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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
REV. w. T.. HATCHER
Baptist Minister.
1868.


Lewis McGrudcr. probably the Oldest member
of the Richmond police force died suddenly on
Monday night
The Church Iill Literary Society. at IFS regu-
lar meeting last night. elected the following
officers: X. S. Valentine president: w. Belvin.
vice president: John H. Mcanly secretary, and
II. A. Atkinson. Sr.. treasurer.
The rains that have followed the snow have
put the roads leading into this city III almost
impassablc condition. and the market men are
finding IL very hard To get country produce to
supply their customers
4 bill was introduced III the senate yesterday
10 regulate impcachmcnts, which provides. that
iwo-t thirds of the Senate may suspend tho
cused from Office during his trial.
The Senate is still discussing the new recon
Struction bill. with no ono able make fore
when that body will o a vote.
Sergeant Gilbert IL. Bates. who made a bet
o carry the stars and Stripes from Vicksburc
Washington, unarmed and without money
started on his journey from Nicksburg ~
\. NJ YESTERDAY: The Mayor. the City Council
and many prominent citizens with a brass band
accompanied him 10 the city limits and saw him
off with cheers.
Among the 40 convicts in tho South Carolina
rcniientiary there ,hre eight negro preachers,
-FOUR OF whom have been sent up for forgery.
General Schohcld called Washington
Yesterday by a telegram from the War Depart
mcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
POpular Figures.

roliTICTAN-onc who is polite. dosrcr Of
things; baby kiSscr.
SCFFEACiETTE--A disappointed woman who
is isn't married.
BOLSiiENIkl-A group OF Rooscvelts mark I'd
down Ia Jockeys.
CAMoCrLAGE-Any supcrhuous article CT
feminine apparel
RARAGE-A womans sncf Hrc OF affection
intended to screen her infantry advance for a.
new hat.
MASTEELI HETREAT-Ary military move
mcnt I" the rear in which the briEadcs press
agent manages to rescue his typewriter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 50, 1915.

America will not ease down on its war
program because of AuStro-German peace
"feelers" Ii has long since reached the con-
clusiou that the parties i'll the saddle in the
central empires understood but one form oil
argiment-the one made with an orcrwhclm-
ing. superiority of men and guns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
The Rnid.

('or The Times Dispatch)
Out Of the morning mists he came
Ilurling his hate in she'll and flame
Into the morning mists he fed
Leaving his toll of dying and dead
Never a deed SO dark with shame
\ blot SO black on a kingly name.
The Hohenzollern Will rue the day
When women and babes he stopped to
Stay.
So low in the dust for a king to fall,
BY the side OF the foe. so small, so
small! G.. W. c.
Richmond, Va, January "a, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Parents who have boys in France or at
the army cantonments not particularly
concerned as to where or how their uniforms
and blankets are secured What they do
want TO know is that they really have them.
1t is comforting TO know that Spanish
blanket is just as warm one manufactured
in this country, and the men in the trenches
will not be supcrcrtical as to the source of
supply
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

uSniS assume cloak of false modcsty and pre-
su nu that these diseases do not :onceru re-
:, Syphilis and Eonorrhea. terribly destructive
" niasnSs. arc far more prevalent among all
d;,,si oi people than tuberculosis smallpox aud
mnrs ix inc black plague destroys infinitely
the happiness and insurcs lifelong inva lidism
Why: - ''''o'en' ~ iue''
We'll. there arc two chief reasons. ono is be-
I ,u, IN our SNUG complacency have in
az, , Ssu me uouhle standard. rho other reason
- Imt aplrently We haven't tho courage to de-
manu- hcaith certificate before conScntinG to
tho cnSaEcmcnt--and right there is where we
prove false to trust :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

When SO practical man as Charles NJ.
Sch&ab promises that eighteen months more
will sec the United States with moro ship
ping tonnage than all other nations OF the
earth combined, it gives renewed hope for
speedy victory over Germany and its sub
marines. Eighteen months is a long time as
modern wars arc fought, but the nation can
wait and fight many times that ii it is ncccs-
sary TO ultimate success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

President Wilson has made sure that no
legal techuicality shall deprive him OF the
services OF his Postmastcr-Gcncral. lie has
met the law, which says the head Of this
department shall have a term of only four
years, and has silcnced rumblinSs OF opposi-
ton by sending Burleson's name to the
Senate where it promptly confirmed
Similar agitation toward other Cabinet Of
fccrs he undoubtedly will meet in similar
manner should it become necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my tonic.
excepting on legal and medical .nh.
Ierts' hre answered free. Az nil IN
quIrics Hre ansocrcd directly by ne,
sohai letter n seif-addrcssed, slammed
envelope In required. Address Tine
Richmond, Va. o'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
News Of Fifty Years Ago
rom the Richmond Dispatch Jan 80. 1859

Tie singular announce :
ncnt IN another column
VI this paper is that Rev.
William T.. Hatcher. for
merry of Richmond and
Manchester. now OF Ealtl.
more, Will lecture III the
First Baptist Church OF
tins city tomorrow nigh,
on The Advantages of the
Modern Dance" II is said
by those who have heard
the lecture in ltimorc
that il is filled with spar
King VII, splendid humor
and searching sarcasm.
There Will not be room in
the church for the people
who will go to hear this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

and then it will be for the people to decide.
There is no doubt that the faction which has
SO bitterly opposed any change i'll the charter
will carry its spirited fight to tho people, but
with an aroused public sentiment and with
his duty done by every citizen, the reactionary
forces can BIO defeated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Qnestions md Answers.

rnS latest ,Antiseptic Fad.--kindly advise me
whether lakin'S solution Dobcll'S solution as
spray tor the throat will have any prophylactic
um , IN inc ease OF person sixty years old
VINO mas been subject for a lifetime TO recurring
iionSiilits' luinsy aud ordinary sore throat Ills
business is Scdcntary. subjects him to r.
heated ar and great strain on the vocal organs
IN debating. etc. T.
Answcr.~In my opinion. no prophylacttc erect
can he expected from spraying garEline the
throat under any circumstances. The action OF
amy aht!septic solution used is but momen-
tarN whereas disease germs generally resist
several minutes the ordinary strength of anti
septic solutions that can be safely employed in
body cavities. The gentleman should have cloth
window screens installed III the where he
dictates: lie should have tho diseased tonsils
removed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Disch arEed.

Ih"tS Inconsistent" protested the chorus
girl who had been abruptly omitted from tho
pay roll.
We'll what about it," demanded the stage
manager.
on hrcd tho musical director for kicking an
all" - "'N'"s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
The SIncLer.

ia these par!ous times OF battle
"hcn YOU hear the mines rattle
ana inc bursicd shells so scattering
hcir pieces through the air;
when the aeroplancs arc tipping
~ oush INC Skies their bonbicts slipping.
ma inc put-put put is patterinE
The trenches. Over There
Soneii.w IS. in the distant rumbltn.
And the cannon'S growing rru,,l,i
; ca" see wcighty reason why
do not care TO roam.
m coward--I'll admit ii.
Can me anything 10 III II,
but can; help feeling deeply
Would rather stay at hor,c,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
SEEN ON THE SIDE
~ HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Outdoors.

The woodland and the stream that flows
From where the mountain flower grows
On to tho sea:
Framed III the wide. undyinE skies.
Filled with thousand hundred eyes
That open in their mild surprise
Itcproving ne.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Register tho New Class

\X/ HEN Senator Chamberlain. chairman OF
the senate Military Affairs Committee
ohcred his amendment to the sclectiyc draft
ACT requiring The registration of all young
men VINO nave attained the age OF twenty
one years since the law was put into opcra.
'oh, move was made which must he given
general support, The War Department has
nfseo the passage OF such measure, and no
ground seems to exist for sound opposition
10 H.
me orisinal registration OF American men
between the ages of twcnty-onc and thir,y
one made valuable for military service
more than 100000 rcgistrants, but tina,
number is available only on papcr E,nm,
'ion processes will cut the total i'm half and
physical disabilities will further reduce the
number OF men who might he called to arms
vi inc remainder, $50, 600 have already been
ordered TO training camps and a further draf,
o' from 100000 TO 100000 men is soon to
be made
NO provision made in the old enact
fhcnt Tor c1pa nding the registration in order
~ o'ihe new classes OF cligiblcs within tho
range OF the draft. More than 100000
american youths come OF age each wear. This
- the class most ada ptablc to military scr.
vice. HrSt, because of their youth yipor
ana endurance. and. second because of Tho
fact that relatively few Of them n,av INV
part IN the economic system OF the country
rdlt"rc 10 register these young men and IN
CLASSIFY them under the new draft system
would be short-sightcd policy
u IS not unlikely, however. that when
me Chamberlain bill comes M for consid
Grafton an effort will be made to amend il IN
ihc!ade men up to the age OF thirty-two
!hir's-We or even forty years Military
authori''cs do not support this plan. taking
inc ground that it is unnecessary and that in
an; event ohiy minor percentage OF the
o"ner men would he found fit for the rigor-
GU" service required in the field Even now
'he war Department is wedding out older
oh'ccrS on boih the regular and the National
army and Is sending home from France
man! men OF advanced age for no other rea-
eo" indh 'hat thcy are unable to undergo the
sustained strain 10 which trench warfare
SUBJECTS them. But there may be pressing
heed Tor the younger element affected Inv thc
p'ha'hs iegisiaton and. in anticipation of
this need, the War Department urges tina, Tho
registration apply to them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
'rannr.. a Ienrx

"lIc kept his conscience in mustard scct
him up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Charcoal Eph.s Daily Thourh,.

don Temcmbah when he fathah drove a mcw."
SAID Charcoal Eph. rum ina lively Il think hit
Jess bout time 10 { stop an git a good grin
on &c "aoa-eack strap. Try a pickle. Mistah
jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

rEDLISIiED every day in the year 10 South Tenth
street. Richmond. Va, 10y The Times Dispatch Pub
lis,inE Co.. Ic.. Charles 4. HasbrooL. Editor and
honager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Ono Nny.

And so YOU trcd the cook ncrsonally:''
'.Wcli-cr--I intimatcd to the lady that her
services could be dispensed with. don't
Der just what did after she bounced off of my
head"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

me Kaiser celebrated his ffty-ninth birth
day on Sunday. If there was auy nonular
manifestations of joy over the event, the ac-
count ot II has failed TO reach the outside
world Even in that obscssed country the
'cSife to giorify crowned heads has lost
much OF its ardor in the presence OF tho
taunt spectcr of famine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Dr Winston would have every one given
carte blanche 10 kill buzZards. II he will
hci"dc inc war-proitcerng kind. it may be
"opea mat The Assembly Will pass this bill
unanimously
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Construction
Of W ar
Highways

ing them. The need for such
system OF roads is obvious enough milf
business observer of the present pressing
ira ms portation requirements OF tho nation ana
those in prospect Any citizen undertaking an
extended AUTOMOBILE trip east OF west across the
continent bear iuablc testimony TO tho
Importance such a system would immcdia tc,y
assume to tho travelling and shipping public in
times. Eut conservation. n
official discussions, tho efforts OF wcl-inicrdcd
Stratrs lists aud inapmRkcrS viii not suffice
produce results in this matter. There must nc
action by Of both vision and experience
business affairs ~ IS safe q say that ante
mobile men of prominence, practically without
exception. recognize the need for and
tho wisdom Of moving 10 provide great Ameri-
can highway system. not help to develop
ing yet more ;hc so-callcd pleasure AUTOMOBILES
business. but as vital essential u the fun and
proper Development OF tho
workable really scrviccabc adjunc, to tho in
adequate freight transportation systems Of the
country. Their combined urG" at this psyche
logical period in national affairs Nigh, be cffac-
ti"c to bring about cooperation q Federal
and state authorities in laying out and starting
construction of highway system worthy Of
the nation.--Detroit Free Press
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Nations
Honest
Leadership

is true, dcmocra"y is evidently doomed. tor tic
perfect. inialliblc leader has never y"t appcarcI
who 50 omniscicnt and Sodlihc ina. he
on made many. lie rarely Won - battle hut
he managed Ia retain the confidence and afcr-
ton o. tho American lcoplc and obtain thcir
inder endcncc for thcm. II would i've hard 10
dcrs tEan Lincoln. lie intcrfcrcd in army or
crationS and made dearful mistakes in his
choice of generals. but til. people never lost
their faith in him. because they knew shat hc
loyal to his trust and giving the very
hes, that was in him. There arc going 10 he
mistakes made III this war because Providence
is not. far as is known. in direct nd
Of forces. and mere man frail and prone TO
error. must be trusted with the Leadership. But
they will be honest mistakes. because president
Wilson is honest man and IS surrounded By
honorable advisers The American people rec
oenizc this fact, and arc Indifferent to the noisy
camor that comes from politicians and CORE
spondcnts. We cannot compete with the Kaiser
in perfect leadership and the aid of the good
old German Ciod.'--Philadcph Record
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

And my daughter YOU are perfectly sure
that YOU love this man: ."
NY, mother. think so--oh, il must be so.
othcrwisc how is it that in tho dane. when
he stepped on my foo, thrilled with joy:'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Roaring Of big guns is no new thing i'm
inc experience Of Petersburg, but TO Hopewcl!
'he salNos from Camp Lee will bring a
Steiner realization OF wars existence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Won IIertling is authority for the state
ment that Germany. never will give up
Alsace Lorraine. FOR the sake OF correct
ness he should have added, 'of its own volt
ton. As matter Of fact Germany will
give up those provinces OF which France
WAS rarshcd. but only when they arc taken
from her al the bayonots point That time
nay be afar off, but it is coming Just as
surely the bar rians were turned back
al the Marine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Address ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch, and not to individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

II Is well that cggnog is outlawed in Nir-
gina when eggs are retailing at so cents a
dozen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30


That open in their mild surprise.
Rcproving ne.
The tree top is choir loft
Whcrcin the fcathercd sonsstcrS sing
Md there bccnath sit oft
And listen 70 their rolling;
And in cadcnccs they roll
Their messages straight to my soul
My soul would burst it's prison through
To sit aloft and carol, too
When cold gray stones and city tones
Have chilled my swcctcr senses.
When all know of life falls low
TO shams and to prctcnses-
say. when dizziness grips my brain
And all around nc borcs me-
view this city life With pain,
And city life abhorS me.
And then again fall TO wishing:
- woods and streams and boats and fishing,
BY the perfume of breezcs that kiss the swec,
Ey the breath OF tho woods in its wild. tangled
bowers;
By the song of the brook that ,ravcrses the
mead,
Ey the sunset in rcd where forgotten loves
bleed;
Ey the hills stalwart guard DER the low. swocp-
ing vale;
ny the fragile ancmone. bashfuI and pale
hE tho sense that have in tho heart Of tho
wood
know life is sweet. and ! know God is good:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Ehcre is no hesitation or cquiyocation in
tho. reply of Senator Thomas ; Martin TO
theA suffragist who announced that he will
probably vote i'll favor OF the Federal amend
ment" and congratulated tho votes-ior-
women nropa gandists on the fact that tho
senior Senator has practically come around"
10 their side. The Senator's answer is brief
and emphatic. lie is satisfied that a ma
jority OF the white women do not want the
ba Hot, and, therefore. he has no intention OF
voting for i; In view OF this statement one
wonders il the sufiragist VINO made the un-
authorized announcement will move 10 amend
her. view that Senator Martin stands as a
true Representatives Of his partys feeling
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Mtmu1lO Glunsss,,DispmIb
THE DISPATCH
rA q a

Cntered January 81. 1905. nj the ros-Ofncc a
Richmond. Va. = second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30
Current Editorial Comment

If tho United states is ever Ia
get unified system of rpadways
Tor US. III peace and war, some
BODY must start The movement
toward planning and construct
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED pkEss-t,h he
republication of NIL dispatches credited I" 1t ."
mot otherwise credited in this paper: and MISC VIC
local news published herein. All rights of republics
ton Of speciai dispa tchcs herein reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Secretary Baker warns tho country that
Germany IS preparing TO launch a new and
greater submarine offensive against the
American lines OF communication with
France. There have been many indications
of feverisn preparations Tor such an under
taking on a stupcndous scale. On the other
hand, the American people may rest assured
that the allies have not been idle in perfect.
ingmcasures 10 meet the new offensive The
5tnS1ngs OF ships may increase at FIRST bur
so will the destruction OF submarines With
the@ American and British nayics guarding
thet.lne OF communica tions between the
source OF supplies and our soldiers at Tie
front, all will 30 well ii the people back Al
home do their duty aud keep ON clearing
ships with loaded cargocs from our ports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

Common Council has decroed the death OF
the1Admlnlstrativc Board. and the proposed
changes in Richmonds charter now 70 TO
the pBoard Of Aldermen. where speedy an.
proYal is expected The overwhelming vote
of the lower body for char, r changes i.
gratifying to all citizens in sympathy with
the: movement Tor modern and efficient
system of municipal government The pro.
posed changes are IN line with those recon-
mended following the recent survey OF the
city.s analrs, and II adopted, should result
in far more economical and satisfactory ad.
ministration. BY prompt concurrence on the
part Of the Aldermen, there will be time
enolgh for the necessary legislative action
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

TELEPHONES: Randolph l.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
ments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

BRANCH OFFICES: WASH
iuGton. 7l6 Fourteenth
street, y. W.; New York
city. Fifth Avenue Build
ing: Chicago, Peoples Gas
building; Philadelphia, Mu-
tual Life Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-30

If our friend, who favor with manuscripts and
Illustrations publication wish to have aahio
artiees returned they must in NIL cases send stamps
for that purpose.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-09
MIIHLRVosE

John Daughhtt and family mOtOred
to Picher and other mining towns on
business Saturday.
Clyde Cool has turned his Ford into
n tractor by attaching 1t to the car
and removed the back tires, replacing
them with tractor wheels. Mr.. Cool
plows an average Of eight acres per
day and has plowed ninety acres al
ready.
Oral Brown and father began to
thresh on Monday and will have two
or three days Of it. -
Kirk Evans and wife, in company
with John McCammon and wife, mot
ored to Joplin to attend church SUM-
day morning.
G. H. Filby was a business visitor
in Baxter last Saturday
Clarence Cool Is assisting his broth
er, Clyde, with plowing with team,
while Clyde is waiting for repairs for
his tractor.
Flowing is going on by the farmers
at lively rate in this vicinity and
kept G. H. Filby hammering plow
shares all last week.
John Daughfitt and family motored
to Columbus last Friday to visit Mrs.
Daughfitt's brother, Bryant Foley, at
the hospital where he s staying for
treatment.
Lester Stebbins motors down to
make hay at Stebbins from near Col
umbus.
G. H. Filby accompanied o driller
on the Bulger lease to Century on bus
mess Monday.
Miss Mary Filby, of Picher, was
calling on home folks Sunday evening.
Robert Bulger motored out in the
vicinity of Picher Sunday afternoon.
A number of families near Melrose
attended the show at Joplin last We'd
resday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-09
RED CROSS PICNIC

On last Thursday afternoon, Aug
ust 1, about forty members Of the diff
ferent units Of the Red Cross workers
met at Library Park, where A. H.
Weaver, who kindly donated the ser
vices Of one Of his large auto trucks
TO convey them to and from Reunion
Park, was in waiting. The ladies
landed at the Park about s O'Clock
with well filed baskets. The hus-
bands arrived about 6o'clock and q de-
licious supper was spread, and all did
justice. After supper bathing was in
dulged in. All had q royal good time
A vote Of thanks was rendered Mr.
Weaver for the donation Of the ser
vice Of his truck.