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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
SEEN ON THE SIDE
The Tinker.
HENRY EDWARD WARNER

The Tinker.
The tinker linked with the radiate
And wiggled the damaged clutch.
He monkeyed around the carburate
And the battery box and such;
He tapped her hero and he tapped her there
And studied hour
Then he sighed: II think she would go somo-
whero
II only get her to co."
He took his wrench and he worked away
To straighten battered rod.
And no toiled for many and many day
with many blink and nod.
Yes" he said. 81 think she's a good old hack
And he gave tho magnetic vicious whack
And wgCled the damaged clutch.
o sturdy old tinker was he who linked
AS the summary days grew long!
Full many hour his hammer clinked
AS he warbled minor song!
And the fall came on, with its bitter cold,
And the Earth donned a snowy coat.
And the tinker was growing grizzlcd and old
AS he linked at the dinged old boat!
Till the sun turns cold in its track
Forever some tinker shall tink and cuss
AS he yanks at busted hack!
Forever some owner shall pay the bill
And terrible bills they are
And Forever we'll ride on the trolley until
The tinker has linked our car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
BEGINS CRUSADE AGAINST
MOSQUITOES on PENINSULA

Especial TO The -Dispatch.]
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. August 20.
pr. Henry r. Carter. assistant sur
Seon -general OF the United States, ar
rived this morning to take charge of
work OF exterminating the malarial
mosquito on the Virginia Peninsula. He
Inspected the swampy territory near
the city last week and today had
large force Of men draining ponds,
hlling In holes and covering marshes
and low lying places with oil prep
aration.
DR.. Carter is regarded by many as
the greatest living sanitation expert
He was the man who cleaned up the
Canal Zone and Cuba for the United
States government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
The Exile.

Cast out from FELLOWS ship. to wander far,
Guiding his hating steps by some pale star
Stumbling his way a blazing desert through
Black are his skies. to other visions blue.
Thckened his tongue: his mouths roof parcb.J
and dry:
Hot are mis- feet and agonizcd his eye:
And from his lips, the prayers that he would g..
Start incoherently and die away
Let him but touch 1t. and the ripest fruit
tots and he withers every newborn shoot!
il he would drink. his breath dries up the wall,
Trays he to Heaven echoes ring from Hall,
Curst OF the eurst. he staggers on alone.
pillows his head upon a shrinking stone;
Dry are nis eyes. who mumb!es in his fear
Scorched Is his soul. who cannot shed a tear,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Patriotic.

Happened this way: We al! at the the
alter when the orchestra struck up the Mar
sellaise." or course. stood. A few minutes
later, the leader swung into the Russian hymn
and again stood. Then. what some one
thought was My Country" but really
God Save the King" and up were again
We lad hardly got seated when had to
stand for Serbia. followed a minute later by
The Star -Spanglcd Banner"
We'll, that's ALL" said Jones, now We cal
keep our seats and watch the pictures
Just then the stage back of tho
screen dropped the crash box on a dishpan. and
Jones eaped to mis- feet.
Great guns" groaned as got up, They've
runs in the Chinese anthem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

The race for Mayor Of New York is fast
developing into campaign between the
forces OF American patriotism, led by Mayor
John Purroy Mitchell, and the forces of Ger
many, led by William Randolph Hearst. At
any rate, all German partisans are lining up
with Hearst who may yet come out as an
independent candidate for Mayor. or who may
supplant Judge Hyan as the Tammany can
didate. The Germans are saying that they
Will not vote for Mitchell, and that certainly
ought 10 assure his election.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

One of the main peace proposals OF the
Pope is that ermany's African colonies should
be returned to her. She needs these colo
MES, il is declared, as an outlet for her sur
plus population yet in the five years from
1907 TO 1912 only 1870 Germans emf
grated to Africa, while 900 came TO the
United States. Germans will not go TO these
colonies, because they know that in them the
toe OF the Junker boot is the law supreme.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

The publication of the kaisers telegram
TO President Wilson by Mr.. Gerard has
ruftied the German press little. The
Hamburg Fremdcmblatt is provoked to ad-
monish Foreign Secretary kuehlmann for
the half-hearted way the government has
treated these revelations, in the following
words: When next he is confronted with
revelations irom' the other side. let him be
admonished to deny them boldly and stoutly."
Yes, lie like "a Prussian to save Germany's
honor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Ruling a. to Hunter. Licenses.

With the hunters OF the State casting
longing looks at the calender, an opin-
lon rendered yesterday by Assistant
Hank will be inter
esting to them. now that the hunting
season is rapidly approaching. 1t was
ruled that persons falling or refusing
to exhibit hunting licenses cannot be
arrested for that ofrcnse. as the law
provides no punishment The failure
or refusal to exhibit the license can
only be taken as prima facie evidence
that the person is hunting without a
liceLje.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Addres.Inc the President.

y. c. c., BcrryVlle.-"His Excel
lency" is often used In official diplo-
matte notes coming from foreign gov
ernmcnts. 1t has no official sanction
here and is not in good form for Amer
leans to use. The President of the
United States" or simply The Presi-
dent" has the sanction OF the Consti-
tuition and the authority of Congress
by resolution. When speaking directly
to the Chief Executive one says. MIR.
President"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

the age at which the soldier shall enlist and
the period therefor; the compensation he shall
receive and the service to which he shall be
assigned" In view Of the completeness OF
the powers authorized and their unqualified
support by the Supreme Court, 1t would seem
that no sane person would seek to carry
another case there on the same subject.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

Hollands commission is on the way to
America TO tell the President that ii the en-
barge is strictly enforced against the Dutch.
they may be compelled by Germany TO take
sides with her in the war. That sounds very
much like the voice Of Germany, and the
argument is sure TO fall fiat the White
House where record OF every German trick
is kept.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Colun bus.

What, ho! What do you seer"
Columbus leaned anxiously over the brid GO
and called to the lookout
Il see, sir. said the lookout II see huge
collection Of billhoards advertising Spiggem's
soap. Mothers yeast. Pullems painless dentistry
and a candidate"
win Ereta cry OF joy. Columbus tumbled
downstairs and got his egg ready for the mir
acle. for 10. he knew it was America
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

The loss OF American missionaries by the
sinking of the City of Athens near Cape Town
Will cause acute distress in this country.
There is peculiar pathos in the tragic end
OF these people who were going upon the
unselfsh errand OF mercy, goodness and peace
and who fell victims TO one OF the instru-
mentalities of war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
In the Padded Cell.

Il once was Hamlets ghost" shouted the
eccentric gentleman in the padded CELL as he
plueked 4 hypothetical cherry from an mag
mary tree. II once was Hamlet's ghost and r
expect to be Hamlet's ghost again"
II aee. said the inferno. you are an ex-
spectre"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

Virginians will naturally be interested In
the prospect that e1-President William How
ard Taft may succeed the late DR.. FrisselI
as head of the Hampton Institute. Judge
TAFT is no stranger to Virginia. having spent
his vacation at Hot Springs In the summer
OF 1908 and having been frequent visitor
to various sections of the State since. More
over he was near neighbor during his
terms as Secretary OF War and President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
CarrcI Clinic.

d. r. f., Chase City.-For informa-
tion about the Carrel Clinic, write TO
the Rockefeller Institute for Medical
Research Hospital. Avenue 4 and
sixty siXth Street, New York City. The
institute is TO build the military unit
hospital in which the Carrel- Dakin
method Of treating infected wounds is
to be practiced and taught to army
surgeons. public health experts and
Red Cross nurses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my Topic,
excepting on legal snd medical sub
quirIes are answered directly by per-
sOnnl letter. 2-cent stamp II required
Tor return postage. Address The TImes-
Dispatch Information bureau. Rich-
iuoud. Na.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Getting the Inform.tfo..

Pat. have yez watch?" 81 have" DO yez
know phwat time it is?' II do" viii yez tell
me phwat time it is? II will" Thin place
do" do phwat?' Tell me phwat time it is"
1T is swim o'clock" Thank yez. Pat; thank
yez"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Neurology.
We knew q

We knew once-he was splendid fell
low!-who undertook to arbitrate domestic
quarrel There was large crowd the SER
vices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

Governor Stuart is doing we'll in ordering
an investigation Of the northumberland
county lynching. No effort should be spared
to locate the responsibility for this blow at
public order and TO punish it, 1t should he
demonstrated now. once and for all, that no
ooay OF men. however large or however i'm
portant in their own eyes, can set at naught
the laws OF the Commonwealth and get away
with their lawlessness. When most of the
military power is about to be diverted to
operations in Europe, is no time to permit
the Impression to get abroad that order will
not continue 10 be enforced at home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Charcoal Eph'. Dolly Thought.

'Dey ain waistlin' 70 wind" said
Charcoal Eph as he opened sardne, "ern yo'
is too burned lazy t hoist sail Try some
hog fat, Mistah jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
P1enty.

There ways than one TO skin
rabbit" said the follow who was talking loud.
Yep" put in the mild person. but the rab-
bit would be satisfied with one. hun?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
RedburE.

L. A., Warrenton.-To get rid OF bed
bugs. spray them and their hiding
places with a solution OF coal oil. nine
ty-fve parts. and carbolic crystals. five
parts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

1t is not expected that the express com
panies will shed tears over the proposed ad
vance in parcel post rates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

On his way to Siberia the Car may feel
IKE an old-time doctor swallowing dose
OF the bitter medicine he has prescribed for
others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Ode TO Mother.

Low-bent her honored head. as with her thmble
Swift ny her aged fngcrs-old, yet nimbe:
weaving and working, how her swift hands
dance,
Putting armored hull in Johnny's pants!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

The men who are committing suicide &c
escape the dangers of war seem to be throw
Ing away a chance for a certainty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

The draft was made by means of CAPSULE
out some OF the boys will continue to pref,
draft in fluid form.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
StunE!

Yes Charlie and I went to the theater last
night We had box"
Il know it; was in the balcony. too. and saw
you eating out OF it."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

II is amazing that man of Tom Watson's
education and reading will join with the riff
ran or American slackcrs and threaten TO
test the constitutionalty of the army draft
law. The war powers Of the national gov
eminent are found in Article L. section 8
OF the Constitution OF the United States and
are so clear that ii would appear no sane
mind could be mistaken as to their meaning
Ihereln Congress is authorized ito declare
war TO raise and support armies'-"to
provide and maintain navy'-'to make all
laws which shall be necessary and proper for
carrying into execution the foregoing powers
1t may easily be noted that all these powers
are unlimited, and that full discretion
is vested in Congress as TO their exercise
That is to say, such discretion is not review
able by the courts The matter is left wholv
to Congress. Whatever course il deems
necessary is proper and final. Further. the
United States Supreme Court has already
ruled on similar case. In the Tarble ca 60
(13 Wallace: 800 in speaking of the war
powers of Congress, the court said: THE
execution of these powers falls within the
line OF congressional duty; and its control
over the subject is plenary and exclusive 1t
can determine with out question from any State
authority how the armies shall be raised ::
whether by voluntary enlistment or draft;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
of suspende.s. but no is

pants for good pair of suspendess but he is
and hea heat %ds ely
skin covered with clammy sweat. pulse Very
same as In fainting or shock. In heat or sun
s sSsH ,s the snSe y skin hot and
one with stroke Of paralysis (apoplexy). Tho
hrst aid for heat exhaustion is stimulation. as
with aromatic spirits Of ammonia. Tho first
head and cold friction bathing.
Warning sensations OF a threatened heat cx-
haust ion arc just faintness and perhaps nausea.
Warning symptoms of sunstroke heatstroke
Heatstroke or heat exhaustion may occur In the
night as well as in the daytime. II the weather
Is very oppressive
=, The ono great preventive of heat prostra-
9uent drinks are. better than occasional big
drinks although there is sound reason why
a thirsty person should not drink to satisfac-
Lemonade or lemon juice Is useful as a preven-
tive when plain water is not available.
Questions and Answers.
va. Varicose Veins rWherever.-I am thirty nine
with a Varicocele caused by saddle My work
keeps me on my feet ten hours day, and the
long hours Of standing seem to be telling on
most everything. and the only relief l can get
Is by going to bed for few days / have
nature Am married and have tRree ch aifidres.
What shall do?
- Answer:. -Narieose or, enlarged veins any
wherein the legs In the form of piles. in
need not be endured. 1t is not against nature
to ,o,,l have the operation. On the contrary. you
afterward. At any rate. there is no other cure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

1t isn't likely that the German spies 1,
TINS country will be able TO report anythin
OF comfort % the Kaiser.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

me crown prince seems to justify his
fathers carly belief that he needed licking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

1t is some consolation to know that n,
Stacker has yet laid his dereliction on tn
movies.
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Defined.


Pa what is stubbornness?"
Stuobornness my son. is what we call n-m-
ness In ourselves and obstinacy in the other
guy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

PUBLISHED every day In the year mt 10 South Tenth
Street, Richmond, W., by The Times Dispatch Pub
fishing Co.. Inc. Charles r. Hasbrook, Editor and
Nunn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Explained.

The difference between a pcssimist and an
optimist is $40 note.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
InEer.oIl on Tobacco.

w. l.. ", Staunton.-'TheSe leaves
make friends and celebrate with gentle
rites the vows Of peace. They have
are the companions OF the lonely. the
friends of the imprisoned. Of the exile.
forests, Of sailors on the deep seas.
They are givers of strength and calm
to the vexcd and wearied minds of
those who build with thought and
brain the temples of the soul. They
tell Of hope and rest. They smooth the
wrinkled 'brows Of care; drive fear and
mind, and fill the heart with rest and
peace. Within their magic warp and
woof some potent. gracious spell i'm
Are, doth softly steal within the fort
ress OF the brain and bind in sleep the
captured sentinels OF care and grief.
fireside, and their smoke-like incense
rises from Hnyriads OF happy homes.
Cuba Is the smile OF the sea-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Irf.ntiie ParaIysi.,

Mrs. C. S. b., Charlotte Courthouse
Infantile paralysis Is a disease charac-
terized by inflammation OF the nerve
cells Of the spinal cord or brain. re-
sulting in their total or partial de-
structfon, with consequent wasting.
paralysis and deformity OF the parts
disease. It was hrst described in 1870
by Won Hsine hut ~ pnSoabtediy Existed
curreT,ce in epidemic form was first
recognized in, 1851, The greatest ep,-
denies have been those in Vermont in
1894; in Norway and Sweden in 1905;
New York City ana vicinity. 1907; Iowa.
1e0S-1910; Massachusetts. 1907, and the
three following years; Minnesota, 1908.
1908, 1910; District OF Columbia, 1910;
sweden, 1911; Buffalo. 1912; New York
occur In every month OF the year. but
the late summer and early fall months
generally show the greatest number OF
cases. with the approach OF cold
weather the disease Usually declines
rapidly, although one OF tae most ex-
tensive outbreaks occurred In Sweden
In tho depth OF winter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21
Current Editorial Comment
Treason masquerades through
the country In a dozen different
forms; Some of II is disguised az
Sinn Fein propaganda. some as
SOClnIiSt. some as w w .nnna
Sees
Treason
Around


hrouhu Socialist. some as T. w w some
as pacihst but all OF IL IS csS
sentialy German. All Of it's champions are do
ing the kaiser's work. Their reasonable dem
onstrations are conducted in public meetings
in newspapers. In circulars and in general
campaign against the war policies Of the United
States. without interference in most cases from
these scoundrels perhaps the most Infamous are
those OF foreign birth who came to the United
States r. escape political and religious oppres
sion Their treachery to the republic is un-
speakable and their crime defes definition
New York World.
The IA iser acfsts. with plenty
KaiSer's Of money from somewhere and
Crowd very very busy. hnding that
IN amer;., they cannot send "American' en-
IN america yoys to the conference staged by
now propose to hold one in MINNEAPOLIS The
wisdom of refusing to allow the Teuto ma cifsts
tn gn to Stockholm. the part of England
France and America. is. VIC a, elicve open TO-
renresent nobody but themselves a few Kaiser
miles and the Kaiser himself when they rot
there Any action they might take would hind
nobody, and the reasonable nonsense they
would 'a,k ought to do harm. In any case
minneapolis a good nlan would be TO furnish
the whole bunch OF them with one-wav mass
ports and no return coupons. We are not s',re
kerensky is not right in giving them rome Ruf
mat MINNEAPOLIS meeting will be good nIaca
Tor fhc government to watch. If the entirs
m emh"rship. which it's boomers, boast will r,,n
into the thousn nds. is rounded Iip and interned
FOR the remainder OF the war. not one Amer,ns
patriot Will weep.--Baltimore Evening sun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Tho Times-
Dispatch, individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

The kaiser-pacifsts. with plenty
or money from som ewhere and
very. very busy. finding that
they cannot send american" en-
voys to the conference staged by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-21

TELEPHONES: Randolph 1.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ali depart
nicnlb.
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RitlImon0 Glnresss-p

Entered January 81, 1905. at the fost-Onco at
Richmond. Va, seconded matter.
The Washington times., 1917-11-23

southeast, commissioned q captain of
infantry, was graduated from East
ern High School in 1905 and from the
Georgetown Law School in 1910. He
played quarterback on the Eastern
High School eleven and for a time
while attending Jaw school was a
reporter for the Washington Times.
George Marvin. 171S II street north
west also an infantry captain, was
graduated from Harvard University
in 1890. rowing on the Harvard crews
OF that year and pS. After gradua-
tion he became a master at the Gro
ton School, Groton. Mass. He was
United States vice consul general at
Mukden, Manchuria, in 1904. after
which he became correspondent for
the Worlds Work and other maga-
Zines and newspapers. During the
Balkan war he was special eorre-
spondent for Golfers Weekly.
First Lieut.. Frank S. Hemmick. sig
nal corps, left the United States Land
office to enter the training camp.
For several years he served as a page
in the Senate. He Is a graduate of
George Washington University, mar
ried, and resides at 1900 Perry street.
He was erroneously reported this
morning as having been commissioned
captain. He was born In Baltimore
and IL thirty-three years old.
Central High Athlete.
Guy H. Oyster, appointed second
lieutenant, was one OF the star ath-
letes of Central High School, class
'o7. He was captain Of both the foot
ball and baseball teams, a star run
ner, and Is sttll able to hold his own
although thirty-nine years old. His
father IL z. W. Oyster, Tax Collector.
Mr.. Oyster was in the customs ser-
vice, Porto Rico, when he Joined the
camp. He lives at 1924 Eighth street.
First Lieut.. Frank 3. Fox, who
goes In the neld artillery, was a
prominent lawyer here, practfcinR for
the last nine years. He was a grad
uate OF Michigan and Princeton uni
versities and was active in the Dis
trtct National Guard. At the time he
entered the training camp he was a
sergeant of Troop A, national guard.
He is q member of the University
Club. His father Is d. E. Fox, of the
Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany. -
Charles L. Smell. who secured a
commission as captain, is a Spanish
American war veteran and was under
hre in Cuba He was promoted to
the rank Of colonel during the war.
In 1902 he became a captaIn of the
National Guard OF the District OF Co.
lumbia- Captain Smell is thirty-nine
years. old. and Is a graduate OF the
Eastern High School. class 'es. He
was clerk in the Navy Department,
marine headquarters, entering the
service soon after leaving school. He
lives at 1920 Mckinley street north
west, and is the son OF Mrs. NJ. Porter
SMELL
Charles L. oliver, commissioned as
captain of infantry, has had an active