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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
The Hypl,cna,cs Arc Warned

i n ENERAL JOHN j. PERSHING was
! " the principal speaker OF great
/ patriotic demonstration held at Mad
! ison Square Garden, Friday night. The
| meeting was under the auspices Of
the American Legion and other patriotic
societies as a protest against the recent
mass meeting at the same place arranged by
the hyphenates to voice objection to the
prcsence OF French colonial troops in occu-
pied Germany. The audacity which inspired
the purpose OF this meeting of the hyphen-
ates shocked the American sense OF pro-
rriety throughout the country and this feel
ing has grown until it has become verit-
able volume of popular indignation.
Colonel Pershing was in no doubt as to
the sinister purpose back OF this and SINH
lar meetings and in his speech he did not
mince'words in denouncing it. He bitterly
assailed all those persons of foreign birth
who seek the freedom of this country TO
spread political and war-like propaganda to
weaken the ties of friendship between the
United States and her allies in the late war.
We have. no quarrel with the Americans OF
foreign birth" he said, but we want them
To know that America Is an inspiration, that
II is something spiritual. goal toward
which we aim. But we do object to the for
eign-born citizen who attempts to decide an
American question for a foreign reason"
That is the answer that America makes 10
those who seek her friendly soil for all ONE,
but who, in doing so, hold their allegiance
to the country they left and both secretly
and openly naunt American ideals in the
face and conspire to weaken its traditions.
Dual citizenship is repugnant to every prin-
ciple upon which rests the security OF Amer
lean political institutions, and the sooner the
hypheaateS accept this view and cease to
have interests apart from Americans of ma
tive birth, the better for them. Nothing
short OF whole-hearted allegiance to the
American government and to the institutions
which it supports will be tolerated by the
American people.
That the great body OF COMMUNICATIONS
are willing TO meet this test of citizenship,
is not open to dispute. The same applies to
other racial groups of foreign birth or ex-
traction. 1t is not against these that GEN
cral Pershing inveighcd. But it was against
the minority who did not act in good faith
when they became American citizens. They
are Americans only that they may serve the
fhtherland' In this country. 1t is these who
are responsible for the hyphen, who have
sought to organize racial group and po-
itical power and who are now attempting
by such means as the Madison Square meet
ing to encourage the German government in
It's resistance to the allies. The meeting at
Madison Square Garden Friday night, under
the auspices of the American Legion, was
Hitting protest against the activities of this
group The warning il implied would best
be needed now and for all time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
SUNDAY. MARCH 30. 1921.
Laying a Political Ghost

a DIFFERENCE OF John Garland Pollard
n to the Eubernatorial candidacy Of Harry
st. George Tucker is gratifying, because Of
its open and merted rebuke ID those who
have sought to inject prohibition as an is
sue in the campaign. 1t is an indication that
the new day has dawned in Virginia politics.
AS former Attorney eneral of the State,
once candidate for the nomination of Gov
ernor, and a recognized leader Of the forces
which put Virginia in the dry column, his
sane and clearly defined views Of tho present
political situation will carry great weight.
The Dispatch has insisted from the in
cipiency OF this ampagn that prohibition
political issue has passed out forever. and
II would be crime to catch il by the heels
and drag it bn,k in selfish effort to make
1t appear alive. Mr.. Pollard agrees thor
oughly with that view, and we are confident
that the group of persons who sought to
make political capital out Of a question that
has been settled will see how futile their eff
forts are and desist from further activity
along that line.
AS AIR. Pollard points out and as The
Times Dispatch has reiterated many times
when Virginia settled its own prohibition
problem and later aided in writing the eight
zenith amendment into the Federal Consti-
tuition, IL WAS settled for all times for Mr.
fucker, who had opposed il on constitutions
al grounds. just as it settled il fer The
limes-Dispatch, which had opposed II OIL
< similar grounds. The only question: can
by no stretch of the imagination be deemed
an issue-s one of rigid enforcement. and
= no one who knows Mr. Tucker-even his
political opponents-Can doubt his determi-
nation TO enforce the laws. not any one class
or them, but all of them impartially TO the
limit of the power tina, is vested in the Of
flee of Governor
Collapse OF the attempt 10 revive pro-
hbition as an issue should mark its final
demise III Virginia. In. future campaigns
3 there may be similar activity on the part of
+ q comparatively few persons sclfshly inter
MeSted, hut they will not succeed The people
Nof Virginia will frown them down Just as
S they are frowning them down in this in
3 stance They have other things to think
ABOUT, real issues 10 determine important
5 work to do for their State and they will
Rlet the dead past bury its dead.
This, we believe. is the thought of the vast
majority OF the voters of Virginia and rs II
4 grows in force the old line of dcmarcation
Grows dim, soon to disappear. With lead
&eEs from both OF the old camps united in
lNtheir support OF Mr.. Tucker convinced that
ne is the man OF today who is BEST fitted TO
( become Inc states chief executive not only
4 because OF his promised forceful administ ra
$tion OF all the laws, but because le will
guide virginia To a happy solution of The
various grave problems that will conrron,
II In the next few years. there can be little
@doubt that the old political ghost in Vjr
&ginia has been eTcc,ually laid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
Revolution CoIlapScS

THE revolutionary movement at Kron-
i stadt, which for a time displayed such
strength as to cause tho outside world 10
indulge hopes that il would gather volume
and ultimately result iIp the overthrow OF
the existing Bolshevist government, has col
lapsed with the surrender of that strong
fortress to the Soviet forces and the flight
OF the leaders in the movement to Finland
While there are independent rebel move
ments at various other points In Russia
these lack both coordination and military
equipment, and it is reasonably to be as
sumcd that the Soviet authorities will soon
defeat each of these in turn
Successful warfare cannot be waged with
out ehective military weapons, and with
such the various rebel movements are made
quately' equipped Under the autocratic
reign OF Leninc and Trotzky. the population
%, the country has been pretty we'll stripped
OF every form Of weapon which could be ef-
fectvcy used in making resistance to their
high-handod rnlc, and these weapons are
either In the hands OF the organized mill
tary, or are safely protected from seizure
III well-de tended arsenals
Defeat OF the kronstadt movement will
bring added prestige to the government and
tend greatly to discourage similar uprisings
elsewhere in the future. That there is large
discomfort both among the workmen. I'm ihe
ci'ies and the peasant population through
out the couptry is unmstakable, but so long
as this discomfort docs not extend TO the
hrmy-ahd there is small sign OF such dis
aHcctloh-there would appear little reason
10 doubt that Lcnine and TrotZky will re-
main masters OF the situation for some time
TO come. Soon or late the Russian people
VIII grow tired Of the tyrannic misrule to
winch they are now subjected and in awak.
ehed and determined purpose will organize
ana throw II off, but apparently that time
has not yet come
Moreover. the signing OF the Anglo Rus
sian trade agreement in London which yir-
'uaily amounts to recognition by Great Brit
am OF the Soviet regime as n de facto gov
eminent will go long ways toward
strengthening rs power at home and it's
standing abroad. II opens up the avenues
70 foreign trade. and IL the Soviet authori-
t'cs nave any resources with which to make
exchanges. The relief that 1t will bring 10
the distressed population will tend to allay
ihuch Oh The prevailing discomfort with the
government Needless TO say, that i'm effect
ing this agreement Great Britain nIaved
| i"iSe 10 France and others OF its allies who
nave refused TO deal with the Soviet gov
eminent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

every evening Just preceding the church
services. Noon day services in many of the
Industrial establishments OF the city, where
hundreds OF people are coagregated. have
also been arranged for. -
Wide publicity has been given to this lay
mems movement; the Christian people have
been praying for its success and they Will
continue to labor and to pray for the great
est outpouring Of the spirit this good old
city has ever known, and their faith tells
them that He to whom they have prayed
will abundantly bless their efforts. Hence
they look confidently for great and abid-
ing religious awakening this week. 1t may
be said that for one week every church in
the city will be wide opeSl and there is good
reason to believe that the services will be
attended every day and every night by
crowds of people and that hundreds of men
and women who know not Him in the for.
gireness of sin will be brought under the
influence Of the Gospel. Richmond indeed
is aroused
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
SCORE EXECUTION -
BY AsPHYX|AT|ON
Storm OF Protest Is Aroused by
Action Of Nevada State
Legislature.
IBy United News.l

SAN FRANCISCO, March I3.-The
action or the Nevada state Lcgisla-
turc in passing the Hart bill. which
provides for the execution of con-
dcmned murders by asphyxiation, has
aroused u storm OF criticism. favor
able aud otherwise. among leading
prison rcformcrh here.
Opinion IL divided on he humane
aspects OF he measure Several SoJ
biologists have declared that part OF
the bin which provides for the cSecu-
ton Of prisoner within a specified
number OF days iS not as good as
the old system where Il man knew
that he would be executed ~ GER
tain hour on "a certain day
Under the present California law
when man is sentenced to be
hanged the warden Of the State peni-
tertiary gets the date for The hang
ing within the tirne!1imit set by the
court and the condemned man knows
that day and hour when he Is TO
meet his fate" said Fr. julius Alec,
criminologist who had done much
work at San Quentin.
he ~ill have an opportunity to re-
arrange his spiritual life and can
prepare himself for the end. In the
period that he is in the courthouse.
Immediately preceding his execution
he is often able to compose himself
and 10 give to the world his views on
crime. which are frequently OF great
sociologic value.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
SEEN ON THE SIDE
The Cellar.


It's damp and gloomy hole in the ground
That was once the abode OF Joy;
lkindling and spuds are Uttered around
Ana less inspiring place might be found.
But don't know where. old hoy!
For when you and were in our prime,
Many rolicking, good old time
Came out of the cellar. that gives room
To nothing but memories sad, and gloom!
It's IA place to avoid. where you might catch
cold Nc
Or run 4 nail In your feet.
It's the same old place where in days OF old
The poker club used to remove the mold
From the bottles of stuff ncat
But now It's "a place for dumping coal
a terrible cellar. upon my soul.
And nobody goes TO the cellar now
TO iron the lines from his weary brow.
Who still have the cellaritis.
But III SO. o where is the vintage tart
And the ope1 hand, aud tho cheerful heart,
And why don't they ever invite us?
The cellar far as we know is room
That's under the ground and crowded with
gloom.
And nevog we go to tile cellar now.
Though the lines plow deep in our noble brow!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
\ Religious Awakening

mi EVER III the history OF Richmond has
~ there been such a religious awotc,inp
4ns is expected 10 result from the simul
staneous meetings 70 be held in a large ma
sjorfty OF the churches of the civ IN ,bs
open air and in industrial plants ali of This
week. In fact, the awakening is already q,
8 hand, for last week preliminary or prenara
tory meetings were held in many OF tho
occurrences. Cottage prayer meetings wore
well attended and for three weeks tho ox
Secutive committee of laymen in charpo Of
the arrangements for the general scrvicee
S0f the week ahead has bee1, holding rcn,.rl
liable meetings in which ii has been shown
that the Christian men and women OF Rich-
smond, without regard to denominations
Zines. are working together for the upbuiId.
Ing OF the kingdom in this city as thoy no..
shaps never worked before.
The plans adopted. which doubtless will ha
tscarried out with spiritual enthusiasm sucb
cas- Richmond mover experienced before cal
Tor evangelical services in more than sj,,v
thurches to be held nightly and conduc,ed
ssby ministers or laymen as each church
Smay elect. Arrangements have also been
sE0Inpleted for the holding OF open-air meet :
'S5ngs at numerous selected points or street
scprners throughout the city, these to be held
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
75 WORLDS BEST POETS
CONTRIBUTE TO U. OF VA,
Send In Original Verse for Use IN
June Centennial
Celebrations

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. March
l9.-More than seventy-fivc OF the
leading poets OF the English-speak
tribution to the centennial celebra.
tIon OF the University OF Virginia in
June.
II is in the form of volume OF
original verse. Many OF the poems
were written especially for The cen
tenniai. which Will mark the end o!
the first 100 years OF the life OF the
institution founded by Thomas Jcffcr-
son as the browning achievement OF
The poets are among the best
known literary men and women OF
America, England. and ireland. and
include Edward Lord Dusany. Edwin
phine pascam Bacon. Katherine Lee
Bates, Lee Wilson Dodd. John Frs
kline. Basil l.. Gildersleeve, Thomas
Hardy. Winfield N. Let's, Vnchel
Clinton Scotland. Edward Arlington
Robinson and n number OF others.
The book, edited BY Dr. J. G. Met.
calf. OF the Linden-Eent Memorial
and DR.. r. James sauthali wilson,
Edgar Allan poe, professor OF Eng
lish. will be published by Harcourt
Brace Company. of New York. It's
ute VIII be 'Ine 'ncnanteU Ell o.
81 Book OF Contemporary Verse" The
volume will appear in the latter part
of May. Armistead G. Gordon. oil
stanton. Va, has written dedica-
tory poem for the preface.
The contributors have written
upon any theme they cared to choose,
their poems ranging al the way
from an ode ITO Greek Marble" to
an impassioned tribute to woodrow
Wilson, son tof the university, by
Eatbnrina Las Rates Of Wellesley
college. Thomas jefferson. father OF
the University of Virginia. is the
theme OF two poets. and Edgar Allan
Poe ia memorialized" by six or seven.
Many Of them interpret the spirit OF
the institution founded by the third
President OF tho United states. Let
tiers were received from Rudyard
Kipling, John Masefield, Robert
Bridges, poet laureate Of England;
Walter de la Mare and Sicgfram
These will be on display during the
Centennial celebration. One of the
striking features of the letters is the
enthusiasm of the poets throughout
the English-speaking world for
Edgar Allan Poe. most distinguished
OF all the alumni of tho University
of Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
Spirit of Virginia Press

Says the Newport News Times Herald
richard Evelyn Byrd has Joined the forces
which have been working in this State for
years against the primary plan OF nomina-
lions. Mr.. Byrd gives several reasons for his
change OF mind, but every objection he ra iscs
TO the primary applies with every force In
our opinion. to the convention plan. 1t would
be distinct backward move for Virginia to
return TO the convention plan"
The Danvlle Register reviews the Richmond
Ere Of last week. compares it with other
hoiocansts 1t has read OF and concludes: ",The
Lesson for US all in these disasters is a larger
appreciation OF the perils to which hrenen
and police officers are exposed. for their oc-
cupations are. perlous and often require them
TO dare death without n moments hesitation :"
The Norfolk LEDGER Dispatch thinks il sees
trouble ahead, 1t says: There ndica
TONS that before long President Harding NAV
te wishing for Lodge in some vast wilder
ness." ~.
Here is a new definition furnished by tine
Roanoke Times: "An optimist is atRepublican
who confidently expects the Harding admins
tration to evolve euro for everything. in
Guiding colds"
One of the inscrutable mysteries of the
age. says the Roanoke Times. ''s why some
OF the jokes that travel around in the columns
dead from sheer exhaustion after u year or
so OF this sort OF thing"
The Covington Virgininn. after giving the
matter much study, has reached conclusion
as folows: only common sense Will save
men from the danger OF becoming victims OF
the vicious drinks that are being sold by boot
leggcrs as Bottled In bond liquor or some
thing just as safe. When men realize that
:hcy are trifing With death in patronizing the
Illicit liquor seller he will go out OF business -
The Norfolk lVirEinian-Piot comments Mt
length OF Mr. Byrd's reputation of his own
primary ELECTION law and among other things
says ri under the primary system il Is
impossible for poor man TO enter the king
com OF high Office under the convention plan
II was improbable The superiority OF con-
vention over primary In this respect is not so
marked rs to justify the latters repeal"
Tho one thing" says tho Roanoke World
News. which can restore Germany to a place
Of confidence in the rest OF the world. tho
one thing which can beget moderation the
part OF the vjctors, the one thnE which can
bring about q spirit of cooperation and mu-
tual heipfulness between Germany and the
res: .: mankind Is a regeneration Of the Ger
man character"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20

heart sentiment OF Richmond.
~ rs true now as ever. That one
touch or nature makes the whole
Is common ground upon which NIL
true souls may unite In practica
manifestations under tho Heaven
guided banner of Man Brotherhood cd.
acute and sometimes cruel, and Il
seems difficult to wholly divorce
loyaity and petty bigotry. But in the
shadow Of common grief and in the
~ dying heroes on the outposta or
ctmmon defense. The secret SPRINGS
Of human souls leap TO a living
fountain OF heart sympathy. They
the occasions when we touch elbows
and are oblivlous TO the little con.
Hentional quarrels that mar our
mar march along the broad highway OF
the great truth of tho essential com.
mon grounds OF iatcrcst mo Man
mireth To Himself and No Man Dieti,
10 Himself And thus the solemn
OF honorinE our. acclaimed hero.s
ana or bringing TO the fore the great
royalty high level of human hearts
our community of intcats. our ties
mating for lofticr conception OF
The brotherhood Of God and The
brotherhood OF Man. by and through
our Savior Lord.
Surely II is fitting that this mass
meeting should weave an Immortal
chaplct or anectIonaic remembrance
about the brcws OF the men who
one week ago yielded their lives in
ucfchse OF their city. True hero!sm
IL not confined TO the battIeficlds OF
sword and gun. but It's modest nny
nies from every trail OF unyielding
,ihciity 70 duty. even at the price OF
And while paying just tribute to
the heroes dead. let US not lie I'M
mindful of thoir living comrades.
who. with our roustabulary forces,
arc ever on faithful guard over our
lives. property and social peace. Nor
OF that faithful contingent re-
presented In the persona OF the clcrl.
cnl speakers this afternoon. who seek
TO conserve the highest moral and
spiritual welfare OF the people. aud
point us TO the supreme source OF
INFINITE peace and pow"ra
w. NJ BICkERs
Richmond. va. March 20. 1921.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
Voice Of the People on Topics Of the Day
Says Statement Unintcntional In
Justice to One OF Americas
Greatest Teachers.

TO the Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch
| SHY attention has been called
buDilshed In the interests OF the en-
COMMENT fund of the University OF
plrEtgia. which seems to mo to do
IN INJUSTICE, unlntentionsl. of course.
Io one or the greatest teachers Amer
lean education ever has known The
statemcnt, liz that
Therc were not wanting mon like
rogers AMI Sylvester destined no.
tabiy 10 advance tho boundaries OF
science. Yet the men who chiefly adj
vanced the power and the prestige of
IN, inc new university were the great
In the ancient languages; Edward II.
Courtenay, In mathematics; John Is.
Minor. In law--who left upon their
hearers the impress OF an incompnr-
able cosency aud power in the work
OF the classroom"
Rogers, the scientist. referred to
IN this statement. was SO great n
commenting upon this omission of
his name from the ranks.of Virginin's
great teachers" In simple Justice to
his memory.
er OF the Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology. taught for a number OF
years at the University OF Virginia.
going there in 1885 TO occupy the
chair of natural philosophy after
having served in similar capacity
At his own alma mater, William and
Mar! College. another of your states
remarkable institutions. While at
teacher was so great that II was said
that during his lectures on the dry
ns-dust subject of chemistry, not only
his own students. but all others who
had any leisure, were accustomed to
thronS his lecture-room to listen to
the amazing eloquence which flowed
from him In the course of his scicn-
tinc expeditions.
DIR. ROIprR wuS regarded bv mDnC
people as without peer among the
scientific men OF his age in address
ing cultivated audience.
a great teacher william Barton
Rogers certainly was, and this record
he established for himself at VIII
liam and Mary. the University OF Vir-
ginia. and the Massnchusctts Insti-
tntc OF Technology. II was Rogers
who in 1874 went before the Legisla-
ture OF Virginia to tell with mastery
cloquctcc why the state should not
withhold it's aid from the university.
just as In 1859 he went TO the rescue
OF William and Mary College and
eipcd rebuild a Structur. that had
been destroyed by fire.
As to the estimate which the Unit
teaching qualities OF DIR. Roger, In
addition to the scientific knowledge
which it's booklet acknowledges free
Is that hc possessed in great meas
message from the faculty at Char
lotteSv!ile at the last services follow
ing bis death in Boston in 1852.
''Wc,desirc to unite with the lnsti-
tute of Technology in sorrow over
institutions owe nm equal deb, to the
unrirRlcd tcachcr. the original In
vcstigator, the eloquent eXpcfitor the
generous and wise friend who has
Il. HoLi.iSs GARDNER.
New York, March lG, 1921.
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Longer Skirts Shown in
Sp.ing Dress Creations
LRy Assoclated rress. /.

LONDON. March i9.-Thc nrst
spring dress creations to reach
here from f-arIs, would pass the
sevcrcst censor without criticism.
The chief differences from existing
modes demonstrated by the new
salons. are longer and fuller
shirts. disappearance OF low nccks
on afternoon .rcUns, appearance OF
high collars OF soft muslin, aud an
!ncreasc in the amount OF lace
and embroidery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
Notice to Readers of
The Times-Dispatch

The Tlmes-Dispatch. In its "yoice
give spnce promptly to nil corres-
pondentp, but the pressure of ict-
sers In NO Erent TINT the editor
In forced, In order TO present topicn
when they nre fresh md Of vital
tntcreat, TO psk correspondence 10
Gondense their lions into
100 words. Thts request liz made
La the spirit of fnir piRy md we
nEs confident II will he met In that
spirit by our readers.