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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
only Chauneurs Have Licenses

D ENOCAT1ON OF tho license Of that chauf-
i y feur who was convicted Of operating an
automobile while he was intoxicated ca lis at
'onton again To serious defect in the stat
utcS and ordinances concerning the opcra =.
ton OF motor driven vehicles The clause
under which this mans license WAS revoked
provides that il shall apply 10 ANY person
so convicted. as il should. OF course
But the only persons TO whom il can apply
arc professional chauheurs or chaufcurs Tor
hire, for the reason that they arc tho only
class required 20 obtain license No owner.
son OF An owner friend OF an owner or
friend of friends owner has TO have
personal license. Therefore so far a that
provision OF the law applies, he may got As
drunk as he please and drive where he please
subject only to tho ineffective scale OF fines
provided by ne prcscn, ordinance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Eunston's Request Under Amusement

TT is rather striking commentary OH the
! lack Of preparedness Of this country that
when General Funston. at Il particularly
critical moment. asks for eight acroplanes for
service in Mexico. the War Department is
forced to take the matter under advisement'
Several other aeroplanes in addition TO the
small squadron already al General Funston 5
disposal. available. il is reported. but il is
doubtful if they are serviceable for work.
II may he tina, the government. in spite Of
its unlimited resources. will have TO accept
the offer Of the Aero Club OF America, pri
waite organization, 10 lend two ira incd aviators
with high powered aeroplanes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
shop Talk.
,Simplihed Spelling.

,Simplihed SpellingD
professor Murder made n speech
And tho he did not rant nor prcch,
II was not vel received But WHY
cause o!ocies both hi and ge-
is'd taut 50 many years that he
Was rii,y OF tautology
ELEANOR SNIFF JOHNSON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Her Charm.

she Was not ravinH beauty.
And she had no store of pclf:
>h" WAS not Il slave TO duty,
She thought too much Of herself
Just TO see her YOU might doubt her
frimacy the bellies among.
Yet her suitors ilockcd about her.
Just because she held her tongue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

own tribute 10 the dear departed is tina, il did
more good Than We had dared to hope aud
less harm than we had cause to fear. The body
was controlled as to its main proceedings BY
outside influence, but 1t did not all it's powers
engage TO do it's masters WILL but mana ged
10 give some much. needed attention TO subjects
other than those deemed of paramount import
ancc by the steering and standing committees
or this we arc apprcciativc. and for II arc
duly thankful. rho record might have been
better Also 1t might have been great deal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

One thousand prisoners in Sing Sing have
signed 4 petition for Statewide prohibition.
Being where he can't get il. usually makes
the mau who wants il all the more thirsty.
The hes, test Of the sincerity Of the Sing
Singers would he to turn EN- out. It's
mighty easy TO be good when has no
chance to be anything else
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
The Worry Club.

Shakespeare never heard anybody cry Rub
hcr. for there was no such thing in his day.
More money was spent automobile tires
in this country last year than the government
approp rated for tho army.
a guinea pis doesn't come from Guinea. and
IL isn't pig
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

Ohcials ~ the German embassy lin Wash
ington deny any knowledge OF the report ina,
Chancellor Won Bo,hmann-H ollwcg is TO re
sign. The embassy was likewise in the dark
about the report that Won Trpitz was 10 DC
pitched oyrrhO. ri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Get Ready to Vote.

CANDlDATES for city Offices that are 10 be
- voted for at the primary next mouth arc
presenting their claims almost nightly 10
citizens in every section Of Richmond. They
reciting their records. describing their
achievements and making their promises
Voters should give attentive heed
There is no unimportant Office in the whole
list The Mayor OF Richmond becomes real
parsonage under the terms OF the charter
amendments made al the last session of the
General Assembly. For one thing, he will
he in undisputed control of the Police Depart
mcnt. and will WELD large power.
The Administrative ard is the real execu-
tive OF the city government. Properly 10 dis
charge its functions, men of capacity. vision,
knowledge OF public affairs aud ability 10
learn required Those who are dis
appointed in the boards past performances
should be particularly determined inn
prove il.
The Council iegsla,cS for us all II
trolls the appropriation OF public funds, de-
Gliding. on broad lines where and how and
when this money shall he spent Those who
take no interest in the selection OF Aldermen
and Councilmen should no, venture TO criti-
cize in the event the fortunate candidates
leave something to be desired.
Richmond has right expect that every
qualified voter. unless deferred by some COM
peling reason. shall go TO the polls and cast
his ballot. All OF Us have talked much OF
late about bettcrinr municipal government,
but, after ali. the real chance and the only
chance Of bettcrment springs from in
creased and more active public interest in
public affairs. The government will never
be any better than those who place il in Of
flee. Ii The community is sluggish and in
different 10 the manner in which political
power is welded. it may expect with CON
ideuce that power will he nefcently
welded.
In most American cities the era Of bald
faced graft has passed long since. IL is not
actual theft that makes municipal government
in the United States what il is, but in
efficiency aud waste |, was. indeed always
The money wasted was 10 the money
stolen IN the ratio OF d hundred TO one. We
have got rid of the actual corruption. and it
is time now 10 yet rid OF the other and
greater evil.
The Ttmca-D Dispatch believes Richmond
should nave q new charter. framed in accord
with the best modern thought and the expert
cncc Of other cities, bur the form is not every
thing. 1t will encourage efficiency, hut it
Will not provide it; it will discourage waste
bur not prevent Approx nation Of the mu-
ncipal ideal depends finally on the men
chosen to administer the government and the
character Of the authority and Responsibilities
with which ihoy arc invested. and the char
actor o. the rulers depends on the voters
The efforts of the Registration Associa ton
have resulted III considerable additions 10 the
qualified lists These men. who in the mast
have been indifferent to their privileges of
citizenship, may exercise IA controlling in
Hncncc AT tho coming election. They and all
others should permit no small obstacle to
keep them away from the polls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Negroes In Cfties.

Please state the number OF negroes in the FOL
lowing cities: New York, Boston. philadelphia
In your order. iss,4ls: 1864; .s445I: S4,7Ac
40733. according TO the census or 1910.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25


f; ,i, ,h'y have some good preachers up
}. me mountains regions Of Virginia IN. Eit.
toa,o Zap l,"st SAYS; Amidst ali the excitement
me i"ci that you hear mighty roo,i
9''"o'' III 'hS town any Sunday in the wear
, THAT great and sublime prohibition papcr Tho
rrcde iicksbure star. has the audacity to snV.
We nae an idea that the Attendance on Tie
,"r'i'otra.'r state Convention TO be held at Roa-
the fact that the mint in that section can s,iiI
DE 'h!Aeo with something stronger than water
The TidewAter Democrat-~lhat is to say the
Counts .-bclicvcs in taking time i by the fore.
iock. IL says 1T viii soon be time to begin,
zee el'brht'oil II was great success last wear.
quick" '
one OF the objections We heai offered 10
nFrsideh' W iIsom. says the Gate City Herald
- 'hht ne - too SLOW. Seems to US that he
an ac' win quite q good deal OF celebrity when
~ ''iiHc-. II takes some ConSde bic
reMding between the lines 10 tell Whether thai
refers I" matters az state. matters OF war or
peace. o. matters OF domesticty and matrimony
ne Haitian Record ADVERTISER. with habitat
~ Houston The county seat OF Halifax County
nrN.r ,ioscS an opportunity TO take shot at
nout ioston. the metropolis OF the county. Here
~ US latest some time ago cX-citizen OF
south iioston knocked street car off the track
,o, RGhmGmn ana "oW .no,her has caused
a; large"
'"rh epitaph Of The late General Assembly"
SAYS m" Norfolk Nirgiuian-Pilot. lis Variously
written by the newspapers OF the state. The
obitn@iN no,ices range from We'll dono. good
mended' There is fulsome condemnation praise
SO rant 1t damns and unqualified blame. Our
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

II suppose Your was we'll prepared for
college" said tho casual friend
Yes, indeed" replied the fond mother ."rh.
president wrote tho faculty could not teach hin
anything. so they permitted him 10 como home"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Queries and Answers


TO whom should write in reference to Red
Cross service MISS ~
Red Cross Headquarters, 1925 II street y. W..
Washington, H. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Now She Applied the kiho,l

You never hear complain that ne has
nothing TO wear" said Uncle Dudley.
lie would If his wiic didn't keen track Of
his clothes replied Aunt Minerva
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

Old Stanby called the turn his Rcprcscr-
tziiN" in Washington who sent him Cabba e
seed ny returning the package with tho infcrrna-
ton that the constituents thought one ~ bba &c
head N Congress was all that tho dis,ric, could
stand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Advanrem OF Women.

Where may get matter showing the advance
mont Of women along all lines. particularly the
matter Of suffrage" ". s. r.
The Equal suffrage League. Commercial Build
ing, Richmond, Va. VIII send YOU pamphlets
Which Will give you all the information you sock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

Gruhhs -ch"lly l.itcbranc SAYS he really ex-
rects success in his job.
Stu3Os-Oh, well. his ideal is modest With
him succeeding at a job merely means keep,ur
1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

Earkus-Thing embob has silent partncr
Ei'us-Then his wife is not in tho firm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

They tell me said the interested constituent.
that pic is the favorite dish OF many states
men
IS" IL is responded Congressman Hammfatt
unctuousIy. especially when IL is pork pic"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Tic Suits Her. \n,h,,x

Mrs JaPber Is very proud OF her husband
She says ne is brilliant convcrsationalist"
That's her synonym for a good listener"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Making "a date.

Jack. mamma wants TO know II YOU wi
meet her at tho train"
Yes. al tho train on which she GOES home"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
An = starter,

You ought 10 hear the chime. ~ our new
clock. They ring every quarter hour"
That's scheme Of your fathers To ring The
bell on me every fifteen minutes when am
calling"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
The Pessimlst 3ays:

Don't expect much sympathy in your
afnictions Most of your friends feel it ncccs-
Sary 10 keep their whole supply for them
selves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

man in Omaha gets ny in meeting aud
asserts that Bryan is no, "A Democrat Many
others in the whole country said the same
thing in 1895. 800 and 1905
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
crSes MnnfcIl

can YOU print or send the verses OF which
two lines All that you hold in your
cold. dead hand, w III ne what YOU have given
away? y. H. POOL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

mere is moral here for Richmond The
baltimore cl'y tax rate ranges around Slo5
on the $lo", and property is assessed suh
stanua!!y at It's fun markc, value The News
explains why This is SO Il is rime for Rich
mond to lead 4 movement 20 cnec, The renna,
oil the constitutional prohibition of spcciaI
assessments for public improvements
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
To-day. Bc., Hnnd-picked joke.

fi'st Telephone Girl--Do YOU know Mr.
Finger"
Second Telephone Gir---Not nv sight, only
20 speak to--Chrstan Register
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

fhe city's bonded den, Is rr.a, be-.
canS" INC city has gone pu paEtu., "a,
Is necessities ana short.lived Improve.
3ucris ana local undertakings GU, ~
"alH ana TAX levy II IS hard 10 pass
u" I"Nihon-$enSr, nor"ru system Of
Sptr'a' assessments bscauS- OF IN. h.ph
tx rat" airesdy established hv he ~
'F .' ''''t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

Still, ii would be more creditable to sc
Villa head by shooting than by purchase. al
any price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
Chats With Virginia. Editors

,rfian Is NE n%p!anatio ton Of the late spring
Mecd not have been surprised at the cold wen thcr
,nIihcol"tciN after the closing Of Legislatures
w n''' IiSht nave been expected when all OF that
not AR MAS cut OFF AT Richmond?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

ne dean OF ST paui's. IN London, saws
II ne were betting man he would give two
~ "'' on peace before Christmas, He didn't
"a! ." 'nr'"''"aS' because he knew tina, was
the day Ford picked and he lbs,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
{ Onstnncy.

Won may break, YOU may SKATER
That pipe If you will.
liut the nicotinc'S flavor
VIII cling to it still.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

mere Is report 'ha' eggs arc going ia he
,"'"',' No' INC weather man said we
were going 10 have a brcak.un NJ u;,,an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES.: Has
brook, Story q Brooks Inc. Fifth Avenue Build
Ing, New York: Mutual Life Building philadelphia;
Peoples Gas Building. Chicago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25

TELEPHONE: Randolph l. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-25
News of Fifty Years Ago
U'rom the Richmond Dispa tch March %, 1860

old Market Hall very largely attended by
the Irish citizens of Richmond. and the good
lriShnen were enthusiastic to tho limit. The
irish bonds were subscribeh to quite largely,
something like $4,000 of the same being taken.
Speeches were made by Major Toohey, John II.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29
TITS NOT AN EIGHT HOUR ISSUE.

The public record OF be all
public record of President Wilson has
desires be informed on
question appealed Mr. Wilson for
passage something that does not IN ea
for the tasks OF the wgnan not al
expedenc demands of the railroad
hoods which increases the
best paid the country grants ten
for overtime LOT employ
laent extending beyond the eight hour limit CARVING VIVA w I
force was reputation principle of arbitration for
conferences did the President espuse the
cause of of the brotherhoods
plea defense OF his act IN MS attempt
vindcaton declaring that the eight hour DAY
had applied railroad business Of the country as every
well person task of railroad ainman pro-
terminal which must be accomplished "ener
lit takes eight hours this law privileges him to
Of unhnsheo hn IL
readily be seen utterly the transportation
But the Adanson law does
not provide but makes eight hour day basis OF
hours shall be given ms the n0n the
claims is sanctioned society"
BY society public practice is meant is folly to
universally recognized days work Does the
twelve and sometimes fourteen hours
his business: Does man business limit hse n hu 10
the clerks their when the eighth hour has
struck hand be they kept tab
clock eight hour measurement OF time But even
all these day that would not vndcae
the railway broherhood
wage increase eight hours work
The great abject in which the President
cuped of Congress submitting the die
And what does this forced action legislation
every demanding thing granted
the railroad tranmen minded they
can go to increased
industries of the and endanger human
And what can he has se The work
the iron and steel industries can come him and Congress IN the
way but submit force and
,hreas disastrous been
principle BY force established by President
who for political expediencE
the dictaon of mere fraction the electorate 1t
such surrender will be approved BY the American
in November
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29
NOT LIKELY TO BE BUILT

The Democratic administration in
dulged in good deal Of legislation that
was designed for campaign use only,
just like it put forth a lot Of sonorous
promises and pledges in It's platform
in 1912 calculated to catch the votes
of the credulous. and which were re-
pudiated in office. There is some
excitement now over The probable
location of the 100000 armor plate
plant, and many communities are held
on the edge Of expectancy. 1t is
doubted if the plant will ever be built
That Is the interesting conclusion ar
rived at by the Army and Navy Reg
lister Of Washington. 1t Is still more
definite in expressing the opinion that
it was never the intention OF the Navy
Department 10 build it.
The authorization to build such a
plant says the Register. has possibly
served its political mission of attack
upon the amor plate contractors. sal
isfying certain partisan demands f3r
the punishment Of those firms. other
wise 1t may be useful as Il cudgel 10
force the armor. plate makers to lower
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29

own devising, dragging his party
after him. And, when suddenly
brought face to face with the danger
that these policies will make him un-
popular, he has sacrificed consistency
10 his desire for q second term and
has promptly yanked his party In
hurried retreat, in some other dlrec'
ton. AS a result, party leaders, as
Mr.. Willard pictures it. have been
afraid TO take a decided stand on any
great public question. because they
have been in constant fear that the
Presidents sudden reversal OF policy
might leave them Tapping on the
sands.
One by one, Mr.. Willard admits, the
President has dropped his strongest
friends. He ignores those who work
ed for him, four years ago. The big
gest men in his party have come to
believe that the only time they can
see the President is when he wants to
use them for some purpose Of his own.
No man however intelligent he may
be is wiser in all matters beyond all
his fellows, but that has been the
Presidents attitude right along. He
has made the Democracy a one-maa
party.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29
OUT OF IT'S OWN MOUTH

I Repeatedly have the administration
! supporters and the Democratic press
) denied, or attempted to deny that
depression existed just prior 20 The
! European war. OF course the suffer-
ing public cannot be convinced against
IN experience. There IS, however,
enate document, prepared by the
= Department OF Commerce, which most
emphatically rebuts the Democratic
statements. This document shows by
, q comparison of each month with the
, same month Of the preceding year a
STEADY increase in the receipts OF rail-
ways until September 1913, after
which there was a decline each month
until April. 1915. when the increase
las resumed. owing to the revival IN
1 business by the European war. Bank
!, clearings slumped each month for fTe
consecutive months beginning Oc-
stober, 1918. The production OF pig
iron in the United States each month
when compared with the same month
OF the preceding year shows an IN
crease from January to September,
1913. After this each month shows
decline until April. 1915. The num-
Der Of business failures each month,
when compared with the same month
Of the preceding year. show an i'll
crease each month from April, 1913, to
August, 1914, except in July, 1913. and
May, 1911, when decreases, are shown.
The Democrats took over the reins
OF government March 4, 1913. Their
first action was TO level the protec-
tive tariff wall which from 1897 to
1918 had been maintained BY the Re
publican party. In ten months from
the passage Of that law, October, 1913,
to July, 1914, inclusive, imports in
creased s102, 100000, exports decrea5-
ed s160,0o0.000, and the balance Of
trade fell off s262.O0oO00, compared
with a similar period 1928. Gus
toms revenues fell off s30,000,000, in
spite Of the fact that about S25,000,0 900
was realized from Republican rates
carried over in the Democratic bill.
A fayorite argument Of free traders is
that heavy import duties have paro-
lying effect upon the development OF
our own country, and tend to diminish
exports. The tariff history shows
that, without exception, free trade is
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29
DOES FIE2

Huntington Herald Dispatch.
In an address at Webster SPRING.
Senator Chiffon, we are told by the
veracious chroniclcrs, warned his con,
Slituents in that edge OF the moral
vineyard to beware of Hughes for
President, because he voted 10 sad
die debt upon the people or West
Virginia.
Does Senator Chiffon. friend of the
President, and high in the councils
of the Wilson administration mean TO
attack Mr.. Hughes on his judicial rec.
ord when the attack lies with equal
force against Chief Justice White.
Justice Piiney. Justice Lamar. Justice
Day. Justice Van de Fcnter. Justice
Mckrnnr and Justice Holmes Does
he mean 10 impugn the honesty and
nf The Supreme Court OF the
United States?
Does, Mr. Wilson approve OF this
method of campaigning?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29
HE MUST DIG.

He wanted i job. and. l!k" every one
else. ,.
He wanted Il good one. YOU KNOW
here his clothes would NOT sou "n"
his hands would keep clean.
And the salary mustn't DC low. IT,
He asked for pen. but they gave mn
spade. ,rrc
And he half turned away with shruE
l;ut he altered hi mind. AMI, scl|lEs Inc
spadc--hc dug.
He worked with Il will that Is bouEa 20
And th,. months and the years went
along;
The way il was rough and the LABOR WIS
hard, .,,-, .,,, ..
Ru, his heart he kept filled Win q
s,,,o ,errrd him and =nc"red at the
TASK, hut liz r!uGG"d
lust as hard rs hc ever coulo luuo,
Their words never scented "
him a bll--as he dug.
The dav came nj last when they called
,,,d ,.,v,. him n pcn in its place.
.rho ioy If achievement wHS sweet |" MS
And yictory shonc in his face -.
We cant always get What We hoPe 1o'
Success cuts many queer JlES;,,
Ei,t ono Thing is surc-a boy VII! SUI
cccd--if he digs.