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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

numerous samo by far, are scarcer ,h,s
~, tnii than they were last spring. a cons
oiIi9n nnk nown hcrctoforc.
we fed several covcys or bird.
,,nrough The hard weather OF last win
Yer. and ] know OF my own knowlcdEe
Though The breeding season was fairtEv
i iaN, there arc fewer birds this
t thti; y %%rl and old Included. than han
thought high treason i have no besi'
, unnrS IN saying that it is in large
ana dog laws. Though This NAV so,,nd
prGpqsicrous. it is none the less fact.
we my r, we are are TO accompiish anything
face. sduareiS IN the
., mawks, owls. ,minks. weasels and
MY y ears a n9' Ds been rs numerous in
these natural enemies! ne moi ,hcr onis IN
,bjnSs Dni Of domestic fowls and other
TIE f Sss" , x9"T ;Ee p'g4 e nc; due
disputed and undisturbed possession Of
men ne s Tpnn'ay: being protected by the
and TIE dog GaS a@ 'Gr n, fas
were several persons in this neiEhbor-
hood noe Who who kspt some hounds. and held
none with dogs enough To catch a fos
inc indtscriminatc hunting OF former
years years which has been dwelt upon as
.nicalehinS IN" determination OF Ger
a AZ, hiia OF game was not nearly 30
aasssiruGtiyc as these Wild enemies.
the breeding season. bu, not ali ,bn
iiine, whereas the wild hunters work
ihdustriouS!y and successfully 365 days
IN the year. ana are considerably more
numerous now ;han the former were
when unrestricted
steps are not soon taken to abate
this nuisance there will be a real dan
ger OF the determination Of game
BIRDS and animals where there was a
much lcss one before
This Is not intended for an arraign-
ment OF the game and dog laws. but
10 cait attention to All unconsidered re-
suit OF them.
The best laid schemes of mice and men
Gang aft aglcy."
closing the hunting season Will not
remove this menace.
G. L. HARRISON.
Tunstall. Va, December II. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER

Priscilla.
In other days there was a maid
Demure. hoop-skirtcd, shy.
who though She seemed SO much arr,ia
Had daring in her eye;
AND II read the paintings right
Or fair Priscilla then,
She was as ready for a flight
AS girls with modern men.
Her quaintness strikes US now as do
All quaint things of the past
and yet my critics eye sees through
My vision travels fast!
Friscilia is a shrinking maid.
Costumed. of course, to shrink
But neither shy nor much afraid,
1 am inclined to think.
For girls are girls. and though the moon
Grow cold and fade away,
They'll still be girls, and girls will spoon
Or fiirt in any day,
And should Priscilla from her frame
Step forth, her glowing youth
Would leap into the modern game
And that's the honest truth!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

! What are VIC to think OF special con-
cesSions In other countries. In the form
whom exported to those countries. as
device for tho promotion of foreign
trade?
should We try to arrange commercial
treaties or reciprocity agreements on
the b i,,s OF assuring to American com,
inooiticS lower rates than are cSactcd
on similar commodities imported from
third countries?
To simplify the matter. let us set
larly close political ties or gcographi-
S al, G nTta We have. for exampIlc,
ties are admitted into Cuba nj lower
rates OF duty than commodities from
1 Sam counties Countries, These arrangements
and justicd largely Upon '"l poii,isni
grou undd' nam maeSd h, quasi ,s i.sen,imenta
nel"een TINS country and Cuba result
r1nE from our Intervention in freeing
Let us set aside also cases in which
an extended frontier leads to spcciai
ffreedom from duties and justices that
tween Portugal and Spain, or, to come
nearer home. between tho United
States and Canada
Cases of this kind present problem,
Of their own. to bo dealt win on
grounds OF their own. The question
or principle may be weighed quite
on us economic merits. by examining
nc such complication. or. rather no
such simplifcations Consider for In
stance, the arrangement which we now
have with Brazil. Whereby ccrta,n
american commodities are admitted
INTO That country at lower rates than
would be imposed were the same CON
modities TO reach Brazil from othnr
countries.
Here the test OF real effectiveness
may be applied. Special favors in
ports to Brazil. b6t they do not cause
US to be really, effective in serving
either the Brazilians or ourselves IL
our exporters cannot sell in BraZi.
without the discriminating rates then
the exporters OF other countries are
obviously more effective in serving
them.
Our exporters. then. are bolstered UP.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
How Il Is Working.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-We notice the people are pro-
testing against late passenger trains
on the main line OF the Chesapeake ana
Ohio, Richmond TO Gordonsville. II
yau want to sec good passenger service.
buy farm on the James River d.
vision at IL flag station and see how
pleasant 1t is to wait on lnto trains
For example, We left Richmond De-
cember 6. at 5:15 p. NJ. arrived at
Westham on time and waited one hour
and twenty minutes TO meet freight
trains. We are told freight trains are
TO have preference. Real estate agents
should tell US that when they sell us
the farms. 1t takes freight trains from
one hour to three hours to get out OF
the Fulton yards. and they very often
stay in sidetracks n long time II they
are 30 important why are these delays
allowed? We might as well live in
Africa. AS soon as IT rains we can
not use our cars and we arc sewcd uD.
The school children should he con
sidered in this matter. Let business
men check up the details along the line
and see how government control is
working. j. +. Nancy
Columbia. Va. December ls. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

Creation of purchasing agent for the city
or Richmond is essential If it's affairs are to-
DO conducted with that measure of co-ordi
nation apd economy which the people de-
mand. Without it there will continue that
a'sSipation or funds as we'll effort which
has spelled needless vast of taxnavnrs,
money. glazing example of such waste
may be seen in certain recent purchases for
the citys hospital use. Alderman Fuller saws
such an Office would result in saving of
from $4,000 to 100000 each year. and
there is good reason to believe that his figures
are conservatives That is no mean saytnp
ana II achieved it would go far toward solv-
ing the city's aggravating financial problems
me ordnance has been defeated. but IL the
hoard Is guided by public sentiment II will
reverse its position and write it on tho mn
nicipal statute books
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
News of Fifty Years Ago
fFrom the Richmond Dispatch. Dec II. 1869

Yesterday morning Officer James NJ. Taylor.
acting under orders from Mayor Chahoon
arrested the negro woman. Sallie anderson. who
he hanged was released by Judge Underwood
on Saturday. She was found in Kitchen in the
rear Of the county courthouse In nigh Gee over
she passed along. threatened rescue. hut she
was finally lodged in cell at the lower police
station, whence she "lll DC Drought TO the
Mayors Court this morning.
The Governor yesterday received communi-
cation from state Treasurer George Rye, calling
his attention to the decision of Judge Under
Gqgh :" and sailo Anderson, and wishing to
know if he will be justified In paying the clerks
Of courts and Commonwealths attorneys any
decisions Governor Wells referred the COM
munication TO Attorney-General Bowdcn.
Rev j. II. l.. IIoims, talented Young student
al nSp nf the Four Mile Creek Bapst chnrcG
in Hcnrco County. he has preached twice with
great acceptance.
Al meeting OF the executive committee Of
Exchange Hotel yesterday. Thomas D. Neal wa
appointed agent for the society In Southsidc
Virginia and Richmond city to solicit annual and
life memberships
from seeing about the Virginia election
Underwood has left for a while lie left
Yesterday and LIS now at Mr.. McVcigh's residence
in Alexandria, which he unlawfuliy holds
was delayed over an hour yesterday on account
Of Ice In the creek
In the United states Senate yesterday Mfr.
Wilson intI r,n: &C. bin throwing so-called
market
In the Senate Sumner yesterday put In
dozen moro petitions from negroes askIn for
tho continuance OF the Freedman's Bureau
asking congressional aid for tho Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

| Torment or exemption. Many in private life
could have earned many times the compen-
sation they received in uniform. Many were
experts in private life. whose peculiar know
ledge or skill was needed The vast ma jority
OF them offered their services freely and with
out qualification as to how they might be
used. and they were kept on this side of tho
Atlantic because their government thought
that they could serve better the cause Of the
war by working in certain capacities on this
side than abroad.
To thousands of them tho disappointment
mas been cruel one. accumulated now and
again by irresponsible criticism aimed at
'heni' AS matter of fact, the government
and the nation owe them-most of them-a
debt OF gratitude. and it is gratifying TO know
that the debt is recognized by tho admin
istration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

ties which. to those who take advantage OF
them, will bring that blessing which comes
from giving. and TO the recipients surceaso
from worry over the problems OF food, and
fuel. and rent. and medicines. those specters
of the worthy poor, and to some tho comfort
of knowing that their families will not be
torn asunder under the cruel spur OF poverty.
Each Opportunity has been investigated
carefully and found to be wholly deserving
OF the financial assistance which is sought
AS it has been mother years. so will it be now.
These Opportunities will be taken, and the
JOY of doing unto others" will be added to
the many causes for rejoicing which promise
TO make this the happiest season of peace
and good will'' this city ever has known
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

not at the expense OF our domestic ems
toners or OF our own treasury. as in
the case OF export bounties or Special
transportation rates but at the cx-
pcnsc OF the Brazilian consumers. Lack
OF real effectiveness on the part ~,
the exporters is made up by the eS-
ciusion OF tho more effective connect
tors. III is IL case Of sham effective
ness
The governing conditions Of trade
In tho world Mt large are not of the
sort upon which our relations with
Cuba rest. Trade in the main is a
matter Of material advantage. In tho
main we must -xport on the same
terms as our rivals.
Special pee favors IAN be justified sniY
grant them are willing to make a
sacrifice for the sake of carrying on
trade which is not the most advan-
tageous for them. In the long run We
must rely upon real effectiveness and
ial service
:, o Tia, T., which Is a,ddvantaEeous in our
Of Fam abSr a ,ns
capital in production. is advantageous
IN 9ur foreign trade. both to ourselves
Here is tho only source of real bene-
IL to all concerned the only SECURE
basis Of a continuing export trade.
and OF real national profit we must
so organize and conduct our industries
that we shall make goods plentIfully
ana cheaply. and we must sell our
goods on their merits. and on tcmptfnr
price. 80 'o
This is by no means tho same thing
~ to ADOPT IA policy of iaisscz faire in
foreign trade. IL does not impiv any
Cc3inmitment one way or the other on
Inc question of protection and free
discrimination. or At least one Of re-
Solvehncss neither TO discriminate nor
be Disseminated against
me united states must hold itself
Tree TO adopt such tariff policy az seems
suited TO It's own interests II must
dom. io LEU
Whatever tariff system We adopt wa
snnu;d aim to apply II without dis
system another country adopts we
should wish that country to apply 10
ourselves on the same terms and in
'he same way as to others "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

Richmonds generous heart vii, not fai, ~
ready response to the appeal in behalf of ia
own people who suffer through want Nevor
\ before have the demands on it's purse boon
50 heavy and insistent as in the past wear
II has bought Liberty bonds. war SAVINGS
stamps, and has contributed OF its means n
the Red Cross. the Y. NJ. G. a and every other
organization engaged in relieving human
suffering. Now, with the Christmas season
here. that season which should find happiness
in every breast. The Times-Dispatch after tts
Annud custom, presents to the people OF
Aicdmond Ten Opportunities" opportuni-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

ELABORATE preparations, as matter of
course have been taken to assure President
Wilson'S safety while he is abroad. but the
arrest OF German proving about his home
III Faris gives rise to disquietng thoughts.
Wnat shining mark he would furnish for
'ne 6olsherlk arrassin or the crazed seeker
a.ter hotoriety' and not always have the cor
luis ol military and police proved impene-
rable to treachery. With this ever IN r,Ira
mere Will be great sigh of relief and praver
or thankfulness when at last he shall have
stepped back on American soil.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

So often it happens that persons, for whose
transcendental tastes nothing that is satisfac-
tory to ordinary folk is good enough, find
1t impossible to conform their own conduct
to the very moderate requirements of re-
speciality. Amos Pinchot reformer of re-
formers and Onward Christian Soldier" pro-
Sressive, is divorced by his wife on the one
ground allowed in New York, and offers no
defense or denial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

ne way Is now clear for the allies IN send
as many troops into Russia as may be needed
~ suppress Bolshevik misrule and restore
Tue government to the hands of the patriotic
s,eiehl VI the country. Just why such ac-
49,, Nv. 'aheh Is somewhat of mystery.
S.i laihis 'he RUSSIAN people are hclpless ia
relieve themselves of the existing roian
terror In the meantime, all industry cop-
tlnues paralyzed and the population Is facing
starvation II would be an easy matter for
the allies to land expeditions and occuny
Petrosrad and Moscow, the seats OF Bolshevii,
power, and quickly overthrow it. Until This
step Is taken, II will be vain to c3pcc, anv
reaction from prevailing conditions of die
oroer IN the country. Possibly allied mac
ton is founded iii jealousy regarding par
nclpation IN the future trade possibilities of
the country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Duration of the Nnr.

NJ. T. j., observation-disclosures OF
tho war" In enlistment means, con-
structively until peace is definitely re-
stored, and certain number of days.
sixty to ninety thereafter. The gov
eminent plans to release. and has been
releasing, all units that may he spared
since tho singing OF the armistice
Musicians may. or may not. he, given
priority in rolease but bands undoubt-
eddy will be released with their milf
ably, to release first the active mill
tary units that have been longest In
service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Auditorium Suggested.

To tho Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-The suggestion of public
library as memorial to our fallen
heroes Is n splendid idea. Let us build
II. And at the same time combine with
1t commodious auditorium. BY this
com animation, long-felt necessity
would be supplied. and many more of
our citizens would be Interested.
Around the walls on tables OF brass.
inscribe the names of those who died
that liberty and democracy should be
pcrpetuated in the world.
MUSIC AND BOOK LOVER.
richmond. Va. December u. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Much Ado About Nothing
vnlc, "inspirntlon."
BY ROY X. sIoULTON.

Vale, "fnspfrntion"
Will Shakespeare tipped the flowing bowl;
sasss s A flom hi, soul
I lie %9oss one ss sven!nE hse an;
ed the saa did this s DID ses
But An 1h sneH wo %TGff Sill shake dc
With bone-dry headed right this way!
And Bobby Burns he ws5s w ,bs So,;,.
s and THeo slyiy moist his throttle
4 trained menagerie Of gators,
Brought by regiment of walters
Poe's poetry is never dry.
Alas for all the thorax wetters
or bygone days, of all condition
Known in the world OF art and t Letters
The M't good stuffNit has all been written.
The uollanders are enjoying one of the fruits
of neutrality-a lemon
Friedrich wilhelm FIohenzollern. former crown
price will write his war memors While IN
ably be appropriately dated. Somewhere in the
We have our moments of deep dark depre;s,,
sion when we believe that are are stl
is said to be over
this world without trying to tell Woodrow how
to run his affairs
John Mccormack refused to sing in Denver
through flu screen, as Occurred by the authori-
ties which leads b. y. l.. to venture that John
was afraid of straining his voice.-kansas City
Star.
What might be described as flying start is
recorded by the Mendon D Dispatc n as f11
and the groom are the heads Of families. each
having three children, so they have a nice fam
lily TO begin with"
m
Magazine "JIm."
They write a story, Of pelf and glory
And of course, the hero is him.
But of all names in Creation
Names in every rank and station.
Why do they always pick out Jim?
Jim, Jim. Jim.
Is our list Of names everlasting slim,
We must see Jim in his glory
Every time read story?
AS a hero, were tarnation sick of him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Soldiers Are ApprecIntIvc.

To the Editor OF The Times Dis patch
.Sir:-Will you please tell the peo Pile
OF Richmopd that we boys OF General
Hospital No 90 thank all the people
and the movie men and the thcater
managers and the entire population
OF good old Richmond that We have
been treated like kings. Richmond
Will be talked OF for many days TO
come. Wishing everybody in Rich
mond Merry Christmas and very
'appy New Year
PVT. L. WALTER POLICY.
Speaking for the Bunch"
General Hospital No. %, Westhamp-
ton. Va. December -, 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

When the President appears at the peace
conference with the twenty-three experts and
tons of documents he took from this country
ne Will look like United States Senator
loaded for long filibuster And il the ex-
ports are like the average experts, he will
hnd himself with twenty-three varieties of
advice. twenty-three intcrsecting and different
INES OF information and twcnty-three chan
ters OF conflicting testimony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
nighe.t snlaried Movie Actor..

r. s. p. Dendron.-Thc three highest
paid movie actors. in the order named,
are Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford
salary of Charlie Chaplin is $1,000
900 a year. and that OF the two others
is we'll up toward that figure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

dor Tho Times Dlapatch.) /;
SO dclicaiely tender II
The creature Of an hour.
Upon mountain hido II grow.
y gentle littio nowar. \
IT lived within tho silence ~
Wherein Its life was born; iE
IL blossomcd I'm tho twilight Ja
And withcrcd Gro tho morn.
Unknown 1t lived, unseen it died
Upon it's lonely sod;
But not In vain It's little lifo
Before tho Eyes OF God. lS&
BRETT HOLLAND.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

If stories of the Kaisers lack OF pull in
Germany before and during the war continue
to- flow in their present volume one will be
tempted to believe that the head of the Ho-
henzollerns should have been CARRIED in the
uniform of messenger boy for Ludendorff
orr ahy one else who might have wished 10
sendS him on errands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

DR.. Matthias Erzberger should be old enough
by this time for his wants not to hurt him.
Surely they are not worrying Marshal Foch,
who turns down his requests with uniform
consistency. Evidently the head of the leu
ton civilian commission has not yet learned
that beggars should not be choosers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Game scnrcIt, E,,,,,n..

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Str,-Noting with interest the re-
ports coming from various sections az
to the scarcity OF quail and other
game, the severity of the past winter
being generally given as the probable
cause. and speaking for my section
only. / would call attention to the fact
that both quail and rabbits, our most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

r. b. NJ. Wakeflcld.-Th last car
cars. Its remote position from tho
engine makes it necessary for tho en-
CINE to eNpend greater energy because
cheering is perfectly proper at any
and all times during the progress OF
a ha hall game,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Classics.

The Buffalo Express jokes about Poor Sinp
who had to buy tickets TO Madame Butterfly
because when he got TO tho box Office. he didn't
know how to pronounce "Pagliacci"
Dunno about that. Maybe they did Ruttcrnv
in English. and he wanted to understand cou.
pie o words forth money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

prince Henry, husband of Queen vii.
heimina OF Holland. is Prussian. End bis
syhpatnles were intensely pro-German
throughout the war. Mindful of this fnct
'ne Hoilanders are manifesting good deal
Vi hostity toward him. and unless the Queen
be demand for his eviction from tho -,
bed and household. 'o'ai
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my tonic.
excepting on legal aud medical sinh
1ccts. nre answered free. As all in
GuIries are answered directly by ner-
sonai letter, seIf-nddrcssed, STAMPED
envelope IL required. Address 'rbe
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

T.. r. W., Scottsburg.-For the in
formation you want, write to Captain
John w. 1nglesby, U. S. Shipping Board
Recruiting Service, New Monroe Build
ing, Norfolk, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
hfixtlctoc.

Hang 1t higE. hang II low,
Swing II from the tailest frame
Let It sway to and fro.
We will play It's foolish game;
All i ask. by Thors and Thunder.
Is that you, for me, stand under.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17

Despite all belief that It was imnoss;h,a
the Sultan of Turkey has told a distinct
lndlsputable, direct truth. He saws he re'
grets the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Disappointmcnt,

When was just little kid thought
Some happy day ] might be President
And SO worked and studied as ! ought
All on that very high ambition bent;
And so might have bcen--I might have had
Tho Fate of Nations hanging from my fob:
And indeed. kind friends, it makes me sad
To think that Woodrow Wilson got my lob!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Il, 1918.

Through the leniency OF the allies Germany
may secure postponements from time to time
OF its day of payment but it is coming, as
inexorable as fate and every delay means
that the final burden will be that much
heavier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-17
Here's Your lint, pI,i:

Holland says to w. ITohcnzollern that IL ho
wants TO he can go to Germany.
Well bet Bill is tickled to death; anyhow he
would be soon a coupla thousand Socialist
gentlemen started tickling.