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All Things Do Pnsa.

1t seems like only yesterday the world
was wrapped in snow,
That winter winds wore whistline with
weird and clustering blow;
But 10! to-day the world is green, and
gay with sights untold,
And from sky OF azure the sun is
dropping gold. y
1t seems like only Yesterday the frost
was clothed in mail.
The little brooks were voiceless and
loud the winter gale;
But now the lake is limpid. now sings
the silver stream.
While showers of LIQUID music pour
from the hills a-dream.
1t seems like only yesterday tho frost
held earth in thrall.>
That winter swayed his scepter DER
cottage and DER hall;
But now the maple bushes and down
the leafy lane, y
In glory CLEANS of sunlight resounds
the robins strain.
1t seems like only yesterday tho hand
OF sorrow lay
With heavy weight upon the heart
where now but Joy holds sway:
So In the eternal springland beyond
LIES sunset glow,
The storm ans strife or yesterday. viii
pass like winters snow
From the Toronto Mall and Empire
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Railroads Out of Politics

n IRECTOR-G McADOO has, issued
Il rigid order against the active particle
patton of any railroad attorney, official or
employee in local politics. He will not per-
nit such members Of the railroad admins
tration personnel to hold political Office, to
serve on political committees which solicit
contributions, be delegate or an officer of
any political convention or to use pres
sure upon any w-oflicer or en-
ploEee in behalf Of any party or candi-
date. Violation Of any Of these rules will
result in the dismissal of the violator from
the Federal railway service
1t has been long time since American
politics was free from railroad influences No
man now living remembers the time when
the railroads were not playing the game in
some quarter; when they were not seeking
subsidies or franchises, exemption from taxa
ton or other special privileges. AS mat
ter of fact, the railroads went into politics
almost as soon as they came into existence
AS an infant industry they sought the pa
trohage or the government They wanted
appropriations either in money. or public
lands, and in the early history of railroadine
II was common thing for the Federal gov
eminent to aid in financing new railroad en-
terprses.
Even In this generation new roads have
had their hands out for public funds They
D.
sidies, but they have gone to counties to mu-
nicipahtles and even to State capitals asking
for stock or bond subscriptions. This prac-
lice did not result in the prostitution of mol
itlcs to the extent that came about when the
government in Washington and in tho sew
eral States undertook to exercise control
over the rail carriers. This movement ush-
ered IN season Of corruption that has had
no parallel in the history of the nation.
The railroads fought regulation with all
thelr powerful resources. They gave away
transportation with lavish hand They en-
gagged the best lawyers they could find who
would take their money. They boldly in
Vaded State capitals and bought what thew
could not bully. They maintained expensive
ioDDies not only in the States, but in Wash
lngton. They resorted 10 every known means
TO defeat local and national legislation which
would bring them within the range OF pub
nc control. For a long time they stemmed
the tide
Now that the railroads arc out OF private
hahos' there is no possible excuse for politi-
cal activity on their part The employees
OIL the roads are, in effect, employees of the
government, and while no director-genera1
would dare undertake an abridgement OF the
right or the individual subordinate to vote
Tor whom that subordinate might please. he
can very properly order his men to keen ont
OF politics. incidentally, this recent decree
is direct answer to those who have sus
pected that Mr. McAdoo would exercise the
power he has over the millions OF railroad
employees Tor the creation of a partisan Or
ganization.
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what little jobs may he needed around
nome. 10 take ride except in tho
dark. when there is little or no pleas
ure to be had. II We observe which we
arc only too glad to do to assist in
the winning of the war. being munitIon
workers. we will have no time al ali
20 enjoy the car which we have saved
our money up TO buy that we might
nave this pleasure on our only day OF
rest. l know that ]. like many other
OF my fellow workmen. do not burn
nNc gallons a week. sundays included
i think that IL tho fuel administrator
would put STOP TO the Joy riding OF
al the week. for you can sec tho cara
an day long and nights also with
nothing but JOY riders, We. the people
who are toi!ing all day. helping in our
way TO win tho war. unable TO have
any pleaaure AT all only on Sunday
afiernoons, would not. TO observe the
rulings OF the order. have to give up
ihat also. To have our car, we must
pay state. county. city and government
taxes with no time TO run 1t for our
pleasure.
Surely there should be some excsp-
tons made for the working man and
his family, or some means by which
all should receive tho same allowance
of gasoline as their more fortunate
brothers. WHO do not work at essential
work or their wi-:e;I have tho time TO
run the cars on week days.
]. w. REYNOLDS.
Richmond. Va. September 4. 1913.
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The Servant Problem Solved.

In this place recently appeared a pleasant lit
tie skit on the servant problem; whereupon an
anonymous "Od Time Housekeeper" tries to ret
us fired by writing the editor:
why do you continue to publish such as this
on your editorial page? The negroes read as
well as the whites. and this only agEravates the
already unbearable servant problem"
At the risk of giving ohense, but with no
such intention we defend ourselves to-wit:
These are war times. Every woman should
learn to do her own housework If IT is too
much for one divide it up in the family. Make
each member keep his her room clean War
time is time for luxury. a servant ia Ink
ury. servant Is nonessential. All persons
employed to walt other persons are nones-
sentiaL In war time, all persons should wait
themselves.
We tried to joke about it, but II any one wants
TO get mad. that's honest opinion.
Buffers and footmcn and doorbell answerers
are nonessential. Boo.blacks and shavers are
nonessential- Every should learn to shine
his shoes and shave his own face Mani
curists should be packing shells with powder
instead of packing powder shells.
War time is no time for personal or com.
munty laziness. Laziness by any other name
is laziness Our personal wife house and
cooks and nurses sick people and scolds and
sfusses all the time without help.
We have no valet. If we had one we should
fire him. We can press own breeches Thew
might not look so cute, but can press EN-
and we wash and iron our own clothes
too. IL brought to it
Understand lady, we're not quarrelins with
your point of view. We're only apologizing for
taking up tho question facetiously.
Your reproof drags out our honest opinion. We
never express honest opinion unless forced
10 do SO by circumstances beyond our control
This circumstance is beyond our control All
women are beyond our control. We never bicker
with women. Remember what General Sherman
said about starting an argument with a woman?
Here's nearly all our space gone for the day
answering AN OdTime Housekeeper." The
final remark. and then we're fiji ished, is that
housekeepers should stay abreast of progress
If really old timer, housekecpers use tallow
dips instead Of lamps, and that would be hard
ship in these days of electricity.
War time is no time TO plead personal COM
fort as an excuse for keeping servant. Per-
sonally, were glad servants are scarce We
never knew what bully stun personal wife
could cook until she showed us. We've got the
finest wife in the world. Before she started to
cook. had the finest servant We'd rather
have the finest wife than the finest servant
Se1ah.
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enlisted men may easily fSn short of
appreciation and respect. and even 'a an
element of Affection.
:. But the reserve officer seems to be
Is as much Or, on trial as they arc: lie
f. g, keep him in modest, frame Of nina.
Hence his men find him approachabie .
i ibeei ,e nim hg193d scout" and when
out his commands
another important element OF mill
his opinion, reserve officers show a
E2en p pSSro%s wR Rf in Of tss t4aEn
do The regular oliIcers; L IS ha,a 70
Point are found wanting in this res
pect. although it may be true that the
pesstappcy Tor some Of the ofd timers.
a strong clement In the 'make-up ' Of
tn, the. r. 30; o. TC, officers. Coming to their
Comparatively brief ri businesa erpe Ssn
ence. they, find in 1t ali the allure
m pe,n OF the strange or unknown.
but It is yet to be- den 1H STRAIT tsat
they do not continue to sweep clean.
study ,tono, oniy progtha a OF driii and
who has been through 1t so often that
ne could do II in his sleep, is not
without Its elements OF novelty - tho
reserve officer. Yes. these inen have
enthusiasm. and it must BIO admitted
1net inc virtues OF that quality far
All of which should be encouraging
70 those OF us who are wise enough
10 concentrate on the one really vital
question OF the present time-how 10
YIN the war with the greatest speed
and the smallest loss OF inan-power.
III they were, our cause might b.
successful in certain aspects and fail
IN others no less important Let
balance be struck between the regular
officers, enthusiasm. The results will
oticers' enthusiasm. The results will
abundantly justify our present policy
which gives due consideration to both
the Intensive and tho extensive
tion-ConYrirht III '''te"iS euuS1-
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rapid transportation Of through fregh,s on all
the lines. He says mis- road will soon be re-
ceipting for shipments to go through as far as
Texas
Collector milford yesterday served. notice on
tobacco manufacturers as follows no export
bonded warehouse has yet been established in
New York nor can any shipments he made in
bond until there is." This seems to settle the
matter. at least for the present.
Another periodical will be started in Rich
mond some time next month. 1t will be called
the Seminary Magazine.
Nearly all the grain Of Southwest Virginia is
now being brought to the Richmond market.
Richmond girls GOD bless theml have very
properly decided not to adopt the Grecian bend
or the kidec heels
ence among the Choctaw Indians The exact
date is yet TO be fixed.
day paid tho State treasurer $4,000 on account
OF interest due the Commonwealth.
The serious break in the canal has caused a
very material shortage in wood in this city.
William Hendricks has been reappointed JUS
tict of the peace for the third district Of Henrco
County He swallowed the Iron clad oat
yesterday and will sit on the bench next month.
Married.: At "Ilocklands." Orange County, the
country count residence Of Barton iiaxali, Of Rich
Miss Mary lIaxall. to Alexander Cameron for
dent of Richmond. No cards
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be conhscatory and in violation of the rights
OF foreign interests owning these concessions.
both the BRUSH and American governments
have vigorously protested the decree but Mo
headed President Carranza answered nv deny-
ing the right of protest. Further representa-
lions, however, apparently with the bark
on" have brought Carranza around to a more
reasonable frame Of mind. He wants to
favor Germany by robbing the nationals of the
allies OF their rights, but he is afraid to defy
the American and English governments. Car
rama. therefore, has yielded to the extent Of
agreeing to modify the tax, If the oil in
terests will take their case into court and
prove that the effect Of the laws is as they
charge. This Is camoufage for backdown.
Anyway, alls we'll that ends we'll Foreign
interests may stand for unjust exactions but
they will not stand for robbery.
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Books and Authors

OF patriotic selections. by Or. Lyman p.
lowell Grand. McNally & Company.
chicago). unlike other books. aims to
assemble In convenient arrangement,
TOT school purposes. many OF the most
stirring speeches and most virile poems
appiicable 10 the present situation. The
book renders it easier for busy teach
ors to avoid the more conventional
readings and declarations. and instead
10 give Their pupils the prose and verse
certain TO make them more loyal and
intelligent patriots.
career is recalled by the recent death
OF Arlo Bates. He was born in a small
town tow, In Maine: and after graduating
from Bowdoin College. went to Boston.
gan TO write. He wrote with enthusi-
asm and zeal. undiscourased by the
growing pile OF rejected manuscripts
Finally he gained foothold in the
magazines. and the appearance OF his
hrst novel published by Houghton- Milf
min Company in 1881, marked the be-
which extended over more than thirty
years. Besides some half-dozen novels
Professor Bates was best known for
and writing of English He was pro.
lessor of English literature at the Mas-
s ,acho Ssal institute ai5 OF Technology
she American Academy OF Arts and
Sciences
The Appletons, have just published
"A Reporter at Armageddon," by viii
Irwin. Will Irwin is regarded in many
circles as probably the beet war cor,
respondent we have at the front His
articles adid anpearinE in leading periodi-
by an unusually sympathetic under.
standing of the various peoples and
places. and an ability to write In vivid,
picturesque language. LII this book Mr.
Irwin takes us across the Atlantic In
a Spanish boat crowded with German,
allied and neutral passengers. Through
Spain into France he travels, to the
western front. where he gives splen-
the British flying force. of the new
strike of the midinettes in Paris. OF
the Belgian Relief Commission. From a
Lorraine. Mr.. Irwin takes us Into
Switzerland and tells the story Of this
little country's extraordinary efforts to
remain neutral. Leaving Switzerland
we go down into italy where Mr.. Irwin
has spent much time His description
OF the manne. IN which Italy met the
Teuton offensive is remarkably we'll
told. and there is an especially inter
esting concluding chapter dealing with
the American troops who have zone
81 n q IN ~ in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-06

Samuel Gompers is meeting with rous-
ing welcome from British labor. 1t is we'll
Not one said Lloyd George, "has done
more than Nj. Gompers to convince the civ
ilized world that Germany must be beaten
and that victory in this war means more for
those who earn their bread by the sweat OF
their brow than for any other class" Mr.
Gompers deserves every word OF this splendid
tribute. Organized labor made no mistake
when it chose Mr.. Gompers for leadership
1t makes no mistake in sticking TO its choice
Mr.. Gompers is big man, a true reprcsen-
tatiye OF labors best interests and strong
and brilliant champion of true democracy
Bolshevikism can never obtain a foothod in
the ranks OF la Dor in America so long as MIR.
Gompers has voice in its counsels
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-06

Loss OF his $4,000 salary is staring George
Creel, official press agent of the government,
in the face. Under the new man power law
no one, If he be within the draft age can
receive pay for work done in connection with
the Committee on Public Information. I'm
fortunately for that committees chairman he
is caught by the upward extension Of the
draft age, and soon he may find himself work
ing for nothing. Should that come to pass
it Will be interesting to note if there is any
-dimnution in the lights and shades with
which he has been wont to embcllish Official
reports coming over his desk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-06
Investigate the Investigators

TIE PRESIDENT cannot, and will not ig-
more the complaints filed with him
against the Federal Trade Commission by
one ohaihDer or Commerce Of the United
me ShamDer is not an irresponsible
oooy. 1t is not made up of soreheads. nor
would it knowingly allow itself to he made
me special advocate OF the beef trust or of
any other special interest the affairs of
"hich nave been publicly condemned by this
toihhlAsioh The charges preferred NAV not
oe DIS Hoderate In tone and scope as might
nave oeen expected from an unbiased source
ou' they are suthciently specific to warrant
thorough inquiry by the President.
10 inc country-at-large the appeal to the
PRESIDENT TO name commissioners for the two
eAlSihs vacancies from a class of men of
INC very largest caliber makes the deepest
IMPRESSION. rms is true because Of the wide
Deief that the personnel of this commission
in the past has not been of a oualitv IN cow
mana confidence In some of his apDoint-
ments TO this body tho President was nor
tlchiarIy unfortunate, circumstance which
may De largely responsible for the disrepute
INTO when the commission has fallen among
the business men OF the country
inc Federal Trade Commission was Gre
ated long before this country went 70 war
and given measure of control over business
seheraiy mat was exercised by the Inter-
olate commerce commission over the trans
portatlon lines. Broad inquisitorial nowers
were lodged in this body. 1t has the right
10 examine the records of any business that
IS suspected OF unfair practices, TO take tes-
tmony under oath and to report its findings
10 the department OF Justice for prosecu-
ton, should the facts warrant such a course
IL Is ohVioHs that any such business might
he lrreparably injured by n board that felt
inclined 10 convict it of crime in the news
papers instead of in court
The policy of the Federal Trade Commits
sion OF trying its cases in the press instead
OF before regularly assembled juries seems
TO he at the bottom of the national Cham
per s grievances at this time To what ex-
tent inc commission has abused it's right TO
expose the affairs OF offending CORPORATIONS
is matter for the President TO determino
Inc mere fact that the Chamber has com
planned against the unfair practices of the
commissioners must not be taken as a con-
Victon OF these officials any more than
complaint by the commission against a cor
poration is in itself tantamount to conviction
10 thosc who arc familiar with the work
ings of the commission during the past four
or t'c years, it is quite evident that the
PRESIDENT might greatly strengthen that BODY
by selecting broader gagged men to serve
on 1t. This is a judgment formed entirely
ASIDE from the protest which the Chamber
and 1T is shared in by many of those who
TOOK upon the commission as highly es-
sehtiai governmental agency.
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Carrying the war TO Germany before win
ter checks his activities is believed by mill
tary experts 10 be the plan OF Field Marshal
Foch. With a part Of the Hindcnburg line
already behind him, there is good reason to
believe that the dashing campaign OF the
allies will leave The whole system OF for
tresses and intrenchments behind it before
the advance comes to q halt Many are con-
WINGED that the valley Of the Rhine is the
real present objective of Foch and If that
can be attained the Rhine cities and country
will have this winter taste OF war Just as
bitter as that which the Kaiser has inflicted
upon those lands his armies have devastated.
No longer, then, can he boast that he and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-06

Alderman Powers deserves the support of
every real estate man and every renter in
Richmond in his proposal TO abolish that
greatest OF all nusanccs. the annual "mov-
Ing day on September !. There is no good
reason for having all leases expire at that
time with the resultant overburdening of
transfer and storage facilities and the &C
companying confusion. Some cities have two
moving days. ono in the spring and ono in
the fall, but even that division is hardly suf-
ficient to avoid confusion. and better plan
can be devised to Richmond OF its an
nua burden
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-06

Kaiser Wilhelm is getting his peace onen-
sive under way The All Highest himself
pressed the verbal button which put the dip
lomatic wheels into motion. No longer is he
flashing the sword and prating OF con
querors peace Marshal Foch has caused him
to change his mind on that particular point
for in his Sedan Day speech he again talks
OF his determination 10 obtain an .honora bic
peace He. Of course, has his own intcrprc-
tatfon OF what honorable" means and even
that Will be subject 10 further revisions as
the tide OF continues TO flow against him
In the end, the peace that he obtains will be
the one the victorious allies impose upon him
but they must stand firm against his newly
inaugurated offensive, for it is more danger
Gus than any military one the Teuton mind
could devise.
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Voice Of the People
Letters must give the name and ad-
dress OF the writer. Nnme will not be
publlHhcd IL writer so requests.

To the Editor Of The Times dispatch:
Sir.-Seeing the many articles in the
ing or gasoline on Sundays, | would
IKE TO express my opinion with that
or hundreds Of others in the Same po-
sition as myself. ! am Il mAch!nist.
employed for ten hours per day, except
saturday. when we work six hours.
After leaving work 1t Is about G:30 T.
Nj. before getting home. After one 3
wife, even with help. gets her work
done, II Is too late TO go out riding
in the car. On Saturdays IT is too late
again after taking bath. dressing doing
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Now that they have it, either they do not
care for it or do not know what to do with it,
The which refers to the suffrage recently con-
ferred upon the OF New York For
the first time they have been permitted to
participate in 4 Statewide primary, and the
results show that comparatively few of them
took advantage Of their recently won political
rights. 1t seems To be another case Of pur-
suit VS.. possession
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1915.

A complete break with Ludendorff over
the advisa bility OF the recent German often
sire is said to have been the real cause of
Grown Prince Rupprecht's long vacation, and
this after the public had been told that he
had gone accounting Anyway, it had some
thing TO do with fighting whichever OF the
two stories may prove true.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-06

The new tax bill hits the pockets OF the
rich and the well-to-do hard. Even the Pres
ident OF the United States will have to con-
tribute one-third Of his salary. Nor do small
saiaried men and women and wage-earners
escape their share of the burden Various
devices are provided for exacting part of
their earnings, and what is left the proeteor
will get. !
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Military PuoIi.

Grateful Reader, RichmoIld.-Au req
istrants in the draft between the ages
permitted 10 enroll ms military pupils,
their expenses TO be paid by the gov
eminent, in the colleges taken over by
Inc war department. In addition, uni
forms and equipment will be furnished
them. and they will receive tho regular
pay OF $50 month allowed enlisted
men. we are unable to give any in
ton.
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Using Motor Cars on Sunday.

c. l.. H.. Richmond.-We should say
mat you are correct in your surmise
that il was not the intention or tho
fuel administration TO place the ban on
families going 10 church in their autos
on sunday. owners of cars are put on
he conserved TO help win the war. and
as means to that end they are re-
questcd, as you state, not to use auto
mobiles for joy-riding and purely
pleasure riding on Sunday is has been
the predominant custom. Compliance
with the spirit Of this request is Jeff
individual car-owners