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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
\ Very Poor Substitute

HE so-cailed compulsory education
bill passed by the House Of Del.-
gates is not worthy OF the name Ken,e-
sented as a substitute, it is, in fact, rather
a subterfuge. Acceptance o! the crnas-
culating amendments enumerated in yes
terdays news stories means that the Houz.
is simply offering an empty gesture in the
place of a constructive law Whatever q
Legislature may do or failto do. the nlbli,
1T represents must demand at least good
faith and Observation-Disclosures. There il no
EVIDENCE OF either in the bill fashioned bv
the House TO meet the popular demand for
compulsory education in Virginia.
Delegate Williams suggestion that n
definite delay Of the whole matter until the
next session would be preferable TO the
enactment OF a bill with invaldating amend
ments would have impressed the House
more deeply. perhaps, IL it had not been so
intent upon carrying out a vain pretenso
The compulsory education bill has been
trimmed TO suit the demands of those who
dcenot want compulsory education From
their viewpoint. the amended bill is Just as
good as no action at all; from the view
point OF those who advocate compulsory
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
DIR. EDMUND Lee Tompklns.

POWHATAN. VA, Feb. s.-The
funeral OF DR.. Edmund Lee Tomp
kins. who died suddenly last night at
his home in this county, will be held
at St. Luke's Church tomorrow. DIR.
Tompkins was born in Richmond,
Nov. Is. 1862. the son OF William ID.
and Harriet Tompkins. lie was
educated ut the University OF Vir-
ginia. taking postgraduate course
in New York City. He served ns
professor OF nervous diseases at Co
lumbia and George Washington Uni
vcrsities for some time. In 1895 he
married Miss Sallic G. Gotten. OF
Nansemond. by whom he liz survived.
He camo 10 Powhatan to live IN leo2.
and has taken lively interest in the
arairs OF the county. serving M
coroner and In other capacities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
The Poets Corner
ClniryOyance,

CIniryoyance
April kissed the lips OF May:
"'hds NV, were sweet and skies were
Do you still recall that day
And the words 1 spoke to you?
Though my fervor mounted high.
Though I reasoned, begged and pied:
Lady, you insisted I
Didn't mean word I said.
Sharp and bitter was the pain
When you called mo "insncere."
Protestatlons were in vain;
Q. how skeptical you were!
Twfgs that bloomed are barron now,
Months have passed anoe I con-
,+ fessed, {l1
And sit and wonder how
In tho nan,o Of Pete you guessed. :
-. b. VI In New York Tribune.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Charles Tackett Goolrfck.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Feb. 8.
News has been received here of
the death In Oakland. Cal. of
Charles Tackett Goolrick, aged As
years. Mr.. Goolrick was native of
fredericksburg. a son of the late
DR.. william B. Goolrick and Mrs.
Celia II. Goolrick, of this city. and
was one OF the lending citizens of
his adopted home city. Besides his
wife. the deceased is survived by his
mother. one brother, William X.
GoolricE. and two sisters. Mrs. w.
]. Lacy. and Miss c. Bruce Cool
rick, OF this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
CAPTAIN JOHN n. GRAB|LL
IS DEAD At WOODSTOCK
Veteran Editor and Officer in
the Confederate Army
Passes Away.
Passes Away.
[specIal to The TImes-Dlspntch.l

lSPeciaI 70 Tho Times DIsputch.]
WOODSTOCK. VA. Feb. 8.-Cap-
tain John H. Grabill. editor of ths
Shenandoah Herald. died this after
noon at his home here. His age was
SO years. lilo was Il captain In Com
pany Il. Whites Battalion. In the War
Between the States.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Mary Hollingsworth Grnbill; four
daughters, Mrs. Ernest g.. Ring, OF
Charleston. w. Va: Miss Elizabeth
Grubiii. of Washington: Miss Mary
Grabill and Mr.. Jacob Hum, Of
Woodstock, and four sons. J. d..
Frank H.. David W.. and Harry Ora
bill. of Woodstock.
Funeral services will be held FRI
day afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Pu,npernickeI Bread.

Mrs. F.. G. H.. observation-disclosures
nickle Is the rye bread used by the
Westphalian peasants, which in some
other parts OF Germany~is considered
n great delicacy. The loaves are
sometimes sixty pounds in weight
The same Is said to have originated
In the saying OF French cavalry
soldier. who rejected the bread In
disgust. saying 1t was only Bon pour
Nicolas"--that is. fit or good for Mich
olaS, his horse
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
ol.lest American FIng.

J.. II. T., Frcdcricksburg.-Th
are two American flags In existence
which were carried in the Revoiu-
tionary War. One of them. preserved
in the rooms OF tho Masonic Grand
Lodge Mt Raleigh, n. c.. was car
ried by North Carolina troops at the
battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1881;
and the other, now in the State House
at Annapolis. Nd, was carried, by
Maryland troops IN the battle OF the
lCowpens. January IL. 1881.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Harvey l.. Jones.

Harvey l.. Jones. formerly Of this
city, but for some years resident or
Wilmington, Del. died in that city
on Tuesday morning. following nm
operation. lie was the son OF Rich
ard Z. Jones, OF South Richmond. He
Is survived by his wife. formerly Miss
Bessie Shell. OF this city. two sons.
Cameron and Archie: his father. two
brothers and two sisters. His re-
mains will be brought here for burial.
The hour of the funeral being an
nounced later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

doesn't When Legislatures begin to prao-
tic" medicine and to designate beverages
that may be consumed without immortality.
there is nothing to prevent them from doing
all our thinking for us. Life will soon be
u simple matter. all philosophy aud moral
i'y codifed and nothing to do but mind your
step"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Mr.. =. N. Crutchaeld.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Feb. s.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Crutchhcld. IS. died yes
terday at her home here. She was
daughter of the late John Chew
and Eleanor Patton Chew, whose an
cestors were the earliest residents Of
fredericksburg. She was great
granddaughter OF General Hugh Mer-
Ger. The deceased was n widow and
IS survived by four children. Mrs. C.
G. Darlington. Detroit, Mich; Mrs
John Gatewood, Richmond; Mrs. D.
s. Russell and Miss Margaret Crutch-
field. of Fredericksburg. The funeral
took place today and intcrmcnt was
made In tho city cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
INFORMATION BUREAU

Inquiries regarding almost my
topic, excepting on legal md medI-
cal subjects, arc answered free. An
NIL Inquiries Rre nnsycred directly
by perEOnni letter, a seif-addressed
stamped envelope is required. Adj
dress The Times-DiSpntch Informal
ton Iiurenu, NichTOnd, Yu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
l. n. Wright.

HEATHSVIT.LE. VA. Feb. 81.
\. Wright. Of Oidhams. Westmoreiend
County, died at his homo. Spring
View" Sunday. after an illness OF
pneumonia. Mr.. Wright serve"
throughout the war between the
states, In the Ninth Virginia Cavalry.
He was one of the leading farmers
In the community In which he had
spent his entire life. Two brothers
and one sister survive him. NJ. u. r..
Wright and Davis Wright, and Mrs.
NnrciSSa Lamkin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
nIrn. II. A. Anthony.

SIrs. d. ~. Anthony, widow OF Cap
tain a. c. Anthony, died ut her home.
PA North Nineteenth Street, ut l2:3o
o'clock this morning. The funeral
arrangements will be announced to-
day. She leaves q daughter. Mrs.
Calvin J. ScruEgs, Ave sons. Charles
L.. j. a., j. ]. and William j. An
thony, und two sisters. Mrs. w. ID.
uarton and Mrs. John Tecfy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
The Shirt.

The sheriT was about to spring the trap
Farming to the doomed man. he said:
Have you anything to say before you m v
the penalty OF your crime?"
mo gentleman with the nose around his
neck replied peevishly:
Yes. l have. The next time Won hang
me- darn II, don't make it right In tho mid
die OF that serinl picture the Prisoners Aid
is giving in the chapel! I'll never know
whether that cowboy got the Indian or not!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Jacob Houtchynrd.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. Feb. 8.
-Jacob Boutchyard. 4S. of this city.
died last night at the Mary Wash
ington Hospital here. after an III
ness OF ten weeks with paralysis.
He is survived by his wife. one son.
one daughter. three brothers and his
aged mother.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
James T.. wallace.

The funeral OF James +. wallace.
who died Tuesday AFTERNOON at 1880
O'Clock In his home. S04 North TWEEN
ty-hfth Street. Will be held this
morning at 1890 o'clock In the home.
burial will be in Oakwood. Mr.. Wal
lace was Sc years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Irunernl of a Child.

Funeral services for Lucille Il. Gill.
4 years old. daughter OF w. X. and
the late AIRS. Mary II. Gil. Will be
conducted this morning at 10 o'clock
In the home OF her aunt. Mrs. y. T..
Totty. 34l9 East Clay Street. Burial
will be I'm Oakwood Cemetery. The
child died Tuesday in the home of
her father. 1905 " Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Rfynl l:otIS.

Tell Jimpson about your new nivver yet7'
sh d say not. Say yuh can't tell jump
son anything TIL minute yuh start talkin'
about somethin' interestin he begins { blow
about his daughters gon t graduate in
june
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
The w leather
Furnished by U. s. weather bureau,
Forecast, Virginia .
Local Tempcruturc Yestcrt,ay.

4. NJ. temperature ..........
Maximum temperature TO s p Nj. 4
minimum temperature TO s u. M. .
Mean temperature yesterday .... =
Normal temperature for this dato :
Deficiency yesterday ............
Excess since March .............. 4s
Deficiency since January .. 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
IIuInph!!

There. said Smis. there goes n man who
has never quarrelcd with his Wife,
All sighed Jones, the hen-pecked, chat
must be an ideal couplc."
Couple your eye! He Amt married: hos
bachelor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

We hold TO our position against a movie
censorship, but that's not saying anything
against the proper use Of grand juries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

The Mexican war office announces that 200
revolutionists have been dispersed. Probably
approached 'em with an offer of work
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Charcoal Eph,. DALI Thouen,

"hen man cit so rich dat he don't have T.
p'.ss Tic pants no mo-" said Charcoal Eph
i"oaiiy' nit seem LAX no jes' stuht gittin'
h"nsry for mo- an MOI! Eat n pickle Mistah
jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Echoes From Down Home

One can better understand the old saying,
"as drunk as lord" when he learns that 1t
Is the Britsh lords who are the most bitter
against the trend in England towards firmer
restrictions liquor.-Raleigh News and
Observer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

Republican leaders in Congress are trying
to determine II most Of the veterans would
take cash. OF course. they know we'll enough
who will take credit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

Jack Rose maintains that there is no such
thing as friendly game of cards What's
more there never will be until somebody
breaks UP this practice OF passing pat hands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

Cotton gained about forty points yester-
day, but II was not account Of the Shan
tung agreement. so far as anybody knows, and
Furthermore. there is telling but what 1T
might go forty points the other way to-
day.-Charlottc Observer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
roklne and FokIna.

Foktne md FOkInn.
Michel Fokine has staged many
pallets TO the music of Rimsky-Kor-
snkow, composer of THE Snow
Maiden" the now Russian opera, per-
formed for the first time In America
az the Academy. FEBRUARY 49, The
RUSSIAN name is "Snegorouttchka,"
pronounced smehgoorotchka, or some
think like that. accent on the second
syllable.
Fokine staked "Scheherazade" and
lie Cog dor" the first named, pre-
sented here by the, Diaghlieff Com
many, has made a tremendous hit
everywhere, but nothing to be COM
pared with Tho Fire Bird" Emusic
by stravinsky)of "The Thunder Bird"
now being presented under Foo
kine's personal direction. Fokine has
designed dances from tho ancient
classics, such as the story OF "The
Forgon's Head" In which Perseus
Stays Medusa. & & /
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

You can't fool President Harding about bloc
heads. He knows from a blockhead.-Wil-
mIngton Star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Voice of the People

Letters Tor the "volce OF the
People, Column should not exceed
900 words In length. beyond that
number tho Bdttor reserves TIE
right to blue pencil. Nnmo and
hddresA saust accompany each corr
municnttOn, not for publication. II
the writer does not Wish II. but
as evidence OF good faith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

Accounts of New York trial show one side
attempting to prove something by George
Sylvester Niereck. Former readers of the
"Fatherland" know that George can prove
anything-if your keep off his premises
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

Mr.. Siemp demands pie for the faithful in
Virginia He has had enough practical ex-
peF'ence TO know that the self-rcwardlng
characteristics OF virtue don't shine much in
the political world.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
OF Course.

Dyuh know. that fellah Jecms is crazy e
marry Nell Burton-plumc crazy"
Yes reckon he'd have Z be, at thnt."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

In the course OF an inspiring talk on sue
cess. Marshal, Foch mentions that he takes
two glasses OF Bordeaux brew with each
meal And still they about the chances
of the poor American boy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Dlrth Of n Nation, Tod,,

ID. w. Grialth's superb spectacle.
The Birth OF n Nation" is to be
presented Mt the Academy OF Music
today. Friday and Saturday. where It
WIN be shown daily exactly as when
last seen here.
It's story unfolds those marvellous
pictures OF the old South before tho
war, the gathering clouds OF the I'M
pending struggle. the political ma
neuvering at Washington to avert the
catastrophe. the call to arms and tho
breaking OF romanccs begun under
tairer skies between the Northern
heaux and Southern bellies and gnl-
lant colonies and Unions fairest ad-
vocatcs. the patient Lincoln with firm
hands upon the helm of the shin OF
state. the tea'ousies OF his rivals and
then the great war. with Shnrman's
march TO the sea, the wonderful bat
tieheld scenes as Grant and Lee lock
iorces In tho struggles before Rich
mond. the end o. war ny declared at
appomattox and the trs edy Of IL all
eliminating In the Nssination Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
runeruI Mu.Icai COMEDY.

"Honeydew," with the Casino The.
nter. New York. cast and chorus
comes to the Academy Theater for
three days. starting Monday, Feb.
ruary IS. with n "Wednesday natl
nee. Efrem Zimbalist. the famous
violinist and husband of Alma GIuck
the opera singer. composed the mclo.
dies for this musical Offering.
There is long list of musical Sc
lcctions In wide variety announced
Among these are Slaves Of the De-
mon King" Husbands Dearest
FRIEND. The June Bug" 1.-THE
Morals of Sailor" "Oh. How !
Long for Someone" "a CUP of Tea /"
inwhich Chinese phantasy Is re-.
Vealed; Drop Me Line" "Sunshinc
OF Love-" Time to Take n Drink
The Sound of the Sound ana
Morning Glories."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Up With the Times
ny II, O. II.

The suspicion grows that Mr.. Arbuckles
famous hotel party wasn't anybodys debut
affair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

The Japanese American war; we learn has
been postponed indefinitely. pending further
report from Chairman Hearst Of the arrange
ments committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
IOc1l Rainfall.

rainfall IL hours ending u. NJ. Mono
ha!niaH 20 huots ending s +. Nj. None
deficiency since March / ..... g. sc
Excess slnca January ...,... .6I
Local Observations at u l.. VI. Yesterday.
Wind direction. southwest; wind ye-
locity. 6; weather ut y j.. NJ, clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09
Jnck Norton at Lyric.


~ the headline attraction Mt tho
Lyric today. Friday and SATURDAY.
Jack Norton and company nro To he
seen in musical kit, q healthy com
edy by Hugh Herbert, called .Recun-
Grafton" For the multitudcs who mr.,
n bit on edge because of one or more
OF the various modern perplexitIes.
JACK Norton's method of recupern
ton VIII he found pleasing way 10
Danish few OF the glums which nlav
hidc and seek throughout q busineaa
day.
"Rccupcration" tells the story of n
trainer. n girl and patient. The
scene Is Donovan's Health Farm. THE
patient goes there to rccupcrate
through systematic exercises. THE
trainer takes him In hand and then
10 and behold along comes the pirI
ana then see what happens. 1t is Just
and dances.
Mr.. Morton Is the patient. He is the
comedian and Mas given vaudeville
many fine performances. He was last
seen as the featured player in "Bub-
pies Mr.. Norton Is known as the
Norton OF Sanity and Norton. In mu-
steal comedy he was the featured
player with. "Buzzin' Around" and
FLO Flo"
Other features of the new bill In
ciude Laura Devine, who appears in
n quaint comedy conceit; Callen and
Matthews. sipging. dancing and com
edy duo; Sheldon, Thomas and Babs.
presenting a terpsIchorean spectacle,
and an added number. a comedy siir-
prise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

However, IL fixing the guilt for the Wash
ngton theater disaster muyt depend upon a
congregational investigation. the guilty man
need not be measured for suit OF stripes
tust yet Winston Salem Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

AicAdoo says the railroads were helped. not
hurt, by reason Of his management o. them
under government control. But II 81 re the
roads an excuSc to ask for higher rates and
to all intents and purposes. so far tho pub
lie Is concerned. the management might have
just as well been failure.--Durham Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

There is complaint because of a shortage OF
doefors and preachers. but we haven't heard
anything OF that nature about the legal pro-
fesston. Raleigh rinea Ast
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

And in addition to being n violation Of the
prohibition law, smuggling liquor into Il State
Of which W. j. Bryan liz citizen, almost
amounts I" contempt OF court. or lese jcste
hlaHphcmy. something like that
Greensboro News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

II is reported that judge has permitted a
jury TO test "cvidcncc" at first hand in a
ljcuot case, and by 30 doing, has since greatly
reduced the number of those asking to be
excused from the jury duty.-We can neither
commend the method OF the Judge nor the
motive OF the jurors.--kinBton Free Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

thing friendly game of cards What's
more. ther6' never will be until somebody
breaks UP this practice OF passing pat hands
We hold TO our position against a movie
censorship but that's not saying anything
against the proper use of grand juries
Republican leaders In Congress are trying
to determine II most of the veterans would
take cash. or course. they know we'll enough
who will take credit
Accounts of New York trial show one side
attempting to prove something by George
sylvester Niereck Former readers of the
"Fatherland" know that George can prove
anything-if you'll keep off his premises
The Japanese American war, we learn has
been postponed indefinitely pending further
report from Chairman Hearst of the arrange
ments committee.
In the course OF an inspiring talk on sue
cess. Marshal, Foch mentions that he takes
two glasses of Bordeaux brew with each
meal. And still they rave about the chances
of the poor American boy
Mr.. slemp demands pie for the faithful in
virginia. He has had enough practical ex-
perience to know that The seIf-rewardinv
characteristics OF virtue don't shine much I'm
the political world.
Echoes From Down Home
One can better understand the old saying,
"as drunk as lord" when he learns that 1t
Is the British lords who arc the most bitter
against the trend in England towards firmer
restrictions on iquor.-Ralelgh News and
Observer
You can't fool President Harding about bloc
heads. He knows one from a blockhead.-Wil-
mlngton Star.
Cotton gained about forty points yester-
day, but 1t was not account of the Shan
tung agreement so far anybody knows, and
Furthermore. there is no telling but what III
might go forty points the other way to-
day.-Charlottc Observer
alcAdoo says the railroads were helped no,
hurt. by reason Of his management o. them
under government control. But 1t gI.e thc
roads an excusc to ask for higher rates, and
to all intents and purposes. so far as tho pub.
lie Is concerned. the management might have
just as well been n failure.--Durham Herald
And In addition to being n violation of tho
prohibition law, smuggling liquor into State
Of which W. J. Bryan In citizen, almost
amounts contempt of court. or Iese ma jcste
bIasphcmy. or something like that
GrcensbOro News.
II IL reported that Il judge has permitted {
jury TO test "cvidcncc" at first hand in
licuor case, and by 80 doing. has since great,
reduced the number of those asking to b,
excused from the jury duty,-we can neither
commend the method OF the Judge nor tn,
motive OF the turors.--kinston Free Press.
However. IL fixing the guilt for the Wash
ngton theater disaster muyt depend upon
congregational investigation. the guilty mar
need not be measured for suit OF stripes
1ust Winston Salem Journal.
There is complaint because Of shortage o
doefors and preachers but We haven't hear
anything OF that nature about the legal pro
s feEsfon - Raieiah TlmcS u 5tg3i t7ifs n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

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