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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

have to DO supported on tho pensio,
Toll Is IN iact. the close Official family
~ about air-tiGht. anyway, and in.t
now !, IL tho poor .2.2s per bushei
inca, Iar'ncr who Is getting the attcn-
tion' and you recall. they outvotc ~.
Gi,y man; But when women get the
- The TACT Is. why good roads anywax,
tor We VIII all soon be using airplane
tasn the Governor already beer using
,hem They can use low taxed farm,
lands 10 light in and just cut OF m.
tree tops. " '"S
Everything in the building lin. :.
nish. ana all We need to do is 10 wait
Just lew more years, as we have
waited so long. We can look bacl
ward and review the past and hear the
echoes from 80 many favored and IA
rorite political sons. Didn'. Cap,aIn
john smith bring their ancestors over
and some were so darncd worthless hc
left them. for they got tho epidemic
som noience which have given a
more euphonious and technical icrn,
Inertia Nirginiana'? This somnoienee
stun is not new; # Is only resusci,atcd.
VICTOR NJ. MOON
Fredericksburg. Va. March 80. 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

ana stolld as he usually is. h. ,s a..
modern Antaeus who cannot be crn.,',
nor beaten by any giant of dlsas,or -.
adversity SO long as no can 90, =.
J aeon wit W, the ground He is the same
a Mun us adniration forty-eight vcors
ego when he dug into his uneuspee eurs
no hn.r, IN bus stoskins and T eneatthS
the billion the Hun exalted OF r Tr,paid
he VIII get that billion back now % ,r;,
for It 'n M se but he is not waiting
men men and statesmen are. He cmnno,
n pear TO see his land idle and he is
SI !, WIFE tG TOR tools with which to work
cleTs hold or TO see what the Hun !,
10 be made TO do and how their COZ w
ernmens will help them. eo'-
This order from jacques puts nv h
on some inquiry TO know how far VS.
can supply him, In case he continue, to
for' an we s deem to be pretty well xed
the the Census Bureau, We made in the
oFe apd sooooo So eosz 81 and c
n ma We can supply Jacques win
all he can take OF just what he want.
ana ana 10 II fast. Also, reports indicate.
credits; bur the chances are that 80
iar as Jacques is concerned. in ne
p ta,ed OF OF France not entirely devas-
ssolVe the whole vexation and do win
NE, nts p.oW. noe, harrow and hands what
.ne statesmen and thinkers with their
pens anu brains boggle over. II h.
turns up In the fall and summer with
may start things whirrine aimosi nv
lore anybody knows II and bury IN
spectcr or Bolshevism in his relds.
contented and prosperous rural pon,,.
lation in any country spreads tho ~,
spirit OF peace and rest All sJacoucs
wants and asks is leave to TIL hi,
for what he makes and the chance ~
lay by few coins in the year. Hs
10 going after that and he Is the con
a sT nni,.ss power at last. in the final
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
A Daily Once-Over.
Keeping on an Even Keel.

When you have a good thing do you know
or is your mind SO restless that once Won have
attained the goal sought you must INN dateIvv
begin changng and switching and rearranrS
ing everything tin you have Knocked Vonrsesi,
nui OF the very conditions you worked SO hard
TO gain? go"
harm done, but when you keep all those VIII ~
%h9r you o. .. onsne's IN the unsettled
JUS, as soon az his characterstc % of vow,
becomes apparent tSe persons whom You have
your plans. 80 !"
You may not realize just how much You are
subject to change. "'e
In your selI-centered interest in wba, v,r
individually want. you sort OF forget from, wy ou
= week n h9W many persons and how many
setting their calculations and their plans up
II you cannot see tho injury you are doino
TO your own character, at least have cnn side ~
ton for your friends and do not unaefte their
allowing full sway TO Your mind unrest
Copyright, 1919. "
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Voice of the People.
Letters must give the name and nd.
rh OF tns writer. Name win not be
euoHshea " writer SO requests
Good Roads Tnxatio q

Good Roads Taxation
si inc idi hs. Of The Times Dispatch:
tomoblles be Increased from 20 cents
per horse power TO SO cents per horse
value g raise an amount i 10 matcS SSi iSe
100000 spProprIated by our Uncle
samuel SoI ,ba to 70 build good roads in Virginia
Of vrsnis Offers this
and gives rates Of taxes in other States
IN comparison. From this table IL
is already not so far behind tho ones
With the highest rates.
shy, When m, an gnSie Henry will have to
"nivering" around the state it viii
nave about the same taste as before
doctor says Let mo see your tongue"
auto. but they are srowing more non.
Mar SINCE there are so many bloated
bondholders In tho U. S. A.
her OF the Legislature wanted 10 oriti-
land assessed at 'a.5o to SO St per- acre sle
and iynched. II was very unpop1iar
As; as there might be lots OF farmers in
OF SO per cent why not tar buEEics,
wagons. OK carts and. especially, imm-
per per wagons which cut UP, improvised
A much loss expensive way would be
eoatinE ,ioosoo. hu, reassess saS lo
low in Virginia, or 10 cents an acre.
match tho $4,000. 900 Uncle sam is VIM
They have been talking for q good
many years and making speeches about
election time OF good roads. but when
PAYERS. they talked some favorite son
into a new off1ce as tho poor fellows
could not make a living and would
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
Two-Minute Timely Talks.
New Members of Our FnmiI,

IN The good league Of nations there are many
strange bed-felloWs. We welcome them ali 10
mi this wor!d good home for everybody.
~ is a big family; IL is an earnest helpful fam
ny i they VIII al work together after they
get better acquainted with another
Al present some of us know very little about
the others except what have read in the
papers There are some things we would like
10 ask them about nd doubt there are
come things they Ho..d like to ask us about
Let US ask intelligent questions and give sin
cerc answers when asked
They tell Their good story on a young
lady who fell in love in a hurry.
She told father that she had found the man
OF her choice and wanted to get married right
'e''S
Father asked lot OF questions; what is his
name where does he I've how old is he. where
said How kS does does he ca, make s his LYING:
him we'll enough yet TO ask him that"
We have entered into this league of nations
with the highest ideals with the greatest hones
for ion the good Of ourselves and The world al
another let US be our ideals remain strons
and true. e
Let no nation And opportunity to insert some
peculiar notton OF its own on liberty and hui
manity. We have not yet had time TO ask
many questions, but let us keep always in rnjnJ
the good OF the world and at the same time let
always becn--Charlcs Franklin Jones.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

one would have believed that once they took
over tho reins Of power in Washington, the
country would see its bill OF expense cut
down to where it would be reminder OF
those good old days before the war when u
$1,000. 100000 Congress was something to
be pointed at with alarm. Hut trying to get
in. and being in. are different propositions.
Now the q. O.. p. is in, and already the chair
man OF the House Committee on Appropria>
lions is predicting S4,00o000, 900 Con-
Gress, and doubling IL it can be held to that
figure Perhaps his estimate is not far wrong
Congress will be called on TO make vast e1-
penditures. and It is difficult to SEQ where
drastic cuts can be made The country
realizes the situation and accepts it philoso-
phically. but a s4,000.000,000 Congress is
going to take away much OF the propelling
power from those Republican sails already
spread 10 catch the coming presidential
breezes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

Pledges OF Lenine and Trotzky are similar
70 those which every American takes on each
3eW Years Day-they are not meant or OK
pected 10 be Kept. These chiefs OF the Boil
shevists are reported ready TO give all sorts
OF pledges Of future good conduct to the
allies. II they will agree to surrender their
precious selves into allied keeping as hos.
iages guarantyiug ;heir sincerity and good
faith, their proposals. nay receive attention
Otherwise their aazwe! I'll, b., Eo.1ing
doing
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
D1 HENRY EDWARD WARNER
McrmrH.

Mercury.
Thou Piker. Son of many gods
Who through the air with winged heels
Did challenge stars. and mock the moon.
Ana in thy flight behold tho Earth
whirlins bsll-a marble tossed
BY heavenly elements: Q Gee
Thou Piker. Peanut OF the elect
By spirits gifted. leaping high
Into the azure blue, unhcld
Ely any Sravitation's raw:
The best thou didst was hut 4 spot.
\ speck. pebble on the beach.
mustard seed, u tiny sprout
An infant in accomplishment
listen Kid.
Within this moon a man hath flown
IN craft far heavier than air
And landed Paris roof
fRd you attempted that same feat
No doubt one slip had sent YOU hence
over the cutters and the caves
INTO the street to he assaulted
by sundry cabmen, all profanc
And pe;cd by Partisan buns
with ciods and bottios. chewing gum
Md other stuff intended to
Express their odious ridicule
And both thine eyes had been deep BACKED
AS some swift. sinner with his box
Had brushed them up I'm telling you.
And Listen. Kid!
There Is a guy--.no Hercules
But just Yank with nerve and grit
who ere another moon has gone
Will have a castle in the air
y floating castle-hound for that
Far coast rock-rbhed. jus, for the sport
OF showing birds thing or two
And shaminE monsters OF tho dcep;
Icviathans plunge and hit a berg
But who can bers the upper air?
Huh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost nay to ,ic.
excepting on lekal and medical suS.
lects, arc answered free. An all In.
fuirIes arc answered directly - psr-
sonnl letter. n self-addressed, bed
envelope II required. Address TLs
hichmona, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

mere VIII be no criticism 0, the policy
OF that Ne" England shoe corporation which
is dividing its profits with it's euDIoveos
Perhaps It is wise move and il the e1an,n,.
is followed will bring greater dcyrea ~
an'tE 10 the relations between capital and
TABOR But ii may be suggested that the
ultimate wearer OF its product would like ~
nave his share in the profits He is askea
10 pay from 81 10 SIS for shoes which ro,
SO long ago he could purchase for from 81 IN
10 , y ana the burden is becoming irksome.
particularly so in view of the fact that ira
STOCK OF hides never was so plentiful ass nv
ana, so Tar as the public is informed tbora
is no legitimate reason for the maintenance
OF the present apparently exorbitant high
prices. Instead of relief. it is promised TIA.
shoes for fall wear will be from 10 10 o.
per cent higher. Certainly an unreasonahin
profit is going 10 some ones cnrichmen, ana
" check is not imposed the American
citizen will DC reduced 10 the necessity ar
wearing sabots. Then watch the price 81
wood soar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

One Of the most encouraging signs in our
returning and dispensing armies is the gen
cral rejection by the men OF the hero
business The proportion Of them showing
disposition TO depend on their war records
for their living is splcndidly small, the num-
Der intending 10 make their war experience
increase their value in peace splcnddly large
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

Sim Fein representatives proclaiming that
their movement is bourgeois and conserva.
tive probably will forfeit the sympathy OF
tho American professional radical element.
which has been enthusiastic for the Irish
cause in the belief that 1t meant the smash
Ing of something and n beautiful time OF
confusion lawlessness and easy picking for
idle takers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

The Bolshevist government Of Hungary
has discovered that it was not as anxious
10 war upon the allies it first imagined
and ii is now seeking to explain Just how
its attitude was misunderstood Marshal
Foch is not the man to let the armistice
terms be defed at any stage Of tho game.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

As two-thirds OF the Chicago women voted
wet we may look to see the antiprohi-
bitionists urging adoption Of the Susan b.
Anthony amendment the "drys'' opposing
and number OF statesmen piteously and
perilously poised between anxiety to placate
their female constituents and desire to avoid
disobedience to the Anti-Saloon League.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

Apparently the Anti-Saloon League in
some parts Of the country has begun to doubt
the stability Of its absolutsm and to sus-
pect limit TO the dociIity and submissive
ness of the public. In New York the or
ganization actually is supporting an amend
ment to the prohibition law excmpting pri-
yate apartments from search even under
warrant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
For ,rhee rhex piea

For thee their pilgrim swordJ were
tried,
They battled. they endured. thew d,sG
To make n now apocalypse. NSN
Master and Maker. God OF. Right.
Who kept the spears OF honor BRIGHT
And freedoms house inviolate
John DrinkYataA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

That Hun officer whom Colonel Whittel-
sey, OF the lost battalion" told to go TO
HI. in contemplating Il visit to the Ameri-
can commander perhaps is not so DESTROYS
of congratulatns him his spunk as he
is in having the order rescindcd
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Coming, Folks!

The more i think OF that great day
When will burn the coin I've got
IN showing how fellow may
Prove that ne Is patriot.
The more count the cost, and sigh
Because / know. deep in my soul.
That every doggoncd Fourth July
Is only noise, upon the whole
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
The Test.

And you have decided that lif. after all
isn't worth living
That's right: man better be dead"
"Righto. old TOP; here's 4 gum
iii. you Fool! Point that the other way; it's
danse-ous!'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

Now hopefully the Journalist resumes his
little spiel. with the disappearance Of Super
intendent CreeI.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
One Hundred and Forty-Fifth Infantry.

Mrs. a. ~. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. III,
One Hundred and Forty-fifth Infantry,
Thirty-seventh Division, has arrived al
ready or Is on the way over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
Three Hundred and T'wenty-Third
Infnntry.

Mrs. {. E. Or, Richmond-The
Three Hundred and Twenty-thtrd In
fantry Is in the Eighty first Division at
MISSY sur Seine. This division has not
been placed on priority. and It is uncer-
tain when it will return.
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The Dollar.

Pardon me. Coin. for these four lines
To just convey my love 70 you;
/ hope you'll be around. old Cal,
When that impending note comes due,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

1t does not follow necessarily that Balti-
more will enter an era of postwar extraya-
gance just because it defeated Thrift for
comptroller.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
FortyFirrt Dixi.io..

J. F.. c.. Richmond-Many of the
units OF the Forty-flrst Division have
already returned TO the United States
and other units arc on their way across.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

After listening TO Republican charges of
Democrauc extravagance and wastefulncss.
charges made prior TO the November elections
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

TIL sure 70 make a heap @ dinunce who got
de dough" said Charcoal Eph. in mood 'I
know a man don speak Z me 'ccptn on pay
day. Try pone, Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
Claim. For Pay and Allowance,


ment of an attorney to collect claims
for pay and allowances, due deceased
enlisted man Is unnecessary. The heirs
Of deceased officers and enlisted men
may file claims with the Auditor for
the War and Navy Departments for
all arrears of pay and allowances
tthis does not refer to family allow
due to date Of death Of such officers
or men. Should there be legal re-
preventative administrator or execu-
tori of the deceased officers estate,
such representative should file a claim,
accompanied by a certified copy OF his
for use by sucii claimant will be sent
upon request therefor addressed to the
Auditor. Should there be no such legal
representative. the following is the
order Of precedence Of heirs: First,
widow; second. child or children; third.
father and mother. jointly. provided
the father has not abandoned tho sup
charged, to be proved by afidavits Of
two disinterested persons cognizant of
same from personal acquai with
the family); fourth, IL father or
mother be dead, then TO the surviving
parent (evidence to death must be
established); NTH. brothers and Sis
tors in equal shares; sixth. nephews
and nieces For the purpose OF col
lecting arrears OF pay, the proper per-
son, as indicated above, should write
letter to the Auditor for the War
Department IL the man was in the
army, or to the Auditor for the Navy
Department., II the man was in the
giving the mans service serial num-
her, unit time in service. etc, stating
fact OF death and relationship OF
writer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

The servant problem will be withtus when
scientists have settled that old one abou. how
20 be happy ever after.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07
Combustion,

j. D., Richmond.-When oxygen
combines with substance such as
paper, rags, etc. under The influence
or neat, OF course the composition Of
hibits different properties. When oxi-
dalton or combustion takes place in
many substances the substance breaks
up and some element. or clements is
generally freed as gas or vapor. You
can obtain full details from any stand
ard work on chemistry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

TELEPHONES: Randolph l..
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
meuts.
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a Tag Day That Richmond Welcomes

- lCHMOND may have Just complaint that
IL Is surfeited with tag days-there are
tag days for this and tag days for that-bu,
therc is one with which II never finds fault
IN very truth, II welcomes it as providing an
opportunity TO contribute of it's means m
one OF the noblest and most worthy Of 81,
lis institutions. one which is amply justified
IN coming 10 the people whom it serves for
assistance The Instructive Visiting Nurse
ASSOCIATION was the originator OF the tag
cay pian IN Richmond, plan that has been
initiated by 20 many other organizations.
arc, Il accordance with its annual custom
!; viii receive tomorrow voluntary contri.
o-;;oas.
N@yer before has there been so keen A
realization OF What the visiting nurses arc
cong IN and for Richmond nor so deem q
A:ApsthJ for their untirinE efforts for the
alienation o. suffering and the establish
-1e2i Q? sanitary conditions The wear 1918
vas one tia: tried their very souls calling
on mem Tor almost superhurnan energy that
the overwhelming demands might be mo,
ana drained thsir slender financial resources
Hundreds Of doctors and nurses we're in Tho
government service and when the deadly emf
ceMr OF infuenza swept down upon the ci,y
y imposed on them burden SO heary that
only The yea! for their profession and their
!oTe Tor humanity enabled them TO bear il
|ith"ut 'at@rng How vel! they acquitted
most treasured bits OF history, and TODAY
hundreds of people owe their lives to the
sscr!hces ard devotion OF these nurses
Funds collected tomorrow by the Young
women "ho will be stationed throughout
ne city, If there is the hoped-for and cI.
Dected iiberality, will be used 10 increase the
number o! nuraes that the city's growing
nescs may be cared for properly, and for
ING purchase Of the home that the ascot
cd
past eight years through the generosity Of
Us owner The opportunity is presented 10
acquire the home al q low figure, and It will
os gracious and well-deserved recognition
d their services IL the people OF Richmond
viii contribute the money necessary that The
nurses may claim the home for their own
ms happy result will be achieved easily
II every one tomorrow morning will greet
the tag sellers with "A emile and a contrib
nu'on as liberal az he can afford 10 make
II Is right merry war that is being waged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

BRANCH OFFICES: Wash.
inGton, 1416 New York Ave-
nue.: New York City. Firth
Avenue building; Chicago.
Peoples Gas building:
rhimhc!phin, Colonial Trust
ltuliIilng.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

the venomous assaults OF Senator Chamber
lain, who has been able to see good in moth
Ing that has been done by the administration
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

II Is right merry war that is being waped
between Secretary Of War Baker and Senator
Chamberlain. The former, exagDerated Inv
constant attacks, taunts the Oregon states
man WIN having failed to offer a helpful
suggestion or bit Of advice while the country
was at war. Tie latter contumaciousIv rn
forts that without the plans laid down bv
MN as chairman OF the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, the secretary could have accom-
plshed nothing The public is not particu-
iarly interested in their wordy suuabbIe or
ccpt that ii furnishes further evidence or
Republican determination 10 attack evorv
p"dy and everything Democratic Mr.. Baker
may not he the greatest War Secretary the
United states has had. Be that as Il NAV
"e mas served through its greatest war crisis
ana mas seen the military machine OF which
nc Is inc head come through victoriously, not
ohiF nhbroken, but mighticr q thousand fold
man when it"wcnt into the conflict That
record cannot be taken away from him by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICA-
TONS to The Times Dis
patClI. mud not tn Individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-07

PgnLIsHED every day ip the year at 19 South Tenth
street. Richmond. Va. 10y The Dispatch Pub
fishing Co.. Inc. Charles L. uasbrook. Editor and
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MONDAY. APRIL :. 1919.
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RirtIulun0 Ginles-pisputrb

Ell. 1919 Est.
Entered january 81. 1905 at tho fost-ORicc n,
~ Kichmond W.. sccon,. class matter.