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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

The Orange Observer, taking moments time
from the discussion Of certain "Old Darlinrs {"
md such like, asks Did the Farmers Club nd
the Business Mems Association, of Orange no
cop!e better acquainted with each other or With
the excellent dinner. which was served at tho
community picnic held on "Wednesday Of ,ost
week! The question is suggestive, hut the
Ia lady on the spot ought TO be able to answer
her own question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

Whatever Villa may be. he never claimed
that he Is fghtng by Divine right.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

Berlin hotels which made enormous profits
before the war are running at n loss now
loss OF American patronage. It is not the
fault Of the Berlin landlords They can send
their bills to the Kaiser
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

"erinanys answer was Arabic, but this
sovcrnmen, Will translate it all right
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24
A Bunch of Rosemnry.

Remember when YOU used put your boiled
shirts over your head?"-Bufalo News
And hooked on your bow tie at the back
OF your celluloid collar?"-Plttsburgh Post
And went out buggy riding Sunday after
noonS?'-Boston Globe.
And the buggy broke down steen miles from
nowhere. and you had to walk her home and
hor shoe -laces went wrong?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

Published every day In the year by The
Tlmcs-Dispntch tuhit>hing Company, Inc. Adj
dress all communications to THE TIMES-DIS-
PATCH. Ti;ncs-Dispntch building, 10 south
Tenth Street. Richmond. W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24
Old CaIns. Etc.

Lists from Maggie r., T. l.. ". and Mrs J. r
L. contain nothing of value. The Confederate
notes listed by J. o. NJ. will bring about !,
cents apiece.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

When the Austrian army takes day off
shells Belgrade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

How much money have the people
OF the United States saved by not
going to Europe this summer. spend
ing IT instead in seeing America frs?
The amount has been variously esti-
mated UP to $500. 1000. but interna
tional bankers say that $3.50. 600. 900
is ample allowance for this factor in
foreign exchange and our visible bal
ance of trade.
In normal years. about 100000 tour
lists 20 abroad to spend the SUNNI CT
months. The total passage money APP
proimates 100000 as shown in tho
subjoined tahulation. based on tho esti-
mated number of travellers In the three
classes OF steamship accomm ton in
q.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

a man who tries to blow froth from q glass
of water is a fouriusher
II men would tell the truth the result of a
vote on the question as to whether a vacation
makes one better worse might be a surprise
There's a lot of difference between steam and
not
1t is all right to take things as they come
Il they don't belong one else
The woman who is sorry for some other
woman's husband ought TO know how to keen
Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24
Childhood Is King and Oupcn

HlLDHOOD'S Santa Claus is not TO he
- molested by Mars. OF course all men
and women viii rejoice for all aged have
their rart in the universal festival But
childrens conceptions of IL are without flaw
They take TO toys as naturally as waters
run TO the sea.
Toys not TO be contraband Glad
news is this. The home of the Christmas
toy is Germany. y cargo Of these child
hood playthings came down to Rotterdam the
other day The shipment was consigned TO
the United States. Had il been OF any other
character coming from Germany, ii would
have been held up.
Diplomacy stood aside Treaties were dis
regarded Orders were coun,ermanded The
crown OF a great empire doffed Right
Of way on the great deep was given TO the
ship laden with playthings for children on
this side Of the Atlantic.
This is the touch that makes the whole
world kin. May The winds be tempered 10
the voyage Of the childrcn's ship!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

General Oregon is reported as standing
firmly behind Carranza. This puts Oregon
on the danger line, for Carranza is liable tc
back up any minute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24
Defined.

What are the boundaries
of the state OF matrimony?"
Anticipation, jubilation,
CONSERVATION and resigna-
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24
itfe'a PrOperty.

II n wife desire to leave her property to he,
children solely. bow may she do 1t? READER.
Not at all. In this State. IL her husband b.
living.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

steamship men estimate that Ameri-
cans who have gone abroad this sum-
mer have not totalcd % per cent OF
the number sailing in normal years.
1t is safe to say that those who have
been abroad we're not tourists. but
were travellers who we're compelled 20
go because Of business or the exigcn-
cics of war.
II is. of course. quite impossible
to get even fair approximation of
the amount Of money tourists spend
while abroad. in hotel bills, railroad.
steamboat and other forms Of trans
portation. gratuities. etc. An estimate
by one who comes in contact with a
representative part OF the regular
summer exodus of Americans to Flu
rope places the amount Of money spent
in this wise at very conservative
minimum OF 100000, 1000 A somewhat
more graphic support of this estimate
is contained in the following table
setting forth the estimated daily cx-
pcnditure, including hotels. railroads,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH 1

TEEFI'TfONE. RANDOLPH I
'uhhcntion ohcc 10 South Tenth Street
south Richmond ............ 1920 Hull Street
fetersbnrE ........1 100 North Sycamore Street
LEnchburE .2tS Eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

II n good old-fashioned American wind
ever gets into Carranza's whiskers there
won't be much left for the BARRIERS who are
waiting for the job
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

The last surviving widow of Brigham
Young is dead There were nineteen in all
Fortunately for Brigham he lived before the
high price of living struck Salt Lake CITY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

THE TIMES. Founded. Observation-Disclosures
THE DESPATCH. Founded. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

Evidently the blessings of German liberty
are more appreciated abroad than they are
at home. At home the people want a very
decided change-and some of them, like
David are foolish enough to think they are
going 10 get it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-24

HASBRooI<. STORY & PROoI<S, INC.
Snccinl AdvcrtisinE REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23
State Control Of Local Roads

The relization has become quite
general that in order to render maxi
mum service, State highway depart
ments should be given some measure
Of control over the construction and
maintenance OF local roads. For this
class OF roads an amount exceeding
$3.50, ,000,000 is expended annually,
with comparatively little results to show
in the form Of improved road mileage
Tor this great outlay, The State Of
Iowa has met this situation by placing
all the road work in the State under
the direction Of the State hishway de-
partment.
Traffic is increasing so rapidly as to
cause excessive wear upon the roads,
especially in the vicinity OF congested
centers Of population. This results in
a heavy annual maintenance cost, av.
eraging in the larg. eastern States not
less than $3.50 per mile per annum.
Many experiments have been made
in the efforts to devise types Of road
which can be maintained at relatively
ow cost, Thus far, aside from the
cheaper forms Of construction, the
he states are depending upon the
cheaper forms Of bituminuous maca
lam, concrete, and vitrifed brick road.
Yearbook, U. S. Dept. Agr.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

Already The spoils mongers are elated
over the prospect Of large expenditures
Tor military preparedness and are lay
ing their plans to procure, each for
his respective district, the largest pos
siole chunk Of the funds to be expend-
ed. 1t is precisely this selfish and in
sular course which has destroyed the
usefulness Of so large apart Of the funds
so expended in the past and which
will have the same effect again unless
the chairman Of the naval and military
affairs receive the stout support Of the
rank and file Of the two houses, and
the popular support OF their constitu.
ents back home. There is little doubt
that the most serious obstacle to ade'
quate preparedness for defense is the
disposition Of members Of Congress to
rush in with determination, each to
promote the intesests OF his disttict,
regardless Of the general interest Of
the purpose for which the money is
appropriated.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

The evil effects OF the Underwood
Tariff Law in various sections Of the
country, together with the determin'
alton OF the Republicans to press a
number Of tariff revision measures at
the coming session has led some dem
ocratic leaders 10 believe that their
wisest plan is to take the bull by the
horns and themselves urge certain
increases in the tariff. These will be
urged on the ground that the country
must have more revenue-not that
American industries are suffering from
lack Of protection-and the need Of
more revenue will be explained on the
ground that it is needed for military
preparedness-not IN the true state OF
the Treasury which is already alarm
ing, desaite the fact that no unusual
expenditures for military purposes
have been made. The Treasury de-
ficit for the period beginning July lst
is now s32,600,OOO, as compared
with a deficit Of $16,O 100000 for the
same period Of last year.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23
SiI0 Sealing Suggestions

There is always some loss on the top
Of the Silage unless feeding is begun
as soon as the silo is filed. Where
the silage is to stand for some time
before feeding, it is customary to run
in three or four loads of cornstalks
from which the ears have been remov-
ed. This material is packed thorough
ly; then liberal supply Of water is ad'
ded which will help to seal the silo
and only very smnll amount oil waste
will result. Some farmers use oat
straw as covering; others soak the
top Of the silage with water and SOW
oats which, when they germinate, form
a dense mass which shuts out the air
and keeps the silage from spelling.
No definite cost can be given for
silo filling as it depends on many vari-
able factors, such as the distance from
the field to silo; weather conditions, it
being more expensive during wet wea'
ther than clear weather; the efficiency
Of the machinery and Of the men.
The cost has been estimated as low as
40 cents, and as high as 81 per ton.
Sevsnty-fve cents would probably be
lair average.
Save waste by feeding silage as
soon as the silo is filed il you want
to-" says J. G. Watson, Of the Missouri
College Of Agriculture, 1T is not ST
lage but only green corn finely cut,
until heating and fermentation have
proceeded for few days, but the ami
mails like it. Such early feeding
makes use Of top layer that is usual
ly allowed to spoil. II it is allowed to
rot, put it where no animals can reach
it or trouble may result"
Don't wait too long to fill the silo
Begin as soon as the corn is right for
fodder. The kernels should be in
the dough stage but dented and the
lower leaves turning brown. Let the
corn mature as much as possible With
out becoming so dry that water must
be added to make the silage pack
solidly and ierment properly.
Cut into pieces half to three .iourths
Of an inch lohg 10 make them pack
well and to prevent waste in feeding.
This takes more power but is worth it.
Pack we'll with concrete tampers,
keeping the silage higher at the wall
than in the center,
Fill slowly, il possible letting the ST.
lage settle a day or so at a time.
This makes it keep better and increas-
the amount the Silo will hold. This
amount may be still further increased
by using woven wire to hold more ST.
lage at the top. 1t will gradually set
tie into the silo but tends to spoil
while doing so. II more silage is ad.
ded alter such settling, take out the
spoiled layer at the top.
II caught BY frost, the corn for sill
age should be cut before it dries out.
After that, add water. The corn may
be shocked 10 put in at a more con-
venient time or to refill the silo if
enough water is added.
The Experiment Station has publish.
ed bulletins on shock corn for silage;
silo building; and silsge for horses,
mules, and steers.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23
Washington Letter

Washington Sept. 20.-Little by lit
lie the truth about President Wilson,
foreign policy is coming out. Genu'
inc students Of foreign affairs have ap.
precia!ed the facts for some time,
but writers on the subject have been
reluctant 10 expose the humiliating
truth. Now that it is evident that all
Europe knows the facts and that it is
is only Americans who are in the dark,
however, they are beginning 10 tell
the facts without further effort to de-
ceive the American public. The great
fundamental, deplorable and uncontro-
vertible fact Of the Wilson foreign pol
icy is that it has brought the country
perilously close to war. Those who
ase best informed, including the Pres
ident and Secretary Lansing, are those
who most keenly realize the danger.
To make this clear 10 those who have
not had time nor opportunity to study
developments at close range it is neces.
sary briefly to review the course OF
events in Washington.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23
Isn't This Ideal Weather for Those Fortunate Enough

and it is realized that il England and
France are prohibited from making
loan here both nations will make des'
perate efforts 10 procure their supplies
elsewhere, a step which would be
productive Of dire consequences TO
American business.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

should be held sufficient to protect
such ships from attack.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Wilson were
in perfect accord on the desirabilitY OF
keeping the country out Of war, but
Mr.. Wilson was being praised for his
firm stand" Mr.. Bryan was lranker
and less reckless. He sent for the
Austrian Ambassador and told him the
namely, that the presidents
omit no word or act" note was mot
to be taken seriously" Mr.. Wilson
and Mr.. Bryan we're equally anxious to
avoid war, but Mr.. Bryan was
tranker about il and was condemned,
while the presidents less frank
course was bringing him much
praise, and Mr.. Bryan left the
Cabinet. Then came the sinking
Of the Arabic" and in the lace OF
that the Administration is helpless.
All Europe now knows that the Wilson
foreign policy is to speak valiantly and
then avoid the consequences, in the
language Of the day.
To throw a bluff, but never to
make good"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23
J. w. REESE,
County Collector.

An investigation Of rural school con.
ditions will be carried on by represent
atives Of the School OF Education Of
the University Of Missouri in the coun
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

Every student OF human nature
whether it be German or English,
French or American human nature,
knows that the surest way to court
trouble is to gain the contempt Of an
enemy. This is just what the United
States has done. Itrequiies no stretch
Of the Imagination to conceive Ad.
miral Won Tripitz saying to Won Jagow,
don't bother about those Americans.
They will brag and bluster and bluff,
but they won't ight," ard it calls Tor
no deep study oi events to perceive
that it is upon this conviction that
Germany has acted from the the frst.
But that is not correct estimate Of
the American character. Presuming
on that estimate, Germany, or some
other belligerent, may 60 too far and
then there will be a wave Of popular
indignation which will sweep the
country like a prairie FIRE and com.
pei the President to 60 to such
lengths that it will be war. Therein
lies the danger, and whether this
country with all its unpreparedness is
forced into war or not depends entirely
on the foreign nations, notably
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

Representatives. Of England and
France are negotiating in New York
for loan Of 1000 millions Of dollars
and with every prospect Of success.
Pressure is being brought BY sympa.
thizers with Germany on the White
House to prevent the loan on the
ground that 1t is not neutral. II the
loan is made it will hardly promote
German friendship for the United States
and it may prove, at less, indirectly, a
causus belli. Judging BY precedents
it is assumed that the administration
will not regard the loan as uneutral be.
cause it is to be used to pay for goods
bought in this country. Further.
more, the trade in war supplies is all
that has STAYED off the most serious
financial depression in this country
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

ties this year. Last year survey was
made Of Saline County and the results
published in bulletin which is now
ready for distribution.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

Come and see me and if there is any mis-
take in your taxes, I will be glad to help you
straighten it out Suits will be started against
delinquent land taxes for 1914 after January
|, 1916.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

One Of the best informed and most
competent critics Of war conditions is
Frank A. Simonds. Writing OF this
situation he said, From the moment Of
the sinking Of the Lusitania, when there
was revealed to Mr.. Wilson the real
meaning Of the strict accountability
note, to the Arabic incident, the
chief, the compelling, the dominating
aim oi Mr.. Wilson and his advisers
has been to get out Of the situation
they made themselves. It has never
for a single moment been to make
good the words. Always the effort
has been to avoid the consequences
Of the words. All the talk about the
champion OF humanity is merest moon
shine. There never was any intention
on the part Of the Administration to
champion humanity, or anything else.
From start TO finish the whole affair
has been a sorry farce which may yet
end in war because one has yet found
way out. The reason is utterly
clear-we took position a. the stast
untenable unless We meant to fight
and We won't fight, or abandon IL
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

To make this clear TO those who have
not had time nor opportunity to study
developments at close range it is neces'
sary briefly to review the course oil
events in Washington.
When Germany proclaimed a war
zone" around England this nation was
confronted by two alternatives, one, to
file sober and dignifed protest which
could be made the basis Of negotiations
at Hague Convention after the war,
and to follow it up with an appeal to
Americans to refrain from crossing the
sea on other than American or neutral
vessels. This appeal could have been
made without any concession Of the
rights Of American citizens, but pre-
cisely on the same principle as would
lead a sensible citizen, without in the
slightest conceding his right to traver-
Sc the public streets at will, to avoid
a street in which a gang OF toughs
were engaged in gun-fght. The
other alternative was to take the stand
that the rights Of Americans who wish
ed to 90 10 sea must be respected,
even when they were on the ships OF
the belligerents, and to fight il those
rights were violated. Confronted by
these two alternatives, Mr.. Wilson
chose neither. He wrote his warning
oI last February declaring that Ger.
many would be held to strict ac-
countability" if the life or property OF
an American was injured. The nation
rang with applause Of the Presidents
firm stand" and it sounded sweet to
the Presidential ears. Opinion differ
as to whether Mr.. Wilson, who has
been consistently avene to seeking
the advice Of those better informed
than himself, realized the seriousness
Of his words or not; but there is no
difference Of opinion regarding the
fact tnat he never expected 10 make
them good. The country was in no
condition to 90 to war, and from the
West came unmistakable evidence
that the people did not wish to 70 to
war. Unfortunately, however, Ger.
many realized these facts quite as keen
ly as did the White House. The
presidents threat-ior such it was
was put down as Yankee blufing, and
the Lusitania" incident followed.
The newspapers had been ringing
with praises Of Woodrow Wilson as
the defender Of humanity" and Mr.
Wilson knew the country was not pre-.
pared for war and that the people did
not iavor war and that he could not
BY any possibility make good his bluff.
But to cease blufing would mean TO
forfeit the role Of the defender Of hu-
manity." So Mr.. Wilson bluHed
again and wrote Germany that il there
was a repetition Of the "Lusi,ania"
in case this country would "omit NO
word or act" to punish the perpetrators.
1t was a perfectly pain threat-but it
was thteat which both Wilson and
Won Jagow knew this Administration
would not and could not make good. |
Mr.. Wilson had heard from all over
the West that it would be political
suicide" for him 10 get this country
into the war, and from thousands Of
Gsrman-Americans that they regarded
1t as unreasonable to insis, that the
presence Of few Americans on ships
carrying ammunition 10 the Allies
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23
Attitudes in Missouri

During the course Of its areal sur
veying in Missouri the United States
Geological survey, in cooperation with
the State Bureau Of Geology and Mines
has determined the attitudes or exact
elevations Of more than 5000 points.
These are described in Bulletin sos,
Results Of Spirit Leveling in Nilsson,
ii, 1896 to 1914, inclusive" The
State OF Missouri contributed financial.
ly to nearly all work done in the State
from 1907 TO 1914, inclusive. The
bulletin also describes elevations ad-
iusted by the United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey, and in adision there
is short list Of secondary elevations
from records aad topographic maps OIL
the Geological survey. In this lis,
Taum Sauk Mountain, in Iron Counry,
l,7S0 feet above sea level, is given as
the highest point in the State thus fal
determined.
Bulletin 500 should be OF consider.
able importance to engineers and sur
veyorS and others who require starting
points for accurate work, in fact, the
bulletin is guide to the bench marks
that have been set By the Geological
Survey, as the numbers represent the
elevations to the nearest foot. A copy
Of the bulletin may be obtained free
on application to the Director Of the
Geological Survey, Washington. D. c.
The net balance in the general fund
in the United States Treasury at the
close Of business September IS was
s49,990,237, compared with a net
balance Of $l31,390.s15 on the cor.
responding date two years ago when
republican revenue laws and appropri.
ations were in effect. The present
administration has spent s31,o35, 900
more than its revenue since the first oil
July.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-09-23

Mr.. Wilson had heard from all over
the West that it would be political
suicide" for him TO get this country
into the war, and from thousands Of
German-Americans that they regarded
1t as unreasonable to insis, that the
presence Of few Americans on ships
carrying ammunition 10 the Allies