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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
NirSinin Troops Must March

TT is greatly TO be hoped that the efforts OF
the States military authorities to arrange
for an adequate representation OF Virginia s
troops in the inaugural parade will meet with
success. Nirginia's guardsmen responded
promptly to the Presidents call and have
made fine record during their term of ser
vice on the border Therefore. they are well
entitled 10 he present in force in the columns
that will march in honor of the President.
And Nirginia's own proprietary pride in the
President and all he stands for makes ii par
ticularly appropriate that She should make
special effort 10 take full part in the cere-
monies OF his second Inauguration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

mt tho principle Of righteous achievement
in world affairs. He holds to the view that
We should first wade through bloody seas
before seeking to still the stormy waters that
i'll the future may lash with angry force the
shores of the Old World.
paciiSts but not by those who have watched
while the constant cncroachmcnts OF both
groups OF belligcrents on neutral rights have
served TO make neutrality nearly impossible
In tho future ii will he wholly impossible
To protect ourselves must either join
league for war league for peace: there
IS other alternative. Colonel RooScvclt's
criticism is that with which he always visits
the great achievements Of any other than
himself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

inquiries regarding utmost my topic except
ing on legal md incident subjects answered
Tree by The Times Dispatch Informu tion Du-
rem" Through our Washington Brnnrh w
fortunate In hnVtnE ncccns TO the I'm pnr niIcied
.eH""rce~ "f the NnrtoU. Federal government
departments and the RreRt Library OF Cong ress.
""'rh furnish informal ion prIccIcss value
:" 'he public. A. all Inquiries
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Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

1 -
hoped that the Kaiser would make his birth
day festivities the occasion for Il now peace
move or at least for another step along the
lines already laid out. On the contrary he
marked his tfty-eishth anniversary byanoiher
declaration that Germany would obtain pea zee
by inc sword. saying. according to dispatchet:
The unshakahlc Will TO victory Of
for every sacrifice Of blood and treasure
:tn% ren AM, ,ht viii rI [o s"n,smra,"d NV t.
l'eace necessary for the blessed develop
inent OF the people
II the allies contemplated that ruin of the
Fatherand" which he conjures up to inspire
The German people to greater sacrifice peace
ny the sword would be Germany'S only hone
Victory. however impossible in the end would
be the only goal toward which Germans could
look. But tn" absolute crushing of Germany
is no part OF the allied plan now however
deeply il may have entered into allied homes
and purposes earlier in the What the
nations of the entente now demand is ap-
proved by the rest OF the word-the break.
ing of PrusSan miltarism
And il is already broken: it was broken at
the Marine Up 10 that time. il seemed ir-
resistible: since that time. il has been on the
wane. II is now only question OF time and
OF still greater sacrifice OF life and happiness
and treasure before the Superman takes his
place among ordinary mortals. TO be gov
erned and Judged as they are. All the rest
or the world knows it, and it is even likely
that the Kaiser and his followers obsessed
though they are with the spirit that has ami
mated them since Frederick the Great know
il too.
When the President spoke of peace with
out victory. he meant. as has been made
clear time and again. that a peace dictated
pE the sword would not. could not he
lasting peace. In the beginning hastv i'm
pressions among thealles. and pa rticularly the
british. led TO expressions Of opinion that
the President intended TO assert that the
allied cause should not prevail. OF course
he meant nothing Of the kind. He did mean.
however. that neither side should prevail 10
me extent OF being able to make terms on
the basis OF conquering force debating
Illuminating conditions to crushed people
Already, the better thought of the allies
recognizes the profound justice OF the Pres
ldcnt position just as the better thought of
TINS country realizes the sound practical value
o. the ideals held up in his address II is
probable that when the time comes to discuss
the details of peace. the entente's demands
Will not depart far from the principles set
out in his history NAL king speech Now it
remains for Germany. for the Kaiser TO admit
the inevitable.
Peace, as tho result of victory forever
became Impossible to Germany when the
French and the contemplate little army" OF
Great Britain checked the onward rush of
the German army. Peace will never he OH
tanned by the German sword. Those we're
brave words OF the Kaiser's on his birthday
but they were only words
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Questions and Answers.

Tn" l.jtha Deinsi"n.-Will you kindly inform
m" what tn" present opinion Of physicians Is
regarding the us" of litha tablets aud lithIa
va tor in the treatment of disease" q; 4 =
AnS"rr.--tiarroh. some sixty years ago ntar
med that govt was caused by deDost 81
'ir"t"s IN tn" joints. y solution Of lithia in
water Is good solvent for uric acid and lis
salts. fIcnc" II came into Il remedy
However. govt is not caused by the urate do.
posts in the joints. And if were Ia.
internal admin stration of lthium salts coulI
not dissolve the deposits in the joints. Now
adays doctors seldom If ever prescribe li;hia
There is for prescribing il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

IN spite of investigations conducted by the
i Federal Trade Commission. as well as in
quiries and conferences and experience meet
lnss hcld by publishers and manufacturers
associations, information as to the cause cure
and probable duration OF the print paper
shortage continues to be Indefinite and vague
Only one thing is absolutely certain to the
publishers: there is a very grave shortage OF
paper and no relief is i'll sight ''Something
ought to be done about it,. is the common
cry No doubt-but what?
That question has been answered all over
the country by papers that have raised their
scale OF prices in order to meet. though ONLY
partially, the constant increase in cost OF ma
terials. Best OF all The methods OF solving
the problem is the practice OF rigid economy
III the use OF paper In this. the public can
heip materially at home and in the shops
MOST or the newspapers are doing their best
hut they need and ask-the co-operation oI
the public.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Moii"' ward * 90. announce tho pub
!icati"n OF "i'andicrafts for the Han
dichpped. by herbert J. Iinll v. y.
ana Mer,ice NJ. g. Buck. which is in
tended as = guide for the Handicapped.
as we'll as manual for the use OF
th"s, VII" ar" dealing with their In
"',f!ties IN institutions and Tor rh.-
Sicia hs III general. II has been COMPOSED
Win a due regard no, only t. Tho
capabilities OF the prospective. workers
hu: ais" To the feasibility Of marketing
their product. The authors. in choos-
ing The crafts for the manufacture OF
winch their text furnishes lucid and
uetalicd Instructions, have hecn care
iui 10 select those which are alike
easily acquired. inexpensive to pursue
ana OF practical commercial value
lheir directions extend to basketrv
one "' OF the most remunerative and
easily followed OF the crafts: cane and
rush seating. AN art which is lucrative
anu not widely known; netting OF bags
curtains hammocks. tennis nets and
similar articles: weaving, book binding
ana rebinding OF old books. light black
smithing and cement working, the lat
ter a large and promising field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
James w. Osborne Nindicated

wv HILE the cynical take pleasure in the
w downfall OF a man OF reputation. those
who have faith in the good and cherish hope
for the better feel keen regret when ugly
charges are made against man who has
held himself high especially if he has tried
to work for the common good The litiga-
tfon in which James w. Osborne has been
involved supplies a striking instance when
Mr.. Osborne was charged with fragrant mis-
conduct, the cynical rejoced and the though
full we're depressed.
Now the tables turned. With the con
riction, for the second time OF of the
principal witnesses against him on the charge
Of perjury, there can be reason TO doubt
Mr.. Osborncs innocence, So far as law and
reason can go. he stands indicated. II is
weakness of humanity that many will re-
member only the charges and forget his ac-
Quttal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

In preparing to petition the Supreme Court
Of the United States to make West Virginia
nay her debt. the Virginia Debt Commission
evinccS an unnattcrins lack OF confidence in
West Nirginia's patriotic LEGISLATURE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Fcacc Plan Endorsed

Z NJ HuSIASTIC and but little ou.lj6od
Il proval by William II Taft and EIih,
Reot OF President Wilson'S plan for presery
ING the peace OF tn" world will serve IA ,alo
THIS pestion from the realm Of partisan
pol -, where ii has no place into the cloarnr
HflY OF patriotic duty. whcr" it belongs
yINlessrs Taft and Root recognize as doos
The President. that IN" policy is Of such Via,
Importance to the people Of the country tina,
IT, should be adopted only after the fullcs,
opportunity for public discussion In .his
view OF the case the criticisms Of MIR Brvap
and Colonel Roosevelt. incorporate and
abusive as the latter's diatrbe is ought 70 no
welcomed.
AS pacifst. opposed to the Use Of force
nnder any circumstances. Mr.. Bryan quest ions
the wisdom OF departure from the tradi-
tiona policy OF this country by Joining in
R force movement, in which the strength Of
America might be invoked by Europe. Mr.
Roosevelt. an undisguised militarist. SCOTS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Ink Stnin From Fabric.

~ r; Farmville. Vain many cases lemon
!nic" VII remove ordinary ink. If this fails.
,rE an AQUEOUS solution Of oxalic acid one part.
10 Two parts OF water; again. pure iilut.
hufi''lc hcid, ono part. L" ten parts OF water.
AphE Win Gamers hair brush ana then wash
In cold water
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

~ = T. I.yr,

~ = LynchburC. Na-lf boa rider won't
pay ms BIZ. his trunk may he held for boa rd
Il IS not necessary 20 he hotel-kecper 10 do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

The acquisition by the United
without States of the Danish West indies.
n an, the request OF the people
I,,,.. there that they may hr c'iizrms
o""'! of tho United States. rrNivcS in
.,, w tercst in tho Porto Rican citizen
sup niii. which has been pending in Congress
Tor sixteen years. and is perhaps not much
nearer pi'SsaE" than il in the begin
mug. Porto Rtcans have been living I'm n twi
..rrEht Zone for tho sixteen years referred to.
,heN arc no longer citizens Of Spain. nor have
theN been made citizens of the United states.
VI any other country. so far as the practical
government of their own affairs is concerned.
70 hr citizen Of Porto Ric" means absolutely
n"lhlnH to the outside world. The people of
that island must obey III" laws OF the United
states. hut they have only q sual! share in the
TASK OF making the laws under which they are
directly governed. They elect their own House
OF Representatives. but 1t is subject tn"
Governor and executive council. VIII"
pointed by tn" President Of the United states
Tn word. tho Porto itcan is nearly u
man without country than any other being
living under the American naS--St. Joseph
News frcSS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
breaking n Will.

u. \. J. Manassas, Na.-Whethcr a Will "a
he broken depends entirely the facts III eac
case Undue influence and fraud both icga
grounds ;or breaking :; will. Consult a LAWYER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Sh"--N tho ball last night Miss Sweetthne's
dress attracted universal attention.
He noticed that a the time hut il did
seem t" me 1t was a small matter to make SO
much fuss over
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

mat II" spent in Mecca and Jiddah
lie has been able 10 get an insight inin
the various questions involved in tho
tangled history Of Arabia AT the pr.s-
emf DAY ana 10 learn at FIRST hand OF
ship there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Variation in Time.
Square Acre.

. T; i H. Orange, Na.--Whcn it is noon i'm Ne
ork u is 2 y. NJ in San Francisco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

What's the matter with the FL Paso news
factories? Villa hasn't been reported dead
for several months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

IL hnding the much-advertised William ]
6urns guilty OF misdemeanor in his man
her oil obtaining certain information for
j. =. Morgan Il Co., >the New York Court OF
opeclal sessions has read sautary lesson
TO many other private detectives and detec-
i've agencies all over the country Because
they describe themselves as detectives TOO
many OF them have not only imposed on the
ignorant VINO are unfamiliar with their lack
OF real authority, hut have engaged in un-
lawful and reprehensble practices
1t is of practice OF this character mar
burns has been convicted. He entered ;.
private once At night and copied private
papers Even policeman. an officer OF the
state could not lawfully have done an act
OF TINS character without search warrant
inc issuance of which is carefully guarded in
most states Private detectives have no more
authority than other private citizens. except
ID special cases for which they are sworn
few recognized agencies have ,hoir ro,I
uses hut even those uses must not be abused.
ana " is well that halt has been called.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Key Charles \. Eaton, y. n declares ,ha,
We anadIans are tho real Americans on this
continent IN" question then arises: what
IS II 'ha' perSuades him 10 stay in New York
as pastor OF large church,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

is more than "amazng"; it is simplv
hhock'hg mat courts should give instructions
III accordance with The law. instead of in
ton. - "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
\ Shland. Va.
Hardly Mnrrnntcd

If there is one thing certain start a fight
is a discussion of plans to bring about peace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

'Ies'den' Wilson has been informed bv
me Ne" >ork dict squad leaders what he can
,"l 'o' 20 cents a day. The only question
no" is whether he can cat it at all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

y II NJ, Waverly. Va.-rhe side OF a souar.
linear yards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

If the Blues continue as cavalry com.
nand. they will have no use TO, thor famous
dress uniforms Their shakoes ana spiked
coat tails wouldn't look well on mounted man
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Offending
Against
Government

=, -r'' thht All cNilnpTc nc made OF
Government foul scnundrcis who make a pro.
f"ss.on of whispered and basclcss
iuSinua tinnS against men in public life" And
In" secretary is right! II McAdoo. Tumul:y
Henry. Senator o." ct al guilty Of any
connection with any leak their oficia! posi-
lion only accentuatcs their culpa blity. and
should intensity their punishment. But " they
not gulty--and there is not apparcn,
tangible hit of evidence that they arc--I.a ~
in siandrrinE them is guilty of tremcndously
greater crime than that OF which he accuses
them and IL Lawson is guilty. his punishment;
should bc swift and severe. II may lie that
LAY is nothing worse than common
II 50. a revival Of the Puritanic ducking stool
this instance would meet with popular ap-
provnl. lie should he made example before
lie because they are in high governmental
office. then his culpahility go,s even beyond
unpatriotism; it approaches treason. The coun-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Books and Authors

John Lane 90. has issued Retro
erosion and Other Poems" hy VIII
lam watson This is volume Of
short poems. in two parts: Poems OF
tn" Literary Life and Poems Personal
and General. Non. Of Mr. Watson's
war poems ~ included in this volume
Henry van Dyke. author Of '.'rhe
StoiT Of ih- other Wise Man" ..'rbe
Manson etc as we'll diplomat.
presented his letter OF recall to Queen
Wilhelinina OF the Ncther!and. last
week. and will sail shortly for this
country. before leaving The Hague
Dr. van Dyke din-d with the Queen
fh'lIp turt!ss. author OF '.Retws:en
"o worlds. who was serving "a, the
border when the book was published
says mat there is one way By which
YOU can invariably spot an army Of
hcci' Nhen Introducing himself AMI,
one els" on earth Will say. MY name
is smith, hut an army officer viii
always put it. Smiths my name"
The Cambrids" History Of Amcri-
can Literature" edited by Professors
W. y. Trent. John Erskine. Carl Van
Dorcn. OF Columbia University. and <
j.. sherman. of the University OF nj
nous. has been planned to supplement
The 'fambridge History of English
Literature. The work wiz be pub-
Iished in three volumes By the Put
mans.
The Macmillans have issued with
the Flying Squadron" by Harold
Kosher. when Harold Kosher died in
the service Of his country the British
army lost q brave and efficient Off
Ger In this little volume have been
gathered the letters he wrote to his
father. mother. and sister. They give
graphic. IL modest. sccount OF his
career as lieutenant in the British
naval air-service. Three dav. after
the date OF the last letter he was
killed.
Sidney Dark. in afraid" ,The John
Lane Company has faced the phcnome-
non Of fear with more than the usual
boidncss OF novalists. The subject
of his story is constitutionally afraid"
a boy, and he knows 1t. nor does
he grow out OF il with years How
this affects his relations with his fla
Their, and sister. his friends, and the
girl he loves. makes n most fascinat-
ing study, not only Of the man himself
hut Of the characters of all those
with whom he comes in contact. The
influences by which he is originally
redeemed grow logically out OF the
story which is strong and unusual
chouSH W "ppe"i W All III 'hcSe dhyS
when cowardice is more than ever n
crime.
All those interested in Mohamme-
dan affairs were much surprised to
learn. through u dispatch from Cairo
on June %. 1916. that tho Amir OF
Mecca. had revolted from Turkish
ovcrlordShip. II is to this interesting
phase OF the great world war that
the little volume entitled "The Revolt
in India" about to he issued by the
Putnams. is devoted. It's author. c.
SnOuck IIurgronie. professor OF the
University OF Leydcn. is especially
well fitted for the writing OF such
hook. To his vast knowledge upon
all subjects connected with Mohammc-
danism and gained from an extensive
reading of It's literature he has added
personal observation during the year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

trH cannot afford to trine with Lawson amy
longer Somebody's guilty Of terrible "ircns"
against good government, and il ts SuunrclN M
' 10 lawson to prove whether IL Is he those
under accusation by him.--Atlanta Constitution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Henry van Dyke. author Of ''rhe
story Of In. other wis. Man ...rbe
manson etc. as we'll as diplomat
presented his letter OF recall To Queen
Wilhelinina Of the Netherlands last
week and viii sail shortly for this
country Before leaving The Hague
p'. van DYKE din"d with the Queen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Senatorial critics Of the inauguration cere-
MONIES refer 10 il a coronation" Some
former visitors TO Washington on such an oc-
caslon refer To il as trihulation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Mrs J Il. :. Mariimsviiic. Va-rranl,l,n.
and devotion were enforced by powers Of
MIMI that made him practically unrivalcd. To
added great hrrnness o purpose a matches
s let ana broad oeranee IA science his
nterhrI r"nutation rests chiefly upon his un :.
finished ''AutobioIraphy" For while during
m.S y"Hh' Ernnkn vas skeptic and he was
When he died was such tina, to-day he would
be claSscd with III" liberal Christians In
nsFson Franklin was about, five feet . Inches
IN height. and well built: his complexion was
ialr. ms eyes were gray and his manners .x-
ircmc!y ahable and winning.
The First Submarine nont
j. r., r. Richmond-The first submarine boz, ,
David Bushnell who was born i'm Connecticut
IN - and Eraduat ed At Yale College in 1873
ana IN" year following his graduation he de-
signed ana built a submarine torpedo boat which
H"v"iut onary War was in progress he ~.
t"inped I" dcstrov ffty-Iun British man Of
"r IN NV YORK harhor hut was prevented by
ah Incident However. he demonstrated the
feasibility Of his plan. which Involved many Of
the PRINCIPLES OF tho lighting submarines now
~ use. General Washington commended his
patriotism. and assisted him in continuing hi.
'Nnerments Bushnell died In 1874 In 1851
"'"n"! Henry !" Abbott. Corps of EnEiuecrs t.
: 4 published hist orical co:npila ton ,rea,-
,hI "i tinshn"l and his work. and conceded TO
.lh. ~" honor OF originating modern submarine.
.INi',, 80 puiIt submarine bot. aDplyinE and
u"N"l"pinG tho same ideas. This was Robert
ION. inventor Of the steamboat In 1872.
r."ll"i, Went t" Paris TO secure the adoption OF
''N ''"i'- ''onaparte appointed three cypcrt
naval engineers to examine Fulion'S plans and
ON their approval he advanced money TO buiid
submarine. She was built under FuI,nn.s
direction bu; for rea son was never tested
~ !It"r experiments in submarine navigation.
including Snbmarin. warships now i'm use yer.
environments of IDEAS originally advanced by
IA" i"" Americans above named.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

Still, William j. Burns got lot OF readers
on the front pages Of papers that even J r.
Morgan & Co couldn't have bought
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

John Lane 90. has issued Retro
Gression anu Other Poems" hy Will
nam watson. This is volume Of
snort poems. in two parts Poems Of
tn" Literary Lii. and Poems Personal
and General Non. Of Mr. watson's
war poems il included in this volume.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

news story about the departure OF a bow
and mule from the Laurel Reformatory says
the mule is valuable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29
Current Editorial Comment

In refuiing l.awson's public
SANDER against his name. Scrrc.
tary McAdoo said: 1T is time
that an example ne made Of IN.
foul SCnundrciS who make a rru.
fcss.pn Of Wh iSncraI and i,,.,t ,..-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

The unShakahc Will TO victory Of
'he German people. who arc prepared
Tor every sacrifice OF blood and treasure.
Will trust God. preserve the Father
land from the ruin cont en- platod Ivy it,
enemies. and will force by the sword The
reacc necessary for the blessed develop
TN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-29

PUBLISHED every dn! in tho year at 10 south Tent,
y stfeet, Richmond. Tho Iimes-DispAtch rub.
fishing Co. Inc. Charles l.. Busbro"h. Editor ami