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FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
National Problems Dispatch by
Authoritative Wrtcrs-A Daily Editorial Feature
EIGHTY THOUSAND LOST HOURS A DAY
Il.

Veto by the President OF the attempt
by Congress to require all government
civil employees to work eight hours
4 day instead Of seven. as heretofore
caused vast rejoicing In Washington
Excited 1ubilation hardly could have
been higher TX news had come OF a
great allied victory on tho western
front. Whatever touches the govern
ment employees rouses Washinston's
most sensitive nerve to vibration like
that OF fiddle string. OF the city's
estimated normal population Of 400, 600.
more than 10000 were in government
civil service on Juno. 1917. Mr.. Nc
Larin. president OF the Federal EN-
ployees Union. estimates tho present
number OF such employees in and i'm
mediately about the city at $4,000. His
figures check up with those of the Civil
Service Commission and the housing
committee OF the War Department
The, country generally was not In
position to share the rejoicing or par
ticipate in the exchanges Of conSratula
lions that expressed tho happiness Of
the capital. Simple arithmetical opera :
lions brought rather dismal results.
1t seems to be painfully obvious that
10000 persons could do in eight hours
the work $4,000 achieve In seven hours
Aside from the fact that the extra
10000. at an average Of $1,000 a year
apiece. represent an avoidable addition
n
pay roll. is the thought of the scarcity
of labor everywhere. The government
is in keen competition with other EN-
pioyces. and is advertising far and wide
Tor moro help. Yet the simple plan OF
pecdlnE up and relieving some Of the
strain by the frightening by one hour
OF the days work. thereby gaining the
equivalent OF $4,000 hours n day, or
10000 workers. did not seem to i'm
press favorably anybody in the depart
ments.
Not more than a tenth. or an eighth
OF the regular employees eligible for
membership in the union arc members
All having power to appoint. remove,
promote or denote" are excluded by
union rules. But the union is affiliated
with the American Federation o! Labor
and that great organization threw itself
into the fight with fierce ardor. IL is
on record for the eight-hour day
cop!ous!y and profusely. but in this in
stance was all for the sevcn-hour day
with four hours on Saturdays. from two
weeks to thirty days of vacation leave
on fun pay. each year and allowance
OF thirty days sick leave, also on pay.
The familiar argument OF greater EN-
cheney with shorter hours and OF the
destructive effects on the human sys-
tenn OF working from o'clock until
1880. with an interrcgnum for lunch
con, was produced with cloQucnce and
deep pathos by tho local newspapers
Spokesman and commercial bodies Old
fashioned folk. trained 10 count from
ten 10 twelve hours as days work.
may have pondered laboriously on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Government whitewash.

n. Y. f.. Brookncal-To make the
whitcwash which is used on the light
houses maintained by the government.
take 4 half-bushcl OF uns!aked lime.
ing process TO keep in steam, strain the
liquid through a me sieve or strainer
and add TO il peck Of salt. previously
dissolved in warm water. three pounds
of ground rice boiled to thin paste
and stirred in while hot; half Il pound
of Spanish whiting and one pound OF
glue. previously dissolved by soaking
In water and then hanging over IN u
small pot hung in a larger one filled
with water Add five gallons of hot
water to the mixture, stir well and let
stand a few days covered. 1t should
he applied hot. for which purpose 1t
can be kept in a portable furnace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
London.s Water Supply.

Inquirer. Hopewell. The main
sources of the water supply OF London
are the Thames above London, the Lea
River, and various springs and wells in
the locality. Until 1904 private com
Their aoueducts reservoirs. and other
appliances cost an enormous sum Of
money; but the companies did not
guard sufficiently against the introduce
ton of deleterious elements, and the
city authorities failed for a long time
TO get the management Of the water
supply into their own hands. Their eff
forts were at length successful, and
since June, 1904. the Metropolitan
Water Board has assumed control of the
water supply, which has improved in
quality. and is distributed 10 81 popula
ton of 100000 persons. The daily
supply of water exceeds 225.000.000 sal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
II You're Nersous, Crawl
tCopyri.h,. 1913 by .:a,ional Newspaper Services,

from ne is sefn rSm R fact Lifted
nc %s as ,a it i. T. oG TraHEy hays fssd the
t ,ah2 was translated IL abstract in The
h e You Know is the dostors
trust" to which practically all good doctors in
"dw of "f the H. 'asS ''" a" regular
nr. ceckn* reports eight cases Of distressing
attack OF very rapid heart action relieved by
Al faIrs|he HS,'ents did the craWn 9oF n Sa
ns om yssnery na Ma
on all tours was his only way OF obtaining
older corpuicnt and had tendency ' toward ward
angina am nscio iris, yugarly ca.d neuralgia. Of
another was hin. nervous. unable to sleep. and
a"f Dr. '' GesRas a HG 1aus explanations all
theoretical though scientific: The best seems
IA, We only highly srecialized Annals i'm ais
hans o" our mnd feet and an oc
Ting bu, our false disnit ys '0eS' "of' any
to rrSaeh ne snme inHs for ALLEGED Stomach
and not SSk
in Greece The only difference between Cecikas
young animals, and so ! insist on getting down
2nd ,urn'ns s"nersanlts Tor the same things
can pis a"sr' %ss ava An.Tsr
ask Sn" TO" Of sp hs s9pg to nn thai
Reaih hrougSoui her lie am NOW" now mea EG1s
hfty and 10 thc hest, of my knowledge. an? a
! believe is perfect health.
Answer i not recommending spinster-
hood, understand, but there is no reason what
why Il .iinstcr shouldn't retain perfect
health all her life il she has tho right TEN pcra :
meut and carefully cschcws that false dignity
which spells old age.
Government Inspcc, ion of Meat-Can you in :
form whether any meat in the market is
not inspected by government experts for dis
ease" ! supposed all meat had pass such
inspection in the United States. hut q friend in
the meat business tells much receives
nspccticl =. i. j.. w.
Answer.-The inspector in charge of local
Office OF the iiurcan OF Animnl Industry Of the
Government inspectors do not inspect. and can
not inspect. the cattle slaughtered in 4 number
Of plants. tThe inspectors Office is in one
Of the largest Eastern cities.l lie continues:
endcavorng TO cnlightcn the Misunderstanding
public who, by the way. generally indif-
fcrent to the origin of their meats or the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
The Albanian Offensive

W/ORLD attention has been diverted to
w the military operations in Albania, and
the initial successes OF the French and
Italian armies have led TO the belief that the
new offensive may develop into a general
battle all along the Macedonian front II
it does. the new Greek army will be given
its first major opportunity TO demonstrate its
strength and at the same time the Bulgarans
will be given the chance 10 show Just how
sick Of the war they really are
The Austrians occupy the front in Albania
ana Bulsars in Macedonia along a line ex-
tending from Saloniki to the east 4 few
Austrian and perhaps a few Turkish units
are operating with the Bulgarians but their
number Is small. Many allied strategists
have commended for months that the most
Vulnerable spot in the chain Of the central
powers was Bulgaria; that this country was
war-weary, sick at heart, hopeful OF no re-
wards even from victory dissatisfied with
the partition of Roumnnia, Mt grips with Tho
Turks, and that sudden and smashing blow
Ill their faces might break the whole leu
tonic alliance
However true all this may be- there have
been factors in the situation which have
overruled the experiment. The allies have
not been in position TO munition such
campaign as was needed to win They have
faced blows from the consolidated German
''-"'N" >" i"hce, anu nave needed all their
strength TO ward them off. The Italians af
Ter their defeat of last year felt nervous over
inc outlook. and wero compelled to husband
lhetr resources for the drive which they an
t!c'pated from Austria. The downfall of
RUSSIA and Roumana made it possible for
'he Aus'lsahS TO re-enforcc their lines in
Albania and Macedonia, adding additional
hazards TO any premature offensive on the
part of the allies
but conditions have changed materially
win the advancing summer The entente
armies nave three times met Germony,s
Sieugeham1ner blows in France three times
nave heid the enemy in check and there is
we utmost confidence in the ability OF the
"iiied line to break down those now being
Spuck italy has felt the force of an Ans
'iah offensive, has defeated il and tbrown
'he invaders back with appalling losses The
"hoie Italian nation is filled with hone of
iufther decisive results of their campaiep
ana Is ready to launch thunGcrbolts elsc-
"here' as shown by the Albanian activities
III we" OF these circumstances it may be
! poSsipic mat the interallicd war council now
! 'ee'S i'seH strong enough to accept the on
Portunty offered in the eastern thno,nre or
war ana may be equipping the old forccs of
Heherai Harrhi!, now greotly rc-cnforccd by
| the creeks, for descent upon the n,ilg,-.
| " nat IS left of the Serbian army il on NO
AAlohlkl line. British ana French troone ,ro
| there. and the Greeks have been roh;l;yod
Tor nearly year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Hull IIOu5e.

Miss A. ] H.. Portsmouth. - Hull
House. ono Of the first American settle
mcnts, was established in Chicago in
September. 1889 II represents no as
ISOLATION, but was opened by two
women. backed by many friends. IN
the belief that the mere foothold or
house. easily accessible, situated IN
the midst OF the large foreign colonies.
would in itself be serviccable in
large city. The Hull House work con-
siats OF class lectures, public discus
sions trades unions, arts and crafts.
music school, 1t thcater, gymnasium.
various social clubs. 4 coffee house, q
day nursery. etc. Jane Adams Is
head Of the Hull House.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

every other item that goes into the making
of newspaper. No wonder. then, that they
want to get together for few days to dis
cuss their problems. forget them, as the
case NAV he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

At a general meeting OF the Liverpool
Cotton Exchange, July ., it was unanimously
resolved that member or members OF Il
I'm shall trade, either directly or indirectly,
with the present enemies OF Great Britain
far a period Of ten years after the war
This is but sample OF how the trade of
enemy countries will be ''cofined and con
fined" for long time after the close Of hos
tiiities. AS they have sown, so shall they
reap.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

! Perhaps kerensky is right when he says
that nearly all political factions are opposed
/, the Dolsheviki but the trouble is they also
are opposed to each other. When they can
forget their own differences long enough TO
combine in their hatred of the LenEes and
Trc,zkys, there will be hope taht the Bear
again viii; walk like 4 man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
TUESDAY. JULY l6. 1915.

Swedish newspapers having involved the
whole world in doubt as TO whether or not
the ex-Czar has been assasslnatcd, are no"
rsporting the assassination OF his son. Am
s,erdam newspapers are just as active in con-
fusing the public regarding whether Iehelal
tliDdcnburg is alive or not.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
jccts, nrc answered free. As NIL In
quiries nre answered directly by per-
nonal letter a self-nddreAsed, stnmprd
envelope In required. Address The
Timcs-Dispntch Information bureau'
Ktchmo nd, Sn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Government Clerical Service.

l.. W. G. Kcnbridge.-lf you VIII
write 10 the Civil Service Commission.
Washington. ID. Z. they vii! send YOU
manual giving full particulars OF re-
quirements OF the service. with appii-
cation blank. etc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Fotsdanl's censorship system shows signs
o. bagging at ,he knees, else Won Hertling's
1claration t4rar'Germany did not intend to
retain Belgium would not have been per-
United TO reach the outside world. Now the
desperate efforts, first 10 suppress ii and then
TO explain il away, show that all is not
serene among the JuukerS II will be n
bitter Ml for the miltarists TO swallow, but
lacy might weli have it over with, for
here is no more chance for Germany 10 en-
slave the proud little nation which thwarted
IS plans al the beginning OF the war than
mere is for the Kaiser TO occupy the White
iiouse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

The Times Dispatch may be pardoncd for
tle pride il feels in the fact that one of the
young men who has 4. star on its service flag
Las been wounded i'll action. Three German
bullets constitute the triple badge OF honor
which to-day Is worn By Senator" William
Il. Southal. A member of the marine corps
which he left this Office TO join. he received
his wounds in the famous engagement OF
Chateau-Thierry, where the bochc was in
troG dced 10 the American Teufelhunds and
he now is recovering in the base hospital at
Neui!ly. Mr.. Southail. son OF Amelia
County, came 10 The Times Dispatch fresh
from his graduation at Ham pden Sidney Col
lege, and quickly developed into newspaper
man of notable ability But promise OF a
career held no charm for him when the call
to the colors came. and he chose the marines
as the service in which he could the more
quickly see action in France AS those who
know him felt that he would do. he is add
ing fresh luster TO a Virginia name that for
more than century has been an honorable
one in war and in statesmanship
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Although there are number OF cand-
dates for United States Senator in Idaho,
both parties practically have effected Il
fusion arrangement by which Senators
Nugent Democrat, and Borah, Republican,
will be renominated and reelected, ignoring
the claims OF other candidates, one OF whom
is a woman. In other words, both parties in
4 hat State have adopted the Presidents sug
Aestion and adjourned politics until after the
Var. Both Senators are stanch supporters
Of the administration i'll its measures.
that's patriotism, pure and unadulterated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Our Great
Financial
Resources

"A
r ~ ~op'd nae created very real panic or
sb Srest ana the bank ing power it represents was
.ne opNiouS one that they have grown
T 1,sa TO hnEe sums In dealing with nee
ihese no longer astound and dismey. But there
Is, anGt her reason for The calnness with when
me street received this action, md much
more Eitd! one. The financial community has
th neu "a great lesson III the past year since
me United states entered the war and noarsd
me me hrst bond issue. 1t has learned that he
puo.h; can rally TO the aid of the country in
maEnihcent figures. II is an open secret that
when II became necessary TO sell war bonds Iaat
year e, t9i,%3wing the declaration of war bankers
tnouEht MIR: McAdoo was all but crazy when he
STEgssted 5000 100000 as the size Of the hrst
100000 was The very MAXIMUM Of possib ie
attainment on the first issue and 'timidiy sur
SSsTTfed ,hHt he limit the initial noiation 10
the Secretary Of the Treasury. with m nro
pre- Vision asked the people for $4,000 oo6
e 20 ana they actually subscribed more tbon
5000 ,ooo 200 Since then they have Subscribed
10 Two other greater loans and hay. purch.sed
nnayy SoGnoH 100000 of war bonds Yet obv-
9Th na"o American populatio, less tina
mat .sHy badly the in
I IHS,t iook Toward to future greater issues OF
York Commercial. 'N'''i'" 's'--->e"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
On Early CIoainr.

To the Editor OF The Times Die pa tch:
Sill have noticed the several ar
ticies written on the early Saturday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Tho u. s. Bureau of Labor and Statistics n
81 per cent
Also. statistics show that food advanced AZ
per cent.
It's great lift II you don't weaken.
Sixteen proitcers workingman's chest.
sing no, and a bottle Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Rapid fading of the new star which roco,,
y made its brilliant appearance in the eastern
SKY leads to the belief that it was of German
origin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Chance OF
Death In an
Air Raid

IUTIt as Z IN
French periodical has recently given some
msuEes that tend to show the comparative de-
sTuction or life wrought by these aerial mis-
d dSs; and ne comes TO the conclusion that
uehslty OF buildings and population increases
me enectivcncss of bombs dropped at random
consequently. he asserts the dangers are twice
as great in Paris as in London. In open sDace
ne mSurGs from actual statistics the chance OF
house i, ,s one ht IN 1Soooe. While in well built
are Tor London and based the casualties In
.hai city during recent air raids But after n II
mEureS won remove the fear OF death There
VII: IN AL probability always be some per
prefer 10 seek real or maginary safety in cell
August. -"N''''.s ioi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Removing Caiius-A girl In ONCE told
mo n formula you published sJme time ago
removed u very annoying callus from the sole
or her foot. but she has lost tho formula. viii
you DO good enough to repeat 1t? G. NJ C.
Answer.-Soak foot for twenty minutes in
very hot water. Dry we'll. Paint the ga Il,a
with solution Of thirty grains Of salcylic acid
IN an ounce OF flexible collodion. Repeat this
daily until the callus softens and is easily
rst~M of The eaus IKE a sure to
or IL! fitting shoes is avoided.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Much Ado About Nothing
DY ROY X. MOUI.TON.

Mussulmans call tho Kaiser Hadjl
Guiliou. Huh! We call him worse things
than that without half trying.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

The Modern
In days OF old the burglar bold,
In visiting the rich,
Throughout his quest took but the best,
The jewels gems and SIGH.
The handsome rings and costly things
Like watches made of gold
The burglar he purioned in CLEO,
And then the swag he sold
But nowadays he finds It pays
To change his scheme of crime.
The knowing tough grabs tho stuff
That WIZ! be worth his time.
The cebo; is where. l vow,
He finds the stuff to take
It's weight in gold tbs worth when sold
Your Sunday sirloin steak.
General Crowder Calls notwithstanding.
And 1t does no good to yell: Nobody home"
Found at Freedoms gate, without any date,
and dedicated to John ]. Pershng. OF America
and Asacc:
Uncle Samuel. Uncle Samuel.
Break Expressions chain.
Free from the German prison.
Who're dwell grief and pain.
Let us ny TO France. mother.
on your aieplane.
Your two loving little ntces,
AlSACE AND LORRAINE.
Cider is sweet enough until 1t is time to work
just like some folks. Work fight or the
two 10, of US would much rather fight.
The Austrian archduke who thorough
~ trounced by the Italians wore long. flowing
whshers. Time those things rcpudia ed.
Won TirpitZ
But Germany has conferred more wooden
crosses than iron crosses since the started.
Won kuehlmann told the Reichstag that force
of arms is out of the question al. d the war must
he settled by diplomacy. lie will have a hard
time making the American marines believe that.
The W. $. S. drive is rapidly becoming
Stampede.
A summary OF local weather indications for
the twenty-four hours ending at T. NJ follows:
MaX!-dwillovu kiCis kirop- ItrtalDelfnott SHR-
DLu.-AbuQuerQue IN. Nj Journal
Pretty much the sort OF weather
have been having around hers 100
Something Beside Wnr Is Going On.
Joe West has taken n chair in John Cox's
barber shop.--Rockvi!le Und) Republican.
Elias Whpple has installed a two-passenser
porch swing for the summer, and hopes wedding
bells Will be heard before fall.-Hazel (Neb)
Sentinel.
for sale.--Two thoroug hbred registered Tam
worth sows, year old. Same can be seen at
the "Agc-Herald" onice-Birmingham (AlaJ
Age Herald.
'Immisraton Tide Almost Stemmed by War"
Headline.
Well, it is accomplishing great blessing.
a. least.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name md nd
dress of the writer. Name will not be
publinhcd II writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Now there Is proposition to drafs all nom
essential clothing in this country for the refu
gees III France.
We have no. seen the ladies wearing airy
noncsscutial clothing lately.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

When members OF the Virginia Press AS
ISOLATION convene in Roanoke on THURSDAY
they may well experience that feeling Of
satisfaction which is concomitant of duty
unseldshly done. no body OF men in the
State has been more self-sacridcing or has
worked more untiringly or faithfully in the
interest OF the war cause than they Their
columns, their sole stock IN trade have been
opened wide to the propa ganda for Liberty
bonds, war savings stamps the Red Cross.
the y. n. c. a. food and fuel conservation
home gardens and every other Just causc
which has depended on publicity fer its
success. The sum total of their gifts Of space
IS perhaps more than the gifts of any other
business enterprise, and they have been given
freely and voluntarily. With this they have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

New York saloon keeper has been arrested for
selling stale beer. In other words. it was above
the draught age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

manner In which such meats have been han
died. so long as 1t looks all right when they
buy It," 'S'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Passage OF an 100000, 900
war bond bill by the House in an
hour : time last week did not
euuSe even a ripple In the sinaoth
surface OF financial waters Hal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

The egEshampoo
Is now taboo
II always was an inanity.
Tho eggs we'll hoard
For table board.
And we'll save a lot OF profanity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

You may dash hither and thither and yon
But you'll not find wise guy with horn
spectacleS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

tfBLisnED every day In the yead ~ 10 south tenth
u.hinx Co, Inc, Charles H. AseOrook. kdtor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

Ann.rss All COMMUNICATIONS to T!rcs.
= osrh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
Current Editorial Comment

When an airplane flies over n
city. dropping bombs indiscrimi-
hateiy. 1t is natural to consider
certain area within definite
radius of the hc,phv, ax.I.,,,,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

General Crowder Calls Again."--Headline
And 1t does good to yell: Nobody home {"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16
RirInrlunn Ninles.Aispatrb

rnE TINES THE DISPATCH
Eat. 1888 Est 1901
Catered January "a. 1908, at the i~.,Uh. at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-16

4 ELEPiOSEI Randolph l.
Private BIAnch E1cnanse
vvnneSlinS with nii jrpart-
ulent1,