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malcfactors were astounded, for they
e eaa eSs, shat alone
seas at last brought SLOW moving Ing
a. s5s to heE feet and then the fate
avengers we're not too Sfs sse 1 Eser sni
justice nhs again was to DO vindicated..
the weak in Russia, sending to her
derers for the undolng Of the new slav
not avail. and heavier indeed will be
the punishment melted out to that en-
great Russia betrayed into a reign Of
terror.
SO grind the laws Of life among tho
less powers of whose DEGREES history
eiWza,ons as me h passing yE OF rulers and
by reason of despotism, autocracy, bru-
tally and crime.
soon revert TO a free and liberal gov
eminent, fit for the development OF {.
civilization OF true free men. We haze
blood. We have demonstrated again
that the. efficiency of autocracy goes
down before the might in the arms OF
we have shown, that races reared
under control OF those taught to live
for the sons of freedom who live every
man man his own life and enjoy the bless
lnBS OF government lnaugurated by
themselves for the protection and de-
tense Of their liberties. Liberty OF the
indiyidual Is the true vital principle in
the life and the Law OF nations.
Without liberty the most gigantic OF
human enterprises have fallen TO ruin
Liberty is the life of nations, their
true and only law OF survival anu
growth. In the possession of that lib
eTty may our country live. enjoying
the blessings inherited from our faith
ers down the ages. the liberty, security,
equality and freedom which have been
the glory OF our common law.
Beside that heritage place the "eiyi-
cheney of autocratic Erussianism, or
the transplanted Prussilnized efficiency
or Russian Bolshevikism, a despotic
mob tyranny and ask which we shall
trust for our FUTURE opyright, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

in politics or are affiliated with tho Republi-
can party; while the same applies to those
who are to take the leading part in peace
negotiations, their fitness being nowhere
questioned except by the Colonel himself
indeed, i'll these selections the President has
Deen wholly uninfiuenced by partisan consid-
eratlons, fitness for the positions being the
sole governing motive In no single instance
mas he named conspicuous politician. Such
statements as the disgruntled Oyster Bay parti-
san is now fathering are a downright insult
10 the intelligence Of the American people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

In the words of Opper. Wouldn't it make
you sorry" If you knew German officers and
soldiers were being roughly handled by cit
liens in various countries where for more
than four years they have held brutal sway?
But that is what is happening. These ex-
emplars of Prussian war methods are being
given taste of their own medicine. Where
they have killed. and tortured and Knocked
now that the tide in their affairs has turned
1T is impossible always TO restrain the wrath
full citizens who have suffered at their hands
They will not be denied their revenge, and
even civilized world has not the heart to
say it shall not be theirs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
The Forget.Me-Not.

Sweet Mary's tear drops fell upon
= Testament from France. from John.
But Just an average man.
His name a month ago we read
Upon the list of honored dead
Which sweethearts anxious scan.
Upon the Gy-leaf.. pencil traced,
BY blood made dim. but not effaced. Il
This message he with pain had placed,
Dear Mary. go West:
] would not have my promised wife
Forbear for aye the thrills OF life:
BE happy: that Is best.
Some worthy II not worthier man
VIII WOO on. win you IL he can;
Let happiness no memories ban;
In palace, or In cot"
Her fingers tremblsl meath thu spell;
And from the Testament there fell
One pressed forget-me-not." ~ -
~. A., In brooklyn EaElA &
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

prohibition in Washington has not been
glowing success for any one but the boot
leggers, the street car company and the Bal
umore liquor dealers. The public is said to
De properly and highly scandaized because
the traflfc has grown to such proportions that
u mas necessitated the running of special
pootiegger trains to and from the Mary
land oasis, but it should not be foreottcr
that If it were not for the liberal PATRONAGE
OF inns same scandalized public there would
De no market for the Illicit traffic, and it
would die of hamilton. Public protest and
private thirst form one of the problems pro
hlpition has not yet been able to solve
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of cattle: Virginia raised horses and sheep was
ever before seen in Virginia" Commodore
Maury will speak to-day.
Captain W. T. Goodwin. United States Army.
duty in this city. has copied during tho past
year all of the cpitanhs in ST. Johns church
yard. The volume conta.9s go pages of manu-
script. and the index Gj0 names 1t will be
presented to the New England Historical and
Genealogical society Of Boston. ST. Johns
Church was built in 17tl, and many of the
tombstoncs in the yard are crumbling to dust
Rev. T. V. Moore, d. d. has returned to the
city. preparatory to leaving Virginia for Nash
vilic. Tenn where he has lately accepted a
call
There was another accident yesterday at
Glover Hill pits. Two men were severely in
jured in 'Jawbone" pit. The accident was
caused by the falling of portion OF the coal
in the mine where the two rcn were work
Married: On tho 9th instant at ST. Peters
Cathedral. Rev. Father lansing ofiicia ing Alex
ander Delaney to Miss Elizabeth Ahern-both OF
this city.
Rev. Or. Minnigerodc preached two sermons
in Charlottesville on sunday last. and the Char
lottesville Chronicle says they were able and
eloquent discourses.
Captain, James J., Simpson; late of Norfolk.
and ability in the Confederate army through
out the laLc 20
1t is at last settled that West Virginia went
vote that gave him 1000 ma jority ~
Governor Seymour made great .nc.cb .,
Columbus. Ohio, yesterday. IL is believed that
votes for tho Democratic ticket ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

Breadth OF the Atlantic is not sufficient
TO bar from participation in domestic poll
tics United States employees supposed to be
engaged in tasks incident TO the war John
w. Davis. new ambassador to the court OF
st. Jamess, now in Bern, Switzerland on a
mission whose purpose it is 10 exact from
the Hun merciful treatment for American
prisoners, finds time from his duties to cable
an e1hortauon to his fellow party workers
IN west Virginia 10 rally TO the support Of
Clarence Watson for United States Senator.
Pray for his success" he admonishcs them.
watson is good man and good Demo
crat, and should be elected to the Senate. but
under the circumstances the proprety OF Mr..
Davis's political activity may be questioned
despite notable presidents which NAV be
pleaded in extenuation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
French Colonies.

=, ScEooibcy, Petersburg.-The area OF
me FRENCH colonies Is vastly greater
Than ,ha* of. the home country, which
Is ~" 't SQUARE miles. Area of the
cot apes In square square miles:
Morocco. $4,000: French West Africa.
ii;4Is'ooo; Sahara Country, $4,000:
French equatorial Africa 55559S.
French Somaliland, $3.50; Madagascar,
2"S.IaO; Mayotto and Comoro Islands,
ny; Reunion. go; French India. 1877:
Pierre and Miquelon. o.; Guadeioupe.
RS: Martinique. 3Sl: French Guiana,
"e;iG3; Pacific islands. 1928. Total,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

The British government is not yer ready 10
commit itself as to the disposition to be made
of the German colonies, other than TO give
assurance that they will not be returned to
Germany. The question as to their final dis
position will be determined by the peace
treaty. Neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude ever again will be the condition OF
any of people, and to make assurance
doubly sure, Germany's rule in future will
be restricted to its own race
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

his high prerogatives when he appeals to
Oklahoma or any other State, to assist in
saddling suffrage on Virginia or any Of it's
sister commonwealth that does not want it,
or at least may prefer to settle the ques-
ton for itself. in accordance with it's con-
stitutional rights Of self-determination
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

inc harasScd Husband listened patiently
while his wife told him to get in earlier or
stay out all night lie smiled with a pale smile
when the next 10 youngest broke "A cut :
gas: bowl. lie put his hands in his pockets as
nc was called upon TO whale tho kid. With
meek resignation he admitted that Mo,har-in-
law was right in what she said about him
And when the storm showed a little caly; he
went down into the cellar, dug out an old
motto. busted i: off and hung il over the coal
bin:
There's No Place Like Home"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER so. 1915,

George Bailey, Houston Post paragrapher
says that he has noticed one thing about this
influenza epidemic-"The doctors who pre-
scribe whisky getting much more of the
practice than those who prescribe castor OIL
Moreover, the Texas Court OF Criminal
Appeals has just declared the statutory State
wide prohibition law unconstitutional, the
patients OF these doctors get their pre-
scriptions filled at reasonable prices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

The emergency power bill, recently passed
by the House, proposes that the government
establish electrc-power plants in the vicinity
OF coal mines, where, by utilizing low-grade
coal, it will not only be possible to furnish
electrical power economically to supplement
local supplies but to save the transportation
of large amounts of coal In addition, by
equipping the proposed plants with the most
modern coking and other facilities, large
quantities OF by-products will be required
such as toluol and other chemicals used in
making explosives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting legal and L4edicnl sub.
Guiries are answered directly by per
Aonnl letter seif-addressed, stam ped
envelope Ia required. Address Tbs
Nichmond. Va.
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presently we shall be invited by our fifteen
year-old 10 go skating. We see ourselves put :
tinE en- on. s.rappins 'em tight and starting
out Before our vision looms a picture of Us
attempting a hgure eight and landing on our
ear; the Md dancing on his skate toes laughing
at us; crowd Of sympathetic fellow skaters
going right on by and not oven helping to dust
Us off.
1t happens every year in The Same old wav
and the older we grow the less sense we have
abou; things.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

the reported scarcity of matches In Ger
many no doubt is due 10 the domestic supply
Deins reduced in order to enable the Hun
soldiers to set fire to as many buildings as
possible In the territory they are being forced
10 eVacuate in France and Belgium.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
Population Of Manassas.

Is. j.. Broad Run-The population OF
Manassas, according to the census Of
i9l0. was l,2l7 a silver quarter of
iN.s uate has no premium value. The
at Carson city. In pronouncing Him
denburS. the 81" in Hin" is Short
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
4 Marshal OF France.

s. Il. r., Pcnniman.-The title Mar
sra OF FRANCE" denotes the highest
rank IN the French army. Only two
2thcers now hold it. General Ferdinand
boch and General Joseph Jorrc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
Politics Really Adjourned in Virginia

N/nlLE political Tires arc raging throug h-
w ont the country and the flames Of parti-
san anmosity hourly become moro intense
Virginia calmly stands aloof and looks down
upon the conliagration which threatens to
sweep away the fruits Of that apparent BIZ
party unity which had existed since the Amer
lean declaration OF war. Virginia is one
among the States that faithfully accepted
President Wilson's dictum, politics is adj
journed" and in consequence of keeping its
lalth it is free from any of that turmoil
which he had hoped the whole country would
avoid so long as it was involved in the con-
iict abroad. This State has not one contest
10 be determined al the polls on November
o. 1t will elect a Senator and ten Repre-
Scntatives, and each one of them it will send
back to his duty in Washington in the salts
lying knowledge that an undivided State is
back OF him to the limit
Senator Thomas Martin is unopposcd for
the United States Senate, and it is a tribute
10 MS proven and admitted ability there that
even talk of opposition was unheard From
a leader in Virginia politics he has developed
into one Of the great national figures upon
whom the President depends for support in
Congress Of his war policies, the wisdom OF
when Is now hcing made manifest Martin
rs leader OF the Democratic majority in the
Senate, has done splendid work not merely
Tor the State which sends him there and
next week Will reaiiirm its confidence in him
but for the whole United States and history
viii accord him the place he has won.
OF the ten Representatives. not one has
contest Nine Of them Democrats, they
WEI return TO their seats unperturbed bv
political happenings. secure in the full faith
Oh their various constituencies, in full accord
"Ith the administration and prepared to give
1t that full-hcartcd support which the I'M
pfecedented situation demands One Repub-
iican viii return, also without oDpositiou
IRON the famous Virginia fighting ground in
inc Ninth District. When the Ninth fails TO
stage a conflict it might seem that the DO
Iitical millennium is at hand, but this year it
SiHhiieS only that Democrats and Rcpubli-
cans alike in Virginia were able TO Law aside
their old party differences at the behest OF the
'foSldcht ana unite in UNFOLDING his hands In
support OF the common cause
II IS true that partisan politics because or
the almost complete asccndancy OF the Demo
Gratis, docs not reach the proportions VIII
hcSsco IN othcr States where the parties arc
more evenly divided, but nevertheless. yir-
Slhlt may feel proud OF it's record in this
campaign, in that it has met in the fullest
| degree the wishes and expectations of lis
iialiNc son, whose burden Of responsibility
/ perhaps Is heavier than that borne nv any
man VINO ever sat in the White House
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
News Of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch, Oct. so. 1861
The Virginia Valley Fair

The Virginia Valley Fair
had a brilliant opening at
stanton yesterday, real
lHing the most Sanguine
hopes Of It's officers and
friends. More than 5000
people were in attendance
and the exhibitions of agri-
cultural pr Il NC s, live
stock, fruits, machinery and
farm implements arc sim
ply great. The, cattle and
live stock exhibits which
are in charge of chief mar
shall, General John Echols,
are very large and varied.
General Echols tclegraphed
the DiSpatch last night nc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

Now President Wilson is described by the
nun press as the Sphinx" Doubtless the
people OF several lands long in the darkness
OF oppression will agree with this. The
0phinx was said to utter single brief note
rise. ' " "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

Average Citizen should be comforted nv
the fuel administrations assurance that his
coal bin is full and ready for long. hard
winter but personal inspection of the bin
may fail to bear out Mr.. Garfeld's confidence
in the supply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

Two ounces OF dog meat week for each
person in Holland comes close to the zero
mark IN rations, but at that. it is preferable
10 the unlimited portions Of crow that are
peing served out TO the militant neighbors
OF the Dutch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

Dr. karl ldebknecht, former Socialist nom
Der or the Rcichstag refused to support the
GERMAN program for war Of conquest and
lot MS oo!d utterances denouncing this policy
ne was sent TO prison early in the war on
the charge OF attempted treason II is now
announced that his sentence has been sus
pended and his liberty restored. The roleaso
OF Llebknecht Indicates the growing fear of
the military masters OF Germany Of direful
consequences to themselves from rising popu-
lar indignation demanding punishment for
crimes committed against those now recog.
nlzed as all along having been Germany $
truest friends. In the inevitable movement
that must soon take shape among the Ger
man people tor the overthrow Of Eohcnzol-
lernism, DIR. Liebknecht is destined 10 provc
a leader OF great strength and resourcnful-
ness.
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Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

I AM got no use 10 mewl dat won't bal I.
SAID Charcoal Eph, in mood. NOR TO a man da I
won't cry. nor TO man dat can't cuss when
hits cuss!n' time Try a sausage, Mistah Jack
SON"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
Much Ado About Nothing
ny ROY IL. MoULToN.

!, may or may no, be eonsidered nf,y;nfty
nreak but INC counhry that so k,ndly furniShed
the very best preventative--the Spanish onion.
We obliged to ssientiGe magazine for
ar and cocs1 % Spa M"tf he m is
Of certain people NC know we'll as the great
orasn1 is nat,er in a state Of alomic decompo
comtamt .of tho dissertation OF matter, il is
~mtirsly within y, The realm Of p9sshi,y 'l,ss The
sh uS '''''' ''' '''''' '''" assume o''H''He
Handing II to Herb.
bust S TO- snow he h re9a OF onn:on on the
a iliie papcr IN lp's"wish EnE r verses from
Nd md Tic morning rasher swect
We ought 10 thank the British fleet
When Huns in every German state
Who makes them sing the Hymn OF Hate?
Why. Hoover
ThSu Hri fin tSs @ a b; a ane cyne
And Hoover.
And when to our intense delight
re wartime bread again turns white.
10 Hoover.
To show our most profound respect
On si whi We mn n,ai a, once ws select nTst
10 Hoover = erect
\ marriage that should stici, is recorded nv
tho Kichvilie Gow:J Times as follows: =!
Miss Marie s,iekncy TO Edward I. Iiastcr, both
of this place"
health hint: 40
NAN o you're doing lots Of sneeSng and
fu OF moisture though you're not IL darn biz
md YOU , mad better lind Your Winters or a
pine h3N fun OF spiintcrs Will keep you nice ana
coy II the Woathers good bad For they
say this stuff called spanish" tsn't cIassineJ
as clannish and from earth you'll quickly vanish
II you're not well clad.
:, But we cannot find the name Of the new pres
ident of China in this years Who's Hsu" - -
Germans are wearing trousers made from win
GOV SHADES and o!lc!otil. and still some them
neiieVc IN uie haiser The ivory crop in Ger
many IS never going To he failure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

havihg made ms general plea before the
United States Congress in behalf Of woman
suffrage through the Susan y. Anthem,
amendment TO the Federal Constitution. Pros
tdent Wilson is following up his campaign
by State detail. His latest appeal has gone
forward to Democrats and Republicans Of
Oklahoma, who will vote on the amcndyoop,
on November D, asking them 10 support IL
on The ground that il is a necessary parl
OF the program Of justice and reconstruc-
zion. Withou. discussing the merits or de-
merits OF his conclusion, it again may be sad
that ne Is eoins beyond the bounds OF even
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
Question, md Answers.

Cough Medicnc.--Some time ago you gave a
formula for "A harmless cough medicine. Would
you mind repeating the formula for the benefit
OF several readers? q. T.. Il.
Answer-Citrate OF soda. ounce; glyccrne,
one half ounce; fluid extract OF licorice.
half ounce; boiled water enough to make one
pint. Take tablespoonful every two hours.
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a Picture,

There is tail thin. cadavcrous gentleman
who calls on us occas ionaly
lie rubs his hands and smiles ingratiatingly
on his first visit. When invite him TO call
again he still smiles. The next time he STARTS
III smiling. hut gradually his features assume
more settled expression.
ON his third visit he bust1cs right in inter
ruptins whatever So. doiag. and fixing US
with his accusing eyes, says: O..
We'll. I'm here again
We Know the jig is up. and hand him
something and he gives a receipt we orc
conscious of an inc;pient dislike for him and
all his kind. We think him kindly when
VIC can hnt all the same. that is a laundering
poor way for man to make a living.
Tho only man who ever was really happy with
y woman, is the who tres to mako tho
woman happy with him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30
Voice of the People
Roar NInil SerXice

Letters must give the nsme md adj
dress or the writer. Name will not 10
published II writer so rcuucsts,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

business takes one bitG at cxpediency, gulps
swallows 1t whole and looks around for more
food.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

\ marriage that should stici, is recorded bv
the RichvilIe tlowa) Times as follows:
Announcement is mad" of the marriage OF
Miss Marie Stickncy Edward L, PLASTER both
Of this place. ' "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-lt is evident that "Onlooker,
whose open letter OF October 10 APP
peared in your columns. Is a woman
or Is possessed OF mind OF feminine
caste. The logic OF the letter Is not
masculine. II is just such logic. or
lack OF logic. characteristic of the
"centier sex" that makes many persons
dubious about the possible outcome II
the theory Of sex equality be embraced
as governmental policy and expressed
in sur organic law.
We have all asked woman "why" and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sir,-iiow long will our section OF
Virginia be afflicted with our horrible
mail facilities? Daily papers from
richmond should reach this office by
1880 y. m. Three days out Of every
week fail to get my daily paper. and
the post office. just above, dailies failed
10 come on Saturday and Monday and
all come on Tuesday. Letters mailed
that should he received in three hours
are frequently not received in thirty
hours.
DO these things tend to win the war?
IL so, let them continue and be even
worse No, IL Is gross carclessness and
negligence somewhere. ! have written
n letter to the postmaster at Richmond
and no Improvement. Our dailics
am Informed. are handled and put in
the mail bags for the main post office
by tho mail agent on the ira in Icar-
ing Richmond at 7:3O y. NJ. for West
Point. II this is so, then the mail
agent is responsible for these delays.
! think the United States government
can get competent mail agent. Those
things ] have written about are slight
compared TO many horrible plumbers
and inexcusable mistakes that have
been made on our mail routes in Tide
water. l. n STEBBS
Woods Cross Roads. Va, October is,
1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

In ianduaky, somewhere up North, the ladies
OF the MI Moriah Church CAV, lawn party in
honor OF a returned soldier who won the Croix
dc Guerrc at Boillcau Bos. We can sec him
now. sinping ice cream and suffering
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-30

Contagious and Infectious--Please explain
The difference between contagious and infectious
disease TO settle a dispute in class.