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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
FUEL MADE FROM GARBAGE

Manufacturing ph-grade fuel
from garbage and other refuse Is a
new industry that promises TO solve
the problem of disposins Of the waste
OF towns and cities. year ago the
frs, experimental plant Of new gar
bagc- disposal process was established
in san Antonio Texas. 1t has proved
so successful that large plant is TO
be erected in Austin, Texas.
The promoters have entered into n
contract with the city by which they
receive % cents ton for ALI the waste
delivered ut the plant. This is about
so cents per ton less than ii now
costs the city to dispose Of its gar
bage.
The important feature of the new
method Of handling the waste that
comes from the streets and alleys is
that II is converted into fuel that
is said to be equal TO bituminous coal.
This is accomplished in much the same
manner that stiff mud bricks are made.
The machinery used is practically the
same as that used in making cut mud
bricks.
There Is this difference In the pro-
cess. however-the fuel bricks are not
required to he as smooth and perfect
arc dried In the sun open air in
stead Of in kilns. To produce this
new fuel from garbage mixture of
equal quantities of coal dust and gar
bapc, with an addition of I per cent
Of water tar from gas plants or oil
reiineries. Is used.
II takes 1000 of the fuel bricks to
make ton, says writer in Coal Age.
They are clean and dustless and are
easy and convenient to handle. In San
Antoni" the new fuel Is being used
by many people in their homes. The
demand for II is said to be much great
or than the supply. 1t Will not slack.
no matter how long 1t Is kept In stor-
age: 1t is impervious to water and
burns to ashes without leaving a SEM
blance Of clinkers: and II produces no
odor and little smoke when being
burned.
The remarkable spectacle OF seeing
old shoes. hats. paper. rags, straw,
house garbage and n variety OF other
waste products being thrown into ono
machine and emerging from another
in the shape of n perfect fuel brick
IS to be witnessed daily at the plant
In operation at San Antonio The fin
ished product bears no resemblance to
the raw materials that enter into its
manufacture. The process performs
the important work of sanitation,
which is considered OF the utmost I'm
portance in disposine OF municipal gar
bage
The mechanical arrangement Of the
garbage fuel plant Is simple. The
refuse Is unloaded from wagons upon
sorting platform and then sprayed
with creosotc, not only as n sanitary
precaution. but to allow the sorters
to work with comfort. Through holes
in the platform the garbage is dropped
upon conveyors. which carry il to the
various departments OF the plant.
The iron is carried into storage bins;
dead animals are conveyed to the fer
tilizer department; bottles to the wash
ing tank; ashes. stone and brick to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
New African RAILWAY.

Once more geographers must take out
their maps OF Africa and trace thereon
tho course OF new railway. This line.
which VIII be OF immense Importance
In time Of peace. was constructed with
remarkable speed, primarily for the
purpose OF facilitating the invasion Of
German Southwest Africa by the troops
under General Botha. 1t connects the
railway systems OF Southwest Africa
and tho Union of South Africa. extend
ing 400 miles from Kalkfontein in the
former to Prieska Ton tho Orange
River) in tho latter. The now line
saves many hundred miles Of travel
between points in South Africa and
those In Southwest Africa, as compared
with the old route by rail to Cape
Town and thence by boat to the ports
of the late German colony now under
the military control OF tho British.
Through trains are now running from
South African points to Walhsh Bay
indianapolis News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Health DEPARTMENTS Comnui,,

\ we commonly use the word, campaign
4 ing means either Il wordy and sustained
eHort 10 persuade q more or less reluctant
electorate TO elevate tho campa igncr To some
lucrative Office. or series OF carefully
planned mancuScrs framed by a lot OF men for
the pr. pose Of killing 4 lot Of other men In
neither case is campaigning particularly IN
lifting
The campaign just launched by the Rich
mond Health Department. however has every
thing 10 commend IL. by means OF lectures
delivered and circulars distributed in the puh-
lie schools the department is ma king a land
able attempt TO instruct the children OF Rich
mond, and through them their parents in the
methods OF sanitary warfare Children and
parents and all their relatives and friends
for that matter need all the instruction they
can get just AT this time. particularly. For
the enemy is grippe and pneumonia and all
the other similar ills attendant on tho
epidemic that is sweeping the country
Fortunately. this section has not as vot
suffered from the virulent forms of CRIME
and it's allies that have laid low so many
numbers i'll other cities, but those forms may
arrive even yet. and, meanwhile there l.
trouble enough as it is. Ii the CITY Health
Department can cheek The prevalent diseases
and ward off their more serious forms ito
campaign will prove modern crusade
All power to its arm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

OH intangibles still further would be wise
policy IL possible
few years ago the taxation of securities
was farce: evasion was easy, and only tender
consciences and widows paid. Since our late
tax legislation. however, millions OF intangi-
Bile property have been put on the books. and
ii is probable that most Of the securities held
in the State will be listed In few years.
We may. therefore, expect increase in
revenues for some time to come. provided that
there is not transfer of residence to other
States on the part OF taxpayers This will
happen automatically if taxpayers find the In
tangible tax real burden and If nearby
States offer the inducement of lower rates.
We should avoid this danger If possible.
What Virginia needs mt present is u budget
which will cover reasonable expenses. but
will leave room for waste. With such
budget In hand. we shall be able to estimate
whether reduction in the tax on intangibles.
by both State and localities, may not be
feasible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
SfeYcnann,s Inst Chanfer.

Twenty-onc years ago Robert Louis
Stevenson died at Samoa. stricken
suddenly down I'm day of great heat.
He wrote hard all that morning OF the
last day December 3. 1890: his half
finished book. 'Hcrmiston." he Judged
the best he had ever written, and the
sense OF successful effort made him
buoyaat and happy as nothing else
could. AT sunset he came down
stairs says his cousin and biograrh-
CIR. Graham Balfour; "he rallied his
wife about the forebodings she could
not shake off: talked OF lecture tour
to America that he was eager to make,
as he was now 80 WELL and play
cd n game at cards with her to drive
away her melancholy He died At
$40 in the evening OF that day. in
the forty-iifth year of his age.-Lon-
don Chronicle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Buck TN.


Ihere Is no sense in repining.
So just quit It, friend, and smile:
For the sun keeps on a-shining
While you waste your time In whining
You can find the silver lining
If YOU seek 1t all the while.
There is no real use in grieving
For the things you haven't got:
Wealth and fame were Ger dcccivins.
And you lose them in achieving,
While there's JOY beyond believing
In us common mortals' lot
Buck up son. and keep on trying.
For that's much the wisest plan;
Cnt out incoming. moaning. signing:
Keep hopes pennant always flying.
And you'll lind, beyond denying,
You've become a happy man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Preparedness First

n ETERMINATION on the part of Demo-
IL cratic leaders in Congress to postpone
definite action on the revenue bills until the
preparedness issue has been decided unques-
tionably is wise The amount of money the
country will need will be dependent very
largely on the amount to be expended on ma
tional defense 1t would be absurd to impose
new tax burdens before the extent Of the
necessity has been ascertained However
this determination accentuates the need Of
prompt action on the measures of national
defense. President Wilson. ii is said. will
appeal to the country for its sanction. His
appeal should not go unanswered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Council Joins the Van

COUNCIL deserves recognition and praise
~ for the unanimous passage Of the resolu-
ton designed TO empower Richmond. through
the selection OF charter commission, to
decide on its own form Of government. 1t
has become evident that the Board of Alder
men will give approval to this measure of
wisdom and justice, and it is inconccivablc
that the General Assembly will refuse to
enact ii into law.
This is the great boon that the Charter
Change Committee. aided by the Civic Asso-
citation and rather militant public sentiment.
has conferred on Richmond II has prepared
the way to set Richmond free. The city will
he enabled to frame for itself system of
municipal government adapted to its situation,
its traditions and it's needs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
The Voice of the People
Warm Vest. From Ola <,d Gloves.

TO TIC f.U!I''l OF Tic Times IiSnatch
SRI your Interesting report vi tics
OF TIC NlfS!int war Relief Association you men :
ton receipt ~ a bale Of old kid gloves" which
w"mid seem 10 he mockcry Of tho sufferers
in the devastated countries abroad. | hone yoI,
WI now mention that these kid gloves arc to
be made INTO "windproof wais; coats for soldiers
and sailors These gloves are stitched to a
stout waistcoat lining. and very useful. ana
Ola gloves are greatly valued They 20 to n
committee IN London. and give work to ma nv
needy women. ~ we'll much comfort when
made INTO waiStconts. To the soldiers and sailors
MEMBER OF VIRGINIA WAR
RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Richmond. january 10. 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

would be sufficient reason If there were no other.
The need for action Is generally recognized and
II Ia to be hoped that conflicting opinions to
the best thing to do may be rcconciled and Il
strohg presentation made to the Incoming
Legislature. so that Virginia may do something
worth while In this matter" Hard Job-that OF
getting Virginia Legislature to make adequate
laws for tho protection or game from the pot
hunter and sheep from the eur dog
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

dump: tin cans to an inclnerator,
which removes tho solder. tho remain
ing tin pieces being baled: and the
residue Of the garbage Is conveyed to
the fuel manufacturing department,
where 81 IL made into bricks.
Tho entire plant is tightly inclosed
so as TO keep dust from ESCAPING Tho
cost OF manufacturing the fuel bricks
Is about $50 per ton. They sell in
San Antonio for $3.50 per ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Very ITclIfuI.

enthusiastically 1.itcbrnne has invented an
article that he feels certain Will make an nor
nous hit with all his friends
Stubbs-What Is it,
Gruhbs--A wrist watch with ease and cover
that can lie used as monoclc cholly saws it
reduces the weight 4 fellow has to carry by
more than ounce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Dnd's Visit to the ora campu..

In this story the gives the old man away
paa visited the university during the holiday
vacation. instead of having son come home
Dad had not been To the old school for year.
Son showed dad around and wound up ut chapel
After the services asked dad how things
compared with things in his uay ~ don't 600
much change dad replied "except nj ch,no,
think the prayers | heard to- day are II lcetle
more lively than they when was here"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
"The Love Letter. of n My.tic.r By

Alma Newton. John Lane Co
This dainty little book contains the
latest contribution to the stream of
lovc-lctter literature. OF which the
Love Letters OF n Liar" Is the most
notable. The letters are written from
Capri and gives interesting glimpses OF
Italian life, including n murder. The
thought Is not new-how could the
thought in love letters he uew?-but
the style Is entertaining and the book
VIII please the young.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
"lrr,xat,on In the United s.a...n sy

Ray Palmer Tcele. Appletons.
When II Is considered that there were
100000 acres OF irrigated land In
cultivation in this country last year.
the Importance OF Irrigation lis owl
dent. The author has given a history
OF irrigation. study of methods and
a deal of valuable advice for prospec-
tive settlers In the Southwest As a
general work of reference the book Ia
useful: as n guide for settlers II seems
invaluable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Reform Reform

SENhTOR LA TOILETTE is an excellenc
~ example Of the eXpcnsiveness OF doing
good. lie preached reforms strenuously
and so successfully that taxation rose in Wis
consin from S40o0.000 a year for State pur-
poses 20 more than four times that amount
No doubt administration has been improved
somewhat, but Wisconsin begins to feel the
weight OF taxation.
There is "A healthy reaction in the country
Jnsi now against reform merely. FOR the sake
OF change. y year or two ago any scheme
commanding the services OF few plausible
advocates was hailed great discovery and
was Immediately toistcd on the public. These
improvements covered all fields of administra-
zion. hut they agreed In one lhing--n en-
pensvcaess. They all demanded new appro-
priations and aew salaries. Therefore. some
communities like Wisconsin have become a
little disillusionc,i.
We need .g"forns. and need il constantly if
We tire ,r...,hra1!cc 10 better things Hut we
necd reforms THAT sane. tina; are actual
advantages. and reforms ncining i'm tho di-
rection OF economy. Reform as an cXtraya-
sance, luxury ought to pass away At
present we require no innovations which call
for the employment oil new armies OF salaried
reformcrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

The poverty stricken philosopher OF the Nor
folk NirEinian-Eiot consoles himself thus: ITS
rare situation in this life which does not have
it's compensation OF kind ana degree
BeinS too poor to own automobile we are
not worried over the increased ana rapidly in
creasing price OF gasoline"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
The Rate on Intangible,

TT may be that the rate of taxation ON in
i tangible property cannot he lowered with
out endanGering the States finances pos
sibly all that this tax yields Is demanded for
expenses. At the same time. such d conclu-
sion should not be accepted without a careful
examination, since tho lowering of the tax
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
If Love We're Always Laughter.

If love were always laughter
And grief were always tears,
With nothing TO come after
TO mark the waiting years,
I'd pray a life OF love to you,
Sent down from heaven above to you,
And never grief come near to you
To spread It's shadow, dear, to you,
IL love were always laughter
But grief brings often laughter,
And love. ah. love brings tears!
And both leave even after
Their blessings In the years!
SO ], dear heart, would sue for you
y niingling of the two for you,
That grief may lend It's calm to you,
And love may send Its balm to you.
For grief brings often laughter
And love brings often tears.
Annie Johnston Grim in Century.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
"rhc' invasion of American" BY Julius

W. NuIIcr. r. +. DuttOn & Co.
II. G.. Wells. In his war OF the
Worlds" gave us the model for imagl-
nary wars. The present writer has not
improved on his methods. The book
is an argument for preparedness II
purports to tell OF the invasion OF the
United States by European army
and shows how helpless our raw vol
untecrs would be in tho face OF trained
troops. The account is vivid one and
seems TO embody some knowledge OF
military ways. As n story however
II is little more than rrctense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Advantages I'm opnositlon.

Don't YOU believe In preparedness
wv ELL | don't know. Just think OF some OF
the persons who promise, if do not prepare
and the country should become involved I'm
war. that they will volunteer. We might get
rid of them"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
trIinnnu Road.

To whom has tho coutract for the I,icl,nond-
JOHANNA Railway been lot" l. r.
The only road irt which there is an. cues
ton Of contractors is the Richmond Rama :
hammock and Northern to Join West Point with
the iappahannocl River. The names of the
contractors have not yet been published
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Enckhnndcd Fnyoriti.m.

y suppose you stand for justice for all men"
said the loyal constituent.
Always always" responded CONGRESSMAN
liaininlatt. earnestly. However. can't
deal out Justice TO all at the time. | keep
q little list OF political backSliders whom try
to get theirs first"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
SOME OF THE NEW BOOKS
One OF the Days Best Cartoons.

! which teach an untiinch!ng optimism In
the face of all the Ills that flesh liz
heir to. The present book Ia OF that
type. The characters are well drawn.
the huInor is lively and the story is
not without charm. Readers OF fiction
Will find II an interesting volume for
spare hour.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
..I,:ltlbDn ~

Please tell mo what historical characters
We're drawn iy Scott in "Ivanhoc" and bn
names he used for each l. NJ
so far as "" recall Sir Walter gives the real
names of All ;hc historical characters he men
tons Hence. tho story speaks for itself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
"The Grcnt ExorcIsm. BY

Crane. Published privately.
This Is as queer book as ono often
finds. 1t Is an attempt TO identify tho
evil Influences" or Christian Science
and the New Thought" with old time
demonology. The author is master OF a
mass OF forgotten lore and for the pro-
phct OF new method OF curing human
Ills by eSpelling the evil physical and
mental phenomena which causes our
troubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
EeliOyv-F'ecllng,

Why does that man in the first keep on
lodging down in front of his seat?"
He ts an actor himself, and the performance
now going on conrinces him that tho cgg-and-
vegetable practice should Begin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Queries and Answers
Ont his.

is there any reasonable explanation Of the
practice of profanc swearing? UNIVERSITY.
Certainly. The multiplication Of legal oaths
OF any kind naturally tended to diminish the
credit given TO simple statement. and out OF
this fact grew the practicc-unknown to bar
barians-of intcrarding conversation with
onths.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Post Office Department will" says the
Mnri"n News condemn II site for IA post o file
N Salem, Va, az all the property owners are
holding the prices too high for tile proposed
locations. Some towns sometimes clamor for
new post-ofcc building just 10 bring II lot
into market NJ fancy price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

II is curious fact that those statesmen
who oppose expenditures for preparedness al
most invariably are strongly in favor of pork
as a national diet. Or is 1T curious?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
"Thc Unique aiessHEc and Universal
Mission of Christinnlty." By James

Franklin Love. Fleming II. Revell
Co
Few recent works on religious sub
jects are better worth consideration
than the present work. 1t is an inter
probation Of Christianity along modern
lines. hut is nevertheless strictly
orthodox. Readers OF serious literature
Will find II deeply Interesting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
MANY n slim.

did understand YOU to say that Miss Old :
girl going to he married."
Not at all merely said that she was
engaged To he married"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

THE papers tell u.s. says the Chase City
Progress. that Secretary Garrison in Sc
clusion is working out certain plans We
wonder If there's anything back of that. Last
summer we read that President wilson in
Scclusion. was studying the German note. And
now you know what he really doing" Isn't
it about time to give the President II rest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Playing Safe.

close is what call a financial pessmist.''
What's 4 financial pessimist""
IN man who's afraid to look pleasant for ff,r
his friends will touch him for a loan"-pitts-
burgh Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11

Nowhere in the State of Virginia or any
other state" says the Covington Virginian ''can
more progressive public spirited set
of farmers he found than those in the Fa Hing
Spring Valley OF our county lAlleGhanyl.' In
deed they are hustlcrs. and people in the
world hive better lands TO hustle on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
tHtl,er Rough.

Heres hard luck"
whats that?'
"Elubdubs wife wants him to pay the income
tax ON the alimony he gives her."--I.ouisvillc
Courier Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
They Were Spnre;,.

The ancients were thrice lucky wights,
For as they sped round town
ia paint it red and see the sights
Their autos nccr broke down
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
Dickens.

Is not David Coppcrncd" autobioeraphicni ?
Where may get good life Of Dickens?
w c. CHAPPELI.
II is generally 50 considered. Your book
seler can readily get you Forster's Life OF
Dickens"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-11
\ Dream That liz Sncd

L NACUATlON by Anglo French troops of
- me remaining allied positions on Galipoli
PENINSULA merely fulflls expectations When
the british forces retired from AnZac and
SILVIA Bay, three weeks ago, there was every
reason 10 belleve that the trenches on the
tip of the peninsula would he abandoned ON
the first favorable opportunity and the whole
ambitious and costly enterprise. which had
become the grave of so many high homes as
well OF 40 many brave men thus definitely
brought to II close
IL would have been foolish OF course In
quit Suvla and Amaze save as a preliminary
to the evacuation OF Seddul-Bahr Evidently
abandonment was determined on at the time
OF Lord kitchcner's visit to the Near East and
carried into effect military exigencies per
mittcd.
The wise course has been followed II had
become evident that the Dardanelles could
not be forced and Constantinoplc captured
with tho land and naval forces the allies were
Ill position TO dctach for this enterprise
from their armies in the principal thcaters
of war. II was humiiating to make the con
iessioh' bnt modern war takes small account
OF personal humiliation. While il sacrifices
men ruthlcssly to the attainment OF desirable
ohlectives it does not tolerate such expendi-
lures OF life in moot cause
The troops that have held the trenches at
Seddnl-Bahr will be useful in another field
OF operatlonS-at Saloniki, pcrhaps or for
the defense Of Egypt. or to rc-enforce the
menaced British lcgions in Mosopotamia
lhey were not useful on Gallipoli. under exist
ing conditions. and they were in grave periI.
lheir retirement was demanded and there
fore, has been effected