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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
HIGH WORK FOR VIRGINIA
by ALFRED u. WILLIAMS

Catalogues tell. Of ten books already
published discussing, and In u measure
undertaking to describe. America
after tho war" All the authors are
more or less distinguished. Their views
vary widely and the scopes Of their
thought differ. Some predict and de-
bate on our foreign policies. Others
limit themselves to domestic concerns
Some assume peace of compromises
and changes abroad from the condl-
lions before the war comparatively
trivial. The majority base their sur.
misses and the arguments and reason
ing in support OF them OH complete
victory for the allies. dissolution OF
the German and Austrian empires ana
disappearance OF Turkey rs power
to be considered. Two or three give
US glimpses of America after the
war as they foresce it. which APP
pear TO most OF US OF the present
aocut as strange. weird and improbable
US would be another account purpor,.
,ng TO be true. Of Il visit to Mars Yc,
II ~ probable. IL not certain, that il
sore OF US could be snatched to obl!-
won ana return Mt the ond OF twenty
years the United States of then would
astonish and hcwilder US us much as
did the village of Falling Waters
Rip van Win.i.c.
10 these volumes :'ould read nj IF
them now and the multitudes to come
on the same subject should be read
ntlcntiNely. so far as time will permit,
All thinkers aE,? observers realize that
proieunu changes must come I'm the
inte"rtl rolit!Ss Of this country in con
SEQUENCE or t..c war. whatever the re-
suits OF the war elsewhere We must
undergo process OF reconstruction of
our tc'""an'crt ard habits of political
'h"ufht decisive and thorough az were
the rccnns;i uc'ions that followed the
war of the ct olution and the Civil
war. ire last two years have taught
us clearly our defects for the conduct
OF war OF arms or commerce and for
our { WA protection and growth. They
nave forced wildly on our attention the
eSisencies and superio-ities OF some
other systems and policies Of govern
neni, even for free and self govern
ing peoples.
Relations between the Federal gov
eminent and the States will be read
justed. Universal compulsory military
training is inevitable. Commerce. aKrI-
culture. manufacturing. forestry and
mining VIII cease 10 be conducted han
hazard. All Will be directed by some
central power. so that our resources
ana abilities shall yield the best pos
sible results for the country and A..
population. The relations o! the trans
portation system to the public and the
government VIII be revolutioniscl.
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Campaign PcrpleNitles

wv THIN few weeks the country will turn
w measure Of its attention to the cleo
ton of one-third of the United States Senate
and the entire membership OF the House OF
Representatives Even now party leaders and
party organizations concerning them
selves with these matters, and candidates.
are being announced from end to end Of the
country, But near as is the congressional
campaign and the election, the question of
issues has not been answered.
The fact is, party spokesman on both sides
Of the line confess their bewilderment over
the situation. They do not know in which
direction to turn for an appeal. They do not
know whether or not it is wise to make a
direct appeal at all. For more than year
the two parties have been practically unit
upon all matters OF national policy, and
even prior to that time the greater body of
Republicans found voting for every
measure proposed by the Democratic Presi-
dent.
The Republicans, being in the minority,
are naturally expected to force the issues.
They are the logical aggressors 1t Is up to
them to attack the citadel. They want to
return to power and to accomplish this they
must give sound reasons why the Democratic
majorities in the House and Senate should
be punished, but grave risks are involved
in purely partisan assaults upon a war adj
ministration. The country has no patience
with political scramblng at such time, and
will repudiate any party which seeks to dis
credit the American government before the
world.
1t is no wonder therefore, that Repub-
lican leaders are perple1ed they approach
the congressional fight this fall. 1t is no
wonder that some of them have openly pro-
posed a nonpartsan program whereby Demo
cratic Senators and Representatives who are
standing for reelection will be unopposed
and Republicans who ask TO be returned will
have no opposition. It Is no wonder that
other leaders have sent out the warning
word to their local organizations against
any blanket condemnation Of the President
1t is no wonder that there is degree of panic
INSIDE the organization as n result OF the
Roosevelt propensity for running amuck.
The embarrassment which Republican can
didates for the House and Senate feel in
opposing Democrats now asking reelection
Is not much greater than that Of the Demo-
crat who is trying TO unseat loyal Repub-
lican. All but mere handful OF Republican
legislators in Washington have stood con-
sistently with the President in his war pro-
gram. A few OF them have tried to heckle
Gratis in forced criticism Of the war plans,
but very large majority OF the Republi-
cans have been as helpful to the admins
tration as the Democrats. Upon what ground
can such 4 Representative or Senator be hon
estly opposed b. Democrat? All phases
considered, ii is very remarkable political
situation more remarkable one than any
which this generation Of Americans ever saw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

After recent experiences the American
people viii refuse to allow those re-
atlons to continue In chaotic confu-
sion or to leave the safety OF the re-
pubic and tho lives OF millions OF citi
zcns ut the mercy of the caprices Or
warped Judgments of a few men, re-
sponsible to nobody. The powers OF
the general government for control OF
everything concerning the public health
wtll be ninplified indefinitely The en-
uie system OF immigration and tic
new citizenship will be amended
THESE changes and others. may como
by statute. Extensive amendment or
general revision OF the Constitution
may lie needed. II the courts .hoild
cndearor by Interpretation OF the Con-
sttution to adapt II TO the modern con-
ditions and newly discovered needs.
they would risk impairment of their
dignity and OF their hold on public
confluence ana respect. However tho
changes come, they will demand for
both the construction and the restraint
OF the improvements and reforms the
pest craftsmanship. the ripest. broadest
and most patriotic thought and the
highest honesty and courage ALWAYS
when such work is being done swarrns
or quacks. fanatics. b!gots and lust
plain fools arise. laden with follies and
errors. These bewiidcr the public mind
ana confuse counsel. All the common
5tHSr' ibSa!iS, conservation and cner-
Ectic intellect of the country will be
needed to resist and repress these CAD
flies that bcsct every commonwealth az
II labors and swcnts.
Virginia WAS foremost among tho
thirteen States in the formation and
construction Of the republic as IL is
Every Eirginan should hold clean and
lofty and loving ambition TO have her
take strong and honorable part among
the fortyc!ght States in constructing
the republic AS IL is to be and must
be TO keep the place II has taken
among the nations. The mighty task
Is just before ua. Perhaps the begin
ming OF IL Is not more than two years
hence. The preparation for II here is
the extinction OF faction, determine
uon among our public men and leaders
on forEctfuincss OF little things and
unity OF concentration on the big things
to be done and requiring big men for
the doing of them. For operation
with this, each Intelligent citizen should
begin now to shape and prepare his
thought by informing himself on the
thought of others. b. honest study of
the defects OF our government MS IL Is.
az applied to present needs and in the
light Of the revelations brought By the
war II is sure that we Will DC forced
into new paths and strange and peril
Gus political explorations. il be-
hoovcs us to set ourselves to careful
preliminary survey AMI scrutiny.
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Voice Of the People
Letters must give the name and nd.
ares. OF the writer. Name Will not be
published IL writer no reuuesta.
The Nation. prI.on wo.,c

10 the Editor OF The Timcs-Dispatch
Sill think the time is opportune
10 make preparations Tor the employ
iHcnt OF the inmates Of our prisons and
reiormatorie8 in connection with the
conduct OF the war. Man power is GER
tainly needed and II seems to me alb
solute waste to have our prisons and
fcformatorics all over the country filled
with-a large number OF men and boys
practically idle or generally occupied
IN useless or nonproduCtive occupa-
tons. getting perhaps worse instead Of
better by their stay IN prison, consun-
inE 4 large quantity OF food. clothing
and other material. and producing prac-
ticaliy nothing. few OF them sclf-sus-
tanning, drawing upon the resources
OF the State and the cities. requiring
large number of keepers. guards and
attendants OF all kinds. and using con-
siderable space and facilities in insti-
tu,ions which could be put to much
better use for hospitals and other pur-
poses. particularly during the war. 1t
also seems TO be unreasonable TO eX-
cmpt the prisoners from all war SER
vice, while those outside Of prisons are
subject 10 draft into the army, navy
and aviation service and other respon-
sible and often arduous occupations.
Now. the question iu whether IL could
inmates of prisons aud rcformatories
could be made useful for service In the
war or for service generally for the
benent of the public and Indirectly for
their own benefit by bringing them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

81 Miss Gienns Lindsey Bsgelow. author of
eTl nisse the late g H Of
Gently been c shs - now In France. having re-
States Army nurse 30 o"''ea
J. a. Ferguson. the author OF 'stcalthy Ter
the as
TIE Irish poet he r won tho nj Of
the Of n Mar
p Sn,oh h Of his nrst novel steathy Terror
land and second in ame s ouF'" edition In Eng
Isaac f. Marcosson has resumed his trans
af thn, tie computing lie has just sailed on his
England alasS o liam Hfi" us
eosyon viii deliver course Of lectures in the
wan war 1 preparaons s
new book. The Business OF War has received
eso assa S 9se una
tho second large edition has been printed.
Among the nonaction books announced for
S sD ARE the f9GHing The Heal Goonel
in in the e, City" BY Lillian n Roy Women Want.
Flood, by Lord Reading: .rhe Heart of SOL SOL
serm by La Ses Maelean Watt: When the
more more Germany ;,n as It Is To-Day by cyril
Cope cornford: Albert Foar,h Earl Grey. BY J.;
Harold .rS begbie; "a Canadian Twilight" by Der
Woof." by Rev. George Steven.
The Invisible Enemy" by George c. Shcdd
Street. New York). is marvel of timellness
and n masterpiece of revelation of the under
hand pottings Of the HUI and his INSCRIPTIONS
AGENTS 1t is based upon the ali-important ship
building situation of our country and it dis
closes to what extremes the invisible enemy
VIII so In the effort to prevent the launching OF
more ships. Without more ships the huge
armies of the allies would be rendered impotent
and the ponderous engines OF destruction could
no longer rain increasing devastation upon the
enemy trenches. Food. shells and other NUM-
tions would be denied to our armies German
intrigue is here exposed at its height and depth,
and there arc thrills and excitement a-plcnty.
All this. combined with the powerful lovc-in-
terest, renders the story one OF unusual quality
and strength.
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up complete promises effective ending OF
the scandal that has denoralized the Police
Department. With disclosures that the boot
leg liquor traffic has lourished almost un-
hindered. IL not protected, climaxcd by tho
theft and mutation Of evidence from the
Hastings Court, the jail doors seem to be
yawning to receive those who have thus
transgressed the moral and civil laws. The
sooner those doors are closed behind them
the more quickly will Richmond return to
its former sane basis of rigid law enforce
ment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Oldest RoYni House.

j. II. b.. ELECTROMAGNETIC is not
royal house in Europe that has held
It's throne for more than seven CEN
turiea The Mikado of Japan is tho
one hundred and twenty-third in un-
having sat on the thr' nc Of Japan since
the time of Nebuchadnazzar, Coo b. C.
King George of England can claim
descent through sixteen OF tho thirty
Bin monarchs who have preceded him
on the English throne. from Alfred the
Great and Egbert. first King of Eng
land. and further back still from the
emperors of Rome and even from the
Hebrew house OF David. The House OF
Savoy. Il dynasty which ruled over the
territory Of Savoy and Piedmont for
nine centuries and now reigns over tho
Kingdom OF italy. Is probably the old
est rcignins house of Europe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

Our soldiers are going over TO France to
hght. not to hide in the ground Those NJ,
ready over there have given ample proof
VI mat purpose Hence. orders have been
issued to division commanders OF army
camps In this country to train for omen war
lare ana reduce the time devoted TO trench
specialties. Training for trench fighting
they can get after they arrive in France I'M
der conditions where practical knowledge
VIII De more readily acquired The train
ing on this side will be directed more mar
ticuiarly to the hardening process, target
practice and general course of instructio,
TOT open combat Thus will the period OF
training be greatly shortened. and the now
or troops TO the fighting front proceed with
out interruption until the allies shall have
me number OF men they need 10 nut tho
finish TO the kasers armies AS one woundod
american lad put 1t, We've got Fritz's mum
per, and IT may not be doubted that whom
enough Americans get over there. i, vii, no
all off for Fritz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
1-bo ae Day. md Theae.
Interesting Health Queries
ANSWERED BY DR.. BRADY.
Copyright. 1917. National Newsnaner S.ruae. \

Troublesome Tonsils,,I have had frequent at
once or twice thing much IKE quincy 1 Ms
y yshs LOOK bad am barely over one attack
be stout and the removai OF the aens is
WSen Mil sue Is ron hsee no
Answer--semovai Of tonsils has no effect on
Shiny y sass d 5Sm
%ssa when Or 4 tom
keep those diseased tonsils. your general health
tonsils You are enttie eve To- Ieep
o, ssms Knd Of
fond n Of hand could occur? Ny hand seems
The e G has to 5ssn n securely
nnd doctors 1 do not seem to know the ca use or
is employed where constant use Of the ha anne
s' sa .ps 'sssA ties
eramp F1ne ike mer BE nsHtS
G Sares leia ea noisong ism, ANYTHING like
there Obvious expesur suIy occurs When his
POSSIBILITY is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis tpro
your doctor for council with a neurolosIs, ask
e m sSm @a gGed advice Well ans fese
could yis BUT 'hse ey a wea bnas
e eas, Flye nfics lite DOPE me an
several b. bottles Of recently have 'b been
no apparent effect. far. think good s,od
o~~N
on AmsWermYou cve mystery and just loathe
GnIghtemment. That Is apparent from your
ietter. me best advice give YOU air 10
10 stop eXperimehting on yourself and sort Of
lump your outlay for few weeks. to purchase
an honest medical cxamina ton and such advjca
as the physician may give when he has deter
mined the nature OF your trouble.
The Cause and Cure of PiIes.-Wil Won kindly
state III your Health Talks what is the cause or
external piles and whether they may be cured
without opcrationH MRS. S. r.
Answer.--Our upright posture places the pres
sure OF heavier column of blood on the hem
orrhoidal veins Piles varicose or dilated
veins about the orifce Of the bowel. The abuse
OF vegetable" cathartics. the constipatod habit
our ultra refined diet. inadequate general exer,
else. excess of dignity (hcels never in the airy
abdominal restriction by and belts un-
hygienic clothing. and careless toilet. Probably
the Isc OF condiments in food Is an important
factor. Varcose veins wherever found arc
incurabIe except by some surgical procedure
External piles may, sometimes be cured by in
lection or by clectrosis. though surgery I. gen
orally safer and less painful. Nowadays many
cases are successfully treated under local
anesthesa.
Trouble In 1nstallmen ts.---About twice n day
DIR. Brady receives from render letter
enclosing neatly stamped addresscd cnyeI0po
with the request that 1t IS tO no used for YoDly-
ing 10 the rcader's letter Of three days brfora,
In which the rcadef neglected TO enclose tho
S. A. L.. ~
Answ er.--A good memory ia a precious asset
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Hurrah for the Marines,

T. ROM France comes the thrilling story of
the splendid lighting OF the marines.
These soldiers of the sea" have attacked
the enemy like tigers, driven the Hun before
them, captured scores Of prisoners and
seemed to have been headed straight to the
Rhine when their officers checked theft, i'm
petuous forward movement No account OF
gallantry in action has come across the At
lantic since the second drive began moro
magnificent than this.
For many months the marines now in
France seem TO have been unhappy Tales
were borne home to the effect that they
were engaged in unappetizng police duty.
Kept In the rear for important but unexcjt-
ing' service, while the army had monopolzed
the center or the stage, and there seemed
little likelihood that the marine CORPS diyl-
sion would ever have an opportunity to main
tain the fine traditions OF the service. They
were impatient to get to the front, and they
naturally wondered if some power above
them had not crowded them into the wings
where they might see, but not participate.
in the big show
Bht their time came just as their friends
IN Washington promised them, and thew have
stood the test of fire with inspiring courage
All Oh winch has led many OF their admirers
10 wonder why there are not more fighting
men like them; why the marine CORPS shonld
be enlarged to a force OF 100000. or even
'oo'ooo, men. If one or two divisions can
WIN victory such as that just recorded in
the cable dispatches, why should not dozen
OF a score or such divisions in the feldp
me answer Is that the marine CORDS Is
not an army, and is not designed to be- 1t
was created to re-enforce the navy, to 20
"hercver the navy might be needed. to land
ana hoid hostile ground until the army could
roi'eVc IT, II the marine corps should be
enlarged 10 the proportions of an army corps
mere would be an instant demand for its
incorporation in the ranks OF the military
establishment BY that it would lose ia
iuen,ity and perhaps its greatest usefulness
Already the marines have been increased
10 nearly $4,000 men since the war began
secretary OF the Navy Daniels has asked Con-
s'eSa lor authority to recruit it up to $4,000
men ana since the war was declared, the
crimes nave been legislated into the army.
II may be hoped. however, that no military
cSischcY will arise which will obscure tho
'"'''''y OF this fine fighting organization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

President Wilson's course toward Russia
has been vindicated from no less source
than Germany which admits that the EN-
tente subterranean agitation" is stirring up
troubled waters in the east. Russia is pros
trate now, but Germany knows that with
allied aid and sympathy the Bear again may
rise to its feet and walk like Ber-
In has good reason for its alarm, and moth
ing else could induce it even 10 suggest Il
friendly" discussion with Petrograd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

Lancing a boil is not an agreeable o,or.
ton, but ii is very necessary ono %
with the probe into Richmond's noIica e;tu.
tion-it is painful to what always has hoo,
well-ordered community but j, must he
done and that thoroughly, If heanhful ma
nicipai conditions are to be restored. There
Is much ground for comfort in the manifest
disposition OF the grand jury TO make lis
investigation all-cmbracing. and the know
ledge that IT will not be satisfied with return
ing true bills against few who are. perhans
ihe lesser offenders. It's determination ia
ferret out the higher-ups and make the clean.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

Should Germany undertake to enforce any
OF It's demands upon the United States by
mistreatment OF Americans so unfortunate
as TO be within its borders, it would be lit
orally playing with fire. and it has had ample
warning from Secretary OF State Lansing
IN THIS KIND of grim repartee the United
states would have decided advantage. as
tpe many thousands OF Germans in this coun-
you'd be able TO testify. Retaliation is
ho' Alce thing 10 contemplate, but it is
not looked upon with the former repupnance
since Germany set the new styles in wars
horrors and trampled international law
under foot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
The TearIe.s Victory.

T.. NJ Nj, Newport News.--According
to Plutarch. the fearless victory" was
the name given by the Spartans 10 the
victory won by their king. Archidamus
Ill. in 367 Is. c., over the combined
forces Of tn. Arcadians and Argivcs,
without the loss of a single man on
the Spartan side. IL is said that az
many as 10000 Arcadians fell in the
struggle. Also called the fearless
battle"
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
Bi HENRY EDWARD WARNER
1t Surely 10, General,

II surely 10, General!
Between the cost OF living
And tho undertaker's bill.
There's little choice for any ono
Who hates to tap his till;
1t costs too much to live and then
1t costs too much to die,
So all the average chap can do
Is sit around and sigh
And know, In his distressing plight.
That General Sherman had II right
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

Although nine women were killed in the
latest German air raid on British hospitals
behind the lines. the Boston Globe concludes
that the raid cannot be regarded as entirely
successful from the German point Of view.
because no children were included among
the slaughtered
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Domestic Note.

John for heavens sake. John! Get up,
get up
NV. wha's matter. Mary? Say, why cantcha
femme slecp?"
John, there's a burglar in the house,"
We'll. whatcha want t do? Want me T. talk
TIM SOS he'll go away this one time r you &c,
up n meet tn gcn'lem'n sos he'll never wanta
come here again longs he's got any sense?
Huh?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Life-Snrinr Service.

]. G. W.. Petersburg.--App for
positions as surfmci. In the life-saving
service of the United states must APP
Commission, Washington, ID. c.. which
will send the necessary blanks and
information
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Treason Against United stntes.

Subscriber. Pctcrsburg.-Tho Consti-
tuition of the United states says: Urea
son against thu United States shall con-
sist only in levyng war against them,
or in adhering TO THAR enemies. giving
them aid and comfort" One is an adj
hcrent to the enemies of the country
and gives them aid and comfort who
supplies them with intelligence or fur
nishcs them with Pre- VISIONS or arms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

which DR.; Brady has never had. In the rush
OF answering many letters, every day. he seldom
notices the Individual names. excepting In u
n H st Wy 20 nake sure the names arc there
capaoity to r., recall the substance Of readers
communication hours or days after having read
IT, SO ne bess to suggest this motto for pro-
and Ono for ALL