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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
\ ScI.inIIS Omission

JUDGE CHlNN'S discovery that provisions
OF the Baylor survey relating to the oys-
Ter Deds of Virginia, have been omitted al
together from the Code of 1919 will raise
widespread speculation. and the omission.
II not corrected, may lead to serious conse-
qnehces. The States interests in great
natural asset had no protection save that af-
fordcd by this survey, and some observers
already are predicting period of confusion
anu loss as a result OF the strange dis
crepancy In the new Code. con the face OF
the SITUATION says the Norfolk Ledger Dis
patch, the public stands to lose its rights
unless the General Assembly takes prompt
measures to reinstate the survey on the
statute books"
IL is fortunate as the Norfolk paper points
out that the General Assembly is now in ses-
sion, hence may take immediate steps to
guard against untoward developments II
should be practicable TO enact legislation
OF an emergency nature at least If not to re-
store at once the status that every one
seems to have thought TO be still in existence
The matter is one of great Importance to
the Commonwealth, and the General Assem-
bly, may be expected to act promptly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Leave Ii Where II BELONGS

~ practically unanimous vote tho
House Committee on Roads has given
favorable report to the bill placing jitnrys
under the control Of the State Corporation
commission. Whether this action reflects
the definite convictions of the committee
members or simply desire to transfer tho
burden OF decision to the House Is prob
lcmatical; but public interest in the matter
should be quickcncd by this assurance that
u is approaching test on the floor
rover to regulate motor vehicles opor-
aied as public carriers would he taken away
from municipal governments by this bill
u Is not entirely. or oven primarily a high
way bill; il is n street bill II places
recognized and important branch of city
transportation In the hands OF n State boar
Advocates or The measure advance the nrcu-
m"nt that the interests of public utility com
pnhics must he safcguarded assuming an
parcntiy. that municipal governments can
not guarantee adequate protection The
OASIS upon which this assumption rests IT,
feIhapS, perfectly clear In the minds OF
these spokesman; il remains decidedly
Vagn" in the minds of those who cannot dis
scciate city governments from every con
sideration of fairness and intelligence
This issue should be settled with due re-
gard for principle II is utterly idle ia pro
cccd ON the theory that the transportation
problems OF municipality may be handled
wisely and justly only by some agency not
related to The government Of that munich
palMy. Logically. the control of local trans
porthtion systems belongs to local au,hori-
Ties, 10 tn" immediate and responsible
spokesman OF the citizenship that supports
these transportation systems. The General
Assembly should leave this control where Il
belongs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Millions In Smoke

a MERlCA leads the world in fire losses.
"a and Virginia ranks high among the
American states in the apportiOnment of
this terrible burden. Figures complied by
the National Board OF Fire Underwriters
with respect TO Virginia's fire losses are de-
scribed as astonishing" Tho phrase is
we'll chosen. Virginia property valued at
S26.3G2.I1S went up in smoke during the
iive-year period ending with 1920.
1t should be we'll TO dispel certain Illusions
which appear TO be rather generally held
respecting losses by fire Ono of these is
the belief that reasonable precautions are
already practiccd almost universally and
mat. IN practical sense. the loss is not pre-
'ch'ahi" Another serious error is that of
assuming that only scattered individuals
here and there and the insurance cu1nanies
are reached by this staggering cxnction Of
tolls.
Now, as a matter Of fact, We are not OBJ
serving reasonable precautions: IA very sub
stah'ial part of our annual fire loss is pre-
Fch'ahle, IN the most practical sense or
ibis fact any Intelligent person will be con
''hced by Il survey OF tabulated fire causes.
~ little reelection should dissipatc the idea
mat our fire losses are shared only nv the
owners Of property Immediately affected
hoider. every property owner. every renter
Is carrying share of this stupcndous and
unnecessary tax. Protection we must have
Whatever whc cost; and, since this protcc-
non must cover our own negligence as we'll
as the unavoidable hazards, IL is necessarily
being sold TO us at rate that is correspond.
ingly high
IL is properly argued that public educa-
uoh' promoted by every possible means is
the only remedy that may be applied eff
lectivey to check the colossal drain reflect
cd In the statistics. The Importance OF in
Vokng this remedy will not Impress the
popular mind until there Is more general
realization OF the loss that is being borne
NrgihlaS loss is running in excess of
so'ooo,ooO annually. This is clear waste.
no amount OF sophistry can get us around
that TACT. And no one will question tho
statement that this represents a serious
uraih, even for State so rich as our own
Proper study of the subject of fire nreyon-
uoh, not only in our schools, but on the
part or the public generally, would soon
bring about substantial reduction of this
loss. Is it not time we were giving the
matter more serious thought?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Putting the Spurs to Congress-

WHITE HOUSE conferences. ho,voor ,,,o
w Prcsiden, ana conrrcssiop,, I..dors
upon pending legislation arc n hopnru, sion
II seems 10 Indicate that a rcIuctop, pro.i.
dent at last is assuming q measure of ,ooI
crship in legislative mo,,crs Io,dor.h,,
which the country cxnocts him =, o,o,,,;,r
ana which. without doub, Corcross ,,a,i,,,','
edly wclcom.
/! there has been one HARDING no,;cy more
questionable than any other Il ,n. ,,oo .', Wv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
News of Fifty Years Ago

1From the Richmond Dispatch. Feb. 10. 1929
Captain George y. Ainslic. chief OF the Fire
Department, and MIR. liargamin. chairman of
the Council Committee on Fire Department,
have returned from New York In which place
they contracted for trucks OF most recent
modern Improvement and best quality.
Great improvements are being made and soon
10 hc made in the West End. r.. H. Brown has
determined 10 erect tire. handsome dwell
iugs on the lot at the corner OF Adams and
Grace streets
John Charlton. long wcli-known resident Of
Manchester has left for Scottsviie to take
charge OF the large and wcll-known Touring
mills at that place.
The chief Of police OF Manchester has
moved his Office 10 the Town Hall. The police
Justice Will also hold his court there hereafter.
and soon the board of trustees Will begin
holding their meetings there.
The committee appointed by the House OF
Delegates to investigate the charges OF bribery
in connection with the passage OF the funding
bill by tho last Legislature liz hard at work.
holding daily sessions behind closed doors
cit is a singular fact that the capitalists OF
England at once set down Virginia as having
a negro government" when they learned that
our Legislature had refused TO pay the Jam
uary interest.
Married. at the First Baptist Church on the
3lst OF January, by Rev. Or. Burrows. Joseph
il. Goode. and Miss Maggie Mundin. all OF this
city.
The Iron works nj buffalo Gap. on the Chcsa-
peak" and Ohio Railroad. were totally de-
s,royed 10y fire yesterday afternoon. The
heavy loss was in valuable new machinery.
1t looks as IL there will be n uniform tax
on tobacco. hut not at lf cents per pound. 4
compromise on ~ cents per pound on all ella sscs
OF tobacco Will probably he the result of all
the discussion etc.
Married. in Manchester. on the 25th Of jan
nary. by Rev William H. Christlan, George T..
Green, to Miss Sarah F. Purybsr all of Man
chester. 1915 &
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
ARMS TREATIES AFFECTS
1900 YARD MEN
Mechanics and Artificcrs Laid
Off by Orders of Secre.
tary DENLY.
GET "TEMronAnY BURROUGHS,
1900 Workers Suspended at washing,
ton. while GOD or More Each VIII
lie Affected at New York, PhIlndcI-
phia, Norfolk and Mnre Island
[By Assoclateh I,rcssl

WASHINGTON, Feb. a.-The nrst
effects OF tho armament conference
on tho employment situation were
fclt today. when several thousand
mechanics and arthccrs In navyl
yards were temporarily laid off after
Secretary DENLY had ordered sus-
pended all ordnance work designed
ping" under tho naval limitation
treaty. The Instructions were issued
In line with President Hardlng's or
der OF yesterday suspcnding work on
tho vessels under construction at
fected by the treaty. Tho navy
yards affected are those ut Washing
ton. New York. Philadelphia. Nor
folk. Mare Island. Cal, and possibly
boston. The ordnance plant at South
Charleston. W. W.. was also az
fcctcd similarly.
Harding deceive. Report.
while thcs" instructions were bs-
ing sent out President Harding was
receiving tn" report Of the American
arms delegation. together with tho
treaties growing nut OF the confer
enc". After receiving these docu-
mcnts from Secretary Hughes tho
President had the four delegates IA
luncheon guests nj tho White House.
IN" president has not decided
whether he VIII deliver to the senate
tn" treaties In person. II WAS said.
Earlier In the day the President
received the farewclis OF tho las, Of
the arms delegations. seeing in turn.
Admiral BARON Kato and Vice.
Foreign Minister IIanihara OF tho
japanese delegation; Junkhccr r.
'ccrlaerts Van Blokiand and Jonk-
hccr w. II. d. Beaufort. OF tho
Netherlands: Albert Sarraut OF
France, and tho three Chinese dele
gates. wellington Koo. minister to-
London. Chief Justice Wang. Of tho
chinese supreme Court. and Minister
SIC. Chimes" envoy at washing,ou
I.,nH Men Affected.
Secretary D"nhs's suspension order
wns made public today. after 500
of the 1000 employees n, the Wash
inKton Savy-Yard, upon reporting
for work. were given temporary
furlouEhs" without paw. Most or
them were machinis,s. Captain ~ /.
Willard. director of the navy yards.
estimated that nearly 1000 civilian
yards would he laid on
Approximately COO each. II was
said. would he affected a, the New
York. Philadelphia, Norfolk ard Mate
Island yards. In addition, IL is cN-
p"ctcd that the order VIII ancc, men
employed on construction work on
the battlcships and battle cruisers In
private yards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Give Them the Power

X ,HoNp may best express its grief for
INC I.eXington's dead by taking ado
H"''t measures 10 save others from :, Gin
mar rate II has been stated repcatod,,. q,
ia'e lhat the city authorities are ana E,vo
Deen, aware OF certain hazardous dnGrio,
cieA IN the construction OF some huiIdir,.s
pui lack the legal authority 10 rnouiro =,
FFopFlate changes. They must hay. knou,n
lot example, that the Lexington Hotel ".
ohsaie--it would Constitute a reflection uno,
their competence or diligence TO assume ,h =,
they ala not--but the law permitted them IN
20 no further than they had gone in rcopir.
ing safeguards.
-hahliestly, this Is an intolerablc condi
ton II officials Responsible for public sofo-
~ are 10 be denied the means NJ c,foro,u,
their regulations meaning every ropuIa.
ton which they may regard IA essential
the Official titles they hear shouId Ina
changed or linked up with some ouaIitvtnp
phrase. But II is certainly tho Will OF tho
people OF Richmond that the laws shall bo
REINFORCED so as to make these Official titles
mean what they imply Responsibility and
authority are inEeparable; we have no RICH,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

tive end OF the government ran at large: II
all hut ran amuck.
The net result OF this lack of stronp and
masterful party leadership in the White
House was collapse of party solidarity.
lhe Senate soon found itself divided into
bipartisan groups or blocs. The House found
ITSELF practically lcaderless and. like all
ieaderiess bodies OF men, incapable of in
tclligent processes. Aside from minor
measure or two the extra session Of the pres
ent Congress was failure. 1t settled
nothing 1t passed revenue act, but be-
fore that act was actually approved by tho
PRESIDENT its authors were busy announc-
ing that their work would haye 70 no dono
over within short time. An emergency
'"''l ACT was passed and Il separate peace
resolution went through. Not much else of
genuine Importance was acted upon.
Since the second session OF Congress he
gan. Mr. Harding has changed front 10 a
marked degree. Three times in as many
months ne mas called in the would-be lead
ers OF his party in Congress and after dining
'hem hospitality he has talked business with
them lie has told them what Is expected
or them; what the White House will ap-
prove and what It will veto
That is real leadership. provided. of
course. that it is followed up by the kind
or pressure for results that only President
may apply To parliamentary leaders of his
own party. Nor Is there any autocracy in
VOWED in the matter. There was none in
volVed when Woodrow Wilson took lcgis-
laiive matters in hand fact which Mr..
Harding no doubt realizes now as never bo-
fore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1922.

THE agricultural bloc In Congress scored
the most signal of n series Of trumphs
in demonstrating its power to enact the full
program of legislation demanded by the
farmers when the Senate by practically
unanimous vote accepted the House bill au-
thoriZng the creation of cooperative mar
keting associations among farmers. planters.
ranchmen, dairymen and nut or fruit grow
ers. This action was taken after the Sen
ate had rejected it's own substitute bill.
which carried "A restriction against such as
sociations not carried in the House measure.
The Senate substitute would have given
the Federal Trade Commission jurisdiction
over the operations al farmers marketing
associations. and its defeat shows the anxiety
OF the Senate to placate the farmer. admin
istration Senator'S who had previously stood
out against the House measure unexpccted-
~ reversing their position and going over In
a body to the support OF the bill advocated
Ivy the agricultural bloc and championcd by
the American Farm Bureau Federation This
reversal OF attitude on the part of admins
iration Senators was said to have been i'll
huenced by tip from the White House in
dicatng the time had come to surrender to
the wishes of The farmers for The CARRYING
out of their full program
AS the bill was finally passed there &c
gust one string of regulation tied TO such
marketing associations The accented House
bill provides that the Secretary of ApricuI-
ture, when he believes that any such agri-
cultural association has become a monopolv.
enhancing The pEice of any agricultural
product, may serve. notice on the offending
association 10 dcsist from such practices
III the event the association does not de-
slst, then the secretary. after hearing
'oHHri'!hg ms belief Of unfair practices may
ctftii! 'he iacts 10 the Federal courts for
sn'h action ,as they may see fit TO take
against The creation of monopOlics
me Dill was further strengthened in the
interest OF farmers by the inclusion of :,
state amendment prohibiting an associu,iou
from oeal!ng in products of nonmnmbors
70 an extent greater In value than such nc
are handled by il for members Tho ohioc,
Oh ms provision is 10 mako II ir,noesib,o
'oF cooperative associations to be "stoIan"
ny group OF individuals who meroly NV
declining TO admit new members resoIv.
themselves into a closed corporation n an
gage in competitive trade. buyinr o,hor
farmers products To an unlimited extent.
mus preventing the throttling of local busi
ness ~
AS was pointed out by this paper soma
Gays ago The operation OF these farmers. CO.
operative associations will tend 10 eliminate
unnecessary middlem"n which extend The
'P ."H "''"eeh IN" producer ana consumer
Suuc'hg pi"hts TO the farmer and nvrauid
'Hs prices !" 'he consumer The opora,ior
Va 'he ia" should work distinctly in tho =,
terest of both the farmer and N. &C.,.
sumner N'"-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Questions md Answers.

Winter ltch-Wiil YOU please describe &C
curately In your column the disease. il there
is. such n disease, known az the winter itch.
How does it affect person? Just what are
the symptoms"-G. ~ j..
Answer have a most engaging letter on
the subject NJ itching and YOU may have a
copy OF II by mail IL you will send n stamped
addressed envelope and repeat your request
Protruding t:arsArlcase tell whether
there is any WAY In which protruding ears
can he made TO stay in natural position
j.. NJ.
Answer-Only by corrective operation by
competent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
BONUS TAXES
TO EIGHT SOURCES
"h .heck Tax and Charge ON I,,d
TrnnsnctI0ns In
eluded

lBy Associated Press.J
WASHINGTON. Feb. y-,rho 81,
OF possible soldiers bonus tarcs 49,
s"ahF was narrowed today to eight
sources by the Republican members
VI me House Ways and Means Com.
'"'t'ce. Ihes" sources included. 4
gasoline consumption tax of possihir
! cent gallon; license tax on an
."hh"piI"s or about % cents mar
'orSe lower; stamp tax on bank
VIcths III about / cent for each cbrcls Z.
lax on real estate transfer at the
rave "i about cents on each sln In
vowed. AID increased taxes on a,lmis.
SONS, where the sum paid exceeds
- cents: cigarettes, tobacco ann
documentary stamps
Representative Ioneworth or
ohi' acting chairman of the sub
c"minfttee In the absence of Rcprc-
sentative Fordney, said there was
nus scntimcn, for any increase
eith'r IN first or second class post
age. but there was discussions OF n
parcclG post advance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
The Poets Corner
OpttmfsIn.

Optimism.
The trees are losing all their leayes
me grass Is getting brown,
Most any day now we may see
The snowhakes floating down.
Eut don't despair. or fuss about
The wretched lot OF men:
For all the snow will melt awav
And spring Will come again.
Yes. spring will come again, the
time 4.
or melting snow and mud,
when mother gives you birthstone
MOlasscs for the blood.
The winds of March are searching.
Well all he happy then.
When winters Icy reign Is DER
And apringtimc comes again!
y --SomeryIlle Journal. ],
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
IMMATURE ALMANAC
French privn,. n.nk ou,,.

fAltlS. Feb. 9Th. suspension Of
Claude i.aFontainc. Provost & Com
pany one OF tho oldest private bank.
In Franco was announced today
Most az m" institutions business
was transacted in the Ardcnnes and
other eastern departments OF France
II was capitalized at $4,000 900 francs
Of which lo.noo.ooo francs was paid
up. The liabilities are placed a, 49,
900 francs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Voice of the People

Letters Tor the "volce of the
reopic" Column should not exceed
.'oV words In length. Beyond that
u"mper the Editor reserves the
r,sn' to blue pencil. Name and
aoafess must accompany each COM.
mupfcation. not for publication. II
tho writer does not wish Il, bur
~ evidence Of good faith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

to confer the former and withhold tho latter.
1t is not enough to know that buildings
now being erected are safe Several gem
erations must pass before the structures
antedating the present building code disap
pear altogether. What arc we to do in the
meantime? How many potential LeXingtons
await the chance toss of a lighted match?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Ifurnph.

the Royal Magazine hits the nail on the
mead In what Is intended To he a Joke ahou,
'n''''ohairc tanncry man whose wife gave II
party lie took no part I'm conversations and
she chidcd him
What's the use o me tnlkin'?" he demand
cd There amt one OF EN- knows ANYTHING
about lcathcr!"
one who knows his fob runs up against so
much Ignorance!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Spirit Of Virginia Press

"Towards the end Of the great war; SAYS
contributor To the chicago Tribune the
French and british adopted tire policy OF
shooting their shell shocked soldiers" That
ought Ia keep IN" Tom Watsons Of France
and England busy for quite awhilc-Roanoks
Times. i'ut there Is only Tom Watson,
and lie Is neither English nor French
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
SEEN ON THE SIDE
DY HENnY EDWAnD MANNER

why don't you settle down. Sir?"
Dad was angry as could be,
And wrote that to his reckless Son
At the Universitee.
The kid wrote back instanter:.
Dad. with you l quite agree,
And I'll settle down for you. Sir. IL
You'll settle up for me-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Placed.

We'll. we'll and SO Charlie Is located Mt
last. after all his failurcs.'
yeah: he's doin' fine too. Gets a big sal
airy ana nine months vacation every year pri j.
Nate automobile and chauffeur and every
thing"
You don't say! And UP to now he couldn't
hold any kind Of a job. What's he doin, now p.
Hes an efficiency expert"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

Says III" Trbanna Sentinel: "Thc legislators
ar" now faced with III" problem Of how best
10 build roads within short period of time
without spending any more money than IL now
a"c"ssibl" for such purposes our lawmakers
have their kn"iiN problems az well as other
folk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
The Weather
Furnished by u. 8. weather bureau,
Forecast: virginia -

FOrecast: virginia -
Mostly cloudy and
somewhat warmer to-
tlny; tomorrow unset
tied. probably rain.
North Carolina -
Cloudy Rn'i somewhat
warmer todnyt tomor-
row unsettled. probably
rnin In west.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
SRnne Thing.

My goodness exclaimed Rcss bctwccr
dances That dentist just danced with 1,
II regular cave man.
Possibly not cave my de,r" o,;d >,,,.
perhaps Cavity"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Theater Calendar

ACADEMY-"Thc Birth OF A
Nation"
LYRIC-Keith vaudeville.
COLONIAL-Pearl White, in "a
Virgin Paradise"
BROADWAY = Jackie Coogan.
In My Boy"
BIJoU-All-star cast. in way
Down Fast"
isIs-Harry Carey. in Tho
Fox"
oDEoN-First-ciass picture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

Foreign exchange continues its remarkable
ciimh. The German mark may soon be visible
to the naked eye again,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
I.aKninppe

The world owes living to any good coIicc-
tor.
y Fool can be cured. but It isn't worth il.
Give. me time and can meet eternity.
The blind man is happy, with eyes i'm his
soul.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

4 few more Kidnapping cxr.dItiors ,;,,o ,,ov,
OF Wednesday. and Ircland's peace will n,
wrecked thoroughly enough to please prcsi-
dent Eam"nn himself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10
Local Trmprruturr Yc,t-rIn,

J.. IT. tcnpcrn ture a.
maximum temperature to = =. NJ. a
Aihimum temperature to 3 l.. M IS
Mean temperature yesterday ..... is
Normal temperature for this dats 80
Deficiency yesterday ...........
EHo'ss 'ihce March .............. t?6
deficiency sine" January ....... IS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

the Census bureau notes substantial de-
crease In blindness. Due partly no doubt to
the fact that there is n whole lot moro to
look ut nowadays.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-10

Los Angeles police declare they see signs
%, Il l'i"t I" defeat Justice. Chances are they've
also heard the signs clinking