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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

self without any restrictions. But
what makes this tax appear doubly
hard 10 him is the fact that II affords
MIN no protection. Immedia tely af-
yer the market master or clerk has
gwen the official receipt for this tax.
some occupant of the place of business
before which the farmer In standing
may come along and order him to
move his wagon, go he has to move,
even though II necessitates his reload
ing the produce he has set outside. And
frequently he has to suffer the NORTH
cation of hearing the farmers cussed
out for monopolizing the streets.
While 1t can hardly be QUESTION: ed
mat the whole principle of this sant-
tary fee is wrong. the main things
now is not only to remove every bar
rier to production. but to offer every
announcement TO the producer to sell
what he had produced rather than to
let II go to waste. This not only
helps the grower. but the buyer as
Wen Tor 1t frequently happens that
the market is short some fruit or vege-
TAME that could be supplied by some
one IN its trade territory. IL only the
proper reimbursement were given.
A considerable portion OF our pres
eht food supply crisis is due to the
failure in the past to give proper en-
couragement to the upbuilding OF the
nome market. Even our national gov
eminent through its department of ag-
rlcuiture has done but very little along
TINS line. while il has spent millions
IN lis efforts to help growers find dis
taht markets for the products of their
lat'n' Primarily the very best mar
ket on which any farmer can sell is
IN the nearby city. II he can get for
MS produce the net price he could
reasonably expect If he shipped TO
some distant point. On the other hand
unless a grower can get at home for
ms products in the neighborhood Of
whht the same sells for ION the ex-
chahse. plus. the transportation
charges there Is not much encourage
ment Tor him 10 grow any surplus for
market As strange as II may seem
our southern merchants and 4niliers in
the purchase OF their wheat and corn
nave always made a discrimination of
hve to twenty-five cents against the
homegrown grain. which is admit
teddy superior 1t Is because OF these
against tho food crops
ne raises, the Southern farmer has
been all too slow to turn away from
cotton. tobacco and peanuts. for which
mere - ever ready market. even
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

priatson of $1,000. 600. 900 many times
over" We feel that one Of the great
lessons to be taught us from the pres
ent world war Is that of conservation
This lesson must be thoroughly
learned by US first as individuals; then
it Will be practiced in the home. and
eventually become nation wide in its
scope and influence and effect.
The question of production has also
become paramount. Famine condf.
tons will only threaten US seriously
when We fail to use to advantage what
mas been given us. No country in all
the world is more blessed as to ioea-
ton. climatic conditions, fertility OF
soil and productiveness. But in re-
cent years, especially in our own sec
ton. the work of the farm has been
looked upon as a sort of needless ex-
penditure both of time and energy.
AS result, our young men. and older
ones, too, have been rushing to our
cities. under the delusion that a for
tune awaits every man who works in
the city simply for the asking.
We believe the time has come when
great stress must be laid upon the
necessity of practicing economy. The
spirit of sacrifice must show itself
not only with those who answer the
call OF their country to arms, hut also
with those who remain at home. This
Is imperative and necessary for the
happiness of our people. the welfare
OF our country in this time of emer-
gency, and for success in the great
struggle in which we are now a part
for the rights and future protection
Of humanity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
A DAY OF CONSERVATION.

The almost daily advance in price
OF nearly all food products has just
about produced state OF hysteria
with many people And yet there is
really no need for it. There is no
famine in this country, and will not
be, If our people will do their duty in
the way of production. and will then
use common sense and judgment in
conserving what is produced
Tho lesson of self-control must be
learned by us. Prosperity has about
run US mad. We have been SO richly
blessed that we have lost sight Of the
fact that the time might come when
our prosperity might become a curse
rather than blessing.
We heartily agree with Secretary
RedfeId that our people must be
taught how TO eliminate waste" and
how ito produce" 'Tls sad, but never
theless true. that the people OF the
United States are the greatest
MASTERS in all the world. The alb
soiute truth in this assertion may he
seen every day in our own midst and
before our very eyes. The garbage
cans" in our alleys bear testimony
to this fact. Surprising. indeed, will
be the revelation that will come as a
result Of "trip of inspection" over
our cities to ascertain just how much
food product liz thrown away each
day that could be utilized for good
purpose.
The startling statement was made
only few days ago by Secretary Red
field that ~ the waste of this coun-
try for one year was turned into cash
II would pay the initial war appro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
The True American Is An-American


Il Persons inclined TO hemminE and
hating must realize that the United
States is no place these days for near
Americans or for any hyphenated at
tachment. This nation is in war up
to its neck. and the processing Ameri-
can who SHES at the suggestion OF
alliances Is no true American We
need the aid and cooperation of the
French and the British. the Russians
our other allies. When the German
and his gallant compatriots at the
Marine its power to destroy France
was taken from ii forever. but Ger
many is not beaten
The revelations We have had of the
purposes OF Prussian militarism show
conclusively that this nation owes 1t
present safety To France: 10 gioriou.
little Belgium. whose faith TO its
pledged word made the Marine posi-
BILE. TO the British regular armH.
which sacrificed Itself in the cause OF
Belgium and France. and to British
control of the seas. The exten, of
American obligation to those nations,
now our allies, is beyond measure.
We need them more today than we
ever needed them
That most Americans undersiand
! his fact is shown hv the nation wide
enthusiasm over Marshal Joffre. The
few who permit racial or other preiu
dices to keep them from Joining IN
that enthusiasm are not all-American,
New York Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
Peoples Forum
A 10 the "Sa nitnry" Tux.

A TO the "Sanitary" Tax.
Editor Virsinian.
Sir~-So far as Richmond ia con
cerned in this time of food crisis, there
Is no one thing the CITY can do that
will tend to stimulate n larger produ =
tion in the surrounding territory or to
make for a better feeling between city
and country than the removal of the
sanitary tax now imposed upon the
truckers who sell along the curb about
the marker houses AS small az Is this
fee, only ten cents. II IL believed there
are many farmers who from time II
time have dropped out Of this market
and refuse to come back to it on &C
count of this tax upon them or some
unpleasant incident In connection with
It, In this Richmond is no exception
as these same objections are equally
true Of every other city, where there is
such a fee by whatever name It may be
called.
In this connection it ia interesting to
note that this fee had Its origin in
those cities. where the market priv
leges were farmed out to some prtv.te
corporation. who imposed this tax for
the purpose of increasing their prohts
without any regard to the public inter-
est Other cities. which continued TO
CcntTOt tnStT MARKET uOASte. saw VI t.'.S
fee a good opportunity for adding to
the cttyrs revenue. And as a revenue
producer 1t is good IS far as 1t goes.
for whatever II brings in ia without
any outlay.
with view TO lettering merket
facilities in this state many years ago
there was passed a law forb doing the
collection of the socalIed curbagc fee
except IN those cities having sheds for
the farmers wagons. AS none of the
cities had made such provision for the
comfort of those who sell on the mar
ket or the convenience of those who
buy and while the -constitutionality of
the said act was winding its way
through the courts. there was passed
another law. giving to the cities the
power to impose a sanitary tax. For
whipping the devil around the stump
this new law was a corker.
II is easy TO see that the imposition
OF such a fee for a questionable privi-
lege CRATES hard on the man who has
produce to bring to market especially
in view Of the welI-accepted right Of
thesfarmsr to sell what he grows him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

Der OF years, spent some time in New
port News and had been for the last
eight or ten years editor and one OF
the owners of the Ledger Dispatch.
Norfolk 1t was Harvey Wilson who
largely made Justice John. our police
justice. famous. His police court
srorTes were gems OF originality and
humor. He loved his work and hon
ored 1t by doing ii we'll Everybody
who knew Mr.. Wilson will lament his
death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
Carry On, America.

EDITOR Nir&inian.
Sir.--I cannot but feel that those
newspapers wtffct1' SEEK TO perSInde US
that Germany is about TO collapse,
and that We have entered the war
mel ely to register with Clio our sem
timental protest against Prussianisfn
and our approval of democracy, are
doing us an i'll service. as their sc
ductiye and fattering preachments
serve only to lull us into "A sense of
false security lessen our efforts and
relax our vigilance The wise men
who guide the destinies of this repub-
lie know the faulty and danger OF
such talk We threw our weight into
the war balances when they were al
ready beginning TO incline against tho
side which We consider the side OF
right. Every day the people who
know are letting the astonished world
see the mistaken might and menace
of Germany. We are not to be a de-
tached and nominal beliigerent. The
whole strength OF the nation must he
taxed to its utmost. We must put
every ounce Of our weight into this
conflict and be prepared for long
and bitter struggle.
If we persuade ourselves that we
are a nominal comhatant. If we are
apathetic and indifferent ii we are
base enough to think that We can
give our money and need not give
ourselves, We shall have entered rhis
war in vain and calamity awaits us
at its end. Russia IL not strengthened
by revolution. Russia liz weakened by
revolution. Russia is In a state of
political conyulsion the wild forces
Eof anarchy struggling with the forces
of order and construction in a mad
whirling vortex OF confusion, and no
man can say what element will to-
morrow be uppermost. This We can
say with absolute certainty. the dse-
fulness of Russia to the entente al
lance is virtually nullified. We must
take her place In the firing line
The shipping Of England and the
other allies is being destroyed at an
ever increasing rate, which is Gre
ating n growing alarm, even conster-
nation in England. If the CONNER
cial fleet of England Is reduced be-
yond the point where it can perform
the imperative war work the whole
power of England must collapse. We
must keep England supplied with
ships. We must keep the allies sup
piled with food coal. iron and all
the raw materials OF war And while
this is being done We must prepare
and equip a mighty army and place
1t on the firing line with the least
possible delaS. Let America UNDER
stand the magnitude OF her task and
she will rise to meet it.
Very truly.
THOMAS LOMAx HUNTER.
King George, Va, May g
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

II tho price IS not always satisfactory
This great crisis now upon our ma
tion will doubtless cause Americans 20
see many things in a new light. The
spirit of mutually already manifest
between city and country. is striking
instance Of how competition is To give
way to cooperation. This breaking
down OF the old dividing lines can he
greatly FASTENED by the lifting of this
sanitary tax IN all cities imposing It.
The three or four thousand dollars
lost to this city would be "A great con,
tribution for Richmond as a war meas
ure, resulting in many more farmers
coming to this market and To less OF
what is produced going to waste, once
the tax is removed the wonder will be
why 1t was ever imposed
j. FRANK FOoSHE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
HARVEY L. WILSON.

The sudden death in Norfolk of
Harvey L. Wilson will prove shock
to his hosts OF friends throughout the
state. Few men in newspaper work
in Virginia were SO widely known or
had so many friends as Mr.. Wilson.
Big hearted, good -natured. genial and
!+haraI in-sPiF4t,- he-ff+aAe friends Of
all. Mr.. Wilson had been a brilliant
member OF Virginia's coterIe OF editors
for perhaps twenty years He lived
and labored in Richmond FOR a num-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
DON'T MISUSE THE FLAG.

with the flag embroidered on them,
and many other instances Of this ugly
display ~ the national colors are to
he found.
This should he stopped. else there
Will como n time when The Stars and
Stripes will not bear the significance
II now boasts of. and viii not com
mand tho respect II is due on the
ono hand. an army OF young men
must file In behind the Red, White
ana Blue, and step into battle, sacri-
fcing their lives behind the flag. On
the other hand an army OF other
young men, at home. parade the
streets with the stars and Stripes en-
broldered on their socks or pasted to
their collars. Even II the law does
not take a hand. the practice should
be stopped Let's have an end OF It
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

terms of peace. America will not sit
idle In the peace conference as the
modes. idealist whose one aim is peace
on earth and good will TO men. but
will be in possession OF one of the
greatest fleets in the world. paid for
by the allies
The state OF the German mind must
indeed he peculiar, if such distorted
sentiment as this is to be forced down
the mouths OF a misguided people.
What IL there of material things,
such as the German mind seems only
capable Of comprebending, that could
be gained by America sitting in the
peace conference What moro could
America have desired than the re-
markahle era of peace and prosperity
she was enjoying at the time of her
entrance into the war? That she
should have courted a helligerent at
titude is ridiculous That she should
wish to discourage the feelings OF ma
tionality awakened by the war is con-
trary TO the foundations on which the
constitution OF the United States is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

While drastic legal Measures are
soanr taken at every point 10 safe
euard this country from any possible
unseen ard unforeseen menace, we
bolisve some action should he taken
aananst persons who are, By a vulgar
misrepresentation ~ patriotism, COM
mGEcaaliztnz the American 1ag. A
d4gpIay of Old Glory on all occasions.
and especially az this time ~ unrest,
ii ccmmendable when done in nm &C
cspted and dignifed manner But the
eMthusiasn in THE particular has mis-
1arTied. until IT is fast beoon1lng a
msnace in .tself. Men are wearing
feplicas OF the stars and stripes in
1niniature pasted to their collars and
IRE wearing neckties with the AIneri-
can nag woven on them. In certain
cities hose have been placed on sale
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

laid. To be willing to enter this war.
at the cost of perhaps hundreds of
thousands of American lives, in order
to work out plans of militarism. is not
only pitifully foolish. but is barbarous-
ly unbelievable as we'll And to build
up a strong merchant fleet by enter
ing into the horrible struggle thou
sands OF miles from home, in a
strange land, sounds more like a
nightmare than the effect of the In
teliectuaI reasoning supposed to ema-
nate from the German mind.
America will not sit idle in the
peace conference, it is true. now that
she has been hurled into the war by
a succession OF affronts that will
blacken the pages of history so long
as history lasts. but ordinary reason
ing will show how little America has
70 gain, save in the PRONUNCIATION of
that spirit which brought victory in
T6, and which will carry the victori-
Gus flag unselflshly through the din
of battle to a glorious birth of freedom
to all humanity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
NorMny.s Losses al Sea.

The destruction of twenty-three
Norwegian ships by submarines IN enc
week. with the accompanying murder
of sailors in llfeboats, has caused so
much indignation that the influences
which have restrained Norway from
taking part In the war may be over
come. Since the beginning OF the war
the Norwegians have lost 420 ships
out of a total OF $3.50. One-quarter
of the nations merchant tonnage has
gone to the bottom. Several vessels
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
A FEAST OF MUSIC.

will he enjoyed by an even greater
number Of people than on former oc-
casions.
The chorus OF the Wednesday club
tonight will render the superb Eli
jah." with the assistance OF the orches-
ira Of the metropolitan Opera COM
psny. Leading local singers will
feature in this production. which VIII
be fitting introduction TO the other
nights Of delightful music. Tomor-
row night and Wednesday Martinelli.
Miss Mabel Garrison, Amaieta Call
Curci. Giuseppe De Luca and others
will make their appearance in lead.
ing roles from famous operas, and
every person in this city, If possible
should avail themselves OF the oppor
tunity Of hearing these widely her
aided singers The Wednesday clut
Is to be congratulated on the success
or trSFF work in providing such or
rortunitiee for Richmond music
lovers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

Tonight opens Rlchmond's annual
season Of musical delight, with the
first concert OF the May festival at
the City Auditorium. under the direo-
ton OF the Wednesday club. During
this three days of brilliant music
number OF the country's most noted
artists will appear, and among them
Richmond's beloved Martinelh. This
festival of rausic, which Is Il. real fes-
tival in every sense OF the word, has
been long looked forward TO with the
same eager anticipation IL ELECTS each
year.
The "Wednesday club deserves all
comm endation and praise for its sue
oassful efforts TO bring TO this city
each year a company OF singers and
musicians whose art has given Rich
Ynond and vicinity a greater apprecia-
4ion of beautiful music In the past
aprrecsatson Of this work flas been
unDounded. and from indications now
mo program of this series Of concerts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
Here's Our Hand On 1t!

Editor Virginian:
Sir.-I wish to express my appre-
citation for the kindly and sympa-
thetic words you have used toward
the city health department, both as
to the outgoing and incoming chief
health officers
The cordial support of the press in
any efforts for the protection Of the
public health is the greatest single
asset the health department may have.
1t is a great satisfaction to know
that this ONCE has your sincere good
will.
70 Very truly yours.
ROY X. FLANAGAN,
Chief Health OfIicsr.
Richmond, May 3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

war appro- of humanity
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-12-22
FGLLETIN NUN so.
FL. PACTO DE SANGRE

II fac;rac;5n cue Gontran eler-
q, sob-e ela UT momento debIlita>
4, por /. nuencie del ~corone!, h'zo-
Sc mas poteate que nunea.
Iona Sc guso en- pie, dispue<ta 4
obc6ecer: IA fiera estaba domada,
-,Le2na! exclam6 de Verne Vos
Q nc p~artireis... no quiero-.
Icons continue andando haeia Ia
plerta.
-En.onees de Verne fuera de ST.
larz6sc 4 ceryar.e el paso grlfan'o
NO part;r5is!
Pcro Gontran le tonic del brazo'
Y sacudiendole rudamente. lie Digs:
Vaya. caballero, no deis lugar d
c,e 20 crea cue mas que 81 aman'e
EMS g c~arcelero.
Eu m;je e n; biea. exelamo
Octavio.
-Ccan1o ne hayais matado, 10 Sc
"a. ccn.est5 GontrdD
En- Csc case, aqui tengo armas,
exc!amo cl ioven encoleri:ado bata-
monos 81 queries Embellishments.
Gontran encogiose de hombros.
Olvidais senior de Verne que nj
vos. nj yo tenemos testigos. que es-
toy Ell vae5tra casa y que podrian q
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-12-22

Liauville, IN ~jovenzuelo que pasaba
en- B....por I'm espiritual, apuesto
a oue/ csc v~iajero Sc dirige a Mort
Ueu. 0
IA Mort-Dieu., exclamaron los
concurrentes. como 81 un nombre IA
tidico hubiese sido ~prorlnciado.
Sin duda, Responded ell caballe>
TO con aplomo.
~ para que?, pregunto Ia ba-
~ronesa de Liauville, madre del caba-
Hero.
Para casarse con Ia viuda de
Mort-Dieu, cuyo luto ha expirado ha-
&c tres meses. r~espondio ell joven.
Estas palabras dieron lugar a lbs
concentrates mas extravaganteS, diff
Giles de explicar 81 no dieramos al
gunos informes references a la viuda
de Mort-Diel.
Segan saben nuestros l~ectores, Ia
vida del baron de Mort-D;cu estuvo
l!ena dc pesares y sufrimientos.
La infidelidad de su primera .espo-
sa y ell hijo que asta lie diera, fruto
del adulterio, fueron ell cancer moral
cue corroyo su e~xistencia.
En- tanto vivio Ia adultera, Ell ba9
r6r pasaba cortas t%emporadas en- sus
tiarras de Mort-Dieu, pasando Ia ma
yor parte del an0 viajando, a fin
dc estar separado de aquella mujer
maldita, que habia acibarado su
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-12-22

constitute Ia novedad del dia Ia He
gada de un cabailero.
en- efecto, una tarde al. a]nochecer
una silla de postas paro frente al ho-
tel de Eel Aguiia Roja", que EZRA
ell mejor de la localidad.
Un %joven. que repreSentaba unos
veinticinco Z veintisiete amos, 4 Quien
seguian los lacayos de elegante
librea, descendi6 del carruaie; su
nombre Sc ignoraba, solo Sc saba
que sus criados lie daban ell trata
miento de marques.
iQue iba a hacer aquel ~viajero eli
B ....?
Todos 10 ~ignoraban, dando este
lugar a que cada y hiciese sus CO.
m]entarios.
Segun unos. eraoun artista; segln
otros IN agente diplomatico.
Entire Ia ~burglesia de Ia localidad,
por liberal por entonces, el titu!o de
marques levanto una porcion de dis
cusiones bastante stbidas de tono,
contra Ia nobleZa.
La vizcondesa de Cordonne repre-
sentaba en- B....la flor y nata de
IA nohleza y sus salones eran ell circu-
10 obligado de todos los elegantes, en-
los que tambien Sc hacian sabrosos
concentrates sobre ell incognito via
jero.
Senores, decia ell caballero de
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-12-22

e~Sistencia.
La baronesa, que gustaba de las
fiestas y plaeeres, las prodigaba en-
%ausencia de su marido, ell que trataba
de monomaniatico y raro-
Su mesa era exquisite, estaea
siempTre concurridisima.
Toda la ndpleza cue habitaba en-
las cercanias, e%oncurria a las suntuo-
sas fiestas qua cast a diario Sc suce-
dian. O o
0 En- ell ~concepto de sus asiduos con-
vidados, pasaba la baronesa de Mort
Dieu o una mujer discreta. eleganI
te V encantadora que cubria con alb
~necaci6n las extravagancias y ridicu-
leses de IN marido urano y despota.
Esa falsa %creencia, que Ia barone-
sa habia tenido buen cu!dado de in
culcar en- e. amino de ocuantos Ia
rodeaban, habia dado por resultado,
que ell 9oble baron de Mort-Dieu fue-
Sc POGO simpatico entire aqlella tur-
BE- de zanganos cue la prodigalidad
de su libertina esposa habia transfor-
mado en- ~huespedes perpetuos de su
casa V en- adoradores de Ia barone-
sa.
Cuando esta muriG, cesaron las or
gias en-. aquella casa y ell baron no
volvip q abandonar sus tierras de
Mort-Dieu..
Presa de gran melancoli$ por ell