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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

rarners in some parts OF this re-
pubic have taken very eStreine md
n%igtrouS political positions n, times.
ont they have stood always like gran
tie Gifts for religion. the n,oraiiiics
ano inc 1oundM:ion principles of TN.
f Evrefn a,ana. That impregnnble dc
ana passion OF Bolshevism could NJ,
move IT. There will be no cause TO-
rinu iation or alarm. however. we MAJ
read In the newspapers of tito .nr.,s,
or the lire in the cities and the u-e
ing or propaganda among our trUons
ABROAD or coming back. The bulk ~
inc american armies is composed or
young men who went from homcn ,nd
nave attended church ali their lives
iheE nave ambitions and dream. OF
tneir own. usually connected with tho
nome Appeals TO them for destruction
Oh INC law and property rights. Tor
rejection OF God. for abolition Of tho
no, none ana family and Reputation OF
wasted breath. no matter how skill
fully presented. Unborn. and inrrainnd
Instincts and common sense would re-
enforce each other in Resistance and
angry repugnace.
All VIC need for assurance o, Tho
stability OF the country, no mater
what infection may spread elsewhere
tack may be directed, is analysis OF the
American people mos, Of us know,
Them and study OF their history When
'ol' S'oui rises 10 INC TOP. In ny
old adaEe. All who thought and locke,
ahcad gave warns ing long ago that in
inc processes Of recons;ruction ard
reimbursement here and abroad there
would be disturbance, rush to In.
front Of things OF ruacks and crnnk.
and criminals. a vast deal OF noise and
threatening. We are having some of Il
as in the instance at Washington. the
strikes In several cities. the Mooncv
dernonstrations They will continue
PROBABLY untn tho great, resistiess.
overwhelming force OF American con
servatism in one way or ano,:hc makes
itself felt. People who hold tho low
or God and their homes and countr,
in their hearts and have and can de-
fine reasons for their love will not be
driven In mass TO criminaiity and
atheism People who have drawn GrTn
lines beyond which thc,- own radicals
could not lead them. "-ho have stood
hgains; the attempts OF their own
money kfnss to corrupt or ruiz +hcr,
and with whom tho long. cunning and
lavish efforts of tho skilled Hun agents
20 shake their allo2iance failAd utterly.
will not be stampeded by wild howl
'ngs from foreign villains or iunatics,
or city moOs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

| BY its gratutous advice to the peace con-
| ference on the Irish trouble, the House Com
| mittee on Foreign Affairs is laying the United
States open to grave criticism, and it's effect
may be to retard Great Britain's solution OF
perple1ng problem that in all essentials
is its own. Ireland admittedly is a sore SPOT
in the British empire, but it cannot be cured
by the meddling OF this or any other nation,
and it is likely to be aggravated by this
tender OF moral aid and comfort to its turbu-
lent and belligerent elements It's sole idea
of self-determination up to the present seems
to be the right OF its people TO fight among
themselves but when they come together in
some measure OF harmony and decide peace
FULLY what sort Of a government they want,
1t Is not unlikely that London will grant it
TO them willingly. In the meantime. the
American House Of Representatives should
lose no time in squelching it's committees
ill-considered and impairment resolution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

le,-up OF all linn iErat!on until We can
EoiNe our domestic employment prob
lem. After that Ira done IL Ia sasiI,
conceivable that tho bars can be low
cred .omewhat. This is biz count ~
mand for all that labor can produce
ior many years TO come. Our markets.
ooth domestic and foreign are urar-
tcaIiy l!miticss, so that for an jnden-
mite time into the future there nee,
pe no anxiety AZ to oYerproductior
For the present there seems nothing
m m compton sense I" do but To pass IN.
burnett blll. 1dlcncsS among large
sections OF our population. even for :,
nn!et period, Is menace wc cannot
Richmond. Va. January 80. ioia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Why farming is an uncertain and preca-
rious business is demonstrated by Official an
nouncement from the Department OF Agri-
culture that after years of scientific and e1-
pcnslve research and investigation it has been
found impossible to ascertain the cost Of
producing bushel Of wheat, corn, oats rye
Or barley or pound of cotton or tobacco
The problem seems to be as indefinite as
How long is string?" and TO depend on
as many contingencies and circumstances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

with all our outcries against heavy tax
alton and with new Liberty loan in sight
we may proiitably stop to think what would
nave been the bill, the cost and the burden
If the had continued another two wears.
and yet again what would have been the
situation if the Hun had won over the Eu-
ropeans and now stood with sword drawn
menacing us; and yet again, If he had beaten
us. Tough as it may seem sometimes, the
truth is we have had very merciful de-
lfverance from absolute and final ruin or
strain to which the present burden is hut
featherweight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Secretary Of the Treasury Glass has man
ufactured a full set OF teeth which is guar
anteed to put u "bite" in the nation wido
prohibition law. His proposed ban on the
use of any building in which the illegal traf-
fc shall be carried on is sufficiently drastic
TO leave the trafickers without shelter for
their business. Mr.. Glass has the right idea.
>df the law is good one. and Congress by
it's vote has said that il is. then it is worthy
ot the atrictest enforcement. Bootleggng
and all the other Illicit features OF the out
awed traffic are evils that must not be
tolerated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

~ Indemnity OF $4,000 100000 for Belgium
+Rll help in restoring it physically and in
.austrially TO what it was before Germany
,yioatcd its neutrality, but hundred times
chat amount could not recompense it for its
.Sufferings bring back to life its men. wo-
men and little children crucifed the bar
@barous cross OF war by the kaiser's paid
smurderers. Nor will all the ages serve to
blot out that disgrace or dim the briliance
of Belgiums heroic defense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

The Clyde Steamship Company has de-
cided to suspend three OF its coastwise line.
10 South Atlantic ports. One OF these lines
operates between Philadelphia and Norfolk
Orders. IT is said. already have been issued
10 close the off1ces at the ports affected and
dismiss all employees. The reason given
FOR this action is high operating costs and
inef1ciency OF labor The impasse between
the high costs OF operation and abor's de-
nnands has become a serious problem with
many industries, in which. if there is not a
speedy lessening OF the tension, the course
OF action chosen by the Clyde Steamship
Company In self-protection OF It's interest. is
likely. to be followed by many other large
concerns. II return TO the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
lFuff.

Oh what strange grounds we build our
hopes and fcara!
Mans life is all mist, and in the dark
Our fortunes meet us.
n fato be not. then what can forsee:
And how can we avoid il lf it be?
u by free will IN our paths wo move
How arc we bounded by dccreen above,
Whether we drive or whether We are
driven,
n i'll tits ours; If good the xc4 OF
heaven.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

II definite and decisive action in the inpos
ing OF victors peace on the enemy ia not
forthcoming quickly No animus is apparent
in his interview, little Of bitterness except
toward Germany, but in the plain statement
Of facts is seen his ardent desire to get things
done and bring real safety to France within
reach. In that attitude there is no ground
for criticism. surely none from America.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY IL. 1919.

The United States is willing to go long
.ay in providing the necessary means to
preserve the peace OF the world. but it is
unwilling to be the big policeman to keep
down disturbances in the Near East. There
are too many shoulders with chips on them
IN that section Of the world to make the job
Al inviting one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

normal conditions which peace should assure
Is to be facilitated. labor will have to make
up its mind that 1t cannot continue to coerce
capital into maintaining wartime wage scales
which in some instances. were outrageously
excessive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Having driftcd into the habit of looking
to the national government for money with
which to build their main highways and sun
port certain kinds of education, the people
of the sovereign States" which once looked
after their own domestic concerns now have
begun TO look to the Federal government TO
provide jobs for their unemployed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any tonic,
excepting legal and medical sub-
ierts, are answered free. Az all Ia
frirleE arc answered directly by per-
sonal letter. q self-nddressed, stnm ped
enS ciopc IL required. Address rho
Tunes Dispatch Information Bureau.
Itichmond, SH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

With the new tax bill imposing burden
Of from $4,000, 900, 900 to $4,000 1000 600 on
the people and Secretary OF the Treasury
Glass asking Congress 60 increase tho COM
ing Victory loan to SIC, 200, 900 900, war has
not yet become only sad memory. Were
II moi for the shortening OF the casualty lists
and tho absence of battle reports one would
be led TO believe that the contict was raging
IN all its fury. and a glimpse at ones con-
stantly 1atteninAL -pocketbook surely would
lead him TO this mistaken conclusion It.
requires vast sums TO conduct q war, but the
people are not yet reconciled TO tho belief
that II costs even more to end one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
News of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom tho Richmond Dispatch. Feb. IL, 1850
Yesterday morning. i

Yesterday morning. in
the United States Circuit
Court, the district nttor-
noy stated that he had
been instructed by the At
tOrney G neral OF tho
United States TO enter a
noilc prosequi in each OF
the following cases OF in
dictment for treason: JEFF
fcrson Davis. both irdict-
ments; Thomas T. Turner,
William Smith. Thomas s.
Bocock, Wade Hampton,
benjamin Huger. Henry a.
Wise, Samuel Cooper, G.
w. G. Lee, William n. i.
90 oh r I'D Il NInn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Big Berthas" OF the Anti-Saloon League
nave been turned on William H. Taft, in
whom 1t processes TO see IL prospective can
d'datc for the presidency. 1t processes, in
circular letter broadcastcd over the coun-
try, to see in him an Impossible candidate"
because his wealthy brother" has been al
lied with the liquor interests, and because
the former President did not bow down
'eryileiy to those who sought TO sway his
conduct away from what he believed to be
the high duties OF his Office. MI Taft NAV,
indeed be an impossible candidate but not
FOR the reasons assigned in the antisaloonist
propaganda, for without doubt he is one of
the ablest. cleanest and most patriotic among
the ptifully few Republicans available for
the 1920 campaign. BY comparison he is
SO far above the average potential candidate
now stripping for the White House scramble
as to dwarf them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
o,c Hundred md ThirJ Iufnntry.

r. l.. W., Cardweil.-The One Hun
drcd and Third Infantry is in the
Twenty-sixth Division. at Montigny
le-Roi, France. The A. p. .. (army
post -ofiicc) number Of the division Is
100. A letter thus addressed should
reach your son.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
III HENRY EDWARD WARNER
TO Mabel.

Dear Little Ciirle. sweat little kid
Como here and climb my knco;
why do you eye me- standing there by me-
What is cyefuI in mr?
what! 'iuh" Why, Mabel! Shame on you
Kid.
Ant you taught better at home?
Laughing because I'm SO rnooth ~, th. IA,
Why we cant ali have moss on tho dome:
u diamond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

r. p L.. Notwithstanding to the
latest available statistics there are L.
S29,255 members OF the Masonic Order
in the United States and Canada
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

c. s. T.. RfchmOnd.-AI! thc ralI-
road and steamship lines of the United
Statei have been under government
control since noon December %. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Il Is quite natural that Prince Henry
should desire the rc-csta blshment OF the Ger
man monarchy ON its prcwar basis under the
Prussian leadership. William lIohcnzolleru
the crown prince, iindcnburg, l.udendorT
and scores of others who held the rcins over
the empire and fatteped their treasures at
the expense of the people while threatening
and finally ending, the peace OF the world
have similar desires But even the prince
docs not say such IL course, even were it
possible, would be for the public good lie
sees in It merely the means to the future
realization OF Germany's goal" and that
word is subject to wide Interpretation when
used by the Huns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
1 cfrIrcratiuc pInnt COmpuny

r. T.. D.. Richmond.-Wc are unable
to locate this company for you or to
say when 1t Will be ordered homo.
Neither can we give the location of
the hospital you mention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

This sitting peace conference differs from
all others in history in the fact Of the i'm
possibility that it break up in fight Alb
sence OF the element OF fear leaves unex-
ampled opportunity for clear aud honest
thinking.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
Three Hundred and Twenty-ninth In

Mrs. G. r. r.. Richmond. The Three
Hundred and Twenty ninth Infantry Is
I'm THE 1Iightythirh Division, which
recently was at Le-Mans France ire.
sumably. tho eomp,rny mentioned by
YOU is still with the division at u,
place. We are unabls to say when the
regiment will be orasrsd homo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Mrs. D. w. Jetersville.-"A. r. O"
means army post office: a. j. O. 70l
port of deharlsaton and embarkation
Cor American troops We are unable
mention is In, as you do not give num-
Der Of regiment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Mexico explains suayely that il would not
think OF such thing as coniscation of the
property OF American or English oil COM
panies' It merely intends to take It with
out paying anything for it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Another puzzle: no American troops will
Dc sent to Turkey, we are told, because Of
Ideally we never have been at war with that
country Yet America troops were sent to
Russia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Next government loan to come after it
has ceased to be Lent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
Cent of 1880
noi,roadS and Steamships.

Cent Of 1850.
ri. L. f., Richmond.--A cent minted
in 1859 has no extra value.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
DnnieetIc Nate

Come on Mother-,aueh nj, ja,d ,,o-,,
up: you're too gloomy said Jones Tho House
Rest
Ha ar srowlcd Mrs Jones, one O. then,
serious mindGd women. TN not a butterfly
Stiil waters run deep, John Jones"
huh" retortcd Johnny on the spot but
we men ike 10 sec the ice shiny pebbles at
the bottom of brook now'n then, huh?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
Voice of the People.
letter. must give the name and nd
n,,,.,I rs 'he writer. Name will not be
ItIrhm ond'. Opnor,unI,x

To the Editor OF The Times 6;.,,,c,.
S!r.--Thc tremendous economic er
Terence gained from the world war
amouio open the eyes OF Richmond and
a. Virginia 10 understand II and pront
ny u. Nichmond should rea!ize its
..,,nSchs,h and know wha; II can do,
The city can build municipal rail-
was on each eide OF the James 10 deep
"a'cr We can build TO the mouth Of
the Appomattox on tho south side ana
70 n point opposite CITY Point on Tho
north side OF tho James II can build
concrete docks where the municiunj
railway terminates on the rivers and
continue TO build them all the wav i'm
10 t'hc present limits of the city as
channel
Factories and warehouses WEI DO
Sn,it near the municipal docks, which
OF Richr,ond. Richmond can revive tic
James River and knavha Canal and
cause II to be built. ]; can he bu,lt
under ne" charter aud with new
name. prcfrtab;y the George Washing
ton Canal. II can be bust by deprcss-
inS IN" channel OF the river by blast
ing ana drcE!ng, etc. and fed by
reservoirs and artificial lakes which
can be used 20 conserve food control.
fish for food irrigation and hydro
electric mower. The hyd7oclertric
rover would, in time. pay for building
the canai
Call uoon TynchburG to Join you and
help build the canal 20 that city. even
ship canal twenty feet deep and 100
feet wide. snd DO so while o;hcr cities
arc discussing waterway projects.
c. !. GItIFrlTH.
St. Louis Mo- February 3. 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

To :he Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,---Becaus. IL is The hrst duty Of
our government TO protect our own
citizens, and especially our returning
Tmnigratiom Cnmmittee to prohibi, I'm
misration for a period OF four years
VIII md widespread support. Due to
III. timiiity OF our Industrial leaders
the country finds itself despite It's
great wealth and its ability to spend
freely, In condition where there is
q growing problem OF unemployment
Therefore something has got TO be
done TO shut. or, temporarily, the Inflow
Of new labor until our returning sol
der: have had full opportunity TO md
employment and the rest Of our citizens
protected in their right 10 earn a
livelihood.
IT is 10 be hoped. OF course. that
as permanent policy, the immiEra-
ton laws OF this country arc going to
be 80 rsdrafted as to protect, US from
marked certain types OF German Immi-
grants. to the United States. But that
is aside from the present emergency
requirement. that there be a complete
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

An honest man can. understand why Di,
genes needed lanic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
Servant probfar,

Il don't know what to do about Mary said
MIS-. Fretty, with a sigh Shes quite limos
sible," '
Whats the matter. my dear?" inaui,ed IN.
Brute who was reading the sporting mare
oh. she's no servant! She never breats NV
thing She Keeps the plate spotless her cook
ing is beyond reproach and she is alwavs b.rs
on time. I'll really have 10 discharge her Iohn.
MUST have something to worry bout"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

The man who invented the word "incidentals a.,
must also nave Invented its companion word
Charity; Cor both cover a n,ultitude Of cir.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
AZ the Da,vnc.

lha' young apirttualst from Boston ha
danced with every man in the room Ha,ee
IL she doesn't flop from ono pain or arms ,
another fastcr'n YOU watch her"
Yeah; / reckon she's circulating msdiur
huh?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

The longer you argue with vona, ,ho,,
her opinion Of things che doesn't know any.
thing ABOUT, Tho more complicated becomes
your Misunderstanding OF the sex
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

The woman who bosses her husband SOM
aay discovers the woman who lures him, and
then and then
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

ADDRESS ALL COMMUSlCA-
TIOSS TO Tho Hmrs-Dts-
untch. and not to undiN nu;Als.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

Half the world is convinced tina, the olbe
haif is convinced that the original half is con
Ninccd But the whole bunch have their douhts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

TELEPHONES: Randolph l..
Private Brunch E1chApEo
connecting with all depart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12
Expectations.

When u man marrlcs a woman he .xp.o,s.
Fidelity accomplishment. beauty good djsno.
s'tion' housekeeping ability, economy. sacri6ee
When woman marres a man she cxnccts
money business acumcn. regularity of habit
preference for homo. fidelity. strength OF char
acter. shave-every- morning
Mutual disappointment from too much
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

pUBLIsBED every day In tho year ut 10 south Tenth
street, Richmond, Va, by The Times Dispatch Pub
fishing Co.. Inc, Charles T.. iinsbrook, Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-12

BIsANCH OFFICES; Wash
inkton. l4lB New York Ave
nue.: Now York City. Fifth
Avenue building; Chicnxo,
leopiv's OAo DuituibS
phiii,uciphln. Coiunini lrust
building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04

- than month se-', select
4 - Hschrnord m~u ~sTe horn
- made Kraveiy ~n<iovs by he
n onnAsrnens. rrven with ~cnarscte -
Eennpnextness by a gentleman who
\ loanporariiy playing tho role of
$500. that England IL actually get
nAaad cf America In export trade
shn4, In consequence CT the diia-
66ln OF our own governmental
t1se government was "a blame
II country would GO Gown 20 fin
~ fuin, wetr'rted. moreover, with
Necessity for producing war reve-
a. - that IT. would never again
- IN the markets 81 the world
tstlsh alleged preparedness Tor
xSknx trade was contraEtcd with
"a yUwn lack Of forcsigh,edness. In
N1 10 hear the for-thc- m men,
aaH asarmist tell about 1t, The United
q 5&tA6 was in scandalously ruuous
lsaca.
cw comes a curious echo from
Oh enME the water London is in state
sf anxiety thai borders on panic over
sssna Hardness OF Britatn's post war
8yHde. 70 get into it's swing Undis-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04
LONDON ECHOES PANIC TALK HEARD HERE.

that Britain viii he unabie ever 20
regime her place as the worlds trade
hun"
A uaerntrer Of parliament says: AT
its present rate OF progress, New York
uiu capture for all time the position
OF The worlds clearing house
u ls even predicted that the Unit
ed States will take over the South
American coal trade from tho British
and that is precisely the one dei-
rite thing which our aiarn1tsts said
only short time aco vas irretr4ev-
ably lost TO us by the a1ertness OF our
British cousins
Happily. wee seem 70 have recovered
orr own eenses, ~ ieast. since tho
revenue bill was passed and nc dis
covered that VIC were still all alive
and doing business, Perhaps our Brit
isb comrades will likewise recover
from their state of mental depression.
II liz 10 be hoped
There is a Lesson for ua though.
In the British alarm We were scar
Cd without reason on the basis of
categorical statements by individuals
who ought tn have known the facts
but WHO. quite evidently. tIt not The
next man who tries 10 fou1ent a pant,
shcUld he required 10 brinr evidence
to justify his alarming statements