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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
War News Fifty Years Ago
tFrom tho Richmond Dispatch jan 2s, 1869

The expedition of the fleet which went down
the lanes River with the object In Wow of
destroying their stores City Point was q
failure. In Trents Reach two lines of obstruc-
lions were found. and 1t discovered that
the channel OF the river was much changed by
an aro late frGsheas: The Drew having run
encmy's guns. and the Vlrginian having gotten
aground where ii remained until the high tide
noatcd IL out. the Fredericksburg could do moth
Ing. The latter succeeded in passing the
distractions. but the sister rams being unable
TO help her in any way. she had put back
large fleet of Federal vessels men OF war
gunboats and transports have arrived in Hamp-
ton Roads The fleet is supposed to be the ono
which recently operated successfully against
Fort Fisher.
II is believed ut the Navy Department as
well as at the War Department that the re-
ported capture of the Confederate cruiser ITALIA
hassee' whhe trying to enter Cape Fear River is
II false alarm. 1t is not believed that the ITALIA.
hassec has been any where near the mouth OF
the Cape Fear River.
General Iiardee reports to the war Depart-
mcnt that no movements by the Federals have
been made either towards Rranchvile or
Augusta.
report came yesterday from Charleston that
sherman was withdrawing his forces from
PocotaliGo and that large column was moving
from savannah up the Augusta Road.
There report or the streets Yesterday
that President Davis had appointed General Lee
general in-chicf'' of all of the confedern,c
armies. and that he had assigned General Jose nh
Il, Johnston to the command of the Army Of
Northern Virginia The reports could not be
verified.
General D. II. Hill has assumed command OF
inc Military Department OF the District OF
Georgia, OF which Augusta Is the centre
The flag of truce boats the William Allison
and the j. III. Parker will go to Narjna this
morning, taking 1000 Federal prisoners for cx-
change. Among them VIII be Robert II Francis
the captured correspondent OF the New York
World, who is to be exchanged for T. 4 Pol
lard. associate editor OF the Richmond Examiner
recently returned from the North.
General GUSTS Lee has been made major
general and assigned to division on the north
side of the James River
Gold sold In this city high as $50 for ono
Yesterday, but this high price declined later In
the day the precious metal selling at s47 in
the evening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Possible Shifts I'm Railroad Taxu,ion

/lRGlNlAS resources are so large that
me expense OF government, if properly
apporuoned, would not bear heavily on any
class of taxpayers. The trouble is that ,he
burdens have not been properly apportioncd
hitherto, with the result that large numbers
of taxpayers do suffer Injustice And i, &c
not likely that the injustice will lessen until
our confused tax system is simplifed
III is not necessary 30 champion as a fixed
ana hhal IDEAL all the items of any particular
scheme OF segregation. Separation of ;ayas
along some equitable and workable MAN is
the thing. The plan of rcscrvInr All r,,I
property TO the cities and counties and in
tangible property 10 the State ppy roouiro
future amendment. Another arrangelncnt nj
segregation, which would for instance diva
the whole returns from railroads IN ,hc
State and those from iutangibles TO the locaii
Ties, might be an Improvement in some re
spects Railroads a peculiar Kind of
property; they are assessed by tho state and
their taxes are collected without much ex
pense or trouble.
A reimbursement OF railway taxation vii,
be necessary sooner or later hacaue. ,t.ra
are certain Inequalities in the preson, ,ro,ro,
OF ta4ahon which should he rcmediod pc-
SIDES, on more scientific basis the railroads
would pay more revenue withou, suu.rira,
any hardship.
a, present railways pay property and gross
earnings taxes The property tax is divided
between State and locality: The gross earn,
ings tax goes TO the State Under thn sa"rn
CATION plan the property tax is ass;,,,od e.
the local governments, with The evca,tic, ~,
rolling stock, which is State-taxed An on.
tire surrender OF railways to the state Ioieh,
work well. or II this seems TOO radical a
step, change could be devised by which rho
State would receive a larger share OF the re-.
turn than formerly
In the State rcCeiyc3
railroads, IL might find the aban6onrnar, nt
property taxes In favor Of an increased rata
on gross earnings cXpedicnt This sv.ie,n
works wei! in some States. a general ,ax
on gross earnings IN lieu Of other ,a,ns
would, II rightly administer ed equalize tins
burden on transportation lines as NOTHING
sise- could do and would sive.the State a con
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Push Schooibook Investigation

NJ OW that the State Senate has joined with
the House in the demand for lcgisla-
tive investigation OF the schoolbook question
and has made proper provision for the in
vestigation's conduct, Virginia will hope that
there are to be no further delays
If the legislative committee can throw
more light on the problem and contribute TO
its proper solution, useful public service
will have been performed. If the Board OF
Education, as appears to be ntimated, has
been in any manner lax or derelict, the com
mittee doubtless will be able TO suggest an
amended and improved policy. These posi-
bilities, even, may be taken full warrant
for the investigation.
But let us do what is to be done this year
and not next II wrong has been pcrpctrat ed
the time to rectify 1t Is now.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

cent OF these patients could and should
have applied for treatment muci,
earlier. when they would have had
far higher chance OF recovery than
was actually the case
To the delay when the symptoms arc
manifest must be added the previous
indefinite period after the beginning
OF the disease and before the patIenl
realizes tho trouble. This period can
be shortened by education. Fortunate
~. the symptoms Of cancer are present
quite early and can usually be recor-
niZcd IT the patient understands their
Importance In too many instances.
however, the disease is not suspected
until the symptoms are pronounced
or until there il II tumor of consider
ahlc size. IL we assume that this
period averages SIX months, and then
ada The years delay for which In.
patient Ii responsible, we find that th.
avcraEc patient does not seek advice
unt'i at least Il year and Il half after
tho onset Of cancer. This precious time.
thrown away, means, IL not u fatal ont
come ut least serious instead of u
minor operation.
In the present state Of our knowlcdpe
or malignant disease IL cannot he ion
frequently emphasized that tho hone
OF curing cancer Is 10 be found in iis
earlier recognition and In prompt and
COMPETENT surgical treatment rho
unfortunate patient who, because Of
lRnornucc or unwarrantcd fear or the
blandish Of uuacks, hcsitatcs IN
sock proper advice should rcalIzo that
IN this delay he or she la rccklessIy
throwing away splendid chance OF
euro.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Richmond, ,Jnnunry 9t III
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, rhonorr,nn.

10 IN" i:dtOr Of The TiucH- biBpntch
SIT Ia III" ncHG columns Of your Sunda "a
Ing " ''''-' ''' "t9 :
- aon,t k"1w What ny constituents want
u" Hhn" mat they did no, eject IN. TO come
H. arg n"'t'e my "'r Of tax problem for
i""m "tt "I"ct"d . wet ana drv issir
~ ~, whn' fof" ~ t"Enti"n they favor my con
httii"h'r nay" HSycf ih.Uxht II worth while 10
,"' !'' E""W. re- determine !ntciiigcutly how
' HH"l! '"'". ~ ~ill bH nrc"RguTy either for M,
!" =" hbnnH ana ascertain ia" sentiment there
az '" hear from my perpl" direct"
tinc"r"Iy hope that there has been mis-
'"t" IN quoting tho Senator, bu; If hc has been
'"rrct!y In"t"d. cannot believe that he In
l"hhni I" he serious IN making this stat emcnt
rms IN not the Woodrow Wilson wav MIR
" !in"h Is truly great man. and such men
'hiuk and transmit their thoughts to others
atGHk!nh I" forn and crystallze intelligent
tublic opinion with which they can co-operate
i"r me nDlft and Improvement OF mankind
,.f"hi men arc leaders OF thought, and not fol
lp""re OF Ignorance
When the people elect representative to a
"fihativc body, they want man, not a phono-
rrnph: they want representatives who have
opinions. with the courage ana ability to express
'hrn ana give reasons therefor.
man without fxed convictions OF his own
placed on tho best political platform In the
"orid. would be like ship without keel-a
fr1n"l"nB monstroSity.
W. w. HARDWICKE
Richmond. January 25. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

IN what lies happiness, of which poets have
/ sung, philosophers have medtated. and
dvines have Numbered in all the ages since
the creation of man?
Chiefly, in doing good unto others,
Physical happiness lies in observing the
ordinary rules OF healthy living.
Mental happiness lies in keeping the mind
clear of evil, and guiding it along lines Of
usefulness and activity.
Spiritual happiness lies in an abiding faith
in the permanence OF what is worthy to en-
durc and in old fashioned hope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
The Voice of the People

Letters to the Editor should not he over
$50 words in length. and the name and nd-
dress OF the writer must accompany ench
communication, not necessHrtiy for pubIIca-
ton, hut ns evidence of good faith. Write
on one Hidc OF the paper, and inciosc ntnmpa
II manuscript In to he returned. Partiann
letters concerning tho European war Will not
be published.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Local option on ros,-onicc site

TO INC tdltOr OF The Times DispatCh
Sir-ln my few remarks AT the chamber
meeting last night wanted and did convey to
IN" meeting the idea of local option was that
me people OF iichmond know better than any
othcr inspectors or the Secretary OF the Treas
ury not cxccptcd) where they want the post
ONCE located. and should have the right 10
name the location. o." ~
Every cominunty wants. ard should have. the
right TO speak for itself This Is democracy
for which the Democratic party stands This
~ the policy OF the present Administrations voicnd
bE PRESIDENT Wilson ana Mr.. Bryan Your
idea. ,;Enp, = Nrp ~ ,L-ir
Richmond, January %, 1913. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Chats With Virginia Editors

Nreinians are provident and far-seeipr foII
49, So me following from the esteemed
80 ,,, ines: In the Seventh Senate District
~ virginia the time honored cold-w,ior oro
.. e"notuates contained in the words NV dc,r
''e""' would be delighted to vote fnr .n,,
ra,,e am sorry that foolishly promised the Other
~ VIII not work. Mr.. w. A. Rinehart an
"ounces 10 the voters that he is candidate tr
nomination at the election to be held nrxt M.
'emher' If he doesn't capture the worn, ~
'"A'' ABOUT the success of the early bird mus,
go to the discard" S
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Now for n World Circuit.

N/ lily limit the possibilities of science by
w doubt? New York has actually talked
with San Francisco over 3.400 miles of telc-
phone wire. Across thirteen States TO the
racine shores IA mans voice went with clear
ness and prophecy. and the President Of the
United States used the line, congratulating
those VINO had made II reality
How may men of to-day remember when
'hcy were children, and before the telephone
was known, playing with two tin cans and n
long piece OF silk thread. sometimes waXed?
Ihat telephone of childhood was a TOW con
tr'vahce that served very we'll the purpose of
us Time Men are yet young who remember
the very hrst practical telephone; and vet
"ilhlh the span OF a generation this miracle
WORKING instrument has defcd the predjc-
lions OF dOubterS that il would he limited i'm
hcd, and no man darcs say to-day that the
lirhe may not come when Il telephone CONVEX
salon VIII be conducted between New York
ana New York, clear around the earth II
",4oV miles, why not eight times 400 milcsp
one name that will never he forgotten I'm
history is that Of AlcXander Graham Bell
II You 40 not know about him, 20 To the
library and study him Ills works and those
OF Such men as Edison, Marconi the Wright
brothers and all who remove limitations fran
human activities, should be taught i'm every.
pooic school, as an inspiration to youth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

TO INC tdltor OF The Timcs- DispniCh.
Sir.-The practice some who address tho
public through the press with an anonymous
titlc Is, TO my mind, somewhat cowardiy. ESDy-
cial!y is this so when critcizlnS an Official or
boosting some one for office. What effect for
good can "Ncritas'' any other hoary OLD
sinner have on the reader?
ON the contrary. 1t is distinctly detrimental %
the one whom tn" anonymous writer would at
tempt 10 boost into office Let us have the of
the writer so that he may be measured by tho
public LOUIS /. IAI{IiM
Richmond, january "a. l9lh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

or the various countries at war nor tho damage
done to property. Tho loss OF property in Bel
GUM Is put ut 100000: that In East Prussia
at SSS,OoO.O0O; that in Poland. Galicia Servia
Nlsace and Eastern Franco Is not figured Tho
cost or mobilization In the neutral countries
which wish to keep out of the war, but arc
AFRAID that military necessity will bring in
vaders upon them, Is also to be included In the
total when 1t Is finally known So is tho
the worlds commerce-Buffalo Express
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Not n Precedent

Not n Precedent
The man in tho moon
Came down too soon
From his celestial berth.
AND found things hot
About the spot
Where he first hit the earth.
But do not worry,
Lest his hurry
On Mother Earth to trampls
should ever cause
Our fonts OF laws
To follow his example
They'd rather stay
And spout away
In the ethereal blue
Than work around
ON solid ground
Ana 40 what they should do
TIE TATTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

10. Nc EHlior OF Tic Times DlsDntCh
Sir,-With tho fun appreciation tina; locsl
ann mninp9rtaht hilIa should not receive the
attention OF the legislators now in spncinl srs -
SION. beg TO suggest that through your vaiua-
hi" columns attention he called 10 the ,mDnr, :
Ahc", even now. Of advocating the int ro,II,rt iou
and passage of the Tnrrcns syAtc!n OF land reels
tAtlon In Virginia 90
,I M ,na,ter IN 80 important and is 40 closely
il''h " I'm thHatioH that feel cure you womb
10" Justified In your advocncv Of tho ncaamrc
NchmOnd. JnnnhrY 2h lnlh - = 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

In Wow OF the fact" saws the o,u,,o -
REVIEW that Clifton Forge is sick like INTO
'he same trouble with which south Ro.,on 6.
'",'1'e"' we suggest that the people here vol
n"'eer as doctors and nurses and brine tbe ~,
uent back to vigorous health we on 40 :,
- We put make up our minds to shoulder the
responsibility and stick at il every dav in ,ha
Ec"r' excellent advicc-excellent! But if too
many COOKS spoil the broth. too many doctors
are likely to Kill the patient. Keen one eve on
that danger, "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

Says the Orange Observer: I'm Of the
fact that there Is much illitcracy throughout
the state we think that might schools should be
established in every county In order that those
persons who can't either read write, and have
TO work for living in the day. study for
one hour nightly, thus improving their minds
and not losing but little rest, either. This idea
should be put into practice at once. for can,
afford to have any citizens in this grand old
Commonwealth. who unable enjoy the
privilege Of education. TO Ia irnor-
nncc." True enough! The more about
the necessity of night schools, the thor
ouphly convinced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
REM STRENGTH

president Wilson'S leadership seems TO offer
uhr democracy more real encouragement than
IL mas had In II good many years.
Yes think there is no doubt about rho
iact that he is his partys white hone" ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
SONGS AND SAWS
40 ne.pect for Are

.NV EtNbpCCN TUX HHSe
Il connot say like this
much"
Avowcd the dancer grim.
My years do not comport
with such
T&psichorean vim,
But one must dance to beat
the Dutch
To keep In Fashions swim"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
The P~ssimi.t sny.,

When young Mt. Rockefeller talks about tho
golden rule in business" he means, probably
that gold should rule busincss-and other
things. beside
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
She l)cCItyiesI.

iie wsh you'd drop the Mister" and call
no pihn George.
rhr ,-oh, but II would no unkInd 10 twit you
90 your personal appearance that Way,--pont0n
TRANSCRIPT,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Where He Went.

Mrr. Diogcnes looked quest!oninRly at her
husband.
I'm going out to see an honest man." he ex-
planned. after the first act-Thiladclphia Ledger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
The Bright Side of Life
Cnugc md RcsuIt.

"Our dairyman's cows look very detected"
Maybe that is why our milk is so blue -
=, Iaul Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Constructiye CuttcI.n

TVS your literary Club proErcssng satis-
factorily?
she-lndeed 1t is AT our last meeting we had
perfectly fascinating discussion of style
He-Fine Shakespeare Shaw?
Shc--Ncither. skirts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
nCnctiOn,

Ihud what makes Carol 80 dislikcdp
iionirix- She got the most votes for helms
ynpuinr. Life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Rank Dccentfon

this town. ' '''"" /"
Grunps-What has he been doing now?
"'"opS-luttinS cheap labels on tho 1ood
,,ers no smokes, so that no may offer then, 10
ms acquaintance without any danger or Thar
being accepted SN' Va 'hcii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

discussing an ingenious effort TO afford re-
hci TO the arid regions OF West virginia by the
use Oh aeroplanes and other devices the Alex
ahnria Gazette says The above brings to mind
'hc iutlie attempts of the United States gov
eminent TO Keep liquor of Alexandria dur
me Inc -FOUR years war. Drunken soldiers were
common sights in our streets. notwithstandnc
the draStlc laws In force. There were no aero
planes in those days; but people who wanted
whiSkey procured ii In some way A common
plan to get liquor in the city was to start kegs
from Washington at the time tho tide was
about TO flow down. These floating mines. were
generally intercepted by the parties for whom
lhcy We're intended. 1t necessary o have
a pass from the military authorities in order
to enter or leave the city. While soldiers would
be engaged In examining passes at the gang
way TO Terry boat, certain persons would he
engaged in releasing a key OF whiskey which
had been attached to the rudder Of the steamer
while sho WAS in her slip in Washington. The
underground railway" has been in opera-
ton. II has often been used for other purposes
than affordinB route for negroes from slave
to free States" All this simply goes to show
how wicked and thirsty some folks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Current Editorial Comment

Jid EclE!nm expect in-
Did Belgium s,'"',n I.t "' i,'"iif" ma
Expect .r.nr, ,,r.,.d ,t,, .t,
Invasion? .r,ny hut ,h,t ,r.r ,.. "
fused. In Germany TINS seem. 10
have been taken for an oTcrW""uiup confidence
Of being able TO r.p"I an invader. bat 81 vand.r-
vcldc, whose position as Minister al STATE should
make HIS word authoritative. '"lIs 81 Sociaiiri
Interviewer: II may tell you tina, up 10 th-
last moment nobody ia Belgium DccYod ti,nt
Germany would Violate our Territory 30" A!t"r
the event This COnHdeHG" may seem iucGmDr--
hcnHiblc. get II must be "pHsidnTod iuJi I.nk
land had not declared war WHrn i:cIYiuri was
attacked, hut would bc certain 10 dD RI If
I!clEian neutrality ~eh violated Inc y"fy faot
that the quarrel began ia ala. I.ajraur n.t
directly involving England. inaa. ~. .,iri.
quite different from that "a AEadir. Ia HH!oA
England and France w"f" dIrecl!y .niutua,nh.
II Is not so surprising therefore, inst the Jti.
pInuH should have imagined tEat '.rTmaHy wDyId
mink IL better policy &" AVON piyn4 En4aud
a bclli, and there are Germans ma iHIGt
that th"ir government, moral i-rVor aslG". MauId
have done NOR" wisely 10 3ri p,oo.'ly on tue
B"lEihnr were hoping '"'t ""Dlp "'i spring
n-id Republican.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

Published every day Ia the year by The Times
Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Address nil
Communication to THE TIMES DISPATCH.
Times Dispatch Building, 10 South Tenth Street
Rtchmebd, va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

Entered January %, 1905. Richmond, Va.
Starch 3, 1879.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

ny Times-DisPatch Carrier Delivery Service In
Richmond (and suburbs) and Petersburg:
Daily with sunday week. 10 cents
Daily without Sunday, one week. .... 10 cents
Sunday only. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

THO TIMES, Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1sSs
SIiE DISPATCH. Founded. Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

Austria according to reports, hopes To-
ralse The siege OF PrAemysl If she does she
VIII promote the cause of peace outside the
present war zone, as controversies over the
proper way 70 pronounce that highly improper
name shows no signs Of decreased bitterness
LEI mo name either be banishcd from the
he"s or referred 10 the Simp!hcd Smelling
Board for radical amendment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

mere may he some differences among the
h'"eT"' PUBIC rs to the removal OF william
'"t''N Jerome as Ne" rork's representative
in the conduct OF The rhaw cnsc Inn q, .nv
rate" II is highly approved by 'rhnw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH
Fublics tioa once ~ South Tenth street
so~th h1chinond -i"<u nun Strc'A
Petersburg. 100 North Sycamore Street
l-rchburr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

The Kaiser celebrated his birthday Inv n.r
u"h'hg many soldiers accused or military of
''aScs' but he has not taken final action IN
me matter or those generals who failed 10
carry out his orders and take Paris In Angus,
and Calais in December
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

Manuscript, and communications submitted
for publication will not he returned unlcss
accompanied by postage stamps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

me Democratic majority in the United
states senate is wise. If we mus, have a
munster against the passage Of the shin
purchase bill, il is better To have il 20 on mt
night sessions. so that Senators may do all
me necessary listening while they slccp