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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Tn Defense Of Farmers.

In Defense of Farmers.
sir--The Virginia Bankers Association has
offered 10 pay So each ,o and the expenses of
SO that they can take the agricultural short
DsnaTs d 'ss %seve all the
ssuT rs is printed in the
leaving the country for the city on account OF Of
not being able to produce crops. and this queer
farmers are ignorant and stupid and don't
know sn good iced corn Wien rn they see it, and
My. life work has given peculiar oppor-
pleeX question from several different sides, and,
that they realize that there is any relation
between cause and ID; effect a in our troubles 1t
tor class to blame the ignorance (") of those
not steTS VIRGINIA n aSou, half of the
IS below the margin OF cultivation and the
but lust the reverse. for to put work on sucI
land means to work for low wages none at
The good land desirable lantD is not for
sale or rent. except at prices that the work
when "A real farmer does succeed in pro
duclng crop. the cost Of distribution" is so
sreat that only. few. make more than a bare
hardly earned living, for business and trade is
TO such an extent that the channels Of trade
and distribution c. are; are c,ogged mp and the pro-
pays.
world and believe in giving every child an
education by means Of a compulsory law; but
not a sham or falsehood
Virginia still clngs to her old chattel slav-
ery--landed proprietor ideals of government
which ignored entirely the laws OF social
science" Economic law is Il hidden force
which operates day and night: II is Gods law
aItics attached to be visited community
which, through Ignorance. shall fail to obey
them We to-day are suffering for eco
uomc sins.
The remedy is to make our civil law con
form natural law. y STATE with manless
land and landcss mon will perish
PRO BONO PIIBTICO."
Charlottesville Va. December Z, 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Wars Magic.

Wars magic in the cornfclds.
Amid the glowing grain;
Wars magic where the pumpkins
VIII never grow again.
For men have struggled, fighting,
Across the sunlit way:
Where blood was sown and tear drops,
Grim harvcsts grow to-day.
Dull silence in the cornfield.
Where cleaning gold and green
Give place to scarlet drippings,
And guns with stecly sheen.
For men have fought, and gasping,
Have tried, like beasts TO SHAY
Where shrickS were sown, and moan
ingS.
Grim harvests grow to-day.
~ signing in the cornnelds
Among the Swaying stalks.
among The guns and cannon,
Perhaps some spirit walks.
For men have gone. unburied,
To meet their Judgment day;
Where bones were left to Wilton.
Grim harvests grow to-day.
Black magic in the cornneld-
Each sheaf turned to a gun,
Eh: pumpkin to a missile,
Blue cleaning in the sun.
For men. & million brothers.
Have. dying. tried TO pray;
Where souls have passed, in anguish.
Grim harvests grow to-day.
Margaret T.. Sangster, Jr.. in tina
Christian Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Women at the University
VIRGINIA women are entitled to III,

NlRGlNlA women are entitled to the estab-
lishment Of a coordinate college for
women a the University OF Virginia Justice,
exepedency. economy, the lessons Of expert
ence the overwhelming weight of authority
unite to approve it. The rector of the board
of visitors, the president and most of the
faculty of the university iudorse il strongly.
From no considerable element of the alumni
at once acquainted with and interested in
educational problems, proceeds dissent
Such opposition as has been revealed is
almost wholly northumberland the senti-
ment is false. Institutions like Oxford and
Cambridge, in England: Harvard, Brown and
Columbia, in this country, discarded it long
ago. There IS no testimony from one Of these
legcs are maintained that there has been de-
tcrioration among the men students in either
character or scholarship. II is insulting to
Virginia men to say that al the University of
Virginia this experiment would show a diff
fcrcnt reaction
The next General Assembly will have oppor-
tunity to deal justly in this regard with the
women of the state. No large approximation
is asked or expected, and while we arc not of
those VINO believe a woman's college can he
conducted without considerable expenditures
OF state funds. this is for the future The
If ii he permitted TO expand normally What
Is asked now is the States sanction-and this
should not be withheld
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
New Birth FIFTY Years Ago

FIFTY years ago today The Richmond
/ Dispatch. which to employ the words Of
its editorial announcement, had met q tenn
pOrary suspension of its existence in the eX-
piring flames OF the Southern Confederacy"
was restored to life Since that time publ
cation has been continuous. The merger OF
The Dispatch with The Times in January
1903 gave this newspaper its present title
and larger opportunities for usefulness. The
Times Dispatch tries to keep its eyes to the
future, but it finds light, guidance and in
SEPARATION in the tradition Of those strong
clearthinkine men whose work i'll the past
contributed 10 make the institution what it
is to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
News OF Fifty Years Ago
From Files OF This Paper, Dec. ., 1869

The Richmond Dispatch. which u tenn
porary suspension of its existence in the ex-
pirinS flames OF the recent Southern Confed
again endowed with Promcthean fire. and
speaks TO it's readers as though it never lost
Its breath or its voice. 1t back life
after lapse OF over eight months,
General William Malone has been elected
president Of the Southside Railroad Company.
His Office will be In Petersburg Lynchburg.
called meeting of the stockholders of tho
Danville Bank decided day before yesterday TO
wind up the affairs of the bank speedily
as possible.
The people of fredericksburg are seriously
and earnestly considering the matter Of build
ing the long proposed and partly constructed
railroad from their city TO GordonSvillc
The Staunton River bridge of the Richmond
and Danville RAILROAD. which washed away
in the summer freshets, has been rebuilt. the
finishing touches having been put th.s week,
and it is much better structure than the
United states military destroyed at the same
place or OF the ono they rebuilt last May.
Major Gayle, the Alabama citizen who Of
fered 100000 reward for the assassination OF
Abraham Lincoln and was arrested for do
ing and is to be tried accordingly. has given
bond at Montgomery for his appearance in
court when called for.
The Confederate cruiser Shenandoah. which
was surrendered by her officers to the British
government and by Enrlishmen turned over to
tho United states consul Liverpool, has
started from the Mersey for New York.
Hon. John Poole, original Union RAN OF
BERTHE County, " G.. has been elected by the
Legislature OF that State to the Quilted states
senatorship for the short term.
The New York Tribune yesterday said: East
Tennessee Cnionists have been permitted by a
weak and worthless Union general command
ing and a revernd blackguard- styled Governor
to butcher not less than 100 rebels and negroes
In and around Knoxville since July last" E,di-
tor Greeley adds: Tennessee has many staunch
Cnonists. but nevertheless. 1t is pandcmon-
ium OF passion and crime. and more fit for
self-governmcnt than Dahomey."
The Petersburg Index reports that plans for
the early completion Of the Glover Hill Rail-
road to James River have been completed, and
this, il is expected, will enable the people OF
both Petersburg and Richmond obtain coal
for fuel much cheaper than they now get
ting it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
smokcIcss ARTILLERY of Antiquity.

Engines to shoot great stones" were
no doubt the progcnitors of the 'cata-
pult" OF Greek and Roman times and
the devices in use to-day for hurting
hand Srenadcs." In recent visit to
the Island of Rhodes I was amazed
at tho great number OF stone balls in
tho edge OF the sea, among the ancient
towers and battlements, and, indeed. all
over the island. They ranged in size
from five inches in diameter to more
than two feet. and the largest must
have weighed at least ton. The
smashing power Of such mass must
have been very great. Such stones are
found about the walls of Constantinoplc
and other cities of the Oricnt.-Chris-
tan Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Fifty Color Tones Short

CftSiAhiSTS in womcn's clothes tearfully
~ announce that the Colors now available
Tor the decoration Of the dcadlier sex are fifty
tones short Of the normal spectrum I'm
othcr days, under other customs this sire
result OF wars incxorablc disregard the
hhcr Things of life would have been con
sidcred final proof Of mans inhumanity to
woman.
bnf woman has been TOO far eInancipated
" ""'"'i dhoul mere man made dyes. She
mas progressed 10 the point where there il
room on her apparel for only one or two colors
ANYHOW. Fifty missing tones form a ucpIip,
b'e quantity. She needs only To cut an octave
or Two from top and bottom Of her garment
ana the fifty tones will be accounted for
me general color scheme may be completed
at any chemists shop
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

"Evdcntly members of the banking fraternity
have abundant confidence in Hopcwells future"
observes the Hopewcll News and then adds:
with two banks here and another at
City Point applications have been made for
charters for two national banks with a capital
Of 100000 each, and n 100000 trust company
is being promoted. Undoubtedly. Hopewells
financial affairs will be we'll cared for I'm the
future" And do YOU mind that Richmond folks
are very prominent in the new banking ventures
in the wonder Town?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
An Evening on mt Home.

Honey Bun looked his watch and remarked
that it had been long day. But then ! wa.
up with the lark he added with smile or
self satisfaction.
Yes" replied l.ovcy Mary. 81 know YOU w.r.
out on ono l was awake when you came in
What woman doesn't know She susn.ct.
Honey Bun retorted.
But man never suspects All cop,p
knows" was the answer that broke I'M The marry
First Crouch see that old Dingbatus is paw
ing attention to the widow GRAY
Second Grouch-Ycs, and by heck, ;r ,h,,
marry he'll be paying her bills tho balance -,
his life.
Taking Hts Medicine
Griggs-How does your brother take married
life"
Brisgs-Accordins to directions I believ.
Boston Transcript
When you hear a man ovcrtalkng about his
good old days YOU can gamble that lie is think
ing OF his good old nights
Real Talent
Don't YOU think Congressman Iammfatt has
very convincing way of presenting his arEu-
mcnts?"
Very Why. he can make slice Of pork
look like an extract from the Bcatitudcs"
Il can't so easy is to
Men utilize it till
They can no longer find the way
To say-and mcan-'J will"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Changed.

There was Il song in days OF yore
fhat this whole nation chuckled Ger
boy wanted" was its cry
Folks loved to whistle the refrain
And rimesters toiled with might and main
New verses to supply.
'Tis strange how adding to Il noun
May hurl its crown of favor down,
Quite, quite beyond recall:
Tor instance, when airs done or said
That diplomatic pest, Boy-l;d,
Is wanted not at all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

The Clifton Forge Review thinks 1t is "ouit ..
funny that Henry Ford did not invite some maj
in Clifton Forge to accompany him on his peace
mission abroad" With mountains high there
abouts and roads not the best, II is likely thar
the Ford interest never heard OF clifton
Forge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

is two years old, and good for several thous-
and more eggs.
Lady Eglantine's championship is one
worth having; it reflects credit on American
farming. and foretells the time when all good
chickens will be inspired by such an example
to lay an egg day. Wizards laurels are
valueless to us; Lady Eglantine's champion
ship is matter of national prosperity as well
prOweSS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

John Temple Graves went to thorlo,,.
;. c. TO make ali address But when thc
Mayor OF that city had finished his en-
c'!op"co'c Introductory j. r. had little time
.e.' LOT MS speech when will come the time
that speaker can be his own introIuna,. n,'I
thereby relieve The audience?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Addressing the Advertising CIub Of New
YORK George W. Perkins explained his heller
IN me value OF publicity as in :, sense
cure-aii Tor many OF the ills in our business
in political life" If there is anvh,d,. =; 49,,
country who knows the scope OF pphlici,y .na
the extent OF ills, II is Perkins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Governor Whitman, of New York has
caused ii to be known. so is the report that
he will be Il candidate for the G. O. P's presi-
Dental nomination. This will be news to the
New York Republicans who are at work Oh
the Roo, movement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
The P..simi.t Sny.,

or course, money is burden. While you
mingie, therefore, with the Christmas throngs,
II may be we'll to remember there are light
fingered persons at work who make the relief
of this particular burden n speciality.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Also In a State Of Prep.

Hello Knuts; do you expect Il visit from
santa this year,"
Yes. my wife's mother is coming up from
Santa Fee
Going to meet herr,
MY welcome will be short meter"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
IlentI6 el,

What kind of an animal is that. anyhow"
asked the puzzled friend.
Well replied the OF the canine
wonder. dspassiona ely; that's little difficult,
10 say. but think there is strong strain OF
dog
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
The Ruling Passion,

First Lady HEhbrow-Mrs Knowitall made
a fine impression at the club this afternoon when
she lectured on The Cosmic Urge
Second Ditto-Dd she, indeed? How was the
dress trimmed? And did she wear aigrettes?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
The Voice of the People
Honest Ibro0tg

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir read in your paper some days ago
something about honest profits" Where does
profit cease to be honest and become dishon-
est" Who is to decide this momcntous uucs-
ton, the buyer seller? If so per cent profit
is wrong. why is not per cent wrong.
Richmond December &. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

TOO many short skirts on women in the East"
Our experience last summer was that there
were too few.-Williamsburg Gazette. Your
observation you mean.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
First uichmond Newspaper.

Please inform me what the first news
paper published in Richmond.
THOMAS W. WALKER
The Gazette. moved here from Williamsburg
in 1880.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

a Boston paper says heaven is a place
which strongly resembles that city. Then
the preachers are all wrong.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Panama ExnosttIop

Has the exposition Mt San Francisco closed
II. l." PARKER.
1t closed at midnight December 4th.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
SkaREs Says.

! don't mind people sticking their noses into
my business if they would keep their hands out
OF my pockets
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Germany will ask to have Boy ED and Won
Iapen sent back on an American warship.
"ouldh a schooner be more appropriate?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

You can take it from me-" said Skinfint
IF do III be the first one" said Albrite.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Twcny-one German lawyers agree that 4
was right to sink the Lusitana This does
not tally with the number of lawyers over
here who think to the contrary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Faster.

Please give the date OF Easter sunday
ST. PACLS.
April 23d
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

natorial ASprant-Do YOU think the United
States Senate will adopt cloture?
Old Stager-1f it does there's no use OF your
trying to be elected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

United States senator stone says he has
been in politics a halrcentury and knows
when ic IS licked But, as the Senator
is from Missouri We had 10 be shown
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

British beaten at Bagdad.--News dispa tch
The English censor concealed the truth This
is not strange. The Turks told the truth
This is an Innovation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Flowing.

How far will a person walk in blowing an
acre with cut OF twelve inches"
f. T.. BROWN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Queries and Answers
English.

John Doe asked, who called me-" John
Brown answered. 1T was Mrs. White" John
Doe said, WAS IL herr" Was this Of her
correct or should the form have been she"
TWO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Chats With Virginia Editors

Even the Congressman who doesn't believe
in military preparedness is very careful about
the condition of his own fences" remarks the
Staunton News. which Is evidence that the News
has been watching EN-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

The Chase City Progress is hopeful as well
mcrciful. II says: "Mr. Fords UNDERTAKINGS
up to the present time have generally been
quite successful, and therefore wc withhold
opinion to his peace mission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

The Roanoke Times suggests: when the
apostles of peace get back from Europe every
Of them should show their gratitude to
their bcncfactor by buying Ford" But
gratitude rarely follows after free lunch has
been diGcsted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Ritl)lllun0 Ginlrs. piispatrb

THE TIMES Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sSs
THE DISPATCH. Founded. ................l 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

The Blackstone Courier says: cit seems Ford
has least Virgnan to so on his Eu-
ropcan peace mission. lie didn't ask us, he
might have had two" 1t is to he presumed that
MIR. Ford knows q man Of peace when he meets
him In the road.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

y Western came East last summer
and went back In disgust She said there are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

ny 1imcs-pIspatch Carrier Delivery Service
Tn Richmond . nd suhurbS) and Petersburg:
Dahl. with sunday. week .15 cents
Daily withuut sunday week 10 cents
sunday only ..................... cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Entered january - 1908. mt Hichmond. W..
ms second class matter under act of Congress of
March :. 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Grggs-How does your brother take marie
life"
BrgSs-Accordins to directions I believ. :
Boston Transcript
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
BY FRANCES ENGLAND.

4 Nd now comes Finland 20 lay
n her case before the tribunal
OF the United States. Servia'
Austria. Germany, France, England
Belgium one after the other have
sent their representative women and
now the smallest nation in Europe
Finland. is pleading its cause through
nine. Aino Malmberg.
"Minc is an old story" sighed the
gentle patriot. at is the old, old
story C Russian oppression. Russia
has always wanted to crush Finland
and We have struggled 60 bitterly to
uphold the constitution OF our little
country But now that the eyes Of the
world are turned on the war, i seems
that the Car is about TO accomplish
his desire. Our press has been sup
messed, and the few privileges we
have struggled to maintain arc i'm
perilled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

will get in the wsv. or open continually
they narrow al the back, cross over
and fas,en firmly on each shoulder.
Most Of the aprons are free from
frlls. An apron not so light IN hue
that the child looks untidy after an
hours play, and Of durable material. is
what most mothers prefer. There are
times. however, when dsintier apron
such as the little French apron shown
At the right. is chosen. IL is OF all
over embroidered lingerie cloth, and is
made Of two enlarged bibs fastened
bach TO front with pink ribbons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
NINE. CALVE TO AID
LAFAYETTE FUND
Will Sing at Concert To-day to
Send Comforts TO French
Soldiers in Trenches.

Nine. Emma Calve is to sing in Aeo'
liam Hall tomorrow afternoon in
concert for the benefit OF the Lafayette
Fund and the French Red Gross. IL
will be her first appearance in America
since 1912.
Since lighting began in France tho
singer has been active in Red Cross
work. She has also sung in many
French cathcdrals for the benefit Of re
lief funds. She is the possessor Of
war trophy-a German helmet, bullet
pierced given to her by wounded
French soldier. Her voice had soothed
his delirium in military hospital at
Toulon.
NJ. GusikoG, violinist, will assist
Nine. Calye Her accompanist will be
VI. La Fargo. Following is the concert
programme:
Dcur Improvements. rom Concerto in minor
Stance, &c Sarho o''' cop,el
IsPrc. 4e- Ucr.ci' odd folk song P,reodr,
. o. . H
HaDarc-s. "Csrmc:" ..................... Blot
Mmc. CAVE
Charsen; Meditation .................. Gotten.
NJ Gusikon.
od French folk .ooE dProysuc.l) ......., M,,irsl
Chauson Bohsmc. carmen ................. EneI
Nine. IalTe.
The patronesses Of the concert arc
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. Henry
Clews, Miss Gurnee, Mrs. Reginald
Fincke, Mrs. Richard Stevens, Mrs.
Frederick Vanderbilt, Mrs. W. Goadby
Loew, Mrs. Rodman Wsnsmsker, Mrs.
Frank G. Griswold. Mrs. Arthur James,
Miss Jennings, Mrs. DrcXcl. Mrs. Sib-
ley, Mrs. =. Cooper Hewitt, Mrs. J.
West Roosevelt, Mrs. Philip VI. Lydig,
Mrs. Gerald Hoyt. Mrs. William Doug
las, Mrs. A. S. Burden, Mrs. James A.
Stillman, Mrs. Frederick Hayemcycr,
Mrs. Charles 7. Barney. Mrs. J. II.
Prentice, Mrs. George Is. Post, jr., Mrs.
h. T. II. Talmage. Mrs. Walter May
nsrd. Mrs. Foxhall Keene, Miss G. J..
Morgan. Mrs. Whitney Warren, Mrs.
William Aston Chanler. Mrs. James A.
Burden. Mrs. John Magce, Mrs. Archer
VI. Huntington, Mrs. Rolano 2. knoed-
Ter, Mrs. Ogden L. Mills. Mrs. William
Woodward, Mrs. A. 5. Alexander. Mrs.
Philip Livermorc. Mrs. II. Fairfield os-
born. Miss Hewitt, Miss +. 6. Hewitt,
Mrs. Charles II. Ditson, Mrs. Robert
Bacon, Mrs. J. 5. Morgan, Mrs. New
bold lie Roy Edgar and Miss Caro-
Hartman.