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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Community Singing.
By DIR. FRANK ANDREWS FALL.
Bursnr OF New York University.

One of the most promising features of the
plan to put the War Camp Community Service
cities OF 100000 or over. Is the EN- phasis to be-
PLACED stani, on community singing.
nave already set the pnce by employing trained
leaders 70 develop group singing III the various
part IN noon sinEihEs in a single months Eight
in Ia ta nave entered song contest and later
chorus and principals recruited entirely from
home talent In Chester five plants have In
club. band, two orchestras and three QUAR-
i ,sttm,v In Newcastle successful band OF
drum corns OF, forty members each and another
band of thirty instruments.
\, Connecticut is not fur behind Pennsylvania.
the new plan, and in Waterbury one large min N
provides two ten minute sings every day This
discovered that the operatives are from 20 10 q"
per cent more efficient when each working half
The gain in efficiency is real and moi a msii,r
~ guessWork, being easily demonstrable BY
In New York city the program has been fol
lowed out In number of factories ana with
rn pa. success In the largest plant In Amer
suits sa,a1 IT The sane gain in efficiency has been
also reported the interesting fact mai yra a
singing has practically done away with QUAR-
refs ana differences among the workers. which
the operatives time and the managers patience
40 driTe gloom from American factories is
bic to estimate what proportion of ali labor
troubles are due to depression caused by the
il il safe to say that the proportion is large.
In spite Of the erection of many we'll planned
are still thousands in use that Should nnvee
serve ae even temporary housing for SELF re.
cable in many cases to change the structural
makeup Of the buildings, 1t is still possible to
walls And that is precisely what community
singing Is doing.-tCopyright 1879
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Hiram, The Diafurbcr

1T is reported that the old warehouses; of
the Republlcan party are much concerned
over the leadership which Senator Hiram
Johnson, OF California, has assumed in the
present turbulent state of national politics
and are particularly disturbed over the fact
that they have unwittingly played his game
They have just realized, it seems that thew
put this Westerner forward as the ablest of
their spokesman and have fallen in behind
him in the league of nations fight when
in the ordinary course Of events he should
have been kept in the background even if
he could not be kept in solitary confinement
The net result OF the Johnson boosting
headlining, campaigning and the rest of it.
is TO make him the most conspicuous Repub-
lican in the Senate and the most promising
member of that body for the presidential
nomination next summer. This as is obvious
is not at all to the taste OF such presidential
asprants as Senator Knox, Senator Harding,
Senator Borah, Senator Poindexter and the
other elder statesmen who, themselves, have
been dreaming of the day when they might
be carrying the party banner.
Hut II is easier to rue the deed than to
undo it. Senator Johnson Is not the kind OF
politician who is willing to perform before
the footlights for brief time, then retire
to the wings He is out for the nomination
lie has been playing his cards 20 that end
for months and he has been put forward by
certain Of the late "progressves" as their
first and last choice for this honor II now
seems too late TO suppress the energetic and
ambitious Californian. He refuses TO be side
tracked or shelyed
OF course, If the Old Guard can maintain
its grip on the East and the Middle West
1t can effectively steam roller MIR. Johnson
when the time comes to nominate. bnt II 10
questionable whether or not this grin &c as
tight as 1t used to be. The virle Senator
from California has proved his availability
and his resourcefulness He has a hold on thn
imagination of the rank and file of Renub
lican voters. He has the Roosevelt nro-
gressives on his side as a starter in the race
and some heavy strong-arm work NAV no
needed to kill him on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

never dismayed until "owe1wbelm m H1 g
numbers and resources" made them
yicld. Many lie In unmarked graves.
Ihey died for us and for liberty, no
less than those who sleep In Flanders
rleia. For the heroic soldiers Of
the great war the greatest govern
ment on earth stands ready to pre-
serve to all time the memory of their
glory. Already history committees
thoroughly organized with annie
funds. are looking TO the perpetuatinr
OF the names and the fame OF the
warriors OF le17-iS. God grant that
But to perpetuate The memories OF
the soldiers who fought and bled and
died for the rights OF the States We
must depend upon the contributions of
their descendants. Our women have
nobiy taken up with cheerful hearts
this sacred duty. Shall we men let
them fail?
To maintain the magnificent Con-
federate Museum In Richmond an en-
dowment fund is absolutely necessary.
TWO hundred thousand dollars will he
ample. Two hundred thousand dol
larsf Why we raised II In an hour
for the ORGANIZATIONS | have mentioned.
IN more than one city Can We not
raise 1t now IN Il few months for this
srlcndid monument-morc lasting than
brass-in our Capital city? And mark
YOU This Is the first time this noble
band OF women have called upon the
public for assistance. For years they
have maintained Il. quietly, unoom-
riaininEiy: They have preserved it.
added TO it. made 1t ono OF the great
est historical assets OF this country.
Shall their appeal go UNDECIDED?
II. 4. W. DUKE JR.
Richmond, Va. Sept. 81, 1919.
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The Rhyming Optimist.
Old Doctor Time.

or cline that can't be lghtened and redressed
by good old Doctor Time. a healer he OF ma u io
touch whose work is always sure kind love
fair hope accomplish much; but Doctor Time
For ills that fill the eyes with tears
and bow the heart with grief grow lighter with
the passing years and Doctor Times relief. SO
swift we. sometimes fail to understand just
why burdens lift. We can't whv we
find at last grief once to keen to hear has soft
encd with the shadowy past and brought les :.
But the seasons come and IN
swee, spring and winters rhine. we better love
and better know our friend, old Doctor Time.
too sweet to Last, whatever pain they may have
cost was healed by Time at last. And when wc
see the sunshine bright missed for many n
day fall once again with golden light upon our
brought us through in topping form. though
much We wonder how he wrought tho sunshine
out or storm He comos In pity to tho sad, 10
those In soro distress and always brings them
ttdings glad, his smile means sure redress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Keyboard Touches.
BY FRANK II. BROOKS.
The BunEhole md Spigot.

II YOU knew your grandfather, you will recall
how in warning you to your pennies he
spoke OF people who leaked at the bunghoie
and saved at the spgot
Granddaddy was wiser in his day the dollar
The first. last and all the time TOPIC az ,ba
right now is the excess payment for everythinp
have. '''e
A man who complains OF the top notch prce
quarter. ~ nv
You have heard 1t said In many forms that
the person who will make sacrifice on ,uxuriss
has done more than his bit in STRENGTHENING the
crusade on the nigh altitude of the profteer.
is TO stop the lea. at the spigot.
M r sample: In Ietter-writing, use sips,o
sheets. If the first side of the sheet doesn't
hold all you want 10 put down. turn over"
unless what you are writing liz for publica io,,
If you don't have to attend more than two
your laundry bin by wearing one collar per
diem You can do 1t without looking sloveniy
These be hints. It's up to you to extend the lisi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER,
When Other Men.

"hen Othcr Men.
Wren other men their stories tell
OF what they've seen along this road
That leads from Hero TO Manywherc
From this to somo fair abode,
When other pens their impress place .
Upon the history of their day,
What shall my own pen eay7
Shall this pen sketch the pains OF Earth,
The dole Of death, tho faintins heart,
The fatering purpose and the faiths
That fail where skerticisms start?
Or shall It sing its little bit
OF cheer along life's sordd way
What shall my poor pen say?
Whatever gods may steer my stars
To swing their orbits, shine their nights
Whatever lucks may guide my ship
In It's all too cratic flights.
Como gods. come lucks. lend me the gift
To put smile into my taskl d.
That's all 1 dare to ask!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
A Tabloid Tale
The Proof of the Pudding.

Tesse Tack the most famed cook in
Scootville. What rocked IL II her hair had an
orange unge? She could broil bully bccfsteak
What Kicked 1t il her face did not match her
hair in small spots? She made squic!ous apple
pies. ff'0
What rocked it if her nose turned IN and ber
knees turned In. heh? What rocked it?
AS soon as the latest stranger in the villa ga
heard of Tessie's kitchen accomplishments he
hired him honcward to the Tack domlcile where
he was introduced by the ice man His name
was Benny Dushweeds and he wore wig
right eye just fascinated her!
If there was anything Tesse Dushweeds could
make 1t was pudding. She could make a pud-
ding better than anything-even better than
that, If anything.
One night Tessie had Just put her first s,eo,,
Ing pudding OF welded bliss on the table when
sire was called away by telegram to visit her
sick stepmother. who had scarlet chill So
grabbing one of Benny's cuffs, she wrote ali
abou. it and went. "
Tessie asked later in the evening when she
home. ~
'Iollyvou!" answered Benny, who had once
shaved F'rehchman and he smacked his Inns
I'm 30 glad.' cried Tessie, understan nd n g,
him at once. and kissing him on both cheeks
wave.
But. Benny. What did you do with the cloth
that was wrapped around the pudding?" asked
Tessie.
Benny swayed unsteadly as the full mean
ing of her words burst uDon him.
Observation-Disclosures coth-on?' he ask ed
apprehensively.
"a frosted lensed pair of Using glasses will he
given to the reader failing to UNFOLD this mys-
tery-Ed. Morning Gory)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
School Lunch Test.
by N. r. BABCOCK.

To observe n city's army Of clerks-male and
felnale-at their noon-hour repnst is expert
ence a feeling somewhat akin TO awe. Tha {
appetite can survive the spectacle Of tables still
been time to remove, is but of the sources
or amazement
1t is not the purpose of this article to arraign
the proprietors of noon hour restaurants as
domino costs cents. ] have merely been led
TO considerable Of the clerks noon hour
lunch by published statement that tho com
mittce on school lunches Of the Board of E;du-
scales In the various school buildings whoreon
pupils may weigh themselves each week and
compare the result with chart furnished by
the United states government showing the
Is it any more important TO keep the weight
of boys and girls up to the proper standard
while they are In school, than after they have
been graduated into stores and offices? Is it
only while obtaining knowledge from books
That youth should have its interest kept alive
TO the important relation between Galleries and
avoirdupois?
am of the opinion that tho oon-day lunch
OF city clerks, both male and female, offers
quite an attractive subject for analysis and
investigation as does the School Lunch"
Couldn't a city ordinance require the installa-
ton OF weighing mae chimes free patrons in all
these midday feeding places? The discovery
wichcs buns, etc, at so and SOS cstabi thment
was not gaining mitch weight when
stoked cat the same price) elsewhere. would
certainly lead to shifting OF patronage. which
could hardly fail TO raise the standard of nutr-
ton all around.
Then il science could but invent some sort
Of n dial showing tho alarming degree OF "dys-
pepsia- pressure" caused by hurried mob feed
ing, perhaps tho good old fashion of taking
vived. and the dreadful noon rush hour become
thing OF the past.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Interesting Health Queries.
ANSWERED. BY DIR. BRADY.
Copyright. 1917. National Newspaper Service,

Ten Dollars.--You have told me many tImes
ana all Tor nothing. that eat too much (fOr
! am iorty pounds overweighD. But here lately
began TO have indigestion. and consulted n
noct3r, who gave mo an examination lasting
nearly an hour. Then he told mo / ont too
n,uch--and soaked $40. Now 1 believe. il,
fethaps my case points moral. IF D. Az
hnswer.Afou were fined for exceetine The
Iced limit. That does stop some reckless feedors
Lettuce is Good for You.--Is lettuce good for
any g, one! am very fond OF it. and wonder II
~ can 40 me any harm?
answer: Lettuce is wholesome, rich In iron
anu In Vtamine, and never does any harm.
:, Taters versus Bread. = Which is the moro
LLdinteh me wheat bread or potatoes? Which
hinu Of bread does not produce flesh? Which
vegetables arc nUurlshing. but not fattenlng 2
Answer-Bread and taters are practicaiiy
equally nourishinG fattening. l know Of no
KIND OF bread that viii produce flesh bran
bread ~ more nlling ana loss nourishnp tina n
pam bread The popular notion that So called
gluten bread does not hourlsh or produce flesh
may be considered hourshing. but net fatteI.
ing GU are on tho wrong trail. Practically
every klhd OF variety OF food produces fat or
nesh ii you wish to reduce or TO avoid gain
,ng weight you must consume less OF every
kihd OF rood. Little or nothing is to be gained
by trying to avoid supposedly ''fattening" foods
anu eat only supposedly non fatteninE foods
Better leave such games to tho frankly fat
folks. '' i"'
The House Where tuberculosis was.-If
FAMILY move Into n house in which a person
safer III nIi"o
.Answer.-Ordinary soap and water WASTING
OF hoors and woodwork. Repaint or rcpaper
any obviously soiled walls. Ventilate well Far
a Jay. Then move In. No disinfect.on or fumi-
cation. aside from soap ard water and air. is
required. ' -
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I.eht We I,nrret


To the Editor or The Times. DIsnntcb.
sir'-l wonder If our people realize
what treasure our own generation
!Hs. ana future generations will have
III the Confederate Museum In Rich
inond-mana2ed by that noble body OK
women, the ladies Of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society? Collected
IN the White House OF the Confede-
iacy are relics-documcnts. papers OF
lnestimnble value. The sword OF
robert T.. Lee is there. and this IL
hut one OF the innunrcrabie jewels
whose preservation should be no less
the privilege than the pride OF Lees
people. The shadow N the great
World War Is gradually passing from
US Our pride in the achievements of
our splendid, heroic boys should not
permit lis 10 forget the magnificent
Halor of the boys OF the Confcderacy"
these noble youths. who had no
trained nurses, no Red Cross. no Y.
NJ, Z. y. or Knights OF Columbus TO
minister 10 them. Boys" who fought
and blcd. who starved and we're rag
gcd and cold, but whose muskets were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

The new British protiteer act has gone into eff
feet and there has been drop in prices
according to London dispatch. For instance,
eggs have dropped to S1.20 dozen, and
oranges are considerably cheaper, now cost
ing only % cents apiece. Compared with
prices in the United States, where We are conf
planning bitterly OF the high cost of living
there would seem to be large room for further
declines before the act can be described as
truly effective.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

How interesting it would be If some Of the
people, who used to kill each other over re-
ligous differences, could come here now and
give their views on the fact Of a Romish
Cardinal unanimously honofed by nation
composed chiefly Of persons officially heretics
because he is very brave and splendid man;
and the Cardinal clarifying the heretcs mere
ly because they generously went to the rescue
of his distressed flock in time Of sore need.
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Books and Authors

George Jean Nathan IAlfred 4. KnopU.
very simply. is to state the prevailing
Germs Itself with the iheater and
drama and TO show that the body OF
that prevailing thought and opinion.
Is yet at. bottom Insecure and false.
tention to lecture or to preach. The
tone. OF the work Is that. rather, of
continental criticism.
The Lamp In the Desert" by Ethel
NJ Del! &C. p. rutnams sons. is tho
Dell transports us to India. that India
which she knows so well. the land OF
Emtys'ery intrigue and deep passion.
who is ready TO sacrifice fame and am
teltion, and even life Itself, to shield
from ron sorrow the woman he loves. In
mother realizes that she is wife in
name only, even then the memory OF
the dcsert,-her bitter desert OF ashes,
the lamp still shines throughout tho
aaMnng of of % "n %na r pn me
perfect recompense.
stance Du Rolls, author OF "Trihte Girls Girls
CT U!d Giory." nth The Lass OF the silver
is a spirited story. full Of actin pan and i
carries tle reader to Northern Fra nee
n IN wartime, Rosalie. her little sister.
Florette. and a foster sister. Trinettc.
are are E left in charge Of governess at
the site of medieval castle. Ros61ie,s
father has been killed in the first
months of the war: and her mother.
thinking that the Germans. after tbc
Marine. would never again nush class
TO the chateau. has gone to snrwo ~;
French hospital. But the Germans :" do 10
begin coming back, and Comrade
RosaIie Is involved in the most eycitinc
adventures. through all Of which she
comes with hying colors.
sisters" by Kathleen Norris &c
late issue by Doubleday page 10, - ~
Love is not between man and . , 80.
man one-unsurpassinsly strong ;s
me loTe Oh sisters. of II father and his
dauSnlcrs, or woman and Tho Worid
III In tnc heart OF the California redwoods
iin mn 5an lived DIR. Strickland and his
the calm love of sisters and 'n nf 20 va, Vas
and child. Peter joyce, their % n eainer
ncighbor, was to them oniv mearest
their beautiful and secure' o par OF
ment. Then came Martin I1ovd nViron-
senger from the world on, s;fia mes IS
redwoods. And there was now, Inc
rove or woman and Il man. ana f "o
im ne;, ana the world. The clash was
iinne ne PIE. The world that invadad
new meanings to everything es s, ana
ms PLACE as part of the enSiro,,,,,oo.nIt,
Peter Joyce stepped OUT afItnrTon.mcnt
story remarkable. in It's honJyyfGI.
characters and situations nunns or
Kathleen Norris. even Tor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

kind, is to go at it fearlessly. A man can
not serve two masters. These men being in
the employ Of the people Of the city, 1t would
be travesty on public service for them to
take orders from an organization maintained
to protect class interests. The example set
by Mayor Hylan is one worthy of imitation
by municipal heads generally. 1t will arrest
a movement that promises to give no end
of trouble
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost nny topic,
excepting ON legal and medical sub
1ecth, arc answered Tree. As Nil In
qulrIcs nrc answered directly by per-
sonnl letter. self-nddresscd STAN he d
envelope In required. Address The
Ilmes-DispItch Information bureau,
Nichmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

Evidently the G.. O. L. mental machinery
in Washington has slipped cog, else a Sen
ate committee never would have upheld the
constitutionality OF the treaty OF alliance
which Wilson negotiated with Great Britain
and France LII is the first time since his first
Inauguration that the President has done
anything lawful in the eyes Of his Republican
enemies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
why Dogs Howl When They Hear
MualC.

Il. *. j., IIop-weil.--A dogs shrill
howl when music is being played is
often mistaken by some and called
singing. According to one authority
the dog is not singing in such ease
but is in anguish. Canine hearing
Is 50 many times more acute than is
mat OF man that Il high-pitched must
cal note OF the violin or bugle has the
same effect on tile tympanum as would
We point OF a cambria needle. Edo
howl is second only to the woif;s
mournful howl The dogs prolonged
mournful wall Is scream in agony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Cuhic Mcnsnrc nf Ton of Cnnl

T.. I. s, neutrality-suspicious. 20
he Inspector al Weights and Measures
or Kansas city. ton Of semi-anthra-
cite contains "a cubic feet. some times
80 and sometimes Sc cubic feet. The
measurement of a ton of semi-an thra-
cite varies and t.:c oIly sure way of
computing the cubic measurement of a
ton of this coal is by actually meas,i.'-
ing it. y ton of bituminous coal
varies also ia !neasurrment from 80
cubic feet to AZ cubic feet.
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SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER IS, 1919.

France and Great Britain are disposed to
stand aside and leave to President Wilson
the settlement with Italy of tnat one OF his
fourteen points" applicable to Fiume. In
the meantime, d Annunzo has q firm grip on
the port. and it is generally regarded that
possession is nine points in the law. That's
a big inroad on the fourteen points.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

1t is reported that France and Great
Britain have come to au understanding with,
by which Fiume is to be given TO Italy and
all other interests are to be protected by the
internationalization OF the harbor and the
railroads, which wa.uld thus become an open
highway OF commerce. to the Near East AS
the settlement has not yet received the o. X of
President Wilson, which Is unlikely In view of
his altitude while in Paris, and d'Annunzio
is in actual possession, the problem apparently
is still long way from peaceful solution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
On Dead Poet (Bdgar A. p,


The hand that swept the sons,
Tyre oouhninS
NV win more than mortal skill,
me lightning eye, the heart nf a.
:, The fervent lip. are still "f"
NO more in rapture or in woe
with melody to thrill.
All, nevcrmore!
But angel hands shall bring him baI&
And Heavens soft harp his souI sb,f1
calm e'd'
With music sweet and true
or Israel anew
ForevSrmore!
Loves silver Tyre he played 40 wo,I
Lies shattered on his tomb:
But still in air its music spell
Floats on through light and gloom:
And in the hearts where soft theV fall
His words of beauty bloom
ForeyermoreI
Francis Sargent osgood.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

l.. G. NJ, south Boston.-Thc Three
Hundred and Fifteenth Field Artillery
was Il part Of the Eighticth Division,
and as such participated IN the light
ing in France. II has since returned
and been dcmobil!2cd. We are unabl.
to say what were the losses Of this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
ThinES tO Do.

A peep into the memorandum pocket of !. fol-
low-sufferer: Coal, five tons; No. 8 hard and
look out for slate. Get B.-T.-U.'s for your
money. See plumber about second floor bath
Rain spout need fixing; also gutter. Clean out
leaves and stuff for fall rains. Take clothes
to tailor Throw away black suit and get extra
pair of trousers for brown Clean hats The
old derby won't do; buy SLOUGH. Underwear
union. medium Ind heavy. Hang out old clothes
TO air moth balls off. Need dozen collars u
size smaller account vegetarian diet. when
will meat come down? Ask Armour. Laundry
Call up Miss O. about getting married; if
SHE says No, try Miss r. Try cut-price
kidney stew at the Alden Lunch. See cashier
about overdraft $42.38. How in the thunder
did that happen? Don't forget to call up MICS
C."