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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-06
lreiosd Excluded From Opera
I tons OF Nieasu1e, as Well az
conscientious Directors
SIR JOHN SIMON
VOICES OPPOSITION
D.saects Eezby Report and
Wants Commons to Refuse
tc ACT Until More Definite
Information l. furnished

London. Jan. EVERY seat I'm
the House OF Commons was fiiled
Rnd the galleries were loaded to
the utmost long before the open
ing this afternoon OF the most
mOmentOus session of Parliament
i'm the history of England. The
surrounding streets were packed
with crowds eager to see the
members Of the government pass
BY ON their way 90 propose the
compuision measure.
Foreign correspondents were not al
lowed in the house. Your correspon-
dent. however. by special courtesy
of The foreign Office. occupied a seat
in the first row In the members gal
iery.
The preliminary proceedings were
hardly audible on account OF the ex
element which preceded Premier As
quith's entrance. Khaki was in evil
dence everywhere. A great number of
me:nhers who are in active service had
obtained leave OF absence for the oc-
casion. Tn display of uniforms was
extremely impressive.
Not a sound was perceptible when
Premier Asquith arose at ala o clock
to lead the military service bill No.
2, to make provisions with respect TO
present war"
The premie was frequently cheered
as ne referred 10 the figures of Lord
I'erbys recruiting campaign, WHICH he
described as wonderful" His as.
sertion that the figures failed 20 make
out case for general compulsior
were also welcomed by loud calls oil
Hear. hear"
The Exception Noted.
The first disturbance came at the
RENTERS reference to the limited
area in which the new measure will Is
effective" meaning that ireland would
be excluded from the bill. The real
cutlery. however, came when the pre-
mier declared that among the exemp-
tons would be men with -conscien-
tious objections to undertaking com
blatant service
The members Were obviously
amazed. The surprise seemed general
Calls for an explanation were heard
from all sides. The premier repeat
ed his words twice at the reQuesl
OF the La4hoftte members Of the hessNs
He explained that many men might b
quite willing to serve their country
men who are excellent patriots bu'
who object on conscientious grounf'
to the taking OF life "
1.oud protests interrupted the rea d.
ing of the bill. the Interruptions last
Ing several minutes. The prefnlel
spoke for ffty-five minutes.
1t is impossible TO predict the fate
of the bill. Although its passage il
almost assured. 1t is certain that IT Wi
satisfy neither the compulsiontsts
who believe II insufficient, nor th'
voluntarists, who are determined or
the preston of the principle of tbs
bill as they uphold the British birth
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The communication from Smith 70
Governor Stuart Was transmitted bt
Major J. r. Wood, superintendent Of
the penitentiary y with short letter
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Here Three Weeks.

Hodges is a native of Crete. He
SAYS he has been in this country seven
years He came to Hopewell several
months ago. and has been in Rich
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Have you something ri
sell? The yirgsninn's vast
.Ad Columns win gnd n
ready buyer. Call Msd.
1883.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
THE CONFERENCE AT PARIS.

Though looked upon as a gathering
of the greatest Importance, nothing
has been given out in connection with
that recent conference of the repre-
sentatives of the entente powers at
Paris which would disclose either its
object or its accomplishment to a GER
tainty. differences of course are pos
sible and some have been drawn, but
they lack confirmation and some have
even been Immediately followed by de-
malls, and this is especially true Of
those which have indicated that the
allies were planning some new often
sive against the central powers by way
of Holland.
The spirit displayed at the confer
ence shows however that the nations
in the entente are as firmly united as
ever. There was not the least indica-
tion Of any one being anxious to pull
away from the agreement, several
times renewed, that there would be no
separate peace. That of course is
what Germany has long been striving
for. It was with such a purpose in
view that it opened the war with the
expectation of first crushing France
and then taking care of the others in
turn. 1t failed in that undertaking
and It failed in it's drive into Russia,
and if reliance is now being placed
upon the tremendous effort which is
being made to secure possession of
the stronghold of Verdun to accom-
plish that end relative to France, there
Is every reason to believe that that
will also fail. There is no thought of
peace The entente appear to be ce-
mented together more strongly than
ever, and there is as great a determi-
nation now as there ever was to carry
the war to a point where when peace
terms are agreed upon it will not be
for the time being but permanent. The
conference can only be regarded as
showing the same spirit of confidence
that has always prevailed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Effect of the Moon.

Mr.. Editor: The Cloud Digger in his
article in The Bulletin of March 81
calls attention to the warning sent out
by the weather budeau which says,
Many people cling still to the old fall
lacy of moon influences planetary
changes, etc. Why? Because many
people from close observation believe
that not only the sun and moon but
the planets at certain times when near
this earth, have their disturbing eff
fects on all living growing and ma
turing nature or animate or inaminate
objects.
Man says: 1 sow and plant all crops
in the ground, not in the moon. But
nature in her quiet and silent way.
tells him that the moon has much to
do with the ground now it has been
proved by many nOn-superstitious and
intelligent people that to get the best
results. Plant all grain, Qike oats.
barley, corn, timothy, clover, and SIM
liar things that go to top in the light
of the moon CrOm new to full mOOn).
Plant all vegetables and fruits tGat
produce their fruits above ground in
the light Of the moon. Plant anything
that goes to root like potatoes, beets,
turnips, carrots, onions, etc, in tie
dark of the moon. Uast quarter be-
fore new moon.)
do not mean to say by so doing will
1IlSuI your S1OpS- oGSu anu SUI NCAl-
ditiOns must also be right and season.
! able.
For test, dig post holes and place
fence posts and nail on your fence
boards in the light of the moon. After
winters freezing and thawing your
fence is tipped to one side and the
posts have heaved up r.ore or less.
Again, dig the post holes in the dark
of the moon, let it freeze and thaw
your fence posts stay just where You
put them. Let the moon shine upon
all kinds Of edgetools for a length of
XIII corn-fed hog or a corn-fed fat
beef in the dark of the moon and when
you come to fry or cook the meat 1t
| goes to grease and shrivels up and is
| having no substance in it. Kill the
| same in the light of the moon and you
| Will have nice, plump meat.
All nature must have a rest, at Some
time. A man who shaves himself
knows how to hone and strop u razor.
At times it seems dull and pulls. Let
him lay the razor aside for a length
| of time and when he picks it up to
J shave it works easy and he wonders
| why it is now so sharp. This is ma
/ lures rest. Man and beast, flesh and
| blood. must have a rest. The earth in
many localities freezes UP in winter
time, the rivers and lakes freeze VI
| and all nature Is covered with snow
The crops will not grow. This is ma
| lures rest.
The commanders of ships can buy
| books a year ahead, giving the serving
| of tides at every port in the world
all calculations being made from the
moon. Now, then, the why for tht
scientific experts to explain is, if tbs
moon has such an effect on the grea
and mighty oceans why shouldn't j.
affect the land. II it shines on boil
| land and sea, any man who has thu
time can demonstrate to his entire sat
isfaction that this, as well as th'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
A LASTING BLOT.

All regard for humanity has appar-
emily been abandoned by certain of the
helliserent nations, if they are to be
judged by the manner in which they
continue to carry on their warfare.
There is nothing justified in the as
saultS which are made upon the de-
fenseless people Of cities and towns
which are of no military Importance,
and that is invariably the manner in
which the aiFship attacks are conduct
ed, and there is no more excuse for the
torpedoing of merchant vessels with
out giving them warning and seeing
that the passengers and crews are
given proper chance to get to places
of safety, yet these are getting to be
acts Of every day occurrence, and
simply amounts to the slaughter of
the innocent
Sandwiched in between them comes
the report of the torpedoing of the
Russian hospital ship Portugal in the
Black sea as the result of which over
100 people, part of whom were women,
lost their lives. This was only one Of
the many barbarous acts that have
been committed. This ship, engaged
in Red Cross work, was distinctly des-
ignated. 1t was even at anchor when
ZIG eAeLtly submarine came TO within
close range and fired two terpedoes in
to it. 1t was helpless as far as de-
tense was CONCERNED. It was engaged
u work of mercy and under the
agreement of nations 1t was entitled
to full protection. but the violation Of
its rights was of course no more than
has been repeatedly practiced in con-
nection with other provisions of in
ternational law or the established
| rules Of war and the countries which
are responsible for 1t are not going to
| find it an easy task to wipe out the
deep impression which they are MAX
| ing upon civilization
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

Miss Belinda passed the wedding in
vitation across the Sunday breakfast
table to her brother.
II forgot to show you this, Ben"
she said. TT came yesterday. What
shall we send for a gift?''
Tim Bowler, well what do you
think Of that? I wonder who the girl
is Tim is marrying?"
"A sweet and attractive little thing
mer when he was visiting US at Hill
top. Don't you remember
ooh, yes, that frivouous blond. Well,
he certainly jumped from grave to gay,
all right" Ben gave his sister
searching glance. @Not meaning to
gether sensible and austere, but what
a contrast"
Nonsense, Ben," protested Miss Be-
linda. 81 asked you to say what We
should give for a wedding present"
We'll in my opinion, you've done done
little Sallie will never know what she
owes to you, Belinda. Think how you
tanned TIM
why, when he first began coming
to our house." continued Miss Belin-
da's brother, me pronounced the t. in
often and didn't know enough to rise
when a woman entered tine room, and
the way he had of boisterously stat
ing his own opinions as facts was most
trying to a mild hammered man like
myself. You gave him a liberal edu-
cation. Whereas he was wont to rave
he now roars as gently as you please"
How absurd you are, 8en!"
mot at all. You have really run a
training school for young men, or
might better say for husbands. Now
there was George Gray. How he did
haunt you! Don't you recall how
timid and effeminate he was until you
set him to work that summer in Hill
top garden? Upon my word, Belinda,
my heart used to bleed for that boy.
The way you kept him at the spade
and hoe in the hottest weather was
equal to slave driving, but it did make
man of him! And that splendid
Mary Hastings would never have &C
cepted him if he had come to her in
the supine state in which he began TO
pay court to you. What really gave
the finishing touch to his education
was your refusal. 1 thought IT brutal
at the time, after all the hard work
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
LET CONGRESS
CHOOSE A PRESIDENT.
Believed That " Such Was Done II
Would Mean the Selection of John
W. Weeks.

The Observer published in Wash
!ngton has the following to say rela-
tive to the candidacy of John w.
Weeks for the presidential nominal
ton in it's March issue:
If congress is a representative body
and certainly the people who elect
is every two years intend that IL shall
be-why not revert to ancient custom
and, going over the electoral college
temporarily. let congress elect a pres
ident of the nited States next Novem-
Der? This will not be done, of course
it is too sensible n proposition. For
congress. without wasting many val
liable hours in debate. would choose
Senator John w. Weeks, of Massa-
chusetts. This may sound like an ex-
travasant statement from outsiders.
II is not, as all Washington knows.
Neither has Senator Weeks subsidized
The Observer to say pretty things
about him and print his smiling pic
ture. On the contrary, we are making
Senator Weeks Il present OF this testi-
mOnial. picture and all, and he will be
the most surprised man in town when
he reads it.
But The Observer stands first, last
and ali the time for the facts In every
situation. We are stating only the
elementary facts of the presidential
who know him best, the senators and
representatives by whose side he ha,
sat for the last ten years, would rath.
er trust John W. Weeks in the White
House than any other man they know
The reason for the popularity o.
| Weeks, for the confidence he inspire.
in his fellow-workers, lies in the MAJ
himself. in his simplicity, his gooC
humor, his friendliness. and his yer
satile capability. He knows things al
| he knows. men, and he trains upoI
every question with which he is faces
a battery of brains, experience ant
| practical common sense that invari
ably wins for him the right solution
| He does things. AS a member of tn
/ House, Captain Weeks was responsible
/ for a series OF laws involving grea
! governmental policies that stampe,
him as one of the ablest legislators ii
congress. The law for the preserva
! ton Of the beauty spots in the Appa
| lachian Mountain range was his own
| He solved the problems in the pos
| tai savings bank bill that had tieS
| congress up in a bowknot, and turne'
| out a practical piece Of legislation
| The beneficent law under whose pro
| lection migratory game birds bid fai
/ to live and thrive again, like that es
| tablishing the forest reserves, 4
/ known the Weeks law These ar
| only a few of many pieces of legisla
ton of equal Importance which wer
originated by him and enacted Will
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

give outdoor performances Of plays by
Shakespeare or about him.
Not only has the bureau made an
Investigation concerning the interest
that issbetng taken among. the educc-
tional institutions, but it is encourage
ing 1t by the issuance Of a bulletin
which, gives practical suggestions as
to kinds Of; celebrations, type Of per-
formances, lists Of dances, and designs
for simple costuming for Shakespear-
ian plays This bulletin emphasizes
the opportunity afforded by the ter
centenary to coordinate the school
work in literature, music and art with
such practical subjects as shopwork
and physical education, and there cen
be no question but what such festival
will serve ''to give new tone and quail
ity to the literary, musical, dramatic
and recreational interests Of young
people-and, of the public generally =
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
TIE DYE SITUATION.

Warning is now being given to the
effect that it cannot be guaranteed
that cOlors of goods purchased now
will remain fast, but On the other
hand it can be expected that they will
fade and to such an extent that it will
be possible to have two suits in one
season, as far as the color is con-
cerned.
This is due to the scarcity of dye
stuffs which have been depended upon
n the past and the forcing of the
manufacturers TO use dyes which are
of an inferior grade and which will
not stand the tests, all of which ought
to carry its lesson when it comes to
considering the Importance of getting
the dyemaking industry on a sound
basis in this country.
The scarcity of dyes was sufficient
to show the necessity of making this
country Independent of Germany for
such products, but when it is disclosed
that the efforts which are being made
to overcome the handicap are no more
successful than they are, it must be
realized that those who are engaging
in the business are doing so only tenn
porarily, knowing full we'll that unless
they are given the proper amount of
Ca-1cdi s15 CAAASAAI anu piOtCSLAOh lIlIouSI
legislation that as soon as the war is
over it will be impossible to compete
with the foreign producers.
While there is need of developing
this industry in this country. it must
be realized that there is not going te
be the extensive outlay of capital
which it requires, unless there is some
assurance that it is not going to waste
with the ending of the war. If that
point could be settled there would
be no hesitancy upon the part of the
domestic manufacturers to produce
dyes which would stick and in guam
titles which would meet the require.
ments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
real offenders are right amongst US
Telegram

real offenders are right amongst US
Bridgeport Telegram
Now that there is a growing scarcity
Of paper throughout the world, why
not start i reform in the methods OF
those very efficient business institu-
tons that use up so much paper to
send n % or so word letter. The way
TO start the other fellow thinking, it
seems, is to use the large white space
which his text doesn't cover for your
reply. when it is not essential to save
the letter for filing There are too
many pounds of plain white sheets
going through the mails every day.
If the business man who is so insist
ent on efficiency would begin to cut
out the unnecessary waste OF letter pa
per the beneficial effects would be far
reaching, helping not only the paper
alton, but also cutting down the
amount OF unnecessary matter that
the postOtiice department is asked to
handle.-Waterbury Republican
War in Europe and prohibitions
| spread in this country has resulted in
a combined boost for mild eyed.
gentle, cud-chewing "bossy." France
Is finding milk an excellent substitute
for absinthe which she discarded when
hostilities started, and our farmers in
Oregon, which recently went dry"
now call for a hot milk high baIi''
instead of applejack. The Pasteur In
stitute OF Paris has just made the
declaration that milk is one of the
most powerful stimuants known. II
| has been used literally to stimulate
/ the French soldiers before they go in
| to battle and with such good results
\ that the French government now urges
| the sale Of milk in preference to other
soft drinks behind the trenches when
/ the men are of duty. In Oregon the
| State Dairymen's association has
| started a campaign to populariZe milk
/ as a Substitute for booze. Hot milk
| is a better stimulant in case OF chill
| and exhaustion than whiskey," an
| nounces the association in literature
| which IL is putting out IN hopes OF
\ turning idle breweries into cowsheds
| Hereafter instead Of going out with
1 the boys" dad can stay home and
| share baby's bedtime bottle.-New Ha-
4 ven Times-Leader
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
THE SHAKESPEARE TERcENTE-
NARY,

That the schools will play an impor-
tant part in the observance of the
Shakespeare tercentenary must - be
taken for granted. Advantage will b.
taken of IL to include it in the 1regu-
lar literary work and It is therefore
only what might have been expected
when it is declared by the bureau of
education that nearly 5000 schools,
representing half as many separate
communities, have already arranged
for a pageant or dramatic perform
ance in commemoradon of the ann:-'
versary of the great English writer's
death. Although the actualt anniver-,
sary occurs this month eeiebratiens
are to be held Throughout the year.
Many elementary and secondary
schools will this year devote ff1etc4 eE :
tire commencement program to :; q
Shakespeare pageant or play: and a
number of the summer sscifoo1sh win
take advantage of the opportunity to
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05
GOVERNMENT SHOULD COOPER
ATE.

Much stress has been laid upon the
importance Of this country making it
self independent Of the nitrate fields
of Chilli This is urged not because
there is any possibility of trouble
which would cut off the supply Of nj
trates from that source, and upon
which almost sole dependence is
placed, but as a matter of precaution
and protection, and it is realized that
it is advisable to make such move
before trouble threatens instead of
waiting until it is too late and be
obliged to overcome the handicap
which would be caused by delay.
For that reason it is proposed in a
bill presented by the senate commit
tee on agriculture that S15,000,000 be
appropriated for the establishment of
five nitrogen flxation plants for COM
mercial and war purposes, and it must
be realized that such would make, use
of the great amount of water power
now going TO waste, but under this
proposition there is being advocated
more government ownership, which is
an undertaking that is already rcceiv-
ing strenuous opposition because of
the interference there would be with
private enterprises.
4nere can De no question out what
there should be utilized the vast
amount Of water power that is now
embarrassed, and that there should be
established in this country hydraulic
plants for extracting nitrogen from
the air, but it is believed a far more
satisfactory solution OF the problem
would be secured through such assist
ance as the government could give to
"a tol in hicy
and with an inclination on the part
Of the government to furnish such CO.
operation 1t is confidently believed
that the desired end will be secured
and the Wisest course pursued.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

All that was needed to revive the
weekend auto fatalities was an in
viting April Sunday afternoon, and
now that the death list has been start
ed there is likely to be no letup until
snow flies next fall.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

II as claimed the object of the Ger
man air raids was to destroy factor
les and places Of military Importance,
1t is; a tremendous waste Of time.
bombs and humanity to be lowering
over residential sections
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

It Is an interesting contrast when
the British rescue the crew of a raid
ing airship, while the German sub
marines ceatinue to take the lives of
crews on merchant vessels without
even giving them warning. =,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

The man on the corner says: Among
incurable ailments might be mentioned
a lack of common sense complicated
with money.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

Germany has apologized to Switzer-
land for a violation of its neutrality,
but it could hardly have been because
it feared the Swiss navy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

The Mexicans may be cooperating
with the United States troops. but
the confusing reports as to Villas
whereabouts have the appearance of
playing into the hands of the bandit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

Glaring revelations have been made
concerning the activity of plotters in
this country but the half has not been
told
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

Possibly the Colonel has recalled
the utterance of some years ago that
he would crawl about on his knees to
help Elihu Root into the White House
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-05

From the manner in which they are
carrying out their submarine policy,
it begins to look as if the Germans
were looking for an unsuitable ship.