davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
LADIES' TAILOR

LESSER. the ladies' tailor Ladies!
Ladies', Your last years suit and
goat ! will make 1t over to the latest
fashion Of this season. | am the only
ladies' tailor III town who makes n spe-
cialty of this kind of work Every
garment altered here is done under my
tory ami prices moderate. / also make
suits and coats from your own ma
terial Suits complete with all trim
mtnSs. the best silk lining, $4,000 and
up: coats. $1,000 and up. NJ. Lesser.
Raleigh Apartment. Harrison and
franklin SITS. Phone. Madison 1879.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE EASTERN DIS
TRICT OF VIRGINIA.
In the matter OF \ No. 1879.
MOSES l.. HOFHEIMER, in
Bankrupt. Bankruptcy.
ORDER OF NOTICE FOR DIS
CHARGE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
STORAGE AND MOVING.

FOR rent by responsible party. large
desirable dry storage room. Rental
S. per month. Phone Madison 2471.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
FOR RENT-Farrns.

GOOD tenant wanted, 400-acre farm in
in good condition Liberal lease to the
right man. II. care Times Dispatch
FOR RENT-FARM
WANTED to rent my farm for the wear
near Meherrin. Contains $50 acres
we'll fenced and watered Correspon'
dence solicited. E. a. Staples. Meher-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
FOR SALE-Machinery.
DETECTIVES.

BURCfPS private detective agency;
home office Park Building. Richmond.
Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
SHOES.

CUT RATE SHOES.
EMPIRE SHOE CO., 504 West Broad.
Family shoes nj rock bottom prices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
AUTOMOBILES.

BARGAIN-Slightly used Hudson 40
horse power, 5-passenRer. fully
equipped: perfect order. Cost Sl.75O.
VIII sacrifice to quick buyer for $3.50.
FOR sale by owner who wants larger
car. 1915 5-passenger Chandler, fully
equipped. perfect order: used only short
time. Cost new S1.595. Will sell for
$3.50.
S475 will buy 1912 Chalmers. fully
equipped. 5-passenger: excellent con-
dition. both engine and body. Cost
when new s1,S75.
A. f. DOMAIN. JR..
5l4 East Main Street,
Richmond Va.
FORD touring car in perfect condition
for sale. 1927 Beverly Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-01
BOARDING.
THE WEBSTER

WANTED. boarders to occupy large
rooms; private bath, hot-water heat
and electricity; private family. Gentle
patch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
European Readjustment.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: have the letter in your Taper on
Tuesday, December 81, signed by Mr.. Elliott
Lynch and entitled Race and Solidarity
Should Control Political Realignments."
Ii is exceedingly interesting to read these
we'll meant but very amateursh efforts to
readjust the European map. The principles
which this gentleman lays down are quite
sound for any basis Of adjustment, but his
facts seem 70 be greatly in error.
have read with much amusement some
of his proposed readjustments, and without
going into the matter in detail | would call
Mr.. Lynch's attention to the fact that in
East Prussia nearly every one of his read
justments violates the very correct principles
he lays down.
For instance. ne proposes to give East
Prussia to Russia, and apparently does not
know that it is Protestant and German
speaking. and this province he would turn
over to the Greek Orthodox Slays.
His proposed Poland. "all Slavic in race.
Catholic in religion and Polish in language"
is TO be en- a substantial part of Protes-
tant, Ger. speaking Silesa, and all Of
Galicia which is more than one-half Ruthe-
MAN in language.
Bohemia is to have all Of Siesia west of
the Oder. making a nation zone in race, one
in religion and one in language" This part
of Slesa is all Protestant and German
speaking, is a very large part Of Bohemia
and Moravia.
Hungary is TO form IAN Independent ma
ton" after having been cut in two by Civ
-. onFo 70
Rumania.
Italy is to have the Trentino, which is
predominantly Slovene in language and
Slavic in race.
France is to have Alsace- Lorraine. The
gentleman apparently does not know that
practically all Of Alsace and more than one
half Of Lorraine Is now, and always has been,
German-speaking.
France il also to have the French cantons
Of Switzerland, without realizing, of course
that these cantons are intensely Protestant
Denmark, il 20 be given Schleswig- Holstein.
without apparently knowing that Holstein is
Overwhelmingly speaking. and there
is very large part 20 the south of Schles-
wig that is also German in language.
As TO his remarks on the division between
Protestant Prussia end Catholic Germany.
il may be well to call Mr.. Lynch's attention
to the fact that Wurtemberg, Baden and
German Switzerland are by no means Catho-
lie in religion.
or course, amateur efforts OF this sort do
no particular harm, as no one will pay any
attention 10 them, but the standing of The
Tribune is such that the obvious errors
pointed out, and many others in the text,
should not pass unnoticed
GEOGRAPHICUS.
New York, Dec. 81, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28

To .hc Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: ! commend most heartily your edi-
torials on the war, especially that of the llth,
"po They Want Roosevelt"
In this you give expression to n strong and
growing sentiment, for | am persuaded that
the Republicans, the rank and file, do want
Roosevelt. Through the vacillation and
timidity OF the present administration the
country has fallen very low in the respect
of other nations, and Roosevelt is the man
best fitted to restore this respect, for the
nations Of the earth know him and kno"
he Is honest, courageous and capable.
have voted the Republican ticket all my
life. casting my first vote for Lincoln at his
second election, until 1912, when the Kepuo-
licans brought disgrace to the party and dis
hono-ed the country and made possible the
election of q Democrat, with the usual de-
plorable results 70 business.
served two years in the army during the
war for the Union. and have always been
proud that had contributed even this mucn
10 the saving of the Union, but | am now
ashamed of the position my country occupies
in the estimate OF the nations OF tho eartn.
The slogan of the peace at any price
advocates Is w e dOn "dHI "di' ~ Wy
maintaining of the rights Of our citizens and
the protection of their property means war,
say let it come There are worse things than
war in a righteous cause.
We are practically in a state of war with
Germany now and have been for long time.
II we were actually at war with Germany we
would be free to maintain our rights and
protect the property Of our citizens against
spies and plotters who find protection under
our flag.
Yes, the Republicans do want Roosevelt
He is the only man that can bring order out
Of chaos and restore the lost honor Of this
country. There are worthy men mentioned
as candidates; we do not disparage them, but
we know Roosevelt and know he has the
courage ard capablity TO do this, and the
interests are too vital to risk an untried man.
Some say Roosevelt is too rash; he would
plunge the country into war" Was he unsafe
during his seven years of Office as President?
Can any one point to single act as Presi-
dent that was detrimental TO the country ?
Even his enemies admit he is honest and
courageous and would stand for the rights
OF the country.
By all means give US Roosevelt. His cleo
ton would do more to bring peace TO the
warning nations than a thousand Ford
schemes.
hope The Tribune will continue to agitate
the matter. u. W. DlDDo.
New York, Dec. D. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
New York. Dec. IS, 1915.
The Country's Highest Traditions

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Never mind showing the hepO0"''D
marty where its weakness lies, Just 60 ="
with two feet and be the first big ne"sp'p',
in the country to support RooseVe' ~
President in 1916 There are thousands ia
myself who do not care whether he runs "
Republican. Progressive or what not ""
we are interested in is to get Roosevelt V'.'
again and to get rid of this indecisl'e ED',
is-it policy that our government mas wv
wallowing in for the last five years. q,
We know Roosevelt, and we know in''
our ships are held up on the high seas =
our citizens murdered the big fleet wiz ~.
low the first note that is sent over 20 '"'
that we mean business. ,-.
Come on, Mr.. Editor give the most &C.,
American from the time OF Lincoln "
support. Your readers
with you and every red-blooded -.
knows deep in his heart that 7. ano
policies represent the highest tradlti0p &c
the country. IRVING n. "Vo'
Springfield, Mass, Dec. 81. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
Child Welfare in the Country.

1t used to be that the condition of the
country child was considered immeasura-
bly, superior to that Of his city cousin.
merely because he lived in the country.
Items in the annual report Of the Federal
Children's Bureau shake that ancient
faith. Frankly admitting that all the
facts about the welfare of the rural chill
dren-three-ffths of the 30,000,00O chill
dren in this country-are not known, the
report makes an urgent plea for develop
ing standards of rural child welfare. 1t
bases this on the fact, shown by the 1910
census, that illiteracy in rural communl-
ties is twice as prevalent as In cities.
Rural child labor and illiteracy seem to
go hand in hand. Moreover, the juvenile
delinquency laws of many states are in
effective in great degree because rural
probation officers are non-existent. The net
result is that country districts are heavily
represented in correctional institutions.
This is quite a different picture of the
possibilities of country life from that
presented by some of New York States
legislators who last winter were diligently
seeking the amendment of the labor laws
to permit day, night and Sunday work in
the canneries and the hiring of immature
operatives. They spoke only Of the sturdy
independence of the country youth, who
delighted to toll to add to the fairness of
the family purse. There was never a
word about illiteracy, i'll health juvenile
delinquency or the reformatory in their
speeches.
1t is well for the public to have both
views Of the life of the country child
Welfare work for unfortunate city young
sters is a well recognized institution. 1t
may be that the cities will have to send
welfare missionaries into many rural sec
tons, despite ancient tradition, if all chill
dren are to have square deal in life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
A Mighty Leader Needed.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | passed last summer in a country
village of Massachusetts. Our family Of
ten consisting of the farmer and his wife
and their boarders) was almost unanimously
for Roosevelt.
1t has been good to read The Tribune's fine
Roosevelt editorial and the many interesting
letters which have been appearing on that
subject. Roosevelt as Chief Executive would
not have plunged this country into war. To
put it briefly, his administration would have
equalled safety plus honor.
Had T. R. been President the European war
would perhaps have been over now, but not
to the advantage Of Prussia mlitarism. OF
course, il would be an impossible thing for
an Amo rican President TO end the world war,
but a great man accomplishes the impossible.
The present administration has not yet
made that leap into the dark which means
the rebirth of a nation. Our mission is not
being realized. That is why many of us in
America are sad at heart
America needs nothing short of a mighty
leader, ripe for this very hour, riding into
the teeth OF the storm with the impetus Of
faith and genius SUBSCRIBER.
New York Dec. IS, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
Haldane would hardly survive day. II
peace is to be concluded it must indeed be
hurried"
Get the Principals, Too!

IT the cellar coal dealers who so ire
quently short-weight their poor customers
&c Commissioner Hartigan of the Depart
ment Of Weights and Measures has dis
covered. do it for their own profit, 1t Is
lad enough. But if they do it, as ne has
reason to believe. to make profits for
carefully organized syndicate of proprie-
tors-a cellar coal dealers trust-which
issues instructions as to the gentle art OF
short-weighting, he has uncovered some
thing near the ultimate depth OF deprav-
itv. Such syndicate would gladly steal
pennies from a church collection or take
candy from orphan children.
Whatever evidence Commissioner Harti-
gan has bearing on this unspeakable con-
dition should be presented to the District
Attorney for action. Some Of the individ
nails in this cellar coal trade nave already
been convicted of short-weighting and
have been sentenced to fines or the penl-
tertiary for their thievery. If these mis-
cradle creatures are but the instruments
of others still more miserable, the commu-
nifty will be i'll served until the principals
who would enrich themselves through rob
tery of the poorest Of the city'S poor are
in Jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
1.-The Greatest American"
tor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: When my attention was called TO your
editorial in the Saturday, December II, issue
by one of our best citizens | thanked God
that there was at least one leading paper in
the United States that dared TO voice the
sentiment Of patriotic Americans-that there
vas one paper in this country that was not
afraid to publish Endorsements of the great
es. American by unselfsh and manly Amer
leans; one paper that did not fear to publish
his articles out of the many that infict per-
sonal abuse upon him, misquote him and at
the same time exclude from their columns
mis- ringing, truthful words and patriotic SEN
timents.
The bone and sinew Of this land are rep
resented by this man. The spineless admin
istration of the last three years, with its
peace at any price Secretary Bryan and its
vote bidding at any price President, has done
more to hasten the decay of this Republic
ard rob 1t of its manhood than all the admin
istrations Of the past, James Buchanan's not
excepted. God bless you in your good work
for the restoration of manliness and justice
in this land! JOSEPH B. BLOSS.
Rochester, n. Y, Dec. 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
A Cry for Roosevelt.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: With ali respect to the Progress"s,
as progressives. let them now carry Wv"
progressive principles back into the u v !,
and get their hearts desire in the election
Roosevelt. Hero worship was undouO''s
strong in the Progressive ranks J was
Teddy was my idol, my political heto, 4,
no man was ever put on the pedes"
heroism who was not honest and fear'e'. "a.
Your editorial this morning gives ."
Progressives the chance 20 prove then i.
and admiration for their one-time snu o..
ways leader by coming out for him as INV
publican candidate. III
"Put none but Americans on guard 49,
he their cry when the honor and in'esi
Of the L. $. A. are under consideration,
Theodore Roosevelt "a President VIII
that honor and guarantee that integr,v -,
no other man alive to-day can DO ~
politicians of the Republican party al W..
ington do rbt want Roosevelt, we, the p.Sp'
Of that party, do. q. W. Iho""~
New York Dec II 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
An Appeal to the Workers.

Mr.. LLOYD George had to face one Of the
most obstinate communities in the KING
dom when he went to Glasgow. The trade
unions there are strong and very jealous
Of their powers. Moreover, among many OF
The workers there seems to be but vague
conception of the magnitude OF the present
war. 81 have often feared Mr.. Lloyd
George said, that the British people think
f this war only as passing shower and
70 Judge by the interruptions that occurred
in the course Of his speech there were
some among his hearers who shared in
that pleasing delusion.
The way he chose was the best way. for
his endeavor was to shame the men into
sacrificing some Of the customs and priv
loges they enjoy in time Of peace. Great
Britain to-day is one great arsenal, and 1t
is impossible to find men enough under the
Frbitrary rules of the unions to do all the
work that must be done. AS one Of Mr.
LLOYD Georges associates has put 1t. no
skilled worker is giving the country of his
best who continues to do work which might
as well be done by man or woman OF no
skill. But few of the unions still hold
to their rules, fearing, no doubt, that any
they make will undo all they
have achieved after years Of struggle.
In urging the men of Glasgow "to follow
the example set by the French workman
the Minister of Munitions made an appeal
to patriotism which may possibly be heed
ed, but so deep-rooted is the suspicion that
the government has entered into an unholy
partnership with the capitalists that per-
haps not even the eloquence of Lloyd
George will prevail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
Fruits of Folly.

tFron, The Philadelphia EUcnir0 Led0er)
Two months ago the administration recog-
nized a government in Mexico and reestab-
lished the embargo on arms and munitions Of
war To-day there is no organized revolu-
ton in Mexico. There is no formidable OPP
position to the established power.
To what depths has superhumanitarianism
brought that unhappy country! Within two
and one-half years it has been dragged to
the verge of ruin. Thousands of young and
old men have been murdered and butchered,
thousands of women have been outraged,
millions in property have been destroyed. in
dustry has been wiped out, good citizens have
been exied or Of their own accord have
left the country, and where there were once
peace and happiness there have been dis
order. pillage and chaos All Of this could
have been avoided had not Washington fallen
in love with an ideal and attempted to wish
il into a reality. In trying to be humane
the administration plunged humanity into
the abyss. SO much for experimental gov
eminent and puerile craftsmanship.
The net result is the substitution of one
set of brigands for former set OF muir
derers. Mexico itself has gained nothing.
The "outs" have become the "ins," but other
wise bleeding Mexico is no better of. The
United States is the beneficiary to this extent
it obtains Villa as a resident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
Proud Even to Fight.
tor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: For a long period OF time. dating
from his second administration. have been
bitterly opposed to Colonel Roosevelt, al
though recognizing his genius and his intense
personal magnetism. | resented his some
what autocratic methods; they seemed in
spired by an exaggerated ego.
However, in the present acute crisis,
have seen a new light. | am a convert to his
views and to The directness of his purpose.
Mr. Wilson, highly respectable man.
began his administration by handing over
the most important appointment in his gift,
an Office second alone 20 his own. TO dem
agogue thrice voted down By the people when
he offered himself 10 lead them. He bestowed
this exalted office, in payment OF political
debt. 10 the thrifty hero of the Bennett case
The citizens of New Haven have not forgotten
his unsavory record. lie gave it TO the man
who hired himself out to appear with a
prorniscuous cast on the lecture platform and
mado sure Of the gate receipts. The proud
Secretary Of State Of the United States OF
America when driven from the vaudeville
shows by the lash OF public opinion, devoted
his energies to running his patron. Being
both of them men OF ringing words and
melodious phrases, they approached ques-
tions most vital to our country in rhetorical
essays for home consumption.
In order 70 vindicate the honor of our
country what we need is man big and
strong enough to rise above policies and poli-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
HIS BEST WISHES
A Friend of the Paper Shows the True
NuIetide Spirit.

To the Editor and staff Of The Tribune.
Sirs: wish you ell very merry Christmas
and happy New Year. May the new year
deserve, and may you not be swerved from
your high ideals. And wish TO congratulate
you on your giant strides in advancement
toward this high ideal. You are positively
aggressive in pursuit Of it. The honesty OF
purpose reflected in your editorials is very
stimulating. In fact, honesty is the keynote
of your paper. and though We may differ IN
our points OF view at times, the realization OF
the honesty back OF yours is always great
force in your favor, and this applies this
steadfast honesty-equally to all departments
OF your paper-F. P. As Coming Tower,
Broun's dramatic criticisms and HerberFs
and Grantlsnd Rice's sport departments.
This letter would not have been written
had there been Tribune in the paper rack;
though there were less than half dozen men
in the room. both copies OF The New YORK
Tribune were captured instantly the New
York papers arrived. This struck me very
forcibly. because during my last visit here
almost two years ago New York Tribune
was always to be found in the paper rack.
Again wish you all deserved, prosperous
New Year. JAMES {. kRESS.
The Army and Navy Club, Washington,
D. c., Dec. 25 1915.
T. 81 wonder though, and have been won
dering lately, il when a Republican admins
tration comes to Washington I'll have to sub
scribe TO "The World" or "The Sun" OF
course F. P. A. will keep ne loyal to part
of The Tribune J. {. h.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-28
, the Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The Bronx Chamber Of Commerce, in
common with civic organizations generally,
realizes that the paramount need OF New
York City is relief from excessive taxation.
The legislative investigation Of the city's
finances may yet reveal a remedy, but it
does not appear. from testimony thus far
given, that mandatory state legislation is the
cause. The instances cited appear to have
emanated from this city, been introduced by
its representatives at Albany. who number
80 out of 81 Senators and GO out OF $50 AS
semblymen, and been approved by its Mayor.
The redemption OF debt and payment of in
terest. which constitutes the largest single
item in the annual budget. is a charge ere
ated chiefly by the issuance Of corporate
stock, the power TO authorize issuance Of
which is vested by the charter in the Board
Of Estimate without the concurrence or ap-
proval of any other board or public body"
How that board exercises this authority may,
perhaps, be gagged by the calendar Of it's
last meeting December (which contains
authorizations of corporate stock aggregat-
ing nearly two million dollars.
The Board OF Estimate also prepares the
annual budget. The Board OF Aldermen may.
and in the last budget did suggest reduc-
tions. but the Mayor vetoed them. The re-
sponsiblity for the staggering debt and ever
rising budget Of the city seems squarely 70
rest on the Board Of Estimate.
ALBERT f. DAVIS.
President Of The Bronx Chamber OF Com
mcrce.
New York, Dec %. 1918.