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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Thcre some who seem TO Get
cold feet financially over the loans that our
government is making TO our allies. They fear
Il shrinkasc OF money volume. and that hoard
ing VIII begin. They are taking fright without
any reason whatever. The money we lend our
lilies Will come back to In fact very littic
OF II will ever go away from this country The
increase IN taxes will be poured back into the
channclS OF trade and
expenditures Will exceed our widest eXpecta-
tons. Money VIII flow and will shortly be as
plentiful H.. and as easy to get as Confederate
money was in 1868 30. Property will aDprcciate
in values and foodstuns and raw materials wiII
continue TO be in great demand at Handsome
t,mGs so@5s IN our eoMnry should he ridcued
make money more valuable than il sb", ~.
he for selfish reasons ~ 'o''"
Money has no value except the means OF
CARRYING on trade and when people lock it IN
they commit crime against society. If q man
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
The Fight Reluctant.

dedicated to Woodrow Wilson. Pres o..
ident Of the United Statcs.l
Our chips were still. or cruising gall
lantly;
Our guns were silent and our nagS
were furlcd
We sought to share our veal with .
every ono;
We loved our peace and craved it for
the world.
Man was our brother. whcrcsoe'cr he
dwclt
We took his hand and met him eye
to eye:
We aimed TO fare with him in honored
ways -I
Where liberty and justice e'er must
lie.
Such was our wont, our passion and
our dream. r.
Still love We all. sprung from tho
common womb;
We keep our dream. hut never could
stand
in craven sorrowins by Freedoms
tomb
white
Opened their frouds to take tho
morning sun.
Our blood went hot-wc scnsed stalk
death
Along the living roods our fathers
won.
But twas not tits that reused US. nor
the loss
or lives and ships, though these were
quito enough
We saw the mauling of our brothers
right
BY hands unroyaL merciless and
A man may pass and suffer not thereby:
A throne may totter. all may still
But when the birthriSht OF the soul
is struck
The sure resultant is long, tragic
hell
And SO our blood went hoti With
lifted eyes
We took to battle on the land and
And flung our all into the blassed''
For. right. for freedom, for democ-.
racy.
Our minis are broken and our treas-
urc spent;
Our Tranquil dreams are sown upon
the air;
Meath lonely mounds our young men
placid lie ~
With never heed of urge or trumpet
blare. %
For who would hoard his gold in times
like this?
And who would falter In periled,
way? "
And who would live wheE dying savcS
the race? y
And who would sleep WHEN waking
brings the day?
Eighth to build Truths temple, vast
and strong: =,
Paying. to gain the need of duty.
Dying, to live in better lives 10 be-
All, this is surely victory we'll won.
Hating we love. for hate not we our
foe;
We only hate the Thing for which he
stands. =
And seek for those who follow after
him
The benedicite which Peace COM
mands
With flags unfurled we go where honor
calls:
With feet we'll shod we tread tb.
bloody way:
with lifted eyes we hail the peaceful
dawn
The dawn OF mankind's great De-
nocracy!
Richard Wightman, in Pictorial
Review.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
Books and Authors

The forty-eighth annual report Of
tho trustees of the American Museum
OF National History for the year 1915
has been issued, and tho contents show
a year OF fruitful activities by this
free institution for the people. for
education and for science. The work
OF the various departments il set forth
In detail. showing record OF inval-
liable achievement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

When the trainers OF the war revenue bill
complete their work, there will be few left
to complain that this is rich mans war
unless they mean the rich man will be per-
mittcd, and even encouraged, to pay the lions
share Of the cost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

There are different kinds Of 10y rides"
Young Epes. who was taking his first fight
IN an airplane. was just surely serving his
country as If he had been killed in the
trenches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
Extremely So,

Cirubbs-Old Blufem is a rather unve,dipp
character, is he not:
Stubbs--I should say he is. Why that old
codser would not even take a soft drink
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

law" ~ W. ". ~.
The frstaid class will meet at the
Young Women's Christian Association
Building this afternoon at $50 o'clock
for instruction by DR.. ]. T. Gorsline.
Hereafter DR. Gorslne will meet the
class on Tuesdays and THURSDAYS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
Old Petersburg Neu.n.n.r

=, -. r. NJ. Itichmond.--For information as Z
ne value Of copies of the newspapers VirgIni
dress II II. McIlwainc. State Librarian, rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

mas money he should 1t In trade or lend
~ OUT SO with the banks; that Is what they
a are Tor; Let everybody wake up and under
Stnnu tnat Germany must be defeated. God is
T Mmn US, because we are giving tho world free
oohi' Let us neither doubt nor hesitate.
c,ra,,.,, -. l.. A. l.. SMITH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
The Pessimist Says:

Why not apply some Of this efficiency we hear
so much about TO the conference committee on
the national defense bill! That collection of
statesmen talk too much and do too little.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

AS finally adopted by Council tho new
affic code is not code and has little to do
with traffic. Otherwise it's Il pretty good
ordinance denatured ordinances CO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

One of these days some profession is going
to approve proposal TO tax members of that
profession. and on that day the world Is
going to come to an end
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
TO Glenn Wcather-Worn Marble Tomb.ton..

=, d. IF Mt, IredericksbIirR. Na.-The following
is suggested: a box of concentrated I've con-
tanning about twelve ounces of caustic soda is
dissolved in two-gallon bucket of water
Spread this oror tho stone with a small. cheap
scrubhing brush made with vegetable fiber
preferably with a handle. so rs to avoid getting
the lyc on the hands. the clothes the shoes
After ten minutes more water over the
stone to wash off most Of the lyc. and then rub
it a little with the brush. using some sand IL
necessary. and the stain will be removed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

l.. r.. Richmond.--Safcty pins OF a crude for
were invented by the lake dwclers of Centr
europe something like $4,000 years ago. Ste
wire and brass pins have been in use in En-
iilhd since the fifteenth century.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10


10 the Editor OF che Times Dispatch:
-, Sn.s-Sotne OF our prorident far seeing mon
a ar showing Americas need for trained mon In
GHcry ueld who Will devote their lives acquir-
euSe OF their SPECIAL lines
s, omG ned ,id of effort has been overlooked. 7
S S like to call attention to it, What we
meg most in America is trained body or
tneohlosisal Summaries. but these do not suffice
as the case stands. ministers go to their charges
p9oK- trained II is true. but with no real knowl-
ousc OF life, OF human nature. and of real,
everyday conditions. Before preaching pro-
SpeG;ive ministers should out into the world.
among men. gain Il knowledge of life, and when
tbney nave reached the age OF thirty years or so,
peEin their ministry If they were TO follow
tniS course they would better understand the
knowledge. ~ o 0
Coming 10 the scholastic training of the
ctrergF: ministers should begin their real studies
STUDYING Iiarnack, or Renan. or Briggs they
should should study the Bible and the great church
iathers--t ranaeus. Tertullion. Clement Of Alex
anuria. orlgen. Augustine, Thomas Auuinas and
others: In other words instead Of studying
M hn, THIS or That petty theologian has to say
nneir inspiration directly from the Bible. What
VIC need then. in America most OF ali are self
saGhIcns men who will devote their lives to the
sunqGE OF the Holy Scriptures and thus be
prohibition n, religious inhdeIity. divorce the
SWVlShip OIL mannon. and other corruDtionS and
use doctrines OF the times: men who will labor
ha irU none: and without price" to establish
Of true worship Of God and the true knowledge
seattle. Wash. May l. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
The Voice of the PEOPLE

As an evidence of good faith, letters ,nu.t
give the name and address OF the writer. Nam.
Viii not be published if writer rcquestx
Make all commune lions short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
In.nune at Last,

II suppose YOU have been hit by the high
cost Of living
'Not for some time. 1t has Climbed so high
that it can't even touch me-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
s.nYernn,cnt Land

T. w D.. Rlacksburg, Na.--For information
trSgardins land open TO homcstcading address
NE General Land Office Interior Department
W ashinE ton. Il. &.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

Even New Works white way" is to he
taught the elements OF national and inter-
national good manners. The Mayor has
issued an edict forbidding the black-and- tan
orchcstras to rag" such anthems as THE
StarSpanged Banner" and the MAR
SaillaiSc"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

The British Empire at war" by Ur-
ban VI. BrouEhton. N. f.. is both a
timely and Informative booklet setting
forth tile actual facts and figures re-
EardinE the stupendous part Great
Britain has taken in supporting tho
war now raging in Europe TO crush
autocratic militarism mad with am
bition to rule the world. The booklet
is a convincing answer to tho criticism
that has been made that England is
not doing her full share in the ter
rible catastrophe that has been forced
upon Europe by the Hohenzollerns and
liapsburGs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

Secretary Baker is preparing for three
years war These experts are always saying
the war will last three years longer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

oh, WI r.; Richmond,,The only free seeds
are through congressional dstrihuton You
should make application Of a Senator or Con
ErcsSnHn from your district as carly as nos
SOL; .hnie The oepartment Of Agriculture states
ton. y. c.. may he in a position to furnish mi
viduals with small amounts OF seeds N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
RICHMOND TIMES DIsPATCH: THURSDAY, MAY To- 1917.

acres awaiting the hand of labor. Recruiting
for farm work is the vital need of the hour,
and it brooks no delay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

when we go into war fight" declares
Theodore Roosevelt On that point we are
with the Colonel every time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

Germany seems never to have learned the
lesson that the greater the mass formation
in which her troops go forward, the easier it
is to hit it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

There is talk of Bayaran for German
Chancellor. If all the little German states
are so represented in the central government,
there will be mighty little room left for the
HohenZollerns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright. 1916. National Newspaper Service,
The Low Cost of FiivvinE.

far from being relaxation. riding in an au-
tomooiic Is a strain upon endurance no matter
driver particularly feels that strain whether he
admits it or not. Let him submit to a blood
pressure test at the end of IA ride of any CON
siderable distance, and the chances are that The
pressure Will be found elevated we'll above the
normal ''
Many careful. law-abidinE driver sneeds
slowly to his doom, thanks to the low cost of
air gics you an appe, taffs you Gpt in the
At the same time 1t gives you no exercise robs
won,I o. s"e use OF your. as the prm old maid
as legs Under such conditions YOU are pretty
sure 10 bite off more than you metabolize
and the excess of nutrimcnt stores UP trouble
for the future.
Women arc growing stoutcr and less attrac-
tive every day. Men growing older and loss
vigorous every day. Middle age is getting TO be
n serious adventure. The Observation-Disclosures
pleXy. Brights disease and heart discasc-arc
increasing In frequency among mature adults
Prosperity is the reason-luxury doesn't set we'll
the hardy American constitution. We have
not yet learned to harmonic our appetites with
life 10 shortening
TO nave the equalizing. stabilizing influence Of
daily walking are the ones who best afford
automobiles. Working people. who might profit
immeasurably from the air life made pos
sible by the automobile, can scarcely afford the
time or gasoline. notw outstanding the low cost
of the car 1t is like baseball: The Office or Sc
dentary worker who attends q game ms ,.pc,-
mohs the umpire, and All that. is simply getting
vicariouS exercise. viCarious rccrcatiou. tbr
players arc getting tho physical benefit OF the
game. while tho spectator gets only tho nerve
king excitement. Men must play the cama
in order to obtain actual benefit from It,
The advent of the automobile in the aycra r.c
household ought to hc regarded with regret for
IL Is certain TO rob fhc family of no small de-
gree OF good health which has hitherto been in
sured by the of legs. Auto-iutoyication
that great modern handicap. is powerfully on
posed by the Democratic. but nowadays eyncn-
sive. exercise OF walking. Two miles of oxygen
three times day remains the peer of any nrc-
scription applicable TO tho universal self-pois-
oninE which initiates tho deEencrations Of mid
die aGe--but never forget that the two miles
must he taken on the hoof Carriage exercise"
was all right In tho old days of almanac and
liver regulators. 4 ride in the car is merely 81
nervous strain, something he looked upon a a
a more or less inevitable dra wback about being.
alive to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
Not Lacking in Energy

HE preamble to the Constitution of the
United States provides by implication for
the concentration of almost unlimited mower
in the Federal government in times of ma
tlonal stress for the common defense 1t sets
forth the object of the Federal Union In
these words: We, the people Of the United
states. In order to form more perfect Union
establish Justice. insure domestic Tranquility
provide for the common defense, promote the
general welfare and secure the blessings of
liberty to ourselves and our posterty, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the
United States OF America"
Under the authority thus conferred. the
representatives of the people from the forty
eight States arc investing the chief executive
with extraordinary powers for the emergency
we now face. that the utmost strength of the
people may be eSerted unitedly for the COM
mon defense and tho general welfare. In
other words, we have government OF the
people IN which all for one and one for all"
is exempifed.
The wisdom Of the fathers In creating q
government Of elastic powers to meet great
eSigencies. is at this crucial period in its his
tory coming to be more kecnly appreciate cd
AS the means given 1t arc finding application
in the mobilization of the strength and re-
sources of the entire population for the sue
cess1ul prosecution of the war upon which we
nave entered TO preserve civilization from the
These extraordinary powers conferred on
the President. which public sentiment fully
approves, recall in forcible manner the nrc
scient uttcrance Of Thomas Jefferson: az
know, indeed, that some honest mon fear that
q republican government cannot be strong
that this government is not strong enough
But would the honest patriot, in the full tide
OF successful experiment. abandon govern
ment which has far kept us free and firm
on the thcoretic and visionary fear that this
government the worlds best hope, may by
possibility, want energy to preserve itselfp
] trust not. / believe this, on the contrary.
the strongest government on Garth believe
it the only one where every man. at the call
Of the law, would fly to the standard of the
law, and would meet invasion OF the public
order as his own personal concern
The energy to which Jefferson referred
is now being modified aud centralized for
the effective launching OF its power in the
holy cause OF liberty and justice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
War Department Want. Men.

+. IT. r.. Wayneshoro. Va.-The war Depart
ment wants men of all trades immedateIv TO
join the Quartcrmastcr Enlisted Reserve Corps.
All that Is required is that Tie rcservst keen
himself physically tit for military service for
four years. attending each year. If ordered to
do SO. an army cncampmcnt for two weeks for
which duty he viii he paid. and present him
self for active duty at the nropcr place in time
of hostilites in answer to the call Of the Prcsi-
dent. Mer who enlist in this service retain
be away from their homes only In time of. war
Applicants must he between eighteen and forty
five and either citizens of the United States ar
have declared intention OF Incoming such The
pay ranges from S16 to s7S per month with
clothing. quarters and rations Applications
Will be received at the nearest recruiting sta
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

Several. In Fact.
or dimrlcd Ann Maria Brown
IT can be said with truth
That more than all-the girls in town
She's loved by gildcd youth.
So when this gilded flock We see
Sweet Ann with frenzy WOO,
Why. all of us exclaim with Elcc:
she knows thing or two"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
Questions and Answers.

Iicmorrhoids Cured without Ancsthetic-l
should like TO say that think You arc mista en-
III advising +. +. Il. that AN ancsthetic and sur
gerry are the only cure for piles. | suffered for
three more years. from bleeding piles and
DR.. -. Of this city. completely cured me bv
some simple operation under local ancsthetic
in his office. II s II
Answcr--Well. nay advice is still in harmony
win your experience. sometimes local
anesthetic will suffice, sometimes a general an
esthetic Your doctor Is very skilled man and
no doubt does excellent work under n local
ancsthetic in many cases
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
NntionaI Gurrd Pensions.

s. T.. NJ. ltichmond. tho new military
law, national Euardsmcn receive q pcn,.
sion in case nf disability in time Of war The
new military law on tho question followa:
When any officer or enlisted man Of tho Ma
United states in time of war is disabl by
reason Of wounds or disability received or in
Cured while in active service of the United
states in time Of war. he shall he entitled to ali
the benefits of the pension laws existing at the
time of his service: and in such officer or
enlisted man dies in the active service OF the
United states in times of on returning
to his place Of residence after being mustered
out of such service, or at other time In
consequence OF wounds disabilities received
in such active service. his widow and children
such pension laws
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

There are lots OF folks who believe that
Uncle Joe Cannon has discovered the foun-
tain OF perpetual youth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

An intoxicated man hailed a cab
After he had climbed in, the cabby leaned
over and asked: What street do you WANT
What streets have YOUR he manfred
Lots OF en- smiled the cabby, humorinE
him.
Gimme EN- all he said. waving his arm
Erandy.
After they had been driving for several hours
the ma min the cab ordered a Stop
How much do your
Seven dollars and fifty cents"
'Wcl-you better drive back till Won no, IN
thirty-f' shcnts, cause thashall l cot"-Ios-
ton Post.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

Charles Scribners Sons have just
published The Basis of Durable
Peace" written at the invitation OF the
New York Times By Cosmos" a dis
tinGuishcd publicist. The book is un-
assuming in appearance. but liz full
OF important things. being invaluable.
for an understanding OF tho elements
that enter into the problem Of peace.
The author, with a marvellous breadth
Of vision, reduces to their simplest
terms all OF the basic questions un-
derlyinE this war in general and an
aly2cs them with simplicity that
makes them perfectly ineligible. He
then deduccs the principles by which
all the conflicting interests may be
reconciled and an arrangement arrived
at by the nations Of the world for a
permanent peace. AS the author is
publicist OF worldwide reputation who
wishes to speak as citizen OF no
nation--and does SO in spirit--his name
is withheld.
"Out OF Clear Sky" new novel
by Maria Thompson Daviess. is pub
lishcd this week by the IIarpers. =
young Belgian noblewoman and hcIress
comes to the United States in order to
escape the man her uncle wishes her
to marry. Learning that they have
followed her and are close on her heels,
she jumps off slow going train as it
tains. The owner of old farm. a
gentleman farmer. is luckily there, and
his chivairy is reused at her loneliness
and ineXperience. and his heart is won
by her charm and quaint English. lie
takes her to neighbours, where for
the first time in her formal existence
she comes close to the actual things
of life. The uncle and prince have
tracked her. and in spite of the hero's
efforts to lead them astray, appear on
the scene. Miss Daviess brings her
international romance to sympa-
thetic conclusion.
"The Road of Ambition by Elaine
Sterne (Britton Publishing Company.
is novel in which the great steel
industry OF the country serves as
background 1t is a story Of the super
man who from small beginnings fights
his way from the bottom to the top.
What happens to him along the road
of his ambitions goes to make this
novel a thing apart in the present-day
fictions. 1t has to do with the shaping
Of big mans destiny, and his recep-
ton into the world higher up" In
her ability to chara cterize the human
being and the faculty to create an at
mosphere OF reality, Elaine Sterne
stands out sharply from the great ma
jority OF writer's who produce the thou
sands OF American novels each year.
There is bigness about the story and
it's telling which prophesies for the
future-that Elaine Sterne is to become
power In the fiction field. In 1.-THE
Road OF Ambition" she has written a
great novel embodying the living
forces which array themselves against
inertia-a story for the masses and
the classes--the kind which keeps the
world from going back.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10

IL our friends whu favor with manuscripts and
illustrations pubcn wish unavailable
articles returned. in MI send
Tor that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-10
ra -. Eer netter-Tr.lnea NIlnl.ter..

cardwell, Va, May S.