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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

accurac! that many persons keen !.
record Of each ccut spent
Many years ago somc very excel
lcht Adric" Oh tho subject Of tlrlft was
SlNeh ~ Sir Walter Raleigh, which W..
can well take 10 heart "a, this Time
lie said. Use thy ypnth so Nm, ,,,,
Hlayst have comfort Ia remember ,yn.n
u hath iors"kcn thcr and no, c,rh
ana sricNc At the account thereof: usn
" as The spring time that soon ia
Partcth and wherein thou oughtst =.
plan ana SOW All provision for lon
and happy life" o'9
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Chats With Virginia Editors

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch thinks il secs
Il handwriting on the wall. II says: "Ecautifv-
in. the city may take on the form OF potato
onion and cabbage patches"
one OF the greatest and most effective moves
towards preparedness viii bc for lie imrric.,n
people to plant crops this Sprinr.-Wcst Point
Ncms. Wei. come Ia think Of it. American
people usually plant crops every spring.
paragraph: 1T is noticeable that the pitisyI,
vana Farmer who worked last year ;ccordi,r
TO the hog and honriny doctrine is no, wasting
much breath discussing the high cost OF living
Herr is opinion that is an opinion and il
is FROM the fredericksburg Free Lance: ..Irich-
ntond'S form uf government is again under fire
aud the chances that sooner later il viii
auccunih as result Of repeated attacks and
It's own inherent weakness"
SAYS the Norfolk virsinian-Plot: The health
department is planning for Clean Tn Week
in April. This * all right AS II goes
hut what Norfolk really needs IL to make every
DAY q! every week in the year clean M day'
There arc some larger towns than Norfolk that
Norfolk. but they need 10 do that way.
The Mathews journal one Of the original and
mos. earnest advocates of state widu prohibi-
ton. Goes not take kindly to the Reed bone
dry proposition. II says I'VE cannot soc how
iorbidS the ordering by mail the carryin:.
by common carriers of liquor into dry States
VIII help the cause Of prohibition in Virginia
On the other hand we can readily see how ii
ing prohibition In states not now dry. and tend
TO ioment popular discomfort with the existing
prohibition laws. Tho latter was probably the
intent OF It's promoters" :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Hail to the Ilowitzcrs.
I.Iusphcmy and I.ese Majestic

d LASPHlMOuS as it is, no uttcrancc since
IL the war began has So clearly outlined tho
Prussian Junkers attitude toward God and
man the speech of tho Minister OF Agricul-
ttTe in the Prussan Dict on Wednesday. Re
plying to criticism OF tho methods OF con
trolling the food supply. he admitted that
the partial success of the allies blockade
had had its effect. but voiced Prussia 3
greatest grievance in the words: For the
small bread ration one can only make the
Almighty responsible. who has not given us
the harvest we expected"
In thus daring To blame tho Almighty, the
minister also dared disagree with his master.
the Kaiser, who has assorted at all times that
the Almighty was OH the side OF Germany
and Germany's allies The minister is doubly
gnilty-of hlasplemy and OF lose ajcstc.
This time. the President will not ask Con
gross ANYTHING; he will toll il something
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
To-Dny's Hest uand-pichcd Joke.

recruiting sergeant out for men for tho
war was walking down country road in the
south OF ireland. lie met Pat WAS !,
sturdy young fellow and just the stuff for
cannon fodder. lie told Fat that it was his duty
10 fight for the King.
Fight for the King asked Pat Now
plazc tell nc thing. Amt tho Kins and
Kaiser cousins"
Tho sergeant admitted that was So
Well said Fat amt goin' have any
thihS to DO with it, ] cot mixed up in a
family once Decentralization Chrouiclc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

IT is important that the remedy be soupb,
without awaiting the close of hostilities One
OF the dangers seen by the women in the ever
increasing cost of living is the stunning of IN,
growth In population, young men being de-
TERED from marriage and the heads Of
families finding themselves unable to give
their children the educational training which
would be possible with a more equitable
living cost.
With many homo economic specialists of
the South who devote their entire time TO
improving conditions in the home participant
Ing III the conference its discussion should
contribute materially to enlightened co.
operation for overcoming, at least much of
the economic waste that attends household
expenditures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

costly undertaking. Richmond could reason, bjy
cail upon the state 1T large FOR this aid.
worked nj birmingham for Washington ns
our next meeting place. and giad IL won
, went thcrc Two years ago from Richmond
wearing my Confederate uniform. and for Inc
iew days OF my stay | treated by every
nouS ~ II way 10 lcayc exceedingly good
taste m my mouth" And J think the Confca-
experiences 4 Al IL siS,Srrss' -
Dublin. VA, March !; = '''>'.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

n n ONERNOR STUART'S belief that "a fur
NJ thcr reduction OF tho rate of taxa ton
on intangible property may be feasible" in
which he is joined by Chairman Ciarnett, OF
the Corporation Commission, is shared by
most friends Of the segregation System. who
VIII be further gratiiicd Ivy his promise that
that question will receive tho earnest attCn-
5tion OF tho next Legislature"
III 1t is clear that. as the means Of discovery
provided by the tax laws increase the amount
Of intangibles returned for taxation The rate
hould be reduced. Despite the laws, much
OF this class Of property escapes and will
escape. the finding Of examiners of records
and sound polfet. diuta,cs rate as low as is
consistent with tbs revenue needs Of the
commonwealth,
h 1--WE want 10 encourage mon IF wealth to
make their homes IN Virginia and return their
property for taxation We want rate so
low that. as Auditor Moore has said in an
gother connection. public opinion would make
%odiouH tho man who dared 10 dodge"
Those Senators who, after holding up the
armed neutrality bun. voted To institute q
coturc rule heard from home between votes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
BAN ON "CONTENTS BILLS,
London Vendors 40 Longer 10 Di,pIuX
signs Indicating News
In Papers.
IBy Associatch rr.ss

i'oNDoN' March 10.--I;cginninr TO-
DAY. street news vendors will no longer
display posters to Indicate The contents
OF INC newspapers which they arc soil
me. win the object OF conserving me
paper supply. the government has H.
S"co an order prohibiting tho use or
the contents bills" as they are called
"hich nave been SO familiar on tho
streets Of london.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
SEEN ON THE SIDE
just One Why,

They're thinking. and thinking. and thinking
These motorists whom we ali know,
And lots of white paper are mixing
In efforts 10 make the cost low.
ihey read all tho dope that is written,
They hart to each spclbindcr's yarn.
but spccdinG's high cost Is not smittcu
Until tho cars left In the barn.
IhcS re dreaming. and dreaming. and dreaming
The widows cruise brought up to date
Is their scheme which starts eyes to slcamiug
Ana OF which they all love TO pirate:
bnt they ma that such dreams don't matter,
Ihat although tubes and tires they darn
The nigh cost of all they can't shattcr
ontil the boats left in the barn.
ihcrcS pleasure In auto mo billing.
Ihcro'S health and there's profit as we'll;
But Facts III the case keep revealing
That costs still continue to swell.
)" IT YOU would cut down expenses.
Just lend all your this yarn:
stop dreaming and come 10 your scnscS,
And leave that old boat III the barn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
uoynr,, unnn copper orc Wines

T. 7. II Nhurch T;oad Na--Thc ,;uulorir
survey states that III tho WcS; tn. ,,crc",Itncc
ri royalty il anywhere from !" - 20 l.r cont
M ,hc net returns from tho mines IN tho
East, however, il is generally based ou lbc Nat
rate hy tho year. In oihcr words, Tho mineral
right arc leased ~ II tiNod prirr FOR Tie year
Their" fixed rules governing The ucr-
ccntas" al royalty paid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
NciInn,l tnnnl.

+. y. q. salem. Na.--Thc Wciland Canal ..x-
tends from Port Colhourne. "n LAX" Eric. to
Fort tdlhoGsic Lake ontario. :, distance ar
iwchtN -&cN"n miles. II runs parallel to tho
Niagara River. aud forms means of cumnuni-
cation between tho TWO lakes which III made
impoS*ihl" H. tho fallS rf The NiagHr. River
1t "pcucd 10 traNcl in 1853 ANA has .iurc
bccu enlarged and dccpcucd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Direct Evidence.

The signs III Spring arc In the air,
Md ! can sec thcm everywhere.
The Sunbcams CLINT across our way;
swattcd two large nics to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

COMPLAINTS OF hgh-handod and unlawful
methods employed by The so-callc,l
purity and bootleg squads of tho Rich
mona romeo Department were largely rcspon
"'p'o ior me order DISTINGUISHING these
SanadS as organizations pcrmaucutIv com
posed Of the same men Tho Maynr ro,li,n,
mat orcrzcalousncss Was leading If il had
not led to lack Of discretion and even ia dis
regard FOR law. That other communities in
me south have not always moved in timc ia
prevent abuse OF authority is shown bv ina
caS' 81 olackshurg "s. Bean, decided by tho
supreme Court OF South Carolina on March
IS. 1916 '"'
III lhls case the pocc--without a warran,
searched Beans clothes found hi; trunk
Keys opened his trunk and found whisky
IN II The court held that as the evidence
had hcen improperly ana unlawfully ohtainc,
~ conio not be used against him In deliver
"s ~. op'h'oh ol The court Judge Gage said
i'll part: $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

II thought YOU called this latcs, play Of yours
4 Tragedy. and now sec IL billed comedy
wv Gil. thought 1t tragedy until 1t
had it's first performance. The audience in
sisted on tho change"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

After Great Britain comes through the war
and arrangeS all matters concerning India
Canada, Australia. New Zealand and every
other colony III Asia and Africa she may turn
her attention TO Ireland.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Final Proof.

DO YOU believe that good como out of
anythinEc'
We'll. the row between the Suns and tho
Anti-SuhS has developed into competition over
which can perform the larger service for the
country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
.luSt In n Nur.

Gruhbs-Jinks says he is always glad to pa>
his taxes. Isn't he wonder:
Stubhs--only in scnsc. lie has Il wonder
full Disregard for tho truth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

adequate means OF enforcing the prohibi.
non Ia" and all othor statutes arc provided
~ 'ht common ana statute laws of Virginia
INC Mayor properly insists that only ,hoeo
shall he employed iii Richmond IIo rc.Ii,a
that The methods Of the Russian poIicr arc
not adapted To use in this country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
The Voice Of the PEOPLE

As nm evidence OF good faith, letters must
give tue htinc and address, or tho writer. Name.
win not he published IT writer no reuucsf.
make All cOminunca tons short
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
CntholIc, in I,nl, nnd ..crmun,
Min Mnrch q Nm, I.i,ch.

~ g X. liopcw oil. Na.--l;aly has -. 800 ~
Catholics and 100000 i'rotcstautS Germany H..
2"3"o"oo Catholics and a5,tvo,G00 rrotcatauts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Gnipp Fire Girls.

MS y \ z. SnFrN, Na.-For Information
regarding Camp Fire Girls, consult tho "Euok
Of the Camp Firc Girls. published bv that or
.hnizaiion at thor national headquarters, i6l
Fourth Avenue New York city. They WI also
scnM Aom NAlMahle MtcrAtMre ON This .LLl.-.l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

The rcssIn,ist Says;

III Missouri could he convinced she lives in
stone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Miss ~ -. Richmond March { Mas nNc,l -
lnausurati"n Day by Federal statute bcraus"
u : said. i;cnjanin Franklin gs"crtuin"d that
during the following t"o centuries sunday fc il
less often on that date than amy other.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

INC American Hallway Association has suc
Scs'e" cream M "eck in which to clear
inc ra'ls OF freight denominations. rho sur.
sc8t'c" IS referred 10 the Virginia hallway
anu rover COMPANY! with the IDEA that it
OF its ears = ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
The Richmond I'imes-Dispat oh.
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding utmost my tonic cxcrpt-
ing ON legal md medical subjects answered
'rrc u! Thc Timcs- Dispatch ormn ttuu Ilu-
rrhu. trough our Washington branch arc
IN having RI Hell Il
r"Sourccs tho various mi M
u'n"st nrn's and the Ercnt Iibrnry Of ConEres-.
Wh'ch furnish Information OF priceless value t1
thc pubisr. As nil Inquiries nrr answered Ill
rrrty 10! personal letter, Irrespective who her
p'hitch. n .-ccbt stump il required for return
n"stnIr. Writer'S nnn:c lie furnt a
'ih'iinl> viii not Rnswcr) mud pOs -uHcc nddrrss
must he plninIy given. tddrcss The Times
dispatch Information bureau, tIchmond, Nn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Inquirer. i;chmnIld.-rhc Feast nC Mi-l'arcu
<nown tho Feast OF -. ,;icSorv the ,;rc
alls. this year, on March IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

The difference between piracy and warfare
as practiced by Germany is only a matter Of
spelling,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

srVnLlsAED every day In the at 10 South Tenth
~ ushrS Co.. Inc Charles T. unsbruok. Editor nnd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch thinks II socs
u handwriting on the wall II says: "Ecautifv-
ing the city may take the form OF putnio
onion and ubbagc patches. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11
Aluminium.
I'rust Of Nli-tnrc

X w. :, Lexington. Va Aluminium Is uio,c
nj JS crntS 4 pound Wholesale in New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS The Times
lDispatcb, and not individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

Randolph 1. Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

This time. the President will not ask Con
gross anything he will tell it something
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

mat New York magistrate who said :; citv
chanlfeur has no moro right to run wild than
any "'hcr driver has no proper conception
of municipal privileges
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

BRANCH OFFICES: Washington. .l6 Fourisemtn
Street. -. w: York City. Fifth Avenue Bunu-
Ing; Chicago Peoples Gas building: philadelphia
Mutual Life building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-11

.tf;cr girl is dressed in tho prison
clothing. which IL loose dress Of
SinEham material. she Is questioned as
To h"r capabilities. What docs she do
best" Docs Shc cook. wash dishes. iron.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-19
BONDS FOR $5,ooo,ooo,oOo
Loan Of Three Billion Dollars to A.
lies In Financial Plans.

Loan Of Three Billion Dollars to A.
lies In Financial Plans.
Washington The plans for fnan
cial cooperation with the Allies were
considered by the Presidents advis
ers at long conference and Il was
decided TO press Congress at once fol-
the necessary legislation to pay fol
the $4,000. 900. 900 military plans and
10 extend a loan Of two or three bill
ions to the Entente Powers. This
WAYS and Means Committee OF the
House and the Finance Committee Of
the Senate will get down TO work al
once. The legislation will authorize q
war bond issue Of S5.OOO.OOO,OOO and
increase the revenues OF the govern
mept from taxes 90 meet the stupen
dous war expenditures.
According TO present plans, the de
mands upon the financial resources
OF the country for the first year Of
the war would be about $3.50 100000
An immediate increase OF revenues
from taxation amounting TO between
81 SOC. .OOO, 900 and S2.OOO.OOO 900 annu
ally will be sought
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-19
HOOVER TO HEAD FOOD BOARD
BEGINS WIDE INQUIRY IN EU-
ROPE BEFORE COMING TO
AMERICA TO START WORK
Belgian Relief Workers Take Up Huge
Problems Connected with Efficient
Feeding Of Allied Populations
for Duration of the War

London.-Herbert c. Hoover, head
OF the American Commission for Re-
lief in Belgium, has after consultation
with his colleagues on the Commits
sion accepted the craftsmanship Of
fered him by the National Defense
Council of the new Food Board in
the United States.
Mr.. Hoover expects to leave shortly
for America. Meanwhile he has initi-
ated a wide inquiry in France, Eng
land and Italy regarding the existing
food situation, having the cooperation
of the various governments in this
work. The inquiry includes examina-
ton OF the prospects of the coming
harvests. import necessities, methods
OF food regulation and control now in
operation in the Allied countries and
the results achieved through these
methods. After having accepted the
position OF chairman of the American
Food Board. Mr.. Hoover made the
following statement outlining his
plans:
81 will at present continue as chair
man Of the Belgian Relief Commits
SUM- DuI Will return 10 lue OulIeu
States shortly. The Dutch have TAX
en- over control Of relief inside Bel
gium and Northern France and have
opened relations with the German
Government the activities OF the Bel
gian Relief Commission now being
confined to financing the purchase and
delivery of supplies at the Belgian
frontier. My very able and long ex-
perienced colleagues, Messrs. Hon
mold, Poland, Brown Grey and Kel-
logg, are entirely able any one of
them, to carry on the direction OF
the relief work | shall, however,
give them such assistance on the f.
nancial side as may be necessary.
Beginning at once l am initiating
wide inquiry in France, England
and Italy, in cooperation with Gov
ernment departments, into the exist
ing food situation, the prospects OF
the coming harvest, import necessi-
ties and the methods of regulating
food control as at present in opera
ton and their working results in AL
lied countries. One important fea-
ture of this inquiry will be the meth
DDS used to control prices and for
the elimination of speculation. for Eu-
rope has been a vast experimental
laboratory in this particular"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-19
BLOW-UP WRECKS
EDDYSTONE PLANT
Bodies of 125 Employees of
Munitions Works Near Ches-
ter, Pa, Recovered.
WOMEN AND GIRLS VICTIMS
Explosion Occurs in Billet Room OF
Shrapnel Building Where 100 Girls
Were Employed Putting Fin
ishing Touches on Shells

Shester, PA terrific explosion at
the great plant of the Eddystone Am
munitions Corporation, at Eddystone.
Pa. a mile from this city, killing at
least 200 persons, mostly girls. and in
jured at least 400 other persons.
An official of the company is quoted
as saying: "No one here is foolish
enough to believe the explosion an ac-
cident" Police continue rescue work
and hunting for persons suspected Of
causing the disaster.
A total of 125 bodies have been re-
moved from the demolished plant. It
was said none OF the 700 employees had
escaped injury or death. Many of the
workers were thrown high in the air
over the building Twenty employees
OF the plant have been arrested. 1t
was estimated that so per cent of the
workers were girls of less than 16
years of age.
The explosion occurred soon after
ten o'clock in the billet-room of the
shrapnel building. where about 100
girls were employed putting the fin
fshing touches on shells. In a build
ing adjoining approximately 10000
shells were stored. A second explo-
sion demolished this building and scat
tered the shells in every direction.
Immediately calls were sent for out.
side aid and physicians, firemen, and
policemen, from Philadelphia and sur
rounding towns arrived in great num-
bers. The buildings in which the ex-
plosions occurred caught fire, and by
strenuous work the flames, which burn
ed two hours were confined to these
structures Meanwhile charred bodies
were being pulled from the wreckage,
and injured persons were picked up
and taken to Chester, a mile away
The two main hospitals Of the city
were soon filed. and others injured
were taken to the Fifth Regiment Ar
mory and frame tabernacle recently
erected here for religious services.
No official Of the company was found
who could tell anything about the ex-
plosion. There were rumors OF a plot
to destroy the plant. II there was a
plot no more effective spot could have
been selected for the work 1t was
near the Delaware River bank and
WeI Isolated.
The plant was originally constructed
soon after the European war started
by Baldwin Locomotive interests. Re-
Gently 1t was taken over by the Rus
sian government which has been en-
ploylng about 10000 people making
shells.
The place has been thoroughly
guarded night and day and after dark
immense searchlights made every por-
tion OF the ground as light as day. In
addition secret service men and detec-
tives worked in the various depart
ments disguised as munitions makers.
Basil Greenko, a Russian inspector
in the billet department, who was in
jured and brought to a hospital here.
said there was no powder in the load
ing-room and no FIRE. He said: I was
standing near one OF the tables, when
from under the door = the loading
room there came a bright glare.