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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
When Economy ShoHId Begin

II ~ j. y. {. CHANDLER is man OF much
- ability and astuteness, Il fact well evil
denc"d If il required cvidcncc-by tina, in
ecnlous ht OF special pleading from his pen
which appears IN another column Of this page
y" special pleading will conceal or decrease,
however. the urgent duty of the school au-
ihoriiicS 10 keep within the approximations
made for the school systems support.
Dr. Chandler knows that The Times
bspatch does not favor the closing of the
"peh-a'r schools Or the ccssa ton OF any OF
thc excellent work done by him and his as
sociaies He also knows that the revenue
from omitted taxes for this fiscal year is
likely To be considerably less than il was last
year, when tho now powers OF the examiners
OF records first were being exerted and the
Ryan and other large debts due the St,ta
were collected. lie should keep this strong
probability in mind
me point is that Richmond must not spcno
more than its income, which means thai d.
paHments must not spend more than their
appropriations. The only way to accomplish
inns Is for all departments. including tho
schools, to plan their disbursements for tho
"hoo year so that the budget Will mi .bo
exceeded
IL THIS requires rctrcnchmcnt rctrcnch-
Mcht shouid begln now, not next November
"here economies can be effected. with least
JOSS oil general efficiency, is for the School
board and Dr. Chandler. not for The Times
ipspatch' TO say. However. if our advice
were asked, VIC should say there were several
school activities which could be reduced in
quantity with less loss than would he in
vowed IN the closing of the open-ar classes
Music. Tor example. Making paper boxes.
railia work and Christmas cards, for another
example.
That is merely lay opinion, of course.
rs 10 the educational value OF any particular
exercise, we would be perfectly content TO
accept DR.. Chambers view The matter CON
corning which We feel entitled to hold and
express an opinion relates to inance-and
tha' opinion. which already we have eS-
pressed, we no reason to change
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
News Of Fifty Years Ago

y large part OF the railroad bridge over
Appnmat,ox River at Petersburg was yesterday
James River is falling very slowly. Tho
rains in the upcountry have been very heavy,
and i is big job the old James has to carry
OFF all of this water.
partment Of New York spent yesterday in this
city. and were shown around tho town by Cap
tians Charters. Ainslic and others.
Yesterday "a large iron spoon. ahou, eighteen
inches long. passed through this city In charge
Of the southern Express Company. directed az
follows: - +. Eutlcr, Care Of Hon. A. L. Rogers.
Of New Jersey. Washington y. g." On tho
reverse side was: First Alabama returns under
the sherman act
Tuition Of Senator Keen TO send a delegation to
Washington to ascertain IL the constitutional
conyention bin RECENTLY passed BY the senate
structiom powers that be.
Hon. George Shea. one of the lawyers repre-
s"mHE Mn naviE spent At, AL Of day before
subject under discussion was the forthcoming
trial Of Mr.. Davis
Charles summers joint resolution demanding
further guarantees preliminary to the work OF
rcconSt ructon in the South was tablcd in the
Senate yesterday after long discussions
Governor Wells OF Louisiana. has issued a
proclamation dccla ring the sherman rcconStruc
tion act the law that shall govern All elections
III that state.
Robert Lincoln, son OF the late President
Lincoln. has opened modest law office in
Chicago.
General sheridan. claiming 10 apprehend
trouble in New Orleans. has issued a military
order forbiddinS the holding Of the CITY election
there
The Governor of massachusetts has Amounted
"A negro 10 he a justice of the peace in Suffolk
County that state.
York yesterday for Florida and will spend
several months in the land OF ccn,ipcdes.
viii write about any more cabins whiie
she Is down there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
THE March Wind


Whimsical, whimsical wind of March,
Mad March wind, glad March wlndI
cruelty fierce and piayfully arch
whimsical wind OF March!
bringing the breath OF the sweet wet
Spring
Marshaling hosts on the tulip bod.
Dreams Of Summer, or birds that sing?
lao. In moment those dream, are
fed
Hall to Winter! He is not dead!
Whimsical wind OF March,
Whimsical. whimsical wind of March,
Fragrant wind, vagrant wind!
cruelty fierce and playfuliy arch
Whimsical wind of March.
Yours is the kiss of n little child.
Timid and sweet as | bend your way.
Then. with laughter knocking and wild.
round the corner you madly play!
Cruel. tickle you are to-day!
Whimsical wind Of March.
Helen Cowier, In Northwestern Ma.
Basine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Statement From DIR. Chandler.

70 tnc i.ditor OF The Times Dispatch:
SIT am glad to from vo,Ir editorial
ne budget and the Schools" your continued
i!lcHuiincsS 10 the cause of in this
CITY a9wfvSr. few facts not mentioned in
L. The school Board never makes Gblipatious
,o' whi' inlns are not available. and has never
10 my knowledge asked for II srpplcncntnrv
apnr"pr'nnn on fGr pay roll or for maintenance
done. strictly L. the ordinances of tho citv ~,
incur no debt until appropriation has been
made. - '' "a" p'cii
CO.. INC money available for school purposes
TOT the year l9lf IS at this time unccrta i'm he
cause Of omitted and ..juicritnncc' -. ~ -
mich are included III the state appor,Ionlneni
ms apIottiohment will he made In Novcmbnr
ana nhtlI mot tune the School Board shall have
10 proceed somewhat in the dark " -
Should the state apporiionm,nnt H., 49,, 49,,
IL Was Tor 1915 u viii hn necessary 10 dis
continue some features Of school work ar ~
suspend an schools temporarily: but should me
".ate appnrtionincht for 1917 he as large MS i,
was Tor 1916 the school i.onrd by cxcrciain,.
s1riee economy ,n VIII be able to continue the
make every effort 10 conduct tho schools Within
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
ilnnEerONN
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
'cop,risht 1915. National Newspaper Service,
Dust.

Nhen II Is clear and cold and the ground is
covered with snow, or when it is cold and ,Iear
the victim OF some opcn-face suoozc or .,li,,
contaminated street Gear transfer observes
Well suppose there is lots OF grip around
inns weather, doctor?"
1t is when the weather is rather ,,ar,, .,
melting, feet likely To get wet people pcrsnir.
ing IN their excess Of clothing. and Respiration,
diseases handed around indiscriminately in Tho
n,ncrneatcd shops. factories. offices and homes
.hat the victim remarks: We'll. | suppose there
Is lots or grip around this weather doctor."
And the doctors answer is inyariahly. "Iu.t
rushed to DEATH some equivalent nreyarr..
ton. 1t is expected OF him. People wnuIdn,t
wan. the doctor TO he honest and say: why
ions TOOLS like yourself catch from careless
friends and neighbors all the year round no
mere IS surprisingly little considering the fear
fuily nnhygienic habits of the ma joritv OF the
people, = "
twenty years respiratory infections of
ne NariclieS Nuigarly called grip and cold"
were Dopularly associated with melting snow
ana even the doctors were little uncertain
ABOUT the effects of tho snow. Ten years ago
Heitihs snow became an obsolete factor, eX-
ccpting in II few almanacs. Dust came tn Tho
'ore. The dust carried grip germs Sounded
quite scientific You see, persons with ..coIds
carciessiy eNpectoratcd on the street. Tho ma
~ ,ia, ureo' anu brew about. injecting hundreds
81 Nlct'ms. IT certainly sounded nice and com
portable But il all theory and without
scientific foundation after all.
the harmful effect of dust in various indus
tries Is TOO Well recognized to be questioned
Iiut the dust Of the street is very different
lining. There is no sound reason for assumin.,
lna' II IS menace to health. that it spreads
respiratory disease. Indoor dust, filthy
circumstances. may he menace TO health
ihe present view Of sanitary authorities tnot
political health "ficcrsD is that books maya
zines. paper money, postage stamps, nrwspapers
and letters do not carry disease \ street can
transfer Is dangerous only when 81 Iva mois-
tened by the conductor aud then carelcssIy
piacrd IN the passengers mouth--a trick many
women have.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
SEEN ON THE SIDE.
Dangerous.

Jennie trcads II blithesomc measure.
All the boys will say;
Jennie is perfect treasure,
Dcbonaire and gay.
Jcnnie's eyes are pools of Gladncss,
Jennie's voice cure for sadness.
Jennie's charms explain the madness
Which is mine to-day.
Though about her l grow daftcr
Than I'd have her know,
I've fear OF Jennie's laughter
Which bids me go slow.
For. although my love is spacious.
And think her sweet and gracious.
Jcnnie's just u bit nirtatious.
And she might say. No"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

present. but for all time. If universal mill
tary service is necessary to the country as
whole. which it is 1t is even more vitality
necessary to those communities which In the
event OF war would have to bear the Cbrunt
OF attack.
1t is the duty of the coast States to regard
their own protection and to insist that the
Federal government take steps to assure their
safety. Virginia and Maryland. New York
and Georgia, have their own interests to con-
sider as we'll the interests of the nation
The proposed conference should be held and
should make its influence felt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
NO FREE SEEDS AVAILABLE
Department OF Agriculture Swnmped
with Hundreds OF Thousands
of Requests.
Try Associated Press

ny NSsoClatcd FrcSs.
WASHINGTON, March Io-Since thu
'u'hihs movement began
IN nout the country. as n means to
meet the increased cost Of food the
Department OF Agriculture has been
swamped with hundreds of thousands
OF requests for free seeds.
Officials OF the department. say thai,
unfortunately. they have no seeds to
distribute. The free seeds provided by
Congress arc distributed by members
OF Congress themselves direct, and this
years supply of about $500, 900 worth
was long ago exhausted. No more free
seeds will be available until late in
the summer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Books and Authors

Dunicld & Company have issued a
little volume by Resale NJ. Cody en-
titled I'm Flight" which contains n
number OF pretty poems OF sentiment
and fancy some Of which evidence
true poetic merit.
TIL the Clock Stops" by j. j. Bell
tDutlcld and Company, is Il detective
story with mystery that makes a
novel and thrilling plot. with the seed
of the story sown in London. 1t is full
Of life aud adventure and compelling
in It's fascination.
Harper & Bros. announce that on
March IL they will publish tho follow
ing books: "Thc Lifted Veil" ny Basil
King: The Rib Of the Man" by Charles
Ram Kennedy; Should Students
Study" by William I. Foster. and
Lose Weight and &c Well.' anony-
nous.
The most important publication OF
J. B. Lippincott Company during March
will be sydney l.. Nyburg's fine novel
"The Chosen People" The author OF
THE Conquest" and 1.-THE Final Yer
dict is "a man Of varied interests and
activities. alive TO every phase OF mod
crn life and thought. His new novel
industrial and religious life in .Ameri.a
with which lie is intimately acuua int :
ell, and which has never before been
given authoritative and mastery in
depreciation. 1.-THE Chosen People" is
in addition splendid story.
Commander Yates Sterling, u. $. NJ,
has written a companion volume for
the navy to Captain Lincoln c. An
drewss "Fundamentals Of Military Ser
vice." The Fundamentals OF Naval
Service" should add greatly TO the Of
fectivcness of the naval militia and
naval volunteers, should they be call
cd upon to re-enforce our first line of
defense, tho American Navy. 1t ia a
compact presentation OF every phase
OF the navy. from tho life OF the sea
man TO the strategy Of the Naval
Board.
Forest Fancies." by Lucy C. Keller
house (Duftield & Cos. contains seven
stories of the life Of trees and OF the
forest told in "a delightfully."- sympath
tic way by one who knows and loves
the woods. Clifford Plnchot says OF
them: Their daintincss. kindness,
originality. and charming fancy have
made mo enjoy them very much in
deed. They will be read with profit
and delight" After reading the
volume one can never again feel com
panionless in the great out-o{-doors
when strolling through the forest, but
viii realize the presence of IA host OF
Intelligent personalities TINT arc not
voccless 10 tho listening ear.
"fhe Princess Of Let's Pretend" by
Dorothy Donncll Calhoun (E. r. Dutton
and Company. is a collection OF stories
that VIII appeal to all children that
arc still In that period Of development
when Tell us "A story" Is nightly re-
quest: tales that will quiet the rest
less little bodies when rain keeps them
In tho house. Here arc tho Klamor,
romance. and mystery with which the
child's world is filled, but which, alas,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Questions and Answer.

The Fruit rheumatism oucstion-Is rhenma-
tiSm III any way. shape manner caused by
the eating OF acid foods. such as aDples toma-
Toes. oranges. lemons and the like? NJ. T. T..
AhSw"r.-lhc acids of fruits render the blood
more alkaline and tho urine less acid tina II be
tore. You may have conception Ihat
rhcuina tism is Il sort OF bad luck that comes 10
u fcllo" when the weather is real mean and de-
pressing. damp. cold. changcabe, hot and cold
cold and hot, bad, deporabIc. slanderablc etc
Now. as q matter Of fact. there is particular
disease suggested by the name rheumatisn M
least in doctors mind to-day. but "a whole
series OF JOINT infections aud injuries. So, YOU
sec. don't know what YOU by rhcuina-
tism You mean something. all right. or
course, understand that. But to me. with only
a letter to judge by. the rheumatism dcn-
tines the trouble about as closely as the name
fruit would identify lemon or a peach in your
mind.
OH, for Mailct!-Now, about per cent Of
our readers who read tho answer to NJ = H..
IN which We sincerely strive hard explain
why We cant answer Various questions about
rheumatism" will say: Dear, isn't he sar-
castle"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
The Richmond Iimes-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost Rny topic except
ing on legal and medical subjects IRE answered
Tree by The rimcs-Dispntch Information Blu
renu. Through our Washington branch IRE
fortunate In hnvinE Rcrcss to the unpara cd
resources of the various Federal government
aepartments and the great Library of Congress.
which furnish Information OF priceless VRiue to
INC puhfc. Az MI injuries answered dt-
rectly by personal letter, irrespective Their
printed. n 2-crnt stamp In required for return
p"nEe. writer's MAMIE must be furnished
'tnitas will not ansvcr) and poEt-office address
must he plainly given. Address rho Times
Disputch Information BureHu Richmond, yu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Police Policy Not Understood

m UR good friends OF the Ministerial Union
~ arc distressing themselves unnecessarily
concerning the enforcement Of certain laws
in Richmond. which they evidently believe 10
have been jcoparGzod by the order returning
the permanent purity squad" to uniformed
duty. That change Of policy in the Police
Department, which they fear, means only
that the same men Will not hc detailed
throughou, their whole terms OF service 10
perform one line OF duty,
The work Will go on, OF course, but by as,
signing different mon from time To time To
carry it on the authorities Of the Police
Department will avert the open scandal that
would inevitably follow the blundcrs and
usnrpatons OF authority that already have
been reported The Ministerial Union also
is fitting at windmill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Tariff COMMISSIONS Composition

co far as is reported. the composition Of
~ the Tariff Commission is such rs to insure
the greatest efficiency with the least possible
politics. Under tho act authorizing it. not
more than three Of its six members may be-
long to one party but the President very APP
parently has given little thought to the COM
MISSIONS political complexion. except far
as has been necessary TO comply with the law.
No problem OF governmental business requires
more accurate knowledge, more scientific
equipment or more complete freedom from
political bias iii consideration than that of the
tariff. 1t Is evident the Tariff Commission
will be formed to meet those requirements.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

Recently the serScants of IL certain battery in
France sat down to exceptionally fine dinner
the browning glory of which was a large plum
pudding.
seems mighty hard, remarked the sergeant
major as he rain1y tried to stick his fork into il
Have you boiled cannon BALI
or the resimental football"'' ask ed another
mere did you, get the hour from" qucs-
'ioheo the sergeant-majoh again still struggling
rainly.
Where from the cook rctortcd. From
store No. D. OF course
." did: roared the quartermas st sergeant
Then hang youi you've made the putdipr win
Portland ccmcnt,"-Irish World
Dangerous.
~ truth were always spoken,
I'm much afraid we'd see
y host of friendships broken
Nnd friends no more agree
And So by that same token
use truth cautiously
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Scientific DistrIbutiou.

suppose you favor distributing the burdens
OF taxation remarked the loyal constituent
Cnquestionably" responded Congre $ man
fiammfatt I favor distributing them in such
a way that none of them will fall on me or nv
friends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

one OF the reutonic claims is that a gem
"Faf notice not 10 sail is sufficient warming
peiore specihc attack. Therefore. notice TO
thc lentons that our merchantmen are armed
should be warning enough TO let them alone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

If the Governor needs the latest request
made of him. he will either keep returning
soldiers cooped up in cars until Monday. or
will prevent a well-deserved welcome from
being extended to them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
The Voice Of the PEOPLE

"A. an evidence OF good fnitb, lctters must
give the name and nddress OF the writer. Name.
will not he published if ,,rIter so renman,.
stake all communications short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
The pcssin,Is. S.x..

herr zimmerman presents himself to tn,
German people as one more illustration OF thu
essential criminality of being found out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
One Dnrned Thing AFTER .no,bo

Grubbs-Ilave YOU learned the new art of
iivinE on two meals Il day:
Stubbs-Long ago. l am putting in time and
effort now trying 10 learn how TO buy the two
meals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

mat conspiracy against the life of Lloyd
George had all the attributes OF another Guy
fd"kcs plot, except the gunpowder
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
New Move
by
Redmond


since Lord Lansdownc wreck ed
the scheme Of reconciliation upon which John
Redmond and Sir Edward Carson had practi-
cally agreed. Itcdmoild's position had been
Difficult, ever since the coalition deprived his
Cabinet 1.-THE situation has been com
nlicnted by the fact that Lloyd George, himself
IS associated with Unionists. and himself puts
winning the far beyond all other con
siderationH that there is hardly second I'm hja
mind There Is no reason to suspect him or an
intention to play Ireland false; as for including
attempt II. 1t is not very clear therefore how
Redmonds sensational ana unexpected move
can help the case. and IL is likely to do Ireland
more harm than good: overstrained nerves and
order may supply the explanation Mr.. Asauilh
At once bringing forward again the suggestion
for an imperial council on the subject: IL that
cannot solve the problem 1T may any rate
offer way out OF an lmpasse-springfeld Re
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

II Is impossible 10 take seriously the vio-
t'h' advice OF tina, singer to American
mothers, when il is realized that she is of
h"nhahiah descent. is married to Russian
ana only makes money out OF America
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

w. H. o.. Amelia. Na.-The Forest Service
says that I" kill tree should band il arount
the trunk bN pceltng - section Of the bark tw,
or three inches wide all the way around
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

me turks IN Bagdad now know that
Maude isn't necessarily a woman's name.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

4. I. L.. stanton. Na.-Thc proposed New
port News aud Washington Railroad will
from Washington through ST. Mary's County,
crossing tn" Potomac ut West Point. and from
there IN a straight line TO Newport News. The
railroad company has not determined at
exactly what point il will cross the Rappahan-
mock River.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

every day in the at 10 South Tenth
street, Richmond Va. by The Timcs-Dlsl,ntch rub,
,.snnnx Co.. Inc. Charles A. Hnsbrooh. Editor anu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Current Editorial Comment

The immediate cause OF tho
nare-up In Parliament over
irish nome rule is not very clear.
but 1t has been obvious that
tension was increasing ever
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Dnngcrou. 10 InhaIe.
L. =. y. Texas

T.. l.. w. Ruscland. Waffle Bureau OF Che
lstry says il is exceedingly dangerous to inh
acctylcne gas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

(. According To the daily reports. the Police
Department is developing into general train
ing school for iis-iightcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

ADpRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS 10 Tho Times
! dispatch. and not u indiy iunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

sEi.SPHONE: Randolph l.. Private Branch EhchnnSe
I; connecting with all departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

~ least the question of an electoral college
didn't enter into the ballot for President
CarraEla,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
To Kill a Tree.

j : ~. Williamsburg. Na.-Thc L. S. s. Texa
Sl5.o00.O0O.