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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
News of Fifty Years Ago

4 box OF famcy leaf tobacco 2i2 pounds net.
s ns sold ' %<rnanf SssrsraXI p wni
Of, Of *2S% per 100 The tobacco was grown in
Mills 4 ESt rhs sale scored the oo very c r.
may, max Of ts PRES thS last fancy figure re-
that sold last week
,o Tn9 n.nr Of hrrr,orY Of the Farmers Ma
ger cashier Of that institution.
Tho First National sank was Yesterday re-
moyea 70 ill.,; I95'di"s Main s'roei one
ing rooms ar" light. airy and spacious
The railroad from Al"Nanlrin to >r'rcdericks-
burg has been pui under contract ana is to
be built in eighteen months.
Thad stevens has announced himself can
s sin1e for hS ~Sh states seYn'e from the
he cannot ii" altogether us much harm in TN, 'H
take s Two We e %%ns 10 s 'ns onse viii
Marx " Brother OF Baltimore have taken ont
pulp Of certain Kinds of wood. Which, % m'h Ihev
wcntom If II proves successful. is expected
Th" Trestdcni has completed his message
n" ''t j. T." % h,,, smrran BIN hut VII
The last day TIA" rules allow.
Colonel John :. Mosby is in Washington. and
yesterday he'd long interview with General
chummy. ''' w"
There is undoubtedly a rupture between the
,residen, aud Secretary OF War stanton Re-
laii"ns have been strained for some time Inn
~" ''''i "pih'' Gun" beC:i use of the ari
i't'"i 81 IN" secretary in the ease Of raymas-
l't-''rittal Si"uldinc, who convicted of
miSappTnpliatnc government funds
The Senate bin providing for the reduction
n' me nuinh'r of members Of tho Supreme
court of tho United States is another stat, a,
treSlIrmt J"nnSon He had nominated Mir
by the death Of Judge Catron. n tho biu masses
10 MI. " W. '"'''''N
\ large number OF Confederate soldier.
nave been discharged from employment i'm Tho
WORK or rc1ntetring tho Federal dead i'm III,
cemeteries at fredericksburg. This was done
by orders from Washington
There were i've deaths from cholcr, In
Brooklyn in the last two days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Hurting the Tariff Commission

MO Improvement was effected in the omni-
bus revenue bill that has just passed the
House of Representatives by the late amend
ments to the sections creating tariff COM
mission. BY these amendments the salaries
of the commissioners were reduced from
$4,000 TO $500 year. and members and
former members Of Congress were made
eli gblc TO serve in this capacity.
The essential theory OF the tarin commits
sion involves the employment Of the highest
type OF tariff experts. and $1,000 salaries
were not too high. The section prohibiting
the employment Of members and former
members Of Congress was aimed at lame
ducks whom il has been the Washington
custom for many years TO place on commits
sions OF various sorts The tariff commits
sion ought no, 70 become refuge for states
men out of job
The Senate should improve the House
measure by restoring the original provisions
~ any rate the German submarine nicr-
chairman is much more popular with neutral
nations than vessels OF similar type that
carry dic-stuffs rather than dycsufs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Heart disease Revised.

As we were saying gloomy day recently.
the modern physician does not rely upon tn"
presence or ahscnc" of 'murinur' as guide
in estimauns tie condition Of the heart Nor
does he place any diacnostic confidence in the
symptoms complained OF. Real degeneration OF
the heart muscle. the most serious Kind Of
heart disease iuauifcsts itself. rule. by
SYMPTOMS which The patient does not refer 10
the heart
Thus. in persons Of thirty-Gvc older there
may I've falling OFF in physical or mental cf-
nclency :. loss OF "pop." a tendency 10 shortncss
OF breath on moderate cxertion, the accumuIa-
ton Of certain amount Of surerhuous rcsh
about the abdomen and hips or tendency to-
y country doctor James Mack euzic. has writ
ten tc>tbo"k which is a classic upon Diseases
OF the Heart" Or. Mackenzie. country doctor
though ne was when accunlulatins his KNOW
edge realized that tho busy city doctor, the
great hospital man who people think Just nat.
uraliy Knows it all, was to" busy to Keep posted
medical progress. \ very common, IL i'll
credible thing. Tie more practice man has
to attend. the less time he devote To study.
aud when doctor hasn't time 10 study lie is
we'll started down The toboasan Mackenzie
brings ont iii his book the importance OF study.
ing every heart disease patient with pur'
pose Of estimating the rest force and the re
serve force OF the damaged heart.
In health the heart does II certain amount OF
muscular work to propel the blood through the
arteries when the Individual is 1t rest; besides,
for use in ordinary emergencies. AZ in running
TO catch the last car home or licking tho man
who forects 10 bare his head when the national
anthem i* played Then. besides all this, iher"
Is still further reserve FOR extreme cner-
gcucies.
Let's suppose the heart power is The alphabet
From 4 q is rest force: from a 10 II is re-
force from T. to u Is emergency force u
the heart is diseased, tho rest force may be
greater Idue, say to accompanying arterihi
tension or high blood prcssurel. and VIII 30
about a to j: the rcartvc force will he diun-
ishcd. from j to y: and the emergency force
will be somewhere around zero. In other words.
tho heart has more work than II should have t"
maintain the circulation when the patient lis al
rcai. am, only limited reserve fnrcc 10 utilize
when the patient is physically or mentally &C.
tive. Hence tho breathlessncss or shortness or
breath which begins when moderate cxcrtion is
attempted.
The treatment Of heart disease. be 1t by rest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

Wandering Stomaci-Is II serious con,li-
ton whc: the stomach falls i've six inches?
Would il cause swimming or dizziness Of head?
.inswcr--Not necessarily serious even trou-
bicsomc. ptosis ,sagGiuS) of tho abdominal
guns kidneys is comparable with eye strain
Now for instance. oculist finds my eyes far
from normal aud he wonders that do not SUI
fer. have eye strain all right, but my health
is good, and feel no symptoms. You have
let us ''StorIach strain: exuerI-
cncc symptoms il your nervous system liz scnSi-
tive your general health poor. lf the Symp-
toms due III" ptosis of the stomach, a
suitably fitted abdominal supporter will give
Immediate relief
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
The LlttIene.s OF Non.

uTor The Times. Dispatch
! walk In the August shadows. and the
khiHdids sing TO me from the
darkening trees:
And the Harvest Moon climbs over the
hill and looks at me with his old
IL is the time OF requiem for the young
men dead in battle on tho other
side OF the sea. and the Moon wceps
tears
For lie can SEQ the fields OF France
where the young men arc being
blown TO pieces by chemical energy.
Yes" said the Moon. 81 have seen men
die when the earth was young, but
not like this
The wheat fields of Egypt full OF dead
men. bu, not like this. for ptolenIy
had not the knowledge OF Good and
Evil.
And my light shonc upon the Euphratcs
and the Indus, when men had not
possessed the gifts OF God, and
wcrc as animals, knowing not
Good or Evil.
Ah, YOU Englisllmen! and you Germans
ana Frcnehncn! your sin hath
found YOU out! Where Is the
Knowledge which God gave you,
10 know the law of chemical on
orgy. and to love your brother?
God is forgotten. and Pride. like a coil
ing worm, hath hllcd you up! How
will you toll OF your Stewardship"
Your big guns make but small hole
in. tho earth. and your little quar-
rels arc but tho breath OF fools.
fo have destroyed the likeness of God.
and whcro will you hide yourselves
from the Sum"
Md the Guardian OF tho Night. pale
ana impressive, cricd out: ut WAS
ever thus, for I saw the Princes
and palaces OF Atlantis taken In
their pride
Tho sea closed over them i'm time Of
harvest. and the waves tell 1t, but
In an unknown tongue and tho
water-spaces OF tho earth cover a
lost Continent"
EDMOND FoNTAIND.
Charlottesville. Va. July Z. Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Another Prom Nnnisheh

a TTORNEf-GENERAI. POI.LARDS opin-
I ion that it is the duty OF both clerks
of court and examiners OF records 10 repor,
tor taxation money and property in the ha nds
OF commissioners and receivers casts addi-
tional doubt on the reasons tina, hav. been
alleged for the dismissal of James s Easley
examiner OF records for the Sixth Circuit
1T seems strange that tho State Tax Board
did not apply 10 the Acknowledgement for
an opinion and await that opinions rendition
before taking action.
One thing Is plain If the clerks and The
examiners OF records are charged eouallv
with tho duty Of reporting these funds and
failure 80 to report is ground Tor their dis
missal from Office there should he a whole
sale vacatinG of such positions throuphout
the State Of Virginia. Clerk Gran Craddock
of the Circuit Court of Halifax County is in
the same boat with Mr. Easley-or ra,bcr
was in the same boat before the Sixth Circui,
Jonah was fed 10 the bic fish he had sourh,
to catch.
The Tax Board ought TO unseal It's Inns and
tell the people why and how such things
can be.
Dispatches say the poems are rallviur to
villa. He has way OF rounding IN Moons
with the business end Of rifle and thcn
'coloring' the story
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

Germany has been driven out OF China. The
United States is preparing to withdrew from
the Philippines. and France has never had
really vital interest in Far Eastern affairs
Moreover. Japan has been engaged for two
years supplying Russia with war munitions.
This circumstance has brought the two coun-
tries into closer communion and seemingly
rendered it possible for them 10 reach an
understanding as to their spheres OF in
Huence' which will survive the war. How
far such an agreement as may be conSum-
mated will violate the "open door" policy
first eXpoundcd by Secretary Hay. and later
accepted by all the powers remains TO be
seen. AT all events. we have more than n
mere passing interest in any territorial alli-
ance which Japan and Russia may form.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Wars Strange Relationships

DOLlTlCS may make strange bcdfellows
but not stranger than does war This is
wildly illustrated by the reports 10 the cffcc,
that Russia and japan, those ancient ouo,nics
nave agreed upon tho tentative draft of a
treaty for the friendly division OF their in
terests in the Orient Ten years ago those
powers were locked in bloody strife because
their ambitions in China ciashed To-day
they are dickering as allies for all amicable
adjustment OF their differences
This 10 nc doubt an opportune momen, for
these dominant factors In Oriental politics
to ga together Great Britain ia too occu.
PIED iArthe West TO intervene in the East.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Shakespeare Day by Dny.

For Jobs comforters:
IT'S all mems office to speak patience
TO those that wiring under tho load of sorrow,
F;ut no mans virtue suiiicency
To he SO moral when lie shall endure
The like himself
Much ADO About Nothing, V. l.
For the thin skinned.
You have too much respect upon tho world:
They lose Il that do buy it with much care"
The Merchant of Venice, l. l.
For all OF Gle that wants money, means
aud content liz without ilrcc good frcnds."-As
You Like 1t, iii. ..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Time tor Rigid Prcrautiun

T7HERE should be immediate and cheerful
response to the appeal of the Mayor and
the Chief Health Officer that private premises
be cleaned Of trash and garbage of every
kind and in eases where the appeal is ignored
and the law violated adequate punishment
ought TO be inflicted. Only the Soundcst pre-
ca utions can insure Richmond against infan-
tile pa ralystS and its destructive consequences
The public should cooperate with. the city
government. for every family in which there
are children has a vital interest in this
crusade. Too much care cannot be exercised
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Current Editollal Comment
No Conquest
Mexico

la Fourth Of July speech ut
No Conquest Lake Forest, senator j. Ham
Us 'ii"n Lewis said the United
,,rxico stat would permanently. an-
should be forced to 80. to war
Win that c"nntr% THIS position he is re-
ported :" lave justified by saving that tho
rtor! w""ih t." taken as payment for The
,n"ney We WEI" forced 10 spend in the
the vicw Of any element in this republic Of
suicicnt SIZE "nd rcsrcciahility to be consid
crcn. Lowing upon land for tho payment OF
lied territory Of another country and COMPEL
ins us in'ahihn'S t" submit TO an alien gov
"rnmcnt - another thing. We could not take
that course without being false TO the prim-
ciplcs upon which our own government is
lonnncd, ana "" should write ourselves down
me TREND and supporter az free government un-
dcr rchuhiican forms would 1,c gone. should
reap - htrNcst OF nate amt suspicion through
out all Of South America ana deserve the con
tempt "f tho world. Senator Lewis misrcpre-
scnts the American pcopc,--St Louis t,epubic.
Silent Vote candidates next November there
Will WI u" more less partisan-
cuuut MucI, Sil,,p hui not as much along old
,i,,,'S as ~ previous elections.
ihc Republican party will make
a serious mistake II II expects 10 win ills cleo
ton hcchiise 1t Is tho party OF civil war DAYS
llnGhcS told Tie schooluir,s tLat NO o,nE;oi
live OH the valOr Of our ancestors AMI mr. ,nnrc
nim n"iH i've on the record of the past. The
the silent vote. There arc whole cinssos OF
men who are not saying ,nu,h ana viii uoi
Si,N "url'' nut they viii vote witt, a thnnip.
ih"E, az" thinking "f ihinus deeper Than tin
usual party issues. and they viii rn,o nn,or,
TX, TX 10 .icir views OF these things. Dcnuncia-
ION 10 sarcasm ana violence speech viii have
ihhc is 10 he influenced by puhlir onnoni IIni
cmnr CT! men raise. there Is a wisdom which
gationalist. '0'einoef'-Sohsre'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Too Descriptive. Altogether.

Miss Swcet,hins is terribly annoyed with
Cholly Ltcbrauc'
What has Cholly done now ."
"Why. she asked him to think OF some poe tica1
quotation that would lc descriptive of that
ba hing suit marvel OF hers. and Choly
Ecsted Gut Of sight, out Of mind. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

Il; L. H. Yes. Treat the wound by burning
or cutting our az once. Apply lieaturc TO the
extremity light enough to construct the circu-
Eliion for fifteen minutes. Release constric-
iurc Tor hNe minutes. Keep this up for ten
Twelve hours. stimulate the heart with black
SoHtc' "'TE'hllu" or very small doses OF whisky.
more persons are KILLED by excess Of whisky
man u! me snake bite. Never give than
"nc-haif pint of whisky in twenty four hours
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
l:tNnlOIOcY az "ISucI,e"

Z OR months discussion has been more or
less active as 10 the ctymology Of The
word, Boche,' whiCh the allies. the French
particularly. apply TO the German soldier.
Tommy. used 10 designate the British sol
der. is part OF Tommy Atkins. which has
long been the slang name Of the enlisted man.
'Poiu," the common word for the French
soldier, is also easily understood, since il
,means-"h hairy" but "Boche" is much
harder TO explain.
According TO Professor Andre Blundcl of
Paris, described as an accomplished inguist
and phlologist, whose explanations appeared
in letter TO the New York Times. ii is gen
orally admitted in France that the word
comes from ..*AlbocMe' which is rarsian
slang for "Allemand.'' or German. Professor
Blondel asserts that the word was in common
use in the workshops OF Paris. even before
the war, TO describe the German workingman
Whatever the etymology, "Rochc" dcsjenates
a German soldier. and II docsn', mean
"comraGe."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE



He can beat the world at grabbing
Dollars that attempt To pass him; :.
He's wonder real ut stabbing
Folks who with the good things class him
He can pick stock that's rising,
Make it pay for his vacation:
But it's really most surprising
When he tries tho hesitation
lie has climbed until lie pcrchcs
ON a pile Of rich successes;
He sivcs UP to schools and churches
That the pinch of want dstresscs:
Bulls and bears lie makes TO suffer
When he raids the Street they know il;
But at golf he is dufer.
And his painful efforts show it,
lie gains profit from his labor
Keeps Dame Fortune on a tcthcr
But he borcs each lucltIcss ncighbor
when he talks about the weather:
All his Jokes fall fiat as founders.
For tho point he always misses:
halfway through his tales lie founders
In word traps and fact abysses
Though he gather kalc in lunches,
lie can never learn to spend it;
Amy one who with him lunches
Wildly prays that luck will end it;
While he traces his descent 10
Trees as high any stecpic
Facts reveal lie was not meant /"
Rum around with other people.
The Pcssinist Says:
There's no use envyine tho rich becau they
MY the poor and there's envying tho
'oor because they envy the rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
The Voice Of the PEOPLE


To the Editor Of The Times ri spatch:
Sir,-i read with great pleasure aud interest
ne l,:ud"Ii Sketches Of Old'rimc Richmond"
ny Lewis ~. Biair They bring back to me
many pleasant memories OF bysone days And
!! Is, cphsoHng to know there some left who
hN.d mo nc-those good old times.
'N'ce' "a, July 10 ~. G. CLARKE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

g. y ~ -rhc present Congress began March
!. -, mi ''ds March & 1917. J, is the sin
~ -i"niii i"uEl"S@ This the long session.
IN" short session hcgiunin= tho first Monday
III december an" ending March I, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
The War Ink.

J.. Il The in progress in Europc
'hisch decrease in imports Of merchandise
ana consequently falling on in government
revenues from import duties. making II ueccs-
sarN I" Get revenues from some other source
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

!. E. ill thc varnsh is i'm good contlition
ruh and po!'sh ~ With paste Of rotten stone
Su'h as iHiiN NJ" nullShcrS use. with the palm
81 IN" hand. Whon the Surfacc is rubbed
~ II - r"rf"ctiE true and even. let il dry md
'how on Il c"al Of high grade varnish. II this
polishing and vanishing is done by
peri most beautiful finish he had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Loves Like n Rosc.

Loves Like n Rose.
Loves like rose, whose fragrance spills
It's rich delight upon the ar,
Ana with kindred rapture Ais
Hearts everywhere
Loves like = rose. whose petals hing
parting kiss TO suns last ray,
Then languish meath the dropping wing
or dying day.
Loves Ike q rose, LIES choices, Huwrr,
riuek'd FROM tho best in natures theme
Ecrn 10 tho day for short hour
~ JOY supreme.
Loves Ike - rose. at which hearts clutch
Full eagerly; then, bruised and torn.
They drop tive prizc. at singing touch
90 hidden thorn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
To-day. Best Hand-rickcd joke.

y Wild eyed dishev elcd looking woman burst
the local police station:
MY husband has been threatening TO drown
himself for some time she cried. Historically,
land he's been missing for two days
want you to have the anal dragged"
Anything peculiar about him by which he
can be recognized, surprising find BODY"
inquired the inspector.
The woman hcsitatcd, and seemed al los.
for minute two. Then a look Of relief
slowly overspread her face
why. YES she exclaimed at last; hes deaf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

According ia the President, those who on
pose progress those who do not need H.
This division leaves the advocates of progress
in large majority
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

Stirred by the menace OF epidemic. au-
thorties OF many cities are endeavoring 10
teach the people that cleanliness not only is
next to sodlincss, but next to heathfulncss
as we'll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

MISS NJ M-An expert writer should he able
l" WiNe "S many as scvcutN-irc words min
ute. 'rhnscrtbinc notes from shorthand. An
hNcfasc ~ "irhiN tive or ninety words - minute
would h" fair estimate for expert doing
work. 800
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

drugs brine baths. resistance movements. grad
uat ed hill climbing hiking the level. is
primarily directed to one great end, the devci-
opmcnt OF Il wider reserve force.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
Queries and Answers


AZ; S-,"l inc katser's fun name is Frederick
W lLiain victor Albert ifohcnzollern: 90 King
'f"rS" 'nd Enperor William both grand
sons "f queen Victoria Of England and so re-
cousins. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
iTntr.

Before you married mc--houhoo. hoohoo'-
YOU said you would ho willing To ilic for nc"
Yes, did: but darn it! reserved for
fate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
.Nnothcr Richmond in tho Field

CoLONEi. ROOSEVELT is no, The only
- statesman prepared 10 abandon the world
o' 'housh' Tor the world Of action. to lay
as>de inc cares OF state for The Imminent
"eaui! breach and seek another batch OF
the bubble reputation. even in the cnnnon's
mouth James Cleveland Longstreet Re-
publican candidate for Congress in the Second
district OF Washington. announces that
'houeh ne is "a young man and al present in
very s'ranened circumstances he is con
sidering the proposition OF raising an army
division or brigade to oher to the President
OF me United States in the event there should
he war with Mexico
Mr. I.Ongsrect does not propose. however
10 take for himself the office of major
eeheral-in which respect he differs from his
d's''nsuishcd eXemplar. He would he con-
'eh'' ne says to serve in the ranks and let
men experience has qualified assume the
gher commands.
'"cre,n we venture 10 say the Washing
ION statesman makes a mistake lie is far
100 modest, besides violating some OF the
most affecting precedcnts governing such
situations. Why. indeed. should he he con
rent TO accept commission as mere ma jor-
general? lie ought to demand that he he
maze iull general I'm no invdious sense
or lieutenant general at the very least Mr.
i.ohgs'reel may lack gold as he onfesses
Is the mournful fact, and yet succeed in his
imitation OF Roosevelt without plentiful
supply OF brass. 1t simply is not done
II the little deal by which the Progressive
party has been handed over 10 Pcnrose,
barhcs, Crane Co. had been put through
without The Colonels assistance IL would
nave been interesting to hear the vitriolic
phrases in which he would have pictured it's
iniQuity.
'arianza has scnt us another warming Of
ne alleged approach Of Villa bandits to the
border The First Chief is one Of the very
pest warmers IN tho business, but when IL
comes 10 dong anything himself TO stop
p"hd'' raids, he makes a horrible failure OF it..
fcrohhe seems 10 he abou, To tupple from
its perch.
"a' misery loves company merely proves
that 1t has execrable taste.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12
The PessinIist Says;

There's no use envyins the rich. because the!
envy the poor: and there's envying tn,
poor. because they envy the rich.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

Lots of men can tell you how TO attain
success nut comparatively few gain any
benefit from thoir own prescrnlions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-12

New York schools are TO have standards
lied ]anitors. This change. probably viii
result III new crop of standardized jani,or
Jokes.