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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
WEST FULLY AWAKE To
WAR POSSIBILITIES AND
HAS S|LfhCtO AGITAT0RS
BY VICTOR ELLIOTT.

Washington. Jan. THAT the
pacifist and anarchistic agitator has
been completely quieted and muzzled
against further disturbances In the
West and Northwest is evidenced by
reports given here by tourists from
those sections of the United States.
The few who up to "a few months
ago made life miserable for the pa
triotio. w-abiding citizens Of the
western sections OF the country have
learned to respect the policies OF the
United States and further trouble Ia
remote. according 10 those who passed
through the recent uprisings ana
wholesale evictions.
The activities of the rabid peace ad-
vocates were in full swing a few
months ago in Montana, Washington
and Oregon and the citizens of these
states rose, in several instances. and
conducted the undesirahles from the
towns. Trouble reminiscent Of the old
frontier days again confronted those
who wished to make the West as
wholesome and peaceful as the other
sections Of the country. Now that
conditions are absolutely normal. the
only explanation Us that the people
of the country are awake to the Sc :
robustness of the war.
The people of the West feel thai the
war is going to last longer than Is
generally expected. according to wes.-
erners, but they also are quietly de-
termined To go through with Il and
are not only willing to do their part.
but are preparing to aid In every pos
sible manner.
One man. IA lawyer from Helena,
Mont. said that ne believes the revo-
buttons In Russia. along with the Ger
man drive In Italy and offensive on
the western front, are some of the
principal things which have impressed
those of the West wilh the serious
situation which confronts the Unite 1
States and have caused the quick de-
mise of the morbid clements which
infested that part of the country a
short while ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
GOM2ERS APPEAL

Continued From First Page.)
shall be no occasion for interruption
in production.
1.-THE chief responsible agents of the
government have shown a desire To be
fair and An understanding of the hui
man elements involved in this prob
lem. The organized labor movement
has also shown an equally broad I'M
derstandfns and grasp OF the situa-
ton.
Even before war was declared dep
reseutatiyes of the organized labor OF
the country met In Washington on
March IL. 1917. and adopted declara-
ton known as American labors posi-
tion In peace and in war"
Mr. Gompers then quotes the ar
ticies Of this declaration and con-
tinues:
Responsibility Upon Labor.
1T is difficult to conceive a more
serious responsibility than that which
rests upon the organized labor move
nent of our country, Its responsive
officers. and upon the great rank and
file OF it's representatives.
Upon you and upon all rests the
duty OF maintaining the rights and in
terests of the workers of our republic.
at the same time doing everything
within the power of all TO further the
interests Of the government In the ur-
gent needs that arise out of the con-
duct OF worldwide war.
Representatives. of the labor move
ment must undertake the work of orr
EanizsAion with greater seriousness
and intensity than ever before. Or
ganixatfon lis the cornerstone upon
which workers must base all of their
plans, upon which the government it
self must rest it's labor policies. upon
which all can serve in a triumph for
justice. for freedom. and for world de-
mocracy.
"I feel II incumbent upon me at the
beginning of this new year to present
to you thus at length the seriousness
OF the situation that confronts labor
and the Importance of the work that
lies Immediately ahead OF us. Yet this
very serious and criticar situation 10
accompanied by a great hope--the hope
that tho spirit OF seif-sacrincing devo-
tion to purpose and high conception Of
service that have grown out Of this
war. may bring about new world OF
life and work; that the peoples OF all
countries may live under the bsnsnesue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

influences of the principles OF new
freedom and democracy In every rela-
ton OF life.
1T is most appropriate that we
should all be reminded of our imme-
date duty"
Saything that nothing can oontrt-
butte more to that purpose than to re-
state the declarations of the March IL
labor conference, Mr., Gompers quotes
the closing paragraphs of the pro-
nouncement. he then continues:
We were forced into the war.
We are In the war.
Eternal vigilance Is the price of
liberty.
Now is the time that tries mems
souls
"Fraternally yours,
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
president American Federation
Of Labor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Faces Housing Problem.

Seattle, Wash. Jan. with n
scarcity OF vacant houses now exist
Ing. the government has sent word
that 1900 to 10000 shiphuilders will
be sent here soon to rush work on the
Emergency Fleet corporations ship
ping program, 1t Is expected the work
ers will begin arriving within the next
sixty days. Where they are going to
be housed is a puzzle.
Patriotic citizens have been called
upon to aid In the w rk of taking care
OF the extra army of workmen Al
ready upward OF 10000 men are en-
gagged in shipbuildtng here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Hines and Judge Robert s. Lovett.
Judge Lovett issued an order to all
common railroad carriers abolishing all
priority orders. except number /, that
had to 10 with troops. This leaves the
way absolutely clear for the movement
of anything which the director-gen-
eral believes most Immediately de-
manded. whether fuel food or NUM-
lions.
Tomorrow the director general will
take up with the four big brotherhood
chiefs their position. He has admitted
that the men will receive Just con-
sideration." 1t is said tonight that
there probably will be n grant of an
increase in the wages Of the men from
Is to 30 per cent. The men demanded
approximately 40 per cent raise. but
they have expressed their willingness
to let this question await a trial OF
government control of the roads.
1t IL believed they Will be willing to
take the smaller increase and let the
matter rest temporarily.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Bowery Breadline, Famous for Nearly
Forty Years, Goes Out With Old Year

New York. Jan 1.-The famous New
York breadlins La gone.
TWO institutions-one operated by
the Bowery mission and the other by
the Fieischman 3 aking company
have been closed by prosperity.
The men who formerly depended
almost wholly on the breadlfhe have
taken UP work deserted by those who
shouldsred the rife.
Established nearly forty years ago,
New York's breadlipes have fed and
saved countless thousands.
Men have emerged from the line to
meet success. Some have climbed to
the highest pinnacle of fame and busi-
ness. Others have ended their more
dismal careers In Sing Sing or the
Potters field.
Bowery habitues looked askance at
tho hreadline when flrst established.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

meaning a larger number carried
through the winter for spring lamb
crop netx year. Many sheep viii be
shipped from the range states of the
West to the New England and Middle
Western states this winter. One agency
has arranged to ship 10000 ewes from
Oregon 10 New York state.
These rsdistributions of breedin Z
stock give fair promise of an Increased
production next year. II will be necGs-
sary, perhaps. to continue the campaign
for several years before the necessary
increase in production IA reached.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

r. had a religious atmosphere. But
,itS fundamental princtple-succor--
soon was established, and the bread
line grew to thousands.
The line dwindled when an eccen-
trio millionaire tramp established the
Hotel de Kink. There food and lodg-
ing were provided without cost. That
place was closed two years ago and
the brea6line again grew
Meanwhile war depleted laboring
forces, Work was more plentiful and
the men of the breadline proved they
would work IL work was to be had.
Many were broken in health, but
the Jobs were varied. There was en-
ployrnent for all And so II comes
about that one of the most famous
institutions ever established In New
York city, the breadline, simply ex-
pires for want OF patronage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
ysxwa,king View omense.

Seattle. Wash, Jan. la--"Jsywalk-
Ing has become regular police court
crime In thi~ city. but there LIZ no use
EettinE mad about II II a policeman
stops one when crossing q street any
place other than At an intersection.
Yet. Albert Butxke became peeved be-
canee h4 was stopped In the~act OF jay.
walking. He % now In Jail serving a
kweive-day sentence because he re-
AAeAa " pay 43s fns
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Washington, Jan. f.--'Tsberty foe<
is the latest development - miissssy
circles. Persistent military trainink ~
broadening ana iensthehirs TIDE tstk
of the soldiers the aaartsvrnAxtssses
department. is being suppiisd With ~
stock of much larger sizes. primarily
because General Pershine has osder64
that the old maximum No. 10 be in-l
creased to Nos IL and IL. aad cth1ss
sizes accordingly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

st. Louis. Jan. Railroad clerks
and teiegraphers In the employ OF
the st. Louis Southwestern tcotton
betty railroad received today IT'S per
cent increases in wages. This in
crease, granted voluntarily by the
company. added more than 500, geo q
year to the company's pay roll.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

New Rochelle. N. Y. Jan. THE
greatest patriot in the history Of New
Rochelle has been discovered. He is
the man who hung out service nag
with ore star In front Of hlx garage
because he soid his car to the army
ouartermastsr department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
CAPITOL HILL. GO SIP

Legislative prophets say that II a
movement Is undertaken TO make Vir-
Einia the first state TO adopt the ma
ton wide prohibition amendment the
necessary Legislative action will 20
through with whoop in both houses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
PRESIDENT To

Continued From FIRST Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Secretary Alexander Forward is
paying one of the penalties of present
or prospective greatness. His news
paper friends are making a run on
him for really good look photo
graphs OF himself on account of a GER
tain interesting appointment which. II
Is expected. the governor will shortly
announce. The high cost OF photo
graphs. however is nothing TO a real
stateanlHn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12
Logic Us. Partisanship

w It'll clear and convincing logic former
w President William Howard Taft takes
issue with his colleagues in the Republican
party who continue to cry out against the
Presidents decision TO attend the Versailles
peace conference. Not only does the expires
ldent show that legal authority for such action
exists, but he warmly approves the Presi-
dents decision and rebukes his party col
leagues for their motives in attacking Mr..
Wilson. Those who would now seek to
create an embarrassment out of the present
situation he quietly remarks. will not COM
mend themselves as engaged in patriotic
purpose"
Mr. Taft sees real advantage 10 come
from the opportunity the President creates
OF coming into close personal contact with
the Premiers Of Great Britain, France and
Italy, who, more than the titular heads OF
those countries, are on Il par with the Pres
ldent in the powers they possess to negotiate
treaties. Such intimate intercourse. observes
Mr.. Taft will serve to rub off angles and
corners and make for sympathetic aims and
harmony" Those who have projected plans
for the league/of nations" he adds, have
always insisted that the members OF its ex-
ecutive council should be the Premiers and
actual executives, in order that the council
should be truly representative and have power
to act"
HiSSuSSAh6 10 luS cUcCl lnoC lreS-
ldent Wilson aspires to the presidency of the
proposed league OF nations. Mr.. Taft calmly
asserts that it is laudable aspiration, and
quite Willingly contends that the President of
the United States. because of the detachment
OF this country from most of the questions
likely to come before the league for settle
ment, would be most fitting head
Regarding the laborcd efforts OF the Pres
ident's critics to make it appear that he is
ignoring the constitutional limitations i'm
posed upon his office, Mr.. Taft shows that
there is no constitutional inhibition, ex-
pressed or implied, to prevent the President
from going abroad to perform function
which is imposed upon him by the Constitu-
ton-namely, to make treaties by and with
the consent Of two-thirds OF the Senate.
ut is curious error" says Mr. Taft, ito
assume that the President himself may not
attend conference TO which he can send
delegate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12

Tho recent defeat Of armies, tho
crash OF empires. the passing of power
dozen Empcrors and Kings. who ciung
| together ms dong as possible in tho
nope OF winning the immoral game
they were playing. gives emphasis TO
verse.
And tho unfailing law Of the har.
or u nation soweth that shall he or II
also. reap. Time does not change the
FUNDAMENTAL moral principles which
b tmS t1 70, established as tho enduring
pasls or all human relations.
Nearly 200 years ago the prophet
liosea DENOUNCED the doom OF the king :
the powerful reign of Jeroboam H.
flung fascinating CLEAN OF golden
glory over the nation; The government
not only repudiated the restraining
disregard for the rights OF man. In
the midst OF power and apparent pros
reap the whiriwind." And they did.
mo statements OF Scripture concern
ing Jeroboam II: may well be applied
TO some monarchs who have recently
resigned their thrones at tho very
urgent request of their subjects. In
spite OF the glnmor OF material sue
down grade morally. Internal njus-
ticc and immortality. coupled with In
tcrnational intrigue. was the seed sown
auced whirlwind harvest of ruin
later.
The complete collapse Of Germany,
exile OF the once boastful Kaiser, The
mutiny of soldiers and sailors. and tho
internal disorders OF tho naughty ma
tion indicate the resstiess onrush OF
vert.
This war furnishes new facts TO
prove that we live in moral universe
under the direct supervision OF a God
OF justice
Bulgaria boasted that she aspired IN
be the Prussia OF the Balkans AS
PRUSSIA dominated Central Europe so
Bulgaria hoped to dominate the balkan
states. She has lost immesurabIy by
the war.
Turkey. by lying, treachery, intrigue
ana assassination. has followed a dia :
pollcal program throughout her entire
history. For generations Turkey has
systematically Slaughtered the weaker
peoples In her dominions. All Of this
bloody work was in defiance Of the
protest OF such powers as England and
Russia. because the mosieIn millions
communication with India, England toll
Grated many things that her states
men CONDEMNED. Mr.. Gladstone de.
clared. III the Turk is to be regarded
rs human being. ! regret that j
was horn a man." At last England
mas been forced by the exlgencies OF
the war to reDudiate Turkey for III
time The lands which she has dciiv-
cred from mosicm Inisrule never viii
go back TO that sinister power. whose
hands. drlppins with blood. have left
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12
News Of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch. Dec. 12. 1859

At the meeting of stock holders of the Rich
mond and Danvflle Railroad yesterday Colonel
A. s. Buford unanimously reelected presi-
dent of tie company
The military authorities evidently think the
bill Setting the Virginia election for January
preparations for that election.
H. a. Pollard. administrat ,r Of his brothers.
estate offers for sale the subscription list good
will and material OF the Southern Opinion, news-
paper.
Lieutenant Paul IIambriGk, United, States
the most popular Of the many army officials
here has been promoted to DC brevet major.
The House Committee on Reconstruction met
in WaShingt ton, yesterday, and Mr.. boutwell,
being first on the list after the name OF the
late Thad Stevens. was chosen chairman. The
move ali political disabilities In the Southern
States Favorable action Is now looked for
In the House yesterday another Virginia bill
was introduced. This one proposes to submit
the new Constitution 10 a vote Of the people on
January II. Burton and Washburne oppose any
oicction in Virginia until after March 4.
Contrary to universal custom. the House yes
terdav tabled the Presidents message instead OF
referring II 10 committee OF the whole after be-
ing read.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill remov-
ing the political disabilities of Chief Justice
Moses, Of South Carolina.
Northern I ATT is getting vast quantities Of
West indies SO far about $40. 900 have bean
distributed in this way in thst county.
Colonel Elisha n. Keen died in Danvile Tues
day; n9 had .e,Iysd hss county in both branches
seventh Virginia Regiment. lie resigned his
him 10 the State Senate e" MS people
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
Health md EycsIEht.
Copyright. i9ls. by National Newspaper ssrvfos)

The eye is i very important part OF the ner-
functions dis,urbancss tRcreof onS nus t
have thorough knowledge of the anatomy and
means ga, devote severai gears to " tSe
rest Of the body and Gaal With 'h il
Ss YOU nT Wo%' hsai Witn an independent apparn
l bs entrusted with tho tremendous responsibility
vision and determining the pro pr9per Embarrassment
of of. these ,s vital fond,tions lis ne physican Who
pr IRA t besides special post graduate study in
from 0f the Ss rshf oU arro@ wqr s
sy o Sa YES rG aud nd
q ne sypSo%s cam Se a6,ained Fe only
sSTiee q a ana p Of tho
sesy syss Or The the eyesishs aro
Ct Sis Ss ssHs
INFECTIOUS diseases of childhood exophthaImlc
19r ataxia: brain tumor Iystera and nsur'is
The eye trouble or failure Of eyes GIT might be
9eniisi is trained II dssnoss and he gfequen tfy
VG long beore hs pa sus
di,ion is suspected by the patient himself or
ne S%Ss s,sssss
are | a nd sys Of soo sys
tcmc or general disturbance OF health. ''' ~
M ne fi""n amy
cernsd can therefore scarcely be overempha-
naney remains mystery. there being no al
buinin in the urine. until an ocuIist examines
the eyes and finds definite signs of kidney dis
treatment OF to1emia and perhaps preventing
disaster.
Questions md Answers.
Trajectory and Angle OF Fre-Is there any
sEh rsss
sl9eps who has rs bad cough and io9ks like
:. Answer.-lt would depend on the height of
the curtain II the Sougher has high ira
tain. The spray OF moisture droplets (perhaps
germ-ladcn) from an open face cough ordinarily
carries ten feet. In your place l should move
my bed away another eight fcet At least.
The Nervous Winner.-Can you tell me why
1t is that whenever ! am about to undergo any
begins to work 50, rapidly and SO forcibly? If
have TO meet big customer the road, or
TO stand up and speak before a few people.
to even call man up to call him down on the
telephone, the old heart begins action aevernl
= AIn,:Swer.-Don't worry about that. DR.. RAUL
d. White reported observations Of a number OF
athletes who engaged in Marathon race OF
twenty-five miles from Ashland to Boston. The
winner had at the start of the race the highest
pulse rate Q1S), and 1t was only Ito when he
finished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Dcttina,

Dcttina.
bettina with the pretty eyes
The hazel eyes so full OF dreau.
Luring in lazy, limpid beams.
on iiashinS in their quick SURPRISE
bettina has such wondrous eyes! =
Bettina's lips-those velvet lps
And makes worshiper OF Won,
Two bows that barely touch, vet meat
Femptinsly. so the gods bee sins
HIS honey from Bettnas lips!
Bett!na's checks are ivory cheeks
Just flushed with pink that bushes tbrou,h
And makers worshipper of Won,
one blush very volume speaks
lJifusing fair Bettinas cheeks
The All of Her e.. Bettinn girl
Is more than poet ever thought
Or artist. sculptor, ever wrought,
\nd everything is in n whirl
lust thinking of one little Girl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12
Voice Of the People
Letters must give the nnme and ad-
uI1n 81 'he write Name viii not DO
Justice TO the Y. NJ. G.. A.

Justice to the Y. NJ. G. A.
TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Slr,-Regarding many reports from
returned soldiers, relative 70 proiiteer-
cigarettes, IL is due those who are in
terested In this work TO make the fol-
loving statement:
At the request OF General pershinE.
the y. 81. G. 4. undertook certain can
zen work at Il Very critical time in
me history OF The war. and the de-
mand Tor tobacco. cigarettes and choc-
olates was SO imperative that the or
ganiZation procured IL the best way il
coh!u, having 10 pay much advance in
prices, excessive freight rates and
charges on any articles through France
since the boys left the United States.
prices on many articles. especially to-
bacco, advanced in this country near
~ 40 Der cent, TO which had to be
added the charges noted above. as this
war canteen work is not under the
direction OF the army and, therefore
charges had TO be made, and these ex-
ctssiVe charges were not understood
by the men. This is the only criticism
tnat has come, and investigation under
lhe direction az DIR. j. II. Mott brought
Out The fact that not n dollar had
hecn made but the association had
spent many millions in merchandise
IL does seem hard for an agency, which
Initiated all OF these activities for
INC welfare of The soldiers to receive
criticism for doing what was REQUIRED
or them and which they undertook in
good faith and thought for the benefit
OF the soldiers.
We should stop and consider that
ably assisted by many of the leading
men or this country. including John
ID. Rockefeller Jr.. George W. Perkins
and William Sloan. this great activity