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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
War News Fifty Years Ago
H'rom the Richmond Dispatch Nov IA, 18o4)

Quiet reigned on the lines In front OF Rich
,no ana petersburg Yesterday. So very quiet,
indeed has General Grants army been of late
that Its very existence is, to Judge from recent
Northern papers. forgotten. rho New York
that used to stare at in flaming caps from
tnc top of its front page, ana that journal has
not word to throw away upon the army OF
the JaIpes or the Army OF tho Potomac -
1t appears that Shcridan's continued pres.
cnce In the Valley is not to capture any more
small towns or TO destroy any moro OF our lines
Of communication, but solely to keep EARLY out
OF Maryland and Pennsylvania. II Slieridnn's
army is in any way weakened to furnish more
troops to Grant. then Early will march into
Maryland and Pennsylvania Mt his will.
The latest report from the Valley is to tho
erect that General Early passed through Win
chester on Saturday last on his way to tho
Potomac. His army is said to be efficient and
enthusiastic.
telegram at the War Department. says tina.
with the enemy six miles beyond VIM
chester on the MartinsburE Road. The enemy
was defeated. and troops moved i'm ten
miles on the road
Couriers report that Sherdan's army has been
largely weakened by tho sending Of two corps
to the help Of Grant at Petersburg
A special telegram to the Dispatch says TIM
the Federals have removed the rails from tho
Manassas Gap Railroad far down as it's june
ZION with the orange and Alexandria Railway.
Apparently they have possession now OF all of
that section OF country
General Deaurcgard reports officially 10 the
War Department that General Forrest is still
engaged In lighting the enemy at Johnsonvil!e
on tho Tennessee RKer; that he has already
destroyed four guuboats or eight guns each,
fourteen steamers and twonty barces. with II
large Quantity OF quarternnstors' stores. the
various landings and In surdry warehouses; 1t
is estimated that Forrest has destroyed 100 tons
OF stores.
General Forrest reports that six gunboats are
coming up the Tennessee River, and that he has
set his plans to capture or destroy them as soon
rs they show up where he is waiting for them
The reports received by the latest Northern
papers that have como show that Lincoln
overwhelmingly elected President OF
Yankee Land. Mcclellan receiving tho electoral
votes of only three states, New Jersey Della aware
and Kentucky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Heroes OF Fiction Made Real

nut in Colorado the other day a moving
~ picture actor nearly lost his life in
.'rescuing' the heroine Of the drama from a
burning building. His own rescue was
promptly made part Of the play, and when
he was brought back to consciousness and
had his burns dressed, the actor went on with
his work.
Such stories these common. Those
that act with the camera spectator and
audience must very closely approximate the
deeds of skill and daring which have hitherto
been only possible In the pages of story
book They must not shrink from any dan
ger to life and limb which the enterprisng
director demands OF them. If thoy-men
and women alikc-are to participate in q
railroad wreck. they must he ready. II they
arc asked to gallop at breakneck speed over
bad country, they must mount their horses
and away. When il is desired, as il was
after the Titanic disaster. TO show the found
ering OF ship at sea, motion picture actors
must cheerfully take chances Of being
drowned.
Thus profession of concentrated aHven-
ture has been born.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
The Lesson OF Mexico

THE manner in which President Wilson
i has handled the Mexican problem af-
fords very good example of how man
ought to face the perpeXities OF everyday
life. In Mexico the President has IL com
picated and thoroughly ungrateful task
He has the power TO set forces in motion
that would outwardly settle the problem, and
not a few shallow Drained jingoists have
clamored for a strong" policy Of that sort
Had the President been swayed by passion or
animated by any other feeling than pa
triotic desire to maintain the honor OF his
own country and humanitarian desire to
observe the rights of other nations, we should
have entered bloody war with Mexico
whose fundamental problems would be far
ther away from solution than they now
are.
Just SO with ordinary men in the ordinary
walks Of life. They successful in solving
their problems just to the extent that they
act without passion and stand by their own
rights while respecting those OF other people
They deserve the proud title OF man to the
degree that they possess their own souls
despite the pressure that their desires or
opportunities may exert to divert them from
the path of honor. which is no, a road that
leads to the cheap praise OF cheap men
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

tories, however. It's generals have no secure
tenure of command Court influences, the
encourage of the monarch. have not to con-
vince an entire nation that general should
BIO supcrseded: they have only to convince
ono man. WHO is not responsible to anybody.
II Joffre were removed, or II Kitchener were
superseded France and England would de-
inafd to be told why. and the information
would have to be given them. Therefore,
neither of them will be thrown aside because
Of backstairs influence.
Moltke, however, can be got rid OF sum
marly. and nobody bold enough TO demand
the reason. II may be that his successor is
better fitted for the post, but It is also pos
sibe that he is not, and that this virtual
confession that German. arms have failed to
win anticipated success is due TO nothing ex-
cept the fact that only ono man--and he
a man whose acts may not be probed on this
earth-had to be convinced that Moltkc
should go.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Chats With Virginia Editors

The NorfolIS Virginian- PHO: comes forward
as pencenrhlser. offering good counsel to the
bclliEerents In the Stanton imbroglio. Says
the N.-P.: 1--WE trust staunton contempo-
rnries will not think it extensively intrusive
that we suggest TO them that two newspapc
cannot devote their columns tn anything more
Improbable to themselves and less interesting
TO the public than continued attacks on each
other 1t may BIO interesting 10 observe the
effect of this pax vobiscum.
says the Winchester Star: 'isy way Of Co.
penhngcn comes report that tho Germans arc
building at Hamburg submarines OF a new
type and Of sufficient size to trans
ports for tho conveyance Of troops under
water" That is comparatively mild in COM
parson with some Of the reports coming from
Berlin and Fetrograd. We daily expect
ing n report OF the building of type Of
Drentlnoughl In Russia Germany large
enough TO permit of the raising OF crops on
board ships TINT will not have to put into
port for fuel or PROVISIONS: ships with huils in
which coal may he mined
Tho Norfolk Ledger Dispatch possibly cast
ing about for somo to feol sorry for. in
auires who is President OF Mexico to-day?"
Wasted solicitudo lie will be living in Eu-
rope and the glorious past a month hence.
The Bristol Herald Courier observes: THAT
woman who proposes to travel around the
world In male attire is putting herself in
way to learn just how little consideration mere
man receives Mt tho hands of the. public and
how hard he has 10 kick for his rights Give
the lady chance. She realizes doubt, that
there is show for kick In those
skirts in which fashion has incnacd hor sex.
Characteristic OF tho unfeelnp: Editor Jawn
Maginris is the retort he makes III his Radforl
News to perfectly ladyiikc comment
tho sly poke he gave tho Radforl Council when
that body refused TO build bridge. We had
merely Remarked: There is lugubrious lingo
OF humor in this editorial comment from tho
Radford News. whether Intentional other
w-ise The bridge ordinance knocked out
by Council Tho fight for. free bridge. how
go The frceholdcr should have
the privilege OF passing OIL the matter. Pass
Ing tho matter sounds suspiciously like tho
,ndcrc,rrent OF wnggish wit that flowed through
tho rainy day stories the Same Maginnis was
famed for in his Newspaper Row days"
Comes now tho said and same Maginnis. quot
ing the foregoing, and TO these presents he
subioihs "Iuns asnorum Let us bray" Shades
OF Andy Horn twhosc place erst we'll
known to tho Magnnis and his ilk trysting
tree. conveniently located under the big bridgc)
and tho Only William. author OF the brain
buster, hard by, defend u.s. Have done
auGht to deserve this nagellation? Neigh.
Neigh Still, minded to assume the at
ttude OF the Denver innocents upon whom
Eugene Fields Man Who Worked With Dana
on tho Moo Yawk Sun" imposed They wore
philosophers. Said they:
we dropped the matter quietly;
We never made no fuss.
When get played for suckers
Why, that's n hoss on uss.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

European nation. The political household
divided against itself is not to be parniiolcd In
musical community ut Variance. Tho rostcr
oil the Philadelphia and Boston Orchcstras. for
example. hold hardly English or American
name; tho smoothness and uhanirnity OF their
bciligercnt babel OF aotlnohy ana count rchecl
auarresomc al rehearsal. Tho music makers
III realty to tho Muse, III justice to tho public,
arc bound to bc wholly Indifferent To tho iahSi
OF workmanship attachcd/to u musical produc-
ton The Only question is that. of tho intrinsic
worth or tho composition If 1t is good music
II is to be hailed Hike good book or a good
play as n welcome and exhilaratlng distraction
OF MS all In tmo of Observation-Disclosures Public
Ledger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Due to President Wilson

lust what would have happened to tho
j collection of tolls for the passage Of yes
sells through the Panama Canal had not
President Wilson insisted on the repeal Of
the measure which gave free passage to
American shipping, is illustrated by the last
report of the canals operation.
Just about half the total tonnage for the
two months of the waterways operation has
been American, and ii the free tolls law had
still been In effect, half of the canals revenue
would have been lost. That loss, OF course
would have had to be made mp by taxation
OF the whole American people.
The people owe that much to the Presi-
dents determination that treaty pledges
should be redeemed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
SONGS AND SAWS
Shocking.

\ ruler, whose culture was rare.
said: "For Russians ! never did care:
They are horribly crude.
And their manners are rude
Quiet coarse and uncoutli. declare
For art they've no fofidncss at all
SO far as how can recall,
The cathcdrals still stand
Where they've covered tho land
They've baGgcd not a single town hall
Moreover, I said they would run
At sound of my Jack Johnson gun.
They did run, II Is true;
hut tho culturcicss crow
Chased me from my place in tho SUM-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
The Weakness OF Absolu,i.n,

HE report that the dismissal OF Moltkc as
head OF the general staff of the German
army was due to court intrigue may be false
but where there is an irresponsible head of
both the government and the army, il may
we'll be true. Herein lies weakness Of alb
solutism which goes some distance to counter
balance the weakness of democracics at the
outset OF war. In countries that are ruled
by the people political influences will bring
mediocre men to the front in times of peace
Ihen when the great need comes, the nations
hest mel replace the good-enoughs as hap
peDed both in France and England After
that. the competent arc given a free hand to
accomplish the given task; they and those
that appoint them seek to gain the good will
OF people; political influences do not exist
for the time being.
Where one man has absolute power the
army will be in d state Of readiness Unless
IT Immediately and continuously wins VIC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Richmond's Duty at Pine Camp

THERE should be, and it Is to be hoped
there will be, no serious opposition in
any department of the city government to
the taking over OF Pine Camp and it's future
control and operation under direct municipal
auspices The function that the Tuberculosis
Camp Society has performed for the last
seven eight years is distinctly municipal
in its inspiration and purpose, and should
never have been thrust the already over
burdened shoulders of private benevolence.
There is, OF course, the urgent necessity
that INDECENT consumptives. for their own
sakes, shall he taken care of in institution
and under circumstances adapted to their
pathetic condition-that they may receive
the treatment that will restore them to
health. if that be possible, or, at the worst,
that their last days shall be made comfort
abe-but this consideration does not repre-
sent the city's primary interest in Pine
Camp. To the municipality whole il is
OF larger consequence that these individ ua Is
many of them in the final stages Of pulmon-
AIRY tuberculosis, shall be segregated so that
the universal menace that their condition in
wolves, and that is accumulated by their help
lessness and their poverty. shall be removed
from the doorstep of the body polite.
Let no one he foolish enough to mag
that his situation in life however exalted
removes him his family srom the posi-
bility of infection from the citys less happily
-circumstanced social strata.
Pine Camp is operated exclusively for in
digent white sufferers. 1t would violate
every dictate of humanity if they should be
neglected, and it would violate as we'll every
modern mandate of disease prevention.
The Tuberculosis Camp Society, which has
erected at Pine Camp buildings worth $685.
600. has offered to turn these over to the
city without cost Those whose contribu-
tons have permitted the continuance Of this
!l,mane work feel they can no longer make
good the annual difference between the city
appropriation and the budget of EXPENSE.
Under such circumstances, 1tichmond's duty
is perfectly clenr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Supporting
Prisoners
Of War

Neither In Germany nor In the
Supporting United States Will Ambassador
Prisoners reraras suggestion mat Ameri-
" We" support of Belgian prisoners OF
war In Germany be received with
enthusiasm. 1t is certain that American
money Will go for such purpose. should
it, 1t is Cicrnany's duty to properly and
adequately provide for tho prisoners within
her boundaries. For Americans to assume any
part of this burden would DO much breach
OF the spirit OF neutrality as would be American
contributions to the support OF the soldiers OF
any OF tho conbutant nations in the field. Sucl,
Il proposal s not likely 20 be welcomed in Ger
the reliability OF Berlin assertions that Germany
has plenitudc OF supplies and to spare;
second, because X carries the plain Inference
that Germany is not properly caring for
her prisoners OF war.-New York Herald.
The Philadelphia Orchestra pro-
Neutrality grams have been much deba tod
i'm the within and without the ranks OF
nLt that admirable organization and
Osu" the sensible conclusion has bcnn
reached by the musicians them.
selves to disregard the nationality of the com
posers and to play whatsoever things arc neri-
torous in the best possible fashion, regardless
other would be ridiculous chauvinism
Music is cosmopolitan, citizen OF the world;
her soft hand is welcome at all frontiers"
The nrt OF harmony Itself is harmonizing and,
Congrevc famously tells In 1.-The Mourning
Bride soothes the savage breast. That
is why tho Philadelphia Orchestra, the New
York Symphony Orchestra, the ST. Louis
Orchestra and other bodies OF similar oonseora
ticn to ideal pursuit opened tho season with
the earnest admiration to their men to forget
in the presence OF music, that the membership
of such society Is compounded OF every
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
The Voice Of the People
virginia Flag for Keller ship.

TO the IGdftor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,-All over Virginia we henr the proposal OF
Governor Stuart To send shipload OF Virginia
products to tho distressed Bclgians, is meeting,
with Endorsement and enthusiastic approval
Every true Nirginian would be glad to he rep
resented OH that ship in some way, however
small.
Since this is a ship sent from Virginia by
Nirginians and londed with Virginia products
could she not appropriately diaplny the Vir-
gina nag! Doubtless the United States flag
VIII have to he officially flown, but ha n alter
OF appropriate sentiment and greeting to
.ne l'eiaahs, could tho ship not fly. unofcinlly.
the flag OF Old Dominion? This would bc ~
matter OF great pride to many NirGininns, who
regret TINT our historic flag Is so scldom seen
as 10 be almost unknown to Virginia children
commend this suggestion To the consideration
OF those who have the power 10 bring II about
ARTHUR H. JENNINGS
lIynchburg, November TO- 1914
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SATURDAY. NOVEMBER II, 1914.
THE TINIS-DISPATCH and nrenkfnst
are served together with unfniling reEu-
Iarity tn the Best Homes of Nichnond.
In your JnorhinE program compicfcf
The Richmond Times-Dispatch

THE ES-DISPATCH adds the name Of
Its home city to its title with this issue,
and hereafter will he known as The Rich
n1ond Times-Dispatc h-a change designed to
establish closer identity with the city of
its publication and most vital interests 1t
is proud OF Richmond. and wants the world
to know 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Drawing Near.

This is the time when gridiron braves
Are whetting hatchets for the fray
And othcr hatchots are prepared
For use In quite another way.
The seasons culminaton's near
When all will own King Footballs sway;
The turkey crops reported fine
Earth speeds towards Thanksgiving Day
THE TATTLEJR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
IntereaieI.

'My dear. you ought to pass up frivolous
things and take an interest In deep subjects
Take history, for instance Hero Is an interest
Ing item. Gessler. the tyrant, put up hat for
the Swiss TO salute" The lady was n tribe in.
terestod How was 1t ,trimmed? she INQUIRED,
louisville Courier journal. ~ ,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

StuCbs--What is this talk hear about Won
getting government job?
Grubbs-Not word of truth in It. Tho fact
Is that ain considering tho acceptance Of n
post OF honor and emolunent under the Federal
administration at Washington
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Another Protest Against pu.t Hu,..D..

TO the EDITOR OF The Times Disbatcr:
Sir,-It is high time TINT every citizen shoui,
be aroused to the serious Importance OF tho
dust nuisance IT Ia a common thing TO hear
visitors to the city remark, you have the
dirticst city ! ever saw ! believe that tic
citizens Will stand extra tax for tho purpose
OF Keeping tho streets we'll watcred TO rid tho
city OF the dust nuisance. But the trouble will
not stop there
TO have clean. city il is positively necessary
TO hnVc rccoptacles at tho corners OF the streets
10 receive the waste papers ana trash. How do
you account for papers blowing about the streets
IN every direction? 1t is simply because there
is no receptacle 10 receive them. Then 1t Is
necessary to Impose liberal hne on any one
who IL caught, throwing trash upon the streots
Mr.. Editor. keep up the good work until wo
shall have what every public spirited citizen
most earnestly dcsires-a "spotless town"
Il. SELDIN ELLYSON
Richmond, November 10. 1914.
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The Bright Side of Life
Had 10.

Had TO.
80 awfully loud?" ' ois
Why both Its parents are hard OF hearing
YOU w."--ChicnGo Tribune o.
Cured.
iie-.Whcn was a boy | was once thrashed
for telling the truth. ''' 6"
She---That cured YOU I s,Innosn .: r o,,,,,
Opinion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
objectionable.


Q trouble between you and
Miss Sweetthing: thought
you were close friends.
She-Wc were, but the catty
creature went around telling
people that she had tho
greatest admiration and re-
gard for mo. and wanted
to be Just exactly like me
/ my age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

y ~ Published every day In the year by The Times
nisPatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address NIL
communications TO THE rlaii:S-DISPATCfI
sTtsses- Dispatch Building, 10 SOUTH Tenth street,
ERichnond, Va.
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Cured.
III. One wenlsnes.

How is your little boy doing nj school?"
He gets good mark In tho toothbrush drill
and stands first in tho breathing class but hc
doesn't ablc to learn artbmctic"-
Birmingham Agc-IIeralu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
Thc I,cssimist SAVE:

! There's good deal of truth in this old theory
| that virtue Is Its own reward" At least II
never seems to draw any gold bonds or steam,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

East Prussans will now experience a be-
lated sense of sympathy with the Belgians
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

IL is now said that T. r. will not run for
President in 1916 Got tired OF waiting for
the third cup Of coffee?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14
TELnpMnNn. nANDOLrN !.

Publication ONCE. ...... 10 South Tenth street
Mouth Richmond. ........... t020 HUH street
4 petersburg. 100 North Sycamore Street
E3nchburg. ..................21S Eighth street
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Teaching the Lesson of Fire Protection

Teaching the Lesson OF lNIre Protection
M AYOR A1NSLIE'S satisfaction with tile
lY1 work done in Richmond, in the cause
OF fire prevention, by citizens generally and
In every section and by tho Street Cleaning
Department is shared by theF public. Not
alone has this cleanup" period been potent
Of immediate good results, in the rubbish re-
moved from cellars and the actual minimizing
Of the fire peril, but it has had an educational
influence we'll.
Whenever esteemed, hut too com
pacent friend, Mr.. Good Citizen. is aroused
from the lethargy which customarily over
powers him, something Of value has been ac-
complished. Ordinarily, he wakes just as
he locks the stable door, after the elopement
OF Dobbin with perfect stranger, or, to use
an illustration nearer at hand, when he he
gins to dig for his insurance policies among
the ashes or his dwelling.
The spectacular has it's function and it's
value. after all. This period OF fire proven
lion, to which, at the Mayors instance, tho
city devoted itself, carried its meaning and
lis warning into every Richmond home
Moreover, it, taught its lesson at the right
time. If ever an ounce of prevention is
worth pound OF cure, 1t is in this very mat
ter. When the flames begin to rage, fire.
man has all tho outward seeming OF flannel
shirted, rubber booted and steel-helneted
angel, but everybody, including the fireman.
Is far happier when his visits are made in his
individual and social rather than in his Of
fetal and professional capacity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-14

Not wishing TO violate neutrality, but it be-
gins to look as If the German army emitted
Won I<lnck and then ceased to cackle
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Regional hanks.

Regional Rnnks.
Please give tho names OF tho cities in which
the regional banks arc located r. q u
\ Boston, New York. Philadelphia, Richmond
cleveland. Atlanta, Chicago. ST. Louis Mime
apolis Kansas City. Dallas. San Francisco.
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AS soldiers. the Austrians appear to be O
ccllent wearers of fancy costumes