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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
I partment arc advocates of prohibi-

partment arc advocates of prohibit
ton.
Prohibition is certainly coming
strong" said he. "Onlv a few wears
ago the prohibitionists were laughed
at and the policeman who did not
show signs of liquor some time during
month was an exception. Now. the
policeman who shows sign of liquor
at any time is the exception"
Here are some of the grounds he
cited as the basis for the change in
the use of liquor by policemen:
Fore one thing, the general trend
is toward prohibition. Then, again,
the police game in this town is get
ting SO strenuous that you have to
keep your wits about YOU all the time
10 keep in the job and out of trouble.
There was a time when a policeman
with a bun excited general sympa-
my. Everybody covered him TO Keep
MIN out OF trouble. 1t is different to-
day.
While our superior officers are fair
enough, II they observe signs of liquor
on man at roll call they go after
MIN like a mad dog. The patrolman
on adjoining posts steer clear of the
drinking policeman. Every one of his
fellow patroimen feels that if man
gets drunk IL is evident that he does
not care for his job, and they reason
that If he is going out OF his job, he
is going out alone
improved conditions have mad
much to do with temperance in the
police department of late The hours
are better. Under the old two platoon
system with the never to- be forgotten
dog watch, stimulants had to be re-
sorted to. Most every one took it for
granted that dog watch existed 70.
the sole purpose of giving a man
chance to get breakfast and a ball
Now, IT a man goes on post hungry
or dry, ii is his own fault aud not
the fault of the department"
According to a police inspector. the
prohibition movement in the depart
ment Is based on more than ethical
grounds He said:
The policeman has recognized the
TACT that large part of public dis
order and crime on his beat Is due
directly to drunkenness. Anything
which will compel or induce men to
selt-control in drinking makes for pub
lie decency and order and correspond
ingly less trouble for the policeman.
In the old days policemen in certain
districts had fights and braws on their
hands all the time. When the saloons
turned out the 'drunks' on Saturday
night 1t usually meant that the pa
trolman got ready for trobule and
held his club tight.
This condition has already disap-
peared and the drunken man or
hrawler on the street is an exception.
The policeman now has time to devote
his attention to more important work
on his post. N. Y. Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Wisconsin In Russia.

There may be some regret that the
Hon. Robert Marion La Toilette, hav-
Ing graciously volunteered to bestow
constitution upon the Russian peo-
pie, did not go in person to offer and
expound it. He might have met some
congenial souls in the council of
workmen and soldiers' delegates. and
his absence would have reduced the
price of print paper. The senate
would have consocd itself with the
would have consiled itself with the
thought that Americas loss was
Russia's gain. He has chosen. how
ever. to be represented by an am
bassador.
Even at this grave time there Is
something exhilaratng in this trans
portation by proxy Of the ripe con-
stitutional concepts OF the author OF
the Ia Toilette platform. That
master work, rejected by the RepubI,-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Man Power Of Entente Nations.

1t has been seriously proposed.
though in unofficial quarters. that the
United States increase the man power
of the allies by the dispatch of an
industrial army Realization OF such
project is not likely. because the
United States can find employment
for its full man power in this country
In supplying the needs of the armies
and peoples and in providing for it's
own war needs. The proposition
however has interesting possibilities
In a recent issue OF an important
Paris newspaper Maurice Barres. a
French academician. wrote: 1T the
Americans can give us Immediately
500, 900 workmen, the number includ-
ing $4,000 specialists capable of build
ing new roads. telegraph and tele-
phone systems, saps. mines and all the
immense apparatus Of war. what a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
Peoples Forum


Editor Firginian:
Sir.-I believe that In order 70 meet
the present national crisis incident to
the war We should have universal
democratic CONSUMPTION. l believe
that II we must have CONSUMPTION to
make up the army and navy in men.
We should also have conscrlption of
the nations wealth TO meet the ex-
pense of the war. / believe in the
roads, telephones. teleGraphs, facto-
ries, farms. and whatever else may bo
of use to the nation.
When the recruit is drafted into ser
Vice he does not receive an interest
bearing bond equal TO the value of
human life, therefore. the boarded
millions OF millionaires should be
drafted into service and used as A
democratic government sees ft. with
out giving an st-bearing bond.
II we must issue bonds in return
for money we are putting the burden
on the masses who toll. fight and pay
the hills to receive in return not bonds.
hut bullets; not liberty. but drudgery
and slavery and who leave to their
children a heritage of debt. 1t Is
shown by the latest tax returns in
England that the war is making the
rich richer and the poor poorer.
Are we going hack into feuda'ism
or advancing to democracy? AS the
private sheds his blood freely, let the
wealthy shed their gold freely. and
thereby give expression OF true pa
trlotism without the dollar-mark ask
Ing in return that for which we all
ggle--liberty-w h equal and
exact justice to all. special privileges
to none.
Yours for the social democracy.
ROB REB.
II r. No 6 CITY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
1.-THE Generous Energies of People

Americas record stands blazoned to
the world, and 1t is a record OF which
we may we'll be proud. Lost in the
details of passing issues we may lose
faith for "a moment. but when per-
spective is had we see how true we
have been to the ideals our founders
proclaimed.
We have been peaceful people
concerned with the things of peace.
We have been an individualistic peo-
Pile possessing and continually rece;v-
ing the pioneer and adventurous blood
OF the world. We have watched the
European holocaust with emotions
which have run wide gamut. Slow
~. imperceptibly we have revised our
PHILOSOPHERS as we have become sure
of the underlying struggle which the
great war represents.
The individualistic, vigorous. inven-
tive and amiable people which has
thus slowly een.brought to fight is just
the nation which can bring to bear
upon the problem OF destruction that
has been forced upon 1t the qualities
which have made it pre-emin ant in
the problems Of construction which 1t
has so much preferred, which It 10
regretfully leaves.
Action 10. what tho world expects
from Amsrics. Tho America which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
THE BEAUTIES OF SPRING.

springtime is bringing Joy into life.
Trees are putting out their most deli
cate foliage, birds are making ready
for the summers happiness. and the
air is tempertng softly 10 welcome
the flowers back again. How many
Of us have stopped Long enough. at
this time Of trouble and worry and
breathIess expectation, to step out
into the pure, free air and share the
beauties in which nature is dressing
the world?
Get up early one morning Take
. walk out where the trees are. Drink
In the fragrance Of the spring bios
soms. rest your eyes on the sottness
cf the new velvet grass. feel tho
ereen leaves and breathe tho tonic
Of the pure, free air, Drive out Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

magnificent contribution to victory this
would be-" There have been indica-
ions that the colonies of France are
being drawn ON 10 inctease the man
power of France in the cultivation of
tho fields, and mt the time of Chinas
break with Germany there was dis
cussion OF the use OF Chinese man
power In the fields and factories Of
the entente nations. The Immediate
cause for Chiua's rupture with Ger
many was given out as the sinking
Iof ships carrying unarmed Chinese
workers to Europe -Washtngton
Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
A FRIEND OF NINE.


A friend Of mine
Is Ezra Feather,
He never talks
About the weather,
Luke McLuke.
\ friend of mine
Is Hiram Def.
He never talks
About himself
Detroit Free Press.
A friend OF mine
Is Abner Lee.
He always let's
Me talk OF ma.
Newark Advocate.
y friend OF mine
Is Lucius Lime.
He let's me talk
All of the time.
Commercial Appeal.
A friend Of mine
Is Jim McPhiZ.
He admits my corns
Are worse than his.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
READY TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY.

The young men Of virginia and sc
sbeiieve Of all the states are ready 10
4 ssrve their country They deere 30
sxendcr the best and most useful ser
vice. and. therefore arc ready 10 be
FUSED where most needed. The yolun
teer army. made ~ the ccunty's best
] and most devoted sons. ha. been tho
ideal of the American people Tor il
lighting force. And under the oon1i-
lions of days gone ny that wes the
natural and proper tdcal our presi-
dent, in whose judgment tho people
have all confidence. feels that con
scription. with the selectlve draft q
] such men as arc needed. will best meet
the needs of our present situation. and
N-congress shall adopt that policy. a.
seems likely. 1t viii receive the hearty
support of tho people,
Press and peopie alike are inter
estad as to what congress VIII do
The New York Times favors conscrip-
ton. II says
Marrow aud vicious political tn
nuence Will never prevail when the
people. the administration, the war
department the general staT of the
army and large majority Of the
senate are heartily in favor OF the
establishment Of universal service
Hut it may delay final action on thu
bill. and there IS the dagger Even
IL the house votes on the measure aa
early as next Thursday, there VIII DC
no time 10 spare II We are to begin
Tho training ~ tho FIRST reserve army
Of citizens by August. The work Of
puttinz the select!ve conscription in
operation. it IS fair 10 assume. has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

been carefully planned but the plans
cannot be executed IN day. The
transportation and equipment Of tho
men alone VIII nc long aud dimcult
process. and much must he done be
fore that sage OF the preparations
Sc reached. The army bin should have
been made a law without the employ
mcnt Of obstructionist tactics in CON
gross The passage Of tho bill is,
after all the simplest part OF the pre-
rarcdness program. ana the needless
delay Of work o. vital Importance to
the nation upon which is very OK
istence may depend, is hard to excuse.
There is no mistak.ng the sentiment
Of the country The demand for uni
ycrsal military service is all but
unanimous, The opposition, except Oh
the part Of confirmed paeifsts and
people who for more Objectionable
reasons desire 70 hamper our defen-
sive preparations. is insignificant"
The World is equally outspoken. 1t
says.
The better this question OF selec-
tive draft Is understood, the stronger
the sentiment in favor Of 1t appears
n tn" president finds it necessary to
make public appeal TO the American
people To support him against the
members Of congress who are deter
mined to cripple the military and in
dustr1a1 power OF the United States In
this conflict by another experiment
with the volunteer system, there can
he no possible doubt rs TO the re-
Spouse. The American people will
never fail to sustain a president who.
when war has come, is determined TO
wage a 100 per cent war"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

can national convention OF 1916. may
have at Petrograd better luck thaa
Chicago gave 1t.
At any rate, whether the Russians
OF whom Mr.. La Toilette has a week
long knowledge, take or leave his
constitution, it Is sure to he printed
in the Congressional Record: and the
betting is a kopek to a 100000 gov
eminent bond that II contains the in
ttlatfve and referendum. and the pro-
hihition OF a declaration Of war until
after postcard vote.--New York
Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

"ConEressmen Standing Behind
President" That seems TO be IA
vnrtte paatime with some OF those
gentlemep-standing behind some
body
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
COOPERATION WITH FARMERS.

OF safety is wisely addressing its en-
ergies to these vital problems at the
beginning and think they see how
both may he solved in n reasonably
satisfactory manner. II these Prob
lens can be solved for the farmers
who are hampered by them. Virginia
VIII make new records in 1917 in the
matter OF feeding the world.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
OFFERS TO RAISE
BRIGADE FOR WAR

Colonel ~ l. F'arinholt. of King
William county. Saturday notified
Governor Stuart that he is ready 70
raise brigade of infantry, composed
of citizens Of the First and Third con-
gressionaI districts letter was dis
patched to Colonel Farinholt inform
ing him that his offer was appreciated.
and II the policy of the war depart
ment permitted 1t, he would be called
upon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

From all indications. Hindenburg' g
German boys don't seem = be in any
danger OF not being back home by
Christmas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

When Mr.. Bryan spoke of the MIL
lions who would spring to arms, he
evidently had reference to that army
that is bombarding the marriage IL
cense bureaus.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

Think Of the gloom that must be
settling around Uncle Joe Cannon
with the double tragedy of a woman
In congress, and his home town gone
dry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

Those people up in Massachusetts
who heard that repeated firing the
other day must be getting pretty ner-
VouS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

Doctors we notice in headline. We
know of remedy. but you can't get
any around here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

A headline states: Thief Carries on
500 Worth of Eggs" Grabbed one
IN each hand. no doubt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

Three things we dislike most OF
all--the kaiser. The food Spectator
and the man who knocks his home
team
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

II is announced that New York is
10 close all cafes at a. NJ What
"A pity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
POLICE FOR PROHIBITION
Little Drinking Done by Men on the
Force These, Days.

An official OF the uniformed police
force. who contributes an article un-
der the signature Of Station House
Lawyer" on the subject OF prohibit
ton. writes that. with few exceptions.
the rank and file OF the twelve thou
sand members OF the New York dc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

your mind all thoughts OF the daily
grind and substitute a speculation on
how the flowers fade and come to
life again. Lay aside for the moment
petty cares and thoughts OF labor and
stop TO hear how Galiy the birds sing
as they go about the work Of build
ing homes. Free your mind OF trou-
bles and take few breaths of real
God-given life.
Just to walk cut In the open in
the morning sunshine and smell the
perfume Of the trees and the coming
summer air is worth all the medicine
in the world. Try IT. Don't lie abed
until the sun has been at work almost
half a day Go out and meet the
sun, throw your head back and en-
toy the coming of the spring II 10
out there for you. Go and enjoy It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23
MUST RESTORE RIVER SERVICE

The order or the state corporation
commisz,on that the Old Dominion
Steamship company restore its steam
ar service on James river within two
anys WIN be welcome news TO the
people of Virginia. particularly those
Ifs1nx near the river below Richmond
and 90 largely dependent upon the
boats for transportation facilities. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

government should, and we have no
doubt will. he given tho m ost hearty
cooperation by railroad and steam
ship companies, but 1t can hardly be
necessary 20 withdraw ordinary ship
ping facilities from any important
community. Let the two boats with
drawn or others ne restored 10 the
service and keep them there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

Snake Elite Mystifies Cahfrrp'a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-23

vIRGYNIAN PHONES:
Advertistng-Ran. 222.
Business Of,ice---Mad. i75S.
Mad. 1929.
Editoriai--Mad. 1929.
General Mgr.--Ran. 221,
Cfrculation--Ran. 221.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
MARRIED.

KNOX - LANDSEIDEL - In Dan
bury, Nov. Is, DR.. Louis G. Knox
and Miss Louise C. Landseidel.
AGER - COLLINS - In Danbury,
Nov. II, Frederick J. Ager and
Nellie Collins, both of Bridgeport.
BARKER-BEACH - In New Mil
ingham Beach and Lieut.. Creigh-
ton Barker of the Medical Officers
Reserve Corps.
OBERIIANDER,-D Nor
walk, Nov. Is, Miss NJ. Gertrude
w Oberlander, chief machinist's
mate in the United States Naval
Coast Defense reserves.
HAGGERTY-ELLI Noroton,
Nov. IA, Miss Margaret Elliot and
William Haggerty.
F'ERRIS-BEERS- So Norwalk
Nov. IS, William H. Ferris and
Miss Lois H. G. Beers.
JONES-MACROWE - In New Mil.
ford. Archie D. Jones of Crafts, VT,
and Miss Lillian MacRowe.
BLAKE-BLAKE- Danbury, Nov.
20, Simon J. Blake and Miss Helen
E. Blake.
Y-NAUGHTON-In Dan
bury. Nov. FL, Thohmas E. Nc
Closkey and Miss Katherine H.
Naughton
NOME-HAGAN-In Stamford, Nov.
10. Michael Nome and Miss Marian
Hagan.
NOONAN-HOGAN - In Stamford,
Nov. 30, Miss Marion Hogan and
Michael Noonan.
TALBOT-KEILEY In Stamford
Nov. 90, Robert Talbot and Miss
Anna M Kelley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Nov. % - For
Bridgeport and vicinity: Gener-
ally fair tonight and Saturday;
colder tonight.
Connecticut: Snow and colder
tonight; Saturday probably fair;
fresh to moderately strong north
winds.
The western storm has moved
eastward during the last "a hours
and is now central off the New
Jersey coast. 1t is causing cloudy
weather with rain or snow in the
northern districts from Illinois
eastward to Maine. 1t was snow
ing this morning in Michigan, L.
linois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
and New York. Considerable
cloudy weather prevails in the
southern and western districts.
The temperature is lower along
the northern border. Freezing
temperature extends as far south
as Tennessee.
Conditions favor for this vi
cinity cloudy and unsettled
weather, followed by clearing
and somewhat colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23
CLAIM WATER SUPPLY
OF NORTH CANAAN POLLUTED

Canaan, Nov. 23-No decision was
given by the state council of health
at the close of a hearing here yester-
day at which townspeople had ap-
peared to complain of the supposed
pollution of the North Canaan water
supply. This was the first sitting of
the council under the law to protect
the water courses and the water sup
ply of the state. It was claimed that
the Canaan Chemical Co. dumped the
refuse from it's stills into the Black
berry river. Some of those who
spoke claimed that the river was an
open sewer. and that inf1ltration Of
water from it carried imprities and
disagreeab1e odors to the water sup
ply of the town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

dered. Rumor attributed this assas-
sination to the Prince Paolo Orsini,
who was madly in love with Vittoria,
and 1t is said that she herself was
implicated in the crime. She certain
ly justified her accusers by speedily
marrying the prince. From this step
sprang her melancholy catastrophe.
Orsini, not young, had become enor-
mously stout, and was afflicted with
complaints that menaced him with
sudden death. He made a will pro-
viding amply for his wife, in the event
of sudden widowhood, which awaken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23
VITTORIA AOOORAMBONI

vittoria Accoramboni was born in
1855 of a noble family in the duchy
Of Urbino. Italy. She was a beautiful
girl and her father established her
residence in Rome where she became
much sought after by the young no.
bles. She was married at an early
age to Felice Peretti, nephew and
adopted SON of Cardinal Montalto, af-
terward Pope Sixtus v. In the midst
OF seeming prosperity and happiness
Peretu was 1ured to a wood and muir
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23
FRATERNAL NEWS.

The first and second degrees were
conferred upon Is candidates last
evening at meeting of the Park City
council, K. Of c., No. 16, held at the
club rooms, Washington avenue. The
local degree team officiated. Follow
ing the meeting social session was
held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

ed the cupidity and animosity Of his
natural heir. Orsini died suddenly, as
anticipated, at the conclusion of an
inordinate feast. The duchess, taking
possession of her inheritance, was not
allowed to enjoy it long. Her palace
was entered by forty masked assas
sins, each one of which plunged his
dagger into her heart. Thus was she
repaid for her treachery to her first
husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

Other letters tell how it keeps the prospectors in fer
western mining camp in touch with the worlds affairs
and how it passed eagerly from hand to hand by the
'Tommies" and "Sammies' in the trenches the
Somme. Wherever gather together it is read from
cover to cover for its crisp condensed and wholly i'm
partial summaries of current happenings. 1t is
politan scope and universal in it's sympahes. To
read it is to become citizen of the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

Georges Clemenceau, one of the
most famous of living Frenchmen, has
been made premier of France, pos;
he held some years ago. Despite his
seventy years he is still vigorous and
exhibits many of the characteristics
that earned him the soubriquet Of
1.-The Tiger"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23
STREET
bridgeport j G3
~~
In Leading nGLiners



tt a
sand waists,
petite tcOatS
YeIYes ALA nmens enrcer ductons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

Absolute evidence that Lenine is
German spy and sent to Russia to
cause disorder is in the hands of the
French.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-23

From the steaming junges of Senegal, the fertile
plains of the Argentine, the temple shades of Japan
the teak forests of Burma the cocopalms of Hawaii the
bue-gum groves of Australia and the far-fung
of Saskatchewan, single mail recently brought to the
editors Of THE LITERARY DIGEST sheaf of letters
telling of the writer's gratitude for the opportunity af
forded by this most comprehensive of newsrecorders
of keeping posted all the great events of the day