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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Stop Taxing Sheer.

10 tbe Editor OF The Times Disnatcn:
Sir,-Thc present dog law is not
properly enforced. and the mattrr
should tie attended to. as Il is indeei
a serious matter 10 SEQ all the sheen
disappear from the fields OF Virginia
inSt at the time that mutton and wool
are so much needed
50 much has been said about the need
OF protecting sheep from bad dogs that
most people think that the question
VIII be solved when tho Legislature
putS real teeth in the dog law, and mus
gets ria or irresponsible dogs but the
sheep question Is not nearly so easily
solved AT that.
There are other reasons that arc more
compelling than bad dogs 10 Keen our
farmers from raising sheep.
FiTst. The land in Virginia has trs.
bl.d in value in twenty -hve Years.
Second. The owners OF large land
holdlnrs are not practical herdsrnen.
ana don't seem TO be willing 10 nav
ths wages of shepherd
lhlrd sheep are taxed higher than
dogs. and the sheep owner cannot eynda
ths tax as The dog owner docs
We have no limo now to discuss
theories Of economics. bu, something
must be done quick 20 encourage the
raising OF sheep. so I propose for tho
LEGISLATURE 10 exempt all sheen in
virginia from taxation for I'VE vears
To come. Why not?
EN-FARMER
Charlottesville. Va Januarv I1,s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
,Jabs.
Scorn a woman. and vou

Scorn woman, and you'll get yours
Might is one OF the things that makes right
possible.
Money in itself is trash, but usefulness makes
1t precious
Birds have to fly in the air but II saves
shoes.
fisherman lie as many fish as an ocean
can imagine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

The bill introduced by Delegate Hall, OF
Loudoun, providing for the establishment Of
a purchasing commission, whose agent shall
buy all supplies required by the several State
institutions and departments. is in line with
the recommendation OF the Economy and Eff
hctency Commission, and will doubtless re-
ceiye favorable consideration at the hands Of
the General Assembly. Such a departure is
in line with the methods Of the great business
enterprises of the country, and should mean
appreciable saving on the States purchases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
L h1ans.

d. c. H., Observation-Disclosures or ElantG
are variety Of light cavalry of Asiatic
origin. introduced first into POLAND
by Tartar colonists. They have been
employed by the Russians, Austria ms
and especially by the Germans in for
mer wars. They We're used for Skin
mishinE. accommodating and securing
the country in advance of the main
body OF the armies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
News of Fifty Years Ago
Q7rom The Richmond Dispatch. Jan 81 1859

Inc trustees Of the Pea
BODY Educational Fuud
ntt IN The parlors of the
;,po'Swood Hotel yesterday.
he following were pres
eh,: Hamilton Fish. OF New
J 81 *: Governor william,
AIKEN, OF South Carolina:
Governor John y. Clifford
or MaSsachusctts: George
y. Ia ton, OF Maryland
Ma or-bcncral L. :. CRAM
hltcd states Army: Bishop
Charles i. McIlwainc az
o1nlo; George w. Riggs. OF
" nsninston: George Pea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Lost Money Order.

Mrs. G. y. H.. Manassas-W When a
domestic money order has been lost. the
owner may. by making application
through the postmaster at any money
order office. within one year from the
last day Of the month of it's issue. OBJ
tain duplicate in its stead payable
within that period
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

The Austrian ministry has resigned, and
trade and industry throughout the empire are
paralyZed the result of strike that is
growing in strength. The people apparently
are almost as fren2ied in heir desire for peace
as the Russians. There is the possibility that
the government may be forced within the
near future by the SETTLING discomfort to
break will. the Kaiser and sue for a separate
peace. The threatened situation is expected
to hasten launching OF the promised German
offensive in France and Belgium, and upon
the outcome will likely turn Austria's future
attitude toward peace, independent OF Ger
many's wishes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
San Ainrino.

j. Il. W., Professionalism Marine Is
a republic in Northern Italy. 1t is one
of the oldest republics in the world as
well Jas the smallest. The history OF
San Marine dates from the ninth CEN
tur%. San Marno declared war on
Austria May -, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

The raising Of an army OF 1,42S,650 men
in America in the record time OF nine months
is one Of the achievements of the War De-
partment that does not support the charge OF
incompetent administration" We doubt II
ever before an army of similar size was raised
and equipped as we'll in twice that length OF
time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
The Old Joke Them. Ar,,n

For Heavens sake. look at Jones; all cut up
and bruised and limpinGr
Yep. and I'll bet Mrs. Jone. is sore at him
too. for firing the cook"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
The E:nrth'n Atmosnllcrc

Miss u. s.. Richmond-T'he earth's
atmosphere is generally supposed 10
extend some forty miles in height
probably further. but. becoming at only
few miles from the surface. Of too
great = tcnuity To support life
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Charcoal Eph,a Daily rhourb,,

Mos men hn' excuses TO loafn' mighty easy
L pluck from dc Tree O. Experience" said Char
coal Eph. ruminativcly but rainy days de
fruit am mighty like a green persnmon, Eat
q doushnut, Mstah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
ratrick Henry. First vic.

u. c. G., White Stone.--Patrick
Henrys first wife was Miss Shelton
who died in 1873. His second wife was
Dorothca cambridge. whom he married
October ., l7.T.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

Professor, how is my little daughter doing
with her music lessons?"
Fine, Mr.. Sprechelnitz she can play the
scale without sticking out her tongue"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
a BETTER
u-Boat
Report

tons decreased one-tlrd of the average or
the two preceding weeks. There be no
doubt that the war on the u-boat is progressing
!aNorabiN. Without giving exact ngures the
British Admiralty has issued diaGrams showing
how steadily since last June tho losses by
acton OF merchant tonnage. British, allied and
neutral. have been on a descending scale. and
the German losses through submarines sunk
during that period hive been on ascending
scale. Tho French Minister of Marine vouchcs
officially for the same general results. IT hap
pens that the marked change for the better in
the submarine situation dates from the time OF
the appearance Of American desiroyers in Euro
pcan waters. AS defensive the measure the
convoy system has worked out Well. But the
use OF the depth bomb and other devices
must be aSCrlbed the gains made in Kidding
seas OF submarine pests In December German
submarines were destroyed a rate nearly five
times as great as in the summer of 1916. AS
yet the U-boat peril has not been conquered but
IL mas been reduced to the point where the car, :
naiEn OF ruthless warfare proceeds by uncertain
nts ana starts and is marked by periodical raids
i9lioWeu by intervals of relative inactivity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
The Enemies.

There are two natural enemies OF man:
l: The one to whom he lends money
=. The one from whom he borrows nancy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

Once customer you arc always his. 7 dc
not know his secret process, but every foul
days your hat needs to be cleaned again"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Nobody ISnows.

Nobody knows who is Boss OF the world.
Nobody knows why, in battle line swirled
Ihe nag OF the kaiser was over unfurlcd-
Nobody knows!
tTo Be Continuedo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

Richmond has been attacked before. tx
actly fifty years ago the James and the POI
tomac Rivers were frozen over and no freights
could move oaer them; the James River and
Kanawha Canal was one long block OF ice
extending from here 10 Lynchburg, and
packet-boats were at standstll, and the three
rickety railroads entering the city wero snow
bound. In addition the country roads we're
impossible. and for two weeks or more the
markets were bare. Factories were idle and
the streets were full OF loafers, but the people
got out their od-fashioned sleighs and en-
joyed tho situation not little There is
nothing under the sun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

Many Kitchens and dining-rooms in this
neck OF the woods arc now known as con.
servatOries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

And it's educational, too. We know a
number OF people who have learned that thew
can live without eating hot rolls every day
in the year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
PoiIsnnc'. Service to the Confederncy.

PoiiEnnc's Service to the Confidence.
To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sjr.-The account which YOU have
published Of the ceremonies descriptive
OF the presentation of the sword of
General PoliEHac to the State OF Wiz
ginia. with 4 sketch OF General PoIis-
macs career in the Confederate army,
has greatly interested Inc. and is main
y correct.
The camnaign in which wern fought
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

The old Virginia rabbit has done his hi.
IN meat conservation, but he will go out of
commission with tho advent OF tho ground
hog
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

xUBAxSHED eyery day in tIe year at 10 South Tenth
styest,, Richmond, Va by The Times Dispatch Pub
liahlae Co.. Inc. Charles l.. Hasbrook, Editor and
r Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

And yesterday was also closing day for
the walking club. \
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

AnbREss, ALL COMMUNICATIONS t0 Tho Times
Dispatch and not TO individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Ono More
IiOlshcvik
Symptom

manian army is not heartily inclined TO fra
,,crnize win the Ans'ro-Gcrmams. "Prcmier'
n M!ns fT i As the King is in comma nd
or al inc isoulnantanS under arms this
decree amounts. of course. TO dcclarntion Of
war by the Reds OF Petrosrad upon a gallant
moGr2cy' as often explained b. the western allies
81: tne United States While this aggression is
III progress on RusSa'S Southwcs crn frontinr IT.
Is to he noted that nor;hwesterly in the direction
OF RUSSIA the RolSheviki PLEADING. with n
representatives Of German autocracy for peace at
almost any price. The Russian armies facing the
tternahs nave. been diSb2ndcd, hut those con
iInn'inE INC iiouinahians are still under some
SORT OF control. Although We hear n great dna,
of Premier l.cnnc's purpose as I,st rnso -
10 light Germany with II revolutionary mob y.c
must note tho fact that hc has not vc, sSu ad
any orGcrs Tor the arrest of tho Kaiser and ina :
ms icciihGS toward the United States Great Rrit
am ana rranc" correspond closely with those
,mhil'st.n 1oward E9umana. II autocracy is
that Is the kind of revolution autocr,cv ,rn,,iJ
order II 1t had its choicc.-Ncw Yorl; wor,,, 1t"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
Current Editorial Comment

Only once before since Febru-
airy l, 1917. have British shipping
losses due to German submarines
fallen so low rs in tho last week
by an abrupt drop the sinking $
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

betrayed by the corrupted
agents OF imperial Russia and
ovcrrun hy til. enemy, what is
left OF Roulnania now experiences
the wrath OF Bolshevik Russia.
because the remnant OF tho Rou-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

with four inches OF snow on the ground
and more falling, with the thermometer at
zero and new low records astonishing the
weather sharks, with hcat!css days and an
empty coal bi.!, with the river blocked by ice
and the pipes frozen in the cellar. il is a,
brave man who can write about spring The
lier from East Orange. y. j. hasn't had the
nerve TO send out his annual story about the
hrst robin. The ground hog would be fool
TO come out OF his warm hole to find whether
or not he has a shadow. The young mans
fancy still heavily turns 10 running his fur
mace. But the rainbow Of hope has appeared
the promise OF seed:imc and harvest. OF
warm rains and summer sunshine, when a
war-ridden earth shall give forth OF its
abundance Out OF the snow and ice half
frozen postman yesterday brought the first
seed catalogue OF 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

TELEPHONE, Randolph J..
Private Branch E1ch anEo
connecting with all depart
mcntS,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

That the carefully prepared speech deliy-
cred by Senator stone in the Senate Mon
day, In which he accused the Republicans
Of playing politics in their criticisms OF tho
governments conduct OF the war was i'll.
advised and iltimcd will be the general i'm
preston created by its delivery Admnis,ra-
ton leaders foressw this. and vainly sought
Ito induce him to abandon his purpose II
the Missouri Senator he credited with sim
cerity of design to allay partisan political
criticism and intermeddling with the conduct
Of war activities, the conclusion must follow
that, he pursued the identical course that
would come nearest defeating that purpose
The country has not been slow to take the
measure and divine the motives Of the men
against whom the Senator launched his at
tack but TO admit that much OF the censure
he heaped upon them was merited does not
excuse his action in throwing down the bars
and inviting regular orgy Of political crinni-
ration and recrimination from now on in de-
Tense OF regulations assailed Out of such
a political bedlam there is bound 10 result
tense party feeling and party alignnents
Which will steadily tend to defeat that CO..
operation with and support OF the govern
mont by Congress and tho country which rs
absolutely essential to the winning Of tho
wax, OF all men in public life, Senator La
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
More Pension. for confcd.r,,,,

charlottesville. Va. Ja anu 4 AH -. HI,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
To-Dny's o. Henry.

Go Be Continued. }
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23
mfImun0 Glnles.Dispatrb.

EntS ted 3 January 81 1905 at the PoSt-OfIico nj
S@ Richmond. Va. second cinss matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-23

eMEsfBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.-The
Associated Press exclusively entitled to the uhe for
republication of all dispatches credited to II
not otherwise credited in this paper: and also tho
ton Of spcciai dispatches herein Afro reserved.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-29

The decree goes even further. 1T STRIKES
AT THE VERY ROOT OF REPRESENTATIvE
GOVERNMENT. If Democrats are to be elected
simply because they viii do the Presidents bid
ding, there is involved an assumption Of all legis-
lative power by the Executive which, in itself, is
bold and dangerous step toward autocratic CIV
ernment
If, on the other hand. Democrats are to be
elected simply because they are Democrats Their
this is partisan plea unworthy the chief execu-
tive of this great country and lamentably unfor-
tunate as coming in great national crisis from
the President not of the Democratic party, but Of
these United States.
President Wilson has declared that the fun
damental purpose of this war is to guarantee to
all peoples free and untrammeled elf-expression
in determining how and by whom they shall be
governed. And yet in the very hour when Repub-
ican fathers are buying Liberty Bonds to the
limit Of their financial ability, and Republican
mothers are dedicating and consecrating the lives
and fortunes Of their sons to this great cause the
whole body Of Republican voters are officially
prescribed and told by their COMMANDMENTS Chief
either to stay at home on election day, or stifle
their political convictions and vote without ques-
ton or qualification for Democrats.
Is this President Wilson at his best or at his
worst?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-29
SPLENDID REPUBLICAN, WAR RECORD


The record Of Republican senators and Con-
gressmen for loyalty and patriotism does not per-
NIT Of challenge This the President has admit
ted over and over again, and even now comedies
in his singular pronouncement And yet the Re-
publican congressman Of the type Of Major Gard
ner, who fathered the preparedness movement in
the house, and later gave his life in the service Of
his county, of Julius Kahn, to whom the admins
tration was obliged to turn for assistance to car
ny through the first draft bill, against the Demo
cratic chairman's opposition, and men like Mr..
Mann and Uncle Joe Cannon, who said and
MEANT that politics was adjourned, so far as
Republicans were concerned, whenever it came
to war measures-such men are now marked by
the Commander-in-C Chief for defeat, SIMPLY BE-
CAUSE THEY ARE NOT OF THE SAME POL
TTICAL FAITH AS THE PRESIDENT.
The test is not one Of fitness of service, Of
loyalty to the country in this great emergency,
but sngly and solely Of political allegiance and
membership in the Presidents party.
For example, the voters of Michigan are called
upon to support Henry FOrd-notoriOus for his
advocacy Of peace at any price, for the exemption
of his son from military service, for his contemp-
tuous illusions to the flag the sole ground that
he will bindly support the President and will sur
render to the Chief Executive those constitutional
rights and duties which the forefathers regarded
as vital to safeguarding the liberties Of American
citizenship
Republican voters are called upon, either to
stay at home in their respective districts, or to
support such men as Mr.. Kitchin, who voted
against the declaration Of war; Mr.. Dent, who, as
head Of the military affairs committee opposed
the selective draft, or Speaker Clark, who also
opposed this measure and declared that There
Is Precious Little Difference Between Conscript
And Convict
HOW REPUBLICANS HAVE SUPPORTED
WAR MEASURES
Although the Republicans Of the House are
In the minority, they cast more actual votes on
seven great war measures than the Democratic
majority.
On fifty-one roll calls in the Senate on war
measures, between April 6, 1917, and the 10Th Of
May, 1918 the votes by Republicans in favor Of
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-10-29


were in favor Of such enactments. These were the
Presidents own measures. Does that record look
as If Republicans in Congress had hampered him,
or would hamper him in the proper conduct Of
war?
In spite Of the fact that SO per cent Of the
votes cast in the senate on the Democratic side
were against these important war measures and
In spite Of the fact that practically so per cent of
the Democrats in Congress turned a deaf ear to
the Presidents personal appeal for the passage Of
the Woman's Suffrage Amendment as vital war
measure he has no criticism to make of their con-
duct, and is demanding the reelection of all these
men because they are Democrats.
It true that Republicans have differed from
the administration on some domestic questions
They have felt for example, that it was not fair
for the administration to fix the price on the
wheat and wool Of the northern farmer and to
leave untouched the price of cotton and rice Of the
southern planter
REPUBLICANS FAvORABLY KNOWN
ABROAD ,.
The President speaks of the effect of the ell
ectiOn abroad Our allies are not unfamiliar with
the fact that the Republican party is the war par
ty, that it championed preparedness and that its
leaders and statesmen were sounding the cry to
arms at the very time that the Democratic party
was conducting great national campaign based
upon the slogan "He Kept Us Out of War" And
the election Of Republican congress will consti-
tute declaration by the sovereign American peo-
pie to their allies in Europe and to Germany that
the war will be prosecuted vigorously to decision
on the field OF honor and that nothing short Of
unconditional surrender will satisfy this nation.
That knowledge, with the mandate it carries
TO the President will reasslite our allies Of our
firm allegiance to the cause they have 80 long and
80 courageously defended and will depress no one
save the Huns.
The contamination Of Republican aims in this
war Will bring the assurance to every American !.
mother whose son has died on the battlefields Of
France that his life shall not have been given In
vain, and that the fruits Of this great war shall
not be lost to humanity In an effort to secure an
early peace at the expense Of an enduring peace.
SURRENDER NEITHER MORE NOR
Y RIGHT OF ELECTING MEN OF YOUR
OF TRUE CONSTITUTION GOVERN
GIN BY THE DEMOCRATS OF UTAH.
A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT
Of CITIZENSHIP.
his Attempted Invasion of
at the Polls Nov. 9Th
'mlttoe.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-03
LOWDEN ADVISES
AGAINST TOO MUCH
OPTIMISM ON WAR

Springfield. Oct Optimism over
the speedy outcome of the war may
be all right, but read what Gov. Low
den says
Don't think for moment. because
We are getting good news from Eu-
rope. that this war is anywhere near
over 1t is not We are all likely 10
permit our wish rather than our de-
libsrate judgment TO speak in this
matter, Our enemies are still fight
ing on the soil Of our allies. War
has not come home to them They
still have a great military machine.
We are doing well, there is no
question about that But we simply
deceive ourselves. IL, for single
minute, we permit orr Judgment to be
changed in the sligfitest degree with
the hope that this war will soon be
over. There is just one way TO win
and that IS TO make up our minds
now that We will adjust our affairs
financially. agriculturally and other
wise, on the theory that We are going
TO keep up this war indefinitely We
have the men. and We have the mon.
ey. II we only husband both, We can
say to the Central Empires.
Gentlemen. this is your war; We
didn't want it You forced ns into
it, but now that we are in it. We have
settled down to program, which Is
going to enable us fight you for nun
dred years. If it will take us that long
to win it,
When. a concern is bankrupt and
has nothing to lose. it fights harder
than any other concern on earth. 1t
has everything to gain and nothing to
lose That is the situation today
with the German empire. The mill
tary party absolutely rules Germany
today They have everything TO win
il they can hold out longer than We,
because they are fighting, not, as they
mastery Of the world. Therefore,
just as the bankrupt in business is
the most difficult and disastrous to
compete with. so the bankrupt mill
tary party Of Germany viii fight, and
will to the end"
The foregoing is part or Governor
Lowdens address recently to the