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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Let Mr.. Hughes Alone

4 DMlTTlNG the right OF the Senate Mill
'afE AHairs Committee 10 investigate
any branch of the military establishment
that It deems necessary to investigate, It.
nevertheless would have been blunder IL
that body had undertaken a probe into the
aircraft situation at time when the adj
minstraton had turned the whole question
over TO Charles Z. Hughes for searching
inquiry
The country has the fullest confidence IN
the ability Of Judge Hughes to get at the
hottom OF the aircraft situation: to unearth
any crookedness that may be hidden: TO pro-
secute riSidly any contractors who nav have
oeen guilty Of proNteering AT the eypense OF
'Ac nation. and TO arrive at definite con-
cln5ion as to the Roadway that has been
made in tho production of nirplanes.
II the Senate committee had proceeded
with It's proposed Investigation, it would
have seriously handicapped Mr. Hughes in
his work. It would have negatived to IN
extent his determination to uncover the
whole inside story 1t would have made
lI0Hc FACTS and circumstances which should
have been kept secret until the hour came
for exposure In fact. it would have ,rado
me probe Of tho Department of Justice n
'o.re side show and would have obscnrod
me valuable work which the former iurist
mas patriotcally agreed to do
E'en So it was Fortunate that Judge
hughes assured the Senate and the country
In Advance that nc proposed to make an
aihFmativo and comprehensive repor, It
ma" been supposed in some quarters that if
Ae should find that there was nothing Of
criminal nature in the transactions of tho
Alrcfa't Production Board if there were
j" ground Tor civil action against any par,ios
Concerned, that lie might properly reoort
lAese facts to the President and the Attorney
General, allowing the whole matter n end
tAerc Bat this is not what the country
e%nects 1t expects that the light will ho
turned sqUarcly upon the whole business
ana mat every shortcoming will be exnosod
as Wen as every Instance of graft or trca..
ury lootiug
win the definite assurance given nv Iudoo
lusAeS That his investigation Will be fill
ana complete; that he win law bare tba
"elays as we'll as the creditablo achieve.
Ineht8 OF the aircraft producers, there culd
DC no possible excuse for a paral,ol invcsti-
cation by tho Senate A few fndividua,
senators still clamor for an oppor,unitv 70
."'h mo aircraft situation inside out hnt
1t IS to he hoped that their invcstig,,io,
! a'u"r viii be restrained.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Bi HENRY EDWARD WARMER
Nature Nofc

we are going back to nature-bach to eIementa,
things
Back to undone nuts and berries and unterrifv
ing spring;
We have done with artifcials and the 1ahorotory
dope.
ana were on our way to Nature ante-dating
toilet soap.
We're conserving wheat, COAL greases. and we're
cultivati ting hash,
ana were utilizing products that we've always
thought were trash
TIL were honestly convinced that II tho thing
keeps up may
Emulate old Nebuchadnezzar and go hack IN
eating hay!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
MORE MUSIC FOR ARMY
General Staff Orders Increase OF from
Twenty-Eight to Fifty for
RcSimcntal Bands.

WASHINGTON. May 29.-The general
stair OF the army has decided that
regimental bands are too small to give
the soldiers music in sufficient volume,
War Department announcement
stated to-day. So each regimental band
will be increased from twenty-eiGht TO
fifty musicians.
a bugle and drum corps for every
Infantry regiment also will be part Of
the musical program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Our Countersign. Obey.

Iby JHINpS i. SUIIlVan.)
We are in this war without ifs or ands,
SO to-day is no time to shirk
Attention.! don't question our chiefs
commands
Let's all buckle down to our work,
1t will matter not in the years to come.
If we pile up our wealth to-day
And we turn our backs, let the nation
succumb,
Till the Hun rules the U. S. A.
we are In this war, and must light 1t
through,
Let us bury our petty strife,
What does II matter to me and Won
When nation fights for it's life.
II things do not go as they always did?
So decide you'll begin to-day
When tho chief commands to do as
you're bid.
Let our countersign be "Obeyw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

Not only has the order for full steam
ahead in getting troops ready for foreign
service been given by the War Department,
but the same order for speed in fitting out
ships for transporting these troops to France
has been issued by the United States Shipping
Board. No slackening Of effort will be
tolerated in any part Of the program for
Fastening the departure OF American man
power to help defeat the German offensive,
whose renewal on n scale more powerful
than ever before is daily imminent To the
accomplishment of this purpose, tho War
Departments machinery is in splendid work
ing order.,and under Charles NJ Schwab the
shipbhldingy program is moving forward with
results that arc truly gratifying
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Crows md Young Chickens,

Mrs. Fl. =. G, Marlon.-It Is very
difficult to stop the depreciation OF
crows on young chickens when they
once begin II. The only effective rem
crows cannot get TO them, or - XIII
tho crows. as they are not easily
hnrightcd. II you attempted 10 de-
strCy t.en by scattering poisoned corn
whore they would get il, YOU would
probably ic!son more chickens than
Crows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

@. D. @, Mount Jackson.-The Wind-
ward Islands belong 10 Great Britain
They consist OF the islands OF Saint
Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenada. with
the smaller islands OF the Grenadiuc
chain. The islands really form ~hree
distinct colonies, united under a gov
crnor-in chief who resides at Saint
Georges. Grenada. The Windward Is
lands derive their name from their
position. being more exposed to the
trade winds than are ncighboring
islands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Mrs. snigrlcfrItz u,,,.,,

Which. If do say it myself, me being a
lone widow and com peled to take boarders, the
same being no disgrace. and / go to church
regular, let come what may, having a good
cook said Mrs. Snigglefritz. glaring over her
glasses. that, however, is no call for any one
10 come mere asking 1t will hire them room.
"hich wish every one to distinctly understand
hire nothing, and my boarders is paying
guests, being ladies and gentlemen"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

Reader, Newport Ncws.--The Civil
service rules provide that no person in
the public service snail be obliged to
contribute service or money for po-
iitical purposes; that persons in the
press privately their political opinions.
shall take no active part in political
campaigns and that no person in the
service has any righLto use his official
authority or influence to cocrce tn.
political action of any person or body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
The Scnann..

{. 3. w. Fa!mOuth.-!n summer The
northern part Of the cartH is more
than half in sunshine and the southern
part more than half in darkness. Thus
a point in the north has daylight dur
ing the greater part OF the twenty
four hours of the day. The farther
north one goes the more daylight he
finds. and around the pole there is no
darkness during this season. In the
winter, conditions are reversed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

y. w. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is no SPECIFIC
law that requires farmer to sell the
wheat that he raised, but the need OF
wheat is so great at tho present time
that government officials. through the
FOOD adm niStration, are using moral
influence to force all available wheat
into use before another harvest. and
any farmer wi:o persists in holding
wheat under such conditions arouSes
the suspicion that he is obStructing
the government in the prosecution of
the war. There is law to punish sucn
s, procedure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

L. NJ. j., Lynchburs.-PaSspo sports are
obta!nahlc from the bureau of Citizen
snip. Washington. -. G. y fee OF 81 il
charged. y passport to leave the couu-
Try VII! probably be refused unless you
can show good reasons why you should
have one. Full particulars may he oh
tanned by addressing the bureau o:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
THURSDAY, NAY so. 1915.

The wise householder will not forget to
lay in his supply OF coal for next winter
simply because there is an abundance OIL
homegrown strawberries in the market at
the present time The flavor Of strawberries
eaten in May will not thaw frozen toes IN
January
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

The woman who Is the head of the house.
The baby that says pieces in the parlor.
The infant prodigy playing the piano
The man who wears stiff white shirt in
August.
The fellow who makes twenty-three miles on
gallon of gas.
The mechanic who swears that he worked
ten hours your auto.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
That "!hs,sause OF the allies is the cause

That "ths~cause OF the allies is the cause
of freedom. was the whole-hearted ayowa!
of John Redmond. Irish Nationalist leader.
Americans, therefore will welcome John
billions recent statement explaining the radi-
cal difference between the ideals OF tho Irish
Nationalist party, OF which lie is the leader.
and those OF the Sim Feiners. In direct
ing atte,n:6n - the distinction, 3Ir. Dillon
also made q Printed appeal TO Americans not
70 furnish Sim Fem agitation with nnara!al
support. The Irish Nationalist movement
will receive the full support and sympathy
10 which 1t is entitled when it is made plain
that it has no tolerance whatever for Sim
Fein agitation. ~ best. the Sim Tcin move
ment has deEenerated to the point where it
merits the execration Of all true friends Of
Irish freedom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Work
or
Fight

az" az may lose their lives. Scores Of thousnu =
OF tnen Will never return. All Germany is or
Stht"ed the people of every community every
nan nan woman and child, well az the military
i i, 10 deieat America and her allies and 1"
, ' iuinous peace terms upon them. America
Hu:. organize with the thoroughues. no
nra i'er what the sacrifice. This. says CEN
ota! ,rowder' rs not alone war of military
nancuver, II is deadly contest of Industry
ana inechanics America is not organized We;
IN raising an army of about :. coo 900 men and
t NJ; pafalng ne navy 1t has taken only the nrst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

psychologicaly. They are prim. dIgnincd.
That is what makes them old ma ids
=. Don, become an old maid. Stay young.
every night and morning. and try to worry
along without any corsets. at least while you
are taking your daily physical education. Con-
meet with gymnasium and complete your edu-
caiion II 1t has been neglected. Don't be an
old maid. Have little pep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
No
Unsuitable
Ship

The decision tie "unsink.
NO ap!e snip reached by 4 board
Cnsinknble appointed by the Secretary of the
Ship hnvSs b rs n ,nvora9ie; as might
~ 49, comvcrsant with the complcxity
~ pIopaeIn ne system that called for this
INJURY was exhibited in the steamship Lucia
me interior OF which has been fitted OUT win
iihousands of small watertight boxes arranr.,
N n cellular, or honeycomb. form. The theory
o. me design is that torpedo would not he
capable Of rnpturing so many OF the boxes that
enough would not be left maintain the YES
SCI sc Is buoyancy; The boards report shows that
IL is not convinced that unsinkability could be
s suaIateeu by this or any other form of con
r nuH1EEancy Foxes did not sink, the chance
q, W. watsrioeged derelic TIE positive dsadvan-
lage pointed out is that In seeking 10 Obtain
aosoinic protection. TOO much cargo space
Nwouid nave 10 be given up to the system The
h b1Sard SUGGESTS that reasonable buoyancy could
bctter be secured by judicious selection and arr
paheeinent of cars This finding. together with
a review OF other contrvanccs of recent invcn-
uGn, leaves the question Of the unsuitable ship
E"HcFc II Always was. y vessel simply cannon
be made unsinkabe against the terrific tearing
power Of torpedo. or mine. except at the sac.
rihce or IT'S Usefulness carrier lis best
protection Is the lighting ship that convoys il
Iehcraily speaking, for the safety OF the mcr-
chhnt meet. us cargocs and It's crews, the ma xirn
hppIicS that the most eff active defense IS
vigorous "Hensc. against the U-loats-p,ovi-
dencc Journal ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
a Puzzle in Firuro.

AN ingenious stenographer friend has worked
OUT the following remarkable verse in figures
anu anu characters; you get 1t after the fashion Of
working refuses. He offers s327 interest on y
Stooo Liberty bond to any one whwo will pre-
sent solution within ten days. Try it:
40 5 6 GA &
/" q h-2'S:
30 '& "A = Co
./2i1s @c-7 % SIX!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Information Bureau

inquiries regarding almost my tonic.
excepting ON legal and medical nub.
1ertS' are answered free. As oil In
GuiricS arc answered directly by pcr-
s"nai letter scif-uddTcssrd. htumpcu
cn'ciope In required. Address. Tho
iinies-Dispntch Information bureau.
NiChnOnd, Va,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
The British ISmpire.


Miss ID. X, Richmond.-Under the
designation. British Empire, are in
cluded all the territories united under
the Crown of Great Dritaig and subject
10 the ultimate control of the Imperial
Parliament at Westminster. Round
the United Kingdom OF Great Britain
and Ireland. as Il nucleus. are grouped
large number of dependencies in all
quarters Of the globe, embracing about
ll,9O0,00O square miles of territory, or
one-iifth of the land surface of the
globe. The population of the British
Empire is 100000 600. or onc-f fourth of
more important OF these possessions
are the Empire of India, the Australian
Commonwealth. New Zealand, British
New Guinea, the Dominion of Canada.
newfoundland, l. dor, British
Guiana, numerous large possessions in
Africa, etc. Great Britain is called
Mistress Of the Seas" because she Is
the leading maritime nation of the
world, ships flying her flag sailing all
oceans and handling the largest share
Of the worlds commerce. BY reason of
her extensive territorial possessions. IL
is of the utmost Importance to her well
fare that she continue to maintain her
supremacy at sea. The government of
archy: with the principle of democracy
broadly applied. 1t Is an enlightened
form Of government, and its institu-
lions have eXerted a. wide influence
upon civilization for many centuries.
Her rule in india has been on tho
whole most bcnefcent, and tho In
dian population has been permitted to
carry on without Interference its own
forms Of worship. @
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

In Italy there is a goyernment-imposed
tax of cent on meals served in restaurants
costing as much as 90 cents. How different
in this country, where there are no restau-
rant-served meals costing as little as 20
cents and where the walters levy the tip
taxes far in excess of the Italian levy!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

The esteemed and usually lcvcl-hcaIcd
Norfolk Lcdger-Dispatch takes mp the. cud-
gels for Colonel Roosevelt, and urges upon
PRESIDENT Wilson the ACCESSIBILITY of appoint
Ing MIN TO. place under the government
the responsibility of which shall be cominen-
.surate with his recognized ability. The argu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Charcoal Eph,. Do,,x r,o,.

DE good Lawd. he put fences aroun' watah-
miiiions an house aroun chickens TO T. keep
GOWN tcmpt2tion, said Charcoal Eph with n
lar-away look. but. bcin' de Al-Provdcnce
lie also put laigs Uncle Eph. an I ain. cot
no rheumatism t keep me I'm climbin' Try
drumstick MiStah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Questions md Ans,yers.

aromatic Spirits Of Ammoniu-Please tell me
what aromatic spirits of ammonia contains
take 1t great deal for headache Is II in
furious to health if taken very often for sick
headache! am very frail woman
MRS. S. a.
Answer-The chief ingredient is carbonate of
ammo ium. an alkali antiacid with n little
alcohol, and aromatic flavor. So far as / am
aware. II Is harmless. certainly far less In
furious man the average headache powder or.
msraine tablet or so-caled grip or cold cure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
"They Shall Not Pass"
To Get n pn..nnrt

~ b. iopewel l.--Marshal Jonre Is
credited with making use OF the above
expression at the battle OF the Marine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
MutrinlonY.


There's ideal couple. They never say q
cross word TO each other"
Gee, that's Gne How do they manage it,"
Why they Just don't speak, that's ALL"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

If YOU should banker TO be King.
Or yearn to wear a crown,
Remember. when your King stocks up,
That what is up comes down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Sayings of Famous Women.

You must marry get one who knows
how to make hash out of things
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
NS'l,y.
Recall the past?

Recall the past? Why should mortal feign
TO mourn the fault he would embrace again?
Man knows the cost Of folly but until
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

MIS- EHeryW oinan -An0 now. Henry, I sup
pose you are going to spring that old gag about
being detained at the Office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
TO-Dny'n O, Henry.

The women are wise. too. When it's all over
they look you in the eye as scientific as YOU
please, and say: He hypnotized men"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

From nearly every appropriation bin that
passes Congress nowadays Norfolk gets n
ahcs. me latest calls for 1915 900 to build
houses Tor government, workers in the City
by the Sea ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

1t takes well-balanced mother to raise twins
without prejudice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO Gho Iiries.
oh and not tndiriUual1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

PUBLISHED every day the JenI at 10 South Tent,
Street, Richmond Va, by Ihe Times-Hispatcb Pub
s lshlnE Co.. Inc. Charles Ii Hasbrook, Editor anu!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

The United States District Court for the
Western District OF Texas returned !ndiot-
ments- against two big hacking concerns.
chargin,; violation Of tho fourth section OF
the food Jaw, in that they sold and off, To
sell spoiled meat and other food D,pducts
unfit for human consumption 10 the govern.
ment to be used food for American sol
d:ers. However. the prosecution OF those IN
dictments failed, because il was found that
no penalty for violation OF this section had
been provided. There was no question as to
the guilt OF the defendants. but as hoinous
as is the crime for which they were indicted.
merited punishment fails because OF impotency
OF the law TO accomplish tho purpose for
which 1t was designed Congress should
hasten to correct its own error by amending
the statute TO make it dras,ically effective TO
secure punishment adequate to tho oifcnse
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
Current Editorial Comment

The American people have got
10 win this war. If civilians at
nolnc suffer In their personal cir
cumstanccs. IL must be rem.n-
hered that those who fight for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

On the same day that President Wilson
signed the Ovcrman bill, under which he is
empowered to reorganize and coordinate the
various government departments and agencies.
he undertook readiustmcnt OF the entire
army air service. This has been the sorest
and weakest spot in the nations otherwise
creditable preparatory achievements That
has failed signaly and mscraby Tho Prcsi-
dent has done wise thing in separating the
air service from the signal corps and putting
full responsibility in the unhamperod hands
of John D. Ryan. Ryan, like schwab. is n
man who gets things done. This rcadjust-
ment will &c; the air program under way
with peak-oad production not far off Then,
while fighting machines are being rushed 10
the men in France, the Department of Justico
and the Senate, if it sees fit. can proceed win
their investigations to determine the respon-
sibility for past shortcomings
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

TELEPHONES: Randolph 1.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with Uli depart
nlpnfy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

OSEICES: Wash
inGtUn. lil6 New York Ave-
nue.; New York Gay, liith
Avenue Suiidins: Chicago.
Peoples S4s Building;
Philadelphia. Mutual iIIo
Building.
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MEMBER OF THE AsSoClAIEb PNsss.-Ih.
Associated Press exclusively emitted to the use lot
republication OF dispatches credited to IL or
not otherwise credited in Ibis payer and also lie
local news published herein AL rights ui scpuhiica
lion o special dispatches herein also reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30
,Rirhu,on0 Gln!n2ss5 -TisI1gIrth

THE TIMES fnE DisrhrCh
Est 1888 Est. 1880
Entered January 81, 1908. at the Post OM.- ~:
Richmond. Va. second GLASS matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-30

- friend, no faNo with manuscripts
Illustrations for puDlicati wish to have unn'ahps
articles returned they must i'll all cases sehd stamps
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-03-06

went to Camp Grant last Thursday to
see their son and brother, Charlie, who
has an attack of pneumonia. A let
er received Sunday from Mrs. Baum
Ter says Charlie is slightly better.
Ed Flesch and family are occupying
the rooms in the second story of the
Cap Schmitz building recently vacat-
ed by the Sam Pittit family.
Joseph and George Martin and sis
tor Emma have moved from the town
OF Waterloo to the village Of Potosi
and are occupying the residence re-
Gently purchased by them of John
Schiffman.
VIM. Gillian Sr. is suffering from a
very sore hand resulting from a
scratch on a door lock- He is being
treated by DR.. Bowers who is endeav-
oring to prevent blood poisoning from
setting in. His right arm is consid-
erably swollen.
Mr.. Chas. Palmer for upward of 60
years highly respected resident Of
Potosi, died from the infirmities of
old age Thursday evening, Feb 28th,
aged 81 years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-03-06
BEETOWN.

Mrs. Matt Auel entertains the Bee
town Ladies' Aid society March 18th.
An invitation is extended to all.
W. K. Brun spent Friday night at
Cassville.
John eastman and wife are new
Red Cross members.
Earl Sturmer and wife Sundayed at
E. L. Auel's.
Fred Gates and Dick Burns are now
located in Massachusetts.
Ada Allen came home last week af-
ter a few weeks absence. A number
of her lady friends gave her a surprise
Friday evening in honor Of her birth
day.
Ray Hutchcroft captured a II ID
carp that was washed out when the
ice went out of Grant river.
Toay Garner and wife spent Sun
day at Bloomington.
Anna Laura Sturmer spent the week
end at home.
Francis Clark Of Lancaster, spent
the weekend with Sylvia Garner.