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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
MILK INFECTION.

The knowledge that large number Of val
liable dairy cattle in close proximity 10 Rich
Inond and connected With the milk supply Of the
city have been found to be infected with form
Of the footardmouth disease constitutes, OF
course a serious danger that We are sure the
authorities viii take every means Of combating.
liz their efforts the people and the press will
be dong nothing more than their duty in offer
sng the fullest aid and support.
Virginia has many millions Of dollars invested
tn live stock. Cattle. sheep. swine horses and
mules form no small part of the tangible prop
eriy of the farming people Of Virginia There
fore any danger that threatens these interests
threatens the whole state. Even more serious.
hovever. IL danger to and women from the
nse Of milk or meat OF infected cattle. The life
ii one person is Of more value than those Of
many thousan9 cattle. The health and life Of
cur citizens must. therefore, be the first eonsid.
sraiion of the authorities in fighting the disease
However. while the danger is aerious. It is not
beyond removal The ofBcials wo believe, real
i3e this fact and will combat it, not as a disease
witch must be merely controlled, but one
which can and vii be stamped out
There are very heavy investments 10y dairy
men and farmers il tbcir herds Of cattle; many
of the farmers have spent years in bringing their
breeds MP 70 high standards, although have
far 10 90 in that line all over Virginia Should
TIE slaughter Of many hundreds of highly val
uahle cattle be necessary for The health Of the
State the sacrifice viii be made with all Wiling
less Yet We do not view the situation as r
stands today as necesstating any wholesale de
slraetiop Of nerds en- mere suspicion.
Ihe people OF Richmond proper need have ne
fear of their milk supply, which has long been
amply safeguarded and now by the absolute re
Quirement Of rasteurization for all milk in the
sity is douby protected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

The announcement last week by Honorable
John Garland Pollard that he would, at the
proper time Issue a formal announcement Of
his candidacy for the Governorship. only comes
at this early date, SNOW. because of the in
sstence Of many friends that he make some
positive declaration. We also know that If he
Is elected Governor will have executive
who has the courage, brains and ability to fill
he position with honor 20 the state as well as
&c himself We know, Low that prohibition has
been so Overwhelmingly endorsed by the Virginia
electorate. that In Mr.. Pollard those who want
ind 3 true friend for he has not only been
lifelong advocate OF temperance. but has lived
according TO his belief. He is recognized as one
OF the ablest attorneys in the nation. and his
CoGe Of Virginia is the law for the Common
wealth. As 9 personal friend, more lovable
man lives in the Old Dominion: and he loves
his friends. He is mans man, and can look
his most Incorporating opponent squareIy in
the eye. 1t ia of such timber that great gov
errors are mnde.-C!arke Courier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

later If the people vino patronize the trains
desire it.
= ILOSD-GEORGE ON LIQUOR AND THE
WAR.
Drink is doing more damage In this country
than all the German submarines put together 8"
Il is not often that such plain talk comes from
government officers This one was made Sunday
by David Loyd-George before an audience Of
British subjects in the course OF discussion Of
the and its dangers. The entire speech is
strong and enlightening. and we trust the read
crs Of yesterdays vtfoinidn perused 1t care.
fully and fully.
loyd'George is Chancellor Of The British Elk
chequer, one Of the most important offices in
the government OF his country, and although
dealing with the finances of the land and know
ing that any curtailment of the sale of liquor
means loss in revenue TO the government he
strongly warned the people OF Great Britain that
The government will proceed to use its great
powers over the sale of strong drink and be-
lieYes IT Will have the backing OF the nation in
SO doing
What the ChanceiIo. said of conditions in
Russia is also highly interesting There has
Oeeh lnuen discussion IN the public press, mostly
the pro-liquor press, as to the feeling of The peo.
pie Of Russia at the abolition Of the sale OF
vodka and the ability o. the government to make
up the lost revenue. The British Chancellor
quotes directly and positively the Russian Min
lister Of Finance telling him personally that
regardless OF the lost revenue There would be
a revolution in Russia" II the government we're
to restore the sale OF liquor. And the Russian
minister also stated that the efficiency Of the
Russian worknen had increased from thirty to
fifty per cent since Russia got on the water
wagon.
England is Of the most conservative OF
nations perhaps the most conservative When
Eer government begins to take steps TO suppress
or control the sale of strong drink the world
may we'll look for tremendous strides in the
temperance movement
Aside from his comments on liquor, Mr. rlovd.
George talked Interestingly. not TO say strongly
OF conditions in the general industrial situation
in England. He supports the prevalent impress
sion that England least Of all the bel1igerents
realizes the intensity Of the struggle in which
She is embarked, But there win be needed very
few more addresses such as that of Sunday TO
arouse the whole nation as seldom before
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
Pollard md Glass

Attorney General Pollard's entering the race
for Governor does nos preclude the posi- bility
~ Congressman Gass' also running as Mr.
Glass has stated that he has made no agreement
20 stay out of the race, although he does not
declare that ne will ba a candidate.
With either in the Governors chair. vir-
einia would have vigorous and progressive
administration, both men fearless, able
and capable af taking the initiative. Mr. pol
lard is making record as Attorney Gen
eral, and the biggest achievement OF the Wilson
administration. the thing that will probably oc-
cupy largest space in history. the establishment
Of the Federal Reserve system of Banking.
was set on its feet ana started safely through
Congress by Mr.. Glass Virginians should be
delighted to honor beth of these men. and
seems to be delighted IN honoring them.
But before get to the Governorship Mr..
Glass may yet capture the Junior senatorship,
ana thus leave the gubernatorial field open,
far as he is concerned In this event the
friends Of both may still be able to vote for
both. IT is a long onF way to election time.
and the situation may radically change in that
time. Just now Know of no stronger men
in Virginia tor any public service than MIR.
Pollard and Mr.. Glass.-Staunton Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

The schedules mentioned We We're aware Of
and It Is due the road to state that our article
was perhaps rot clear In specifying the exact
character. OF travel We had in mind 1t ia true
that with one exception the schedules mentioned
will serve the needs OF bank business and pro-
fessional men in most lines. bu. for men who
work with their hands such schedules are of
little value. Men who would 90 to the country
10 till Hide patch OF ground, as rule hold
positions in the city In which they work with
their hands Their work starts at the latest at
go and ends at G. For these people the s: 80
and O'Clock schedule Is of practically no value
And for the professional man the O. SIS
train is practically useless.
II may very well be that those who now pat.
ronize the trains" would not desire change,
Int earlier train might in a short time work
up patronage OF its own that would come TO
be worth while
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

Its executive committee. to make my
self acquainted with and duly Oh.
serve its rules, regulations and In.
stractsons now or hereafter author
lied. to hold myself In readiness to re-
spond to the cali OF the legion in
case OF war, or its likelihood. report.
ing at the earliest possible moment
at the place designated by tho legion.
ana | DO solemnly swear that I with
tgiVe my allegiance at all times and
under all circumstances to the TYnit.a
states of America over and above All
nations whatsoever, and will hold NV
self in readiness to respond to the call
TO it's colors.''
me units referred to In the appllca.
ton are to correspond. when formed,
70 the territorial departments Of the
United States army. The headouartern
OF the four departments are at Cover.
nors Island. Chicago. San Francisco
and San Antonio, Texas. Through
such correspondence the department
neads In the event OF war would have
exact information az to the number
and location OF men in their particular
territory who were qualified for SER
vice, either as fighting men or A. r..
crnits for special duty.
Organization Uno6icaal.
General Wood, Captain Johnston
and DR.. Hausman. along with others
who are interested in the formation
OF the legion. are anxious to have IL
understood that the organization n en-
tirely unofiicial. 1t is simply a card
indexing of resources such as would
be OF incalculable value to the Gov.
eminent in the event of war. Mem.
bers OF the legion would have to en-
list in that emergency as other volun.
teers do, but the Government would be
saved a vast amount Of labor and tima
in taking stock OF its recruits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
HASTEN TO ENROLL
IN AMERICAN LEGION
Unofficial Army Reserve Meets Hearty Response
viii Be Enrolled for Service in Case Of
National Peril.
National Peril.

New York, March l.--Several hun
dred person sent word to Secretary J..
j.. Hausman today that they want to
enroll as members of the American
Legion, announcement of the organ
ization Of which was made today in
newspapers throughout the United
States. Letters and kilograms indicat-
ed that the plan to enroll as reservfsts
for any possible difficulty into which
this country may be drawn the hum
dreds of thousands of men skilled in
crafts useful in modern warfare has
met with generous approval. and the
next few months will witness a real
revolution in this country's state Of
preparedness for war
Major-General Leonard A. Wood,
commanding the Department of the
East. Is very much in favor of the
scheme of enrolment as 1t has been
worked out, and army officers gem
orally at Governors Island give their
lunoffitSal endorsement Genera
Wood said Of the plan today:
THE American Legion embodies a
first class idea and its purposes are to
be commended to patriotic men who
would be able to serve their country
If their country should need them. 1t
ts step toward the formation Of q
tfeservist force such as our army Of
| ficers generally believe in. and which
the Secretary of War and myself have
suggested"
Author Among First.
Richard Harding Davis, war cor
respondent, was among those who
sent word today that he wished to
join the legion. He sent this tele-
gram:
Il should like to apply for men,
bership in the American Legion. Ny
address is 730 Riverside Drive. New
York city"
To Mr. Davis, as to others who
LiHhde similar declarations Of their APP
prevail of the plain. postal cards were
sent explaining that the printers have
not yet completed the first batch of
5000 forms for membership applica-
tion that have been oroered. These
will be ready in a few days. The
first section of the application form
reads as follows:
Please bring my name before the
executive committee as candidate for
membership in the American Legion,
to serve In such units as may organ
ICED as parts Of said legion. or In such
capacity, sanctioned by said legion, as
the United States Government may
require. 1t being understood that said
membership shall not require OF me
any military or naval service except In
case OF war involving the United
States, or when the United States
Government may deem such hoStilitiea
imminent, nor require Of me any ex-
pense at any time for military or
naval equipment, and that in case cir
cumstances. not now existing. should
arise making 1t impossible for me to
fulfill my obligations. l may tender
my resignation, with statement of
reasons. to the secretary OF the
legion.
Pledge OF Members.
Il am an American citizen and
pledge myself no long as i remain &
member to maintain the discipline and
brotherhood Of said legion. to obey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
Not Premature

Mr. Pollard thought Mr.. Byrds previously
announced candidacy for the Covernorship made
1t both necessary and proper to make his; Mr..
Eiiyson thought MIR. Poliards announcement
made 1t necessary and proper to make his and
oy next saturday there may be others News
papers which deeply deplore Pollards pre-
cipitancy, especially because he is now holding
an office. tho term OF which IL not half com
pieSed, are blind TO the fact that Eyson and
BYRD are in the .ery same boat Let everybody
Keep cool and good natured for the next two
or three years There is wrong in any citi-
zen. who so desires, to announce his candidacy
Ter the Covernorshp, and to indulge in surs
and inuendoes against those who do Ia not
Justfied nor likely 70 drive them from the
feld.--Southside Sentirel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
j. TAYLOR EIlysou.

Lieutenant Governor j. Taylor Eyson has
come out candidate for Governor. There
are at this time two other avowed candidat les
aud TWO three others who may be in the
running. AT this early date. the election not
coming until 1917 the Halifax Record Adver-
tiser does intend TO commit itself to any
candidate. But. no doubt 1t is only just to
give some recognition TO the candidacy of the
gentleman who has iahored so long and so well
for Democracy in virginia.
j. Taylor Ellyson. believe cannot be OPP
resed successfully because of ;nexperience or
inability lie has served as Mayor OF Richmond.
as state Senator, and three terms az Lieutenant
Governor. For many years he ras been chair
man of the Democratic party in Virginia, He ia
known over the State for his good church work
He is a Confederate veteran and he may be the
asst one Virginia ever honor with the Gov
crnorship.
Equipped with a eine intellect a rich ex-
pcrence. and possessing all the noble qualities
Of true Virginia gentleman and having given
valuable aid financially and otherwise. TO
Democracy in the State. 1t would seem he IS en-
title to this of:ice.-ftalifax Record Advertiser.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

friend of the Clifton Forge Review will be able
to advise his readers that his representation
has made good.-Roanoke World-News.
Pollard for Governor.
BY special request the Democrat il reproduce
ing this week editorial, or rather n portion
Of editorial from the Southside Sentinel
relatives to the candidacy OF Acknowledgement
John Garland Pollard for the gubernatorial
nomination. In doing So however, want 1t
distinctly and emphaticaly understood that the
Democrat Is in no way committing itself to sup
port Mr.. Pollard in his aspirations for that Of
flee. About three years will interven6 before
Governor Stuart goes out Of office. and there
Is certainly time enough to settle upon a
when we have inspected the timber" available
There Is certainty that there will be two or
more candidates in the field, and 1t Is impos-
sible to foresee what the developments win be.
and upon what issue issues the candidates
will wage their campaign. Following is the
editorial referred to:
Beginning with prominent part in the
framing of present constitution. ten years
ago, Mr.. Pollard has maintained a close study
of public questions and is Ealing the office
OF Attorney General, to which he elected
in 1913. after a whrlwind campaign with dis
tinction and fidelity. The knowledge and ex-
perience to be acquired during his ncumbency
OF that office. bringing him 1t does into close
ana intimate touch with every department Of
the State Government, added to his compre-
hensive understanding Of and familiarity with
the constitution and mis- intimate acquaintance
with the statute law resulting from he work
OF revision and codification which he has pur-
sued Tor the past twelve or fifteen years.
leave no doubt anywhere as to his eminent
qualifications for the Governorship. Indeed few
II any. men of his age, have wrought nohler
and better in the states behalf than he, and
few have given more convincing evidence of
brilliant craftsmanship.
Equally as attractive in personal character
and private life. always found advocating those
principles which make for individual and civic
Righteousness, never a trimmer any ques-
tlon Mr.. Pollard may properly be cassed with
such men Woodrow Wilson and WIN. j.
Bryan, both of whoTn his close personal
friends and admirers.
Without wishing TO underestimate the splendid
ability OF Mr.. Byrd and his distinguished public
services, and not knowing who else among our
great and good men may offer for this highest
political honor Virginia confer we do not
hesitate to express 1t deliberate opinion
that matter who may compose the field
on the home stretch. Mr.. Pollard will measure
up with tho best In tho bunch and come under
the wire ahead"-Tiaewater Democrat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
Political News.

announcement was made few days ago of
the candidacy Of Lieutenant Governor ]. Taylor
Elivson for Governor. Mr. Ellyson has been
mentioned on several occasions as a. possible
candidate, but has never before entered the con-
TEST He has held the Office OF Lieutenant oy-
ernor Tor many years and Is widely and promi-
Iently known.-~-Mathews Journal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

About 800 Turkish soldiers are
auartered al the orphanage OF the
Church Missionary Society at Jernsi-
lem. Information recently received
from Cairo is to the effect that the
missionary In charge II nursing the
sick soldiers and that she is safe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
Tie GONernorsIiin

IT IL our candid opinion" says the Clifton
orEc Review that when the list is closed
Messrs. Ellyson, Byrd and Pollard win be the
only candidates in the field for the highest
office in the gift of the Virginia people,
The editor of the Clifton Forge Review has
habit OF sizing up situation accurately In
he yeas that he mas been identified with
journalism, he has Ind occasion 10 say a good
many things, and nine times out OF ten he hits
the nail the head
Therefore, when he asserts that that in the
race for the Governorship but three candidates
Aessrs. E1iyson, Byrd and Pollard, will start
under the wire, ara disposed to believe that
he is shaping the program wisely and correctly.
Messrs. Eyson ana Byrd have made formal
announcements of their candidacy and MIR. Byrd
has denied emphaticay report that he would
not enter the contest Nj. Tucker has estab-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

"Dskiyered," II isn't General. nor President.
nor Fatherofhscountry Washington Not at
all Its Doctor Washington. an LII D. of Har-
ward. Strange George never wore his title
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

But after eight months of war, had you rehec
cd that there isn't a single hostile army ON &c
man soil?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

Anyhow. our Reserve Bank ard our Building
Inspector report progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02
PEOPLES FORUM
Confederate Entertainment.
Editor virginian:

Editor Nirginian:
Sir.It did my old Confederate heart good
To he at the entertainment of the comfortable
Home Of thc Girls OF 6 -65. and TO see them SC
cheerful 3nd cDntented So characteristic of tn,
noble and selfsacrfcing lives they patientl,
endured for -four long years suffering more fac.
Ing life at home than we soldiers did facing
Geath or the field of battle. In our hearts there
are monuments erected, more lasting than mar.
Idle, more durable thar granite and brighter
than polished bronze.
The noble l.. D. G. deserves much praise for
neir great l!berality and untiring energy in do
ny so much for their comfort
The entertainment was much enjoyed by all
espeCatly the vocal duet one young lady re-
cited several negro dialects equal to Polk Mil
lers quartet.
E%~PRIyATE WM H. TIfRPIN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

Correspondents OF the New York World are
protesting against many faces of girls on
magazine covers. Well. sometimes II would be
we'll II there were nothing but their faces
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

When this war Is over we think the United
states ought 10 get the Nobel peace prize for
staying out OF t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

The Virginia Legislature has congregated
segregated. and now u has exigated.-Orange
Observer.
Whew,--Eichmond yfrginian
SOW you hadn't even thought To get that
Qff yourself orange Observer. ---4-.~-,-..4
y NO. Mo- Mo-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

lshed himself firmly among the has-beens
that he may be regarded as a negligible quantity.
and Mr. Glass seems all but definitely booked
for campaign for the Senate. Every day
that passes brings the situation to a point
OF perfect crystaizauon. In a little while our
friend of the Clifton Forge Review will be able
to advise his readers that his representation
has made good,--Roanoke WorldNews.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-02

vTR0aNlAN PHONES:
Advertixfng--Mad. ,sSs.
EditoS iai---Mad. 1881.
Society--Mad. 1928.
General Mgr Ran All.
Circulatien--Ran. 2sf.
Contest Dept.-Rsn. ssa.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
ALLIES BRINGING
HELP TO SERB|ANS
RAINS AND ROUGH ROADS I'M.
PEDlNG THE MOVEMENT OF
TROOPS AND GUNS.
Germans Have Taken Offensive South
Of Riga, Capturing Large Number OF
Prisoners, While There is lull
In Fighting In the West

Although there is very heavy fight
ing at some points along the eastern
front as well as in the west, the Aus
troGerman and Bulgarian invasions
~ Serbia and the efforts of the British
and French generals to bring help to
their little ally before it Is too late,
continue to occupy the chief attention
of the people of the belligerent coun-
tries.
The Serbians are being helped by
the weather, which is cold and winter
like. The rains have set in and are
impeding the movement of troops and
guns, which at the best must be slow
over what answer for roads in the
Balkan states
The Germans, however, claim to
have taken the heights south OF Bel
grade, while along the Danube the
army of General Won Gallwitz is push
ing the Serbians back.
The Bulgarians also lay claim to a
rapid advance into Macedonia, al
though the French are already report
ed to be in contact with them at Giev-
geli, while both the French and Brit
ish continue to land troops at Saloniki.
Neither Russian nor Italian assist
ance has yet developed, but the Ital-
ians have begun a more vigorous Of
fensive along their frontier, and have
captured Pregasina, an important ad-
vanced point of the fortified Riva
group on Lake Garda. This will be of
indirect aid to Serbia, preventing, as
1t does, the movement of any more
Austrians troops from that frontier
The Germans have taken the Often
sive south of Riga and forced the Rus
slams out of their positions, capturing
large number of prisoners and some
guns. On the rest of the eastern front
the offensive remains in the hands Of
the Russians, who are attacking west
of Dvinsk, in the center and to the
south of the Pripet river.
On the whole 1t appears to observ-
srs, says a London dispatch, as If the
Germans were satisfied merely to hold
their present line, except in the north,
where they have made repeated at
tmpts to take Dvinsk. This would
mean the fall of Riga and would COM
pei the Russians to withdraw behind
the Dvina river. This ambition has
already cost the Germans many thou
sands of men, but they keep on try
ing, first in the north, then in the
south and then on the Dvinsk front.
At present their attacks are develop
ing the greatest force in the north.