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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Please tell me the propricty in the
name, Letters of Mardue and Rcpri-
SAL" for the commission given vessels
10 prey upon the commerce OF an enc
my. NJ. +. TONNES
"Reprisal" speaks for Itself. 'Marque"
comes from the fact that the powers
granted are to he exercised outside
the mark" or boundary of the nation
granting the letters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Queries and Answers
Dis.nnce In Richmond.

Please tell me the distance from the
City Hall TO the Roseneath Road
READER.
To the point Of meeting of this road
and Broad Street 3.35 miles. TO the
point nearest the City Hall Uhe cross
ing of the Roseneath Road and Cut
shaw Avenue) 3.33 miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Cooks and Nursrn,nI,I.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sir.-Wc viii have an end OF cruelty
or the part Of childrcn's nurses at the
same time that We have cleanliness in
the Kitchen. THAT IS when sc awaken
To the fact that the care OF chill
dren and the preparation Of the food
that goes into our stomaChs arc the
two most important material things I'm
tho world. When that time comes there
VIII he no cruel nurses, because there
VIII be no paid nurses. or else the
profession VIII he ono Of the highest
paid of tho womanly professions
PROG RESStNE.
petersburg. Va. July Is. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
MINIS.

How many coming minis are there
in the United States? Where are they?
SUBSCRIBER
Four. New Orleans, Philadelphia
San Francisco, Denver. While ii is
no part of your query it may be we'll
enough to state that there is no more
need for four minis than there is for
10000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

"A correspondent OF the Washington
Herald wants to know whether plumb
ing is trade or profession. y lot
OF people think il is a game" says
the Bristol ltera Id Courier. And TO the
plumber the game is a lead pipe cinch.
Says the Clifton Forge Review;
There appears to he a disposition in
certain quarters TO discrcdit tn" work
and high standing OF congressman
Glass. Montague and Jones in their
capacity as members OF the House of
Representatives.. Not so long ago we
read an article laudng the other seven
members Of Congress from Virginia
and the two Senators, but not one
word was written in praise of the
three gentlemen we have named. Mr..
Glass has made Il record in Congress
that he and his friends should be proud
of, Congressman Jones is handling the
Philippine problem in Il most salts
MI. Montague has taken high rank i'll
the halls of Congress. There is glory
enough for all in what has been ac-
complished the pas; two years. and
1t is unfair to omit the names OF
Glass. Montague and Jones in writing
he history OF Congress" The edtoral
in question appeared almost stimuli
taneouStN as an editorial in u Virginia
daily and as n Washington letter in
"a Virginia weekly. Either the Wash
inCton letter was written i'm Virginia
and wrongly dated, or the Virginia cdi-
iorial was written in Washington by
friends of those whom it praised, and
used without being la beled.
Commenting on tho speech of a city
Councilman ovcrzcalous in the cause
.t3i e en",,rya, rather ParsimonySE
are not paupers, they are not
begging for educational aims. nor arc
the advocates Of the new school build
ing begging. They are demanding
that the children Of Lynchburg he
given, as their right, such educational
advantages as Will properly hit them
for the business of life" We know
nothing of the financial condition of
LynchourC, and so nothing OF that
city's ability 10 provide adequately for
In all cities there are entirely too many
men who look upon tile public school
system ms a charitable institution. and
hcgrudge every Gent of appropriation
that the city is making tho best in
Vestment possible when II spends money
for public education. They are the
kind of practical people who believe
in no results they cannot sec just in
front OF their eyes In the form of
brick and mortar or something else
cminently material.
Editor Hampton, of the Martinsvillc
Times. is on his mettle. Hearing some
criticism Of ono OF his editorials
coupled with spcculations as to who
wrote IL, he speaks ont IN meeting, and
Ito tho point. The editor docs the
writing for this pa per, and stands ready
TO back ii up in any manner" is his
def.
Having advertised Norfolk with a
splendid special edition, Tho Norfolk
NirGinian-Pilot now turns its atton-
ton TO the city Of suffolk. and i'm a
twenty eight-page supplement makes
known the advantages and possibili-
ties of the little city with the many
railroads. In saying that the Suffolk
edition is tho equal in appearance and
attractiveness, ir not in size. Of the
Norfolk edition. We say all that need
hc said.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Wayside Chats With
Old Virginia Editors

Free speech" says the Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch, us usually full of
charges That those dead anarchists
listened to and followed proved TO be
charged with dynamite.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
During
FRIDAY july IL, 1919.

twelve months ago President VIII
son delivered the ultimatum. Hucrt;
mus, 20 lie has gone.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Questions md Nn,y1crs.

StouoE writes: ON hard days am
apt TO suffer with dull headache.
The druggist recommends bromo-
quininc. and II eases the headache for
the time being. but that is all. Is
there any injurious Ingredients in this
medicine? take dose or two every
day.
Reply; i.aXo- broro -quinine, as the
label plainly states Ohanls 10 tho
law). contains a heart depressing, coal
tar dcrivative. II will seriously weak
en your heart lower the strength of
Your blood and ruin your nervous sys-
TEN II YOU continue taking IL
Mrs. /. $. writes: Can YOU suggest
an explanation OF the very frequent
sore throat our little boy. aged six.
suffers: We protect him from all in
element weather and still he has
sore throat every few weeks. except
in midsummer
cally diseased tonsi!s or adenoids
Have your doctor examine his throat.
Another possible factor Is excessive
coddlinG. You know outdoor air is
the best preventive OF throat trouble.
as good as ordinary brown iodine to
use for cuts and bruises
Reply: There is no such thing. IF
/, * colorlcss IL isn't iodine. So-called
'colorlcss iodine" is useless for any CA
ternal purpose.
s. q. asks: What is the objection
10 the use Of ice-water during the hot
summer?
Reply: 1t IS unnaturally cold-too
great shock 10 the solar pleXus of
nerves which supply the stomach. II
is also unhygienic unless YOU are sure
the ice contains no typhoid germs.
cool watcr-not ice-watcr--!s the
safest drink.
DR.. Brady Will answer all questions
pertaining TO health. II your question
is al genera! interest. it will be an
swered through these columns, If not,
il Will be answered personally. if
stamped addressed envelope Is inclos-
ed. Dr Brady Will not prescribe for In
dividual cases or make diasnose Adj
dress all letters 10 DR.. William Brady.
care Of The Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

chicago physician says he can make
uVarfs grow. II that applies TO mental
uwa~fs he might operate on the Sen
ate Banking and Currency Commit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Even those who hate PAncho villa
the most will not censure his order
sending invading !. w. VS. out OF the
.nun:rN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
business Men in Politics.

We have heard much Of the lie.
STABILITY of mot mixing politics
with business Why should we
not mix politics with business
TO- day business is practically un-
represented in Congress. We have
no reason to be ashamed Of being
business men. we have great rea-
SON 10 be proud of IL. We might
we'll take leaf out Of the practice
of the labor unions. We have stood
defcnsclcss in the eyes OF the
public too long.
Thus Frank A. Vanderiip In Les
li;ss Weekly Mr.. Vanderlip views
matters from the wrong angle The
trouble has not been that business
men have kept out Of politics, but
that the wrong kind Of business men
have played the wrong kind OF poll
tic3 The hooters OF the New Haven
"1nixed in politics" TO the destruc-
ton OF the New Haven and the de-
bauchery OF politics. A change is
coming, but even now, when big bust
ness men take interest lin politics
they look at things too much from Il
selfish and too little from a patriotic
standpoint Moreover, they seek ia
create the impression that they are
comforting favor upon the country
by bringing their great intcllec,s 10
bear upon the solution OF certain
problems Business men are wanted
in politics just as professional men,
laboring men and others are wanted
as citizens and not as representa-
of md
They are wanted for The good of the
country. and not for the good OF the
particular business in which they
may be Interested or even for the
good OF all business Until they per
ceive that they are not people apart,
but cogs in the system OF society. and
enter upon those terms, their en-
trance Will be viewed with suspicion
and regarded as n menace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Bntc 10 Paris.

Please inform me what is the postal
rate on books from Virginia, TO Paris.
Erancc. and what amount may be col
lected in case OF loss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Tie Colonel evidently believes that
the Bull Moosers are the lineal de-
scendants OF the some people" whom
Mr. Lincoln said could be fooled all
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

One cent for each two ounces
virtually s cents a pound. There is
no indemnity for loss unless the parcel
is registered. III that case the liabil-
ity is limited to so francs, about $40.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Rice as Medicine
ny LILLIAN RUSSELL.

cultivated and used as the chief susie
nance in China. Japan and India.
We. IN this land of plenty. do not
realize It's value. and 1t needs take
medicinal quality to call attention
to It's virtue when Nc are assured
that whole nations practically live on
rice-naions OF hard-working. strong
and healthy poe ple--wc need no, fear
that diet OF rice. continued for two
or three weeks. VIII weaken us We
are meat-eating nation. Therefor"
dict OF vegetables or rice will change
the whole system OF digestion in It
few days. and for the better
Just az people need changes OF
climate, from heat to cold and then
back again. so do they require an alb
solute change Of dict. To bcncht the
skin and digestive organs and beau
tify the complexion. rice IS the best
consist only OF rice, boiled or steamed
bread. butter and water. Rice has a
smaller percentage OF protein than al
most any other food, and gives tho
bodily organs a better chance 20 elimi-
nate waste IN n natural manner than
i: highly foods arc used.
This rice dict Is used in hospitals
Tor skin diseases. and often IN place
OF medicines. one need not have an
eruption upon the body 20 hind ii
necessary TO take the rice diet. 1t can
/ is the best time TO take this diet. Heat
and meat do not harmonize. especially
/ in the stomach. Therefore. Il week
two, or three weeks, on q rice diet Will
only benefit one in every way. Men
or women whose skin are inclined to
roughen and break out into cruptiors
OF tho slightest Kind should adopt the
rice diet for three weeks faithfully.
! All the rice you care for may be
eaten; use plenty OF butter on the
rice and on the bread. Water should
be the only liquid used for the period
or diet. Eat the rice with fork
The fewer grains eaten al each mouth
fui the better il Is digcsted. The secret
OF the successful use of rice by the
Chinese and Japanese lies In the fact
that they eat ii by means OF chop
sticks, which only bring small por-
tion 10 tho mouth AT time.
1 have used the rice diet. and have
found il not only beautifyinG 10 the
three weeks faithful adherence TO the
diet have lost ten pounds OF flesh
There is never a moment OF discomfort,
during the diet; one always feels strong
and well and plcntifully nourlshed
The effect cannot he perfect. how
, ever, II one cats any other foods dur
ing the diet y few pieces OF candy
or cake. a cup or two Of coffee, even
a ham or chicken sandwich. Interrupts
the beneficial effect OF the consistent
diet. y five days treatment Will
skin. but Il three weeks treatment will
do wonders 10 health.
Remember: health and beauty REQUIRE
a little selfdenial. especially on the
food question.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
Relation to Health.

Facial expression affects not only
your own health, but your friends as
well. For instance. by raising the up
per lip enough 10 slightly expose the
fang OF your canine tooth. as a ter
ricr does when he meets an antaGon-
isi. and utter!ns some sarcastic. bit
ing comment to your neighbour. you'll
soon have him threatening TO report
YOU TO the board Of health for keep
Ing chickens. Ry going around with
such AN expression on your face you
earn the reputation OF being a crouch
II ~ easy to play the role when YOU
look the part. But remember. the sole
reason for a snarl is to intimida;c an
adversary OF whom YOU are really
afraid. You will never see "A terrier
showing his fighting tooth 10 II rab-
bit.
y smile tcpds to increase ones cour-
age. smiling is even more couta gious
than NawninE OF sCowlinE, and your
friends are always GLAD TO catch it
The time to start smiling is tic in
slant YOU opcn your eyes in the morn
ing And thcn keep a smiling all day
iong-keep a-smiling II 1t cracks your
face
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

huSAeifs .tuSWCrS.
II. NJ. w: am sending YOU the
formula for the orange flower skin
food. II your hair is split at the ends
it will not grow. You can either cut
the ends of your hair or have them
snGcd. II YOU are going to have
them singed, i, is much better to so
10 reliable hair dresser
w. @: There is nothing you can do
for your hair now but allow IL 10 turn
back TO its natural color Your hair.
of course, Will become streaked. but
in time will turn one shade again
Take good care OF it, Massage YOUR
carefully. and shampoo it every two
weeks.
Miss Il. S. Here is the formula for
greaseless cream: Three drains gum
traSacanth. five drains cologne spirits.
hftE drains Slycerin. thirty drains rose
wafer and twelve drains orange flower
water. Rub the cologne spirits into a
smooth paste, then add the glycerin
Mix this thoroughly. then add the rose
water and orange flower water, and
beat 10 smooth paste. little Of
this cream is all that is necessary. as
IL Is easily absorbed
Mildred: | am sorry ] cannot recon-
mend anything for keeping mosquitoes
away. Try rubbing spirits of camphor
on your skin. I have heard that this
is effective. AS soon as yoll can apply
peroxide of hydrogen TO the bite. This
VIII keep 1t from swelling.
NJ. A. There Is usually some in
ternal cause for dark circles under the
eyes. The tendency Is sometimes
hereditary. hut dark lines are frequent
ly an indication of a sluggish circula-
ton of the blood itself. Prolonged
study. lack of sleep or dissipation Of
any description will cause them. Live
in the sunshine and fresh air as much
as possible. Take plenty of physical
exercise. Eat nutritious and easily
digested foods. Get plenty OF sleep.
If your eyes are weak. have them
examined. Each morning battle them
with salty water. about as salty as
tears, using an eye cup, or an eye
wash made of boric acid. This will
strengthen your eyes. If you care for
the formula for eye wash, send me
stamped. addressed envelope, and
shall gladly sent it to you.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17
DR., Brady's Health Talks
LOOK PLEASANT.

~ great many neurasthcnic women,
aided and abettcd by their uncouthly
healthy husbands. acquire the bad hab-
II OF feeling sorry for themselves Now
q young mother tied down by heavy
lity--rcsponsibility weigh
ING from ten to fourteen pounds and
the very picture of his dad-haye a
right to indulge In this delightful pas
time occasionally. 1t makes life worth
living. But all other half-timc in
validS must and shall look pleasant at
least half of their time.
The Expression and the Mind.
Facial expression not only reflects,
nut IN good measure controls, ones
state of mind. If you pull down the
corners of your mouth and elevate the
inner ends Of your brows and frown
Just "A wee bit. YOU will presently be-
gin 10 feel mclancholic and depressed
and cnviouS of other peoples han
pincss. If YOU keep your mouth bow
ed upward and try to show your dim
pies If YOU have any. or If not your
crows feet. YOU hypnotize yourself
ing with the expression
The stimulating influence OF COM
cdy and music and good humor Is
largely attributable to the unconscious
nimicry OF the audience. When YOU
get Il smile out OF a whccze, hold it
just as YOU try to do i'm the pho
toEraphcrs gallery when he COM
mands you to look pleasant II possible
You may never realize how care dis
torts the features till you sit for
picture. Then YOU discover how diff
iicuit II is TO look pleasant for a mo-
mont, and YOU see that the pho-
toSrapher is in dead earnest when he
says Look pleasant II possible He
fears you've forgotten how.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Wall streets dcuunciation Of the re-
pory Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mi ion. on the New Haven burglary
suggests one reason why the country
persists n being suspicious "f WaIl
street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Editor Hampton, Of the Martinsvillo
Times. is on his nlettlc. Hearing some
criticism Of ono of his editorials.
coupled with spcculations as to who
wrote IL, ne speaks ont IN meeting. and
ito tho point. "rhc editor does the
writing for this paper, and stands ready
TO back it up in any manner" is his
def
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

tFor The Times Dispatch1
Above the dark somc rivers food
Five rods nigh my castle stood.
The castle Of nay dreams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

"a correspondent OF the Washington
Herald wants to know whether plumb
nS, is trade or a profession. y lot
Of people think IL is Il game" says
the Bristol Iiera Id Courier And TO the
plumber the game is n lead pipe cinch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

THE man who can run university
cannot ALWAYS run nation owlishly
remarks the Baltimore American How
over there is one man who can do
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Remember: health and beauty REQUIRE
a little seif-denial. especially on the
food question.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Iust az we had learned how to pro-
noUuce iIuerta. Carrauza and villa.
along comes AN undesirable by the
nAtuc Of CnrhniAl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

"Mothcr-ir-law blamed for triple
tragedy out % the Joke book at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

After President Wilson selects a sue
cessor 20 Justice I.urton a certain Yule
professor Will still he Vale professor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

All good Democrats are praying that
the Colonel viii recover his voice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

Entered january -. 1905. At Rich
mond. Nn., sccond-Clnss Innttcr I'M
der nct If Congress of March 3. 1871.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-17

High in air those tuTrets proud
Pierced the breast Of i lowering cloud.
Dark as ravens wing
Arizona republican., 1914-05-15

responsible. not only for the condi- ton, but also of maliciously killing prisoners.
 On the confederate side, many of ficers. clergymen and soldiers, testi- fled as to the good character of Wirz, his experience in similar work, and if there was any blame, it was due to the inability to cope with the situation brought about by the necessary overcrowding prisons. In fact. their testimony was entirely the lopposite to what had been brought out by the prosecution.
 At the conclusion of the testimony Wirz was allowed a stenographer. Henry G. Hayes, to assist him in the preparation of his address to the ,court
 The trial was long one and had taxed the physical and nervous forces of all who took active part in | it to the verge of exhaustion. At Fits conclusion, and after the judge | advocate had made his summary of Ethe case to the court, they made | the findings, according to the char ges preferred. and pronounced the Iprisoner guilty of ten charges and innocent of three, whereupon the judge advocate general submitted the | findings to the president of the Uni ted States. Under date of Novem- Der g. 1865, the following orders wer, issued from the White House:
 "The proceedings. findings ant sentence of the court in the Wir; Tease are approved, and it is ordere, that the prisoner be executed by tn, officer commanding the departmen ] of Washington. on Friday. the 10tl day Of November, 1865, between tn hour of 6 o'clock a. m. and 12 o'clocl
 noon. ANDREW JOHNSON,
 President
 The prisoner was duly execute
 by C. C. Augur. major general @
 volunteers, on the day mentioned
 and the body of Atzerodt, one of tn
 men executed for the murder C
 President Lincoln, in the arsens grounds. The remains were late removed to Oliyet Cemetery, nea Washington.
 Tomorrow-TriaI of Ann Turner.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-15
FIRST COMMENCEMENT
 EXERCISES AT CHANDLER

On Wednesday evening Chandler
 had it's first commencement exer-
 cises when it's grammar school grad uated seventeen pupils from it's eighth grade The exercises were held in Monroe hall, which was ap- propriately decorated and crowded with an appreciative audience. The diplomas were presented to the class by County Superintendent Rig gins. the introductory address was given by E. N Larmour, chairman Tof the Chandler board of education and a very entertaining and practi- cal talk was given by Assistant Su- perntendent C. W. Randall of the Phoenix schools. The class oration
 was given by Miss Ruth c. Dana, | and done splendidly
 l The musical part of the program
 consisted of piano solos by Miss Glenn Adams and Mrs. F. c. Jordan | and songs by the class. The music
 was under the direction of Miss Erma
 Dunbar, teacher of primary.
 The graduates were: Wilbert E. l rLuTluSe, cldSS pItsiueiit. IVY soHi IS ley. vice president; Lee R. Barnette, secretary: Ruth C. Dana, class rep resentative; Glenn Adams. Gladys A Berry, Jean Rogers, Mildred NJ. Rus sell, Nave Sloan, Leland Martineau Arthur F. Hanson, Joseph w. Mor- gensen, Adolfo Padilla, Randolph E
 Russell Edward Southerland, Jas. O | n M p1 r 1 thur E. Hanson.
 l The work the school has done this | past year reflects great credit upon
 Mrs Seward, the superintendent of l'the Chandler schools.