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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Attacks on Wilson and NcAdoo

\ ASTf aspersions that have been cast bv
the opponents Of the ship purchuse billion
the integrity OF the Secretary of the Treasury
will be ventilated along with other things
IN the investigation TO be conducted nv a
Senate committee. Mr.. McAdoo Welcomes as
the country knew he would do the oppor-
iunity thus afforded to yindicatc his personal
and political honor
Stripped OF ornament, The stories that have
'eeh gong the rounds, helped along by the
talent for innuendo and yelled scandal of such
newspapers as the New York sun were 10 the
effect that Mr. McAdoo. in connection with
Paul NJ Wnrburg. Of the Fedora, Rosarvo
Board, had acquired options on informed Ger
man steamships. and that his advocacy OF the
ship-purchaSe bill was inspired by his desire
10 exercise these options ana realize 4 proGt
ne l-mongers, with the mixed credu-
lily ano dishonesty OF their craft had even
sufered II TO be suGgcs,ef that this alleged
private interest OF his son -in-law eyplainoi
the attitude toward tho measure of the I,rnei
dent Of the United states
IL is highly proper that an investigation
should be held. ana that It should probe ,o
the quick. Activities of the shin trust in
opposing this Legislation Will receive their
proper share OF attention, but IL that ajpiahjo
institution should be found guilty. no one
would be either surprised or shocked
But when scandal is carried 20 the very
door OF the White House it ia difrorcrt
matter. That fsw or none believe ina, ,ho
honor Of the President or tho Sccrnt,,ry &c
the Treasury can be inpugncd succoEsf,iIlv is
RESIDE the issue. The charges however care
July th"y have been phrased should he met
ana disproved Then il will be time to give
some attention 10 those who have dissent
mated them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
ournaI OF Commrrce.J

had tho courage even TO think serious
~ or trying to secure a change In the
pol!cy II some sudden national atrug-
gle should md the United states as un-
prepared a. tho French nation ~ N.
iiinr az tn. Franco Prussian War re-
sponsihiiity would have 10 be widely
divided. IT could not hc shifted TO some
convenient scapcROat and thereby be
escaped by the masscE 81 tho voters
who have for years past shown no
supinc an indifference To the waStrful
ana fruitl"ss OUTLAWS that have taken
81 large and increasing annual share OF
the enormous revenues of the Federal
government. There ~ no need under
any circumstances 20 undertake ,hn
bearing ~ heavier military burdens ~
those now endured without result can
hc thrown on through n complete re-
vision Of present policies. Ana II II,
should he true that no more snius ana
men arc In fact needed tn" Cnso IS
equally urgent. since, In that case. q
great sum 81 wealth now s1uaud"r.d
without result could be le!t In IN.
hands OF productive workers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
War News Fifty Years Ago
cFrom tho Richmond Dispatch. Feb. II, 1866

There cannonade several hours dura
tion on the Confederate left. near Petersburg.
yesterday afternoon. With this exception moth
ing OF moment occurred on the Petersburg lines,
BY tacit consent of both sides the picket nring
In front OF Petersburg has been very much
slackcned within the past few days.
The enemy Is keeping suspicously quiet with
in their new intrcnchments on Iatchcr's Run.
throughout night before last tho constant
rnmbling OF wagons and artillery was heard on
Grants lines in the neiGhborhood of Deep Rot
tom. 1t was supposed that Grant trans
ferrinE heavy body of troops the north side
OF the James.
There rcpor, on the streets yesterday
that the Confederates had evacuated Whining
ton. but nothing had been heard of II In official
circles.
The Northern papers say General Terry is in
the vicinity of Fort Fisher quietly awaiting an
attack by General lIoke.
General Baker, commanding the Confederate
forces ut C;oldsboro. reports 10 The War Depart
mcnt that he has reason to believe the enemy In
concentrating At Newborn. preparatory o n gen
"ra1 movement In tho North Carolina territory
Shcrman's advance has reached Oran9cburg
and the Confcdcratcs falling back on CO.
lumbia
Generals stephen n. Lee and Wade Hampton
recently appointed lieutenant generals. have been
confirmed such by the Senate This maENs
General Hampton outrank General wheeler and
puts him in command OF all OF tho Confederate
cavalr? forces operating against sherman.
rhr report came in last night that ali OF tho
Confederate forces have abandoned Eranchvillc
Eight hundred to 1000 Confederate prisoners
reached here from Fortress Monroe yesterday
and as many Federal prisoners viii be returned
the same boats that brought the Confcdcratcs
been delayed several days by the ice jam in the
James River.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

lions. while Don Quixotc" brms with passages
lit to be quoted which Is quite n difference after
all But their point OF Wow IL the same Ger
vantcs insinuatcs his philosophy wlmslcally
Sometimes he offers 1t with more less subtlcty
in Don QulNote's astonishing advent lures, some
times in knighty discourses to Sancho Panza
but 1t Is Invariably sweet and sane. don Quix-
ote'' is an inspirational book OF Incredible value
to the world. We should not dare to guess how
many great minds have been refreshed from
its eNhaustloss springs OF humor and wisdom
nor how often despair has been comfortcd by
It's impcrishablc hope. 1t Is the great message
to his felowmen of Il man who had lived long
done much and seen everything. Under the
Suisc of playful humor II pcrccs TO the depths
of human experience CcrvanteS seems TO skim
over sorrow lightly Mark Twain and
smiles at fortune as equally but. like own
humorist. his bucket goes constantly To the bot
tom or the well of experience and rises filled
with the quickeninE waters OF eternal life. In
these days Of failing idols and shattered dreams
such a book rs Don QuiNote' acquires singular
value inasmuch rs 1t woos the soul from tho
weary vicisstudes of time and chance con-
verse with the truth that chanseth not.-PUrt-
land Oregonian
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
SONGS AND SAWS
HOBO Spring. Eternnl.

lis true these nights are clammy, cold.
mat Winter yet maintains his hold
On this part OF tho earth;
Ana so It's hard, when one must sneezc
10 dream OF fairer days than these
That now imprison mirth
. Hut oft. by some magician wrought
And with sweet April kisses fraught
There comes II breath like Springs
though we must stilI the furnace stoke.
Ihnt demon seems almost II Joke
We hope for better things
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
One of Dispcrsion's Evil Influences

n E,pORTS mai ysrinuc fnrrnor inbo hita NE
K os tra e.,a,aaato,, ,,;.;n 49,,
s., a,,o -, 49, NV 'ioA''
y! po'i'e "i"'i my '''"'l'S''eh themselves
-. - , 80 r'"'' anu =" o.ne'
, ,l,' "i no Su' p' isins' my
,' w. ""' Ap''.eu u! an 'hoSe VINO
""'o.iou "a o'"'i ci,'eS me progress Oh
80 S''-''"i 90 ga" one no" oeih9
- 80,
s,,,,,, 81 ',! 'e"St' II
Siou!u no. 'sq"ile ar uneh' -'hat the prob
'V" va 'oih'''e' e'a li"su VICE Is not soiVed by
lsa'loh' II IS merely changed
""' 80 - '1ss "''""' So'"'ioh Is maze
-'' 1,t 49, ~ o'DIeSoliie.
"es' "oh'en ''o!a'e no Jaw by continued
90 iohs as me houses IN which
- "'N' l"ht" up 'her residence are not
,G,,., p"'poses' me ponce are
p""eilcSA- ana Such use, however validly
snSpecteH' Is exceedingly difficult TO prove.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
The Bright Side of Life
A Thorough Case.

Every schooroom is supposed have its
runancer. boaster.
There was a. mild epidemic in lntiInps in an
uptown school not long ago ana a teacher asked
tho pupils in her room how many remembered
having the disease,
4 few remembered II, but of them had
never had II.
attention.
"I get the mumps, teacher" he smllIngIy said.
II get 1t around my face. so. And ] get by
each cyc-and one under my nock."-ClcveIand
Plain Dealer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Various.

Why much he given to the Rclei
and no fund be procured for professional nurses
iii the Il. L. Hospital? May county treasurer
charge Z teacher cents for railing her check
each month? How do YOU pronounce 'ri0e-
thnls'? INQUIRER
People must be allowed to give their money
they choose. The Belgian aid fund was
peculiarly attractive TO thousands all over the
world. The county treasurer has fund out
Of which postage may bn paid IF he mail
checks he must do so mt his own cost. sub
tract the costs from the amount of the check.
The most prominent beaver the name pro :
nounces It "Go-telz." With the on the
first syllable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
\ Hundred Years IF Peace

TT Is proper enough, doubtless that we OF
/ Richmond in obedience TO the procinma-
ticus OF the Governor Of the State and the
Mayor OF the city. should turn aside to-day
Tor a moment two from our accustomed
yocations and Give thanks that a century has
passed in uninterrupted peace between the
United States and Great Britain
In sense. this is q time peculiarly appro-
pirate for the expression OF such sentiments
OF gratitude. Half the world is at war and
those who view from affair wars scenes Of
blood and death may well feel that they are
especially blessed
But in another sense these very considera
lions will lock the lips of thoughtful persons
against oo-fcrvent rejoicing in this cente
nary of the signing Of the treaty Of Client.
If can look back over this century and
ponder in what manner and through what
agencies Of national honor and international
courtesy and good faith peace with Great
Britain was preserved. shall do we'll. but
this is hardly the occasion TO be thanking
God that through any special merit or virtue
Of our own we are not as other men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Fhease tell me the exact meaning Of the
English word trivial VI. g. ROSS
II Is tees vlae, Latin for three roads" the
place where three roads meet. and 50. common"
like highway, and, thence Of small account
We have much the same idea In phrase
.cross- roads grocery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

II cent he doubled the second day and the
cents he doubled the third and that doubled
tho fourth. etc. what will he the total sum at
the end OF thirty-one days? READER
The sum OF n geometrlcai progression OF which
tho first term is cent and the ratio ana tho
number of terms 81, is S2l.4T4 s3S41
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
A Talented Fowl

Woman-Does that parrot swear?
DeaIer--Very prettiiy, num- for so young a
Bulletin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Chats With Virginia Editors

NO one has yet claimed. ror is any one likely
To claim SAYS thc Fredc ricksburg Free Lance
that the new system is going To prove "A pan
acca for all of our tax evils but 1t seems to he
the best that could he devised the present
time ana should lie given fair trial at the bar
Of public Opiniona All Of which is very true II
is also true, however. that critics of scrrcpa-
ton have attacked it principally on the ground
that ii would not bring tax millennium
Far lie it from us to make any insinua,i
even tho slightest says the Norfolk Nrgluian-
pilot. hut Just can't help wondering whether
that Washington man who is suing chorus
girl for Sl,5o0 damages because she kissed him
would have regarded the act assault had
the incident occurred in a less public place and
his wife had not been present" The virginian-
liot had better look out 1t may be sued itself
The Clifton Forge Review thinks at must 10
borne in mind that before the people are called
upon to choose Governor they will have to
elect 80 members OF the General Assembly this
year and in 1916 elect ton Congressman ana one
Senator and vote for President well. before
the campaign for Governor starts Therefore
the people and tho candidates have plenty OF
time left, aud there is need for anybody 10
become unduly excited at this time" But when
good Virginian dcbarred from talking
politics by tho unimportant consideration that
the election was few years on?
Newport News wants to regain its lost
identity rs n separate customs port ana the
Times Herald says: Are not the business IN n
and the citizens generally tired Of reading dis
patches giving Norfolil credit for what is being
done here and giving Norfolk that advertising
to which this city Is entitled? We Jeal-
Gus OF Norfolk. We want credit for the
rnerce to and from that port We not seek
10 take away anything 70 which Norfolk is en-
titled. but do believe that this city should get
what IL Is entitled tots proper place In the
commercial world and the commercial news Of
the day With It's Individuality restored. this
port would get proper recognition and credit
which goes 10 the city across The Ronds. It
is striking of the tail waEging the dog.
How long will the people of Newport News
gard the spectacle and hold their peace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
The. Scnntc's Strength.
lSi p,ul'. rInnror 49,.

CSt. Pauls Pioneer Prcss.l
Tho United states Senate need not
conduct. hlibustrr OF many days' du-
ration to demonstrate that 10 Is long
on talk, " short OH somo other yaiu-
able attributes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Economies in the Wrong Direction

wv HAT is the matter with the city? Is
w Father Byrd asleep? short time ago
werc informed that electric lights could
not be installed in the recently added district
on the basis of the present appropra lion.
Now we learn from Chief Joynes that the
pressure Of water in the pipes is SO low that
serious danger would exist in case of big
fire. The pressure is twenty pounds or so,
when Il should be $50.
\ citys expenditures are generally justified
~ c!ty's needs; nearly all the objects on
~ trtEs, as worthy ones Certain ex-
-'=-:=s however are much more necessary
~ -:t@-s s23 = tbs whole list there are
-s,= ~. items than Ugh, and water
.s.=T=: ISIS Ks may have or may get along
v; - -us- 10. walk in darkness and
IL: .--+ -z--3, afford 70 run the risk q! such
f,s = -+rss;E'@i Baltimore & decade ago
- t-iy budget for his year shows a con
=-Ee.= Increase over 1914 l. seems on
;:=..y generous scale, but If more money
-l=!=Eively needed. it should be obtained
sa=:o-= adding anything 10 expenditures. how
=Fs.. nc budget should he carefully examined
:o- supe-6uous matters. Good housekeeping
nigh: save enough for the repairing Of the
pipes or the strengthening OF the pumping
plant, or for oH!ng sMch other things as may
90 needful ~ secure our protection from the
prril Of fire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Some announcement.
"Rut she says she has never tivc

"Rut she says she mas never Eivcn YOU any
nrourageneht."
'Did she shy THAR"
'She certainly did"
"She told me that her uncle was going Ia
lcaa-e her n fortune. ana that he had one fooi
In the grave If that Ia not encoura cement I'd
like to know what YOU call it."--Ncw York
Globe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Sill n Cbnnrc

He-Do you know, YOU clever and
charming and brilliant that really feel cmhar-
rassed IN YOUR presence"
She-Eut you mustn't: really you mustn't
He (rcassuringly)-Oh. I dare say I'll got
over 1t when know you better.-Iife
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Not RenIIy Ncccs,ar,

YES, | often think that are ar we'll
qualified for war as men. My husband Is on
posed TO il, but ! often feel if Td like To-
leave home and get Into the thick Of tho fight"
Dealer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Marriage I'm virginia.

May lady whose residence Is in another
state he married In Virginia II she intends to
reside here l.. II
She may be married in Virginia whether she
intends TO live here not.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
In q WA!

us Lachlore usually regarded as a good
lawNcr?'
&c! should say he Is. Why. he is superintendent
OF 81 sunday school and one of the dcacons in
his church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

the mine controversy, but the operators have
not helped their case Ivy taking the high
ground that there is nothing 10 arbitrato.
The country is weary " - scandal which has
injured tho American name. and public
opinion may force the government to go
further in croctnS settlement
In Colorado. as in other places. tho anarchy
OF the past few years cannot continue. Strife
there has been on such scale and has such
intimate connection With our industrial
system that its continuance would threaten
the welfare Of States and sections. II is no
pleasing spectacle TO witness armies of detec-
tivos and special employees engaged in regular
battles with mobs OF armed miuers. resulting
in large lists of killed and wounded. This
thing happened at Homestead twenty years
nro. hut much history has been made since
then.
The handling Of these questions. which the
States seem utterly incapable OF dealing with.
has been thrust the Federal government,
along with y thousand and one other cares.
However reluctant it may be. tho government
will act. If the Colorado operators continue
to hold their attitude OF indignant virtue
spurning base proposals. the President may
try stronger remedies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Queries and Answers
Sav1en.

Has England the United states tho stronger
navy J. NJ NJ
En- land.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Hank ra1.

II man in Virginia have money in New
y DIRK bank. which state may tax tt? y "
New York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
l'ythinn SIsters.

Please give me An address from which
find out about the Pythinn Sisters MRS j.
Brig. &. Young, Ada. O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Taking Chances.

I'm afraid that Hilbustering speech I've hccn
making will subject me to deal OF
criticism" explained Senator Sorghum.
"Its good speech"
Yes. But IT'S clearly In violation of the
eight-hour law,''-Washlngton Star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Published every day I'm the ycnr by The Timcs-
Dispatch Publishing Company, Inc. Addrc>s NIL
Communications 10 THE TIMES DISpATtN n.
Timee-Dispntch building, 20 South Tenth Street
Richmond, Vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
German
t)utlplirSt
Er,,ttt iOnal

starving nllIliDnS q! GERMAN
fh'hioh'i and children Is largely
dramatic effect, since the Ger
man press is agreed that the country is we'll
PROV islonc and hold out indefinitely. To he
forced cat rye instead of wheat, and to mix
maize with the rye, and potatoes With the maize
may he hardship. but not hardship III tn"
same sense that which Germany has forced
upOu belgium with great evidence OF com
punction. Until 1t can he shown that German
nciicUnbatantS suffering worse things than
q change Of diet such hardships eco
nomiC crisis may bring to millions of people in
time Of peace II will not be easy TO trump up an
excuse for violating tile code of under color
of "retnliation." The German book says:
~ conducted with energy cannot he direct
cd merely against the Combatants of the enemy
state and the positions they occupy. but IL Will
ana must in like manner seek TO destroy the
total intellectual and mat crlal resources of the
latter" That surely would relatively
mild coercion as 81 commercial blockade. which
is tr"atcd though 1t were an unprccedent cd
atrucity. hut it reads like "a account Of
the treatment Of Bclg ium.-Sprlnghcid ftcpub-
lcan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

some deduction, Anyhow.
Shc-Don't Won think this
exercise is certain to reduce
my weight?
lic--l don't know about
that. but II reduces my
breath and even bids fair to
cNtinguish 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

First shopper hear YOU are going move
what's tn. matter with your present residence:
Second Shoppcr-Th" neiEhbors both sides
OF mo ar" so perfectly we'll behaved they never
give me Il single thing tall. about
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
The I'cssIntst Saw,

Tut not your trust In princes. for in these
DAYS they are likely to lose their Jobs and col
lCCtionS difficult
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Assistant Secretary newton mus, he con
vlhceH, AT any rate, that Richmond wants In.
post office to remain where # ia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

THE TIMES. Founded .....................lS SS
THE DISPATCH, Founded. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Music
OF Fife
anil Drum

Britons strongly OF The opinion that the new
forces OF Lord Kitchener should he per
nittcd 10 take the field without some musical
equipment For time past they have been
holding public meetings in London. at which
funds for the recruiting of military bands are
raised. Ii was such meeting that Rudyard
kipiing-long considered the official spOt esman
for Tommy Atkins-addrcsscd lie summed up
tn" case Cor music in the army eloUucmtly. so
tVuchinrly, that there can he little doubt that
Tommy Will get his music His plea the
whole rather modest. in that he asked only for
flies and drums for each battalion, supple
nentcd here ana there by brass band full,
half onc-third establishments. Accord
ing Mr.. Kipling, music In the army is by
means purely sentiinenial requirement ANY
who has anything TO do with the service"
he asserted, will tell YOU that the battalion is
better for music at every turn, happier, more
easily handled, with greater zcst in it's daily
routine. ~ that routine is swcctcncd with melody
and rhvthm--mclody for the mind and rhythm
for the hody."-PhiladclphiH Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Il do not feel" the hobo said
That | should uSo much water:
My CutiCie II so ofcnds
I'm sure ] had not oughtcr'
THE TATTI.F.R
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

In the organization Of the new
!'rltiSh army neither time nor
money has been found for re.i-
mental bands, but a movement is
under way 10 remedy this neglect
hN nuhiic SuhSrriniinn IIntIinI | T.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Current Editorial Comment

We must suppose that the emo
tionai outburst in Germany
against E.nelani's atrocity in
starving millions Of German
womcn and children Is largely
Tor drMmntic effect. since the Ger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
"Don Quix-
otc'' and His
Influence

want OF money prevented him from bringing
II The first part published In COS
Evon thcn the author in hs NIFTY eighth
wear. lie had seen debt. var. captivity and
mlsfortuncs OF all sorts. hut his mind remain ed
vigorous and his spirit There Is
sound, practical philosoph In Don QuiXote'
than in any other book ever written, If
cept Montaignes Essays Between Montaigne
and Cervnntes there is certain kinship, though
81 Ia pretty we'll yelled by tho classical pedantry
OF tho former. Ills book brims over with quota
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

This Is tho 300th anniversary
of Don Quixotc." The second
part OF the Immortal book was
published In October. 1915. II
had been finished some months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

Entered January p, 1908. ut Hichmond. Va.
March =. 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

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