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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Trusting tho President

WHETHER, in conference, the newspape
w censorship provision is retained in or
excluded from the espionage bill that
measure will be as sweeping i'll its grant OF
powers and tremendous in its conse-
QuenceS as any that ever has passed the
American Congress. 1t makes the President
OF the United states more powerful than the
occupant OF any throne, with the possible
exceptions OF the German and Austro-
hungarian EmperOrs.
The Senate bill provides that the President
may declare an embargo on exports to any
foreign country, at his uncontrolled dis
erection; that he may establish censorship
of mails; that he may control merchant
vessels in American waters and that, through
the Department of Justice. he may conduct
an espionage system OF his own designed To
protect the country from the menace of
enemy conspiracies.
1t is not i'll protest or disapproval that We
recount these increments TO the presidential
authority for indorse every one OF them.
War has way OF stripping the nonessentials
from the structure OF government, and the
mere forms Of democracy should have no
weight when democracy's soul and spirit
stake. Divided counsels are impotent OF
result. Quckness Of decision is vital to the
successful prosecution of such Il struggle as
that in which we are now engaged In
decision and delay are the inexcusable crimes.
than not 10 decide at all
Trusting the President is not a matter of
volition, although the American people
gladly and willingly, give him their con-
fdence in ungrudging measure, but mat
ter Of necessity. We must trust him. if we
would see our nation survive and its ideals
upheld
And the President has deserved this trust.
While Congress has dawdled and debat ed
aH no
single exception Of the authorization OF the
$1,000, 100000 loan, which Congress APP
proved, everything that has been done to aid
the allies has been done by the executive
branch OF the government. which has
stretched authority TO the limit TO make this
nation play useful and honorable part
When spokesman for Congress seek to
shift the burden OF responsibility from its
shoulders TO the shoulders Of the President.
they deceive no one--not even themselves
Congress is the one branch of the govern
ment" says the New York World, which
has broken down in The war and failed of its
duty IL there is any leadership left
i'll Congress. ii cannot assert itself too soon
Otherwise the American people will find
themselves with broken-down government
in the midst OF the most calamitious war
known to history"
Trust the President? OF course The
country trusts him, and Congress will fall
into line. The espionage bill, sweeping as its
provisions arc, does not include everything
which must be done. For the term OF the
conflict we shall have what amounts TO auto
cratic power in Washington, and the Presi-
dent will WELD II. !, is for the people to
thank their stars that this power so neccs-
sary to their safety and TO the triumph OF
their institutions, is confdcd to such wise
and gentle hands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Congress

when Congress has u job to do.
Does Congress put this same job through!
Not much.
No. Congress- would far rather blcat
or this and that than really beat
The Dutch.
When Congress traps q vagrant thought.
Does Congress then do what II ought
Oh. no.
Although the thought may he freak.
About it Congress talks II week
Or So
is Congress really quite as wise
AS IL appears in its own eyes"
Not quite.
But Congress. if IL tries hard may
DO something sensible some day
or night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
he was best known and best loved among

he was best known and best loved among
his own people.
There was never a battle for civic righteous
ness wased in New York in which Mr.. Choate
bore no part. Counsel for great corporations
and wealthy individuals. he was yet soldier
of the common good. New York trusted
and honored him.
Ho was an intense partisan Of the allied
cause. and frequent and at times n bitter
critic Of President Wilson's foreign policies.
Yet in the closing days of his life he made
public and eloquent confession that these
criticisms had been unjust, and that the
Presidents course had been the one course
which could have led this people. united in
sentiment and purpose and unflinching in
determination. into this great battle for
human rights. That generous admission
marked the moral and intellectual stature
OF the man. The world is II better place be-
cause Joseph II. Choate lived in il and
served it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Russia's Revolution Too BIoodless

LIARSH as the thought is. it is daily be-
/ l coming more apparent that Russians
revolution was too nearly bloodless for
Russias welfare. Free Russia is on the
verge Of collapse because its freedom was
won too easily However long the leaders
OF the masses may have dreamed of freedom
they had to do too little fghtin,: for it, and
when ii was attained they were not ready
TO make the most Of it, few DAYS If street
ighting, OF rioting, demand on a weak and
ha lf-daZed Emperor. and a government
toppled over Of its own weight
1t would have been far better for the Rus
sian people If the Romanofs had resisted If
the bureaucracy had attempted to maintain
its hold on the state. There would have
been bloodshed and vast deal OF suffering
II is possible there would have been dissen
sion in the army and activities against the
Germans would have ceased. But out of the
! turmoil would have come a united people
not group Of factions. and there would have
emerged IN all probability, man capable OF
controlling all the conflicting elements that
now compose the Russian people He would
have been man OF blood and iron no doubt
I but he would have shed blood and shaped
| iron Tor The ultimate good Of his people
AS II Is, Russia is a babel in which aims
and thoughts are so confused as to lead Min
| lister OF Justice Kercnsky TO say: IT no
! longer feel my former courage, nor have NV
| former conviction that we are conscientious
citizens not slaves in revolt. | am sorry
did not die two months ago" There is little
hope that compromises between thinkers and
radicals, coalitions of government and SELF
constituted councils, can save Russia VIVA,
! is needed is man, or at least a group of
/ men, strong enough TO seize power from the
| threatening grip Of anarchy and save Russia
| to democracy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Tu-DRy's Hest Hnud- Picked Joke

Maggie" said Jock. who had made up his
mind to propose. 'wasna | here on Sawhth
nicht?"
Aye, Jock. dare say ye wcSc."
And wasna here on Monday nicht:"
AYE, were"
And WAS here Tuesday NIGHT"
AYE, We did happen here Tuesday NIGHT"
And was here on Wednesday nicht."
Aye. so We were, Jock. We were
And was here Thursday NIGHT"
IN no deny that We were"
And was here on Friday NIGHT"
AYE, I'm thinking that's So
Aye, this is Saturday NIGHT, and I'm hero
again"
We'll, ~ha for no" Ye welcome"
Maggie" desperately. dye no begin to NELL
q rat:'-Cirit.
Quick Enough.
There was young cook named Maria,
Who never could make quick fla.
So She used Kerosene
And this young kitchen queen
Went up through the roof and climbed hia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Virginia Councils Demand on Congress

: Virginia Councils Demand Congress
THAT ringing and impressive appeal when
IL the Virginia Council of Defense addresses
to the Congress of the United States, that
expresses so aptly the feeling Of the nation,
cannot fail 10 produce influence Here
indeed, speaks the voice of the people
( While Congress hesitates, deliberates. cen
siders and reconsiders, the fate of democracy
itself is being decided on the field OF battle
and on the angry seas. Action is the hours
compelling need. Congress, as the resolution
pf the council urges. must accept leadership
and support the President by forthwith
enactine the laws which are essential TO the
safety OF tho nation
Al such time of crisis delay is almost,
crime.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Joseph II. ChOutc

IT was gentle but indomitable SOU which
left its earthly tenement when Joseph u
Choate died. One of the most DISTINGUISHED
OF American lawyers, diplomat who had
won wide popularity and deserved applause
leading authority on international law a
man Of large affairs, i, was as "the foremos,
ctizen OF New York" The title Mayor Mitchell
conferred on him at recent dinner in honor
oi the French and British commissions. that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding nImoat any topic except
Ing on legal and medical subjects are snswered
free by The rimes- Dispatch Informs ticn bureau.
Through our Warrington branch we arc for
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sources of the various Federal government de-
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which furnish Information OF priceless value TO
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Force. Not r.ychoiosicn, Ene.t


I" me EDITOR OF The Times Dspntch:
son,u,, 90. great deal In the papers about the
c-Sallea psEcholoSical effect OF Il small body
"ossi"I Sr'e%m soldiers in France at tho earliest
noritE In psychology. hut do know n little
ABOUT mt animal nature. and learned IL first hand
n ,, docile old bull into Il lighting fury
nsvrhn iiMrnE ID RCD rag In his face; and this
~ NNhotoSlcai experiment OF putting n handful
q. men to waving the stars and stripes up and
nown the battle front in France liz to nc quite
furm hull. " "
For lot us remember that our beloved nag.
which. to ny Is glorious emblem is to the en-
cWS Just The opposite of this--a irebrand. Let
us not bo 40 silly as to think that we can in
,huate Won hindcnburE by shaking a red rag
IN ms facc--nothing short OF veritable hell
mr." OF artillery bigger and more efficient than
amy or his Will get his goat While thus far
nave no particular reputation lighting
man ] have had four years military trainins
ns a cadet. and my future lies with Uncle Sam.
since my papers for the officers reserve are now
In the hands OF tho authorities at Fort Niger.
Va. and should he ask me to take the flag
the ramparts shall in all probability make the
effort AN AMERICAN.
Marion. $. c. May 6
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Ginning Annnrnrua.

p para three times and cut into pieces an inch
Jars Jars with cold water and place into wash
t noaier mpon little rack or something 70 keen
rack out of three, plaster laths laid on their
aat are nailed After the boiler is fui OF jars
tons have been slightly screwed down. nil the
boiler TO a depth of about two inches above the
tops or the jars. Cover the boiler and notice
the the, I time when it begins 70 boil Keep at
time The water should be boiled down SO The
tops OF the jars are partly out Of It and Ii Will
he slightly, coored a green brown Now lit
the Jars taking one at time to the table un-
hi"r" , the TOP screwine It little tighter than
place .he jar in the boiler and take out another
one some people take out the second Jar be-
fore replacing tho first because is ST
TO do in that way. Dish towels are :. very CON
vcntcnt cloth to use in handling the hot lars
AFTER tho jars are all replaced in the boiler
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Questions and nsvcrS.

Psychic, Action Of Gum Chewing-Some au-
thoritics say gum chewing is beneficial not
alone for the teeth and gums. but for The gen
era health. Others say il is injurious Still
others say il is all right after meals but not
at other times. Many claim it makes pcoplc
nervous. ] feel sure that you could give some
good hints on the subject r. T.. r
Answer.-AIl wrong, all wrong II is inn
material when whether YOU cnew gum II
only makes those who have to look AT you
ne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Celebrate Anniversary.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Porter
Street Presbyterian Church, South
Richmond, Will celebrate It's forty
eighth anniversary on Friday night at
S o'clock in the lecture room OF the
church. An attractive musical pro-
gram has been arranged in which
Misses Ellington. Mrs. Wesley Baker,
". c. Smith and others will take part.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Davy Jones's Locker.

n I. H.. Jonesvile. Vain nautical slang
..ID2avy Jones. means the spiri, of the sea. and
'Davy Jones's locker the the grave
OF those who perish a, sea AcGording to the
S Ma9 prSTdes over III ne evil spirits Of the
locker" but they are ali merely guesses One
is that duffy domains Locker was the original
of it. Duffy" beng the West Indian name FOR n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
seeking Othcr IHieids.

They tell me that Dr Siicem is preparing o
enter the army service and go surgeon to
France"
That's right. The doctor. ] told, feels
that since the OF living mounted so high
nobody in this country really can afford to have
his leg on"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
French Indemnity Go l:ermnny.

d. l.. G.. Richmond. Na.--rhe amount Of The
indemnity France paid Germany was 1--WE mil
liardS of francs. which. expressed in American
numbers. is sl.ooo,ooo. 900. The terms Of pay
ment were one milliard francs, $500. .000
paid pract ically cash down" in 1871. when the
war closed. and the remaining four Iniliards
or $500. 900, by nstallments extending over
three years, with interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Current Editorial Comment

Gutzon Borglum. the sculptor,
l.ct Joffre has made the excellent suggss-
Honor ton that before tho departure of
Lees Memoryshal Jotfre go to lexington. Va,
OF General Robert e. Lee. Nothing would do
more to emphasize the unity of the North and
ter, tor of defensive warfare of the twentieth CEN
OF tho nineteenth century. Marshal Joffre has
already visited the tomb of Washington. the
% So%a be n Sn INDEED II he were TO do similar
who led the forces of the South, and whose
methnds OF warfare were the very antithesis Of
the RUSSIAN methods. The people of the South
have .s shown n,, spendid shirt in this and
appcal TO their pride and their tenderest emo
lions as tho spectacle OF the marshal of France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

If the movie heroes are conscripted, they
will al least learn how to salute like soldiers,
instead of the directors imagine soldiers
ought TO salute
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
The Proper Divinity.

He-Do you suppose Cupid presided at the
marriages OF those young men who soush, to
escape service in the army:
She-No, ! think Mercury looked after that
job. Al any rate. he was the god Of rapid
flight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Colonel Ro.,.velt,. Degrees.

a. NJ c. Danyilie. Na..colonei Roosse,y ,
graduated from Harvard with A. Is. since
then eleven universities have conferred on him
the degree of Ill. D. lie also holds the degree
OF D. &. l.. from oxford University and PHI. D.
from the University OF Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Se>
The Icssiniist Says:

SO far as can understand. Congress has
adopted the motto. Never do to-day what can
be put off until Tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

Britain is pcrsuading the people to cat less
bread In THIS country the same result liz
ocing attained by the food speculators
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Inadequate Fire Protection

a GAIN and forcefully the nadeouacv OF
Rlchmond's water supply is brought 10
the attention OF the public. Again, while
nose Ill charge Of this essential public ser
wee protest they are doing as well as limited
means permit they admit the ma jor impeach
ment. AS matter or fact, we all ADM, j,
because we al know that we are not prepared
AS we should be prepared 20 fight great con
fagration.
Or course. the National Board OF Fire I'm
Her"ritefs Is not a wholly impartial witness
Tor II is Interested in the mos, coInpIe,c fro
protection possible TO obtain al whatever
cost TO the community, and is certain. there
'ore' 10 be somewhat severe critic But
inc underlying facts are known in general
way to every citizen OF Richmond They
must be faced and the need which ,bev on,
phasiZe must be met,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
Naval Rink Emblems.

g. w. u. l.uray. Na.-An admiral wears -four
silver stars with gold foul anchor under tht
outer ones; rear admiral two silver stars anC
silver foul anchor or other corps device be
tween them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

Even The thieves in Russia want a share in
NV government. Our understanding was they
had been but too we'll represented in tho mast
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
No Veto REQUIRED

THERE arc rumors in Washington that
inc army general staff favors the veto
ny me President OF the national defense bill
because OF the foolish Roosevelt army"
amendmcnt whicA. has been written into il
ny the Senate"-anh House. We trust the
. President Will do nothing OF the sort;
The amendment does not require the Presi-
. oen' 20 raise these volunteers. or, if he should
decide to raise them. 10 send them to France
he can use his own discretion in the matter.
and that is wha, he should do DESPITE the
ho"i which Will be started to force him 10
iolow Congress In Endorsement OF the Rooso-
welt scheme
me army bill should become law at the
earliest possible moment, veto is NO,
necessary and would not be wise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

Congress may not know how 10 kill Ger
mans. but it is death on time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

, savings. lf any rcmains2 And every day Con-
srSss ueinyS action In this matter means thous-
anus NJ "oi'ars to tho blood suckersi
r,,,, A. lRBY TURNBULL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16
The Voice Of the PEOPLE

As evidence of good faith letters must
give the name md nddresS OF the writer Mime
VIII not be published II writer 80 requests
iiahe oil cOmmu Mica ton short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

While preparing for service In France
young men might probably put in little
time studying French.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

Mr. Root is going 10 Russia TO keen Russj.
from making itself ridiculous /, il q, "a
inirabie selection for that purpose FOR Mr.
Root once had similar job in the Cabinet
OF d President of the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

Those cruel Russians took MIR. Romanofs
throne away from him and left him only
$",oO0.0o0 for himself and his dependents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

II is reported Rheims Cathedral is about
20 be RACED. When that happens. the Kaiser
VIII have an excuse to send another congratu-
iSt"ry message to the crown prince
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-16

IL our friends who with manuscripts nn'
publication wish to have un:rs'iabie
articles returned the. in all send stamps
that
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-08
WHOLE COST OF DRAFT.

washington, Aug. 3.-The cost of
drafting Americas first great Ma
tional Army-from registration to en-
rollment-was placed by Secretary
Baker today at $s.660.4SO In his esti-
mates to congress.
This amount includes all overhead
expenses of registration. examination
and selection. II is based on regis
tratiOn OF io.000.0 900. examination Of
approximately 100000 and enroll
ment OF 1.1S7.000.
"On n tentative estimate that the
generous system OF exemptions and
discharges will result in q necessity
for examining four registrants to
produce one soldier" said Secretary
Baker, 'it is apparent that the system
must be capable Of examining 5,OOO,-
900 during the year.
For this task the organization in
cludes a personnel OF more than 49,
900 persons"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-08
ANOTHER CABINET CRISIS.
RUSSIAN MINISTRY QUITS AGAIN
BUT RECONSIDERS.
Attempt to Save The Russians from
Traitors and Anarchists.

Petrograd, Aug. 3.-Premier and
War Minister Kerensky and all the
other members of his cabinet except
Vice Premier Nekrazoff resigned to-
night. With the exception of M.
Terestchenko. the foreign minister,
they withdrew their designations.
The action Of Premier Kerensky and
his fellow cabinet members came
about as the result Of accusations
against NJ. Tchernoff, the minister
OF agriculture. and complete break
down Of the negotiations to bring
the Constitutional Democrats into the
cabinet. M. Tchernoff was accused
Of having been connected with the
German general staff.
A last attempt will be made to re-
construct the ministry under Premier
Kerensky with the chief new members
being exclusively from the Socialist
and Radical parties.
The government accepted the res
ignation. at the same time express
ing the conviction that NJ Tchernoff
will succeed in rehabilitating him.
self. Vice Premier Nekrasoff inform
ed the Associated Press that some of
the documents supposed to incrimi-
nate M. Tchernoff already had been
examined. He considers the charges
against the minister of agriculture as
not being very grave, but the cabinet
was obliged to accept the resignation
Professionally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-08
BOY SCOUTS CAMP.



Tho Annual Outing of Boys at Paw
lcy's Island.
Secretary Birchard and n party OF
thiry-one boys left this morning for
ten days outing at Pawley's Island
They expect to reach camp this after
noon. Mr.. ii. J. Hardy is cooperating
with the camp by giving the use of
two cottages for the campers while
they are on the island. Following Is
. list OF those goinx:
~. Ia Birchard. Scout master: An
s'oy Hurst. assistant scout master:
henry Edmunds. Hubert Osteen, Aus
TIN Beck, Ambrose Beetham, Bert DC &.
Lorme. Desaussure Edmunds, Johu
b'anding. Harry Birchard. Jacl;
wright. Norman Jennings. Lloyd Goth
ran. Johnie Sandel. DuPre Rhame.
CHARLES Haynsworth. John Hayns-
worth. Walter Rowland. Leslie Denn,.
ston' Robert Edmunds. Leland Ed
m"nds' George Dick. Henry McIaurin.
Darpy White. Stanley Weinberg. Ju-
nus Pitts. n. n. China. James Roncy
""rry hyttenbcrg. Harold DcIor,ne
rrankin Jackson, Glenn Birchard
""cn harvin. John Bradford, chief
cooh' jim stutler, assistant cook.