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to mo Ill advised to discuss that which
suVore of "pront and loss
o. OVERSEAS
Richmond. Va. December 13,.l9l7.
An Economy Program.


To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--This being the season in which
this city. prepares 70 make up it's bud
mapping out II scheme for the States
expenditures. 1t is wise and judicious
to take an account" Of our assets.
our actual needs and our income and
prepare to exercise the strictest econ
omy in all departments. both Of the
city and the State. This should. In fact.
Always be the course pursued by our
oiiicials: but Its Importance is greatly
emphasized at this time, when we are
ENGAGED IN tho most stupendoua war
or all time and our financial demand,
are becoming more exacting each dav
OF IT'S continuance. and 1t is now mani
TEST that, these demands will be accen-
tunted until they will to most of us
become unbea rable. In this condition
OF things should not our public man
ayers and dispensers Of our finances
frugality? In furtherance of this OH
viogs necessity. these suggestions are
/. Enter on no new work, OUTLAY mr.
appropriation. until the war is ended
except in cases OF a bsolutc necessity.
Cause every department. in the
penscs TO tn" lowest possible outlay
and TO practice the strictest economy
J, cause tho authorities Of tho State
and city to utilize every resource with
In their reach TO aid in reducing cxpen
ditnres and increasing efficiency.
Is an efficient worker and is saver
OF the time and money of the city
). Husband the money in tn. ,reas-
nry for the actual. necessary things.
and make no new appropriations.
6. Refuse to create new Offices and
places.
-. Refuse to increase taxes. but, on
the other hand. reduce taxes so as 70
res'eX S,, the people as far as possible,
mont. as far az possible.
,. DO no mere ornamental! or decora-
tive work at all. but leave such work
Tor time OF peace and plenty.
10. Conduct our schools in a reason
ablr: conservative way: do away with
All "educativc friils and hounces." and
come down TO real. practical, funda-
mental instruction. and thus obviatc
a useless and impractical expenditure
OF our money!.
our official systems, and thus curtail
our expenses.
L.. Don't appropriate any surplu. in
our stat" treasury. merely because il is
wise economy. to be used in the dark
and stormy days that lie just before
us.
There. are hundreds. perhaps ,hous-
lions could be carried out and made
potential in our State and city admin
istrations. They must be familiar TO
the men who have these affairs in their
cious and patriotic enough 10 make
them effective. The great corporatIons
the managers OF great businesses In
divtduals of all classes. and our allies
or similar means TO bring about CT
fectual economy and conservation Shall
we not be as provident and rational az
on gentlemen. and get down TO TO-
BRASS tacks." D L p
Richmond, Va, December -. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
The First Naval Power.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sr,-in your editorial yesterday on
Tho First Naval Power" YOU would
seem to infer that 1t would be bright
morning when lowing to the severe
losses sustained by Great britain be-
fore America entered the war; this
country should attain naval primacy.
Analysis OF the last paragraph OF your
article seems 10 give this meaning. is
this correct?
should be glad TO know on what
basis you make the announcement that
the british navy Is losing ships and
men faster than she can build the one
or train the other"
| WAS not aware that the British gov
"rnment had published any naval con-
struction program since the outbreak
O: tho war.
In these days of closer cooperation
among the allies IL certainly appears
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

SolicitorGcncral Davis addressing the
Supreme Court for the government in the
cases to test the constitutionality OF the
selective service act. declared the acts OF
those who prey upon the minds OF the gno-
rant TO cvadc the law approach treason.
Really, when the effect is duly weighed. such
acts legitmately belong under the definition
OF unqualified treason. they sivc aid and
comfort 10 the enemy in proportion they
Interfere with the success OF the law in oh
tanning the ready compliance OF ali who are
affected by il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Appreciates Poem.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir--I wish to thank Miss Jennie
Masters Tabb for her stirring contribu-
ton. Sammy In Europe. Nothing
unsteady has been more needed than
No tune Is hailed with more delight
and applause when played instrument
tally. and the reason why il is not
more frequently given vocally is on ac-
count of the absurd and senseless
words which we have outgrown
hope that some music publisher can
be induced to get out a new edition of
the old tune with Miss Tabb's words.
II ought to mest popular approval.
CAPTAIN FRANK L. RAY.
National Soldiers Home, Va, De-
cembcr 10, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--With our entrance into the
world war dawncd the day when every
loyal American resents any indisnity
offered our flag. Upon tho declaration
OF war there came n widespread de-
sire TO display the flag. Many firms
send Christmas and New Years greet
ingS TO their customers in various
forms. Among the samples of these
goods ! see some bearing the United
States flag. Therefore. take this
method of calling the attention of the
public to the fact that Virginia. as we'll
as many other States. forbids the use
of the United States flag for advertise
ing purposes. MRS. II. L. LEWIS.
Bristol. Va. December -, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

Weakness of the fuel administration in its
effort to remedy a difficult, if not Il desperate,
situation, is its ina ability to substitute tenn
porar!ly IA force more powerful than fundd-
mental economic law. while interfering with
tho ordinary processes oil distribution. Fail
ure to establish and substitute such a force
has brought confusion to the whole carefully
built-up system of supply and distribution 1t
Il time when the substituted machinery is eX-
pccted TO produce maximum results.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
RED Cro.. supple. 10, camD

Tw" iour-muls pack wagons, mark
ing the first appearance OF pack
trains OF the army in Richmond. were
driven over from Camp Lee yesterday
10 take back to the Three Hundred and
Eighteenth Regiment Supply COM
pany quantity of Rcd Cross supplies,
which wero loaded at the Red Cross
headquarters. Drivers Morris Lutte
Robert Hcfiin and Jack Hedley re-
port that it required five and one
haif hours for the teams to make the
trip OF twcnty-seven miles OF bad
road
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

only one. ] am rather underweisht What Is
tho hyRienic thing to do. please? want to
read your answer TO mother MAMIE.
Answer.-Do mother says. One window is
plenty. lie; mother 70 to bed happy After she
is sound asleep. creep out of bed and open the
second window. In that way II won't do any
harm. Perhaps YOU need course Of treatment
for your chronic rhntis by doctor who treats
nose and throat troubles in his of1ice. You also
need good lunch at bedtime every night. and
perhaps snack of something wholesome mid
forenoon and n ida fternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Com m on,vealths.

Miss J. G. NJ. Crceusboro. y. c.
Massa chusetts. Pennsylvania Virginia
and kentucky are officially STYLED Com
WeaithS. although there seems to
be no particular reason. except Gus
tom. as it has practically the same
meaning as state. a Commonw "a Il n
Is q democratic form OF government
such as that OF each State OF the Union
the four using the name CommonWc In
not differing from the others. AS far
back as 1886 the Massachusetts Colony
was spoken Of as The Commonwealth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

Grateful for the assistance of Detcc-
i've captain wright and Chief Of Police
werner IN rndine his lost daughter,
age fourteen years, NJ. uwaniwick, a
gypsy. who is temporarily at III North
Eighteenth Street, rendered a silver set
to the officers yesterday. The gifts
were courteously refused with the
statement that the service was in line
Of duty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

y. L., Sunolk.-Ail rcgistrants in the
s"lcctive draft not already in tho SER
vice VII b. called Def1r> tn" exemption
board for denomination. in whatever
class allotted. by the questionnaircs now
being mailed out. and determination OF
your sons cas-. will depend on that cx-
animation. You can do nothing TO
forcstan such action. as II applies to all
rNGislIantS alike.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical snb-
jects, arc answered free. Az all In
quiries are answered directly by per-
senal letter q self-addreshea, stamped
envelope II required. Address The
Information bureau,
Rlchmond, VII
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
The Marvels Of Halos

Last Sunday night. November IS. about 1e
ociock. remarked how beautiful and clear tho
moon was. a few minutes later. going to the
window again. was surprised to see u white
ring around the moon such before a
storm. and outside of that ring u perfect circle
OF rainbow. the colors appearing very dis
tinctlr- Is this unusual and what is It's sisnifi-
canoe? MRS 4 NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Rol1kevIkf.

II. +. w. Brookneal.-Russia's prin-
cipal parties arc: Socialists, divided
between the Bolshcvik, radical, and the
Menshevik, less radical: Social .:evo-
lutionary. another modified form OF
Socialism,: Social Democrats. a still
more modified form of Socialism: Con-
stitutional Democrats. for the political
evolution. but opposed to a social revo-
luton. Bolshe (more extremely: Boil
shevik the party in favor OF more):
Bolsheviki Uhc members Of that par.
ty). Pronunciation doubtful.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Caterpillar Tractor.

r. J.. NJ. Bristo!.-Benjamin Holt, Of
Peoria. Ill. invented the tractor. and
the tank was evolved by Colonel r. H.
Swtnton. G. r., ID. s. o.. Of the Royal
Engineers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

d. Il. T., NV Hope.--In 1916. 2as.So6
immigrants, arrived in this country.
Since tho beginning of tho war the
number coming in has ctcadily de-
creased. Nearly as many have left the
country az have entered. 2t0.S01 aliens
having left in 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
"Ni1ie Clerk, neach.. France.

w. X. Southwark. assistant post
master, received card yesterday
from r. j.. Richie. formerly of this
city. advising him that nc had arrived
somewhere in France" and that he
had been assigned a permanent posi-
ton with the United States post
office in France. Mr.. Ritchie was
formerly the mike clerk" i'll the
Richmond post Office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

Opinion OF students OF Wisconsin, Univcr
sity OF Senator La Foleuc'a un-American
attitude III tho presen, war was reflected by
The burning of the Senator in cfligy. That
Is pretty hard an cX-graduatc % the iii
sutution, but no worse than disloyalty de-
serves. Men who deliberately pursue a
course OF conduct that tends to interfere with
the success ot policies decided upon by their
government ms necessary TO tic successful
prosecution OF the war have no just ground
OF complaint against any measure OF CON
dcmnaiion their loyal fcllow-ci,Zcns see fiji
TO manifest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

i. G. O., NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in time
OF war is one OF the most fragrant
crimes known to military law, and may
be punished with death
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

easier through their benefactio ions. but to those
who have given, no less than TO those who
have received. we ::now that added joy has
come.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Anthracrne OIL.

II. 7. s.. South Richmond.-If you
viii address 4 letter to the Chief OF
Agriculture, Washington, ID. c., you
may obtain the Information you want
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

6. l.. r.. Franklin.--Thc efficiency OF
the pure food law cannot be doubted
as II prohibits MISREPRESENTATION and
adulteration and the misuse OF pre-
servatiVcs In the preparation OF food
sstuffs and drugs The law was passed
by Congress In June, 1906. a fine not
to exceed $500 or one years imprison-
ment or both is the penalty for the
fits, offense and for each subsequent
cfcn.e and conviction a fine Of not
less tEan 900 or one years impri-
sonmrnt or both. The administration
% the law is in the hands of the
United States Department OF Agricui-
ture with the collaboration OF the
Treasury Department and the depart
mcnts Of Commerce and Labor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Character In "The cInnsman.,

d. s. W., JoneSVille.-The charac-
ter of Senator Austin Stoncman in The
Clansman." and later in the motion
picture play The Birth OF a Nation"
Is modelled after Thaddeus Stevens. an
American statesman. Thaddcus Ste
vens was born in Vermont in 1882 A.
ter the study OF law he went to .'enn-
sylvania and became "a leading member
Of the Legislature Of Pennsylvania and
was II Wing member of Congress for
four years. He was one of the leaders
OF the radical section OF the Repuo-
l;cans; was a strong opponent Of sla-
very. and leading advocate of recon-
structiOn measures. He was chief
manager of the impeachment Of Presi-
dent Johnson in 1868. which he propos-
ed. He died in Washington in 1868.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

rrBIIsHED r,ery day In the yesr at 10 sonth T.nth
street. Richmond. Sn-. The Dispatch NIB.
sishinE Co.. 1nc.. Charles +. Hasbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

Congress has found tina, tho best wav r.
avoid mistakes is to do as the Prcsiden, suv
gests.
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nSinn Eefn.n

B. r.. Luray-"Sinn Fem" pronounc-
ed shinn Fain. is Celtic expression
meaning ourselves alone" and is the
name and motto of an Irish party
which construes it As meaning both for
and by the Irish alone. 1t dates ACTIVE
ly from 1906 and claims TO be more
practical and comprehensive than any
of the old parties that have aimed at
Irish independence or Self-government
Among other things ii purposes TO es-
tablish purely Irish Parliament, army
and navy. mint, civil and consular SER
vice, judiciary and school system; also
the economic reorganization OF Ire
land by Its own people on u purely Irish
basis. including merchant marine, stock
exchange, banks. etc: all offlcia! and
business matters and correspondence
to be conducted in Gaelic. the use of the
English language to BIO boycotted in
public offices. schools and business
These and many other interesting re-
suits are to be accomplished by pas
some kind of social and political pres.
sure without violence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

VIII you be one OF the .'Firs, 500. 000"?
hcttcr buy thrift stamp early before en-
trles III the INITIAL roll " honor arc closed
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Curtlss AIrp1ane Factor,
Executions for Deser,Ion..

j. a T.. Siaunton.-Address Curtiss
Irpl4ne Company. lion. y. y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

Indications aas' not lacking tina, the Ger
man scheme Of negotiating a separate peace
with Russia has been abandon ed for the less
dangerous one OF an extended armistice
The latter Will accomplish practically the
full German purpose OF troop withdrawals 10
strengthen their lines for offensive operations
III the west; while the negotiation Of a scpa-
rat" peace inevitably would be resisted by a
large proportion OF the Russian population
which. under patriotic and capable leader
snip might he organized for effective resist
ance, and ccfcat the whole scheme OF elm
inaling Russia factor in the conflict
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Voice of the People

Letters uust give the nane and All.
dress OF the writer. Name will aOt be
published u writer reQuests,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

The name Of I.ansdowne cxac,lv d.scrt,,,
tho course Of his reputation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
\ Congressional War Committee

y EASSEMBLINCi OF Congress and clamor
1 OF various members OF the House and
Senate for sundry Investigations into the war
measures of the administration have revived
the question or general o. joint committee
of the two houses on the conduct of the war.
In both branches OF the national legislature
there arc members who promise to bring for
ward and 10 press the scheme which failed
during the recent extra session.
President Wilson'S views upon this propo-
sition have been expressed frankly. He is
against il, and against j, on the ground
that such committee would hinder rather
than help the government in it's prosecution
of the war He recalled wildly the opera
tons of IA similar committee during the War
Between the States. and the lengths to which
it. proceeded in its effort TO tie the hands Of
President Lincoln. He agreed that when
that committee was originally formed. its pur-
poses may have been wholly patriotic and
its members animated by desire TO assist
the government. But once that body was
created and endowed with high authority. il
ran amuck and rendered the work of the
Lincoln administration as difficult as it pos
sibly could
IN the hight OF experience. therefore, il
would seem douby dcplorablc if Congress
should repeat the blundcr made more than
NIFTY years ago. There is no popular demand
ior supcrconmittcc OF Congress on the con-
duct OF the war. The great body OF the
American people have full confidence in the
capacity OF the government To deal with the
great problems that must be solved The
same people are convinced that Congress now
has ample machinery for making its inyesti-
cations, for GIining the fullest information
as 10 the plans OF the government and for
satisfying itself as to the wisdom Of expcndi-
lures.
There can be no sympathy with the EFFORT
Oh certain partisan leaders to inAicl upon the
Prcsden, special body OF advisers and nag
gers who shall sit year in and year on, for
the sole purpose OF imparting incxpert adj
vice or of handics piping the men upon whom
the responsibility for the wars success rests
We hope the whole matter will be aba ndo ucd
and are convinced that there are cnouth
clear-thinking men in The House and Senate
TO force an abandonment of it ii its sponsors
do not act voluntarily in that direction
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch. and not {, tudiytdunls.
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School-teachcrs will be ENCOURAGED 10 en-
list in the army. New York has several VIII,
should be forced 10 transfer their actiyit,n,
from the schoolroom TO the trenches
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Our Debt
to
Halifax


ir this country and were intended for use In the
defense OF this country against a foe which
mcnaces Canada and the United States alike
The victims OF their premature discharge gave
their best not less truly for defense than
their own while We reposed slothfully at ease.
For two and a half years We were protected by
the valor and skill of neighbours sons: il
u nation were SLOW to reco gnizc the facts
of their struggle. we shall not he quick to for
get the debt we owe: That debt We cannot
pretend to estimate. Had not the british en-
Dire vithstood the onslaushts OF the German
ae1reSsor. had not the component units of that
empire proved loyal and given Of their strength
at the call OF their motherla nd had not CANADA
contributed her magnificent effort TO tho com
mon cause, what the course Of the war and tLc
fate-perhaps already fulnllcd---of rho IInjte
states would have been ii IL Impossible TO saw
But we know that the utmost cunning and
strength Of Germany We're exert ed. in unnurn-
hcred open and hidden ways. o dn,ach tho Do
n,inion from civilization. and Thus to remove
from the path Of German ambition an obstacle
recognized three years ago considera bile but
not visualized in Its true proportions until thew
had been demonstrated under the test OF mortal
combat These men and women and children
Of Halifax whom 1t may be our privleec to
Succor now more than unfOrtu ma lie M a'hbors
e1cftng philanthropic curiosity They are
our blood brothers and sisters In tho strneplc
for the preservation OF freedom that On crosSns
the whole world: they pioneers in, the
fight release us from the teri orists that nroe
posed our destruction; and II We can aid them
o-day, doing We shall be rcUayinr
minute fraction OF our obligation thcm-New
York Sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

II our friend. who favor Us with manuscripts aud
ILLUSTRATION, for wish 10 have unavailable
articles returned they in all scnd stamps
for that purpose.
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Facts
TO Bear
In Mind

that army was able to carry, out all it, move
Inents with precision. 1t will be we'll to bear
these facts in mind when criticism is made of
the fact that in eight months the United states
has been able collect n vast army. train
and equip IT, transport, it 1000 miles across the
Atlantic and throw II into action the other
side with telling effect In those eight months
aston isning progress has been made. but natur-
ally there has been miracle achieved. We
can judge of results best by, comparing what
has been accomplished with the records OF the
civil and Spanish American Wars. The con-
trast is dazzling in favor of 1917 against
to he intensely proud of what this nation has
done in short time. The real story Of
participation in the will begin until
next ycar--Philadelphia Record.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

MEMBER or THE. ASSOCIATED PKiSS.-The
Associated Press exclusively entitled TO the uac Ia,
republication of oil dispatches credited 10 or
not otherwise credited In this paper. and ais" tho
ton of special dispatches herein also reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Current Editorial Comment

II took Great Britain twenty
three months, from August, 1914.
to July, 1915, TO lick into shape
the army that started the battle
OF the Sommc. Several months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

We OF the United States cannot
look upon this catastrophe as the
misfortune of an alien people.
The agents Of destruction loosed
in the splendid harbor Of the
great Norihcrp mort oripipn on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

TEL. Erh0NE: Randolph ].
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart.
0cuts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Soft Tones
and
Tobacco

giving precise IN
insratiation. y
like the Greeks
give tobacco.
holds as nucn /.
haverSaCl.. Eut
wheeling bland
after tho AIusco'
the preliminary
papers preSenti0
man point OF vie
accent ia 20 be r
as the dove. tho
hidden hY the pl'
In a soft tone I.
what end. Tina
tional am!ty may
pose Is difrercn
itself sets forth.
army and TO secu
from" The laI
would expect OF
a source. for su'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

SUNDAY. DECEMBER ie. 1917.