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of Them find it necessary to postpone their
openings while large number will lie com
PEELED To struggle through the school ve,r
with inadequate STATS. Some solution must
he found, and in so far as possible II sbould
be Il permanent one. Endiugsof the war will
send fair percentage OF teachers back to
the Schoolroom. but perhaps the majority of
them have zone for good. Few women will
return voluntarily to teaching for pittance
when well-pad jobs heretofore held by men
are open TO them. The only solution. would
seem to be found in raising salaries high
enough TO make teaching attractive to com
petent men and women, and that means a
very considerable drain upon the States re-
sources. Dean Ballet. of the New York Uni
'ersity School of Pedagogy, to meet the de-
mand for higher salaries, would increase
the tax on vacant lots and unimproyed prop-
erty, set aside part OF the inheritance and
income tax and condemn a great deal more
land than needed when building a school
house. The deans proposals NAV he omen
to objection but at least some change in the
financing OF this and other States will be
necessary If the school systems are to be kent
on high plane OF efficiency
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Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Exercise and Mctnbolism.
Copyright 1918. by National Nswspaper eerytcs,

Metaboitsm requires dennition at the outset
Metaboiisnm then is no, disease or ~ bad
habit I, is the constant combustion or burn
The energy necessary to maintain the Various Various
ipnctions Of the body and do such mental and
II your metnbolism is slow you are likely to
gain superfuous weight. be dull or. drowsy.
normal 9S most OF the time. and various other
symptoms which We frequently note. in women
II the metabolism is too fast there is nervous
uness Efs OF yna" w apd pSs na wkS
. sSNer,shness AT times in the day. and other
exopbthnImt in m i III Snrh diseases as
cuiosis. for example.
The metubosm varies one way the other
from the normal rate OF good health in countless
alnerent diseases. AS there are practically no
S nPTsI cures fo. these diseases we'll trained
nnch nowadays are giving the study OF
S Slcn patients mctabolsm much attention and
roGrh ops s"S rmr or
nc normal. irrespective OF the anmcnt the pa
be Unable to po osn eI
"heiher patient is suffering with incipicnt
oph,halmic goitcr. because the general symp-
oms are much the same in either case--symp-
IT is often difficult to detect clinical signs OF
very slight infltratiom in tho lung of any
ever il is not very important, since the gen
G is IL, treatment and management OF the patient
"a me open air and medication and diet selected
TO oppose the too active me;abolism
l-avoisicr discovered that tho absorption Of
yor is increased during exercise or physical
m"fs ana that means that exercise increases
ophth9lmic roitcr sometimes harbor the deiu-
sion that exercise Will make them stronger and
the average tubercu!osis " exopht lmic goiter
patient than walking about or using the muscles
slow metal oism. who especially need regular
are least ncneS , take ec Jse S,1a
with FAST meta bolisn to whom exercise is often
ma rmful. are generally eager to take active ex.
crcise. ~
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The aunrtermaster Corps.

The QuartermaSIer Corps
Is a noncomha tant crowd,
An ii isn't much eXcitin'
Fer tn man who likes 1t loud:
But it's got it's own hard work TO do,
An they'd all he on tn floor
IF il wasn't fer the noncombatin'
Quartermaster Corps.
The Quartermaster Corps
Sheds no glory or renown,
But it's got tho grub that keeps you
Comm back when you arc down;
An tn Infantree an Cavalrce
Would all be on the floor
If it wasn't fer the noncombatin'
Quartermaster Corps.
The Quartcrmaster Corps
Is OIL Spot
When 1t comes TO gettin' chow
To tn line where things are hot;
Why. the boys up in. the trenches
Would all be on the floor
IF 1t wasn't fer the noncombatin'
Quartcrmastcr Corps.
The Ouartcrmastcr Corns
Don't use bayonets or guns,
hut they do mighty lot o. work
To help clean up tn Huns;
So here's something to remember
You might all he on the Moor
II 1t wasn't fer the noncombatin'
Quartermaster Corps
Sergeant William C.. PRYOR. IN ~.
Stars and Stripes, France.
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Voice of the People
Letters must give the name and ad-
dress OF the writer. Name will not be
published IL writer so requests.
The Case OF Beul.h BInford.

TIC 0dNc OF BruIAh UInIOTd.
To the Editor OF The Times-Dispntch
Sir-Nobody Of ordinary human In
stincts would block the way OF !, fall
EN- woman honestly trying TO atone
FOR her past and regain her sclf-rcspct.
The Red Cross authorities arc entirely
right, however, in rcpudiating Beulah
Binford, formerly OF this city, and for
join the Red Cross, she made an un-
fortunate start by confding her inten-
ton to New York newspaper and
having the story widely published. with
her photograph and review OF the ia
nous murder case here in which she
figured so viciously and acquired such
miserable notoricty.
miserable notoriety CITIZEN.
Richmond. Va. September 10. 1915.
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measures and nominated to succeed him Will
liam j. Harris who had the Endorsement of
President Wilson. In the First Mississippi
District, Governor Theodore G. Bilbo, an un-
derstudy OF James Is. Vardaman. was de-
feated for Congress by Judge Paul L. john
son. and E. S. Gambler was rcnominated in
the Sixth District. both loyal administration
men, Everywhere Americanism to the
fore, with the honors equally divided be-
tween the parties in giving expression to this
spirit in their choice OF candidates.
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owing to connections '
ne Norfolk papers reach there ata.5a
ne schedu!cs would permit the Rich
mona papers to arrive there al Same
hour via Suffolk, but the conncc,Inn ,s
close one. depending on the through
train over the Norfolk and Western
ana is unsafe to attemp, IL
Richmond s scwed up in cverv ~,
rcction MY speech at the Tuesday Club
some timc since was given in hona
.haI the business men would wake IN
70 the situation but they have nor even
turned over yet.
THOMAS G. DIGGs
hichmond. Va. september 10, 1915.
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We DonN Believe Ii.

sos, T.-D.--Dear sir: A friend in France tells
me they have over there kind OF swine called
tho lam hog, raised exclusively for hams and
that you cut hams off. these hogs and they
will grow fresh hams every season; which he
says is great saving. and will solve the food
problem Of the allies. What is your opinion
OF ham-hogs, and could raiae wishbone
chickens the way in Virginia?
~ VICTIM OF FOOD"
Richm ond. September 10, 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

When Germany is caught with the goods
it lies boldly and calmly, hoping to get by
through sheer brazenness. Instance its ac-
eusation in reply to Spain's protest. that the
latter's vessels had been destroyed by British
submarines. Spain will believe that as
readily as she would believe that American
shots sent the Lusitania to the bottom
Madrid is not senile, and Berlin. might as well
realize now as later that ii must pay up or
face new antagonist.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

American soldiers are shooting'to kill on
the spot any one who urges them 10 surren-
der. Cause OF this instruction is mot given in
dispatches from the front further than that it
Originated in certain division. Evidently
Hun propagandists have been attempting to
SOW the seeds OF discord even in the army
ranks. The shoot 10 kilF' order will make
short shrift Of all towards, traitors and spies.
for the spirit of American arms will brook
nothing this side Of victory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding utmost my topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub-
jcctK, answered free. As all in
qutrics nre answered directly by per-
.unnI letter n Sclf-nddrcAscd, stamped
envelope In required. Address The
Times Dispatch Information Bureau,
Richmond. Vn.
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To The EditOr OF The Times DIS pal oh:
Sir.-RefcrrinE TO recent discussions
az 10 railroad schedules. Atlantic Coast
Line train No. Sc. leaving here for the
South at l:c4 a. NJ. is due at Emporia
at o:Ii Southern Train No. passes
Emporia bound east AT 4:45. and could
5:s2, and at other points along that
line at an early hour The Richmond
mail now arrives a. CORTLAND at 200
T. NJ. Some people there would like to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

r. T. C., Pcrniman-Thc Soviet is
the name applied TO the provincial and
municipal governing bodies in Russia
1t is a part OF the Bolshevik admins
tration-not separate form of govern
ment. The Duma has been succeeded
by so-called constitutional and Soviet
assemblies in the temporary national
seats of the Russian government. 4
preceding answ'r in this column de-
scribed the Bolshcviki at some length.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
PbyaicaI ReouIremcnt.

Inquirer, King William.-The Ques-
ton of drafted young man of the
height specified coming within the ply
steal requirements Of the service is
one to be determined by the medical
examiners. II The party meets the re-
quircmcnts in other respects, il is not
likely that his height would disqualify
him.
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FOX ernin nIa.

note 'bona hdcJ received by a group OF
merry gentlemen al u local club recently:
"Fellows: cant get down this cvcninp ar
cnun, o! my mother law ha wing rhcuu.,i,,,
but I'm sending by bearer $3.50, amount Of nv
average Losses the last ten games 80 count me-
IN on the deal. let my hand lie dead divide This
money among you and chip into ,he Kitty until
10 O'Clock. Thanks I've enjoyed the game
immensely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

The Bcrliner Tageblatt says that the Ger
man and Austrian Foreign Minister'S al a
recent conference agreed that lin the present
Crcu instances no action toward peace would
have the slightest success" Ii this report be
true. il evidences degree of sanity that was
hardly 10 be so soon expected OF the TWO min
istries Certainly the conclusion is soundly
based. if il is sincere. The allies are in no
mood to listen TO peace proposals at this
time they are too busy preparing the cen
trai empAes for the proper frame of mind
to ask :sr .Sc,cc on the victors terms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Gorsas, the man who made the Panama
oanal zone habtable, finds the American
army hospital service in France efficiently
conducted. such evidence as his should bring
ah aoioins Satisfaction to all who have rela-
yves or friends at the fighting front-and
VINO is there has not?-for it means that
everything science and tender nursing can
do for the wounded and sick is heinz done
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

virginia. in common with other States. is
confronted by most serious problem in the
scarcity Of teachers for its public schools.
war service and high wages paid in the vari-
Gus war Industries have stripped the public
school forces OF Thousands Of teachers, and
there is hardly school in the state that is
not feeling the effects OF these inroads Some
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
News Of Fifty Years Ago

Rev. l.. a. Cutler, of Lou
iSa County, one OF the most
widely known ministers of
the Disciples Church, is in
the city. and will fill the
pulpit of the Sycamore
Church sunday morning at
II o'clock and Sunday night
at s o'clock. This church
has been closed for two
Sundays. since the dcpar-
ture Of Rev. w. II. Hopson.
Before the reduction Of
the whisky tax there were
reported to be 1000 barrels
for sale in the Richmond
nnarkeI There are noW
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER IL. 1915.

The United States now has enrolled and
under arms something like 100000 pa
trots awaiting orders 10 take their places
wherever needed in completing the job well
under way of dest royng autocEacy root and
branch and making the word,a safe place
to live in.
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Questions and nrwers.

Eye Inflammation OF Newhorn-Plcasc tell me
"hat causes the eye inflammation that is likely
to lead TO blindness in newborn ba bies. and what
Is inc remedy doctors and nurses drop in the
oapF eyes after birth TO prevent infiamma ton :
F. w.
Answer-Thc c1use is Eonorrheal infection of
me eyes, and the preventive is TWO drops OF n
so.ution OF silver nitrate per strength
carefully dropped in eacf. eye. (Ths Is a bout
=, Gsa ms OF silver ntrat: dissolved in an ounce
OF III, t!iled waterJ. OF course. newborn babv
may have simple eye inflammation the same n =
any one else blu. the EonorrheaI Inflammation is
HlnCh more serious because OF the danger or
psrmanen; blindness Il ii is not promptly cured
Microbes on Money.--Can Won tell me whether
mere Is any scientific evidence that paper or
meta! money Carries diseasep am n
caShler IN hotel and often wonder wheth r
there 'S-any risk in handling money i l. s
Answer.-No good ..vidcnce has becn nrodncad
40 supp2rt the idea that money can carry dis
ease; IL me money and fingers arc ken, on
Or the mout n. and soap and water arc used A.
me end al each trick OF duty. there need be no
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
Population Of Large Citie..

Subscribcr, Cumberland-The popu-
lation of the cities mentioned foliows:
Greater New York, 5.737.i ?2: London,
4,a22.aG+: Paris. 2.SSs.l1o: Chicago. p
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13
Natural Ilistory

The pug dog has curly tail
And the terrier dog is game:
The dachnhund has no legs at al,
But he gets there Just the same,
The greyhound leaps with agile legs.
And covers seven States
The dachnhunh doesn't lean nj all
He only elongatea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

"E>rn 70 got mll' TO Z kick a mewl" said
Charcoal! Eph. in mood. "jes yo go an change
min. Mistah, befo' de nurse gotta change vo.
bandages Try chop. Mistah Jackson"
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Balloon School at Ice Hall.

NJ. -. S., Boydon.--The balloon school
building at Lee Halt Va, is for the
training Of onicer observers in the con-
troll Of artillery fire from observation
balloons. 1T will be a finishinG school
for air service officers in aerial obser
vation and will cooperate with the
artillery stationed there. The complete
plans for the new school include about
sixty bulldogs. among them a balloon
she'd, aero repair shop. garage, fire.
halls and sch Dol buildings. The school
will. accommodate 1000 mon and will
be in full operation within two months.
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Address OF Soldiers.

Mrs. S. j.. c., DLnville--It is very
difficult TO get the address Of a SOL
der when you do not know what army
inquiry to the Acknowledgement Of tho
United States Army Washington, ID. c..
telling him all you know about the
person. and ask if the personnel files
will reveal his whereabouts BE sure
and state explicitly WHY you want the
information. IT ~ just possible that
the Bureau Of War Risk Insurance
might assist you Most enlisted men
have taken out government insurance
whereabouts is kept on file in this
bureau. They might bc willing to help
you. Soldiers insurance policy may
be made out to both parents jointly,
the survivor TO receive the benefits sf-
ter one dies. The War Camp Com
munity Service branch OF the Rcd Cross
and Y. M. g. a. might be able to give
you the address Of n civilian employee
at a military camp. Address an in
quiry to this organization at the camp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

r. r. X. Norfolk.-You cannot enter
the Canadian army IL you are citizen
of this country. You should consult the
local board Of your district before en-
tcrinG or attempting TO enter any other
service.
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Proof.

There who leads a miserable
home life. whose wife nags him. VINO worries
about the rent and who has from three to seven
children"
You know him
mo, but just hea I'd him waive all ella inns for
exemption deferred Classification because
ne said. he wanted 20 war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Now that registration day has passed into
history let every one prepare to boost to his
uttermost the coming Liberty loan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Its man-power failing fast, Germany's
woman-power is being forced to the colors
All humanity, regardless of sex or condition,
is food for cannon il necessary to the en-
forcement OF the Hohenzollern will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Thomas E. Watson. the disloyalist will
stay at home while his opponent goes TO
Congress One by one they are being bowled
over
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

This is Friday, the 18th. an unlucky day
for the Germans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

And ali the Kaiser has show for his drive
against Paris is "a pair OF b!istered feet!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

TELEPHONE: -auuolph L.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
Ineufs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

SHOW me a man who says he has never told
acted or permitted lie and I'll show you "A liza r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

Address ALI COMMCNlCA-
riONS 10 The Tiiacs DIS
putcli, and not 10 inuiN iduais.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

& Republican ana Democratic primaries held
IN several states Tuesday and Wednesday
generally resulted in the triumph over their
opponents OF those candidates whose LOYALTY
to country, both before and after Americas
entrance into the war has been above nuos
uon. Wh"re The issue was sharply drawn
between candidates on the question Of sun
Port of the administration in it's war meas
3pres. the attitude Of voters was nronou,eod
in its expression OF determination IN risL
none on guard but those who couId bo i,o
5piicitly trusted 10 voice the true Amcric,,
spirit. In illinois, Medill Mccormick re-
.ceiyed the Republican nomination for Ini,od
States Senator over Mayor Wi,iam HI.
Thompson OF Chicago, a paci0s, - No,
secret German sympathizer and n.ar-poI.
gsheyik. Senator James Hamilton Lewis was
renomtnated on the Democratic ,icke, hy an
overwhelming majority Georgia Dcmoc,a,.
8nd their duty noby, Overwhelmingly do
3 1e&tnS Senator T. W. Fardwick on bip 70.
- q opposition 70 administrative NO,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

The Kaiser apparently is losing faith in
the power of the good German sword" 10
force "A victorious German peace on the allies
HIS latest published uttcrance indicates q
somewhat chastencd spirit, in that he places
chief reliance for safeguarding the freedom
OF our dear Fatherland" upon the moral
strength and will OF tho German people TO
succeed, with Gods help" After forty years
schooling iii Prussian militarism. what moral
strength the German people had to start with
has completely disappeared and the power
that goes with the will to succeed" seems
10 have passed definitely to the allies
Theirs is righteous will, and against it no
wicked power can permanently stand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-13

ruDLIsHED every day in the at 10 south TSnt n
street. RIchmond. The Times Dbpatdi fuo
itshipE Charles r. Ilasbrook. Ednor an"
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BRANCH OFFICES: wash
inEtun. l4lG New York Ave
nue.: New York City. Fifth
Avenue Building: chicago,
Peoples Gas BguulnS
Philadelphia. Colonial Trust
DuIlulnE.
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RilIllnunh GinlrSDispatrh

6 SHu >rr>,es THE DLSrATCH
W. - 'sS $50
81 f.fsr,.d gan,,,x ., ,oo, AZ the Post Office ut
Richmond. Va. secondcla>s mntteF.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
With The CoIors

E. Bdsinger HIS received ct
ter from his son, David. from
Somewhere in France" daled
the seventh Of June, wherein he
states, 81 am feeling fine. We
have moved from place TO place,
and long distances at that, since
/ wrote you last week, and have
seen some wonderful things per-
formed in the air by the p4anes.
1t is some sight to watch them
fight. From where | am writ
Ing | can see both the Allied and
German balloons floating 10 the
air. They are observation ball
oous and fastened to the ground
in some way so they can be tax.
en- down quickly at the approach
of enc my alrplanes. l can hear
the shells or shots that are fired
from either side. and there is
much artillery work done on both
sides day and night. One regi
ment of machine guns did good
work on the Huns last week.
They wiped out whole regi
ment almost IN less time than it
takes to tell 10. There we're on
ly few killed on the American
side. All who were mem bers of
that machine CUR regiment were
awarded some medal (Croix. de
Guerre) The medal was well
deserved.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

There approximately 100000 rats Kansas They did $ooOO
worth damage Much of the damage consumed
In the entire United States rats destroyed the work Of 100000 farmers
addi
destroyed the cities the work Of $4,000 Much Of the
produced the
the United States quald the work Of
100000
Wilhelm should 100000 American soldiers would be
regarded calamity making
individual small that do
consider the by
would realize how valuable ally Of the Kaiser the rat really
is
the production Of food will become less and
small Next
will fell keen For thereafter will feel 1t
still keenly.
end to the He is
stroyng supplies without food fight
the destruction of the rat There
with farmer rid his place Of
The best rid Of rats to
make will and will then eat
When they grain
stacks will not be likely into traps
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

II is impossible at this time
to give the exact figures of the
amount raised in War Savings
Stamps pledges at the meet
in9s held in every schOl house
In the county last Friday even
ing. for the reason that many
who were unable to attend the
meetings have not yet reported
I Othe officers Of their respective
school districts.
From reports already receiv-
ed it is pleasing to note that
many of the districts have ex-
ceeded their quota, while many
others are within a small mar
gin of the required amount.
Some few, where little effort
was made are considerable be-
hind, but the officers in those
districts are still at work and
hope before Anal reports are
called for to report "over the
top"
Taking the count over, the
result has been good. and a
complete statement of the
amount pledged in each school
district, also the quota assign
ed, will be published.