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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
balance OF Power.

p, K. T., Honakcr.--This Is an e1-
preston used to denote a principle In
European politics that forbids any one
nation to have such a prcponderance or
dcnce OF tho rest This Is not. how
ever, n modern idea, but was held as
Il principle even in the days OF Athens.
Sparta and Thcbcs and the rival states
OF Greece. Although it still has con-
siderable influence in European ana rs.
1t docs not play tho part 1t did during
the eighteenth century and the nrSt
half OF the nineteenth century.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
Advertisement.

Lost, yellow dog. y no-account. short
tailed, lop-carcd three legged, limping yellow
dog! He followed the recent owner home about
six months ago and since then has been scratch
ing 1T the kitchen door with q persistence wor-
thy Of higher aims. Bot he is lost He has
strayed Perhaps E,sinformcd person has
COPIED him fer n bench show. Anyhow. he is
gone and this advertisement Is to say that II
any brings him back. said friend will be
stretched out where his relatives recall
things about him. Suiicicnt warning,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

a D. NJ, Turbc Villc.-Emfna CaIVe,
the singer, was born in France. Her
real name is Emma de Roquer. She
made her first appearance on tho stage
at Brussels in 1882, singing the part
of Marguerite in Faust" and she ar
terward sang In grand opera in France;
England. Spain. Russia, the United
StaIeS and Canada.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
U'bc Dor Inv.

Reader, Pendleton.--The new dog law
gees into effect ninety days after ad-
journment or the General Assem- Dry.
fnr,hwith with tho commissioner OF
revenue OF the county. city or town IN
which he resides. and must pay the
prescribed tax on same on or peioFo
the LIST OF February cach year
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

a." 'ac'n ocF.t!c principles such as e:
" Processes 10 advocate a; ihIs IN,
"hen the world Is locked in a struwyi
!or democracy. any one who cxurcsse
a. does -. ~" sentiments against
principle o. democracy advocated b
Inc president OF the United States an
~ many OF MS duly appointed aid
lays hiinsc!. open 10 the suspicion {
being considered pro-Gcrman propa
GanGist. And, ~ II. y" fails TO sig
any but initials TO his letters. how
the public to know but that "Z y.
IS an enemy al!cn-Gcrulany being II!
only truly ant!suGragc nation on IL
globe to-day?
EDITH CLARK COWLEs.
Richmond. Va. April II. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topS.
rxccutinE on 'eEai and medical sub
iecta nre answered ircc. Az NIL Us
.,uirt.a urc answered directly by peg
souai letter u scIf-aduresned. sthmpea
envelope Is Sequircd. hduresn ihs
Iiu.c.-DIspatch Information Uureau,
n,,huiond. M
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Figures given TO the public by tho Ordnance
Bureau covering the amount of war NUM-
tons already delivered TO the fighting forces,
or in course Of delivery, should effectively
silence those carping critics who have been
able 10 see nothing good or efficient in the
work yf thn bureau its chief. General
Crozier. The figures are astounding in their
immensely and their publication will bring
feeling of renewed confidence to 4 people
who have heard little but talk OF delay and
Misdirectcd management. When success
finally comes to the allied banners, American
methods and American munitions as we'll
Is American soldiers, will be found to have
carried their full share OF the burden
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

me university OF Virginia never will have
c""so 10 plush for its record in tho present
war rs In the sixties, when the Southern
cause called them to its colors, its students
nave not lacked the loyalty that is backed IN
ny deeds Already $50 of them arc in tho
nations service. and 1000 OF the alumni
nave responded to the summons. according
10 fgurcs presented by DR.. Alderman while
those students left on the rolls are prcpar-
hh da!iy Tor the time when they shall be
needed. 1t is record OF service which COM
parcS well with that Of any other American
institution Of learning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Il a!nt got TO gutter" said Char
coal Eph, ruminatively. but when been
kicked by mewl. hit wild Skillet by he WIFE
out O. church by de elders an locked 70
days pay, he suttnly got right { feel con-
scrvativc. Eat pie, Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
The
SciiiiOn
ELL

ne whole thing is necessary. II IT is true that
judges and Jurics have been lax In entorc!n
existing provisions against d!sloyal talk under
pressure" OF local sentiment wording of the
ne" b!l viii alter tho situation. If, on tho
other hand. there is the Will TO deal with dis
loyalty wherever 4 has been plainly proved. no
amount of detailed VcrbiaSc Will facilitate mat
tSrs u is in III" application OF the law that
inc problem consists. Under existing provision.
INC post-oi!Ice has proceeded against publ!ca-
lions for utieraEccS which other Dubiicat Ions
have been free to circulate. The Masses was
called TO account and Mr.. Hearst let alone
There is really more serious work awaiting Con
Grcss.-Ncw York Evening Post
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
4 Picture.

lie occupies valuable space.
He stands solitary and lorn against a back
ground OF large activities
Slumberng. he is TOO weary TO snore: waking.
lie is too sleepy to perceive.
lie is a colossal lesson in magnificent useless
ness.
lie is a pacinst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
Hello Central,

To tho girl who sits at the board all day
With her ears 10 the whole worlds woes
Standing the gan in her pleasant way
And tlking it all il goes;
With hcr carphones and her hands alert
She is right the Job, all there,
Ringing you in when you're squirt
And sending you everywhere.
She IS Molly CT Anna or Grace or Sue.
or Catherine, maybe. or Name
But what is the difference. sir. you,
What may happen 10 be her name?
It's enough for you that her is clear
Md it smiles like the smile Of spring:
Ana her temper is seldom OF gear
But smooth as her willing ring.
o the Hello Girl with her alert
Is the Girl the oh. all right.
Smiling and suarc. saucily pert
At your call from morning till night
SO sing these lines to Molly and Grace
And Katie and Anna and Sue:
ITO the All right girls IN tn. handy place
y health. willing maids TO you"
The world Is fail OF people who know a lot
Of things, and yet what :. wonderful lot there
is yet learn,
We declare in favor of a law that will pro-
vide a scat for every suburbanite and extra
for his basket.
one. interchangeable. r!b-stickinE breakfast food.
scasonabic Nonsense
a fellow ruinicd Jones got the bug
That hc needed u boat with chug;
l!ut the motor went bad.
And tie ride he had
Was tour in the wake OF tug.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
To-Dnys O. Henry,

as for wisdom. when she passed he left
smiling in the road without much the
number @. her car"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Another call has been made upon Viz
g!nas already sadly depleted ranks OF ply
sicians. They arc needed and needed badly
i'll every arm Of the military service. and
tic call must be generously and promptly
met no matter how few may be left at home.
The soldiers and sailors must be served first,
for upon them rests tho fate OF all. This
call further emphasizes the Importance OF
health conservation in time Of war and the
duty Of each and every person TO take such
precaution as he can to ward OFF sickness.
1t also emphasi2 the good which may come
rom the physical reserve" movement now
getting under way and which should have
me endorsement; ana active participation Of
every citizen OF Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

PUBLISHED every day In the year at 10 South Tenth
Street, Richmond, by The Times Dispatch
fishing Co.. Inc. Charles T.. HasbrOok, Editor nnd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Is only ono sensible plan to adopt Look upon
eFerytnihs mat remotely resembles n 'cold" as
,niecuous. ana Keep your safe distance, keep
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

1t is to be hoped the bad April wcathc,
mas not further retarded the American air
plane crop.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

a shoe manufacturer sent this instruction to
his foreman: Make this third lot oI seconds up
the first lass
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
Pure Drivcl

He went to sea; he went TO see
The seattle sea he saw;
In fact, not only saw the sea,
l!ut saw the sea sce-saw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

VucHtionr md Answcrr
Suffering and observation-disclosures Sisters
son: msSa eleven. shutters badly lie did not
be I strong and healthy ana spends ali spare
the teacher insisted upon the use OF the ri..ht
hand for writing. though tho boy writes equally
Wni Win rilhcr hand at home. Would that
have anything TO do with tho suffering?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Representative H. D. Flood, who heads tbe
Jiouse Committee on Foreign Affairs very
rightly has refused 10 grant hcarings to
I?lshmeh or their sympathiZers on any phase
OF the question which has assumed AN aspcc,
so threatening 20 Great britain. on the
ground that 1T might well be considered
as constituting AN interference in the
.HteFAa! affairs of another nation and that
"aloA one OF our co-beliigerents." While
hundreds Of thousands OF Americans al,y,ys
have looked with sympathy upon the Irish
In their struggle for home rulc, their syln-
pathies now are all with Britain. its ally in
It's night for very existence If the Irish none
TO retain the traditional friendship of this
country they must postpone the settlement; %
thei' quarrel until civilizations cause has
teen definitely determined.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

iiindcnburgs shock" troops have been
slaughtered in manner that was shocking
even TO such stony heart as IIindcnburg's
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Answer Something like per cent OF chill
dron are naturally left handed Scientific meas
m wren, OF unit OF the arm called the "uina
mature intends for ino work. Many OF
TO right handcdness In such instances. and by
rr"Ncrllns to ieit-handcdncss the suffering may
hc overcome We can conceive no other reason
within. $500 ~ ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

March ran away so fast 1t lost its wind. but
April camc along and found It.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch, individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

rack UP your troubles In your old kit
bag
And smile, smile, smile
While you've a lucifcr to light your
flag,
Smile. boys; that's tho style.
What's the use OF worrying?
1t never was worth while
So pack up your troubles In your old
kit bag
And smile. smile. smile.
"Iiecp the Home Fires I,uruin-,
Keep the home fires burning,
while your hearts are ycarning.
Though your lads arc far away
They dream OF home.
There's silver lining
Through the dark cloud shining.
turn tho dark cloud inside out
TILL the boys come homo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

MEMBER OF THE AsSoCIArED PkEss.-rhe
Associated Press Is exclusively entitled the
republlcation OF oil news dispatches crcuiiru ii
NOT otherwise credited In paper, anu Miro the
IOC Al news herein. Ali Republican
ZION oil SPECIAL dispatches herein reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

TELEPIIONE: ISnudoirh L.
rrivatc Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
ulentS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

With all the fads. ham and eggs remain the
one. unchanSeabic r!b-stickinE breakfast food.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
Sabotage
and
Strikes

ture Of strike. Hardly any form Of sabotage
has hccn more in the interest OF Germany than
Thi! is no time 70 split legisiattve hairs IN re-
gard the right strike. II there no
other rcason--thcrc are many reasons based In
public danger and SELF pro;ection--thc agree
ference hoard representing both capital! and
labor outlaws strikes for the duration OF the
war The sabotage bill Is intended to punish
m!schic"ons Interference with Industry. as
often prncticed by agents OF tho enemy, such
AS the cTipplinE of machinery and the injury OF
product. 1t has relation to the right 10
strike. and the House had good reason for
introducing the subject. Ey the protocol which
capital and labor have established u war
measure and which has been proclaimed by the
President, strikes barred and arbitration IS
accepted. The Senate wisely aGhcrcs 20 this
agreement. II viii be sorry thing for the
country if demagosues in the House succeed in
their attempt destroy il before IL has had
Il irial.--NcW York World
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Considering the report of the
couicrenc" COMMITTEE. on tho
sabotage bill, the United States
Senate refused 20 agree 10 the
House amendment making an cX-
Ceptiom OF everything "a The nn-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
.RirI)Illon0 Uinns,Dispulrlty
THE DISPATCH

Entered January ~. zoos, tho Post ONCE 1t
Richmond, Hn-. second -clnsS matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

BRANCH OFFICES: WASH
lnIton, ZIG fourteenth
Street, n. W.; New Ierk
CITY, Fifth Avenue Build
ing; Chicago, Peoples Gas
HuiIding: Ihiin,lcIpiIin, iu-
tuul LILO building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

Ii uu who favor with manuscripts and
Illustrations fur publication wish have unavailable
articles returned. Iey must III all Gusts send eamps
tor that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16
Current Editorial Comment

Amendments TO the sedit!on
bill. Inserting n few more will
fuls' and substituting intended"
Tor ga lculatcd." may scrvc 10
meet criticism, but 1T the same
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

We declare in favor of law that Will pro-
vide for every suburbanite and extra
seat for his basket.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-16

The world Is fail OF people who know lot
OF things, and yet what = wonderful lot there
ia yet 10 learn!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

tional Ford Owners Club is considered
to be one of the best recommendations
Il product can have.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

Major -. D. Stone Is paying Rich-nond
e visit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
ORIGINAL HAYNES MADE
ONE RUN ON BUTTER
When New Invention Dnlked Twenty.
five Years Ago Lubricant VIVA
Gotten Mt Farm tIousc.


Stringent food regulations twenty
i've years ago would probably have IN
terfered with the experiments OF Ell
wood Haynes on his first American au-
tomohilc. But. since none existed then,
the inventor was free 10 solve lubrica-
ton and other early difficulties ms ma
terials were available, and, on one oc-
casion at least he found it necessary
TO use butter as n lubricant.
Preparations that are being made for
the Haynes silver anniversary, July 4,
caused +. w. Moon. OF the Model Ca
rage Corporation. local dealer for the
Haynes Automobile Company. Kokomo,
Ind. TO recall this interesting story
Mr. Haynes tells OF the performance Of
the first car.
The inventor was driving the pioneer
Haynes on the "punkin vine pike"
about seven miles from Kokomo, when
the old one-cylinder motor gave loud
snort and came TO a stop. Mr. HAYNES
decided that the motor needed relubr!-
eating and more water In the cooler"
Letting the now famous car stand by
the roadside. he graspcd bucket.
which was taken along for use In just
such emergencies. and started for a
farm house nearby
The experimenter had failed to bring
along any extra motor grease and il
was ms Intention 10 buy some axle
grease st the farm house. Il happened
mat the farmer folk had just moved IN
ana had no grease OF any kind about
the place. What should he do? AM
An idea. He would buy some lard from
the farmers vile. No. she had inst
sent the rig" 10 town after groceries
LheE were OUT Of lard. too. Then in
desperation he asked for some butter.
Yes. she had huttcr-so he bourbt :.
pound. went back and creased up the
ha!Ey motor; then, and perhaps the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
Grand total

Estimated; tIncludcs only expenditures,
Highway Depa rtD,cn; '''" 70 N"e STATE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
NEARLY s3Oo,Oo0,ooO
FOR ROADS IN YEAR 1918
Investigation Made by GOOD Ronds"
shows Huge Expenditure Planned
for Nations Highways

Close to s300,ooo.ooo will be expended
on the rural roads of the United States
during 1915, according to data re-
Gently collected and compiled by Good
Roads OF New York. y. y
The figures were secured directly
from the chief road officials in each
state and, in most cases, cover all
work except that within cities In
some Few instances-which are noted
In the accompanying table-the amount
given does not include work TO be
done by the towns. road districts and
other small political units. The cost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

OF tho work to be dono by these units
can can DO expected to reach a eonsidora-
oie to,al-a total great enough in all
IIopo,iliy 10 bring the grand total up
TO nearly $So0.000,0OO
IL Is worthy OF noto that this sum
IS no less than tho normal annual cX-
pchdiiurc. despite tho unusual condi-
IONS now obtaining. In other words.
INC war is not to be allowed to pro-
vent tho vital work of building and
MAINTAINING tho highways so neces-
shrE 70 inc winning OF the war. the
uninterrupted development OF the ma
non industry and commerce. and its
.r, - educational and moral progress.
The detailed figures for the several
states follow:
summary OF probable road e1pcndi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

only time. did country butter serve as
motor hard oil.
Bang! responded the one-cylinder en-
CINE and hack to Kokomo ran the
or!sina car-proving for the first time
that a Haynes will run IL given half
a chance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

The Nationa! Ford Owners Club has
Endorsed Essenkay a tire filler. which
prevents punctures and blowouts. This
news was received In Richmond re-
Gently by the local dealers EsSenkay
has been handled here 10 rsome time,
and at the present time there aye MANY
cars that have boon running on Essen
KAY for many months. Tho irdorse-
men; recently given this product by
the research department of the Ea-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

Among the recen; deliveries made by
the Richmond Smith Form A-Truck
Company arc the following: T. & T.
Laundry Burkhart Lumber Company.
Virginia Grocery and Meat Company.
Bowlc5.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
Sparks From Motorland

new car is now being offered to
Richmond autoists-ncw in principal
Of power and construction. The STAN
Leg Steam Car is being handled here
by The Richmond Steam Car Sales Com
nany. While the stanley is new in
Richmond and this immediate section
Of the country. il has been on the
American market for twenty-five
years. IN fact. the car now on exhibit
ton IN the sales rooms OF the local
agents is the result OF twenty Nv o
years ot steam car building and ex-
rer!menting. The Stanley steam Car
OF i2lS j. in appearance the same as
the gasoline car. hut radically differ
en-; IN every other respect First, it's
power IS generated 7 boiler, heated
by kerosene burners. The passengers,
however. notice no excessive heat. The
power control IS wonderful, harnesscd
10 any pace on any Kind Of road The
Stanley IS one % the Oldest steam cars
On the market. its makers never wary
ms from the powe. OF steam for pro-
puls!on. Even after the burners are
cut OF the power stored in the car Will
carry !: 70! hours afterwards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

The Kline Kar Corporation has
about finished moving into its new
hGildlns, corner Seventh and Cary
Streets. -. j.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

The crack baseball team represent
Ing the automobile training school de-
tachment vi! play 4 Camp Lee team
this afternoon at the local ball park.
No admission charge wi!! be made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

Herbert Yowell sales manager for
tho Commercial Motors Incorporated.
is hack from the Truxtun factory al
Philadelphia. Mr.. Powell was able 10
secure 4 numhe- Of Truxtuns for i'm
mediate shipment to Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

Z. c. Anderson. formerly OF Ralti-
more. IA now manager o: the Terminal
Motor Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

a. Meyers & sons co. will receive a
Number Of Atlas trucks from the fac
toby this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23

=. \ B!enner accompanied by
rCm Der % prominent business men. Will
leave Richmond tomorrow for III.
Chandler factory. and drive a number
o! ears hack 10 Richmond.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-29
EMMETT FREEMAN
WRITES FROM FRANCE

Mrs. Carrie TutoR. N. Main street.
is IN receipt of the following interest.
ing letter from her nephew, Private
Emmett Freeman, Co. S, Camp Hum
phry. A. A. R. d. Engineers, American
Il. f.. Somewhere" In France:
September 12.
Dear Aunt Carrie:
will write you few lines to let
you know I am well. We had great
trip over here. and landed safe and
sound.
Well, this Is a pretty country in its
way. The farms are like garden
patches hack home. but the land ia
good.
The houses are of stone. also the
fences.
We are living an outdoor life and II
is great. IL It did not rain every ten
minutes. The land is level In most
places.
VIII close, hoping this finds you
well. Freeman.