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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Grave Defect in Training Plan

l. ~ RIEEN posts in various sections of
the country have been designated by the
war department as training camps for the
military schooling Of applicants for commits
siohs IN the army. Thousands of officers
VIII be needed for the first army, and the
authorized camps will supply the hest and
quickest training that can be given But
there IS a grave defect in the law governing
the establishment, which Congress should
amend as speedily possible
Under the Adjutant Generals internreta-
TON in his own words these citizens can
receive no pay under the law as It now
stands That means that only men of in
dependent means or men whose parents can
afford to support them. can have the benefit
OF training under the War Department. un-
less they enlist in the army. The fiat wrong
ness Oh this hardly needs comment
between desire to serve the country and
Willingness 10 sacrifice a comfortable berth
'heFe should be no question. but men must
nave the means Of support even while they
serve the country. And neither the army
nor the country wants the military forces of
thc united states TO be Differed ONLY by mon
OF independent means. Such a condition
would be opposed to every article of this
countrys faith. II would be undemocratic
" "ouid tend 10 create "A ia lse class system
anc-Worse than all at this momcnt--it would
make against efficiency. The French army
mas been sublime. not only in spirit. but in
achievement, because It has been democratic
ana because It's officers have been made and
promoted because Of their proved ability
rms country viii have no officer class and
congress must see 10 il, and quickly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Playing Havoc with Hindc,n,,,,,

{DUT for the fact that men are diving Inv
- thousands on the western front there
would be something grmly amusing in the
recollection that Hindenburg and his apollo
gists loudly and confidently boosted that the
German retirement had completely upset the
allied plans for a spring offensive linden
purgs strategic retirement did upset the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

AS usual. Congress is anxious TO put every
thing possible up to the President. It isn't
altogether noble Of Congress- but the country
will rather welcome the policy; 1t has found
the President more reliable than Congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
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Information Bureau
Inquiries regarding

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ing "m iegnt and medical subjects nrc answered
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resources or tho various Federal government
COMMITMENTS , md tho Ercnt Library OF Congress.
warren furnish Information of priccIc.< value TO
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piSphich Information Burenu, Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Health Talks, by Dr.. Vim. Brady
Copyright; 1915. National Newspaper Service,
TeethIng Babies.

Now that the ishwfe is growing difident
and the o. W. are getting lost in the shuttle,
teethiRg appears to be growing unpopular. At
least most of the babies doctor encounters
make about the cutting Of teeth.
Does teething ever make baby i'll? That
Is. can a perfectly physiological process
diseaser
The o. W. and the fishwives are fond OF say
ing. "Oh. of course, doctors don't believe In
tecthinE and worms, but / know
Doctors believe In worms. Every doctor has
seen and treated numerous of
that all nfantile illness is caused by worms
or tecthinS. and here. unfortunately, they are
at loseerheads with the back door advisers
Cutting tooth sometimes makes the gum
red. sore and swollen. and doubt the baby
VIII be little peeviSh about this few
days. Pecvish, i'll. No commissions no
fever. no digestive disturbance. Just To
attribute these serious ailments of infancy tt,
teethinE is even less reasonable than il is O
attribute any symptoms whatever o worms, un-
less ADULT worms their eggs hav We been found
in the dejecta
1t is crue, feed child alleged worm
medicine on the strength OF fShwife accusa-
ton. 1t is nhuman 10 neglect summoninr the
old nanny comes in and tells you the child is
merely cutting teeth. ! do TO Ne
disrespectful to the well-intentioned ncighbor.
but when precious life s at stake such de
this day of enlightenment 1t is not so terrible
for one of us old folks die. But it is a
heart-breaEing thing to see little child die or
TO see the child suffer from neglect
Teethng children should he permitted 10
chew en- the rind OF pork a tough piece Of
Eristle or, still better. chicken bone Rut
when the thing is nut down let that be the
iast oI II Never, never, permit the child to
Is the way sore mouth is produced. putting un-
clean things into II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Civilian Training Cnmps.

I. j. Mel. Prospect. Va-Thc war panar.-
ment SAYS that dates for cmcampmcn,s wtli he
AZ follows: Eastern Observation-Disclosures urc y
FIRST camp June TO July g. second camp
Jnlr TO august ,: third camp. August II to
SeDtember .: fourth camp. Septcmber /, ia
October g. For further details on the cainps
tHdrcFS MaJor-General Bell. Governors Island
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

..r ~ r. IL Richmond--You may find this in
reatles. Conventions. etc. fIciwoen the Unit cd
states OF america and Other Powers l77G-
1902 complied by William NJ. NIallov Wash
inGton; ~. g.. Government Printing Office 1910
This should be on file in public library
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

very thick OF surveys all the time. institute in
We. tiEators can quickly mobilize ut great
financial saving To surveyed city. and. We
believe. with gains in service.
WILLIAM II. ALLEN.
Director Institute for Public Service.
Richmond, April 20,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

If Hindenburg's strategic retirement con
tinues TO succeed at this pace the now line
Will eventually be drawn somewhere near
Potsdam. But wherever it is. the Hohcn-
.Eollerns will be behind it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Had Practice.

Did you ever find out the of old
squeeLems quarrel with his physcian''
Yes: the doctor cured Squeezem OF A illness
for which he was collecting $50 a week from
health insurance company"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Right to EstnbIi>h BIockndc.

G.. G., Rchmond.--Thc right 20 establish
niockhde Is recognized by international law AS
privilege which every hclliEcrcnt power pos
Sesses OF distressing the enemy and Weakening
its powers of resistance $500"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

Some of these lads who married in b,s,e
TO escape CONSUMPTION are going TO have
war and wife on their hands al the same
time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
Very Helpful.

Grubbs-Bnks says he has made great con-
tributioh TO this home garden movement.
Stubbs--What has he done?
Grubbs-killed all OF his neiRhbor's garden
destroying chickens.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

"eiiihg gold bricks and short changing are
eeh'ie ar's as compared with professional for
tune telling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Cheer Ups

When your troubles--never ending
Fast and faster are descending
And the hopes which you have cherished dis
appear.
Ihat is not n time to borrow
Other stocks of grief and sorrow
And TO load up on another lot Of fear.
NOT at all. good friend and neghbor.
FOR. when things are bad. it's labor
wasted quite to try and make then, seem much
You had better can the whining,
LOOK up where the stars shining
ana perhaps you'll have less your luck
to
This is Sood advice I'm giving,
For as sure you are living.
There's n turning somewhere in the longest lane
All OF life is not rough weather.
Good and bad mixed together
And there's joy somewhere TO pay you for your
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
This is good advice I'm giving
The Pcssimist SAYS;

Some men who boast of knowing their owr
acquaintance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

The trouble with the individual who n,o-
lcsts against traffic regulation is that he
doesn't realize that Laws are made for the
many not the few
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

The chief trouble with Siegfried line of
the Germans is that ii has no magic sword.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

The eternal vision of the book OF
poems by odcll Shepard. and publish
ed by HouEhton Mifiin Company on
Titled "a Lonely Flute" seems indeed
to bring out 'th" eternal vision" in a
rare and beautiful manner Three
brief paragraphs Of the poets initial
''Procm" reveal with calm derision
the rushing susurration IF some eirr-
nal wing wistfully the answer
"R"sidc tho eternal sea" The verses
throughout show a compaS sionate APP
probation OF life. love and duty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

IN heigium the name or Won Kissing will
ever stand as kultur's truest exponent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
I,artisanshin Cnllanses

EVIDENCE OF the collapse OF partisanship
IL in Congress is supplied by the fact that
Representative Kahn. OF California. ranking
Republican member of the House Committee
on Military Affairs is leading the fight for
the military service measure President Wilson
favors The. Democratic chairman OF the
committee on the other hand has fathered
a plan TO emharrass the Presiden, and make
difficult the country's defense
1t is something OF novelty for us-and
another proof OF the absence OF partisan feel
1ns-but in this case are with the Re-
publican and against the Democrat Never
theless there is satisfaction III the thought
that Nirginias representative on the com
mittee, Thomas W Harrison. of the Seventh
District. stands by the President and the
people on this issue. He is for universal
service and the sclcc,ivc draft
Even the White House force has joined
the home garden movement If there is any
thing in the influence of example, this ought
to settle il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

Instance hrtwccn Liverpool and Bucno. Aires.
~. -. j. itopcwell. Na.-Thc distance between
I:Nerpooi England. and TIucnos Aires, Argcn-
tina, is approNima tcly 5000 miles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21
To-day. newt H.nd-picked Joke.

Harry Lauder tells the following story about
funeral I'm Glasgow aud well-dressed
stranger who took seat in one OF the mourn
Ing coaches The other three occupants Of the
carriage were rather curious to know he
was. and at last one of them began TO question
him. The dialogue went like this:
Yell be q brither o the corp"
NO. I'm brither O. the corr
'Weel yell be his cousin?'
mo, I'm no cousin
AT any rate Yell be frcn' o the CORP"
Ma. I'm not that either Ye see, I've II been
very weel mascl" the stranger explained COM
placently. AN my doctor has ordered me car
riaEe exercise. SO thought this would be the
cheapest way TO TAX it."-Pittsburgh Iost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

81. Mary MacLanc." by Mary Mac
Lane Frederick =. Stokes Company,
is ahsorhinEiy interesting, and so orig
inal as 10 be claSSed a great piece
of literature. Here is a curtain drawn
notwithstanding soul essentially
rare and unusual. dwelling apart It's
attributeS are lyric beauty: chaotic
disregard of the conventionaiities: pas
siona;c humanncss. and sense OF hui
NOR which is elusive. creative. deli
cate. In the modern world, Mary Mac
Lane scarcely belongs" Yet in this
fiery merciless barring of self the read
or Will discover odd compelling sim
ilarities 10 his own strength and weak
nesses. This lis an adventure OF the
spirit cast in heroic dimensionS-an
epic OF struggle and victory. heights
and depths which viii hold the reader
Spellbound.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

Opportunity.
y nice old lad. good old scout.
Was William .Teptha Breezes;
lie always asked his friends about
Their youngest hopefurs wheezes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

Every Southerncr will want to read
and VIII immensely enjoy reading
james Morris MorGan's "RcrolIections
OF Rebel Refer just published by
Houghton Mif1in Co. Dumas would
have woven a thrce-volumc novel from
this stirring book of "reminiscences by
Confederate blockade runner soldier
Of fortune and diplomatist Expcri-
cnces in the Confederate navy, the
khedive of IGypt's army and the Amer
lean diplomatic service are described
with vividness and breezy humor in
this notable autobiography. The au-
thor was intimately acquainted with
President Davis and other leaCers OF
the Confcderacy. and as he was fire.
Huent visitor in the homes Of Cabinet
members i'm Richmond. he narrates
many incidents connected with their
pubic services and family life that arc
both now and interesting in details
In his preface the. author says: 1T has
heen said mat adventures come only
10 him who seeks thcm,' but am
doubtful of the correctness Of this
adage, for I can truthfully say that
had as little to do with the shaping
OF my course in life as has an empty
bottle thrown overheard in midocean.
! spent the most important years of
n boys life, those between fifteen and
nineteen, so far as education and the
formation of character are concerned
tied to sword and in the midst Of n
most cruel war. and when peace came
/ was waited hithcr and thither, the
sport Of the tickle winds Of varying
fortunes: and having sailed meath
allen skies and trod the desert path
naturally imagine that 7 have met
with some adventures out of the usual
run of the average schoolboy's expe-
riences. and II have written some Of
them down. 1t. has been with the
laudable desire OF amusing other peo-
pie rather than personal vanity or de-
sire for notoriety."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

PUBLISHED every day In the at 10 south Tenth
Street. Richmond. ny The Times Dispatch fuo,
liyhinE Co.. Inc. Charles T.. iiasbrouk Editor ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21


White Marks the Finger Nails-Can VOL,
INFORM me what causes Transverse white spots
or the nails OF a woman aged twenty-four?
have my nails manicured regularly so I assume
II is from some general condition. though nv
health is perfect. SO far am aware
MISS 4. g.
Answer-Slgt injuries in manicuring or
o'herWise will cause such white spots. There
Is no remedy, unless it be little neglect for
A while. White lines slight deprcssions
across the whole width of the ma lis OF all the
myers are often noted following acute ILL
ness. and they grow out in a few months
Spongy Gums have good teeth, but bav
pccn troubled with tender, sore. swollen gums
They bleed easily when I brush the teeth Have
tried peroxide and other washes WITHOUT benefit
Can YOU suggest some relief? MRS! c. r NJ
hhhwer--One useful remedy is very dilute
s"iuti"h or ipccac Ten drops of the nud cy-
tract Of ipecac in four ounces OF alcobol
rev drops on the toothbrush once a day 30
GOT rinse 1t out. but gently massage tho gums
WIN clean hngertip after brushing. There are
various tooih pastes now marketed with a
minute quantity of ipecac or emetn (,c,iyc
part of ipecac). You should include more of the
coarse vegetables. fruits and undcnatlrized
cereals in your diet
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

Isn't it about time to fly the flags OF Brit
ain, France. Russia and Italy with those OF
the United States?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

MISS NJ W. Damascus. Va--The Speaker OF
the Virginia House of Delegates is H. r. iious.
ton. " " " $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

ADDRESS ALI. CONGRATULATIONS to The Times
& Dispatch, aud to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

One reason for hoping Maryland's soldiers
VIII come and help us police Virginia is that
they would bring with them one of the most
beautiful Of all patriotic or sectional songs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

/. Entered january 81 1908. mt the ro.t-Omce at
sSeAg5 Richmond, Va, srcoDd-cias matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-21

Randolph I.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with nli depart
n1rnts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
THE TWO MIRACLES

From the New York Sun.
 For nearly three years two men, com panions in the Arctic, argued as to Meanwhile they had determined, to what will be the satisfaction of the world. the fact that there Is no Crocker Land: that instead of great country of green hills northwest of Cape Thomas Hubbard there is only polar ice-and illusion. The layers of air at various densities, played upon by the magic light of the north, long de- ceived the MacMillan party, just as 1t had fooled the great admiral who first saw this splendid vapor continent
 In the same three years some 6o.0oo, 900 persons--who knew that Paris had not been taken, but believed that 1t would be in good time-watched the green hills of another mirage, the land Of Prussian promise, of ISultur. of world power. The layers of thought created to suit the va rious densities of the German people. be- came to the mind what Crocker Land was to the eye
 The two great mockeries fade together. Finally" says man from the Arctic. telling Of the end of nature phantasn, when the sun shifted it was no longer there" So beneath the sun of civiliza- ton. the Kultur Land with which the deceived their people passes from sight. It is no longer there and in its place Is the barren waste of poverty and death and shame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

Taking bath every day may not mahe a gentleman out of man, but it keeps him from being mistaken for billy goat.
 girl who has big feet can tell you that 1t Is very immodest to wear short skirts
 When a Japanese statesman is deposed he does the hara-kiri act But the people in this country never have any of that kind of luck.
 It often happens that the sin man Is always condemnMg and preaching against is the one he specializes in.
 If girls mirror shows her that she is shaped like Aphrodite, there isn't any thing in the world going to keep her from wearing that kind of clothes.
 Don't imagine that you are a great wit because she laughs at everything you say right now when you are going with her. After you marry her you will discover that she thinks you are about as funny as crutch.
 Some of the women must have taken pity on the blind this summer They are wearing clothes so thin that even a bind man could see through them. When lovey gets so careless that he goes around with three days growth of fur on his face honey may not realize the fact-but this is sure sign that the honeymoon has croaked. The reason why a woman insists on opening her husbands mail is because even if the envelope was addressed on a typewriter she can see that the address is written in feminine hand
 Once in while man has to pay Tor a divorce suit before he has finished pay ing the tailor for his wedding suit. After all, one should not blame a saw dust evangelist for taking the money. We should blame the boneheads who
 hand it to him. After sizing up what some of the mar red females cop out, we often wonder
 why an old maid isn't envied instead of laughed at.
 The one best bet is that when you open letter that is written on perfumed uni tialed stationery. you are not going to find check inside.
 Before they are married he can carry an umbrella over her and not drop of raia will hit her. But after they are mar Iried she is sure to get wringing wet when he tries 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
THE ANXIOUS DEAD

By John McCrae, in the Spectator. o guns, fall silent till the dead mon hear Above their heads the legions pressing
 on: q (These fought their fight in time of bitter
 fear
 And died not knowing how the day hAd
 gone). Q flashing muzzles, pause. and let them
 see
 The coming dawn that streaks the sky
 afar: Then let your mighty chorus witness be To them, and Caesar, that we still maAt
 war. Tell them. 0 guns, that we have heard
 their call, That we have sworn. and will not turn
 aside, That we will onward till we win or fall. That we will keep the faith for which
 they died. Bid them be patient, and some day, anon They shall feel earth enwrapt in silence
 deep. Shall greet. in wonderment. the quiet
 dawn.
 And in content may turn them to their
 sleep. Ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
lNED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE ELECTION
 FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS OF BIRMINGHAM

1D IRMlNeHAM on yesterday ' the lM first of September - entered
 into what should be the most prosperous fiscal year in its history.
 Birmingham likewise entered on yes terday into a municipal campaign in which busy bodies are attempting to inject issues which can do no good.
 There should be no antagonisms be- tween the corporations and individ- uals. Corporations are merely combl- nation of individuals acting together to develop properties on large scale. Secretary of Labor Wilson came to Birmingham and settled the differ ences between the coal miners and the owners of the coal mines. He proved himself 8 patriot and man of sound judgment. He amalgamated two ele- ments; and while some men may have been disappointed and dissatisfied, the masses of them are content to continue to work in harmony and to produce the products which the government 50 much needs in this crisis.
 Birmingham has been more peace- ful and more industrious recently than at. any time in It's history.
 Yesterday in the county jail, there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
IT'S HUMAN NATURE

| , HUMAN NAL Ofkh "There are exceptions to all rules you know"
 Maybe so," unused MT. Dubwaite, but I've never yet heard of woman who moved into an apartment and didn't make unkind remarks about the people who had just moved out"
 CAN'T BE DONE "Should an American citizen accept a title2"
 "One conferred by royalty7" "Yes"
 "certainly not But I'd like to see a law passed that could prevent an old fashioned southern gentleman from ac- cepting the title of colonel"
 READY TO GO "Are you married mann" ..Yes, but I'm not claiming exemption on that account"
 You're true patriot"
 Don't give me too much credit. I have wife who makes me take her poodle out every day for an airing"