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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

suggestion Amended.
To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch
Sir.-ln recent issue OF your paper
notice that Taxpayer" suggests a
novel method OF saving money for tn
nation in these days OF the high cost
y: living.
His plan 10 s!mple-abolish woman
surr2Ee and save TO tho country the
appalling cost OF printing ballots FOR
some 100000 women who are now
allowed 10 express their convictions at
inc polls This sum. now fooltehly
squandered for the opinions OF woman
are OF course. utterly worthlcss),
would then be available for tho urgent
needs OF our soldiers and sailors. for
devastated France and for tho starving
peoples OF the Near East.
Doubtless this scheme will every
where meet with instant approval. But
! would suggest an amendment which
] venture TO think would greatly in =
crease our savings: Why mot abolish
man suffrage also and thus quickly
double the amount?
In short, why not get rid OF dsmoc
rac2 altpEEthero Why not return TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Complaints and yelled threats OF trouble
coming from Japan, Italy and China, because
or alleged discrimination against them ct the
peace conference, have caused little worry
OF leehhg beyond one Of regret that peace
could not nave been concluded without a
break in the harmony that existed smong tho
allied powers during the war But now comes
little Belgium votcing a protest because it
has not been treated fairly Or given proper
guarantees as TO its future. That is a matter
OF genuine sorrow, for Belgium. which throw
itself across the path OF the invader. stands
first In the hearts of the civilized world. Its
fears must be ungrounded, for it and France
VIII Dc the hrst ana special objects OF pro-
lection from possible attack in all the wears
to come.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

The Tennessee Legislature violated plain
provision OF the State Constitution when il
ratihed the Federal prohibition amendment
"i'hout submitting 1t TO referendum OF the
quahhed voters OF the State. Now citizens
OF the State have applied for court iniunc-
tion to restrain the State authorities from,
carrying out the provisions of another act of
the same Legislature comforting suffrage
upon the women, on the ground that it also
is in violation Of the Constitution The Ten
nessee Legislature is not the only BODY of
its kind that "embezzles power" 10 attain its
purposes. The people have the remedy in
their own hands TO rebuke such manifest
ABUSE or pubic trust. and they should not
hesitate TO use it in the next election Of their
Legislatures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
Taboo,

IN order to draw the line clearly and have Il
understood. this column Will not IN the future
permit tho slightest tocuiar reference to the
following subjects:
Dalry-Cow, milk pump butter fat on,
products.
Parad!sc-Adam and Eve. particularly r.,.-
ence TO Ewes clothes and turning over nav,
Leaf" "o"
Domestic Mother Jaw wife.s -e,,,;ra
cost OF food. hypochondria. (Servant girls ma y
De loshcd without using policemen1
Fo!itics-No plays on graft; kidding Presid,nt
aeout Bryan, which is passe; as little reference
rs POSSIBLE 10 Burleson and then in pa.lamen-
tary language.
Materla Medica-No illusions TO illusion,
Doctor bills and Substitution of plain water for
aqua puEa forbdde1r All doctors and drug
gNts are as honest as doctors and druggists
weaknesses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
There may be.tsomelhing rotten In Den:

There may be.fsomtthing rotten in Den
mark" and if'there. is, the Danes will not
be blamed for their disinclinaton to have
that Tottenncss increased by the inclusion
within their borders of Southern Schlcswir
with its German population The long
headed Danes see in the proposed ACQUISITION
OF this territory a hotbed for Teuton plotting
and distributing center for their world
scheming For their own peace OF mind and
future freedom from international entangle-
ments they would have nothing TO do with il
they are right in believing that every de-
tached settlement of Huns III tho future is
gong 10 be focal point of disturbance and
pregnant with trouble
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Discussion as 10 who is TO blame, the Re-
publicans by their filibustcr, or the President
by refusing to call the extra session al an
earlier date. for the hardships TO soldiers
families who have failed TO receive their war
risk allowances, is futile now. The time for
partisan heat in that particular controversy
has passed, but the delay continues and Con-
gress will do we'll 10 remedy il as quickly as
possible. Forensic exhibitions while mother
and widows of American soldiers suffer are
not in good taste.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

American doughboys who confscated to
their own use carload of champagne from
French railway company have been as
sessed 1900 francs to reimburse the COM
pany for the liquor taken, by an army board
which heard the case. Even Virginia civilians
would be willing TO pay that price without
protest for a similar carload
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

One OF the most pitiful and somber TRACE
dies of the war is that OF Lieutenant Harry
Breaker, OF Camp Holabird, Md. who fought
his way from enlisted man TO com mission
returned from abroad with decoration and
wound stripe and the other day yielded TO
some sudden temptation and disappeared with
$4,000 OF paymasters money! fine
career blasted in moment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
SATURDAY, MAY "a. 1919.

Despite the refusal OF the House Of Repre-
sentatives officially TO recognize the absence
from the country OF President Wilson, that
body gave official recognition TO communi-
cation from him transmitted from abroad
thus placing itself in the attitude OF playing
farce with public business before the eyes
of the whole country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Where vioiets hide their gentle head.
And make for fairyfolk their beds.
Where pale anemone hug the trees
For shelter from some wagE.sh breeze.
Tnere. when ] weary, would rest
MY grateful head on Natures breast.
Whefe woodlands offer tangled shade
BY no poor artiflcer made,
And through the hedges beat the thrush
ana baby quail. with sudden rush;
BY gnarlcd roots and rock lined Snr,nr
love to tell God everything!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Orders have been issued by the Republican
whips 10 the airplane service that no Re-
publican member of either house be taken
on flight unless accompanied by two Demo
Gratis OF the same house. Is this intended to
guard the majorities against reduction by
accidents, or confession that every Repub-
hcan, wherever he goes. needs at least TWO
Democrats TO watch him?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

with hogs fetching above $40 a hundred
pounds on the market. there is all the In
centive in the world for the Southern farmer
TO reduce his cotton acreage, grow hogs and
get rich quick. He can grow hogs for the
market as quickly as he can grow crop of
cotton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
SEEN ON'THE SIDE
For snle-A ,Motorbo.t.
~ HENRY EDWARD ,yARNnu

II you wish to be happy as Snail.
Saying Snails are always happy. wb,.b ,
doubt
Iheres second.handed motorboat for sale
Named tho Princess Ann Katrina Sauerkraut
us foolish ltttle motor. l2 h. H.
Autp-feed and usually good for G or s.
yaiVes mechanical and fabrication free
Carouretor automatic compensate
Now the tank will hold twelve gallons: tb.r.
are seats
In the boat for 81 tanks think
There's cubbyhole amidshIps for tho eats
And an icebox for tho sustenance In drink
She Is recommended good from stem to plug
.ihere are other lttlo points that YOU ma
noto
When you come around to take a sample chur
In my Princess Ann Katrina Sau.rkrau,
She's ohugger straight from Chuxville; she
:lI Wilt go
Very well sometimes when she is SO dispossd.
Then at other times she's reasonably slow
: II she doesn't stop completely, quite repo,sd.
When her carburetor leaks she NAV blow I'm
hut YOU mustn't mind little thing like that,
ahea as freaktsh as foolish minded MN
AND as playful. as crazy Thomas-cat
When she goes k.r-chug: kcr-chug. ker-chug.
like that
she Is running very we'll, but IL perchanc,
She should chug Httz- httz-banc. and then
stop fiat,
She Will slip into motormatic trance
II you ony my boat. I'll give you guarantee
she mighty nifty craft. without a doubt
II she Kicks and stops YOU needn't como To ma
win your Princess Ann Katrina Sauerkraut.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any TOPIC,
excepting on lcgnl and medical sub-
1ccfn. arc answered free. A. all In
quiries arc answered directly ny per-
sounl letter, seif-Rddressed, stamp ed
envelope n required. Address The
Richmund, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
a1Sth Infantry,

Mrs W S. Hawkins. Richmond
Company g. Three Hundred and Sew
enteenth Infantry. Will return home
soma time during the coming week
the division TO which 1t belongs hav-
ms already sailed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

They prayed and they knitted, prayed and
knitted patiently and constantly for the bows
over there, knitted that they might be kept
warm, and prayed that they might return in
safety. Now their prayers are answered, tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Belgians are to present Erbert Oover 9th
great work OF art In recognition OF h,s
great work OF heart. and our cockney hal,ies
In describing the transaction may fall into
some confusion with their exhasperating
haspirates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
mBlack Jackn rer.hink.

]. A p. Acknowledgement John j.
PershinE acquired the nickname Black
Jack" In 1893, while ne was assigned
70 the Tenth Cavalry. negro regiment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Hun delegates to Versailles say II they do
not sign the treaty they Will be hacked n
pieces on their return home, which seems n
mean that they fear their people Will do
some cutting up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

the good old days when kings ruled bv
Divine Right" imposed taxes ana
spent them Az they would. and ,hi,
saved the high cost OF consulting the
VIII OF the people:
ANOTHER TAXPAYER.
R!chmond. Va. May u. !9le.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
Survivors of Mexican War.

Reader. Chincoteague.-Exact hgureA
are wanting. but tho government is
paying pensions to ESQ survivors of
the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Judging from department reports, common
lapor IN THIS country is likely to become
about the most uncommon thing we have.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
At Odds.

y know things don't break right with m.
At all" '''7
AS 10 how
wen, frtnstance. the only morning I foe,
ike getting up early Is Sunday. when dom,
have to-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
FREEDOM of the geas,

T. l.. C, Luray-Both England and
France objected to President Wilson's
freedom Of the seas" clause.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
Voice Of the People
suEEention Amended.

Letters must give the name and ad-
dress OF the writer. Name will not be
published II writer 30 requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

PARENTS OF susceptible daughters are learn
ing already that overseas men need some
overseeing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

mat pawnbroker ia 80 wrapped UP in his
business that he goes extremes Just h.
come father OF triplets"
We'll. what's that got to do with"
Why three baws. Of course"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

Hit sure am surprsin'." said Charcoal Eph
IN mood how many faults a mans deyelops
at'ah ne gifts married dat she didn't see nohow
when dey was discussin' de fiat Try a peanut
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

II. G. g.. Hopewell.-The population
OF both Norfolk and Birmingham has
markedly increased within the past two
years. hence we are unable to say just
what 10 the present population Of
either city. 1t is suEgeBted that you
might get a fair estimate by writing
to the secretary of the chamber OF
commerce OF each city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
Summer in France, 1918

S ." Nfdncet lBl6
Somehow 1t seems Incredible,
Whlle ShiG dear country grieves;
And the laughter OF tho leaves
Caroline Giltinan in American Poetry
AiaGazlne.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
E1nrence NIghtinxnIe,. n.lirlon.

Mrs. T. G.. Winchester.-Accord
TO f. T. Cooks "Lifs OF Florence
Nightingale" Miss Nightingale was b!
descent member OF the Unitarian
OF the Church Of England.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24
AchItlPH,
AChKIItU,
Student. Max MISUNDERSTANDING


he Max Of NE sna ,hs
ssnt raj ngHTs in Homsr rs Ilsd
OF the Nereids. In the tenth year of
the Trojan War Achilles lost his IA
vorite prize OF war. Briseis.. to Aga
his slave. Chryseis, to her father, On
account Of this Achilles withdrew from
the war. thus leaving the Greeks hard
valorous Myrmidons. Patroclus led
the Myrmidons into battle, impersonat-
Ing b and sap By BY e
battle and Stays Hector: Achilles
by dipping him in the kiver styk. But
the recipient OF blow Of Paris in the
Achilles went to the temple unarmed
to receive the hand OF Polyzena in
marriage.
Three Chopt Road.
A. M. N. Richmond.-There are sew
srsl Legends purportting, to r furnish the
Road The following is probably the
started from this part OF Virginia: for
Journey to "subdue" the indians he
found that by cutting or chopping a
more than two miles) he could save
his army and equipment fifteen or more
miles OF marching around the cir
cuitous route that had been outlined.
Accordingly he ordered that this road
he chopped out" After the choppers
had cut over short distance Braddock
dered them to chop out another width
BEFORE they had gone very far no or
dersd the road made yet wider and
From these incidents the short high
way took the name, Three Chopt
Road" and held to that name In
after years the thorouShtare was e1-
tended
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

II you wish to be as happy as a Snail
. Saying Snails are always happy, which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

rgBLIsHrD every day In the year at ~ South Tenth
ahim.. CO. pnS cnsries &. H.sbfooE Editor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-24

ADDRESS ALL. .COAiMUNICA-
TONS TO Tho Tlmos-Dis-
patch, and not TO Individuals.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
FRANIANTON
Special Easter Service.

Under the direction of Mrs,
Ada Darlington special program
was rendered Sunday in the
Methodist Church, at the morn.
ing service hour. In addition to
the songs, marches, readings and
character sketches given by the
primary and intermediate depart,
ments of the Sunday School, there
were beautiful carols sung by the
choir which did full credit to the
musical ability of Miss Elise Wal.
ker, director of music.
The offering on this occasion
amounted to $50 and was con-
tributed to the Methodist arphan-
age at Ruston.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
Play at the School House.

"Granny of the Hills, "a lovely
little play will be staged at the
school house, Friday at 8 p. II.
This entertainment is under the
auspices of the Federated Mission
ary Societies, and the proceeds
will 60 to pay for the beautiful
flags which were presented to the
Sunday Schools at the Victory
Service.
Franklinton is doing much to
cultivate the artistic talent of her
young people, and the play Fri
day night contains in the cast of
charactea some of our best local
talent. The following synopsis
will show how attractive the plot
is.
"Granny Of the Hills'' determ.
ines that her grandson, Danny
shall have an education. She
forces him off to a Mission School.
His little playmate Lizzie, is
broken hearted at his leaving,
but eventually follows him to
school.
Ten years later Danny and
little Lizzie, now beautiful
young woman, Elizabeth, having
made good come to their gradua-
tion day beloved of everybody.
Elizabeth faces and overcomes
the temptation to a worldly life.
Granny is brought to com.
meneement and is the honor
guest of the occasion.
Admission to the play will be
Is and 25 cents.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
Election Proclamation.

Pursuant to the provisions of
the Charter of the Town of
F'ranklintoD, Louisiana, and by
virtue of the authority vested in
me by law,'I hereby issue this
proclamation for an election to
be held in said town on Monday,
May 5, 1919, for the purpose of
electing a Mayor and Board of
five Alderman.
Said election to he held accord.
ing to law.
l hereby appoint J. P. Wood,
}. W. Brumteld'and A. G.. Poole,
commissioners, and W. Y. Wood,
Clerk, for holding said election.
This the 25th day of March,
1919.
G. S. E. DARLINGTON,
Mayor.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24

Harry Gamble. assistant attor.
ney general, said laws to protect
the oil industry of Louisiana were
badly needed.
A Victory Loan message from
President Wilson urged Amerl-
cans to subscribe and thus pay
the full price of peace.
A letter thanking Red Cross
workers of Louisiana, Alabama
and Mississippi for relief supplies
was received from the Queen of
Belgium.
New Orleans, it was announced
will ask to be made permanent
headquarters of the Mississippi
Valley Association.
Good roaGs were shown to have
wiped out l..uch waste swamp
land in Louisiana.
The Council of Four sharply in
formed Germany that her peace
ENJOYS must have plenary powers.
Attorney General Palmer was
advised he could enforce the
national prohibition law if author
lied by President Wilson.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
Woman's Victory Campaign
Organized.

Below is a list of the Captainl
and assistants for the Woman's
division of the Victory Loan foI
Ward three, with Miss Normal
Merritt ward chairman.
Captain: Miss Mary Bennett,
assistants -Mesdames T. j. Hayes
and Ada Darlington and Mr.. W.
G. Jones.
Captain: Miss Annie Rose
Berry, Observation-Disclosures Ruby
Sheridan, Doris Magee and Emma
Wood.
Captain: Mrs. P. B. Carter
assistants Miss Joyce Jones and
Mrs.D. R. Johnson.
Captain: Miss Undine Whittle,
sssiStants-Misses Roberta Gale
nd Eloise Cqrbin and Mr.. T. M.
hbington Jr.
Captain: Miss Ernestine Wood
istants-Misses Myrtle Sween-
ay, Emma e. Wood and Verna
Foil.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
Victory Loan Campaign
Organized Thursday.

A crowded house manifested
the interest of the town in the
Victory Loan when parish chair
man, j. K. Johnson, parish chair.
man for woman's work, Mrs.
Elizabeth Sullivan Firth and song
director Mr.. Thompson, met the
people Wednesday night in the
first presentation of the Fifth
Loan.
After Mayor Babington's intro
duction, a half hour of song was
enjoyed under Mr.. Thompson's
direction when Mr.. johnson made
a short talk and displayed the
brilliant and suggestive campaign
posters as we'll as some interest
ing war relics.
Mrs. Firth then made most
touching appeal which, coupled
with the memory of her wonder
full success in the Fourth Loan,
was inspiring and thoroughly
appreciated.
That the parish went cover the
top" on the opening day OF the
campaign doesn't lessen the in
dividual's obligation to buy these
last bonds, and the committee OK.
poets to make a personal appeal
that will give every resident of
the parish opportunity to help
"finish the job.'
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
Partition Sale-No. 1882,
Celia A. Brumfleld
Dixie K. Varnado, ct ais.

Dixie K. Varnado, ct ais.
2oth Judicial District Court, State OF
Louisiana, Parish of Washington.
Notice is hereby given that by vir.
tue of commission of sale, issued
out of the 26th judicial District
Court of Louisiana, in and for the
above entitled cause and to me direct
ed, l will proceed to sell at Public
auction to the last and highest bidder
on
Saturday, May 81, 1919
between legal sale hours for judicial
sales, the following described proper
ty, being and situated in Washington
Parish, towit:
First-Square No. of the town of
Franklinton, Washington Parish, La,
as per map of the said town on file in
the office of the Clerk of Court, and
bound on the north by Ellis street,
east by Main street, south by Wash
ington street and west by Spring
street.
Second-25 acres of land, more or
less, in the Richard Graves headlight
No. 81, TIP. 2, south, Range 10 east,
st. Helena meridian, and being all
that part of said headlight which lies
east of what is known as Sandy Slough
and west of Bogue Chitto river.
Also the following described prop
erty:
Two acres, more or less, in the Jonn
Bickham headlight No. As, TIP. 2,
south, range 10 east, st. Helena mer-
idian, and described as being bound
on the north and east by lands OF
Celia A, Brumfeld. south by headlight
line, and west by Bogue Chitto river,
and being all that land lying between
Bogue chitto river, lands of McCreary
Lumber Co., lands of Celia A. Brum.
field, and headlight line.
Also one piano.
Said property will be offered and
sold in the following manner: The
property first described herein to be
offered as follows: The north half
and the south half thereof to be Offer
ed separately and then offered as q
whole, the property described as
Second" to be offered separately,
and the real estate last herein de.
scribed and the piano each to be Of
fered separately.
To be sold for the purpose of effect.
ing partition.
Terms of Sale. Cash.
This the 21st day of May, 1919.
]. E. Bateman, Sheriff,
The Era-leader., 1919-04-24

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The Era-leader., 1919-04-24
Genern1 News items IN Brief

Several naval seamen were
drowned when the homing trans.
port Saxonia, crowded with troops
cut a tug in two in New York
harbor.
The Federal Bureau of Mines
proposed an intensive study of
Ignite of which there are large
beds in Louisiana.
New Orleans has been assigned
five ships purchased from the
United States Shipping Board by
the Nacirema Steamship Com
pany of New York.
Daniel c. Roper announced
that he believed Congress would
pass a prohibition enforcement
law shortly after it convened.
Admiral Henry T. Mayo was
designated commander in .chief
of the United States fleet by Sec.
retary Daniels.
Major j. C. Wood left East
Church, England, Friday for
Limerick, Ireland, on the first leg
of his transatlantic airplane
plight.
The peace conferees decided
not to destroy the Kiel canal or
the basin of the great German
island fortress of Helgoland.
The Japanese consul general in
New York made public an official
statement that his government
mistrusts some American mis-.
sionaries in Korea.
The War Department issued
orders for the Washington Ar
tillery and the Loyola Hospital
Unit to entrain for New Orleans
at the same time.
Early opening of the Louisiana
gubernatorial campaign appeared
probable in the inviting of all
candidates to speak in Opelousas
May /.
The casualties among American
troops in Russia has been report
ed as 528, of which 1875 were
fatalities.
Many towns adopted the house
toulouse selling plan for use in
the opening drive of the Victory
Liberty Loan.