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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
A WORTHWHILE GIFT--You can mako
your friends happy every day In tho
year by sending them a subscription
to THE RICHMOND TIMES-DIsPATCH
God Bless Us Every one!"

THOUSANDS of homes. that otherwise
| would have known little Of the Joy OF
Christmas are happy to-day because of what
has been done by Richmond men and women
The Associated Charities, the Salvation Army,
the Community Christmas Tree Committee the
Boy Scouts the churches and various fraternai
and social organizations have been active
They have been the agents, in many cases. OF
modest helpers who have been content to re-
main IN the background.
1t is a noble and beneficent work, as well
TO those who give as to those who receive.
Even though it endure but a day, Its influence
lives and fingers. Humanity should be
grateful for this season of gladness and help
fulness, when it emerges from Its shell and
the gross limitations Of self.
On behalf of those into whose sordid lives
happiness has gone to-day, to all whose gen.
erous giving and active helpfulness have
made that visit possible, the spirit of Christ
mas speaks the words of Tiny Tim: God
bless nS every one,"
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RICHMOND T1MEsD1sPATCH: FRIDAY DECEMBER 25, 1914.
fanatical opponents of flesh food. Vege-
tartan nations are pretty much decadent

fanatical opponents of flesh food. Vege-
tartan nations are pretty much decadent
nations.
1t is true that even before the war broke
out we were warned that the propagation OF
food animals was not keeping pace with our
population. but the European conflict must
be held chargeable for bringing the crisis so
near. If the drain continues, it shows
every sign Of doing, 1t is not impossible that
the government would impose so heavy an
export tax on meat in all forms that the
supply would be kept at home, since our first
duty is to feed ourselves Such action would
stretch the two years which the government
official has allowed, but it would not afford.
any permanent relief. That can only come
through an increased production of stock.
Even vegetarians wear shoes made of
leather, or think they do, and there is no
cult, 80 far as we know, which claims that
sound health is only possible to those who
walk unshod. Therefore, the country will
be unanimous in regarding with some dread
the possibility or probability OF paying $40
for pair Of shoes. We have grown accus-
toned to cheaper and better shoes than any
other country in the world, and, singularly
enough, the price of footwear has remained
practically stationary. while that of the food
products of cattle has been steadily going up
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Meat and Shoes

a FlER hve weeks tour through the
a meat-raising States, the statisticlan of
me Department OF Agriculture is reported as
saying that the drain OF cattle caused by the
war Is SO great that meat at 80 cents a Mound
and shoes at $40 a pair are among the cheer
full possibilities for this country within two
years Statistical gentlemen are not charac
teristically either sensationalists or alarm
ISIS, 80 1t is something more than possible
that this prediction is based on fact.
II the price OF meat does climb az high as
'he government Official predicts, 1t is obvious
'hat the dlet OF the people Will undergo a
radical change and compulsory vegetarians
Will be vastly increased in number n nros.
poet that Will bring satisfaction to few
and discomfort to the great majority. Tho
charge that Americans cat too much meat ia
an old one, but the threat that tho bulk Of
the population may soon eat no meat at all
is not likely to hearten any but the most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
.AfNr the Ladies

7 7 NCLE SAM is daring old man. Not con-
~ tent ssith calling on the more fortunate
of his subjects for frank statement under
the income tax act. he now demands that
Everymans wife's income be also set forth
cent of any sort. save that actually paid In
other taxes, Milady must walk right up and
confess.
Milady objects-that is, some of her does
Tor do) and will continue to object, perhaps.
One objection is based the fact in non
suffrage States, that this is a sort OF direct
taxation without direct representation Anoth-
er is that no woman likes 10 tell any man what
she has in her handbag. Another and by
far the most earnest objection, is that milady
is constiutonaly opposed to paying out
money unless she can have something
wrapped up and delivered for il.
II will be interesting, IL possible, to com
pare the tax lodging OF men and women
under the income act. Every port OF entry
seems to have more trouble with women than
with men in the matter of smuggling, which
is a species OF tax lodging. New York
springs a new feminine smugger every now
and then, and most of Them are ladies of
nigh degree. some Of whom have been
Inundated and one two even Jailed for
the onen.e. VIII these and other women of
wealth honestly declare their incomes for
with the goatee who asks dsconcerting oues
lions?
Quien sahe? Far be It from US to predict
ior we have never understood women and
make no lofty pretensions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
Credit for the Germans

a MERICA sent lot OF foodstuff to the
a suffering Belgians. In London the re-
lief commission held a meeting- about II
jHcrbert G. Hoover, chairman of the commis
sion, said:
Wish TO make clear, with emphass
that the Germans are not interfering
with the distribution OF this food Mi
one !nouthful has gone down a German
throat yet and don't believe II will
With all the fears that had been expressed
mat the Germans would profit chiefly by
humanitarian efforts to help the Belgians.
that is very gratifying. True. the argument
remains that America. by feeding the Belgian
refugees, has relieved Germany of that, task
TO an extent. and TO that extent GERMANY ia
able to reserve It's own food supplies for tts
soldiers But that Germany has kent bands
OH the relief supplies and has not oven tried
10 dictate the manner Of distribution will
satisfy a great many carping critics OF a
fine act.
incidentally, when Brand Whitlock comes
nome somo day, his people ought to show that
they are proud Of him. He is the former
newspaper man. splendid Mayor. fine. up
standing minister, who started the Belsian
reher movement. He would make credi-
table Senator.
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A Prayer for Peace.

A Prayer for Peace.
The windrowS OF uncounted sons,
With stark, unseeing. upturned eyes
Dread harvest of ten thousand guns,
Whose ravenns thunders shake the skies;
The crumbled cities, shell-torn lands
Where starving peoples, homeless, hide;
Tho orphaned childrens helpless hands,
Wan victims of the nations pride
All these, Lord. to Thee appeal
Invoke Thy omnipresent aid:
Crushed under Wars ensanguined heel
A world in crimson ruin Is laid
Bid thou the warning millions cease,
Proclaim thysclf prince OF peace!
CHARLES HALL DAVIS.
Petersburg. Va, Christmas, 1914.
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Archer-Ritchie Quarrel,

Please tell me tho particulars OF the old time
difficulty between w. S. Archer and the Ritchies
r. Y. r.
publication in the Enquirer. and made an attack
Thomas Richie. The younger Ritchie. VIII
liam T.. heard of It, and before seeing his father,
assaulted Archer, who challenged him. James
II. Peasants. of great influence with Archer, IN
dueed him to withdraw the challenge on the
ground that Richie had performed an act OF
duty which public opinion required at his hands,
etc, and the matter was at last dropped.
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SONGS AND SAWS
Let. H.re . Re.l Ono.

Let's Havc = Real One.
Como. let's put every crouch away
And banish all revilins;
Mako 1t an old-time Christmas Day.
With every visage smiling.
Lot prohibitionists confess
Not every foes a CRATER,
And let rum Economists suppress
Their shrtll satiric laughter.
Lot jinsoes thor fool rawlings bar
That Bryan Is a traitor,
And friends OF peace not call T. r.
"A reckless agitator."
Perhaps the highest limit COOS
In this real Christmas weather.
And Democrats. with party foes,
May tubilate together
Yes, let's put every crouch away
And Danish all reviling;
Make 1t an old-time Christmas Day.
with every visage smiling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

There evidences already
Railroad that the ratio increase will do
DecIaion much to restore American Indus
HeIninn try to something approximating
ip'nS its wonted activity. Already
Chicago and st. Louis report
that large establishments engaged In tho manu-
facture OF railway supplies prepared to
augment their forces to take care OF orders
that are expected to DO In hand before the
Now Year. and Information OF similar character
may BIO looked for every day from this tmo on.
There is no way to estimate what railroad
properties and equipment have suffered during
the past year through depreciation. but there
Is now In prospect much In the way OF repair
and renewal to be undertaken just as soon as
money can be found to pay tho cost. Many of
the great Eastern lines are expected to restore
economy compelled them to curtail and though
1t Is not probable that there will be full ro-
sumption Of old schedules until there has boon
n moro general revival Of business throuRhout
the country, thousands Of railroad employees
who have been long idle will be 1T work
again.-Houston Post.
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France Speaks.
philadelphia Public Ledger.)


Where she (France) won her create
est glory was in the dark days Of Au.
gust and September, when her fate
hung In the balance. A degenerate ma
ton, frivolous nation, n nation that
had lost Its high ideals, could not
have had tho patience. the self-control.
the stern resolution which such a crisis
demanded. or all the contendinR now.
ers. none has surpassed her in the
qualities which lift mankind above the
beasts Of the field that perish,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
Fractional
Currency
Argument

telephone messages applies ONLY
to calls costing 10 cents tho fiat
1-cent tax, which gives trifing rate on ex-
pcnsve messages, is rather high, over per
cent. In the case Of the least costly messages
pay for tho most part the higher rate for the
lb-cent call Is but slight extension of the
ordinary city or suburban service. and is much
used for ordinary affairs whereas really long
distance telephoning is lu.Y}ry by no means
30 freely INDUCED IN Whle11th slot machine
has been accused OF tempting the public into
pie into using up their loose coppers In buying
unnecessary things or gratifying an idle
the long run 1t is educating them in the value
of small coins for which Americans have had a
traditional contempt tax payable with n
desDised copper cent Is likely to complete that
education. and the very people who tighten their
pockets at the slot machines may yet be calling
for a " cent piece to tighten the awful burden
OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Republican.
Chairman Filles does but hi,
COP. in duty when he predicts a sweep
aaar,, -, ing victory for the Republicans
a.' 49, in 1916 One OF the responsibiIi-
All issao ties OF his position is deciding
Just when to prophesy. But he
as naming the Issue. Not all OF the members
Of his party are certain that they want 1t to
nowY One Boies Penroae: OF tarr-devoted
Pennsylvania Would Mr.. Hilles regard without
secret uneasIness the nomination OF the Senator
Of events that followed the last attempt OF his
party to revise the tariff? Would no like to
live ovdr tho time when Republicans in House
ents to say in ntelligiblc language whether
revision meant revision up or revision down?
More cautious 10y. hspub'sean ans, Will hope that the
conjured UP quite yet, and Will Doom II Visor
TO watch and pray for less dangerous issue,
nke hard times 1t Is stili some distance to
tho next presidential campaign and who knows
what may develop by then? a year from now
NO may be in tho midst of a discussion of tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
Queries and Answers
Prolific Writer.

Can tell what English writer has
published the greatest number OF books?
r. T.. BARBER.
Daniel Defoe Is considered to have done So
Most of his writings were OF the to which
the name pamphlet Is generally given. and
very many OF them contained only few pages.
and took somewhat the place OF the present
newspaper in the discussion OF events
But reckoning everything with n title-page to
be n book, Defoe's list is the longest In English
literature.
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objectionable.

objectionable.
He-Are you and Miss Tawkalot as pood
friends YOU we're? ~
She-I should say not. I showed her soma
OF the Christmas presents had collected and
she went around telling folks what I Intended
to give. ~
He-Well?
she-Thosc folks have sent me presents not a
DIT better than the things sent them.
Uncle zach's Philosophy.
fessuh, dis am rale Crismus Day All dono
oeen roun ter see some meh wife frens and
dey hab recelbed mo wild les de right sn.rri,
AN can feel ct en- meh ole bones now.
The Problem.
Failing, falling,
The beautiful snow,
Chilling, filing,
Streets here below;
Creeping, heaping,
Drifts In row
IT'S fine, opine;
But what would know
Is. who will through
This beautiful snow?
THE TATTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

Those who did their Cbristmea ebonniny
early may feel this morning that thew have
ADDED TO the happiness of thousands of store
employees That consideration ought to make
their own Christmas a brighter and merrier
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
Chats With Virginia Editors

The humorist OF tho editorial mara o, N.
petersburg Index-Appeal says: "a New Jersey
man who has used tobacco nearly all his life
and for many years ran dstillery, will TODAY
celebrate his 102d birthday. II his habits had
Dee oeen sooo' ne would have hopes OF long life"
The point of that Joke would never he dis
eerned by Methuseah, even II he had survived
st.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

Published every day I'm the year BY The Times
ofspatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address all
nuuications to THE TIMES-DISPATCH,
Times -Dispntch Building, 10 south Tenth Street
RichmoRd, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

me Weather Man did his level best to
make the day look like the pictures on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

me kaisers forces land and sea are
Keeping the German apolosists In this country
pretty busy" the Bristol Herald Courier re-
marks. which reminds that recent naval
operations make 1t impossible for the Pacibc
Ocean to live up to it's name
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25
Mlbnlunb Giules-pispatrb

THE TIMES. Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1855
THE DISPATCH. Founded. .................1s5 1850
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Ready for Revenge.

81 The Hunter (medltating)-
%~~ Perhaps I'll not find any Other
n Is game to-day. but I'll be sure
e ~ to take a shot at the first per-
SSQ~S son who tries to tell me about
~OGAAS<S the fun he had at Christmas
%S y times when he was n little
Ky boy and how the holiday has
" w. x ldegenerated steadily ever
since.
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III the hunter will observe the game laws
himself and make the game hog observe them
there Will be no necessity for extraordinary
game preservation Efforts the Lyhchburg Ad-
vance argues. In brief 1t is only necessary
that the hunter be game.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

powers or tho Federal Trade Commission, or
President Wilson's part In arranging an nrmis-
Evening Post
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TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 1

South Richmond. ............. 1000 Hull street
Petersburg .......... 100 North Sycamore Street
Lynch burg commencement. 2IS Eighth street
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Current Editorial Comment

new argument for fractional
coinage Is possibly to be found
the novel application TO taxes
or the penny-in-thc-slot prin-
ciple. The emergency tax on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

woman prophet in Paris advertises 10
lurnish prophecies OF the war and OF the fate
of the Kaiser for cents" the Norfolk virgin
ian-Pilot notes. but overlooks the fact that the
seeress is taking long chances on her reputation
which has commercial value The Kaiser has
oeen acting as II he doesn't care what becomes
OF himself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

Discussing the tax problem. the Newport News
Press gives the members OF the General AS
sembly this bit OF advice: 1.-THE paramount Ia
sue therefore. is uniform assessment: and the
way to obtain IT s for the Legislature to have
every parcel of real estate first listed at It's
selling price" The way to distinguish between
the market value and the owners selling price
will be explained later. of course, to eager in
duirers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

The Norfolk 1-edger-Dispatch sets forth tina
THE milk Of human Kindness does not freez,
at Christmas time" and does not pause TO re
fleet that II may be freely pumped just like tn,
other kind.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-25

The Front Royal Sentinel heralds the an
proaoh or distinguished visitor: TT Is re-
ported that Windy Jim will spend the winter in
the Fork. His brother-in-law. S. r. winsbur-
row. has ton OF pork laid by for hard times
II the report be true, Mr.. Winsburrow Will not
have pound Of 1t left by the LIST OF March,"
The Fork Is waiting for him, but Mr. W. Jim
will. OF course. be expected to bring his own
knife.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-06

The home economics department of the
South Omaha Woman's club win meet at
the home OF Mrs. II. a. Cressey, 1923
North Twenty-second street, Tuesday
afternoon at l o'clock. The Advo Pure
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-06

Country" A sketch OF Boone viii be
given by Mrs. r. +. Barber. Mrs T. W.
Cox will discuss the LOWS and Clarke
exposition. Mrs. O. A. Roberts win read
a paper on Audubon" and Mrs. A. r.
Tyler ON Fremont the Explorer" A
general discussion will follow the pro-
gram, wheri each member will name an
historical spot and the early settlers OF
her locality. A musical program will
close the afternoon meeting. and will in
cludc vocal solo by Mrs. r. c. Doxier
and n piano number by Miss Florence
Charnduist,
The Central Park Mothers league viii
meet Friday afternoon at o'clock at
the Central Park school building A
musical program win be given by the
children OF the school Parents and
friends have been invited TO attend.
The Monmouth Park Mothers club VIII
hold its regular monthly meeting in the
Monmouth Park school auditorium at $3.50
p m. Tuesday. All mothers are cordi-
ally invited. Roll call response will be
items OF Current Events; song. ''Sleep
Little Baby of Mine" by Mrs w. II.
Griffiths; story. 1.-THE Little shepherd
Lad" by Mrs, A. Burohman; song, THE
Cradle Song" by Hazel smith, paper,
Cooperation Between School and
Home" by Mrs w. Osborne The dis
eussion will be led by Miss Eta Smith
Mrs. Galbroith. Mrs, Kerrigan and Mrs,
Sturdevant The meeting will be closed
by vocal solo. In All the World" by
Mrs. Griffith,
Mrs Belle r. plffenbacher was. elected
president of tho &. s. Grant woman's
Relief Corps No, 14 at meeting held
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. A. A. Whitney
is vlce president; Mrs, Alice sweazy,
junior vice president; Mrs. Ida A. Miller,
chaplain; Mrs. Cora Tallaferro. treas
urer; Mrs iBeulah Davis. conductor, and
Mrs. Sarah T1cknor guard, Delegates
to the state meeting were elected as fol-
lows; Miss Anna Long and Mrs. @. S.
Guild. with Mrs. Lillian Bddy and Mrs.
Matte Long as slternates.
Maeterllncks "Monna Wanna viii he
the subject for study by the Clio Study
club this afternoon. The meeting viii be
held at the homo OF Miss Esther Epstein,
Mes Ada Gllinsky will give a sketch OF
the life and personality OF the author;
Miss Ruby Isaacson win tell the story
of the play and Miss Fannie Grodinsky
viii compare Meeterllnck's earlier and
later works
The lecture by r. T. wyche. president
OF the National story Tellers' league
which was planned>for Monday afternoon
by the Omaha Wyche Story Tellers
Continued on Page Four, Column Five
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-06

The Central Park Mothers league viii
meet Friday afternoon at o'clock at
the Central Park school building A
musical program win be given by the
children Of the school Parents and
friends have been invited 20 attend,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-06

Mrs. H. z. Newbranch will discuss Arthur
Schnitzlers works and Miss Sarah Sam
borne Frank wedekind's awakening OF
Spring"
Mrs. w. r. Bingham is leader Of the
program on Early Spanish Artists, +"
which viii be given for the art depart
ment of the Omaha Woman's club Thurs
day morning at 10 O'Clock. Mrs. Fred NJ.
Cook will talk on Alfonso Berruguete'
and YBlas del Prado," and Mrs. Avery
Lancaster on ''buis de Vargas and
luis de Morales" Mrs. Bingham will
read q paper on Influence of Foreign
Pictures and Artists In Spain" The pic
lures of the Alhambra will be continued
from the last meeting. The next meeting
of the department after this one will be
January H.
The meetings of the French department
will hereafter be held on Thursday in
stead Of Tuesday. at the residence-studio
of the instructor, Miss May Mahoney
This weeks meeting will be held at II
o'clock IN the morning. ana at that time
a definite meeting hour will be announced
The class will discuss In French inter
esting points OF the Hotel des Invalides
and Miss Mahoney will give reading
from lie Pervier." N
The membership committee of the
Omaha Woman's club will meet Monday
afternoon at o'clock, directly proceed
ing the meeting Of. the social science Do
partment.
The regular Tuesday meeting OF the
philosophy and ethics department OF the
Omaha Woman's club has been postponed
on, account of the instructor. Miss Gal
laway's, inability to attend. The next
meeting Of the department viii be held
Tuesday. January IL.
Miss Charlotte Graves will give q ORA
matte Interpretation of George Middle
toms Nowadays" at the meeting Of
the oratory department of the Omaha
Woman's club Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. Prof Rieed will continue his
lectures on the manner Of presentation.
Mrs. Grant Williams. leader OF the de-
partment. will repeat her reading OF
Gems from Opera" which she gave al
the open meeting of the music depart
ment at an entertainment In the Elks'
club rooms Thursday evening. Mrs WIN.
liams will appear ON the program at the
Elks' memorial services Sunday morning
and at the meeting of the Douglas county
pioneers also.
The home economics department of the
South Omaha Womans club win meet at
the home OF Mrs. II. A. Cressey, 1O2t
North Twenty-second street, Tuesday
afternoon at l o'clock. The Advo Pure