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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Lump Sum Payment.

To the Editor OF The Times dispatch:
Sir,-l think IL would he very de-
srable that the Mc.'adden bill. provih-
ing for the payment OF the excess
profits and income taxes In quarterly
great hardship On many corporations
and large businesses. The necessity OF
paying a large tax in cash in one lump
sum would greatly hamper future bust
ness. might compel many mills. fac
tories and other undertakings to stop
and would compel borrowing and tie
throwing over of securities which
would seriously interfere with the Lib
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
The MaImnison Rose.

Mrs. y. q. s., Richm ond.-The NAL
maison rose is supposed 10 be a seed
ling from the Madame Desprez. which.
being the favoritc rose of the Empress
Josephine. was planted in great pro-
fusion throughout the gar lens OF NAL
maison. her home. The Souvenir de In
Malmaison is n splendid Iosc. large,
ored. tinted with f,wn. ana possessinS
~ rich foliage. This beautiful rose
was first introduced into The world OF
flower lovers by Jean BeluZe. the cele-
1S4S. ReluZe also introduced another
very beautiful rose. the I-eSeson Cover
in 1886
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Need sundor uc,rca,Ion.

To the Editor OF The Times DiSpa tch
S!r-l am a soldier at Camp Lee. and
am naturally Interested in the argu-
ment relative 10 sunday thcatricaiA at
camp. | gully realize that your paper
people OF Virginia. and that what
say may be offensive TO them II is
very noticeable that the people who
complain the loudest in connection
with sunday performances. are the ones
who can be seen any sunday riding up
and down the boulcvards in their au-
taking pictures and arranging little
parties. 1his, is amusement for them
as 1t would be for the soldier. which
however, in his case Is not practical
Then. again. why doesn't the minis
teriai union which seems 10 be taking
a very active interest in this matter,
make AN inquiry into the time allotted
10 the men for amusement. 4 soldicr
works six days week. AZ the end
and other causes, only per cent OF
the camps quota is permitted TO leave
camp. What is 10 eecome OF tn" oihsg
II is true that q soldier should go -
church. and he does. Why doesn't a
committee get permission and make =
visit 10 camp on sunday morning AMI!
80 20 the different quarters whcrG
church is held. and ii viii find in pro-
church is far greater than that at
tending tho different churches III Rich
momd. Also en- the 81 me trip. pay,
visit to Petersburg on sunday night.
II will do the heart good. as we'll as
put II on the straight track. as to the
number who attend church. But as
take the matter. il is not the church
question, but their selfish desire Ia
uphold some Anticipated ideas as 20
Sunday.
on the other hand. did any OF the
members OF the ministerial union ever
sfOp To think Of the conditions under
which 4 soldier works. He arises AZ
5:ia y. ". and from that time until
after retreat. nj o'clock in the even
ing he is continually on tho go. In
addition to which he may be on n spe-
cial detail such. as guard duty or
Kitchen police. This is the routine for
critics ever stop to think that SOL
der isn't looking for much amusemcn.
after day woils like this. but IT.
only too anxious TO get to his bed.
and II can be readily seen that Sunday
is looked forward to for little legiti-
mate recreation.
We have very competent chapleins
and officers in camp, who are untiriug
in their efforts In the soldiers behalf
and there is no reason why outsiders
should continually air their viewpoints
in matters that don't concern them
inasmuch as they arc not aware of the
conditions under which matters are
conducted.
sincerely trust these pessimistlc
prople will take a broader viewpoint
Of the matter. and before going into
the matter at such length, make n
closer study of conditions.
Fifth Training Battalion. Depot Rri-
gade, Camp Lee. Va, March 10. 1o1S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
\ Clcar-Visioncd Message

rs these days. when the political tendency is
distinctly reactionary it is encouraging
10 note that the nations chief executive is
c!ear-visioncd in the midst OF the babel of
confused ideas as TO the wisdom Of applying
fundamental truths OF the teaching of the
Democratic fathers to the needs of the coun-
trys present and future In his messag &c to
New Jersey Democratic leaders, assembled at
Ne"ark Tor reorganization and TO make plans
Tor the pariys course Of action in this hour of
the countrys crisis, the President pointed ont
that party duty implies that every program
every measure i'll every program, must be
tested by this question, and this question
only is it just, is it for the benefit of the
average man. without influence or privilege.
does II emhody in real fact that highest con-
cep'ion of social justice and of right dealing
without respect OF person or class or particlI-
lar INTEREST,""
In this statement OF the test OF party use
! iulncSs, there is "A harkrg back to funda-
mental dcmocracy's teaching regarding Inc
essential principles Of our government which
Jefferson declared should shape its admin
! iStrauon: Equal and exact Justice to all
men Of whatever state or persuasion. re-
| iisious or political economy i'm the
pubic expense. that labor may be lightly
pnfGched the diffusion Of in!oTnlatiOn
and arrangement of all abuses at the bar of
the public reason; freedom OF religion free
H.
These principles form the bright con
s'ci!aiion which has gone before Us and
fnl0cd our steps through an age Of rcyolu-
'lon and b!oodahed. The wisdom OF our
saScs and blood of our heroes have becn do
voted to their attainment. They should be
me creed OF our political faith the text of
civic instruction, the tombstone by which TO
Try the services OF those we trust; and should
we wander from them in moments of error
or or alarm, let us hasten TO retrace our
steps and regain the road which alone leads
TO peace, liberty and safety"
These are solemn words, and are rcDro
duced as present guide out OF much con-
fused thought and misdircctcd experiment
IN their essential meaning they are re-
ARMED in the Presidents message and
urged as the test OF party service in the crisis
which the country now faces Let not those
| VINO are now intrustcd with Official power
| and the power Of the ballot trinc with The
! country welfare by cndcavoring to dcfca,
| the application OF these essential principics
| OF sound government, which alone can secure
! the liberty and safety Of the republic in IN.
future. For when the men who are now in
| me trenches return to their homes be as
Surcd. as the President forcwarns they will
! come back with new view and a new i'm
| patience OF all mere political phrases. and
| VII! demand real thinking and sincere action -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

Depcw New can Sqn MAKE pans ., says Uncle chauncey
nssfhes od rhs Geo may be som
a as As TO whether this should be reraTdnd
ing aeSn9 'aas y ya M i
permanent--at Fort Leavenwortn &c maze
soeic ~ mis- ifs is raging the
poor man MANN" has o abd PHor as pe sSnis
money now as the Kaiser mas OF gettins into
Tn rn Studying yin: the Scriptures
An% Try sss SSfsA a! EG 'Siss St!'"
Acccepting ali thest doctrines s''
M; md maNims. every one
TN e 9 paIsnin sigh Hn Ca, ensis cum
i r who saia could beat Germany BY se ai
The 'rriu"pha' Entry Into retrorrad
enter in he into Petrosrad
Platoon OF Red Police
Bevy of Imperial cour our Dancers.
rshss ties ssfs wt oi fsssoa hf
crow" 'r'ne fo Win Vans TO Collect uiniiure
mD snadv rroRa gaaais's + Automobiles
nussian Division, Invisible Ink squad
rosdam cn nnM enn ne IL
Five Regiments of Poison Gas s. Exp er9s
"'S Ananias M Ssrs 'n ' Grub Medals
miles miles of Park Row. New York, there are $4,000
"a And it is safe to guess that an of them ex-
200 King Of Siam is onpo asa
Of mEe 80 s goes aS 10 no pr wife AZ ,b1 an o
hood. The word Is iearnng something every
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

raised by tho rcmarK: Child where on earth
did you get your Erowth?' or 80. what n large
girl" Will YOU please tell me whether a girl
seventeen years old. siXty-six inches tall. weigh
Answcr-No. she is just 100 per cent girl.
Probably her critics are lean and envious
-Four Cups 90 Nuch.-kinlly tell me what
effect coffee has on the system, and whether
five cups day too muc.i. C. H.
Answcr.-Coffcc is mild stimulant OF tho
ccrcbrunl. the heart and the Kidneys a cup or
two for breakfast is wholesome for most indi-
viduals. Five cups day would be excessive
aud harmful in the long run.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
News of Fifty Years Ago
(From Richmond Dispatch. March % 1893 ,

AS the Constitutional
Convention goes on with
Its work and shows what
manner OF Constitution IL
proposes to offer the peo-
pie Of Virginia. the Con-
servativc. or white mans.
party is getting more and
more aroused. Meetings
have been called for this
and next week in every
ward in the city, and the
ward managers are doing
extra work. The eXecu-
two committee OF this
city. at "A meeting held
night before last. at the
request of superintendent
rThnrf,n w tfnrn,,no
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
rhe CoiI 40 tho CoIors.

(FOr inc I110eS-l hSpatCn.l
Hope answered first when bugles called.
That pain--so far;
1t could not stab. from sea to sea.
TO leave scar:
And Hope would barter all her cole
For lives that are!
But when the wound reached crucifx,
Then answered prayer.
And poured a plea through sainted
aislcs
In hol;ed air
For those. ones own by soul and blood,
Somcwherc--somcwh
Next. followed Faith, and then, 1T last,
Unasked, unsought.
And in the evening of the days
That sorrow brought
\ something came. requiting pain
Hallowed. c-wrought.
VIRGINIA STAT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Dcnntured Alcohol.

w. J. H.. Observation-Disclosures al
Cohoi is a term applied to wood alcohol.
This spirit is !; substitute for grain
alcohol in the arts. to some extent at
least. ii may be u ;ed in blast torches.
ii is also used in making shellac and
for doing other things for which the
more expensive grain alcohol is used.
Denaturcd. or wood alcJ.iol however. Is
drinking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
The yuterlnnd.

The former German steamship Water
land. taken over by the United States
at the time OF declaration of war upon
Germany md renamed Leviathan, is
$50 feet in length, 100 feet in breadth.
has a gross tonnage Of 54.2S2, displace-
ment of $4,000 tens and had Il pasScn-
ger carrying capacity of something
like 10000 persons. Information is not
available as to its present carrying
capacity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
FRIDAY, MARCH -, 1915.

Jack Pickford, a brother of Mary Pickford'
a film star himself. shows his patriotism pE
giving up s54,000-a year salary to JOIN the
army aviation service. His example is COM
mended TO numerous slackers throughout
the country. who resort 10 every excuse 'heii
ingenuity can devise 10 evade service ana
hold on TO their $500 to sl,200-a-year )oos.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

erty loan and generally disturb bust
Mss. "hi!e on the other hand mo
Braduai payment Of the tax would no,
seriously disturb the United Statcs
~. treasury. because the money is no;
payment would also necessarily i,p,o:.
neaNE huracu uDon Tie banks whirl
WI be called upon TO lend money and
MI hHc.' their ability both TO iiianc,.
the needs OF the government ,,J IN :,
needs Of business
ADOLlH LEWISOHN.
New YORK. March IL 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Rest Conductor. OF E,ec,ricity.

j. ~. H.. Boydton.- Platinum, silver
and gold are the three best conductors
OF electricity. Water will conduct
electricity. but Is not one OF the good
conductors. Salt. sulphuric acid, etc.
added increase the electric conductivity
/ Of water
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

Joscphus Daniels may may not 90 down
into history as the greatest Secretary OF the
Navy the United States ever had. but he Ger
tainly will be famed as the most daring
There seems no limit Of courage to which he
will not go. His latest demonstration OF
fearlessncss is seen in his regulation Of dress
for young women in the naval service When
he abolished liquor from the navy the
heights seemed TO have been scaled but his
-promulgaton OF naval fashion hints" for
women, extending even to the kind OF stock
ings they shall with certain styles OF
skirts, has made his fame doubly secure.
while his wisdom is established by an order
forbidding the skirt OF hobble cut or ultra
abbrcviation. What more could he do to
establish his reputation as a fearless sccre-
tary?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Used Tin Foil.

MIS-. ". +. brown. Catawba Sana-
torium.--ThG government says that
used tin foil should command a price
"f about PC a pound. Locally, through
out the country. dca!e s. in old junk
are about the only purchasers. and the
price they offer is usually about &c
i pound. .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding nimost my tonic.
excepting on legal and medical sob.
jects, nre answered free. Az, nil IN.
Quiries nre answered directly by per.
aonnI letter sefT-adhresscd, stampes
envelope II required. hddrenn The
neH-Dlspntch information bureau
ltichInOnd, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Not Wanted,

The pondcrous attorney for the war prohtccr
pounded the desk
II assure you he said that in this case
justice"
You will, eh?" remarked the proftecr. 81
get justice, ch? Well, you're fred"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

Maj General Goethals, the canal builder
is making good rs quarterma ster-geneTal of
the army in charge Of transport facilities
The fact is gratifying to the admirers Of the
hero OF Panama, whose reputation was en-
daugarcd bA the squabbles which prevented
him 5roEl.SlcCOE Fishing necessary results us
head OF the cduntrys shiphuilding opera
tons War Department officials now give HIM
credit for the constantly Increasing improve
lRcnt in ship transportation, by which al
ready the capacity OF = single vessel has
tctE doubled by decreasing its time OF load
ing, voyage and unloading onc-half Inci-
Gen,aiiy. who knows the Whereabouts OF
Denman?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
0ucricH.

Reader writes: Isn't it hard produce some
thing funny every day
Dear Reader No. mum it's cnch. When
you realize that people think you're funny You
begin to take yourself so seriously that it's easy
tc become ridiculous. and there you are.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
HMM Nature

One time farmer prayed for rain
TIL Providence sent forth food.
And then he howled with might and main
To take away the deepening mud
Many have lived and many died
And none completely satisfied.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Signs.

Mother-Now. Johnny. YOU right up and
wash your neck and and your up TO
your elbows. and clean your teeth and
Johnny-Who's comm NAV?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

SrUBItSHED every day In the year mt 10 South Tenth
street. Richmond. Va. by The Times Dispatch Pub
iisilihg Co.. Inc. Charles l.. Hasbrook Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

Certain elements OF the South have been
worrying themselves into Il fever over ,bo
aquestion OF whether or not Il white soldier
sshould salute negro officer The soIdicrs
: themselves, white and black have given INC
sSfnatter little thought; their minds are occu
Spicd with more important things few hot
&hcads may have been led astray by raca,
ssprejudice. but the instances are rare. and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

bra%il is said to be purchasing coal in this
country Wonder what they use coal for In
that HOT country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

america has been in the war a whole year
"'ch'"R lew days, but apparently, this
paragraph VIII be news to many peoplc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

for real healthful exercise the golf links
are ho' IN the race with the back lot garden.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Old FrlendS.

What has become OF the boarding house tenor
who sang Every Morn Bring thee
Nio!cts"? Where is MY Boyhoods Happy Days
Down the Farm? Remember Two Little
Girls in Blue" and after the Bail Is Over" and
Her Golden Hair Was hanging Down Her
Back?
ny the way two of the prettiest melodies in
the past hundred years "Twick cnha M
Ferry and sue, Dear II Love You in the
Same Old Way"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARMER.
IfuNin-.


Amt it great to get up early In the morning
When the sun is rising Grandy in the hills,
And to leap to life. responsive to the warning
OF the Growing cock. whose call the country
fills:
Amt it great to sense the freedom in the feeling
That the whole outdoors was made for you
and me?
When with wine that's in the air your brain
is reeling.
Honest. fellows. amt it bully to be free?
From the spring that gave it birth. the brook
is flowing
To the river growing stronger as it rolls
TO the mighty gulf; and every breeze that's
blowing
Is a call to restless. nature-loving souls!
Every bird that flies each Tutoring leaf is
speaking
or the life worth llvng-living that is good
And the whole OF nature. mady. gladly Shrek
ing
Calls on mau TO come and gambol in the wood
But sombrc note is struck--a moaning miner;
It's a sobbins theme in black a lingering; sob;
sure, the morning is peach-couId not be
But the wild alarm remind; OF my job.
y you beckoninS woods, you brook. you leap
ing fishes
Lend sympathetic to my complaint.
Amt it great to hear the crash of breakfast
dishes?
Confdcntially I'm free to state il amt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

ALI. COMMUNICATIONS TO The Times
y Dispatch, and not TO individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

Richmond women, as loyal now to a united
3country's color as were their mothers and
5grandmothers TO those which symbolizcd the
Cause which was lost, are doing q right
valiant part i'll the preparations for Rich
smond,s thrift parade tomorrow. and when
the pageant matcrai2cs they Will hold no
small sector in this FIRST line of defense >"
1t is task to which these carnes, workers
in democracy's common cause are peculiarly
@stted' ana TO their enthusiastic cndcavors
viii large part OF the credit Tor history
making thrift demonstration belong +, is
planned by them TO have each star in Rich
mond,s war service flag represented bv -,
least one woman in the parade. ana truly
nothing could be more inspiring than mo
spectacle presented by these devoted
mothers. wives sisters and swcc,hear,s
whose love and patriotism reach over the
sseas to where their soldiers are lighting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Life.

\ methodical man among mon
Set his clock at G:i0, and then
When it rang nc exclaimed,
The alarm clsck be blamed"
And he slept till 2:iS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

a line 10 her who brings the grub that left
handed place
The heavy maiden who essays cork my hum
CRY face;
l want 10 say jus; good word.
For Maggie Beans, you bird.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Charcoal Eph.s Daily Thought.

virtue am i.it's reward said Charcoa
Eph' maunderingiy. "an' knows heap o. men
gwtne git gray waitin' TO de pay train E:,t
pickle. Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

BRANCH OFFICES: WASH
ington, 1i6 Fourteenth
street. y. w: New York
Guy, Fifth Avenue Build
ing: Chicago, Peoples Gus
Euiidins: Philadelphia, MI
tuul Lie Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

i.cEIAlntors.

The war was great lark TO him. that
he scarcely regretted I'olo and piankcd shad."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

TELEPHONES: Randolph l..
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ali depart
mcntS>
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
lRltlIl,o,iO G!!n Dimes -Dispatrb
THE DISPhTCil

Entered January %. 1905. Mt the Post Office ut
SssS4 RichmOnd. Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

II friends who with manuscripts anu
lustra ions for wish Unavailable
articles returned they must i'll all send stamps
that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

MAJ mas become of the Old fashioned scien
triton" Germany ny at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

II Is estimated thar within a radius of fifty
writer's
And it is safe TO guess that all OF then, ex-
Great American Novel, @ ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22
Much Ado About NOTHING
ny ROY Il. s1OULToy

Dcncw New York paper says Uncle Chauncev
speeches as eas sS. Just as good after dinner
aues'ion as TO whether this should be regar nd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

advice rivnn I ne! or this life is reading the
sa,.inu e. - .n ny society mllhonaires as to the
s"E!nG OF money by poor people 80 ~ ''e
,,o,a noor man mas ABOUT as much chance to ga y,
heaven 10" VI settInS into
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-22

n ~ rs, Is rum orcd that Villa Is contemplating nav
permanentNat ',nr, Eism, Move that i, be made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-04
Our Greatest Monumant.

The foundation OF the great shaft Of
the Washington monument Is eighty
feet square and In set IN solid rock
eight feet below the surface Of the
earth. The interior is only twenty
five feet In diameter. while, the exter-
Tor diameter Is fifty five feet. This
shows the tremendous thickness of the
walls, which are made OF perfectly
fitted stones. No wonder that this ODE
lisk has been called the best piece Of
masonry in the world"
Many nations, astwen as many cities
and states. wishedtto contribute to this
great cenotaph. and as the visitor
enters the monument and takes his
place in the big elevator, he may see,
as he slowly mounts, various interest
ing stones from all parts Of the world
He may catch a glimpse of a stone
from Braddocks field. one from the
battle field OF Long Island. one from
the Alexandrian library In Egypt, one
from the tomb Of Napoleon at St
Helena. mosaic block from the ruins
OF Carthage, lava from Vesuvius, and
stones from Jerusalem and Mecca, be-
sides blocks contributed by forty
states. sixteen cities and towns and
forty-fouri societies. Ten foreign coun-
tries sent blocks Of stone. suitably In
scrihed to testify to their regard.-St
Nicholas.