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PennsyIvnnIn Dutcb.

r. A. r, Observation-Disclosures
Dutch is a South German patois which
took root In Pennsylvania. and, owing
to It's foreign surroundings, blossomcd
into dialect distinctly transatlantic,
yet retaining its Teutonic stamp. es-
pecially in great number OF old and
curious German words and forms of
speech. such as are now heard only in
the remotest. parts of tho Fathcrland
The dialect Is still spoken by n popu-
Philadelphia and in tho Pennsylvania
neighborhood Of New York City, he
coming less ndultcrated with English
from the influence OF the city. It was
originally brought over by Germans
Penn in 1882 They received re-en-
forcements when tho Moravan Count
ZInzendorf and his coreligio set
tied in tho Lehigh Valley. Later on,
tho Dunkers. or German Raptists'
swelled tho German element In Penn
sylyania
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Two Stars.

(By Eva II. Thornburg.)
Two stars In my window hang,
Two stars in a field of white;
Two sons have offered all
For liberty and right.
Proud OF these sens was 7;
Proud OF their bright career.
Two stars in my window hang,
Two stars my heart to cheer.
Each fondly by name I call,
Each star face to me.
Alight with a purpose deep.
God grant them victory.
Proud Of these sons am ]; :
Proud that they stood tho test:
Proud that they offered all,
God help mo bear the rest.
From Los Angeles Times,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

that the State should meet all its expenses
from its present income If this compromise
be made effective, it will make possible actual
work on the State highway system without
further delay, and will give tho schools and
the campaign against tuberculosis sufficient
funds for all present needs. With these three
ends met. there should DO no complaint about
the slight increase in taxation, for each pro-
ject is an investment which will yield bounti-
full returns.
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GnrGcninr.

Yes We have anaIly decided to gar
den this spring. In the backyard of mort
gage we've got assorted challenge in TIE
shape OF filled farm. three feet deep in dump
age from all the quarics, clay banks. granite
clippings, old overalls suspcndcr buttons and
safety pins in the growing neiEhborhood. Some
or these garden beautiful thrift people havo
been lecturing around. and were told that with
proper cultivation, fcrtilising, planting, watch
ing and waiting. we get 4 couple OF beans
OF tho lot If July isn't too hot.
Just why we've decided farm again we
don't know. because we've done 1t before: and
at this very minute there are tools to the ey-
tent OF Sl72S including whccl-hoe at Sc f. O. b.
factory which. Judging by the freight, must be
III Nladrostok or Feury's Neck. y. r. rustint- In
our basement. Eat, going to farm
nevertheless. and il is solemn purDosc to
PRINT mere, from time to time. profnne ob:erva-
lions on the working life OF Il city yokcl
80 II YOU want to know all about city farm.
ing, just keep your eye Oh this corner Of rio
Iimes-Di:patch. The explanations vii, barin
as soon us We blast hole in the lot to starr
:pciES blowing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Representative Semp is quoted i'll dis
patches from Washington as saying that patty
lines have practically disappeared since the
United States entered the war. This may be
true as to national matters, but II remains
to be seen what will evertuate i'll tho Ninth
District when ho comes up for reflection as
tho sole Republican member from Virginia.
When politics disappear from the Ninth, then
indeed will tho millennium be at hand.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Edith CnyelJ-

Mrs. r. w W., Petersburg-Edith
Cavell was head OF n nurses training
school in Brussels ut the beginning OF
the German, rs we'll as allied. soldiers
during the invasion of Beigium. Brand
Whitiock. American minister. tried in
every way to have her life spared hut
She was put to death by German mill
tary authorities in Brussels, October
IL. 1918. The execution Of the SEN
tence reused England and France and
was commented on throughout tive
United States. notable memory scr
vice was held at st. paurs, London.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

little protest will be heard throughout the
State gainst the Senate compromise tax bill
which would levy 4 cents for roads, 3 cents
for schools and cents for the fight on tuber-
culosis, total increase Of 0 cents, as com
pared with total Of % cents, which had
been recommended for tho same purposes
The bill apparently is an eminentiy fair basis
for agreement between the advocates OF the
higher rate and those who have contended
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
United States ,Yarjnea

Miss J. Z. NJ. Richmond-A detach-
mont OF marines is kept on each large
vessel OF the navy, prepared to go in; o
action at n moments notice If their
services arc required Some protect
the naval stations In our foreign pos
sessions, and others are organized int O
regiments and battalions and are held
In readiness for expeditions abroad
when needed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
FRIDAY. MARCH l, 1918.

Republican Chairman Hay gleefuily an
nounces that Colonel Roosevelt has climbed
aboard the G. 0. p bandwagon, prepared for
the White House ride in 1920. 1t probaoiy
would have been nearer the truth had he SAID
that the G. o. p. had mounted the Colonel
bandwagon and was ready to ride in any
direction he might care to drive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
TSu-IiluI Hammer,

Miss A. V. w. Richmond-For oh
vious reasons. the Ku-Klux Khan car
rled no banner. hcncc the inscription
TO which you refer could not have been
on banner which had no existence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
why America Entered the wor.

war started July %, 1914. Write to
the Committee on Public Information,
Washington, d. l.. for free copies OF
pamphlets entitled "IIow the War
Came 10 America" and president VIII
sons Flag Day Speech" which con-
tain information answering your other
questions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Passage OF tho Richmond charter bid
through the General Assembly without OPP
position seems to have been not AS per pro-
gram. Something either went wrong with
he machinery the fuse attached TO the
City Hall bomb failed TO burn. Nevertheless,
IL went through; that is the main thing. With
this the first phase OF the struggle for charter
reform is closed and tho real fight will get
under way. 1t is at the polls that the issue
must be decided. The forces opposed to
charter changes are well organized. their jobs
are at stake, and right now is the time TO
start the campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
public school system? We are turning out too
many dolls and not enough little women.

Questions md AnsWcrs,
Two Believe III Good Thinss.--Do you person
ally, not just professionally, believe In the etii-
cacy OF vaccination against smallpox?
y. II.
Answer-For my own children, YES. I believe
In compulsory vaccination for members Of my
own household. do not believe 1t right to en-
force vaccination on people who do not want it,
but no quarantine rule can be too rigid for such
people In timc or danger to the community.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

state. 1t IL tho duty of every Vir-
Glnian to think sobcrly on tho matter
OF coeducation. SO that any action taken
may, be for the bctterment Of our edu-
cational system, and in the interest of
the proper training OF our young men
and women. 1t Is to be hoped that
the House will seriously consider this
matter. We hope that coeducation will
be buried in Virglnia-a fate which II
deserves. and one which the ideals Of
old Virginia demand.
GEORGE LYNN FERGUSON
Savedgc, Va, February rs, 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
News of Fifty Years Ago
(From Richmond Dispatch. March !. 1869

At it's annual meeting
the Baptist Sunday School
Association of Richmond
elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year:
Professor Charles II. Win
aton, president; Henry *.
EllySon, vice PRESIDENT;
John NJ. Pitcher, secretary:
DR.. i. r. Chilcs, treasurer.
In accepting the presidency,
Professor Winston made Il
plain, straightforward talk
on the aims. objects and
duties of the association
and what 1t Is hoped to be
accomplished in the next
WAR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Drawing tho Line.

The visitor 10 the penitentiary drew the war
den aside. Pardon me- he said but who is
the portiy man who deeply shocked ut
the sight OF he ahsconding cashier in coll 3sa4""
Him" The warden shifted why, he's
government war price pIus-cost contractor. He's
gentleman, he is"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my tonic.
excepting on legal and medical sub.
tecfs, arc answered free. Al NIL IN
qulrics nre answered directly by no..
sonnl letter n self-asidresSed, stnmpea
envelope In required. Address Tho
richmond, Va.
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Letters must give tho name md ad.
dress OF tho writer. Name will not be
published II writer 30 requests.
Tho Mary Ilo,yman Fund.

Tho Mary bowman Fund.
sir,-As = contributor to the Mary
Bowman fund which was started BY
Colonel w. Gordon McCabe through
The Times, Dispatch. l wish to enlight-
mcnt, The colorcd people, to my sur
prise, have not contributed one penny
so far as have learned" which was
days paper.
/. too. regret that moro money was
not contributed by the colorcd people.
but there are many reasons why, and
! shall give only two The first is that
many had not read OF the above-mcn-
toned fund. Secondly We arc con
stantly contributing to tho needs OF
SO many worthy and deserving unfor-
tun2tcs, through our churches and 80
cietiea that unless one who SIS chart
!abiy inclined can subscribe at least
sending leSH to tho newspaper office:
on the other hand. tho huntreds of
pennies and Eickels count up much
i Ias!er when dropped into plate or
box through other channels.
The colored people are syrpathetfc
ana liherai contributors to tho INDECENT
anu ultortunatc. regardless OF race or
case is 4 widows mite" to 81 in an
otner case. yet we are never SO poor
but that we feel there is some one
., ~ maro o. what we possess.
nutionh WI be gent TO the Mary Bow
. mn. i I'm and That our churches and
E zoe les vii lift special collections
yer OF ours although not a resident
"ur CITY IL hehooves US to contrib
m m,o to her needs; AS the colored PEG
nc or ,h,s city have contributed more
shnn $50" since February / 10 WORTHY
mo deserving individuals, I see no
s".oh why substantial gift cannot
March n EUp Big .aS, OF
Richmond February 81, 1Sis son.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Health workers and others who are in
formed along this line rapidly coming
to a realization that tuberculosis is not the
only disease that Virginia must combat
Forty thousand cases OF the white plague is
an alarming condition which constitutes its
own argument for the application OF every
means known to science, made possible
through liberal State aid to stamp it out
But the State should not stop there. In
Eastern Virginia, including the fertile PENN
sula, tens Of thousands OF acres, the richest
IN tps SaAte virtually have been depopuIaed
by the ravaees Of malaria. that might have
-teen banishef, by proper drainage and con-
sequent elimination Of tho mosquito Per
haps more serious than tuberculosis or
malaria is that class of disease that false
modesty has permitted 10 spread unchecked
rather than have the people informed as TO
their dangers and methods of prevention.
These are some phases Of the health battle
before Virginia, its counties and cities In
taking up one they should not ignore the
others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
labs.

Two can start quarrel; one peacemakcr can
make 1t riot $3.50
Succeed by letting the other fellow do tho
failing. N VIC
Funny how many better men a married u,o,,,,
might have had. ~
IL requires discrimination to place your fam
when dog growls and wags his tail - tha
same time " ~ 'h'
y woman never notices n mans fau,ts ,n.;
she legally acquires supervision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

inquirer. Villa msburg
10 reports OF Indian superintendent
there were last June 335,99s Indians in
tho United States go
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Them Hosiery.

(Contributed.)
The hours spent with thee, dear sock.
Are like string OF purls to me;
I count them Ger by the weary clock,
My hosicry-my hosiery
First two l knit. then two purl,
And round the leg slowly reel
Now joyful paeans to the heavens hurl.
I've turned tho heel.
oh. !;nottcd ends that scratch and burn
oh. stitch that dropped, uneven row
kiss each night and strive at last TO learn
To reach the toe. sweetheart, to reach the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
First Legal Execution Inv yrlec,r,c,

j.. r. TapHahannock.--The first per-
son TO be legally executed by electricity
kemmler. at Auburn, y. Y, State
Prison. August 6, 1890
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Horrors Of War.

iii sly. old top" said Bobby. in the trench;
Tend me your chcwin'. like n good chap. That
last shell. smashin' in my fyce started mo SO
l swallowed my bloomin' Qud.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

The Hoover McAdoo controversy over food
distribution has about resolved itself into a
SHOW me" proposition. McAdoo says to
Hoover SHOW me whore to deliver the food
and will deliver it Hoover replies 81 will
show YOU" 1t now but remains for the con-
sumers to he shown" and ali will be serene
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

j. w. w. Onancock.-Thomas Jeffcr-
son won this title by practicine sim
phcity In all things, and more especial
~ because he believed in q simple form
or government, easily controlled by tho
people.
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Much Ado About Nothing
by ROY Il. MOUI.TON.


\ well-known writer says of equally we'll
known suffrage leader: ITO know her. one must
be in Jail with her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

McAdoo sticks to it that he has the cars
TO haul EN-. Now, Mr.. Hoover, il is up to
you TO furnish the rations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Spring SfEnS.

nc children out with spinning tops.
The gay, marauding goat.
New dress goods in tho busy shops.
The man who rocks tho boat
The robin hopping on the lawn,
The heavens turning blue.
That feeling when the snow has gone
Of-pardon me!--atchoo-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

1t is rumorod that some of the mountain
moonshincTs are thinking about observing
stil-less days just to be in fashion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Matrimonial.

,i oi mine who owns a farm that is sur
'''i"H from iack OF labor wishes tn ,noo, a.,
"Sreeanie young lady tobicct: natrjmo,v, rh
~ "''''E 10 do tho housekeeping cooking ar,u,
me water, feed the pigs. attend to Tho chic,,om
''h me cow hoe the Kitchen garden cut and
maui inc wood and shoe tramps AWAY fron,
IN" "carccrows while he yocs to tovn NH -
a living running an elevator. ."
No 'rihers need apply, as my friend means
business means
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
yrndi,Ions DI,r.rord.s


AZ" or tho STROBE bill providing for CO
bb" ,. ;nn, at William and Mary should
throughout the State. not oni v'b by ION
a9yai sons OF the old college. but bv
~ 1bo nose who profess an interest in
Girts persuaded by the argument that
,in,n acton was imperative as a war
women Geandca and ma, has justice to
pa passed the bin in absolute disregard
centuries. and of the wishes Of tho tho
men who have made William and Nary
an ,i asset to the State.
drilled into us by certain exponents OF
true democracy the fact thai ,be
tr emed OF and 'h ayci S'1sS are being mai
which are rightfuIly theirs. In iustjcc
10 the great body of Virginia women ~
i tioS - re stated that this Migrant viola
us origin In the fancies and imacina
IONS OF few Virginia men, who he
,isNing equal suffrage Inevitable wish
ture political cndeavors. There's n
reason Would II not DO equally ms
, ,hsira r, rbr Virginia boys to stand on
Arriving: or Radford, or Harrison
innIrSG, VIII not the, Same principle
, nUa" ., NV We're such a demand made on
wealth would rock from Aieyandria ~
Bristol with opposition
~ INC least. cocducation is dcbatab biz.
Co-ordination has proved the more sue
cessfui. There is no questioning the
TACT that students come to Virginia
from other States because OF the fnc.
mat we have stcadfastly refused 10
adopt cooducntton. Coaducation IL re-
nIugnan' to Virginia ideals and tradi-
tons. and especially so 10 tho alma
mater ot Jefferson. Monroe. Tyler and
Marshall. Arc We 10 disregard these
n;nr.taESs or centuries? Modern ncccs-
SHY does demand some things but II
toes not demand the abandonment OF
timf-honored principles and tho subs,i-
tuition of doubtful educational theory
william and Mary has always done her
part In the upbuildinE of our educn-
tlonal system, and no true son would
arGu" against thing which would
make her more useful to tho State To
ahopt coeducation. we believe would
!nnair inc proper training OF men for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

eGRLISHED every day In the Jear at - South Tenth
hreet. Richmond, Va. by The Times Dispa Pub
fishing Co.. IEc.. Charles Il. Assbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
rO-Dny'B q. Henry

TIN not of them Iobo wolves who are
life"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Maybe after that sangunary struggle between
Scuator Hitchcock and Secretary Baker Is over
we can get back task OF making the
world safe for democracy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Another learned symposium is being held in
Important magazine TO decide what Is the
difference between English and American humor
There is rca lily only one difference. American
humor is humorous and English humor Is not.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Discrimination.

''m'hFs coward-that's what he is, II,
s''''''m 10 KISS mo last night and then lost his
On my dear maybe-pcrhaps that ,,r..
'o"aFdlce' 1t may have been Judgment. h,ncvr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

at least ono Of Virginias cherished "tradi-
tons has been preserved. Fox hunters will
not be compelled TO take out a License before
winding their horn for the chase.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Where tho necessity exists there is ALWAYS
ground for encouragement i'll moral
awakcning but in the absence of cause for
alarm an epidemic Of moral hystcria gets on
the puDlics nerves and does more harm than
good
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

A Western Congressman's says he Is go
ing in for aviation"
But doesn't Ego in for aviation. He may
''go in for swimming. He goes up for avia-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Hindenburg probably meant Petrograd
when he promised the boys to take them to
Paris by April /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
Celeb. NC Hayc Met.

CciebS We Have Met
(Our new magazine Section.)
lie alwa VS. sleeps on a square pillow.
tie wears pink pajamas in the street.
lie does not believe in psychoanalysis.
lie believes in rubber heels and Quininc.
lie hates garlic, fancy vests and oscar Wlde's
poetry
Tic likes corned beef hash and George AIDE.
lie goes to the movies twice each day.
He invented many of the high explosives.
He did not invent the cold storage egg.
lie goes 10 Cuba for the summer.
He never wears green shoes or loud shirts.
He always wears two socks---one for each foot
lie Goes not knit beanie caps for tho soldiers.
He never smokes unless alone or with some
body.
He is not admircr OF Leon Trotzky.
The limit In advertising:
Pictures of George Washington standing with
his hand on Charlie Chapfns shoulder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Dispatch, and not to indlvidunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

st. Petersburg, then Pctrograd and next it
may be Williamsburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
0Hc,a the Guy,

The curator of the American Museum OF Nat
urai History has discovered that sharkmeat is
good cat.
He is the guy who put tho "fsh" in efficiency.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

MEMBER THE AssoCLArED pRESS.-1he
Associated Press Is e.Siusiysiy eneh To Inc use i"r
not otherwise credited In ths paper. and also tNo
local published herein. AL rights of rcpuhilcu-
tion of special dispatches BeEcin reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Attacks of Delegate C. j. Mcot2e tho
Democratic party organization have little
weight with those who know the facts. Re
gardiess of the truth or fasity OF his asser-
Ations it is hardly for him to bring accusations
party fcalty. 1t is an axiom Of jurispru-
pce that must come into court with
\Q hands. Mr. Meetzc, having failed TO
Mis- notM;G of candidacy for tho House III
compliance With tho laws requirements, ran
as an independent candidate from Prince Viii
liam County, ard defeated the regular Demo-
cratic nominee. While he has been admitted
to the party caucus. still his record initiates
against his championship OF party regularity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

II friends who favor with manuscripts, Nnu
illustrations publication wish have unavaiuoie
articles they In ell send stamps
Tor that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

Other States have passed blue sky laws
for the protection OF their citizens and have
found them good There is no reason why
similar beneficial results should not BIO OBJ
tanned in Virginia. Citizens Of this State have
paid many millions OF hard-earncd dollars for
their gullibility in listening TO smooth-tongucd
statesmen OF glitterng stock certificates In
thousands OF homes there are such gayly
decorated Yet painful reminders that their
owners invested their money in worthless
Western gold mines, wildcat oil companies or
other prospects only one degree removed
from the gold-brick stage Such stock. specu-
lators have been permitted TO work uncurbed
NoC it is time that their activities be brought
unde; State supervision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01
klrhulunD GlnnEsss-Disputgb

Entered january FL. 1905. at the Post-Oiice a.
nehmond. Va. as second-cias matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-01

TELEpHOSE; Rnndoinh 1.
Private branch Exchange
couhecttns with oil depart
mcntS.