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Thc Irlr.t nrotor car.

Interested, Lynchburg.-It is gener.
ally agreed that the first working road
locomotive ever madc was that or
Frenchman, Nicholas Joseph Cugnot,
IN about 1869, The illustrious Watts
experimental In road locomotive,
having patented steam carriage In
1884. When. however, Trevithick took
hold Of the steam carriage enterprise
In 1897 more progress was made. He
Is said TO have been the first engineer
to transport passengers in steam con
vcyances on English highways. He
was forced to give up the running of
road carriages on account OF the OK
csssivo expense. Carl Benz invented
the single. horizontal cylinder, water
jacketed engine in 1886, which he APP
piled to a three-wheel carriage. The
FIRST steam carriage was tho work of
Leon Scrpellet, which was put to
practical use about 1894. The future
of the motor car rested OH the least
important mechanical unit, tho pneu-
matte tire. ]. b. Dunlop supplied this
Of the inflated cushion in 1883. Tho
result was the bicycle craze Of the '90s.
The second invention on which the mo-
tor car rests is the Internal combus-
ton engine. Gottlieb Daimler invented
the small high speed gas engine In
1884, and in 1885 a single cylinder in
closed crank and ny-whesl engine was
first built. This internal combustion
engine gave concentrated power which
enabled the vehicle to go up and down
hills and over ordinafy roads with
much speed.
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
Thc L0unEcr.

tThe late Governor johnson. of Minnesota
was a very dear friend. whose memory Is re-
Vered One time he said mo man can lounge
into succcss.)
The world needs men! The whirrtnE wheels
OF industry sound the CALL
From tho lowliest state to seats of tho great
From the bench to the lawmakers hall
The world needs men who can think and work
To DO the things that the sluggards shirk
Up. man. and build! The ground ia cloared
And awaits but the toilers hand;
And things shall be wrought by tho toiler's
thought
While tho dreamer's build in sand
Tho sluggard may lounge. but tho thing for
YOU
If off with your coat. and up. and DO!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Light and Dark of the Moon.

Aiss S. H, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the moon Ia called new when. after
passing the sun. she frst becon es v!si-
BILE as thin crescent. Some persons
say the light of the moon is from this
time until the moon IS full. Others
say that the LINT Of the moon Is dur
ing tho few days when the moon APP
is also thought by some 10 extend from
the full moon until no moon is visible
Popularity. however, tho moon is dark
during the few days OF invis!bility when
near conjunction with tho sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
A-Is
[For The Tmes-D!s

[For The Times Dispatch
Lawd, Lawd. dis A-prile wedder,
Blur bloom an rainbow fodder:
Marsc Sol so sof' In dc sky
Coffin Mits' Clour a-hoatin' BY.
Birds 4 ch!ttcr'n. D.
Rain a pt-teri'n, .
And me IL sitter'n =
Out hyar In de sun. ID:
Lawd, Lawd, jes lemme sing!
or King Winta done hab he fling;
My oil houn' now gins 10 hawk
At spring pepper In tho tho paw,s
Green things glit-ter'n,
Young thing chitter'n,
An me a sitter'n
Out hyar In de sun.
MARGARET COUGHLAN
Wythcville. Va. April IL, 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

President Carranza is chronic seeker M
ter trouble, and now he seems about 10 ana i,
with large r." Latest indication that
he is out OF joint with all mankind Cuisine
OF Mexico IN his fatherng of amendments 70
1.-The Constitution which would deprive lsbor
Sof the right OF strike and collective barpain.
ling. This is in the face of the action of
stbe peace conference at Paris, where nc
great nationg Of the world recognized iabor's
rights. Protest OF Gompers and other lea
ksrs probably viii avail nothing against the
sheadstrone Carranza. but IL he persists in
SPuehing the amendments he Will only hasten
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
WEDNESDAY. MAY. II, 1918.

Secretary Daniels is on the high seas re-
turning to the States. The head of the
American navy is not coming back as Sir
Josephus," but he brings with him the salts
faction Of knowing that the title would have
been his had he cared 10 have such handle
attached 10 his name
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Afay DIV.

II. e. F.. Orange.--AIay Day Is May j.
In ancient times the Romans used to
go on May Day in procession to the
grotto Of Egeria. The May festival.
extending from April % 10 May 2, was
kept in honor OF Flora, goddess OF flow
ers. From this beginning the holiday
came TO be generally celebrated in
the day and going "aMaying." that is
into the woods and fields to enjoy the
spring. The people danced round a.
as a heather performance and was fin
ally forbidden by law In 1914. Idle
rowdics made trouble on this day, TAX
ing advantage OF the festival spirit In
late decades II became an occa sion for
organized lawlessness In some count
rie3.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

sI The fifteen days allowed the German dele
gates for consideration of the peace treaty
which they are to sign on the dotted line
have not yet expired. but since Marsh al Foch
is returning to the front, ii may not be
doubted that they Will take the hint and lose
mo time in completing their study OF it be-
fore the expiration of the time limit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Republicans in Congress would better
make haste slowly in their proposal to throw
8out the administration navy-building pro-
gram for ii is far from consistent with their
openly declared intention 10 defeat the
@ieagu' OF nations If their latter determine
lion is carried out. they may need a navy
agreater even than the one Secretary Daniels
proposes. Should the league covenant he
adopted. their economy" program would be
sfreer OF criticism.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

When julius Barnes. United States wheat
director, went before the Chicago Board of
Trade and warned the operators in the grain
pits that the act creating the food admins
Itration was still in force, and that he was
prepared If necessary, to prohibit dealing in
sfutures OF every description, the specul ators
ON the board took the hint, and the tendency
5or hour to advance was Immediately checked
and grain prices have since declined,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
WHO nulcr.

I0ke one and two and add them together,
ana considering things as they are and all
that say. thinking It over as sit in nv
den looking out at the river (somc dem folks,
come see med and just putting this and that
IN one sack and coming to conclusions. all dis
pute 10 the contrary Notwithstanding
What I'm trying to say Is K looks like Friend
wilson is right big Frog In the International
Puddle: and hanged IL didn't almost write It
muddlc!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
InSulfCd.

say, Bings, what's your trouble with Jen-
llns?"
oh nothing much--only he's 100 blamed
fresh"
''Whatd he do?"
Il wanted u tenner and as WAS epnro,c,
ing the subject 1 happened to notice a piece
or thread on his shoulder l started to pick it
off, and another piece Of lint on his lapel. and
he reached IN his pocket and handed me whisls
broom and ten cents.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

q Holland has been asked for his e1tradition
and already the once All Highest can feel the
moose tightening about his throat, or per-
maps see himself an exile on lonely island
his former imperial glories all departed
$Ihe Dutch may interpose objections to his
surrender to the allies. but they will lie only
technical, and Herr Hohenzollern will be their
prisoner whenever the allies will il SO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

X. Boy Scouts come before the public with
their case proved and the proclamation Of
president Wilsen,.setting aside the week of
June SD in their interest. in which he re-
cites their Invaluable service to the country
Throughout the war is a tribute Which every
one KNOWS has been earned right nobly Tho
OBJECT or their seven days campaign is to
enlarge their membership and sacuro I'M.
financial means to carry on and expand their
work In the face OF their record there can
be no doubt OF Il spontaneous and satisfac
tory response.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Latin Racen.

e. v: T. Hanover.-The Latin race or
races Is a general term. including the
the Portuguese, all OF whom speak lam
guages derived from the Latin. The
ancient Latin IS no longer popularity
spoken, Nearly all the people OF South
America tclonG to the Latin race.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any tonic
excepting on legal and medical sub,
Iects, are answered free. As all In
aonnl letter. q scit-nddreAaed, stnmues
envelope is required. Address TSe
ltichmOnd, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Did any artist ever agree Unreasonable nm,
any other artist was an actual artistq Tbe
question arises acutely in Hungary. who're
artists and writer's are to decide what new
aspirants are to be classed with them and
30 on the public pay roll for the wages aa-
signed TO those trades. We may predict
mat the additions will be very, very few.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Mobs Of enlightened citizens of Florida are
blowing up the watts i'll which their cattle
We're TO have been dipped Evidently we
have in this country people who hold low
ngly TO the hookworm and cling fondly to
the cattle tick as cherished jnhcritances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

the fate which inevitably must overtake his
recalcitrant and unhappy republic. The
sooner 1t comes the better for the Western
Hemisphere 1t will be.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
News of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond ptspatch M,,, ,eeo
;, The annual meeting Of

The annual meeting Of
the Young Mems Christian
y Association was held in
the new and commodious
rooms over Thomas r.
prlce q: Co.'S store on Main
street last night! The ioi-
lowing officers were elect
ed for tho ensuing year:
Beverley X. Wexford. Jr..
president; T. r. Baker. G.
II. Winston. w. +. Fox, J.
D. Is. Sleight and j. +.
Chase. vice-presidents; w.
{. Mayo, librarian: $. b.
Smith, treasurer; +. T..
Parhan, corresponding sec
rotary; w. y. Brown, rec
ording secretary; a. Bar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Charcoal Eph,. Daily rbourb,

hit suttinly do seem lal5 Ions way I'm
Whar 20 is to whar yo' gwlne," said Charcoal
Eph ruminatively, but when yo' all git dar
20 kin stay ontwcll yo'all start back Try a
pickle Atistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

S. Q. s.--Won't you kindly tell a young mother
what is the proper way to correct a naughty
baby? JUST-wED. TWoyEAPs
We'll, dearie. we're much up on the do
tails but we'd suggest that YOU must first
nycrt him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Well, anyway Mr. Burleson was CON
siderate enough Of the peoples interest IN
inc matter to let the peace treaty summary
pe olS'riontea over the wires he controls
without holding it up for censorsbip
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Failure to define freedom Of the seas" in
The peace treaty, suggests that AN examina
ton OF tho question convinced the inter-
allied conference that the seas are already
free 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Voice of the People.

Letters must give the name and nd
published II writer 30 requests,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Suggestion for Auditorium.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sir.-Re Sarding the recent discus
sion OF building memorial library,
the writer offers the suggestion that il
a library Is 20 be built 10 Incorporate
IN the nlans an auditorium with stage
etc.. suitable for the musical organ.za.
lions TO give their concerts. This is
something Richmond needs very much.
ina smuch as the musical people OF
itithmond are now endeavoring to start
an orchestra on the guarantor plan.
heileNe the com bination plan Of IL
barry and music hall merits considera-
tion. HARRY c MAETIE
Richmond. Va. May S. 1915.
Not Question of Religion.
To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
S!r.-four anonymous ant!surras!et
correspondent "A. r. b" seems 10 be
the, happy possessor OF a very rare
book, the so-calied "Woman's BIbie "
written b. one OF the early New York
suHragists Mrs. stanton, the last cdt-
lion OF which appeared about twenty
ave years ago.
Your correspondent is apparently
obsessed with the idea tina, all mem
bers OF tho suffrage association IN
dorse and accept this book as sub
stitute for the Bible. Tho absurdity OF
this idea !s apparent when one con
siders the fact that the membership
Of the National Woman Surfrage As.
ISOLATION and It's branches is made nm
OF women OF every phase OF religious
BELIEF. Freedom OF religious belle: il
as absolutely essential IN this dino
cratic organization az In any OF Inc
political parties or In any other nation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
TonsoriaI.

Try some of this tonic It's wonderful stuff"
said the Barber.
And the fellow In the chair glanced I'D at
the Barber, who was perfectly baldheaded on
Al! four sides. and and ordered a rub Just
tho same. which COOS TO show
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

(. Even before the so-called LUXURY tar" Of
the new revenue law was sanctioned bv Nnal
vote of Congress its absurdty was recog-
nized by that body and an effort was made
Ito eliminate it, but a result OF the leei,Ia-
tive jam Of the last few days. the cforl failed
in the Senate The Treasury Department
soptoaed the tax from the outset, and the brief
experience It already has had with ltg col
lection anoFds convincing proof Of its fallacy
as revenue producer. It's ,eneal nv ~
special session OF Congress is considered
scertainty. since the verdict OF last fans nIacN
lions relegated its author MIR. Kitchin. -
position where his absurd tax notions vii, M
longer command recognition at the hands Of
the lawmaking body.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Isn't II peculiar what an intense admiration
every married woman has for the type Of man
she didn't marry?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Half the worlds avocation is worrying .tsel
TO death about the other halrs vocation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Don't children have awful time these DAYS
raising their parents properly?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Politics.

And whadd yuh think about politics. huh.
asked the man with the itching palm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

Over Net.
ITS good business at times but It's blamed
as she swatted the ball.
Forty love" sang the bewitch!ng sp,nste,
poor business"
organization that Will be taken seriously
address, and l golly We'll mako il a national
ing! VIII you join? Send in your name and
ana inspiration OF the treat Down with trear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
Over the Net

Is that right" asked the referee. doubtfully
Come on! a good fellow Is sucker. Lots
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
NcSen tnicnt,

There is just one fellow
Would like 10 put my curse OF;
Hes the chap who insists thar I nous+ he
A very respectable person
For of all the things / hate.
And 1t Will get the best OF us
is feeling that l must be SIS nice
AS the majority of the rest OF ~,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

ADDRESS ALL COMMUSICA-
TlOSS to The Timce-nis-
patch. and not To individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

TELEPHONE: Randolph 1.
Private Branch EXchanEc
CrnlcvIlnE wan ali depart
IneatS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

OFFICES; Wash
ington, l}lG New York Ave-
nue.; New York City, Fifth
Avenue BuiiutpS. ChiSago,
Peoples Gas building;
lhnuuelpnLi. IOlonl.ii Lrus.
Bullu:nY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14

lHED overy day In the yenf at 10 South Tenth
!. Richmond Va. by The Times Dispatch Pub
Z c.. Inc. Charles e unsbrook. Editor and
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-14
TO EXPLAIN LATE
WAR SECRETS TO
AMERICAN PUBLIC
Experts Lay Bare Military
Details of Weapons Used
Against Germany

CALDWELL, N j., July 14-Four
officers and Sc men of the United
States army familiar with the con-
struction and operation of machine
guns, rifles and long range field pieces
have been detailed here, it was an
nounced today, to explain to the Am
crican public for the first time since
the beginning of the war, what have
been regarded heretofore as highly
important ordnance secrets.
The detachment will be in charge
of an exhibition of rifles, 3-inch NOR
tars, Chauchat machine guns, hand
grenades and 37-millimetre field piec-
es, to be held in connection with the
National Rifle matches which are to
be contester on the United States
Navy Rife Range here during Aug
ust. 1t will be the purpose of the
40 experts to lay bare the most min
ute working details of the weapons,
large and small, that played such an
important part in defeating the Cen
trail Powers. They will illustrate, in
a specially constructed building, by
means of lectures and objects, how
the United States went about the ask
of building up her Ordnance Depart
ment after it entered the war. They
also will describe to the civilian Wis
itors the art of gunsmithing.
Lieutenant Colonel William C.
Harllee, of the United States Marine
Corps, executive officer of the 1919
National Matches, who is now here,
said that heretofore the rifle contests,
which have been participated in by
several thousand gunners, have been
held on ranges that have been more
or less inaccessible to the general
public but that this year they would
be only 20 miles from New York and
within easy reach of 100000 per-
sons.
Another interesting feature of the
matches will be the air meet in which
not less than six army and navy fly
ers, and including, possibly, Lieuten-
ant Ormer Lockvear, the mid-air ac-
robat, will particinate by authority of
Major General Charles T. Menoher,
director of the United States air SER
vice Two two-seated and four one
seated airplanes will be provided by
tho Federal authorities.
The air meet will include both
Ground work and flights. In tho first
classification there will be exhibitions
of ammunition, aerial ornaments,
svnchronzing gears and the most re-
cont toleenonic si"hts. Methods en-
rloyed in bore si~htir". it is said will
he explained in detail. Aerial photo
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-14

Z kernels out of the heads for reasons
already stated; the machine is not
level; or the blast is not properly adj
justed.
Study Manufacturers Literature
Manufacturers furnish instruction
books on the care and operation of
their thrashing machine. They have
spent years in experimenting, and
they know how their machines should
be run to secure the most satisfactory
results. A great deal of the trouble
experienced by the thrasherman is
due to his disregard of or even ne
glect to read the manufacturers in
structions.
There are other ways in which
grain can be saved, but the proper
operation of the separator is the
most important. Efficient operation
of the thrashing machine should in
terest both thrashermen and farmers
The thrasherman can turn out more
grain in a day, which means more
money for him. The farmer will
have more grain at no extra cost
Except thrashing charges,) which
means more money for him. The
grain saved is pure velvet"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-14
= ARM PAGE

tatoes left from the previous seasons
crop, after having disposed of the
best, must be discontinued if tie
present quality and yield of the crop
is to be materially improved, say
specialists of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. The grow
er can not expect to get maximum
yields from inferior seed stock any
more than the dairyman can expect
to get maximum milk yields from
scrub cows. The best time to select
seed potatoes, according to the spec
ialists, is in the fall when the crop
is being harvested. Then the yield of
the individual plant and the quality
Good seed is pure in respect to the
'p9Iop!suoo 90 ueo sAoqnl 9q4 10
variety; is produced by healthy, Wig
orous, heavy-yielding plants grown
under favorable climatic conditions;
is somewhat immature; reasonably
uniform in size and shape; firm and
sound. The first sprouts should be-
gin to develop at planting time
i f. vf7 o -vog
Department Exhibit at Swine Show
The National Swine Show for 1919
will be held at Des Moines, Iowa,
September 20 to October A. This an
nual event is without doubt the most
important one connected with the
swine industry At the 1918 show
held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the
United States Department of Agri-
culture made an exhibit of smoked
meats. 1t is the intention of the
department this year to make much
larger exhibit than it did in 1918. In
addition to the showing of smoked
meats, the methods of curing meats
in different ways will be explained
The home curing of pork is one be-
ing studied by many farmers who
have heretofore been in the habit of
purchasing their meats from the local
dealer.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-14
EFFICIENT THRASHING METHODS 80
WILL MEAN MUCH THIS SEASON
Grain and Great Loss of Time Yea
Through Thrashng Sparators Out of Adjustment
Cause of Greatest Trouble

many unthrashed heads. Damp, I'M
ripe, or moldy grain requires more
than normal speed of the cylinder to
thrash out we'll.
Operator Should Know Machine
Grain is lost through the improper
adjustment of other parts Of the sep
arator that the operator must be
thoroughly familiar with the entire
machine 1t may not be possible to
save all the grain now lost, but the
careless operator who does not know
just what the different parts of his
separator is running, will waste Il
great amount unnecessarily. He
will surely have to make frequent
stops for adjustment. Every time
a machine stops, the whole crew must
be idle until it starts again-a loss
of time to everybody concerned.
If machine fails to separate all
the grain from the straw, it is usual
ly due to one or more of the follow
ing reasons: The machine is not be-
ing run at its proper speed; it is
being crowded beyond its capacity;
the cylinder fails to thrash all the