons burden. n
single deck covered II throughout.
She had three masts. one for cupport-
ing n triangular latcen sail, which
was more picturesque than service
able for an ocean voyage. The yes
sci was about the size OF one of our
modern coastinE schooncrs. The
PInta was somewhat smaller. and tho
Nina Spanish for baby was we'll
named. being scarcely larger than Il
catboat. ana not more than so tons.
The three vessels carried only $50
persons in all. Irving says IL was
not for want OF large vessels In the
Spanish ports that those OF Column
hus were go small lie considered
them better adapted TO voyages OF
discovery. as they required hut iittle
depth of water and could, therefore,
more easily and safely coast un-
known shores and explore bays and
rivers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
SEEN ON THE SIDE
NJ HENRY EDWARD WARMER
The Secret.

The Secret.
This thing was told in confidence
BY Mary Ann to Alice Jane;
And on pledge of secrecy
She passed the secret on again
To Lucy, who in whispered tones
And with a finger on her lip.
Told Isabelle. who swore that she
Would mover let the secret slip.
1t went the rounds of every clique
And Skipped the bumps OF social caste
From its high source. till 1t was told
In kitchen cabinets at last:
And every time the thing was told
1t gathered something. mercy me!
y story never loscs when
It's told In sacred secrecy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
YOUTH RUNS OVER
SISTER WITH AUTO

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
DANVILLE VA. Dec. IA sad
Christmas tragedy is reported from
Reidsville. y. c.. few miles south
Of here, where Herman Smith,.
youth. ran over and killed his g.
ycar-old sister. Mary Wray Smith
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. u. G. smith
The boy drove notorious used
20 collect rural school children to
carry them to the schoolhouse. He had
put the car In the garage for the
Christmas holidays when he decided
To drain the radiator. Unaware that
his sister was ciinging to the run
ming hoard he backed the truck out
The child fell under the front wheel
which passed over her chest killing
her instantly.
The funeral took place today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Mnnhx ami Snnkc,.

Reader. Suffolk.-Moody and San
kcy were two famous cvangclists,
whose lahors were chiefly confined To
the United states and Grea; Britain.
In 1873. and again In 1888. they WIS.,
itcd England and conducted enthusi-
astic rcvivals In TINT country. In tho
winter oc 1876 they appeared Mt tho
Madison Square Garden, attracting
vast crowds on both occasions. In
later years Mr.. Moody ISs1-ls99). al
though engaged In evanEclistic work.
was chiefly occupied with his train
ING schools at Mortified. Mass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Two Matinee- mt Lyric rodny.

There Will be two matinee per-
formances at the Lyric today instead
of the usual single matinee. The
curtain will rise on the nrst show
at 2ao O'Clock. and on the second at
o'clock. Two real holiday bills
have been assembled by Manager
Rex FOR Christmas week.
Notable among the features of the
show today will he Murray Kisscn
and his company OF farce players In
The Barber OF Seville"
Murray Kissen Quit the restaurant
where for a season he served Il
hungarian Rhaeody." decidedly
pa!atablc slumbalicon of fun, and
nov he has turned barber, which may
h"considcred step upward on the
social ladder 1t is "a big bounce
W ward in comedy. "A Hungarian
Rhapsody" was considered one or
the funniest farces ever presented.
but II was tragedy compared with
The Barber OF Seville" the new
hilarious farce In which Murray
kissen and company are appearing
Just imagine barber shop pre-
sided over by character such as
ktsSen has portrayed on the stage
for several years. The opportunity
for fine comedy Is rs broad as the
Atlantic ocean. and kissen and hia
this opportunity. And then there is
harmony singing for which this
group OF players is so Justly celc-
bratcd. The Barber of Seville" Is
travcsty. which is keen as any razor.
as bright az any blade. and as
clean as the most sanitary tonsorial
parlor could possibly be.
Other features Of the new show
Include: Martync and Jaryle. who
nave novel singing act: Allen and
Caufield, comedy. singing and dane
ing duo: the Three Ander Girle, sing
ing comedienn $. and Cornell and
st. John, Offering lively variety
turn.
New and entertaining motion
picture displays accompany the
vaudeville attractions. special
New Years matinee is announced for
next Saturday night, the perform.
ance TO commence at 1880 l.. NJ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Miss Elizabeth Stin. daughter OF
Rev. and Mrs. j. W. sim. OF South
I'M. IS tho guest OF her cousin. Miss
Virginia Gee, 1880 West Grace street.
Cadet James 6. Anthony. of the
Virginia Military Institute. Licking
ton, is with his parents for the
Christmas holidays
Among nichmondcrs who have re-
turned here recently from trip.
abroad arcJMr. and Mrs. W. NJ. liab-
listan. who arrived At New York last
Friday on tho White Star liner
Adriatic from Southampton. England
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
prCfCrcnCCk.

All things considered, I must say
That | by far would rather
Just shave myself than have the barber
Use my ears fer lathcr.
Which is foolish thing to say
y quite uncouth digression:
Yet that Is how / feel, and so
Ny soul must find expression
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
.Tb, Cour,c of True Love,

Reader, Nshland.--'rhe course Of
true love never did run smooth" Is
from Shakespeare, being found In act
l.. scene OF 'Midsummer Nights
Dream" ms follows:
Ay me! for aught that l ever could
read.
Could ever hear by tale or history.
The course of true love never did run
smooth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
INFORMATION BUREAU

Inquiries regarding almost nnJ
topic. excepting ON legal md mcdi-
cal subjects, nrr answered free. A.
alI inquiries nrc answered directly
Ivy personal letter. n kclf-nddressed
stamped envelope Is required. Adj.
dres. The Tim~s-Dlspntch Infurnin-
ton UurcRu, nichmOnd, Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Spirit of Virginia Press

Speaking of the drive for tho relief of desti-
tnte Jews In Eastern and Central Europe tho
stanton Ncws-Lcader says: "Wo believe in
intensive effort for the relief of the unfor-
Inmates at home. just long as there Is
greater need for money home than else
where. We do not believe in nationwide
campaigns for funds in which the contributors
do not have the slightest idea where their
money is going. But in n cause for which the
Jews of this country are sponsors and which
has the unqualified Endorsement OF President
Harding and OF the Christian churches OF
America, believers heart and soul"
Down Middlcscx way. according to the IIr-
banna Sentinel II Is thus: Some folks only
associate Christmas with eating and drinking
and this year they putting emphasis on the
former"
1t several days ago when the following
appeared In the Norfolk Nirsinian n Pilot: The
Christmas spirit has deace nded also on the
paved highways that connec, Norfolk with
the nbout-lying country. 1t is discern ble
chiefly in the increasing number of automo-
bilss that leave the city empty and return
laden with holly. inistlctoe and evcrgrccns-
nearly all OF 1t looted from roadside wood
lands without the knowledge Of the owners"
Crawford's Weekly (Norton) looks hopefully
TO the coming year. 1t says: These are not
the first days OF depression in America nor
through periods equally trying. II things are
bad they might be worse-worryinE and tell
ing George about 1t will not help matters
Smile and dig"
The stil hopeful Newport News Press
pleading for Newport News Richmond CON
crete highway, has this to say: "rhe roads
the Peninsula have been paved with good
intentions. but that sort of paving does not
get out of the mud We want paving or
"a more substantial material and we are going
10 have It."
The AHavista Journal did some hard
thinking just before Christmas and then he
cditorially asked this question:: What do
you suppose III" people who used TO manu-
facture corkscrcws are doing for living
now?'
when Wilson went over Orlando's head
that time, says tho Roanoke Times. tho
Republicans let out wild yowls of protest
But now that fIuEhcs has gone over Sar-
rauts head. nary yap is heard from that
quarter. II makes quite n difference whose
OK is gored, you know
After going to the right place for informa-
ton the Cnlpeper Star reasoned In this way:
From reading the daily papers ono would
conclude that too much money makes moro
trouble than too little money"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Mrs. r. j.. Venerable.

HEATHSVILLE. VA. Dec. 25.-Mrs.
T. Il. Venerable, OF Colonial Beach.
was found dead in her led ut that
place Tuesday morning. Her hus-
band died about two months ago. Shr
was very prominent in church work
and will he badly missed. Mrs. Ven
cradle Is survived by one daughter.
Mrs. Frank Clark. OF Washington,
and two grandchildren. Her body will
be taken to Upper Fairmount. Md,
her old home, for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Mis-. ,Iattic TO-. ,:,,,

Miss Matte Lee Gill. 25 years old.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. T.. c. GIL.
died early yesterday morning after n
lingering Illness. in her home, 20li
Pleasant Street.
Services will be conducted from
Nenabic Street Baptist Church this
afternoon at 8 O'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Miss EIizn Lyman Erory.

WINCHESTER. VA. Dee. 25-Miss
Eliza Lyman Frary. SIS years old.
member OF prominent Connecticut
family and for many years connected
with the faculty of Fairfax Hall here.
died saturday after "A brief illness OF
pneumonia. She leaves no near rcla-
lives. She was n member OF the Pres
byterian Church here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Theater Calendar

CADEMY- "The Emperor
Jones'"
LSRIC-Kcith vaudeville.
COLONIAL-Harold Lloyd in "a
Sailor Made Man"
MISUNDERSTANDING Bankers
Poverty OF Riches"
B1JoU-Bctty Compson in Tho
Little Minister"
IS!S-Ncll Shlpman in Tho Girl
from Gods Country"
oDEoN-Constance Talmadge in
"Woman's Place"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

There are seven good lawyers in Vir-
gina who know the very man that should
be designated to succeed Judge Saunders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

White man lynched in Texas for an
Infamous crime told the mob that he would
shake hands with them in hell Knew his
destination. eh?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
S'Crily!

What lovely day for n murdcr!"
I'm with you, Scout!-Lcts kill Time"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

The Middle Western idea OF rucling will
corn seems 10 have some opponents not resi-
dent in the Middle West
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

The law of compensation still shows n trac,
Of It's wontcd effectiveness: Georgia is havint
to give up Eugene Debs but Tom Watson ha
gone home for Christmas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

says headline: prosperity Is in Sight
Anu happiiy. 1t can't be exclusively appro
nriatcd by those who saw it first
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

Local Observations at 8 T.. NJ Y..t.rJ,,
Wind direction. northeast: wind voincIty
~; highest wind yesterday. q. weather
at II. NJ. cloudy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
ChnrcnnI Enh.n nnIIr rhnurht

when n man owes so much he jes natchelly
can't pay nothin'." said Charcoal E;ph rumi-
natively, "he doggonc nigh eittin' Z be re-
spectacle Eat pickle. Mlstah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

For n man OF his nge. Santa Claus demon
Strates remarkable skill Mt negotiating the
chimney with something on the hip
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

Much OF the worlds former opposition To
submarines and poison gas apparently was
due to n feeling that they were not proper
toys for Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Up With the Times
by IL. O. II.

"A Christmas crime wave struck New York
during tho night" Whore do these crime
waves that strike New York start anyway?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
The Weather
ftrirnIshed hv U. p. Weather bureau,

Forecast: Fair today
and tomorrow; warmer
tomorrow.
North Carolina Fair
today md tomorrow:
warmer tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

Now is n good time to begin reviewing an,
.f"rhauling your 1921 stock OF New Year rcso
Int ions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26
Local Temperature Yesterday.
Local Itnlnlnll

hainiaii IL hours ending l.. M II
no Ihtaii y hours ending 5 l.. M s,
pehciehcy since March 1 ....... 10 q,
N''Ne"oy H'hce Iahuafy ] ............. lo. q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

Chicago claims the exposure of anothe,
record breaking liquor ring They'll maxi,
big Bit Thompson proud OF his city vet
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

The Republicans arc shaping their orEani-
za'lon Tor the next congressional campaign.
Ihey should he ablo to make just many
promises ever. since the present Congress-
has hardly touched item on the list
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

Boston Is hardly so famous now for its tie.
party as for its Enbernatorial booze party
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-26

Russia is said to be contemplating tn,
abandonment OF socialism. Not much salts
faction in dividing tho hole In the douphnut