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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
Lloyd George a "sinsle-To..r.,

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-The death of Lord Kitchener will not
be. so much Of loss to England. If it means
mat Lloyd George will be put in his place
kitchener's ability greatly overra ted.
think In your several editorials giving much
JUST praise 70 the little Welshman. who is so
popular in England you seem to be unaware
or Why he is the real leader of modern Eng
and and NOBILITY hardly get any. notice in the pa
perS Lloyd George is Sing let axer" and
five years ago he led the fight in Parliament
Tor a reassessment of the land values OF Eng
iano. ana AFTER the measure was carried through
the Commons. the Lords prudently backed down
inns victory foi economic liberty for all the
nsn hissory-sreater than the repeal OF the
corn laws or the signing OF Magma Charta
Also. do You know that Joseph Feis who gave
immense sums OF money finance the cam
paign Tor tax reform in England, was horn and
raised in Halifax County. Va
Charlottesville June II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

salad days policeman shook finger at him
when my intended wife and ! were sitting
in the park and she was resting her head on
my shoulder" Mr.. Spencer contended "she
had right to- put it there if she wanted to-
and most persons will agree with him.
The First Branch, anyhow, goes on record
as sympathizing with young lovers AS
loving and voting are by no means incon-
sistent the movement is likely to gain
political strength
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
National Guard Under Army Bil,

CECRETARY BAKERS reques. of Senator
- chamberlain and Mr.. Hay, chairmen of
the Senate and House Military Committees
10 make an effort TO bring about the adoption
pE congress or resolution putting into i'm
mediate effect the militia-draN provisions Of
the ne" army bill. which otherwise yould
become operative July l. calls attention to
the sharp change that will be worked bv this
Dill in the status Of the National Guard or
organized militia OF the States
While the National Guard, as now con-
si,uted under the Dick bill, which provides
Tor Federal arms, equipment and inspection
and for Federal pay while engaged in Fed
era! service. is subject to the call of the
President, as well as OF the State authorities.
it may be ordered by the President 10 ner
form military duty only within the limits of
the United States
When the Hay-Cha n berlain bill becomes
effective, no member Of the organized militia
will be considered a member OF the Na,ions,
Guard until and unless ne has taken an oath
"hlch viii obligate him 10 military service
al the command Of the President without
any geographical limitation Enforcement,
OF this new character of obligation is pro-
F!deh TOT by clauses which disqualify from
Federal aid and pay any orga nizat ton which
Is not part OF the reorganized National
Guard
Less than two weeks from to-day the Hay-
Chamberlain bin will take effect Mean
while, thousands OF members of the Organized
militia are serving under the old law; enlist
iAen'S are expiring; recruiting is in progress
ana multiplicity Of obligations threatens to
confuse Inc standing Of individuals and of
commands Without doubt virtually all rho
men or the National Guard who are on duty
on 'he horder would be more than willing to
volunteer for foreign service It is TO avoid
the necessity for this that Secretary Baker
Is anxious that The National Guard provisions
OF the army reorganization bill shall become
effective at once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Shakespeare Day by Day.

ShnKcSpcnrc Du! by Dny.
For General Funston Therefore use thy dis
erection: had lief thou didst break his neck
his fnger."-As You Like 1t, |. l.
For Kaiser Wilhelm: LAY. and you had an eye
behind you, you might detraction Mt
your heels than fortunes before you"-Twelfth
Night, H. s.
For the real lovers of concord:
"A peace is Of the nature OF conquest;
For then both parties nobly subdued
And neither party loser"
king Henry N, Part H.. w. .
For President Wilson:
What stronger hreastrlate than a heart un-
tainted?
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just"
King Henry VI, Part H., Iii. 3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

The Crbanna Sentinel proposes an amend
ment or an addition y the game laws 1t says:
1T should be unlawful to hunt trouble out OF
season. There are some people who will not
only hunt trouble halfway but will ovcrtake
IT when It's IA long ways ahead.
Who would have suspected the Norfolk Led
GER tch Of familiarity with the epistlcs?
But here is what it says: When Mr.. Hughes
attended church on Sunday after his nomina-
May Obtain But st. Paul admonished the
Corinthians in the next verse that the running
was not for n 'corruptible CROWN
ut lis up TO President Wilson" says the Cliff
ton Forge Review, TO name "a Democrat and A
NirEinian member OF the United States
Supreme Court to fill the vacancy occasioneh by
the retirement Of Justice Hughes. If, however
the President finds It Impossible to remen Der
his native State. he must not forget the south
Is entitled TO the vacant judgeshp" Just let
him turn his eye towards Virginia and there
Will be another split down here TOO ha rd for
Virginia folks to agree.
One or Uncle Sans recruiting agents spent
several days last week in Harriso nburg In the
interests of candidates for the United States
Army. SO far as is known, none of Harrison
burg's patriotic" young blood saw FIR 10 he
persuaded by the attractive arguments NM
forth y recent press dispatch stated that The
recruiting figures In Virginia since the inauru-
ration of the recent preparedness agitation ha We
not appre ably increa sed.--Har risonburr Jnde
pendent. After Mr.. Wilson's peace policy is nc
ceptcd and securely fixed. Uncle SANS ne emf 8
may visit Harrisonhurg with better results
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Resignation.

Why. why repine, my pensive friend,
AT pleasures slipped away?
Some the stern Fates will never lend,
And all refuse TO stay.
/ see the rainbow In the sky,
The dew upon the grass:
see them. and I ask not why
They glimmer or they pass.
With folded arms I lineer not
To call them back; 'twere vain:
In this, or in some other spot,
l know they'll shine again.
Walter Savage Landor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

AS long fighting Is most active on the
western front, we can get along fairly we'll;
French names aren't bad. But when the
Russians and Austrians break loose on the
Russian frontier and the wires begin to
crackle and sputter with Polish, and Galician
consonants. the newspaper man wonders why
he didn't learn TO be motorman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Furniture Poiish

Mrs. G. p. G--Take one-fourth pound of vel,
low hesswax and three-fourths pound Of paraf-
mn melt tosether over a fire When thoroughly
gradually pint Of tnrpentine so bea nd c cen
st o1h al the while, When this mixture is
Sold IL should be OF the consistency OF salye
Rub II into the furniture with a flannel cloth
ana polish with clean cloth This polish is
excellent for floors also ~ "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

only for tho sake OF comfort. but because there
rs tendency toward cancer developing in the
situation or chronic ulcer You should take
some milk every two hours all day and also take
either soda or milk of maEnesia in the milk.
The periodcity chronicity and character Of the
attacks. and the relation to meals strongly sug-
Sest ulcer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Wild Talk From Academic Shades

JUST what President s,rykcr. OF Hamilton
j College. said when he fayed President
Wilson and attacked Charles E. Hughes" at
an alumni dinner, has not been published in
detail That il was highly offensive is in
dicated by the fact that the alumni-doubt-
less OF both political parties-hissed him. and
that Elihu Root was led 10 dcplore the great
temptation that encompasses the faculty in
public speaking to state things because OF
their sound, TO say things that will stir and
to run into superlatives
To the great injury OF higher education
wild, irresponsible talk is all too frequently
heard from speakers drawn from the aca-
8demic shades The danger 10 the public lies
in taking these oWhursts seriously. It
should be remembered that these men live in
narrow confines, think along narrow lines.
In their special courses they are wise and
competent instructors; in the broader life of
the active world they are often amateurs.
whose position gives TO their words undue
weight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Negro Dialect,

DO YOU know any part of the South where
for is? r. L. OIJARI ES
There is no such part. AS to The latter half
OF the query. DR.. Quarlcs knows well as any
one that the man and brother has n very
strong inclination to lis where he should
say am or are. and never by any chance
would say such thing Gle am" etc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Specific Gravity.

Flease give some easily remembered figures
Tor inc weight OF water and tell me whether
mahoSany is heavier or lighter than water and
the specific gravity Of ice '
r, Il. c. RICHARDSON
Inc most easily remembered relation Is that
q cubic foot OF distilled water at Go degrees
Fahrenheit. Is just about 1000 avordupois
ounces. This. with the table OF GRANTEES ciyes
the easy method OF multiplying the fgures Which
express the SPECIFIC gravity of any substance by
ten and obtaining tho weight OF one cubic foot
OF the substance expressed as ayoirdupols
ounces. Mahogany. 90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Queries and Answers
Hero Medal.

To whom should applica ton be made for med
al for herolsn Of lad of fifteen:
]. NJ. BEVERLEY.
+ NJ. Wilmot, secretary Carnegie Hero Fund
IA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
To-Day's Best Hand-picked Joke

To-Day's Best Hand-Picked Joke.
gang OF Italian laborers were working in
a section OF Boston where the mud was excess
sireiy deep. suddenly one OF the gang cried out:
Help. Help
WHATS the matter out there?" came voice
from the construction shanty.
"Queek. Bringa da SHOW. Eringo da neck
Antonios stuck in da mud"
How far n?'
Up to hees knees"
oh let him walk out"
NO No! He Gamma no walk. He wronza
end up!"-Harpevs Magazine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
niIlv Sundny,, \vorl..

j. r. RA book called BILLY Sunday the
Man and His Message With His Own Words.
Which Have Won Thousands for Christ" con
tanning his sermons and written by William T.
pany, Philadclph
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

Gilbert wrote that poiceman'g lot waa
ho' nappy one II he lived to-day, he might
pick the !ot OF Mayors 10 sing about The
people OF Berlin arc banning" their Mayor
because they arc hungry, and many Richmond
ptoP!e sara thinEE about our Mayor yestcr-
day because they were thirsty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

ODIOUS COMPARISONS
can't endure Ezekiel Hodge,
Who goes each night to club lodge,
And comes home somewhat highly jinsIed;
But like less Hezckinh Black,
Who pats himself upon the bnck
Tint with bad men he never mingled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
The pcssimist Snyn;

About the only persons who satisfied with
the prospect of intervention in Mexico those
who own ranch or hope to own a mine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

Badly Treated.
\ pretty young maid known as sue
Found much in this sad world to rue.
Twenty gowns and ten hats
Were the cause OF her spats-
She felt she had less than her die.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

The Germans are drinking American sof,
drinks because they cant &c, beer. Now il
the blue Sunday laws are enforced in the
empire, their misery will be complete
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

iIeS'aeht Wilson appears ambitious TO
va" 'e"o"h as the man who took the hyphen
out or the hyphenate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

Britons in the trenches are reported TO
have taken up baseball. Perhaps now they
viii he able to steal an enemy base
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

"heh politicians talk about tin soldiers
'hey mean tho generous individuals who con.
tribute TO ;hc campaign funds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO Tho Til
Dispatch. and not to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Chats With Virginia Editors

The popular indoor sport in this heayen-fa.
vored region. says the Bristol Herald Cou-
rier. rs sleeping under blanket or two at
night" The clouds had not rolled by when
that written
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

Unendurnble.
What made Miss FIiup resign from the suf-
sragette host?"
one of the other workers in the cause
criticized her severely on the ground that the
wearing Of wrist watches is efremiGate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21

II words were heavy artillery, Carranza
would have killed us all some time ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
Advice From the Rhine

"a DEICE to German-American voters comes
\ from across the The Cologne
Gazette. according to Associated Press
dispatch, takes this view OF the presidential
campaign now in progress:
German Americans now have an op
~ portunty OF paying President Wilson
back for his false, hypocritcnl neutral
tty, and for his unhea,d-of attacks on
their American nationality"
We do not believe all German-Americans
will he willing 10 heed these couuseis, bur
Democrats should not mourn the loss OF votes
that can be thus controlled When the
politics OF this country can be made sub
servient to Berlin or the Rhine provinces, or
to any other foreign influence, true Ameri.
canism will he dead. President Wilson is
being threatened With punishment because OF
his stand for American rights. Il is for
Americans, whose allegiance is not divided
or waverine, to give him their support
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-21
THE DISPATCH
Est. / 5 8 o

inferred January 81. 1908. mt the ost-Onlce at
Richmond. Va, second class matter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Notable Letter Writers.

When we excuse ourselves for not
answering a letter or acknowledging
a courtesy, by declaring that I'VE
have not time" We forgot that the
greatest and busiest among us always
found time to be courteous. No presi-
dent of the United States perhaps.
was as busy as Theodore Roosevelt.
yet letter to him rarely waited two
days for an answer. 1t was often the
wonder of Mr. Gladstone's friends that
an answer from him would come the
next day. Phillips Brooks was an
other punctiliousness with a tremen-
dous correspondence. So was Oliver
Wendell Holmes. and so was Richard
Mansfield. But they had secretaries
and stenographers at their back" you
say. No, my friend; only Colonel
Roosevelt and Mr.. Gladstone had. and
even the majority of the latter's notes
came in his own writing. The others
wrote their letters generally with their
own hands. But with them courtesy
was inbred; they found time to be
careful of the little courtesies of life
and of consideration for others feel
ings When any one wrote to these
men they accepted it as a compliment.
not as something taken for granted.
but as a mark that called for an equal
effort on their part. Their examples
are we'll worth our emulation.-Ladies
Home Journal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the office of
superintendent of Public instruction
of Polk County, subject to the action
of the voters at the forthcoming
Democratic primary.
In making my announcement for
this important Office, l desire to
thank my friends for their hearty
support accorded me in the past and
assure them If reelected l will con-
tinue to strive as in the past to make
the schools of Poly county second to
none in the State.
Yours for faithful service,
C. A PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Gracious Manners

The charm of gracious manners and
consideration for other human beings
is quality that develops rapidly if
given half a chance The woman who
is always kind creates an atmosphere
of loneliness that is like a halo about
her head. If you are naturally shy
and reticent, it is all the more neces-
sary that you should endeavor to shine
bit. 1t is not lack of pleasant
scious. but the fear of giving express
sion to them. You must try to make
yourself companionable to others.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Rather Hard on Father.

Among the Waiwai tribe of the
Amazon basin, as among several 9th.
ers, the curious custom of the couvade
prevails; that is. when a child is born,
the father takes to his hammock and
remains there for a month. During
this time he refrains from all strong
food and the women wait upon him
as an invalid. Meantime the mother
of the child goes about her work
Nature Life in the Amazon Wilder
ness" in Travel.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
FOR STATE AND COUNTY =.
TAX ASSESSOR

To the Voters of Polk County.
Gentlemen hereby announce my
candidacy for reelection to the Of
flee of State and County Tax Assess
or, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary. If elected l prom
Use faithful performance of the du-
ties required by this most important
position. l stand for equal taxes for
all classes and I earnestly solicit
your votes. Thanking you for your
hearty support in the past, l remain
Yours very respectfully,
1888 j. j. BOYNTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Political Announcements
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for sheriff of Polk county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election, June 9Th. If my
conduct Of the Office has been salts
factory, will appreciate the votes
and support Of the citizens, promis-
ing them that If reelected, / will
redouble y efforts to discharge the
duties Of sheriff to the satisfaction
of the people. Respectfully,
JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
FOR THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY ASSESSOR

To tho Voters of Polk County:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office of county tax as
SCISSOR, subject TO the action of the
Democratic primary; and will appre-
ciato the support of all electors who
desire an equalization of taxes.
Yours to serve,
ARNOLD c. ARMISTEAD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

desire to take this method of
announcing my candidacy for the
office of tax collector Of Polk coun-
ty subject to the action Of the Dem
ocratic primary.
Ii honored with this office, it will
be my most earnest desire to render
at all times effective, efficient and
faithful service.
Your vote and influence solicited.
Respectfully yours.
4914 j. c.. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02

me that through the gray
o was a yellow blur, so I
and came presently to .
stood on the steps knock
ne to the door," he nodded
40 the direction Of the
md she didn't look much
49, now. She was little and
she peeped through the
~ said in a kind of fright
Come in. Oh, amt the
a1ful?'
n Y bad said. But she SEEM
crazy over 1t.
(Qans shipwreck and dead
- l hate it, she said, and
~ there shivering.
4D9 know just what to say.
4 ~ OF my oilskins and asked
I night put them out in the
h cn and she said, Yes So I
IA out and there In front Of the
~ We man. He was cooking
- Il frying-pan, and when came
e ~ Nodded, and went on with his
1 1ton't know what sort of place
M struck. But l told about my
~ GoiH to pieces, and he finished
be Inn. and broke six eggs into the
a and put the coffee where it would
~ mp. and then he said. You'd bet
= 81 down and eat. You'll likely be
Gngry after bein' out all day.
g We sat down. and pretty soon
III came in and drank her coffee,
80 didn't eat anything. She
~ talk to me, but every time a
truck the house, she turned
nd looked sick, and it made my
che to see her.
y supper she washed up the
and her brother went right
bed, after shown me where
sleep. It's goin' to be awful,
BIT sayin' over and over.
amt goin' to be any worse
is now told her. You come
nd sit by the fire and talk to
lou won't feel half so scairt IL
we company.
she set down beside me, and
e how that fear had come upon
IL seems that her father and
fothers-all except the brother
seen-had gone out one morn
I'D had never come back-and
then she just couldn't stand it.
hen there was another reason
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

! am a candidate for the Office of
tax collector for Polk county, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic
party, and l would appreciate thu
support Of all the voters, promising
faithful and efficient service IL hon
orcd by election.
Respectfully,
WERNER G. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

l hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as clerk of the cir
suit court of Polk county, Florida.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary Of June 6, 1916.
Should l be favored with the nomi-
nation l will conduct the affairs of
the Office to the best of my ability,
as have done in the past.
Respectfully,
J. A. JOHNSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
When Moving Rugs.

In packing rugs, when moving, al
ways sprinkle with powdered alum
and fold a few moth balls in when
rolling them. Then. if not used i'm
mediately, as is sometimes the case,
there is no danger of their being de-
stroyed by pests.-The Mothers Mag
azine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Assessor for
Polk county, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party. earnestly
solicit the support and votes of the
electors. promising the best service
Of which I am capable should they
honor me with this position.
Respectfully,
J. HARRIS LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
The Balkans.

The Balkans proper form the boun-
dairy between Bulgaria. and eastern
Roumania. The ridge is crossed by
some 80 passes, of which Shipka is the
most noted in history. In the war of
1877 it was the scene of desperate
fighting between the Russians and
Turks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
For SHERIFF.

! hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of sheriff of Polk
county, Florida, subject to the ac-
tion CT the Democratic primary of
1916.
II honored with the office l will
render faithful and honorable SER
vics. JOHN r. WIGGINS.