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call of patriotism, nor would there be il
other professional athletes adopted similar
course. they usually do. Tall or short,
the professional athlete is apt to set so high
Il store on his well-developed body that he
will not cndanger it out of the line Of bust
ness. and not infrequently one or more of
his organs arc so hypertrophied that he
would collapse in the early stages OF hard
campaign.
Whether tall or short men make the better
soldiers is, the authorities say, purely
academic question The average Scotch
Highlander is long in the limb and is spoken
of respectfully as lighting man. On the
other hand the Japanese are understood. from
the Western standard, and yet they. too, can
claim their share of reputation fearless
and efficient men-at-arms. The same holds
true among the generals. Napoleons mill
tary genius was in inverse ratio to his height.
Lord Kitchener although not q Napoleon is
conceded to be of the greatest living
military commanders, and he towers above
the man OF average size. which appears to
he five feet and six inches when men below
that height express their views and five feet
and nine inches when the posSessors of great
altitude air their opinions
Possibly the truth of the matter is that
short men make better soldiers than tall ones
because they usually anxious to prove
that lack OF inches almost invariably breeds
that sort of concealed bad temper which is
always spelling for fight.
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Horses for National Guard Field Artillery
M 1L1TARY experts and military men gem
lV1 orally did not require, even before the
outbreak of hostilites III Europe. to be in
structed in the value of mobile field artil-
lery in modern warfare but the conspicuous
part such artillery has played in the great
struggle now raging has carried the lesson
home TO the noneXpert and unmlitary OBJ
server. The wayfaring man, though Il fool
cannot fail TO understand these teachings OF
experience
Virginia is fortunate in being provided
with battalion Of field artillery, but these
batteries training is hampcred sadly by the
fact that they are not supplied with horses
Horses hired for parades and encamp-
ments. On other occasions officers and men
have no opportunity Of acquiring proficiency
in handling their guns they would be
handled i'll battle. They learn how to load
and fire, and that is about ALL
The army appropriation bill now pending
in Congress contains provision for meet
ing this need Under its terms the national
government may purchase and issue to Ma
tona! Guard organizations OF field artillery
horses adapted TO their use. and may also
turn over 10 such organizations condemned
army horses no longer fit for active service.
but still suitable for purposes OF instruction
The act also contains provision for payment
for forage. shoeing and veterinary supplies
for such horses and for the compensation of
enlisted men 10 for them.
To Virginia this provision of the act is Of
special importance, because the States pro-
portion OF field artillery TO the whole enroll
ment OF its National Guard and to popula-
ton is unusually large. For this reason it
deserves the sympathy aud support OF Vir-
ginias delegation III Congress- The provi-
sion. however. is OF less importance
10 the whole country, 10 aid in the attain
ment OF that ideal OF a citizenship trained
and accustomed 10 arms" which was referred
10 by President Wilson, in his recent mes
sage. as the nations chief reliance in time
OF war.
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Praise. work of Associated Charities.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sir--1n passing down Franklin Street noticed
quite n rurnber OF men going into the Assoc
ciatcd Charities Building, 140S East Franklin
street. ! went in to how the place
managed and what being done for those
who applied for help
was cordially received by DR.. Buchanan, tho
manager. tie took TO the rear of the build
ing. where "a number of men were at work some
unloading wood, others stacking IL up, while a
number were saving IL in blocks. He explained
that these men received 81 per day for their
labor In cash. could take instead $3.50 In
groceries.
We next visited the kitchen and dining rooms
He removed the lid TO large boiler filed with
chicken soup; 1t was rich and smel!ed most
chicken soup. He replied that the materials
were donated. The appearance OF tho Kitchen,
the utensils and surroundings was very neat.
We visited the supply-room where men
and women busy filling large sacks with
groceries. The doctor. emptied sack to show
me what they cOntatned--a sack OF flour, a bar
or meal, package OF sugar and coffee, can OF
syrup. bacon, soap. and perhaps one two other
articles
The space in front of the of,ce rail- was filled
with old and young women and children. who
OF these sacks filled with weeks supply for
4 small family. and each received n sack
could but notice the look OF satisfaction and
gratitude
mingled with the men who filled the adioin
Ing room. waiting to see II the doctor could put
them to work. was particularly Interested in
two bright looking young men, and engaged
them in conversation. One said he was married
coach painter by trade, but had been out of
work 80 long 1t positively necessary
TO get some assistance.
feel that there are great MANY who
have never visited this institution and know
but little OF the great good 1t Is doing Nv
object in writing this article is to arouse greater
interest In this splendid work that is being done
10 alleviate the suffering OF unfortunate
fellow-citizena. r. SELDEN ELI.YSON
Richmond December IS. 1914.
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SONGS AND SAWS


or course. you cannot always make
play Just as you'd like to.
For oft. when sliding safe to base.
\ cruel fate Will spike you.
But yet man that scootS for home.
Whenc'er luck seems to beckon
Although he's tagged before he scores,
Is better or. l reckon.
Than he who fingers on tho bag,
Afraid Of risks or chances--
Such dubs as he Will nc'er be wooed
by tickle fortunes slances
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The Voice of the People
Appeal for the colorcd Unemployed.

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--ln The Times Dispatch recently appeared
nm appeal from Ada Lewis. head OF the colored
CITY Mission. for the aid of her white friends.
DO you renlize that many OF the colored people
are among our unemployed? What are we doing
for them? Cannot we help them" 'As much
you do II unto the least of these My children,
you do Il unto Me-
Don't let us sentImcntalize over the dear old
black NANNY the faithful slave and talk OF
memorial windows and monuments" There are
only a few left. Give them help now. right here
in your own city. They too old to work.
some will say. Only too true, but they sit by
the frcside OF those who unemployed. Let
them go to the poorhouse? DO you know that
they hhve their pride taught by the master
and mistress dead?
Ada Lewis. whose address Is 202 East Leigh
Street, will call for anything you can give her.
Her work Ia known by members OF the Asso-
ciated Charities. by women OF the city mission.
and any needed information will be gladly given
by MRS. NORMAN V. RANDOLPH i.
Richmond. December Is, 1910.
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Don't waste any salt Zapata's assertion
that he would not accept the presidency If Il was
offered to him. the West Point News remarks,
with a knowing air. But those OF us who have
been in contact with agents of the Mexican gov
ernment are aware that 1t is the accepted doc
tiine OF Mexican politicians that the presidency IS
never Offered" but belongs to him who is pre-
pared TO take 1t vir arms.
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or Course they Would.

IT'hlI0deIphIa PUBIC 1edEer.0
Another manifestation of surprise
and CONSERVATION may be expected
when II Is disclosed" that the Amer
lean navy is not proof against airshlps
and that bombs dropped from the sky
would be able to wreck n whole fleet
IL they were properly aimed.
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AddrcsHes.

Please give me the addresses OF ex-President
Taft, Ernest Thompson Seton, Rose O'Neil, Alice
liegan Rice, Frances Iiodgson Burnett and
Ralph Henry Barbour. A r. T.
In your order and by the last lists Cambridge
Mass; 80 West Fortieth Street. New York CITY:
Day, No. st. James Court, Louisville, Ky. 1870
Massachusetts Avenue. Washington. d. c.; 361
Harvard street, Cambridge, Mass.
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Fire Apparatus.

Was the fire apparatus OF the city OF Rich
mond ever sold at public auction for debt?
l.. O. YOUNG.
No. There levy this property in the
case of the whiskey claims Of several firms for
liquor destroyed by order of the Council at the
evacuation of the city. Prominent citizens
j. L. Pelouzc. Albert ordway. and others gave
bond for a sufficient sum, and the apparatus was
released
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

The Radford News makes this touching appeal
VIII the street committee send a few wagon
loads Of crushed stone along First Street from
Harrison to Boiling. and dump 1t at the cross
without padding Well. in any event the skat-
ing good during the cold snap
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been theoretically proved lies aslant of tho With
mate North. and that the polo itself is covered
included In tho resolution saw high land to tho
northeast and the other says he did. In any
eSent, therefore. an American saw 1t first. Our
priority or discovery cannot DO sainsaid.-
Philadelphia Record. ',T, ~ -,
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For Purposes of Distinction.

For Purposes OF Distiuction
Say. dad"
What's on your mind now?"
What do people mean when they talk about
Il white Christmas?" ~ ''''
mat my son. is an adjective applied to the
Mono"y TO distinguish 1T properly from blue
m ,tar' "nen we are trying to keep good
reSoiuuohs and pay the Christmas bills mt the
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Nature Puzzle.

columbus fOhio] Journal)
One of Mother Natures little puzzles
is how the average cat. such rs the
neighbours. can leave so many hairs
Oh the automobile seat and still look
about the same as usual
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Excellent BIunch,

--| IBOHION NTTODC.
So the Prince OF Wales, second lieu
tenant of tho Grenadier Guards. has
been made full lieutenant. Some
how we had a bunch that he was going
to be thought to deserve promotion.
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No Wonder.
Houston Post.)


The Albany Journal says an honest
man welcomes n bill collector. If this
be true we do not wonder that old
Diogenes had so much trouble in To-
eating an honest man.
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The Golden Moment.
fBoston Globe.)

We don't hear as much about the
increase in our South American trade
as we should like. Nows tho time
to grade a good slice Of these markets
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

Editor Dick Berne is exhibiting in recent is
sues OF his Covington Vrginian unmstakable
symptoms Of the politico- bucking aiiment tech
n!cal!y known as the Billcadstis named for I:di-
tor BIZ Eads, of the Wise News. The Eirginian
after relating that Clifton Forge is about as bad
q type Of the boss-ridden town there is in the
state or Virginia." charges that there are some
Virginia ConSreS smcn who have few claims on
their electorate outside the Offices free seed free
literature and other graft they constantly dis
tributing." Who's Who in the Virginia Dele
cation in Congress-" by Beirne, would probably
be worth reading.
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Seyen Pines,
Confederate and

Federal killed wounded and missing In the
battle or Seven Pines. r. S. DUNN. ,
In your order, Confederate. $500, 1887, 1900:
Federal, $50, 3,G27, 1,222 There IL generally
question of the accuracy OF such figures Those
given come from the United States compilation
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Chats With Virginia Editors

EVEN she merriest Christmas may be marred
oy chronic Crouch says the James Riv,r
io"' Oh p'iiwEn, whose motto at this season Ia
Scrooges." '
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Still Another,

ne ancients. though they knew il not
Possessed lucky star
They never had to wade through mud
10 board n near-side car
THE TATTLER
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Queries and Answers
High bridge.

Please tell me what was the length and height
OF the bridge near Farmville before the recent
alteration by the Norfolk and Western Railway
l.. L..
Two thousand three hundred and sxty-thr
feet long, 116 above the water.
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Verses Wanted.

Please publish the verses beginning ut
SHOWS cries the schOolboy." j. n. YONGE.
II some reader will be good enough to send
copy and our correspondent will send postage
we shall be glad to transmit copy him
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Unique.

potinE Aother-Our Wilie's teacher hns mid
him high compliment f
T!nipatnetic Fricnd--IIow was that?
Doting Mothcr-Why, she wrote me Inn, we,
ne spciiinR was quite remarkable ana tb,t
she had never known of anything quite like -
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The PcssimIst sn.s,

out my way we get fine telephone service or
SUNDAY afternoons. Sometimes 1t doesn't take
more than fifteen minutes to attract the nttcn.
ton OF the operator.
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I.iteraCy
Test Is
Condemned

surmountablc barrier TO the
try OF immigrants who would make useful citi-
This literacy test is against the spirit OF
American fair play. 1t is illibcral and born
of prejudice President Wilson has out
sGuarcly In opposition to this provision OF the
bill He has not definitely stated, however that
he will veto the measure if it comes to him
with this obnoxious clause In 1t. lie has let
the impression go out that he may be influenced
by the good features In the bill To overlook this
bad one. The evil OF this clause, however, Is
not balanced by the merit OF the remainder of
the bill. The literacy test should be eliminate ed,
and If the President were to let Congress
dcrstand that he would disapprove the bill
less ii be dropped those who are active in cham
pioning it would consent TO Its cxcision---Ncw
York Globe.
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me war scare I'm this country appears to
be product of the pleasant. but not unusual.
combination Of business and politics
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Inc German press bureau appears to be
Just as good a "c!aimcr" as the British un-
"lcial press Just now there il a good deal
OF douht mat the Siav army lis so utterly
routed as Berlin declared d few DAYS ago
II may be another case Of Austria and The
Scr'lan army that it had "destroycd"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

While this effort to start the Richmond
international League Baseball Club under
happy auspices. is IN progress, 1t might he
good IDEA for the knockers to mutle their
hammers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

II does not seem unreasonable. when You
come TO think OF it, that the Mayor of Rich
mond should want Richmond TO understand
Just "hcrc It's efforts at expansion are go
ing 10 land IL.
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The Employer and Military Service

~ recent speech Major-General Leonard
Wood courteously but firmly took to task
The average employer, who he says, discrim-
mates against the mlitiaman, and so rem
ders IL the more difficult TO keep the regi-
ments filled with good material. He believes
that all employers should regard it as their
duty 70 the State 10 permit their employees
70 take the TWO weeks necessary for camp
exercises without loss OF pay. and, in gen
eral, 10 look with kindly and encouraging
eye on a.! young men who belong to the
militia
II is TO be feared that this is counsel OF
perfection. and. therefore, not likely to be
acted on. No employer particularly if he
has in his establishment a large number OF
Eoung men can or will cheerfully see his
business operations Handicapped by their alb
sense on what is, them, a holiday The
truth should De faced. that in sober CONNER
cial TACT a Lniitiaman is less valuable to n
business than the nonsoldier. We do
not say that this should be so, but We do say
that everybody knows ii is the fact. It will
remain Z TACT in the eyes Of employers until
the time arrives that the country at large
really beheTes that our self-preseryation is in
jeopardy without a proportionatey large
army To-day incredibly small number
really believe anything like that, in spite OF
the great war, and in spite Of all the domestic
ciamor. To threaten us with the fate OF Bel
gum is 10 waste time. That afflicted land
has only realized the worst possibilities of
It's geographical situation and It's lack OF
numbers The United States is protected
both by the intervening oceans and Inv its
millions Of men
General Wood and the other military men
who are spurrcd on by a natural and praise
worthy desire to see the army strengthened
will indubtably find that by scoldng en-
poyers they will not achieve this object.
what must be done is to make the militia
service more attractive in itself That will
BRING into military training al, the young
men that are needed and Of quality at least
as nigh as that OF the conscript armies OF
the Continent of Europe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

IL requires an alert mind nowadays to de-
cioe Just where the capital Of Mexico actually
is situated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

me Berry Sister Holly and Nstletoe, have ap-
peared at Emporia. Judging from this reflection
OF Editor Potter. OF the Independent: THE man
VINO gets ~ week and spends $40 for a Christ
mas present for his girl should be cIassed among
the Christmas green's"
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Rirbmur0 Giules-pispatrb

Published every day In the year by The Time.-
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address oil
communications to THE TlMES-DISPATCH,
Times-Diapatch Building, 10 south Tcntk Street
Rtchmend. Va.
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a Measure OF Prccnutson.

She--Why Is 1t that men are
always accusing women OF be-
Ing gOssips?
Hc--Probably because they
want to do what they can to
discourage the practice and so
Keep their own sins and trans
Sressions from being scat
tered through the neighbour
hood.
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inc Cinch Valley News. of Tazewel gives
space TO an cighteen-stanza poetic dissertation of
'e rae OF j. .. Jayne 70 his dcstina ton and
oaek, written in the best vein Of the Bard Ia vne
which begins
Starting from Tazewcll on Thankspivipr nav
IN Il siS-Cylinder Auto, Joe Kelly and me-
Our time was not limited, our speed was not slow.
10 blueheld for dinner surely did go"
IN the seventeen ensuing stnuzas the Bard
Jayne whose muse has had MISUNDERSTANDING
with the editor and proofreader which lend q
additional picturesqueness demonstrates clearly
'hat he enjoyed the trip like Kelly did
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AnncXing
the North
Pole

cred by Americans in the Far North may be
designated and described the territory Of
the United states" The resolution Is perfect
in every respect. 1t employs the language OF
buncoinbc with absolute correctness when 1t as
sumcs that anything declared by Congress" be-
comes established" beyond peradvcnture. And
how nicely the resolution maintains a
neutral balances between divergent claims. 1t
shows no partially to this that Arctic OK
ploreT, hut refers to the discoveries Of Amer
leans using the plural. Thus the resolutionst
avoids committing Congress in favor OF or
against either Rear admiral Peary or DR.. Cook
All Americans look alike to him This is right
and undiscrmina ting patriotism All men (dIs-
covcrcrs not cNcludcd) free and equal, and
have the inaicnable right to life, liberty and the
pursuit OF happiness; and If one finds happiness
in the pronunciation Of fake" shall q Con-
gross representative of the entire "peepul' reao-
lutte him out out Of the pursuit of his hobby?
Homer sometimes mods; but this can never he
Raid OF an artist in bunconbe So let no man
criticize this resolution because 1t describes the
North Pole apex those lands" II Is true
that the Arctic continent, whose existence has
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I'VE understand that Governor Elect Drs ~,
prohibition Tennessee. is not related to KIM
Alcohol" says the Newport News Press No he's
the NEe with the Comm thro'" capacity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-21

4 joint resolution introduced in
the House of Representatives
provides that the priority Of the
discovery OF the North Pole be
established and declared by Con-
t.rnSa 90 TINT thnSn lanls dianav-
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MONDAY. DECEMBER 81. 1914.

WORTHWHILE GIFT-You can make
your friends Happy every day In the
year by NcndinE them subscription
TO THE RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
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Current Editorial Comment

The immigration bin, with its
Objectionable literacy test pro-
vision, is still pending in Con-
grcss. If it becomes n law in its
present form 1t will raise an in
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Entered January -. 1908, at RIchmond, Va. ns
second -cass matter under act of Conn-"ss OF
March 3, 1870
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
ART CLASS EXHIBIT

Among the Interesting events of
last week was the exhibit Of the Art
Glass work done by Mrs. Knox's pr
pills.
On Wednesday and Thursday the
studio was opened for visitors. The
beautiful work in oil, wafer colors,
pastels. crayon and china-painting
would do credit 70 much more ex-
perienced artists
Matte Spikes received the highest
honors for best painting in oil: Myr-
tie Long. the highest in pastel Rog-
err Stubbs. in water colors Mrs.
Brown. in china painting. The snt-
do viii be open for work all sim
mer