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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
By S. w. STRAUS
he5iaenf hmf,iean Soeinr for TA,If

an income OF four thousand. and tho
second is altogether likely to be a
man of stronger character
some day we may have thrift taught
in every school. AT any rate, "A begin
ming has been made. y recent rcport
Of the Comptroller Of the Currency
showed school savings banks in opera-
ton in POI cities. The number Of de-
positors was 10000 and the balance
on deposit .lGl.iGT.5l. This is not
bad showing for little ones saving
their nickels and pennies, and shows
that the right start has been made in
many places.
The practicing OF thrift in ono di-
rection Will be found TO encourage the
practicinG of 1T in others. and saving
VIII be realized to be no hardship when
II is learned that present denial means
possible future qualifications
AS "A father recently said 10 "a thrift
less son: III IL seems irksomc TO YOU
10 save just TO he saving why not
save with a view TO spending the ac-
cumulatcd income on something that
appeals to YOU? Maybe when the sum
you have set about TO save is In YOUR
hands your desire for this something
you've wanted very much will have
vanished, and you'll be that much bet
ter of and that much ahead"
Without frugality none can be rich
and with it very few would be poor''-
Samuel Johnson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Italy Ready to Act

ITALIAN politics is such tangled skein it
is difficult from this distance even to ap-
proximate its hidden significance, but late
developments would seem to point irresistibly
10 the conclusion that war is a matter of days
only, il not of hours.
Premier Salandra had reached the conclu-
sion that Italy must enter the conflict in order
to realize its national destines. Under the
Italian Constitution. the declaration OF war
is prerogative of the throne. and the King
evidently yet hesitatcd. 1t was at this stage
that the Salandra ministry resigned. King
Victor Emmanuel sought unsuccessfuly to
induce the withdrawal of these designations
and then urged other Italian leaders to form
Cabinets. They could not achieve the i'm
possible task, and Salandra and Sonnino, the
Foreign Minister, are back in the saddle.
1t is said definitely at Rome that Italy al
ready had denounced and repudiated the
triple alliance. The country wants war and
its army and navy are ready 1t is impos-
sble to believe the ong-threatened blow can
be delayed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Policy Of OXcrCnIliinn

1T is to be regretted that the Virginia Caro-
u lima Chemical Company has found i, cy-
5pedient TO suspend the next dividend in order
TO strengthen its reserves. The late deprcs.
asion has affected all kinds OF business, and
.the fertiiizer business among others, but
ssnmmer is near, and the prospects for large
crops Of every kind at high prices are oycal-
t3cnt While caution is still necessary. there
isl every reason TO expect prosperous sea
q son in all industrial lines
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Companv
Sis one OF the greatest of local industries. i,s
wares are sold throughout the South 7,
has the best of regulations as dividend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

port or the Bryce commission. That the Kaiser
anu MS ministers will dare crown tho terrible
d doragnments. made boldly in that outspokcn
remonstrance. with defiant threats OF further
,eroe!ous deeds. we hope. for the sake of hui
man'ty and for tho future standing OF people
once esteemed among tho greatest. may not
prove 10 be true For Germanys sake. as well
as our own. we trust wisdom and moderation
may come to the German councils. 1t must not
DC lost sight OF that in addressing the German
soV ,i,t In the strong and positive terms
or this note-for they are strong and positive
nespi'e their suavity; indeed because of tive
selves. Through the Presidents words we have
gwen hostages to honor and Justice. and now.
as never before. every citizen must arm his soul
for the full support OF the government through
Sum- '''e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

payer. For many years, and straight through
the panic year Of 1907. dividends were regu-
larry paid. The recent business depression
however. brought the directors to the adop-
ton Of very careful policy, and dividends
were held up. This caution was justified
some time ago by the decidedly squally out
look but the revival Of confidence has been
so great in the country in the last two months
that what was wise policy then may be an
overcautious one now
The great number Of local stockholders will
naturally be disappointed by the company's
decision. They will lose nothing, of course.
in the end. for the scrip issued in lieu of
dividends will be paid. 1t is to be hoped
that the old Virginia Carolina Chemical will
have such prosperous season that the
scrip will all he redeemed in short order, and
that regular dividend payments will be re-
sumed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
SONGS AND SAWS
One Heart.

The nations heart. mistaken. bold.
Beats with the knightly faith OF old:
1t has n spokesman, manly. brave,
Who would his much-loved people savo
From horrors. dreadful and untold.
No lust for war; by hate controlled:
No greed for foreign lands or gold:
No shrieks to tribal gods deprave
The nations heart.
The ocean pillows deep have rolled
Above our dead-the bells have tolled
requiem Ger their coral grave;
Our word is sped across the wave.
Come now what will! No fears enslaye
The nations heart.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

The intent to save has usually to be
acquired. and the child who is taught
that he must deny himself a present
qualification in order TO meet future
need has learned tho very first lesson
in economies and one that will serve
him as valuable implement with
which TO hcw his way to success later
on.
II VIC could have thrift taught In
every school in the United States We
would be a better. happier. wiser and
wealthier nation. Wealth Is after all
only a relative term. The man who
earns ten thousand a year and spends
ninety-ninc hundred of II has less than
the man who saves a thousand out OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Cnuxe OF Di.cordant Conditions,

To the Editor OF The Timcs-Dispa tch:
,Sr-Commentt on the observance OF
Motners Day. a gentleman remarked: What
nobler sermon can preach for peace than
.nat or those lives tthe mothers) that arc for
al: nations and for all times a protest against
var Had the men of all the earth real
lIed IN al the ages past the Significance Of such
n.nerent record than that of repeated blood;
vars eliminating now after twenty centuries
OF Christianity in the most momentous ana
monstrous of them all? anu
n Holy Writ 1t Is recorded that God created
~ n MS own image man. male and female made
re ne mem, and He gave unto them (both5
dominion over the earth" But man. unwittin eIyy
NM Mhat an appalling penalty the whole race ha 3
nan s inherent qualities of aggressiyeness
completeness and coercion. crystalline inf
n self constituted authority and flung nfo ~ q
sra!cs OF government. without the gentle nnr
ssuHslTc. conserving maternal instincts Of woman
60 paiance them: have inevitably swung over to
e a SIDE of might with it's resultant climax of
hsrccst cruelties. devastation and destruction as
me great Divine gift OF motherhood to the
mot t was not only for the perpetuation and
materlal conservation of the race but as wnIi
lot It's mora! and spiritual conservation which
later nave largely failed because Of won n a
peSt,Ii.cLea sphere and forced lmta tons thus
pu5ting the race out OF tune with the infnite
ana making this old world. as it is TO-DAY
loudly vocal with ndescribable discord o ve
men, =. pray for motherhood universal but Give
m me AFFAIRS of life and it's love will trium nh
over the sins and weaknesses of mankind
Richmond, Va, May Q. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
StronR-yftndc,i,

He-Nliss Getthere seems
to be n very determined
young woman.
She-I should say she is.
Why, when she makes up
her mind to attend a party
of some sort it doesn't make
the least difference TO her
that she hasn't a thing to
wear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Queries and Answers
United States Cotns
Va. May 0. 1915.

and silver coins NTTce e T 5o'u
me silver coins contain tenth of conner
anu me sold coins one-twentieth of copper and
OF silver ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Chats With Virginia Editors

While all the balance of the world Is agitated
ABOUT wars ana rumors Of wars. Editor Nor
gam or the Northern Neck News. is serene and
poetical He says THE world which is no.
where beautiful as in old Virginia is AZ -.
best now. Winter has ceased to lnger in the
zap or spring, and tho smiling summer is beck
ohlng from every nodding, Towering tree and
bush calling from the myriad threats OF In
sects and feathered songsters. The vegetation
OF the earth is at it's tenderest coolest rnost
delightful green and it is sort Of oh be
JOYFUL: season all around. Every prospect
picases and only is vile"
There is blood on the moon that shines IN
the Eastern Shore, for the Accomac News saws:
AS we contemplate the unspeakable horrors
connected with the sinking of the Lusitania
the first impulse in the hearts of MANY Is 70
rush in and resent it. We remember distinctly
the feeling that crept over people and the out
bursts of passion following the sinking of the
Maine. February 49, 1895"
The following from the Farmville Herald is
important, II true" as they used to saw in
war times fifty years ago: West Virginia
went dry and then broke; Russia wont
dry and then got beat to FRAGILE Facts
are stubborn things
The South Hill Enterprise to the help
of Richmond with the suggestion that follows.
'Jitney car in Richmond knocked down and
dragged about twenty feet seventy years
old. Had ii been a street car there would he
cries or damages and half-dozen attorneys
ready to take the case; but jtneys are not
responsible. have no legal standing and cannot
be sued for damages because there is no fnan-
cial backing. 1t seems that jitneys should be
controlled By the city and bond required, maxi
ing them responsible for damages"
The editor OF the Emporia Messenger is a
candidate for Commonwealths attorney of
tireenesville County, but he is real modest
fellow. Hear him: 1T has been the policy Of
TINS paper not TO take sides in any local poll
Tics, and. notwithstanding the fact that the
editor of this paper is involved in the cam
paign this rule will be strictly adhered to-"
The people OF this county" says the Math-
ews journal. were moved to indignation-and
properly so-by the sinking Of the Lusitania
with It's freight of precious lives last week
NO act to the present bloody war approaches
this in savagery" Germany had better look
sharp now that the people Of Mathews have
been aroused
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

The encourage
mcnt OF thrift is
always a lauda-
bic pursuit. but
many people learn
the habit too late
In life. The very
best time 10 in
graft thrift habits
is when children
are still young
enough to be re-
ceptivc of new
teachings and be-
fore they have to
unlearn thriftlcss
habits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Capital Pun,.bn,.nt.

tiow may get statistics OF crime in States
winch nave no capital punishment? L. H.
oamuel Cohen, Esq. Richmond, Va, is greatly
interested In the matter, and has gotten together
great mass OF opposite matter. He will be glad
TO reply to letter of inquiry from you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Militia,

May member OF Richmond militia companv
o ulred 10 serve outside Virginia? IT,
Unuer me general construction Of the amended
where The case carried up in Ohio to test the
law I mas. we believe. not been decided by the
United States Supreme Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Cruel md Jnusual.

In case we do get into war with Germany
now 40 you think we can cause the greatest
unhappness to that nation?"
wen. 1t may sound like extreme measure,
out suggest sending over Billy Bryan con-
vert the German army to total abstinence"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17


~, pom arc somewhat in doubt. The most plausi-
~, cN piahation is to get tan from the middle
syllable of castaneus the Latin adiectiwn fn
..neSstmut-colored. and your other word from
to contain. ~ oN''ue"'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
The Voice of the PEOPLE
The Press md tn. P.on,..
To the Editor of The Times-Dispntch.


SIR am amazed that DR.. Roland Grom
VINO claims TO be American citizen should
make an assertion that the press Of the country
ana Inc Times. dispatch in particular misren,
tho Germans " oe"t" ~
:, nave been somewhat of traveller mvselr
me past winter, having used three mileage books
or i'ooo miles each. and in all my wanderings
nave met no one who has the least svmpathv
f nn, me course Of the Germans against poor
SeIGinm and their inhuman savaGery in the
destruction of the Lusitania Is appalling TO any
one with spark of humanity in their nature
am sorry that DR.. Grom is so obsessed thar ~
can can glory oyer such blood -curdlng atrocities
Even many Americanized Germans are ashamed
trymen. T. 70
Blue Ridge. Va, May 49, 1915 o.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
EYDRndfnE.

Gruobs-Don't YOU think woman's rightful
sphere is the home?
Stubbs-Not at all Woman's snhere +oaa,
embraces all the land, large sections of the
deep blue sea and any quantity Of the air
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
The peasImi.t Sar.,

keep your eye on the individual who is Away,
telling you how good he Is His description OF
himself may be too good to be true.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

The BETTER Part.
Johnny wasn't certain
That he could always be
The pink-as mother asked him
OF true propriety.
But when his father promised
To warm his brand-new pants,
He hearkcned TO discretion,
And agreed TO take a chance
THE TATTLER,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Russia
Seeks Our
sympathy


and the fine arts. The little book is among
many symptoms of warm desire the part
OF East Europeans to make themselves better
understood in this part Of the world than they
have been heretofore. American sympathy has
suddenly acquired an unprecedented value for
the best of reasons. We reminded by this
pamphlet that the inventor Of the Non Euclidean
Geometry was n Russian, Lobachewski by name.
while another Russian Hvolson. has written
tho best textbook of physics to be found in any
country The Slavs have been among the fore
most astronomers for many years. The OBJ
servatory at Pulkova. which has been particu-
larry active. has done immense amount OF
good work. Americans will recall with pleasure
that it was the Pulkova observatory which sent
to our own celebrated astronomer. Simon New
comb, a monumental vase carved from a man.
moth block of precious marble to commemorate
the completion OF his great work on the motions
of the planets. There is traditional friendship
between the United states and Russia, not only
IN matters OF science. but in matters also OF
public policy. When reflect upon what that
country has accomplished with it's handicaps of
bad government and religious fanaticism, we
cannot help anticipating wonderful results when
its people shall have finally their liberties
and como under the stimulating influence Of
democratic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Oregonian
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Getting Reckless.
"Old J,oteo6t c

Old Lotsoft startled the town the other day
by an outburst OF generosity"
How that
Why, policeman told him how to find an
once ne was looking for, and Lotsoht gave the
man his blessing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Two Deriyatfous,

riease give the derivations Of two words
W ,,,e ~, nave long puzzled "tan," the color
ana 'hogshead." the measure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Germany's Copper Shortage

& ONE months ago attention was called in
these columns to the fact that copper
was likely to be one Of the deciding factors
IN the European war. This seemed somewhat
improbable to many people at that time and
We have heard little of the German copper
shortage for quite while. but revelations
recently made show that the prediction was
not idle.
The Army and Navy Journal in comment
ing on the war, states that reports 20 to chow
| mat German artillery ammunition is steadily
deterioratng. Their shells are now coated
with some composition instead of copper with
'he result that they do not fit the breaches
as well as they should. The shells them
selves are frequently made out of cast iron
IN place of the best Steel as formerly and
when the shells burst they do not burst Of
iectively. Snrapnel is getting so low that
instead or the round iron balls scrap iron
pieces OF metal and even stones are being
used.
The statement in the Army and NAVY
journal is confirmed by recent observations,
when go 10 show that the German artillery
Is now distinctly inferior to the French and
British. AT the outbreak Of the war the
| German artillery was better That il should
nave so gone back is probably due in no small
degree to inferior artillery ammunition which
| puts the side using it at hopeless dsadvan-
| cage IN cannonade. This was a handicap
| the Confederates had always to put I'm with
battle OF Gettysburg. On the third day the
! Confederate ammunition, poor at best ran
out during the great artillery duel preceding
! ricketts, charge. and the charge had to be
! made before the Union guns had been
! slenced.
| 1t is on just such things that the fate of
! nations sometimes depends. With the Ger
| mans hard pressed on every side and their
| artillery steadily growing poorer, their out
| look is indeed desperate.
From Winsted Conn, comes the story OF
| dog that lay on a nest Of chicken eggs and
matched them out. The story fails TO add
! that the dear little chickens say "bow-wow'
| instead of "chweep-ch weep.
| a former Barnum Bailey man has died
I IN New York, leaving a fortune And yet
the day Of backing the COW into the stall to
have her tail where her head ought to be has
passed.
I Colonel Roosevelt has paid to the note adj
dressed by President Wilson to Germany the
| most remarkable tribute in his power He
mas not opened his mouth about 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

Colonel Roosevelt has paid to the note adj
dressed by President Wilson to Germany the
most remarkable tribute in his power. He
has not opened his mouth about It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

a former Barnum G. Bailey man has died
IN New York, leaving fortune And yet
the day Of backing the COW into the stall to
nave her tail where her head ought to be has
passed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

3 Pnhlished eveHe day IA the year by The Times
dispatch Publishing Company Inc. Address all
ss0mmuaScntions to THE TIMES DISPATCH.
sImes-Dispatch building. 10 South Tenth Street..
sFsichmond, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

From Winsted, Conn, comes the story of
dog that lay on nest of chicken eggs and
Matched them out. The story fails to add
that the dear little chickens say "bow-wow"
instead of "chweep-c weep!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Current Editorial Comment

We have received small
pamphlet. entitled "Russia's Gift
to the World" which seeks to
bring home to Western readers
the true weight of Slavic con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Mrt)uurD giups.pispatrb

IHE TIMES, Founded. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SSs
THE DISPATCH Founded. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Mask
Stripped
Away

morally than the most absolute recantation and
surrender. 1t must be borne in mind that the
Presidents note sees the light at most serious
crisis for Germany's reputation in the eyes of
the world. This day OF its publication Is the
day after tho awful disclosure Of the German
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

BY Tfmcs-DiEpntch Carrier Delivery Service I'm
richmond land suburbs) and PetcrsburEf
oaily with Sunday. one week. 10 cents
naiiy without sunday one week 10 cents
+ sunday only. ...................5 cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

The following from the Farmville Herald e
important II true, they used to say in
war times fifty years ago: West virginia
went dry and then went broke; Russia won't
dry and then got beat to a FRAGILE Facts
are stubborn things"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

American diplomacy. stripping
away every ray OF concealment
from the naked atrocity Of sub
marine preying upon commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

Entered january -. 1905. Mt Richmond. vn. m
March 2. 1870.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-05
UNDERWEAR FOR WOMEN AND CHILL
DREN, CLEARING OUT

Buying here means much to the one who
wants to save money
Women's fleece lined Vests, high neck and
long sleeves, also Pants, ankle length.
Regular SOC ones; on sale, garment. 500
Union Suits, with high neck, long sleeves
and ankle length
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1915-01-05


be offered at a special discount
DRAPERIEs- DoMEsT1Cs
great values as these
Mono sent on approval, every sale final
60c Curtain Crepes and Monks Cloth,
On sale OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2f Yd
35c Chintz Draperies, on SAL 80. Csc Yd
1212c Silkolines, on sale ......... 1Of Yd
35c Figured Sateens, on sale .25t Yd
$1.50 English Curtain Nets, on sale CSC I'd
$1.00 English Curtain Nets, on sale. 75t Yd
9Oc English Curtain Nets, on sale SOC Yd
35c Bathrobe Materials on sale -. .23f Yd
SOC Bathrobe Materials on sale -. $50 Yd
18c Hydegrade Galateas, on sale .1Of Yd
Csc Hydegrade Galateas, on sale 1876 I'd
Csc Dress Ginghams, on sale ..... .10f I'd
1212 Dress Ginghams, on sale .....0f Yd
SOC Wool Eiderdown, on sale $50. .25f I'd
60c Krinkeldown, on sale .......2 0f I'd
35c Wool Eiderdown on sale go. .15< I'd
ALL HANDKERCH1EFs ON SALE
Business bringers because big bargains
Men 3 Linen Kerchiefs, SOC ones for 35<
Men 3 Initial Kerchiefs, Csc ones for .25t
Women's Fancy Kerchiefs, Csc ones lie
Women's Fancy Kerchiefs, Csc ones zoe
Women's Fancy Kerchiefs, SOC ones .35t
Women's Fancy Kerchiefs, 75c ones .45t
Children's Boxed Kerchiefs, 15c and
Children's Boxed Kerchiefs Use ones. .4St
Prices are honestly Reduced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-07-02
BIDS FOR SCAvENGER SERVICE
SPRINkIING N SWEEPING THe
PAVED DISTRICTS OLE III CITY.

BIDS for Scavenger service. Sprinkling and
sweeping the paved districts IF the city. will
be- received ~ the office II the city secretary
until Monday. the 9Th day If July. 1919. at !
\. m. Blank proposals for this purpose may be
secured 10y applying nj my office. Bids must
be- sealed and accompanied hy a certified check
for xltM.N rs a guarantee If good faith on the
part If the bidder. Plans and specifications
may be secured az my office. The succe ,sful
bidder must enter into contract with the city
and give bond &c One Thousand Dollars with
some surety company for the faithful perform
ance ~ his work. The city council reserves the
right Ia reject anv and I'll bids.
cRISANTO NIII.ARREAL.
6-3O-.d City Secretary