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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
PoStponing Your Finish

DOCUMENTS of governmental departments
- are usually dry, of necessity, for they
deal with statistics and experimental work
but i the average man would read them un-
derstandingly he might profit without much
strain on his time. For instance, the home
81 rdener would gain greatly in knowledge of
various bugs and ailments that set back his
Work. The teacher could keep up with ma
tional education. Most important to man in
common are occasional bulletins of the Pub
lie Health Service, one of which, Just issued
calls attention to the fact that expectation of
life after forty years is much curtailed by
our latter-day methods Of living.
This bulletin shows that muscles and
arteries in those Of sedentary life begin to
degenerate, bringing on heart, kidney and
other organic weaknesses. The prevention
. is slmple---so simple that hardly any one will
take the trouble to adopt it. 1t is exercise
just two hours day of exercise. Not the
heavy work in gymnasium, but walking gar
dening, playing golf, wheeling the baby, fill
ing the lungs with fresh air, keeping cheer
ful disposition. looking on the bright side of
life The man who coops himself ND all day
IN an Office rides both to and from work goes
TO bed early, sleeps like log and eats like
hog, thinks he is doing himself favor but
he Is mistaken.
Perhaps it is expecting too much to ask
man over forty to start in saving his life but
mat is Tor himself to determine. It needs
no bulletin from the Public Health Service to
establish the value of exercise and the
danger Of overeXercise, any more than it
needs medical advice to demonstrate the folly
of fast eating and neurotc living Every
man knows. instinctively, that he requires
exercise; every man knows what of the things
he is doing are bad for him and what of the
things he omits would be good for him
These comments. to illustrate. will make
mighty little impression upon the reader,
hardly upon the writer. We discuss what
We ought TO do as from a distance and fail
10 apply the test practically. So the long and
short Of it is that we shall probably go on
living as we have lived. and dying when we
should be in our prime.
Advice is cheap. The average man prefers
not to take it at that price, electing rather to
so later for a consultation with the specia list
And so we go on and on, and await the next
bulletin warning of our peril
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

oy Brazil. Argentina and Chile would be most
valuable asset for in Mexico Itself There
10 still great force. IT must BIO remembered. In
the argument that Intervention is made unwise,
ana oven hazardous. by the present state OF our
relations with the belliserents of Europe 1t
might weaken the effectiveness of the assertion OF
neutral rights by the United States government
70 DO deeply involved in tho pacihcation OF
Mexico by military means 1t Is to be hoped that
In some way the Mexican situation may improve
without driving this country into extreme meas
ures-SpriLgfi eld Republican.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
The Voice Of the People
Declare. Letter I, Ins,Itinr

To the Editor Of The Tim Dispatch:
Sir-As one who has been constant reader
OF your valuable paper since its birth am
surprised that you would publish such Al article
as the one on May % from the pen of self
styled DR.. Roland r. Grom. In tone it is in
sulting TO lbertylovinr Nirginians On my
person are scars received in defense Of Rich
nond. Dear old Richmond is place for such
a man. I shall be At Murphy's Hotel on June
|, and 3. H. CLAY NICHE
Charlottesville. Va, May %. 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Roanoke Times introduces long and
timely article. with this paragraph: I'm every
community Of Virginia there is at least one
member OF that old school of Virginia whose
life is one long example of the manners and
courtesies which have long since been lost in
this age OF hustle and fight. on every occasion
this member of the old school be marked by
his manners, his polteness men as we'll as
TO women, his Difference toward old and young
alike. His bows and forma lities mark him as
one OF age gone by, but everywhere he is
accorded that respect which good manners and
courtesy always command"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Too TtarchcIi.

Too Rnrchcd.
The man who climbs the heights OF fame
And plants a standard there
VIII sometimes feel regret he came
To that rare atmosphere
Remembering that nearer earth
OF kindness there is less dearth
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Hone

Grubbs--Why does links insist wearing
every day that wretchedly hashy and vulgar
suit OF clothes?
Stuhbs-His mother -in-law Is visiting him
just and has told him several times she
simply conld not endure those garments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Queries and Answers
Grn mmuticaI.

Please tell us if the form. Our mothers and
daughters have got to he protected is good Eng
lish and, also If the use. Il have got cigar"
is good. r. L. b, ETC.
Both about poor possible. Both
understand BILE. and may be defended by
show Of argument but both belong the
class OF uses which need defending, and this Is
a good class to avoid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Thc pcssirnI.t Snr.,

The Weather Man has received some pretty
hard knocks in the last few days. but he displays
at last real disposition to behave himself and
10 evince an actual fitness for his job
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Irendurnblc.

She-Oh John | have some bal news for
you. The cook has left MS again.
He-What was the matter with her? thought
she perfectly satisfied after you had per-
mitted her to receive her friends in the drawing
room.
She--Well. she was---for tine--but she de-
cided tho color scheme of the decora lions did
not harmonic With her complexion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
A indigenous.

rs DR. Sawyer doing well
with his new hospital?"
1T is hard TO say. He has
n great many patients. but
they don't seem TO linger
long enough TO make their
stay profitable"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

Abingdon is looking forward to the early
gathering Of its best money crop" The Vir-
ginan says: Abingdon is surely coming proud
~ to the front this summer with its program of
events that will nil the city with visitors on
several occasions Well YOU can't blame the
people for wanting here any more than
one cal avoid feeling OF regret for those who
Will be unable to do so. Most everybody wants
to come, but. OF course. circumstances will pre-
vent some from enjoying life here this summer"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

The Vanderbilt will recalls that Cornelius
Vanderbilt cut off with n bare $1,000
600. and would have starved to death IL
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt had not gener-
ously given him $6,000,000 to tide over hard
times It's a shame the way some people
have TO struggle TO get along
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
DANTE.

I pleased to inform your Dante querist
that the verses he wants in Cary's transla-
ton. twenty-fourth canto. Division HELL
Iwcntit tn line. ASHLEY WATKINS
And correspondent and thank you for
the information.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Another
Sufferer
From Var

year 1914. Compared with the previous twelve
months a falling off of 100000 in
the combined exports and mports--a considera-
bile loss for the little island. equivalent to about
IL per cent. However. this is the first check OF
any consequence that Porto RicoS trade has
suffered since the beginning of the remarka bile
period OF expansion which she has enjoyed under
the American flag. The United States became her
best customer within a few years after the
Spanish War; and the connection has proved
immensely profitable to the island. the annual
exports having quadrupled. The Porto Rcans
have shown themselves liberal buyers in our
markets, with the rapid growth of their pros
perity. They took nearly sac. 600, 900 worth of
our products last year, though from foreign
countries less than $4,000 900 worth less than
half the usual amount of cir purchases in the
old days AS the exports on both accounts
nowadays. we'll in of imports. Porto
Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
rhe Farmcr,s I,ien.

Il servant OF the people, said the man
who is more polite than patriotic
Il don't like to hear you call yourself
servant" commented Farmer Corntossel. las
] think Of the taxes pay toward your salary.
1t makes me feel If I were up against the
tipping cviL"-Wsshington Star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Query Aids.

May ask what book you find of most SER
vice in the Query Column? l should like TO
get it, MISS a. NJ
Probably tho Current World Almanac For
the multitude of questions touching Richmond
Christians Richmond Her Past and Present"
This work should be in every library In Vir-
gina.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Duty Of
Public
Officers

according to the merit OF the cause. which Is
hardly ever the case when self the wavering
balance shakes" 1t is not only In the military.
but it is all through the public service. that
self-interost is active for itself. For instance.
appeals to the taxpayers for more money to
use for extravaganza. OF which they arc to par
ticipate. 1t often happens that the people are
paying the expenses of persons who
gagged in schemes for plundering them.
IT is strange that 1t often happens that
when person is honored with some public posi-
ton he goes to work Immediately to magnify
his place and push for moro money TO sustain
1t. II Is getting quite time when elected
to Office should nae their time in performing pub
lie DUTY and not be rushing around. bent on
various projects Of scf-intercst. That IN going
on All the time. Many men don't do half the
work they are paid to do--Ohio State Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch is getting
It says: Norfolk is for terrifying Cape
Henry before the next war game"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

wealthy clubman OF Yonkcrs says golf
Ia no longer a gentlemans game. but is the
sport Of caddies Well whenever wasn't It
The sport of caddies, TO watch the gentlemen
tooze?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

The Clifton Forge Review says: Just to keep
the records straight, Mr.. Times Dispatch, we
beg to say that you mistaken about the Re
view advoca ting a dog law for Clifton Forge.
1t Is fact that did suggest on dogs
but nary muZzlc. On this subject we speak
as a disinterested party, and in behalf of the
dumb brutes that unable to enter a protest
Muzzles may be all right during part OF the
season known dog days. but to muzzle dogs
is out of the question and unrea soma Bile
dog tax is right, and the owners of dogs do
not object to paying It," All right the record is
straight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

The Charlottesville Progress also makes an
announcement that always adorns Its columns
Just about this time every year 1t reads this
season pretty much usual. Here il is: 1T
is only ma tier OF about two weeks now before
the finals at the university begin. Judging
from the activities of the alumni recorder he
is expecting grea ter mobilization OF forces
than ever before, and that will he some force
The adoption of the reunion idea finals was
an innovation that has helped the university
great deal SO far publicity is concerned
nothing better can be found. few DAYS we
hope to see tho alumni pouring in every train.
y rousinG good time is promised them upon
their arrival, and we feel sure that the promise
VIII be carried to the letter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

Published every day In tho year by TIE Tines
Dispatch Publishing Company, Inc. Address NIL
comm u N len lions THE TIMES DISPATCH.
Times Dispatch nuiIdInE. 10 South Tenth Street.
J1ichmond Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

Sclf-interest that goes out on
propa ganda In favor OF Il par
ticular cause, like army officers
going ovor tho country address
ing schools In favor Of the mill
tarv apirit. ought to he Judged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Current Editorial Comment

Our Good Little Island" Porto
Rico. is suffering from the re-
f1ected effects of the war. in com
mon with neutral territory every
where, according to report OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Troubles
With
Mexico

noncomb tants were manifested. Mexico has
probably reached stage of suffering in which
the larger part OF the inhab itants would SYM
pa thze with American intervention along hui
manitarian lines And in that situation the
task of the United States would become vastly
easier. We have also reached a pass where even
strong action by the American government would
be approved by the leading powers of South
America which now convinced that Pres-
dent Wilson has purpose OF territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT The period OF "watchful walt
ing so bitterly criticized. has been fortunate
in that Latin American suspicion OF the Interior
motives OF the United States has been largely
eliminated. II American intervention should
now be necessary, tho sure Endorsement OF 1t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
When Women Vote.

When Women Vote.
What was the matter with the Fourth
Ward?" inquired the precinct captain.
The district leaders wife last years
hat" Gumly replied the central committee
man.-Columbia Jester.
One Good RcnsOn.
Corpulcnt Indivdual-But you can't give me
any reason why should not enlist.
Spouse-Well. l should miss you. dear. but
the Germans couldnt.-I-ondon Mail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
The Bright Side of Life
A Feature,

A Feature.
Movie Operator-What shall I do with this
him? There is tear in 1t that cuts right
through the heros nose!
Clever Managerial. just the thing. Bill 1t
is feature in two parts!-Ohio Sun-Dal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Economy,

Economy.
But your hance has such a small salary How
you going live?"
"Oh. we going to economze Were going
to do without such a lot of things that Jack
needs."-Bunalo Courier
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
Gilbert G. Walker.

Gilbert G. Walker.
Please inform what The middle name
of Gilbert c. Walker. Y. Xxx
Carlton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

It is to be doubted that Car
rama. or villa or Zapata. would
hereafter obstruct measures of
humanitarian relief in case
firm purpose on the part of our
ooyernneDt 10 save life amonc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH

By Tfmcs-Dispatch Carrier Delivery Service I'm
Richmond tnnd huburbs) md Petersburg,
Daily with Sunday, week. Is cents
Daily without sunday, one week. 1890. 10 cents
Sunday only cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

Entered january ~. 1905. at Richmond. vn,
second lnss matter under OF Congress- of
March 2, 1870
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01
A Dnte,

Will you tell me what day of the week was
March l. 1917? T. r. BOWDEN
Saturday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

THE TIMES. Founded. .1SSS
THE DISPATCH. Founded. .................1S3 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-01

Manuscripts mud communications submitted
for publication wilt not lie returned unless
accompanied ny postage stnmps.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-05-15

ers. Moreover, as is well known
here, she had large quantities of war
munition in her cargo.
Her owners. therefore, knew to
what danger the passengers were ex-
posed. They alone bear all the re-
sponsibility for what has happened.
Germany. on her part, left
nothing undone to repeatedly and
strongly warn them. The Imperial
Ambassador in Washington even
went so far as to make a public warn
ing so as to draw attention to this
danger. The English press sneered
then at this warning and relied on
the protection of the British fleet to
safeguard Atlantic traffic"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-05-15
Notice To Stockmen

Notice is hereby given that l, VIM. H.
Smith, living in Newark Valley, White
Pine County, Nevada, have put out salt
and saltpetre for my stock on my range
on the east side of the Diamond range OF
mountains from the summit between Al
bert Mau's and my range on the south, to
Fairy Dell on the north, comprising ii
canyons and 1a ridges running easterly
and westerly. The south and north
lines are marked by stakes and flags to
within 200 yards of the top of Diamond
mountain ;then stakes and flags on each
ridge ON the west line from the top OF
the mountain for 200 yards.
WIN. H. SMITH.
Newark Valley, Nevada, April 30, 1915.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-05-15
GERMANY DEFENDS ACT

Berlin. via wireless to London May
9, 2:45 a. m.-The following ofticlal
communication was issued tonight:
1.-The Cunard Liner Lusitania was
yesterday torpedoed by a German
submarine and sank.
1.-THE Lusitania was naturally
armed with guns, as were recently
most of the English mercantile steam
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-05-15

The cargo of the Lusitania was
valued at $3.50. 900 and fully covered
by insurance. 1t contained num-
tions of war for the Allies and other
supplies. The lost steamer carried
war risk of SIS, 900, 900 on her hull.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-05-15

Washington, May Slate to-day
the State department advices &C
Evening star., 1915-06-24
u. S. DECLINES TO PAY
FOR DISTILLED WATER
Controller Downey Holds That
Hydrant Fluid Is Good Enough
for Employees.

Special privilege gets hard knock
from the controller of the Treasury.
George +. boWne%. Whether in E,l
Paso. Te:... or in New York city makes
no odds, but water good enough for
general drinking purposes must be
good enough for government officials
and employees. Consumption of dis
titled water is permissible az a charge
against the government any place in
the Union only when the water supply
has ban of. .unhealthfulness that is
menace to life.
Expenditures by public officials for a
service which they regard as necessary
for their personal comfort. convenience
or health. simply because they are pub
lie officials. and which would not be so
regarded by them as individuals. are
not looked upon with favor. is the
principle laid down by Controller
DowneS But on the other hand such
expenditures as individuals would be
expected to make for their own benefit
If the expense were their own are not
subject to the same objection
Evening star., 1915-06-24
Resort Information.

The Star has received from adver
tisers in its Resort columns booklets
as cited below. Any of these may be
obtained upon application at the coun-
ter in The Stars business Office.
Long Island and Real Life. featur-
ing resorts along the Long Island rail-
road: Where To Stay il Vacation
Land and Lake Memphrema Cog
featuring resorts along the line of the
Boston and Maine railroad; Water Gap
House. Delaware Water Gap, Pa; The
Netherlands and Hotel Francis At
lantic City. n. j.: Loeb Lynn Hotel,
Mountain Lake Park. Nd; StriblnS
Springs. Mount Solon. Va: Wildwood,
\. j.: The Asassz. Bethlehem. \. H.;
hetels and boarding houses on the
Western Maryland railway: cards from
Ocean View and Virginia Beach. Va,
and Bayside Inn. Betterton. Ma; sum
mer in the Land Of the Sky, featur-
ing resorts along the line OF the
Southern railway: summer tours along
the eastern section of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad: also California ex-
position and Niagara Falls
Evening star., 1915-06-24
CUSTOMS CASH, $2O4,ooo.Oo0.
Annual Receipts May Reach $21O,.
900 coo. It Is Thought.

Revenues from customs now in hand
for the fiscal year which ends June 30
amount to more than $204 100000.
There is a prospect that the total for
the wear will be close to 100000.
This would be S30,o0o.0o0 below the
estimates made by Secretary McAdoo
last fall and less by more than $50
0O0, 900 than the receipts last year be
fore the European war interfered with
imports.
The closest calculation as TO the
amount of customs for the year was
made several months ago by A. j.
Peters assistant secretary of the
Treasury, in charge of customs, who
figured on s21S,000,00O.
Evening star., 1915-06-24

called to the case of George. prosecut-
ing attorney. eX rel. Jones agt. Travis.
152 n. w. 207. which is a decision OF
the supreme court of Michigan holding
that there may he an injunction against
maintaining n saloon for which a IL
cense had been issued in violation OF
the statute. From an examination OF Il
similar case tAndrews agt. Auer, li'
Mich, PAD it appears that such pro-
ceedings in Michigan are informations
in the nature of bills in equity filed ny
the prosecuting attorney on the rela-
ton of property owners: consequently
these decisions in Michigan give no
assistance III case like the present
one
The saloonkeepers have been con
6ucting business pending the decision.
and il is expected will be allowed to
continue until the Court of Appeals
has reviewed the decision Of Justice
MCCOv
Evening star., 1915-06-24
Distilled Water the Issue.

Distilled drinking water provided for
the immigration service at FL Paso
during March. this year. presented
something of a problem A surgeon Of
the public health service certified that
sample of kydrant water taken from
the immigration building at Fl Paso
contained much sediment visible with
out a microscope. and, under micro
scope. showed organic matter such as
chaf straw and hairs, and had bad
odor But the city health officer re-
ported that despite previous com
plants, the water is now generally
used without boiling. and is whole
some and that bacterial tests made at
Evening star., 1915-06-24
Board of Trade Committee Outing.

The membership committee Of the
Board OF Trade al meeting held yes
tel day afternoon decided to hold a
barge party the afternoon and even
ing of July !. Heretofore the
outings of this committee have
been confined exclusively to its mem
bers. but this year it has been de-
cided to allow any member Of the Board
of Trade to JOIN IN the nerrymak-
ing. a supper is to be served on the
barge. which is to be towed about
twenty miles down the river by tug.
to he staged.
Evening star., 1915-06-24
TWO GET FIVE YEARS EACH.
BENZ. Maddox and Harry Shock Are
Sentenced for Robbery.

Benjamin. Maddox and Harry Shook,
alias Harry Nolan, were sentenced to-
day by Chief Justice Coyington in
Criminal Division to serve i've years
each in the penitentiary.
The young men were convicted Of
robbing Milton Phillips Nav last
after iuriting him to take d ride in an
automobile They also pleaded guilty
to taking the machine without the con
sent of the owner.
Evening star., 1915-06-24
VATICAN SAYS Ia L|BERTE
INTERVIEW INACCURATE
Official Newspaper Declares Pope's
Views Are Reflected Properly
Only in His Documents.

ROME. June %. via Paris. June "A,
80 am.-The Asservatore Romano
the official organ of the Vatican. pub
fishes the following statement relative
to the interview attributed to Pope
Benedict by Louis Latapie in La Liberte
of Paris.
ITO put our readers and all discerning
and impartial men of all nations on
guard against arbitrary Interpretation