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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(Erom the Richmond Dispatch. Dec 10, 1868 }

DR. S. l.. Moore has declined the appointment
tcn.lercd him of superintendent of tho Eastern
Iunatic Asylum at Williamsburg. 1t is rare
nowadays for man to decline an office with a
salary attachment.
pr Richard a. Wise has been selected to de-
cine
General Stoneman has notified Governor Wells
that the payment of the Public Guard beyond
the Icriod for which the appropriation has been
made for that purpose is unauthorized.
II is reported what purports to be good
authority that Horace Greeley will he APPOINTED
Secretary of the Interior in Grants Cabinet
Should the law prohibiting militia in the
Southern states pass Congress. pocket veto
veto will doubtless he forthcoming
Ix-Prcsident Franklin Pierce IS rcportcd
critically i'll at his New hampshire home
Warmer weather has come and following Tho
recent cold spoil ii was most heartily welcomed
Yesterday it was almost spring like.
This is going to be the biggest Christmas
since the AT least such is the Indication
If one may Judge by the enormous stocks Of
Christmas goods that in the stores a nd
the great rush that is going on for them by
the buying public.
In tho Senate yesterday the word ..extroord,
nary" was stricken from the rcso,ution CON
drmninf, Undcrwood's recent decisions about th,
fourteenth amendment, and AS thus amended Il,
was passed.
business was never better on the virginia and
Kanawha Canal than now. The boats cOmjnr
and going from Richmond always heayiiy
loaded.
mond market than is usual at this season ~
the year. The receipts all of this week i'm We
been large, and the sales at the Exchange Very
satisfactory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Books and Authors

German Submarine warfare" nv
e Mssiey f s,atv I'd; Appleton c95, is
spirit OF German slbmarine warfare.
made by the man who has had tho best
o1lpportunity, for Investigation. AS the
examined the reports of hundreds OF
survivors OF torpedoed vessels and
verified couR less stories of Hun ruth
iessness and barbarity.
"sidelights on Shakespeare" by Ed
Co., Bos,ton). is probably tho greatest
OF Mr.. Lawrence's works, the fruit OF
q life's studies and analyses OF the
works OF Shakespeare. Az teacher
ture, Mr.. Lawrence has in this book
made study OF Shakespeare which has
resulted In an intimate Knowiedge OF
S cMer meaning nan, o. the author such as few
British American D!scords and Con:
cords" complied by the History Circle
90, J.. Putnam's Sons). summarizes the
relations between Great Britain and
A amer during the three centuries
first settled on the American continent.
The statements In tho text may be ac-
copied as trustworthy. and win prove
r rssddeme'y On interesting to the general
from the best sources. It is commended
by recognized historical authorities.
published THE Essentials Of an En-.
author OF The Pangerman Plot In.
masked ma: etc Mr.. Cheradame is tho
ing. tho German scheme. Of cooa,sost
and his object in writing this book IS
10 aisabuse the allied world or the
or the armistice with Germany. on 10.
vember 1918, signifed that ali was
over that VIC were assured of abso-
lute victory and that the general DC.
mobilization could be immediateiy be,
gun. Ho points out with great Clear
ness Sr. OF reasoning that the allies are
ton: They may have TO-DAY tbn sn-
pearance Of victory and to- morrow The
really OF defeat: His statement 81
moment when It is most needed. -"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

constant con msnaco Q, exposure to the
plague? The public schools il has
Deen decided by physicians, many OF
tneIn at least. arc the most dangerous
dissem:nators OF the diseast. In the
nature OF the case they must DO. il the
generally accepted theory OF it's spread
by droplets expelled from the rnouth
vs. the correct one. And in the Face
OF this DIR. Flanagan recomInends
that the schools be Kept open. lie Is
health officers whore che Influenza was
discussed. and ordinarily his decision
would be accepted without question
but in the present instance the parents
and other citizens OF Rfchmond are
IN no mood to take chances. Perhup,
u 10 safe TO keep tho schools open.
but II has not been proved so and I'M
I'll II Is. why risk health and life when
rev days or even a few weeks could
do no particular harm and might &C.
SSompiish world OF good? There are
put Two days more OF this term and
then the schools will close for Ia vaca-
tion OF one week over the holidays.
When that week Is ended let them re-
main with closed doors until the in
nuen2a situation has cleared up and
the danger Of further contagion has
passed. Better empty schools for a
few weeks than scores OF permanently
e ernmS, be, benches 1es, and vacant ehairs
Richmond, December IS, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
SEEN ON THE SIDE
By HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Solitude,

Solitude.
sometimes. when care has filled my DAYS
AND restless dreams have robbed NV nirb,,
seek afar the quiet ways
rains lit by iife's more mellow lights.
Inc glare OF action blinds my eyes
And barinG noises tear mo so
song for streams, for woodland skies
ror oreeze-swept pines that sing so low.
sometimes, the fairest prospect fails
Where others share the view with me;
Alone, o'erlooking stretching wales
From some high mountain, would be.
Or in valley bright with flowers
WEI by the crystal streams, I'd stroll
Making confessions in still hours
And comforting my restless soul:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
Authoritative Writcrs-A Daily Editorial Feature. =
SWINGING BACK TO NORMAL.
PAUL. II. CHBRRINGTON,
OF he OF

OF tho hundreds o., Industries at
fcctcd by war conditions, consider ono
wool. When peace comes shall the
suppH OF raw wool. now controlled
o oy the EoyernymeH .so be thrown on the
mills and concerns be refereed?
,s shers banyth n1ns to G9 for an in
What steps can tho Industry Itself
product marketsY
In the first place, there Is the fact
privately. owned are now practically
consumed and an increasing proportion
Of the raw wool supply has been com
tili,ies: this wool viii lmme diateIy
G Gor,sn to be OF anything like the i'm
be sure, there will have to be clothing
for the soldiers made, and ,iRsusi for
sos e TO Of msc 0 fabra ns armY ns
u: Much , Of The necessity COR aniie'.
months soon will cease 10 exist In
any case a substantial quantity CT
"ooi viii at once be made available for
IN he second place. It seems highly
5in5 ole yi,, 'h a. neither in quantity NOR
very 1nf @Sp 'hr1 70 relsnfsd be
T G!iiI IN mt Most likely the quantity
in any, case there win al cn"e be a
scramble for 1t which ought to nc dis
counted and guarded against. II Is
clear that in any such scramble a
policy which will permit mills with
large capital to take advantage Of the
siihation, or policy which VIII under
take TO favor the mills with small
capital will be equally unwise go FAR
as the interest Of the public at large
is concerned.
IN the third place. II seems highly
PROBABLE that there will continue 10 be
conslde Bile CANCELLATION of govern
in contracts. Tho direct financial
10 ,etd from these will be adjusted but
which, will be inevitable. will be 60
tremely difficult
Manufacturers will find themselves
perhaps. In midseason with absolutely
no adequate information. such as they
ordinarily are able to secure by means
or Of samples and salcsmen's reports and
me other market testing devices. as
~. 10 the size end character Of the prob
some Of the army material. no doubt
IAN sui De oroduccd as ordered with
view to It's subsequent sale ON nri'
SaSe account. Some Of Il can he re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Voice Of the People
letter. must give the name md nd
published III writer 81 requests.
Lloyd George n upn,,,,

10 the Editor of The Times DisDatch.
air.-ln to-day's issue under the
Information Bureau" you answer a
correspondents inquiry concerning the
religious affiliations Of Lloyd George by
Saying that he ''is classified as non
eoniormist;" You might have been
more SPECIFIC. He Is L Baptist. Some
Two ago, and letter TO him brought
straight statement TO this erect In
i2U5 attended the Baptist World
alilhnce in Exeter Hall London. The
present Premier was then member
OF Parliament In opposition and mad
already attracted wide attention for
ms ABILITY and fearlesspess. He pre-
alliance and made memorable nd
dress on tho education bill. which at
that time was giving trouble to the
honSCnlormists II. II. PITT.
richmond. Va. December "a. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Much credit must be given tho Salvation
Army for tho manner in which its repre-
sentatives have cared for the American SOL
uiers IN France and Belgium. Although lin
iteu IN its finances, this organization has car
ried comfort and cheer into tho very 'front.'
Inc trenches and has given unstintedly of
all that it had. Its funds have gone for real
service and not for salaries, and its members
have personally done without in order that
DINERS might have. Last year of
cities refused permission to the Salvation
Army to solicit funds for war service pur-
poses. The refusal was based on the ground
'hat such campaign would conflict with the
plans made by other organizations. Doubt
Tess this city now regrets it's action, for it
IS out simple Justice to say that the Saliva
ton Army is entitled to the eternal gratitude
OF this country for the unselfshness mani
iested IN IFS dealings with our soldiers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

100000 tons predicted by Charles NJ.
schwab when he took charge of the building
program. That is some tonnage for starter,
aud, better. It but marks the beginning of q
revival that will be progressively permanent.
Ihe average weekly delivery is now 100, 900
TONS which, ii kept up. as assuredly it will
De- means more than 100000 tons for tho
coming year. 1t means that America. whose
commerce is destined to expand beyond the
widest dreams before the war, is soon to
nave merchant marine second to none.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Keen the school, Chased.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-What possible comfort can the
advertised fact that Or. Roy * Elan,
naghn. Richmond's Chief Health Ofi-
Ger, refuses 10 become excited" in the
victims? Does his caImness bring re.
lief from the dreaded illness which on
stricken down i32 new Victims h AND
Increased the death list by sixteen?
Does ii bring relief from worry TO
their children leave for school Know
ing that they will be under tho almost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Sometimes the line OF demarcation between
humor and insanity is rather vague. Ellis o.
Jones, for years widely known as writer
OF magazine articles in which il was difficult
20 extract the hunor from his political here
sizes announced IN a proclamation that Boil
shevikism would break forth in the United
states on Sunday. Now the authorities are
trying 20 decide whether he is humor:st. an
anarchist. or lunatic something his readers
long have wanted TO know.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Much Ado About NOTHING
Pickering Irame.
by ROY X. MoULToN.


Nations have grown Bill nations have nar;sh,d.
Ages have come Bill ages have ned ~
Leaving behind everything that they cherished
Monarchs hare risen in militant glory
Sweeping their focmen from land and from
sea,
But the same 'Fins' marks every life story
rake IL from me- Bill. take it from me-
Maybe 1t amt what were cut out do.
Ihat is no sign We cant make the world giadder
Just win our own little stunts. and you.
Some must be humble. you will agree.
u E 90 your dnrndest and you'll die contented-
'"he II from me- Bill take IL from me-
The shirt OF Nessus is upon ,ue"-Antonv
and Cleopatra Act IL ~ " 'o''
And the laundries are still mixing things nm
in the same old way. -
They say civil war is on in Russ,, Ru, ,.s
nnni, Iii - 90 - ~ ~ i,ussi hut we
II ia abomt tho most ,EScxI ns ar'nes man mat
Merchant marine expert says that camouflaGe
list. too. Room for only few more things
that won the war.
When good old Queen Lii of Hawaii passed
81 "a mn tool
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Is the Nor oxer.

G. {. r.. South Boston.--The Presi-
dent IN mis- speech to Congress on the
And thus the war comes to an end"
virtually the war is ended. for Ger
'inany is no longer able TO carry on
hostiilties, with her navy In the hands
OF the British ana her boundary line
occupied by American and allied armies
and most OF her war material in the
however. the war will not end untii
peace terms nave been signed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

zen offered here and In England that Jeru-
salem. that symbolic city wrested from tho
turk, be permitted TO blazon forth tho formal
announcement that peace has been restored
won rs nearly 1000 years ago its peace OH
earth" ushered in a new era OF the worlds
history?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
TO Tan Small skIn.

WI j; b.. Barrows Store.-To tan
small skins. such MS mink, muskrat
etc. stretch the skin tightly and
smoothly on board, hair side down.
or the loose flesh and fat with a blunt
knife and work In chalk freely with
plenty OF hard rubbing. When the
remove the skin from tho board rub
in good deal Of powdered alum, wrap
up closely and keep in a dry place for
lew days, BY this means il will be
mate piiable and retain the hair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Cold figures tell the story OF Italy's sacri-
flee and devotion to the common cause OF
the allies. Out of population OF $4,000, coo
ii sent SIS 900 TO the fighting line and OF
these $4,000 were killed or wounded In
the face Of that remarkable showing one
would convict himself of foolishness i; he re-
peated the old pIo-Gernan canard that Italy
was lukewarm in the struggle against the
central powers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Pnste Thf. in Yooy lint.

If you want to win Il r,cc.-try it;
If you long for honorcd placc--try il.
Men have los, and men have won
"rwiNt the settings of ,he sun;
There's chance for every one
Try il.
You'll not win until YOU start--try 1t!
Keep the faint out OF your hcart--try II!
Cut your pathway straight away
Choose TO strive. or choose To stay:
Men move mountains every day
Try It!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

when the Bolsheviki are overthrow spe-
osi sNehuon should be given 10 the persons
VINO instigaied. directed and conducted the
executions of the unfortunate Car and HE
FAMILY, now apparently confirmed The muir
oers were cold-blooded, cruel and without
excuse. The same rope used for the adjust
ment OF this matter nigh, be salvaged and
employed for those Turkish officers who dis
posed OF number OF Armenian prisoners in
eiuolhs many girls, by throwing them into
the sea.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Come On In and
Tell a Fellow.

We want TO know something. If some one
suddenly left you million dollars in cash
what would you do with 1t?
IL you were hanned thai perfectly good mil
lion dollars in real money, employ as You
like. what would be your first move?
II you were eating i0-ccnt stew that used
to cost u cents. and gentleman in a fur coat
showed you ten hundred Thousand dollars on
condition that you begin at to spend it
we'll. after tyou had bought that extra piece
OF pumpkin pie, what would you do with the
remaining s999.s9990?
In thirty words. what WOULD you do with it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Possibly it will be termed .sa,,1na.,.
"ideaism," but, even so, that vii, mo, a.
tract from the beauty or value Of INC .u.,as-
ZION that when peace finally comes i, shah
pc proclaimed from Jerusalem, BIRTHPLACE 81
the Prince of Peace Idealism. or cau :,
what you will, has been the guiding STAR ~
America In this war, il has led the allie 60
pacrihce their blood in streams for the re-.
alization OF their ideal of liberty, and Pres.
ident wilson to-day Is in France that the
ldeai OF freedom mag not be lost sight OF or
furnished In the remaking OF the nations
Then why not accept the proposa, ina, no 4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

GeTmsnys Socialist governlnen, has lust
discovered the ex-kaiser's wardrobe contain
ing sss German and foreign military and
naval uniforms: .Ghd il. is talking bou, con
hscaung it, are Socialist goyernne less
grateful to their soldiers than denocraciesq
one OF the former ksiser's sons already has
Volunteered 10 serve the new government
naEpe me oe'hroned monarch would follow
l1s soH example III time. if allowed 10 re-
tain his uniforms as soldiers IN d.,ocr.,ia
america are allowed 10 do upon leaving ,ha
service nc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

MIS-. y '. NJ, Newport News.-Sec-
retary. Daniels just recently announced
mat no general plans have been made
Tor demobil!zing the marines. Their
services IL appears, will be required
as long as the emergency lasts, and
technically, those men who enlisted for
INC period Of the war are bound to
serve until a few months after peace
U declared However, Il marine who
can show that he is urgently needed
at home may. obtain release from
service by showing proofs of this to
his commanding officer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 70. i9ls,

Candor requires the remark that Samuel
Untermyer meets the charge that he tried
to buy the New York Sun for Iiun propaganda
purposes manfully and frankly. His eXplana-
tion of his connection with the attempted
transaction is clear and convincing, and
should free him OF any breath OF suspicion
against his loyalty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Information Bureau

Inqniriea regarding almost any tonic.
executing on legal and medical sub
Jectn, are answered free. As all In
k"nai letter. scIf-Rddressed, stamped
envelope In required. Address The
u !, Dispntch Information bureau,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Probably the Hun civilians. finding their
persons and property safe and escapinr oven
insult smoker secretly at the softness of the
allied forces entering their country Let 'em
smoker. Their opinions and standards have
ceased to be interesting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
George EIots ReIirio,.

-. r. r.. Lawrenceviile.-Geor
Eliot tMarian Evans) never was con-
nected with any church. neither did
she ever make any avowul or religious
views. Her father was Il churchman
OF the old school, and while she was
still! in her girlhood she incurred his
displcasure by writing disagreoabic
letters TO pious lady who had been
her governess. At that period she re-
fused TO go to church \ biographer
says: She was never orthodox again.
she abandoned with fierce determination
every creed, and although she passed
through later various phases she re-
NAMED necessarily nationalist on
matters of faith She was strongly
impressed by. til, German philosophy
OF the period, as was also her frst
husband, George II. Iewes. Another
biosrapher says: She had at much ear
lier period expressed A strong objec-
ton to the indelibility of the marriage
tic. The relation with Mr. Lewis, OF
course, involved Il social Isolation, for
which she accounted to her friends as
rendered desirable by her intellectual
occupations, II placed her in many
ways in false position" After Mir.
Lcwes's death she married John Walter
Cross under the name OF Mary Ann
Evans Lewes. Sho died within tho
year and was buried beside George r.
Lewes In Highgate Cemetery. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Nowhere to Gn.

20 Father Father" exclaimed the Clown
ounce, Holland says we may go back 10
Germany If Ike
"Shush, Son. shush.' Kissed the Head Lemon
OF the lmpcNa! Family. mot ~ loud: Some body
will hear and think like the idea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Un-Rerenn Lesron Lenf.

And now children" said the Sunday school
teacher, you have heard the story of Samson's
fall What does TIC lesson teach YOU? Yes.
Willie, YOU may answer"
Il teaches" said Willie. sit teaches that we
ouchta keep away from women barbcrs."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Now that the day OF the profteer is draw
Ing to Its close, that of the bank bandit
oawns again. After all, there is not much
dinerence between them except in their
method of operation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
We'll, Well, We'll,

80 Mabel, look. Look at the handsome sol
der trying TO hlrt with us! What shall we do %
IGNORE MIN, dear! The wars over now, and
il you accidentai!y marry him tho Lord knows
how long he might liYe!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

mere is no need TO conceal the fa., ,ba,
nichhoho is disappointed over the loss -,
.he marine boiler plant, which il had eYnec,.a
70 pecohe great and permanent iDdns,-;si
institution. While its building was mada
necessary by the demands of war. there wag
reason TO believe that after the war liz con-
tihuahce would be equally necessary IN Ne
sto"th OF 'he nations merchan, marine. In,
Tue government has decided otherwise ana
tn.'o Is no disposition TO question its wisdom
,itei an IL vas war work, and the roy-
,,n ""''h }" ''' people, can carry no
ton is found in Inc fact that the sbinhn,is
lAH company at Newport News has fnund
hichmond very much to It's liking, and ,ha,
may nave not little TO do with it's indus
trial future
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

switzerland has taken q leaf from Hol-
ia"' n'ok' and is guided thereby. There
" 1s '''h" when 10 entertain royalty WIS an
hohof eagerly sought, but nov i, is avoided
q" q o!sease which may provo con,agious
s no" 'heir heighbors the Dutch have
I,"; themselves INTO Lot wafer since the e.
ha'ser took up his rcsidenc. viii -,
:" ''S nave raised the bars aga;ns, IN. c,,-r
~ austria S former Emperor Soor, No..
~; -; no place FOR royalty to go bu, ro,r.
az: .'n% already the gibtet is cas,ine !,
s'h'5sH' 'h"""w athwart their vision
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19
Charcoal Eph.. Dali, Thought.

Dey ain no peacock got voice like he
feathers, said Charcoal Eph, rumina,!vcly
but who wants t hear singa when hit take
all he 'tenton { look. huh? Try spud. Mis,ah
jackson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

AS the President of the newborn republic
OF brunswick is mender of old clothes, we
may assume that he will heal handily any
oreeches that may appear in his government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

y regular reader Of this place reminds US
that G stands FOR both Gchenna and Germany
itiEhto; nd ii stands for Helen IIohcnZollcrn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

You can tell by the look OF his face that Jim
Smith is going 10 lie ali over again January l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-19

Al first thought, an elevator on an airship
would be classed one of the nonessen-
tials.