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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Arrive. s.fe,z in rrane..

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Septem-
Der b.-Definite advices have been re-
ceived here that Section II, United
States Army Ambulance Corps, which
was the first of the two University of
Virginia sections to be- ordered out,
has arrived safely in France, with all
of it's members In good shape.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

The President has most happily described
the American soldiers for the war as the
soldiers OF freedom in Il special sense"
meaning soldiers Of freedom OF the world
There have been world crusades before, but
there never has been a crusade for world
freedom and democracy. Mr.. Wilson will
doubtless be accorded the distinction of be-
ing the personal exponent of this first crusade
for world freedom and democracy for Wood
row Wilson is now a greater figure in the
world than President Wilson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Home Sweet Home

Hello! hello Is this Mrs Binkum's home
5000 morning. Mrs Binkum! Don't you belong
to the same knitting club with my wifo? Yes,
Oh, I'm SO glad: I've been trying to find some
one who might meet her. It's just this want
you. please. TO tell her that baby has grown IN
and has whiskers. and when she gets through
knitting. on her way home, ask her to please
buy him I've got so much hous.vork
l can't get out Thank you, Mrs. Bnkum,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Liberty Bonds.

r. NJ. p. Richmond.-The Treasury
Department says that they do not know
the exact date when the Liberty bonds
expect to mail them TO all parts OF
the United States first. 80 that they
may be dis tributed in such state on
the same day. There should be no
worry regarding the distribution OF
Liberty bonds. as a person who has
purchased one receives the interest on
tho bond from the 18th day of May.
1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Song Of the Bald.
ny HENRY EDWARD WARNER

Song of the Bald.
am bald, but then know 1t,
And know plainly show it
You I'm bald by looking
At the summit Of my dome;
Yet for cures am not rushing.
And you'll mover hear mo blushng,
Though tho flies locate my features
By the sense of home sweet home!
There's hairy covering growing.
Just a patch of fuzz is showing
And used to rub and scrub 1T
TIL found 1t wouldn't grow;
And fer many years I've worn 1t
With no tonics to adorn 1T.
That old bald head that used to
Think fright and holy show!
For i've learned that great men glory
In a polished upper story,
And I've seen the halls Of fame arc
Packed with shimmering. glimmerng pates;
have como to tho conclusion
That all dope ia a deiusion.
And rest my case. contented,
With the Gallery of Fates.
Fears have hair, and SO have donkeys,
Dogs. gorillas. apes and monkeys;
Hairs the universal covering
OF beasts that have brain
But would not be beast. sir
For. to say tho very least. sir
Being beasts is too unpleasant,
And tho prospect gives mo pain
So I'm bald; I'm glad to be it
You would know 1t. should you see it;
I'm distinguished by absence
OF the slightest sign of hair;
Yet know that in the legons
Populating heavens Kions
All the handsome men are like me:
1t will be the fashion therel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost Any topic,
excepting ON legal and medical cub
jects, arc answered free. Az ali In
Quiries are answered directly by per-
sonn1 letter. a 2-cent stamp 10 required
Tor return postage. Address The TM.e.-
Dispatch Information Bureau. Rich
nond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

President Carranza. in his message read
to Congress Sunday night, announced that
Mexico will continue to maintain strict neu-
trality in the war. The American people
will be satisfied If the sister republic lives
up to that promise. The present government
will do we'll II 1t disposes OF domestic dis
order and rehabilitates and nfuses life into
the country's languishing industries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

Draft evaders, after once being certified to
the Acknowledgement for service, will be
searched for as deserters. and when arrested
will have to face the penalty for descrtion,
which in time of war is punishable by death.
Better by far to risk honorable death in
battle in defense of ones country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
IIounrd VIII E1led.

The will Of Thomas p. Howard. who
was killed last week in an automobile
accident near Ashland, was hled for
probate yesterday in the Chancery
Court. The entire estate. valued at $11.-
900. Is left In fec simple to his widow.
Mrs. Marie Louise Howard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

certain Chicago pork packer visiting the
mountains was one of group witnessing a
gorgeous sunset in sky just streakcd with
lights that reminded one of tho gories Of the
aurora
YES" he said. when asked how he uxoa u.
1T certainly Is a mighty colorful sunset-cer-
tainly is! by the way, want to show you one
my daughter painted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

dertaken is one that should result in ma
terially improving the general efficiency of
such institutions, as the uniformity which It
contemplates will necessarily be productive
of higher standards Of service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

The government wants 10000 pounds
of blackberry jam for the army, and it finds
that there are not half enough berries out
side of those growing in the wild to meet
the supply. Now let men, women and chill
dren 60 into the briar jungles OF the land
and help America win the war, if blackberry
>jam is essential.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

Gerard's new title does not require him to
DC caiieo SIR. We had already resolved
never to address him as Madam"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Murder Of AIndero.

]. W. NJ. City Point.+Francisco Ma
murdered on February %, 1918. Ma
dero's successful campaign was ended
by the capture of Juarez. where he
established his capital on May II. 1911.
Peace between the Mndero and Dia1
forces was signed on May 81, 1911.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Improved Aeroplane.

G. ". D. D., PearisburS.-You should
address the Secretary OF tho Navy.
Navy Department. Washington. D. c.,
giving him the facts about your inven-
lion, and no doubt he will instruct you
as to further steps In the matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
The Cost OF MILK.

To the Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Sill want to protest against the
further increase IN the price Of milk.
Why is 1t? was talking to driver
this morning and he said his salary
had not been Increased and also tho
price to the producer had not been in
creased. and yet the price to the con-
sumer has been twice recently. Mine
is but feeble protest. but I am sure
thousands of householders feel as do,
but are helpless. Where and when can
we hope this continual rise to end?
RichnoDd SApteDber Z 1917
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

Perhaps the Kaiser feels that showers of
PRESIDENT Wilson's note thrown from air
planes may hasten his own downfall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

When it comes to collecting taxes on war
profits, it will be difficult to find a business
which does not assert it had been Injured
by the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
serum for InocuIatinE HoE..

z. IA, HopeWtIL--For inIormation
you are referred to the State Agricul-
tural Experiment Station. at Blacks
burg, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Shippers in Meat.

J. A. w, PetersburE.-To rid sailed
meat Of shippers, the meat should be
thoroughly cleaned and then kept Sc
curely wrapped.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Que.tiop. and Answer..

Trust the Cat and tho Canary Arc Quite
welL-G My baby. aged eight months. seems
asleep. Is this adenoids7 t1( Please recon-
mend good phyaie for my father. no Is very
every night. His stomach troubles him con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

The employees of the New England Lime
Company have struck because they were not
furnished beer. Oughtn't they to have been
satisfied with limeade?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

"A considerable storm has been raised In
certain patriotic circles in New York over
Bishop Greer's order to discontinue the
music OF THE Star-Spangled Banner" in the
Cathedral Of st. John, the Divine The
Star-Spangled Banner" has been rendered
with marked effect on the cathedral
organ, and large crowds had come to hear
the music. especially on the Sunday follow
ing the entrance OF the United States into
the war. Bishop Greer was present on that
occasion, and manifested no displeasurc. but
had the music discontinued thereafter il is
alleged, on the ground that that sort of
music breeds war. One of the posts of the
Grand Army OF the Republic has demanded
OF the bishop an explanation. The affair
threatens more war than the music of this
national anthem on the great organ Of the
cathedral every Sunday could produce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

we never expected that man Hoover t.
get popularity prize from the food maniuu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Rather Co Eishinr.

I'd rather go fishing than DO King
For the life Of monarch's troubled +htnr-
He loses his throne on rebellion's tide
When traitors along with his soldiers ride
And he never knows when the slip of q knif.
May end all his troubles along with his life,
on. monarchs n terribly troubled thing
And I'd rather go fishing than be a King,
Id rather go fishing than Croesus be-
For bothered and harricd old Fool wa. hs
"ho counted his gold all the livelong day,
And miser needs spring guns to keen thieves
away.
More trouble than getting. is keeping gold:
And six feet Of earth is the pront all told.
And the wealth of the world would be tronb,a
to
SO I'd rather 60 fishing than Croesus be-,
ia rather go fishing than anything
Than rolling In money or being a kim.
For out where the water is full OF fish
Iheres nothing on earth that chap couid wtab,
NO JOY quite compares with the low OF a biL.
10 me river or lake for the feel OF a strike
AS Tor rolling in money or being Kinp
Ia rather go fishing than anything!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Morn Mean Thinxn,
The Sunset.

And how do you like Jennie's complexionr'
Il don't know; I've never used any,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

1t Is proposed to erect statues of both Wash.
lngton and Lincoln in front of the Parliament
house In London as gift OF the American
democracy to the British democracy and az
lifting expression of their alliance and unitv
or aim In the war. The idea Is an admirable
one. but should it be executed in replica n,
ola statues or in the creation of new and
original ones? The finest statue of Wash
ington, that OF Houdon, stands here in Rich
mond in the rotunda of the Capitol OF tho
State 1t is facilc princeps among the sculp-
tured figures OF the Father Of His Country
London has replica OF this magnificent
figure, and 1t is doubtful if there is q living
sculptor who could equal or surpass this
Washington. The best conception of Lin
coin is st. Gaudenss statue of the war Pros
ident in Chicago. But as an expression NJ
the allied democracies of the Anglo-Saxon
race, and indeed OF the whole world. q new
and broader conception OF these two great
est world democrats Is demanded In both
Washington and Lincoln, not only America
but tho whole world OF freemen, sees the
embodiment Of its ideal. No other nation
has contributed two such characters to the
cause of democracy and self-government. and
America should have the artist to convey this
idea in the world sense in which 1t is de-
manded
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

1t is hoped tho Navy League, having prs
fessed repentance. will not be guilty of back
sliding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Issues
Are
Known

friends across the water are
fighting for. Austria is nghting for the enslave-
countries which she has stolen out of the Bal
to her territory-confessedly SO. She is after
most Of Macedonia and much OF Roumania.
license to plumber, burn and massacre in. Ar
under her merciless domination. To-day she is
plundering. burning and numbering in Palestine.
German militarism, the master mind OF ali this
iniquity. is fighting for power and pef; for
racy and the crushing OF, nations. The little"
American. the pacfst, tho near-traitor, when
he throws obstacles in the path OF the war
progress OF the United States Is fighting for
Of the Prussian military maniacs more effecs
tually than IL he were in the trenches thYowinp
bombs at the troops of the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and nd
dress OF the writer. Name will not be
published II writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

AS a practical expression Of it's purposes
the American College of Surgeons, with a
membership of $500. has undertaken to
standardize the hospitals OF this continent
Hospitals will be asked to consider especially
these questions: Do hospitals take all posi-
bic precautions against the performances Of
unnecessary surgical operations? Are in
experienced surgeons permitted independently
to operate in the hospitals? Are fee-splitters
allowed to operate in the hospital? Fee
splitting. the college maintains, invariably
makes for incompetent surgery, unnecessary
surgery, and darkens any hospital with dis
honesty. The investigation, however will
include all phases Of hospital work Upon
the results Of this investigation the college
will base It's judgment as TO whether or not
the service of hospital is thorough, honest
and competent, and will keep the public in
formed from time to time by publishing lists
OF hfst-class hospitals. Cardinal James Glib
bons. OF Baltimore, assures the college of
his approval OF the plan of Standardization.
and promises the close cooperation of the
Catholic Hospttal Association Thelplan IN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
To Make Grape Wine.

Mrs. c. r. K. Richmond.-we sub
NIT the following: Mash the grapes
the skins in tub. after squeezing
them. with barely enough water to
cover them; strain the juice thus OBJ
tanned into the frst portion; put three
mixture: let 1t stand In an open tub to
ferment. covered with a cloth for a
period Of from three to seven days:
the Juice In cRYk and leave 1t open
for twenty-four hours; then bung it
UP, and put clay over the bung to
keep the air out. Let your wine re-
main in the cask until March. when
It should be drawn off and bottled,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Goethals's
Program
After All

caly it formulated by General Cocktails.
The wooden ships to be built will not be in
creased in number and the construction OF
Fabricated steel ships more, than 100000
total tonnage. is to be proceeded with at three
yards operated by private corporations, but
equipped BY the government-an appropriation
of $35, 100000 being requested for this purpose.
These $50 fabricated steel ships. which
called for in the preliminary orders will be In
addition to as many more standard steel vessels
built under contract in existing shipyards. OF
which more than 100 are under way Including
vessels building for foreign account and taken
ferred from the Great Lakes, shall have
within period reckoned by months
gency merchant feet of 100000 tons-Phlla-
oelphia Record.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
officers Training Camp for @. NJ. Corps.

C. p. A.. Warrenton, N. Can Of
flcers training camp for tho quarter
About 5000 officers from the officers
training camps now in operation will
be sent to the new camp for additional
training in work for the quartermas-
tiers corps. The camp will also accom-
modato from 10000 to 10000 enlisted
men. to be formed into quartermaster
corps units The camp Will be used
for the formation OF special and techni-
cal units, such as motor companies,
wagon companies, stevedore regiments,
labor companies, supply companies, re-
pair shops, salvage shops, etc. The Of
nee Of the Observation-Disclosures states
that no applications for appointment
to the auartermasters reserve corps
made since April ~ arc being consid-
cred Only those sent from the Of
ficers' training camps arc eligible to
become student officers At the quarter
masters corps's training camp. The du-
ties OF enlisted men in tho quarter
masters reserve corps depend entire.
II upon tho trade In which they en-.
z,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversorv

'O-NlGHT the Richmond Chamber OF Com
merce celebrates its hftieth anniversary
Oh uninterrupted usefulness with banquet at
the Jefferson and speeches appropriate to the
occasion. Included in the program will be
hYe-minute talks by living ex-presdents of
the organization. reviewing it's work and the
growth of Richmond during the Intervening
half-century period.
Richmond lay PROSTATE at the feet of a
conquering army little more than two
years after the close of war that had de-
vastated the territory within the sphere of
her influence. The business men OF the
city, with their faces turned to the future,
met and organized the Chamber of Commerce
to meet the difficult conditions of reconstruc-
ton and to lay the foundation Of the Rich
mond Of to-day-one of the country's great
entrepots TO the scaboard. The Chamber of
commerce was the organizing agency and the
motive power that raised Richmond from her
ashes Phoenix-like to her present proud posi-
ton as one of the leading moneyed centers
or the nation, and ranking we'll I'D toward
the head of the list In commercial and mann
featuring importance. With sleepless vigil
lance and unfagging ZEAL the organization
mas been keenly alive to every opportunity
Tor the citys upbuildng, and has labored I'M
tiringiy to arouse public interest in eytry
worthy enterprise that sought n locatio, in
her midst. 1t has interested outside canitaI
ny presenting the cltys advantages for profit
able investment. and week by week, month
ny month, year In and year out it has seen
us eHorts bear fruit in city steadily grow
ing In population. in commerce. in manurac-
lures, and In all Of the activities which are
Inc assured supports of great METROPOLIS.
The vision of its first years, it has seen he
come tangible reality
The organization. IN briet, mas wrought
nightly for Richmond. and its more than
lbo'oOo population unite in spirit in felicta1-
ing 1t on its festive anniversary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Cause and Enect.

Cause and Effect.
so poor old Knute is dead eh, w.u, .,,,
Time files and changes things, wh,, ,.iu,
poor knuteT' u
Wall. nothin' tall much ledge. Il anna.
drew IN, NTH ace in tn deck an they was an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

H kgBtlsHED every day In at ~ south Tenth
64Feet, IncsDlhialch
lisAinE Co, Inc. Charles unsoroos, EdItor aud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

The "littie;S American. tho paci-
fist. the near-traitor may pretend
that he does not know what the
United States is fighting Cor, but
he knows we'll enough what his
frieDds acroSa tho ,r,tor ,rn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Current Editorial Comment

Apparently the net result OF
the changes In the personnel OF
the United States Shipping
Board and the Emergency Fleet
Corporation has been to leave
the ShiDbuildfnE program practi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

& ApDREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Times
~ Dtsootch. and lndis idualx-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

SSsssSSt Richmond. Va, second class- matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
7 he Dram a

ing up the $4,000 that went TO her out
OF the large bulk of her parents strong
box. Gowns new one each week
and all the other pcrquisites Of inheri-
lance appear 20 cucumber her existence,
until suddenly she is faced with the
failure of her bank account. and, like
Pincro's Iris" she turns in her oN-
tremity to the Hon. CourtenRy Urqu-
hart. He declares his love. proposes
a union outside Of conventional limits
and sweeps her Off for Paris. Fortu-
nately for the lady. storm has stopped
the boats at Dover. where after some
pallid dOubtings she is saved ny an
earlier and more respectable lover,
At moments here and there the Hon:
Courtenay discloses brief glImpses OF
his own plungng career, and OF thls
the chief incident appears TO be a SIM
liar trip to Dover a few years before
with young woman who cut her
throat when he left her. 1t is diihcuit
TO dodge the feeling that some sucn
escape perhaps the poisoned cup oil
The Fugitive" would have been more
pleasant would have given dignity
TO the theme that in its present form
il never reaches. Instead, the young
woman who sought emancipation spies
a text on the bedroom wall and is thus
warned of the judgment OF Ood;
Organ music at this Juncture "oulu
have been appropriate by all the rules
of the George V. Hobart dramaturgy'
but the play stopped short of IT,
The Young nobleman is the best
drawn figure in the play. He is full
Of desires. but shrewd in realizing
them. and inhibited by several OF the
l. of
this is ably set forth by Lionel Anvil
in tho part But somehow ! could not
holm feeling that Grace George was up
against the difficult problem Of making
plain what the author herself dld not
have clearly in mind. Was Irene Slmp-
son Bates. woman OF fine instinct
against the smothering mantle OF Eng
lish middle class responsibility, lntelh-
gent enough 20 direct her destiny wheh
She came upon it? Or was she merely
the English rural napper. impatient OF
restraints. avid of adventure, and yield
ING in the face of dangerous opportunl-
ties9 There were times Saturday night
yhen bv Miss Georges acting l was
made TO concur first in one OF these
and then in the other. Az no IiIhe
could settle down TO a definite 1eeihg
that knew what the young woman was
about Afterward l began 10 "UHuei
if the part was fitting one for Grace
George, regardless of its faults OF lts
qualities. Her art-because al us pest
il has developed to the possession OF
the depths and pecuharltes OF 'eul
personal expression is something
cooler, more calculating than the VIII
o. the wisp Ewes Daughter" is APP
parently meant TO be; an art when
finds hself more surely in such drama
as "A Woman's Way or THE New
York Idea" Her diction. tco, left me
comfortless. retaining too heavy an ac-
greatly of defamation.
Alison Skipworth. who is a charming
actress when occasion so allows, did a
mellow and enjoyable'bit as family
servant. The rest Of the cast was com
petent without owning to any splen-
doris.