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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
IMPORTANT PROVISIONS !:
OF TAX BILL APPROVED
Most of Uncontested Sections Of War
Measure VIII Be Disposed OF
In Senate To-Day.
MAY FIX VOTE FOR NEXT WEEK
Liquor Section, Levying $14O,00o,.
600 Additional Excise on Distilled
and Rcctified Spirits, With Prohi.
bition Features, Passed On.
[Ry Associated pre.a.1


WASHINGTON. August 1e.-Many
important provisions of tho revised
war tax bill. including the liquor Sec
ton. with it's prohibition features.
were tentatively approved by the Sem
ate late to-day. after most of tho daya
session had been spent in general de-
bate.
Most of tho uncontested sections VIII
be disposed OF tomorrow. Tho nr,,-
cipal contests-over income and war
prohts taxes-are set for Saturday.
when Senator Simmons. in charge OF
the bill. may seek to hx a date for n
inal vote next week.
Provisions approved to-day virtually
without debate. and which prob.h,1
VIII DO unchanged. include:
Sections levying $4,000, 900 ads,.
tional taxes on distilled and .recttned
spirits. and including clauses efr.ct,v.
curing the war. prohibiting their i'm
portation and providing a probih,,orv
tax OF $50 per hundred pounds upon
their further manufacture from, fooa-
stuf1s Tho House bill levied slo7 koo
600 additional taxes. and prohibited ~.
manufacture OF distilled spirits onlv
Increase Of revenues from be.r .na
other malt and fermented Liquors Of
s46.ooo.ooo, as compared With sa75oo
600 under the House bill.
APPROVES VIRTUALLY ALL
OF PROPOSED STAMP TAxrs
Virtually all OF the stamp taxes nro.
posed. except that of bank checks ana
parcel post packages, which went over
mo amusement tax section. est3-
mated to raise $4,000, 900, with the
House tax on club dues eliminated.
elimination of tho House general
tarin levy OF 10 per cent ad valoreu
and Of the House taxes on tewelry.
musical instruments and movine-pic-
| turo films.
The Senate also adopted eomnietes
amendments for = new tax upon
cameras to raise $4,000 for 'reduc.
ton OF the manufacturers gross ssles
tax from to per cent on perfumery
and patent medicines. Committee
changes reducing tho rate on sporting
goods to raise 100000 instead of 32,-
100000. and Of surtax on yachts
ana other pleasure boats. also were
accepted.
Debate to-day was confined largely
to the sugar drawback" and war
profits provisions Senator Brorssard
spoke at length for repeal Of tho draw
back. declaring It dement's the renners'
trust" only. and causes higher rrices
FOR sugar to all consumers. Senator
Bankhead again attacked tho proposed
war profits section as grossly unjust
to small business interests.
Tho only discussion of tho whisky
| and beer provisions was by Senator
Jones. OF Washington. a prohibition
| advocate, who said the increased taxes
are welcomed by the liquor interests
In their fight against prohibition. Tenn
perance organizations of the nation, he
declared. favored repeal OF revenues
from intoxicants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Protecting
Your
Dependents
News Of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch, Aug. II. 1867.

In the United States Court yesterday morning
the case against Hon. John S. Pendleton If
Culpeper was called and continued to the next
term OF the court to be hold in November and
he released on his own recognizance. Mar
maduke Johnson appeared as his counsel.
The Methodist Church Extension Society yes
terday elected the Tbo fOoY Yin oficeTs
vice presidents: o. F. Weiseger. secretary: vii
liam Culling. treasurer: DR.; w. w. Parker. Asa
S Msi,ers W w. crnteseld. G. FaTRs adH
ford ford e. Gary. David Parr and B. H. walsh ASH
managers.
on its first trip to Virginia since the war It
viii be in Richmond on the eth:
@ss mt e sf Of se ef s
terday afternoon. Only two members Of tho
august body showed up at the appointed hour.
The report Of the congressional committee on
the Southern railroads will excuipate President
johnson from connection with the alleged
frauds.
Registration commenced in Wilmington and
Raleigh n e. yeste nS but very LITTLE inter-
ton the figures were 326 blacks and twenty one
whites. in Raleigh, seventy-one whites and 1877
blacks were registered
arrested in Washington yesterday for sending
Surratt case. Bradley was bailed in the sum
Of $4,000. Tho chief Of police Of Washington
swore, out the warrant.
In Alabama the registration books now show
5e.l2e white voters and 1850 blacks. But few
yesterday s1os.ooo.ooo of coin and s74.5o0,ooi
OF currency.
County, Ca. was sold on the Augusta market
yesterday for 80 cents per pound. It was classec
as strict middling.
terday, Immediately. after he has drunk eis6t
glasses OF beer followed by . glass OF whisky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

to be inalienatle. Among them is tho right
to intelligent care and treatment whom Ill. That
means having expert services. no matter how
many grandmas. neighbors or prescribing nurses
tho purpose is the doctor Surely; ne makes
tor what his line of work. Yet. under his caro-
tho baby has fighting chance. whereas the
poor child is robbed of that chance by those
who explain the diseases of infancy by declar-
Ing the child is teethinE.
49, II an adult OF ordinary intelligence is taken
Ill J.. while cutting a wisdom tooth. and some
1t is all due to cutting the tooth. tho victim
taxes mighty little stock In such notion. But
a baby Is helpless. and has to endure such things
Just because they used to be the fashion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Books and Authors

asS, e % ~ R5 Nsho4s
IN tEermsnt" being the distinguished author and
new World" The discus discussion t taxes a Sroad
range and is distinctly Buteresque in the bold
!eet is approached and followed up. The au-
thor's reputation as thinker. with large in.
International Importance. assures a vide read
Ing for his book Pertinent to the Pope,s late
thought in his introductory: ITO regard peace
at all is n to
the Indefinite continuance OF war. The ne :
upon justice liberty and righteousness as SITS its
foundation. and it will welcome durable peace
Day and Night Stories" by Alsernon Black
wood. Is a late issue from the press of E. p.
Va T 1Rs
, Ten Minute Stories and The Education Of
reputation of new writer He is a master of
the mystical and a pioneer in the peculiar. Thi.,
as bizarre and as unusual any of his works.
Blackwood or not
thing but crowded" is that of 'phiianthropic
ventonal in appearance. in his behavior. in his
1nocs se tho Ns and %or In his that
by the cars. have a price on his head. and yet
which Frank J. PACKARD springs upon n US IS In In
his new detective novel, Jimmy Dale tDoran).
Arthur viii be poYe to pg.
sides being registered physician. poet. n
famous shot and a novelist, historian OF note.
One of the very best, and OF the few re-
liable, histories OF the European Is being
written by him. The second volume The
British Campaign in France and Flanders is
about to be published by the George H.
Doran Co.
In the house which going to describe.
can promise readers they will be able grow
grapes. figs; strawberries and tomatoes. besides
using the house for forcing seakale. rhubarb
and French beans. The house need be large.
The Garden Under Glass" tLippincotts) is full
Of detailed instruction for such delectable. use
full and timely plans this for adding to the
food supply. Many methods. like the Of
pits. frames and handlights, inexpensive
as to be within the reach Of every one. And
had il Mr. Bowlcss skilled instructions are
followed. for he has DEVOTED his life to the sue
cessful practice Of what he breaches
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Health T alks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright 1915. National Newspaper Service,
TeethinE and Other DeIu.Ions.
months old and she is

MY baby is - months old and she is
teethinG. 80,
nearly every letter mother writes about her
babies.
are developing normally Hence it is of no
trying to explain the nature OF a disturbance
OF health
with science. We've becn pretty good to you
lateiy-havent even referred TO you, except in
tones Of warm regard. For some months now
we have played you up whenever opportunity
has permitted. But right here it is necessary
overworked version OF teethng deserves long
rest. 1t has brought needless suffering and sor-
row to many happy home. Trailing along AT
eeivs whole brood rood. Of evils, beginning with
other alcoholic poisons disguised with medicinal
titles including that wickedcst Of evils, pro-
crastination. and finally winding up with the
ancient rite OF lancing gums.
Having raised a fow babies Of own, we
speak with sympathy. Sympathy is our mid
die name though wo do not often use II. Foolish
TO deny that a baby is sometimes pcevish, some
vislbly cutting teeth. we mean. Nevertheless.
explain: disturbance of health is utterly wrong
A baby has certain rights which are or ought
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

The American army may lose some Of its
picturesQueness because the Indian is to be
barred. but it probably will lose none Of its
efficiency. The Indian is brave enough. He
has endurance enough. But he does not
know the meaning Of discipline. He does
not know how to fit himself into highly or
ganized and super-eficent organization.
He resents the ton. Of command and balks at
mere routine For these reasons he could
hardly make an effective soldier under present
fighting conditions A.The. decision to bar the
Indian from the arms, may rob it of little
of its spice. but there is wisdom in the War
Departments ruling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Help.

My life long I've read Mother Goose.
But 1t raises my dander
To think that no one writes a word
About Poor Father Gandcr!
And then there's Mothers Day-poor Pops
Important caddy;
Nobody ever set day
Except pay day-for Daddy!
The BRIDE at every wedding. Is
Cynosure of the Eusher;
They always mix the bridegroom up
And take him for an usher!
And yet tho sex downtrodden has
At least time of Joy, sir
They groan whenever it's a girl
And cheer when It's a boy. sir!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

Professor 8. j. Hart, of the University OF
Virginia, in his recent communication to The
Times-Dispatch. makes an able plea for the
extension of the powers of the Governor on
the ground that history has confirmed the
wisdom OF the founders in giving the Pres.-
dent the great powers that he exercises under
the Constitution OF the Federal government.
Those who oppose the idea of concentrating
all the executive powers Of State government
In the Governors Office have persistently con-
tended that a State cannot as intelligently and
wisely choose its Governor as the United
States can It's President. We have had an
Andrew Johnson as President. but we have
never had William Sulzer as President On
the other hand this argument may be met by
tho proposition that IL more power were given
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Parades.
TT HENRY EDWARD WARE

Parades.
Whenever I SEQ . parade
With drum major leading tho band.
With d mum on bis head and strap to his chin
And swinging baton in his hand
I want to fall In at tho rear,
want to keep step with the gang.
And envy the guy who is beating tho drum
When he makes the shrill cymbals so whang!
I want to got in the parade!
And want to march past in review!
And want to look grand when I goose past the
stand
With a nonchaiant side glance at You!
The ,curbs lined with rubbering crowds,
The boys running far in advance.
And tho uniforms dne down tho quick-steppng
And tho gold on the side Of my pants!
Oh Joy How 1t makes my blood leap
When the fellows marching away!
What stunt 1t would be for looney like me,
Who is nuts the gaudy and gay!
So want to fall in with tho gang.
And want to march straight by the stand.
And I want to hear You. when we go In review.
Whisper hoarsely: 20 Mabe! Amt he grand!"
Whenever I a parade
There's a feeling that grips me and thrills!
There's tonic that tones from the sliding
trombones
To the piccolo's Lilliput trills!
And want to get in with the gang,
And I want to march past in review.
And I want to look fne I swing down tho
Keeping step to my heartbeats for-You!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Me, Myself.

If were rich as Croesus was.
Or had the gold of lesser lords
Could I. like Midas. change by touch.
To gold. each of my futile words;
Were /, in brief. the richest man
That ever lived. or ever died.
I'd work. and work. and work. and work
And. working. I'd be satisfied!
For, after all. the thing is not
What have you. or what you can buy:
The thing is not, what are your bonds.
Or do you own the vaulted sky?
The thing in life that counts the most
The only thing that spells content
Is WORK; and. working. building up
The talents that your Fate has lent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

The prompt action Of the Administrative
Board in issuing orders for the extension of
city water to the site of the proposed govern
ment aviation station just east of the city
limits is much appreciated by the public
Commissioner Hobson says the board is very
confident that the Council, which is to meet
next Tuesday night, will approve the action
OF the board, whatever it may lack in
legality. The board has met the situation
saved the aviation plant for Richmond and
taken steps which meet general approval
The lesson to Richmond is obvious. Why
shouldn't its charter be so simplifed as to
concentrate executive authority SO such a
situation could be met legally and promptly
and to the cty's best interests?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

1t is hard to gauge the mental operations
of man like Senator La Toilette He has
done many useful and good things; he is
honest and no doubt believes that he always
means WELL but how can he excuse himself
for entertaining the idea Of introducing
bill proposing that all the countries at war
chip in and indemnify Belgium for her losses
stack arms in peace and thus free Germany
of all moral and material responsibility for
her crimes against the little kingdom?
There is only one plausible explanation OF
the Wisconsin Senator's course. He has a
ssingle-track mind, His mind gets on a
course and runs that course to the abyss
abandoning all reason and Justice. His nina
Is now running on the single track of peace.
For the sake OF peace he would have the
world commit the greatest crime and blunder
of history. just as Robespierre had France
commit great crimes of tyranny in the name
of liberty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
virxtni. Apple. win.

Especial TO The Times-DIspntch.J
WINCHESTER. VA. August 1e.-ylr-
ginia-grown apples exhibited In tho
name OF the Virginia State Horti-
cuiturai Society at the convention Of
the International Shippers Association
now In session in New York. this AZ
ternoon won first prize over all Other
competitors. Practically every apple.
growing State In the country was rep-
resented.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Gonpers
q Wise
Selection

to convey insight Into reality
to the business men whom the board will touch
men. to the advisory cn1,mission was pb By no
means in itself enough. The advisory commits
sion" Is vague place ace, The War Industries
s labor b man TO be put aeaya If
governmental contact with the daily practical
processes through which industries will be
is an appointment Of the utmost political value
in the widest sense OF the world political.-The
New Republic
S,an%s Southern confederaey. to the ea ns
at the Head the ead Of any ey her ,he
United States in per capita
amount of subscriptions. The official announce
ment gives the per capita subscribed as 1859.
that the city's total subscription to the loan
greatly exceeded its allotment-St Joseph
(Mo) News-PreSS
When going away to fight for
Protecting your country preparing your
Your estate for your DEPENDENTS in
Dependents to choose good and dive easahai
investments. Have them care
fully anaiyzed by experts before purchase.
Do not invest in real estate except for a home.
Do not attempt to get too large Income.
Permit good trust company to handle the
to service. Establish trust fund during your
lifetime. Keep your securities negotiable and
indorsed. Insure land titles and register all
exempt all bonds. Make short will. uncompIi-
Gated in form. Make the trust company Your
executor. Have periodical analyses OF your
holdings Make to for
badly. Keep as far away from law courts as
possbe.-The Magazine of Wall Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Cornbread.
Dew te,,. 10 ali d,t wa rat...

Dey tells us all dat we gotter eat
Cornbread, to economies!
Yves liable to run short o. wheat,
If we don't act mighty wise.
Oh. white folks hangin' round tho
grocery store.
Don't let it make you blue:
fore
You got sumpin' comm to you,
De sweetest wild flowers used to grow
Where de corn has lately riz.
All de sweetness dat de field could
show
Dat corn done took foh his.
1t keeps on drinkin' an 1t jes can't
quit,
De sunshine mixed wifi dow.
Ifyou never amt ct no cornbread yae-
You got .Sumpin' comm TO youi
-Washington Seaz.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Sending a ssDunr by Post csrd.

e. G. NJ. Dendron.-Section 4s1.
Postal Laws and Regulations, reads
that all matter upon the envelope. or
card upon which appear any terms in
tended to reflect injuriuusly upon the
character or conduct Of another. is un-
maiiahle, under penalty Of a fine Of not
not more than. five years, or both: Dun-
ming postal cards era held to he 4 IN.
cluded In this category.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub.
quiries are answered directly by per-
sonal letter, u 2-cent stamp 10 required
for return postage. Address The Times-
Dispatch Information Bureau. Rich
niond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

The board of managers Of the New York
Cotton Exchange announces new regula-
tion which limits, fluctuations in future prices
in any one day to cents pound above or
below the closing price of the previous day.
This exchange has been very slow about re-
forming abuses within its control that have
long tended to bring its operations into public
disfayor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

The War Department is reported to. have
worked out a plan for handling America s
army of negroes. Should enough OF the
36S,SS6 registered negroes be selected in the
first draft, a special lighting division will
be organized. Led by good officers, these
negro soldiers will give fine account of
themselves when they meet the Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Anatomy.

Professor-How many bones has the human
body?
Student--Just 6S7, professor.
Professor-Im surprised! Your anatomy says
206; how do you make 1t 687, sir?
Studcnt-That's all right. professor: the HUI
man body I'm thinking of has just eaten shad!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Poetry.

reader Of this column inquiries II we think
he has the poetic heart, the artistic sense, the
lyric temperament. He sends this sample
Mr.. Crouch why you here
With your big. discordant ear?
You think you're wise.
But your big eyes
Can't such things that's near.
Hope on. dear heart; the Is shining!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

the Governor. the people of State would exer
else more care In choosing the right man for
the Office. In every great crisis emer-
has been found absolutely necessary. 1t is
being done to-day at Washington with the
speed Of flying war hammer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

The selling OF Liberty bonds at par on the
New York Stock Exchange must give renewed
confidence to the government as 1t faces the
prospect of another war bond issue. Ger
many. with her depreciating currency and
her increasing financial difficulties. must view
our national financial preparedness with envy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Comedy.

Tho funniest thing in the world to me.
Aside from the dearth Of money,
Is a fellow taking seriously
The business Of being funny;
For the funniest things he said
Were the serious thoughts that struck his head d.
And the most funereal stun he boast
Is the stuff that makes himself laugh the most!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Questions ana An.ver..

Right Handedness of Left Handed Woman
write s With my right hand. Up to that time I
this account for the fact that writing always
gives me sense of pressure in the top Of the
Can sew and read without Inconvenience. Cen
era ns nsslth good Age thrty,-eightLH l. E.
harm 10 try employ the left hand again for
writing. Forced transfer from left nd edne IS
to observation-disclosures is never wise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Small Fire ut Stove work..

One plank Of the roof OF a building
at the Southern Stove Works plant,
Hermitage Road, caught fire last night
shortly after 10 o'clock and caused a
run to- that plant by several units Of
the Richmond Fire Department. The
damage was small and the blaze was
snuffed out before 1t was we'll started.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Making snuerkraut.

y. ". c., Fife.--If you will address
letter to the James River Garden
Club. Richmond, they have booklet
on Food Conservation" which not only
gives a splendid recipe for putting up
sauerkraut, but many other valuable
recipes, which, for lack Of space al
lotted to this department, we are unable
to print.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
To Get Rid of Cockroaches.

Mrs. G.. A. p, Fairfax.-To rid a
house of cockroaches. take granulated
sugar and borax, equal parts, and 10
cents worth Of Paris green. Triturate
to a fine powder and scatter lightly
about their haunts, or preferably with
puffer or blower.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Matrimonial Observation.

We have been married just twenty years. and
from observation we rise to encourage the young
man. The fellow who says marriage is failure
Is warp-a common, everyday warp. Mar
rtage Is intended to tie man down tight. 1t is
a success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

T. H, Grundy.-The greatest depth
in the ocean is believed to be six miles.
That spot Is in the Pacific near the
Island of Guam. The next known
deepest spot is in the Atlantic. south
OF Newfoundland. and is five miles
deep.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17

Mr.. Byrd's proposition to merge certain
State ofices will be sure to revive the old CD
position to mergers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
A Draft Number.

B. w. B.. Richmond.-we are un-
able to give you the order in which
the number you mention was drawn
in the selective draft. You might as
certain by inquiring at the headquar-
tiers of the local exemption board, or
you can write the proVost-marshal-
general. War Department, Washington,
ID. C. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and a.
dress of the writer. Name will net =.
published II writer no requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-17
Ye Modern Dad.

Young man. do you think you can buy gas
and oil. tires, accessories. pay all the fines. get
a new ear each year and support my daughter
In the style to which she wishes to become
customedr