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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
plying the Orange County percentage
TO these figures We find the following
incredible results:

plying the Orange County percentage
TO these figures we find the following
incredible results:
Defective 5000
Seriously defective cyes...... 2i,SaD
Eauity henring. 32.100
Iohsiis enlarged. ............. 1861
Adenoids enlarged. ...... l05,7i5
Nobe trouble. .......-......,.. 132.Ss0
Permanent teeth defective.... 2is,2sD
FIRST teeth detective. 179.76o
Enlarged NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 79ISu
Poorly nourlshcd. 1885
Abnormaiiy pale.... $4,000
Lung involved ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1850
HooHworm disease. ......... $40:
These figures are sinister enough, but
when we consider tho total number OF
health troubles among these $4,000
children. we are literally staggered
They amount 10 1,3i2.565 These In
credible figures are better understood
when IT is remembered that probably
the vast majority OF the affected chill
dren have--per capita-from two To
four or tho health troubles mentioned.
But tho outstanding result is enough
Discount the figures IA we may-make
allowances here and exceptions there
refutc, disclaim and deny--yet enough
Of horror remains to shock the cor
science Of the state from centre 10 cir
cumference! over 100000 forms of
disease among the 100000 school chit
dren OF the state! Cut the figures In
half and then let uH face tho situation
In silence IL we can.
Tho majority OF these troubles are
.curable--if taken In time Several are
fatal II neglected. All arc aggravated
by delay. The school children arc help
less, the teachers are almost as help.
less, and the vast majority OF the par
ents are either ignorant or careless.
What is thes remedy, and how shall
Il be applied?
Medical inspection OF all the schools
followed up promptly by medical treat
mcnt. The cost?
Let the State, the counties and cities
provide tho cost, just as they would
provide it In case OF epidem!cs among
hogs, cattle and sheep!
Loudoun County has already worked
>out the problem with medical help
from tho State. What she has done
many other counties can do. In poorer
sections. the state should como to the
rescue and supply half or three fourths
OF the necessary funds. The matter
should be treated as an emergency
measure and dealt with promptly aud
effectively. AS this issue will always
be ono OF vital Importance, tho Journal
would suggest that the State make q
suitable appropriation for medical In
spection. and then require the counties
md cities to supplement II sufficiently
to safeguard the health OF the chill
dren. There should be no local option
feature about tho matter. The inspec-
ton should be compulsory. and should
include every child of school age In
the State. whether in or out Of tho
schools. The health of 500, 900 childrer
Is endangcred-the relief measures
should be sweeping and immediate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

the effect Of making naturalization moro
important procedure than It has been re-
garded In the past, although conditions are
better to-day in this respect than they were,
let US say. ten years ago. American citizen
ship is OF rather more consequence than mem
bership in a secret society. for example. And
yet 1t has been. and still is, Infinitely easier
to become an American citizen than 1t is to
become affiliated with the average lodge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
The Voice of the People
Critic,xes street Cleaning Methods.
lo EdItor of Tho mines. Dispatch:

To tho Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir-If the Street Cleaning Department has
only thirty-fve men to clean 200 miles Of streets.
will YOU kindly inform me why eleven men arc
put to clean block? This is not matter
of hearsay. l have seen it with my own eyes.
Only few days ago, on Henry Street. near
one pile of dirt The street was unpaved, and
had not been sprinklcd OF course. and cloud
of dust was dying into the open windows OF the
house on the southeast corner OF the street
Mr. Cohn says that great deal of the dust
in the city is due to the fact that citizens allow
sprinkling them. Have you ever noticed the
street cleaners ut work? Scarcely gill Of
machines on each square yard of tho street they
cleaning. The dirt in the street is not
loosened, and tho revolving brushes raise only
cloud of dust without actually cleaning tho
street Mt all.
1 am n member of the board of the Better
Housing Association, which succeeded in having
ordinance passed by tho city government
ordering fine to be imposed upon those who
throw trash into the street and recommending
tho purchase OF proper rcccptaclcs for this
trash. This ordinance has never been enforced.
anu the Street Cleaning Department has taken
notice of 1t.
That educated public sentiment" which, you
urge editorially. is needed to keep the streets
clean In Richmond will not amount to n row OF
pins SO long the present methods of cleaning
are allowed to obtain In the street Cleaning
to do houscwork, she gets one who knows how
to clean. The street cleaners do not know how
to clean, and they arc never taught. They are
merel; handed brooms and told 10 go to work,
and working behind Il sprinklnR machine that
GccSnt sprinkle anu a revolving brush that does
little but revolvc, they add their clouds OF dust
to the general Saharan effect. If might make
a suggestion, it is that public sentiment should
require tho head OF the Street Cleaning Depart
mcnt TO change his methods Until Ito docs,
Richmond will continue to be tho drtiest city
in the United States.
AN INTERESTED READER
Richmond, November 30, 1914
The virginIn-Cnrolinn Football Game.
TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-ADropos of our annual football defeat at
I'm n1c t-nnr ir.rt Iy,,t,,
to submit a few observations, which while
acknow Lodging Cnrolna's inferiority i'm the
football line, yet wish to point out a few of
North Carolina's claims to superiority over
Virginia. In the first place at the present time,
there are but few States In the nation that
outrank North Carolina in the admin strn lion
OF tho government under tho nations great
President, Woodrow Wilson. North Carolina
to-day sits near the head OF tho table with
the following distinguished SONS nlling these
high-class positions, viz: Walter IL Page
amba ssador to Great Britain; Joscphus Daniels
Secretary OF the United states Navy; Senator
Simmons, chairman OF the Finance Committee
and ccauthpr of the Underwood Simmons tariff
law; Senator Overman, chairman OF the Rules
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

General Won Moltke, former chief of the
German genera: staff, is now said to have
been imprisoned at the Kaiser's order Pre-
vionsly he had been reported at different
times. desperately i'll, mentally unbalanced
and Christian Scientist. If that last de-
scription is correct, he will have abundant
opportunity to try the absent treatment on
the allies armies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
American Citizenship Should Re Guarded

american Citizenship Should BE Guarded
THE arrest in London of persons suspected
of being German spies who cdrry
American passports has directed attention TO
our loose system Of issuing these documents
although each passport is an attestation by
this country that the person to whom IL has
been issued is what he pretends to be, and
has behind him the protecting might of the
American people. How many OF these certifi-
Gates OF American citzenship---for that is Just
what passports are--have been granted to per-
sons not entitled to them, nobody knows or will
ever know. The number may be large The
precautions that should have been observed
in issuing them have been disregarded, for
many years both by officials in this country
and by many consuls abroad.
So long as the world was at peace the
existence Of this undesirable condition re-
ceived no attention, because It was unknown
to the general public, although in some quar-
tiers it must have been suspected Now that
there is a great war being fought, however.
we have the thoroughly distasteful experi-
ence of learning that official easy-goingness
has enabled spies to operate under the cloak
z of a passport from the United States OF
America. Stern warnings have been given
by the State Department against a continu-
ance of this laxness, and 1t Is probable that.
for time az least. few passports will he
issued eXI-pt TO those that have right TO
them.
Tails spy trouble will probably also have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Turning Away wrath.

Iratc Contributor--What do you mean by
destroying all the literary excellence of that
contribution sent you?
Diplomatic Editor-We I'll tell you You
See we have to preserve the morale of our
regular STAFF, and IL we printed anything too
good they might become discouraged and resign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Chats With Virginia Editors

1t Will not surprise Editor Palmer, of tho En-
poria Messenger, in the least should x-Presi-
dent Roosevelt eventually align himself with
the Democratic party. He says: Colonel Roose-
welt has declared very recently that he never
again will affiliate with the Republican party
number of tho leaders OF the Progressive
party likewise declare they have left the Repub-
leans forever, and announce their intention of
falling In behind Woodrow Wilson two years
hence. VIII the Colonel go that far?" AS they
say in worried Mexico. "Quien >sube?' But in
his present frame of mind Roosevelt feels that
ho is the Thomas w. Lawson of American pol
tiles. believing In himself, and alone in his
belief.
The Lynchburg News is unalterably against
Zapata for President OF Mexico. Here is n part
of the printable opinion the News has of the
several-times candidate for the belt and title
OF champion heavyweight liberator of Mex
leo: "Of all the Mexican leaders. Zapata is said
to BIO the most blood thirsty, vindictive and
lawless. He loves to kill, and torture Is as
ordinary to him as 1t was to those believers
in the Inquisition in the olden days Of Spain.
He has hanged murdered and burned old ladies
with kerosene all over Southern Mexico" I'm
less tho News has been msled by campaign
canards, Zapatn surely has record that will
count against him ut tho polls But "old ladies
with Kerosene" should keep their oil cans out
OF the torch.
The Newport News Press persists In tho pur-
suit saying: 1T cost Bill Sulzer nearly $4,000
to make his last campaign. Bill still has his
financial friends" At any rate Four-Thou-
sand Dollar Bill Sulzcr sounds more dignhed
than Same Old Bill"
Says the Blackstone Courier: Some one sug
gests Teddy for President of Mexico. We
thought the policy of this country towards Mex
leo of benevolcnce." We may poke fun
ut Teddy ad lib, but the fact that the silence of
Theodore excites the interest of the country
more than the utterances OF regiment Of
Republican orators grows more and i'm
pressive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
A Clever Precnutlon.

Mkc---Bcgorra, an i had to go through tho
woods tho other night where Casey was muir
thered last year, an that they say Is haunted
an, bedad! 1 walked backward the whole way
Pat--An' what for wuz we after dom that?
MiHe--Faith. man, go that Ifcould sec IL any
thing wuz comm up behind me.--Tit- Bits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
4 Chickcn ThI,g w.ro,. yr,..

ham, Ala, tho chicken thief loft the following
note: Lord, have mercy on, my SOUL how
many chickens have 7 stole, last night and the
night before, coming back tonight and get
Twenty-Five more; remember, coming. back to-
night."--Indianapolis News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

Germany has paid Luxembourg $4,000 for
the free passageway of its army corps across
the territory Of the grand duchy LuXem-
burg. evidently, was for sale at bargain rates
Tho fines levied on small Belgian town
would more than pay the freight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

Perhaps Pm wrong. but 1t seems likely to m
that the Christmas turkey will be served witt
a Tartar dressing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

1t is no use for the Colorado coal mine stu
alton to pout; 1t must now make n noise like
a problem in process OF solution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

A New Haven company is reported to be
building 200 aeroplanes for use in the Euro
pean war. This certainly ought to make PROS
perity go up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

Although they admit that it may not be
the kaisers war, the allies claim that 1t will
be the Kaser's finish.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
~
Vigilance
Price OF
Safety

which indicate that the plague has about been
put under control Five times the foot and
mouth disease has broken out In this country
ana run more or less menacing course The
experience OF this year has been the worst in
mat tile disease was more widely scattered than
ever before. But tho vigorous efforts of the
FEDERAL authorities in cooperation with the
states have accomplished wonders by way of
suppression. Relentless slaughter of infected
ANIMALS plus the most rigid quarantine, las once
more been proved the effective means NJ con
trolling epidemics of this kind. The only thing
mat now remains to be cleared up satisfactorily
is now inc disease could have become 30 wide
the States have shown that they can control
sueh an epidemic even after II gets n tremendous
lead: inc experience had with the foot and
mouth disease should emphasize. however, the
need OF more watchfulness, especially at the
great STOCK centres which may, II is seen.
become centres OF Observation-Disclosures News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

Entered January "a, 1905, at Richmond, Va.
second-cinss matter under act OF Congress- of
Mnrch g. 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

When Santa Claus gets to Belgian he hat
better be careful. The Germans, as militar,
necessity, may commandeer his reindeer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

Your Uncle Samuel is not averse TO a bit
OF an argument, but he does not butt into
private fights.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Eneminnt<.

Some time go tho Smiths attended a rccep-
ton whore they met man named Brown. On
the way home, while exchanging opinions OF
the guests, Brown was mentioned
speaking OF that man, Brown" vigorously
remarked Smith. "he certainly has an effom ina to
way of talking"
why, joint! was the wondering rejoinder Of
Mrs. Smith. How can YOU say that2 He GER
tanly has very loud and masculine voice."
"Yes know no has" explained Smith, "but
what mean is that he talks all the timo."-
Philadelphia Telegraph
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

The queer difference between an uplifter
md calamity bowler is that there isn't any.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Ambiguous

Hollow pretty Miss Oldgirl is looking thi
evening!
sheSYes isn't slle7 why she looks like {
perfect work OF art.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

PubEsheA every day In the year by The Times
bispatch PubitshinS Company, Inc. Address all
communications to THFs TIMES OIsPATCH,
Times-Dispatch Building. 10 South Tenth Street.
Riehmond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
SONGS AND SAWS
He. Happy, anyhow,

5 |! :: !: !:
----SS-D We may not like the ebb and
/F@ MI J flow Isl, s. "
I nG-S \ NJ or politics In Mexico
l sE@SS Il We can't be sure just what
| \(6SSv ~ ~ will hap.
A"'~N ~ N But one things plain as plain
LrI0I<)le& can be:
HgS)N It's easy for the world to
IN =" E/hpo SEQ
lSess==<>All--i That villa doesn't care =
@ ss'h t"t rap. -tl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
The Bright Side of Life
Their Choice.

When Il. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe were
playing in q: Western city last season, n rural
couple stepped up to the box office. and tho
man said:
"Plnyin Shakespeare here. they tell me-"
Yes, sir" replied the ticket seller.
whats the show to -nght?'
GAS You Like It."
Wall, that's what call accommodation,
said the native Seem as yon give us our
choice, mother and nell take Romeo and
Juliet Chicago Daily Nows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

Tho Carranza occupation OF
Hoping for Vera Cruz savors OF opera
Extt IF boufe. However, this port is
/, the gateway through which a
S"FTahHa prctender may emerge with more
less OF dignity. and leave his
country for his country's good in true Giibertian
fashion. II we had stayed there the gateway
would have been closed. 1t Is open now There
are plenty of ships to take Carranza elsewhere
and he may get some consolation from meet
Ing, outside Mexico. with Victoriano Huertn or
porario Diaz who have preceded him II Is
doubtless the hope of Washington that Carranza
Will stay, not upon the order of his going but
go at once. Washington has mnnifestly favored
villa. not In the conviction, perhaps. tkut Villa
is more virtuous than the other nspirants TO
power. but i'll the belief that he had enough of
strength to command popular support and
secure quiet and order. Whether lie has or not
Is question that only time determine
Brooklyn Eagle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Unequaled Advantage.


shoot. I'm listening"
WHY arc golf professionals always Scotch ~
Because their nativity and home training
make them the best Judges OF the article that
adds new JOY to victory and takes the. sting
off defeat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

ny Times-Dispatch Carrier Delivery Service In
Richmond tand suburbs) and Petersburg,
Daily With Sunday. ono week .15 cents
Daily without Sunday, one week. 10 cents
sunday only observation-disclosures. cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Current Editorial Comment

The government has lifted the
1.-Two stock quarantine--invok n
Few weeks ago because OF the
1901 and mouth dIsease-from
Illinois. Wisconsin and Iowa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
Getting Ready.

Grubbs--Havc you begun to think OF the New
Year resolutions you will make?
Stubbs-Somewhat. have been looking over
my handbook, and have about decided not to bu,
any sold bonds. limousines. grand pianos OF
porterhouse steaks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01

The Weather Man has gravely erred
And mixed the dates he should remember;
He's sent some early April days
TO smile on us In bleak December
But we forgive him his mistake
indeed, we hope he will repeat it.
. Or weather he provides Just now,
Zen cynics swear it's hard to beat It,
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
The Pessimist Says.

rap.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-01
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH 1

HAsBRooK. STORY & BROOKS. INC,
Special Advertising Representatives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-06
4 HEALTH CAMPAIGN

DR. Charles Bosenbury, president of
the city board OF health. is about TO
inaugurate a sanitary campaign in
tended TO materially improve the
health conditions of the city. The
first step outside of regular routine
will be an attempt to abolish splitting
on the sidewalks and in other public
places.
Next is contemplated a city health
conference to be addressed by spe-
cialists in sanitation and hygiene.
Among them DR.. Walter y Evans. the
Chicago health authority. and DR..
clifford Grulee of the same city. a
specialist in child welfare, are men
toned.
This movement is intended 20 be
helpful 10 the people of the city. to
making living conditions more ia
vorable and life more worth the liv-
Ing. The cooperation of all civic and
religious societies will be OF great as
sistance in making the campaign eff.
fectiVe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-06
FIRE PREVENTION.

From a theory fire prevention is
developing into a condition in the
state of Indiana. The creation of a
state fire marshal and the organiza-
ton of the State Fire Prevention as
ISOLATION have given impetus to the
movement, and the formation of local
leagues will add to its efficiency.
Much Improvement has been made
in late years in the character Of con-
struction used in buildings. and this is
good as far as II goes, but the trouble
is that i'm most cities and towns the
buildings in which business and man
ufacturing are conducted are not of
modern type. They were built when
four walls. a roof and flooring were
considered the important things with
little regard to the materials used and
the manner in which they were put to-
gether.
Fires were regarded as inevitable
when these buildings were erected,
but it is now known that fire is not
inevitable. that it appears only where
| il is encouraged to appear by placing
| inflammable materials in exposed po-
sitions Fire is no more inevitable
than smallpox or tuberculosis, but if
/ opportunity is given it catches. The
modern idea is to prevent the aP-
/ pearance of both disease and fire.
The recent inspection OF building
conditions in South Bend should be
/ regarded merely as a temporary pre-
caution. BY correcting defects it
gives fire prevention a good start. but
/ Il is not of an enduring character.
Eternal vigilance is the price of free
dom from fires as well as that of lib
I ertv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-06
THE sHoEsTRING GAME

IL the operations of the Chicago
board Of trade are as described by
Samuel II. Greeley of that city before
the rules committee of the lower
house of congress they are certainly
proper subjects for congressional in
quiry. If. as Mr.. Greeley testified, the
board has degenerated from a COM
mercial organization TO "a shoestTing
gambling house. il is time to abolish
the institution. This is the result, Mr..
Greeley said. of put and call legisla-
ton by the Illinois assembly, which
had forced the institution TO throw
open its doors to this So and $40 bet
game" and the put and call legislation
is a direct result of public warehouse
men such as Armour. Peavey. John c..
Schaffer. Rosenbaum and Bartlett
Frazier controlling the future and cash
markets by the possession of grain in
storage. Legitimate trading was
throttled.
The situation is made an interstate
affair by the fact that farmers in all
the surrounding states are at the
mercy OF the Chicago board of trade.
These farmers are now demanding a
| thorough investigation. They insist
that the failures of the legislature and
courts of Illinois to afford relief shall
be remedied by congressional action
and that the systematic process by
which they and the public at large
have been held up and robbed by a
small coterie of conspirators shall
cease.
Similar conditions exist in other
states farther removed from the Chi
cago influence. The board of trade
of Minneapolis and that in Cincinnati
control the markets in their respective
states in a similar manner and all are
subject to congressional investigation
] through their interstate operations.