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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Books and Authors

] ise" S, sy ,h by A A"ase
wse ,n AT4 . irT% nr"'ns " n"% nf
mn extensive German plot in this country has
bc"n partly RESPONSIBLE" for this, interest. I, is
prophecies working out
Tine Scrihrcrs lave officially confirmed tho
rGm%r ,na' ,hHr" IS in rrspaTra ,hn . nGvc
of our state department IN time of crisis: as
@mbasv rGc nooE @ vi ' be =" cnt,ied I'm
mSTGa9 n and ,i Is by an hmsrira
HErn@ :, nom dc ninms Gmployed, as his pub,
expected late in tho spring
The Golden >rrow." by Mary Webb pub
lished hy T. /. put,on x Co. is story Of in.
in me beautiful aud romantic mountain region
on The borders Of Wales. The title refers 70
Arrow VIII neither need nor care for anything
s,ss IN !t !, Is ysry human s,ory about
able and interesting because OF thos. natures
and The center OF is hem. Is s.o
love ,ha, makes absorbing drama of woman's
ing Of the Golden Arrow. II is first move,
by an mmhno"n 'uthor. hn, y Is written viii.
il marks her for great achievement in the
International i'll feeling. dsdai, cnmity, dis
trns, and al their mal"hccn, companions
people Of other roum,rics T. + button 4 &c. CO
@ me ss r e
converse The ninth volume Of the series. The
Wills Read. is announced 10, the buttons for
carly nnblic;,,ion !, is about the people. and
daily life. The las, volume III the series
as, ye h na of m sok, pqn
tended primarily for young people. their elders
reveal the real character and the dniy life Ire
Of the, people. Tho Village shield has also
much historic and artistic interest The pub-
Usher. helievc mat children who get. through
he iltcIl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
CHASTAIN'S WILL POUNDS
HOME FOR GENTLEWOMEN
Wealthy Citizen or IIulifnN tOunty
Leaves large sums to E:Iccmos.-
nary institutions md Friends.

HOUSTON. VA. March 3l.-Thc Win
81 tho late james H. Chastain. Il
wealthy citizen of this county. who
died in New York city on March %.
circuit Court o. Halifax County upnI,
the motion Of Robert L.. Henley. ~;
torncy FOR the executors. For the pur-
pose OF probate tax this estate way
valued IL, 100000. The viii Is dated
January I. 1915, and has three codi-
ellis the last ono being executed on
January 80. 1917.
some of tho larger -irts mentioned
in tho viii are as follows:
Miss Mamie bradshaw. 500 4 month
for life the Church Home for Females
and Infrmary for the Sick of i.eNing-
ton. Ky. $1,000: Senator Henry Archer
Edmondsnn, Si."0G: Key. Harry l. Bod
Icy. s2.000 Miss Fannie Hcard. 5000:
Miss Lula II. i:dmondson. Of Houston,
Va. $3GOa a year for life, Ia add
tion 10 Il life estate in all Of tho real
property. including the tcStators beau
tiful home place OF seventeen acres
III Houston. Va: Mrs. :. Glenn Ed
m"ndson. $l,2o0 4 year for life; Miss
Florence l.. Ea$lcN. $500 !, year for
life: Mrs. Lc,,ic French $500 a year
FOR life; Joseph W. johnson, 5000 per
month FOR life.
MIR. Chas,ain also remembered each
~ his employees aud servants, and
made many small gifts 10 various
friends.
The residue of tho estate is given tc
the old Dominion Trust Company aud
others AZ trustees for the ultimate pur.
pose Of establishing and maintaining u
home for dependent genilcwnmnn 81.
Halifax County and the adjoining coun.
ties In the State Of Virginia and from
the city Of Lexington and County OF
Fayrttc. Ky. the said home TO he call
ed '"rhc ChaStain Home for Gentle
women" So long. however. as Miss
Lula l;dmondson continues TO occupy
tho tcstator's home. known as "ltest-a-
while" the income from the residuary
estate Will be accumulated and rein
vested.
The Old Dominion Trust Company
and w. ". iSnughtcr. Of Richmond;
George i. Hunt, OF Lexington, Ky;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
What Can II Little chan DO.

What can little chap do
fof ms country and for you?
nat can a little chap do.
lie cam play II straight game al
through:
That's one good thing he can do
lie eau fight like "a Knight
For the truth and tho right:
That's another good thing he can do.
lie can shun AL that's mean.
lie can keep himself clean
Both without aud within:
That's a very fine thing lie can Ia.
Ills soul he can brace
Against everything base
And the trace can he seen
All his life In his face
That's an excellent thing he can ID
lie can look to tho light,
lie can keep his thought white.
nc can fight the great fight,
lie can do with his might
W hat is good III Gods sight:
Those arc truly great things he can
Though his years hc but few.
if he keep himself true
lie can march in the queue
OF the good and the great.
who battlcd with fatc
And won through:
That's II wonderful thing he c,n dn
And--in each little thing
lie can follow the King,
fes--tn each smallest thing
Tic can follow tho King;
lic can follow the Christ the King
John ONcnhain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

than none: the only way III which we can
wage war efficiently is in conjunction and
cooperation with the allies France has
borne the brunt OF this struggle. Some OF
her richest provinces we're wrcstcd from her
AT the outset. ana have remained i'll enemy
hands. \ billion dollars would solve the inn
mediate financial difficulties Of the French
republic and help 10 equip her armies for
now triumphs. \ gift 50 great would thrill
tho heart oi France.
II is debt VIC Owe TO the only ally
have ever had. II should be paid. and Viz
rinia congressman. who know what France
did M Yorktown. should lead the fight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Action, Not .tdyicc

L ORMAL declaration OF tho existence Of a
L state of war between Germany and tho
United States may not come tomorrow. but
it cannot hc delayed more than few days.
Tho President has decided ON his course.
When he goes to the Capitol il will be rs
the leader OF the na,ionis leader in war,
the constitutional commandcr-in-chief Of tho
army and navy. What he asks will be
given.
There is a good deal OF tclcgraphing and
appealing through other devices to President
Wilson. Tho pacitists. the pro- GcrmanS. the
American Truth Society. jeremiah OIeary
and the rest ot that merry crew started the
practice. but it has been initiated now by
persons who should have more balance and
restraint. There Is no sense in this sort of
thing. The country already is AT war. and
that Congress will recognize tho existence Of
state OF war IS is certain anything In
the future can he. The Prcsidcn, knows this
hesitation or question. Ills address To Con
gross is ready To To delivered. When he ap-
peals Congress Will respond.
Not man in his favor and confidence but
knows the President soou as Congress is
organized. Will ask that the existence of i,
state al war he recognized, Every member
OF the Cabinet proceeds now on the assump-
ton that there Will be war. The policy which
is TO hc followed was laid in detail before the
Cabinet meeting OF last Friday, and received
unanimous approval.
1t is true that there is some opposition.
Narously inspired, 10 President Wilson and
his leadership. Rabd and constituencies par
ilsans of tho Roosevelt stripe will do what
they can 10 destroy the confidence OF the
people III their chosen leader. Whatever cau
be accomplished in this way. hy suggestion
OF ,imidity or INDIGESTION in tho White House.
will not bc omitted OF course, it is all dis
Ingenious ana unreal
The pacii'sts and pro-Gcrmans are still
busy. ihey At least provided with Il
certain intellectual honesty-of a kind
Rn, tho simple fact is tina, the matter
already is decided. The United States has
been at war with Germany since March Is.
when three American ships were torpcdoc
ana sunk by German submarines Those VINO
favor INC most vigorous prosecution OF hostil-
ities and those who desire peace are equally
Incapable Of changing the situation or Of
controlling the action Of the President, In
stead OF bothering about such matters they
had far better he trying 10 learn how ,hov
can ala their country in its disappointing
hour o. need.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Tno Flag. would nc Confusing.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Slr,--1n Wow of the crisis now confronting
thtS country. prompt steps should hc taken to
,hll of the Confederate l;Cuniou proposed to lie
ned II Washington int June. No ono holds the
ontcter;tcy i'll dcarcr esteem than 1. and have
worried. hard for three reunions In E'chmond.
The Washington reunion WAS Of doubtful taste
IN time OF peace. but should lac imDos!ihlr in
time of war. In this country we understand.
hut we would he able to explain to
Europe the spectacle OF another than Nmcri-
can ilaE on Pennsylvania Avenue. Let the re
nnion he called of at once. or if that cannot
DC done. let IL he brought back to Rchm"nd
Whcr': tho veterans always welcome and
where such memorial he held without
caiis'in,, Observation-Disclosures abroad which may
prove costly to America.
SoN on CONFEDERATE VETERAN,
M.,rI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Country Demands Action

IXHEN Congress conrencs on Monday.
wv members OF the House of Representa-
ives may Well bear in mind the fate OF that
little group OF willfu men in the Senate.
|hcsc Senators were within their technical
light in voting as they pleased. but when
hey opposed their obstinacy to the will Of
nc people they aroused such an outburst Of
hdignation and condomna ton as the country
lad not Known in many years. The will of
he people nov demands that the honor and
hfcty Of the nation hc protected. and il Con
ressmcn ios-roli aud hagSlc over party
hairmanShins aud ntcrparty splits. whila
pc country waits for action they will live TO
egret il in sackcloh and ashes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
I.c the uilIium AZ IIomc.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir referring to the proposed $1,000. orn. "nn
gut To France al Lafayette" y
services to the United states during, the isctn-
luton. surely We are All glad 10 honor tn"
memory of this distinguished Frcnehn,Hn. but
II the United States really has such super
abundance Of money that she afford iu
give Sl.nunohu.n0n away. l. for one. would
onmend that the money hr distributed right
here Within the borders Of own land whcr.
there is such widespread and uudspui"d need
othcr nations tl'tn France have given freely
gratitude for them or is II the intcuton to
give still other billions wherever III" giving
IL urged appropriate aud able
Aiding France at this tim" is Of course. in
directly aiding her ally. England. Was IL not
IL help in freeing rs from the misrulc OF this
same England that the great Infayctt" prof
fcrcd his services to tn" American colonies
MRS. r. c. WEYpE!;T.
VI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Give q million 10 Eroucc

10 'hc Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--Wiih CONGRESSMAN Montngues PROPOSE
ton l" give $1,000. 600. 900 to France / for one
most heartily concur. Each individual Of the
Ain' rican nation can we'll afford o give
M the small sum OF $i0 In honor OF the service
which France rendered to In helping us 10
gain our Independence
liui thcr: Is another phase to the quest ion
which, 10 my mind. Is still more OF vital I'M :
por'Hhtc: We arc not merely discharSing an
obliGa'i3n which wn have hecn none too prompt
10 pay, hut can there be any reasonable doubt
that this money spent in this way will do more
toward The crushing OF rrussianism than $40
oop,OnO.ooo spent on our own armament or in
amy other possible way? This from ono who
docs not admit, or believe, that tho French arc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
| he Richmond Times-Dispat oh
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any tonic cX.cnt
InS on irEni aud medical subjects are nnswrrrd
.rcc ny The Tiincs- Dispatch Infnrmntiun Iiu-
,,rau. ihro"Et our washington branch we are
.oi'uh'e ~ hiiNinG nrccss tn The unpu rnII g ed
resources OF the various Federal ..o,crn,ucnt
nrphr 'nrn's nnd the Ercnt Library % Congress.
nhHh furnish Information of prize Icns ,nIuc 10
inc public. As nli inquiries are answered di-
rc"tly by personal letter Irrespective of whether
printed n 2-ccnt stamp is required for return
postage WRITER'S name liz furnished
INITIALS VIII not answer aud Uost office address
must he plainly given. Address rbc Timc.-
Dispatch Information Bureau, ItirI,nond, Nn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
benefit l;nft uicnf.

For the benefit OF Grace Methodist
Church the Commonwealth Male QUAR-
let VIII give an "ntcrtainmut consist
IN GOT music. readings and cartoons 1T
o'clock Tuesday evening in The audi
forum OF William Fox school Thc
entertainment il presented by the sum
Gay school Of Grace Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
SEEN ON THE SIDE.
Mother Goose nc.nn,pcd.

Little Miss Muncu
Sat OH = tuifct.
EutiiiE AN icc-crcam cone
And each kid who Spicd her
Would sit down beside her
And try to arrange for IL loan
liut little Miss Munctt
Continued TO stuff /,
In II way which was rude. must own
Md while her friends eyed her.
There vanished inside her
The whole OF that nice Ice cream conc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
What Of stria-Hunuar,r

= tNOES thai the Kaiser and the Austrian
emperor are in conference ON the extent
and extension OF submarine warfare against
II" United states may be founded on tact, or
they may be merely AN outcrowrh III condf-
lions already vel! understood. II has hecn
clear, ever since the death OF Francis joseph.
trai this is GcFmanys war--in the sigh, Of
'Ae emperor Charles. During the life of
me old kTpcror-king German influence al
,As AustsIa" court was dominant and iiaps-
burg va subordiUatcd 10 fohcnzoliern
since the accession OF Charles however
significant changes have been made
"hile GermaAy's military authorities still
direct actual war operations the Austrian
Emperor encourage has been radically
altered. and Berlins influence notably weak.
eEcG. Francis Joseph Mas old and tired ana
ne let things drift along tho line OF least
resistance 10 German aims I'm, rb.r,os
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
UNCLE SAM IN THE CARIBBEAN--XVI
Hy FREDERIC }. HASIlIN

,
local cupidiiy
When a politician takes the s,unn
IN Santo Domingo lie cannot appeal
10 patriotism aud ideals Of government
because I'll" b"rb:ri, pcon back In IN.
mountains never heard OF these thiu..s
He can %tilI appeal to ,.pi,litv ,u.l
vanity. lie can tell the pcon 10 como
with him and sack the capi,.l aud
WIN glory IN battle. and hc generally
adds that othcrwis" he win stand ~
nson against wall aud shoot him.
Each politician appeals to y hat .u,n
tons his hearers know. and cacl, l..
exactly what his electorate makes Inn
individuals II II higher sort c,uno,
possibly lift the government any
higher than the Intelligence or III.
electorate. II TICS" Individuals .ntn,.
politics at all. they must become.
""n'aG"rucs aud craftcrs 10 compete
WIN '"nnE"Gn"H and graft ,rs
MI OF which goes 10 prove that vou
can no more raise M II stable and or
derry government in Santo Domingo
az II ~ o-d,y th.tu NoIt can raise ultnnt
on tin roof. Ana YOU cannot main.
tain really democratic government
hS placing troops her" to S,Ipprc.; dis
order amy more than sou can max.
wheat grow on ~ /" tin roof by rrcctiit,.
thereon :; scarcriow
Tired nr Rr,"Iution
These facts arc rully appreciated by
nli Intelligent Observers in SAM.
Domingo. Whether hm.ricar or no.
nini"an All at tho bomiricauS ~.
tired Of revolution except the rrnf,s.
Si"nal r"V"lntionista. Aud these adj
N"nturouS gentlemen can keep tho
gam. going Just as long as the pcorl.
gro Kept IN their pr.s,n state 81
harharic Ignorance. Eu, give these
people roads 80 that they macy travel
ana trade. give them schools - mat
they may learn 10 read. given Thorn i
system OF land tenure - tina, th.y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
I Uusc Enough.

hat caused you TO withdraw your member
ship frNE' The Culture Club"
IN" strong featured lady i'll the straw hat
ana steel trimmed $pcc,aclcS merely Elarcd
''EccaIsc.'' she finally managed TO say Il
found that collection OF women to be absolutely
rttcninatc.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

Ia CARRYING out the demands of military
necessity during their devastating retirement
through France. the Germans even desccra ted
graves and churchyardS. There's nothing
like thoroushncSS. efficiency and kultur.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

amy better soldiers than til" Americans: II is
SIMPLY a question OF advantage In position.
whlch let us hope that even Congress vii.
rccotntzc III tho consideration Of n method how
pest 10 go about Indicating our nations honor
on next Monday. L.. T.. &,
Richmond. March IS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
y RiIllOn for I-rnn.c

MONTAGUES bin 10 r,yo
France a billion dollars, which, ne VII
Ptroduce when Congress convcncs tomorrow,
'nould be passed without needless dn.y
fhe5 project The hill would carry our was
Fought first 70 the attention OF the country
d the New York World. II involves rccor-
-ttion OF the services France performed for
be infant republic OF the United States 135
|ears ago. but IL also upholds the policy and
dvances the interests OF the United states
d the year 1917.
When VIC enter thc war il mus, no whole.
.earedly Halfway measures will be worse
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

''ruhb$ Why do YOU say married men should
lie cN"mptch from military training:
StWhhs-E Because most OF them do quito enough
lighting At home get All III" training they
need
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
We'll t'ot,troltc,!,

"pf course tho speaker held his hearers en-
thallcd:'
y suppose 80 Not :. brick was thrown unit
after he finished speaking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

William cahcll Bruce. II Baltimore
and Mrs. Lula i.dmundson, Of Houston
va" qualified as executors. and gave
bond III the SUM of 100000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Aid fO Movement.

DO YOU think tho audience should rise when
The star SpanEcd Tanner is sung
well considering the way il usually is sung
the audience is justified in rising and running
away
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
HIVE the civic survey.

To III" Editor "f TIL" Times dispatch.
Sir.--for some time h:tNc h"cn tn" uui
Nirc waiting tor TN" fate 1T the Jones icSolu-
ton which seeks civic suiNrH Tho action
OF the council COMMITTEES Charter cu;,ul.c.
set forth your i~Su" Of to-day. seems 10
forecast tho result. II appears the
survey has become cntHuei"' III sentiment: al
windmill. one not constructed with ; ir: :.
power for public service. bni with high air
"onnc' ton for Il political rattle. ~" sensible
person would believe that every dollar spent.
either for service or inipro Ncncnt. hi,t had an
equivalent: that every r:tu has been perfect:
tnat TIA" city government - free from political
parasites. We ought to know. however. TO
what extent hurd"ncd br thcs.. ,uildi-
ilonS. "nd. while cannot expect q hr rid
at th'i" entirely. We may mud remedy TO
nininliZ" them. We might lie wiser :,n, less
disposed To hoaSt "t our good uualit.s ii Nc
MAD a number "i our defects grouped classi-
ned.
Whi.c public In authority they
would do Wei IL remember that they are mn
der authority. aud when they q rcco. ni1e
ihl& f"Ut. there should hc change tho tenure
81 thstr service. Accountability not only Keeps
~" Hood warm, hut II Keeps the conscience
awake. II tn" main objection this survey
comes from the administrators Of public az
ihirS aud not from the people. that very fact in
stead 81 aliayin. suspicion. viii intensity tho
f'hr that something must I've wrong ON tho
lnSid" aud the people outside are forbidden -
cutter lest there should hc discovery u
n"thinG Is wrong. WHY fear an Investigation"
II mistake" have occurred. WHY cona.:i them =
ROBERT hkMISrEAp GARY.
tl"hmond. March 80.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
post-Onicc aud Holdings.

1. -. NJ. Albcmarlc. Via There arc no M,
ti"nai holidays in tho United States. Tho Post
ohicc Department closes legal holiday m,
same Il bank or othr place OF business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
The Voice Of the PEOPLE

~ an evidence of good faith. letters must
give tho name Rnd address the writer MIME
VIII not he published II writer so rcuuest,
! Mnhc all communion ions short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Meeting Tic SIP, MCnncc

"A PPEAL.S which have come TO government
officials OF several departments and TO
he Richmond police force to aid in tho work
detecting German spies ought TO be heard
md needed by the general public 1t is quite
pssiblc that this community, throughout the
FAR which impends, Will be free from all
Fouble OF this kind; but if ii is. freedom will
e due 10 eternal vigilance.
Safety means cooperation from every loyal
|.tizen III this work. The suspicious action
|he overheard conversations reported 10 the
police, may mean the checking of some Sc
|ious plot. The burden OF meeting cspion-
|ge and robbing it OF effectiveness rests on
ne government, bu, ali OF Us can help
"News quarantine Is Prussian cupheu,-
I'm for 4nlAMiM! 6aleMtlon OF American III.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
f.bnrlcs i<;,c.Io,

J. Y. H.. Suthcrlin. Na.,-Rc.. Charles Kings.
lcy Was born In Dcvonshrc in 1914. cdtcatt cd
1T Cambridge University. ordained II priest %,
the Anglican Church in 1915. Ills most power.
full work. "lIypatia." published i'm 1873
~" died January %. 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

Nothing can como out Of nothing. says the
rroNcrb When YOU hear OF these paciiists
talk You think OF this coustantly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

Il. NJ. IT,. Lick Run Va. Tobacco was in
troduced into spain from S;tnto Domingo in
l'"a ly Jean Moot. aud into England by Sir
Francis Drake in 1854. The word .',ulissui-
man, is derived from the r"rSiau plural Of
muslin. meaning to be str" 1t is common
dcSii ton in the for !, Mohtuu,d,n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Ahnui GnAerunr I.n,le-

Mrs r.. II. H.. Ianccy Mills VA During IN,
period 1892 TO 1900. Murphy j. Foster Was GOV.
crnor Of Louisiana.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

Carranza forces have defeated Villa. Thi
howS how easy il is