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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Keyboard Touches
Where Docs Development BcEinf
by FRANK III. BROOKS.

:; The quick answer is, at maturity. Maturity
IN man seldom asserts itself before twcnty-onc.
l,cNeiophent Is slow growth Some not many.
12rveion a.. alone The majority formulatcs
Worid Is the best nourishmcnt for strengthen
ing Character. or hand, exceptions disreC;,rd- :
ed, II may be said that development Quickens
oy removal from the community where /, be-
Is never satisfied until it has competition II
me hypothesis 10 correct development Is eX-
red!tcd by change.
When man begins feel that tho com
i IN ,y IN which he lives is circumscrbed. it
convinced that he is fette,ed by limitations the
more the necessity for I, larger sphere. II he
there Unit, n Fe n zone he should stay
Judgment and INSTRUMENTATION These will
DC hcipiul when he comes in contact with con-
at!onS mat create opportunities. The minis
lrE more IMAM Almost any other profession
c!crics should first serve in small towns. They
Fave more time for study than they will ever
nave In the city. y lawyer expand to his
hearts desire in the village and stay there
remains in u community the more useful he be-
comes. The longer a doctor lives in one place
INC more esseut!a! he becomes. But tho young
general plan of salvation is the same in the
mills! village it is in the metropolis but
the broader the field the greater results can be
accomplished The ties may be sym
nathetic where the multitude is assembled. but
a successful preachers business doesn't depend
on social connections. He is in the community
wherever II may be. TO do good to all sorts and
conditions All sorts and conditions are at
minister in small town. who has call to 4
larger community. should not hesitate to ac-
c"pt If the min istcr is heading for tho super.
little town, he should lay hold on it and never
let 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

fo!ced to close the Marshall bone for lack
OF small maintenance fund, and it's annual
pilgrimages to jamestown, It's solo remaining
source OF revenue, have been necessarily
abandoned because of prohibitive costs. The
association appeals to the General Assembly
for assistance. Its request is modest; it asks
for only $4,000. What 1t has done for Vir-
GINA is worth far more than that, even If
It's services could be valued in terms of
money. Had the State done the splendid work
the association has accomplished it would
have cost many times what Is asked to tide
ii over Its difficulties With these things in
mind, the Assembly should not hesitate in
granting the urgently needed relief
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
lncome-Ta ak Facts-No.7

r-S any n taHpayers last year realized large profits
I'll eel for rna in ssr re
TURN u OF income. rroht from such transactions
though il may nave actually accrued in otter
prior TO arth any nat when me the pr rn s
come-taN law vent into effect. it is not taxable
sarc me ls IS dsde ya1uf from of The tho
eSape real estae So ,a am IN Gf Tor nsq
9G sdevft0p pas a With H SO lhas March
Tic s7soc Su, VI; a sSls Il.
G an bic between thai AMOUNT and the amount
come 90 ~
rs Fee purchase and sale of real
o. tie fss m isys he ee Part
ing prIce ia ascerIainins pro Ths 'n rule se is
me sd n: where personal property is bought
II. IN order 10 cell for higher price, the
eTea.s Is IeiG5ed or improved by
Irovenent may be added 10 tho cost and de-
q IS re aDo" J" dsa IL. amG rom
s.0sS income when ne expenditure was made.
nT'h'i or n ethsr ~oTdY. cannot be included
soy n1 seg prse o. propsr,y includes promis
y %hsa ana I.a. The prom qE, be included Income
Ts@ia,s are H govqrmed by special Treasury
a aGle Is nppo5tonea 10 each ina.anent and is
whsrs eH Ssa aor Ha"p As collected Except
thieb Apply, notes, mortgages. and other de-
.t4Teh payments must. be considered as il tho
ontlre price was paid in cash In case anv
NOTES should be worthless. a deferred nav.
incht cannot TO collected when due. the tax
rtSer. htter c&hausting every reasonable means
aot correction. may Charge the amount off as
d PAD dept IN 4 subsequent year. The sale Of
~ ophTty j.: regarded az Il closed transactio ion and
'h9 coiieclion OF tho notes Il item
on which the profit was realized. the name and
adHrcsH or inc purchaser broker tho sale
price; date acquired. cost or market value as OF
MaFch j. 1913. II acquired prior therto, cost of
fubbcGucnt improvements if any, and dcprccia-
t!oh subsequently sustained
=, IN the case OF property acquired prior TO
mhrch J. 1919. tho return must show how the
tar value OF that date is determined. In the
Gaze OF real estate. machinery. merchandise. or
markSt price. any relevant evidence may be
prices aeked offered for similar pronerty
at that time. and other facts. The value as
Of that date ghouid not Include any prospective
or speculative profits, but should represent tho
PRICE az which the property could have been
sold Under conditions thoB existing.
In determining the profit the sale OF
property the amount Of depreciation as we'll as
the aetusl cost OF such property must tie con-
siderGd For example. an owner soils in 1919
81. 900. :" 49, So'' ny"
Figuring per cent annually as tho proper
allowance for depreciation. tho total allowance
lis *l,4fO. which amount must be included In his
pront on the transaction. Because tho dcpre-
citation represents loss in prior years II may
not be deducted In ascertainlng the profits re-
allied In tho taxtblc year.
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Opposes Daylight. Saving.

To the Editor of The Times D!spatch:
,SIr.LIin last Fridays paper there was an
cuitoria! advocating the So-callcd "dayliSht'
SAVING Ii law, and as /. woman citizen taxpayer
WIN interests III both city and county, | want
70 mako most vehement protest. we have
pau pau 10 DO business under It hero on dairy
0 WF farmers Ind II fallacy ana simple
Win little 10 recommend il save novelty nd
change. OF both OF which l think tho world has
mao an ample supply. As a rule tho best ec.
men ma and teams In the hpld at tho hottest hours
Sa Inc gay. In order to get sufficient sleep wo
IS es loo hot for us to rest, AS country house
SSnss VII not go to roost till dark. whether i,
DC ocIock or 10 o'clock. / can not shut them
N I nave o to DO it when como back it keeps
the up 100 iate at night because q country
housekeeper has TO BIO up by O'Clock In the
morning; 1t disarranges all phases Of our work
.iu muses. lar more unrest among a.ricul-
f farsi peopls We have unrest enough among
,Iirtters tSuay on account Of city conditions
.at! nS me farmer 80 may we not probably
nave the time as it IS: With best wishes
NJ, - MlSS ANDREW II. SCOTT,
Rchmond. Va. February %, 1920
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Indicted!

Yes, Iuelfa, Notwithstanding, that the
tides of hate subside,
Some one strongly lis Insisting that the
Junkers shall be tried.
Not content with having beat them at
their own abhorrent sport.
Bless us II the allies haven't planned to
summon them to court!
Truth, my dear. surpasses fiction, al
we gathered long ago;
Say VIC don't bolieye Il story. and We
wake to find 1t so.
Day by day we read the papers, conf
dent that they are cracked;
But we live to learn it's very hard to
ovcrstate the fact
In affairs OF human judgment, whether
large or whether small.
One must he prepared to credit almost
anything 1T all.
Mathematics rule the heavens, each
thing moving In plan,
But 1t mover. works, Luella, whom we
try to figure man.
Man is that unknown equation mast iii
rules OF will or won't;
When we hInS we understand him. he
reminds US that we don't,
While he u.s. endowed with reason. no
one will contend 1t true
That Applying reason argues what he
Is about to do.
So we have 1t, little grille: though the
throat was hailed with doubt,
And we said they'd never do it. now
tho summonses arc out.
Not content VIII haying nut them tnts
Now we s want to spoii p lhs moral, know.
(. Inc. not the place to QUIT.
Dispatch. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
INSURANCE FOR WORKERS
FROM Is TO 70 PLANNED
Measure Affecting 12.OOO.000 Passes
Second Heading In House
OF Commons.

LONDON. Feb. "S.-Thc insurance
bill. under which insurance would be
extended on u contributory basis to
virtually the whole of the employed
population between the ages OF six
teen and seventy, has passed second
reading in the House OF Commons. In
provisions OF the bill by adopting
schcmes affording equal or as great
benefits.
hi, fho pm nroTtde fs BENEFITS nj Of ftsen
ShillinGs for women. The employers
and workers will contribute the same
women two pence haif-pcnny. with the
state supplying its one-third 1t is
estimated that nearly l2.0O0.O0O per-
annual cost to tho State Will be- he.
tween 100000 und 100000 pounds,
as against 1.260.000 pounds at present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
TAX EXEMPTION OF FARM
IMPROVEMENTS FAVORED
Nebraska Son-Partlsnn Leagues Plat
fOrmN Urges Large state Owner
ship Program.
nv A"sn:Iated irass
IT ~ MIND 1ynt, nc

form favorinG exemption Of farm i'm
provenents and workingmen's homes
from taxation was adopted by the
League in session here yesterday TO de-
eide what course the league should
follow In political activities in Me-
braska this year.
The platform also Endorsed State
ownership and operation OF packing
plants, -four mills, stoekyards, cream
sugar factories, ain so far as is neces-
sary to restore competition and break
monopolistic control" Other planka
railroads.; farmers and wage earners'
CO. perative associations and increased
pay for school teachers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
ROME PRAISES AMERICAN
PEOPLE, CRlTlCIzES Will SON
Cordial Reception 10 italian Ambaa-
sndor Mt NnAhipEton subject
OF Comment.

ROME. Feb. o3.-Extended comment
on the reception given Baron Romano
AveEEuno tho new Italian umbn ssador
at Washington, by tho American peo-
pie IL printed in the Mcssaggero, and
Is believed To be officially Inspired.
Mani fcstations OF friendship given
Baron AveZzHno. tho newspaper says
are gratifying here. The Italian people
although painfully wounded in uhcjr
dearest national aspirations, havo al
Ways disitnsutshGd between, u hostile
between President Wilaon and. tho
great American people. whose " 4antic
GO s"n Si1b1 TO The he, allied yietory Is
that with different fortunes and con-
ditions. collaboration between Italy and
America may he further cemented."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Presidential primaries for the selection
OF delegates 10 the national conventions, as
1t will work out, mean conventions in which
nominations under State instructions rigidly
adhered to ordinarily will be impossible, and,
therefore, the people will have less voice in
the naming OF the candidates TO head the
Z tickets than under the old system. Tho
credulity Of the people in adopting the sys-
+ tenn OF presidential primaries for taking the
nomination OF candidates out of the hands
of the politicians is an outstanding joke on
popular innocence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
BOMB OUTRAGES MARK
LISBON TELEPHONE STRIKE
Directors Arc Object OF Attack, md 6ns
Pedestrian II Killed in
INplOEion.

LISBON, Feb. 2S-Violence marks
the strike OF telephone employees.
which has been In progress here for
the last seven weeks. = dynamite
bomb exploded yesterday outside tho
house OF Mr., frazer, one OF tho man
aging directors Of the telephone COM
pany, while another damaged the resi-
dence OF another director.
The situation is complicated by
strike OF employees of tho boot and
shoe stores. Two bombs were thrown
yesterday at shops which have re-
manned open because they men are
not striking, 4 pedestrian, CROSSING;
the street near the scene OF one cX-
piosion, was killed. bombs also have
exploded Ia other parts OF tho city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
BRAZILIAN CATHOLIC CLERGY
IN DRESS REFORM MOVE
One BiAhop Advises Communion No
Nefused 10 womea UnsuIt-
ably Atdrcd.
INV A-yociat.d Pc,

RIO JANElRO. Feb. 28.-A campairn
against prevailing modes in feminine
IN other large cities of Brazil. has been
inaugurated by the Catholic clergy.
one bishop recently advised his clergy
10 deny communion TO those who pre
sentcd themselves unsuitably attircd.
while an archbishop has made tho cY
asgeration OF fashions the subject Of
PASTORAL letter
MonsipnQr Mn3lmiano Leite, III,
vicar general. declared that without
any douht there was an evidence OF
excess OF nudity In present day fcmin-
Inc garments profoundly dangerous To
morals. The heat of tho climate. lie
SAID, was made the pretcx( for lament
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Way should Lodge be in such hurry to

Why should Lodge be in such hurry to
force action on the peace treaty? He has
blocked ratification for a year, and now he
Is franticaliy trying TO bring about Il definite
conclusion within the coming ten days.
surely there is plenty OF time Europe can
not be much worse of than it Is now as a
result of the Senates failure 10 act, while
Americas prestige and leadership already
have been lost So why the haste? Is it
possible that Lodge and his fellow obstruc-
nonlsts arc more influenced by political fear
than by the fate OF nations hanging in the
balance? Are they afraid to dilly-dally
longer and recieve"ihe verdict OF America at
the polls? -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
situation.

It is necessary for Lloyd George TO keep
after the kaiser" His campaign PROMISE
to bring the former war lord to trial has
net been fulfilled, and a lapse in his frantic
endeavors. no matter how hopeless they are
might prove fatal TO continuance OF his
power. 1t is a pretty political game that is
being. played, and the Kaiser, with unscrred
br w,-looks on calmly as the various moves
are made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
CURE NERVES WITH NEW HAT
Advocate Of Drcas M Remedy for De-
prcxston Describes Tonic
Value.
icy Universal Service. ]


LONDON, FEB, ia now hat may
have Il greater therapeutic and stinu-
lative value than any tonic purchase
Sloan Chesser. in prescribing tho
dress cure" for nervous depression at
the Instltutc OF Hygiene here.
Loud applause followed the woman
Doctors further cXhprtation to try
what buying somcLhiHg nice for your
self will do when mentally and spirit
ually ut a low ebb. even IL 1t meant
selling some old so-callod ornaments
to obtain the money for tho recupcra-
tive new frocks and hats.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Wired Another Domb In s,r,ko

SARAGOsSA, SPAIN, Feb. 2S,-Dis-
coycry OF another bomb in a prominent
cafe in this city has resulted in an
order from the, civil Governor closing
headGuarters OF the workmen's union.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1920.

POO. starved Europe" is supplying this
country With yesetab!es-and staple vege-
tables a; that--which after paying the GUS
toms taxes, are on sale il our markets cheaper
than home products, This suggests that it
is up. TO the Department OF Justice more ur-
gently than ever 10 rout out the niger III
the American woodpile responsible for this
sit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Up the Hill and Down Again

HE prohibition war waged nv tho
Dalrymple army against the alleged
rcvolutonists Of Iron County, Mich. has
ended rather lamely. The bold crusader who
marched his gallant forces into the upper
peninsula with the ayowed purpose of ar
resting county officers, warrant or no war
rant; who announced his purpose OF ''clean,
ing up" the rccalcitrant area, and who was
not to be deferred by armed resistance Or nv
anything else, suddenly withdrew from en-
cmy territory and announced that lie was on
his way TO Washington TO find out why he
had been called off.
ms whole proceeding has been more or
less OF a comedy With great flourish the
government agents let it be known that they
were bent upon forcing obedience to the law.
Ihey let it be known that they felt outraged
tnat local State court at tho instance OF a
locai states attorney had permitted the ac-
qulttal of three Italians who we're presumed
TO be in possession OF wine contrary 10 law.
lhcy let 1T be known that they would brook
no such interference by State authority with
the majesty OF the Federal power
Breathing such warnings the government
ehlorters descended upon the little ''rebel-
nous village. They went armed with guns
OF large caliber They summoned the state
constabulary 10 rc-cnforce them and undoubt-
eddy expected pitched battle the moment
they stepped from the train Instead. thew
found only a few curious villagers on han 10
"atch them alight, form ranks and march
bfa'eiy 10 their hotel. Thereafter came par
leHs OF one sort or another and finally the re-
l''Sai or the United States district attorpey'to
issue warrants for the arrest OF the State
OfiiSers.
About this time Major Dalrymplc seems to
nave begun receiving kilograms from Attor-
hcy-General Palmer, from Prohibition Cdm
missioner Kramer in Washington and other
apprehensive folks telling him to mako no
"'S'"kes, 10 arouse no unnecessary resent
mert in Michigan and to deal gently with IN.
alleged violators Of the law Finally he re
! ccivcd word to report in Washington and 70
cali of his dogs OF war. What could be moro
laughabc than the mock demonstration n,
! force against a few deputy sheriffs. S,ate,a
attorney and three inoffensve Italians?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Report Hostile Clash In Morocco.
MADRID, Feb. 2s.-spanlah troops
have again clashed with revolving
tribcsmen In tho military zone OF Mo-
rocco. according to dispatches from
Ccuta, which say Spanish forces es-
capped without loss.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Virginia as State has failed most lament
ably In caring for its ancient landmarks.
Had their preservation been left to Virginia
sit Is only too likely that they would have
been permitted TO perish through lack of
attention, to the iTreparabe loss not ONLY Of
Virginia, but OF the world But the Asso-
|fcfation for the Preservation OF Virginia An
tiquites. an organization OF loyal Virginians
who labor tirelessiy and without pay, came
|salong. II relieved the State OF anv burden
1.-The preservation OF It's beloved relics might
|Shage proved. 1t took over. restored and
|sbeautifed jamestown Island. it took into it's
Excepting the John Marshall home in Richmond
|Sit+accepted the care OF the Mary Washington
|shome and the old Rising Sun Tavern at
Fredericksburg, and the historic Powder
Isaorn at Williamsburg. The upkeep and
Ecare OF these treasured places is but a small
kpart OF what the association has done and is
fadctng for Virginia. Now IL finds its resources
kAt low ebb. II was compelled to rebuild
tIEafhe feardley House at jamestown after it
{aHl>d been demolished by a gtorm; II has been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Syria Rairine Huge Army.

tBy Assoclatcd Prcss.]
CAIRO. EGYPT, Feb. 2S.-A dispatch
received hero from Damascus says tho
Syrians arc preparing to raise 500 200
volunteers 10 defend Syria should
Prince Feisal, son of the King of the
Hedjas, fall TO obtain satisfactory
solution on his dispute with the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

II you knew the Russian lingo yo, ,.,,.
comprehend the mcanin' OF prediction lint
their government must fall because us
Leninc. 40
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Grand Duke Nicholas In Rome.
says today that Grand Duke Nichoias
Of Russia Is in Rome. living In strict.
est inSosnito, and has refused to SEQ
anybody or give out any statement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Charcoal aph,. Daily Thought.

"Ef had million dollahs." said Charcoal Eph
modify "ef had jcs' half million, da's all
yassuh.-ef had 4 hundred thousan, sub, cp eff
mad hfty thousand! er say ten thousan' what
evah had it'd be all velvet Z what got now
Eessah Eat 4 peanut Mistach Jackson, an
chow it sowly"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
Voice of the People

letters must give the nddress Of
requests. - ~'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

One OF the grounds OF opposition OF or
ganized labor to the railroad bill now before
the President, is that ii prefers to deal di-
rectly with the railroad corporations rather
than have the public as third party, en-
gagged in the controversy. In other words.
organized labor has assumed the Vanderbilt
attitude, The public be damned" Yet, the
interest OF the public in the controversy is
not less than that Of either OF the other nar-
ties. This country has not vet reached tho
stage when 1t will quietly submit the publjc
interest TO be pundercd by a labor-capital
combine The legislation just passed was
enacted to conserve the interests of the
fl 10. 100000 people OF this country. and not
Tor the special benefit of certain classes,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

When opposing Russian armies meet IN
nattle array the chief question seems to be-
which can surrender 10 tho o,h., 1870, w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

With his allegiance still undetermined and
following his announcement that lie IS mot
seeking the presidency. Herbert Hoover has
fcached the stage where the press refers to
him as among the other candidates"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

NJ Congress lost an able and trusted member
and the Fifth Virginia District a conscen-
Sttous and competent Representative vcster-
DAY when the resignation OF Edward w.
saunders became effective. Regret of the
house at losing him, and its admiration Of
him as statesman and parliamcntarian wcra
voiced by Representative Hicks, Republican.
|9ot New York who spoke in the warmcst
lsterms or the "irginian. who was then clos
Eng up his congressional work But what the
SCongress and the Fifth Virginia District lose.
VIII De more than gained by the State at
large LOT the career OF Mr.. Saunders on the
bench OF the Supreme Cour, Of AnncnIs -
which he has been called, is certain TO rank
lin brilliance with that o, any of his preac-
cessors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Deiyihe labor apparently has replaced
uenylhs TABOR as tho fashionable political
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
o Joy Be-.

Joy be:
HooraS -hooray! O whoop 600 Ia la Ia Ia!'
Well wc!!. whatsa matter whatsa ma ter
Whasamatter? This is nutty house. huh?"
Pardon me, Old Scout. but I can't help It,
mo BOSS has cut my salary enough let me
out on income tax! whoop, o Whoop"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Sir Oliver Lodge will do distinct favor
II he can get the Housekcepers who have gone
Beyond to tell us how they manage to keep
their Servants Over There.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
The Apple

The Apple.
EVe got the peel Adam got the oore;
They planted the seeds and raised some more
And ever since then It's the same old deal:
Adam gets the core and Eve gets tho peel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

Misery loves company, but they're Keeping
the Kaiser kinda lonesome.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29

rEI.f.ptiONE kun,iu!ph 1.
r-INnts Branch Exchange
conne, ting wan All urpaJt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-29
The ExtIncts,

Nome your poison" said the Dodo Bird:
TIL take Scotch high"
Make IL whisky punch for me- said the
Dinosaurs.
And ever since then have been wonder
Ing how those things taste. mentioned by the
Dodo and the Dino