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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
The Voice Of the People
Want. Virginia 10 Awaken.

To the Editor of The Times Dispa tch:
Sir,-May ] say Il few words, conveying the
ing as do from far Western Statc--thc wild
and woolly country of the Fasteners magma
ton! should find the contrast along certain
lines humorous. were IL not for the-to me
serious fact that intend to make my home in
your vicinity. l refer particularly to the wide
difference in conditions incident country life.
entity so little provision made for the comfort
and convenience of the country dwellcr What
inducements do YOU really offer outside of the
cheapness and perhaps fertility OF the soil
ing? As passed along en- route through the
country. found much 10 admire in the way
OF scenery and the evident spirit of kindliness
and hospitality prevailing among your people.
certainly enjoy your climate and your nu-
merous other advantages. but Mr.. Editor.
would so like to see good public highway out
in vain for anything that resembied il. Par
don the comparison hut in California you
go almost the entire State from town 20
town and never leave an asphalt pavement One
would appreciate the advantages OF that. Your
small towns are primitive affairs. Stores
be modern. even though they are small. and
there is surely nothing to hinder the establish
ment OF branch libraries telephones and quick
delivery of general supplies. To abiding
in the Businesses OF Nirginian village these
should think YOU people would wake up and
make your country life attractive that peo-
pie would be glad to flock in here and help de-
vclop the wonderful resources of your country.
that theirs is historical State. but wouldn't
have the,n overlook another fact that might
prove to be quite AS interesting and even more
profitable. viz that living in the TWEEN
tieth century at the present time. with modern
conditions and improvements available, and that
they need no longer confne themselves to the
memories and habits of the Revolutionary pc
Rod FLORENCE a. WEY DERT.
Richmond June 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
The Deadly bromide.

There is type OF mind which can
not express itself except in stale and
threadhare words and phrases The
more ancient ana ouIworn the lam
guhg.. IN" better u rlcasev Fuch folks
To them all brides arc hlushfug. all
aanEnotes crisp. all citizens prominent
70 them the byc-and bye is ever sweet.
their tones are musty, their dccora-
lions tasty and evevS fire is n conaa-
grafton II not Il koiorauSt J Pluvius
makes rain for them their sun, OH
sol. their future dim and distant ana
their tomb silent Bids fair makes
them chortle IN gle.. They are best
pleased, too. when they can clap QUO.
taticn marks around word or phrase.
10 So, II of With The junction. tina,
makes a born cosslp's infections tor
turc 70 manly oars
Brcmidcs was the name Cel.:. Rur
CESS gave % these unhappy fragments
of language. overworked until their
SAVIOR has cFnc from them But Bur
Gesss clever notion has become Itself
bromide, since IN" bromidiots have
taken It NJ and made hromidom OF
IL.
Earri- in the days when his Style
was forming dreaded this falling.
Artistic scnsib.lities as keen as his
shranlt from the trite In his room
N" kept only few books One OF
them was Eartiert's "Quo.ations
When, In his writing = rhrase or line
came tripping off his pen thar seemea
10 him 20 have been said or heard be-
fore. he turned 10 Bartlett II he found
II listed there. among the familiar"
out II went. He was a writer.-knick-
erbocker Press
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
News Of Fifty Years Ago
NNlom the Rlohmond plsrntch. june "a. 1866

Al OF the Masonic lodges in Richmond will
John the n"p,s' ,s.as an @H ,o snilIai
for tho ensuing Masonic year.
The accomm odat ton train of the virginia
Central Cent Railroad now runs 70 staunton on Mon-
m mond W o thosa and Eridays leaving Rich
Ing staunton ut 1870 r. ii. anu 's"'"-
Rev. I. q. Dashicll has rendered his resisna-
ton ms rector Of s., Philips Episcopal Church
Leigh his ENLARGED duties as rector of St Mar a
Ehureh matins it impossible for him remain
Give up his 0S ns
they are very much attached to him.
Of Richmond eonsderaton Of ner e h osrff's
Ss oGsers so!ers Of The es army
ing The four years of the war.
or sent brief but
m of his onnon wh h he se e
IN accordance with the letter Or spirit OF the
the the %l ns a'S1 h to esS
EN- OF the States arc unrcprescntcd.
ne" n-cent coin and the small supply hand.
r the Treasury Department has for the present
an individual at time.
,s Belle s, BOYD the female Confederate spy. made
Of Lyons" and failed miserabiy
ma spees ,elesram received last nigh, says
Sodes, step Mr. 'G Johnsen has ye' 'aka"
citation between him and the radicals ais
secretary Seward yesterday sent a letter to
congress, in response to the inquiry OF the
House. in which no said he had sent certified
copies of the proposed amendment to the Con-
Sttution To the Governors of the several states
Iust as he did in 1861. when the amendment
proposing the abolition of slavery passed.
Mr.. Bigelow the United States minister at
Paris. has notified Secretary of state seward
that he has been assured by NJ. Drouyn. French
Minister of Foreign Affairs, that Emperor Ma
poleon will withdraw the French troops and
the French flag from Mexico within the stipu-
lated time. and he the French minister in
diEnantly repudates the intimation that such
Emperor
There be Immediate prospect of
break in the intensely hot weather that has
depressed Richmond and all of Virginia for the
past two weeks. There has been. and is. much
suffering from the ptiless rays OF Old Sol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

eht organization 1t is dominated by the
poNtlcai chieftains who sidetracked Roose-
Neit -FOUR years ago. Root, OF New York;
fehrose, OF Pennsylvania; Crane of Massa-
chusetts Mann and Cannon. OF Illinois. re-
main supreme in its counsels They have
ABOUT the same affection for progressive prn-
clpieS as snake has for a rabbit
The Progressives who were merely dis
Sruntied Republicans. whom a stronger fac
uon had shouldered away from the pie
counter. have returned to the Republican
ranks. The real Progressives-the college
professors. social workers. writer's and stu
dehts-who made the party respectable, and
VINO contributed most of it's intelligence and
all Oh It's sincerity. will find themselves much
more comfortable and their theories of gov
eminent much more popular within the circle
Of tho Democracy
Ihey are awaking to full realization of
this fact.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

= RgECE has accepted tile terms forced on
NJ her by the allies and ordered the de-
mobilization Of tie" army y new Cabinet
headed by former Premier Zaims is being
formed to carry the arrangements made into
effect Meantime relatives OF British of
fcers, Ill in France. are to he refused per-
mission to cross the channel. and in other
ways the lines OF access are being closed TO
civilians.
Berlin reports great activity on the
British front. and the German interest in
proceedings there is reflected in the number
OF aerial reconnoissances conducted from the
German lines British airmen are CORES
pondingly busy
The situation in Bukowina that invites
Roumanian participation. and Will hold many
thousands OF Bulgarian troops close to the
Roumanian border. combines with other
circumstances 20 indicate that Tor the great
offensive OF the allies now is the accepted
time"
The real pangs OF war are being felt in
Germany. There is shortage OF beer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
SEEN ON THE SIDE
He Pleased Mt Last.

y thrifty man in youth began
To pile up heaps OF money
He toiled and scratched and grabbed nd Oh
Like bees in search of honey.
SO wild to save. lie never gave
To help friend or neichbor.
Bu: swapped his health for tainted wealth
And hunks OF real hard labor.
The rare delights of starlit nights
He had no time to ponder
And Natures wilcs could draw smiles
From him--nor awe. nor wonder.
ne missed the bliss of childhoods kiss
And woman'S love that hlesSeS.
Ana hooks and art ncer PLAYED a part
To sweeten his successes.
So when he died none Ericvcd or cried,
But--this is tho level
All Erinncd with Glee TO think how he
Would trim the very devil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
Chats With Virginia Editors

The custer law" the Norfolk Ledger
Dspa tch may incline people to axe d virtue
out OF u good many works Of necessity" 1t
has already had that effect in Richmond.
The June bridegroom" says the Harrison
burg independent doesn't know what real
married life is until the fall. when he gets his
first taste Of wrestling with the furnace the
stove" Speaking from experience. we presume?
III all the summer months pleasant
June. life in Newport News would he
Grand, *"cHt song" sings the Newport News
Times Herald Same here, but the eff" is In
the way. and then. too. all Junes not such
as this one has been.
Says the Norfolk Virginian- Pilot: "A fashion
writer is moved 10 remark: Shoes and stock
ings in these days Of the short skirt: need close
scrutiny Whatever may be true Of the shoes.
II is safe wager that the stockings are get
ting it You are entirely too observant!
:, The Hopewell Press, always looking out for
the best interest Of its town. IF few
enterprisnS gents would go to the trouble and
dumn a few chronic kickers and knockers in
the James River, they would do Hopewell
Invaluable service" But is it wise to throw
instructions in the river?
Record, seems to have started something in
Virginia that ne cannot stop That
must have gone into the dissecting rooms and
graVcyards Of legislation and assembled the
bones, OF dead laws for the purpose Of creating
n notion under tho name Of blue law Just
as with the student. tho thing has determined
TO 1.-Two. In the minds OF the public. at least"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
Health alks. by DR.. WIN. Brady
1nfnntilc Tnralysis.

infantile paralysis isn't confined TO babies |,
some times affects srownups. The correct name
IS poliomEe!itis. which means inflammation of
certain parts OF the gray matter Of the sninal
cord. " ''''"'
How the disease is transmitted We do M,
know. Files have been suspected especjaiIv ,be
stable hy. Direct contact between persons is
more likely the way. The disease is due "a :,
virus propapE il germ which is too small TO
be detected by our present microscopes. Flex-
ncr proved that the virus Of poliomvcli,;s w.s
hlterable through unglazcd porcelain
The infection probably occurs through the
nose and throat and sometimes p.rhauy ,hron.h
the digestive organs.
The child is taken with Il simple cold" or
sore throat. or perhaps mild digestive disturb
ances attributed to the heat the food After
several days or II week or more there is noticed
weakness or inability TO move certain nnrts
either one or both legs or arm and leg or
half the trunk. The child may complain of
some pain in the affected muscles Fever is
The acute symptoms subsde in a few v..ls
Thereafter the affected groups OF muscles nm
dcrgo wasting and seem smaller ana s,m.I,o a." ~
few months. Then some Improvement bepins
and may continue up to year so bu, af,cr
mat whatever weakness or paralysis remains
will he unlikely 10 improve further
The treatment of the acute attack consis,s
Of rest and the ordinary treatmen, Of the SWIM
toms. Any sputum other discharges shonrd
be received on cloths and burned or othcrwi..
disinfected. Spiints or other supports for the
affected muscles are useful
The treatment Of the paralysis consists of
massage. as demonstrated for the mother bv
skilled operator to be applied regularly twice
Il day after the first month: patient efforts to
teach the patient to exercise try 10 exercise
the affected muSclcS-muScle education hcin,
the most important and effective part OF tho
treatment: and the application OF suitable braces
to prevent deformiiies after the first few
months
Clubfoot. fail foot, clubhand and sever.
spinal curvature are common results Of nfan-
lilo paralysis.
Nowadays much can be done for the deforn,i-
ties by tendon transportation and other ortho
pcdic measures.
AS for electricity il is prais by some ex
perienccd authorities and condemned as useless
by others.
FleXner prepared serum which In certain
cases, seems to have considerable value II
must he given carly in the attack of
course. in order to have any effect
Itching After Bath.
Can you suggest some simple appca ton to
relieve the itching that causes much annoy
ance after BATH
Answer--The Bulkley skin cream is good
lanolin, two drams: horogl yccride, one dram:
cold cream (mad" with white vaseline), six
drains; mcnthol. six grains To he put in col
lapshe tube.
Spreading Consumption.
Can person who has consumption, but is up
and about and able care for herself infect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
silk In Nfrt-inin

earliest attempt to introduce the making Of
silk into Virginia. EAST r. WILSON.
The General Assembly. in 1923. directed the
planting of mulberry trees and later assessed
penalty of 80 against every planter who fail
ed to out AZ least ten such trees for each
hundred acres he possessed. In IS26 began the
silk craze. which died about $40 the
general conviction that conditions here
somehow unsuited TO the industry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

lSi2-lHl6D
tf-of The Times Dispatch
calm and serene. our Captain stands
His hand upon the helm is firm;
steady and true his voice commands.
As feariessly, we breast the storm
safe in his hands, our ship Of state
SAILS on, her course and fears no
wreck
Boldly, we dare to challenge fate.
with Wilson on The quatter-dech
lsesct by differentiated men:
Harasscd by selhshuess ana greed:
His quiet voice and thoughtful pen
speahs only for his country's need;
surrounded by pyemy brood
mat "lhmorS loud for spells and
place.
He follows stin the greater good.
The Servic" OF tho human race.
Tormentcd hy traitprous host.
Who stain their coum.ry.s flag with
shame:
He stands unnovcd. a., dutys most.
'nrS"inH still, with single aim
iilS h'Lh concept Of statcsmanship
Nor f"it"rs when the ;empests rase.
So. safe. We plough the stormy deem,
WIN Captain Wiisou on the bridge,
Tn" bIack-pInmod wings OF war. are
spread
o'cr inuda who're icsscr minds hold
Th"y count +" millions now, their
hnd pray for reHoo -hu, vainly pray:
While uhnuh cob In neoce
tWhilc r"pson rcign2. our sword
Nhuii rect,
WIN Wilson hrnh aud voice. our
gnih"
W." Of "il re"rlea, sre most b,est.
Thank T.nd' lhai vtIs.u Ia mis- ,,o,r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
Snlfnctcr.

F. w. F.-Saltpeter is principally mined in
the northern part of Chile and in parts OF Peru
and Bolivia. 1t is composed Of a mixture Of
calcareous soil and animal matter exposed TO
the atmosphere by decomposins native
dunn nitrate with potassium carbonate. The
crude substance is valuable fertilizer. 1t is
chiefly used in the manufacture of gunpowder
and nitric acid Deposits OF ii known in
Nevada and California.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
Good Offices Welcomed

| HERE can he no objection on the part
OF this government to Pan-American eff
i"r'S 10 prevent war between the United
states and Mexico. On the contrary Pres-
dent Wilson will welcome every intelligent
ana unselfsh action wheresoever and by
whomsoevcr inspired which promises TO as
sist i'll averting the dreadful calamity that
now impends.
The memorandum that Secretary Lansing
dispatched on Thursday to the diplomatic
representatives Of South and Central Ameri-
can nations shows where the administration
stands, and carries definite promise that
there Will be no departure in any CON
tlngcncy. from the administrations policy of
nonintervention in the domestic concerns of
the Mexican people War with the de facto
government will not mean The annexation of
Mexican territory
Mr. Lansing's memorandum. which accom-
panied copies OF the latest note to Carropzo
includes this paragraph:
should this situation cventuate INFO
hostiii'ies. which this government would
"ra6s ea 20 1 "oi M' take aIs f tEis op h9r
rns3ty y 20 iHf %r You that this govern
,,Srventon IN Mexican affairs. with all
night gslt frn, s@a Ii which
GoS"iSnSe OF american territory from fur
protection OF American citizens
m. p.opeily along the boundary from
the prevention OF future deprcdations by
.ofCe OF arm" against the marauders in
testing this region and against a gov
eminent which is encouraging and aid
ing them IN their activities
There, frankly and fully stated is the posi-
ton Of this government and of this people
The annexation OF Mexico is in the mind of
no responsible member OF the administration
and least OF all. in the mind of President
Wilson. The most that could he expected
and even this should not he thought of unless
events prove ii to be imperativey demanded
lis the rectihcation OF the boundary in such
manner as 10 provide against repetition of
the bandit raids that have brought on the
present deplorabe situation
For the United States cannot endure these
raids and their murderous consequences. II
viii not even endure the necessity of keeping
an army on the border 10 prevent them In
times OF peace il is not the duty OF this
country 10 guard against criminal incursions
from the territory OF neighbour but the
dnty OF that neighbOr preserve the peace
thus menaccd or destroyed and to arrest and
punish the Offenders. When il proves either
unable or unwilling to discharge this elemen-
iary function OF nationality, as has been. and
continues 10 be, the case with the de facto
government of Mexico, it becomes the right
and duty OF the injured nation 10 take such
steps as seem necessary for It's own protec-
Non. II is not for The government which has
deiauited in its obligation to say how this
right shall be exercised or how this duty
shall be discharged
II South and Central America can induce
the stubborn Carranza to face the facts and
amend his course, the United States will ha
found more than willing to meet the inter
mediarcs halfway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

Other members OF the household II she takes
precautions about the disposal OF the sputum?
Answer--fcs. II she sleeps with another or
coughs without handkerchief over her nose
and mouth or kissos another. or thoughtles.lv
c"ntaminatcs with saliva Con mouth or fnsers)
articles used by the other.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

Even don't like he disa bic. hut
should like 10 the Richmond Light 1nfan-
try Blues in their first rrarrlc with their new
incarnation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

An egg produced in Quincy. Mass. hears
me cryptic legend, imprinted by nature
Go to- Probably the first two words of
message to Carranza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

Young Howler tells me ne is getting along
wonderfully we'll in the practice of his profess
sion"
What has ne been doing of late?'
Why. he had client who was unjustly
accused OF lootinc a furniture store and Howler
has been able to supply his office with every
possible convenience"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
ProfitinE by Mnrt!rdu,n.
Moro 'Irniiblc.

Moro TrnUbIc.
Nowhere are fellows just so mad
AS III Virginia.:
No saint sinner can be bad
Down III Virginia.
They will not let you take a drink,
They Will not let YOU smile or wink
They will no, let YOU even think
In old Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

Is it known why many more men than
women bald" CURIOUS.
Men keep their heads more covered and give
less attention to their hair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
Queries and Answers


Can you give the address o. u Grovenor
Dave. the aEriculturist? +. l..
Washington. =. G.. Is sufficient.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

Here's n Cruel Thrust.
Dear Editor. YOU dare complain
That you've exhausted all your brain
In making Joke and rin,e
How can that be when you've no Wit
md Eek nihilo nihil it"?
The truth will out in time,
r. s V p
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
New Submarine Problems

NYIHAT is to become OF the German sub
w marine that has entered the mort of
Nartagena, Spain, and remains there?
/! Spain is 10 observe the strict obligations OF
neutrality. the submarine cannot make p pro
tracted stay, ana it is safe TO assume that
side the Cartagena roadstead a Notilla of
allied dcstroyers awaits the U.boat's roam
pearance.
The Hague convention OF 1907. concern
ing the rights and duties OF neutral powers
III naval war, has never been ratified bv
Spain. but il expresses nevertheless the gen
eral principles OF international law on this
subject and the Spanish government prob
ably Will adhere to its provisions. That con
vention requires a beiigcrent warship IN
leave the ports and territorial waters of q
neutral power within twenty four hours of
the time Of its arrival although this time
may be extended for the purpose of coaling
ana Te'ictuaiing. or OF making repairs Tn
der these circumstances and with hostile YES
sells almost certainly in the oiing the com
mhh0or OF the submarine may feel con
strained to make his stay permanent
There is another suggestion of interest in
this incident Al the time OF the destruction
OF The AncOna and Of other vessels in the
mediterranean Sea the German government
announced with the utmost positivcness that
mere were no German submarines operating
IN those waters. and that therefore, il could
/ y! no poSSiolltE be neld responsible An
, coma survivors. on the other hand said the
destroying submarine, which flew the Aus
trian flag, was OF German nationality. Now
German submarine comes from the Aus
tr!an base az Pola and docks 1T 'artagena
io" aid it reach Poa. and when?
Candidate Hughes is said to be meditatng
a new authorizing, that will make it clear he
has no use for the hyphen. In that event.
he will lose large number of alleged Amer
cans who are now among his most vociferous
supporters
i New York boy has been arrested because
! NE Vas too carly in his arrival at school All
.'s "'"er "oys IN the country Will applaud
'"e hcton OF the arresting officer
-N"M the H-ray could not discov r. IN the
neart OF Colonel Roosevelt any love for
hughes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

We get something out of everything. The
present trouble at least will assure a pair
OF big battleships.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

Lots OF men will applaud picture of
column OF soldiers who wouldn't enlist
themselves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
with Wilson ON the u,,,rec
The Timcs-DisDatcN,

An appreciation OF Woodrow Wilson,
president Of the United states.
lsi2-lGl6
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

= New York boy has been arrested because
~ Was too early in his arrival at school All
'Ae "'Aer hoys IN the country Will applaud
Tue tction OF the arresting officer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

To-Dny's Hest Hnnd-Picked Joke.
u nave YOU know, sir. that my grandfather
fought in the Mexican War"
i suppose you're rather proud Of that"
You bet am"
We'll, there's a recruiting station across IN.
s'ree" ny cont YOU step over there and give
your Srahdchildrcn chance lie proud Of
you?"--St Louis Post Dispatch
Mes. Call.
me soldier boys 30 tramp, tramp. tramp
As through the streets they file:
Eut II is when they champ chan1p cbamn
That they begin TO smile
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

hv"n the H-ray could not discov r. IN the
neart OF Colonel Roosevelt any love for
hughes
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Preparedness i'm l,uropc

And the Russians still so rolling on.