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To the Editor OF The Times Dspa, ch !:
Sir-T'he published statement that
c. Lee Moore. Auditor Of Public Ac-
counts OF Virginia. favors heavy
automobile tax for road building. as
well as a caritation tax OF 8. per
capita for road maintenance. IL un-
usual is nevertheless interesting
Mr.. Moore is also quoted as saving
mat tho supplemental Federal aid de-
rcndinE FOR like appropriation from
Virginia and FOR which to provide
;he General Assembly Of Nir- mia was
20 nc called into extraordinary session,
vas only available for the Construc-
ton % Through state Highways"
or Federal trunk lines, none OF II being
available for local roads.
In his capacity as Auditor OF Public
Accounts of Virginia, Mr.. Moore is an
executive and accounting Office, and
the information IN his possession IS
always desirable as "a public asset. In
making up his annual or legislative
report, il is usually expected mat he
Viii make such comments or criticism
for the information oi the public. and
more particularly for the General As
sembly. giving pertinent facts and
conclusions that may otherwise escape
their attention, with such rccommeR-
atoms as seem proper.
In the present case. however. Mr..
Noorc's suggestions or recommenda-
lions must he inspired by his position
as member OF the State Tax Board.
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would take several years to construct
VII coup sufficient number In
"f MIN ,ho r .,i practically every feature
me salvation Army plan, as tcnta-
,NciF announced. is very much like
II. g. "SrN" 'rn out by the Yves, side y.
saloon with the bar or salvation"
u Is leasing licensed premises in man
pr ;,Ss anI airG ,mlyy. Is trimming them
p"st, out without the sale Of alcoholic
peNeraEes Tho bartenders in some
oaSeS n naXS been retained. with their
poIlshch mahogany fixtures and rows
oi shining glasses.
en mommandcr Ev.anselinc Booth has
,, pm,E The most harmless Of soft
' "r II Will maintain a great
INN OF soft drink saloons. run as
ihche places. Commander Booth as.
SertN' VIII b" made "abodcs Of COM
h I0r, :, i ana rhser" The, free lunch will
wholesome food, well cooked and
served ri reasonable prices CUSTOMERS
may pc served a, the bar or at tables
in the ArmN's nuts and dugouts over
seas. Finally. every mirror viii hear
me encouraging slogan: ~ Man May
lie Down: But He Is Never out
There is sound sense and praciIc,,
psychology back or these plans OF tho
Army and the Association. What is
-
preserved. and these two ORGANIZATIONS
which have learned r lot about human
nature since August. 1914. promise To
snow the rest OF us now TO preserve
It.
the solution arrived at H. Of course
more or less temporary in form. As
scsted it IL likely that there viii
Ultimately evolve. from the idea OF
me saloon sunny. omen clubroom
for mon who cannot afford member
81 n ne &. u "a
VIII come to realize the necessity Of
adequate public comfort stations, with
bar attachments.
Urcs OF the saloon. as at present con
stitutod. be preserved TO society. and
for THIS very important JOB Of salvaee
sc shall! have 10 thank tho men ANA
women or consccrated minds and
hearts. who wear tho honorable uni
form OF the salvation Army and tho
Young Mems Christian Association
Copyright. 1919
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Cardinal NerCicr

THE venerable and courageous Belgian
preiate who has promised America visit
during the coming autumn is assured OF
welcome to these shores as whole-hearted as
any churchman ever received at the hands
OF millions of American citizens Nor will he
know tho Protestant from the Catholic, the
Gentle from the Jew, the high from the
low in the, multitude OF admring people who
VII! greet him and applaud him and revere
him wherever he may 90
The time was after Belgium had been
overrun. conquered and crushed by mighty
enemy, when the oppressed people behind the
frowning German lines had left but one cham
pion, but one defender and but. ono rescuer
There was only one man in all the world
with vcstige Of power to whom they could
turn for relief from wrongs and cruclties
inflicted upon them by a Inerciless military
machine. That was the head OF the
Catholic Church in Belgium. That man was
Cardinal MERCER. Day by day he Numbered
against the remorseless acts Of the German
invader. Day by day he stood unhinchngIy
before the enemy as the spokesman and adj
vocatc OF his people. Day by day he told
the outside world what brutaltics were prac-
ticcd upon tho defensciess populations which
Germany had troddcn beneath its feet
II they had dared, the German militarists
would have silcnced this churchman II thoy
had dared. they would have drawn and quar-
terec him. they would have cast him INTO
dungeon or even put him TO death BIT
murGcrous and heartess as they were. they
knew that if they should lay violent hands
upon this man they would SOW a wind from
| which they would reap not merely a whirl-
/ wind, but a hurricane His very righteous
| ness was his immunity; his Godliness was his
| safety. Tho cardinal Will be received in
| America with open arms This country
| knows what the world owes to this good man
!
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shantung. Chinese Province.

T. T., r.. Hopewell. -ShantunE' INC
chinese province which Japan de-
mands from China, is a mountainous
nromontory zoe miles wide. which pro-
,oris castw ward from the ma inand INTO
ihe yellow Sea for 900 miles. Its area
Is about $500 square miles. The cen
raj norton is occupied by massive
limestone mountains, eliminating in
Mount Tai famous in history and con
sidercd sacred by the people. West,
southwest and north of these noun
tains lie the ShantunG portions OF the
wreat alluvial plain of North China.
East and southeast Of tho mountains
and throughout the promontory are
many fertile valleys and small plains.
'rhc prov ince is well watered, and there
arc no rivers OF Importance except
The Hoang-ho. which travcrses tic
great plain in the west and north.
'rhc Grand Canal runs through the
whole province from north TO south
Agriculture is a nourishing industry
and the crops include some cotton,
n little rice, tobacco, indigo wheat
barley maize, millet. pulse. peanuts
and Vegetables. The fruits are OF al
most all kinds. Silk is an important
product the chief seat OF which Is
Yenchow. on the great plain. Pongcc,
tho spun-sill< fabric derived from the
cocoons OF tho wild silk worm. IL
much exported to foreign countries.
The finest brocaded silk is woven near
Tsinanfu, tho capital. Straw plating
is AT important industry. and much
insect wax Is produced Shantung is
noted as the birthplace OF Confuclus
and Mencius.
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Virginia..

CTunc, Maryland. My Maryland")
Hank! Listen to the nfc and drum.
, Virginia. Virginia.
Tho people cry. "They come! They
comet"
Virginia. Virginia.
They march In solid ranks OF steel
with giitt'ring helmets, swords un-
sheathed
our glorious sons. our country's shield,
Virginia, Virginia
They broke the tyrants cruel reign,
Virginia, Virginia.
They did not shed their blood in vain,
Virginia, Virginia.
For never noblcr deed was done
They saved tho world and freedom won,
Their escutchcon blazcs In the sun
Virginia, Virginia.
Come. let us omen wide tho door.
Virginia. Virginia. 8
Tho wounded, wo hut love the more,
Virginia. Virginia.
And though our hands can never clasp.
The ones whovc fallen at their task.
Wen meet some day in heaven at last.
virginia, Virginia,
NELLIE PARKER HENSON.
Richmond. Va. May z. 1919. -
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heads and blush in worry shame that for their
success in this further violation of the Con-
stitution they are forced to court the ballot
or this political opportunist, a representative
or all that is Objectionable in politics. who
sees in votes for women nothing of right
and justice. but only an additional prop by
which his own and his partys cause can be
boistered up--a plain case OF bargain and
10 -
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CAUTIOUS critics Of the President were con
demning him short while ago for exhibiting
what they termed an uncompromising spirit
In the effort 10 adjust certain controversies
arising in the peace conference Now that
he has disproved their charges by conceding
certain points in controversy, he is assailed
by the same element for abandoning prin-
ciple "All government-indeed, every
human benefit and enjoyment every virtue
and every prudent acts founded on COM
promise and barter" asserted Edmund Burke
In attaining accord among the powers in set
Element OF the terms OF the treaty, one may
rest assured the President has sacrdced no
vital principle for which he contended
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

The Huns now know the weight OF the
load they must bear in just retributon for
the havoc and destruction wrought III their
mad lust for conquest and contempt for
treaty obligations. They will not he
allowed the poor privilege OF indulging in
oral protest before the peace congress. They
must face the imperative mandate, sign Oh
the dotted line. else starve.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08
Americans Killed by Mexicnns In
NeNiCO.

r. w. Newport News.-A revised
list of Americans killed in Mexico by
armed Mcxicans during the revolution
AIRY period between December, 1910;
and September /, 1915. shows total
sailors and marines at Vera Cruz. sew
cntecn citizens and soldiers a. Coiumi m,
ofiiccrs ar Carrizai a number of
americans have been killed within the
past two wars. but verification OF
names and dates are not Just yet Cd
talnaDlc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

In view OF the fact that Congress will prob
ably be called upon to deti.c 'intoXicants,'
it would be we'll enouS ia. the attempt be
mot made until after war-li-l prohibition has
gone into effect. To be accepted by the
public at its face value, the definition"
should be wholly removed from the suspicion
Of Baltimore inspiration" Let the Con
gress be duly sober when il addresses itself
TO the momentous issue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

!. II think it is good peace" Comfort
,sfor he allied world should be found in these
Swords OF Premier Clemcnceau. When the
Tiger idol OF France and supreme
guardian OF its interests, thus voices his sat
gisfaction with the labors of the peace con-
ference 1t cuts the ground from under the
feet OF those querulous critics who, at long
range, have been lamenting the ''patched-up
affair" at Paris.
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THURSDAY. MAY S. 1919.

Then again, Italy owes Uncle Sam the nice
little sum OF 1851, 900, advanced 30
help IL save the territory it already pos
sesses. Under these conditions, why should
President Wilson offend when he uses plain
language in pointing out TO that country the
sacredness Of principles 10 which ii agreed
TO be bound in the settlement Of the war.
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Mothers, Pension Law.

T. II. NJ. Richmond.-Thirty- SIX
states nave adopted some form of the
mothers pension" law. Last year the
state Of Virginia passed an act au-
thorizing the county board OF super
yisors or the city council to pay TO
wears old not more than sl2 a month
for one child. SIS for two children
and 81 for each additional dependent
child provided the mother has been a
resident OF the State for three years
and I. Tho coMntN or city Two years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

China S trust in Japan is not one Of child
like simplicity. In fact, it makes no bones
about declaring its distrust OF its neighbor,
and so strong is its disbelief in the promised
restoration Of the Shantung Peninsula that
the Celestials consider boiling the Paris con-
ference and concluding a separate peace with
Germany. There is i'll the record ample
ground for China.s distrust but in the pres
ent instance it-is far from likely that Japan
viii care TO furnish test for the. work
ability OF the league OF nations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

II the boom for Leonard Wood should
prove strong enough TO bring him the Re
publican nomination for the presidency, il
might not be bad idea for the Democrats
TO make it an al-round military affair by
drafting Jack Pershing as their standard
bearer Pershing has not announced the
particular brand Of his political faith if he
has any. but the fact that he wears no party
label. and the further patent fact that
throughout the war he has conducted him
self as a good Democrat, might make hin,
available.
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Voice of the People.
Letters must give the name md nd
dress OF the writer. Name will not be
published IL writer so requests

To the Editor Of Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir-At :, special called meeting Of
the Peters burg medical faculty. held
today IN regard 10 statements about "A
petersburg physician writing proscrip-
tons for whisky. the following rcso!u-
ton was passed:
That tho doctor who wrote tho pre-
scrintonS for whisky was no, a mem
Der of the Petersburg medical faculty
nor did he have AN Office in this city
nor was he licensed To practice in this
CITY last year this wear"
The faculty directed that COPY Of
mis- resolution he mailed 10 your paper
JOHN NJ HARDWOOD. VI +.
Pctersburs. Va. May I. 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
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ltichmond, Va
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Health Talks 5y DR.. VIM. Brady
Abdominal Muscle and Obesity.
Copyright N,wsu,u.,

: Ct. The only sensations normal individual re-
inc sense of repetition or agreeable fulness fol-
These sensations guide the Individual in tho
SslsSio on Of the q%ant'y OF FOOD taken il
constantly ibS he ana repietion MI
TOW rarely do VIC see bird animal not in
captivity growing obese or cmaciatcd Yet
as rare as a decent day in June We are nearly
a io oois sAmny or too stout! This is because
wrGnrn INTO tho delicate adjustment OF scnsa-
men,s sauces and literally ,bousands of con.
oIt'3ns ronslsting Of the narcotic irrithnt. alco
as medicine The wonder IS that normally
up to salvc sore eyes.
of Toe food FS oye the Ss Of nsSg Tsn
IN tune produce a distinct increase in weight.
ton one slice Of bread " NTH S butisr ana ny ur a
S Sn h ed eS exe OF mk Win nread anH usr
to- gain twenty bounds in weight in year. or
the weight viii FAN twenty pounds in a Year
As hly w.; so of often insisted here i, i'm
stances may be, the !ndtydual who, is over
an excessive intake Of nourshmcnt Covcrcating
or ntbbling on deIieaces between meals or an
insufficient output OF energy tnsuiiiCicnt cAcr-
cisc) or both combine is rcsponsible-and moth
The sense of REPETITION IRot develops o in tfc
course OF :; meal IS probab!y due iareely TO in
men. Decrease this tension arincia!ly and you
reach ha scns@ Of repIetion lnere laser the
tension arthctally and less food Will satisfy
The Immediate effect of tight lacng 10 in
crease mira abdominal tension and decrease
the amount OF food desired: but tho permanent
effect is Just the reverse for atrophy and weak
means decreased tension. and hence tho corset
is prime factor in the midrm corpulence of
mature women.
The gain weight that frequently succeeds
childbcarinG Is Target attributable TO abdon-
mai muscle atHophy and Weakening and conse-
qucnt decreased tension.
II you md yourself growing high stom-
ach.' paunch. get busy training those nabby
abdominal muscles.
Questions Answers
Ether Local hncsthctic"--A throat snc-
cialist advises removal OF my tonsils which u re
diseased Would YOU advise ether cocain
as the anesthet!c for such an operation
Answer.-Yes whichever the operator nigh,
deem preferable
Embargo Svulptoms--Dr. Brady beCs 10
remind readers that he will under no circum-
stances give the symptoms of any disease by
intended TO teach people how 10 keep well and
stating symptoms would be doing injury to
many.
whether a case of incipien, ,ubercuiosis ca be
treated at home successfully. MRS. l. j. NJ
Answcr.--Yes. provided the patient is con-
stantiS under the supervision Of doctor. has
chair Wholesome food well served. and free
dom from annoyance add IL these ad-
NantaEc5 arc not available, IL -. far better for
me patient 10 enter we'll conducted
torium. Sanatorium care for a few months in
any case is beneficial, because in a tubcrculo-
Els sanatoEium tho patient learns how 10 obey
his doctor IN all things. That, OF course. is The
oh!Y safe course for one with tuberculosis
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
III HENRY EDWARD WARMER
Ptscntorial.

The following carefully thought out rules
for fishermen. arc submitted with the full
knowiedgc that they Will be derdcd by tho
Gego TIllicum. which is Swash and Apache for
Fishing Brethren:
/. II is unsrortsmanlike to catch fish by the
tai unless he Is backing up to the bait.
= y Scntlcmanly fisherman never speaks out
loud when a big fish gets away; there may be
mcrmaids present
8 If worm objects to COINS on the hook
put yourself in his place and think how un-
couth you'd be yourself
l. TO Kill dogfsh. tickle him in the ribs
until hc smiles and then poke the oar down
his throat.
If a bis bass jumps out OF the water at
YOU. shove the shore under him quick and he
can't walk back.
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NuturnllH

Jones is an odd Fellow. isn't he?"
Yeah: he of tripcs-the other two
were girls"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

Federal Judge Boyd has no hesi;ancv in
stripping off the camoulage with which Con-
gress sought TO conceal its anti-ch!d labor
legislation. Its denial OF the channels Of in
terstate commerce 10 the products OF child
labor having been declared unconstitutionaI
by this same Judge. who was upheld bv the
Supreme Court, Congress thought to do in
directly what 1t had failed to do directly
and tax such products out OF existence
Judge Boyd again has rendered his decision
That Congress has gone beyond its powers
The object sought by Congress is mcrtorious
enough, but it is not within the legitimate
province OF the Federal government and
should he left to the regulation Of The soy
efal States with whom it belongs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

lawyer would hang circumstan-
tal evidence. and a woman would damn hin,
on intuition. But it doesn't make much
difference. He's guilty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

vote is vote, no matter how obtained
or what manner OF man or woman casts IL
and the one which Senator Boios pcnrose
intifnates he will give to the Susan Anthony
amendment may be the end needed to bring
about its incorporation into the Federal Con-
&titution. III it should turn out to bc so.
there will be great rejoicing among the sui
ffaEists They will cry aloud in their joy
over the end and try 10 forget the means.
But one would think they would hang their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

BRANCH ufti,ES: Wash.
inGton. l%le New York Ave-
nue.. New York CITY, Fifth
Avenue Building, hivasu.
teopie's Gas Euiiuius /,
i'niiauelphia. ,rion.l lrG..
Iullt,.n.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

TEIkrnOSEs Randolph l.
Private branch lAvnanEe
CNnac,ttnE Win all uclArt-
meats
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

In Advance.
Fourth OF July,
Ny. Oh my.
Hit in the eye
Blown SIX y-hiGh.
Only seven
Address. Heaven.
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Sure Thing.

Sure Thing.
And sixthly.' shouted the preacher "sixthly
there is nothing certain in life"
Maybe not" muttered the man in the third
row. except II you don't finish pretty soon my
d!nner'ii be cold when l set home"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08
Warning! Danger:

We warn our readers against the following:
Mrs. Bings-l gave that tramp a quarter
and a meal and told him to hang the carpet
up and get the dust out and he away with
out doing II.
Mr.. Eings-Weil. didn't you tell him to beat II?
mat whiskered old antique OF spring clean
ing jokes has been rafting around since Noah
anal We give fair warning, it stul lives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08
Evidence.

Lawycr-Did your wife write this letter,
Misunderstanding nasty about me in it?
Lawyer-No.
Witncss--Any postscript?
bawyer-None.
W!;ness-Thcn she didn't write it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

Address All CoNtNC MICA.
TlONS e. Tho Times DIS.
pAtch. and net ~ Individuals.
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Hort Ahcad.

"poggonc the ,uck." growled the Summer
Mosquito. ~ they're going to cut the necks
higher dresses this year"
Don't worry. kidGo," said the Bee, sooth-
insiy They won't stop wearing silk and
dropsti;ch stockings"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

If you want TO test a Dcacon's religion step
on his corn
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Defined,

We asked friend 10 tell US just what a
pickle is, and he chort!ed thus.
a pickle. Hennery dear. is cucumber in a
state OF cxaltation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

The biggest OF domestic comedy ;s
when she orders her groceries nv ,clephone
over party line where half a dozen women
are waiting 10 send their orders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

Friends wife says she GETS seasick ever,
!me she wears sailor hat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08
Question. and Answers.

Ether or Local Ancsthciic"-A throat spc :
cialist advises removal OF my tonsils which :, re
diseased Would You advise ether cocain
as inc ancsthetc for such an operation
q. l.. :.
Answer Yes whichever the operator nigh,
deem preferahic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08
Looking for a Location.

LOOKING Tor a location.
The Religious Editor of the I'D has re-
ce!ved p letter from two fans asking il there is
baseball! hereafter. and II SO, which way.
There are women in the world who will never
consider their experiences rou.ded out until
they discover their husbands in some scanda-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

Ed ., ~ day In tss sNNs Al - south rsnth
(Ie IA mond Va. cy lac r..rs htsgStvh Pub
Co., Inc. Charles h. hs,ssN>sA. ti,i'ief and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-08

Embargo Svuptoms.-Dr. Brady begs 10
remind readers that hc viii under no circum-
stances give the SYMPTOMS of any disease by
mail or IN TINS column. This department is
intended teach people how 10 keep well ana
stating symptoms would be doing injury to