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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Letters must KiSe tho nane and ad.
dress OF tho writer. Name will not be
published II writer 80 requests.
A NIerchnnt,s Prote.t.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Plcase allow me to enter Il gem
Tie protest against what i consider a
gross miscarriage Of Justice against
myself and other taxpaying merchants
Aside from other properties which
I have paid taxes on during many
years | conduct business ut 1927 West
Main Street. and pay all the various
licenses. taxes, etc,. required CT me-
yet there is a party or parties per-
United to conduct in Il part of the Bin
ford Junior High School. business
directly in opposition to mine, who
pays no rent and has paid no license
save for one year when complaint was
registered.
This Binford Junior High School res
taurant and .confe ctiomery enjoys a
monopoly during school hours. The
children are not allowed &c enter my
place and are punished for same. al
ways being caught up with. as IL Is the
business OF one of those sulary-com.
planning teachers to act Sherlock
Holmes for that very, purpose.
we would like to know who is re-
sDonsible for this injustice, and sub
INIT IT for consideration to our repre-
sentatives. especially those whom will
ne, ne invited to state their platforms to
the voters one evening OF next week
ing. / w HaEl.oCK
Itichmond. Va. March -, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Outlook Not Encouraging.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Slr.-'Just IL few facts bearing upon
inc farming question: In this count
inc outlook Is not encouraging for the
ensuing year. About a week ago over
iorty men left here for IIopewcll and
ne plant near Williamsburg. Several
OF our prominent farmers are going 10
put In just what is necessary for home
consumption. One of these men plant :
ed large crop OF rutabaga turniDs
Now he is Offering them to all who want
them. and Will come for them at 90
cents bushel No market. lie has
potatoes for sale. but can get only 80
cents bushel. which Is far below the
cost OF planting, working and harvest
ing IN another community the farm
ers ordered last year sixty bags of 20
tatoes: this year they have ordered
only one bag. When in addition to ali
TINS Is taken the cXorbitant priccs for
farming machinery. as plows. harrows
drills. etc. the high price Of fertilizers
the question is where is any encoI--
aSemcnt offered the farmer? None
more earnestly patriotic than he: bu.
he cannot work alone and at loss to
himself. There should be an army
working Ak we'll az army lighting
IT IL surely an awful Indictment upon
some one TO read Of the crops that are
now decaying in the fields. Something
should be done and done quickly, for
now plans for the coming yea are
being made. a SCBSClttBi:R
Lancaster, Va. March 10. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
SEEN ON THE SIDE
neinE Z King.

beinE = kfnE.
Being King is 4 thankless job,
Being d Car is load.
And there isn't an Emperor anywhere
But feels his personal goad:
Yet. isn't 1t strange. and isn't it odd.
That. hard the job may be,
holds out lure for man like you.
And the same for chap like me?
You and know that a King is proud
OF the crown that Is on his head
But also know that he sleeps night
On a terribly restless bed!
Having army at ones bchest
Is wonderful thing, of course
But the King doesn't know where tho traitor
rides
On which particular horse
Sitting In court has a mighty sound,
But ruling you're all alone,
And you don't know just when the poisoned cup
VIII be handed up to the throne;
And signing your name 10 great decree
Is wonderful thing to do
But now and then your people announce
Some moving events 10 You!
Being King is a thanklcss job
Being leader OF
Has armor of pride. but the steel OF Fate
Will puncturc it and then;
And strong is the heart that must stand the
strain.
And yet there continues to be
A wonderful lure in the job for You
And a similar lure for Me!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Plucking potatoes is work of art. You have
plugged your plants as per instructions. and in
course OF time the bugs get Disguised and let
nature take It's course. On tho end OF each
plant root numerous branches throw out, and
each there's n little potato pimplc This
pimplc develops rapidly into an entity, and
pushes the earth back to make room for its
newborn cEotsm. Then day you need q
potato. You take n long fork locate healthy
plant that's beginning to die at the top and
jab into the soil around the plant. AS the fork
hits potato you FISH it up and yell TO every
one to come out an look, l gotta nuthcr
whopper After hauling up six you take them
in, cut them open and get your first close view
of black rot: Then you telephone the grocer
to come up usual with spuds.
(To Be Continued.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Loynl Citizen. Anpro,e.

0 Ut" F.uItOr OF Tho TlMcH- DIspatCh:
Sir.-Thc measure offered Congress by
Hon. III. ID. Flood TO deprive aliens from
Office when the United states is n; war
with tho country OF his nativity APP
peals To all loyal citizens. and. In my
opinion. should also Include tho wives
of such aliens where they have equal
suffrage. Already We have stating OK
amD!cs Of the bancful influence OF such
votes on the action OF Senators and
congressman from sections where THIS
foreign vote obtains This mornings
news informs the public that a spy.
arrested in New York city. proclain,ei
his pride 20 the trial Judge: that he
was a German spy. and the mild SEN
tence Of intcrnmcnt was his only pen
atty. In my humble opinion. Nc I'll 1uld
nave hee- placed with his back 10 n
stone wall and firing squad At thirty
pace" In his front Thousands OF loyal
Americans would feel ho:iDrci II they
could be In the firing quad 10 cN-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

with deep gratitude" says the Kaiser,
'to God, who Las been with us. | am filled
with proud JOY at the deeds OF my army
and the tenacious perseverance Of my peo-
pie With this pous ejaculation. the Kaiser
dismisses from his christian" mind the pic
ture Of Belgian women and children crucifcd
by his soldiers. and proceeds to authorize the
Turks to extend their butchery OF helpless
Armenian Christians into territory wrested
from consenting Russia. Me und Colt" are
making q record for Kultur all right.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

The legislative mind of Maryland is strik-
ingly giraffe in its attitude toward prohibi-
'ion The Legislature of that State was
among the first TO ratify the proposed amend
ment TO the Federal Constitution making ALI
u" states dry, but it baked on the PROPOSE
non o! cnactlng statutory prohibition for
maryland pending action on the Federal
amendment by the other States OF the Union
BY what line Of reasoning ,he Legislatures
convinced itself that prohibition was immc-
diately desirable for sis,e, states Of the
Union and not ior Maryland. is Difficult, to
f"thon II 'rholds he doctrine of States
rights as applied to IT'S own State, bu, on
poses applying the doctrine to Other States
me Apostle Paul tells US that the love of
none! Is ,ae root OF all evil which while
some coveted after they have erred from
the faith Can II be TIA, the MarvIanh
Legislature is Inspire by mcrccnary con-.
alterations?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
SUNDAY. MARCH II. 1915.

Arthur Guy Empey is going "ovcr the top
again. The young soldierauthor, whose re-
cital OF life at the front has thrilled thou
sands, has found that mo mans land has
its compensations in comparison with the
American lecture platform. So he is going
back. this time under the Stars and Stripes.
READERS Of his stories in The Times Dispatch
will wish him "over the top with the best
OF luck and give them hell"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Rhuhnrd W.lne.

y. G. w. bedford CitY.-The mate-
rails used for making rhubarb wine are
twelve gallons of rhubarb crushed. two
gallons of water and eight pounds of
granulatcd sugar. Place the crushed
rhubarb and water in q large stone jar
cover II and let stand in cool place
for one week; stir frequently. At the
end OF that time strain and add the
sugar Place the mixture in jar
and let it stand until fermentation
ceases. Strain into 4 kcg. hung tightly
and keep for nine months. Then bot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Members OF the General Assembly have
been summoned by Governor Davis ia rot,,r,
t9 the capital. While The spccj0c ro,sona
,.tor his urgent call have no, been stated il
may De taken Tor granted ,ha' he has foun.
Impossible TO sign the appropriation and
perhaps certain other bills AS NOV .tana ".'' ,
remain consistent with his carnpairn n,oaoo.
or strict economy. Now he is putting ,hnir
points OF difference squarcly up 70 mo ,oc,..
lators. They will have day remaining .,
their ten-day constructive sesson "a wh,ch
to receive the Governors message and ION
&c ohu IRON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

,SpeS OF cancer ,. But it extends. IL at all by
neM s'sF Fo@ vi ar loe stpnt points
M rrN% r n9ra IL oo AND henee
of operation. though thSrc g. ~ ~, ~ INC point
SsHS hH n 6 tparees lodged
opsrntion; this will become apparent n'' only
sapnoa are" ~ c,peratioM 1t is the reason why
a attack, by the knife at tho very earliest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Information Bureau

i.quiriea regarding almost any topic.
excepting ON leKnl and medical sub.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
designation.

Why. why rcpinc, my penslvc fl
At pleasure slipped away?
Some of the stern fates will never
And all refuse to stay.
sec the rainbow in the sky.
The dew upon the grass;
see them. and ! ask not why
They glimmer or they pass.
With folded arms linScr not
To call them back; 'twere vain:
In this, or in some other spot,
know they'll shine again.
Walter Savage Lane
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

After months wasted in oratory, while
country at war has been demanding action
the war finance corporation bill still is far
from passage in Congress. Following definite
action in tho Senate, the House committee
has cut the maximum amount OF bonds that
may he issued 10 aid necessary indusi rial and
commercial enterprises from $4,000. 100000
to $2,oO0,0OO,Oo0, and again the fat is
thrown in the fire. The measure is vital TO
the nations welfare and on il may depend
in large measure the final result of the
conflict i'll which il is engaged. To be both
nigsardiy and diliatory now is double crime
against the public safety.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Secret Service.

c. 4. g.. Richmond--I'or n position
with the secret Service. YOU should APP
ply to the Chief of the Secret Service
Bureau, Treasury Department. Wash
ington. -. G. II is the duty Of every
patriotic citizen To report such nfor
nation as you say you have about
the Office OF the United states District
Attorney in this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
nrI,lxh suhIects In II. s. Armr.

T. r.. c., Roanoke-British subjects in
the United States who have received the
first naturalization papers may enlist in
the United States Army, providing they
are not within the draft age of twenty
one to thirtY-one years old. British
subjects and Canadians living in this
country between the ages Of twenty
to forty-five years. the British draft
limit are Liable to be drafted into the
United States Army. while Great Brit
ain and Canada. under the new treaties
signed by the three countries. may
draft resident citizens OF the United
States from twenty-one to thirty-one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
.JalS.

Credit leans against a lamp post waiting for
your pay day.
The man. in the box Office is good critic
Hope springs eternal but there's no more
human breast.
Personality substitutes for goods.
\ warped perspective doesn't help vision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Marriage I.fcense.

NJ Il. r., Richmond-Males must be
twenty one years OF age before they
can secure marriage license without
their paerntS' consent in either Balti-
more or the District of Columbia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
The Anended Mann Law

Manufacturing Druggists. Lynchburg.
Until the bill as amended comes from
the printer. IL is lot possible to state
just exactly how II does affect manu-
facturers OF havOriag extracts or drugs
containing alcohIl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Some Gems" of German Purpose

a MERlCANS who have not yet become
aroused to the fate that will overtake
the world in the event Germany triumphs
in the present war should study this pen
picture OF the German conception of the
future, as contained in the book Great
Germany and Middle Europe in 1850: 'ln
the great German confederation which will
comprise most OF Europe the Germans be-
ing alone entitled TO exercise political rights.
to serve in the army and navy and to &C
quire landed property, will recover the feel
ing they had in the Middle Ages of being a
people OF masters They will gladly tolerate
the foreigners living among them to whom
inferior manual services will be intrusted."
If not convinced by this quotation Of the
seriousness with which Germans regard and
have entered upon this dabolical purpose
then they should read this extract from Ger
man Pastor w. I4ehman's book, ION the Ger
man Cod: THE German soul is the worlds
soul; and God and Germany belong to one
another
The raison dctre and the method X
wagner. German publicist, gives: THE eff
ficicnt peoples must secure themselves elbow
room by means of war; and the inefficient
must be henmed in. and at last driven into
reserves where they have no room to grow
and where, discouraged and rendered
Indifferent to the future by the spectacle Of
the superior energy of their conquerors, they
of weary and hopeless scniity." Does not
the German invasion of Russia and the Bal
kans afford convincing proof Of the progress
this plan is making? In the face Of it, can
Japan be blamed for her evident determine
ton TO Illustrate these designs by intcrposing
her full power to defeat their consummation?
Nor must the now openly threatened neu-
trail countries protest against the Justice of
the menace they face. for Tannenburg Pan
German. has fOrpWarnpl Thorn hat ho Cor
man people is always right because il is the
German people"
Now hear the triumphant conclusion Of
the whole matter in the words of +. Philippi
another German writer: "I'ormerly German
thought was shut up in her corner but now
the world shall have its coat cut according
TO German measure, and. as far as our swords
flash and German blood flows the circle Of
The earth shall come under the tutclagc OF
German activity"
Can patriotism slumber in the breast of
any American in the face Of the challenge?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Preseryinr Herring.

w. \. M. Charles City.-1f you will
communicate with one of the fisheries
companies in our coast cities they will
probably give you the Information you
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

i. D. Covington.-For the informa.
ton YOU want, write To Henry White
Division Manager Red Cross, .32 Four
tccnth Street. y. w. Washington, u. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

This is not Il rich mans war and Il poor
mans fight. Look at the income tax figures
which tell what some of the rich men are
contributing TO the country's common
chest. ~ Johpt, d. Rockefeller will nay S@S.-
100000: II. G. Frick, $7,16O,O00; Andrew
Carnegie. S6400,00O. and so on down the
line of wealth. Men of more Moderate means
OF course, will pay in proportion. But all
are giving flesh OF their flesh and bone OF
their bone 10 the forces which hold the
trenches Under the democratic draft sys-
tenn wealth and social position arc left be-
hind when the khaki is donned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Bolshevkism has no place in this country
except in jail, and that is just where the
latest opponents Of the governmental doc
trines which disgraccd and ruined Russia
have landed Forly-nine malcontent disciples
of Lennc and Trotzky quickly found them
selves behind prison bars when they at
tempted to give n practical demonstration Of
their political tenets on a Russian ship in
the Norfolk harhor. The United States has
had sufficient experience with the ]. w. w.
brand OF socialism without importing any OF
the unwashcd article from abroad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
diseases Of Hogs.

Il G. c.. RoNbury.-Write to- the Blu
rcau Of Animal Industry. Department,
of Agriculture, for tneir bulletin on
diseases of the hog.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
"Wherc Ignornncc i. RII.s"
Secret Service

I. T.; d. Wtst Folnt.-Tnomas Gray
IL author OF the expression. Where
ignorance is bliss. It's folly to be wise"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Miss J. a., Richmond.-Dick Turpin
was a noted English highwayman and
horsethicf. whose imaginary ride to
York. on his horse BLACK Bess" Is
graphically described by Ainsworth
in his "Rookwood." This episode prob
in the life of swift Nick Nevison,"
who. In 1876. is said to have robbed n
sailor at Gad's Hill at o'clock a. n.
and to have reached York at 1880
o'clock on the evening OF the same day.
thereby establishing an alIbi. Tur-
pin was born at Hampstead, England,
in 1905. and hanged for murder at York,
on April 10, 1889.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

Tit don make no dinunce ef'n you go T.
church six days n week." said Charcoal Eph
ruminatively, "yo' got keep yin, hit ain
gwinc do no good. Say de blcssn, Mstah Jack
son."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Subscriber. i;eavcr Dam.--Write to
the Chief Of Secret Service, Treasury
Department. Wash.ngt0 D. c., FOR the
information you want
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

We doubt that the whale meat is as good
as they say it is. Jonah didn't recommend
II. Atlanta Constitution. And Jonah didn't
seem TO set well on, the whales stomach
either.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Current Editorial Comment
New Record
for
War Savings

- The sale OF war savings stamps
New Record is now running the rate OF
for $4,000 600 day. according to the
w. S; returns for Wednesday, Thursday
war Savings and Friday OF last week-$o.-
$4,000, $2.970.OOO and So O49 900
taking no account OF the sale OF the 25-ccnt
thrift stamps Ii this rate should prove to be
me average for the thirteen months OF
campaign, the aggregate Rotation would he
ABOVE billion dollars. more than one-half OF
the $1,000. 00o. 600 authorization. or OF the irst
issue OF Liberty bonds. This would be beyond
the original expectation. for although Cong ress
authorized loan OF $1,000. 100000 in the stamps
there we're few sanguine II believe that
even half OF them would he taken The Ma
tlonal War Savings Committee. however. hopes
10 secure the fun amount before the first OF
next January. with $4,000. 900 a day ns a goal
10 be reached within month or so The cost
OF the war for the government. at present is
approximately 30 cents day for every man
woman ana child Through the savings and
thrift stamps, the per capita contribution 10
the Treasury is now 3 cents day. Let's make
ii ccnts-Providence journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

PUBLISHED every day In the year n 10 South Tenth
street. Richmond, Va. by The Times Dispatch Pub
isiing Co., Inc, Charles r. Iiasbrook. Editor md
Manager
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
To-Day'n O. Henry.
Gnrden Le..ons-IX.

In the winter he raised fuchsas in lttl
conservatory tho size of steamer trunk"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17
Dcporting
the
Anarchists

NH'S'' rest and dcpcit all aliens preach
ing anarchy and advocating So
botage Citizens who carry agitation Of this
Sort VIII be deait with by the Department or
SERIOUS business Of war. and II must consider
as eneinieS--if not az traitors-all who by word
or act thwart Or attempt thwart its efforts
\eN wisely II has decided 10 suppress this
taairai propaganda most OF which is undoubt-
tdly pro-German. The best way TO suppress IL
- 10 send out OF the country all those par
iacipatinE in II who arc under laws sub
9ecl 10 deportation. The time has come for :,
lamp IN IN $ country For years we have
permitted these people to air their opinions
Win the utmost freedom. 1t would be foolish
70 deny that they have had some Influence
Hlcn who never knew what freedom was never
niu taste OF it, have come this country "A nd
assumed TO teach Americans TO their shame
some americans have listened them Even
our colleges and universities have been tainted
-sS q result there has been gradual weakening
on OF the o moral nher of many people. Young men
IA W"ncii have been led to believe that the
was iheir duty TO break. Nothing from their
point OF view. and that OF their i'm pudent In
strnctors' that conventional could be
mora. american institutions and princinles
a"iuamcntai TO American life have been ridi-
SSII'tu, nHc great law CT duty has been dcridcd
.nntIonaiiSm IS provincialism. and patriotism
Stuipcrstl,ion; Yet not one of these hateful doc:
tho Gond nsye got bearing except under
mi, Of one of the greatest American
rihnclples-freedom of speech we NAV ha We
~. oe S Snohrr or later whether the old and
n tn American tyre is worth PRESERVING Ger
,nnthlE me 2cople who fighting the nation in
-" W. times Fh"ult he sent back TO tho In nds
rom which they camc-and never pcrmi,te ed
:" re'uFh.-lnd'anapoiis News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

All eyes are now ccntercd on tho man
bchihd the pillow. Even the crows and black
BIRDS are watching his mancuvcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

James River male its usual March threat
and then, on second thought, decided not to
get on O rampage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Service Win red Cro.-

i. H.. South RichnG 10. Apply at the
Office OF State Health Commissioned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch, und not tn indy iiuus.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

Completion OF 500 900 900 drive in one
week is an undertaking OF rather staggering
proportions but never yet has the Red Cross
lailed TO accomplish AN object. 1t will not
do so this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-17

among me chcsrful Gptnsts, have with
US ircsdeht Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell
University, VINO informs tat the nation is
confronted with the danger of starvation in the
next twelve months.
II ANYBODY has anything pleasant to say, now
seems 10 be the psychological time TO say 1t or
forever hold his peace