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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

present The conclusions Of the con.
terence were embodied in 4 hnal act
signed July 90. by all the States rep-
resented y second conference called
upon the suggestion OF the P-estden,
o! the United States. by the Car OF
Russia. met at Tho Hague on June Is.
1907. and adjourned October - follow
ing. having adopted thirteen Important,
international conventions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
CELEBRATION PREMATURE
Citizens of Toronto, Ohio, Parnded
When News" Came OF Capture
NJ HnN 900 Hun.

,STEUBENVlLLE. OHIO. August A.
The little town Of Toronto. near here.
scored beat" on the rest OF the
country. IT celebrated the news that
the German Crown Prince and 500, 900
Huns had been captured From 7
o'clock until nearly midnight the peo-
pie made merry. There were parades
and bonfireS on which stuffed figures
representing the Kaiser and others OF
the Potsdam gang were burned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

Patriotism stood pat in recent primary
elections without regard TO party. Candl-
dates who had shown sympathy for the Ger
man cause in the past, or have since mani
tested paciist tendencies, hardly got a look
in Like results are certain to obtain in the
elections still to be held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding olmo.t my topic.
excepting nlcEal md medical sno-
j~cts arc answered free. An oil In
cuIries nrr answered directly by per-
,nnnI letter n self-nddrcsscd. stnm ped
envelope In required. AddrcNs The
Times Dispatch Information Burcnu.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
A xt,,mn-Suckiny pi-

Subscriber. Emo Greek NILS w rltc
% the Bureau OF Animal Industry De
3artmenl of Agriculture. Washington.
i. g. and they viii send you a bull
!etin on diseases OF the hog
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
Confederate Reunion.

T H H. RichNOnd- The Confeder
ate Reunion this year wi!l be held a,
Tulsa. ok Ia. the latter part OF Sep
tender. The railroads vii! give rate
of cent mile each way. The dis
lance from Tulsa TO Denver is 1t
lie moro than 500 miles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05


presidents from various sections Of the State.
and. notwithstanding his many church duties.
the bishop has taken time to do a great work
the interest of the society The society is
largely managed by an executive committee.
OF which Asa Snyder, of this city. is chairman.
The matrimonial docket OF the Hastings
Court for the last month shows that seventeen
white couples and twenty black couples
have been joined in the precarious bonds Of
wcdlock
Married at Halifax. y. c.. August l. by Rev.
Thomas G.. Love. Mr.. Charles f. Williams. of
GEORGETOWN. d. C." to Miss Sarah y. Patterson.
of Richmond
1t is reported that General Beauregard is
soon to marry New York hciress
The accounts of the Post Office DEPARTMENT
for the fiscal year have yet been made up
and the recent statement Of the $4,000, 900 de-
felt declared TO he wild speculate The
deficit will exceed 81 100000 and is charge
able to the extension of routes in the Far West
instead OF TO the southern service, stated.
Admiral Dab grcn father of the unsuccess full
raider. Will to-day assume the duties OF chief Of
the Ordnance Department.
Hon Rcverdy johnson. American Minister to
Great Britain. sailed at nom Saturday for Ecu :
rope. Mrs Lincoln, who intended to 20 with
him, is sick in Baltimore. and was too IN to
make the trip.
II Is denied that yellow fever has broken out
In New orleans. The city never healthier.
General Grant is taking it easy on his farm
near st Louis, Mo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

/. w. II. Farm willie The findings Of
the board of inquiry into the sink king
OF the battleShip Maine was that the
ship was destroyed b. an explosion
from the outside.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
water Route. rhiIadrlrhia 10 more,,eIl.

Reader. Hopewell.-To come by
water route from Philade!p Tia &C Hope
we'll you would tale "A boat line down
Delaware Bay. thence along the At
lantic Coast TO Hampton Roads. thence
TO Newport News. thence up the James
River to Hopewcil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

Mrs IL RIO Vista -Charlic Chaplin
was born near London. England. IN
1855. bu, We are unable 10 give the
month
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

The nattlc>hin Maine.

Mrs b. Richmond. bureau does
not undertake 10 answer questions per-
tanning To legal matters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
] MT MI OF NctpIhS COOL
tCorvrrh. .sa,ionaI n.wsnans, S.,y,o.

Last winter was one of the hea!thiest we have
had IN ysairs thanks 70 The unusual prevalence
ii lHe snrp4se snd sgn peG Hd dscoS
crate household ,enperature evsn ' when rn
nutS"ry IS the most healthful, after all Only
aid ths thermometer soar above 20 regular
honsHhod trmperature in spite Of the deter
Proh; on the equipment OF mollycoddlisin.
kteping cool in hot summer weather is very
winter weaihsr' II is Chiefly question of fuel.
ab' the daily meat saer mas sn tn more more
from the heat than his friend who thinks meat
day Meat is powerful siimplant OF metabol-
is po IN ,nG Reown 1h'
stmulant" because it excites. the circulation,
Doctors know that a!coaoi is not a s,imuIant
system and the heat 20 ,he
ism OF the body. The fellow who takes a drink
less the fellow who takes one to keep him
self warm. For alcohol merely dissipates body
hes, OF The : nse OF warmth.
heat, much more than any other kind of food
Therefore the meat-eating individual. suffers
Yidual who eats chiefly Vegetables and fruit
quan''tS OF ali whoissome liquid foods '' sGeh
az soups. milk; hu,termilk, fresh fruits. green's
! amount cf To the very minimum consis-
o drink eey Of cold s ae u is
vac may be taken freely when desired. ire
There is only one caution about clothing in
weather. Avoid anything tight Civ,
the body freedom. Tight shoes. tight corsets
tight belts tight collars. tight clothing Of any
kird adds the discomforts of warm weather
Quotations md Anhwcrs.
Morning eXercise.--I sit a desk most of the
day and get comparatively little exercise EXCEPT
sDni@ walking AM taking of my car [
am inclined 10 be rather too stout, though pretty
myse IN tRe
Is IL advisable to fight this dsincin ton and 70
! ter TO wear it away gradually and take the ex :
Answe er it away sradualI. ike * , r
When you first wake up take few slow deep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
Much Ado About Nothing

Now that the violet -pluckinE season is over.
permanently. Herr Karl ItoSner. the kaiser's
personal press agent Viii soon be looking for n
job.
No looking for /, theatrical press position
here in America His work isn't sufficiently
convincing TO lure anybody into buying; an aisle
seat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
'hrcc IIottc.t Dnyn La,

J O II, Wh!te StOnc.-IAe th!ee
hottest days IN this section Of the state
in 1917 were July 81 TO august :. m
elusive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
News Of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch. Aug 5. 1862
The annual mc.tjnr r

The annual meeting OF
the Virginia Methodist Sun
day School Society will he
held in Centenary Church.
beginning Tomorrow night.
The annual address Will be
delivered by Rev. j. C.
Cranberry. Rev. j. c. Dun
can viii deliver a special
address to Sunday school
teachers during the Ses-
sions of the society. This
society was organized by
the Methodist Sund
school convention, which
assembled in this city in
August last. Bishop Dog
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

Shouidn wonder If by this time linden
phrg really wishes at least one o. the re-
cent reports OF his death was true
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

At first it was fun for the women folks.
but nov the cash and carry system has been
a'most entirely transferred to the hard
worked men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

The movement for the conservation of song
birds has hcartiest support
And while about it, be sure and save CALI
turc and Gerald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

The Kaiser is Obliged to start "A little non
sense from America. after all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

The Ways and Means Committee has passed
over the dog as a possible source OF war
revenue. II is too bad. tax his dog
ship would have brought a considerable
amount Of money into the Federal Treasury
and it also would have aided materially in
decreasing the number of ours which are
costing the people in every State millions of
dollars annually. The money thus saved
from their depredatons would have been
available for investmen in Liberty bonds and
thrift stamps and thereby the government
war chest would nave heen a double gamer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

Before the there much talk OF
United States naval vessels being pressed
into the service OF carrying the mails between
the United States and South American ports.
Since these ships are now kept busy with
more urgent duties, other arrangements have
had to be made TO handle these mails, the
infreQuency OF which was a serious hindrance
10 commercial relations with those countries,
and the Shipping Board is now looking after
the matter. The first American steamship
assigned by the board TO the newly established
route between New York and Valparaiso is
now operating regularly. and has cut the time
between the two ports by nine days This is
earnest OF the greater things our grow
Ing merchant marine may be expected to
accomplish after the close Of the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
Use OF Torpedoen.

T. r.. Roanoke.-The torpedo FITS In
tube or cylinder closely, with an
opening in the rear made alright when
closed. AT the desired moment there
is discharge of cordite and the tor
pedo is on its way. When the torpedo
is projected from ship or boat into
the water lever is thrown back. ad :
hitting air into the engines. causing
the propellers to revolve and drive the
torpedo ahead The torpedo travels
under water at a high speed. 1t car
ries large explosive. which is ignited
on the torpedo striking any hard sub
stance. such as the hull Of ship. The
distance the tube is submerged de-
Ponds on the target but tho nearer the
surface the more effective.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

The present u-boat menace is worrying resi-
dents alonS the Atlantic coast terribly. They
afraid they will get a chance to go
the and them. The main
danger lies in the overcrowdinE of excursion
hoats. which Will begin running to the
scene of the U-boat activities.
Atlantic city and Coney Island have already
been obliged to call police reserves TO keep
people from wading into the ocean with
hopes OF getting view of the Kaiser's little
iron pots Down at dear old Coney, instead of
darkcninE the place. they added several hun
dred large lights lure the U-boat is
UP near the shore, where they could be seen
Advertising German Uboats special at
traction. tho Coney Islanders have been coming
money. and every train to the seashore has
been packed from cellar garrett. The hot
dog sandwich men have increased their orders
so per cent.
The work or fight oricr has caused some
remarkable changes in New York life. For The
hrst time in it's history. there girl mail
clerks al the Lambs Club Other girls have
been placed in charge of the telephone switch
board in place of When women are per
mitted TO handle the mail listen to the
telephone calls of actors ran doub,
that grim has in its grasp.
Just been looking over the garden and ind
that our sweet corn is no smaller than it was
three weeks ago. In our garden experience
this seems almost like progress.
In film the other day-a Western nlm-one
man shot another man and then rushed TO the
other mans wife. and said (subtitle): Il have
just killed your husband Can YOU forgive M?
| am sorry" The lady puckered up her
mouth. pulled down the of her eyes
and then a tear about the size OF walnut
rolled down her Then she said tsubtitle):
Yes, oh, yes, ii fate" Then she col
!apsed IN the murderer's arms. The husband
must have been some old boy around the house.
The Germans forced wear paper under
clothing and eat mullen leaf soup.
Well. this is their
AS Lord NorthcTc hurried through the lobby
of a New York hotel some time ago a cor
respondent said OF him: "A hard chap to inter
view. never could land him. The last time
| wrote him for interview, = wrote back:
i am sorry. but ] must ask you excuse me-
When anybody asks for an interview am
like the little boy at the school treat. who
when the sGures wife round to him
with the rawberry JAM said No thank Won
ma am works at tire place where they makes
it"
y great many brutal murders are reported
from Russia. II must be that Germany has
already INTERVIEWED
Another sign Of thoroughness is that Michel"
the term the German proudly applies to himself
means boob.
1t is customary TO remember Kings oy some
pet name such as Richard the Lion Hearted
Just no" we are endcavoring ind 4 loving
little nonicEer for Wilhelm Up to date the
toiowlng suggestions have been received:
William the Worst, ELL the Bloody, William
the Murderer Fill the Boob, Wilhelm the Last
AS for the Crown Ounce. there is put one
name for him Freddy the Fatuous
Although they are trying ro.icw the rul-
ms or Herbert. some OF the portiy brothers are
finding it difficult 70 eliminate the waist
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

Mrs. c. NJ. L.. Afton-The Hague is
the seat of the government of the
ereign, situated in the Province OF
South Holland. about fifteer miles from
Rotterdam and three miles from the
North Sea What is known as The
Hague Peace Conference was held here
between May Is and July 90, 1899. in
response to an invitation addressed by
the Car Of Russia TO the principal
States OF the civilized world. with a
view to concerted action for the main
tenance Of a general peace and the
and with view to the possible reduce
ton of the military and naval arma-
ments of the world. One hundred dele
Mexico. China. Japan. Persia. Siam and
twenty-one European powers were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

UNFINISHED every day In til. Year at 70 south Tenth
Street. Rrhnund. Va. by The Times Dispatch Fuu.
iishinE Co. Inc. Charles T. Iiahbrook. Editor nnd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

There can he no question that many street
railway companies must have Increased
revenues or be financially ruined; neither is
there question that their employees must have
higher wages 10 enable them 10 exist under
present high-price conditions. a typical case
is seen here in Richmond. Under these war
time circumstances, 1t is eminently right and
proper that the war labor board should grant
Increases to the men in various cities and
urge upon local authorities the pressing
need OF higher fares for the companies
But 1t is passing beyond its bounds when it
recommends creation by Congress of Fed
elal agency 10 regulate fares Of interstate
street car companies. 1t is another proposed
invasion Of the rights Of the States to manage
their own affairs, and is in no sense neces-
sary. s The suggestion for such legislation
Should be permitted 10 30 no further thap
the suggestive stage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

"a day of reckoning draws near for the
Western Union Telegraph Company Follow
ling the lead laid down by President Carlton
who defed the Federal government and dis
regarded the request OF the war labor hoard
IN an effort amicab!y to adjus, its labor Diff
bhculties. II has taken advantage OF Post
master General Burlcson's slato!nen, tba, tho
business OF the individual companies would
be continued usual pending further in
structons. 10 press its fight against those
photographers who have dared 10 affiliate them
selves with a union, 1t also is a matter Of
open knowledge that antigovernmcnt control
\ propaganda is being circulated insidiousIv
among the men and that nowhere is there
that hearty cooperation which is essential
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
When LLOYD c;nnrrn s.-s -.
Gcrnany'S
Economic
Penalty

I'tHsfIt! one better UNDERSTANDS The Erav-
ity of his warning than the
economic penalties there are two kinds. Gov
ernmental war after the war as proposed By
the Paris conference would a dubious mai :
ter: No European power unless utterly crushed
wil! submit TO such terms Germany has
temporarily imposed on Roumania. For the
record; peace must be peace But retailiation
the war lasts, the more I.landovcry Castles Ger.
many sinks. the more field hospitals she bonn bs
the more cathedrals she ravages. the more men
and girls she drags into slavery the more
atrocities she commits or condones in her allie
nay. the more long fixes attention upon
the iniQuities Of the German political Syten-
The greater vii be the number OF those who
ing Win Germans for years comc.--Neyv York
WOrM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Times
Dispatch. tntltN duns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

TELEPHONE: Randolph l..
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with MI depnrt-
lnentS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

although they are trying ro.iow the ru-
ms OF Herbert. some OF the portiy brothers are
finding it dithcult 10 eliminate ,ne wuis,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05
RuI1nluuD Ginlrs:Dispatrb

raE fIMEs THE DisrATCH
Hsi
En,eyei 5anuar, -. 1905. the ro.t-orice ut
Richmond. n second lass uiatter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

BRANCH OFFICES: WASH
iuHtup. iil6 New York Ave
nue.; New York CITY, flfth
Avenue Building: ChicnKo.
Peoples Gas BuiiulhE
l'hiiaueIphin. Mutual Lille
Building,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-05

second impression OF Life in Tank" by
Captain Richard Haign. commander of the tank
BRITANNIA. is annoa,.cd by Houghton Mifiiin
co The Fighting ,ects" by Ralph D. Paine
has gone into third printing. and Cane COD
New aud Old. by Agnes Edwards, has Eonu TO
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
WARWICK.

] The public school known as Belmouth
closed for the summer vacation last Fri
day IL was a very successful school
year from an points Of view.
c. NJ Downs had his hand mashed
/ badly this past week.
A large shark in Indian River Inlet
just after the big storm. gave rise to a
report thar a whale had been washed
ashore at that point. The storm did
considerable damage to the boat houses
and piers along the river
The coldseasterly winds have backen-
ed the work generally-eyen the house
wives are behndhand.
Measles seem 70 be hard to eliminate
in this section. and at present Mrs. Clara
Adkins is confined TO her home with
them.
Mrs. Melissa Dorman died at the home
Of her son last Friday as the result Of
a stroke Of paralysis. She leaves sever
al children and a host Of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Abbot expect TO
move to Milford where he is now em-
ployed
W C. Cordray has bought an automo-
bile.
William shockley and wife passed the
weekend with their daughter. Mrs. VIM.
Belts
Miss Alice Atkins is a guest Of her
cousin. Miss Elizabeth Adkins.
Misses Anna and Charlotte Rust have
been entertaining their cousin, Miss Bes-
sic Rogers, from Shortley.
A. H. Lingo and wife have as a guest
Fred Warrington from Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
LONG NECK.

Mrs. Clara Perrgan and daughter MarJ
Of Milton have been recent guests Of hei
sister, Mrs. f. C. Lingo.
Mrs. Charles Moore and little daughter
Ruth returned home last Wednesday af-
ter few days stay in Philadelphia.
Mrs Jennie Warrington had as heI
guest Miss Mary veasey Of Harbesor
over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips OF
Whtesyille and Ned Phillips from near
Georgetown spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips went to
Philadelphia on Wednesday where Mrs.
Phillips is expected to remain for treat
ment She has been in i'll health for
some time.
Airs. James H. Phillips has so far re-
covered from her operation that she is
expected home Sunday.
Mrs John T. Abbott returned home
Thursday after spending a few days in
Milford.
Death has again visited our commun-
ity and claimed our old friend an neigh
Dor. Mrs. Melissa Dorman, who about
four years ago was stricken with paraly-
sis, but so far recovered as to be able 70
go around with the aid Of some one to
help her. She had not takne step alone
in all this time and has had two strokes
since. Always Of a cheerful disposition,
she looked on the bright side Of life and
with all her illness she has been very
cheerful and devoted Christian. and for
many years a member OF Central NJ E.
Church. For the past year she had made
her home with her son. Ernest Dorman
near Georgetown, where she died. Fun
eral services were held at Millsboro and
interment made in the cemetery there
She leaves to mourn her loss three sons.
five daughters. Much sympathy is ex-
tended to the bereaved children
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
DAGsBoRo.

The Red Cross Chapter at Dagsboro is
doing well regardless Of the busy sea
son. We don't have any slackers. A
play for the benefit Of the local chapter
and the 81 r, Church viii be given on
May IS in the Mechanics hail
The n2isol. rs AT Dagsboro and Frank
ford exchanged pulptss-aast Sunday even
ing and there have been many express
sions Of opinion on the merits Of the ser
mon Of Mr.. Strickland by those who heard
him.
Rev. J. T. Bailey will preach every Sun
day at 3 o'clock. and on wednesday,
evenings at p. m, in the NJ P. church
Because Of the heavy rains many farm.
ers have had to replant their white Do
tatoss, as the seed had rotted in the
ground as the result Of the water and cold
weather.
Charles P. Townsend has gone back tc
Camp Greene. North Carolina.
F. 7. Reynolds is convalescing from
his recent Illness.
A. J. Timmons has returned home from
Philadelphia for the summer.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
Saturday. May Is, 1918.


to sell lands to me directed. will be exposed to
public sale on
Saturday, May Is, 1918,
at O'Clock. D. m, at the Columbia House in
Bridgeville in North West Fork Hundred. Sus-
sex County. State Of Delaware. the following
real estate to wit:
ALI that certain lot piece parcel of land. situa-
ted. lying and being IN the town of BridgeYille in
North West Fork Hundred. Sussex County and
State of Delaware. fronting on Main Street. in
said town. adjoining properties now or formerly
Of William H. Layton. Heirs of DR.. John R. Sud
Ter, deceased and others and improved by q two
story Frame Dwelling House with outbuildings
thereon.
Being the lot or parcel of land first mentioned
and described in deed Of bargain and sale from
John Ward and wife TO George ". Stradley and
Sallie Stradley. said deed being dated the nine
teenth day Of March, A. D., 1887, and now remain
ing on record in the Office of the Recorder Of
Deeds at Georgetown. in and for the County of
Sussex and State Of Delaware in Deed Book B.
B. H., No. iO7. folio 525 etc.
Seized and taken in execution as the property
of George ". Stradley. Sallie Stradley and David
o. Moore and will be sold by
JOSEPH N. DONAWAY, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office. Georgetown. Del, April g. 1918
20 per cent Of the purchase money will be de-
manded on the day Of sale. may3-2t