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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

for the country. If The Times Dispatch be-
lieved that any one of the cities now making
efforts to obtain the camp was better adapted
for the purpose than Richmond it would
consider its duty to advocate that site plain.
But considering the eXcellcntly fitted tract
Of land at the disposal of the city. the trans
portation facilities centering here. the
proximity to the scaboard and the permanent
situation here of the States military head
quarters it believes that every reason urges
the establishment of the camp here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

g" unusual success Is proved by tho
fact that II has recently gone TO press
FIR the seventh edition.
book OF studies and sketches OF
tie British soldier at the front. Donald
itnkey's "A Student in Arms" just
bllshcd by T.. H. Dutton & Co. has
n proves the general interest In tho
cct Of war and its conditions upon
tie individual soldier. This publishers
lave received many letters concerning
t. OF which some have come from
c.srgymcn OF various denominations,
two from bishops, one from famous
plomat and another from an cx-
senator. one OF tho best-known OF
american statesmen. one minister
wrote that he wished that every
Preacher man from ocean to ocean
n ght read a Student IN Arms and
aided that he was glad himself to
have had the help OF one OF tho most
VITAL and vigorous OF books" The New
York Times says OF the book that "one
gets through these sketches which arc
SIMPLY but e1Quisitely written. an un-
dcrstandinE OF why II Is that a wave
~ religious sentiment seems to have
sgread over the battle front and over
England and France and also Of tho
nature Of that sentiment" The au-
thor OF the book was killed In action
last October.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Action the Hours Need

\/IRG1NIA in this hour Of stress is not
measuring up to her traditions We
talk too much; we do too little To fly the
flag, to declare our patriotic devotion to the
country'S cause. to submit our applicat ons
for army commissions ranging from lieutenant
TO brigadier-general, to hold meetings and
make speeches, all we'll enough but the
need OF the hour is action. To all intents
and purposes, the nation is at war and we
OF Virginia must prepare to play useful
and worthy part.
New Yorks Legislature has just passed
bill providing for census of forcign-born
residents of that State. That such a measure
OF precaution is necessary is emphasized by
dispatches printed in the newspapers every
day. Only Yesterday sentry guarding
New England fort shot by spies At
tempts have been made to blow up the manga
nese mines in Augusta County, one of the
few remaining sources of. this essential to
armor-pate production. Suspected persons
have been arrested In widely scattered places
Virginia has long coast line. on Chesa-
peakc Bay as we'll as on the Atlantic. She
has great plants for the manufacture Of mu-
ntions OF war She has considerable
though not n great, foreign-born population
by land and water she is the gateway to the
south y treacherous blow. struck at Rich
mond or Norfolk, would be felt here, not only,
but throughout the whole country.
The State should assume. and at once,
share Of the burden of her own defense If
tho National Guard is to be mustered into
the Federal service. some other force must
be supplied to take it's place There must he
either State constabulary or ii home guard
formed from among those citizens who are
incapable of or unadapted to active military
duty
There is no stain on Virginas loyalty. nor
any lack of patriotism among her people
What is required most urgently Is leadership
md f1,.f
his wisdom. as well as by virtue of the great
office he holds, the Governor of Virginia
should supply
We take II for granted that Governor
Stuart has complete understanding with the
War Department and that, therefore, he is i'm
a position to advise the General Assembly
as to the services it should render. should
contingencies arise making a special session
necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
FARMERS ARE INVITED
and Co-OpernUve Union
May Meet Here During State
Fair Week.

The Chamber of Commerce. through
Business Manager W. r Dabney. has
Invited the Virginia Division, Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union OF
America. to hold it's next annual meet
in, In Richmond. and has promised IN
do whatever IT can to facilitate the
convenience OF the convention. should
1t be held here.
Manager w. G. Saunders. Of tho yir-
Einia State Fair Association, has in
wed the union to hold its convention
curing FAR Week. which will be from
Oc,ober to October a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
No IINCcss Var Prnlils

W/HlLE many great industrial concerns
w have been sufficiently patriotic TO offer
their plants TO the government in case of
actual war, it is just as we'll that the people
In general shall be prepared for sort of
CONSUMPTION that Will utilize such manufac-
turing enterprises rs may be needed by the
government whether they are offered for that
purpose or not. For the output Of these
plants fair profit will be paid. But once
the United States is at war, the day of in
fated war profits is at an end
Perhaps there Will be clamor but it will
go unheeded. II ~ 'haNH,to fight, and thou
sands OF our you1Ig men have TO sacrifice an
and go to the front, il is unthinkabic that
the government which represents the pcoplc
would permit few TO realize excess profits
on the ammunition and supplies needed for
those young men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Merely Anotllcr BLOW

IN sinking the American ship Ilcaldton with
out warning and in numbering more than
a score Of Americans. Germany has not in
creased the gravity Of the situation For
weeks now Germany has been at war with
the United States, and the latest submarine
outrage is merely another act Of war. Only
one feature distinguishes this from number
of other attacks: ii occurred in Germany's
so-called safe zone and thus makes even
clearer Germanys criminal animus toward
this country. The icaldton case is but an
other blow amid a shower of blows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Keeping the sabbath Holy.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sir.--Picase allow me, through the columns
of The Times Dispatch. to say that l most
heartily agree with Rev. Lewis Gibbs In his
article in days pnpeE While | have been
reverence. still this welcoming OF the Blues
doesn't look like a violation of the fourth com
ma ndment. The ovation received by the Blues
was more OF spiritual affair. Think OF the
number Of prayers and thanksgivings that ent
and brothers for their safe return!
There are hundreds OF ministers OF to-day
who violate the fourth comma ndmcnt each Sun
day by preaching temperance (politicaD SER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

When Congress convenes In April the
leaders and the rank and file must go into
the Capitol with one idea fixed firmly in their
minds. That is. that the people care precious
little about the organization OF Congress-;
what they do care about is-how much will
Congress help in the organization of the
COunirVp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Books and Authors

Within two weeks OF the first APP
pcarance OF ooh, Mary. Re Careful
George Weston received four inquiries.
for the dramatic rights. within a
month OF publication. contracts had
been signed both for the stage and the
films. This is believed by the 1ippin-
colt Company to be something or
record, and auEurs we'll for the popu-
larity OF the charming heroine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Irenc Rutherford Mcleod. the poet
who spring into phenomenal success
with her volume. Songs to Save
Soul" which was recently followed by
swords for Life" is now twenty-five
years old She is an arden; lover OF
outdoor life, has had experience on the
stage in London, has been active In the
suffrage cause and worships Shelley
above all other poets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Choosing His own Exit.

II suppose Choly Litebrane Is willing to die
for his country"
81 suppose soft no can die waltzing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
The pcssimist SRys.

Objectionable. Such gatherings herd the pacfsts
together and keep them from annoying folks
with real work do.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

In decorating the Turkish Grand Vizier
with the Order Of the Black Eagle, the Kaiser
gave final official approval to the Armenian
massacrcS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
According to the once Philosopher.

IL these applica tons for commissions keep up,
the new volunteer army will be strongly rem
iniscent Of the army of Haiti. in that there will
be more generals and colonies than there are
privateS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Even II the Chief Health Officer has gone.
We SUN nave the Administrative Board and
inc STRENGTHENING department. Why worry?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
The Voice Of the People

A. nm evidence OF good faith. letters must
give the name md Md of the writer. Names
MiiI not he published II writer requests
Make all conmu ncnttUns short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

West Virginia and the brothorhoods seem
to have about tho same opinion of the SUI
preme Court Of the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Russian women are demonstrating in favor
OF woman suffrage. but they are not picketing
Tsarskoc-Sclo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

That antiprohibitionist who was acquitted
because the jury didn't understand the judge
has reason to be grateful that even judicial
decisions are sometimes confusing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Something has gone wrong with the
prophecies OF the theorists who predicted that
the breakup of the permanent purity squad"
would mark the end OF law enforcement in
Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
4 h0JIf IbCnsipns

f Mrs. +. f. r.. stony Creek Va-Tbe foIlow
nE '.,otnt ion from the act of June 81. 1870 sec
Hon ,. is for your Information: Thar II any
officer or enlisted man who served ninety dave
Ior more in the army navy Of the TInitad
states during the late War Between the States
and who was honorably discharged. has died or
shall hereafter die. leaving widow without
other means of support than her daily lahor nv
minor I'll llcen under the age Of sixteen such
" ldow SEal'. upon due proof Of her hushan,Is
death without proving his death 10 be the re-
suit of his army service. he plnccd on the pcn-
for under this act at the rate Of IS per month
during her Widowhood. and shall also be paid So
per month for each child such officer ~
enlisted man under sixteen years Of age" Ap-
Commissioners of Pensions. Pension Office. wash
inBton, d. c. " ''''-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Submarine Commas,

G. r. w. Amelia, Na.-Thc common magnets
compass is used to some extent. II is not very
reliable, because 1t cannot he placed where Il
Will he uninhuenccd by tho metal in tho hull
and machinery. Submarines rely chiefly on the
fEroscope compass This instrument. invcnted
only "a few years ago. points true north II 10
nnintlucnced by magnetic conditions. The pres.
cnce OF iron or steel does disturb il rs
principle is wheel suspended SO that il is
free to turn in any direction tends TO spin in
tho 81 me direction in which the earth turns
~, It's axis therefore. will take north and south
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Walter Kellogg Towers. whose book.
Masters Of Space" was published
few days ago. tells OF one OF the ear
lest methods OF signaling by sound
1T was worked out for Alexander the
Great and was considered ono OF the
scientific wonders OF antiquity. This
was called n stentorophonic tube. and
seems TO have been sort OF gigantic
megaphone or speaking trumpet. II Is
recorded that 1t sent the voice for
dozen miles 4 drawing OF this
strange instrument is preserved in the
Vatican"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Il. 1916 National Newspaper Service.
Coughs Due to Dust.

The occupation Of steel grinding is dangerous
in inverse proportion with the size of the objects
ground. Large objects can he ground in tn. wet
way, but small ones such as needles other
fine implements, must be ground dry and the
grinder must watch his work closely. hence
constantly inhales fine PARTICLES OF steel thrown
off in the process.
The dust causes constant irritation OF the air
passages. At first the man thinks he has
There develops slight dry cough and later
on cxpcctoration Finally condition Of hard
cninE of the lungs occurs, and this often tor
inmates fatally The average age at death is
from twenty-five to forty years The danger
may be diminished by the OF suitable rcspir-
ators and by the employment of an air blast
to carry the dust away
In the work of bronzns. as in making show
cards. Christmas cards and the like. the bronze
powder ndhcres TO the skin of the worker,
ing considerable irritation. and is inhaled cnus-
Ing chronic irritation of the uppcr air messages
The workers suffer from headaches. bad taste
loss of appetite, sometimes vomiting and
darrbea.
cndanEers health not only from the dust in
haic,l, but srom lead POISONING, from the putty
powder which contains a large amount of oxide
Of lead. Potters and gem polishers belong III
the same category.
stone cutters have their own peculiar asth-
ma--not real asthma, but chronic short wind
cdncss from chronic bronchitis and the lodg-
mcnt of dust In the lungs--pneumono-
konloSis.
Mica dust is very irritating and opens tho
way for infection with tuberculosis "Frosting"
in the wall paper industry subjects workmcn
the wall paper industry is applying a finely
powdered lambs wool preparation pads by
hand This dust is frequent predsposng
cause of tuberculosis.
Cotton dust is very irritant to the upper air
passages, and most cotton mill and knitting
mill hands forever taking ,cold' having
"catarrh" coughing. Many of them develop
tuberculosis eventually. Flax dust is more
Irritating than cotton.
Many other dusty occupations subject the
workers to disease Of the air passages. The
dust from feathers. fur, tobacco, bristles (brush
making), broom making. hair. horn. bone and
shell are irritants and direct cause OF disease.
Questions and Answers.
Artificial Ear DrumS.-PleaSe tell me IL there
Is anything recognized by medical science in
the way Of an invisible artificial drum which
will improve the hearing of tho deaf.
MRS. j. NJ
Answcr.--Yes, but such appliance is rarely
Of value fairly good idea to whether an
artificial drum will help is obtained by placing
n wisp Of lambs wool loosely in the If
this improves hearing slightly. a drum may be
helpful In any case, 1t should he fitted by n
specialist who has the patient under personal
observation. Al the best, the Improvement in
hearing would be only moderate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Is political question SOUTHERN Girl
sparta. Va. March 20
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

dozen miles. 4 drawing OF this
strange instrument is preserved in the
Vatican
Ruth McEnery Stuart. author Of I'm
SimpkinsvIlle" etc, Is often asked IL
she draws her amusing characters and
plots from real persons and actual
happenings. According to an intimate
friend. this is what she never does.
She often gets suggestions for her
stories from the intimate chats with
country people. negroes. and street
vendors. which she so enjoys. hut they
are merely suggestions. not plots for
her pen. After publication of The
Second Wooing Of Salina Sue" Mrs.
Stuart received letters saying that the
Incidents of the story, which had been
the pure product OF her own imagi-
nation. had actually taken place in
certain locality. and she was accused
OF making the story public.
Many writer's excuse the horrors OF
war by representing them as unavoid-
able consequences OF The Struggle
For Existence" the necessity OF which
for the Improvement of the human race
was proved. they maintain. by Darwin
Prince Kropotkin whose reputation as
an anarchist may have obScured his
fame as scientist, In new edition
of his Mutual Aid" which Alfred 4.
lNnODI mas just SHoNS' VIZ
the contrary. that this certainly was
not Darwln's conception of Nature;
and proves by rich array Of facts
taken from life of animals and the
evolution of human society. that prog
ress. biological and social. is best fos-
tered not by brute force or cunning
ness put by the practice OF mutual
cooperation and support.
It appears that Arthur Train, author
Of 1.-THE Prisoner at the Bar" and
other books, Is really the author Of
"The Goldfish" which was published
anonymously by the Century Company
in 1914 as "The Confessions OF a Sue
cessful Man" The book presents
succinct analysis Of the characteris-
Metaphysical. mental and spiritual
Of an imaginary plutocrat. OF his
friends. his family. lis aspirations and
his final disgust with the futilty OF
his luxury surrounded life. This mer.
cIless vivisection Of a millionaIre's life.
with It's superficial mental vision and
absorption In requirement OF wealth
he is later unable 20 enjoy. is n con-
tribution of no small value to current
sociolog ical discussion. That this book,
which dares to spe3k so scathingly OF
New York's Inner set" has attained
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

The Duma is the body that put the off
in ROmanOff
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

If Haroun al Raschid came back to Bagdad
and began to loaf about the streets now some
British Tommio would run him in as a
suspect.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
English Rule of the Sens

!. ;. NJ; Rchnond.-Thc expression English
rule or the seas" merely means that English
comma mics and individuals own mcrcha MT
vessels IMAM those of any other nation-in fact
almost as many ocean vessels all other ma
u"ns-- ana the English navy likewise is more
man double that Of any other nation. ShIpe
stopping at English ports required 10
Incident to all ocean traffic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

>, y. ;. d" newport News, Na.--The Trensurv
bcparim says that the weight OF ! 900 600
noiiar bilS is 1000 pounds. Several coored
men have held office United States Senators
and Representatives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

.stUBLlSHED dny in the year 10 South Tenth
street Richmond The Times Dispatch Tub.
shirE Co.. lnc Charles y. IIusbrouk, Editor and
SSs Mapnkcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Var Cost to Three DcllIrer.rt.

T. c, Dakota, Wa ccording to rensonabIe
estimates. the war in Europe Is costing Eng
a IAN france and Germany approximately s67,-
ooo.oo, day. The average cost OF building a
submarine is about $1,000 n ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

EApDRESs ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Tho Tunes
OispAtch and not to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

~ unusual success Is proved by tho
fact that II has recently gone TO press
FIR the seventh edition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

Now that cavalry is being used again ON
the western front. the war painters can climb
out OF the nartistic trenches
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Girl scouts.

T. NJ. R.. Richmond.-Thc national hcadouar-
! ar or 'ne Girl Scouts is located at 527 Fifth
ton in regard to organizing n troop can be
secured. ~ 49, ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24

EEsLEPHONE: Randolph 1. Private Branch Exchange
ssS connecting with ui departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
FinE WINS Not Changed.

;. D. 8: Cluster Springs. Va-Thc Fedora
forces during the War Between the states use
me rags then I'm existence. Stars representa-
'he sccedinS states were never withdrawn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

inquiries regarding almost my tonic ~xcept-
Ing on leEni md medical subject. nre an.wered
Ircc d.. The 'iimeH-Dfspntch Information Bu-
rchu. through our Washington brnnck we nre
fortunate In having ncccss to the unpa nileied
I,esources or The various Federal government
departments and the great Library OF ConRress
W n furnish information OF priccless value to
the public A. NIL Inquiries are nnsNcred d.
rcctIy by personal letter Irrespective OF whcthe
prInted' n 2-ccnt stamp In required for return
IontnRe. Wrtfcr's 'nnmc he he'd
initials Will not nnswer) md post-omce address.
must nc plainly given Address The Times-
Dispatch Information Bureau, Richmond Va
Sweeping Compound.
Mrs w. NJ. f.. Petersburg, Na.-Take sand
one one part; heavy paratn OIL. part. Mix
while the ingredients hot.
Address of Andrew Carnegie.
Mrs ~ III. w. Winston. Va.-Thc address Of
Andrcw Carnegie is East Ninety first street
New Y ork, y. Y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-24
Questions and Answers.

Artificial Ear Drums.--Please tell me IL there
Is anything recognized by medical science ir
the way Of an invisible artificial ear drum which
will improve the hearing of tho deaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27
MANY GERMANS SUFFER
FROM A LACK OF FOOD
American, Just Back From Ham
burg, Says Kaiser's Man Power
Also Is Dwindling.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. August 81
The people of Germany are unques-
tlonably facing a serious shortage of
necessary food, and the maximum eff
forts Of the authorities now are re-
quired to make what supplies they
have go round, according to William
Bartholomew, former representative of
an American oil company at Hamburg,
who has arrived here on a Danish ship.
Mr. Bartholomew said he left Ger
many July 81, and for eight weeks be-
fore he was allowed to leave the coun-
try he was compelled to live in a small
village some miles out of Hamburg,
where he was effectually cut off from
all means of learning what was going
on in the seaport city.
IF you have money and influence"
Mr.. Bartholomew said, you can get
good food in Germany. for there are
ways to do it despite the strict control
exercised, if you know how, 1 managed
to get enough to eat, but l know plenty
of others who do not
Regarding Germany's man power,
Mr.. Bartholomew said there seemed to
be plenty of men not on the firing line.
but during the last six months that he
was permitted to see what was going
on, he could not fail to notice a con-
siderable reduction in the number of
men drilling and being prepared for
war.
States did not appear to create much
concern when the news was made pub
lie. he said, as the breaking of diplo-
matte relations evidently had prepar-
ed the minds of the people for the more
serious step.
The U-boat still is looked upon by the
German people as the nations chief as
set in bringing about what they seem
to have faith will be an ultimate VIC
tory, he asserted.