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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
Another Foe of tn. Segregation.

TO The EUltor OF The Tincs- Dispatch:
Sir.-I. =. Epes. OF blackstone. saws that tho
new tax law, known as tho Weaver Buchanan
law. TO scgregate the various classes of prop
ertH ~ failure. IN that it does not reform
anything. write this to that | agree
with him, and consider that the work or the
TWO Tax Commissions OF 1914 and of 1911 has
been wasted, In so far as it was used as a
basis for reform by the body of men who rep
resent Virginia In the Legislatures
pr DOUGLAS Freeman was the expert Stats
hcian who wrote the report for the
mission. and Or. Thomas w Page was the
technical adviser OF the 1914 commission The
Legislature just brushed aside and ignored the
work OF both commissiona---that is, they allowed
a few political bosses to control the whole body
and new law passed which these bosses
claim is a reform In methods Of taxation The
given them stone. That's all
Reai reform In our tax law must recognize the
new idea OF using the taxing power of the com :
munity TO stimulate production and home build
on land values" Capital must not be driven
away by double taxation. Building improve
mcnts must, not he discouraged by state fines In
INC Shisc or TAX 'p1EDMONT.'
Charlottesville, Va, February 2i i9th
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Talks on Thrift---No. 8

In most schools OF America thrift is
subject left to take care OF itself
Graduates go out into the world with
no definite ideas about the happiuess
there Is in thrift of tho value OF home
gardens. Of household management of
wisc Investment aud wise allotment Of
income for the expenses OF homr husi
ness and sclf.-Mont.omcrv Advertiser
Tho School of Journalism OF tho
University OF Missouri has prepared a
series Of advertisements for the hanks
of that State In which the cause or cdu-
cation and the encouragement OF tho
| habit of saving arc admirably united
IF YOU will open an account with us
when your son enters high school," SAYS
one OF the advertisements, "and let him
help you each week.. by the time he
completes his high school course there
will be sufficient in the fund to take
him through college,"
or course, the purpose lis to have
parents save money with the educa-
ton of their children as an object and
then use those savings by sending the
young people TO the Missouri institu-
ton. But the idea is a. good ono for
parents everywhere. What father or
mother could not take to heart sucl,
an argument as tho following: $500 n
year VIII give your son or daughter
university education?
This is about the average yearly
expense of each of tho $500 students
at tho University OF Missouri
only $40 n month deposited IN the
bank at compound interest for eighty
months VIII enable your son to achieve
his hearts desire for college, ed,,ca-
, tion. lie can earn enough In vacations
to finish out the fund"
such "a purpose provides one of the
strongest possible motives for thrifty
living.
In this connection, IL is not out Of
place to consider tho ndvisabilitv OF
giving lessons Of thrift a Mace i'm the
courses of study In both elementary
and advanced schools. The condition
outlined by the Montgomery mewspapcr,
quoted above. is all too true, and these
| things ought not SO tn be II this nation
Is TO continue to prosper Az 1t should.
! IT. ID. MucGREGOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Chats With Virginia Editors

The people or the State" SAYS tho Freder
,cRsours Free Lance, will regret to learn that
Governor stuart is confined to the Mansion bv
severe attack of Illness, brought on doubtless
ny 'h" unusual strain he has been under as n
result or the tax reform work now being done
IN virginia. The Governor has laborcd inccs-
sanity to solve the difficult problem confronting
the state In reforming It's system OF taxation
ana his advice has proved of great value we
join with all I'm wishing him speedy restora tion
to health
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

The publication cartoons
Attack on editorials and news comments on
Freedou, Il case pending In court has led
~ Dc. to the filming OF the Toledo News
avs" Bee $1,000 and the writer $500 by
Judge John NJ. Killts OF the
Federal Court of that district. The action OF the
Judge Is In direct defiance Of American prin-
cples of jurisprudence, the right comment OH
pending cases always having been successfully
insisted on by the American press. The law I'm
England is different. We venture tho guess that
the fines will never he paid and that the higher
United states courts Will not risk at this or
any other time that sort OF assault on the free
uoh OF the press guaranteed by the Unitod
states Constitution. The correct American view
waa taken only few months ago by Judge
Anderson, of the Federal judiciary in Indian
apoNs. newspaper had made Fun of a grand
jury investigation in Il State court The Judge
OF that court had had the publisher and tho
writer arrested for contempt" Judge Anderson
granted a writ of habeas corpus sustained tho
writ discharged the prisoners and notified tho
state judge that he would hear from him if he
took any further action. No further action wus
taken. and the rights OF Americans were thus
vihdicated by the national ity!--Brookly n
Eagle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

have an opportunity to secure hardy
trees NJ a smaller cost than they vii,
probably have again for several sca
sons. If they will write Ia Tho Times
Dispatch or to William y. Roper. Pc
tcrsb"rS, Va, such Information rs they
desir" concerning these trees and the
subject OF pecan culture in this Star.
viii be sent them.
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Richmond. February 2b. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

ihston would have made. Let this country mind
IT'S own business and safeguard it's own inter
ests. whether or not this policy Is popular abroad
or Is approved by the sympathtzors here at home
or oelliSerent nations.--SpringNcld Republican
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
just Different,

some wise men swear with might and main
nat 'heN have n" regard for pelf:
Just what they mean can't cyulain-
do not feel that way myself
THE TATTl.EE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
The Cult of the Antiuue.

DR. oldstyle appears 20 lie recovering a good
deal of his lost practice"
Yes. the vogue OF medical novelties is going
ont. and old -fashoncd ailments are back In
favor Why. even people one knows are having
ordinary chilis and fever"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

Says the CovinEton virginan we confess to
hobby on good roads Not that we use the
roads one-tcnth as much as the average citizen
out because we realize that good roads just
ms important as good schools. good stores. good
banks. good newspapers, good citizens In fact
good roads breed good schools, good stores, good
banks. good newspapers and good citizens Give
us good roads, and the others follow n
natural matter Of course" Good roads also
breed good money-if folks in the country can
Just he made 10 understand that potent fact
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
The Pcnsimirt Snsx,

II doesn't mean much. when you come to think
or II, TO say lit is long lane that has no turn
ing. All that statement implies is that a long
lane is n long lane--and most OF the disagrccable
fashion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
SONGS AND SAWS
Reformed.

Johnny isn't eating
Candy any more:
Johnny keeps away from
Cake and soda store:
Also stills hts pleading:
'Lemme have that core"
johnny ha toothache--
one that iakes him roar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Queries and Answers

Gains wife.
Please tell who Gains wife was
T. MORRISFTTE.
Nobody knows
Please tell me what day OF the week was
March l. 1913. MRS /.
Sunday.
senator Nayncr.
Can YOU ten the date of tho death of
isdor Rayncr United States Senator from Mary
land? r. r. MYERS
November -. 1912
Sons or the Revolution.
Please give name and address Of the prcsi-
dent OF the Virginia Division OF tho Sons of the
revolution. MRS f. T. p.
w. Chase Morton, 320 West Main Street Rich
mond Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
DecRdenCc.

rtrst Hccler-Politics amt wot it used 10 he
SECOND Ioltto-Naw. it amt Why SOC in
the papers they've arrested folks out i'm Kcn
lucky Tor selling votes for 81 throw Them
su i o"shter get ten years for cutting the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Excusablc Intercst.

Why do YOU stare at mo I'm that fashion -.
asked Mr.. Gaybird OF tho young son Of tho
house he was visiting
cause mother said YOU were n black sheen
up with somebody else"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

The Cha than Enterprise refuses no over
by ana rumors of 1t SAYS
"AW. buck up. What YOU always bowling
about the for' Forget il. We have one
old hcn peek of meal, pounds OF -four. ,
cents and good health Why should worry"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

Gould the farmer organize In systematic
and busncss-iiSc way and keep his organiza-
ton alive his profits would be larger says the
Franklin County Chronicle. THE trouble with
him Is that he is too afraid will yet
more out OF il than he Will, and he is not WILL
ing pay the proper salary secure the re-
Quisitt business ability to carry such or
ganiZation to successful conclusion" Even
very modest of books, inteligcntly and
faithfully kept. have heen known TO make the
difference between loss and profit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Changing the 'rern,n.

She Teproachfully)-You
always said you would give
the world to make me
happy.
He - True. true-but il
gets on my nerves when
YOU try to collect that
obligation. with compound
interest. on the installmcnt
plan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

According to the Bristol Horn I'D Courier IN
reader writes to say that she hopes Billy Sun
day will come to Bristol and convert tie Herald
Courier She Is probably hoping against hone
Few towns the size of Bristol can afford to pav
Mr.. Sundays price for his services" Pcrhaps
Mr.. Sunday Will make exception. should he
become convinced that the Herald Courier Is in
special need OF his services.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
\eutrals'
Rights on
High Seas

tho sea trade will he abandoned, export
houses will lose their customers, and commerce
vii! he thing of the past. except with British
ports. 1t might be supposed that American YES
sells bound for peaceful European countries
would be unnolcstcd. but England claims the
right to capture such vessels also. on the ground
that iheir carSocS are Indirectly destined for
Germany or Austria Now, with all cRrgOcs
declared 10 he contrahand and All dcstina tons,
however remote from Germany. declared to be
ports of entry for Germany IL is plain that
more business can ne done except with the
sent of England. To such pass have the
neutral nations of the world. because of the
overwhelming force Of tho British
the absence of a naval force to keep II in check
Whether the outcome Will be concerted action
by all ncutrals in self -defcnse, r whether they
VIII submit to the destruction OF their com
mcrcc in order TO avoid with England re
mains to he seen But one thing Is very clear:
The United States need not expect Great Britain
to protect American commerce respect Amer
lean rights unless II is compelled to do So
Washington Post.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Current Editorial Comment

II the British rule al TO con-
traband is allowed to stand, there
Will be no commerce in the At
!nntic ocean that is not con-
trOllcd by Great Britain. Neu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
Washington
Taught
Neutrality

of American forcgn policy. America was nrst
in his Wow. II was most cmphatically ut that
time to the advantage Of the fccbln Young rc-
public of the New World to remain nj pcace
III" role Of satellite to y great Europcau
helliGerent would hay" been most dsast ro,ls TO
the developing American nationality The
principle Washington established by his course
applies no less pointedly to-day, and cx-prcsi-
dent iaft merits the most cordial praise for so
warmly approving tho present policy Of Prca,
dent Wilson. which is based sauarcly upou that
OF George Washington. President Wilson has
been attacked OH the absurdcst grounds 10
has been violently assaicd, the one side
for not protesting against tho violation ar cor
tam Hague treaties which were ,ctuallv not &,
force, according to their own explicit proyjsors
lie mas hceii condemned. the other side far
acknowledged commercial rights uu,Icr i,,'
national Jaw. Tie has encountered bittcr com,
plants from one side or the Other for having
demanded respect for his countries nnn,r -
rights when thcy seemed to ho menaccd hy
belliEercnt operations. Tho answer to All thcss
critics is precisely the answer Pres,d.nt was%
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

The Evelyn sunk by a submarine or mine
in the North soa Ia not The Evelyn. She is
still in vaudeville with Jack Clifford. and
doing we'll, thank you.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26

The lesson Washington taught
the American people, by his un-
Swerving resolution to maintain
ms own governments position Of
neutrality. was to make American
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
NOTES remain
in STATU QUO
Cabinet Talks of War Zone
Order-U. S. Commerce
Not Frightened.
GERMANY HAS TROUBLE
Must Be Sure Ships Are British.
Catastrophe Will Be Investigated to
Learn Who Is Responsible.

The new diplomatic development in
the relations between the United States
and Germany growing out OF the Ger
man reply. which was considered fully
at the Cabinet meeting today. Is:
That Germany admits it is impossible
for submarines. without counting their
own destruction. to fully identify the
nationality of a merchantmen. and as
international law requires absolutely
such Identification before attack. Ger
many must use some other means to
secure the knowledge required by the
law of nations and The Hague conven-
tions.
All Cabinet officers spoke of the Ger
man note as it appeared in the press
dispatches as authentic and indicated
that upon it the answer to Germany
might be foreshadowed.
Doesn't Want to Harm shipping.
The opinion is pretty generally held
here that the United States knows. 'dl-
rectly or with satisfactory lndlrectlon'
that Germany had no intention OF De
stroying United States vessels IN her
war zones by torpedoes or any other
means Of destruction. The CONVICTION
is uppermost in the mind of most Off
to force Great Britain to cease the
misuse of neutral flags as means or
escape from the German navy. be
cause of this conviction il is thought
the questions between Great brltaih
and the United States and between
Germany and the United States Will re-
main in the domain of diplomacy for
an indefinite period.
Officials say very frankly. however. that
;nS,. lna init
blowing I'D of an American merchant
man and the. loss of American ives by
mine. But even should such a catas-
trophe occur, it was said last night by
high official, generally reputsd to nave
the ciearest mind in the administration
il would be proper. sine two nations
appear to be sowing mines. for this gov
eminent TO determine which nation was
the offender before taking action.
VIII Not stop Commerce.
There was no alteration in the genera
opinion expressed that there would be no
justification for Ceasing American com
merce with Europe simply because of the
Establishment by Germany of war zones.
II was limited at the White House. for
instance, that American vessels might
take further steps to ld"ntifN them
selves in foreign waters Such action by
them by the maritime insurance COM
panies. All the Indications. however.
were that American commerce has not
been unGuly frightened.
A succinct exposition OF the relations
at this moment. between the tnited
States and Germany. and the Cnited
States and England was given last night
to The Washington Herald from Very
high administration source. He sums
them up this way:
There is no Anslo-German-Ameri
question. The United States IS dealing
squarely with each nation.
We maintain that Great Britain has
no right to stop neutral commerce TO
neutral ports or noncontraband TO bel
ligerent ports unless she proclaims and
maintains an adequate blockade.
Germany has no right to step or IN
terfere with American ships, except for
the right of search and visitation, unless
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
WASHINGTON HEARS LONDON
HAS STOPPED ALL TRAVEL
TO MAINLAND OF EUROPE

The state Department was advised
yesterday that the British government
has suspended until further notice all
travel between England and the Cont
nent of Europe.
This notification excited much comment
here yesterday. While the departments
message on the subject was very brief,
being merely a bare announcement of the
fact it is not doubted that this action is
an emergency measure growing out OF
the Inauguration of the new German
opera tons against British shipping
l. 1t is assumed here that the embargo OF
the admiralty applies to passenger traffic
only. as the word travel Is used in
the official announcement. To this ruling
all Americans in England desiring to
cross over to Continental Europe will be
subject and il is not doubted that the
order will cause much Inconvenience.
1t is expected. however. that the ef-
feet of this order will he to cause a
general interruption Of all commercial
intercourse between England and the
Continent fer a lime at least.
u developed yesterday that the naval
collier Jason is believed to be about to
enter the waters which Germany has
declared dangerous for neutrals. The
Jason - Ell route to England, and is
expected 10 he in the danger zone by
today Naval officers consider ii in
credible. however. that there could be
any attack UPON the Jason by mistake
or otherwise. The American naval col
liers are queer-looking monsters, abso-
lute'v distinctive in appearance. and
hardly to h. mistaken for any other
raft even at night
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
CATTLE TICK RESPONSIBLE.
ongrcasmnn Borland Says 1
BrOu~ht Commerce Regulation.

Declaring that the refusal Of the cat
tie tick to have the proper regard for
the State line between Kansas and Mis-
souri, in the stockyards of Kansas City
vas responsible for the regulation by
interstate commerce today, Congressman
William p. Rorland of Missouri. a men,
Der of the Appropriations Committee. in
an address last night before the men,
bers of Marshall Chapter of the Phi Delta
Phi Legal Fraternity. at the University
Club, traced the development of the Fed
cral Constitution to prove that our gov
ment is a progressive science.
Speaking on the subject of THE Consti-
tuition and the Government" Representa-
tive Borlsnd held the close attention Of
the members OF the District bar and law
students of the George Washington Uni
versity. who were attending a smoker Of
the legal fraternity. Telling OF the
trouble with the cattle tick in the Kansas
City stockyards. the speaker said that
efforts OF the Federal government with
the aid of the Department of Agriculture,
in cooperation with the States of Kan
sas and Missouri. to rid the country of
this parasite, opened up the way for the
acts Of Congress in attaching an afirma-
tive power to the commerce clause Of the
Federal Constitution.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
PUBLIC IS Ridden To
Washington DAY RITES
Final Step Taken for Celebration Of
Holiday Monday at Memorial
Continental Hall.

A general invitation has been is
sued to the public and special invita-
tions to the Diplomatic Corps. promi-
nent public officials Of the national
government, members of Congress.
and to officials of the government of
GLIDING the officers of patriotic So
cieties in the District. by the joint
committee of arrangements. Com
mander John H. Moore. U. S. N, chair
man. and composed or representatives
of the three societies of the descend
ants Of the Revolution. organised for
the celebration of the 1S3d anniver-
sary Of George Washington's BIRTH
Tho exercises will take place at
Memorial Continental Hall Monday
morning at 1890 o'clock. The Joint
Cunning Story, president general. Ma
tional Society Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution. to preside and de-
liver an address of welcome.
The music will be furnished by the
United States Marine Band. Rev. DR..
Randolph H. McKim. chaplain. So
ciety Of the Sons of the Revolution
In the District. will deliver the in
vocation. The program inscludes an
address by Senator Charles f. Town
send. of Michigan. the reading Of
" dsHtus tOH farewell ADDRESS Dy
Barry Buckley. of the District Sons
Of the Revolution. and an address by
Rev. John Britton Clark. pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church.
The gold medal offered by the
Sons Of the Revolution in the Dis
trict for the best essay on a revo-
lutionary topic will be delivered by
President Wilson to Master Walter S.
Smoot. Of the Central High School.
the successful competitor. who will
read his essay. The title of Master
Shoots essay is THE Course of
Events that Led to the Surrender of
Yorktown" topic selected for this
competition in November last by the
late Rear Admiral Alfred T Mahan,
L. S. N. at the time one OF the COM
mittee Of judges designated to con-
duct the award. Mr.. GailIard Hunt.
chairman of committee of judges, of
which Senator Theodore f. Burton
and Porf. II. Barrett Learned were
also members. will conduct this fea-
ture of the exercises. The benediction
will be pronounced by Rev. George
Fl. McGrew, chaplain. District Society
of the Sons of the American ReyoIu-
ton.
Patriotic addresses. tribute to the
Father Of his Country, the singing of
national anthems and flag exercises
marked observance OF George Wash
ington's Birthday in the public schools
of the District Yesterday
Speakers in the high Schools were
Repress NATIVE Fess. of ohio at Bust
ness: James Gray. of the MINNEAPOLIS
Tribune. at Eastern; Rev. Earle WI
Hey at Mckinley. and Rev. Abram
Simon at Western. DIR. Simon address,
ed Central students THURSDAY. Repro
sentative Carlin. of Virginia, spoke at
jefferson School.
others who spoke wero :sIlen NJ.
Ely. supervising principal, Fifth divi-
sion: Page Nick. Etchison. ]. w. Berry.
Rev. a. S. Mowbray, Rev. J. Paul
Wright. Rev. II. w. o. Wilmington, Rev.
.C. l.. Whitmore, Rev. James II. ray
ior Dr.. G. E. Fultz. Miss II. :. Bond,
MAJ. Frederick c. Bryan. Z. G. Branden-
burg. Miss S. c. Collins. and j. Holds-
worth Gordon.