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independence for the pbi,,nn;nos

| a FTER approximately two decades OF train
4 ing for the intelligent exercise of citi-
%cnship under free government of their own
creation, the people Of the Philippine Islands
are in "A fair way TO achieve complete indie
pehuence III the very near future. This as
surancc was definitely conveyed to the special
mission of the Philippine Legislature sent
here TO seek immediate independence for
the islands, by Secretary Baker when he
sad that he spoke the mind of President
Wilson in expressing belief that the time
had come to grant the complete indepen-
dencc desired by the Filipino people This
assurance was emphasized by the statement
OF Francis Burton Harrison, GoYernor-Gen-
eral OF the islands, that his experience in
the islands had convinced him that the OBJ
stacles to independence that appeared 10
exist few years ago had been cleared
away.
This disclosure OF the attitude of our
government toward the aspirations for free
uom OF the Filipino people will prove par
tcularly gratifying TO all right-thinkjnr
Americans, who, as was per,inently remarked
( by the secretary, love liberty too dearly 10
deny ii 10 others. The results of the Snan-
ish-American War placed the obligation upon
TINS country TO take over possession OF these
islands and 10 hold them in trust not for
us own exploitation, but for the benefit OF
inc people inhabiting them under policy Of
thcih ior self-government. Amy other course
would nave meant possible aggression upon
the Islands by some other nation seeking
territorial acquisitions and the rc-eDs,ave-
mtnt OF the inhabitants under foreign ruIo
perhaps little less odious than that frbn,
winch American arms had freed them The
success Of this policy If attcsted by the nrop
fess inc islands have made under IT, "Beney
ocnt assimilation" for citizenship dutjcs
WAN ultimate self-dctcrmination as Tn gov
erning power, has vindcatcd itself.
The great world conflict from which VIZ
emerged victorious, has demonstrated aa
| years Of discussion would not the Drecisc
! feeling Of the Fi]plnos toward the tinted
states This feeling is shown to be one Of
| confidence loyalty and gratitude without
| scrvility and emphasizes the fundamental
character OF the principles By which ,hev
J are guided.
Ihcir offer Of military assistance was ac-
| copied and legal authority for calling into
INC service Of the United States the pbiIin
pine national Guard was granted By Congress-
III January, 1918. The Philippine DjyIsion
was fcderaiZed in December 1913 Tho are, ~,
the Philippine Legislature Offering T., con
slruct for the United States n dcs,r rover ana
submarine was enacted into law ON MAJ %.
1918, and construction Immediately hc.rn
with the return OF the President IN w.
United States. II is to be expected that ,h.
program for freeing the islands will soon he
put under way. ="
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
The German Minister of Finance saws

The German Minister of Finance says that
Germany will not give up an inch of it's
territory. The allies do not contemplate de-
pr1ving Germany OF territory which right
fully belongs TO it, but they are detern med
SO to handcuff it within its territory
that 1t Will never again be able to encroach
upon single foot of territory belonging to
others. 1t is this realization. rather than
fear of loss of German territory, that is
causing Germany most worry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

A Budapest dispatch, describing conditions
under the new order, says: THE new free
dom exists for those who are willing to live
as the government dictates" That sounds
IKE the new American idea as to what con-
stltutes freedom is coming into vogue in
hungary. Under this teaching. civil liberty
is losing its original meaning. and the coun
tFs cltizcnry is being trained to depend on
oepartmchta! deiinement for guidance in per-
sonar conduct in the most ordinary affairs
of daily life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

II former Senator Bailey chiefly had in
mind Postmaster-Genera Burleson in his talk
OF Socialists in the Cabinet, he would find
himself Ill agreement with great many
friends OF the administration who do not ap-
prove OF that officials attempt to abuse the
power of his position to commit tho country
10 government ownership. IL is common
knowledge both in Washington and Texas
that Mr. Bailey las never entertained an
exalted opinion of BurIeson's Democracy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Incomplete service Records.

N. a, Boydton.-When enlisted men
who are without complete records of
service are ordered discharged they
service records and pay cards and paid
in full. including travel pay. The sup
Elementary service record and pay card
the soldier. Each soldier IL inform ed
that false affidavits makes him liable
to prosecution for fraudulent claim
OF Information may BIO Obtained by
making claim to the auditor, for tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Ihose old business partners, supply and
demand, are running true 10 their ccn,,,,,,.
FORM and the moonshinc dlslIlcriea arc ..,t
10 DC -ng overtime In an anori IN ~.
store II equilibrium between the nublic
thirst and its quenchcrs that was unn., no
prohinition. Rapid increase in their nu,nh.,
may be expected after the advent q, ,.,in,
",ue ar'dity, and the Federal roy.rnmc,,
VIII lace serious situation wan IN.
treasury Department no longer v,,alIy IN.
terested' since Its revenue from The Ilouor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Kinuchnu n Small Country.

/. W. McK., KeysvilIe.-Kiachau Is
German protectorate on the east
coast Of the Chinese Province OF Shan
tung. 1t has an area Of only 213 square
miles exclusive of the Well-protccted
and modern harbor. Coal and iron are
mined in large measures, and the two
most important manufactures are
pongee silk and straw braid. Cotton,
metal and sugar are the principal inn
ports, while peanuts, peanut oil and
silks are exported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
SUNDAY, APRIL G. 1919.

4 Senator Philander Knox is reported con-
fined to dark room in Florida to get over
"eyestrain" which statement evokes from
the New York Evening Post the malicious
observation that this may have been caused
by his intense effort to in the league OF
nations things that were not there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

American citizens to cross the border and
take up their residence in that country.
With our own roads restored to the hands
of their owners. it is reasonably to be, eS-
pected that efforts would Immediately be in
augurated to head of this movement to draw
from our population and needed development
Of the vacant lands of our West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Lieutenant-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
confirms the report that he is to retire from
business and devote himself to politics, but
the press dispatches say, 1T was with the
utmost reluctance that he permitted himself
to be induced to talk politics." In that re-
spect he is not following in the footsteps of
his distinguished father.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any topic.
excepting ON legal and medical sub.
jects, answered free. A. all In
fuirics are answered directly by per.
sonal letter. \ seif-nddresscd, stamped
envelope In required. Address Tke
Times - Dispatch Iaturmati0n bureau,
Itickm0aL. m.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Trying to destroy the arguments of certain
Senators against tho league Of nations, the
President. like Admiral Jellicos. at Jutland,
10 AAnpered by tho low visibility OF tho
tarXsts.
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ola Pruasian Trenty Win U. S.

r. II: C.. Albemarle.@Artiele 10 Of
between the United States and Prussia.
declared that in case one was at war
and the other was at peace, tho bellig-
erent would not conlscato contraband
goods carried by vessel of the neutral.
but would be content to detain them
instead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Private NJ. r. e, Lee Hall-Follow-
ing are the United States Senators
from the States mentioned: New Mex
leo. Albert b. Fall, A. A. Jones; Okla
homa, r. p. Gore, Robert L. Owen;
Texas, Charles a. Culberson, Morris
Sheppard.
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Not Explicit ma to Meaning.

n, D., CdfIlTI Ltt.--I OUT query lS not
altogether ineligible. We do not ex-
actly gather from 1t the information
you desire.
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S3rd Division.


READER brakes Dranch.-The S3rd
Division will return home in April and
the Goth Division in June. We are un-
able to say where they will be demo-
bilized.
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lie Y'okei.

Any old place these times. on a nice day:
Wall, Zekc whadda y think bout c,ons
huh?"
I'm thinkin' when'll git outa this Eoldarned
he!d an run one O. them nivTers 1 see goin' by
tn fence. Got any chawin'?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

If the internal war in the Ford corpora
ton continues the lately warning people of
Europe may send peace ship to Detroit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Let it be hoped that wireless telephony ism
as phony as it sounds the first time YOU saw H.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

O. o. Mcintyre, Of New York, in an interview
with himself at the request Of the Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune. said: "Physcaliy Mr. Nc
lntyre has wcll-shapcd knuckles and almost
perfect ear lobes. In parlor conversation he has
learned the knack Of referring to Votaire and
Rousseau. but until two weeks ago he thought
George Moore was man. He wouldn't know Il
dactyI OR rhomboid II they bit him on the
ankle or jumped in his plate and right now
he believes L split infntive is something like
cleft palate. He strongly Endorses the league
OF nations, believing it Will do moro than any,
thing else 10 further the interests OF organized
baseball. In religion he is neutral and his
tavorite Hover is the artichoke hot with IIol-
landaise."
Women are making long strides these days"
Stuff Journal.
But not in the curren: style OF skirt
Nonexistent.
Show me man,
However great. profound or wise
Whose brain has nee-
Been added by a womans eyes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
The Majority.

OF ten fellows standing % the corner nine
agreed that their employers didn't know how
TO the business
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Interesting Health Queries.
ANSWERED. BY DIR. BRADY.
Copyright. 1917. National Nevsoa,,- s.,x,.

:, The ,Nelghborly Camps took six treatment.
.nsmia and ehlorosis gained SO rspsdiy that 1st
oiScontinued the treatments, although he had
n &c se twelve Some neIghbors tell me that
am likely to insane when get Older PTIease .
-ei me IL this is true, as worried.
Answer-Your neighbours advice is pure non
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
A Howl From The.nI,.

The Stranded Actor-say. Pete. I've got a
great idea!
Pete. the Standardization! Let's cook Il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

DR.. Solf says the Germans never did real!,
nate ANYBODY. But it must be admitted the.
gave fairly clever imitation of It
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

As Attorney-General y Mitchell Palmer has
politely but firmly refused TO acccn, tho of-
iers Oh certain organizations" TO assist him
IN the enforcement Of the prohibition law
lie well says: IT has been the traditional
policy OF this department. grounded on sound
lfe''sohs' not TO confer its sanction upon pri-
$Vate organizations and not TO establish win
fthem any relations of an official or semi
omclal character lettering 10 the offers
OF these organizations TO act as spies in aid
7of the Auorncy-Gencrals department. Mr.
Palmer says; Espionage conducted by nri
2yate individuals or organizations is entirely
at variance with our theories Of government,
and its operation in any community ron.
K stitutes grave menace to that fooIinp ne
public confidence which is the chief force maxi
ing Tor the maintenance of good order" +,
W'il not be necessary for any one 10 employ
"a clairvoyant to tell him who are these ..ccr-
tain organizations who, after DOMINATING
8the legislative branch Of the government AFRO
seeking to control the executive departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
40 tho merry, merry f.,

30 tho merry. merry spring"
All those feathered fellows sing:
Now they hover on the wing, N
Now on budding branches swing. V
Now the dew bells from their breaata
Shake, and hte them to their nests. !. -
Henry Newman HoNASd.,f7si
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

. Possible Oasis In the Oning.-Don't YOU know
inc yeast VIII produce alcohol to which YOU
are so positively opposed. and that alcohol is
yeast germ? ~ ~ n . inc
Answer.-In practice, alas tho yeast seems "a
produce no Internal fermentation at ali. At all
cativc processes AS''''"-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Voice of the People.
Letters must give the name and nd
urea. OF tho writer. Name will act Ne
published II writer requests.
An April Fools, "Jok..,

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatc /:
Sir.--That April fools celebration at
suffrage headquarters was clever
conceit, enjoyed also by antisunra gists.
one occurring in advance OF the day,
however. and likely TO be indefinitely
repeated, was less innocent.
~ suffragist, calling At a house where
number OF ladies' were Assembled.
circulated paper with n request for
their signatures. which (helieving II
had nothing TO do with sunrage) they
with one eNception) gave. Tho paper
was ~ Petition 10 the Legislature"
the moral being:
Those who do not wish TO see wo-
man suffrage foisted upon Virginia,
and the. State deprived of the power
TO regulate her own franchise by an
appeal from Il misled Legislature for
suffrage amendment to the Federal
Constitution, must sign no paper with
out seeing for themselves to what they
append their names.
STATES RIGHTS,
Richmond Va April T. 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
We VIII Carol All the D.x.

We will carol all the day ;GE
In the coming OF the may; THST
For the winter goeth by rIHHHj
With "A sorry churlish sigh, H4i
And the springtide cometh in SdS
With very merry din fNi
OF the birdlets In the groves. 80. ~,
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To the Editor OF The Times Dispatc h: :
Sir,-"One Who Laughs" Is still
laughing that Recorder" and Il f.
r." insist on mixing politics and re-
ligion" In discussing the woman SUI
fraBe question. According 10 them, the
Susan b. Anthony suffrage amendme n
should not pass because it's author was
friend and co-workcr with Elizabeth
Cady Stanton. who compiled the Wom-
ans Bible. This book is n stumbling
block to tho antisuffragists. and be-
clouds their brains in accepting the
principle OF political freedom for
women.
Mrs. Stanton made q study Of tn.
status of woman in the Bible. and be-
came convinced that commentators.
rather than the Bible itself. had much
to say detrimental to the condition OK
woman. With this in mind. she pro-
duced the work which the ants are
having such a Elec over. holding all
sufrraGists responsible for It. They
cannot comprehend that sufrragists
may share Mrs. Stanton's political
views, and not her religious views.
Are all Democrats responsible for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Sg8 Under government administration, the
campaign of the railroads of this country 10
induce the settlement OF undevcloped lands
in the West has practically ceased There
are millions OF acres OF these lands, the
development OF which is OF the utmost i'm
sportance TO the future prosperity OF the coun-
stry. Canadian railways under government
control. on the other hand are taking adj
vantage OF the situation in this country IN
exploit the extensive tracts OF land in West
#ern Canada by Offering inducements to am
ssbihous young Americans to emigrate there
land settle on these lands. To this end. they
{ have begun an advertising campaign such
ssas the Dominion never knew before. Unless
Scpunterattractions are promoted in the United
Estates, IT is certain that this Canadian cam
Spaign will result in inducing many worthy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

e,,I, feEmen-
,n peiiasra In Ctties-Can you tell me whether
tne , south? Is there any known preventive
Ior peilasTa? Is person living near a family
or penagrins likely to contract tho disease?
Answer-Pellagra occurs In cities hut nm,
so frequently as In country villages and on iso-
rated farms. a diet which includes at least a
nht or ire!;h raw milk daily for each member
or the family is preventive: other foods par
tic9larly useful In prevention are eggs greens
pellagra Is communica It is rather a def
ciencS disease, disease condition due To re-
stricted UNMARRIED diet. W ~
remarkable CASE very anxious to re-
duce my weight, and would like to trv the
cisinG Mrs.
Answer.-1nstructions for reducing the weight
VIII be sent on receipt OF your request accom-
panied with a stamped. self addressed envelope.
steep hVe minutes less in the morning and re-
Tire nye minutes later OF night. and spend this
.,h wood Al; Blindness-Pleaso inform me
whether the application OF bay to the caip
Is dangerous / have an iniistinct recollection
Coy
Answer.-No The blindness was more likely
caused by wood alcohol poisoning. Wood alco.
hol mas some times been substituted for grain
aicohol in such preparations bay rum la
inaica ginger and other extracts by ignorant or
irresponsible manufacturers Wood alcohol ia
poison very likely to produce blindness
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

TEI.EpHOSE: Randolph /.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with ali depart
ments.
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.eI.olItlc. and I,e,Iclon. ,,

STATES RIGHTS
Richmond. Va. April 4. 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
TRAVELLERS WORKING TO MAKE BENEFIT
 GAME A SUCCESS

Great plans and >epara tions are afoot for the benefit game to be played at Redwood parl Saturday by the travelling men of the city. The com mittee in charge of arrangements in- tends to make the affair a great suc- cess from all standpoints. and is prom sing a good time to all who attend the game.
 The sale of tickets is progressing finely now. Each day a large number are disposed of, and the ticket com mittee feels certain that the 10000 tickets will be disposed of. The race between the travelling men is drawing close toward the end. The one who sells the largest number of tickets to the game is to be presented with a pair of new shoes. There are several in the lead in the race, but others are drawing nearer and making it ex- citing and close for the leaders
 Both teams practice continually, and are rounding into splendid shape. The captains and managers of the two teams are prom ising a "cracker- ia ck' game. They state that some real base ball will be pulled off, and no sand lot exhibition.
 The proceeds of the game go to the Ant-Tuberculosis association, and the Travellers are working hard to make the affair a success. If the ticket committee dsposes of 10000 tickets if will net the association a sum of $5000. All the travelling men are pull ing together to make the affair com plete success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
TEN-YEAR OLD BOY FROM ALABAMA WINS
 JUNIOR TRAP SHOOT
George Miller From Brew ton Breaks Forty-Nine { Out of Fifty Targets
 Shot At
By WALTER BooKERsALL

Chicago, August 1S-(SpeciaL)- )-Depriv- ed of a perfect score by three balk tar gets, which cause him to lose his l75th target. Frank s. Wright of Buffalo, N. Y., won the shoot off of tie with John w. Akard of Fairplay, Mo, and R. D, Morgan of Washington, and captured the American amateur championship at single targets in one of the feature events of the 20th Grand American handicap, the blue ribbon event of the trap shoot ing world, now being held at the Soutr Shore Country club
 Master George Miller, the 10-year-old shot from Brewton, Ala. won the Amer ican Junior Amateur championship by breaking 49 out of 50 targets. Nicholas Arie of Menard. Tex, captured-the Amer ican amateur title.
 The remarkable exhibition of little George Miller in winning the junior title was really one of the features of the shoot The mere slip of a kid, who weighs only 75 pounds, turned in a score of 49 out of 50. A total which most men z.shots cannot equal. Let alone beat. Ths little southerro~ used a regulation F. gauge gun with a full load, and broke the targets in a manner which brought rounds of applause from the top notct. shooters in the game. Clarence Andrews of New London, Ia, who tied for thira with & total Of A, also shot well, and had a Straigh run of g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-14
BEATTY NOW LEADS GA. SWIMMERS
"Y" Coach Is a Fine Swim mer and Is Entered in
 Some Events

In the absence of W. w Abell, physi- cal director of the local Y M c. A, Henry Beatty has been appointed coach of the swimming team entered by the Y NJ. C. A. in the state swimming championship mee 70 ke held at East Lake Saturday afternoon
 MT. Beatty is one of Birmingham S from the dog paddle stroke to the Aus tralian crawl, and promises to put out an exceptional swimming team for the meet.
 The Y. NJ c. A. was short of entries for the last meet. but large mum Der of "Y' members have been round ed up, and bunch of good swimmers picked to represent the association. These swimmers are for the most part individual stars, and promise to cop several individual events, as well as those requiring team work
 Mir. Beatty is an expert swinm CT himself, and will represent the Y. M. c. A. in the meet. He has entered in the haif-mile and other events to be held al the meet
 The value of knowing how to swim was demonstrated by a little experi- ence MT. Beatty had while in the ma rine corps, located at Paris Island, near Savannah, Ga. MT. Beatty was in the ranks at attention when he noticed one of his comrades in arms 8 quarter of mile out in the sound. and badly in need of help He asked permission to go to his assistance, but was refused as orders had been is- sued to send a boat MT. Beatty saw that before a boat could be launched and that there was only one oar, and it broken, that the man would drown. So he threw off his clothes as he ran to the water. reached his comrade and held him up until the boat reached him, which was about five minutes It was one of those cases when a mill itary .order was disobeyed, but instea6 of being court-mar rtialed, he was one of 30 out of 5000 sent to the machine gun school at Utica N. Y.
 Many other swimmers have been en- tered in the meet. The B. A. C.. the B. R., l.. and P. Co, the I. s. O. club, and several out-of-town clubs have entered swimmers to compete in the meet. There are also several lady swimme~s entered, and competition is promised for every event on the pro- gramme. If all done runs true, this meet will be the biggest and hest of its kind ever staged in Birmingham.