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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Russla,s Grayost Moment

IF General Korniloff is marching with a
j strong, dependable force against the gov
eminent at Petrograd, as dispatches indicate.
the issue between the Moderate Socialists,
headed by Kerensky, and the Liberal Demo-
Gratis, guided by Miluykor and Lvof, may
come TO head very soon. Russian history
appears now TO be moving with lightning
speed The recent Moscow conference showed
how far apart these two political factions of
the Russian democracy are in their theories,
and events since have demonstrated how
irreconciabe they are as to a practical
program in rescung Russia from her present
deplorable military and Industrial conditions
kornllof demanded that the old rigorous
discipline Of the discarded autocracy should
bo revived in the army to restore It to it's
former character fighting machine
There should be no hesitation in shooting
towards and traitors. even though they num-
bered regiments, brigades or army CORPS
The Liberal Democrats acclaimed this man
on horse back. They saw in korniloff the
instrument to save the revolution and the
democracy as they had conceived them
kerensky, the Moderate Socialist refused to
join them but from the platform Of the Mos
COW conference he proclaimed an EZRA of
blood and iron.'
1t would now seem that Kerenskys blood
and iron was meant more for General Kor-
nlioff and the Liberal Democrats than for
any one else. 1t was a warning that they
must desist from forcing the issue between
themselves and his own party as to which
at this critical moment should govern Russia
But kornilof unlike any OF his predecessors
refused to take orders from a dictator who
only talked Of blood and iron Are tho
Liberal Democrats as wholly devoted to the
revolution and democracy as Kerensky has
shown himself to be? They certainly are.
and that is the most unfortunate phase of
the struggle that democrats should be fight
ing democrats in this great embryo democ-
racy. Mlluykof's party is composed of
Federalists and strong government men.
while kerensky's party is more like Jeffer-
sonian Democrats
This threatened civil war in Russia is not
only as to which OF the two conventions of
democracy shall prevail, but it Is, further
more like the late war between our own
States In being sectional, between North and
South, between Petrograd and Moscow The
Socialists and labor elements are strong in
Petrograd, while the professional and bust
ness classes and the moneyed men of Russia
are behind the Miluykoff party in Moscow
hleV and Odessa and other South Russian
provinces. 1t is the same old struggle that
all democracles have at one time or another
mad to face and weather if they survived.
out this struggle has caught Russia with
the foreign enemy at her throat If the two
factions actually come to blows there is great
danger that what is now left of the Russian
army on the front may entirely disappear
Under such circumstances, Germany would
ne tempted to make her invasion complete
and the Kaiser would be almost certain to
proclaim the restoration OF the Romanoff
dynasty. 1t is Russia's gravest moment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
DRINK GRAIN ALCOHOL
Two Soldiers Die at Fortress Monroe
After ParakinE of
Poison.
[ nv A..ocin,ed Pr.ml

ny hhoclhteQ Pre6s.l
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September
I.-Supply Sergeant James NJ. Thomas.
thirty-three years old. OF Greenburg.
Pa, and Private Jesse Hocknell. Of
Atlanta. thirty-four years old, mem
bers OF the Fifth Company. Coast
Artillery. OF the Chesapeake Bay dis
trict. stationed at Fortress Monroe. are
dead ns the result OF drinking srain
alcohol, while the army authorities
are making a searching investigation
OF the cases.
Sergeant Thomas was found dead in
his bunk in the barracks at o'clock
this morning. while Private Hocknell
died during the night in the post hos
pital. Both OF the artillerymen had
alcohol. and. according to the army
alcohol. and, accordin gto the army
men. the soldiers purchased tho al
legged poison here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

Naturally, the government OF the United
States will not take kindly TO Scheidcmann's
view that an armistice should be declared to
permit the Reichstag 10 formulate proposal Is
of peace The prepondcrancc OF Prussian in
fuence III that body is we'll known. Besides,
1t is at best only debating society. while the
Bundesrat is the real Legislative force in the
empire, and that is wholly under the control
OF tho Junkers. Germany is badly in need
OF breathing spell, but there are no indica-
tions that the allies will be shortsighted
enough to grant it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
RICHMOND TMEsDIsPATCH WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER r. 1917

to its present value because the war has
drained Europe Of gold and sent it to the
United States and Japan. There is. besides,
an unprecedented use for silver in the war,
and corresponding decline in the amount
being mined now. The position OF Europe
and the United States has been reversed on
free silver since the free silver campaign in
this country in 1896, and Europe wants silver
badly to-day as the Western farmers in
America wanted it then. But the moment
war is over. the two metals will begin to
resume their former relations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
The Little rhIn-

The Little Things.
An acorn grew to great oak tree
And in turn its acorns fen
And filed a field with a stretching wood
That covered hill and dell
violet scattered it's seeds abroad
And stretched carpet blue
And the oak and the violet Furnished
And resting place. for You.
A kindly thought. Just a little thing
That was born in happy mind
Dropped other thoughts in the field NJ uf.
Grew other thoughts in kind
CHEEKY smile where the thoughts rreu fou
And 10! where the barren lay
There was shade and rest for the uo,rv
For many and many day.
The little things that in passing seem
But dots on the plains of life
May grow forest Of peace and love
Or thistles CT and strife
And It's just as we'll. as we go along.
Scattering veal or woe
Ihat we have a thought for the Iitt,a thi,n.
For the kind OF seeds we SOW
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

President Ripley. OF the Santa Fc. is max
ing plea to Congress to amend or sus-
pend the alien labor law until the labor
situation is improved. He says tina, the
Santa Fee system is short 5000 laborers. and
but for this law, he could get all the Mexican
labor he wants. The best thing he contends
that could happen to the West to-day would
be the importation OF zoo, 900 Chinese coolies
and the West would welcome them, but the
labor unions VIII not permit it. The East
and the South feel this same scarcity OF
labor. The country has wilhdra wn i 900 .00O
men from labor OF one sort or another to
fight. Another 100000 persons have been
put to making war material. We have 25.-
I 100000 working people in the country. and
we have taken s per cent of them to mako
war, and the demands of war on agriculture.
manufacture and commerce have become in
tense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
SplRshfnH.
By HENRY EDWARD WAR;

want to so splashing with you. dear:
want to go splnshing with YOU!
I want TO do stunts from the end OF dock
And hear you go "oooo!" with the thrill OF the
shock!
1 want to swim trudeeon to make you exclaln.
For the trudgeon strokes strong in tho heroine
game
And want to turn somersault into the wet
did 1t last year and my neck's hurting yet!
want to go splashing with you. DEAR
/ to go splashinG with you!
] want to go spashing with you. dear;
want to go Bplashng with you!
I'm sick of the Office and counting up cash
I want you to take me away to tho splash
I want to look swell in bathing house rig.
They're always roomy. sloppy. SO big!
They hang my frame like scarecrow's
trousseau
And flop in the wind when the springboard
says CO."
And 1 want to go splashng with you DEAR
want to go splashng with you!
want to go splashing with you, dear;
want to go splashing with you
I've learned new stunt that is nifty and clean
I've picked up a stroke from the little sardine.
1ve given up scissors. and now kick shears
My gracefulness all the mermaids to
tears!
dive like kinsnsher. swim like duck.
And my movements full of the spirit of
pluck!
So want to so splashing with you. dear:
I'm nuts to go splashing with you!
want to go splashng with you, dear;
And want to go MASKING with you!
when the swimming is over the beach stretches
To the little cook house where the frankfurters
And the coaster Is waiting to give US a whirl.
The coaster is waiting for me and my girl!
It's moonlight tonight, and the owl cars will
To take us back home when the dancing is donol
Q say. take me splashnE with you. dear!
want to SO splashing with you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
The Sine,ys of War

L vote of SO to 4. the Senate on Monday
passed the war tax bill providing for a
levy OF approximately s2.400, 100000, in
creaslng the total Of the bill as It passed
the House about s5o0,ooooOo This is the
largest single taxation measure in the his
tory OF the republic. Nearly four months
time was consumed by the Senate in its com
s'derstion. much of it being needessly dila
Tory. The bill will now go to conference.
and while minor changes may be written into
it, there is small likelihood that the total of
the figures will be materially altered one wav
or the other.
The bill has followed the sound nrinctn,o
OF imposing the great bulk OF the taxes On
incomes. corporate and individual. and war
prohts, only about one-ifth Of the total com
ing from other sources and these being levied
principally on liquor, tobacco and nub,ic
utilities This arrangement meets the nublic
demand that wealth be conscripted as the
man power OF the country has been, to hear
us Just proportion of the costs of the war
AL inc same time, the mistake has NOT haen
MADE OF liking the rate upon incomes and
war prohts SO high as to impede the reproduc
i've power OF the wealth thus taxed The
p'ih'!Pi" 'hal we must keep our business en-
tcrprses going and extending their activit;o,
II we are TO support the war to a victorious
conclusion by avoiding Industrial stagpation
DIT nome has not been lost sight of everv
radical proposal that ultimately muet h.ro
| mad that effect being Overwhelmingly do
| featcd ue
nor should the attitude of the interests
"hich VIII have TO pay the bulk OF these tares
! ne overlooked On the whole, this attitude
mas been distinctly patriotic. The soupdness
Va me pflhclple That large income bearing
| wealth should be made to carry the grcater
part OF the burden OF raising revenue 10 sun-
port the war has not been contested sucb
! opposition as has manifested itself has had
70 90 chiefy with the measure of the taxes
to be imposed.
In recognition OF the justice and econor,.
wisdom OF the contention that rates should
not be wholly confscatory OF war nroets
me senate has evolved scheme OF ,ar.tion
winch relieves the masses Of the coDsumntion
.s1es contained in the House BILL and at
inc same time provides for needed revenue
without drying up the springs of wealth from
"hlch IL must continue to come In the future
perhaps in increasing volume.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

From Chatham, Va il is learned that at
the September term OF the Circuit Court for
Plttsylvania County there were forty divorce
suits SCI for hearing. OF forty-four chanccry
suits placed on the docket since the last term
OF that court twenty-sevcn called for the
severance OF marital bonds 1t does look as
though the course OF true love, after mar
rage were not running smoothly on the
houthside. Perhaps wars, domestic Us well
as wars foreign may be receiving the atten-
ton of welded couples. Is the prevailing
spirit of unrest or longing for rest 10 blame?
Possibly, after all. the situation may be due
to changes OF taste
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

: The arrest of a white man i'll Schoolfield,
Va, upon the charge of selling liquor TO the
.soldiers is worth noting because of the few
cases of the kind that have arisen in the
State. That il was alleged to have been of
the moon hne variety only stated an agra
walton OF the Onense. That he was said TO
have received 5 Il for the pint Of poison adds
the charge of robbery TO that OF bootlegging
Altogether We think the case, II proven,
should call for condign puns ment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

81 The trouble with Sweden is that it has a
dynasty as strongly stamped German as
Greece had. The Queen OF Sweden has spent
most of her time in Germany since the
began, and she has been as busy body in
shaping the foreign policy of the government
at stockholm as the Easers sister at
Athens. The great masses OF he Swedish
speople are not in sympathy with their Ger
man dynasty. nd If the war relieves them,
they should be felicitated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

1t is amusing 10 read OF the dissatisfaction
OF American soldiers with the traditional
French breakfast Bread and chocolate make
light luggage for husky fighting man accus-
toned to his eggs, bacon, buckwheat cakes and
coffee as an initial bracer for he days work.
We need rot be assured that he makes UP at
dinner for his lack OF earlier opportunity.
However. il the French soldiers fighting
qualities are. in a way due to his diet it
might net .be..a. bad idea for the American
boys TO give II fair trial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

& Silver Is now more than 81 per ounce, for
the nrst time in quarter Of a century IL
! the war lasts year more, the white metal
< is certain to go to $l.2s per ounce, and there
stand on parity with gold. Then Mt.
Bryans sixteen to one would be an actual
fact, and 1t would be brought about not by
LEGISLATION or International agreement, but
sby economic evolution. Silver has advanced
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

Rea ding matter affording soldiers enter
tainment, information or inspiration adds to
their contentment and development, improves
their morale and efficiency, enables them to
win the sooner, saving millions; and,
therefore, every contribution TO the soldiers
library fund is a magnificent investment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
G.rm.ny.. Lost Po.ae..ions

NJ. B., Rfchmond-The possessions
and dependencies of Germany previous
TO the war; all Of which she has lost
to the allies. with the exception OF
small portion OF East Africa, included
four colonies in Africa-Togo Land,
33.700 square miles; kamerun, 191.131
square miles: German Southwes. Africa,
322.450 square miles; German East
Africa, 3S4,180 square miles; total Afri-
can possessions, 931,4eo square miles:
Paofan o IN Sh,nn, IvJ nauats mttes:
German New Guinea. which embraces
Kaiser Wilhelm's Land, 10000 square
miles; Bismarck Archipelago, 10000
square miles; Caroline Islands and Pc
lew Islands. $50 square miles; MARI
ammo Islands. $50 square miles; Solo
mon Islands. 1900 square mileH; Mar
sf all Islands. $50 square miles; two
sTuave miles; total Pa lilo o ,Aaessi.ns.
$3.50 square miles; grand total,
1o17,t3a square nilsA q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Omcer.' Training Camp.

T. o. c., Wakefeld.-The staten ent
jngton that thcrc was a probability Of
n third series of officers training camps
being held later on, but no formal Of
to time, place. etc. The question OF
member of the Federalized National
Guard getting transferred to suck camp
Is one that would have to be taken
up with his commanding officer. and
through him with the War Department.;
or. you might write directly to the
Washington. d. c., and ascertain the
proper steps to take in the matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Conscription in England.

A. T. s.. Marion.-The military ser
vice bill. or. as II Is better known in
England, the ''Compulsion Bill" was
Introduced In tho House Of Commons
May ], 19lG. as result OF voluntary
enlistments not reaching the total The
government considered necessary The
bill provides for general conscript ion
and called to- the colors all men, mar
rted or single. between the ages of
eighteen and forty-one. Ireland was
excluded from the operation Of the
by King George May rs. 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Pa.turinK sheep on Lawn.

Mrs. F. j. A.. New Glasgow-It would
be inadvisable to pasture sheen on
lawn around dwelling where there
is IS vel: from which drinking water
furnish grazing TOR about twenty.five
sheep. We are unable to advise you
rs TO where you might purchase some
lambs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Information Bureau

Inqutries regarding almost any teDic.
excepting on legal md incident sub.
ieGs, arc answered Tree As all In
sonal letter, 2-cent stamp In reauirek
tor return postage. Address The TIypes.
Oispsteh Information bureau. Rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Plano Teachers Meet To-Day.

Piano teachers will meet at 1880
o'clock to-day at the John Marshall
High School to receive instructions IN
connection with the newly established
system OF music credits In the schools
for work done by pupils under pri-
vate instructors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Questions and An.rer..

Strange BarbervThrce m this ago took n
sia's from strange barber and the next day
With en ni1nn began to Itch intensely and broke out
BARRIERS itch 'PIS III 40
T Am sure sure ! cant tell without examining YOU
leave the treatment to his judgment N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Theatrical Note,

And you say tho people were wild about
your Hamlet"
wild. should say they were! They nearly
tore the roof off.'
Did they call you before the curtain?"
They did: thcy dared mel"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

We repeat our prediction Of July oa That by
October Is moves will make for definite peaca
July 80. statements from Germany and Austria
are feeling the way! Keep your eye on our
number and don't forget the date-October IS
Also, the Kaiser Will abdicate to satisfy a
Worldwide revolt And the Crown Prince
wouldn't havs his job for pumpkins!.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Contributed.

II r WI thought OF this Joke. please print
It, why do the dogs growl at Niagara Falls
answer because there is SO much cataract my
whole family thinks this is a good joke so don't
fail to print 1t yours a Reader of S s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

a lew German bombs on Petrosrad might
ALLEVIATE the affections of some of tho lovers
OF the Kaiser there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

me status quo ante cannot be esta blishod
until the millions killed in this war can he
brought TO life "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

Champ Clark has no objection to battlo
nelds II ne can only indulge in wordy war
fare on them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

by attacking American soldiers IN ,be
presence Oh their Irish girl companions, tn,
oihh feiners lived up to their front name
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Charcoal Eph.. Daily Thought.

"Dcy ain no room in dis worl' To- two nus
sons" said Charcoal Eph. IAN ern yo don
believe me. ask de jedse. Try some pruns
Mistah jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Revelation
Accurate
and Deadly

n a
Accurate al the deadler for the accuracy
- na-I of its timing The exhibition Of
anu DeduiS Gern:an diplomatic methods in
Argentine Republic, while NOT so
scnsa tional as the note in which the German
foreiEn secretary promised Texas to Mexico ia
sufficiently damiitng. AS supplementary evil
dence to show why the allies cannot ncSotiate
with cumulative force after the exposure Of
trusted that the Swedish legation was In ie :
norance Of the abuse OF it's Courtesy TO transmir
news OF the whereabouts of ships for T. .boats 70
attack. yet in view OF previous abuses OF the
same sort, II not OF 80 black infamy neutr I
diplomats should by this time have learned To-
be on their guard. German diplomacy has nut n
stain on Swedens honor which will need abject
eminent. that is past MISUNDERSTANDING
Repu Dlican.
The President will not he bur.
President by Mr.. MRiones resignation His
Not views suffrage which he
por+urhed lavors as a policy for the States
ana not as national policy. will
Nc, ,, not be shaken. He can AFFORD to
regard Mr.. Ma!one's departure with amusement.
feel, as others do, that this is time when h.
is entitled to the support OF ali his apnointaes
that any detection which serves to raise an
issue foreign to the great business Of The
government is an act of disioyaIty to the ad
ministration and to the country. But ghatcver
his feelings may he he is not likely to dienifu
the withdrawal by finding in 1t an occasion to
his letter Of resignation. That course would
give to Mr. Malone an Importance and NH
licity which he does not deservc-Broo;,iyn
Eagle NiS"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
ChUIch kafe.

brethren an Sistern Hit becomes nah
bounden duty dis hyar Sunday mawnin' t. an
nounce t dis hynr congrcgaehun dat on an
aftah this date. de colleckshun plates In
dis church Will have long handles. an de col
lcctahs will be one-a armed blind men"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Funny, Ian't IT,

Kan across bunch OF fellows playing poker
20 stack OF chips. and the opening converse.
tion was about how women ought to 1oln tb.
,ioover army ana economize on the table! Tho
Kitty went for highballs, by the way
we men are a sorry lot when it comes to con.
sistency. w.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Explained.

MT. Smith. 1t seems to that the milk Won
oroush' To-Day was rather more vntery than I
like"
fes'm. missus You tn cows got out q,
pasture this morning early. and II started to
rain, and tile cows. not having any umbrella,
or raincoats or anything. just naturally got
saturated"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

PUBLISHED every day In the year at ~ south Tenth
kf Street The Tines Dispatch fuO
S ushnE Co., Inc. Charles +. HasbrvOh. Editor AMI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
ccful.

That Fellow must be afraid Of work isn't bo .,
AFRAID? guess not! Why he could 20 "a
sleep in whole menagerie of iobs and 49,,
wake up when they roared"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12
Current Editorial Comment

Once moro our State depart
ment makes 4 revelation which is
all the dcadlier for the accurncv
of Its timing. The exhibition of
Gern:an diplomatic methods In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

ADDRESS ALI COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
rs Dispatch, and not to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-12

The President will not he hurt
by Mr.. Maione's resignation. His
EE.ews on suffrage. which he
laVors as a policy for the States
and not as national poIicy will
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jRlllIlululib Glupesss :Dispuhl)

TfiH TIMES THE DISPATCH
lTes kdst. 1855 1851
Battered january 81. Iebs at the fos,.olhes at
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rEI.EPIiONE, Randolph /.
Private BrAnch Exchange
connecting with udl depart
lnentS.