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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-18
SOME FACTS FROM AFFAIR
Spnin Losing Its Island Trndc-Svcdcn
Downs Aicoh"l-'orto Ricnnn
toncc Drinkers.

Porto Rico is consuming so per cent
more coffee today than shc dd before
the island went dry"
sweden has prohibited the sale OF
any commercial preparation whatever
containing more Khan twp ana a GUAR
ter per cent alcohol unless it has been
Norway. by linking number Of
lakes and rivers on a hyGro-e!ectric
project expects TO obtain $4,000 cleo
trio horsepower at on. point
4 Posen. a province Of Prussia south
of West Prussia, is chiefly an aCricnI-
tural country. over co per cent Of the
area-1l.l9i square miles-ls under
tillage and in gardens.
Spain in lalS exported goods to the
United States valued at S2u.2GO 500
against ,sS5.733;4s2 in 1911; s72l,45% to
the Philippine Islands against S.S533O:
S58T.S07 to Porto Rico, against sSS7.5,3
Total to the United States ana its
islands tina, formerly belonged TO
Spain. s2l,575,7s5. against $3S coo. il5
in 1917.
i Spitzberren. group OF six large
Islands and ii large number Of smaller
ones, lies in the Arctic ocean north
west OF Sweden. II has become OF
q economic Importance In recent wears
and extensive areas. Of valuable coal
,Sare located on the islands Coal mining
= 10 the only industry OF Importance
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request from the joint committee on
iaNauon. The amendments will he
considered before the bill finally is
acted upon. While they make no
sweeping changes in the measure.
details of administration are involved.
one OF the features is reduction
from quarterly 20 scmiannual settle
mentS with the state. This will elimn-
ate much OF the confus ION in the set
Elements. There also is established a
system OF uniformity in the fees to
hc credited TO the fee funds.
Fault is found by the auditor with
the provisions as now written giving
the tax commissioner absolute power
TO prescribe the number and require
tho appointment of deputies Of county
auditors 10 collect inheritance taXes.
The fear is expressed that the pro-
visions might permit the building of
political machines The suggested
change leaves the matter 10 the county
auditors and merely gives the State
commission supervisory power. pona-
hey points ont that Legislation in the.
past fifteen years has doubled the
duties and responsibilities OF county
alIlif0fS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-18
BIG COAL ENTERPRISE
Ten NIillion-Doilar Company Organ
lied TO Work Virginia. West Nir-
Einia and kentucky Coal Mines.

CHARLESTON W VA, May If
The biggest mining and development;
company yci has been chartered here.
with capitalization put down at $40
100000. Charleston men are asso-
ciated in this big enterprise with Chi
cago capitalists and Nebraska men o.,
large means.
The company is 10 be known as th-
Colonial Timber and Coal Cooperation.
The principal office Of tho corporation
is now and wils continue to be in TINS
city, with branch Offices in Chicago:
Omaha. Neh.; Wilmington, Dol, and
possibly New York
This hi. company has already rur-
chased vast timber and coal acreage in
Kanawha Wyoming Randolph Raj
eigh and Boone Counties ia this state.
much Of which IS IN virgin forests +,
also has large holdings 0f similar prop
critics in Virginia ana kentucky
Development Of the West Virginia
properties viii b, commenced imme-
diately. and Within q year at the
farthest eight or ten Goa! mines and
two or more band sawmills Will be
placed in operation.
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body Not Yet Recovered.
I.YNCHBURG. VA. May 17.--Word
comes from Fort Smith Ark. that the
body OF H. :. C;lanner. Jr.. of this city.
who was drowned IN the Red River
there several weeks ago has not been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-18
ClEMENCEAU WILL JOIN
RANKS OF WAR WRITER'S
Docs Not Expect Anyone 10 Rcnd His
Book-Wili Proceed
NcSerthclcSs.

FAFiS. May II ,SpcciaD. -rremier
Cicmcnceau. too. will write Il book
after the peace conference is over
AS soon a the peace problems have
been solved he said recently. and
have finished my task. l shall take
= res; that. after fifty years of poll
tics think | have We'll earned. And.
in my retirement shall write "A book
which perhaps no one Will read but
which L. a; a! events, shall be glad
to have written"
!; has been stated. by those close to
Premier tlcmcnceau. that il was his
earnest desire to finish his present
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'nEPUBL|C OF SALVADOR
NEEDS Is MILLIONS
Coffee Crop VIII BE lmpcrillcd II
That Sum Is Not
Secured.
GREAT INVESTMENT OFFERED
United States Gets Onc-lalf Crop.
Prior TO War Product Went 20
France, Italy and Germany.
Teutons Buy None Now.

SAN JUAN. p. Il. May Il tspeciaD.---
Especially. 1.-The FIRST and greatest need
said Salvador sol, new minister of
plenipoten,iary At Washington for that
country. who has just arrived from
South America. The money is needed
at once. according To Minister Sol.
'.Twenty-iive millions of dollars are
I, needed to properly take care of our
republic will not only welcome foreign
capital. but Will make every fair in
ducement 10 attract it, he said We
are particularly anxious to increase our
commercial relations with the United
States.
Did Not Enter War.
actively enter into the war against
Germany was the fact that there was
an old clique OF politicians favorable
TO that country Since the war that
element has been completely elm
mated The administration of the
country as elected now is entirely in
our President. Jorge Melcndez. was
educated in the United States. and
am one OF a number OF others in official
positions who have had the same adj
i've are particularly anxious for
some large banks who can do business
in big way TO open up in Salvador.
There are two banks Of capital of
100000 who have started business. but
what we really need Is an institution
which Will have a capital of at least
Sl0,000,000
Opportunity to Invest.
Amy. man who has capital. say,
about $4,000. will find excellent OPP
Dortunities for Investment which, with
work and care Will bring him returns
we'll worth while. should strongly
advise against any young man VINO has
only his hands and his brain TO depend
on from going down there.
Our coffee before the war was con-
stunned in France, Italy. Germany and
England. Now Germany is eliminated.
and the United states is getting Orc
half of our crop.
1T Will be my particular en- lcavor
to foster the commercial relations he
tween the two countries and TO interest
capital.
Relies on United states.
we rely for our protection OH the
United States. confident OF it's fairness:
so much so that we sent our delegate
to the Paris peace convention instructed
TO concur with the vote of the United
States on all questions which came up.
we do not fear anything, HFe are
confident that the Monroe Doctrine will
stand. and that this country will safe
guard the nations of this continent"
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SurGerN by Telegram.

IN operation performed under the
directions OF surgeon 800 miles
away. saved mans life in Australia
recently.
The patient had fallen from his
crSe in Halls Creek. Northern Aus
ITALIA. and received serious injuries.
An opera ton appeared urgently neces-
SafE. hUi there was no doctor within
LOCO miles The condition OF the in
jUred man was described by telegraph
10 surgeon At Perth The surgeon
icIe"raphcd back instructions under
when the postmaster at Halls Creek.
win sucA Instruments as he could
muster. The chief OF which was "A razor.
Succcssfuly carried out the instruc-
lions.
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EPIDEMIC COST 100000
III! OF sydney. australia. Spent That
SUM for ncmBlO!ed Distrcss

SYDNEY. May II tSpeciaD.-Tha
city Of sydney has spent nearly sl0O.-
600 since tho beginning OF the Spanish
inicnza epidemic in dealing with dis
ttess due To unemployment because OF
The disaster
>ix,y-four dcpocs have been es,ab.
lshed throughout the metropolitan
district. with officials at their head
authorized 10 extend rent relief and
provide lodgings and board TO those
made homeless or penniless through
the disaster
Up 10 date I6osa persons have re-
ceiyed relief through the agency OF
these dcpots
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PLACE LIMIT ON SUPPLIES
Havana Fishing Vessels Suspected O.
TrndinE Food md Liquor for
Other Merchandise.

HAVANA. CUBA. May IL (SpcciaD.--
The captain Of the port OF Havana has
notified firms which furnish supplies
foi fishing vessels that watch will he
kept over such Skipping. and that
Visits OF inspection Will be made TO
see that they carry no more food and
liquor supplies when leaving port than
Is necessary for their own use
Ihis measure is due 10 Information
received ~ the port official that sew
era nsning vessels have taken guam
tiiss o, rum and other liquors a boa I'd
I" BE- exchanged in American jurisdic-
t!pna! WAttrs for other merchandise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-18

$1,000. 100000 to $4,000. 0OO.O but no
was afraid the actual result must be
nearer the lower figure.
The total expenditure of tho Minis
try since it's establishment up to the
day Of the armisticc has been so.i95.-
O0O OOO
MIR. Ecllaway, proceeding. said Ito
knew how deep was the feeling aroused
the great majority OF the 1870 national
factories. the total cost OF which was
100000 900
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INFLUENZA MOVED IN WAVES
British Isles I'hysIrians Believe Countr,
Now Recovering From Its
Third Relapse.

LONDON. May II Especially london
scientists who are observing the opera
lions OF spanish influenza say that. SO
far as the British Isles ere concerned
II moves in waves. The country is jus;
recovering from The third wave within
a year.
The disease nrs, made it's appearance
mere last July. and began TO subs idle
toward the end Of August Eight weeks
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AUDITOR OFFERS CHANGES
Would Correct Law Passed by General
553.lF Assembly of Ohio 10 Tn,
sFY Estntes.
COLUMBUS. ONO

ONO. May 17.-Corrcc.
Stiro amendments TO The inheritance
s1aS measure. now pending before ih.
tSenate. nave been suggested by Audi
q tor OF state a. V. Donahoy TO the
4 General Assembly In response " i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-18
BRITISH WAR STORES RANGE
FROM TIN TACKS TO TANKS
stock Is Scattered Over Three Conti-
ncnts-Enluc Niny lie Five
Itllionn.

LONDON. May l7.---Who will buy at
the government stores? The articles
for sale vary from tanks to tin lacks,
gums to glue. and from petroleum to
propcllers.
Mr. kcllaway. Deputy Minister OF
Munitions. said I'm the House of Com
mons that the catalogue was almost
as large as the Encyclopaedia Britain
nlc;, ana the goods were scattered over
three continents.
f.st.mAtes of their value rannnd from,
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task and retire Ills vitality has been
remarked upon recently as being en-
ilaordinary ana the vrllity and vigor
of former days has been evident
Americans. who have called upon me
French Premier following his return
TO health. say shat he is fun OF nuinor
and enjoys ioVial existence.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
OptlmistIc Thought.

The greatness Of a state does not de-
pend upon the number of Its square
miles
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03

In a collection Of red amber pesent-
ed 20 the British museum. Prof. t. ID.
Coekerell has recognized an astonlsh'
Ing variety OF insect forms, and has
described not less than 81 new species,
OF which five are types of new genera.
Most Of them were found In a single
block little larger than n mans fist.
which was cut into half'lnch slices, In
every one of which the insects are
densely crowded. The amber Is from
Mocene clay beds OF Burma, though
perhaps washed from still older depos-
Its. and nearly every large order OF In
sects Is represented. the family Of ants
being a notable exception.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
To Polish Na,tocanv.

r"''"d linseed ~ Is the finest thing
fo- rerrine old mahogany. as II hard
ers and preserves the wood. Pour the
on ON 10 pad Of soft flannel and
rr' N" wood well. IF there are any
c'-'c''S IL the wood the oil win fiji
thrsa and harden. Wipe off the SUI.
PORTIONS oil and nolish with dry,
sof' cloth. A littlo vinegar added to
the oil viii make bright, clean, dry
finish.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Sly Went Along.

A woman was leaving a home where
she had been very happy. and. as she
boarded the train which was TO take
her away, the tears came fast. Her
little son. anxious To comfort her.
tried the effect Of cheering discov-
cry he had just made. "Why, mother"
he exclaimed. ''the sky is going right
along with u.s." Other faint-hearted
people need TO make the same dis
covery No matter what we leave be
hind, the best goes with us.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Our War With Spain.

On the 18th Of April. 1898. the United
States senate and the house OF repre-
sentatives declared Jointly that the
Cubans "are and of a right ought 70
be free and independent" and emnow-
cred President Mckinley 70 use the
land AMI naval forces Of ;he United
States TO their utmost capacity TO car
ry the resolution into effect. This reso-
luton constituted our declaration Of
war against Spain.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03


as TO secure proper and uniform utili-
cation of the forage. The divisions
should be protected from grazing ex-
cent during the seasons determined
upon. ON successive parts If the sum-
mer and fall range grazing should be
deferred until after seed maturity Of the
forage plants so as TO insure proper
revegetation. ON winter range the for
age close to the sheds should be re-
served for stormy periods only.
The old practice Of bedding the goats
ON the same bed ground every night
in the year prevents proper manage
ment Of the range and results In over
grazing, in uneven utilization of the
forage and general depreciation Of the
range. This In turn has a bad effect
duction Of meat and mohair. The use
of many bed grounds widely dlstribut-
ed over the range aids materially In
improving the quality and quantity Of
the forage. reducing the trailing and
driving OF the goats, and securing bet
ter growth OF goats and mohair. The
ideal system Is to bed the goats wher-
ever night overtakes them. and II Is
this system, called the "bedding-out'
system, that growers OF goats are
urged 10 adopt Whatever practicable.
The bedding-out system cannot be
strictly adhered to during kidding. dur
ing periods OF stormy winter weather,
nor just after shearing; but Its use at
other times Is practicable and II has
many advantages.
Range to be suitable for goats should
possess a mixture of browse, grasses,
and weeds, be free from continued
heavy rains and SHOWS, and be well
supplied with bed grounds and water.
ing places. Browse furnishes most Of
the range feed for goats throughout
the year, so that 1t should be ABUNDANT.
Grass ana weeds are necessary tor
does ana Kids during the spring and
summer, and are OF considerable value
ut all times TO give variety to the for
age.
Plenty OF fresh palatable feed has a
marked beneficial effect on mohair pro
duction, growth of the goats. and the
proportion Of kids raised. 1t also re-
duces the proportion of losses. There
fsre. instead OF overstocking range
with inferior goats, the producer
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Freak Tree.

We are told that In Kentucky there
j. a tree bearing each year crop Of
raiauts and crop Of mulberries. and
ihe curious phenomenon Is accounted
for by the supposltlon that mulberry
seed fell where walnut lay In the
ground. and the young Shoots cnme up
side by side and united their forces
lnic one solid trunk. This superstition
seems feasible from the fact that the
bark Of the tree Is on one side that
Of walnut and on the other that OF
the mulberry.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Most Popular Hon.

The butcher hog. weighing between
200 and $50 pounds is the most popu-
lar with the packing companies be
cause It furnishes everything that IL
desirable In meat, and consequently
will command q higher price.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03

The state viii he saved II the Lord
Iuts II into the hedrt Of the average
man 50 TO shape his life that the state
shall he worth saving. and only on
those terms. We need civic righteous
Roosevelt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-03
Optimistic Thought.

Station Is no criterion Of wisdom;
Diogenes lived In a tub; Seneca in Q
palace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Unique new bags of extra value !

Smart new silk and velvet bags that are unusual in shape and beauty ty-and of extra price-interest.
 Bags with fancy frame of silverplate or metal covered with velvet. These are combination of pla1n black velvet with rich brocade velvet or of silk with bro- cade velvet.
 They have a rich touch of color in the brocade; some are finished with beautiful silk fringe.
 Lining is of bright handsome contrast ing silk-and each is equipped with tiny mirror and purse to match lining, the purses secured by chain through loop !
 Regular price $8.50 and more-this little lot $5.95
 Silk bags with inside frame and clever little mirror, the inside frame serves as coin-purse Covered frame, medium size, graceful shape, in black and handsome eoloFs- special value $s.95
 Left aisle fesnt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07

to be bought all ready for serV1ce th1s very instant. And they are to be bought at price lower than they have been.
 Guess the folks on the second floor must be jealous of the way yarn is being sold up on the thirdfoor.
 At any rate, here they come and this is their story-
 We want to sell our sweaters for girls and children, and we want to sell our pretty sacks and bootees, and we intend to sell them for lessened price, AND will you tell folks about them. So this is the news-and here is what they are going to do in detail:-
 Slipon sweaters with fluffy Angora collar and cuffs, were $8 and $10-$6 and $7.50.
 Slipons in combinations of colors, very pretty and novel, were $7.50- -$5.
 Coat sweaters in such delightful colors as turquoise salmon Nile and Copenha- gen, some with big collars, were $7.50- $.
 Rose and Copenhagen coat sweaters, were $5.5O-$3.5O.
 Babies and little children's sweaters, many colors and models, sizes to years, were $1.5O to $7.5O-$1 to $5.
 Babies knitted sacks, dainty and sweet and varied, were 75c to $3.75-50c to $25O.
 Bootees of dainty sorts, short or long, were 29c to $2.25-15c to $1.75.
 Leggins of splendid weight, white or colored were $2.50 to $4.50- -$1.75 to $3 Cute little toques, either knitted or brushed wool, were 75c-59c.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Cir raCeful dresses
 for full figure.

Mongst all the early dress arrivals, none more pleasing and more welcome than these for women of full figure.
 What hearty welcome waits them as they come under the eyes of women who appreciate grace and beauty and stylish lines adapted to figures of more than average fitness.
 Dresses of fine serge with paneled front as well as back and with narrow tucks running, 'crosswise of the bottom of each panel, with deep square collar, and with effective embroidery of silk combin- ed with jet. Equally tasteful in blue brown green plum and black S27.5O
 StraightEne dresses of excellent serge with large buttons down back giving ap- pearance of bl1tton-in-back model Smart square neck with narrow collar cut squarely across back. In seasonable col ors and deep black $275O
 Spendid taffeta dress cut with deep tunic pointed both back and front, digni- fled by wide girdle; simple in line and a dress of unusual beauty. Silk, too, is of fine quality; blue black or plum,- $40
 Serge dresses in sizes 43 to 5
 Silk dresses in sizes 43 to 51
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
MISS FLORA McFLHMsEY.

'Flora McF1imsey of Madison Square, deserves a place in the wo- mems hall of fame despite the fact hat she ds only 8 fictitious person. She is the subject of a poem which Eas first published in Harper's Week. Y 6ixty-&wo years ago today, Within } year 1t had been published in prac- dcaliy every paper in America, Can Bda. and England. The poem con 1erns the statue that aderns the tow T of Madison Square Garden in New York. The verses about the young lady who had nothing to wear" were published anonymously, the author, William Allen Butler, prominent New York lawyer, feaFdng that to be xnown as versifer might hurt his legal reputation. Scores Of inpoSters claimed the authorship of the lines put, ars none of them could show pub ieation previous to that in Harpers s Weekly, MT. Buffers right to live in literary history as the creator of Flora McFstmsey" is secure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
coats: :
 pretty and
 economical.

Women's coats of fine warm woolen fabrics that are not heavy.
 Women's coats of graceful styles that do not lose their appeal with length of service; that will give fine service all through the coming keen weather of this Winter-and be ready for satisfying ser vice with first touch of cold season.
 Every one of them at a special new price.
 Because of just one thing:-the store turns its face firmly against any proposal to carry clothes over from one season to the next. We'd rather sell at loss, any time, than do that.
 And here are the savings this makes possible, savings in the cost of warm snuggy handsome coats with sensible good-looking collars and effective belts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Mems shoes: bargain at $4.0O

Which do you like best, Sir, brown or black7
 Which do you like best, Sir, English or broad-toe last? Have just what you want; it Is here in this little special lot ! Brown calfskin of English style with fiber sole and leather heel Gunmetal calfskin with leather sole and heel, English style Black kidskin butcher with full board toe
 Each pair worth $6-imited lot at
 $4.90
 Main floor, rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Tailored hats, alert and bright.

Life, real and pulsing and alert life, marks these new tailored hats.
 But that is only natural They are the pick of those created by Gage and Phipps and other specialties.
 Little. close-ftting shapes.
 Smartly turned brims and adornments of almost-saucy air.
 Quiet and neutral colors-or the bright new shades of blue that are destin- ed to win so great favor.
 The ideal hats for wear tween sea- sons: they bridge the gap from Winter to Spring.
 Gathering of now is especially pleas ing.
 You will personally enjoy closer ac- quaintance with it,
 And choice is to be made at many prices from $5 up.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
WHAT ABOUT IREnAED7

BERNARD SHAW in his series of ,c41nant articles on Problems of the aeacs Conference, written for the NEW YORK AMERICAN, gives his Jews on the Irish situation in next Sundays NEW YORK AMERICAN. Order NOW from your newsdealer.- Adv. a4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Sweater bargain
 for men.

Three bargains in fact-for whichever price man pays he is going to get one fine bargain.
 Coat sweaters and slipons. Collared sweaters and collarless
 Blue sweaters,and maroon, and brown, and gray. < Big heavy sweaters as warm as an overcoat, light sweaters for wear beneath other clothing.
 Alike in the one thing-the saving $4.50 and $5 sweaters-$3.75. $6 and $6.50 sweaters-$5. $8.5O and $10 sweaters-S7.50.
 Fourth floor.