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Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
TUOpJfTEEt. TIE. .'HtTOhaT |cwsoHDer Ser
The Rod mud the Child.

y few years ago l was appointed physician at
a prison where capital punishment is regularly
imposed. shortly a~fterward I dreamed that 1
WAS prison physician, and the death-deaiing APP
paratuS being out of order I was deputed to
butche! a criminal. We were shut in "A room
together. with my long. keen knife, the vic
tim with his arms bound and his head covered
and then, thank heaven, L awoke and cursed the
State | lived in.
My granddaughter writes a correspondent,
is hvc years old. large for her age, quick and
active. but quite nervous. Her parents have
been advised by the doctor that she is liable TO
have ST. Nitus' dance. Her mother believes in
the efficacy OF physical punishment. and applies
a strap, though think not too severely. The
child is much terrified when punishment is in
prospect. What do you think? Is punishment
for real inisbehavior advisable or not?"
That ancient maxim, spare the rod and spoil
the child comes down TO us from n crew Of
vicious, ignorant ancestors who burned witches"
and tortured victims In the name of religion.
The lower you 20 in the scale OF life the more
vigorously and numerically is the rod applied.
and the worse the results.
Children whose parents are not themselves
vicious and bad need no beatings. II the
parents do not set a bad examDlc. If tho home
will respond to disciplinary measures far short
of physical punishment. a child will strive for
n reward and practice deceit or trickcry to
cvade a punishment. every time.
Some OF us may look back upon the drubbings
we received. perhaps merited, without resent
mcnt, perhaps even with gratitude to the stern
parent who administered the punishment. Some
OF us are inclined TO forgive and forget what
happened many years ago. If so, it is because
those parents wcr6 pretty good to us in spite Of
the thrashinSs. good enough in other ways to
compensate FOR the crime OF assault upon Il de-
:cnscleSs child.
rho rod is a towards weapon. welded by an
incora potent liza md. 1t belongs with capital pun
tshment. a mememto OF the dark ages preserved
viciouSnesS that still strcaks down through the
so-callcd human race.
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streshtui future. Not only will there not be
any phnic. but. on the contrary. thcre will be
sucn trade activity as the country has not here
aoiVro experienced, stin, uluted as 1t will 'bc by
lion 10 increase In the volume OF money in clrcula-
Jpn, Win the passing OF this temporary spaSm
u rSohonic apprehension and frenzicd economy.
mo people to curtail their ordinary cN-
c, n treasures; will mean a check to the even
TuIreht or trade. and that. In turn. means throw
ing IL hosts Of people out OF employment where
mS iaDor counts for most in the general
scncmc or economic wcll-being.
vh it Is sincerely TO DO hoped that the public
NH gee the folly OF tho frcnzied economy into
Which 1t Is drifting. and insure against tho flu
aurs by going about their business OF buying
IL keeping their money In circulation as usual.
Richmond, May 10.
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
Our GIFT.

Only a lad like lads you know,
only a lad in youths first glow.
Smiling at beauty,
Laughing at duty.
with not much chance his stun TO show
Only 4 lad like lads you know.
Joyous always throughout the day,
willing TO work. fonder OF play.
But trudGinE along
And singing a song:
Just n littie inclined to crow:
Only u lad like lads you know.
But whom from out the night there came
His countrys call. like lambent flame.
His spirit. lcapinE,
Faith to be Keeping,
We saw this lad to manhood grow
Only Il lad like lads you know.
Dear God. who mid the bursting shell
AS in the ripeninE harvest dwell.
We pray You keep him
When death would sweep him
Into deaths fold-wc love him so.
This brave. sweet lad. like lads You know.
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BRITISH WAR MISSION
GOES TO NEW YORK TO-DAY
VIII Join Frenchmcn for Joint Re.
ccption to BE Given by Amer.
ica's Financial Capital.
THEIR WORK ABOUT FINISHED
Balfour and Party Will Return to
Washington OH Sunday Night, and
Later Will Visit Middle West and
Canada.

WASHINGTON, May 1o.-The British
war mission. its conferences hero about
concluded. Will leave tomorrow for
New York TO join the French mission
FOR the Joint reception to be given
them by Amcrica's financial capital.
Practically the whole body of British
statesmen Will make the trip in n
special train placed at their disposal
by tho Federal government.
Tho distinguished visitors arc look
stay In tho United States as LARGELY a
period of relaxation They will re-
turn to Washington on Sunday night.
and later will visit the Middle West
and Canada.
Some OF tho British officials may re-
main in this country after Foreign
Secretary Balfour and tho other leaders
have returned to England. whilc some
Members apparently arc preparing to
stay permanently.
Diplomatic and financial questions
are understood to have been pretty
we'll thrcshed out. while naval sub
jccts arc mostly under negotiation In
London. Military and trade problems
predominate among those still to be
determined
me mission to-day met with the
Council OF National Defense, Mr.. Bal
four and j. II. Thomas. a British
leader. explaining tho relation
ship bctween union labor and the gov
in England during the war.
Mr.. Thomas discussed the methods
taken to prevent disputes. to stimulate
labor's interest in war work. to secure
priority to var manufacturers. and to
unite tho patriotic efforts OF capital
and labor.
Mr.. Balfour talked this afternoon
with Justice Brandeis. OF the Supreme
Court. who la Interested in tho move
mcnt to establish a Zionist republic in
Palestine.
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AMERICAN AV|ATORs
DOING VALIANT SERVICE
Their Tasks Always Pcrilous, a.
They Fly Far Over Ger.
ma Lines.
COMMANDER PROUD OF THEM
Refers to Squadron's Record OF
Eighty-INyo German Machines De-
stroyed and Many Others Sent
Down-Stiil Use French Uniforms.

lfrom Il Stan Correspondent OF the
Associated Press.l
ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN
FRANCE. Wednesday Evening, May 0.
sorry we saw only one German
oird-and he make off quickly" This
was the Sist of the report modc bv
ten American aviators on their return
this evening from IA long search cx-
tending from st. Quentin to C.raouuo.
Iho Americans. who had been far
over The German lines. gathered around
the American nug which floats beside
the Trlcolor on the aviation ground
and related to Captain Thenault, COM
iiiahdcr OF tho squadron. Incidents OF
'hcir reconnaissance. The flag liz tho
FIRST American emblem to be flown by
American fighters on the French front.
IL am from range N. J.
The correspondent witnessed IN. d.
parture and return or the Americans,
who ny In machines Of great spced.
There is no occasion for their French
commander to order them TO make
lights. They themselves offer 10 go
hunting for tho German airmcn. To-
day only six were told TO DEPART. but
four others Joined In the chase on their
own initiative.
The task OF the Americans Is always
perilous. for they are obliged 10 seek
the Germans over their own territory.
but they arc fully confident OF their
ability to cope with cncmy machines.
This confidence is shared by their com
nander. who referred proudly to tho
squadron's record Of thirty-two German
atrplancs. the destruction OF which has
been confirmed. while others are known
TO have been brought down.
The work nf tive t.,
ciated highly by every branch Of the
French service. The desire is EXPRESSED
widely for moro American squadrons OF
This character. which protect from at
tack the observation and range rccu-
lating airplanes and act as escorts for
bombardins %squadrons.
The American airmcn are still wear
ing the French uniform. They all de-
sire to remain together, but numbers
OF them are fully qualified, according
10 their officers. to become leader. OF
sQuadrons.
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Truo Prcparedne,,.

IN Ginter Fark, where gardens are plentiful,
there lives n woman of eminent position and
undoueted rcracity who planted n peck OF pota-
toes two weeks ago In the soil of her back
yard. In spite OF her faithful care. the crop
has not yet appeared. But she tcsttfcs with
uncrosscd fingers that on inspecting her farm
the other morning she found encamped on each
hill. at intervals of eighteen inches across the
garden. n family OF potato bugs waiting for the
first green sprouts to push above the ground.
The colored cook, who confirms the story. says
that she has observed it to be a trait in potato
bug character to spend considerable time hang
ing around gardens In the spring of the year
waiting for something TO turn UP.
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no has said himself. is to put tho navy under
people who will nght.''
Whether an extended and comprehensive
program OF this character is Il proper subject
for newspaper discussion. is doubtful. but It
is n very proper subject for Admiralty con-
sideration. More and moro. men incline to
the belief that tho place to fight the sub
marine is at its point of departure. 4 con-
clusion in which our own too-volubio Mr..
Saunders appears to join. A fighting navy.
as Mr.. Pollen reminds his critics, Is no
novelty. Tho idea has been acted on by
our ancestors" he says. and Nelson was mot
the only exponent Of Il perfectly sound
creed
Perhaps tho American navy will have op-
portunity to give that creed it's modern OK
application.
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Where the Shoe pinchcs

2 THAT the greatest menace OF the Russian
1 situation is TO the military efficiency OF
the allied cause is receiving tragic demonstra-
ton on the western front. Yesterdays dis
patches and those Of the day before tell OF
renewed artillery activity along the Russian
lines, but for weeks scarce 4 single gun had
been fired in anger. Russian troops have
been fraternizinE with German troops.
There have been many desertions. Russian
military disorganiZation clearly has been ex-
treme. Small wonder IIindenburg has been
able to withdraw troops from the east to bull
wark his yielding defenses OH the Aisne!
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Dangers Of Foolish EconomIc,.

To the Editor Of The Tincs-D Dispatch:
Sir. IN reading closely the newspapers from
diIoicnt hociions OF the country, have been
much !nnr.sscd with the obvious fact that tho
:dElCc generally urged against food waste has
l,t" "a tendency 1" create IL hysterical idea OF
mo toiHn OF economy to be practiccd that is not
only III" reverse Ut true economy. but. If In
hhIr"n 10 the extreme TO which 1t thrcntcna to
20 WIN bring about serious trade depression.
lir'I'nlaiiy rs this true OF people OF wealth
ana IN ""i-to- do circumstances. who, without
MOURN, AK 10 th" consequences to business and
We ih'in"tc relation that tho active pulse OF
lrahc fnHthins to the general prosperity. Imagine
,hat they can render tho country usc M snrN;no
ny chriailinE Their customary Expenditures in
mo aeVerai lines Of merchandise and trade
"tHh" very NO depends upon their patronage.
IN" ihct thsi NO arc engaged in a war by
p"''atc from normal living through fear Of a
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The Richmond Tines Dispatch
Information Bureau

INQUIRIES regarding almost amy topic except
INK on legal and medical subjects nrc answered
Tree by The TimeH-Dirpntch Information Bu-
.F""' ihrouEh our Washington branch we arc
fortunate In having access TO the unparalleled
Ies""rces OF the various Federal government
ucpnrtnent" and the great Library of Congress-,
when furnish Information OF prtceIcsn vnlue to
u puhlic. As NIL Inquiries arc answered d.
'ectiS ~ personal letter. irrespective of whether
pr'n'eo' a 2-cent stamp is required for return
postnRc. Writer'S mime must he furnished
,'n'tish VIII not nnnycr), md post-Oficn nd
ureh' must nc plntniy given. Address The Times
piSph'ch Information bureau, KichmOnd, Va.
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To-Day,- best Hand-p.cked Joke.

They had quarreled bitterly, and for a month
not a word passed between them. Then the
girl wrote:
Kindly return my photograph. I gave II to
YOU in a moment OF Girlish folly. and now regret
that 1 was so thoughtless in such matters
She imagined that to part with her photo
graph would be SO painful that the young man
would repent and return to her: but she got
a severe shock when Il bulky parcel arrived, in
which was n note:
II regret" II ran. that at this late date I
am unable to pick out your photograph. How
ever, l send you my entire collection, and would
request that you pick out your own and return
the rest to me by express at my expcnse."-
Exchange.
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Prohibition Law Violations

NEITHER prohibitionists nor those who
! Y are merely determined that the prohibit
ton laws shall. be fairly tested by intelligent
enforcement .sh9Ald feel discouraged at the
apparent increase i'll drinking in this COM
munity. Beyond doubt, the Overwhelming
sentiment OF the public is for law enforce
mcni, and certainly the courts and the police
nave been faithful and vigilant. What fault
there is does not lie at the door OF the public.
me courts or the police. but in the common
-imperfection of human agencies.
+. When the Mapp law first went Into effect.
re" potential lawbreakers knew how 10 break
The law with tmpunity. AS time has gone on.
'ney have devised methods OF eyading the
law and its officers. AS time goes further on.
The officers will devise methods of preventing
evasIons, aho violations will be AT a minimum.
The lawbrcakers have found loopholes. bu,
lhey VIII be stopped In due time. There is
no reason for encouragement.
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"DIHIIi" IN WASHINGTON.

dor The mes Dispatch)
1t sings the thrilling story
or scores Of CORY fields,
The South!and's song OF glory
Its lay OF locking shieIds.-
OF heroes over-powercd
Whose courage never Yields.
1t sang for comrades sharing.
When days of battle rose.
Sang when the brave men were da rin.
The legions OF their foes.
Sang the birthday OF a nation.
Sang the requiem at its close.
1t sang for those who heard it
When volleyed thunders rolled.
For all he brave revered it
All who were dashinS. bold,
Aye all. who loved the Southland
In glorious days of old.
The kissing OF tho bullets,
The s%hrieking Of the shells,
The loud huZzalis of Yankees,
The roar OF Rebel yells'
Conc back when veteran hear. A.
And his old bosom swells.
Above the din Of hattie
1t rang out bold and clear,
Above the muskets' rattle,
Above all his we hear
Even now, and why we meet Il
To-day with %rousing cheer.
The scent Of orange blossoms
Is mingled with its strains.
Rich folds OF rice and cotton,
The waving sugar canes,
The sweets of Southland's rosea
Tho beauty OF It's plains.
The battle song Of frecmen--
It glorifed the scars,
And death OF Southern heroes
Beneath the Stars and Bars;
And not a note of treason
Its stirring music mars.
And now When lov'd Old Glory
Is the emblem for us all
The loyal sons Of Southland
VIII answer to it's call
For II we'll bravciy attle.
For 1t we'll fight and fall!
Let It be our song Of triunph.
Our country's "MarseiIlaise."
Make Europe's despots trembIc
Pursuing hcllish ways.
E~nktndlinR torch OF Freedom
Where ruthless tyrant ways!
DUVAL PORTER,
Cascade, va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11

Miss Az V. b.. kcysvillc. Vain the wear Of
las a committee was appointed to prepare the
design for the seal of the State Of Virginia.
an act apthorizing the Governor to adopt the
seal AS the state seal. 1t contains on tho OBJ
verse side the words sic Semper Tyrannis"-
Ever So to Tyrants-and on the reverse side
"Persevcr Ando" For details providing a his
tory OF the seal: it is suggested tina, you CON
suit the following work: The Seals OF Vir-
ginia." by Edward s. Evans. published as part
OF the report OF the Virginia state Library for
l903-10, Richmond. Va. Davis Bottom.
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Find Your. Soul.

THERE is no better investment than money
i placed in Liberty loan bonds. The bonds
ARE gilt-edged security with an attractive rate
OF interest, and there is the assurance that
the money will Immediately go into circula-
ton. thereby aiding in the creation of new
wealth, which means an increase OF profitable
employment. business activity and general
prosperity.
Also, it will mean that the investor has
found his soul in the expression OF a prac-
tical patriotism that will infuse into his life
a finer conception Of citizenship-that he Is
doing his bit to defend the heritage of
liberty bequeathed by the fathers and to ex-
tend its blessings to other peoples who still
groan under the heel OF tyrannic misrule.
Let every American citizen who can spare
from his savings the price OF a Liberty bond
invest in one or more at once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11
Books and Authors

The fact that the importation OF
books into England has been forbid
den by the government Is not going
to prevent England from reading The
Rccollections of a Rebel Refer by
Colonel James Morris Morgan. Just
published in this country by If%oughton
Mifnin Company. Mcssrs. Constable 6:
Co, OF London. are so enthusiastic
over the book. that they are TO set
it up, print and publish an English
edition. Colonel MorSan's "Rccollec-
tons arc OF peculiar interest At his
time. since they relate his adventure
on board the Confederate cruiser
Georgia. which was engaged in com
merce destroying during the War Be-
tween the States.
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Hentnsnnh., Memorial.

The twcnty-eighth annual orial
exercises OF Virginia Conclnve. No. 1913,
Independent Order OF Hcptasophs. was
held in Lee Camp Hall last night. mu-
steal numbers and addresses compris-
ing the program.
The memorial address was delivered
by }. Samuel Parrish. and DR.. b. i.
Muse. OF Baltimore. dean OF the AIarv-
land Medical College. also spoke.
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Count Won Rernstorn.

r. +. Richmond. Na.--Non Bernstorn was per-
m!tted to remain In this country after It was
known that he was directing the German spies
from the fact that he was entitled to certain
diplonatic courtcsies. and the President still
hoped 10 bring about n pcaceablc settlement Of
the situation. Submarines cannot fight each
other successfully, because they cannot locate
each other we'll Torpedo nets are only efcr-
tive for protection when a merchant ship Is
standing still
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Fighting Navy Has Precedent

THERE Ia much criticism in the British
1 press OF the suppression by the Admiralty
censor OF an article by a. p. Pollen, recop-
niIed as one OF the most distinguished naval
authorities OF the United Kingdom. In this
article Mr.. Pollen submitted a plan for tho
reconstruction OF tho Admiralty, based on a
sustained and vigorous offensive policy. His
device for suppressing the submarine menace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11

Mrs a: r. H., Columbia. Waffle Ad!utant-
General OF the United States Army Issues or
dcrs. keeps records and acts as chief OF staff
when there is no regular chief OF staff. lie
also has charge OF the organization. recruiting
and mobilization Of tho army. publishes and
distributes documents pertaining TO the military
service and conducts CORRESPONDENCE concerning
the military service generally.
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Military

There YEAS "a man Of small renown
Who walked and talked Trough our town
In shiftlessness eternal,
And never did one single thing
To make the town his praises sing
Folks called him 'dolt Internal"
Yet, when they passed commissions round
This lad whose use had ne'er been found
Was made into n colonel.
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Judge Monct, De.iEnntcd.

Governor Stuart yesterday desiy-
mated Judge w. w. Moftett TO hold
court next week in Franklin for Judge
r. II. billiard. who deems il improper
that he preside.
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Very HEAVY.

Grubbs-Binks struck a heavy blow at in
trenchcd wealth when he made that speech the
other night.
Stubbs-Did nc indeedr
Gruhbs-Ycs, he fell off tho sta1e .p5 m n n
a predaceous pluto who was sitting I'm the front
row.
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A Wpr MINI.

l.. S. b. South Boston. Va.-The war Col
lego has published "a map of the countries at
war. which is for sale by tho superintendent of
documents. Washington. D.. c., for 20 cents.
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Population OF G.rmnn,.

or Germany in 1910 was 81, 900. The losses
or mat country in the European war up to
DGeember ]. 1916. amounted approximately TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11

Captain Henry w. r. ElSin, Unit.d
States Army, has been dcsiSnated nv
the war Department as ono or tho
Instructors at the officers training
camp at Fort Myer.
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The Hermitage.

Mrs. J. w. -. Richmond--Thc Hermitage is
an old house near Nashville. Tenn. The man
sion is now owned by the state. The marriage
or Miss Mayo, Of Richmond, TO General Scott
took place In March, 1917. The age OF Miss
Mayo at the time OF her marriage is not
recorded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11

When tho Kaiser and the Sultan start TO
pray in unison. the angels may weep, but
humanity will laugh.
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Luthcrnn Churche. tn Rlchmond.

Mrs. !. F. o., Richmond-Ther are two
Lutheran Churches in Richmond-one at the
corner of Allen Avenue and Monument, which
is English Lutheran, and the other IS on tho
corner OF Eighth and Marshall Streets. which
is German Lutheran.
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Not nurdcued.

Does your now tenor possess the artistic
temporanient?' asked the Interested friend.
Not at all responded the distinguished i'm
prcsario. ON the contrary, he is a very decent
sort of chap"
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Marriage License. sun Granted.

II. H., Hichmond.-The granting OF marriage
licenses In Washington. d. c.. has not been
stopped. Marriage licenses can be obtained
from the license clerk in the District Building.
Washington. ID. {.
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Rudynrd Kipltne,. "poot..-

Mrs. p. II. e. Hanover. Va.-This poem can
pc round In collected Verse OF Rudyard Kip
Ing published by Doubleday. Page & Co., Car
den City. y. Y. This book may be on file In
your nearest public library.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11

II is easy enough to be sure that you are
right. but rather hard to recognize rishtncss In
the vicws of the other fellow.
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For Farm F:mpIoyment.

j.. l.. B., Rlchmond.-For information on sc.
curing work on the farm through the govern.
mcnt.' write the Department of Labor. Wash
tnEton, d. G..
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The Voice Of the People

As mn evidence OF good faith, letters must
give the nnne and address of the writer. Name
viii not be published II writer NO requc.ts.
Nuke all communications short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-11

some of these Mapp-law violators wouldo',
opJcc' 10 "a JAIL sentence IL tho conGscatcd
goods were confined with them.