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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Tie Nalc-fiarynru Mar Game

v ALE and Harvard have long excel)ed at
the military game OF football This
great sport is essentially an exhibition of
strategy and tactics, as well as of fierce pcr
sonal combat, and probably no better train
ing could be found for warriors than the
gridiron.
The TWO universities are now TO engage in
mimic warfare on large scale if the sug-
sestion OF Brigader- General William A pew
is accepted He urges that regiments Of yalo
students contend with regiments of Harvard
iaos III regular military maneuvers The
plan is at least Interesting 1t would obyiatc
once and for all the objection OF exclusive
ness so often raised TO college athletics /,
battle between two armies of students n,us,
DE fought out by average individuals M,
giadiators 1t would be college sport on the
most spectacular scale. Ii the Yale-uarvard
iootnaii game attracts 10000 spectators Jus,
now many lassies would flock to see a contos,
engaged in by several thousand students ON
each side?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The New Yorker Herold. leading German
newspaper. advises the Republican National
Convention TO nominate Justice hughes. So
does Colonel Roosevelt, il has been stated.
How can any German suggest proposition
that is favored by MAJ. who is so thorough
ly hated by Germans as is the Colonel?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

that way that there is no harm in eating it.
Indeed il adds Il bit OF relish to its announce
mcnt by the declaration that the horse has
never suffered from tuberculosis. and does
not communicate malignant diseases to
human beings. In other words, those afraid
OF horses ma! comfort themselves with the
thought that Il hors, cannot hurt them if he
is inside them.
The phrase. IA lover of good horseilesh.' =
now has two meanings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The judge of Chicago's Court of Domestic
relations officially announces that hereafter he
VIII perform marriage ceremonies only in cases
where the contracting parties prove themselves
mentally competent. But would parties mentally
competent wish to contract martial rclations?-
Norfolk NirGinian-Iilot. Outside of Norfolk ana
beyond the Jurisdiction OF Chicago courts of
domestic relations. yes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

IT would he unsafe TO he dee. in some parts
or North Carolina, If this story from the Troy
M"htGoncran is to be relied upon. That paper
says: "Mcssrs. j. 4. McAulay and Bob C;addv
OF Mt. Gilcad, went big hunting tour in
Hladen County last week and reported that
thrty-onc deer were Killed by the hunters beside
the other game They brought some vcniscn
back with them, and we saw MIR Caddv with
n foot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Rake of the Chcstnuts.

Speaking OF jokes that were. do YOU rcncm-
her this notice that funny hotel man put IN
over the beds of his house: IF the room gets
too hot. open the window and the fire
escape And this one: Guests who wish for
a drive by applying TO the clerk will he fur
nishcd with hammers and nails"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The Mt olive Tribune makes this record.
shipments ot holly from here and other points
especially between here and Wilmington TO
Northern markets going forward daily now
several carloads daily leaving some of the sta
lions. notwithstanding the fact that the yield
this year is said To be not so very heavy the
price being paid is nothing extra"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

LNnchburG also has water question, keep
ing company with Norfolk" observes the Nor
tolk Nirsinian-l Pilot. and adds IF misery indeed
loves company, LynchburE and Norfolk can hope
fullE look forward to November 1915. when all
the cities of the State will join them" Rich
mond and Petersburg will OF course be right
with YOU and also will be Danville and
stanton and some other already alleged dry
towns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The Black Mountain News says: News comes
from Mt. Mitchell that there is twelve To
fourtccn inch snow in that region. For the time
being II seems that all logging operations IN
there hay" been shut down because of the ex-
tremeiy bitter weather. The Band Mill also had
logs"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
CcntrnlisctI.

GrubbS-po you think ConSrcssman iiamnl-
fat is able always &c reconcile duty with per-
&c rn:ance?
Stubhs-Easly. You the CONGRESSMAN is
profoundly convinced that anything that is good
fer him is good for the country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Chats With Virginia Editors

sir John French" thinks the Roanoke Times
should he able to draw big money If he would
come over to this country and go into vuudc-
Vile That is everywhere except in milwaukee,,
Cincinnati and ST Louis" And perhaps there
are some parts of Chesterfield County. Va, in
the which he had better not land
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
This Had quite ~ Kun.

Recurring To jokes that We're do you RENE her
the funny landlord who hung up this card in
his rooms: IF You Are Fond Athletics and
Lcnpfrog, Lift the Mattress and See the Bed
Spring
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

Shofe or in the mountains, this State offers the
pi'h vi 'he best association meeting places in the
United states. The lawyers who make their
Tread ana butter in North Carolina should spend
their money for North Carolina bread and
outtcr..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

me Spo'tSihrn are having great times ia Gran
vile county. If the oxford Public Ledger is to
he believed 1t says: The local sports report
E''mc piehttul IN many parts of the county. a
couple Of dozen birds is considered to be an
afternoons work"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

H"h' things are liable to shrinkage down
f'"ie' For instance. the Concord Chronicle
says ''i'y actual count there are 100, appli-
e"''S Tor "s*istar, postmaster in Concord. The
civil service law Will reduce the number con-
sidcr:hlA.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
The PcSSllllist says:

wonder if amy of MS Will feel happier the
DAY AFTER Christmas of next year. when the pro-
hihiton law has gone into effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

II may he said in Dr. Brokers favor tina, he
was far-siEhted enough to know when the going
was good-Chase City Progress. And when he
discovered the right route he went.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

In Chicago the New Year flow will cease
at | o'clock in the morning of the glad start
OF 1916. In New York the last drop will be
downed ~ ~. NJ. But Chicago's capacity
will be sufficient to make up the difference in
time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

II is Japan's turn to send a note Tho
summarizing OF the Yasaka may cause her
I" conc across. And the Japanese navy
does things
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

Ii the Germans get Egypt and hold il. they
may be able TO solve the riddle of the Sphinx.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Really Impossible.
Gossip From down Home -"

Il fine showing in the first clash with the I,cnub-
leans but how many votes do YOU suupos, ar.
change Ell by this sort OF Ihlng"'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The man who is hcsitating as 10 whether
he VIII straddle the water wagon or take hi
chances on lamp post has a few DAYS more
10 think it over
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

sun, horse steak i'll Gotham may he an
Improvement on some OF the leather that is
served as beef.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Cause and Eject.

Say. daddy. what am in this family"
"A part OF it,
"And what's mamma?
"Ihc whole thing
There were thirteen steps from The sccon
cor to the first. Daddy hit the bottom an
s he went through the gate he gave it a sla,
hat wrenched IT from its hinges
Really Impossible.
The Fordship doth all movement c..c.
While fore and aft it's critics rake il.
It's crew just could not Keep the peace.
SO how could they expect TO make to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

. The sun has turned the corner and is COM
ing back. This may cheer the Kaiser whose
ambition is to get in it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

TELEPHONE: Randolph !. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ali departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

ADDRESS ALL CONCENTRATIONS to Tile Times
Dispatch and not to individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

PUBLISHED every day In the Hcnr mt 10 South Tenth
street. Richmond. Va, Ivy the Times Dispatch Pub
shinK Co. Inc. Charles l.. linsbrook. Editor and
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

NO other President besides Wilson ever
hhd the JOB OF keeping tab on the affairs OF
ms own government and playing cards with
Shrc"d and designing foreign diplomats and
honcyinooning. all at the same time. II is
hothins about which one should try to be
facetions, and the combination is one that few
would undertake
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
f.. W. scarborough, Worker

4 Ill too often an inherited competence dis
\ courages its possessor from making any
EFFORT beyond that necessary to take care OF
II. unfortunately. the average OF in
dependent and unearned means feels that he
is doing fairly we'll if he does not disspate
what he has, and II he manages TO increase il
by Intelligent investment, he is inclined to
feel rather proud OF himself.
+. w. Scarborough, whose death on Friday
causes loss, not only TO his many personal
friends, but to the community in which IL
good part OF his life spent, was a strik-
ing cXampl" or the uncommon. Though he
had every encouragement TO be idle that is
generally lent by pecuniary good fortune, he
worked hard though his disposition and
character were such as to attract and firmly
hoid warm friends. he followed assduously
an eNacting profession. and, though the calls
on MS time made by his liking for compa Mon
snip ana by his companions liking for him
We're great he showed such industry and
high ability that he became. as Il very young
man, one OF the leaders OF that profession
ma 1t all goes to show, after all. that il is
the man and his mind that count not the
surrounding circumstances or conditions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

TIN" re%chu" officer who was bitten .y :. blue
gum negro blockadcr,' says the Raleigh Times
SHOULD lose no time in rnatricuating in n cou,sc
leading to graduation from the rnsteur Iu.,i
tutc." They know the bluc-sum variety down
home"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The old legal phrase, Know all men by
these presents" is particularly pat at Christ
mas time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES, Has
brook, Stor. Brooks. Fifth Avenue Build
ms. New York Mutual Life Building. rhln,elpiiu;
Peoples Gas Building. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

The Charlotte Observer which alwaye prcocbo.
the good old down-homc" doctrine, SAYS: r'rba
North Ca rolina Bar Association has n, h,sircss
going to Virginia any other ,,lacc oi,.i,lc $40
bounds Of North Carolina. Al either Tine son,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
All the News That. RI, 10 Print

Mr. Elmer Dillon has boil at his HON
1T is on his wife's arm--Ironton Irontoniau
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26


don't use safety pins--The bottle is All right
my - "o io' COMPANY mats what thcS arc
r,,
TINS hnd quite IL Kun.
recurring TO jokes that Were do you remember
the iunhE landlord who hung up this card III
his rooms: IF You Are Fond of Athletics and
Lehpir"s, l-ift the Mattress and See the Bed
CentcnIiscd.
t;rubbs-Io Won think t-or.rcss,,,r ,,,u,,,
fat, is able ALWAYS "a rcconciIn du,v vim nor
fo rn.nnceo
Stubhs-Ensily Won 500 tbc ,,o,,ross,u,,, =.
profouudlv convinced th,t ,,ythin, ,,,,, :. GOOD
for him is good for tn. .ountry
,.,r n,,,.
-, - "
W
,i, 49, -, ~ " 500 MN " "iu'n an" 'oi"
w.. e'' IT,
;o,,,i 81. 80" mr. me ,ne others or your sex
:.I nat "i'' 70" toio me TO DO
us "''' ''oN II Out
SkngEs says:
The only thing a mean man won't take is a
hint
Some folks are born lucky and some marry ,o,
luck If Won think vo,, ,rc IN ~. for,,nn 1888
fcation there is no reason ,vby ,o,, .to,,, ,,I,
'' ~ 10 ''' ie'soH WHY you Sipuld TAKE
Speaking of Jokes ,j,,, xoro ,I, ,o, ro,,o,,
her this uo,icc tb,. >. run,, ho,o, 49,, ,,,, 49,
~ ny 'e" =. ms mouse IL the room gets
escape" And this one. ..,;uasts v.ro ,,isr TO-
a drive by ,pplvin, IN tho c,orL ,,ul "a g..
nishcd with hammers ana u,i,s"
~no is ost ss v so @o
1t takes "A good artist 10 be able 10 draw a
check that will he honored
The man who is AT sea wants the earth
One swallow doesn't make a su,n,,.r I'm, 80
It's a hit if the miss is nrc,,y
Fixing the Hnby.. Soy
\ bishop in the western mart of tha S,,,a IL.
pretty foxy. lie one of his parshion RS
whom he married a wear he fore She had b.r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
rilE. DISPATCH
ESl 4 i ID

Entered January 81. 1905, AT the Post office at
Richmond. Va. secoud-cin>s matter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-04

whom it owes money cannot be paid.
and some Of them are crying for the
cash
The State Tax Commission has had
no trouble so far, and .might, it is said,
retain from the bonus tax sufficient
money to paw necessary expenses. 1t
estimates that this tax on corporations
levied by the last Legislature will pro-
duce 500, 600 year, so that it ought to
be on Easy street.
The Roads Commission is in differ
ent category. It's running expenses
are paid out of the big loan, and it has
no trouble However, the l per cent
tax for the maintenance Of the State
roads has not been paid by the treas
urer 1t is understood that a number
of other State boards are on very
snort rations. and that the same con-
dtion exists in the State eleemosYnary
institutions, such as asylums, hospitals
and refOrmatories.
It's expected that the present con-
dtion viii show improvement next
month when some heavy payment of
taxes, especially from Baltimore city,
will be turned into the State treasu
One reason given for the present strin-
gency is that the time limit for the pay
ment of taxes with the discount in the
city was extended from February /, as
IA lutut.r y-ac-. - March ! Hereto
foe there has D~en q large payment
from Baltimore into the State treasury
in February. Because of the extension
of the time this did not occur this year,
but the big payment is expected in
March instead. AS the city pays much
more than half of all the State taxes,
this payment is likely to help the treas
ury considerably.
Comptroller Harrington, when asked
about the matter Thursday night in
Cambridge, made the following state
ment.
The payment of the funds for the
running expenses and for bills of the
different State boards and commissions
mas been necessarily delayed on account
of the condition of the States treasury.
"The causes for the deficit have been
heretofore disclosed in part by the APP
preparations now being so largely in ex-
cess of the revenues for the year 1915,
and also because of recent legislative
enactment the payment of certain funds
or revenues into the State Treasury
has been delayed.
THE Treasury officials are straining
every nerve in order to meet the re-
quirements of the different boards and
commissions, paying the most urgent
first. We hope to be able in q short
time to be in position where these
boards may not be so much embarrassed.
A fuller statement may be made at an
early date. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-04
WAR EXPENSES GROW
After April England viii Spend So.
100000 a Day.

SOSyOSO q Oays
London, March 2.-Ihe house of
commons unanimously voted appro-
priations for war expenditures
amounting to $1,435, 100000, making
the total amount for war expenses to
date 1925 900 600.
Prime Minister Asquith stated that
the war expenditures were grcwiIg
steadily ana Int s.ffttaT april / thcy-
would probably average $8,500,0O0 a
day. The premier's reference to this
increase in the expenses is taken to
mean that Kitchener's new armies
will be in France by that time Recent
reports state that the British now
have approximately 100000 men in
France and that transports are carry
ing men across the channel daily.
Mr.. Asquith said England was so
situated financially that the drain
upon her resources could continue for
yeaE without causing an actual crisis.
He stated that as the result of the
recent conference in Paris of the
finance ministers of Russia, France
and Great Britain, England will prob
ably advance more funds to Servia
and Belgium, in addition to the $4,-
100000 already advanced to Servia
and the $50000,000 granted to Bel
GUM.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-04
SAXGhS REJECT TOYS
German Curse Placed on Gifts From
American Children.

Berlin (By Mail to London), Feb.
12.-"The toys sent 10 the fatherland
by those dear little American children
are spotted with German blood and
German tears and Tie German curse
rests upon them. Therefore the Sax
ons are right IN returning to the chill
dren Of the gun runners their toys
with the polite but unmistakable sug.
gesuOn, AS long as your fathers are
helping kill those OF the German
children we must decline to accept
your stuff
This is one of the most striking
passages in an editorial just printed
in the Dortmund Zeitung, bearing the
caption, Toys and Guns" It's tenor
is particularly illustrative Of the senti-
ment now being voiced by the entire
German press toward the United
States. 1t is the expression of the
Saxons when they declined accept
ance Of the gifts from the American
little ones.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-04
EMPEROR GROWS WEAKER
Francis Joseph Dozes OFF When He
Should Be Wakeful.

Vienna Via Romeo, March 2.-The
physical condition of Emperor Fran
els Joseph has become most serious.
He is SO weak that he sits most G.!
the time as if he were in a coma. He
will doze off Obvious TO his sur
roundings even in the imperial audi
ences, and it is only with great diff
ficulty that he can be aroused suf-
ficientIy TO sign necessary state
papers.
Premier Tisza was making an i'm
portant report to the emperor when
he was frightened to see the head Of
his imperial master suddenly fall
forward. The premier summoned
physicians, who found that their
patient had dropped asleep through
sheer senile exhaustion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-04
STATE Of MARYLAND OUT
OF MONEY OFFICERSBOA-
ROWING POSTAGE TAMPS
Extravagant Appropriations Exceeded
Revenues And 6ureauS Can Not
Pay The Debts Contracted.

The deficit in the State revenues,
prophesied by Comptroller Emerson {.
Harrington in his recent annual report,
and caused by the extravagant APP
preparations of the last Legislature, is
already beng seri 1usly felt by number
of State boards and commissions and
institutions, and is in some cases
hampering their work.
acquisitions for the running expenses
of the boards and other bodies are not
being honored, or only in part, the
reason, as it is understood, being that
the State has not the money to do so,
and has no way of borrowing the money,
even if it were considered advisable.
One of the worst sufferers. perhaps,
is the State Board Of aeath. Prac-
tically all of its activities, except the
routine Office work, and some of that
even, have had to be suspended The
salaries have been paid, although those
due at the end of January were not
polN hliIli HVdl liIS Inluult VI cDTudTy,
but for the travelling and other expenses
of the health officers and inspectors and
the like there has been no money since
the first of the year.
One man was left in town in the
western part of the State without
money to pay his hotel bill, and the
executive officials of the department
had to make up purse to get him home.
There was good deal of lending of
money, too, to the employees OF small
salary when the salaries were late in
arriving.
One of the bureau heads began dictat-
ing letters Tuesday, when the stem
ographer asked what was the use Of
writing letters, as the supply of stanps
had given out and there was no nor
money to buy postage. The chief of
the bureau bought his own stamps
and suggested lending few hundred
dollars to the board for the actual neces-
sites to carry on the routine work. 1t
was refused on the ground that it was
not incumbent upon him to pay the
| States expenses, working as he was
at salary much below what he could
make elsewhere.
At the State Industrial Accident Com
mission salaries have been paid, and a
small amount has been granted for
small expenses for which cash must be
paid, such as postage and the like, but
the commission has received nothing
for the payment of bills for supplies
and service of various kinds since
December Is. and those to whom these
bills are due are growing somewhat
impatient or at least some of them.
Chairman Hanna was very reluctant
to talk about the matter when asked
about it.
II do not wish to complain" said he
1--WE understand the cause and are do
ing the best we can. We are making
no kick"
But being pressed. Mr.. Hanna ad-
mitted that the money for postage had
given out and that he was paying for
the postage on the States business.
1--WE can stand'off most of the CO.
pie" he said with smile. "but | was
asked today when we we're going to
pay our telephone bill. We haven't
paid it in two months"
The Public Service Commission is in
much the same fix. Business houses to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-04
To starve Germany the Plan.

London, March Great Britain
decreed in behalf of herself and her
allies the complete prohibition of
shipments of food to Germany and
of all other trade of whatever nature
with Germany or her ally, Austria.
The decision to bar the oceans to
all commerce with the Teutonic
allies was made public in the house
of commons by Premier Asquith, who
after an arraignment OF Germany's
war zone ARE as piracy and pill
lage" declared:
There is 10 form Of economy pres
sure wherero we do not consider our
selves entitled to resort"
"N" Nrs~0 to aSSaeei~G,.a
neutral seamen or destroy neutral
ships the prime minister continued.
If neutrals suffer inconvenience the
allies WI rosret it, but neutrals
should remember that this phase of
the war was not initiated by US"
Germany Accepts Modified Proposals.
DeIL-4, NJ u4 -.--~g.5l " mas ac-
cepted with a few notifications" the
American proposals looking to a modi-
f1cation of the war zone" campaign
and to the removal by the allies of
the embargo on food for Germany.
The reply to the American note sug-
gests that under the principles of in.
ternational law importation should be
not only OF foodstuffs but also OF
such raw materials as are necessary
tor the peaceful civilian population.