Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 165, 24 June 1915 — Page 12

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1915

LANSING HADE U. S. PREMIER BY PRESIDENT Counselor of State Succeeds Bryan and Takes' up Duties of Secretary; of State in Cabinet. : WASHINGTON, June 24. Robert Lansing, counsellor, and acting secretary of state, was yesterday appointed by President . Wilson to succeed William Jennings ., Bryan " an", permanent holder of the office he has been filling temporarily. 'Vt--' The new secretary; of state, , who would become president in the event of the deaths of President Wilson and Vice President Marshall, will start his carreer as a cabinet officer with many friends and few enemies in the government. He is a Democrat, but little of a partisan, and it is known his appointment will please Republicans. Mr. Lansing was born in Watertown, N. Y., October 17, 1864. His father was a lawyer, and his ancestor, John Lansing, represented New York in the constitutional convention of 1787 at Philadelphia. Graduated at Amherst college in 1886, Mr. Lansing began the practice of law with his father in Watertown in 1889, and in 1892 was appointed associate counsel for the United States in the fur seal arbitration. This was the firfet of many big jobs which , Mr.. Lansing's exceptional ability in international law brought to him. He represented the United . States in the Alaskan boundary dispute, in the Atlantic . fisheries arbitration, and the American and British claims arbitration, and he' has served as counsel for the Mexican and Chinese legations in Washington. He succeeded , John Cassett Moore as counsellor of state and in this office did the technical work on the important diplomatic notes-sent by this government to Great Britain and Germany since the outberak of the war. Mr. Lansing married a daughter of John A. Foster, who was secretary of state under President Harrison, and he makes his home with Mr. Foster, now eighty years old, in this city. U. S. MARINE BAND OPENS OPPORTUNITY

Any charitable organization which cares to undertake a concert to raise funds will find the opportunity waiting for it at the Commercial club rooms, according to Secretary Haas. Particulars about the United States Marine band which is touring the country have been received. The band

which numbers fifty of the best solo and concert players in the country is making a tour with the permission of

President Wilson.

Although the expenses of such an

organization would require a large guarantee, Mr. Haas believes some

society could conduct a ticket sale

which would mean a nice profit. The

organization could be obtained for an

afternoon or evening performance on

Sept. 30.

GUARD SLATON'S HOME.

ATLANTA, Ga., June 24. Georgia

militia still guards the country home of Governor John M. Slaton and mar

tial law is still in force within a radius of half a mile today. Tents have been erected and preparations made for a stav of a day or two. There have

been no disorders since Monday night

The Georgia Legislature opens today.

Governor Slaton'a term will end Satur

day next when he will be succeeded

by Judge Nat E. Harris.

THOMPSON TO MARRY

MISS GENEVIEVE CLARK

Here is presented the first picture

of James M. Thompson, fiancee of

Miss Genevieve Clark, daughter of Speaker of the House Champ Clark.

Miss Emily Porter of Philadelphia, has been elected fire chief at Wesslesley College. The post Is considered

the highest in college honor.

By covering the entire structure

with a large tent a brick factory 90x 202 feet was built in winter weather

in Cleveland in thirty working days.

FOULKE SAYS RICHMOND SHOULD HOCJOR JOHNSON ' WILLIAM DUDLEY FOULKE During Mr. McKinleys administration, our district was represented In Congress by our fellow-townsman, Henry U. Johnson, who not only distinguished himself by assailing certain forms of corruption in our national life, but was almost alone In his opposition to our declaration of war against Spain, believing that our controversies with that country could have been settled by peaceful measures. He had the courage to stand up against a tremendous current of public opinion and against the almost unanimous voice of his

fellow members, both Republican and Democratic, and made a very earnest

speech against what he considered the iniquity of the war which we were about to undertake. - Admires Johnson's Stand. I did not agree with Mr. Johnson on that question and I think today that the emancipation of Cuba by the United States In that war was a praiseworthy act. But it is not necessary to agree with him In order to recognize his courage and ability at that time In behalf of peace. I remember a poem on "Johnson of Indiana" which then appeared in the papers applauding his pluck in championing a cause which was so unpopular. But all these things are soon forgotten. A new' tribute however has been recently paid to him by his brother, Robert Underwood Johnson, in a poem entitled "In the Corridors of Congress" which appeared in the last issue of the North American Review. The author summons before his Imagination the various scenes which have taken place in our legislative halls, the "velvet oratory," the blustering, the true and false statesmanship and the forensic contests which are part of the history of the country and he closes with the following lines concerning his brother, which it seems to me that we In his own home city ought to recognize as a fine tribute to a manly career. The poem follows: I mind me of one servant of the State Who walked these halls erect in body and mind Not to corroding ease he gave his days But paid his country coin for coin, in toil. Her cut-purse enemies within her . gates, Her gentlemanly , murderers of men's souls, Who with, foul gold would poison every fount Of Hope and Justice we have built for all, And their accomplices who smilingly ' Betray a nation to oblige a friend, Him came not nigh with their accursed arts, To tempt, to beg, to threaten, to cajole. Though richly gifted, he disprized his gifts Far vision, loyal reasoning, kindling speech, And true intent that pilots in the dark. Not faultless, he could frankly own his fault, And salve with candor the impetuous wound. While he was speaking nothing seemed of worth But the high path he trod not happiness, Nor peace, nor love, nor leisured luxury, Nor that acclaim of many called success, But to be leader in the march of Man. With more ambition, he had been of those Who from its trance of comfort wake the world, And leave a name to stir the pulse of youth. Thoughtless of fame, without the artist-sense Of the deed's value, miscalled vanity He left to chance the record of those days. His tribute is the passionate regret Of, comrades fighting still, the respect of foes, Who miss his swift sword and his dented shield. Not only with a brother's pride and love Weave I for him this coronal of verse Affection's salvage from the wreck of Time But with the hope that for some wavering soul, Tempted to point of tension, it may turn A cup of trembling to a cup of strength, And make us proud of all the brave who guard The walls that guard the freedom of the land.

SPRIGGIN, $700 TROTTER, WINS $20,000 STAKE

' Spriggin winning $20,000 stake on expo track. The richest stake in the country, the $20,000 stake in the 2:10 trot was captured by Spnggm, a beautiful bay gelding, who recently trotted to victory in three straight heats on the Panama-Pacific exposition race track Thousands of spectators in the packed stands .hailed the victory with cheers as it registered an upset in form and calculations, and also brought Snrifrgin, the horse that sold for $700 last December, in the limeliglit over a int th th hadness favorites. every one of which was valued away up

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WORKS BOARD MOVES TWO ASSESSMENT ROLLS

Modesty of John McMinn and Chas. Marlatt, members of the board of public works, in the absence of Alfred Bavis, president of the board,- was the most unusual feature , of the session today. After calling the meeting Mr. Marlatt informed City Clerk Bescher that Mr. McMinn was acting as president pro tem. Mr. McMinn declined the honor with true Gastonian courtesy. After passing the office back and forth for some minutes the board received bids for city advertising and passed on assessment rolls with Mr. Marlatt presiding. Approval was given the primary assessment roll for the paving and the storm sewer on North Ninth street between Main and A streets. The totol cost of the improvement was $5,188.51, of which $2,190.10 was born by property owners and $2,998.41 by the city. Of the city's share $334.64 was transferred to the North A street fund on account of the incomplete intersection which will be laid in asphalt. The cost per lineal foot as figured by Clerk Bescher ranged from $2.93 to $3.20, the variation being due to the different widths of the street. Sign Assessment Roll. Members of the board signed the final assessment roll for curbs and gutters on North Twenty-first street between Main and E streets. For the improvement the city paid $539.03 and the property owners $1,341.50, making a total cost of $1,880.53. Final approval of the Williams street assessment roll for curbs gutters and sidewolks showed a total cost of $1,331.52, divid-

: ' i '.t ; . ed between the city and property owners. $248.52 and $1,038, respectively.: City Engineer Charles submitted plans and specifications for a sanitarj sewer in the first alley north of South A street, between Fifth and Sixth. Complaints that the C. & O. railroad bad not cut weeds along the company' right of way in the city were considered, but no action taken as the board believed that came under the duties of the health department.

PARK BOARD PLANS DISPOSAL OF LAND

Only routine business will come before the board of directors of the Morton Lake and Park company at a meeting late today. The board will consider negotiations for the sale of land outside the park which the company acquired when it purchased the entire tract. . Secretary Haas announced today that no organized plan of advertising would be undertaken on behalf of the park this year Park business everywhere, he 6aid. is quite i except in the country. Conditions have prevented a large amusement company from operating here. The street car company is not in a position to extend its switch, so activities have been held up until next year.

Mao shows where French are trvine to eanture the Rfrman lateral

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WILSON LEAVES STATE WORRIES TO SECRETARY Starts on Vacation at Cornish as Reply From Germany Not Expected Within Two Weeks.

WASHINGTON, June 24 With President Wilson away for a two weeks' rest, the international situation presented a more reassuring aspect today and the departure of the President was construed to mean that official Washington does not expect immediate developments in the German and Mexican situations. President Wilson, however, left his now secretary of state, Robert Lansing, at the helm and the executive himself will be in instant telegraphic touch with the White House and state department. The fact that the President has arranged a vacation at Cornish indicates that the German reply to the American note is not expected within two weeks. It was suggested originally that this reply would be forthcoming before the end of the present week, but these predictions now appear not to have been well founded.

BOY STEALS RIDE; LOSES THREE TOES

A short ride on one of the Andrew's Asphalt company's wagons cost 6-year-old William Croutch, son of Mrs. Louisa Croutch, 1106 North I street, three toes on right foot. The Croutch boy who was riding on the wagon slipped to the street while the wagon was passing on North Twelfth street and before the driver could stop, a wheel had passed over the boy's foot. He was rushed to the Reid Memorial hospital.

PLOWS ELEVEN ACRES

Plowing eleven acres of corn with; a one row cultivator and and a two-j horse team in ten hours and a half J is what Larkin Gamber considers a record. Mr. Gamber who is employed! by B. H. Linderman on the Abnerj Bond farm near Greensfork turned in j just such a day's work. He doubts if ; it is equalled very often. j

AUTO KILLS WOMAN.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.. June 24 Mrs. Jennie Turner, 74, sister-in-law of

Crawford Fairbanks, was instantly killed today when she was struck by j an auto driven by Dale Houss, a prominent business man. Witnesses of j the accident say she became confused while crossing the street and stepped i directly in front of tbe approaching ; machine.

All Indications Point to a Splendid Crop of Wheat This YearThe German-American Trust and Savings Bank Will Give $25.00 FOR THE BEST SPECIMEN OF WHEAT Grown Within 20 Miles of Richmond This Year and Brought to the Bank Before Saturday, July 10, 1915 CONDITIONS OF CONTEST 1 Wheat to be grown within 20 miles of Richmond. 2 Specimens to consist of 100 heads of wheat on 12 Inches of stalk neatly tied in a small sheaf. 3 This Bank to be notified before July 9th by each contestant that he will offer a specimen. A Specimens will be exhibited at Bank on July 10th. 5 Competent persons will judge on a basis of 40CJ- on quality of grain, 40rc on size of head, 20 on neatness of sheaf. 6 First Prize, $5.00; Second Prize, $4.00; Third Prize, $3.00; Fourth Prize, $2.00; Next Eleven Prizes, $1.00 each. Everybody welcome to visit this exhibit. Here is the opportunity to show the community what fine wheat we have this harvest. WE PAY 37r INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT The German-American Trust and Savings Bank

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