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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-12
A!NSL|E VET0ES
SALARY MEASURE
Council May Make Fight to Pass
Ordinance Over Mayors
Objection.
CONTEST SEEMS CERTAIN
Mattc- Will Likely Be Consid-
cred at Special Session
Tonight.

Mayor Ainslie yesterday vetoed the
ordinance, passed by the C:;y Council
fixing the salaries OF departmental
heads IT $4,000 year. In doing so
he frankly stated that he did 80 be-
cause he wished TO appoint DR.. En-
Mon g. Williams. State Health Com
missioner. to the Office OF Director OF
Public Welfare. DR.. Williams is ur-
willing TO accept the position al
salary of less than $4,000 per annum.
The veto message OF the Mayor
follows:
The Honorable Counci, OF the City OF
Richmond.
Gentlemen:r | return herewith with
out my approval an ordinance. en-
titled An ordinance to fix the COM
pensation to be paid certain officers
under the city government" adopted
by the Common Council December ..
1918. and concurred in by the Board
ot Aldermen December 10. 1918. my
to provide a salary of $4,000 for the
head of the Department of Public
we Meifhre ar have seleSied for this OF,
state Health Commissioned. who has
stated TO me. and also to members OF
the Charter Change Committee prior
is unwilling TO leave his present office
End accept this place at salary of
lesS lndn So.VVV per annuIn. L per-
sonaliy made this known to all mem
bers OF the committee except Alderman
Workman, who was out of town up
to the night the committee took its
final action. ! had been given TO un-
derstand that the council would pro-
vide proper salaries for proper men.
TO the committee as my selection for
Director of Public Welfare. and stated
the minimum salary at which his ser
vices could be secured. Surely no one
familiar with his qualifications will
fail to consider him proper man,
sidered an excessive one. In order
that your honorable body may pass
uJon the question with tho facts otii-
ciaI.y aud squarely before you. | am
returning the ordinance with the
recomme en- dation that subsection id)
bc amended SO as 10 provide salary
Of $4,000 fo' the head Of the Depart
men. of Public Welfare.
Respectfully.
(Signed) GEORGE AlNSLIE,
Mayor.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Don't Let Weeds Get Started.

If the garden Is not neglected too long it can be rehabilitated again to some extent. but this means a long, hard job, which is not pleasant thing in hot weather. On the other hand, if little judicious work is done at ire quent intervals the weeds and pests can be kept down-and so the garden kept up-without burdensome effort. Never let the weeds grow tall. Kill them with some kind of cultivating tool when they are little, or still bet ter, by stirring the ground from time to time before they appear at all i; for you may be sure that if the ground is not stirred frequently they will appear. Do not let the pests get start. It is safe to use the arsenical sprays on late cabbageS, cauliflowers and tomatoes. No part of the late cabbages thus far grown will be eaten, and furthermore they develop from the inside so that even if arsenic is used on them late, the edible portion is protected by the coarse outer leaves. Cauliflower may be so sprayed until the curd be- gins to form. Anything that is peeled may be sprayed. Tomaties may either be peeled or washed and thus freed from any dangerous effects.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
|F|0f[f TOWN
 HELPS
COMMUNITY LIFE IS BEST
Under That System Every Citizen Has an Equal Interest in His
 Own Home Town.

Community life is the ideal life. People have more time to spend in and about their homes and as a re- suit take greater interest in the de- velopment of their immediate neigh borhood. They are more congenial and neighbOrly; they take greater pride in keeping their homes and yards in good condition; they are eontented, more progressive and incidentally more prosperous; their children are raised and educated in the proper moral environment; the associate with good companions and grow up to be sound, healthy. clear-thinking men and women of the type that make the best citizens.
 Much more could be said of the community proposition, but I believe l have said sufficient to prove beyond doubt that the development of con- munities on a broad, systematic basis will have q tendency to increase the number of home lovers and home owners.
 Real estate companies should avoid as much as possible the placing of a mere allotment on the market. It takes considerable time, trouble and money to work on the community plan. but the results achieved make the ex- tra effort and expense well worth while.-Exchange
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Fatal to Nenlect Garden.

Neglect of the garden during the hot weather is fatal to a good crop. says w. E. Lommel of Purdue university, assistant county agent leader, in charge of garden work. More work in the garden is necessary now than at any other time of the year, if full value from earlier efforts is expected. Enthusiasm of the war gardeners must continue till frost.
 Vegetables require moisture and food for their proper development, and the food is not available for plant use if water is not present in the soil," said MT. Lommel. "A good supply of soil moisture in the garden, therefore, is of vital importance. In watering, soak the soil thoroughly, as frequent light sprinklings do more harm than good. Seeds which are planted during hot dry weather especially need artificial watering, as do the young plants"
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
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sold for so Tears. FOR MALARIA, CELLS AND fFVEs- Also Fin. Ceaersl Tsnic At All Drug StoFs
SATISFIED SHE HAD BARGAIN
Considering Social Status Acquired, Mrs. Nurich Felt Money for op-
 eration Was We'll Spent.

Mir. and Mrs. Nurich were consult ing their physician. Mrs. Nurich had felt for some time that an expensive operation. with a long period of time on the operating table to which she could point with pride, would be as- solutely necessary to acquiring any kind of d social status.
 What kind of operations have yows she asked haughtily, gazing through her lorgnette.
 Well, we have a nice tonsil removal, :, complete for $250," said the doctor.
 She shook her head
 "Lanced carbuncie, $250. A iitsie cheaper" he added.
 "Oh. no, no,' and she stamped her foot impatiently. II simply can bot bear the cheaper cuts.' She finally decided on handsome re- m0val of the vermiform appendix. for 5000.
 q believe we have bargain" she whispered to her husband, as the physician wrapped it up and handed 1t to her.-Indianap0lis News.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
MAY HAVE USEe DYNAMITE
Concerning Hannibai's Celebrated Passage of the Alps.

Everyone knows the story of how Hesaibal crossed the Alps. The his tefian Llvy says he demolished the rstks that opposed his progress with ttt aid of fire and vinegar. The word sseA by Lvy and ordinarily translated Vinegar" is acetum.
 The question hns been raised by nasopean officer whether this Is u .rse meaning of the original. II, thinks that by acetum the historian r4erred ts substance resembling dynamite h it's properties, and he in- yiees chemists to consider the question whether the aneients may not have rSssessed a formula for making a powerful explosive of this kind.
 Ne calls attention to the fact that i've ancient histcrians-Marcus Grace clb and Albert Aix-speak of the ex- iste1ce of tive kinds of acetum. one pf which possessed greater energy Hk1a the other. A clue to the com ps6ftion of this explosive may be fsand he believes. in the fact that ts acetun was ascribed the prop NV of extiagWished the dreadful "0teek fire" He thinks the sub stance may have been strongly oxy- EeAated.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
The COntOrtiOniSt
 of Berlin
By H. P. HOLT
 of The pi9iIonfeS@

Baron Von Wurst lighted large cigar with an expression of satisfae- tion, stroked his pauneh, now, alas. somewhat thinner than of yore, and swung round in his chair to the heap of freshly deciphered messages that lay on his desk-reports from trusty agents In various enemy countries. His little uig-like eyes glinted with joy.
 Baron Von Wurst was the Hun arch press-agent, and he was just about to compose the weekly summary of facts" to be scattered broadcast among the press of Germany. There was something in his nature which al- ways made it n peculiar pleasure to perform this task, for it needed much imagination. and imagination was at n low ebb in the Fatherland. More over. 1t had won for him the coveted iron cross. He took up the first type written slip, and read:
 American troops numbering 200.000 are sailing in the next three weeks Their strength in France will surely reach two mill lion before winter. Countless more training.
 Schmidt" said the baron, to red faced secretary in uniform. "Take this down." Then he dictated:
 The alarm in France increases daily as the promised hordes from America fail to appear. Half the Yankees opposed to Us have al- ready been wiped off the map, their casualties far exceeding he number of fresh arrivals.
 DeceiVlng Their People.
 Baron von Wurst took the next slip. Ii was from most excellent spy in France The master press-agent scowled as he read:
 Meat is much more plentiful here. The populace are wildly elated over recent allied victories. The troops all seem supremely confident of ultimate success.
 Ready, Schmidt?" The baron pnekered his brows, and continued to seovl for moment Then. with in- >flrauon, came grim smile. lie die- tated
 Once more history shows the pleasurelGving ?arisians to he subsisting largely on rats and lf- fal. The shining sword of Ger many has brought them almost to their knees through starvation. Mutinies in the French army are now daily recurrence. for those soldiers know. in spite of the lies thrust upon them, that every where along the line German
 might is triumphant.
 The baron, who had lunched with friend off substitute sausage, grim need as he read another message from America:
 The 1918 harvest in the United
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
What Do?
 .t By CHARLES J. ROSEBAULT of The VigiidnfeS

Here are few answers to this ques- ton. which has been worrying the members of the home army ever since for human decency. They are answers dictated by Uncle Sam himself through his chosen agents in the various activi- ties he has felt it necessary to take on for the period of the war. Study them carefully, all you good soldiers over here. Commit to memory, each Of you, those which fit your particular case and cherish them as special gifts frok the great god Opportunity. They will tell you how you can make good in your sphere. Even as the man lover there" is expected to be (and will bel alert for the opportunity to dc his part with efficiency and dispatch. so you have the chance to do yours. Prompt response to commands from headquarters by the soldiers of tue home army are as important as similar response by the boys in France.
 Uncle sam's Call:
 Wife, Mother, Sister
 Let all your messages lover there" be of good cheer only; men who worry can't fight at their best.
 If the fortunes of war make q cripple of youf loved one. repress your emotions. Don't ask him to come home and be cuddled-to your and his everlasting regret later on. Remember that he might have been killed. Determine that his remain ing years shall be useful and happy Uncle Sam stands ready to make them so. He has brought together all kinds of experts to train your boy so that he may return to civil life not a useless idler but prepared to meet any competition for the job he is best fitted to do.
 Have you baby? Then get In touch with the children's bureau, de- partment of labor. This arm of the government is thinking of the future as well as the present. It wants to cut down the mortality among in- fants. which is shockingly large. It has assembled vast amount of val uable information which it is anx ious to impart to the mothers of the country. Ask for the circulars tell ing about the care of babies.
 Employer of Labor
 Don't compete with Uncle Sam.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

States will exceed anything ever with such amazing rapidty that there will soon be quite enough to carry grain across the Atlantic.
 The haron's wry face flushed with anger. Was not he one of the maLy who had ben deceived by Von Tir- pitzT He puffed out his cheeks.
 Fortunate 1t Is Not True.
 !. mysterious grain disease Che dictated) has spread with lightning rapidity throughout the wheat growing areas of America, and in spite of assurances to the con trary. We know that the Yankees will nat have enough grain for their own wants. American prs ons are full of men and women who have dared to break the reg ulations which allow each person four ounces of bread day. The shin builders. who became too weak to work on this allowance, have been given one ounce extra. The new ships launched, hastily
 
 built for submarine fodder. are now pronounced hopelessly defec- tive, and cannot he used.
 The real message fluttered from the table to the floor. and Schmidt stopped to pick 1t up. He had never been al- lowed to see such things, and glanced at the slip curiously.
 It is verboten!" declared the baron, snatching the paper.
 Herr baron." said Schmidt, "surely these American swine must see now that we have complete mastery"
 Baron Von Wurst coughed.
 "Ah! If they all had as much sense as you" he said. gazing at the crown princeAlike skull of Schmidt. "But we will teach them with our shining sword. Didn't some one once say. though. that the pen is mightier than the sword. Schmidt? I-I think there must be some truth in that. Yes, yes, Schmidt, get busy. The newspapers of Germany are waiting for my sum- mary of the news"
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Every mother realizes, after giving her children California Syrup k Figs" that this is their ideal laxative, because they love its pleasant taste and It thoroughly cieanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels with out griping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, CT breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, Hotherl If coated, give a teaspoonful of thls harmless fruit laxative" and in few hours all the foul, eonstipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bow els. and you have a we'll, playful chila again. When the little system is full of cola, throat sore, has stomaeh-a ache, d. arrhea, indigestion, colic-remembex good inside cleansing" should d. ways be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep California Syrup of Figs handy; they know 6 teaspoonful today saves a sick chiId tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of FigS'' which has directions for babies, ehfi- dren of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the genuine, made by California Fig Syrup Company."-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Got Ring Lost Thirty Years Ago,

A boy was playing along the rocky coast of North Wales. short time ago, and trying to lift many of the loose rocks. saw sparkling object lying underneath one of them. On be ing fished up this proved to be valu- able gold ring. When inquiries were made. 1t was found that 1t belonged to an old resident of the district. who had lost 1t in the sea over thirty gears ago. when bathing.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
CALL FROM OVER THERE
By JAMES w. WISE, of the Ninilantes.

You've sent us here across the waves. To make the whole world free. To keep our nations honor bright To fight for Liberty. We went and we were glad to go
 To fight-perhaps to die To pay our debt to noble France. Democracy. our cry. We ask no praise nor honor,
 No riches and no fame. Our hearts are in the fight for truth. Bdt-back us in the game. You've sent us here 10 fight your fight. Though il be ours too. We'll do our bit out at the front
 The rest Is up to you
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Cupid,s Ways Are Sly.

Flowers In the shape of a bouquet have long been the means of amatory correspondence. but when lady re- ceives basket of apples or pears from some friend. there need not be any suspicion attaching to so ordinary a present, especially if the lover nd dresses them to mother" But when the largest and rosiest apple In the basket is known by the daughter to contain at it's heart long and pas sionate love letter written in a fine hand on foreign paper, 1t must be con- fessed that there may be more in the story of Eve than some people are pre- pared to believe.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

work for me and I know it will help others if they will give it fair trial. <" Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, 108 Sth Ave-, West, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
 Why will women drag along from day to day, year in and year out, suffering such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when such letters as this are continually being published. Every woman who suffers from displacements, irregularities, in- fiammation, alteration, backache, ner- vousness, or who is passing through the Change of Life should give this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia k. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, trial. For special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass. The result of its long experience is at vorr service.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Noah Must Have Had Patience.

A long and patient but vain effort sa the part of a khaki-clad driver to induce mule to draw what appeared ts be load of laundry through the gateway of hospital afforded con- siderable amusement to the boys in dae who were watching the proceed ses. The muie would do anything sst pass through the gateway.
 Want any 'eip. chum?" shouted one ,f the boys ia blue to the driver. as he rested moment.
 Nc" replied the driver. ''but I'd Ere to know how Noah got two of tose blighters into the ark?"
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

He needs all the workers he can get Likewise all the ma u ,iels which en ter into the service of war Don't advertise for a f4,ndrnd men when you only require 20. A least 70 will waste their time answering your call. and time is no more to be wasted than materials these days. Get in touch with the war industries board or the United States employment bu- reau (branches everywhere) and find out just what the government expects of you.
 Employee
 Stick to your job. Shifting at this time diSloeates industry. wastes time and money and does you harm in the long run. Only when Uncle sam calls have you the moral right to throw over the task in hand Don't slack and don't get extraYa- gant because you are earning more than formerly Remember the man lover there" Uncle sam cant keep him supplied as he should be with food. ammunition and equipment if you are not more economical than ever (see the appeal not to waste further on).
 The Alien
 If you want this country to be the best ever-best governed and best to live in for yourself and your chil- dren-become citizen. inform your self about our laws and our ideals Then you can exert an intelligent in- aaenee toward improving conditions. Your vote will be as important and far-reaehing as that of the man or woman whose great-great-great- grandfather arrived in the May flower.
 Manufacturer-
 Convert your business as speedily as possible into one of the many in- dustries needed for the war. There is no limit to the demand for the abilities of the successful maker of things. It would be crime to de- vote these to n0nessentials when the need is so great in the one real job of the whole American people. Everybody
 Don't waste-time, money, food or anything. Remember that every dol lar spent unnecessarily takes some- body's time, somebody's labor, some body's materials which Uncle Sam can use. It makes no difference how much money you have in your pock cts. It's not the price that counts. There is just so much of everything useful-food, cloth. leather and met als. just to mention a few items and Uncle Sam needs it all
 Put your spare money into Lib erty bonds and War Savings stamps. You will be helping the government to help the boys at the front-and you'll be better off later on.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
JeaIousIy Guarded Secret.

Coiogne's toilet water industry was established at the beginning of the seventeenth century At that time the city numbered about 50,000 inhabi- tants. while the present population IS 450,000.
 The inventors of eau-de-eologne were Paul Feminis and Maria Clemen- tine. a Catholic nun.
 They began tn small scale. with few persons employed, whom they did not initiate into the secrets of the whole proc ess, the last and most im-
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

at the home of Paul Broehier, on West Adams street, Los Angeles.
 The rock Is practically round, except that it is slightly flattened on the base to give it q firm setting. With an or dinary rock drill the inside of the stone was hollowed out so that large flow CT pot would fit in exactly. small drainage hole was drilled through to the bottom and a ground pine was planted in the flower pot.-Popular Science Monthly.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

1 portant mixture being made by the in- ventors themselves.
 Paul Feminis left the secret with the Farina family, while the nun be- queathed the secret to one Peter Schae- ben. who had been her assistant for many years.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Me Getcha. Bow

Gan you swim. Sammieg asked the visiting uncle, as the two were out fss. little walk together.
 "Well, I'll tell you, uncle." said the boy, with knowing look. "It all de pends on whether Pm around ma tr the fellers."
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
His circumambulatory Endeaycr

Professor Pate is somewhat absent minded. isn't he?"
 "Oh, yes. The other day I saw him attempting to enter bank building by way of revolving door. He was cogi- tating over some weighty matter in his mind and walked into the door and around and through and out again where he had started, six times before discovering that he was not making any particular advancement in the way be wished to go."-Kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Acquainted With 1t.

Mollie-Are you going to the ma querade?
 Chollie-Sure thing. "What are you going to wear?" "A gas-mask." "Oh, I'll know you" "How?" By the gas."
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Which :?

Homebody-I gotta go now, boys. My wife said if was out after eleven she'd never speak to me again.
 Batchmore-Was that threat or a promisey
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

anA nAuA aAAlS a II VI nothing seemed to do me any good. A friend advised me to take Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. l did so and got re- lief right away. 1 can certainly re- commend this valu- able medicine to other women who suffer, for it h az done such roo d
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Sounded Like One.

She-My first husband was banker, my second lawyer, my third
 He-Awfully sorry. but never could guess CnaradeS.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
PRETTY ORNAMENT ON PORCH
It Is Just Things Like This Floral Urn That Add Attractiveness
 to Town.

A large granite powder hollowed out as receptacle for q potted plant is the ornament which adorns the porch
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Chicago has increased salaries Of afl public school teachers.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
IN MISERY
 FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She Was Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

oskaloosa. Iowa" Fer years was simply in misery from a weakness and
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

When the truth is bitter we're for the man who sugar-coats 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
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