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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

Ambu Attache to

What is most gratifying to the fond own
that there is connected with the club a
perfectly equipped bird hospital
Miss Virginia Pope should use the
initials B. D. after her name, for she is
the most famous bird doctor in the
world. Birds flesh. she says, has all
the affections to which human flesh is
heir, and should be treated in much the
same way. In bird cases, as in human
ones, the treatment should be as speedy
as possible. that the malady may not
have a chance to progress beyond con-
troll Therefore Dr.. Pope has attached
to the club a little yellow bird ambu
lance. Drawn by a plump but swift
Shetland pony, it darts away upon the
call and returns quickly bearing the suf-
ferer from accidents or disease. Where
upon it is placed in the hospital and re-
ceives the bird doctors most conscen:
tious care. Extraordinary delicacy Of
touch is needed to search among the
feathers for hurts and to manipulate the
tiny bones and wee muscles. 1t needs
also exceeding patience, for sick birds
are no more tractable than sick men.
who have been compared in many house
holds to bears, with natural ferocity en-
aggerated by sore heads.
But on the whole, Miss Pope finds
birds no more difficult to manage than
human beings. An obstinate old parrot.
strong in the wisdom and courage of his
eighty or more years, may cause the
surgeon some anxiety, but by gentle per-
sistence even he is at last subdued to
acceptance Of his treatment. Anesthet-
les are administered by means Of tiny
paper cone. quite S in cases Of men and
women. Gradually the bird seems to
understand that efforts are being made
to relieve it, and Miss Pope is sure that
the bird tries to make it as easy for her
as possible. The convalescent bird is as
grateful and demonstrative to the doc
tor as are some hysterical women.
AT the club the birds are never per-
mitted TO become dull or bored Amuse-
ment is continually provided for them.
Birds are much like children in their
craving for continuous entertainment"
says Miss Pope. b. d. For parrots, par
ticularly. objects for playthings must be
provided. y buckle with strap on the
end OF it, clothes pin. bit of tree
bark. ringful Of keys. bright marble
too large for him to swallow, or a small
hell that he can ring. give amusement to
parrot. Not only do they amuse them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26
The Education of the Club MeM1
bers Is Not Neglected. Princess
Virginia, the Belle of the
Club, Is Here Taking
Lesson in Following
Tune"

but they keep them ont of the mischie
that idle claws find to do--plucking on
their feathers. 4 parrot that belongs to
this club went to sleep on his perch
carefully holding a little china doll in
his claw.
Birds should be kept ont Of a direct
draught. ] never hang one in an. open
window" warned DR.. Pope. II am care
full to place fiat perches as we'll as round
ones in the cages of the larger birds,
especially the parrots. Perches SHOULD
fit a claw OF Il bird as we'll as shoes thu
feet OF persons.
Birds are very receptive to educa-
ton, especially TO the education OF asso-
citation. Parrots are not addicted to bath
taking. Not one in a hundred will vol
unfairly take one. The reason for this
is found both in hcrcdity and environ.
ment, for in their native countries the
heavy dcws that fall upon them while
they are perched in the trees serve that
purpose. But Coco the president OF this
club, has learned TO love shower bath.
lie spreads his wings and jumps around
and chuckleS with JOY when we turn the
spray upon him. A sprayer with gutta.
percha or crooked neck makes an adj
mirable shower"
Members oil the Birds are the best
groomed pets in town Their bills are
MED to an admirable cyenness and their
claws are carefully manicured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

while with his foot he administers a vigorous kick to
me frightened sailor who typiies England
ltaly is tavorite theme for the wood carvers OF
me .renches "A iearsomc looking brigand in long
CLOAK and with dagger in his hand is one OF their
meIhods OF showing their hate and contempt for Italy
me italian poet dAnnunZ!o and the English
Sumragete are also frequently caricatured in these
ilttle wooden figures
VI course, the great hero Won IIindenburg is not
forgotten and countless ingenious tributes 70 the
Heneral are being carved One OF these, which has
Just reached Vienna from the front. shows the
Generals head bulldogs BODY which hears On
eitner SIDE the coat OF arms OF Austria and Germany
In Germany and Austria no souvenirs OF the war
are more eagerly sought than the comical and often
insulting little figures which the skifu hands of the
Iyrol toymakers fashion. "a movement is now
on 1901 10 collect as many OF them as possible and
dispose OF them at auction for the benefit OF the Red
SrOSs and other charities -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

The little images which the Tyrolese
soldiers are always carving whenever
there is lull in the fighting are, how
ever. very different from the peaceful
toys which fill the Christmas stockings.
They all have warlike Significance and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

a MONG the signs that this is an
~ advanced age is the establishment
of birds club in New York Men
have their clubs Women have their
clubs. Children have clubs Dogs have
parties; monkeys banquets. The need
of birds for social contact and the
mental Frightening that comes OF asso
citation is a want that has been supplied
by that good fairy OF the bird Miss Vir-
Ginia Pope.
Directly around the corner from busy,
surgng Broadway, on the sunny south
side OF SiXty-flfth street, is the Bird Club.
1T is the Colony Club OF the ornitholog-
zeal kingdom. Many features it has in
common with the smart Colony Club of
New York, save that the membership OF
the Colony Is confined 10 one sex, while
AT the Birds there is no segregation OF
the sexes. The aim OF the Birds Club
is the same as that of the co-educational
schools-the welfare of both. Like the
Colony, the Birds is residence club.
Birds that are aweary OF the home sur
roundings in town. or who find their
country homes irksome: those who find
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

each carver tries to make his little
images express some of the hate he feels
for his enemies
One ambitious group shows a stalwart
German soldier whacking the heads OF
Russia and France with either hand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

Hundreds OF the men who in times Of
peace earn their living by carving toys
out Of wood are now fighting for their
Tatherland. And they have carried their
fondness for wood carving into the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26

NOR many GENERATIONS toy making
RI has been one Of the chief indus
L tries of the little Austrian prov
lnce OF Tyrol. The Tyrolese are among
the most skilful wood carvers in the
world, ana it is from them that
we get the little wooden ami
mails and other toys which are
such delight TO children at
Christmas time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-26
Treating a Crows Broken Leg in
the Hospital of the Club.
(ApJ RI The actN

Coco, President of the Birds Club,
Taking His Shower Bath in the
Club Yard, and Enjoying 1t
in Unparrot-Like Fashion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18


purposes 1t is necessary to get the
people interested in things which con-
Germ them, for it has become generally
recognized that what is everybody
business proves to be- nobody's bus
mess, with the result that a commu-
nifty continues in the same old rut
from year TO year, whereas il every
one can be interested in needed i'm
provements desirable results are GER
tain to be obtained. The movement
is therefore one which should awaken
a widespread enthusiasm. 1t proves
the opportunity for everybody to get
acquainted with public needs and
through that knowledge boost the good
cause along.
Boston isn't the only place, however
where public sentiment can be nodded
with good results through such q
method. There are, in fact, few cities
where it would not be possible fol
the same idea to be adopted with ex-
cellent effect, for it aims to over
come the lack of cooperation which is
so often the reason for necessary mu-
nicipal work being left undone.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
ENFORCE WHAT THERE ARE.

Whenever there is large loss of
life, or even property, as the result
of fire there is an immediate demand
for now regula tions which will put an
end to such frightful happenings. 1t
is recognized that laws are needed
which will minimize the danger in
schoolhouses, tenement houses and
factory buildings since the protection
Of humanity demands them. Every
case makes it evident that something
should be done which has not been
accomplished.
When it is revealed as it has been
recently in New York, following the
investigation of the fire which caused
so many deaths and injuries in a can
dy factory that the trouble does not
lie in lack of legislative measures,
but in non enforcement of them, it in
dictates that the trouble is not the fault
of inadequate laws, but improper at
tention to their duties by those who
are designated to see that the people
live up to them.
1t appears now that out OF the 3711
orders which have been issued for the
fireproofing of stairways in factories
in the metropolitan district of New
York that in only 246 instances have
they been complied with. This means
that the Diamond candy factory case
is likely to be repeated on a larger OF
smaller scale whenever a fire of like
proportions breaks out in any one OF
over three thousand instances.
This is the situation which calls fol
more attention instead of trying tC
pile up more protective measures I'm
less those which exist can be enforced
| it is folly to continue to make more
| laws which will be equally worthless
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
DIAcRAMING HER WILEs

Last night / felt like dancing. So
1 teiephoned to Harry, and told him
that J was home alone and that as
1 had a severe headache l wished he
would come over and cheer me up.
After we had talked for about half an
hour. / said / thought / would feel
better IL / had some air. So We start
ed for a slow little walk. Somehow
we landed IN front of the clubhouse,
and before we knew it we had danced
ten dances Understand?
I'm speechlessF gasped the girl
with the common sense shoes.
st hope you appreciate this honest
but painful confession the blue shod
girl concluded, "and that you viii take
it to heart and profit thereby. could
give you many more similar examples,
but perhaps you grasp the idea"
Indeed do" said the newly en-
lightened one. jumping up, and thank
you very much! Just give me my
hat, coat, gloves and umbrella quick!
I'm going right home and plan cam
paign of my own. I'm beginning to
see light. Oh! the time and chances
haye wasted, but word to the wise
is sufficient"
Maybe / should have told her about
the many times my method didn't
work. the girl with the blue shoes
said to herself. But she'll find that
out soon enough.''-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
cHuRcHIIL,s STATEMENT.

Probably there is no one who has
held a cabinet job in Great Britain
who has received any more criticism
than has Winston Spencer Churchill.
He has been blamed for every mistake
in which the navy was concerned up
to the time of his change of portfolio.
He was blamed because it was con-
sidered his fault that certain moves
were made. 1t was attributed to his
inexperience, the possible disregard of
the advice of older heads and experts
in naval affairs while he was first lord
of the admiralty
Being out of the cabinet through his
resignation from the inactive post to
which he was named that he might
go to the front for a greater service
to his country, he took occasion to
clear his record. He did not attempt
to shirk the responsibility which. was
placed upon him as the guiding spirit
of the navy, but he was frank to de-
clare that those mistakes which had
been laid at his door. notably the des-
patching of a force to Antwerp after
it was too late and the attempt to
open the. Dardanelles by the navy
alone. were not the result of immature
thought, and showed that while he
was not attempting to dodge what
ever blame was due him, others were
as responsible as he was. In other
words they We're decided upon after
full consideration in which the other
leaders of the cabinet agreed and for
which they are equally to blame. His
statement has completely changed the
attitude towards him and today he
stands in the position which it has
been maintained right along by Pre-
mier Asquith that he would when the
facts were known.
His critics talked without full knowl-
edge of the situation and that is I'M
questionably the case with a great
deal of the fault that is being found
with those who are entrusted with
the tremendous task of carrying on the
war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
THE SOLDIERS, HOME.

In view of the complaints that have
been made concerning the conduct Of
the Soldiers home and the charges
that too little consideration is shown
the old soldiers as to conveniences and
food, it will be recognized that Gov
ernor Holcomb has taken the proper
action in calling meeting of the SOL
diers' hospital board for the purpose
of conducting a thorough investiga-
ton. BY such a method, with the
board assembled at tho institution,
and facing both the compartments and
those in charge of the home, it will
be possible to determine whether the
trouble is imaginary or real. And it
is well that it should be determined
as soon as possible
The Soldiers home is not only in
tended to be, but should be a place
of comfort for those who gave their
services in the defense of the nation,
who through circumstances of various
kinds lack a home elsewhere. They
should be properly cared for both as
to quarters and as to food and no
complaint which indicates that they
are not being used right, or which
sets forth that they are being served
meals which are not as good as those
provided for criminals in the state
prison can be allowed to pass with
out thorough investigation.
Every effort must be made to get
at the root of the dissatisfaction. If
it is the management which is at
fault it will be easy to find it out. and
if the complaints are not justified that
can likewise be quickly determined,
and in justice to both sides such ought
to he done. For that reason much help
in clearing up the situation is looked
for from the investigation which is
a hnIIf to he made
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
WHAT WILL ITALY Dor

Following the sending of air fleets
for the bombarding of cities which are
far from the battlefront, Austria is
following the example set by Germany,
even though it is an act which has
been condemned over and over again
throughout the civilized world because
of the fact that it results in the death
of women and children and the
destruction of property without prov
ing of any military advantage. Aus
tria has also opened up submarine
operations which are patterned after
the policy which Germany so long fol-
lowed in the war zone about the Brit
ish Isles in which the Ancona case
corresponds to the Lusitania, though
the number of lives lost is mot as
large.
AS the result of this the people of
Italy, whose cities have been raided,
whose non cembatants, including
women and children. have been killed,
whose art treasures have been des-
troyed, and whose steamers have been
sunk without warning are demanding
retaltatory measures. They believe
that like should, be returned for like,
which is no different than the demands
that were made in England,
The policy of reprisals has, however,
not been favored by the allies. In
the case of England there has been
an unwillingness to stoop to the meas
| ures which have been adopted by the
| enemy on the ground that two wrongs
do not make one. right. It remains
| to be seen whether Italy takes a sim
! liar view or whether it recognizes that
| the best way of causing Austria to
| stop it's unjustified attacks lies in Civ
| ing the people of that country a dose
Of the medicine which Austria is try
ing on Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
Stories Of the War
Substitutes for Necessities.

substitutes TOR necessities.
The exigencies of the war have led
substitutes for articles which Ger
many no longer has. even to the pro-
duction of substitutions for substi-
tutes no longer available.
The Central Committee of the
Housewives Associations of Greater
public, especially the feminine por-
ton Of it, how great is the number
of substitutes invented and already on
the market, and how practical they
are by means of one of the most not
able expositions ever held in Berlin.
There are exhibited a few of the
food substitutes now in use but the
exposition is mainly devoted to ar
ticles of household use that have come
to replace all the copper and nickel
ware that has had to be turned in for
ammunition purposes.
Thus there are common iron pipes,
tastefully gilded, to take the place Of
brass curtain poles. There are ves-
sells and receptacles of all sizes made
of a material called "Serpentine"
which is found in great quantities
near Dresden, available instead of the
copper pans and pots that have gone.
There are oven doors made Of iron
and steel which look every bit as well
as the nickel ones generally used and
which of course are quite as pract-
cal Even pins now are being made
of iron instead Of nickel. as are also
hooks and eyes and similar objects.
Some apparently efficient substitute
has been discovered for the rare and
expensive rubber, and the exposition
shows garden hose of the new ma
terial, which feels and acts just as
genuine rubber does and will expand
and contract quite as well. Even nip
pies for babies milk bottles are fash
Toned out of this near rubber. The
list of articles includes squeegees and
window sponges.
Irvine made of paper has been
found to be practical, but for use in
stores a little machine has been i'm
vented which seals up packages and
makes the use of string unnecessary,
They are paper collars, cuffs. and
handkerchiafa- and napkins, and ava1a
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
LETTERS 70 THE EDITOR
A Thanksgiving Reminder.

Mr.. Editor:-In answer to en-
quiFies from readers, permit me to
state that the Dollar Christmas Fund
for Destitute Beigians will remain
open until the end of December and
that all donations entrusted to me as
Broad St. New York, will be most
gratefully acknowledged.
There are probably many people
who might like to associate the sea-
son of Thanksgiving this year with
the relief of Belgian victims of war
for whom the Dollar Christmas Fund
for the second year makes special
appeal.
America has been spared the hor-
rors Of war; we have been greatly
blessed, and to quote the words of
our President in his Thanksgiving
Proclamation last year 1T has been
vouchsafed to US in part to SUCCOR
THE SUFFERING"
To those who have not yet given
make a very earnest appeal to send
a donation to aid the old men, the
in stricken Belgium. No mans
Thanksgiving or Christmas this year
will be less happy because he has
remembered to help those who are toe
poor to help themselves.
Contributions to date are not sc
numerous as last year and the need
is EVEN GREATER.
This is the last call from the Dol
lar Christmas Fund before Thanks
giving. Do not pass it by!
Yours very truly,
HENRY CLEwS.
Treasurer of the Dollar Christ
mas Fund. Broad ST., New
York.
Nov. 16, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
CITY PLANNING

There has been opened in the city
of Boston this week a city planning
exhibit arranged for the purpose of
offering suggestions which will be OF
much advantage if Put into effect. The
object is to secure a beautiful city, a
more convenient city and a city which
through the application of proper
thought to important details will re-
suit in the general betterment of con-
dftions for the good of all concerned
Too much attention cannot be CIV
en- to such a matter which concerns
the common good. The fact that it
has been neglected in the past is all
the more reason that the shortcomings
of the past should be overcome in the
future. The exhibit is for educational
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18

paper underwear. Underwear and
bed linen also have been fashioned
out of celluloid. for the purpose OF ef-
feetiug an economy in soap, which is
daily growing more expensive.
There are literally scores of models
of gas, electric and spirit lamps and
stoves to tempt people who find 1t
difficult or impossible to procure pc
troienm, and so-called cooking
bowls that can be placed on red hot
stones.
Not content with merely exhibiting
the thousand and one substitutes now
available. the woman's association al
so gives instruction in their use. 1t
has q number of educational courses
which it offers to the public, fnclud-
ing one on epaiFing-skilled repairers
are scarce neutrality-suspicious. on
buying, and so on.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
German Harvest Unknown,

Germany will not know accurately
until late in the fall just how large
the 1915 harvest of grain has been,
and whether 1t is big enough SO that
lit viii be possible to increase the al
iowance of feed for horses, as we'll as
the amount of flour for human con-
sumption.
Recently the report went the rounds
that the harvest was so large as TO
leave surplus of 500 million tons
of grain, and that in consequence il
would be possible to increase the feed
allowance for animals by at least 1oe
million tons Hopes ran so high in
consequence of this report that the
authorities have had to issue an Of
fetal statement of the case.
The surplus, this statement de-
clares, is only estimated and is %
yet impossible of veriication. Unit
all returns are in no one may be per
mitted to alter existing regulation:
concerning the quantity Of -four o.
feed used in anticipation of an I'M
| usual harvest.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
COLD CONE! HEAD
and NOSE CLEAR
FIRST DOSE OF "PAPE's COLD
COMPOUND RELIEVES ALL
GRIPPE MISERY
pon't STAY stunned up!

Don't stay stuffed-up!
Quit blowing and snufhingi A dose
Of '.Pape's Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken will end grippe misery and
break up a severe cold either in the
head, chest, body or limbs.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages; stops nasty
discharge or nose running: relieves
sick headache, dulIness, feverishness,
sore throat, sneezing,, soreness and
stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest, surest relief known and
costs only % cents at drug stores.
1t acts without assistance, tastes nice,
and causes no Inconvenience. Don't
accept a substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-18
Connecticut Food Ship.


Mr.. Editor: Gifts of food and Of
money for the purchase of food are
still welcome. Arrangements are now
being completed for the sailing of the
Connecticut Food Ship" which was
deferred from last June. 1t is prob
able that the date will be close to
December goth, the exact date and
port of sailing to be announced later.
All gifts designated as for the pur-
chase of clothing will be SO applied:
all undesignated gifts will be assum-
ed to be for food until the ship Sails,
after which contributions will be de-
voted to the purchase of clothing or
food in the discretion of the commit
tea. Remittances should be made to
Mr.. Charles c. Russ, State Treasurer,
care Hartford Trust Company, Hart
ford, Conn. 1t should be noted that
expenses of administration are being
met by members of the committee, sc
that all gifts to the Food Ship will re-
main intact. Over $4,000 has been
paid or pledged to date, a more de-
tailed report of which will shortly be
issued to the press.
Thanking you on behalf OF the COM
mittee for your assistance. l am
Very truly yours.
ANSON T. McCOOK,
Secretary Connecticut commit
tee of Commission for Re-
lief of Belgian.
Hartford, Nov. Is, 1915.