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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Voice of the People
Letters must give tho nnme and al
dress Of the writer. Name will avt be
published IL writer SO requests.
I1et Norfolk BE FaIr.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-ls there any divine right by
reason OF which all war activities.
with their accompanying material pros
pcrity. must center in Norfolk? Has
not that city already received SO much.
and has 1t not so much more In pros
pect, that 1t could AFFORD TO show q
more generous spirit toward other Fir-
ginis communities? 1t is now SO con-
Gested and its housing conditions 20
bad that it is included among the sixty
cities to which the government has
ordered that minimum of war work
be apportioned. That is no fault OF
Norfolk. but the fact OF it's inability
to care for the thousands OF people who
have poured in upon 1t remains. Even
in this knowledge Il Is fGhting desps-
rately for the new naval training base
which Secretary Daniels virtually haB
decided shall be established at York
town--ap ideal site-aS II 1t sellshly
feared any other community might de-
rive some benefit incident to war prepa-
rations. instead OF It being added to
the unbounded prosperity that has
swept down upon II and its environs.
No one begrudges Norfolk anything It
has received. Riohmond rejoices in the
unparalleled growth Of it's neighbor and
Its magnificent position, which means
that It's prosperity Will be permanent,
but il does seem that the seaside me-
tropolis should not try to execute a
monopoly o! government establish
ments. particularly as Il has not proved
itself capable OF caring for what It
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

We are fighting this war, not only
with new weapons. but with every I'm .
| time OF the Legions OF Caesar up to
this hour. and any day present weapons
may be set aside for new ones.
| On sea and on land men have been
bound neither by traditions nor by the
choice OF weapons. but with each sue
eesslve CONFLICT fghting men have ye
klearncd that they must seize upon inc
weapons which will most effectively
defeat the enemy.
For fighting men the only business 10
to win the war. and civilians VINO are
| cies must be quite as alert to acoept
| new doctrines. new measures ana new
methods as soldiers and sailors are TO-
discard outworn guns and utih4e ne"
When the writer became Secretary
ed ' as aaSy tire Of The nars and
not n great deal OF attention had been
paid to It. In fact. It wac rather the
than the professional. WHO had faith In
the submarine az a great factor In war.
And yet we have lived to SEQ tho day
marine has come to be tho chief re.
lance OF great power. and real
menace TO all the world. which stands
In arms against autocracy.
We have entered upon new methods
Of securing men for service. For 100
years 1t had been the fixed policy Of
America to look only to men who would
volunteer for our army and navy.
Most OF tho members Of Congress
who voted for the selective draft had
canvasssd their districts and made
speeches in opposition to any method
except the voluntary system. and yet
when the .exigencies arose, when The
creation OF a great army to he hastily
formed and quickly drilled became the
lrime need, this Congress did not hesi-
tate to reverse itself and stand for the
new policy. which has demonstrated
It's wisdom and It's worth.
We should dread to think that
America was not fitted TO look new
problems In the face. and In tho midst
Of war ia devise programs that should
not only last during the war. but
should become engraftcd upon the
policies of the government. and oQen
now ways for such recognition OF tho
services OF men in arms as We have
not before dreamed.
In former wars We heard discussions
in Congress OF methods OF equipme Mt
and enrolment. but we waited until
after the wars, until after men had
been MANNED and had TO draw upon
their own resources or be the subjects
of charity, before We thought OF pen-
sioning them.
We have larger vision. and bot
ter vision now. We have seen that
we must not walt for men to ask for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
To Waste Food Is to Be Disloyal.
BY CARL yRoOMAN,
Assihtant Secretary of Agriculture.

pa Of the sss anS By oA se
houses to TAX, take care OF the surplus Of potatoes.
not ordinarily potato Erowers bu, who grew IVY
potatoes this year as patriotic service.
Extreme care must be taken that the supply
into the msrkets by the high price OF me ,as
States is just much a necessary war measure
he shPs ond
plans must be made for the 1913 harvest. Even
hs G fnd w ss nnsr Of none
si Nat for Europe OF the
with the American farmer. lie must produce
The Practices of food amns viii IL NOT %se by s
r @ be- M not that Ss lh
hiity OF short crops i'll other years will be
wisely and truEaiiy with what We have is i'm
She has duty Just as important as that Of nhe
food producer. Every housewife can be food
in ftesens sSe!y yssf s5cseoesco xe @as'e 81
sf% nj sf' i! '''
,,ssit ovn orids il the %aitsrI We nave :
.oudly about our waste. but down deep in our
food We sausnder that other psope ' neea inc
the Tomen. but the men because the average
only enough food to eat, but enough to battle in
or TO wade in. That is barharous attitude.
ing small war portions, the hotels and restau-
rants ran. would toi.ow SUIT; a club IN western
So i'd Il will accent condition, that you
will make it three-couse dinner"
That is the only kind of dinner for patriotic
ent is in ness da s h hat o what the
what the members of the Cabinet eating.
This is the time when there must be no vast
ers. slackers. no idlers OF either sex. It Is a
chance for every man, woman and child to do
something to help their country to quick and
decisive victory. The opportunity is yours and
mine. We believe are going to arise to this
emergency Observation-Disclosures 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
willy Baron Burian on the Peace Job

| 1 is not surprising that Baron Burian. the
Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister, should
take the initiative in launching the central
powers program of insidious peace propa-
ganda, the inevitability Of which was fore
seen as soon failure of the German often
sive in the west became assured AS a can't
ing hypocrite callously Indifferent to truth,
and facie in the use of ingenious phrase
studiedly insincere he ranks all of the enemy
statesmen. Hence. he has been chosen as the
convenient tool OF tho two governments TO
lay the foundation for the flood of promo
ganda which is to follow in a determined
effort on their part to induce the allies to
forego the certainty OF military decision in
their favor and seek to end the war gy nego-
tiatlon, rather than risk further sacrifices by
accomplishing the decisive defeat they have
purposed.
In addressing a group of visiting German
newspaper men in Vienna, Baron Burian en-
tiers upon the role for which he has been
chosen by proclaimng platitudinous senti-
ments Of devotion to Unsuitable war aims"
that are wholly foreign to the undeniable
purpose for which the enemy powers pre-
cipitated the war and toward whose accom-
plishment they have steadily forged ahead,
making use OF every military and diplomatic
resource at their command. THE enemy
group can, il 1t wishes" says this oily hypo-
critic, convince itself that in all suggestions
national relations it will encounter on the
part OF our group no opposition, and will be
in line with our existing progressive aspira-
TONS
This is very specous pleading, indeed II
is altogether different from the boastful Ian
guage of four five months ago, when
dictated peace was to be forced upon the
ard-pressed allies by the flashing German
sword" Or later, when Won Kuehlman was
forced to resign from the position Of Foreign
Minister because he declared the central
powers should abandon hope Of ending the
war by military victory. 1t Is another case
OF the devil was sick, the devil a saint
would be-"
The allies will not be beguiled into any
premature peace discussions. Their war aims
have been clearly defined, and they are
united in the unalterable purpose to force
their unqualified acceptance. They have no
faith in enemy professions OF regard for the
principles OF justice and humanity, and lack
ing such faith they will refuse to enter upon
any discussion OF the question of how far he
has reformed until the job they have under
taken OF beating him to the ground has been
fully accomplished. The only peace that will
hold with the enemy is a peace won at the
lannon's mouth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
News of Fifty Years Ago
(ITrom the Richmond Dispatch. Sept. 1a, 1869

Wellington coddin yesterday sold farm in
Chesterfield County, seven miles from Manches-
ter, containing 35s acres at 1926 per acre.
Within the last few weeks a very large
amount Of whisky cover 1000 harreis) has been
next steamer leaving this port for New York
will carry cargo consisting In large part OF
whisky.
Twenty convcts. wero yesterday hired to
to be worked within the penitentiary as shoe
makers.
On the Corn and Flour Exchange yesterday
3S24 bushels of white wheat and 1900 of red
were offered. The ruling price was white.
A train OF twenty-si1 cars loaded with through
freight from points as far west Nash vile,
Tenn. passed through Lynehburg day before
Yesterday by, the East Tepnegsee Railroad. 1t
1t is one Of the effects OF General Mahones con-
sodation policy, we may be permitted to say,
in tho absence OF our associates
Ten names have been added to the roll
men, or moro properly, negroes.
Reciprocating like courtosies. Secretary Nc
Collough yesterday directed that registered ton
mage OF British vessels shall be taken as cor
rect in all American ports.
that tobacco may now be shipped for export In
thirty second district OF New York and the third
district Of Maryland.
4 number of German Free Masons propose to
consider the expediency of efectng what they
with disoardlng degrees higher than that OF
system Of Blue ioases. they also propose enc in $50 so
isb grand ,easss their .,urisdietion cvss local
machinery as hitherto known in the United
States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
when Love Lie. Cold


When Love lies cold upon her bier
And mourners sit in sorrow there
And look upon Loves placid face,
Upon Loves visage. 30 fair!
When Love is dead-then is the world
In truth made desolate, and I,
Who walked with Love, who talked with Love
J. too, would die,
When Love breathes not-when death has
placed
Its chilling hand upon her brow;
When her light spirit hence has flown
We know not where, we know not how;
When from the lanes of life she turns
Reluctant footstep. guided by
That wispy Star of Destiny, 80
j, too, would die!
III.
For when Love dies, the light Of life
Has flickered out, and every spark
That showed the way has dimmed its soul
And the way, the way is dark!
And /, who walked with Love SO long
Beneath our blue and smiling sky
When Love is gone would not live
i, too, must die!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

or not the Scent fare should be permitted is
matter that demands thorough investiga-
tion The Council will hardly act over
hastily on this petition which SO closely af-
fects tho pocketbooks OF every man. woman
and child in the city. Let the company make
full and frank statement OF its assets, its ex-
penses and its revenues. Then on that let
the Council determine what will be a fair
increase in the rate, ever recollecting that
in this time of war any added revenues must
go to the cost of maintenance, and not to the
form of dividends.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

line Each Of these has meant very sub
stantial loss: each was a feeder to the local
markets and, the trade thus cut OFF in large
measure has gone to other centers. The rich
territory which rightly belongs to Richmond
is no longer tapped to its benefit, and its
growth and prosperity are seriously ham,
pered. In the restoration OF these lines lies
a great task for Richmonds business organi-
cations, and they should at once set about
its accomplishment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

insurance. but that it should be given
us Men e rent wha and an not as charity.
put aside tic hope of A' ama Sal ~Ss
fortune; indeed they put ASIDE tho
n tSehis al al, = cenmp3etenee. They give
a dsssr ear to any arguments that they
make m 60 Into this or that business 70
eon se fEne tSs ror themselys.. They
an a9d leave to civilians the opportunities
eapitaff and rs's skpiI from investments of
crH Whon The question Of largely ra-
t entions the navy commanded our at
and yoiunteered 10 ra,s %aate fun upon US
WOULD BIO used 10 insure the lives OF
a aa inc ,U men who should enlist in the
obtain tho money for such ms insu MIu,a
an i whe5s the insurance would be oh.
r 1aimea, They had made a tentative ar
surance company, and they proposed
m 1o %sfo ann an a az to the lissrsl-
country 70 raise fund large large enough
to pay the premium for Che newly
enlisted men. hut which would have
ready in the navy. IL was :n' to me be- an an
incentive to, enlistment.
in , 40 not believe there is any need
such sue as the present. OF a money in.
d dSsemsnt for men to serve their
IL entirely voluntary l. ...--t
for there has been no selective draft.
we have, not found It necessary 10
90 anywhere or send anywhere and
y ya VII VI be psnsioned. or you will be
Our apnesi has been that tho
country needed men. and the men have
responded with such aiacrity that the
only trouble we have had has been TO
set uniforms and equipment and ships
10 keep up with the rapidly expanding
cnllstments. SO We told these gentle
men that 1t was our conviction that the
american American people would n,ast
republic and that We could not give
our approval TO any policy. however
well considered and however patrio-
!lGaly conceived, that looked like
munity
We told them that such a plan did
not comport with our ideal Of Ameri-
sa's duty to its soldiers: and that we
had the faith that congress would
make provision SO that ali Of the
people, and not few. SHOULD bear the
Legged of providing for the men who
should be injured or should lose their
lives In the gervice. That was we'll
founded. as results have shown.-Copy-
right 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER u. 1915.

Il want every nag flying and every band play
ing registration day."-Provost- Marshal
General Crowder.
Let Richmond take due heed and have the
Stars and Stripes waving and the drums and
trumpets sounding to-day. Twenty-six thou
sand of its sons will register for service be-
fore nghtfSll. and they deserve, and should
have, this manifestation that their city stands
6elidly behind them they pledge their all
to the colors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

= Germany is nothing if not magnanimous
Witness its most generous offer 10 shield Rus
STA from invasion and seizure by Finland, pro-
yjded the former will take up arms against
the allies Picture little Finland, former
province OF the Gar, with mouth opened wide
to swallow up at one gulp the whole Slav en-
pire. With what rare unselfishness is Berlin
actuated It's kindliness to the broken giant
OF the east is surpassed only by its own des-
peration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

This is the day on which those Americans
between the ages OF twenty-one and thirty
one who have lamented that they were over
the draft age and so prevented from showing
their fighting qualifications, can prove their
will to win" by the eagerness with which
they approach the registration booths.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

An accident to the airplanc carrying mail
between Chicago and New York is regrettable
but it will not be su fficient to brand the new
~ inaugurated service as failure. Pioneer
ing of any sort has its dangers and mishaps,
and the next few years will see transcon-
tineptal air service for the mails and prob
ably for passengers and freight, which in
point of safety will not yield 10 the present
surface transportation lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

Liberia is the ninth allied country TO secure
a war loan from the United States. Loyalty
of the black republic is unquestioned, and the
100000 will be we'll placed in the raising
OF foodsturs for the allies This has become
the greatest creditor nation the world has
seen, but all of the debtors know there will
be no harsh treatment when the time for
settlement comes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

= For the present day only has the problem
OF transportation between Richmond and
Seven Pines been solved What will be the
fate OF the electric line which the govern
ment has purchased as scrap and now is
operating. when the war shall have ended
and 1t no longer is necessary TO the munition
plant, Is uncertain. But certain it is that it
depends on the business interests OF Rich
mond and the outlying territory most nearly
anected There Is no time to lose in getting
under way plans whereby the road NAV be
saved II Richmond is not to sustain another
serious blow. In quick succession 1t has lost
the Tidewater and Western. the Chcsa peal &c
Bay line. that portion OF the Richmond and
Rsppaharmock which ran between Seven
Pines and the Pamunkey River, and now Il
~ thrsateued with tho ioes OF the Seven Pines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

: Reprisals in war are repusive always to
manly people, but the London Daily Mail is
right in warning the Huns OF stern Tetalia-
Zion on their country if they further
wreck Belgian cities when retreating. In
the interests OF humanity and justice, all the
allies should convey this warning officially
TO the Huns. and determine that it, in the
face of it, wanton vandalism is committed.
the punishment so provoked will be inflicted
relentcssly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
DIschnrxed Soldier.

Mrs. 3. w. T., Hopcwell.-A soldier
who has been honorably discharged
from the army for disability is subject
to draft by local boards in the next
draft calling for men from eighteen to
forty-five years old. II physical ex-
has been removed he is subject to milf
tary duty. If not he will he assigned
to limited service or again discharged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

Formal presentation of the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company's petition for per-
mission to charge a 6cent fare on its Rich
mond lines has been made TO the City Coun-
Gil. its former petition for scent fare hay
Ing died with the old Council. That the COM
pany is entitled to an increase in It's rate
probably admits Of little question: whether
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Di.tance 10 the Rb,n..

w. c.. Bowlers Wharton tho ex-
treme right of the allied line the
French are not only in German terri
tory, but are only fifteen miles from
opposite Arras. the allied line is about
200 miles from the Rhine. From the
Rhine TO Berlin is something like 400
miles,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic.
excepting on legal and medical sub
jects, are answered free. A. all la
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sonal letter a seif-sddressed, stamped
envelope In required. Address The
Times Dispatch Information bureau,
Rtchnond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

Mr.. McAdoo has had smooth sailing in his
conducs OF the country's railroads and
finances but he struck snag when he at
tempted to regulate the jurisdiction Of it's
courts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Student In Training.

c. A. N, Richmond.-A student who
is in the students training corps by
enlistment or draft would be entitled
to representation on the service nag.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
The Crane Man.


I'm the man way up" at the very tor
Where a wise guy ought to bo.
I'm the boy that's over the bioomin
An you gotta look up to me;
For rides In my carriag e to an fra
Like millionaire's private train.
An we sure looks down on clio gan,
below 'S "N"e
Mo an my travlin crane.
There amt no burdens too iarne for ur
NE an this crane OF mine,
we ITS the biggest without no fuss
For that 9 the way we shine;
We takes 'em any old shapo or sixa
An. tuggles EN- through tho air,
An, lowers 'ont careful. easywise
-When II oomes TO po 5ob--ws'rI
Old Hercules Is an also ran,
An Santson's piker. too,
They was pretty good on a small.sls|
But to-day they'd never DO.
we've Got EN- fadod. we've got q
They. nevef could stand tho st,e,,
of tho sturts we do an Tie ioxd
we've swung--
Mo an my trav'lIn crahsi
,.~ e-Americau MAnhihtst.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Rainy Day.

It's raining outside, and don't care to ride
Ny canoe on wet. dripping sea;
I'm hog for the fire and TIL twans at nv lyre
Till I've finished this colh.nn--that's me!
when the river is fair you will find me out
there,
But to-day wear slippers not shoes
So finish with this: now, dear. gimme a kise
And I'll flop on the couch for snoozc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
Climate OF North.rn rr,nc.

Mrs. T: 4. w, Standardsville.-Th
average midsummer climate of France
is about Ga degrees Fahrenheit. Tenn
peratures OF 50 to 100 degrees are never
experienced in Northern France. The
thermometer seldom registers go de-
grees Fahrenheit. In winter the coldz
est weather ranges from to 10 de-
Rrees above zero. Winter weather Is
cold and damp. The American troops
are now fighting in a latitude north
OF the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

German general headquarters is reported
to have been moved out OF Belgium and re-
located on German soil. This indicates that
safety first" is firmly regarded by the high
command.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

1t was said OF the Romans that as they
shortened, their swords they widened their
frontiers. For us there is consolation in the
thought that, as our casualty lists lengthen,
the war is shortened
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12

AS sadly we count of living the cost we
are kept busy surmising whether the dollar
Its value has lost or comm ODDITIES are rising
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
"onIy . wooden Cross

Mrs. M. p. r. Louisa.-The French
for the above expression Isl 'Seulement
un croix de bois."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-12
StunE

'Confound 1t! was trying to sell that fellow
my house and made him believe it's worth
10000"
We'll you're that much to the good, aren't
you?
Not any, 1t turns out he happens to be the
tax assessor"