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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
National Problems Discussed
Authoritative Wrtcrs-A Daily
tor o pyniou Church
=,
Pastor OF plymouth Church.

Columbus is tho type of hope for
men who plan large things. A stranger
IN Spain. pcnniless. without friends.
Sns day he walked by the sseasho,e.
west cast a limb upon the shore. The
wood was strange and new. suggest
Ing world beyond the horizon. 1t
set Columbus Imagination on fire In
caught in the crack OF the log TO the
vas, continent from which Il came:
nc lcapcd from the bouGh to the forests
OF OF which 1t was "A part In that hour
MN In his work. One day he set sail
IN pursuit OF yondcr setting sun. On
the Prov of his ship there stood an
iimTisihIe pilot-the Angel 9f Hope.
would have turned back, Hope pointed
70 the lands of gold yellow as tho
Western sky When winds were con-
trary ana waves were high Hope
the greater the victory, once it is
overcome. when he had sailed many
days further than he had expected.
Hope urged that the broader the sea
be lying beyond. When the sailors
that he offer rich reward to the one
VINO first saw land. One morning
ooiumbus noticed golden bouEh with
scarcely faded leaves floating on the
wave: on he houEh a strange bird
had aitEhtcd 10 rest its wings. In that
nour HOPES plumaEc took on q golden
hue. When Columbus landed and
gave the world his now continent.
whom. he sailed homcward 10 receive
the idoltary of the people and tho vel
come OF kings and adulation worthy
Of god. he carried with him the con
seriousness that the faculty that had
saved him and made him equal to the
task was the faculty OF Hone.
Planting his thoughts and words
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
About Ratification.

About Ratification.
To tho Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Silt ~ impoSs BILE TO know where
YOU obtained the basic information for
your editorial OF September g. regard
lnE INC suhr question. From the
character. however. Of some OF The
YOU may have had tho unhappy for
tune OF being wrongly Informed b.
tinually made by an,i-suffragis,s
Had your editorial writer consulted the
facts presented On the tenth page OF
your edition OF September B. some or
these m!Sstatcments might have been
avoided feel sure. however. that
in fairness to your readers. you viii
be anxious TO correct them.
rs to the ratification OF tho suffrage
amendment already accomplished. there
are. as stated in your above mentioned
eomsm ' Miehis f9ur'ee1 Ms
New York, Ohio. PENNSYLVANIA. Mas
sachusctts. Texas, Iowa Missouri. Ar
kansas. Montana, Nebraska.
or the States which your editorial
classes as doubtful, Pennsylvania and
MaSSachusetts nave already ratified:
as "G hsr isnme wall unho"Gl,Hy pay
Dental suffrage, and New Hampshire
has called special session for the
In regard TO the SOUTHERN States
YOU list IS having rejected the amend
mcnt:
Ratification has never been before
or Florida. Louisiana had refer
cndum last February which carried the
State by large majority. losing only
BY an adverse vote in New orleans.
The Florida Legislature considered
last winter bill granting primary
suffrage such as has been In effective
oTeration in Texas and Arkansas. This
bill was passed in one house.
Even in Georgia. there has been
no defeat of ratification. The rcsolu
tionS introduced for that purpos. in
the Georgia House and Senate were
no; alike. not concurrent. and there
fore. the action OF neither house was
made valid. Already women have
some suffrage in Georgia. Your issue
this morning carried the news q, tho
vote Of Atlanta women in tho Demo
cratic primaries. under the heading:
Atlanta Democrats Say Woman De-
tented Them" IN Democratic pri-
mary, where there is a contest. Il is.
of course always a Democrat that is
defeated. and likewise contest or not.
always a Democrat that wins.
There has so far been but one State
rejecting ratification. Alabama. We
condole with Alabama women. for
their Legislature does not meet again
for four years. BY that time thew
will already he voting. Should such
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

ike seeds, man must wait for his
harvest and Hope helps him. Daily
IL Is his STAFF and support. Indeed.
Without WIZ this joy producing faculty
MOOD is saved by hope OF coming
youth; in you the boy, conscious OF
hv hnnn ness and immaturity. is saved
lnent' IN old age. when the man sits
upon inc western piazza and waits
LOT me sunset signal. and realizes that
s sayc ,1'e hi is NOV nov an behind him. he is
arc rooted on earth viii rinon AMI
wave their fruit in heaven. Not owe
other quality Is so practical Hone
a9es more for hcld and factory. and
or. grace. Ambition plants The ssad
,,aith waters 1t. work tills the soil. hui
iiope points to the coming harvest
Look at these immigrants. who came
10 our Western land to drudge in
What has saved them during ,hcirJ
Inconsistencies and their Loneliness ma
thcir bitter discouraEcmen,? They
nave been saved by the hone Of !,
0! their own, with their own vine and
poor seams,rcss climbing the Earr ng
stcps; 1t is Hope that guides the bow
setting forth to make his fortune: !,
10 the city. and our soldiers. return
ing from tho distant battle aclds, with
Weapons for their new battle and
their new victory. Hope is a re fusc
for hurt hearts: II is "A shield for de-
tcnse: II has wings for uplift; I, ia also
IN" star towards which man JOURNEYS
Great is the power of work, OF courage
ana persistence. but it is Hope that
nour!sheS. invisora;cs and sustains the
other faculties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
A. Tabloid Tale.
lie Never Let Go.

by author of The Dainty Duchesses' pi-
Keep the Home Crate Turning; Ashes to the
Ashman and Dust TO the Dustcr'; The Old
oaNen Bucket Instead of the Growlcr'':
Ups and Downs or the Old Goose Step Bees
sic of the Blue Blood; The Lost Cord or
or What's Doing?''; The Resignation of the
Chimney sweep 1t Didn't SCOT Him; The
Butchers Accident The Fivver Dropped His
Liver: 'Moic the Milkm aids Revenge 4
Hole in the Pair; and other bcin.
censored.)
our scene is situated at the railway station
of a somewhat large town. The train had just
unloadcd its passengers
oh father" cried beautiful blond young
lady. she threw her arms around his neck
I'm so delighted TO sec your
And ! am delighted TO see you" replied the
arms tightly around his neck
a something in the old mans eye that told her
some hing else.
Why you're not my father" she said. in
dsmay and she struggled to get out Of his
close embrace.
why. YES. am. You arc. my long lost,
daughter who haven, seen since last year.
And I'm going to hold you until the police
arrive" said the old man. ohligingly.
And when they did arrive, fathers pearl
stick pin was hidden in the iong-ost daugh-
ter'S hand.
She got me. once" cried the rich old man.
Moral: Hold to what you get!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
News of Fifty Years Ago.
From tho Richmond Dispatch. Sept. g. 1859

sora the, great luxury of the autumn. has
arrived and, usual, made it's first appearance
Xetelle's.
The selling OF pews at the neat little snya-
goguc OF the Congregation Kenncsscth Israel
Mayo street Thursday night well at
tended and resulted in the raising of about
$1,000.
Master Masons who desire to form chapter
OF Rose CroiX Masons Uite Of Memphis), will
meet AT St Adams Hall at o'clock this even
ing.
General Candy emphatically denies that he
s engaged in writing history of his and
former military administ ia tons in Virginia.
The schooner Is. II. Jones which arrived here
crday. made the trip from New York to
Hampton Roads in thirty hours--one OF the
quickest trips record
Rev; ~ c. Townsend. OF this city. has ac-
Second baptist Church of Mont gomery, Ala
Acknowledgement Hoar has decided that the
test oath is not rtnuirri Of members. Of tie
Virginia Legislature by the reconstruction acts
OF Congress. and that there is no authority
therefor: for its cNa"lion. This opinion was
sent 20 the War lIArar mcnt yesterday morn'nS =.
and copy mailed to General Candy last night,
which he will probably receive today.
Secretary Rawlns is reported extremely III,
and President Grant has tcegraphed from Sara y
toga that he Will return to Washington imme-
diatcly unless the Secretary is reported better
by today.
1t has become necessary to send additional
me Indians, who arc again the warpath.
troops to Montana to protect the settlers against
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
Soldiers. Life Insurance.

Miss VI. a., Fredericks HALVES.
soldiers war risk term life insurance
may he converted at any time within
five years after the declaration of
peace. wholly or in part. into other
forms OF government insurance. to wit:
whole life policy, twenty-payment life
policy, thirty payment life policy, thir-
ty-year endowment policy. endowment
policy maturing at age 60. Thu, new
government life insurance is designed
not only TO protect the man during his
term of service. but throughout his life.
1t closely resembles life insurance is
sued by the great private companies in
this country. n the man should be-
come totally and permanently disa bled.
through accident or other causes there
would be paid to him, as long as he
lived and were so disabled. the month
Iy installmcnts mentioned in his poll
cy. If. upon his death, he had not re-
ceivcd $40 of such payments. the re-
naming payments will be paid TO his
beneficiary. No premiums are paid
during this period of disability
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

tries" so long "as tho control remains in
British hands" is then urged. This state
ment gives an inkling of tho ruinous policy
the American people have pursued in reckless
sacrifice of their resources of natural wealth
to foreign investors. Notwithstanding the
tremendous drain upon Great Britain's
finances. as represented by liquid capital, Sc
curities based upon Americas richest re-
sources of natural wealth are firmly held by
its citizens. and possession of these securities
are stressed as placing Great Britain above tho
fear OF American competition for world trade.
britain holds the winning cards and it is sim
ply question of playing them rightly to
assure its permanent retention Of this advan-
taSe. To this end, British experience and
American capital must be brought together in
working alliance" in continuation of Il pol
icy which is rapidly lessening Americas pre-
cminence through the improvident explota-
ton OF its vast natural resources, to the
richmcnt OF foreign security holders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
Books and Authors

"Government ORGANIZATION in War
Time and After" is the title Of the
latest book 70 he published by ID. APP
pieton 6: COMPANY in their rccons,.uc-
ton series. William Franklin VIII
!ouEhby, director OF the Institute OF
GoTe!nmcnt Research. is the author.
mt Secretary OF War. has written an
introduction TO the volume. |, is said
10 be an accurate analysis o. the ad-
m!nistrative problems OF the war and
a history OF the administrative asen-
cieJ created TO meet them.
d. Appleton & Company are publish
inE a new book on the subject OF Inu-
nicspal science entitled Town I'm
pnr9yemGnt' The author is Fredefick
Noble Evans. assistant professor OF
landscape gardening in the University
OF Illinois. 1t is said that Professor
Evans book is the nrst which can be
may search for and ind suggestions
Tor such ordinary subjects o: improve
ment as the planting of street trees
the Improvement OF the water front
hundreds OF other problems that con-
Germ towns and cities.
Fleeing 10 America from, the high
cost Of living is a ;opsy-turvy state
,nent, but that is just what has
S;tSSeh to his county Herber, adams
Europe. and Helen Davenport Glib
bons. author OF "A Little Gray House
IN France They arrived in New York
last week with their children and SET
about finding home to live ana work
in. New York prices, especially for
food. sounded to them like tremendous
e ealrgains after Paris over there. Mr..
last months supply OF milk. butter and
cheese was over 500. 4 luncheon for
three at a Versailles restaurant cost
about $40.
Why not be an adviser to China with
get such a sinecure. according to Ellen
y. La Notes Picking Dust" is 10
nave your government brin; little
pressure TO bear on China. In chap
Miss La Motto says: There is quaint
custom here, which. as far as I know.
is unique in the history OF interna-
Of giving advice to China. Any coun-
try can do it, apparently. Any coun-
try that thinks China would be bene-
hted by little disinterested and help
ful counsel can see that she gets it
and that she pays for it. too ANY
person who wishes n lucrative position
can get his government to appoint him
eminent will see to it that China pays
him a salary. AS far as l know. Chira
does not ask fo- this advice it is
thrust upon her unsought. But she
must pay for the privilege. whether she
likes it or not. So over they come,
these various advisers from various
foreign nations, and settle down here
IN Picking. as the official adviser Of
this and that. and draw their salaries
from this bankrupt old government.
The China Year Book for 1916 gives
a list OF twenty-five such advisers
British. American. French. Russian
German. Italian, Japanese, Danish, Bel,
Gian. and Swedish. /. No wonder the
poor old Chinese government is dis
trauEht and. As some one said last
evening, in a state Of anarchy! Who
wouldn't be in the circumstances %
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
Democracy for Women.
BY MARY VAN KLEECk,
United States Department of Labor.

The war has changed conditions FOR woman
in industry. 1t has demonstrated the impor-
lance TO the nation OF women's work. and II
has produced new attitude of mind toward
pationS for
During the everybody was eager to see
women take up some new work; The enlarge
struggled suddenly received national indorSe-
ment But with the signing of the armistice
We began TO realize that after all this change
some instances of reaction the traditional
attitude. notably, in the Cleveland street car
Enlargement OF opportunities means a great
deal to women because OF the enersizing slim
illus which Will spur them when the public
snail come TO believe that women capa Bile
are capable. granted the establishment OF
healthfu! conditions for both men and women.
IT. on the contrary We continue to tell wo-
men. indeed little girls. that certain occupations
industry they can look forward in any event
TO earning only the wages OF woman. and
suppress the capacities of women.
Another important step is before and that
is to change the conditions OF employment OF
women. We learned during the war that these
conditions were a matter OF national inpor-
lance. Possibly a conflict may arise between
the enlargement Of opportunities for women
of their employment through Legislation. The
question is. II We have labor Legislation for
women only are we thereby setting apart wo-
wards of the state, and are we thereby
handicapping women in competition with men
in the enlargement OF their opportunities?
Our persona. view is that must. hrst of
OF women to be equal before the law com
pared with the value 10 women OF the actual
results of labor legislation II labor law re-
stricts output and opportunity. then il would
be clear what action should he taken by those
who believe In the larger development OF op-
poriun!ties for womeh.--tCopyriEht 1879
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
A Daily Once Over.
DON'T wnit for the Other Fellow

You feel that you a good citizen and en-
titled TO the respect OF the in your neigh
horhood. and you wonder why the men i'm your
section do not sfo" you enough attention to
make you popular
The ma ority Of them seem congenial to one
another bu, YOU never to have anything
in common Wiz them
First OF all give yourselv the once over and
looking 1t yourself you arc, you may be
able just what your disag r ecable
traits.
to make the advances. ch?
why should you unbend first. ie your motto
in effect.
You arc always willing to accept interest in
Yourself work, but do cvince any
particular interest in what the others are
doing?
They think. perhaps rightly that you con-
slider that the superior quality Of your society
should be courted.
Real men not doing II.
American spirit forhids the Idea that or
they better, than the other; more
genial perhaps. but out casscd. never. Be a
among Mon Copyright. 1912
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Nightfall.

Nightfall and home and you!
Across the west the heavy shadows
lie.
Shutting from out my heart the long.
long day
The empty day that held no speech
with you
Who once did walk with me beside the
way.
Nishtfall and home and you!
0 blessed dusk that holds. a little
while,
Forgetfulness OF all the world out
side!
What care we for its little hurt and
jar?
a vine-wreathed door we know
stands open wide.
Nightfall and home and you!
One red star hangs above the wooded
hill.
Guiding my eager feet along tn.
way
To home and love and-you.
Dear heart. dear heart.
What more has life TO give at close
OF day?
Florence Jones Hadlcy. In Phila-
delphia North American.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
curJnr Hurley Tobacco.

Inquirer. Newport News. = White
hurley tobacco is used extensively for
making plug and fine chewing tobacco.
In harvesting it the entire stalk is cut
and then split in little more than
half the length. The stalks are then
wilted and placed astride stick so
that plenty Of air may reach all parts
of the leaf. After being left Tor a
short time in the open air the plants
are taken to ventilated sheds, where
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
A Necessary Safeguard.

Subscriber, Cumberland.-'The simple
precaution against water going
through the walls of house below the
ground is often neglected. AS a safe
guard Of health, cellars and easements
should have a cement floor and the
walls should be plastercd on the out
side below grade. Good Portland cc-
ment should be used and not less than
three-eighths Of an inch thick. in the
proportion of one cement to two or
even three Of sand. For some II
trifiing saving is made. but there is.
at least in some locations, spoiled
wall to watch and repair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

In connection with Washington bankers
complaint that he has been made the object
OF slanderous attacks by Comptroller OF the
Currency Williams, it may be recalled that
on various occasions the comptroller has in
vited libel suits by those persons who may
feel that they have been unjustly accused and
have the courage TO take their troubles into
the courts But they continue to pour forth
their grievances before a Senate committee
which is powerless to award damages Evil
IDENTIFY there's reason 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

Opponents OF the league Of nations in the
United States Senate have obtained one re-
cruit in their campaign to bring about its
defeat. President Carranza in his message to
the Mexican Congress announced his unQuali-
fed disapproyal of it, He says that the league
is in fag grant violation Of the time honored
principles OF Mexico.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

Andre Tardieu says that French war losses
amounted 10 &c per cent of all the men
modified. OF soldiers under thirty-one, 81
per cent are dead. The total number killed
is placed at 100000. 1t is doubtful ii in
all history nation at war has sustained such
prt !ortiontte losses OF its young and vigorous
ma hood. No wonder France demands ALSO
Tut security in the future against an enemy
thi.'sting for revenge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
uncookcd Chill S.uce.

Mrs. T.. : j.. Richmond.-Pce and
chop one peek Of sound, ripe. not over
ripe. tomatoes and let them drain over
night from 4 sack into "A pan of suIh-
cirnt size. Grind eight red peppers
and two cups OF celery and mix with
two pounds of brown sugar. two quarts
OF vinegar. one ounce cinnamon. one
cup Of sat and cigh, large onions.
which have also been ground. Mix we'll
and IL needs no cooking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

It now develops that it was regular troopers
belonging 10 Carranza 5 army who fired at an
American army airplanc and wounded It's
pilot while doing scout duty along the border.
The provocation was that the airplane fright
ened their horses. ''Watchful waiting is
great sport for the MeXicans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

The City Democratic Executive Committee
of Atlanta recently granted the women OF
that city the privilege of voting in the Demo
ScTatic white primary. before which its mem
Z bers were candidates for denomination In
5the election just held. the women who par
ticipated showed their gratitude, or lack OF
lit, by defeating every one OF them. These
sforward-looking men can now appreciate the
sentiment expressed by Wordsworth I've
heard of hearts unkind, Kind deeds with cold
mess still returning and doubt viii apply
8his further observation to women: alas! the
gratitude OF men hath oftener left me mourn
Ting"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
Interesting Health Queries.
ANSWERED. By DIR. BRADY.
Copyright. 1917. National Newspaper Sorvico)

Is.
tient IS taken TO the hospital ihss. there
Sona after Ser is
chance to live. Kindly settle the matter for
"a S s.s PG ss
bee lin" eou for hs ne where
Repy to Mrs Mrs ND Tomat0es are not in
rs One may Se have OF the innss
mhHr 3 1 Soae GS sr
painless in the early stage Sores on the flesh
T %s& persist after tuberculosis a0scsss has
Fat Nervous. rabby. slecplcss-Last Febru,
REDUCTION and began INC ussof same in Marsn
son 70 be pleased win nc results: Your ever
Es,"F sS SS's Saxs "S S nsS
miles day in 1dditi ,In to the other exercises
ali the nerves in tie worid Gould not Keep me
a to ss letter
ss fnn the be aa aSr
this case wa, was merely what have always
to" ike ry on
pannicplqs adiposus? Al rishtibus. send the
velopiensis.
years old; has had chronic bronchial cough for
Very large Ionss and sdenoids Can they be
responsible for that terrible cough and would
their removal guarantee an end TO il?
largcd masses OF adenoid tissue in the throat
teithcr tonsils or adcnod body is a very com
mon cause of harsh cough which only
after the tonsils adenoids both hav been
removed.
Bran Mufhns-?lease print the recipe you
gave time ago for bran mullins for per
of coStive habit. CA -. ID
Answer.-One egg well beaten, pinch OF salt
butter the size OF walnut, melted. one cup swec
milk. one cup wheat -four. one cup wheat bran.
teaspoonful baking powder. Mix ba :.
in gem tins. (Seven items-don'i leave out any.
especially the flour, ambitious cook did }
Navel Rupture.-Our baby boy. four months
DID, has a navel rupture the size OF half
dollar. II is held by baud with pad over
the point OF rupture: our doctor advises an
operation. Please tell what you think. He
grows fast and is growing all the time.
CIV. D. So
course.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost my topic,
excepting on legal and medical SUBJ
tects. answered free. IA all in.
quII,es are answered directly by per-
aonal letter, setf-nddrcssrG. stamped
envelope 10 required. Addrcss The
1imeA-Dispntch Information Burenu.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

This tibe of year gives be a paid,
AID bakcs be very sore;
l breathe dust from evry pod
OF rag-weed ad OF golden rod
AID thed--I sneeze sub bore.
r.. NJ. 4.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-06

couple OF from Verona happened on
M!lier's Hill Saturday evening just in time to
Keep MIS- Lloyd Martindale from probably being
Kicked death by the Martindale mule. Both
men were quite badly kicked-Lampam Gowa)
WeeHly.
Bu: how about tho husbands whose actress
wives have gone out on strike? II is possible
that OF these boys will have go to
work, For shame!