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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

make trouble impossible for all time
~ ~ now part OF our agreement
ture all changes In pay. whether UP or
down, shall DC made in conference with
the representatives of the men affected
The representatives are elected from
among tho men by secret ballot Tho
whole body OF employees at each point
being divided into groups or divisions
,iyss for each group OF 900 or less.
with additional Representatives for
larger groups These elected men are
ances Of individuals or groups, But 10
cooperate with the management with
reference to all that concerns working
company's relation to living conditions
In the community. An such Yricv-
f fr"os ana ~ plans VII De considered
number Of company representatives
will never exceed the number OF EN-.
ployecS representatives.
men Il feeling that they are real part
Of The organization, that they have
the company Is not some unknown un-
approachablc power. but consists OF
men Ike themselves, with whom they
lay their troubles.
Our Insurance, sick benefits and an
nu!ties plan aims to give the employees
a feeling of pcrmunence in their work
and a definite place and share In the
.,rga Every employee of mero
Ni.til q S'hi 10 tJE
Il minimum OF $500.
This insurance is readjusted on an
ascending scale each year, 30 that after
being in tho employment or the con-.
pany for five years or more. the in
surance amounts TO twelve monthe' f,lt
pay. with maximum of $1,000 En-
ployees do not have TO undergo any
physical examination and all premiums
are paid by the company. The nsur-
ancc does not necessar lapse IL IN.
employee leaves the service Of the COM
pany. He can continue his insurance.
without medical examination, by max
inG his own arrangements with the in
Surance company for the payment OF
the regular premiums.
In the case OF sickness, employees re-
ceivc half wages during illness for
periods ranging from SIX to ifiy.,ao
weeks. v
In all this VIC aim TO make the wage
Garner feel that he liz an integral and
permanent part OF Reorganization.
Just as our interest lif him is not limit.
go 20 his daily wage. by his loyal serv-
Ice he Is building Tor himself an as-
sured aud an increasing sharc I'm tic
prosperity Of the company. Capital
1918. e"''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond Dispatch. Dec o. 1865. J

Judge Meredith has granted a charter of IN
W 4cKey lanes Bswsy Mm Sns
and Isaac Mason of Philadelphia and n r.
Pate. Of Richmond. under the name and style
rot less than $4,000 nor more than $500 900 The
principal office Is t, be In Richmond, and the
company is to operat sr, ana work granite quar-;
County.
Sallic Anderson released by Underwood and
rcarrcstcd by Mayor Chahoon, is still in Rich
mond jail, the Itenrco County authorities hay-
Mayor yesterday addressed a letter to General
SloncInan asking him what must be done under
he circumstanc IS.
good paying position he recently held in the
New York Customhouse. intending to devote all
OF, his time to literature.
Rev. DR.. ID. i. Bttlc, president OF Roanoke
College, salem; viii preach tomorrow at II
Street, below Brond
AT "a meeting Of tho board of directors OF the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad yesterday
Thomas II. Wynnc was unan imously elected TO
he superintendent OF the road vice T.. II. Gill
deceased.
President Johnson's general amnesty procla-
nation issued on Christmas Day as a sort Of
TO speak, has been very we'll received in the
North except by few rabid South haters. Two
parchment proceedings again.
Business has been practically suspended in
Washington since the cath. With all Of the
congressman out of the city and as many Of
sibly get away Washington is n lonesome place
just now.
At Charlotte. y. G. day before yesterday a
merchant OF that city. got into an alteration
in tho Mayors courtroom and the negro WHIPPED
tracks. There Is and has been great excitement
negro would Certainly DO iynched. '-''s" mo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Distinction an TO Schools.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,.-Thc designation OF the public
schoolroom by ''pnrent" as tic most
dangerous disscmina,or' OF influenza
iplows the lead Of IA method Of debate
that proves fact by stating il, The
divided state OF medical opinion ns
TO the characteristic habit OF innu.
cnzR does not encourage doEmItism on
the part OF laymcn.
THO consensus, OF medical opinion
appears to be that influenza is Il com
municablc disease and that the basic
prnciple OF control is the isolation of
the Infected individual. For one rca-
son or another the quarantine Of the
individual is generally believed TO be
rule Of perfection. Health boards
are disinclined TO apply this principle
because they do not believe The gen.
eral public would submit 10 what II
would term drastic measures. There
fore. compromise. The public demands
mat something be done and health
schools. churches and other places OF
public assemblage. Business and So
ciai asseinbiages are not restricted. :,
factory or a business office may be iust
as prolific source OF contamination
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

and VIII be accorded very great consideration
In MS presentation of the viewpoint OF this
country His opinions will carry weight in
the settlement Of these issues in proportion
10 their merit In unparalleled comparison
with the opinions supported by the represent
tatives Of other governments, and no moro
because OF any assumption urged by strife
engenderers of the right Of America to domi-
nate In the counsels OF that body. Regard
Ing the question of freedom of the seas, upon
which 1t has frequently been assumed Amer
lean and British opinion will be irrecon-
cllable. Viscount Grey is very clear in ex-
pressing belief that 1t will furnish no &C.
caslon for serious conflict OF opinion. What
we have to consider" he says, lis what the
United States means by the phrase freedom
OF tho seas Until President Wilson defines
II, there is no need to anticipate that there
VIII Do difilculty about an agreement" That
presents the whole situation In Il nutshell
Until the viewpoint of the two governmer
on this question is fully defined, it is foolish
10 indulge pessimistic notions regarding the
possibility of this question being disturb
ing factor in the conference
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Books and Authors


wide and constantly growinr interest
In Blasco IbaueZ's novel OF the great
war. The Four liorsemen OF the Apoc-
aFpse. Ihey brought the book out at
me ena OF august. and although lbane1
WIS tntn kn9wn only to very small
~, &c ~ readers IN me United States
NAM, MAJ "" ,,n,ni tneTS hau array been
II"rse,rnn" y, oo .nc Wal, inc Four
,;"i, at once caught the atten-
Followed cdii ion -; an cvnr ~ n;G
nae. until now Inc nresscs arc hsmt
almost constantly h,isy mon q in order
10 meet The dcman.' The forty.second
edition Is now in press. and the interest
III and demand for tho book arc in
crcasinS with every week.
conc ~ Tho rondo, Sco,,;shn ..
Fullerton l., waldo in his hreczv MOOT
about america M thn Front !. jWs;
published by Il. u. putton a. Co. Iva
amazed when u hoy from Maine showed
him picture of the untlered monarch
OF the Maine woods and told him II
was a moose.
IA moose. mon? A moose? In tho
ueil name. moo big air yer rates?
uF. w aiHos pook STARTS on trans
wn,h irT ON Wv r0Fh, crosses me OCEAN Ocean
m,.h ie tnousaha hoia' tI,s
!ninn g. co rom IN, d IN" secE,ons 81 .nd
France vIsitS thcm IN thc frnmi lines
i'm The trenches. in the hosnitai In the
''Y-'' huts and gives MANY vivid pic-
lures Of our boys in khaki, enlivened
by endless little anecdotes and Incl
dents. in all manner of wartime occu-
pations.
Tbe mai, omoor .o,r .hor.n 3.
mos. unInn,e inSt, ' , .nei -.
.timna hannnma IN, n 49, r ~ ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
RheIn,s-IGlR

The cathedral lyric stones
Spoke in faithful monotones;
Through their dust ! heard them saw
Beauty has not fed away.
Windows where tho glass was gone
Put the sky's blue crystal on
And the barest to my sight
Was rose of colorcd light.
Where n saint had left his place.
Memory filled the wounded space.
And the nave knew 40 VOL
Trembled 10 a ghostly bell
Forth ! went to see .onco more
Joan Of Arc before the door,
sun unhurt and poised to ride,
Victory! thought she cried.
Grace Hazard Conkling in the Cen.
tury. SoNH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
The Red Cross Subscribers

THE late Professor Muensterberg once
characterized America as the most pa
triotic nation in the world and every aspect
of the nations participation in the world war
has vindcated his handsome tribute. Not
least among the manifestations of this fact
has been tho manner in which 100000
American citizens during last week enrolled
themselves in the membership OF the Amor
lean Red Cross.
PATRIOTISM, i'll the broader sense in which
it was used by the illustrious commentator
quoted above, does not merely mean the
martial ardor and fervor which surge IN I'm
the hearts of men in moments of great ma
tional emergency. 1t means, in addition n
steadfast devotion TO the fundamental prin-
cipes and ideals In respect to which our
country was founded and in behalf of which
VIC stand ready to give utmost 1t is
patriotism calling for heroism and self
sacrifice to the end that those principles and
ideals shall survive
il was that kind OF patriotism that was
possessed by our armies in France. which
entering the conflict at the moment Of dead
Hest peril, astounded the world by their in
trepld daring. 1t was that kind of patriotism
that moved the millions OF workers in orr
war industries to submcrge every selfish in
tereSt TO the task OF supplying the weapons
with which to crush the arrogant foe OF lib
'''S' ~ was Huch PATRIOTISM in the hearts
OF the American people that made il DOS
sible for the government by mere reruast IN
persuade the nation to assume Voluntarily
restrictions of various kinds against personal
comfort. Thus it was, too, that 10000 600
Of our people, burdened with the abnormal liv
ing costs that always attend war, subscribed
until it hurt" to the various Liberty loans
No less was patriotism of tho American kind
responsible for the latest whole-hearted re.
sponse to the appeals Of the Red Cross
president Wilson'S happicst Interpretation
OF me spirit OF America has been his refer
ence to it as the spirit of service" amer-
lea never has failed when opportupity ror
service has appeared. Such was tho opnor-
tunity presented by the invitation to the na-
ton TO swell the membership OF the Red
Cross Service. not selfshness, is the kew.
note or American NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN ma
ton and service to humanity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
New lenr

hew lenr.
We buckle on our armor tight
And start to battle overnight
70 Ugh; the night anew:
Ind ns we pick our victim out
We join In one most valiant shout
OF what We plan to do.
Those big mistakes We made before
WIN never get us any more,
Because we've spread our eyes;
The things we should have done we'll do
We zee where We have dri(tod to
And we arc growing wise.
Then. having made cur plans to cut
y path that's new. and leave the rut
We plunge pith other men
Into the same old doggoned pace,
Just like tho same old human race
Pulling old bones again.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

No country is too small to have its bill
OF expense against Germany. Little Siam is
the latest TO put in its appearance among the
creditors, bringing with it claim for more
THAN 100000 which it says is due for SER
vices rendered in equippng air forces, build
Ing ships and sending army of laborers
10 France. The claim probably is Just
one, and should be paid, but not until after
France and Belgium and Serbia have given
their receipts in token that PREPARATION to
them has been made in full
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

1t is d dull day when Germany can find
nothing about which 10 complain, as is usual
~ the case with those who have been most
guilty of fragrant abuse of others This
breaker OF treaties and violutor of all human
rights is winning again because OF a fancicd
oVcrstcpplng of the armistice terms by the
French. If there has been u technical viola
hon II is for the safety of the French troops
or for the benefit Of the Germans themselves,
VINO are so soaked in guilt and their minds
so warped that they are unable to attribute
proper motives to any one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
SATURDAY, DECEMBER IS. 1915.

America looked forward with dread to the
blood that would flow when its troops es-
saycd TO cross the Rhine. Now they are
filling excursion boats which ply up and down
that historic stream with little more danger
than is encountered during Richmonds an
uual pilgrimage down the James.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

With but one vote needed to put their
constitutional amendment through the United
States Senate, the suffragsts planning Il
nationwide campaign of two months dura-
ton to secure it. Either they lack confidence
IN their own PROSECUTING ability or the anti
Senators have developed most commend
able stanchness in their constitutional con-
Ticiions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

In all that has been said regarding Au.r-
lean participation in the war there has bon,,
no expression more commcndablc for . franz,
estimate of its value in contributing IN ,bo
success OF the allied cause than tho s,ato.
ment OF Viscount Edward Grey The United
states IN THIS war has taken" he said. "as
we all know--as we all most gratefuI,v ro,
ognize--a part in the last two wears of uar
without which we could not have h.d ~
success which the allies have won you
cannot emphasize that too much or exDrcss
too much appreciation for it," This u,,or,
ance undoubtedly Expresses tho measure y,
appreciation OF the allied peoples for Amer.
lea part IN tho war, and it is In this spirit
that the delegates to the peace conference
may be expected TO enter upon the task of
rcconcilng conflicting opinions which NAV
be IN evidence in determining the issues 10
come before that body. President Wilson.
as the spokesman for America, is entitled to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Voice Of the People
Letters mu.t give the name and ad-
drens OF the writer. Name will uot DO
published IL writer sn requests.
Question of 0pportunIty.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-According to ii published state
ment, General Pershing said that he
had rather have 900 soldiers and the g.
Nj. {. y. than 1000 soldiers without It.
According to naDnblishcd statement,
Or. Mcdaniel SAID that The Y. II. u. ~
had fallen down I'm France.
Which has had better facilities for
hnhins out? L. r. H.
windsor. Va, December &c, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Duties OF a wagner.

{. r., Columbus. WA WAGNER Is
ono VINO drives II wagon The quar-
terinaster corps employs such ntmber
OF master wagoners as the cxigcncies
oil the service may require.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Information Bureau

inquiries regarding almost any tonic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
!Jects, are unHNcred free. As all In.
guiries are answered directly d, per
snnnl letter. self-nddressed, slammed
envelope In required. Address The
Times nispntch Information Bureau,
Richmond. yn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

Sny, FoIkn!-
Let's get over this Christmas and New Years
stun possible,
What this country needs Is Fourth of Ju,v,
WhCor!
Like a Kid we celebrate this wear ana cv.r,
rocket that goes up VIII remind us OF the denr
old Kaiser. when II comes down. n burned and
busted stick. and goes into the ash hcap,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

Holland has been granted the privilege OF
importing 100000 tons Of coal from the
United States, but it is going to require more
fuel than that to drive away tho chills which
chase each other up and down the spinal
column OF its eX-imperial guest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Sun I'm France,

II. y. L., Farmvile.--The Eightieth
Division draft men are from Virginia.
West Virginia and Pennsylvania They
are still in France and not with the
army occupying German territory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
TO Kill Cocl.rnnchcx.

:. r.. Wildwood Na.--To Kill cock
reaches and waterbugs, add one tea
spoonful l-ysol ia Il pint of water and
spread around drain pipes and places
where they stay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

Farmers who were somewhat iudirnon,
: that the President insisted on fixing The
price oil wheat at the present figure should
now cohgratuiate themselves that the chief
executive TOOK the position that lie did. The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

publication of the fact that Ireland raises
an eAceilent quality of oats may explain why
1t is always feeling them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

IL mat soldier in Lynchburg, said to be
~. l.. Morse really has lost his memory, then
HIS name would seem to be d misnomcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

Judging from the vote which rewarded his
enort' the Senate was not particularly i'm
pressed by the breaking of La Folette's ST.
renee winch had lasted since his disloyal
"lterances at the outbreak of the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Charcoal Ephs Daily rbousn,.

Dey ain no man got nothin' on Il dogrono
mewL said Charcoal Eph. in mood, "'kase
etn mewl gotta work hard, sub lie done know
hit an hit don hurt him none. Try n nnpiack
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Health Talks, by Dr. VIM. Brady
Movies and the Eyes.
tCoDvricht. 1915. Natl onui Newsn,per Serv,ce

I'll, Ihe ola time iliekering cinematograph was a
s nrm, oSuiists IL produced great deal of eye
mmproFed projection machines and. especially.
h? Skitleu operation Of tho projection ma
chihcS nave combined to make the movies ra thcr
u rest for the eyes; IL the heroine has a fair
ueSree OF puichrftude and the hero doesn't roll
.oo hiny cigarettes n good movie Is helpful to
sppre eyes when the film begins to be rainy"
.neh inc spectator suffers--bul no live manag ger
perpetraleS this on his patrons any more
-, CcuilstS who have investigated the ma tier
sinle tnat glass screens should BIO uerferred to
dea gthefs for this type Of Produces
OF f,are and dstSr,ion Of the pictures;
aSon TomGtmes Distribute annoying lights
n ny making most Of the available seats undesir
i sh Without obscuring satisfactory detail In
ofe pir'ure. but In movie theater IL the place
o oh al places whore tho source OF illumination
,nH "a crude practce in some movie thcaters is
INC haShing OF notices signs on the screen
from a slide improperly shaded SO that ther.
IS u sudden overwhelming glare that fairly
blinds the spectators. 60 ~ 1900
People with weak eyes should patronize
.n,eittcrs m which the pictures are in,erspersed
win other features for this change rests the
eyes. whereas prolonged watching OF even the
hnest moving pictures Is futiguing
seats directly in front of the screen, IN Their
tnan at either side. and far from the screen
the eyes 'N 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Eserymnn's OpinIon.

The thing we've got to decide" said JimD.
son. is who was responsible for the war Now
who do you think started the war Smiffers?"
II don't think; know" said Smffcrs 1T
lcs between my wife and my mother in law"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Economical.

"Maudc. don't like that fellow you're going
with. They tell me ne is so stingy that he"
OH. don't tell me. Mabel. don't tell mel I'm
on O. him Tor life! Why. I've discovered tb,t
he's 10 economical that If he spends an hour
with me he wants ID minutes rebate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

AS January l is the day fixed for the
hrst formal meeting Of the peace conference.
we may expect il long string OF good resolu-
lions to be presented.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
The Real Thing,

And daughter. do you really love this man
Il don't know, Mother: hut adore his chum.
my roadster and his river placer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

Now hear the reformcrs protest lest any
or the German reparation and indemnity debt
be iiquidated with money derived from the
ne" TAX that Bavaria has levied on the
brewers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28
Z anincs.

II isn't so very had TO be
\ dachshund. after all
For II he should slip he's lucky tina, IN,
Hasn't very far To fall
Oh, no.
Just an inch two to fall!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

The more man thinks about his debts the
less he is inclined TO smile a "A joke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

newspaper is being published "by and
Tor the soldier patients at the Wa,tor Doad
liospitai IN Washington. It's purpose is to
,..,i puoiicauon only until the last re.
hapilltated soldier has been placed in ;, io,,
or settled down on I; farm II hraa,t'oD
'nr4ighont spirit Of optimism that sbould
shame the croakers with whole arms and
legs. 1t challenges fate and bravclv faun,,
Inc ute OF The Comeback" Thoupb ,hn
h'st number contains articles by dstin-
suisheu contributors, including Uncle Joe
cannon, Samuel Gompcrs, Rupert lIuchns
and Montague Glass. the regular work ne w.
portihg' "rlung' typesetting and feeding the
presses is done by doughbuys who foupb, ,ho
hun IN France ard came back wounded Ic
IT wonder that, with spirit such as tIis
our boys maze good at the front? With their
VII 10 come back" cxemplned so strikinr,
in this remarkable newspaper. need NO In,
SPAR for their future? You teach us mrch
q Come Back"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

IL the present rate OF speed at which they
are being shattered is maintained soon there
VIII be left No precedents to break. Presi-
dent Wilson, has been ii precedent breaker
ana rcd-tape destroyer ever since he entered
Inc White House, but since the greatest of
thehi all, that precedent which confined Amer
lean Presidents to American soil was smashed
NC mas been unusually busy demolshing those
Old, bewhiskered notions that have served as
popular letIshcs. 1t is at least refreshing
10 nave IN power one who refuses to have
ms freedom OF action hedged about because
our grahalathers did not do thus and SO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

-. y. i~' rlckSburS.-Frcnch is
Inc ciearcst and most precic of all
modern languages. In the twelfth and
thirteenth centuries IL was used ex-
tehsively throughout Europe In Ger
many princes and barons engaged
French born tutors for their chiIdren
ana in England French rivnicd the
native tongue for two centuries after
me norman conquest in 1905. In the
eighteenth century the reign of Louis
XIV. indirectly contributed to make
french an international language 1t
was used not only by politicians ana
the last three hundred years has re-
suited in the general adoption or
French as the language Of diplomatic
intercourse, written instructions and
other diplomatic dispatches being usu
ally couched In the language employing
and transmitting them. \ cable dis
patch from Paris. November 28, said
Quoting the proceedings of the peace
conference In English.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-28

What we going 10 do with the buste,
toys of Yuetide?