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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Voice of the People.
Letters must give the name md nd
dress of the writer. Name win NOT be
published - writer requests.
An Opinion or sunday.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Herc is what think OF MI
Sunday and the impression the first
service held by him in our city had
upon me. Mr.. Sunday IS a man OF God
"A man of such great personality that
ii has to he felt; il could not he de-
scrihed His earnestness IL so great (:
his piety is so deep. I did not think OF
Mr. Sunday: I simply saw God in all
Of His greatness and his iov" ana
mercy. had never heard Mr. sun
day before ! had read accounts OF
his work and heard some adverse op!n-
ions. hence had no fixed ideas what
soerer of his power. He Is reNela-
ton, no: of Mr. Sunday. but OF Gods
plan for us. Nothing strained. nothing
stiltcd. nothing unreal. Just Jesus as
atonemcnt for us: then the, shaping
Of our lives according 10 His word
Mr. Sunday makes 1t plain II We DO
this thing, there will he no room ON, IN
our hearts for overnuch evil when
Mr. Sunday first began TO speak
thought Of this person and tina, PEE per-
mo han OF some things said But
not much time elapsed before forgot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
y Word TO the Wise

TIL! warning or the peace conference to
nations claiming territorial enlargement
is timely ono. In effect the conference
warns them not to attempt to seize by force
what they expect the peace conference
10 award them. Such action, il is set forth
Will be regarded as prejudcial to those TAX
ing such drastic measures.
Coming from the leading powers of the
world il may he supposed that this hint
will be needed. In matters such as these
affecting the destiny Of entire populations
the idea that possession is nine points OF
the law is different in no respect from tho
Prussian idea that might makes right"
The communication, though directed to no
named countries or nationalitics, is intended
primarily for the Poles, the Jugo- Slavs Rou-
manians Greeks, Serbs and other re-rstob
lishcd states which are cndcarorine bv force
OF arms TO prc-cmpt the territory they de-
sire 10 have u applies no less 10 Italy
Even il italys claims 20 Dalnatia are sound
tho peace conference gives notice il is NOT
going 10 help the Italians 10 ATTEMPT AT this
stage to wrcst possession by force OF arms
lasting peace. which, after all is what
all pcorlcs want. big and small cannot he
set up amid brawls OF the kind thar arc
occurring in the balkans and around the Raj
tic In demanding that these disputes he
lett to the settlement or the Paris conference.
h" allied statesmen are performing the first
task OF a league Of nations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
TnttOolng.

, c am q boy sixteen years old, belonging to
teiliEsnt reader We nave ali agreed TO have
several times l have been told that the arm
swclls from tho tattooing. Please advise me
IL Snch report Is true l enclosed stamped,
rePiE. yours respectfully, -"
, Boys viii be boys, and Ii they wcrc not boys
they wouldn't be logs. Frederick.
TattooinE the human skin is a sorry con-
fcsSion -
Recently met a fine type of hoy n handsome
iad with n straightforward manner. in short
when he stripped for n physical examination
was shocked to see the shameful mu.ilaton
OF his skin; some foot eagle design tattooed on
for that lad as Would feel a"IS' s as
him making fool of himself any other
way, say by taking his first drink or bctraying
the Tath Of his mother
1t is great sport being tattoocd. IL you arc a
pit detective I'm the top story. Frederick. All
boys are defective until they become old enough
TO acquire sense, and many boys never become
Yes. the place does swell and feel pretty
sore for time. But you won't mind that nearly
as rs, much =, as you will regret your foolishncss
rattooing is shameful mutilaton in every
instance. It carries with it stigma of de-
in the wilds of Africa or TERRA del Fuego.
IL is easy to have tho tat,ooing put in. but
very difficult. practically impossible. to have II
removed without leaving hideous scar. How
ever. even scar is preferable to the disgrace
OF tattoonS Il
lust between friends Frederick when a doc
ters very uncomp!imentary impression OF that
individuals mental and moral calibcr-with the
emphasis on the moral.
What your club needs more than anything
And what the 'Profcssor'' who does the tat
tooing needs is long job breaking stone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

Of the Cincinnati Timos Star; Abraham
Cahan. the socialist author and cdt-
tor; John 4. McCutcheon. the famous
American car;oonist:. Montague Glass
). ). Mcclure, founder OF magazines
italph Pulitzer. publisher of the New
YORK World: Herbert Bayard Swopc.
war correspondent and author: James
j. Montague. and scores Of other stars.
Practically every American newspaper
whole group OF European correspond
cnth to Paris for the peace conference,
and these writer's as we'll as those who
came with the President devote the
greater part OF their time TO inter
views with the officials at the Crellon.
Each of the peace commissioner
American Office Building. The sccrc-
tarics have been established In Of
hces and most OF the attaches are
given desks in the same building. 4
large conference room. formerly the
grand saloon OF the palace, has been
lifted up for the American officials
Il body for consultation.
outside the twin buildings there are
mh iics man a score OF army automo;;
and ready for instant use BY the diplo-
mats or the attaches.
s,, Inc Presi1ent is housed in the
Is more than mile from the general
headquartcrs of the peace commig-
sion; The house OF the prince is ono
mas been turned over In ns'Sentircty
10 the President and the members n,
MS personal staff. Most of the serv-
a an1s are are Mmerieans. An the ushers
Americans and American soldiers. UNI
der The command OF Captain Garneld.
grandson OF the late President Gar
ieid and son OF the Federal fuel ad-
ministrator. ~ in command OF this
Guard Ray Stannard Baker and an
other representative OF tho commit
zee on public Information arc on duty
nj the guard house entrance 10 the
I'aris White House for The receiving or
messages or visitors who call upon
the President
r,residen, Wilson moves about pari,
-, ms own automobiles. driven by his
o"n chauffeur with a French pilot beside
the latter. These cars were sh
10 Europe especially for the Presidents
use and were being unpacked at Bre.;
when passed through that por, en-
route to Paris. While the Presidcns
was the official guest OF the French
government, he was driven in OMEN
carriages provided by the French bnt
after the three day period he motored
wherever he went.
Tho President, is guarded s,,, hv ,b
american Secret Service with tho as
sistince OF tho most efficient directive,
OF the Paris police force. Chief Moran
OF the Sccre; Service, came from WASH.
.rs t1n 10 assume personal direction
OF ihis important duty and brouyh,
Win him not only the regular White
Rouse operatives. but a number q.
others from his experienced force
All faris Is quite convinced that the
American government is no .piker,
when /, comes 10 business Of This sor.
inc Americans already had ACQUIRED
reputation for doing things on .
hig scale and the ARRANGEMENTS made
,or inc American participant on IN the
ncnrt couhcii and FOR the visit OF tn"
president arc in keeping with tina,
reputation. zee"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

who made quite speech about it a fow days
ago. He introduced it among 4 great COM
pany OF modern words OF varying social posi-
tiohs anu left the poor thing forlorn and not
at all clearly identified nor explained. "Tri-
abio seems to DO what really is meant---a
case presenting distinct issue and pos
slolc remedy and court with Jurisdiction
ever would not be justicable. Action to
restore the German empire to what it was
III III" or to make broken egg as good as
ever would not be justicible Action to
punish those responsible for it's crimes and
destruction would be-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

1t has passed into proverb that murder
will out" So it will, if fine detective work
tpursues its trail The same may be said of
any other crime, the difference as 10 muir
der being that its atrocity shocks and in
terests more people. hence incidents and con-
yersations are disclosed which furnish clues,
and these clues, being intelligently followed,
lead to unfailing results in discovering the
.perpetrator of the crime.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

there be any virtue or panacea in their right
to the ballot. would seek to use 1t in shaping
their countrys future, but they cling to the
good. old-fashioned doctrine that once pre-
vailed in this country that home" is Il
higher and moro sacred duty than the polling
booth. The kind of men they have reared
would seem to bear out the correctness of
their theory. Hats of TO them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

Russia's Bolshevik government demands
of the peace conference immunity Tor al
crime, done, possession OF all property stoleh
and respectful consideration. Germany de-
mands restoration of its colonies and other
concessions. Which is like trying TO put
up stiff bluff on four-Card draw without
chips 10 bet. a pair TO show or a revolver
to produce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Our shin.

when our ship comes In" How OFT
Wc&c said the words in happy Jest.
Meaning some visionary bark
IIomcbound from far-oH treasure
quest
We pictured 70. piled high with casks
OF jewels fair as flashing foam.
And so we built our castlcd heights
From spoi's our ships would bring
us home.
But now-no thought OF icwc y rare
lis in our hearts rs We -epca:
The old-timc dream gauge Of tho sol
That winged our fanc!cs ft:r ana
sweet.
For this time when our ship comes In
49, 20 speeding ship. ahoy. ahoyD
This next time that our ship comes IN
lts treasure trove Will bc Our boy,
Cincinnati Eouircr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Books and Authors.

The Rattlcship Boys Of Sky Patrol"
nv Henry hltcmus Co. Philadelphia,
and; IKE, all Of Patchin's stories, Is a
in the whole book.
Post (E. =. Dutton & Coz, tells the
automobile owner what to do in case
of accident. how to secure evidence
and to settle on the most favorable
in various doubtful cases and explains
how TO deal with the insurance COM
pany Gf insured), what points to look
for in an insuranoe policy and n, mp,;
details. ignorance about which may
cost an owner thousands Of dollars.
Patricia Brent. spinster." Anony-
nous George II. Doran Coz. is a ro-
mantle and extremely innocent novel.
which has no Interior motives. Tha:
intent to convert the reader TO home
rule or prohibition or dress reform or
anything at all It is merely quite gay
and clever and rather true 10 the type
Of English girl which It portrays. Pa
tricia Brent was employed as private
secretary by very respectable and
negligible politician. None OF her
relatives were alive except an aunt.
abundant in family pride. Patricia
lived alone in lodging house. which
harborcd many others IKE her, In vnri-
One night. in n 1T OF desperation. she
remarked ut dinner that she was dining
with her n,ancc q purely Imaginary
evening. When she reached the place
where she had said they would dine.
she found that two Of the dodgers had
followed her. and. in n panic lcst thcy
should discover her plight. she spoke
to young officer who was dining
alone. And then the romance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Information Bureau.

InauirIc. regarding niniost my topic,
excepting legal and medical sub
icctx urc anawercd free. As all In
fuirIe. nre nn.wercd directly by per-
.onai letter, u seif-addrcsscd. stamped
envelope il required. Addrcs. me
1Imcs = Dispntch Information Burenu.
Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

More than 100000 American so,dior.
fought on foreign shores to m.ka doo
SAFE IN Europe. In the meantime tbero T.
d growing impression that the home hrand
y, aeinoeracy got fearful jolt during their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

That $3.50 steak presented by the packers
to James r.. Mann has so undermined his
health that he centemplates retiring from
the contest for the speakcrship OF the House.
Anyway. poor health is given as the cause
of bis rumored withdrawal, and, far as
the public is informed, the packers beef is
the only article OF diet that may have dis
agreed with him. After all, it perhaps is
his political rather than his physical we'll
being that has deteriorated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

,o.,, ohnecht and Rosa Luxembourg looked
certainly the pulchritude of tho void - en-:
diminished by their removal. Both resemhIe
remarkably the Furies as represented in tho
old paintings III 'He
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

Now we have the petition of tha A-.,>;o,
state OF Hedjaz for recognition as SENATE
sovereignty. Whatever be its claims and
cnaracterisrcs the two syllables Of the name
""eh reversed have most deIightfuIlv ~
vaguely, dissipated sound
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

me royalist movement in Portugal to re-
seat eS-hing Manuel on the throne seems to
nave been efcctually squelched These he
uhpropitious times for revival of monar
.nist'c sentiment. Maybe it will have another
""s II, the politics Of the world. after democ-
racy has had a tryout in the MANY non 70
puoiics now in process of erection in Eprono
1t may not be rashly assumed that democ
lacy IN It's application to the needs OF some
VI 'hese Is TO be an uninterrupted success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
ki,,1-Four,h Infantry.

= & NJ Richmond.-'The, Fitty-
fourth Infantry is in the Sixth Division.
and recently was at Aigny -lc-puc'
France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

oarranzas muddled affairs in Mexico are
TO DC put before the peace conference, and
Tic VIII not have his friend, tho Kaiser, to
"hom TO look for encouragement and
chcer. 1t would be an interesting develop
menu IL the assembled nations, from which
. ~, league Is to be formed. were to place
'no responsibility for restoring decent and
o."olc coI,ai'lons in Mexico on the United
States. They could not place il e,sowhere
without running afoul of the Monroe Doc
u'he' ana the attitude in which the United
states met the demand that it act as police
ni"" Tor the southern republic might serve
as gauge of action in many other countries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

Anxious Mother, Richmond-.it ~ re,
ported that the Three Hundred and
fifth Engineers, Eighticth DIVISION,
have embarked and are on their way
home we cannot say as 10 the truth
or falsity Of this report. The division
was recently at Ancy-lc- franc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
limited STATE, MILITARY Acadcmy.

G.. II. c.. Richmond IA ppoint mentS
as cadets to tho West Point Military
Academy are made by Senators and
REPRESENTATIVES. in Congress. APP
pointees must he between seventeen
and twentytwo years of age, free from
any indrmity which may render them
UNIT for military service and able to
pass unless satisfactory certificate
is submitted. careful examination in
English grammar, English composition.
English literature. algebra through
ouadratic equations. plane geometry.
descriptive geography and the elements
of physical geography, especially the
geography OF the United States, United
states history. the outlines OF general
which is quite thorough. requires four
taught arc mathematics. English
French. drawing, drill regulations of
all arms OF the service. natural and OK
pcr!mental philosophy. chemistry.
chemical physics, mincraloey. geology.
electricity. history. international CON
stitutional and military law. spanish.
civil and military engineering, art and
science OF war. and ordnance and gum
merry. The pay OF cadet Is $685. 20 per
year. and with proper economy. is SUI.
noient for his support. Upon gradual
ing. cadets arc commissioned as second
lientenants in the United States Army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Ahnut AIInfmcnts.

Mrs. T.. T., Richmond.-You should
write to the Bureau of war EiSk IN
surance. Treasury Department. wash
ington, D. c.. for Information about
the aliotmentS due you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
n..ine.. Addren.e. Sos Givcn.

reasons. publication of addresses OF
business firms is not allowed IN inns
column.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

~ Hero is situation for the suffrarists I'm
eDonder over. In the new, reconstructed 20
Sland outrage is universal y general cleo
ation - about TO be held, and there is a scat
AtcrinG OF woman candidates. but the women
ARE refusing to take any interest, since tho
Emajority are convinced that their place is
SRt home One would think that the Polish
swonan, after what they have undergone, IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

"Jusiiciahlc,' old and long obsolete Is
one OF our most fashionable and prominent
words now, having been exhumcd alons with
INC frequently buried, hut everything, peace
league OF nations idea. II attracted tho
favorable notice OF United States Senator
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Co,noluint About Mail.

Mrs. n +. D., Nichmond.-It IS IN.
possible to say just what length o.
with the army Of occupation in Ger
many to reach the party addressed in
this country. Complaint about the ir-
regularity of delivery has been quito
Ceneral We can prescribe no course
for you TO pursue to hasten such de-
Nyeries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

TEI.ErIlONE Randolph ].
Private iSraucn tACnHnsC
..unuc,.tiHS Muh Dli depart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

81 Jess Willard. 215 pounds Of Stacker. has
ajagreed TO defend his heavyweight champion
I little for purse Of 800 600 win, lost or draw
while his country al war Jess refused
#to fight for H. he refused to do ANYTHING
Aeven family resembling military service ana
s.he refused to step into the ring for the hcnc-
sit OF any OF those organizations which needed
funds. for their work among the soldiers
glSncn sorry "oectacie as he made never be
%fore had been seen in American shorts To
sihe cfedit Of athletes, professional ana ANA.
,gho did SO much for the coIors. lei il
sbe said that he is not typical and the best
EEstbat Is hoped for him IN his coming battle
Sis that he may be forever removed from tho
Spnblic gaze.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30
Much Ado About NOTHING
ny ROY X. MoULToS

" anonymous contributor takes o,,o,.,
h.h, " n we used in recent item abon, y
~ '.'is we do is never to worry .hov,
tt"n'r,ar good many writer's have 49,
mat. We just pound along nd 10, 49,, u'eo OF
take care Of itself. What's rramm.r h a..'ai
friends. anyhow i"r between
1t costs $40 year to be a batcbs,or
ada, but II costs a bean mora .s, IN Can
n married man. liza" mat 10 be
may mean nothing in particular. but ms,
20 Keep INC record straight. we Will ,nor,;a -,
TACT that Miss Virginia Is sill, 1i,. =; enc
cinnati. Ohio. IVES IN TN
,ocns ,ssa "s permissible to say that the Spar
e' !" hcriin got 1t in the Liebknecbt
mere Is hote! in New England vh;o, ~,
~ i"i'o"ihG notice TO guests in every room
20 can hep save fuel by shutting off vow
radiator But we no sign anvwhe ~
vising guests that they could bs,n ~ 40
by shutting off their meals ''u
ohcle Terwilliser says: There arc a nur,,o-
OF other ways to be unhappy in this wor,a .,.,.
restaurant" ;" caoaret
Those 10000 Hun helmets which arc ,a,,
shipped TO this country can he ussa Una 'S
dishes. which. by tho way. has a,,,., ~ pone
their mission. '""ss oeen
,, we were peacefully sleeping in a ho,e, IN
a,arIl"rd conn. the other night when We we-o
awakened by Il terrific crash ,rhic,, $50
, ,"t ran or Warsaw. Across the aIIev n
'anE had hurled 4 cookstovc out OF !, wipdo,, -
l'e court neio'v and we heard her yell: Nov, 7
guess you vii! 20 TO rcstauran. for -
meals YOU big stew Rough s.un-y.-v 49,,
out that's the way thev do /, in iJ,r,fors !"
NO matter what the outcome of tbe co,.
ohcc may be, nobody need star, another w..
we arc convinced now that the thing c,,.t 10
done are |'" DC
Now 'hat the country has gone hone dr., h
'he decision OF the required number q, s.o,
We VIII nave TO solve The old question: "JIow
dry is a boncc" NV
The iioisheviki have asked for nnac. Min -,
allies Give them a once over shave ana 49,
talk business anu INC"
party Of whaling men a. Boston Won. -,
STRIKE the other day They were oneroJ o,
sixth "' the receipts. but declaring tbcv ,r,,,Is
not work unless they got one eighth
If General Sherman were living h. ,,a,
tell Us what peace is S"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

At the rate former political theories are
being discarded in this country, soon there
will be none poor as to honor the old II
WAS once the proud boast OF Democrats that
taxation could be justly imposed only in
amount sufficient 10 support tho government
sccononically administered In practice that
stheory long since has been abandoned and
4for ~ has been substituted that OF taxation
$both ;for revenue purposes and 10 throttle
&business under public disfavor: also 10 foster
@speclal Interests, both class and industrial.
8Latteriy, the taxing power has shown a ten
#dencY TO be restricted by theory 10 be
guided by no principle, TO be governed by
mo rule but that q get the moncy--no mat
stcr by what means"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

BRANCH OFFICES: wash
ingtun. iilG Scw York Ave
nuc: Sew York CITY. Filth
SNcnus ISuiuins chicago.
People, Gas 1'uiidiuE;
I'h.iauripliia. Ioloniai trust
lsutItiIIlc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

ADDRESS ALL COMMUSICA-
ulONS to The Itmes-Di--
patch. and not 10 individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

Among the worst OF the many inccndiary
demands of the labor congress at Chica so
was that for the immediate pardon OF all
political prisoners in this country That
means not only the ]. w w S and anarchists
but all the traitors and skulkcrs who did
their utmost TO cause the destruction OF this
republic and to crush the world under the
hideous tyranny OF the Nohcn2ollcrns and
s Hapsburgs. Why persons calling themselves
4 American citizens should desire immunity
and triumph for people who have demon
strated their venomous hate against our gov
eminent is subject for serious consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-30

Shrinking Violet
man will putter around all day
In p-shod careless ard futile wav
Nhd then 20 home to his wife and XII,
AND sit and listen without "A grin
The while wife voices her sympathv
For man who iabors hard as he
And gives her opinion that IL he got
onc-half what he earned. as like as NOT
He'd own the business--,hc whole yboh,
And then he could it and boss tho r,nn
Ana, would you believe IL, when she is tbrong,
the cnss admits what she says is true
--RODY McPUEE
The hEht against John Barcycorn hcr,, 6,
this country Just one century ago The old bov
pu, up gallant battle
Note by tho papers that Rev. Mr. Mouse h,s
done much toward the eserving OF our natural
sake about it, too
FROM what II has OF peace ,hus f,-
Germany probably would prefer y continuation
OF the war There is some sense to n war hu,
none 10 tho sort OF peace Germany has bccn
having.
tanmcnt Unit OF actors give shows for thA
soldiers says several times we played under
HhcIi nre and once in no mans land Forth
nateiy none OF our party suffered shell shock
II IL dfmcult 10 nhock actor