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Voice of the People
Letters must give the name nnJ nd
dress of the writer. Name will NOT bs
published II writer requests.
JcHer.on Dnvi. and prohIbItIop

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--Ancnt tho recurrence of dis
one IL impressed with the fact that
recent literature concerning the Prcsi-
deaf Of tho Confederate states ignores
one OK the most interesting incid cnt 8
of his Declining years. That is the
controversy between Mr.. Davis and
bishop Galloway on the subject OF pro-
hihition. The fact that the aged statea-
man so strongly opposed ANYTHING
savoring OF sumptuary Legislation.
Notwithstanding the fact that prohiti-
ton was favored in the State of Aiis-
siSsipp by clergymcR OF powerful poli-
teal influence. shows that his theory
OF government and deep conviction
have not changed with tho passing OF
he years Ills stand in this regard
was consistent with his faith IN indi-
vidualisrn and with his belief In the
theory that the people who are least
governed are best governed.
No conception of Davis is complete
without knowledge OF his environ
nient during the decade preceding the
war. Much of his time during that
tatton. in Warren County. Misslss ippl
His residence there made an indcllble
impression on hm. and his surround
ings were such as 10 encourage the
growth of ideas which were a part and
parcel of the theory OF secession.
Warren County to-day is not essen
the fifties. Ii Is still called tho Free
State eff Warren" When the Legisla-
turc OF the Magnolia State. dominated
by the RED Necks" OF the eastern
part of the state, passed the State
wide prohibition Law in 1908. Warren
done go but for the fact that it lacked
the power TO do so. 1t did the next best
thing. which was to ignore the State
law. Saloons were opened up on tho
principal streets OF Vicksbure in larger
number than under the Iegalizcd sys-
tenn. Prodded by the State authorities.
the county prosecuting officers occa-
diet liquor seller. but the juries
would not convict, except In few
cases where the violation was agra
waited by other circumstances The
Governor occasionally sent over a few
detectives to spy out the land, but tho
atmosphere was not favorable to them
and they did not stay long. In all this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
What the Election Results Mean

N lIH complete returns Of tho election
w hacking, and the contest in numerous
districts close. the political complexion OF the
next Congress is still in doubt Working
maJorities in each House are claimed by
both sides, but in any event the result Is
close. with the chances faYoring Repub1i-
can control in both branches.
Regardless of whether the Democrats have
won or lost. the narrow margin either way
ahords convincing proof of the heavy handi-
cap the party had to carry in retaining at
'ne heau OF the most important committees
OF congress men of mediocre ability and of
oouotfui loyalty to the administration: men
whose recalcltrancy in face OF the duties i'm
posed by responsible position was so noto-
rious that the President WAS forced TO go
over their heads and seek other leadership
in order to insure the success of measures
ueeiHed necessary to the winning of the war
mo measure OF these recGlcitrant members
was Immediately taken by the country and
their committee dominance was everywhere
protested But to no avail. The precedent
OF seniority membership refused to be dis
louged, and the only way the country could
reouAe the outworn precedent was to change
party control in Congress, since the objec-
tlonaDle members were renominated in dis
tFicts overwhelmingly Democratic This It
WOULD appear, the self-respectng voters Of
'ne country have done by eec;ug Republ!-
cans in doubtful districts Throughout, the
country. in doing this they have not ro-
puiiuteu the leadership of President Wilson
oal' rather, objectionable leadership in Con-
sress. they set aside partisan politics in
oroer 10 make sure that none but those i'm
que" with the true American spirit should
De on guard during the further progress OF
'he war ana IN the establishment OF peacc
me Presidents appeal to the country for
democratic majority, in the face of this
handicap, therefore, fell fiat on the ears OF
many voters, Democrats as we'll as Republi-
cans who otherwise might have been stirred
|" ACTIVITY Ill response; while the effec, was
10 stimulate very materially the party Ell
lotus OK Republicans, who felt that sucb q
drawing of party lines was q reflection on
their patriotism without just cause. in face
VI the party's record in Congress in compar-
'son Win that of the Presidents own marty
Moreover the majority party in Congress
couid not eVade responsibility for congress
s'onaI interference with State policies and
state rights. for If Ii was not alone in this
lhtermeddling it ut least failed to use tho
power 1t possessed to prevent it, Undoubt-
ediE, many Democratic as we'll as iudenop-
ueht votes were cast against Democratic can
diuacies where they counted for most to re-
Duke this spirit. Since the President was
not entirely blameess in the matter Incl
oehtaily his prestige must suffer to some
extent as result Of this dissa satisfaction with
the record made by q Democratic C,onpross
lacking in backbone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
Books and Authors

Tho Century Company will publish
H ino d@t!o% vi books in November Tho
hackers: Tales FROM Dugout." by
Arthur Guy Enpey. and Hunting the
German Shark" by Herman Whitaker.
M: Maria Thompson Davies. author o.:
her musical comedy which the shH-
herts are producing for her Miss Da-
vics3 says that Tennessee farming is
much easier.
The Glorious HOPS" by Jane Burr
Of and aadacs Il n Ths atory
IS that Of a young Wisconsin girl
whose glorious hope of having a career
sInr nn, her l from small town we'd
some life twice and finally set her
down In New York. where her career
began. To follow her through her hu-
cnces one must read the hook. The
author has genius for descriptive
language Her sense OF humor is worth
observing by any ono. She belongs to
the smart sot" tribe.
Many small independent states have
continued to survive in Europe under
more or less anomalous conditions in
spite Of the growth Of the larger ma
in it's history. 1t Is, in truth. a land
without a country. It's political isolation
is n matter Of recent date. Through
sons alien to it's own interests. Ruiz,
Putnam, author of "Alsace and Lor-
raine." William the silent" etc. has
written Il volume entitled Luxembourg
the PutHams With the scholarly grasp
and vividness of conception that shc
ev!nccs In all her writings, Miss Put
this bit OF border territory. marked nv
so many dramatic vicisstudcs. This
history must be taken into account in
future status of Luxembourg Like Bel
GUM victim Of the German Invasion.
Luxembourg has voiced it's resolution to
remain independent. The refrain OF
It's national song contains the ringing
line, "Pru3siana VIC viii never be-,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07
Health Talks hy DR. Vim Brady
Three Gifts From ireland.
Cartwright. iss o, >a,.ona, Hes.u.... scr,,.,

Asf sTGPTss aa thu s.s
his aDps,l,s. Se si bear Wa,ehln ae' TO 'ppeass
mf pS,, yauass pan. lie p!odue.Sa q so ss
as w 10 s9t
00 sow wseh II eoseS ensembles and which
DO sps or usSa in siaO starch
nnaEs creams creams soups and grnvcs 1t is very
nth, TRe three things from ireland. aside from tho
economical and !ovabe Beast tH Of bnr
sSss l Be ,as sna fissy
in tho diet wherever golfer prevails N''u
the er isa "0fS sroSs
ad IN Places n sss5
Ks ye fSay Is o no s sbd at an for me
s sl potrsse ss and
hoars T Gan moss forms sn; 5snly after Ialt
water; md tho jelly makes excellent medium m
tteensdIency TO consultation and autoint oxic@tion
IS USED sSosa be R9p
slss in 81
sS aa aRnu be used 81
owaornas Win simple so!ter or with tendency
Besides, it is good to eat,
Questions and Answers.
bd .sI any means
hsn s.razn dst 't Do sH,s Want aaf Is
IA S a. y %Ii s g
eseF i" ] sone Or the
she bones s Of the leg or the ,e3val OF wedge
The bowling is chiefly At the knee. used be
SO boFieggcd that my little dog could run
through me in n race. but l have stra ightcned
up considerably. and now get along all right
without any forms.
Bran Rrsad~Wli you please give me the re-
c:pe for the bran bread you have sugges tied
from time to time as natural laxative?
l.. d. NJ.
Answer:-onc quart Of wheat bran. quart
or white Hour, one quart OF buttermik soured
milk, one cup OF seeded raisinS. one cup OF mo-
iasses. one tcaspoonful baking powder, ono tea
spoonful salt, onc-half ieaSpoonful soda. pinch
or culinary skill hi. weil. put batter into three
we'll creased loaf pans and bake in slow
II gas stove used, light the burners atto- bread
is put in oven
Craving for Potato Skin.--I have great cCav-
Ing for the raw SIKH OF potato and J wonder
ir there Is any harm In eating IL. Please tell
me what clay eater ia u. a
Answer.-No harm in eating all the po-
tato skin You want provided the skin is clean.
Clay caters arc persons who crave and eat
clay or Garth. Such abnormal cravings
common among persons who very anemic.
Girls with the marked ancInia known rs chloro
sis tthi green sickness) often crave and
slate pencils hair, peanut shells potato
or potato skim etc.
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
Itiidle Nc Riddles
;NRS EDWARD WARNER

tid1ie me riddles, and make me guess:
Why IL woman SO fond Of dress?
why is a maiden dreamy-eyed
And why Is Princess 30 full Of pride7
Riddle me riddles. I'll never know
And yet it's most certainly said TO be so
Riddle me riddles, and ask Mo when
StraiEhts beat Pushes with gambling mon,
Why Is q stripping full OF eight
And why does 4 follow stay out all nicht7
Riddle me riddles, but I'll never say
Though every one says 1. is always tina. way j,
Riddle me riddle. I'll be the goat,
What Is the on my sweethearts note7
Why does man beg woman to wed him
And wish he hal got her. instead. to behead
him?
Riddle me rddles-Tm dense as Jaw
But that's how IL happens. the wise ones saw.
Riddle me riddles, and ask me now
why did the kai ser begin this row?
Why did q boob with dinky old crown
Get the notion that he could keep freedom down,
Riddle me riddlcS--the worlds fun of riddles,
I'd rather dance sir. SO bring on your 6ad1es,
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este sempcr TyrannIs.v

fFor The Timea- DisDatch,)
While the Junkers now arc seeking
To conclude with us peace.
While their hands with blood are reek.
ing.
Crimes they're doing without cease
We have ready for their answer.
Set years ago on flag and seal.
Thus ever shall 1t be with tyrants-.
Wen crush them underneath our heel
Sic Semper Tyrannis!"
Furnished leaders in those days:
washington. as wise commander.
JEFFERSON, to clear the ways,
Clear the ways for great, wide freedom,
0nered unto all oppressed,
Coming to our glorious country.
Shouting with most earnest zest.
- Sic Semper Tyrannis!'
Shall we not with hearty accord
give our President backing strong.
ahail we not to our brave armiss
send the message swift along:
Not to parley with the Junkers.
Not to take their word for aught
But to deal them iercest buffets
TIL they TO their knees are brourhtp
sic semper ,Tyrannis!"
Richmond, Va. October 81. iSiS.
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Germany Must Deal With For,

G. ECRETARY LANSING handed q note 70
~ the Swiss minister at Washington on
Tuesday notifying the German government
mat the United States and the allies hay
ihs agreed upon the terms of an armis1ice,
these terms have been placed in the hands
or Marshal Foch to be communicated IN its
representatives upon application The note
announces q willingness on the mar, NJ tho
aiiled governments to make peace with Ger
MANY on the basis OF the terms laid down
ny fresldent wilson in his address to Con-
sreAs iast January and on the principes of
settlement enunciated in his subsequent od
dresses, with the reservation of comn,nto
freedom OF action when they enter the peace
conference on the subject OF freedom OF tho
seas not made entirely clear in the Presi-
dents statement.
ne armlstice terms, while not vet made
puoiic. pending Germany's recent of then,
are authoritatively stated 10 be based unon
lhose or the armistices with Turkey Ru,
saria ana Austria, which were tantamount TO
unconditional surrender. In their anpIica
ZION u rermanys case. these terms are suf-
hciently amplitied i'll the guarantees renuired
10 make it impossible for the government of
thdI country 10 resume hostlitics either on
lnnd or sea, pending permanent treaty nf
peace. y 1air Idca of how complete will be
Germany's dsablement on both lond and ca,
may be gathered from the comn,etenass of
Austria'S disarmament, with the dineronce
mat Germany, being stronger military
power even more effective guarantees viii be
imposed. The military leaders OF Germany
no" find themselves forced TO capitulate nm
inc held OF battle at once or else ausure
me responsibility of continuing the war fac
ing the certainty OF complete destruction OF
'heir power Of resistance within n few weeks
at longest and unconditional surrender with
harsher terms to follow as the penalty for
their folly.
That Germany will yield TO the inevitable
and accept the terms offered, is the prevail
ing belief in well-informed allied government
circles. With it's armies everywhere In ra
treat and its crumbling military mower fast
Dehg hemmed in all sides, it would he
suicidal TO make other choice 1t apDeaIed
10 might against right to secure world do
minion, stalking everything upon the gamble
IL mas lost, and now knows It, The yictorioua
allles, fully mindful OF the advantage they
nave in the field OF military effort, in pass-
inS the matter OF the armstice up to Marshal
foch, leave no room for purleyinp Focb
VIII deai with the enemy only in terms OF
military defeat. Germany is beaten. and now
is TO be menacled. II may wrthc. but cam
not escape the humiliation 1t invited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-07

The people Of Warren County conscten-
ttously believed that they were UNFOLD
Ing their !nal!enablc rights TO liberty
and the pursuit OF happiness some
other cities may not be able to un-
1crstaHd the point OF View, but tho
people OF Vicksburs really believed
and do today. that, they were acting
rs ratriotically as the members Of tho
EoSton party who threw the Enrlish
Tea overheard into the harbor Throueh-
out all this rsriod the citizens OF War
rem County held a record for lack OF
serious crime which would compare
mot Iavorahly with that Of any puri-
tsnical community. All that they
wanted was 20 be left alone In tho
pariance OF old. thoy were secession
lists In the language OF today. thev
were believers In self-detcrmination
and self-defni;ion.
In this atmosphere, ut an earlier
period, Jefferson Davis lived Is IL any
Sonder that he was a believer in
States rights and local seif-Eovern.
inent? As indicating the strong opln
IONS held even today by the people
OF his county II may he recalled that
~ the sEssion of the Mississippi Leg
stature this year the members from
warren County alone voted against tho
ratification OF tho Federal prohibition
amendment. MISSISSIPpIIE
lichmond, Va. November g. 1918.
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News of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom tho Richmond Dispatch, Nov. 7, 1869

In the month OF October over 100000 pounds
OF manufactured tobacco was shipped from,
Richmond ~ bond on which the revenue tax
revenue paid the government for the privilege
The James River and Kanawha Canal Com
pany has completed the Tuckahoe aqueduct,
destroyed In August last, and navigation over
it viii be resumed to-day
Alta meeting OF the congregation Of the Third
nation of Rev. Phillip t. Price pastor WAS
rcgretfully accepted.
The thirty fourth annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the James River and Kanawha
Canal Company was held YESTERDAY. The pres-
am The oees eeeted
for tho current wear are: Charles 8. Darlington.
presidents Lewis u. Crenshaw Fl. c. Cabcll, John
ID. Harvey. a. B. Rucker Franklin S'earnes and
S. c. Tardy, directors.
Seymour and Blair'e majority in New York
man, Democrat. for Governor. will be between
$4,000 and 10000
The Republican majority in North Carolina
will be not less than 5000 and may possibly
1t is conceded .hat Francis e. shober. Demo-
crat bents Nat Coyden. Republican. for Con-
gress in tho Sixth North Carolina.
Tho election In Georgia was contrary to cx-
Savannah where there were serious dist urb-
amcGs. In Savannah the disturbance amount ed
to a riot which required military Intervention
TO Qucll. In Augusta tho regular police restored
order
New Jersey wen. Democratic. giving Seymour
for President: 1000 majority. and Randolph for
Governor. $500 The Legislature Is also Demo-
cratic, which means n Democratic Senator in
place OF Frclinghuysen.
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Drawing in the Lines

hEhh may be general denial on the part
OF the government that 1t Is relaxing any
OF its war efforts. hut there are strong in
dicaiions that 1t is shaping many OF it's poll
cles toward an early peace. and Is convinced
that the end OF the war is not after all.
Tar distant In lines with this liz the an
nouncement Of the Shipping Board that it
has just cancelled a 100000 900 contract with
the bethlehem Union Shipbuiding COMPANY.
OF Alameda, Cal, on the ground that IL does
not need the group OF l2.000-ton troop
SHIPS which mat company was to build.
IN other words. the Shipping Board. after
consultation. OF course. with the War De-
partncnt. has concluded that enough trans-
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FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
Authoritative Wrcs-A ditorial Feature
GERMAN BUSINESS CASUALTIES.
ia VICTOR =. CLARK,
Author of "ltistory OF American acknowledgements
Business condltIons in Germany are

Business conditions In Germany are
| characterised by a plethora OF paper
money and u scarcity OF raw materials
and manufactured goods. Specie pay
inent was suspended Ut the outbreak
81 The war ana mover has been rcsLn,eu.
aieahwhiie tititJns OF paper BANK nUtts
nave been issued.
| Coal Is the one raw material Of
aueuuate supply Tor Industrial Heeus,
and that has tailed In certain sections
on account Of transportation dlincul-
ues. The glass ana porcelain indus
tries, Tor Instance, have been rationcd
AT 90 per cent OF their normal con-
sumption for considerable PERIODS.
sugar factories and reiineries, and
otncr essential manufacturers also are
hampered by lack of coal. Mines were
war, SO that new development and tim
bering are required to keep up output.
Lead. zine and aluminium are The
10 have an approximately sufficient
quantity. and there is some shortage in
these fields. Copper and It's alloys. as
~ 30 scarce that meats and vegetables
.aquered steel which. liko most substl-
tutes, Is not altogether satistactory.
Copper roofs, cutters and all brass
and bronze objects. Including even
church bells and public statues have
Government officials go from house
10 house collecting objects of metal,
Sutp l!lIs, niuScS ana the
ike. bringing substitute articles or
othcI materials with which they re-
place the objects taken.
striking effect Of tho war is the sub
stitution OF paper yarn cloths for cot
ton and other ;ibers. Some ne;t!e is
used, put the supply il negligible com
pared With the consumption OF fabrics
for which il IS fitted. Paper has proved
success for cement ANA sugar bags.
and 20. some outer Eargncnta, where
II takes the place liz the trade that
dcnims and jeans might occupy In
America. Paper fabrics, resembling So
called "hber SILKS" In texture and APP
pea-ancc, I'LL place In the millinery.
fancy clothing and drapory trade.
Germany has llttlc WOOL except the
domestic elm. which IS small Dut
old wool Is being used over and over.
Flax Is cultivated much moro extern
sively than before tho war. both for
oil and fiber, the latter being essential
for airplanes. Some silks arc still be-
Ing made. The manufacture OF mixed
goods in which shoddy and paper are
utilized TO tho utmost, il active.
In al, textile industries. as in other
lines OF manufacture, til. shortage Of
materials extends even to substitutes.
Factories are shut down from want OF
paper yarn. as well as from lack OF
wool and cotton.
The Wholesale and retail trades are
characterized b. an enormous demand
for goods accompanied by almost no
wares IN stock. Thetts in tho rail-
ways, and war delays add 20 losses ir,
transportation. and have multiplied the
cost Of carriers INSURANCE.
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ports OF this typo arc now In commission. or
soon will be. to provide for tho troop move
ments which may be expected to take Mace
during the coming year. 1t is, explained in
this connection that enough ships will bo
available to bring all the troops which NAV
90 IN France home within n very few months,
AFTER peace II no more are built than are now
IN commission or under way
1t Is quito evident from this circumstances
that the Shipping Board is directing it's at
tention at this time primarily to the Job of
rehabilitation Of the army in France rather
than to tho job of increasing the size of
the American e1peditionary force. This con
only mean that tho government has good
and sufficient reason for believing that Ger
mahys defeat or surrender Is only matter
or short time. If it were otherwise there
could be no satisfactory explanation for tho
cancellation Of any contract for army trans
ports and the concentration of energies upon
cargo vessels which are to have value after
the war no less than while the war is in
progress.
AS long as Germany continues to fight Il
would be folly for this government to halt
IN Its war program. and it may be assumed
that there will be no haut until the Pros
ident is convinced beyond all question that
the collapse of tho enemy is thing Of GER
talhty 1t would be equally unwise for him
10 proceed with the expenditure OF vast sums
oi money upon enterprises, the need for
when seems to him and his advisors to have
passed.
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CoIorcd Nnrs..

Reader, Richmond..-Or, were Ia
sued by the War Department TO tho
Office OF tho surgeon general which will
registered by the American Hru Cross
Society 10 render scrvico for their own
race In the army. c"lorcd nurses will
Established NJ Camp Funn.on. For,
Riley. Kans.: Camp Grant. Rockford,
ILL.,. Camp Dodge. Dor Ms!ass, lava
S Samn nay ySii,eS,%n" SKI Gamp
Dix, WriBhtstown. n j. At these
cumps total OF nb0u, $4,000 colored
troops are stationed uennraI Pershing
has been Rskod by GABLE whether the
services OF co'":cd nurses can be util-
lied to advantage among the American
Cxpedition2ry forces. =