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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Worlds People Against One King

D EXPERIENCE 10 the International
N council. 10 begin in Washington this
week. as the most vital conference in Amer
lean history" is not an overeSumate Of the
moulentouS consequences certain TO flow from
lis deliberations. So far. the safe arrival
O: the British high commissioners iusures
only participation by Crest Britain and the
United States in that conference. although
the presence OF a French commission is con-
idenJly expected. But even if representa-
lives OF no other nation appear ;hs
council will be in effect congress OF nations
which Will consider how the efforts Of the
several nations may best be united in the
common cause.
Whatever were the remote causes Of the
war, whatever national ambitions animated
the units OF the entente al the outbreak OF
hostilities. they are all refined now 10 the
one high purpose Of the allies. including
America among them--that the world must
be made safe for democracy. The problem
10 De solved bv the conference is how the
forces OF Great Britain. France. Russia. the
United States and the countries aligned with
them against Germany Jointly be made
most powerful against Germany.
II ii is assumed that only Great Britain
and France will be represented by COM
missions in Washington. it will not-must
not-be assumed that only Great Britain.
France and the United States will enter into
sia. Italy. Belgium and Serbia and all those
nations that have Joined with them. as we'll
as those that have cast in their lot with us
must be represented-by the commissions &C
tually in conference.
1t is virtually certain that a commission
will be sent from this country to Russia
which. of all the allies. most needs material
and moral support. That Russia will send
commission here is not strongly indicated
at whether OF her mil
is dispatched. or reliance is placed on other
methods of cementing what is practically an
alliance, Russias needs will enter fully into
account. Little can he done by the great
nations for Belgium and Serbia now except
to relieve the suffering caused by German
brutality. but Russia can be helped and
strengthened TO go on with the fight
Foreign Minister Mlukoff asserts that
Russas primary necessities are money am
munition and rolling stock though he de-
clarcs. as we have suggested. that "a small
military mission to symbolic the new union
between Russia and America against the
common foe would be most appropriate"
All these we can supply, and all these the
war council will result in our supplying So
it will he in the case of every other nation
defending itself and the world against
Prussianism: whatever that nation most
needs the conference will determine and ar
range TO supply.
Thus, all the great democraces will as
scmble,. or be represented. in congress
called for the purpose of devising means to
conquer the one surviving great autocracy
1t will be more than the most vital con-
ference in American history: it is likely TO
he the most vital conference in all history
For the first time in history. the worlds
people Will take counsel together to defend
themselves against the tyranny of one King.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Making Prcnarcdnc.s =. IL

+ it shall DE proved before the Corporation
commission, as = charged in the com
plant, mat me Virginia Navigation COMPANY
mas deioerateiy deprived tn" people OF one
of the richest sections of Virginia Of tboir
sole means o: communication with the world
The offense is serious one and deserves
punishment.
II the companys boats. which i, has de-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
VIVA, ", 0u. ,h- Gusra.men

10 fInilDf ar The Titnrh DlHpntch:
Eir,-at frad vim hearty approval the ticle
IN yDui Issue ~ thc 2Dih entitled Gar Fare for
t.Hafdsmrn" ihiDL - is asking TOO much OF
.yr soldiers - rtuUitr ,Irm pay car fare
sisHJtnk bsiHErn ~ nnd The enemy. TO
aD6 FsHping IN good conditio ION he
GgUetsH, bri1EHH"sOnr ~ thrnI, AT least, belong
lnk ~ me Virginia hallway ana Power Com
Hsbyre EBsfdiHE the DHirf supply. and what
Dibsr 6ntDsn bur country may require OF
thsm n ths street. proplc Wnnt 10 make Il
srDd Impression IN the public. they would do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Question. and An,r.r,.

The Corn Kill WIN you kindly print the
formula for corn cure which appeared In your
department some time ago. r..
Answer Salicyi.c acid 30 grains: flexible col
OdipH. one II ounce Soak the foot for cen
minutes 10 very hot water and then apply the
medicine TO the corn only. every night for a
week when ihc corn VIII drop out--kilt.
= might but not cured To -
you hsye 10 reform your habits. and wear
shOeE which NJ your feet instead OF wearing
feet 10 fl the shoes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
To-Day. Best Hand.ptck.d Joke

me minister of Scottish village being away
on holiday young deputy took over his duties
During his long Journey north he had caught
colo. aud arrived the village inn late on Sat
urday night with huskiness which threatened
10 spoil his preaching powers next morning
After being shown TO his room he suddenly
decided to have glass OF hot lemonade and
rang the bell, which sounded rather undccidedlv
When the servant appeared he remarked pleas
antly:
That bell seems to be like myself-a bit,
hoarse."
Ay, replied the girl calmly. its crackcd."-
San Francisco Chronicle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
palmis.s and Fortune Tellers Again

to the nefarious practices OF palmists and
fortune tellers? For years the Police Depart
ment has been urging that Council either
put prohibiive license tax on these char
latans or prohibit their operations altogether.
All these 'magicians'' are takers, and many
OF them are thieves, yet Council declines to
interfere further with their vicious mummery
and crime.
And meanwhile, every few months some
ignorant or credulOus person is robbed and
the poliCe-naturally cnough-are unable to
recover his property or even TO apprehcnd the
thief Again. isn't il about time for Council
10 put stop to the nofarious practices OF
palmists and fortune telcrS?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Cutting the Soldiers Rations

IN telegram from IA staif correspondent of
1 the Associated Press, at the British front
III France. appears statement of extra
ordinary significance. "Prisoners taken in the
last three days, he says, tell of the spread
OF disconfht in "hc German army. because
of reduced ratonS since April l5.'
In the past the German soldier has never
suffered for lack of food Whatever depriva-
tions were forced on the civilian population
the army Jared well Now. possibly because
OF the strikes and food riots in German
cities. possibly because OF an even more
menacing shortage than has existed hereto
fore. the soldiers allowance is Gu, down
Strikes at home. grumblng and discomfort
and an obvious loss OF morale in the field,
There may he another year OF this war" or
Two years, but the day of liberation begins
TO dawn.
Liquor carriers reaching Richmond already
are being subjected 10 the sclcctivc draft
And some of them may have TO do compulsory
service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

he-These biscuits not like those which
mother used make
She-Of course they not. These arc in
tended TO be eaten, not talked about
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

Conzresa 8. Drepar!nl 10 amend IN. .,,ov
t1nr"priHtihn biI sr ~ - pr0yide for nav
ment to men a'tfhGing the oniccrs' training
amp' Tner" shrsid he no question AZ 10
ne pasF"Ee ~ fhe amGHdrnen, Tbi, conn
Try "'I! not .ibm!t ~ III. creation o, an
officer rlass "h.cn ran he conposed onIy ~,
men Of odnpenGcnt mean,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
No C;Ossip,

No Gossip.
sweet Susan Arabella Brown
was much beloved throughout our town
Although she was no beauty rare
Although her purse of scads was bare.
She won affection us among
BY keeping hold upon her tongue
And this affection could not lose
Because a hammer she'd not use.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic except
Ing on legal and medical subjects nre nnswered
Tree by The mcs-Dtspatch Information Ru-
rcau. Through our Washington branch we are
fortunate In having access to the unpn rnIieled
resources OF the vnrlous Federal poy~rnme Mt
department. and the grent Library Of Congress
when turniHh tnformn tiOn of priceless vnlue to
Tue public As NIL Inquiries nnswered d.
rcctiH by Dcraonni letter Irrespective of whet her
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hostage Writers nnmc must he furnfshed
,Intt'htn VIII mt nnswerD. and post-ofnce d.
dress must he plainly given Addre., The TIme.
Dispntch Information Burenu, Richmond. Sn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
without Full Information.

DO YOU believe the Kaiser really desires
peace"
"uhouestionahly; but he doesn't desire it half
as much he needs it,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

No doubt German ohicialdom considers
that the sinking OF those rsidins 6estroyers
near Dover WAS smother instance ~ British
aggression.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
According TO the once rh,,o,onbor

There was man in here this morning who
wanted to know If Carranza could be regarded
as loyal friend OF the United states | re.
ierred him to the nearest clairvoyant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Removing the Rooster From III. E1ocl

u p 5. RiChmOnd-Aftcr removing tn,
rooster from the flock. the time varies in whicl
the eggs cease to be fertile AS a rule the,
would be infertile in about a week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
The pcnsimint Snxn:

since tn" Wedding feas, OF the parable thcr
has not been time when so many with ono ac
cord have begun make excuses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
The Voice Of the People

evidence or Eo0d faith. letters mu.t
give The u nd address Of the writer Eamo
mi not he pnbIishsd ~ writer 50 requents.
Blake nil c0m unIestions short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

u - HHfh""hat siZniHcant tina, when Berlin
"""'e" J." arpsai 10 the people. II had linden
""' 'SH"c INC appeal and not me Kaiser
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

G; Il W.: Lynchhnrg. va-The ordinary Are
cNtlngulSher contains solution consisting OF
sodium, bcarbonate 10 parts: ammonium
chloride. 30 parts: water so parts tby wcightJ.
This solution has freezing point consjdcrab lv
below that OF water.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

"'''"tIc 'hp'h"rE have changed ,he w1r1s
,;, ." ""P"pn'"f trhE ana afe singing y
'l"n Raise Ny hoy ~ Be /. giacler|
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Books and Authors

OF the Sirens" by Grace DEMO Litch-
field. which narrates In very good verse
how Ulysses and his sailors resisted
the spell OF the tabled Siren Sisters and
safely passed the enchanted island.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

we'll to give these Huardsmcn free passage OH
the cars to and from their posts PATRIOT.
Richmond. April 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

-, n u. IaHcWcII. Na.-To join the Engine
norps OF the army. you should apply to tn
chief OF Engineers War Department. Washing
ton. u G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

George II. Doran Company. in
Scraps OF Paper: German Proclama-
tons in Belgium and France" have re-
produced In fac-simile various pro-
CARNATIONS issued by the German mill
tary authorities to the citizens Of the
conquered territory. together with the
English TRANSACTIONS and accounts OF
the era OF frightfulness which fol-
lowed. One has but to read these
heartless proclamations TO realize in
the fullest sense the justice Of The war
upon which we have entered to crush
humanity'S most savage foe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

Even General CarranZa has about decided
to be good. lie must have had a few mes
sagss from the south.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
bacteria for seed Inocu,a,ior

Mrs, y. NJ H.. Rucna Vista Na.--You can OBJ
tam THIS culture free by writing TO the Bureau
ni rant Industry. Department OF Agriculture.
WaShinSto D. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

nat was me yi"" ~ The mos, Questionable
over ~ 'reHfhm n" country produced in his
gay J. - ~ anInd Demncra,ic doctrine now
az u "a' then and AZ aound sense
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

TO their feet. wept. and shouted and
sang. They saw Abraham Lincoln's
tear-stained face light up with a
strange glory as he cried Sing II
again. and Mccabc and all the multi
iude sang il again
Colonel James whose "RecollectIons
OF a Rebel Refer has just been pub
iishcd by HouEhton Milling Company,
calls attention, in recent letter TO
his publishers, to a curious coincidence:
Have YOU noticed" he says that the
marine in this war was called the
llousatonic' and that the first ship that
ever was sunk by a submarine was thu
sloop- of-war 'IIousatonic off Charles
ton IN 1851 by the Confederate sub
marine Huniey.' the first underwater
craft invented. The 'Iiunley' never
came to the surface after her torpedo
exploded" Colonel Morgan was, him
self. an officer on board the Con-
federate cruiser Georgia in 1864. and
his book contains exciting tales of
commerce destroying and blockade run
ming during the War Between the
States.
when you get TO he seventeen years
old YOU are likely to he assaiied by
doubts and speculations about all sorts
OF things, such as religion, conduct.
and many others. You Will 20 on
doubling and specializing. and il You
are at all philosophical person you
viii soon have worked out your own
ideas about life into r sort Of system
of the universe that is all your own
That is what il means to he an
amateur philosophers. But We have a
great way Of keeping our thoughts to
ourselves. so that no one is really quite
sure what our attitude is and we arc
not helping each other TO form Ideas
Now. Carl H. Grabo. who has thought
rather more than most of us, has writ
ten book called THE Amateur
Philosopher" which has just been
published. 1t tells of the inner work
ing Of his mind from the time he was
seventeen, and how his system
developed. The book should have :,
good deal Of practical usefulness II
is published by Charles Scribner's
Sons, New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

Among the Greek loyaiists who met
at Carnegie Hall, on April S, the ami
versary OF Greek independence. 4.
Lothrop Stoddard. son Of the famous
lecturer and writer on the political
situation in the Near East spoke on
the subject of the need in the United
States of Greek loyalty and service.
He reminded the audience Of the his
torical part OF Greece where spring
the arts OF war and peace" Mr.. Stod-
dard has written articles on the rela-
ton of Europe to the Near East which
have appeared intermittently in the
Century Magazine. His new book
Present Day Europe: Its National
States OF Mind" is announced for early
publication by the Century Company.
The Chosen People" by Sidney l..
Nyburg (J. i. Lfppinco;t Company.
is a novel Of the Jews which strikes a
note unhcard in American fiction. La
Dor, capital. orthodoxy, and free think
ing, religious belief and religious life
are among the forces which appear
The story is Of a brilliant young Rabbi,
his love for girl and his belief i'm
ideals. his struggles against forces OF
materalsm and his reaction from
them. Those interested i'm the spiritual
life OF America will read and talk OF
this story. as it is the most distinctive
work OF the year. The author is mark
ed as q brilliant novelist. There is no
catering i'm his work TO middle class
taste or ali-class sentimentalism. He
writes with pen unthwarted by false
notions. but alive with sincerity and
genuine artistic impulse. The appeal
OF this new novel is to Jews and TO
non Jews. TO all who delight in the art
and content of great fiction.
Florence Howe Hall. who has told
IN her recently published book. "rhe
story Of the Battle Hymn of the
Republic" how her mother came to
write her famous song, suggested last
week that the Battle Hymn be sung
In churches. Mrs Hall relates many
Incidents during the War Between the
States when the hymn WAS sung by
both patriotic and religious assemblies
Chaplain McL.abe I'm Libby Prison wrote
The author: ~ have sung IL a thou
sand times since. and shall continue
to SINK ~ an long an live" In 1864
meeting of the chriatian Commits
Blon wan held In the House Of Repre-
scnthtivc.. Lincoln was present and
nm immsnsa audience filled the hall
Chaplain McCabe. by request. sang tho
Battle Hymn. Mon and women sprang
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

'bh''hK ana fears w!,hiD 1i,hDy, :"
"'s"' nav" been written Ot ,hG Gsrmsu I'm.
pire al this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
pnrccl Post Wan,

NJ l.. r.. Church Road. Na.-The Post -On,ce
REPAYMENT says that the maps 20 cents
Gael but cannot he understood unless YOU ha ve
KEY which comes with the Parcel Post Guide
whicl: Is for sale by the Post ONCE Department
Tor % cents. The Iost-Offcc Department saws
mat q map is not necessary If you have the
Parcel Post Guide and key.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

'hlnH INC trpth fnu2t nov be obvious.
ma our people are 700 haoE, Z, HON.
- enter into tn" regular military Ger
VICE ~! mat We cannot be def.ud.d
hIi ~ making every citizen a soIdi.,
~ ~" 'F"""n ara trmang, Hho mad no
h."hGinE "rmlt- and MT IN doing mi.
az must 10" 'Gzrtfa.nI cIaE.ed by heir
".'t@' ana "v@ry ssr9lc. aacrILed - IL.
rDTn.etFCr c'a-- - ~"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Insects on Rosebushe..

T. ;. G, FarmViIc, Na..-Put one pound OF
tobacco stems or tobacco dust In one gallon
OF water: bring to boil. then let fire go down
or SCI back on stove and lat simmer for about
one hour Strain to remove particles that
would clog the sDrayer and add water TO make
two "a lions of spray for each pound Of tobacco
used II leaf tobacco is used, dilute to make
TOUR gallons for each pound of such tobacco
used Can be used in hand spraycr. is AN ex-
c"iicn' contact spray for plant lice and can be
used as needed. as it does injury O the most
tender plants Tho spray should come in direct
contact with the insects
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

When the pinch OF hunger hits the German
army, as IL has the German civil population,
there may be another tale to tell
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

Maryland has completed her quota of
men for the navy, and is therefore better
able to provide help for Virginia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
United state. and Germany.

T. X H.. MISUNDERSTANDING the Clcvcla nd
ana Roosevelt administrations relations between
tho United states and Germany became strained
on account of the dispute regarding the Ven
,Iuelan boundary Severance OF diplomatic re-
iations was threatened in April 1915 az re-
SUIT OF the sinking OF the Lusitania and tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
Jefferson for Universal Service

\Y/HY the United States should be urged TO
w try" system which ALREADY has hem
tried thousand times. in this country and
elsewhere. and always has failed ordinary
common sense will not be able 10 understand
That voluntary enlistments will not NEE,
nations need in such war AS tina, in which
me United States is engaged has been proved
by Englands unhappy experience
ANYBODY can prof, by his own mistakes"
some one has said but the wise man DroI,ts
by the mistakcs OF others" Though in M.
case We have not only the mistakes or
others, but our own many remain un-
convinced.
On Jeferson's birthday, April g. the Sew
lorE World printed All extract from letter
written by Jefferson 10 John Wayles Eupeg
In Which the tather Of DEMOCRACY sa id:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23
The Confederate Elnr-

Miss =. V y, StaunTon. Vain the art studio
OF Nicola Marshall. lrussian portrait painter.
the design of the uniform of gray and the stars
ana ana bars are said TO have had their conception.
During the FIRST year Of the war many troops
States, just as the Virginia troops bore the flag
Of Old Dominion. The first flag OF the Confed-
Grafton was known the stars and Bars =
The national flag established by Congress- May
J. 1863 was as follows: Congress of the Con-
fed.ratc States OF America do enact. that the
nag Of the Confederate states shall be fol-
lows: field. white: length, double width Of flag:
ground. red these on broad saItier of blue
border ed with white. and cmb!aZoncd with white
mullcts or ve-Dointed stars. correspondinc in
number to that of the Confederate States"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

NJ NJ. H.. Wayncsboro Na.--The Public Hca 18th
Service suggests the following as a good hair
tonic; tinctmrc cantharides. . drains: tincture
capSi'um drains: oleum rcini. 90 minims al
cohol quantity sufficient make 4 ounces
Min Apply TO scalp twice daily. Bay rum may
be used instead of the alcohol. This is an cX-
cei!ent preparation for general use. Care
should be taken to keep tho scalp clean and
the entire body in healthy condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-23

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