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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Asks for Paving Bids.

Instructions to advertise for bids for
the laying OF granolithic sidewalk on
the unpaved portions of Robinson
Street, between Broad and Cary Streets,
We're received yesterday by City Engi
neer Boiling from the Administrative
Board. The City Engineer was also
directed to furnish blue print showing
the names of abutting property owners
on the south side of Main Street. be-
tween Seventh and Eighth Streets. that
allegations for paving might be issued.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

ID. c. o'Flaherty. past potentate of
Acca Temple. Shrine, will be Endorsed
for the Office OF outer imperial guard
of the national temple at the meeting
in Buffalo. in July
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Hickory Camp. No. S, Woodmen Of
the World, will unveil monuments in
lakewood Cemetery this afternoon. at
$3.50 o'clock. In memory of Sovereigns
John s. Morris and John II. Morris and
Henry T. Harris. George B. Davis. ST.,
VIII deliver the address. Woodmen are
requested to meet at Twenty-hfth and
Marshall Street at o'clock this af-
ternoon and march in a body to the
cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
City Need. La,pn.Po.ts.


81 superintendent L. w. Trafford, Of the
VGiectrical Department, has been in
ttructed by the Administrative Board
4 advertise for bids for eighteen one
STANDARD ornamental posts of the design
snow installed in ChimboraZo Park.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

OF bran from F. H. CARRIER.
Robert Craig, alias Frank Smith, COL
ored, was sentenced to a similar term
on charge of stealing a suit OF clothes
from Adds Bass
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
News Of Interest
In andOut of Town
Notes About Things and People
and What They Are
Talking About.

The Highland Park Cottilion Club
will give it's last dance Of the season
In the Conservatory Of Music to-mor-
row night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Miss Mary Bugg continues i'll at the
home OF her uncle. John BeveridEe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Thieves Sent to JnIl.
James Shinault was sentenced to
ninety days in jail by Police Justice
crutchfield yesterday when convicted OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Total resources.
Utilities
25S5,35o.00o 90


Gold reserve against net deposit and
note liabilities, 65.s per cent.
Cash reserve against net deposit and
3note liabilities, 1o.l per cent.
| Cash reserve against net deposit liza
tbilities. after setting aside 40 pei. cent
Egold reserve against aggregate net
liabilities on Federal reserve notes in
I&rculation. .O6 per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

There will be a meeting Of ST. Pa
tricks Alumnae Association in the
school hall. Twenty-sixth and Grace
Streets. at o'clock this afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Two hundred members Of the Alumni
Association OF tho University OF Vir-
ginia left the wharf at Eighteenth and
DOCK Streets yesterday and spent the
afternoon and evening at Curle's Neck
Farm. II was tho annual outing Of
the association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Tho colored women will have tag
day on Saturday, Juno 8. for the pur-
pose OF helping the Old Folks Home
and Friends Colored Orphan Asylum.
The committee plans to have 200
workers stationed about the city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Miss Elsie Vance Moncure. daugh-
ter Of the late Rev. John Moncure, has
been awarded the Cresson European
scholarship In art, being one OF the
twenty-five successful art students to
be awarded one OF these coveted prizes.
The sum OF $500 Is awarded the sue
cessful student, who is compelled to
win the scholarship in open competi-
ton with artists from all over the
United States. Miss 1foncure went
to the Pennsylvania Academy OF Fine
Arts, being given the scholarship to
that institution by the Art Club OF
Richmond. Miss Moncure will take ad-
vantage of the recent award and spend
q year in European art studios.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Net liability 5 t.i0s.o60 90
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
FOR ALL TWELVE BANKS

An increase OF approximately sl7.-
100000 I'm total resources Of Federal
reserve banks during the week ending
May &c is shown in the boards weekly
statement. issued yesterday. The
statement shows
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Total gold reserve. .s337,l3s.oo0 90
Legal tender notes,
silver, e.c........ 2l.s72,ooo 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

bills discounted
Bank Of Rich
ending yester-
,ment OF tho
close OF busi-
sued yesterday
5 5.619.127 so
13.0I2.000 90
s1s.691,l27 30
1888 20
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

Total earning assets.
Federal reserve notes
net
Due from Federal reserve
q banks-net .....
Al other resources.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

!: !: !: !: !: ]: ]: ]: !:
iE - yam an
NiL,k we'd at Forte
! Atti; annapolis. Ind.
Mllk ment will hold
iNU from July 5 to
W EN- in Cleveland.
'A&other large cities
STy recruiting COM
Quits OF the labors
- men working for
NJamin Harrison this
attend the San An
,. in the Department
!, from June II to
t $500, hut the un-
along the border and
terest taken in mili-
'dd another 500.
=" the original home
sen's training camp,
ISL scene of activity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28

are now on sale a this store, and we in
Tite you to come in and hear them before
making your selection. Our location ia
conVenient-our terms attractive-and our
thcii'ties are prompt and satisfactory SER
vice are uneNcelled! II you haven't re-
ceived your copy OF the June Victor SIM.
PIGMENT. send us your name and address
You can own any style Victrola on the
same easy terms that you buy your other
homefurntshings here. Call and select
the style you want to-day.
Eictrolns. SIS to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

half-fur OF water or a little moro.
humidity OF ~ or 60 degrees makes
for your health and peace Of mind.
Humidity is tested 0nd recorded by q
little instrement purchasable at optical
supply houses. IL H. called hygrometer.
your SKIN ana lungs must, In health,
DO thus supplied with water. The cool
,hs m, influence 1,: OK evaporating water 10
the way living things have become ad-
apted to hot 6nd tropical temperatures
without danger tc their delicate texture.
When you exercise aggressivoly the
SKIN oozes forth this watery fluid called
sweat men you say give me breath
OF ali" The breeze or zephyr, whether
1t be from the outdoors or made by an
electric FAM. facilitates evaporation. tust
40 high wind fans a flame beyond
the reach OF the fireman's hose.
A Real "Dog Lesson"
Prof. ID. Albert Kreider. of Yale Uni
versity. illustrates these facts Of Shysics
and physiology by pointing to The way
dog pants. When a dog pants with
his tongue a-drip with moisture he 10
RAINING himself from within. The ex-
tended tongue has air pumped over II
with each intake Of air.
IN the dog days" OF summer the at
mosphere Is often surcharged with
water yapor. Humidity stands high
pse cUps bur ~ per p,gh;s Sent and eyapSratton oc-
ana your good-nature wilt The electric
rams helps but little. The humidity and
the sultry air actually weigh you down
WIN blankets OF water. TO say you
"fell oppressed Is the gospel truth.
In the dry, open. sunlet zelda yeu may
pitch tons OF hay into wagons in q
temperature of 100 degrees and over. II,
however. the temperature falls to 30,
and the air becomes charged with moist
ure the discomfort which arises is al.
most that of Ill health itself.
Obviously, the average man would be
an unsafe witness under oath, II called
upon to give testimony as to heat or
cold. dry air or wet air. Unless you
carry some scientific instrument Of pre-
cision whereby the truth oan be
fathomed. you may endanger your
health at temperatures or lose oppo-
tunities to gain in health and efficiency
at very high or very low ones.
Copyright. 1915. by Newspaper Feature
Service.)
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

much .elated. Since then she has
and has met most OF tho noted
woman players OF this country.
Miss May Sutton. now Mrs. Thomas
Bnndy she considers the opponent
names are Mrs. George WiEhtmsn.
Mrs. Marshall Mclean, Miss Mary
Browne and Miss Ann 6heafe,
AT present Miss Bjurstedt prao-
tlces her profession for half OF tho
year and devotes most Of the other
Gives Advice to Learners.
Her advice to the woman who
wishes to play a good game Of
tennis Is brief and clear.
Il have never known a girl or a
woman who could play a net game
IN shingles through three hard
sets" she begins. mo woman has the
strength. the reach or the quickness
OF the skilirul tennis man. ANY
girl will fnd her best tennis by con-
oent,ssdng o i, on the drives rather than
tho yolley only when circumstances
promise an ace"
Here are some OF her ruIes-thoush
she herself admits that they are
purely OF her own Foundations:
AVdiH tho BWiuBs OOOy ana xOoS
movement Of the drive before you
play a game.
Watch the ball.
DO rot make the service your
whole game.
do not become so enamoured of
the volley that you neglect the other
settle your game. Keep the play
where II belongs.
DO not let temporary success with
lifting strokes. chops. or twists un-
settle you rgaine. II you find these
strokes weaken Your drives, drop
them at once.
Use Your Head, Too.
Keep all fancy strokes-if you
must learn them-for emergencies;
do not adopt them as a style.
Think a stroke ahead; play with
your head as well as your racquet.
DO not put your clothes above
your game.
II think Il entirely fair to rattle
ones opponent or get her angry BY
giving her balls that she does not iika
But most emphatically DO not
think II good tennis to try to put an
opponent on her game by an act
which has. nothing to do with the
strategy OF tenniA"
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
What Humidity Means
T. To You on Scorchine
~',7 Days as Collar Wits
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG.

lv~x IHY does . warm room with
J \N/ the Thermometer at 75 de.
v v grees on . cold winter day
feel chillyf Yet the self.
sems room In the early summer. with
the windows open wide. may "feel
nne" to you though you are wearing
only a'linen nightGown.
Ths explanation OF this apparently
RsSsdoxicsi condition rests upon the
lcYfsM'ff Yesr XII asfssi mu.. Away. b. a, ,..,,
slishtiy moist II il is not, your your
health suffer-! or Il. the cause Of the
discomfort. When the air itself is
parched ana dry. the moisture in the
vapor, In other words It evsporates
ana simultaneously carries with II a
relatively large amount Of heat. Your
Psychological fabric IL thus deprived
Sooisds. 90 : good deal of heat and you are
Perhaps you can convince yourself
gasoiene or ether. II the finger ms is
tanned or waved about q chilly sem
70 90 away with the dangers which
lurk behind "chiiis," "chiiiy feelings.''
"shakes." and similar discomforts, dc
not make the room warmer as perhaps
90. That viii not help much and only
burns up money in the shape Of gas
coal. or steam. Moreover, the air be-
comes even drier and still further
hastens the evaporation and additional
reduction OF your tissue heat.
The same procedure is to carry into
practice the knowledge that the air is
too dry. that there Is water. water
everywhere. and coal Is very high"
In fine. all that you need do to MAIN
tain the balance Of your health, your
heat. and your head free from aches in
Tho winter time 10 to hang a wet cloth
above or behind the radiator with It's
ends In Q basin Ct water.
What the Cloth Does.
Such . cloth IN bowl Of water sue
tons up ty capillarity as a lamp wick
draws up oil. large amount of mois-
ture which quickly evaporates and helps
~ I'LL the air you breathe with water
vapor to make up the loss from your
skin.
It 10 only necessary to have the air
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
Tammany for Woman Suffrage.

Iommony f0f woman Sunrage.
When the solid New York vote of
ninety was recorded for woman suf-
frage In tho only real fight over the
adoption OF the Democratic platform.
the effect was only less surprising
than II that vote, had come from
the South. where the opposition to
suffrage 10 based upon their racial
problem and Is likely to persist 80
long q. the racial issue lasts.
New York and or the large majority
Of the convention. 10 to be found not
in any especial love for woman suf-
frage. but in the effort to win votes
in the eieven States where the wom-
en- have che. franchise. an attempt
made cynicaHy clear by Senator
Walsh OF Montana He pointed out
votes in the Electoral College. and
that there was nothing to be lost by
adopting the suffrage plank because
every other party now stands for
suffrage. and antis who wished to
leave tho Democratic party on the
Issue would hnve nowhere TO go.
Mr.. Walsh pointed out that eleven
Of the twelve suffrage States are
whereas in iSH and isos there were
but two Democratic States in that
country, there are now fifteen Demo-
cratic United States Senator's and
four Democratic governors elected in
part by the votes Of women. Mr..
walsh said thnt the Issue was not
one Of principle. but whether tho
Democrats wish to risk those fifteen
votes In the Senate by refusing to
stand fol- suffrage.
That IL Ar argument with a
punch" which was bound to follow
siderable number OF States. Republi-
cans and Progressives have gone
down before It a. quickly as the
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

that is only natural when the child hal
tried don't your"
proval of this plan, but at the time did
not answer directly.
OF course. as family. you arc en-.
thusiastic over everything you like, and
that may make Donald feel that good
marks are worth working for. But the
end is what you are aiming at. fol
he wouldn't have the marks unless he
deserved them" ] said, trying to help,
for Donald's mother seemed to sense
the argument In the ether mothers at
titudc.
Differ on Praise.
but don't think you can praise a
child too much when he has worked
hard. she replied defending her posi-
was turning this point blank quss.
tion over In mind-and to this minute
am not sure what answer I would have
made-when the other member Of the
group spoke up at last.
II don't asree with you at. ALL" she
remarked. positively. Il think 1t quite
unnecessary to make such fuss about
good marks. ] expect my hoy. Ms q
matter Of course. to bring, home excel.
he is sent t. school for the purpose Of
learning thoroughly what Is taught
him. and we never get the least bit
excited when he stands well at the
end or the year..
IT think that the idea that he might
have done baily and been punished Tor
II has never entered his head" she
said. In answer to question about this
aspect Of the case from Dcnald's
mother. I never praise my boy for
doing what he ought to do."
What Do Other Mothers Think.
What DO other mothers think about
It? And wonder what the attitude
of Donald's teacher would bef
My own pcr3onal opinion is that chill
dren work better when they are sure
Of praise at homo it their marks are
high. and I think that teachers would
cay the samo.
At this time of the year the children
are winding up the schol sessions, and
II judicious praise Is accorded them
for tasks well performed. tho next ses-
sion is apt to start better. and the
surimer'S rest he the pieasanter for
tho approval of parents and teachers.
Honest and enthusiastic praise nover
hurt anyone. and ] believe In giving
the youngsterR their fiill share Of il
for school work, Mothers who do make
a habit of rewSrding the children with
sincerely expressed Joy at the prog
ress they are making in their work sell
dom have continual low marks to
apologize for. Rare, indeed. Is tho
child who Is hurt by recognition Of his
efforts.
lcopyriEht 1916, by laura c,awson).
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

tIT HIRTEEN years ago some
one asked me to iii out a
game II doubles on the in
door tennis courts at
Christiania: took a racquet and hit
tho ball. think the ball went
through a skylisht-but the point is
that ] hit the ball uncommonly
hard"
Thus began the athletic career of
Moila Bturstedt. national. middle
States. metropolitan. clay court, and
indoor woman champion for 1915. and
Indoor champion and winner of the
women's national challenge singles
for 1916. The latter she won in the
record time Of twenty-five minutes.
Her tennis career In Europe and
the United States she relates in n
book entitled. "Tennis for Women"
recentlp published ny uoupleday
Rage 4 Co. The volume Comprises
her own observations on tennis as a
woman's game, with sketches or
some or the noted players she has
met in this country and abroad.
The first ball that she hit-the one
that scared through the skylight--
was. she said. q source Of much
qualification to her because she had
always had a desire to run about
and hit something"
Soon in Tournaments.
One month after she took up a rae
quet for the first time. she played in
her first tournament. and she has
entered every tournament within her
reach ever since. The first fall after
she began to play. she had pro-
gressed so rapidly under expert Ih-
struction that she was runner-up
Tor the Norwegian championship.
Norway. she states. Is not very
enthusiastic over tennis. and che
regrets that there were times
when she had no ono to practice
with her. She even found TINT
most Of the men of her acquaint-
ance were no match for her.
BY 1904 she had won tho WON.
ans outdoor championship OF
Norway. She held tho title for
eight successive years.
When she completed her school,
ing in Norway. she was sent IN
Germany and France to perfect
her German and French. Later
she returned to Christianla and
studied massage. In 1898 she went
to England to try her profession
and there she met for the first
time the so-called English styIe
Of play. BY her practice with
these girls she learned the value
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
Seen In The
Shops
By THE SHOPPER,

HEERY little handkerchiefs of
white with colored button
4 hole stitching around the
edge are cents at one of the
shops. They are embroidered In var
ious conventional designs-daisies,
baskets. and little figures that defy
description. The colors are rather
unusual-yellow and green-in addi-
tion to the staple blue. pink. and
lavender.
An envelope chemise with the
much-wanted square neck is so cents
nj orc Of the shons. The trimming
includes a band Of inch-wide Swiss
beading and German Valenciennes
lace in a substantial design. The
ribbons are pink or blue. The sizes
range from 3s to A.
OF an odd pink substance with a
metallic luster suggesting copper Is
an eight-inch vase In one OF the
shops. This has a broad base for
utility and a slender stem for beauty.
The mouth broadends to allow a
sIsee4,ui Arrangement q. Of MOWERS. The
price Is $50. .t,
For 50 cents is a finger vanity case
In gilt II is fitted with a wee con-
centrating mirror and a powder pun.
Nat the same price are shell hair pins,
enamelled In turquoise blue and set
with brilliants.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
Unhyphenated.

what nationality are your"
asked a roreign-looking man;
And he replied, quite proudly, too:
'Ich bin Elm goot Ameerigan."
I met another down the street
Who answered with q cheerful grin
BE gobs. and oim Amarikinl"
To one who loitered near the spot
] put the query once again,
And here's the answer that ! got;
AYE bane a guide Amerikain."
Still farther on I CHANGED to SEQ
A swarthy man who stood alone.
"Da nationaleY' responded he,
II gooda da Amarhrigone."
/ met n lonesome looking guy.
What breed are you?" l asked him
straight.
II hardly know" he made reply.
'My dad was raised in old York
state -Late.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

German style Of swift. sure plac-
ing.
In the Olympic games Of 1912
she had the opportunity to meet
nearly every style 4 tonnis. and
won third place. being defeated by
the French woman champion
After the Olymplcs she had little
try and Sweden, until she came to
America in 1914, determined to seek
her own living in a country where
she could be Independent.
In March. 1915. she entered her
first American tournament, the
woman's indoor championship. She
did not lose a set during this tour
nament-and set of on her career
as American woman champion
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
Praisine School Reports
Mothers Differ Whether They Should Commend Chden's
Good Marks Take Them as Matter Of Course.
BY LAURA CLAWSON.

r HEARD an interesting discussion the
other day. and at at this time OF
the year many mothers are COM
pairing notes about the best meth
cd OF dealing with school reports.
For there Is a diversity OF opinion
as to treatment in the matter OF how
far parents should go In praising good
reports.
II don't think that Donald studies
DonaTd's mother. Though. OF course.
we do make lot of fuss at home when
his reports show up we'll. But I think
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

Woman Tennis Champion of United States
Gives Advice to Beginners at the Game

Miss Molla Bjurstedt First
Picked Up a Tennis Rae
quet Thirteen Years Ago
In the Capital of Norway.
and Since Then Has Play
ed in Many Lands Before
Coming to America to
Make Her Home.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

She CounSe1s Women Play
ers to Avoid a Net Game
and Concentrate Their At
tention on Drives Rather
Than Service - Should
Watch the Ball and Keep
All Fancy trokes for
Emergencies.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
What They Say About Us
Pertinent Interests of Women As Viewed
BY Editorial Writers of the Newspapers.

Democrats. ut that their planks
are not so specific or "flat-footed''
as the Democratic Endorsement Is.
The possession or the ballot In States
which elect United States Senators
puts the suffrage issue into practical
poEtics TO an extent which II has
never been Iefore.-Brooklyn Daily
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
RECIPES
Sunshine Cake.

Sunshine Cake.
Whites of eggs.
YoIks Of s eggs.
~ cups of granulated sugar
Scant l-s teaspoon Of cream OF tar
tar.
Pinch Of salt.
Flour to mako stiff.
Sift. measure. and set aside -four
and sugar, separate the eggs, put
ting whites in q large bowl. beat
yolks to a stiff froth. whip whites to
foam. add cream Of tartar and
whip until stiff. add sugar, then beat
in yolks, flavor and fold in -four,
Pour into an ungreased tuhh pan Inn
mediately ana bake In q moderate
oven IS minutes. When cold leo with
cream icing.
Cream icing-one cup pulverized
sugar and enough sweet cream to
make the right consistency to
spread.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
Potato Salad.

9 potatoes.
cucumber,
cup of celery,
Y green pepper,
v onion.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Bon Q potatoes with skins ont whom
cold. pare and out In cubes. Thon
add cucumber cut In cubes, / cup
celery cut In small pieces. Y Of q
green pepper, and onion cut nne,
falt and pepper. Add boiled dress
The Washington times., 1916-06-26
School Reform.

citOOi NcIOTms
Dr. CARRIERS sweeping plan OF re-
organisation seems to promise q
sound basis for a reform OF the two
chief evils of the school system, tho
two extremes OF part time and con-
gestion. That the changes would
also make for economy IL a sec
ordinary but most acceptable feature.
Another part Of tho plan which has
attracted little attention is the
limiting OF the study period OF the
younger children in the FIRST and
second grades to three hours daily.
While this is o resultant rather
than cause OF the changes. It is q
most happy one. for three hours
study Is enough for a little brain.
The rest Of the hours they have
given to work will be spent most ad-
yantageously at play. 1t Is o para
dox. but truth. that the great
problem OF the school OF the future
will not be the school itself, but the
playground. Even congestion and
part time are not so great O draw
back to the pupils as the street,
where play 10 dangerous and educa-
tion negative when 1t Is not un-
wholesome. - Philadelphia Evsning
Ledger. :.
The Washington times., 1916-06-26

Is It not certain that the moro
ones body works the fainter grow
the waggings Of ones tongue7
-BETTINA Won HUTTON.