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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Gao Sec No .InstIce.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
SIT Is said tho corn crops arc
unusually large hut farmers arc com
platninE Of the scarcity Of labor to
gather them. and say they arc rottinc
IN tho fields. Why. II would seem from
my observation. IL Is as safe there MS i'm
inc barns. as there will be no rottagc.
nor Insurance.. was with Longatreet'5
TO the relief OF our armies at Chicka
manga. We went AK far as Bristol
Tenn. by train. In or OH top OF box.
cars. then hoofeu II through the noun
tains at about fifteen miles q day. sub
slstinS mostly on raw beef, applcs and
parched corn. gathered as We passed
the fields. the ears s,ill hanging on the
Stalk, IN the finest state OF preScrva-
uon. though the weather was fcarfullv
cold. snow and Ice making the roads
without shoes. All tho hides taken
from bccves were taken by them To
make covering for their feet. which an
swered 10 keep them In lighting trim.
! heard little complaint This was in
December and January. our Christ
mas was spent near Knoxville in u
fearful snow storm. Our Christmas
fare was appleu. no turkey.
Now. SIR; Hoover says we must Gu;
Well; must admit. there is moth
ing better. not even fruit cake l;ut
can all Of uS get il at the prices we
are paying-s"60 to $3.50 for forty
eight pounds. while tho farmers got
corn. see no justice in 1t. If can
hoof II at fifteen miles day on such
fare. ! can't see why our allies can't
do 1t. with no long tramps to undergo
and no such ,privations as VIC willing.
ly put UP with. j. T. LACY
Late Sergeant Major pickr,t's Div,
Army Northern Virginia.
Richmond. Va, December 6. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

America went into this war to crush Ger
man military power. and to do SO it has found
it necessary to raise huge army. If the ac-
compshment OF this purpose requires it,
this army will be increased to not less than
100000 trained men, and if Germany does
not recognize its strength sooner and sue for
peace before the Rhine is crossed. il will plant
the Stars and Stripes on every public build
ing in Berlin before il comes back home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

s. The distinguishing bill will be before
S1t2R4HeSS again at this session with an
earnest plea for It's enactment into law |,
ALREADY has paused the Senate by unanimous
vote Friends Of the measure point to twelve
sof the most important European nations
which have turned the hands of their clocks
forward one hour with great profit to them
selves, England alone is said TO have saved
300, 200 tons OF coal in the summer of 1916
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
MONDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1915

The number OF mlionaires in the United
States has jumped from li.771 ito 22,G96, an
increase of 1926 iii one year. Just how far
war profiteering has been responsible for this
increment to the wealth of the already
wealthy is uncertain. but as the war goes on
and its burdens press more heavily upon the
masses, Il way will he found TO make them
disgorgo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Information Bureau.

lsauirlen regarding simsst any topic,
excepting Oh isGsI and psedical sub
quiriea arc a3swered directly by per-
sonai letter n Recent stsnp n required
ioe seturn postage. addreas The Times
Dispatch lHfermatlos Dureau, Rich
inopd, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

That the Boishcviki government in Russia
is nothing more than mob rule is emphasized
by the mad action OF its supporters in lynch
ing General Dukhonin, former commander
in-chief OF the Russian armies under that
authority, because OF his refusal to request
German army officials TO enter into an arm
istice. Government; 10y mobs under the
leadership OF German-inspired traitors can
not, OF course, last long, as inevitably il must
soon topic under the weight of its own OK
cesScs. AZ fearful cost Russia in its present
confused state OF mind may submit to such
rule Tor "a t!me, but soon late there will
be rally of patriotic intelligence under com
petent leadership that Will deal mcrcilcssly
with the fanatic forces which have seized
power, and ultimately establish responsible
government But every days delay will add
to the cost of the effort when finally it finds
courage to start.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

Hundreds OF thousands Of dollars are said
10 have been stolen from the government
by three New York corporations, now under
Federal indictment. for furnishing inferior
material in carrying out army contracts
The maximum penalty of two years imprison-
Ment and Il fine Of $4,000 is inadequate
punishment for this disloyal crime against
the people. /, is treason in fact il not in
law. and justice should be melted out accord
ingly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
\ National Budget System

W/HEN President Wilson recommended TO
w the House of Representatives the adop-
ION or budget system of making appropria-
tions, he may have gone step beyond nom
inal proprieties, but he echoed a very definite
demand on the part OF the American people
The House may resent executive interfer-
ence' in it's purely parliamentary processes,
as did the Senate when the President ex-
pressed the hope that cloture rule would
he adopted by that body. But cloture was
put into operation. notwithstanding the
senatorial resentment, and we may confidently
hope that the House will effect the reform
urged by the President, whatever may be in
dividual feeling with respect 10 it,
The present House procedure under which
eight or ten separate committees deal with
appropriations necessarily lacks that CO.
ordination which makes for judicious econo-
my Every committee is interested in getting
just as much money possible for the pro-
Jects In when each may have a special con-
ceFh ana 'here is no curbing power beyond
the vote of the whole House or the Senate.
MT. wilson's recommendation comes at a
peculiarly opportrne time. 1t comes with
the announced retirement Of Chairman John
j. Fitzgerald, of the House Apnronriation.
Committee from Congress- Mr.. Fitzgerald
as head Of that powerful committee exercised
exceptional influence upon his associates In
holdlng down appropriations. His with
dra~al from the House is not only loss to
that body. but is a loss to the whole country
Even should the House feel disinclined to
ADOPT budget system as permanent in
stltution' that body might properly put such
plan into effect for the period of tho war
Congress has been called upon 10 nrovida
more than $4,000 900, 900 for the next fiscal
year war operations. The country would
feel more confidence in the wisdom of these
appropriations if it were known that single
committee composed of the best brains OF
! the House had fully investigated every plan
, upon which the administration proposes to
make an investment of the peoples money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
News Of Fifty Years Ago

The story. published In
Baltimore and teiegr4pheu
from there to this city
that RI. Rives Pollurd had
challenged both George u.
and John ). Wise to a duel.
OIL account of the attack
on Edward IS. Pollard by
those gentlemen. Is emf
phatical1y denied. by Geo.
y. Wise, WHO ls In this
city. He says that neither
he nor his cousin, john IS.
Wise, has received any
such challenge, and there
fore the story published In
Baltimore tha, thay had
declined to fight Pollard is
ALSO untrue. John S. Wise
=,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

J. a. c., Hopcwell--Undcr the law
civilian would not be permitted to wear
pair OF :eggings OF the particular
Kind adopted as n I.art OF the military
uniforrq. The same rule applies to
other parts Of the uniform.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Service lHinGs,

MIS-. s. O., McL HopeWell.-There is
TO law relative to the display of a
service nag. Any one serving in the
army. or navy. who has no parents and
whose relations with YOU arc inti-
mate, could be represented with a
service nag. -ti
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

J. Mt, Kcysville.-If you viii write
10 the Committee on, Public Informa :
ton Washington. y. c.. they will send
YOU free of cost 1.-THE War Message OF
the PRESIDENT" delivered April .. and
The Presidents Flag Day Address. .
Which will give youF'thc information
Sou want ttt.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

NO doubt of the merit of President Wilson'S
message TO Congress can remain when it is
praised almost in toto. by Colonel Roosevelt.
however the Colonel leaves loophola for
possible future criticism by saying that he
VIII discuss the proposals as to Austria
Turkey and Bulgaria at some other date.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Tr.irInr C,,nn =, For, NJ,


j. W. T.. ClarksVille.--No. the third
series o. officers training camps AT
Fort Niger Will not be open to civilians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Nobody IkuoxyN-I.

We're going TO start Nobody Knows" and
if you've got good in your, head kindly
pass it along; and we'll print it. Here's the
first
Nobody knows who abides in tho stars,
Nobody knows anybody i'm Mars
And why there straps than seats on
tho
Nobody knows.
(To Be Continued.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Question. and Answers.

Safe for the ChiId.--Is 1t dangerous to a chid's
health TO take her street to moving
picture places this time OF year? She is seven
years old T.. &. L.
Answcr.--Not at all. Where it Is sa &c for you
or your husband to go 1t is equally safe for the
little girl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Civil War
Brewing
in Russia

tory, WHICH conatituted INC Tor
cluded the Valley of the Don--now and for sew
eral centuries past the habitation of the Cos
sacits--thcre would be i'm reconstructed Cri-
mean Tartar state a new antagonist for General
KaledincS to wrestie with. An attack
ukraint b. he forces of General kaledncs Is
also expected. and army loyal to the Ukran-
the Cossacks effectively; This concentration in
Okrainia may explain the truce concluded by
the Russian commanders on the Volhynian and
Galician fronts-thc nearest to Kiev the seat
the sanction OF the Bolshevtki at Petrograd.
There seems to he the making not of one civil
Record
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

PInLisnED every day In tho year at 10 south Tent
g street, Hrhinond. Va. Tire Times dispatch :'ub
tishlog Co.. Inc. Charles T.. iasbrook. Editor rn'
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

Threat of Jail sentences of one year for
slackers should encourage patriotism in the
hearts OF many youths who otherwise would
he deaf to their country's call TO the colors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

Baron Lowen. Swedish minister, has left
Buenos Aires without the formality of making
iareweil visits Remembering what hap
pched TO Won LuXburg. he evidently wanted
TO leave while the leaving was good
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

W. j. Bryan predicts Federal prohibition
amendment before 500 II may be recalled
that he also predicted the free coinage OF
silver at 16 to /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
ChunEed,

Did you enjoy your vaca tion2''
Il certainly did: had fine water trim"
Water trip. l thought you went to the
mountains"
Il did, hut 1t rained thirteen days out of the
two weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

Congress is basing its plans on the assump-
ton that there will be two more years of war.
Whether there be two or twenty, America
viii he found fighting at the finish
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Sabotage,

q. VI. s.. Frederick sburg--The word
"sa botage" IS derived from the French
word sabot, Il shoe. hence meaning to
kick violently. Acts OF sabotage indi-
cate wil!ful destruction of property by
strikers or rebels. such as the smash
ing OF windows, tearing dawn OF sheds,
buildings, etc. to compel by fear a
surrender to their demands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

'Boohoo, boohoo! Before married
you said you would die for me-boohoo!"
Yes. but. great scott! what / meant was a
swift. easy death: / didn't know it was going
to be this way. by inchcs!'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Faith.

You have lot of confidence in Bingham
haven't you?"
II certainly have. Do you know. old man. /
find myself at times almost willing approxi-
matcly lend him some Hypothetical money!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Voice of the People

Letters must give thc name md ali.
uISss OF the writer. Snme will not be
published " writer 80 reQucatB.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

American engineers maintaining the line
OF communications behind the British front
in the recent yielding up OF captured territory
by General Byng's forces in front of Cambria
when caught between the line by the British
withdrawal, seized the rifles Of slain soldiers
and with courage that would nave done credit
10 trained lighters in The ranks, helped to
check the furious advance of the enemy In
anticipation OF similar peril in the future
under the varying fortunes of battle, engi-
neer organizations III the American army
hereafter will go 10 their work armed aud
ready TO do battle when conditions become
such that Il gun is more useful than a spade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
!. Common md Preftrred STOCK.

IL. y. j.. ffreQeTlcKSburg.-- OF
preferred stock have priority Of claim
on the property of corpora ton over
common stock. Generally the pre-
ferreq stock Is entitled TO Il limited
dividend out OF earnings and the COM
mon stock dividend is not limited eX-
cept by. the amount earned and avail
able for dividends For example, take
a corporation With $l.O00.0O0 each of
common a ad preferred stock and bonds,
the preferred stock calling for divi-
dend of not over per cent and the
bonds bearing 5 per Cert, II the CON-
mop eariis $4,000. ali OF it would go
to bondholders. as interest. II 1t earn
cd 100000 the preferred stockholders
II 1t earned 100000 there would be
available S per cent (s50,000) for bond
INTEREST," per cent (S70.000) for pre-
ferred dividends, probably 6 per cent
f36Q.000D would he paid on the con,-
mon stock and there would be 100000
surplus! II the company should be-
come bankrupt the bonqholders would
be entitled totake the property, unless
the stocl<holders we're willing to raise
aJditional, money. IL sold under fore
closure bopdholdera would receive all
tile proceeds up to. the; pnr. value. If
holders. would have IL, Up to the par
value. ANYTHING remaining would so
to the common stockholders. VIII eth 8 n
the common Or preferred stock Is the
better investment Isl a sqdAsftonl that
nnuptbe decided In each particular case.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Love.

Cases have been known-extreme but we'll
authenticated-n which love has inducad
healthy help wash the dishes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
IiooHerlEiHE.

This is the time when the wise housewife
studies up on how to make chicken croquettcs
out of the leftover mashed potatoes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

ADDRESS ALI. COMMUNICATIONS To Tie Times
Z Dispatch. aud not (, lndy lduals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Some Laxy,

And you say Blinks is lazy man."
Lazy! Why. If it wasn't for the law of gray
station he wouldn't have enough energy to hold
onto thc Garth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Current Editorial Comment

Another bit OF Russia Is said
- have declared !'s lndcpcpd-
encc, a Tartar Congress having
done so with respect to the
C'rimea and the adjacent terri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

British and South African troops finally
have cleared German East AFRICA OF the
enemy. This completes the conquest OF all
OF the colonies belonging TO the German en-.
pirc amounting in all to more than 1000 900
square miles OF colonial possessions an area
greater than that OF Europe, exclusive of
Russia. These captured colonies have
population Of about 100000 persons
mostly natives. The question OF the return
OF these colonies to Germany will depend very
largely on the security Germany is able to
put up to repair The damage it has wrought
10 Belgium, France Serbia and other conn
tries 1t has ovcrrun during the present war
The defamation of its population may make it
willing to part with the colonies as part pay
in preference TO cntaiiiug "A huge cash in
demnty burden on the people OF the German
empire proper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Message
OF the
President

land and France Of The purpose
TO fight this war to a finish The critical period
to set ready. The WEAKNESS in England
and France is very great We cannot realize
it, Tn. longing for peace .streng thens the ad :
voca,es ii every short cut and dulls the iins
cdg. OF the lighting spirit. This Is why l.oro
Transformers letter is properly so much deprc-
Gated He did not emphasize winning the war
but criticized the Kind of peace sought BY those
who do By lack Of proper emphasis he gave
chance to hail his declarations as an evidence
herence to policy OF victory before peace, Tile
Presidents ringing declarations most USE
insttiied by the I.ansdowne letter and the In
Sidious propaganda set on foot by the Germans.
The President of the United States is to day. as
the head of the nation whose sword thrown int
figure in the world This clarion note will
hcarten our allies in tenacity of purpose, will!
neutraiize the propa nda Ola premature pexce
VIII disSoursSe the people ri tho central powers
we are in this fight to stay.--Wiiliam II. Taft.
in Public Ledger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Poor BOy.

That boy is having rough time these days
whose mother didn't raise him to be soldier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

our friends who favor with manuscripts ana
ILLUSTRATIONS for notification wish to hnvr una1aabtc
articles returned they in all send stamps
for TINT purpose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
Rirtnno,lo {lln!ns;sS5-
THE DIsrATCll

fTrE TINES THE DISPATCH
e Est.1ss Eat. 1850
Entered january 81, 1908. at tho Post. Oalce
sS Richmond. Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

The Presidents message is
admirable and most opportune.
The danger to the cause Of the
allies and the world Is the weak
ening among the people OF Eng
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
For this notwithstanding war.

Some one was so unkind as to say
he was going down some deep after
them with hot stuff. that he had bet
ter be digging deep bitches in his low
grounds. twould pay him better, but
hc says he can work better after he
gets his .versifyins out of Ills sys-
tenn. You know steam boiler will
bust IL ii amt got an escape valve to
let the steam off. That's how it's with
MN: ! SUPPOSE S. Il.
Richmond Va, December 8, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10
StunE, He Was!

NoDOuS KNOW 3.
(To Be Continued. }
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-10

Knndnlph I.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting With all depart
tncnth,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-07

approved los ez-Gov Ralson. and which the
company pleads pitifully accusing the men Of VIC
lating anti-srke provisions
stantly taken advantage Of as against the men in
manner that safety first ordinance requiring
experienced car men. might have helped TO prevent
II to court discharge 10 ask for increase 81
wages under that contract though an increase
hereunder was due. The smart" lawyer who drew
the agreement to it that the company was well
looked for. within the such possibilities.
AT first flush II would that ex-Gov Ralston might
have considered himself paying OF political
obligation due the Murdocks TO have sanctioned such
an arrangement. There the one side money.
smart lawyers. and gubernatoria sanction
of which the doubt felt they could safely rely
upon. Beyond this all the men had to rely upon was
their desire for work. They found that with
greenies obtain. and permitted by public.
che way keeping down was TO keep only men
employed who had least experience. that TO ask
for pay 10 court dissolution of the part
nershp", as the managers termed il.
The question is in what language this ordinance
be couched give the public the protection
without ahording either the traction
terests an undue, public embarrassing advantage?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-07
GOV. GOODRICH AND INDIANA COAL

That finding by the Indiana public service commits
sion coal prices nteresting
If not new. Most everybody has known it for some
little time. but that the commission has it, we
wonder what it is going do with it. Gov Goodrich
has called the coal operators conference. quite
Mayor Keller called the saoon-keepers TO "a conference
when he first set bring them time The diff
that the mayor already had semblance of
demands while Gov. Goodrich if we mistake not still
has the law to get-and watch him get it,
1t would be interesting watch Indiana assembly
attempt to do something dear the hearts the
coal operators. the middlemen and the railroads;
would be interesting watch the array of paid lobby
ists-very few Of them registered,-unted head off
the onslaught There seems to be distinct under
standing, and effective application doctrine laid
down by Benjamin Franklin, in the legislative opera
uons of entrenched wealth. The lobbyists them all
flock together and the motto is: Gentlemen. must
hang together shall hang separately"
We real sorry for Gov. Goodrich but then ne
knows He is reputed least, to operated the
ether DAY. So no but that he too
knows the wires 1t is greatest hope. With ambi-
tOns for public service ahead he may able with
stand the drag of wire pulling which web-ike will
quite beyond question employed to stay his hand
just done with his attempt tax
and centraze taxation of public utilities beat
On, but in the assembly, and in his sanctum.
We are are beginning to really admire Gov. Goodrich
though it comes slightly. There a world work
real governor to do in Indiana, hope day
awaken suddenly and in the language of Edgar Allan
Poe: Behold the man"