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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright. 1915. National Ncwsnnner Service,
Young Folk, Brace Uni

The unnatural attitude and improper posture
in sitting. standing and walking which school
children and young men and women in colIeG.
allowed to assume, Is dcpiorable from a
physical SstheticaI. and moral point of
view" writes DIR. 5. Adolphus Knopf in the New
York Medical Journal" June 23, 1917 II believe
tho young mon and women In high schools and
colleges consider the STOPPING shoulders, sunken
in chest and slouchy walk-the so-caIied societv
or debutante slouch-to be fashionable"
They do. They get that notion from looking
at fashion plates. The girl in the gown in
variably trails one long, atrophed looking hoot
from her starboard quarter and sort OF caves in
around the northwest section OF her thorax And
the life-like pictures our best ready made cloth
Ing manufacturers to show on their Gre
ations mako tho man look as II he had been
stretched to an alarming tenuity, his chest fall
ing in to prevent vacuum Then the chorus
ladys pose IL slouchy slouchy can be off
the movie screen, and the aim and end or ali
Women's fashions seem to be to produce good
imitation OF musical comedy attire for street and
social requirements.
"In reality" continues DIR. Knopf "this atti-
tude IL thoroughly detrimental to chest deyelop-
ment, and tends to create the habitus phthisiciIs
described long ago as significant Of tubercu-
medicine"
to-day some society people affected II, Hay
fever also, was once supposed to be an exclu-
sive malady Of the Idle rich Later on neuritis.
mon old fashioned troubles had their day. Is
tho draft Will drive 1t out OF tho young man )
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
THE WRECK.

It's masts of might. its sails so free.
Had borne the scatheless keel
Through many a day OF darkened sea
And many a storm Of stool;
When all the winds were calm, me
with home-returning prove)
With tho lull
On the waves
On a low lee shore
The crest of a conqueror
On many brow was bright:
The de wof many an exile's eye
Had dimmed the dancing sight;
And for love and for victory
One welcome was In store
In the lull
OF the waves
On a low lee shore
The voice of the night are mute
Beneath the moons eclipse;
The silence OF the fitful flute
Is on the dying lips.
The silence OF my lonely heart
Is kept forovermore
In the lull
or the waves
On q low lee shore.
. ---.-.-..-.---...- JOHN RUSKl6.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
CONDUCTOR IS INDICTED
Southern Railway Employee CHARGED
with Handling Liquor by Stopping
Train for blockade Runners.

Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch.1
DANVILLE, VA, September 17-RI
~ Spencer Southern Railway con
ductor. was to-day indicted by a grand
jury In the Circuit Court, charged WITH
handling liquor. Six weeks ago he wal
arrested here charged with violatin
the Mapp law. because. II was alleged
ne stopped Southbound train in orl
der to allow three negroes with lone
to alight.
watching Federal officers leaped of3
the train. but the negroes got awayI
Spencer. for nearly forty years in th1
Southern's employ, was exonerated bJ
magistrate in Chatham. No process
has been served on Spencer as yet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

The Comforter.
My minds In whirl. for the world wars wro,e
And I'm fretful and peevish and blue.
minor has entered my little song
And don't know just what I'm TO do
Inc thing that planned has al. gone a,yrv
And I've burned all my wheat with the cb.tr
ou' III ieeins much better since you came bv
AND made me forget. with your laugh.
I've trouble galore-Lord the troubles I've cot
would drive many fellows to drink!
1 am roasting inside with fire so hot
ihat can't even cool off to think! Cwronp
IN all turned around with the things going
I'm woozy alask and alack!
but don't feel SO bad since you moseyed along
win your laugh and a slap on my back!
1t seems as II everything's gone in the cra.h-
don't see just where 1 get out;
They've got all my credit, I've lost all NV "a sb
My assets are worry and doubt
II I were a woman. I'd probably go
Anr 81. in corner and cry
But honestly fellow, my stocks not so low
Since I've seen the Blas Glad in your eyeI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Licensing Food Producers

TT has been a matter OF surprise to many
l folks to learn that the food administration
has power whatever to fix food prices other
than that OF wheat. We were led to believe
that the measure legalzing this new govern
mental activity contained arbitrary authority
TO determine what sliced bacon should cost
or eggs or bread or potatoes or beefsteak.
This was sweeping piece of legislation,
but it was not that sweeping. 1t empowered
the food administration to destroy pools,
corners, speculation and various other market
abuses 1t gave the President the right to
proceed against eXtortionists middle men and
various groups Of food handlers who have no
place in an economic system. but the law
does not proceed to the point OF fixing the
actual price at which a given article of food
shall be sold. AS a substitute for this, the
food administration may issue licenses to
food producers, distributors or even dealers
1t may forbid any man or corporation to en-
gage In given line Of trade without such a
license. By that means the government may
exercise very direct and effective control
over the people who servo the consumer.
Any producer or dealer who Is found to be
making excessive profits may be denied q
license. This puts him out of business and
in effect, compels him to charge reasonably
and fairly for what he has tc sell This ia
the value of the license system. And that
system Is now being given it's trial Notice
has been served upon tho producers. refners
ana dlstrlDutors OF sugar that after October
they must procure Federal license. The
men engaged in the packing-house industrv
nave been notified that they must secure
licenses And 1t is not unlikely that the
bakers of the country will be forced to do
| inc same lhihg. IF need be- the license sys-
| TEN Will be extended TO all important lines
| OF food production and distribution.
| IL is natural for the people generally to fee,
| impatient over the fact that the beneets
promised through food control have faiIeo
| 10 materiaiize Food prices now are NOT
much lower than they were three months aro
put tihe is needed to organize a piece of
control machinery that is nation-w,do -, ~
scope Wo must wait a while loprer hefora
wo feel tho effects of the new enterprise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

General Crowder's plan to have all reg
istered men, not already called to service
physically examined at once has much 10
commend it. Those found permanently dis
qualified could then make plans TO pursue
their civil occupations. All who are capable
O. military duty would know they would
have to serve If called, and could provide for
that contingency. On the other hand many
slightly below par might take steps to over
come their defects.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

The thrty-two environments being built to
train our armies will cost 1926, 100000, and
IL this country continues on basis of uni
versal military service. these camps will rep
resent permanent investment. They will
be the great training grounds of this and
the next generation OF our Young men, and
as such Will become our great military uni
versities. The South is peculiarly fortunate
in having many OF these camps located
here when the pay roll Will amount TO many
millions annually.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
A LnHt Word.
Tn fhe EdItc

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-ln summing up editorially the
lessons taught by the recent over
"neimins oefeat OF woman suffrage al
Maine. after forty years effort, vol
omit striking and important one
namely. that. in a democratic countr,
such AS ours, in which the Will OF thu
majority rules, Legislative or other en-
actment, unsupported by popular an
provai, Will not stand. Sooner or Later
1t will fall, it's overthrow sounding
more loudly and clearly than a norma
defeat could do. the death knell among
US OF woman suffrage.
ONE OF THE MAJORITY.
Richmond. september II. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

John Lind, the ex-Sw cd ish-American Gov
ernor of Minnesota, whom President Wilson
sent south TO drive Hucrta from Mexico,
gives this good advice to Swedes in America:
Whatever kindly feeling we may have
towards the people OF Sweden, we say to
them that unless they choose to have q gov
eminent IN harmony with the aspirations OF
the free peoples OF the earth, they must
suffers. the consequences Of the actions of
their rulers. They are our friends In peace.
but if war should come, they are our
enemies"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is. 1917.

The sinking OF a submarine at an Atian'io
nor, through some fault of its construction
ar management, should be looked into with
thoroughness The business of such craft
is to sink when desired, but the untimel!
submersion of one must be provided against.
Germany is said TO have suffered untold losses
in this way Tho duties of the crews OF
submarines are extrahazardous, and so the
precautions taken should be extraordinary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
|, Monroe Quotation.

c. B., Grundy.-The speech you re-
fer to was made by President James
Monroe in his annual message Decem-
Der .. 1929. It follows: I'm tho wars
relating to themselves we have never
taken any part, nor does it comport
with our policy TO do So IT Is only
when our rights are invaded or ne
riously menaced that we resent in
juries or make preparation for our
defense" The principle here announced
fully justifies our participation In the
present war in Europe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Supreme Court cnxe..

Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
sTAUNTON, VA, September IL
Proceedings in the Supreme Court OF
Appeals: Virginia Portland Cement
Company vs.. J. G. Rectwell. admins
traitor. involving damages for the dea tb
OF a man named Swisher, killed bl
railing from an alleged faulty steu
while engaged in the performance OF
mis- duty; argued and submitted.
oha". adninstratrix, VS.. the Virgin1
ian hallway Company. partly argued
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Medal OF Honor.

S. S. X, Ashland.-The medal Of
honor. which is awarded by Congress
for unusual bravery. is a five pointed
star, bearing a medallion OF Minerva
and the inscription The United States
mounted by the word "yaIor'" The
medal dates from the days OF the War
Between the Statcs. and is one of the
most highly priced military decora-
tiopa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Ande. Mountains. Tunnel.

L. ". Mex, Richmond.-There Is a
tunnel through tie Andes Mountains,
in South America. known as the Trans
Andine Railway Tunnel. 1t Is about
tve miles long, $4,000 feet above the
sea level, and affords direct communi-
cation between Euenos Aires. Argen-
tina and Valparaiso. Chile. The tun-
mel was opened OIL April 5, 1901.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
united stnte. Head Tax.

Z. c. W., Blackstone.-The head tax
of IS is provided for in the new United
States immigration law, and Is i'm
posed on all aliens entering this coun-
try for permanent residence, Canadians
being included az aliens. 1t Is tax
imposed by the United States govern
ment and collected at the Canadian
border by United States immigration
officers, the Canadian government hav-
ing no interest in 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
The Signal Cofps.

T. R. H., Lynchburg-The duty Of
n member of the signal corps is of
technical and professional character,
recurring skill us mechanics, electri-
clans, Wiremen, cablemen and tsle-
graph, telephone and wireless opera
tors, photographers, chauffeurs and
aeronautical experts. A part Of the
function Of the signal corps is the
installation and operation of wircleso
stations, telephone systems and tele-
graph and cable lines and offices, at
all points where PARTS of the army are
serving. and for the service Of cable
ships.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

TWO years ago Portugal, one OF the small
est countries in the war, had no army and
no money. To-day her army numbers ian
oOo well-trancd troops, $4,000 of which arc
apout 10 be thrown into the battle line In
france When she entered tho war she
had no navy, but now she possesses feet
stronger than that OF her big neighbor
spain Tho war has done for this ,;,tlo
country what peace could not do-made Il
uhitco. strong, free dcmocracy-and ita
example Is affecting Spain no little
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any tonic.
excepting on legal md medical sub.
jcctr, nre answered free. Az NIL In
quiric. nre answered directly by per-
konnl letter. 2-cent Htnmp is required
for return portage. Address The Times
nopd, Sa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Tommy Atkins.

II. r. R., Farmville.-Tommy Atkins
IS the popular nickname for the Brit!
ish soldier. Tho term arose from
little pocketbook, or ledger at one
time served out to British soldiers,
in which were to be entered the name,
age, date of enlistment, length Of SER
vice, wounds, medals. etc, OF each in
dividual. The war Office sent with each
and the name selected. instead OF the
legal John Doe" and "Rlchard Roe"
was Tommy Atkins" The books were
instantly so named, and 1t WAS not
many days before the soldier himself
was dubbed Tommy Atkins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Cleaning n Rug.

Mrs. ]. r. s., Richmond.-Beat the
rug until no more dust flies. Then lay
fiat and cover thickly with powdered
Fuller's earth. Rub 1t in with a brush
as II you were securing 1t. Roll up
the rug upon the powder and leave IL
for a week before brushing and beat
Ing II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Questions and Answers


., a: a Damsel and Her DiaphraEm--I am study
were In correct breathing. 1t seemed that ten
very dizzy. My lungs not weak Yet have
diHiculty In using my diaphragm Instead OF the
m1 2amen In breathing. Is 1t harmful to go
~ conee harmful for nervous person? Some
Times after l drink 1t feel my heart beat
inE Iike II drum. II you recommend somo-
ming 70 set the blood surging through my veins
VIII be tho happiest girl in the world.
Answer-Dccp breathing makes any ono not
aG,tnstomed to It feel little dzzy-intoxicated
with me unusually large dose of oxygen pumped
no INC blood That will annoy you less with
i4PHn,Eer practice. | don't how you can pos
SioIy work your diaphragm and not the abb
H1U9mlnai muscles at the same time. in breathing
Moncn naturally breathe more with costal
w vuipper chest expansion. and men breathe more
Win apdomen; but everybody who breathes ut
s aia uses me diaphragm. should say n young
wUSnan Is 1ar better or physically II she goes
SW,tehoun a corset hfty-two weeks In every year
S 3ne VIII never become great singer II she
G1ePehoS upon corsets to preserve her figure
SoIlee is brain and kidney stimuiant Certain
eEPes OF nervous trouble greatly helped by
SIoiiee, ana other types made worse. Per-
naps you would do well to cut down your dose
or STOP IL Tor time. To set the blood surgne
h not only through your veins-where IL really
aoesn matter much whether 1t surges or Just
arter;o %ongmbnt Also through your arteries
e or a night and morning and take two miles
on oxygen three times n day on the hoof Ioofs
nave iow' wide heeis ana broad rounded soles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
ThA Moral.

So Jones sold out
That's not surprising;
He didn't believe
In advertising.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

The Swedish government has in part
squared itself with the allies by the dis
missal OF Oscar Werlof. first secretary of
the foreign Office. 1t is impossible not to
consider II a first step toward placating
America. Great Britain and France, who
have had such just ground for anger against
s"eaen ior tho use that has been made Of
her diplomatic channels in the interest Of
Germany. The allies arc naturally indis-
posed to increase tho number of their enc
mics, hut they would not hesitate to prefer
to placing Sweden among them, to having
sweden enjoy the privileges OF friendship
while betrayng them to Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Charcoal Eph,. Daily Thought.

de peacock am lovely bird. t. look at"
said Charcoal Eph. trying n prune, but, 'zackly
LAX women folks. hit ain cot no mo-
sense'n { try Z sing. Pass de beets Mistab
Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
The Kid.

And want to tell you something now
mother. about Christmas"
We'll, Johnny what is it,"
Il want to tell you I'm onto this Santa Claus
gag and II don't get a bicycle I'll put baby
wise and spoil your old party"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

system. Tho draft Is a nne thing for Young
America. After the war tho debutante SLOUGH
wha DC m0nopont1oa ~ siacReTs ana aarMngs
skirts Young America Is going to learn to
to return to vogue.
Young folks, brace up and stay in tho game!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

ihe suhragists in Maine say they did not
expect much. Then they have no cause for
appointment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Eager
and
Ready

OF Sisters and swechoarts and
the bensdictions Of gray, haired ne,h:rs! From
States the boys in khaki tho Hover Of Ameri
can mannood. a:e streaming to -alds the train
ing camps. willing and eager and ready for
the months Of hard work which are 10 trans
form them into seasoned troops capable OF TAX
ing up the great struggle for freedom which
has hitherto been carried by France and
England and our allies. The reality OF war ia
coming closer to MS with each hour. and the
departure of the young of the new army
and OF the National Guard for their various
cantonments marks one Of the important stages
can who Is worthy OF tho name can witness this
dcpartv,e without feelings of emotion II lis
certainly the biggest thing that has happened
in this country during the lifetime of the pres
ent generation 1t Is notice to the world that
this is n nation of 1t means that we
have Ideals and aspirations; 1t means that we
have not been dulled by and luxury and
It means that the pursuit of the mighty dollar
is not the chief aim of the people Of the United
States.-PhiladelDh Inquirer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
A TIN,

A little tip on happiness:
Willing don't help a bit.
Don't trade contentment for distress
Don't holler till you're hit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

Tho report OF Kerensky's death, like a
similar one about Mark Twain, seems to
have been grossly exaggerated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

IL our ships had really sunk those five
u-boats through Il typographical error ~
would havo gone far to remove our preiudice
against such errors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
A Narrow Escspe.

statement by Cardinal Gibbons contained
the line: Girls do not gossip" doubling
proofreader sent the proof to the cardinal who
returned it. punctuated: Girls, do not Eossp,"
BY so little n margin did an eminent ccclesiastic
save his reputation!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

discussion OF the unofficial forecast of the
report OF the New York Bureau of Municipal
research or It's recent survey of the munich
pal government OF this city may not be en-
tirely profitable Citizens prefer to see the
report in It's entirety before forming an
opinion Everybody Is prepared. however
Tor recommendation looking to a simp]inca
t'oh Oh our governmental machinery and a
concentration Of authority, with its resultant
responsibility Much may depend upon the
detailed proposals. Whatever they are there
Is sure to be an abundance OF criticism. more
or less disinterested The gentlemen making
lhe recommendations should have an eve
chlchy 10 securing All effective business or
ganization, administered for the hest In
teres,s OF the whole population. 1t is barely
poss'"'o mat some of the critics may have a
lookout ioF political consequences and the
posa'"te sePaFat'oh OF some of the deserving
ones from their Jobs However tha, NAV
ne' the iuii report will furnish the only
proper basis for full discussion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Improving.

Nurse-Doctor that old man I'm nursing in
Ward swore dreadfully at me this morning.
Doctor-Good! You may cut out his medicine
now and give him pnochle deck
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
NTnlucH.

I'm bothered about my COAL"
Cant get any?"
on! yes I've got piece but don't know
"hether TO put 1t In tho bin In a pin"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

EViaehtiy to divert the attention Of tho
husslan people for the time being from tho
difhcuities III which the government sin onda
itself, after having suppressed the ahor,;ua
horhiloh revolt Premier kerensky has nro-
cialhAed d republic for Russia. The putting
in'o motion inc machinery for the election
% d constitutional assembly to give form
to the new republic tends to take IN. nut,'a
mind from the Immediate problems Of tha
Petrograd government. for something is he-
Ing promised What that something will he
may result in new revolution before Russia
reaches stable stage of republican form
OF government. What troubles Russia now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Mnthcmatfcal,

Mary was ten years older than Jane when
Sue was five years younger than Anna who is
now as much older than Mary Anna ia
younger than Jane. and Jane says she is lust
twenty years old. What Is James real age?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

Come on Jim, let's rum"
Jaw, what's the matter?"
There comes Smifkins He went TO church
yesterday, and he'll be Dragging about 1t ali
week"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
RiElito.

still tongue makes a wise head"
Yes. but what's the use of thinking with
out echo?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

La Toilette asks What are we fighting
for?" Looks as though he were fighting
for Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
ProEreas.

See tho Youth driving a SIS. 900 Car down
the Avenue! Well. what About it? Nothing.
Only twenty years Ago the Youths Father was
driving Hogs down this same Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18

II there's anything that makes mo sore It ia
to have fellow read my shoulder while
/ am writing.
tNote.-The fellow who reading over my
shoulder just now has gone away. insultedl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
L Motto,

En- fal ,ptlops 81 chien mal-de-mere; di
loilas trfl d'lopu en- lie fal y ptlops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Voice Of the People

Letters must give the name and nd ]
published II writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-18
Nobody
Quite
Understands

herself kerenSky's problem Il.
not SO much Kornilon and his kind but the
uniting OF Russia or considerable part Of IL
sufficiently TO stand against the German arms.
New York Sun -