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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Tran for Genius.

ledge. Youh Honah, scuse foh trcss-
passin ovah youh Groun. but Use hyar fob ter
AK youth what dis leckshun about when
it am gwne ter end?'
Why, woman, there is election being
held Why do YOU ask
We'll, ledge, Youth Honah, dat man Oh mine
Ccphus. hin stayn away fun his bode an
family eveh night foh de las two weeks
goin' on an scusin' hssclf by telln' me dat
hc wer tenden dc cckshun. an All goter
haiiucinashun dat he misieadin' ME, an so
tuck de match in NAH own hands. Iyars a
dollah. ledge, Youth Honah."
You don't owe me anything-put your dollar
in your pocket and go home"
"AhH owe 1t ter youh to-morrah. when |
git dat man in NAH powah Eff dat amt enough
Anil pay dc balance when Ah'm br,Ing befob
iouh Honah foh mo'tofyn de peace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
CafI-D;iCkS.

treaty is the promise Of nation.--Fisher
Ames (speech on the British treaty, April. 1850.
You find people ready enough do the
Samaritan. without the oil and twopencc.-
sydney Smith.
Without courage there cannot be truth and
without truth there can he no other virtue
Sir Walter Scott.
Woman is like the reed. which bends to every
breeze, but breaks not in the tempest.-Arch-
bishop Wha tely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Satfshcd.

It's not in any wanderers heart
To pine for fame or wealth:
lie thinks that life's far better part
Is liberty and health.
So hc pursues his GRANT way
And feels no pcnitencc.
Convinced that those who toll all day
Show mighty little sense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
The General Appropriation Bill

lust now the Legislature is going through
j its biennial performance Of putting to-
gether the general appropriation bill This
lis curious proceeding. Items of cxpendi.
ture are debated separately In The TWO houses
while the bill is "a-bornng" Some arc
passed, others are rejected Many arc
amended out of all original form and passed
VA, Then comes the great rub The Senate
may reject what the House Of Delegates
passes, and the House may turn down appro-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Walter and Conan,

To what class of playwriGhts do Eugene Wal
ter and George Cohan belong, what have
they written
sue" The Wolf paid in Full" SERGEANT
lanes; The Flag station" The Easiest Way
Seven Keys to Baldpate," etc They are both
writer's OF great versatility and would he class
ed nowadays dramatists.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Sound.

If a tree should fall island where there
was no animal life. nothing to hear would
there be any sound? What proof OF the cor
RICHNESS OF your reply can you give:
TEACHER.
Just the as II the island were inhabited
of course. That sound has an existence indie
pendent OF auditory. nerves is easily shown
by many tests for instance. the vibration OF
one string in sympathy With the sounding OF
unison string distance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

deals with taxes and licenses. Of tho most
important of amy measure that must necessarily
be adopted: the appropriation bill. the CO oi di-
nate college measure and several others. must
receive the fullest consideration and attention.
There is very much to do and very .cw days
TO do II i'm The Legislature is doing mig hty
well ana promises TO make it's imprint OH pages
OF fame Don't fret.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Confessinw a Former Error

INTENDING no disrcspect either, We are
compelled frequently To note the rcsem-
blance between the editorial policies and
cnunciationS of our esteemed afternoon con-
temporary, the Richmond Evening Journal.
and a Chinese frecracker. There is the same
prehistoric origin. the same acquaintance
with the interests and aspirations of men
and, women of to-day. the same intellectual
grasp, the same knowledge of public affairs.
the same tendency to sizZle and splutter. the
same noise in eruption-and the same I'M
potency in result. On an earlier occasion the
Richmond Evening Journal proclaimed in
digpently that II lis not humorous publ
catipn," and we undertook TO defend it against
its hwp remuneration of what had been re-
Garded it's particular virtue. Now we are
constrained reluctantly to conclude that We
were wrong and the Richmond Evening
journal was right The unthinking still may
laugh, but older friends weep.
Felix Daz is doing all he can 10 get on
the screen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

When Mexican women get the right OF suf-
fragc-that is what they arc now asking
tho revolutions n that country will make
mighty interesting moving pictures. Tabasco
sauce is mild compared with a senorita on
the rampage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
\ Minute VIII, the Con.

say, cop, old TOP shouted the cit. TO the
COP on Main Street crossing, there's lot OF
noise in my part of town these nights account
of barking dogs. Isn't there law 10 compel
dog owners 10 tie EN- up night
WHATS the use tyin' up dogs at nigh, an
lcttn fellers like YOU around loose? Beat
II, and dodge that devil wagon before il gets
YOU
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Blessed Ignorance,

is talking aboutc
Stubbs-I suppose so--but I'd like to bet
something that after lie concludes or his
haransues he doesn't know what his listeners
are talking about.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
The Get-Evcn Society. Inc.

The Can Openers Union is new organizat ton
of Husbands who paid for the Fruit that was
put up last Fall. and which they have not Seen
or Tasted since the Rivers soldered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
TOO Large an Order.

Hc-Whcn we were married YOU sworc to love
honor and obey
Shc--T know I did. but AT that time didn't
realize l was attempting the impossible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Urson-iow's your son getting OH in politics?
lie told me he had decided to get I'm the game
Downs think he's getting off instead OF
on. At the first meeting he attended he seconded
the motion to adjourn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Entirely Consistent.

Miss Swcctthng says il is lirc's seeming
trihes that really make impression"
81 concluded that was her theory when | saw
her last summer in bathing suit"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
TO-Du!'s Hest Iand-I'icheu ,JoLe

Shc-rve heard that men prefer To make love
to short girls rather than TO tall girls.
He "a brokcr)-Yes; it's the shorts that Won
always hear of getting squeezed--ios,on
Transcript.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Double Action.

Little Bits electric motor
Shocked him so he let it drop.
And the words that sweet child uttered
Caused another shock 10 pop
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Tho PcssImISt Says:

God helps those who help thcmSelvcs--but
lie doesn't positively dislike those who try TO
do something for the other fellow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Lees Adiutant

LEW men have been more honorcd in life
than was Colonel Walter H. TAYLOR. of
Norfolk, and few arc moro honorcd in memory
than he. TO have lived so that all men gave
nm reverence 10 the day of his death ;s
memory nne enough, but to have lived so that
III MS youth he was tho trusted adjutunt of
tobert T.. Lee SETS his name apart and ON
blazons u. His books, his work in later
years, his service 10 his community Will live
after nm But after those viii live what
may be carved on his ,omb---hc was The
adjutant OF Lee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Il. Smelling empty trenches for sixteen hours
may show that Germany has ammunition 70
explode, but 1t is question in military circles
whether 1t is evidence OF war saCacuv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Queries and Answers


Is this in the Bible, I'VE shall know as we are
known" q r. I.IC:C,E
The nearest we find is I. Corinthians, xiii. 10
Then shall know also I anu known
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Laying for Him.

Who's your Representative in ConErcss"'
i've forgot his name, but the hotels that
use Gas have been furnished with his photo
graph
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Gcrinany's
Miserable
Subtcrfuge

" lhoSe aSSurances iMcOnSiSt emf
with her newly proclaimed policy of sinking
armed merchantmen. The Berlin diplomats
; about armed merchantmen during the tedious
u use mat preceded the nearsettlement OF
Inc i-iSitnnia case. II only when the q n
not had been made that the two gov
crnmcnts were practically agreed upou the ind
ing OF that controversy that this other con-
,ehtl"h about vessels carrying guns arose Ger
6oy moment II would not lo to
excuse must he found for il And so this iniser
abi,e subtcrfuGe was invent cd.--Providence Jour
nal ''''N'Ne 'odi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Giuseppe Verdi May Force Issue

I is OH the cards that a practical Issue will
j confront the President and Congress within
the next few days. instead of an academic
discussion On Wednesday the Italian liner
Giuseppe Verdi cleared from the port Of New
York. bound for Naples and Genoa. She is
armed for defensive purposes; she is flying
belligerent flag and she carries American
passengers.
II she is sunk by German submarine
without warning and without being given suf-
bcient time 10 secure the safety OF her pas
Sengers, the question now before the
President and Congress Will come 10 the sort
OF head that REQUIRES Immediate operation
Congress will have TO support the President
in whatever steps he may take 10 carry out
his announced policy or will have to yield
meekly to the German position a position
which the indiscretion OF the Presidents on
ponents, in their talk OF warning resolutions
materially helped TO strengthen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

n" American summer girl has been asked
TO abandon gay and bright costumes This
year. III order that Hatural-dyc makers ana
'e",''e manufacturers may he aided in their
TASK she may MOI show as many hucs as
herei ofore, hut she should no, he cynoc,o, -
wear fewer duds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Chats With Virginia Editors

Anyway" says the Roanoke Times the
..loWh prince Is no gutter To-morrow's news
from Nerdun may tell a different, story.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Democracy nt Its Best

L ORMER Governor Glynn's summary OF the
i achievements of the Democratic party
since Woodrow Wilson became President il;
magnificent tribute to party solidarity and
party efficiency. II reveals the Democracy AT
its best, just as the recent disscnson. distrust
and Hesitation have revealed the Democracy at
its worst
Fortunately for party and country. there
is ID the White House IA leader who knows
low to lead. No autocrat or tyrant per
fectly willing to hear every side of every
public question, he is adamant i'm matters Of
principle. For Congress TO give him anything
less than ungrudging support would be an
ahonination; that ii will give less now has
become almost nnthinkable.
Mr.. Glynn's statemen, OF Democratic poll
cies and aspirations strikes the keynote Of
The campaign. TO its stately measures will
march the Democratic hosts--and Democrats
in Congress should be the first TO fall into line
Jack Johnson is to he asked TO quit Eng
laud. The order as 10 his destination should
he made very explicit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Says The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch: ."Th,t
two Senators talked five hours on the co -ordi
nate college bill does not indicate any lack of
time for all real business in sixty days'' 20
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

II Germany Is so determined to shoot some
'n'ns ahoat why doesn't its submarines try
to find British warshps?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

The greatest difficulty a war correspondent
encounters Is trying to outlie others i'm the
same business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Governor Whitman's prediction that il will
be Hughes is III the same class as the weather
mans brand classified as variable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Current Editorial Comment
Germ any wi

Germany will stand by the
assurances she has previously
given us with regard 10 subma-
rihe warfare. But she, does not
consider there is 3uytlipr Il,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

epHIIsHED every day In the year at 10 South Tenth
Il street, Richmond, Va, bJ tho Times dispatch Pub
psh1na Co. Inc. Charles E. Hasbrook Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

There is Il thesis-that's what they call
any new idea nOw--that a baby Incubator
should act like hen. Heaven help the in
cubator baby,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Felix Diaz is doing all he can TO get on
the screen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

The Moon railway pay bill.
which ESSAYS TO compel the rail
.o",ia 20 carry MAJ practically on
such terms as the Postma ster-
General may lay down. and at a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Secretary Lane. in response to
the McCumber resolution. has
made ~ long report TO the SEN
ate. on the price OF gasoline.
which has increased from ~ to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

ADDRESS ALL CONCENTRATIONS to The Tmes-
q Dta2atch. and not TO individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Coercirig
the
Railroads

after the measure becomes effective either ihe
loSt nastcr-General or 81 per OF the rail
TohnS may appeal to the Interstate Commerce
COMMISSION for determination OF the sum
clercE or the pay. This provision is such a ba Id
S"n.erfuge Tor the coercion Of the railroads that
II rs surprising ii should find place in a puhlic
measure. The Postma ST err General is not likely
to appenl from rates OF his own making on the
ground that they are excessive. while n rairoad
appeal must come from more than half the roads
in all the country before it can have any sta nd
ing. Why Congress should refuse to simniify
the whole matter by direct reference of ali
appeals to tho Interstate Commerce Commission
Tor hearing and determination il is difficult 10
Tnderstnnd This plan would be fair and honest
The proposed plan is undetermined, II NOT
actually dishonest.-New York Evening Sun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

TELEPHONE: Randolph l. Private Branch Exchange
coN1ectipR with ali departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Increased
Price of
Gasoline

comparatively short time. That cause for
the increased price Of gasoline and crude oil
other than any present shortage OF crude must
be sought" SAYS the report. "is shown by the
reports of pine-iine company storage in tho
continent fields" The Secretary OF the Int
ror finds that tho primary of tho increase
in the price OF gasoline is greater CONSUMPTION
in the United States. This increase was Is per
that it will continue proportionately this year
and depletion of refined stocks, while crude
production has been lighter However, Saso-
is susceptible TO many influences. The. rise in
sequcntly tho great oil companies have been
able TO take advantage Of low wholesale prices
and high retail prices. The oil business is
still highly concentrated and tho prosperity OF
the standard companies AT present indicat es
that they enjoying the profits OF an I'M
usual Observation-Disclosures News. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,: Has
lnE, New York: Mutual Life building, rhiladeIphin;
Z P9oples' Gas Building Chicago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

only eleven more days" says tho Frcdericks-
burg star: and the present regular session OF
the Legislature will come to AN end. In the
meantime. the revenue producing bill, that which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Catered January 81, 1905, at the Post Office
g.hst Richmond. Va. second-clnss matter.
The Washington times., 1916-12-31
kUTHERANS PLAN
CHURCH FESTIVAL
viii Join in National Celebra-
ton Of I00th Reformation
Anniversary.

Lutheran churches I'm Washington
will unite next year in the national
celebration of the four hundredth an
niversary OF Professionalism and spc-
ciai exercises in local churches will
stamp the event a. a religious feature
of Importance.
The celebrations, which are TO be
held from time TO time throughout
the country. will reach the climax IN
national celebrations in Chicago IN
June. in Philadelphia and New York
and.in other cities at times 20 BE indi-
Gated later.
No 'defiinitt date has been sot for
washington's observance Of the occa-
sion. National headquarters will he
established in Philadelphia, and plans
will be made for . nationwide cele-
bration. Tho Lutheran bodies OF the
country are raising money with which
to provide exercises In honor Of their
four fhindredth anniversary.
The central committee which Ia TO
direct. tho celebration has issued a
statement recounting the growth of
the -.rious activities OF the Lutheran
faith.
The Washington times., 1916-12-31
Evening Services IN the Churches

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'' as sS.1 ss s.'a
wesley cs.D; n. SsD service; sad the ''
unG John esss rs s Ss . as ssc the
'rGs Passion @ n. ana .sss: s % L"'''' 6 Clark
First Ts s@f or wS
Mt As s: $ a :' 1s Never
g. sr Baptist s Tss ana nee
@'P S'sssn sss 81 E. night
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suss spoeis
streets the Muir watch
s: s. sss' an. .G s
waugh os.S. @s ESQ A ss RE; Mccoy
Scientist Columbia Euclid Chris
second
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Il: .s'i :Gs ss' Island
's' ss'Tss" S
s'is nh; Re-:
Grace Reformed Church rs,ssnh northwest the Rev
csu "s Il. %sa s: s.ss &
Boston, ss saei Sa;'S5 y
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Fourth s r Rec: Ge1 Kelly % iS :1T streets
r%s1 fs%1sa TsI,s Ss north
TSss sss 9a"iA Dr. Wallace Radcliffe
ss g. s Eve
rs% S.s % with tT S. n:
Mt ES~s f K d @ S :rS streets H'A'" the Rev
North Bryan saseHa S Owe. MA s. % church TIL" Rev. Franklin
D.
Alfred Il. Barrows another Chance" 7it5 o.
Rev H. H. Brundage, "chrsts Rules for Happiness Is5
r.
MaMusn D. ID, OF Madison ~ Watch night ii:i5
Prettyman ID, by the
m.
John c. Palmer D. d. minister sursum cOrda"
The Washington times., 1916-12-31

about made mp its mind that peace
discussion will be- with US n long time
before there can be much that one can
put his finger on. The somewhat ON.
nous aspect OF the railroad contro.
versy, however. promises early de.
velopments following the operation Of
the Adamson law the first OF the
year. Unless the railroad managers
and the brotherhood representatives
can come TO some kind OF an agree.
ment as a basis OF mutual understand.
ing pending the Supreme Courts de.
cision on the constitutionality OF that
law, II 10 difficult To see how a clash
In the form OF strikes can be avoided.
The roads are naturally not eager TO
pay the increased wages provided for
until they know whether the law will
stand. II would seem possible that
some agreement with respect To fund
ing the difference In wages until the
court shall have handed down Its de,
cision might be reached.
The reported movements OF cur
rency this week Indicate a gain In
cash by the banks OF Ss,I00.0Oo. with
gains by thS banks from the interior
OF S2,52s 900. or TIN gold imports. the
assay office paid out sic. 400 900. and
Slo.O00.OO0 by the local sub-treasury
on transfers from the Philadelphia
mint. The loss on the sub.treasury
operation proper was $685. 900. Dur
ing the week the Federal Reserve
Bank had a balance against the local
banks OF $50. 03s, 900. indicating a net
cash gain OF, Ss.69s,OOO. Money rates
had an earlier tendency throughout
the week, particularly time funds.
which ruled from a to y OF per
cent lower than the previous week.
The Washington times., 1916-12-31

former half holiday. and a whole
holiday tomorrow.
Previous TO yesterdays decision BY
the department. heads, the per diem
employees were forced to work on al
holidays, excepting. Labor Day. Or
else lose their pny. More than 1000
per diem employees are affected BY
the decision.
Just now, the Federal Employees
Union IN working to procure for the
psy diem employees the regular legal
holidays granted the regular roll en,-
ployes. and also the fifteen-day leave
privilege.
The Washington times., 1916-12-31

Elected some form OF war financing.
The statement IL not particularly
comforting In View OF the financial
requirements OF the end OF the year.
The statement as reflected In the pro-
portion OF reserve To liabilities IL the
worst since July, 1916.
A long step toward correcting the
Impression OF injury that the allies
got when the Federal Reserve Board
cautioned American bankers about
tying up funds In the Treasury bills
OF France and Great Britain, was
taken early In the week, when IL was
announced that the board had APP
proved the appointment OF the Bank
OF England as the foreign correspond
ent OF the Federal Reserve Bank.
Later there came the report that simi.
lar action would be taken with regard
TO the Bank OF France. and probably
after the war with the government
banks at Petrograd. Rome. Berlin
and other European capitals. This Is
regarded as a step In the right diree'
tlon toward the consolidating OF New
York as A world financial center and
the establishment or the dollar In In
ternational banking and exchange
Uncertainties over Markets.
The week and the year are closing
with too many uncertainties hanging
over the financial and securities mar
kets to prophesy with any great de-
gree OF assurance what will take place
In the immediate future. II Is prob
able, however, that the stock and
bond market viii continue To hold
back until some of the uncertainties
at least are removed. Wall street has
The Washington times., 1916-12-31
PER DIEM MEN REJOICE
1000 Government Employees Are
Granted Holiday Time.

The hrst step toward breaking
down what the Federal Employees
Union has termed as an unjust and
discriminatory" line between the per
dieh and the regular roll Government
employees, was made yesterday when
the Department heads granted the
The Washington times., 1916-12-31
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