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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Why Wilson DELAYS

TT is said that Washington does not regard
the nn"arncd destruction of the American
steamship Algonquin, by German sinh
marine, as the overt act which tho country
has awaited We cannot understand in what
respect ii fails TO meet the definition
peaceful merchantman unarmed and
defcnsccss, flying our flag and manned by
our people, has been sunk on the high sens
without inquiry as to her cargo, knowledge
or her destination or regard for the lives of
her crew. That these bold seamcn were
fortunate enough 10 escape the death to
winch they were exposed. surely cannot
mitigate the crime
What would President Wilson hayep Nus,
We wait until more lives actually have been
taken before meeting defiance with defiance?
Must We consent to neglect, because war has
not been declared by us. a single prccautiou
which may save people from n prnyc
IN the sea?
American victims OF German frightfulncss
are numerous enough already a declara
ton OF war might not prevent additions ia
thcir number, but at least il would give us
opportunity TO avenge their murder
And yet trust the President If now
ne stays his hand IL is for good reason lie
may feel that the arming of merchantmen is
the one presently effective answer to the sub
marine menace He may prcfer-and the
preference would accord with our tradition
and our position-that the declaration should
come rather from Germany than from this
country.
He must know that war is inevitable The
destruction OF the Algonquin shows there is
10 be no abatement OF submarine ruthlessness
aud makes the arming of every vessel under
our flag and destined for the barred zones
Il measure of elementary prudence
Time now fights for America, not Germany
Our preparations are not completed. ana
every cay helps. For the moment. however
hard the task it may be wisest to choke back
our rising wrath.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
From South Of Arras

FIT would seem the time has arrived for the
r. long-expected British offensc from south Of
sArras. where raids on the German trenches
reveal activity The capture OF
iBapaume appears to be imminent and the
fall of this citadel would leave the German
,salient west of the Arras- Bapaume line, in
% dangerously exposed position
There are critics of the war who believe
the salient will be abandoned --that this is
the German purpose. There are Indications
however, that Sir Douglas Haig does not in
y tend to wait. and that the capture Of Bapaume
will be followed by an encircling movement
designed to take prisoner the mass of the
9salient's defenders. To destroy armies, not
ITO recover territory, is the principal aim of
allied strategy. and a thousand men slain or
captured are worth moro than many square
miles OF land.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

tionary period. If the captains believed the
policeman was in tho house police bust
ness. he should have been acquitted. If they
did not. he should have been dismissed. For
even if his presence was not due to a cause
sufficient to demand dismissal. If they be-
heved he made u deliberately false statement
as to his reason for being in the house. they
should have considered him unfit to serve
on the police force. Nevertheless. the chief
approved the recommendation. and Duing is
either badly treated or Is inadequately
punished
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
THURSDAY. MARCH IL. 1917.
Carranza Story Discredited

sNVyHEN the report spread broadcast
~ that it was CarrauZa himself who had
to the President information con-
sserning the German plot TO align Mexico and
sJapan, 1t seemed too good to be true, and was
accepted doubtfully, II at all Later dis
Spatches further discredit the improbable
STORY. According to these. the German bank
Tin the City Of Mexico and the German lesa-
Elton there virtually control Mexicos financial
Sand diplomatic affairs. If these reports are
zErue, the story that Carranza exposed the
hTeutonic plot is no longer improbable-it is
Impossible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Fernand Labori. long prominent ut
the Paris bar, sDrang into international
prominence as the result of his activ-
tiles in the celebrated Dreyfus case in
the late nineties. conspicuous serv-
ice in this connection was performed
by him in behalf Of Emile lola, when
that noted author was accused of
libeling the French President and the
French army In his defense Of Captain
DreyfGs. Later Maitre Labori acted rs
the defender of Drcyfus at the treason
trial at Rcnnes. He was also an attor-
ney in the Caillaux case. In which he
was counsel for Nine. Caillaiux.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

III Will be hard for citizens To understand ,ho
gA findings OF the police captains--,o whom
the Chief Of Police seems TO have delopa,aa
stemporarily his duty under the chartcr-in
ethe case or Policeman Duling This man was
tcnargeo by other policemen with having
ghastily departed from house which was be
Sing raided.. and his answer TO tho Charge was
that he was In the house on police business
s4hes usual defense.
After hearing the police captains recon-
3insnded fine OF 500. his transfer TO an
Itther district and a remarkable sort OF proba-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Smut on Seed Oats.

torinalia Go per cent commercial forinaldc hydc)
afd FORTY gallons of water and mix thoroughlv
Pile tho seed oats floor or a tarpaulin and
apply tho solution once, using "a common
garden sprinkler Enough should he put on
To make tho grain wet. Shovel the over
and sprinkle again 10 insure every grain being
covered with film of water. THO above uuan-
uty is sufficient for forty 10 nifty bushels OF
seed. The grain should he shove,cd over two
or three times, then shovel into a pile and
cover with grain sacks. old CARPET or blankets
seven eight hours overnight then spread
out and rake over occasionally until dry enough
70 sow. when they should he sown at once IT
is we'll wash out the drill box with tho same
solution. DO not put the treated seed back
into any receptacle that has contained smuttcd
grain unless same is first treated with the So
luton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Welcome to Gerard,

4XY/ITH the single exception of the Pres-
IVY dent. no American has had a harder task
8than James w. Gerard. formerly ambassador
ito Germany. Accredited 10 a country whose
latent ill-fceling was likely at any moment
to break into open hostility. he has repre-
GHented the United States with all possible
stactfulness, yet firmly and fearlessly So far
las was consistent with his duty 10 this coun-
SStry and his conception OF its dignity. he strove
Ito avert a rupture; but when occasion arose.
he did not hesitate idvoice public warning
Ito Germany couched in terms so courteous
that it was impossible for Berlin 10 seize
upon 1t cause OF ofcnse
At grave personal risk and in the face of
sfntolerable annoyances, he played the mans
part throughout and held his country's honor
high. Now that he has returned in safety.
the country blends welcome and rciicf win
sprofound respect and admiration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
CALLED TO WASHINGTON
Eric ~. Shilling Leaves for National
Capital tn Attend Funeral of
His Father.

Eric III. Shilling. OF Barton Heights.
has been called to Washington by the
death of his father. George Shilling.
The elder MIR. Shilling. VINO was a
mathematical instrument maker was
run over and killed by n train on Mon
day. He was n member OF Federal
Lodge, No. ], a. +. & a. NJ, OF Wash
ington, and funeral services were con-
Quoted by that organization yestcr-
day afternoon.
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

inquiries regarding almost amy topic except
ing on icRni and medical subjects answered
Irer by The iimrs-Dtspntcb Information Bu-
renu. Through our Washington branch
fortunate In having to tho unparalleled
resources of the various Federal government
uepn rtments and tho great Library OF Congress-
Which furnish infOrmn Ion of pricclcSs value to
tue public. A. NIL Inquiries answered d.
recfly by personal letter irrespective Of vheth
printed n :-rent stamp Ia required for return
postage. Writer'S nnn:c must he furnished
'infinls VIII not nnswcr) mud post-of1ce address
Inm>t be plainly given. Address The Tines-
Dispatch Information bureau. Richmond. ya.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Why Not Parade on sunday.

TO tho Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
: Sir,-On reading an article in Your papcr on
Tuesday morning in regard o the prca chers
or the city Directing TO the two parades that
" were heid on sunday. ! would like to say that
~ these boys nave the interest OF their country
at heart which they have. I should think they
are good enough TO parade any day that
they may see ht and any other true American
thinks as l do
There arc people in tho city who could not
ace them on n week day, because they have 10
work and could not lose the time. Many OF
them have brothers and sons i'm the army n nd
therefore can see no harm in parade OF this
kind on Sunday. The last parade was held
after church hours. yet we Americans to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

"heh state school Superintendent r. c.
"'earhes tailed TO appear in time to make a
seheuuieu address, ut a teachers convention at
f.ast Nadtord the other day. the program com
mittee rang III as pinch hitter Harris Hart OF
roanoke an aspirant for the Office now held
by MIR. Stearnes
nave wanted for some time 10 stand In
Mr.. Stearnes's place" Mr.. Hart observed humor-
ously, opening his remarks
hut superintendent Stearnes. who had been
ui'tNoioapy detained. turned up in East Rad
ioro q aaE later. and was given Il place on tho
program of the morning session Friends haa
reported to him Mr. Harris remarks.
am told that my friend. Mr. Hart said Il
n's peeh ms Wish TO stand in my place" began
MI "'earnes when his turn came. His ambi-
tion has now been satisfied. and / hope I'll have
no more trouble from him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Seeufime.
Not too deep we plant the grain.
So that it can rise again
To re-grcen the naked field,
Minting all it's golden yield
But these war-killed men should sleep
Planted deep, planted deep
They have had their share OF pain,
And they would not rise again.
Clement Wood, in Poetry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

AS it is impossible to tell from periscope
whether the boat beneath it is German,
British. French or Austrian, it behooves all
merchantmen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
To-Day. Hest r,ond-p,.r.a ,o,

:. recruiting sergeant stationed in the south
OF ireland met Pat and asked him 10 join the
army. The latter refused. whcreupon the ser
gcant asked his reason for refusing
Aren't the King and the Kaiser cousns,"
asked Pat.
res SAID tho recruiting sergeant
Well, said Pat "hecorra. once ipterfcrcd
IN 4amily squabble and I'm no, going to do
so ,again.'-Chicaso News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Question. md Answer.

For Weak. Tired Eyes.--Pease give me
"'.'l i"r "eah tircd eyes w. NJ *.
>, Answer--Ah right step right this way to
inc shower Try nitroEen-oXygcn mixture
II is very effective You go out into the street
throw out your chest pull in your stomach di,,
your chin into Your collar. and walk hrisklv
along. winking both eyes together about eleven
times 81 block. till you have covered twenty or
TWENTY-FIVE blocks. Then return with the same
schedule" II hrightens the eyes up wonder
fully MayEe you have cyestrain we all have
ia perfect human eye is practically unknown
When the general health is reduced through
bad hygiene the strain is felt. When tho
health is improved by good hygiene the eve
strain ceases. Many adopt g;asses for relief
others obtain relief through hygiene.
Contribution Of q. S. LII found that two
weeks in bed. with about six quarts of whole
milk day. Increased my weight eleven mounds
TWO patients left here Ca santorium) recently
one man who gained thirty-six hounds in four
weeks. another woman who gained twenty four
pounds in four weeks. a glass of orange
Juice before milk nj \. NJ followed i'm hair
an hour by tho first glass of milk and n cIassful
hal'- hourly until or II, NJ. longer IL de-
sired. six quarts being the average for the
twcnty-four hours. ] state this for the noss;blo
benefit OF some poor devil who is not nourishcd
by anything else in the way Of food This wa .
'he o"sc i"i Years win me- G. 8. H.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Most OF US were rather surprised when NO
slearned, from the Bureau OF Labor. ina, ,ond
prices in the last year had gone M only 10
sper cent. Perhaps the sta,isticians got M.
two figures reversed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright 1916 National Newspaper se-v,es,
1fnnitus Folks Would Say

INK ns ringing. roaring. buzzing and other
no,SeS IN the ears. or tinntus. the doctors
."ii H. IN their usual fashion of lacking
large name upon condition they know little
n great many diScomnting letters TO this do
parliheht The sufferers simply say: Please adj
Nlsc me what to do to relieve head noises from
WhiCh nav" suffered for twenty years And
inc other. in vain endeavor to discover any
stray data upon which o base the advise souCbi
INC other day--a very cold. cherries day in
"hS-we TOOK few hours off to browse in tho
nolarE. ana inc Following facts concerning head
NOISES are all VIC have show for IL.
common cause of tinnitus is hardened way
IN the ear canals. characteristics of tbie COW,
dltlnh is sudden onset, and the rcverheratIo
"i the SUBJECTS own voice in talking In a
barrel. 1t is exceedingly dangerous IN afteunt
TO dig this hardened plug of wax out II should
be SSrinSed out with warm soda solution
injury OF the ear drum. and injury or disease
OF the auditory nerve, are occasional causes Of
head noises ' Va
earl is often preceded by ringing or head
noises. e'S - ''e"u
The taking of quinine is a notorious caus.
W ringing IN the ears and of middle ear con
feStion other drugs which more commonly
cause 1t are salicyclic acid or any Of lie dnr,,.a
:tretanil!dc ''' a"i
iohacco and alcoholic Indulgence over a long
pclloi arc common factors of head noises
l'robahiE the most frequent cause is chronic
dependent upon chronic troubles In m. nasal
cavity or throat in practically every case
Weak heart. arteral disease high blood
pressure and chronic lung or bronchial disease
causing congestion of the brain may no ~
explanation Of tinnitus "
In young people. pronounced anacmia IS often
cause of annoying head noises which are in
rhythm with the pulse beat "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Homc Cor Moods confedcrntc Mnmen.

- oi =. West Point. Na.-MrS 4. ]. Montague
presid eni Richmond Va. AMI Mrs Norman V
Randolph. 1917 stuart Avenue. Richmond. chair
man OF the relief association. give YOU full
PARTICULARS regarding admission into the Home
TOT Needy Confederate Women. and the pro-
visions for aid in special cases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
The Voice of the PEOPLE

A. an evidence OF good faith. letters must
give the name and address OF the writer. Names
viii not he published III writer no requests
Make all communications short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Pension for Confederate wIdov.

Wrs. i: ". w. I.eNington. Wa widow of
Confederate soldier married TO him durinE
IN" war but who did not draw pension him
self * eligible for a pension. provided her in
core does not exceed $500 year and her prop
cry holdings real and personal. is less tina n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
FERNAND LABOR DEAD
Was Attorney for Captnin Dreyfus in
Treason T'rini and Counsel for
Nine. CnilIalux.
IRy Associated prnss l

l by Associated Press.
PARIS, March 1f.-Fernand Labori,
who was attorney for Captain Alfred
Dreyfus, died to-day, after a long and
painful illness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

H. II. l.. Christ;ansburg. Ea.-lnformati ton r
EardtnG government land open for honest en- 4 9
may b. had by addressing the General Ia,
ONCE. Interior Department, Washington. ID {
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Colonel Roosevelt announces that what
ever vacation plans he may have will be post
pohed because Of the existing crisis Every
rose has its thorn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

az Germany blames submarine ru,hlessness on
1.-THE United States. This is probably another
Example of that lively Teutonic humor which
1--WE find 1t so difficult To understand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Ambassador Gerard is writing a book. 1t
WIZ DC one volume which will never need
press agent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Mails for the PbiItpptnes

Mrs J. u. T.. AppomattoN. Na.-Thc mail
leave san Francisco about every days 70
the Philippines. and take from five 10 six week
en- route: The time or leaving the Philippine
To- the United states is tho the tim
for leaving from san Francisco.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
The I:goftst.

heres TO tho man who knows il ALL
ne hores his friends beyond recall.
but stiIl. amid pain. grief and strife.
lies always satisfied with life
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

III 'Cuba's revolution subsidized when its bank
roll was captured. That is the way with
most revolutions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

stand ana be told by q few preachers that they
do not desire to have such u parade on Sunday
Richmond. March H.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Onion gamblers, we are told, have been
caught In the market squeeze Let us all
hope they got some of the juice In their ewes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

In New York men with glass eyes arc per-
miited 10 drive car. The standard might
be improved il some drivers were provided
with black eyes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

SiF2nsLsHED every day in the at 10 South Tenth
<Hsai11 Co.. Inc. Charles l.. Husbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
The l'cSsimlst Says
lie Knew.

Many men are of many minds. but there are |
also many men of no minds all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

kR1LEPHoNE: Randolph 1. Private Branch E1chhhSs
S GOnnectng with all departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

Now children" said the teacher tell me the
plural of screcch'?"
Twins" replied Bad Bill
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15
Nctl,cI College.
Iioutcsteu,Iinr

g: i. L.. chase city. Na.--I,cthel College 1
a Mennonite institution Newton, Kans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

epDREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Times
y Despateh. and not to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

SyAk6ANCH OFFICES; Washington. .i6 fourtscin,tun
street, n. W.; city. Fifth Avenue bnn
axt Chicago, Peoples Gas building; Philhaeipn"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-15

rs II friends who favor with mNnurcr1pts anu
illustrations wish have unavailable
articles returned they all send stamps
tpe that purpose
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CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
Society Rallies to Call of Nation
BY HENRIETTE KAY.

War service have become the great
social leaders of the city They vyng with another
maintain Washngton wartime record for real patriotic enterprise
Not household in the Capital but finds its
engaged useful occupation for the comfort health
of the at the front and in the camps.
Washington has always had record for achievement during
time In the civil residential
district which that time the of fashionable
exclusive sections, of all
Prses from bandageakng military balls and receptions
During the the Connecticut
above Faagut Square the residential district where
carried the cooperative enterprises of of fashion
interested the welfare of the soldiers and supplying the
with articles which handcraft could produce
Today the effort is widespread throughout the city
Though Red Cross headquarters
the Panmerican Building of the
ames throughout the city with subaons
The Navy League has moved Sixteenth
and it is understood is contemplating enlargement
But there has been decided tendency
to avoid overlapping and by organization of
have in other times been sporadic and dsorganzed.
Perhaps the important service organization
District War Service Commission which has established
Hon Henry White former Ambassador France PRESIDENT
Mrs Newton Baker Mrs Josephus Daniels, Sydney
Buron honorary vice presidents and
standing Mrs Marshall Field Hopkins Mrs
Henry F Dimock Mrs. Boughton Wood Mrs Julius and
others.
Working in cooperation with the District Service pac-
cay existing which welfare
comfort or amusement of the soldiers encamped the city
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Sixteenth and K streets northwest.
At the dance yesterday afternoon
the Naval Reserve quartet sang
popular camp airs.
Miss Gladys Hinckley is another
of the attractive members OF So
over to a life of service this sum-
mer. Miss Hinckley is a sculptress
Of much talent. and devotes part
of each day to her art.
She has been helping the Red
Cross canning campaign and at
present is also giving considerable
time to the work of entertaining
soldiers at the camps under the di-
rectiOn Of Miss Elizabeth Howry.
Baron MOncheur and the members
OF the Belgian mission have returned
to Washington from a brief tour of
the country and are at the Hotel La
fatte.
Gen. and Mrs. Arthur Murray have
left Washington for Winter Harbor.
Me, where they will spend the sum-
mer with their daughter, Mrs. Ord
Preston. Gen. and Mrs. Murray will
stop en- route to make short visits
at Bass Rocks and Manchester by the
Sea. They will return in the autumn
and will take an apartment.
Miss Helen Taft. daughter of former
President and Mrs. Taft, Joined the
score of Bryn Mawr College girls who
are at West Chester. Pa. cuItivating
twenty acres of land on the SharpIesS
place. Miss Taft accompanied the
students to the tract set apart for