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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
rho Uni<crsai Manin.

1T seems 10 me-" satd Main Street stationer,
that evcrybody's writing or debating letters
these days. Nine customers out of ten who
come III here ask :or postage stamps. This
morning i woman here browsing around.
She looked o%er tho entire stock. ! thought I
had Christmas customer After she finished
the rounds che remarked: oh! I nearly forgot.
Have you any postage stamps said yes and
asked her nov many she wanted She handed
me wrapped newspaper and asked how much
thought Il ought to have to carry It to Its
destination. I weighed the darned thing and
told her would be sufficient rs that alle'
she said. Well, have 1-cent stamp in my
pocketboo.. though It would come to more
Thank YOU very mucn.'"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
The Paradox Of E.ci,,ucc

M UGH attention has been given the far,
4VA that the exchange rate of German uoneu
eis falling rapidly at the very momcn, uhen
German military success is at the na9imn,n
1t seems puZzling that the entry of BULGARIA
unto tho war, followed by Won Macxenscn,s
VICTORIOUS campaign In Serbia, has been con
3tcmporaneous with grea, drop in German
credit.
Similarly, French and English exchange
rates touched their lowest figures about u.
lat of September, before Bulgaria had leaned
either way. while the fall of Constautiponle
was hoped for. and before the allied Offensive
In the west had failed TO attain Its objective.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
believe. German. H.v. won

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sill was much pleased this morning read
your editorial. Prepare the Spirit" II does AN
American OF German descent good to rend such
words as thoso. This glorious. efficient and pro
grossly" race. the most socialistic peonle-it is
Impossible to defeat. We, who are not blinded
h. prejudice. know that the war is already won
by the Germans and the sooner tho English
realize the fact and make peace the easier the
terms viii DC for them.
The only real opponents the Germans have
on land are the French: The English cannot
put up tight against class nation. They
can only fight Inferior tribes OF people.
NJ. KREUGER
Richmond. December .. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Different Here,

Diher<ht Here.
dancer bad from Petroxrad
AZ homo was no sensat ion:
In fact. home folks made caustic Jokes
About her occupation,
Asserting she undoubtedly
Had picked tho wrong vocation.
But wien this sarae unganly dame
cnine cross The deep blue ocean
The highbrows all she did cnthrall--
Produced b largo connection
Which proves. perhaps. these hiKhbrow chaps
W:ll swallow my potion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
I loture

D ERHAPS the Democratic caucus acted
l wisely in refusing 20 make cloture in the
Senate d party measure perhaps the que:-
ton will be better handled If 1t be left TO the
decision OF the whole membership. without
regard 10 political afiilation However, 1t
ought not TO be shelyed
/ must he within the capacity OF the Senate
TO frame rule that viii give every oppor-
tuniJy for debate and Yet forbid the death Of
legislation under the asphy Xiating influence
of pair or two Of strong lungs. If tht; is
TO be nonpartisan session, as i'm many re-
spcrts il should be, here is another onpor-
iunity for nonpartisa nship TO demonstrate It's
wisdom and utility.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
Morning Song.

Morning Song.
Morning AT your window smiles;
She has crossed tho world for miles,
Just TO look al you--.
brought You All her dew
Waits. her arms with roses laden,
Just 10 look upon you, maiden
OH your eyes arc blue.
tnr across the eantcrn sky
Whrn the ntnrs hcgin 10 die,
For your lovely sake
Softly did she take
Shoes OF pearl and came tiptoeinR,
Noiselcss ns n lily blowing
Just to SEQ YOU wake!
-Kichard 1.eGaIllonnc, in Iunssy's
Magazine,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

III Mrs. Valentine would mako one or two
moro speeches In urbanna for woman's suffrage"
says tho Urbanna Sentinel, some OF our fair
oamscls you'll soon be locking for political
nohors. Already one -9ho has boon with us many
years is talking of running for town sergeant
Joking aside Mrs. Valentine is some talkcr"
That Is what she wc:t to Urbanna for, ism, II?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
FULFILLING Dsst,sy.

Il didn't raise my boy be a soldier" said
the pacinst. bclligercntly.
"Of course rot" said the advocate Of pre-
paredncss swectly. "fdu raised him to be
sodcrcr-and that's what nc is"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
MutrimoniaI Limitations.

Would y"u say that Binks man of few
Words"
"of course. He's married isn't he?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
The Usual Hint.

Grubbs you Gacded what you will give
your wife for christmasr
Stubbs--No am waiting for her to tell mo
OF something she has seen downtown that II
would be awfully sweet to iavc II We could just
afford it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
Striking Similarity.

bulgaria reminds us of n poor re-
lntion going through the preparatory
motions Of making n swift touch from
d rich Observation-Disclosures Inquirer,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

AND JUS: 10 think" nhya tho HIGckstone
Courier, 'It IL only three weeks 10 Christmas
ana VIC haven't boon able TO do tina, Christmas
shopping got on account o. the lack OF tho
whorhwithaI" Richmond and Pet~rsb,irg
htill hnvs III. "ahops' you ARE looking for. and
your credit is good IT. both towns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

They met at the of Main and Tenth
Streets. Th" Crouch complained that his burden
was moro thun he could besr
Yes" replied the matter of fact man. 1T know
YOU loaded irost y the time"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
Noise ANYHOW,

DO YOU think Colonel Roosevelt speaks with
the voice Of The peopleT'
"ouantitatively. ye3-all of them-but quail.
tatively, the good Colonel leaves a good deal
TO he desired"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
A Bad IsxAnplc.
Chats With Virginia Editors

a bond election liz on in Chase City and the
Progress remarks: : n wc can't get rid Of the
dust withou! bondg, we hope bonds viii win .
Thought the object In issuing bonds was always
TO raise the dust
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

With Captain Boy-Ed and Captain Won
PHpoG recalled. and Dr.. Dumba no longer
present here. Ambassador Won BcrnstorG will
have anything but merry Christmas in this
country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

says tho Rolnoke World Nnws; Henry rord's
peace voyage 10 Europe In fruitful ammunition
for vita and punstcrH. especially tho latter
Tho only way for man TO escape this kind OF
af1iction IL TO DO nothing and to gay nothing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
Current Editoria! Comment

The boom in American securt-
How Long ties was, 20 great extent. bns.d
,.;,I upon vast and Sudden Influx OF
cash. In exchange for munitions
"""" ''"''' and army supplies II is. there
fore. important to know how long
this abnormal demand will continue Even
without definite figures II is evident that tho
allied countries will atop the tremendous drain
as soon possible. Despite tho Anglo French
loan for s5o0,000.000 the pressure OF drafts
against war orders keeps sterling and francs
below the level which Mr.. Mcl<cnna and NJ
Ititot must have had in mind when they Qoatc
the loan. From which II seems to follow that
another large loan will he necessary in the near
future, unless tho allied armies can got their
atnmunitionS almost entirely at houic-Ncw
Orleans Times Picayunc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

The stock OF blank recalls OF German Of
fcisls a. Washington must be getting low.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

The fair nditor OF the Orange Observer ria. i,
TO remark: why OF course. that millionaire
automobile manufacturer can afford TO go on
FOOLS nrrand TO Europe"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Mrs mo: Aiihonnd BoisHavnin's advice to
10 propose Ia not strengthened much
by tho exhibit OF what shn sot.--Norfolk Ledger.
Dispatch. Shn at leagi found that there Is some
thing IN n Mans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

sun1ciont tirno having elapsed to get away
with all the hash rnh other Ecra RS, the Louisa
Virgnian comes for~i-r1 to say: "Wo NAV he
wrong. bn. We do not believe tha, anywhere I'm
the world were the Thanksgiving turkeys NOR.
luscious than In old Louisa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

'"e Tc6"fu1fHt Saybt
Duty is 81 hard tasknastar, but il paws better
wages than either Indifference or Sloth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
How Long
Will
Boom Last?

The effort of Villa for :: new
Mr. villa organization OF his government
MI, 1f,, and tho election OF a new Prcsi-
/a.:n dcn. which. according to dis
N""''"""" pitches. will soon eliminate nj
Juarcz, might mean either OF two
Things, Either Villa believes that he has so,ne
considerable strength left. else he is making
grand stand play, rcalizins that his power is
gone, but determined. instead of nckcrin@ out
TO 70 out in a blaze. Hts convention viii prob
ably not he largely attended. il the basis OF
representation is ono delegate for cnch 1000
troops in tho field. or tho Villa camp
may nave become sufficiently Amcrcaui..cd that
the committee on credentials will seat double
delegations and otherwise pad the reprcsen to ion
"A respectable figure. But II tho rules arc
strictly adhered to Villa can hold his convention
in II dog tent.--Nashvino Tenncsshan
Beautiful All right thinking and right
but feeling Americans are looking
""' and hoping for the dawn OF
Fruitiess peace In Europe. but as yet they
sign OF it. They would
be glad IL this country would assist In bring
ing about this peace, but they also that
any prcma ture ntcrmeddlinS before the ma
tons concerned ready to entertain terms
Of peace would be regarded, and properly So
silly and offensive iInpertnenco and GER
thin to diminish the influence might exert
IL waited until the timo is ripe.
Beautiful ms is tho purpose and the senti-
ment OF Mr. Ford's plan, thoughtful people can
not but feel that sentiment and beauty have lit
Ito to do with tho conduct Of this world war
with the period Of Its termination Peace
talk engaged in debate with national ambi.
lions and hates aud the execution OF policies
compared with which the lives OF are
hes, II it can he heard a all Even those
whose hope for the early end Of this bloody
struggic Is ms great as Mir. Fords, will find
little cause for rejoicing in his expedition. The
voice OF the protest OF his delegates will not
DO heard above the Of tho guns and tho
eroans Of tho wounded. This Is q war Of IT.
something before 1t can como TO an end.--phIl.
adelpha Pres.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

MT. Perkins says that the Colonel did not
Indicate to him whethor DO would run for
.IGs'aen' or not. OF course not. That will
70 .e,. 70 Mr. PERKINS who Ia the only Roose-
Velt indicator with authority 10 fndirsto
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
,'.ttlinEs.

Fruit has played part in the downfall OF
man ever since THAI affair in the garden II
an apple there. You know what the banana
and the orange peel have often done.
Woman is always regarded some sort OF
lisht--eithcr a beacon danger signal
Because u man wears gunmetai watch is
sign TINT he is for
It Is only when q woman ca!!.: hide her age
that she is willing :" confess it,
The height of "a II IN is no indication OF his
character. but somehow when he is short people
apt to avoid him
When you can't boar person OF your
good or bad.
Stage beopie make living fegit,mately by
being two-faccd
The woman who nirts is seeking admira ton.
not love.
The man who heaitates is not always lost.
The one who does not try to beat IL across the
street when he secs motor car breaking tn.
speed record is exc,Tpie.
AS they sau1t"rcd along Grove Avenue one of
them said: Il alnaye avoid that man who just
passed. He always hcs to grind"
such a man never bothers me-" was the reply
81 never tu.a a grindstone for anybody"
Breaking the Cub.
The cub reporter ,!offcd his hat before the
masnate OF the desk and ven,ured:
IT have an idea foi good story" he an
nounccd.
You have frn'l .wo t. three columns for
any story you viii bring in with any ingredient
OF that sort" CROWDED the inagnate. And the
cub whitehead tho spot.
Certainly She Is.
Eie-I suppose you dong your Christmas
shopping Early:
She--Tndecd arr. have inspected nearly all
the stocks or neariy all the stores and by Christ
mas Eve shall be ready 10 buy something
Bnd Example.
Observe the tle busy bee"
Tho thrifty father said.
THAT tolls AIRY unc.h sinely
To -. dahl bread"
~ have obso ,.d." replied his .on
And exc that one take.
the honey that this Lucy one
With SO much labor makes"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Mr.. Ford IL t.e man to really enjoy just that
kind OF an afliiction
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Berlin cable dispatch says that Germany
doesn't understand why the allies. after their
military failures and diplomatic defeats. have
not begun peace negotiations Nothing
would please Germany so much as to realize
that the allies have reach ed that point.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Recently English money has COMO up. and ii
seems now to be on Il steady upgrade.
The truth is that exchange rates seldom
respond to immediate military successes. but
to economic conditions and to general fore
casts of the result OF war. Economic pres
sure may depress exchange rates even when
the military outlook is hopeful Thus Ameri-
can greenbacks in the War Between the States
were not at their lowest point In the PENN
sula ign or in the spring of 1868, when
the fate Of the Union literally hung in the
balance. but late in 1854. when the Union
cause ascendant. But by 1864 the
United States was feeling the strain OF the
war on its resources and exchange reflected
this.
The fact that German exchange is falling
while allied exchange is rising is pretty clear
evidence of widespread belief that German
resources are wearing out. and that early
end OF the war is looked for in financial
circles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
How Many Miles Before Death

L ROM Massachusetts comes "a good word
for the down-trodden. The State High
way Commissioners has filed an official report
III winch he states that the motor vehicle
runs several times "a many miles as the street
car docs before il either kills or Injuries any
one. In confederation Of this, records of
the New York and Boston police departments
arc Nouched 10 SHOW that the ratio Of accidents
for the mile Travelled is less for the gentle
motor even than for the relentless horse
drawn vehicle.
No igurcs are given based upon the rcla-
i've spee.iS OF th': various Juggernauts. hence
no deductions can be made as TO the general
distances covered. Still, considering the
comparative number Of miles Travelled. it may
be wondered II the death rate from safe
moving trucks ism, as high us that from aero
planes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Erecting wood statues OF the big generals
OF Germany and plugging up the wood with
nails s custom over there. While the
generals vanity Is thus battered the men at
the trout are being filled with bullets
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Ni'h request by Italy for 100000 Ameri-
can shoes, and 100000 900 Chinese clamorinc
to be similarly shod and beef hides steadily
advancing, somebody will have TO so bare
foot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07
breaking the Cub.
Certainly She IL.

Eic-I suppose you are dong your Christina
shopping carly:
She--Indecd arr. have inspected nearly all
the stocks or nearly all the stores, By Christ
Eve shall be ready 10 buy something
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

When a railroad company sccg fl 10 hoiot
inc passenger tariff, it is called Capitalization
OF rates" 1t looks well In type. but the idea
Is just the same az that OF tho landlord who
notitcs you that your rent will be advanced
ana OF the butcher when he informs Won ,hat
me price OF beef has forced him to nut I'M
his prices
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

AS they sau1t"rcd along Grove Avenue one OF
them SAID: Il Away. avoid that who just
passed. lie always hcs n y to grind"
such a man never bothers me-" was the reply
Il never tu.:1 a grndstonc for anybody"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

The man who hegitates is not ALWAYS lost
The one who does not try beat IL across III,
street whAn he secs motor car breaking tn.
speed record is excHpie
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

The effort of Villa for "a new
organization OF his government,
and tho election OF new Prcsi-
dcut. which, according to dis
pGtchcS. viii soon eliminate Mt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

All right-thinkine and right
feeling Americans are looking
and hoping for the dawn OF
peace In Europe, but as yet they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Published every day In the yenr by The
lTtmes-Dispatch Publishing Company. Inc. Adj
dress all communications 10 THE TIMES-DlS-
PATCH. Times-Dispntch Building. 10 south
Tenth Street. Richnond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-07

Count Won Bcrnstorf Is reported as caIoric
under his iron cross at the intimation that
Captain Boy-Ed, the German naval attache
III TINS country. has done anything more
harmful than playing a. game Of checkers
VI course II Captain Boy Ed is guilty OF
per cent OF The indiscrctions with which he
Is charged, Ambassador Won Bcrnstorff would
not be expected to speak Of the fact The
count rs not in the United States for the pur-
pose or saying anything that would cas-, a re-
hection on member Of the embassy s,aG
The Detroit times., 1915-11-23

church. Few churches would have
the courage 10 enforce the laws OF
Christ il il meant the loss OF one
half OF their membership.
The church is elected TO serve
the community It's first duty Is
spiritual. the development OF char
octer. salvation of soul. bur to do
this We have to help the physical
as we'll
The church ought not TO leave
the question OF play grounds 10 club
women and outsiders. The church
ought TO be interested In the ques-
ton OF capital and labor We right.
ly condemn the saloonkeeper as an
immoral monster when he robs the
poor man of his wages snd causes
mis- family TO ftarve. But when the
rich emp.vyer robs the came poor
man and causes his family 10 suffer
by refusing To pay living wages
when the employer can afford TO do
II, the church is apt 70 give him the
choice Cf rows.
when the church Is ready TO
ueet its opportunities fairly and
honestly and fearlessly it will cease
n be a thing tolerated by the COM
uunity and will become respected
and honored."
The Detroit times., 1915-11-23
ROTHAPFEL, MOVIE WIZARD
Observation-Disclosures
IN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING A

Samuel l.. Rothapfel said 10 be
Americas foremost motion picture
exhibitor, addressed nearly 100 ex-
hibitors of Michigan and northeast
ern Ohio at a banquet given in his
honor in the Tuller hotel. Monday
night
A little more than six years ago.
Rothapfel was bartender in the
little mining town OF Forest City.
Pa, and il was there that he first
entered the picture business. Not
satisfied with the way pictures were
presented in those days, he took a
course In electricity at Cornell,
studied optics at the Gundlach fac
tory in Rochester. and was called
10 New York 10 install projection In
the Keith and Orpheun circuits. AS
Rothapfel explains;
ut was nothing but common
sense applied 10 projection. but the
press agent got busy, called my
work daylight pictures and I was
front-naged all over tho country as
everything from 4 Russian inventor
to n protege OF Mr.. Edison"
He next introduced pictures in
the Alhambra theater at Milwau-
kee. progressing from there 10 the
Lyric 1T Minneapolis and then TO
New York. at tho Regent. So re-
markable were his achievements
that he was offered the management
or me -srrand thea'er, on Nca6N ~
When IL was announced that pic
tures would go into that wonderful
thCater. at prices far in advance
OF those ever before charged. odds
Of Ave TO one were offered that the
picture policy there would not last
four weeks. Under his manage
mont the Strand became a national
institution. and today is one OF the
greatest money.makers in the Unit
ed States.
At the present time, there Is
building for Mr.. Rothapfel the Ri
alto theater at Forty-second-st and
Broadway on the site Of the famous
Hammersteir's theater. over ST.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-23
SOLDIERS AND
POLICE BATTLE
IN LONDON, ONT.

LONDON. Ont. Nov 23.-Eight
members OF the Thirty-third .Battal.
ion, Canadian expeditionary force
swoke I'm the police station this
mosning. following the altercanon
between hundreds of the soldiers
and the police. Monday night.
The trouble started when a party
Of Thirtythird men got into an
alteration with a traffic officer, A
squad Of police rushed to the scene
and were Joined by hundreds of sol.
diers. The police used their batons
freely. while the soldiers responded
with bricks. stones and swagger
sticks. The Thlrty-third men are due
o leave for the front and we're aim
ing to wipe old scores with the po-
lice, before departing, The traffic
policeman at Dundas and Richmond
SIS. was knocked down by some Of
The men in khaki as the outset Of
the fracas.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-23
$4,000 TO SEE
SERVICE GAME

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The
Army.Navy game at the Polo
grounds Saturday will break all rec
ords for football attendance In New
York. II was predicted today. Fifty
thousand was the estimate OF on
cials.
All OF the tickets have been dis
tributed. Despite efforts to keep
the pasteboards out OF the hands OF
spectators. some we're on sale to-
day. through the usual broker chan.
nels. at $40 each.
The Middies and West Pointers
are rapidly rounding into shape on
their home lots. Final practice
was I'm line this afternoon for the
Navy, while the Army will do some
light work early today. The Army
viii enter the game big favorite.