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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Panic makes people believe anything.
Doubtless most of the public will swallow
the preposterous statement of Francis p. Gar
van. Of the Department OF Justice, that the
iieshevists are pouring" 100000 a month
alto this country for propaganda. We do not
isop to reason that if they had that sum in
ldy money available, they most certainly
ID keep it for themselves, that even if
Il wanted to send it, they would have no
R n5rsSpt doing SO, and that if Mr.. Caravan
LEI real knowledge Of such transaction, he
Must be phenomenally dull or slothful not to
@e able to catch some of the agents or dis
tibutors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
MONDAY. JUNE 80, 1919.

= Representative Kitchin contests the state
ment OF Republican Leader Mondell that the
C. o. P. majority in the House had already
sayedGthe people $1,50OO0O,000 by eliminat-
ing Democratic extravaganza" from supply
bills acted on by that body during the present
weston Even if the figures given out by
'Mondeil be admitted, it does not follow that
the saving implies any Democratic extrava-
,gance. common basis of comparison be-
tween wartime expenditures and peace-time
expenditures In the matter Of determining
what is and what is not extravaganza would
be difficult to establish.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Before those Senators who oppose the
fague of nations start out on their speaking
SoBr to counteract the effect of the Presidents
speeches, it would pay them to get together
On the evils which may be expected to follow
its adoption. Borah says that when the
league goes into operation England will be
ats dominant power. Johnson declares it will
was span. Sherman says the Vatican will rule
~ ol >-waFld. Reed says that the black and
4 low races will govern it. While Lodge
Is that the Monroe Doctrine will be done
and America will be left at the mercy of
komb ination Of world enemies, all alike
er for opening to undermine and de-
by Its influence in world affairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Peace.time prices for food products are
Eruggling right valiantly to attain the height
record set by their wartime predecessors.
Already the necessities of life are within 1
3per cent of the mark reached in December
1918, when the war wave of cost was at its
Crest, and they are 90 per cent higher than
tthey were in May, 1913. No relief is in sight
Some articles Of food have decreased slightly
the past thirty days, but the saving to the
isumer is wiped out by the increase in
tious other staples The Department Of
Dor furnishes the figures, but, unhappily
failsFto accompany them with Il remedy.
pparently the food producers and handlers
8Aye~not yet learned that the war is over
Some should tell them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Central and then the Chesapeake and Ohio. For
twenty-five years he devoted to this great in
ternal Improvement all the forces and energies
OF his mind and body.
Perhaps the finest set of harness ever made
In the South was shipped Saturday by s. S.
co,sreil to New York It having been made to
This is indeed tribute to Rlchmond's rcputa.
ton as a manufacturing center 80.
Joseph Kelly died at 3 o'clock Saturday.
morning. James II. Doolcy. O notary public,
took his dying declaration before his death. In
It he declared that Callahan shot him without
cause and while he was being held by two other
policemen The feud between them. was largely
political. Callahan was re.arrested and taSen
tn hand by the military. 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
Voice of the People
Letters must give the mime md nds
dress OF the writer. Name will not be
published Ii writer reQucsts.
RobbinE the States.

RObbfnE the States.
To the Editor of The Times Dispatch :
Sir,-Apropos OF what is now known
as The Anthony force bill" Justice
Day. Of the United States Supreme
Court. says in a judicial decision: The
maintenance OF the authority Of States
over matters purely local is as essen
tial TO the preservation Of our institu-
lions is the conservation of the SUI
premacy Of the Federal power In all
matters Entrusted to the nation by the
Federal Constitution. 1t must never
be forgotten that the nation is made
up Of States to which are intrust cd
the powers Of local government. And
to them and 10 the people the powers
not expressly delegated to the national
government are reserved. The power
OF States to regulate their purely in
ternal affairs by such laws as seem
wise to the local authority is in
herent. and has mover been surrendered
to the general government. II Con-
gress can thus regulate matters in
trusted to local authority the power
of the States may be eliminated. and
thus our system OF government be
practically destroyed"
Senator Borah says: after States
have been robbed of the right 10 pass
upon the question Of suffrage there is
no longer any State. The State be-
comes only = geographical expression"
RECORDER.
Richmond. Va. June 81. 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
cold Now UeIJ I'm Rescryc.

e. II. F., Lynchburg.-prac all
the gold money in the country is held
by the Federal Reserve Banks on the
United States Treasury as reserve
against outstanding paper currency.
and few banks have any gold for cur
rent circulation. This policy of con-
centrating gold was adopted during
the war as protective measure to
strengthen the government and at the
same time prevent the expectation OF
poses! The United States Treasury and
the Federal Reserve Banks hold about
100000 in gold.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

suit In undertakings which will be productive
OF large benefits to both peoples in their
varied activities. With this clearer ingfght
at the close Of a war in which there is open
Ing up larger opportunities for development
of the resources Of wealth of both countries,
there is bound to result closer cooperation in
which mutual hepfulness will inure to the
common benefit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
Bugs Destroying Trees.

Subscriber, Richmond.-To prevent
bugs and insects eating the bark OF
trees and eating into the body of ;rocs
lead. one pound to t%eiye a nrd0 one a. If
gallons of water, should be prepared.
This solution Is sprayed on the trees
lar whitewash brush. To prevent sig,
crawling from the ground up to The
leaves of tree where the leaves are
Is bored into. the use Of taagle ,ooi.
such as the sticky substance use.i on
hy paper; has been found very satisfac-
the bark on the trunk OF tho Tree
about eight inches clear around, and
apply the tanglcfoot as paint Is ap-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Mrs. IL. G. NJ, Louisa.-Spray the
house infected with fieas with a mix
ture Of oil of mirbane. ten parts; coal
parts; pine tar. five parts. This mix
ture TO be most effective should be
we'll atomized by the sprayer. If the
fleas are in the cellar sprinkle the
floor with quicklime. Or scatter about
a good sized bundle of pennyroyaL If
fresh pennyroyal is not obtainable get
two ounces of oil of pennyroyal. two
ounces of sassafras and four ounces of
alcohol. Shake together well and spray
around the cellar with an atomizer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
Second Liberty Loan.

p. B. s.. Frcderick's Hall-The date
loan was October /. 1917 The total
amount offered was $4,000, 100000 to
bear interest at the rate of per cent
per annum. The amount subscribed
was s4.617 1882, 500. or 1874 per cent of
the amount offered. The amount allott-
ed was S3.0SS,7 The number Of
subscribers was estimated at $500. 900,
giving an average subscription Of S4S6.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost my topic,
excepting on legal nnd medical sub
jects, nrc nnswercd free. As NIL In
quirie1 are nnswered directly by per-
sonnl letter. a self-nddreNse6. stamped
envelope 10 required. Address Tho
Times-Dispntch Information Bureau.
Richmond, Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
Number Of railroad Employees.

b.: NJ. J., Koanoke.-The last report
available, showing the number of en-
ployees in the service of tho United
States Railroad Administration ,nd:-
Gates a total OF approximately 1.,S50,-
T ny f9f .ne mo Giass or i9lS
Federal control--i. G., those hav-
ing annual revnues of over. 1000. 900.
the total of ali employees on ali the
railroads of the United States.
Information concerning the number
tho army, navy or the marines Is not
available.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
c,as. Right Against womnn'x Right

TO the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir-"A Normal Woman" writing in
your column. SAYS that ''woman's right
Is the right OF protection She is not
speaking Of the normal or the average
woman she is speaking exclusively of
her own kind of protected woman. She
is like the old lady who said that the
hest way to safeguard young girls Is
never to allow them 10 be alone on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
DIR. William nrndy.

A.. -. L., Hanover. and Y. *. a.,
Highland Park.-Mail addressed to DR..
Brady, care The Times Dispatch. will
reach him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
News of Fifty Years Ago.
From the Richmond Dispatch, June 80, 1869
Colonel Edmund

Colonel Edmund Fon-
taine died at his residence
In Hanover County Sat
urday evening at half
past four o'clock, in the
siXty-ninth year of his
age. Colonel Fontaine had
been for forty years in the
public service and always
maintained spotl SIS.
reputation for tho integ-
rity and fidelity with
which he discharged his
duties. He was in the
Legislature several ses-
sions, and WAS president
of the Louisa Railroad,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

But should not the 10000 American SOL
diers said to have been married while abroad
have been included in the casualty lists?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Food ms a soothing influence seems to have
been hardly 20 successful in Germany rs our
MIR. Hoover Thought 1t would be. ns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

|sss Although the President Of the self-pro-
IA6faimed Irish republic will receive no official
Recognition while visit to this country
lie will be received everywhere he goes with
Friendly sympathy for the cause he represents
by the American people, who do not forget the
Important contributions which Irsh-Amer-
cams shave made to the glory and honor of
American history. While this government
lSGOnsiders that it would be a breach of pro-
spTtet5 for 1t to intermeddle in the affairs Of
Ia sfrfandly nation in its effort to find a sou-
stion OF the Irish question in way to meet
1.-THE wishes of the people OF the island il has
at npa time attempted to conceal its sympathy
for irish independence by placing obstacles
4 in the way Of the American people giving
free expression to their views on the question
The United States is fortunate in being
hono5ed with a visit OF the President elect of
.RraZ1l, on his way from the Paris peace con-
ference, In which he participated as dele
sgate;sto assume the duties OF his new posi-
tfon.3 Next to the United States Brazil is
,Eafhe largest republic in the Western Hemis
phere territorially, as well as in point of
progress and development of its potential re-
sources. Like this country, IL has a mixed
spopu1ation, but the dominant element has
been-3nspred by similar ideals or government
: In its. later history, and under the impulse OF
3 these ideals the relations of friendly inter
( course between the two countries have been
& carefully cultivated. The growth of trade
4 between the countries has been steady, TO
& theiE.mutual advantage. When the United
States declared war on Germany Brazil was
q QUICK to follow its example. The exchange
fNof views between the President-elect of
q brSztt and officials Of our government during
MS Vielt here as to the methods of cuitivatng
d still closer relations. comprehending the mu-
eual interests OF both countries car but re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

The Pcssimist.
Don't. Grumbler! Saw you once twice three
times and you wore the same old expression OF
discomfort
Remember. faces have been known to freeze
that way. and they never get natural again.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Modcrnized.
where are You going, my pretty mad?'
I'm going a-milking, sir" she said
AS there cows in sight he senaed
that she meant she was going to buy condensed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

The Bowlcrs Love Song.
l used to know girl named Maud
Who threw me down. and then came Sue,
Fay. Fannie Trix and Gunevere.
And then at last along came you.
Now that you've bowled me out Friend Sally
Fate. set 'em up in the other alley!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30
Charcoal Eph,s Dali, Tbouub,

Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.
Hit sure do a man good said Charcoal Eph
In mood ito set hsse'f down t. nice hot
pone wild chicken an gravy. an thank de good
Lawd dat some men dom lock up dey coops.
Try a drumstick Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

TELEPHONE. Randolnh =
Private Branch ExchanEe
connecting with all depart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Accident.
Terrible accident at Morgan's last night
wasn't it?"
Didn't hear; what was it?"
oh, It's the fault of Morgans butler He
keeps the table knives SO sharp that one O,
MorGan's business friends cut his tonsils"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Akry day in the ycaE at 10 South Tenth
Itnc.. Charles L. uasbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

ADDRESS ALL COMNIUNICA-
TONS to Tho Ttmes-Dls-
phth. and not to individuals,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-30

Courtesy.
See the man. He will give the lady his seat
in the
See the lady who has two seats viii she
move over and give the man room to sit down
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
BREED THEATRE.

One of the happiest little twists of literature, that of in: personaticn by one character Of another one, is em- ployed with delightful effect in Vita graphs Cupid Forecloses." the Vita Q graph feature which will be shown ar the Breed theatre today. Bessie Love, one of the prettiest young stars on the screen today, takes the stellar role, The inpersonation twist is used in it's best form. that of the good Samaritan. Bruce Cartwright, played by Wallace Mcdonald, impersonates one of the lawyers who are handling bis estate. Whereas the attorneys actually are at
 tempting to oppress Geraldine Farleigh fMiss Love) with a debt said to be due to Cartwright, the latter enters the story to defeat injustice and save the girl. How he does it forms a dilSht
 ful story. Other pictures on the bill in % clude Gladys Brockwell in The Sneak" a thrilling story of gypsy love and hate and Harold Lloyd in "He Never Touched Me"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
KALEIDOSCOPE

It is as a man even more than as the head of a foreign State that the people of this country welcome Albert of Belgium--New York Tribune
 The increasing drift of labor towards Inehciency by unreasonable demands TOT more holidays. shorter hours, an two men to do one mans work. as well as frequent strikes for more pay will bring no good to anybody but Inc officers of labor unions and their lawyers. - Boston Commercial Bul- letin
 In King Albert America welcomes a man who, perhaps more than any one else, drew the issue of right against might on which the conscience of the world rallied to defeat Germany. - New York Tribune
 new rule has been adopted at Vel lesley forbidding the students to smoke. The College News. incredulous and ironic- testifies that the faculty in noble example have put aside the old briar pipes and old leather pouches" But where there is so much fire there must be some smoke.-SpringfieId Republi- can.
 The state election which will be held m the state of New Jersey in Nevem- Ter Will turn upon the question of pro mutton The republican state ticket has been nominated on a platform pIedsIng the party to the issue of pre- hlbitien and the strict enforcement of me law The democratic state ticket has been nominated on a platform de- clarlng the prohibition amendment to De violation of the constitutions principle of personal liberty and plede- Ing the party to do all in it's power 10 oppose the ratification and enforce ment Of the amendment."New Haven Journal Courier
 A tourist travelling in the Rocky Mountains was introduced to an old q i-iI tewer tAan q hundred bears
 blll. said the introducer this fel- Ter wants to hear some narrer esca nes you had from bears
 ouhs man" said Bill. If thar's been any haFFer eseap pes. the hears had 'en"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
SALTS IF BAckAcHY
 AND KIDNEYS HURT
\ Brink lets of water and stop eating meat for while if your Bladder
 troubles you.

When you wake up with baekacha and dull misery in the kidney region il generally means you have been eating thority. Meat forAhs uric acid which overworlNs Dthe kidneys in their effort to filter it from the blood and they become sort of paralyzed and loggy When your kidneys get sluggish and clog you must relieve them like you relieve your bowels; removing al. the bodys urinous waste. elSe you have backache, sick headache, dizzy spells your stomach sours, tongue is coated. and when the weather is bad you have rheumatic twinges. The urine is cloudy, full of sediment channels often get sore, water scaids and you are obliged to seek relief two or three times during the night
 Either consult a good. reliable physi- clan at once or get from your phar- macist ahout four ounces of lad Salts; take a tablespoonful in glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your Kidneys will then act fine This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for genera tons to clean and stimulate sluggish kidneys, also to neutra lze acids in the urine so It no longer irritates, thus ending bladder weakness.
 lad Salts is a life saver for regular meat eaters It is inexpensive, cannot 1nJure and makes a delightful, effer- Vescent Hthia- water drink.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
STON!NcTON

Rev. Frederick R. Sanford conduct co the funeral services for Joseph B, Wilcox, at his home, the services be- ing attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Burial was in the family plot in Stoninzton ceme terN The bearers were Charles D Main William P. Rindioss. Edward J Garity, Robert l.. Burtch, William F. Broushton and Ernest F. Williams
 Stoninston Pointers.
 The boy with the air gun continues to be a serious nuisance in the bor- ough. The abatement is near
 C. N. Wayiand closed his sunm CT home Wednesday. He will spend the winter in Bermuda.
 Henry, F. Canby and family of Will minsten, have leased the Ellis house at Main and Grand streets. for next summer.
 Frederick F. Winkler. 77. formerly of Brooklyn N. Y. who has resided with his son here for the past two years, died Monday. Burial was in Ever green cemetery. Brooklyn, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
MANSFIELD

Mrs. Platt returned to her home last week. She was taken III soon att CT. and is again with her daughter III Willimanticf
 Mrs. BelY returned last week freu Johnson Memorial hospital, stanere Springs with her little daughter DOTH about three weeks ago.
 Mrs A. J. Bowers and Mrs- F. L. Garyey spent last Wednesday wlth Mrs Asa Burdick. on the BreWn 1arm' near Merrows.
 Mrs. Fenelon MeCoIlum entertained Mrs. Alma Shales and Mrs. Dill of Snringf1eld Mass. last Thursday.
 .Dr Walter Brigham and his son. Dr. Ferdinand Brigham, of FraminEhsH1 Mass. are visiting at the filden home. MT. and Mrs. R. W. Tiiden of Nor wich were there Sunday.
 The village school was closed Fridey Y because of teachers institute In South Coventry.
 Mrs. Ellen Wilcox had pleasant surprise last Friday. when her only remaining uncle Laurin Robinson. or Hartford aged 90. came to see her.
 Mrs. Merit Smith, Mrs. Lottie Thompson and Mrs. F.. W Klein cail- ed on Mrs. Asa Burdick at the Brown farm, Morrow. Thursday.
 Visitors Sunday at the McCeiinn1s' were Mrs. Ida Smith of Sprin gheid, Mass, and Mrs. William Farrell and her daughter, Miss Marguerite of Groten.
 Rev. r. W. Klein is attending the anniversary meeting of the Connec ticut Baptist convention and ahfiiated
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
HUMOk OF THE DAY

Mrs B-idey (reproachfully) - You used to say that you were intoxicated l9y my beauty
 Husband-N ell, Pm a reformed druakarG.
 A field of corn always has a mili- tary look to me"
 Because of he number kernels in l., I suppose
 Two Australians. exceedingly trim looking in their khaki suits and cooked hats. were sitting the other morning n front of the Public Library. "Oh, look Name" said girl going by, there's couple of Aztecs.''
 TeacherA rich man dies leaving si.o0e. GOO One-fith is to go te his wife. one-sixth 10 his son, one seventh to his daughter. one eighth 10 his brother and the rest to foreign missions. What does each get? - Brishl Pupii-A lawyer
 Doctor-Ah, yes Very nervous. ir regular pulse, paipitation of the heart and fervish- Let me see your tongue.
 Young Man-Tm all right, doctor. I just came to ask you for your daugh- ters hand
 We can all see how good an oppor- tunity was after someone else has made tho most of it.
 Judge-If your parents were poor but honest. as you say, how is it you are here?
 Predatory Pete-AIas, yer honor, inherited only de poverty.
 A minister in Missouri telephoned his order thus: ''SeRd dollars worth of meat out to my house. If there is no one a. home just poke it though the keyhole.
 "I wonder why links attributes all his success to his wife"
 On just to convince her that he is q success. I suppose" T wouldn't take that fellow on our football team He's a chronic grouch" But what we want is good kicker" GrleSs-! always try to follow the motto; Eat and leave off hungry" rmand-Humph, To my mind ] that's about sensible as to wash i and leave off dirty
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-16
Postal Clerk
 Dispels Doubt
T Will Be Glad to Aid Suf' ferers From Rheumatism"
 Says Cambridge Man

Henry c. Hackett is q postman of Cambridge Mass There is not a more active mail deliverer in this college city He is pointed out as a man who can give positive proof of how Var Ne-Sis conuuers rheumatism. One would not suppose to look at MT: Hack ett that he had ever known q sick day in his life. and yet his own case is proof ef how Var-Ne-Sis cenduers rheumatism
 II was delivering mail. says Mir. Hackett, when I was overcome with an attack of rheuma tism so bad that had te quit My doctor told me that he could not cure me. l had heard from others who had been benefited by Var Ne-Sis. The druggist of whom I pur- chased it sa i'd that 1t would not injure me in any way, because 1t was made from natures own remedies of roots and herbs.
 At the timeI began taking 1t, I vas obliged to walk on the toe of my left foot account of the pain. and could not stra shtep the joints of my knees. It required only a few bottles of Var Ne-Sis to relieve that trouble. so that was able to parade with the band in the Liberty Loan parade Today I am entirely well. I have not the slightest symptom of rheumatism. as you can see, And I Nriu only be too glad to nave anyone write to me. and I will give them my endorsement of Var-Ne- S1s,"~
 Tar-Ne- Sis iTin liouid form or tablet form. a druggists, or you can get it di- rect from w A. varney. Lynn. Mast Advt.