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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Germans Ban Auto Trahc

The strict measures taken by tho
German military authorities to restrict
the use Of automobiles in the country
in order to save the diminishing supply
of fuel oil is shown in the following an
nouncement published in the semi ON :
cial Norddeutschc .Allgemcine Z.itung
recently:
THE necessity of conserving through
economical use the existing supply Of
rubber. and fuel. and lubricating oil
justiiicS The measure that withdraws
these raw materials so necessary foo
our Industries, from use in the service
Of luxury and comfort in time of war.
Through the new regulation traffic with
motor vehicles on the public streets
and squares Will after March 10 be
made contingent upon the obtaining OF
q new license. which may be issued only
in. cases where the operation of the
vehicle is n public necessity.
"If on the one hand provision is thus
made that Of the 10000 motor vehicles
now probably in use approximately
nc-half will disappear from the
streets. nevertheless. on the other hand,
ample measures have been taken to
allow exceptions in sufficient number to
insure the safeguarding Of the proper
interests. Thus, for example The traf
with automobile OmnibuscS and auto
mobile cabs Is to be continued, even
though in somewhat restricted extent.
Especially will be necessary considers :
ton he granted In issuing OF licenses
for the motor vehicles required In
carrying OH industrial traffic Inasmuch
as the military administration also will
at the same time endcnvor to restrict
the traffic of military automobiles in
the home territory as far as military
interests permit. we may safely count
upon considerable saving in rubber,
fuel and lubricatinS oil for the future"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Help to Keep Streets Clean

wv HATENER opinion one may hold as to
w the efficiency OF the Street Cleaning
Department, there can be no question that
its difficulties are much increased by the too
common habit INDUCED in by househo FOLDERS
and their servants. of ~ wing trash of
every sort on the sidewalks nd into the gut
tiers.
When Superintendent tohli makes plea
for the abandonment of this habit, his plea
should be answered. 1t ought to be mat
ter Of pride with every citizen to contribute
everything possible to the cleanliness and
health Of the city. The Police Department
should assist by enforcing the laws.
The new plan for street cleaning, devised
by the Administrative Board, is about to be
put into operation. 1t deserves a fair trial
ard such support the public can give.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Italia lrredenta" Heard Again

I MESS Italy is preparing to enter the
" war on the side Of the allies and enter
quickly and decisvely, il is difficult TO under
stand the Significance of its recent actions
The army is practically on war footing. the
reserves OF the Alpine forces have been called
TO the colors, and the fleet coaed and In
readiness tugs at its anchors.
From the very beginning Of hostilities Ialy
mas taken an attitude frankly utilitarian Be-
cause 1t did not regard the war as defensive
from the standpoint OF the other members
OF the triple alliance. il refused to cast lis
lot with Germany and Austria and IL has
been quite as deaf TO the appeals of Britain
France and Russia The ministry has suf
Tered it to be understood that Italys course
would be determined solely by the nations
adyantage--that IL would remain neutral or
make war as better .Aervcd its purpose and
helped to achieve its destiny. Not even the
cry OF Italia lrredenta," that was raised bv
The populace, not even the popular ambition
to replace Trieste and the Trentino undcr
the Italian flag, has been permitted to SWAY
the Judgment Of the King and HIS advisers
The cry gained new meaning however
with the prosecution of the allied assault on
the forts OF the Dardanelles Soothed for
q while by the prospect of peaceful cession
ny Austria OF the territory Italy regards as
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
The Voice Of the People
Suggests Reunion Flower Carnival.

To The Edltor OF The Timcs- Dispatch:
Sir,-Would II be possible for Richmond to
have Hover carnival in honor of the veterans
at the time Of the Confederate Reunion in June:
Nothing could add more to the interest OF the
occasion and be a more beautiful and appropri-
ate tribute to the cty's guests Of honor 1t
would give opportunity for 4 general, if not
universal, participation Of the people of Rich
mond in the effort to make the celebration one
long to be remembered We have men and
women OF artistic skill and executive capacity
who would know how to plan and carry out Il
scheme for decorations and great parade with
appropriate floats leading a procession of motor
ears wreathed with flowers and bunting. Can
IL be done? Without doubt, If public Interest
can he aroused and experienced and capable
men and women can be induced 10 take hold of
the idea and carry il into effect. One word
more. a small number of persons should be
given fun control of the scheme, and A free
hand May it be hoped that The Times Dspatc h
Will lend it's powerful aid TO start the move
ment? IT. mr. RI
Richmond. March o. 1915 -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Newspapers and Neutrality

= VERY now and then this newspaper, in
IL common with many others, we suppose
receives letter rebuking us for some express
sion of editorial opinion on the European
war or one of its many by-products While
most of our correspondents do not evnce in
their own writing a particularly neutral
spirit, their most common complaint is that
we violate the neutrality proclamation OF the
President
Neither the sympathizers with the Germans
nor the sympathizers with the allies enjoy a
monopoly OF this state of mind. 1t is not
uncommon to he rebuked by both sides for
expressions contained in a single piece of edi-
torial writing The amusing thing is that
few writer's Of such letters, which breathe
neutrality and exhortations to neutrality
through all their opening paragraphs, can
close without describing the atrocities alleged
to have been committed by the bellgerent OF
which they do not approve.
The fact is that neutrality Of thought and
opinion Is nearly or quite impossible No
body equipped with the ordinary allowance
of brains can contemplate that great contest
and consider its causes without reaching
some conclusion as to where lies the right
Few are able to restrain positive wish for
the success OF one anita gonist or the other.
newspaper that has no definite views on
the great events now occurring on the other
side OF the ocean is very curious institu-
ton. IT is like a man refusing to admit
into his consciousness the attraction of
d, gravitation. or the procession of the euui-
noXes, or the existence of the United States
or the achievements of the Christian re-
ligion.
If the newspaper has views it should ex-
press thcm-decently of course and with
proper reserve, but none the less clearly
One Of its principal functions indeed, is to
voice Its honest opinions on matters of public
interest IT fails to achieve its destiny when
il fails to stand up lustily for what il he
lievcs TO be the right.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
The Real Issue.

-, Isl. Paul Pioneer Press.)
me issue between Great Britain and
nerinany on the sea has long ceased to
question OF what remains to bo Thought
or III the cheerful pursuit of making
iife more miserable for the other fellow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

her own. Italia lrredenta" has become more
poignant with the practical confession that
the mission of Count Buelow has failed,
and that Austria will yield nothing.
The censorship OF all military activities
would seem from this distance almost in the
nature Of a call to arms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Who is the man with the long hair and the
unconibed whlskcrs?'
That is BTem, the eminent parlor Socialist"
w ny rs he called parlor Socialist"
To distinguish him from other members OF
ms political and economic faith, who, pending
the advent of the millennium, are much more
interested in the products of the Kitchen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
The l. w. w. una nilly sv,,,,,

t'rooklyn standard Uniono
Ihe !. w. w. comes out in an attack
upon Billy Sunday, which reminds peo-
pie that with all the offensive features
Oh ms campaigns. Sunday has helped
the l. w. w. never did anything or
tried to do anything except to cause
trouble
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Territorial Gains In War.

10 the f.uitOf OF Inc llntS- DiSDatch:
Sir,--The press has been Of the greatest
factors in the marvellous growth of our. country
II has been truly said that The pen is miCItjcr
than the sword" Realizing this most pow erful
influence, ] am Of the opinion that il Is unwse
for your paper to write editorials pointing ont
possible territory advantages for some of tho Eu-
ropean nations now at peace to enter the war
1t appears to be the policy OF most of the
newspapers to do this at frequent intervals.
than i9 ;, gain territory Is unjust. 1t is unwse
TO lnsttll in the minds OF our citizens the prin-
cip)e OF making war for other reason than
to gain territory; ] know these newspapers
steps, were We placed in like position.
Richmond. March %. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

President Wilson seems to think that
some high tnanciers are not only rocking the
boat, but are getting ready 10 throw rocks
at II. There are good many evidences that
his suspicious are justified. and that hungry
Republicans are willing to furnish the am
munition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Father thinks that Willie ought
To be somewhat better taught
Held with hrmness meath the SPOUT
Til his howliugs all run out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Interest,

II borrow $1,000 for ninA years and eight
months nj per cent and pay IS month, what
Will the interest amount to? IT NJ
The interest amounts to s4s8.3S1-s. There is
OF sec year provides for the yearly interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Perhaps it Will be possible to-day for the
state Board OF Education to get the book
adoption question settled for good and all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Now that the Russian fleet is reported TO
be attacking the Bosporus, while the British
and French keep up their onslaughts on the
nardanelles. no one is likely to describe the
situation of the Sultan Of Turkey as particu-
larly cnviable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
.Nccurntc Driving

Grubbs--Do YOU regard Speedcr as n skilled
driver of motor cars?
Stubbs-fes indeed. Why. day last week
he ground tho heels Off the shoes of four
pedestrians without interfering at all with the
crease in their trousers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Queries and Answers
Virginia I'm the Nynr.

How many battles We're fought on Virginia
soil during the war? What was the first? What
the last? CONFEDERATE
Five hundred and hfty-four OF considerable
battles Manassas Appomattox.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Well, after his telegram to Senator Walsh
even Colonel Roosevelt must agree that ht
is entitled to admission TO the Ananias Club
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

If the gas that has been spent on this gas
lease proposition could be used for illumina-
ton, the price of the commodity in this town
would be cut at least in half. UnhappiIy
the gas that is most i'll evidence now does not
illuminate anything.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
The Pcssimist SnYs:

The man who wants to tell you his trouble
rs not the most disagreeable person i'm the worl,
He is outrankcd by the individual who refuse
to listen to yours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

DoeSn III n q one
single boot
Thinks 1t cruel is and
wrong
To object to Willic's
song.
Little Willle's father,
though.
Doesn't view the mat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

The Eitel Friedrich, 1t now appears, will
soon have to fish or dig bait
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Attorney-General Gregory appears to doubt
that there is such a thing as II good trust >"
This heresy is bound to make him unpopular
with Colonel Roosevelt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Two Kinds.

suppose it is proper to speak of young
howier. the tiedgling attorney, as a limb of
the law?'
until he closes his desk in the evening. After
that time he is limb of the lawless"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
'ohncco. Etc, In Hotels,

Is there Virginia law prohibiting the sale
of tobacco and chewing gum i'm hotels drug
stores and restaurants? CURIOUS .
No
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Boston
and Her
Mayors


"ihs"'s with awe even by the worldlings
who congregate at the st. Botolph
Club, and the intellectuais of West Cedar Street
who tried put performances of rash
foreign dramatists still Shudder at his
The present occupant of the office Mayor Curley,
Is equally determined that nothing shall be
done from Sullivan Square to Ashmont. which
would bring a single blush to the cheek of the
Young Person. Whether under the shadow of
the Gildcd Dome the Lion Unicorn,
peace and purity must prevail. Therefore, says
the intrepid curlcy there shall be no barefoot
dancing at the '.carnvar' for the woman suffrage
fund 1t does not appear that the Mayor takes
this stand out of opposition to the Cause He
ingless fcet--thc decay Of tho Puritan virtues,
the beginning of pagan degeneration. The fact
tina! the dances were 10 be Greek has increased
his ardor. What has the city Of Cotton Mather
in common with the ancient Athens which Il has
fondly fancied ii resembles? "In Boston" az
the society dance intruducer." whose perform
is affected by the order, puts 1t, 1.-THE spirit
OF Greece must go shod." Well. why not? Was
incbriate with JOY for the calm and contempla-
tive shades Of the Public Library? Decorous
hosiery much better BELTS the community that
finds chaste satisfaction In the protection Of the
Sacred Goldfish. The Mayor has found a welcome
helper in the person OF Mrs. Anna Stelnauer the
only woman constable In Boston Mrs Steinauer
declares that an appalling number OF girls smoke
ciEarcttcs-not among the middle classes she
explains, but among the very wealthy and tho
very low Thus extremes meet in vice and tho
whole city /. corrupted. She is further greatly
exercised about the dances given by society
women" who should be made" shc save 40
OF the Mayor she may Yet be able TO bring this
about IL would be truly inspiring victory
for the public welfare if functions" on Common
wealth Avenue or Mount Vernon Street ,rera
obliged TO have policeman in attendance mr.
else the risk of being raidcd-pbiiadcInhIa
Public Ledger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

The mint comes along with the tulips" says
the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch. And the juleps
come along with the mint.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

I'VE are getting strange and varied learn
ing out Of this war" says the Charlottesville
Progress. From ALTERATIONS smooth huency
we have been hurried on by necessity trans
literations helpful transformations. We know
that w is just plain sh in English and so we
make out Of Przcmys the almost pronounceable
combination Ishemysl. Rem spells Sheln but
how in creation do those Slavs spell Ham and
Japhcth:'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
The VnIuc of Noise.

Ihe value of Noise.
Inc Prominent Citizen had just finished read
ing about the last discharge of vocal heavy
artillery from Oyster Bay
The Colonel he said, lis addicted to the DR.
Johnsonan style of argument When his pistol
misses fire he tries to knock his opponent down
with the handle"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
SONGS AND SAWS
Family Difference

Little Willie Twinkletoes
Always bowls wherc'er he goes.
Mother feels it's mighty cute:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

According TO tho Newport News Times Her
aid. The winter is past and the glorious sea
son of natures resurrection Is here. A little
1t seemed that the cold hand Of death had been
laid upon her. Now the signs of the resurrec-
tion are every hand, and in less than a
month the whole earth will be a bed of bios
SONS. and the forests will shine in their up
holstcry OF green"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

fDScuf TreRtmcnt.
Mrs. Gadabout is perfectly devoted TO bcr
family" ~ "
is she, indeed? Then, I suppose the reason
she never stays at home is her belief thai
absence makes the heart grow fonder.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Published evcns day in the year by The Times-
Dispatch Publishing Company, Inc. Address NIL
communications THE TIMES DISPATCH,
T1meH-Dispntch Building, 10 South Tenth Street.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Chats With Virginia Editors

Says the West Point News: with all due re-
spcct to the man who told folks In our issue
of March 18th how make "a lot of money
out OF poultry. we think he should have been
II little more explicit and said that the hens
should be kept In your back yard we are
quite certain that no would think Of sta
bling his COW in his neighbours barn and feed
ing her off that neighbours feed, yet there are
some OF our best known citizens who have for
years raised n large stock of poultry on the
yards and gardens OF their neighbours This con-
dition has gotten to be n nuisance and 1t would
be Il very popular measure If the Council would
pass an ordinance restricting the keeping OF
poultry within the bounds of the owners prop
erty. If allowed to roam the streets and alleys,
they are sure to depredate on tho premises Of
others"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30

Mr. Roosevclts long telegram
Foolish ~ $500 MaiSi, chairman OF
m, H.. the Senate Ship Trust inquiry
."M Committee. is virtually confess
h""se'e" sion that lie had no personal
knowledge which he based
his sweeping statement that President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan "endeavorcd In the interest
OF certain foreign business firms to secure to
the United States the power to purchase the
interned ships OF one OF tho helligerents" Mr.
Roosevelt does not want any further Testimony
than Ia afforded by his own deductions and con.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
In Nenr the Ere

" WITT F'rOnf.
MISS RouEcandpowder ought to lead
Dame Fashions bright array,
For everybody knows she wears
y new coat every day.
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-30
Current Editorial Comment

What would Boston do with
out her Mayors? The efforts OF
Honey FitZ" in the cause Of
public morals are still recalled
with awe even by the worldlings
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-14
TO HOLD STATE CONVENTION.
Republicans of State Planning Conven-
ton to Nominate National Delegates

Members of the committee appointed
by the conservative Republican wing
to arrange for a convention to nomin-
ate candidates to the national Repub-
lican convention are already preparing
for the call which will be issued next
month. 1t is planned to get thorough
working organization in every county
to support the convention nominees
with the intention Of sending a con-
sentative Republican delegation TO the
convention.
Although the progressive leaders are
making no special preparations for the
national delegates they are intensely
interested in the situation, as they be-
lieve it will be something of fore
runner of the fall primaries in the CUB
ernatorial and senatorial fights.
Gov. E. l.. Philipp's friends admit
they are going to make fight to get
the entire delegation. Whether or not
the Progressives will present united
front is still a question. Friends of
Senator La Toilette and former Gov
ernor McGovern are still claiming they
will get together though some of the
more bitter leaders assert that they
will not stand for any sort of a truce.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-14
KENOsHANs NOT GUILTY.
Louis DANIEL and Frank Roloff Acquit
ted on Charges of Attacking Man.

Louis Danzell and Frank Roloff, two
Kenosha men who were arrested at
Geneva, I'll. several months ago on
charges of having assaulted Albert S.
Peck, have been released by the off
Gals OF Geneva, ILL.,, and are said to
have returned to their homes in Keno
sha. No facts in regard to the trial of
the cases against the two young men
have been received in this city but
their friends assert that there was no
evidence to warrant their being held
on the charges. Peck was assaulted in
the door yard of his home and after
being badly beaten his unconscious
form was hidden in hay NOW. Dan
zell was arrested shortly after the as
sault and Roloff was arrested after
ward in Colorado. The assault caused
big sensation in Geneva as the victim
of it was popular there. The police
expect to be notified of all the facts
in regard to the release of the two Ke-
noshans later.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-14
NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY.

Through the courtesy of the Uni
versal Portland Cement company, Gil
bert M. Simmons Library. has received
some very practical and up-to-date
booklets on concrete construction
These booklets are written by corps
Of competent engineers and are pub
lished under the auspices of the Uni
versal Information Bureau of Chicago,
and cover the following subjects:
Concrete for the farmer.
Concrete in the barnyard.
Concrete pavements, sidewalks, curb
and gutter.
Concrete silos.
Small farm buildings of concrete.
Cement drain tile.
Concrete in cold weather.
Small concrete bridges and culverts.
Proceedings of conference on per-
manent and sanitary farm improve
ments.
Concrete surfaces.
Farm Cement News (last issue).