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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
WatCr-pOWcr LEGISLATION,

a FrER years of controversy and bitter
( contest between conservatonsts and
monopois;s. the water power question is
about 10 be met by Congress through the
passage OF IL measure which seems to protect
every public interest without at the same
time enforcing endless delay in developing
this gigantic national resource. 1t might he
remarked in this connection that the West
is not the only section interested in water
power The South with its splendid streams
and waterfalls is just beginning to realize
the enormous extent OF it's wealth in this
direction.
The administrations new water-power bill!
has been introduced in Congress after pro-
longed conferences between the Secretaries
OF War, Agriculture and Interior, on the one
hand, the power interests and the conserva-
tionists. on tho other. 1t was submitted TO
the President FOR approval before being pre-
scented. and has been referred TO a special
committee Of the House created for the sole
purpose Of considering it and defending it on
the tloor.
rms measure seems founded upon abso-
lutely sound principles II recognizes the fact
that water power belongs to the whole people,
ana 'hAt INC sites where it is produced should
be held in the hands OF the government in
order to maintain cffectual control over the
use to which tho power is put 1t proyidcs
that INC consumer OF power shall be protected
should be regulated by the Federal govern
mcnt or by State authority if such is cxer-
ciscd. Corporations or individuals that make
money out OF water power must share their
profits with the people, and the right to fulI
information concerning any such project must
be available at all times
These arc the Fundamental nrovisious s
| inc new measure, and they seem fully to safe
guard all interests, particularly those of tho
general public, but they do not discourage
oePeiopmcnt. II is recognized that the first
'hihs TO DO with any water power is TO use
u. TO tic up this great source OF wealth nv
unnecessary or burdcnsomc restrictions is
c!car!F against public policy. The interests
""N'hS tue capital and the facilities for max
'hS water power available 10 the commuui
ties in which thoy are located n,ust no .i,o,
" lar opportunity to enter the business.
otherwise the whole purpose OF constructive
| legislation is defeated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
ICovyriEni I.l7 NV National Newspaper Servic..I
The Ei,e-FOof BurrnEc.

Practically tho only way people catch coryZa.
pharynrii is, tOnSi Hits qunSy, diphth cria laryn
Sitis. bronchitis. influenza, pneumonia and tu-
bcrCuiC$iS is 10y NcnturInE under the five foot
iVc-foot harragc one is comparatively safe from
the infect ioGS germ laden invisible given
OF 10y pa ticnt in coughing. Sncczins. speaking;
and laughing. United states Army medical OIL
soldiers iii c:,ntonmcntS in u way quite different
from that assumed by of the pcrsonaGcs
Washington. The medical officers state that
tho door and sir spac" in the barracks
less than sanitary rules demand, and therefore
IL possible 10 have five feet OF space
between heads some politician is to blame for
that mistake, Of course.
Only the doctor and the need venture
under the fvc-foot barraGc. All others can
transact any necessary business they may have
with the patient from reasonable distance. :,
visitor. for Instance may show just much
sympa hy-or curiosity-at eight feet as she
a, three feet
Germs have wings. feet. no means OF
locomotion. They 20 only where they are car
rird. And II is safe working, rule that they
are not carried beyond the ivc-foot limit.
~ DUraud Hospital Chicago, variety Of con-
taGious diseases ted. such as meningitis
Cumiga:ion is used in the hospital, cXccp; oc-
C"Sonaily for eliot hing which cannot be stcriiiZcd
by steam. No antiScDtic solutions used for
washing rooms for washing tn hands of
sanitary cleanliness. Bedding and all laundry
are @tcrlli2cd in the hutoclavc before going 10
tho wash. An waste. dressings, etc. arc col
lcctcd in paper bags and burned. Eating utcn-
:: double thickness of KauZc worn by doctors
and nurses. to protect nose and mouth from nos
sblc spray OF infection. These masks have an
porcntly put an cnd TO attacks Of tonsiitis
that were relatively frequent among nurses be-
the masks were adopted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Pronounring Cantonmcnt.

Miss a. X. II. CamprIa.--Presidcn
Wilson and Secretary OF War Baker
pronounce the word "cantonmcnt"
alike and their pronunciation OF II,
is recorded as ''prcfcrrcd" by Century.
Wcbstcr's. Worccster's ami Fcrnald's
1917 editions. They place the accent on
the first syllable and Sigh; the 20" in
the second and tho &c" in the last sylla-
bic. thus: Can-tn mint.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topic.
excepting on legal nnd medical rub
jectr, urc answered free. As NIL Ia
quirlcs nre answered directly by pcr-
sOnnl letter aeIf-nddrcsscd. stnmpes
envelope IN required. Address The
m-s-D!spntch Information uurenu
Richmond, w.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Prince Henry OF Prussia.

G. r. r.. Richmond.-princc Henry OF
Prussia visited this country shortly
after the Spanish American War. lie
is a brother Of the present German
Emperor IS s;ill living and Is a blood
relation OF the King Of England. and
holds high command in one OF the
German armies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

The food administration announces saw
ing of 14O.0OO,000 pounds Of beef IN TOUT
months as "A result of moatless days me
Gain TO public health, while not compu'aoie
III statistics no doubt has been immeasur
;.hIv greater AS a nation OF meateaters,
Tie American people are prone to overdo thcir
reputation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Teat of Metals.

J. ~ On. Crozct.--Wr:tc TO the
Survey. Interior Depart
incnt. WashinGt ton, y. G.. II YOU do not
desire 10 go to the expense OF having
AN analysis made by a private author
iiN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Federal CONFORMATION Act.

Reader, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS passed.
May 80. 1905. an act. introduced by
Representative Alexander. OF New
York. establishing tho liability Of tho
United states government for injuries
incurred by those OF it's employees
engaged as artisans or laborcrs in ar
scna1s. navy-yards. construction work
on rivers. harbors and Notifications
hazardous work in connection with tho
Panama Canal or reclamation service
and in government manufacturing cs-
Establishments Any such employee so
injured while at work as to suffer dis
ability for at least fifteen days shall
he entitled TO receive for one year
thereafter. unless such employees. in the
opinion Of the Secretary OF Commerce
and Labor. be sooner able to resume
work. the same pay as il he continued
to he employed" Tho law makes OK
ception to those cases Of injury due to
the misconduct or negligence OF the
injured employee himself. &c the en-
ploycc is killed and leaves widow
children under sixteen. or dependent
parents. compensation equal to his
usual pay shall be paid to these de-
pendcnts. Compensation is granted
only upon application. and this must
be made as soon as possible In case Of
injury and within ninety days In case
Of death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

There can be no question as to the worth
OF the service the present Health Commls-
sioner is rendering to the State. Neither Is
there question that he would be able to earn
more money should lie decide to turn his
recognized talents into other channels. The
only question is, is it wise TO establish a
precedent just at this time by increasing his
salary Wartime economy is the watch
word and no loyal citizen and public servant
will hesitate 10 make whatever sacrifice may
ne demanded OF him. In fact, the conf
missioner has asked no more OF the State
HAN he is ROW receiving. 1t would be better
- let pre- salaries stand until the clouds
of war have passed from over the people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

But FOR the study of science" said a learned
professor I'VE wouldn't know that the earth Is
round" Which leads good friend Colonel
w after Juan Davis. TO remark: The professor
IS wrong. No study is necessary If YOU doubt
that the earth is round, just try to walk on it
some night. after banuuetins freely
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
No JoCkcying
With
Wheat

When tho price OF whca; at primary markets
VAS literally set at $40 until July next. after
which II is to be So, the purpose was to cnCour
age the marketing Of the old crop The arrange
mcnt would have worked planned If spec
ulatorS and politicians had united in (. drive
upon Congress to add 30 cents. 80 cents 81
:" tho figures now established. With this polt-
zeal prospect before them no law against hoard
ing applying in their case, farmers
holding their wheat to the amount. It is csti-
mated, OF ] 1900 600 bushels Adding this sup
ply stocks now in tho hands of distributors
IL Will be that the stakes the protitcerS
playi for amount TO many millions. This is
combination OF greed and demagoGy Congress
should not countenancc. The grain grower is
now richly paid and yc, bread has been kept
within the reach OF all at reasonable rates. To
change these conditions for no better reason
than that Il few farmers. backed by slippery
politicians want the money would be TO throw
The Whole system Of food administration into
chaos and imperil noble cause. The pocket
appetite OF the spectators may he dealt with
easily to-day, but not the human hunger of
our people and our cobclligcrents later on.-New
York World
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

Mother headline says:
Mob lynchoS Man in Boston"
Why, the very idea
But. listen. II is Boston. Tex.
Aw. shucks, another good story suoilcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

Just TO show that all industry was not sus-
pended III this country Blue Monday (wash-
day), reproduce the following item from, an
Indiana paper:
Mr.. James Spillman Is pleased TO announce
mat his wife has recovered from her recent ILL
ness ana IS ready to again her former
customers in the way of washing and ironing
and plain sewing. Mr. Spillman will call for
and deliver all work, and your patronage is re-
spectfuily solicited"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Using n Supernuoux Word

Headline in one OF the morning papers says
firc of Suspicious origin Near Commissary
Stores"
Why suspicious? We know who did it. don't
we? No mystery about those fires any more.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

ruUtIStsrD every da. In the year mt 10 South Tenth
street, Richmond. Va. 10y The Times D>uItch FNh-
lishipE Co.. li.c, Charles T.. Hnsbrook. Editor aud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

American women advised not to marry
foreigners. Good advice. After the war there
may he no foreigners marry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Current Editorial Comment
Secretary Baker
American
.Airplane
Construction

american about American airpane con-
.airplane s,Fucton The first sh pncnt OF
Construction ,,,,n .n i:.n i'aS ai.s.dT been
aircraft twelve c"lndcr mo tors
arc being turned out "on quantity basis We
can only hope the secretary is unduly on
couragcd Certainly the number OF American
airp!ancs OF the lighting line should incrcas sod
tt the earliest possible moment. Reports that
came to hand yesterday from the American
sector Indicate an unfortunate infcroritv the
air compared with Gcrmanys strength there
We have undertaken an ambitious airplane pro-
gram but we must keep 10 1t. Aviation has
vcvolut!on!Zed the worlds warfare, and our
forces at the front must he indefinitely
Handicapped by a lack OF air ma hincs.-ProvI-
dcncc journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

Ahont Inc best way TO give aid and com
tort to the enemy is TO muckrakc tho adp,i,
'st'"tioh' congressional obstructionists IN
inc h%toh war-makng program have been
mathematical as Compartments An oyou
more singing term may eventually. he al
tachcd 90 the undertaking clc,ucu,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Questions mud Answers.

ono half pounds too much for boy Hino weeks
old weigh lie Is breast fed. (2) What
causes crour, and what IL a good remedy?
90 How long should n baby wear the abdominal
band? MRS. IT, s.
Answcr.--u) Tho average baby weighs TWEEN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

senator Mapp is authority for tho state
m"lt mat IN" liquor laws ''arc too ,irh, ON
medicinaI uses Many will agree with him
mat they should be made more lcnicnt
some viii go even further and admit mar
ihey should he removed in their cntirc,v
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

appREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO Tho Times
M II ut u iudiN itiuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

MEMUEW or TIE ASSOCIATED rKEsS.-t,no
Associated il exclusively entitled 70 .he r
fcuuht alton of all dispatches credited !" W
not Otherwise credited in this parrr anu nsp
local news published herein. al rights oI rtpnnn'""
ito" special dispatches herein are also rcscrscu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

TELEPHONE: Randolph J..
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with NIL depart
tlcntk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

ne original inventor Of an excuse has his
patent infrnscd upon every hour in Tho DIV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

ana mo plumbers voorhees, day is coming
on apacc. Glory be-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

inc next draft we'll the next one NAV
DC It Ssht draft, but don't worry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Spring I,nshinn Note.

Hemp necktcs may be much worn by enemy
aliens.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

FoS icSs are not under the ban, and ihc,
arc just as good as hens and pulc,s whcr
ihcy are comcatahlc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
jRi1Igy.lo!l0 GlnIEne;:55 -DiispatGb

Entered % 1905. tho Post Oncc at
Richmond Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

II our friend. WIN favor with manuscrpts, Ihu
fll,>trat for publication wish to nave una ,.
articles returned they must in all cases sehu stamp
ihat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

MONDAY. FEBRUARY -, 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

I've demanded OF him. In fact, the COM
missioner has asked no moro OF the State
'han he is ROW receiving. 1t would be better
- let present salaries stand until the clouds
OF war have passed from over the people
business mon. motorists and people gen
orally will welcome the day when Washing
ton, Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and
Newport News arc brought closer together
through the medium OF good roads 1t long
has been the dream Of motorists, but now
through NO cXiEencics or war such " road
system c6nntcIing the governments establish
mcnts in these cities mas become Il prime
necessity. The government realizes this and
undouh,cdly will give aid OF such material
nature that the state Will be enabled TO 90
its share toward its building. II is an oppor-
runity for the commencement Of the proposed
road system that mus, not be overlooked.
In his recent speech from the throne. King
George is quoted as follows: The United
states OF America decided 10 take their
stand" The Philadelphia Public Ledger OBJ
jecs 10 the use Of their as an anachronism.
1T is true" says the Ledger, that it was
customary before the Civil War Git means the
War Between the Statcs) to refer to the
United States as they but ii was then demon
stratcd 10 the satisfaction of everybody that
tho United States is it" Not so It was
demonstrated that the United States would
continue as they" without the loss of any
Of their sister States Whenever the United
States becomes 1T" they will cease to junction
in accordance with the intent OF the founders
III the Union
AS the German army OF invasion max
Sis way deeper into the heart OF Russia the
nolsheYk governing authority issues a
frantic appeal to Russian worluncn and
10 o 10 r,.,tin !
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

BRANCH OFFICES: WASH
inEtun, 1lG Fourteenth
street, y. w; New York
CITY, Fifth Avenue Build
ING; Chicago, Peoples Gins
building; Philadelphia, Mu-
tuul Life building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

speaking of the Russian offensive, We might
mention those vodka dances in thu, cabarcts
right here in country. Wow!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

Unless price fixing by govern
mcnt is to be price liking In fact.
50 that there will be no more
question OF it's stability than OF
its fairness. the whole process
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25
Much Ado About Nothing
BY H0f IL. MOULrON.


The trUuch's Corner,
lt YOU lot Your vito waste your money Won arc
fool.
VI you don't Let your wife waste your money you
Il brute.
II YOU lose lot Of money. you arc idiotic
IL you make a lot Of money Won arc "a crook
u You dance. YOU frivolous.
u YOU don't dance. you back number.
IL YOU arc poor. you good
III YOU arc rich YOU got it by robbr- tho moor
II you die young, you are dissipatcd
II YOU live Ions. you attain your old age through
laHincsS
Can't please anybody any more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25


The Russian Offensive Is Dead
ON the contrary. think russia Is moro
offensive than usual just now.
Indications arc that cowardcc shall DC its
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-25

Can; please anybody any more.
SO. why worry?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-06-29

persons remote from town. The re-
taller will do his best not to sell
more than three pounds per person
per month to householders, whose
with the retailer is
earnestly sought.
Retailers may, as at present, sell
25 pounds of sugar to any one house
hold for home canning upon the
certifying that he has
not bought elsewhere and agreeing
to return any balance unused for this
purpose. The householder can OBJ
tain more than 25 pounds upon ap-
proval of local administrator, If sup
plies are available. s,
esIt will be seen by this plan that
there is no direct rationing of the
householder. It would cost the gov
ernment $5,00o,0o0 to put the house
holder on a ration card and will take
the services Of 900 people to
carry it on w cannot afford the
labor Or money aanelsrii laease holders
will cooperate it can be avoided. .
d wholesaler or rehner can sell
any sugar whatsoever unless he. re-
ceiyes the certificate above mentions
ed. Any person in the five groups
who does not file his statement will
receive no sugar during the war and
action will be taken against any su.
gar he may have in hand in excess OF
thirty days supply and he will be
charged with boarding. We ask the
cooperation of all trades in our pur-
pose, that is simply to secure justice
in distribution
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-06-29
tPUGH NOT TO ENTER RACE.
Says Inexperienced Congressman Can
Be of Little Service.

Representative. j. Fl. Pugh of Iber-
vile gave ouflc} statementffh6 Baton
Rouge Mondk o-hight. in Whnea he an
nounced his Recession not to run for
congress in the sixth district. In de-
cHning to enter the contest, Mr. Pugh
takes occasion to thank amos L..
Ponder, who agreed not to shy his hat
into the ring if the militant young.
legislator from sweet Iberville would
become a candidate for the nomina-
ton. A Baton Rouge despatch to
the Times-P Picayune gives the text Of
Mr.. Pugh's statementsa as follows:
THE tender of your support is ex-
|eeedingly gratifying and most highly
appreciated. s
Under our system of government,
|ft lis most am itiion to as
pire to Office based on the thought
that by doing so the citizen maybe OF
service to the state. confess to the
possession of such ambition, but at
the present time, actuated solely by q
desire to serve my country, am con-
strained to decline to become q cam
didate. The United States at present
is engaged in worldwide war, where
the principles of self government are
at stake, and where our people are
the most important factors in bring
ing about decision whether or not
the world is to be. governed by au-
tocracies or rdemocracies. 1t is a
struggle invdIinag the natis<Fl Of the
world, and eapy high priee,=.ge has
fallen to our government to throw its
whole strength, wealth and power in
favor of right and against wrong.
"Every effort, mind. body and
thought, should be devoted to the sue
cessful prosecution of the war, and it
is no time to indulge in or allow per-
sonal ambition to play any part
Il take it, from the very nature OF
things, that a new and inexperienced
member of congress at first can be Of
little service. So long as. We are
represented by a member who is in
full accord with the war policies ad-
vocated by our government, and by
his vote, presence and energy is ac-
tive in the discharge of his duties, it
would be unwise and Of no benefit to
make change.
''Feeling this way, and whilst ap-
preciating the good will and compli-
ment paid me, l am forced to decline
to enter the race for congress.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-06-29
my FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY
Great Film Spectacle Coming to
Theatre Wilbert in Plaquemine.

AS the crowning attraction OF
plauuemine's program for the Fourth
Of July, Lionel Delacroix, lessee and
manager of Theatre Wilbert, has ar
ranged for the presentation of MY
Four Years in Germany stirring
photodramatic chronicle of the ex-
periences Of the American anbassa-
dor, James w. Gerard, in the land OF
the Hun. This is proclaimed to. be
one of the biggest productions IN
theatrical history and bears the un-
qualified endorsement Of press and
public, President Wilson himself hay
ing praised it most highly. 1t is
founded on plain, unvarnished facts,
not the high-eolored, impossible the
cries of scenario writer, and will
make the blood Of every real Ameri-
can boil with patriotic fervor. Mr..
Delacroix positively stakes his rep
utation upon this being the great
| est motion picture attraction in the
United States today, much greater
H than "The Birth of a Nation. Could
anyone say more!
The picture will be shown at The
atre Wilbert two days. July and s,
and the scale Of prices will be as fol-
flows: Main floor, rs cents, war tax 8
lcents; balcony, SO cents, war tax 5
cents; gallery, so cents, war tax 3
Ieents; children, 90 cents, war tax one
Ieent. The doors will open at 2::30
|p. M, and performances will begin at
g, 6 and 8 O'Clock. ss5.