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Books and Authors

Of DFeams eoies!on 81 poems has Just G rer
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on to you. feeling that this bit of paper will ii
Strange that these soldiers Who have ceased aSnd to
the that havs sh sS Ssa
that this is one of the first things the good God
and hs as besn cneG h %. eE e in Paris
thor is n that rares, of Engsh
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speed hoy With mere he
Wesh OF efst 1f an
the heavy suPdcs of The Ga IN
this oleagi1ous miIieu, as wen as the debacie Of
Ser m @ of e 9ns t
temporary English fiction Only in James
intensi,y and Joyce is: by comparison. cold and
min t Gwis II, uneouth nrm
leapng mind.
a% as s h Of Ii.
the prineipe, that nothins is too good for the
guests in The hes, hotels It the m eef's fash a
there are several thousand to be oGeed at as
time. all rooms in all hotels not equally
sum1tuouS. but every has n chance Of
drawing Queen Victorias J. Pierpont Nor
cams the King of Grecccs suite. The menu
served to privates in the Uuitsd States Army is
exactly the same as to princes and milionaires.
The y. VI. &. y. has leased the famous casino.
be grand opera and season Of the comedie
Franchise. our boys have the first chance at
seats, for the Philadelphia lawyer in Y. NJ. G.
a. uniform Is NE impressive At the present
bills L. II. Sothern. Loie Fuller and her dan
md ~, IN "a INN cd fro, JNc-
ton; The activities of The a. z. F. at Play"
will be described very fully by Herbert Adams
Gibbons. il is announced. in the August Cen
fury; Our boys have the run OF the baths at
Ankles Bans and Challes-l les Faux. They can
swim in the pool. which is fed by water bub-
bling from the springs at body tenpcra ture. or
take much OF the cure" be crowded
into eight days.
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Extinction Of demand and desire for
government ownership of railways will
result from present and inevitably
coming conditions. Signs and evidences
OF that result are clear and confirm the
conclusions OF common sense and daily
observation and the teachings of his
tory.
Until now no country has had op-
portunity TO acquire and operate rail-
ways OH gigantic scale with power
to force them back into private owner
ship at will. Other countries have
built railways or bought and have
been unwilling or unable to sell. We
have borrowed railways. to DO returned
We VIII be unable and unwilling to
buy.
At the end Of the war our national
debt viii be far up in the billions, and
we Will be beginning 10 carry huge
burden of pensions. The people will re-
sist any attempt to increase our debt
many more billions to buy railways.
Their first longing in peace will be for
relief from war taxation. They pay
cheerfully for victory. When victory
has been won they Will ycarn for the
lifting OF the load, especially for de-
liverancc from the little nagging taxes
that beset them hourly with every
transaction OF their lives. They will
not allow the increase or continuance
OF these taxes. or any others. for
dubious and huge experiments.
After Il year or two OF government
operation the people will oppose con-
tinuance of 1t even IL by any miracle
they can be persuaded that they can
spare the money to pay for It. The
hostiiities that have been felt against
the owning corporations will be
shifted upon the government manage
'nent. The same causes that have
made the corporations unpopular will
make government management uu-
popular. These causes are not large or
Impressive, taken singly and analyzed.
bu; aggregate vastly. They may be
generaIi2ed rs multiplying multitudes
of incidents Little drops of aggrava-
ton make the mighty oceans and tor
rents of dislike. People are pricked
rather than inspired 10 revolutions
Dcspotisms do not fall because OF
Isolated crueltics, however vile. They
are destroyed really BY comparatively
petty grievances. anronts and annoy
ances inflicted continually on tho in
dIvidua!s of the masses. The despo,
who could keep the majority OF his
subjects comfortable and in good humo-
could refresh himself quite safely with
occasionu! crimes worth while. such as
massacre Of the Inhabitants OF some
one c!ty or series Of transformations
Of leading citizens.
Some of us in Richmond have seen
corporations come amid enthusiastic
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your paper OF July u. and wish TO in
form him and many OF the readers Of
your paper that If he Will write me |
will tell him where ne can buy oak top
wood. trees cut this spring" for SO lis
cents cord tstoye wood lenEths), only
three quarters OF a mile from a rail-
road station. and the freight TO Rich
mond. Va. Is about So cents a cord for
stove wood
;ut to get Il cut hauled and cared
Tor is another proposition. The best OFFER
] heard for cordwood last winter was
SOB a cord I. o. b. shipping point.
II the wood burners in Richmond
would get together and buy their wood
cut into stove lengths by the car from
the people in the country, they could
save lots on their wood bills
Richmond wood burners could take
n vacation this summer and so 10 the
country and cut their winter wood out
in the shade OF the deep woods and
Improve their health. acquire strength
o: mind md body. 1hsy could cut
wood uL,il tired and fish to rest up.
IS good nsh!ng is handy.
Houses to live in can be obtained
within nc-half mile OF station and
three quarters Of mile of the woods
for Sc week. Here IS n chance TO get
winter wood cheap IL you will work.
J. II HARPSTER.
SAKE. Va. July l6. 1915.
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Wise uso of tho Veto Power

d RESIDENT WILSON has found 1t neces-
1 sary to express his disapproval Of more
enactments of Congress during recent weeks
than at any other period Of his two admins
trations, but 1t is doubtful IL he has acted
in any case with more justification than in
the case of the agricultural appropriation bill
raising the price Of wheat from S2.20 bushel
to $2.4o. Certainly there has been no in
stance Of the executive veto supported by
more convincing reasons than this.
The only possible warrant for such legis-
lation would be found in the necessity for an
increase in order to maintain maximum pro-
duction; in other words, to guarantee the
wheat grower enough profit to make it worth
his while to engage in the business. Unless
the increase is necessary in order to do this,
it is not necessary at all. The testimony OF
every department of the government con-
cerned in the production marketing OF
wheat is to the effect that s22O wheat is
profitable wheat for the farmer. The Depart
ment Of Agriculture is convinced of this and
the food administration is convinced of it.
Assuming this to be true. as the President
has done, it would have been worse than un-
fortunate il Congress had levied an addi-
tional tax Of So barrel upon -four, COM
pletely demoralized the entire wheat market
ing system of the country, and legislated
every wheat farmer in the country into the
growers had proved themselves to be sue
cessful lobbyists. A blunder would have
been committed for which the country would
have felt enduring shame. Happily, the
President has saved the House and Senate
from themselves
In considering this matter the government
must do more than dismiss the question with
an executive veto. 1t must protect the
farmer against profteers Just as the con-
sumner has been saved from the whcat-grow-
ing prohteer There is not an implement or
a material used by the farmers of the coun-
try that has not advanced Unfortunately in
price. Fertilizers cost as much as 100
per cent more in some sections Horses and
male! are almost impossible TO get at any
price. Farm machinery is soaring, and
everybody with any knowledge of the situa-
ton recognizes the fact that farm labor is
not only short, but is demanding pay that
was not even dreamed of year or two ago
The government must find means OF con-
trolling these costs II the price OF wheat is
TO be rigidly controlled The fertilizer in
dustry has been taken over in part by the
war industries board, but there has been no
appreciablc reduction in guano prices The
farm implement industry is presumed to be
in the hands Of the government but imple-
ment prices are still eXorbitant These are
problems that must be dealt with while the
prices OF farm produce are being held down
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News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond Dispatch. july Is 1895

Yesterday was another hottest day" of tho
in tbn Inc nigh point reached by the mercury
composing room at 10 r. VI. the temperatt,re
mas s iC"i ~ the Danyie DEPOT the highest in
but one case of sun-stroke in Richmond .i
thongh there arc an unusual number of cases
in Northern cities Va |H@es
General Stoneman yesterday appointed O N.
OF Norfolk. Vice Thomas Tabb, resigned
Colonel sam Houston, for some time employed
in Baltimore. and well known Mi over Va VI
GINA as hotel man. died on Tuesday night
aged forty-fvc. 'eit''
Richmond market 2.454 bushels Of wbiis an nG
GIG bushels Of red were offered and sold -''o
Among those who were included in a bill
litical disabilities three Confederate soia;nrs
who stood guard Mt -Andersonville Prison during
the war. " ~ " o
The United States Senate after two-hours
discussion. yesterday afternoon confirmed the
nomination of Mr.. Evarts TO be Attorney-Cen
eral OF the United States. The vote was 90
ayes TO nays
Hon. Roscoe Conkling, one OF the Radical
United States Senators from New York married
the Democratic candidate for the presidency
One night recently seventy-five marriarea BILE
eanghters OF brigham Young, the head of the
Mormon Church, attended the Salt Lake Thea ter
and sat in
In tho bill which passed Congress n few da va
ago removing the political disabilities imposed
following Nirginians appear: r. p BRYANT a G.
Dunn. Samuel Ruth. f: II. Smith. Jr. DR.. e. II.
Brickhouse, of Bell Haven; F. A. Boiiina and ~
j. :: Epps' Of ninwidde; W L. Edwards of Fair.
G. organ. Of Lunenburg; h. l.. owen, of LvneS
burg; Henry Owens. OF Prince Edward IInrrv
Rsk Of nstaunton smith, Of Stanton;
j. + Ficlien, Of Danvillo Thomas y Mosby Of
Murdoch. OF Nottoway. . M
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Moths In Closets nad Carpets.

Mrs. T. l.. T., Lynchburg.--Ben is
in 4 carpet With 4 syringe inject the
liquid into every creyice and corner of
the furniture covering, turn up the
edges OF the carpet taftcr il has been
well cieaned) and wet the edges with
benzinc. 1t will not injure the color
or material of your best furniture or
carpet. Shut the room up closely for
several hours to allow the benzine
to- evaporate slowly. And be very
careful not to have a fire or light in
or near the room. BcnZinc is danger
ously inhammable. 10 eXterminate
them in the closet get a wide mouthed
threc-ounce bottle of oil or mirbane
Leave the stopper out of the bottle
and place II in the trunk or closet in
such a position that it will not tip
over. The fumes are very poisonous
TO insects
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.My Bridge OF Mcmoric..-

(For The es-Dispatch)
In the SHADOWS OF the twilight,
AS l watch the gathering gloam,
Back in dreams. my fancy wanders
To n place. called Home Sweet Home.
And I know there's someone waiting
In the cleaning there for noe,
Patient. tender. true and loving.
Always just as yesterday.
And to her my love is flying
Cross the silent leagues OF space,
And build a bridge Of memories,
AS in dreams I see her face.
Sweetheart! I am coming to you,
Ger this bridge build Of years,
And the Father will be with me,
For He counts a woman's teara
And with Him to lead me onward,
VIII sing a song OF praise.
As journey back to meet you,
Down the path OF Sweetheart Days"
On that path with Thou" beside me-
There will be wee babies. too;
Just a little lad and lassie
Golden curls and eyes of blue
And my cup will runneth over.
And my heart be filled with joy.
AS / meet YOU. on the Home Trail"
With my little girl and boy.
And when this big world war ia over.
Peace. and love. and JOY will reign:
AS I meet you. little Sweetheart.T
On tho odd Love Trail" again. !;
PRIVATE MERvIN M. MELTON
1SSth Brigade. Camp Lee. Va.
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FEAR STARVATION OF CATTLE
Cntticmen of Southern California Fnce
Serious Loss Through Inability
TO Ship Stock.

LOS ANGELES. CAL. July 17.-Cat-
tlemea OF Southern California face
heavy losses through starvation OF cat
tie unless shipments can be made i'm
Declaration 10 this effect was made
here by +. Z. Niccols. local representa-
tive OF the Bureau OF Markets OF the
United States Department OF Agr!cu!-
;ure. Shortage OF feed on the ranges
IL the reason assigned by N!ccols. The
Washington government has been ap-
rrised Of the situation with an appeal
to solve the problem.
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Angling

Say, little fish with the leery eve
And the tail that wiggles and fips
What do you think of the great big deem
And the passing of murky ships?
what is your thought Of the submarine
And the dead that float in the sea?
ana why don't YOU bite my bait dear heart
And come in the boat 10 me?
what are your thoughts Of the raging war
That reddens the bounding main?
what do you think they are dying for
who never go hshins again?
ana while YOU are thinking of mighty things
or power and rule and might
Just turn your attention this wav Sir Eirh
And favor me with a bite.
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Germany Must Confess Defeat

THE allied governments some time aeo
unanimously reached the point of agree
ment that the war must go on until GERMANY
is completely crushed No bid for them to
enter into peace negotiations will carry the
least weight until it is accompanied by
confession of defeat and willingness to agree
TO those righteous principles enunciated by
President Wilson "the consent of all ma
tons to be governed in their conduct toward
each other by the same principles of honor
and OF respect for the common law Of civilized
society that govern the individual citizens of
all modern states in their relations with one
another, to the end that all promises and
covenants may be sacredly observed, no pri-
Vate plots or conspiracies Matched, no selfish
injuries wrought with impunity, and mutual
trust established upon the handsome founda-
ton OF mutual respect for right" When
Germany reaches the state OF mind that she
can assent to these principles, and not before
Will the allies be ready TO discuss with her
terms Of peace
Hence, the latest peace statement of Chan
cellor Hertling before the Reichstag is of
interest to the allies only as rejecting the
desperateness OF internal conditions in the
enemy countries. These utterances are in
dicative Of lowered morale among the Ger
man civil population that threatens a COM
plete collapse. The Chancellor is trying vain
- W e'ein d iniSnty current OF despair that
IS rapidly undermining the foundation sup
ports Of German military effort 1t is an
attempt to hearten the people to still fur
ther endurance by encouraging the belief
that the government is doing all within its
power to bring about peace the sole him
drance TO which is the alleged determined
purpose OF the allies utterly to destroy the
German people. Can he continue to fool the
people by such deception? Military events
OF the next few weeks will determine the
answer. If the present offensive ends in
failure, panic Of despair among the Ger
man people would seem to be inevitable.
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popular ncclamations and gradually but
surely become friendlcss. The change
did not come from great errors or evils
OF policy. 1t was from the littlc mis-
takes. neglects in details Of manage
mont. faults and oncnses OF minor OF.
ficials. This same process Is evident
now after few weeks Of government
railway control. Probably nobody la
TO blame. Conditions are trying. Rates
and trains have been changed and men
have been shifted. Maybe there ia
tiniidity and doubt in the higher ranks
and consequent lack Of discipline and
loss OF morale in the lower. Tho
American public, however. is an un-
reasoning animal when its comforts
and habits are touched. 1t puts on
government ownership every delay,
every rudeness and blundcr, often re-
suits of trials Of official patience be-
You'd human endurance, every failure
or attention and Intelligence. exactly
as 1t used to note them for vengeance
at the first opportunity against the
corporations. at the end OF the year,
or two years, or three. 1T will be hun.
gerinS intensely for the flesh pots Of
the old corporation ownership and
management and murmuring against
McAdoo ands against Wilson as the
children of Israel. newly delivered out
or Egypt, did against Moses and
Aaron.
While a corporation, as Mr. Randolph
said, has neither body to be kicked.
nor soul to be damned. II did have a
treasury TO be sued and subordinate
to be snnrled and jeered at. Also there
was occasional chance for the citizen
to Glut his ire. or cherish the COM
fort!nG thought that he was doing IT,
with a vote al the polls or an adverse
verdict as Juror. The government can
not be sued. Snarl!ng at its officials
may mean some residence in jail. The
one recourse Will be opposition TO con-
tinued government control and demand
for management by somebody who can
be reached and administration by some
body responsible to the public and the
law.
The return OF the corporations to
ownership, after the experiment with
the government, will be hailct as Joy
fully Us were their FIRST arrivals. Gov
eminent ownership sentiment always
has been more noise than substance
After the Unprecedented experience
through which we arc passing IL will
die TO long silence. That is as sure as
is the pronencss OF human nature to
store and magnify small personal
grievances and orenscs and to compare
unfavorably the present with the past.
what We have with what We did have.
The lsracliteS couldn't get back TO
tho Egypt they longed for: We can.
We Will
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American ordnance factories are now turn
ing out big guns rapid rate and our
forces in France will soon be supplied with
artillery of all sizes OF home manufacture
Some OF these guns are an improvement on
the best in use by any of the allied armies
One American factory, which had never
touched ordnance work of any character
prior to Americas entry into the war, is now
turning oAt l51-milimeter howitzers at a
rate of ten a day from factory which has
been entirely built since last August. Like
satisfactory conditions With respect to the
output of other factories assures quantity
production on a scale commensurate with the
fullest requirements OF our armies in the
future.
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State Librarian McIlwaine's suggestion
that steps be taken TO compile and preserve
a complete roster of the names of Virginians
who serve in the war against Germany is
most timely. No one knows better than he
how inadequate and unsatisfactory are the
States records OF former wars, and it will
he the part of wisdom to avoid the repetition
Of such an error. Virginia should keep Of
fetal track of every son who has gone to the
colors not only in justice to him, but for the
sake Of historical accuracy and the avoidance
OF future confusion.
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to the war. with the whole OF its population
assured Of reasonable food ration at
minimum Of cost, with virtually all needless
waste eliminated. Soon or late, America will
be forced to a similar expedient, unless the
people intellectually cooperate with the
food administration in it's efforts to conserve
the food supply. Overindulgence and other
forms of waste. il not voluntarily abandoned.
will surely bring about condition of scar
city which will have to be met, and inevitably
the rationing system will be the means
adopted to check the evil.
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On June 20 the following official wireless
message was sent out from Berlin to the
press or neutral countries: American HELM
until now has completely failed and not
achieved in most distant way that which was
promised, with boastful words on the other
side OF the ocean" Should the thousands of
German prisoners taken by American soldiers,
and now confined in stockades back OF miles
and miles OF trenches the latter are holding
against he most desperate assaults Of shsck
troops, read the correspondence between
Secretary Baker and President Wilson, in
which ii ts disclosed that more than million
American soldiers already in France they
vii! be disposed to agree with the rest of
humanity that the German government is
light much given to lying.
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4 Bird
OF
War

lon;; discarded methods Trench
warfare. the use of hand grenades. and decen-
the spirit OF which had almost Disappeared.
one Of the more picturesque revvals al the
front is The use Of The carrier pigeon This bird
"as employed as 4 MESA carrier by the sara
GEMS in the first crusade. and. take "A long
leap in history. when Paris was besicgod in 1870
by the Germans. honinG pigeons proved their
usefulness Their miniature mailhags contained
micro Pho o graphs of dispatches. some OF which
IGoniained almost 10000 words. To-doy the
United states government is searching for D.
s ,,l birds for tie weste:a front Young
soon settle down in new homes behind the lines
right int9 the hrns line to act both ordi-
nary and emergency messengers when tclc-
phone and te,egraph communication is inter
ruptcd and when smoke anG gas attacks pre-
vent the use of signals. The birds will be
flown in sets Of half dozen, each one carving
a copy Of the same message; thus the chance
of safe arrival in the dove-cote Will be in
creased and the transport of the precious docu-
ment at the speed OF a mile minute insured
Taking into consideration the modern marvels
Of telephony ana telesraphy. this revival OF
what was an obsolete method OF con,nunica ton
seems al the more Interesting. and furnishes
yet another illustration of the way in which
by cooperating with one OF natures simple
laws. the promptings of instinct man attains
desired result when his own comrIcy nven~
Mark Meredith. in the July st. Nicholas
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The rationing system went into operation
throughout England on Sunday. A feature
Is the complete control Of all food prices by
the government. That Of itself will tend to
Offset much OF the complaint that otherwise
might be expected TO result from the rcstric-
lions upon the amount Of the different foods
allowed to be purchased. 1t will mean con-
siderable saving Of cost TO the consumer.
Under the system. the kingdom will be
enabled to continue its maximum OF support