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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

1t Is great game, and ought not to be killed
by the greedy managers. owners and players
who have been contributing SO much to that
end iately. The trouble with. baseball an repre-
senteh by the professionals Is that the money
end OF 1t has been growing too great for the
good of tho sport. It has become entirely too
professional The baseball fan, may have
been some bug" In his timo, but he has grown
too wise to longer stand for the suggestion
thae after he has paid the expenses OF build
ing few ball parks and providing a few.
ma gnates" with large bank rolls, he is not a
good citizen OF his home town IL he refuses
TO longer contribute to the support of a largo
number Of the members of the "home team
who hall from almost everywhere but the homo
town.-Philadephia Record
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
The Voice of the People
How the sun+.xt.t. Really G.,n Recruits.

To tho Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir.-The suffragsts of Richmond are indebted
to observer for q suggestion to
methods of obtaining members for the league.
UP to tho time of her letter OF December sth we
had not thought of stationing ourselves at the
doors OF shops ut the closing hour. holding up
every woman who passed out. and demanding
that she join the league. Observer states
that "she has been credibly informed that such
is the case" Moreover. she adds the further
detail that the demand is accompanied with dire
threats OF evil consequences should the un-
happy woman refuse.
Now 1t Is quite within the range of possi-
bllity that in the future may avail ourselves
of this suggestion. with some notifications OF
course-I hardly think intimidation wise
policy-but. in the meantime just for the sake
of accuracy. may be permitted to state that
this not the method adopted In securing
the names of the hundreds of self-supportng
women who members of the league?
In conclusion, 1t Is but justice to these self
same working women to say that 1t Is to their
intelligent comprehension of the true signih-
OF this movement and their loyal and
often courageous, support of 1t that the
large measure of success 1t has already attained
in Virginia. LILA NJ. VALENTINE,
President Equal Suffrage League of Virginia.
Richmond. December 10. 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
safety First" and the Automobile

...O
THE Safety First" campaign instituted by
Il the Richmond Automobile Club should
have public sympathy and support. Rich
mond, like most other American cities, has
entirely too many automobile accidents many
of them caused by the recklessness
skilfulness Of drivers of motor cars, but
many others by the Indifference OF others to-
proper considerations of personal safety.
It is true that there are automobiles
whose skill and discretion 30 limited that
they should not be trusted with highly
dangerous piece OF machinery. This is de-
plorable, but not much more SO than many
pedestrians stubborn refusal to look after
themselves. The automobile has come to
stay, it's numbers are increasing daily, and
those of us not happy enough to own one
might well recognize and confess the fact.
The other cousse WILL not mitigate pain or
decrease the-dotlor's bill.
Some motorists are irritating, it must be
acknowledged, and make difficult the display
of that gentle consideration for others to
which the Automobile Club exho-ts us. But
let us all not only reason, but be reasona BILE
together
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Makes Plea for Unemployed Women.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sr-So much has been written and published
about the unemployed men. heads of families,
that I want to say that there vast army
of unemployed women in Richmond. some OF
them literally heads Of families think, at
least largely aiding In the support OF families.
Now. these women not at all objects OF
charity, and could not be reached well by any
charitable organization because OF necessity;
they simply want work. Large concerns have
turned off labor, but In this time OF trouble I
think 1t would be very good idea for bust
concerns to use every effort to keep from
doing this.
Business women here out OF employment rep
and others too numerous to mention
or course, the Associated Charities is doing a
great work here and should be helped as much
as possible, but do think that many worthy
will not be reached even through this
organization. These want work; they
not asking any other kind Of help or
course, it is right to help unfortunate
neightors the water, but I think the
suggestion of some writer that people here do
less Christmas buying and send the money to
these sufferers Is bad. If the people who can
buy don't do 1t and the stores here do not have
their usual Christmas trade, they won't be
able to have extra Christmas help, and some of
the unemployed will be kept from got
ting temporary employment I am not
making personal appeal, for while have been
out OF work for several months. still am
fortunate enough to have comfortable home
to stay in. but In this that much more
fortunate expect than many OF my less fortu-
nate sisters. BUSINESS WOMAN.
Richmond. December H. 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
SONGS AND. SAWS
Cause for Sorrow.

Cause for Sorrow.
The 5ingoes' clamors I'LL the air:
To heav'n their howllngs rise
They must cause some establishment
Up yonder in the skies.
But hero on earth the deepest grief
These warriors have to bear
Is that somehow they can't infect
The White House with their fear.
II they could make the President
Talk back. and rip and roar,
AS was the custom that prevailed
In days OF Theodore,
They'd feel they had a solid chance
While now their chance Is slight
To march this nation OFF to war
And start a happy fight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
OVERRIDING Solomon

THE news dispatches bring from Lowell,
Mass, story OF how a judge aning
woman cent for assault on girl. handed
her cent with which to pay the fine, and
said "You should have punished her worse
than you did" The girl assaulted had per-
suaded Gnvited?) the womans daughter to
go joy-riding with two young men. Motherly
Indignation prompted the assault
That Judge is OVERRIDING his Solomon. This
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Chats With Virginia Editors

Editor Davis gives this good counsel in his
pittsylvania Tribune Shop early and often is
the slogan at this time. Most people would
think better OF us, however, If we would pay
more and shop less" Very sage observation
which may BIO improved by reminder that as
the people pay less the town must inevitably
become shopless.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Current Editorial Comment

The army and navy estimates
cou,,r,... submitted by the administration
to Congress call attention to the
TaEWeh'S fact that. as far as just spending
for DEFENSE money is concerned this country
can hardly be charged with hav-
ing neglected its defenses The estimates
s25642l,357. as against appropriations for the
current year of S25l,2S4,167. When these figures
are compared with the European. 1t is clear
that matter what the state of our public
Sa me fairly By m
Great Britain for the fiscal year ending March
81. 1913. spent about $a62. 100000 on her army
and navy. In 1913 France spent for and
marine approximately s290.0OO.OOo Germany's
army budget and naval estimates for the fiscal
year 1928 were s293.249,290 Considering that
these three nations have been living in the
expectation of war, while we really had to
apprehend long medtated attack, we have
done fairly well in the way OF army and navy
observation-disclosures Herald.
a thrust at provincialism
Ignorance in one respect was made last
vi ""u'h address Past and Present
America Relations OF the United States
10 the American Republics" Not
stupidity, but our lack of interest, Is the
underlying cause of the gap In our informa-
ton with reference to our Southern neighbors
although, for tho most part she speaks our
language and her border touches for
The fact that educated Central and South
Americans know much more about us than we
know about them does not humiliate US; we
accept 1t as tribute at once to position
and their good sense In recognizing II. 1t goes
without saying-except that In this case 1t has
to be repeated-that peaceful relations between
us and Latin America are more easily preserved
II we do not cherish secret feeling Of scorn
for the rest of the Western Hemisphere The
circumstance that Americans who have come
most clearly In contact with the other republics
have the highest respect for them should point
the moral for the nation at large.-New York
Evening Post
AS in other sections of tho
Money is business world. in the basebalI
Big Trouble ssss,on AS represented by It's pro-
VI A'asep"hi becoming quite clear to tho peo.
pie who have been paying tho
price There Is no reason in the world whv
professional baseball players and the owners ot
baseball parks should not secure a fair return
on the money Invested great number OF man
and some women, all the country. have
been perfectly willing, and are yet, to paw for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
High Point.
Quitmnn Moore.

Can you inform when Qutman Moore
made the assertion about letters in America
which raised so much discussion not long before
the war? r. l.. MOORE.
So far az we know the original statement,
Unpleasant as the admission may be, It Is
nevertheless true. that. as q nation, we are
destitute of native. literature" occurred in
an article In De Bows Review In 1860. We do
not recall the Issue of the periodical. but 1t Is
not difficult to get access to file and locate
the contribution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Sale of Munitions of War to Belligerents


wv HEN the time comes for the debate on
w the bills pending In the Senate and
Congress which seek to prohibit the export
Of arms and other munitions of war to the
allies, there will probably be a great deal of
grand and lofty oratory, with the result that
this country Will find itself continuing it's
historic attitude and also continuing to abide
by such canons as there are of international
law That Is to say, we shall doubtless con-
tinue to sell everything in the shape of war
material except war vessels, that we can
produce, and for which manufacturers
can find purchasers. What becomes of the
cargoes-whether they reach the hands and
service of the purchaser, or are taken by the
purchasers enemy on the high seas--is no
concern Of ours.
Austria and Germany are as welcome to
buy from us as England, France or Russia.
If the Teutons are unable to. transport such
goods safely across the ocean, that Is their
misfortune, but not fault. 1t Is surely
not for us to render approximately yalueless
the advantage which the allied navy now en-
joys. Any such course would be breach of
neutrality OF IN appreciable sort; it would
be helping one side in a quarrel in which
we as people are not taking sides.
Although we have been and will continue
to be innocent bystanders, our trade has al
ready been pretty badly mauled. Although
not at war. the citizens OF the United States
are compelled to pay a war tax, because the
fighting nations are 30 busy fighting that
they cannot do much Of any productive form
OF work, and because cargo vessels have been
sent to the bottom of the sea, not by the
warships of one belligerent but by the war
ships of both The United States is suffer-
ing enough through the conflict without add
ing any unnecessary burdens.
This Is selfish, mercenary, view. But
1t has the backing Of the history Of the United
States and Of every other country, and 1t
also has the support of international law
which holds that 1t is not the business of
neutrals to impair the efficiency of any part
Of any belligerent's armed strength.
News that the fighting in Eastern Galica
is very stubborn" will not surprise those
who have not yet seen anything Alfonssh or
Gastonic in proceedings.
Trying to make fun Of Bryan ia about as
profitable pastime as trying to break down
a mountain by whistling at 1t.
to war, what is the policeman to do for his
handful Of peanuts?
The opening of the New York Horse Show
brought out a magnificent display of auto
mobiles
The whole science of naval warfare seems
to consist in getting the drop on the other
fellow.
All bosh about there being no more
miracles. The Senate Is In hurry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

In Ashevllle. where a leading newspaper deliv-
ers Itself Of the following Were the Citizen
to express It's real opinion of the man who stole
the Salvation Army collection boxes, 1t would be
barred from tho mails" Probably almost every
one will agree that when the thief departed with
the Christmas Offering. he carried q, good thing
too far
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
The Pessrmint sayn,

The person who explains what actually Is
happening in the eastern theatre of war ought
to be entitled to Nobel prize for the
prevention of insanity. The more the experts
elucidate, the less anybody else understands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Gossip from Down HON"

"Pessimism breeds poverty" rays tho VIII
mington Star; and the Raleigh News and obser-
yer, commenting on this philosophical reflection
adds Now we know why tho poor we have
always with u.s." or course. neither the Star
nor the News and Observer has had any means
OF learning that poverty sometimes breeds pes
simism.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
When He Will star,

She-Do you expect to do any hunting during
the Christmas holidays?
He-No, but right after the holidays I expec
to start hunting for enough money to pay tn,
bills.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

Another year is about rolled into eternity,
and We are all beginning to feel Christmas"
says Editor Warren in his Chatham Enterprise
All right. Now is the time to put the roll in
action. Shop early and late
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

"The sufrragettes have opened school of
oratory In New York. But why should woman
have to learn to- talk?" asks the Durham Sum
She doesn't. brother, she doesn't. She merely
has to learn to talk louder than some of her
male rivals. OF course, IL she enters politics
more foolishly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Ono Comfort,

One Comfort.
These days are rather clammy,
But then you ought to think
That dust clouds now aren't working
They all your troubles sink
THE TATTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

HdVe just tHouBnt up q hEe
way to beat this Christmas
gift proposition.
The Thin One-Spring II.
The Fat One-I am going
to encourage all my friends
to help the postal and express
employees by sending their
Christmas presents early, and
when they arrive intend to
shift them around.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

;, Published every day in the year by The Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address all
to THE TIMEs-DISPATCH
Times Dispatch Building, 10 South Tenth Street
,Rtchmond. Wa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Queries and Answers
A Date,

A Date.
Please tell me what day of the week was
October 1, 1910. r. P. OVERMAN.
Saturday.
High Point.
Please tell me what Is the highest point be-
tween Richmond and Washington.
CAROLINE.
vania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

Just a month from to-day and the legsla-
tors will be in midst" ponders the Raleigh
Times. mournfuly Hope may digest them"
Everybody will share that gentle wish. but It
Is another parallel OF somebody's second mar.
riage-the triumph of hope experience.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

Dancing around Is more popular diversion
in Halifax County than bowling, golfng even
gosspng according to Editor Hedderly, of the
Houston Record Advertiser. who knows his
Halifax better than the oldest inhabitants. He
denies the imputation that the bean breakdown
and the rye reel have been cut from this sea-
sons dance cards in Halifax, and adds: Eyes,
we still have these well the tobacco
twist and, in addition. just at this season, when
the girls expecting Christmas company, we
have the broomstick balance. the dastrag dip and
the cakewallS."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

Entered january "a, 1905. at Richmond. Va. as
second cInss matter under act of Congress OF
Mnrch 3, 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

The whole science OF naval warfare seem
to consist in getting the drop on the othe
fellow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

BE no mans political grtnder!" exhorts the
Raleigh Times LET every politician turn his
own crank" II you do not, the Times might
have added. you are likely to be turned into a
crank yourself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

All bosh about there being no more
miracles. The Senate Is In hurry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

The opening of the New York Horse Show
mobiles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH 1

Publication ONCE ..,,...1O South Tenth Street
south Richmond. .......... 1920 Hull Street
Petersburg. 100 North Sycamore street
s.ynchburR Observation-Disclosures IS Eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

"And he can smile and smile and be villa
STILL" says the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch, which
directs attention to the fact that the Villa still
pursues 'em.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

If Italy calls all It's reserves in this country
to war, what is the policeman to do for his
handful Of peanuts?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

Trying to make fun Of Bryan is about as
profitable pastime as trying to break down
4 mountain by whistling at It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

"a Chicago man claims to have invented In
destructible Steel" the Petersburg Index-Appeal
informs us, but what we more interested in
is the identity of the man who invented the in
destructible turkey sandwich sold In restaurants
and lunchrooms Mt this season. r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

III any man the Globe were In the White
House ut this time, docs any student OF cur
rent history believe for one moment that Mr..
Roosevelt wouldn't try to convince the people
the present President running the oountry7"
asks the Newborn Sum- Well, far are
concerned, can think OF Just exactly one cx-
ception.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

The army and navy estimates
submitted by the administration
to Congress call attention to the
fact that, as far as just spending
money Is concerned. this country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

News that the fighting in Eastern Galicia
is very stubborn" will not surprise those
who have not yet seen anything Alfonsish or
Gastonic in proceedings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
Christmas Economy.

The Fat one-I have Just thought up an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

The Greensboro Record expresses some doubt
OF Richmond landing In the International
League. the ground that at is going to take
a big pile Of money to do It." Tut! TutI When
did Richmond ever lose any good thing 1t went
after because of a scarcity of cash? To para
phrase old song:
We want better baseball?
BY lingo. that we do!
We've got the fans:
We've got the park;
We've got the money, too!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

From Editor Harris reflections in the Farm
willie Herald: ct r. coming back Hark from
the tomb doleful sounds" No subject for lev
ity considering that the Colonel. politically, is
now in the pathetic plight of him who inspired
the muse of Ben King:
Nowhere to go but out;
Nowhere to come but back"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

"The Grand Cross OF the Legion of Honor has
been bestowed upon Myron T. Herrick late am
bassador to France by that government. This
Is peculiarly appropriate, for Mr.. Herrick has
borne the crosses of many since the war began"
Editor Lindsay comments In his Charlottesville
Progress. Let's see! Isn't that the decoration
of which Mark Twain wrote. Few escape it,!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

HAsBRooK. STORY & BROOKS. INC.
Special AdyertisinK Representatives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13
RittJrnu1io giules-pisputrb

THE TIMES, Founded. 1855
THE DISPATCH. Founded Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-13

AS Editor Land. of the Blackstone Courier
interprets 1t, the fee you pay the court clerk
for the license and the parsons honorarium are
not taxes IN any sense Editor Land, who
Is but common clay like the rest of us, gives
this ruling the subject: sit Is stated that
no war tax will be placed on marriages. OF
course not! That tax Is high enough already"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-07
Women's, Misses and ehildren's Ready-to-
Wear and Millinery

e. Loaded to the ~guards--in every line Of these depart
ments we have entirely too many sgoods and to sell them
quick will require some unusual price tcutting-some I'm
usual sacrifice, and this we are willing to make, to move
the goods. Even now after the big Christmas rush you
will find stocks exceptionally complete and the selections
as good as you will find in lots of stocks at the beginning
of the season, for we. have had new goods coming in all
thss tiaaesz9Gou and see the prices on the Red Tags
You'll buy. T.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-01-07
12sc and l5c XII
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Do[lars Are Dollars You Like 'en, We Like Z

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rme andc carr the hgg@tlo No where in the Shteo Of South carolina Will collar ~
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G o. ana oanraiona and sect the prices on the title Re Tags IMPORTANT ests mig
Snvor+nn+s oni Justice to yourself and our family if you have one the opportunity
We sa r1aGnoh before ou should make yu take notice.. Thedayis set the hour Tiers
w hHnm don ~7nn can hank m that suem n be here fort the big opening Saturda1
"a ~. January 10th. ad come as many oherd days as you AN and on ttrgett get