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Books and Authors

book we ers" tha Of G'I Robera n.
Chambers had included chaperon in
the book wouldn', have been half so
much fun. MIR. Chambers had many
good reasons for committing this
ever heard OF chaperon Who could
keep secret?
An Injunction 10 restrain the pub.
i f,bn,;r from further printi;ns and dis.
threatened by the United states gov
eminent, according 20 letter received
i5e1 the 91s Of Ssw U3,ed STATES
Century Company. who Issued the book
month or SO ago: II appears that
srd 9n has srva,e sh and ea Mr
tidential matters. though no charge
IL made 1 m he bro S; fsith with any
Of the United States government he
is the editor and owner of periodical
published in China. where he, has lived
American. the author Of number OF
BOOKS iormer!y a newsPaper man Of
polliticai condition OF China; especially
Il lie Jsse eev snd the hs ga.
is not TO be trusted. and that she means
ptactically to take possession Of
China.
Into the forming and shaping Of
the American army for the world war"
SAYS Mrs. Florence Finch Kelly in
THIS country.s achievements in the
prosecution OF the war, What America
Did" just published by T. p button
d Co, went something new in the
making of armies. something hitherto
nnthousht OF in the history OF wars,
idea. bold innovation upon military
traditions. The method Of army train
ing had always been TO minimize the
inaividuaiity OF the fighting man, to
lessen sn IL TO the disappearing point. and
completely merge the individual in the
hshting mass. Only so. IL was believed
could the necessary discipline, unity
ana uniformity OF an ARMY be secured.
hul "heh the United States entered the
ET;eat nshting force its Secretary Of
" ar inspired the task with a new ideal
ana inc whole making of the American
arm! was based upon the idea Of de.
siG,i,0pinE ana frightening the individu-
nroyin op me rS So'diGr; OF discovering. i'm.
Qualities. The Immediate puronse
was 10 make better army, an army
OF thinking, reasoning units. But be-
una mat purpose lay also the de-
tterihlhation that these millions Of
A A,fnl young men, the flower Of the
nation. the beloved of their homes
should be. as far as possible enahloI
70 preserve themselves from those d.
naseiiG ,i' corruptions and blights Of
army n ne which the world. ages ago.
eVitable The outcome Of tnis MA Ia
experiment. was complete yindicatina
OF me VISION and the faith of the ,nan
WHO INSISTED 1t should be tried"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Business Problems
SOLVED By BRUNO DUKE,
Author. Harold Whitehead.
Profit Sharing.

CHAPTER NN.--tContinuedD
pena!ise men for bad debts tiair territory.
but you have already answered the question
ports the salesman makes on his trade"
thew we ann are guided sonewhat by what
ground and should know what kind of a man
e or a store it is | can't see the point of your
lanes" admon!shed Charles, 81 really think
YOU ., are aiSeourteou
ant gen.lemen Duke took charge OF the 'ep con-
vessn,ion when he saw the turn it was taking
having supper was this:
Wonldn't it be good plan to charge part
and deuct this amount from his commission
not MS bonus you understand. but his com
nee adding n!g5s ul sha aad
the fellows wont discuss things With me- ~cnaer
Wei. after much discussion it was decided
slesnans commission We a ali pe fsjt fr5 rom the
me me mmission would spur the men to get ali
would deter Them from taking Undue e's Sis lKls"A'y
TINS sheet, Duke passed over a sheet Of
pper as he spoke tells the method Of applying
me enc ency bonus TO the other workers"
This is what the sheet contained:
""rr ""rkeIs' uncludins Women Stenos-
rnphcrsb Efficiency Bonus.
credits - General conduct and courtesy to
G ,,aoI and fellow workers. twenty-five
sus 80, for Improvement of the bust
renalt.es-Tardiness. first time in month one
D!scourtcsy, five points.
;. without permission, five points
Wnrehonsemen's Emciency " nonu..
6rrdis-sainc as for Office workers
phasis TO be placed on shipping records Gun
ri LT in MERCHANDISE shipped. five points
Duke said after the brothers had read the shett
n1t i1s nov past mdmiFh SO sueses, ad.
To be continued tomorrow.
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The Rhyming Optimist.
Medicine,

On pills and things ! used to dote I'd takn
en- every day: ia pour strange potions down
hour or !Wo Id drink drink tonic which Twas said
curis upon my head, But got wise Ions. S ions
ago to better drugs than these I thinE , ,vms
, tnks cherry word or So friendly giace 1 and
friend you fin,. Last with sunnv s .mT every
All. this cure can never fail. Both man anG
beast for IL viii fall; 'twoud liven In a snail
There is another remedy which / consider "i dnn
I use II when drink my tea. ] use il whsn '' !
,wight's fa!i and when leave the .musty hay hay
il then. because 1t must be true that what v We
learn to Ito as men well do AS angels too lis
head back. So and say. .IIa. ha" I'LL north and
south the ringing echoes go; Just try it when
ours al Ills; both 1 great and small. like humps
use. and stun used to drink now keen Round
to shire my shoes and clean the kitchen sink
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
A. Tabloid Tale.
Quite Absurd-Quite.

Maybe it's none of my business. Bandanna,"
remarked Barbados Strait but great, big
black cat has been walking on my tran for the
last three days. now. think it's bad luck 10
have ~ ~
How ridiculous:'" exclaimed Bandanna. who
blocked tinfoille.
ridiculous: what do you meano I'm not
supers,ittious or anything like that but well.
once when was three years old remember
4 bis. black cat following for squares and
tne next day broke my bottle and had to
Ho" silly!" remarked Bandanna airily
silly my eye eScla lined Barbados, angrjiv
And nd lust TO show you how silly is. tina, time
low we = by black 1;k cat for several weeks
But Just the same. don't like it, tell YOU
That cat has come closer and closer and shifts
uncannily, say. I'll bet he's outside the door
waiting for now
II wonder now" began Randanna and sbe
went over to the door.
Just what thought. Doesie, dear. It's only
our old Moriah stuck dead mouse in your
pocket several days ago to If she Was still
mouScr Now I'm sine Is. il she's bee n
following" said .Bandanna. deligh;edly
8arbadoes Strait didn't wait to hear any more
but putting his safe under his arm. he ran
around the corner and eloped with the pretty
blond. Mrs Diseenwhopper. just for spite
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

and the atmosphere was German
rather than Russian atmosphere.
cial position took ssian names. Just
as Leo Gronstein took the name OF
tcotzky. AS clmoufayc.
The raStnesS ana the resources NJ
Russia are, always In the mind OF the
G siss He hnpss fg1ss ,hs
'73.oooooo sheep are far ahead Of th..
herds In the United states. Russia not
only produces the wheat and rye. oats
and pears OF our North. but she pros
d aY er Tie rice; cotton tea and oranges
notion that Russia is poor in mineraiss
In erroneous. for the explora lions show
seal 90 iron, eoppgr gE,ld' platinum and
Histories Of the world The ra,e 'o of
She will have 7OO.ooo,oOo people. IL
h I.ys re ,h are Developed she will
asrisui,'ural. mineral and industriai
ed states nearly 5000 900 square miles.
and her proportion Of barren land in
try;
Today several motives are combined
There is the desire OF the Germans
~, Sly OF Russia for leaders; There are
and the Russian people toward the
Pole; And third there liz the rcvulsion
OF the Russians from the Bolshevism
that is the most lawless. cruel despot-
ism ever imposed by al alien rulers
lor II must be remembered that OF the
3Si BolSheviSt rulers over Russia ONLY
thirteen are Russians. Unless, there.
Tore. the allies can overthrow Bolshc-
Hism and develop prosperous, free
and contented Russian republic. Ger
many VIII exploit Russia, and hurl her
men. money and resources against tho
"a
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Wild RoSes

oh a sunny summer morning IN IN.
middle Of July. :" LILO
"oH ne sun upon the meadows IN
half an hour high; 20
"aihlns down the dusty roadwav In
u,,,,4 inc country, where you get
WINS OF Jimson-weed and rse u,.ed
through the wealth of Bouncinru
a picture for the eyes
Ana inc merry dancing crowd NJ NJ
Tie white- winged butterf1ias-
iheh an ouor stronger, sweeter than
~ the rest usurps your sense
VIA roses IN the corners of the st,lxa
and-rider fence.
twisted berry vines ' 'ne
ana mere and there among the ,eay..
small white blossom shines.
Inc prlerS catch and hold YOU as vou
vault across the bars,
ana the grasses slash your ankI>,
with their verdant scimitars
what matter? Here's a wonder I'M
discovered and forlorn.
me sweetest little blossom of all bIo~.
SONS ever born;
Did you doubt that II was summer,
Here's living evidence
Wild roses In the corners Of the stake.
and-rider fence!
Edwin Meade Robinson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

member 1t is a step forward in line OF
progress which the advancement Of civilization
demands. Prevent, he says the incentive for
war growing out OF selfish desire for ag-
gression. as the overweening force OF this
covenant will do, and few actual causes OF
war will remain that cannot. without difficulty
or danger, be submitted to the high court OF
arbitration
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
News Of Fifty Years Ago.
(From the Richmond Dispatch. Aug 6, 1859.

The great success which
has attended the SUNDAY
excursion business (from
this city to Petersburg and
Norfolk) has excited the
indignation of the relig-
touS people OF the com.
munity, and attacks arc
being made upon them
from the pulpits. Last
Sunday three prominent
ministers we have heard
OF took occasion to de-
nounce the excursion pro-
motors. Rev. l.. NJ. Lee.
who Tiled the Trinity
Methodist Church pulpit
lasr Sunday. in tho a IA
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Prohibition Commissioner Peters has been
advised that there are $50 illicit stills along
one creek five miles in length in Wise County.
Has the machinery. Of the Prohibition Depart
ment ceased to function efficiently, that this
condition should exist in the section indi-
Gated? If prohibition agents can put boot
leggers out of business along turnpikes what
is to hinder them from putting illicit distillers
put of business along a hve-mile creek?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Thc RIo dc In PIata E:.tunrx

]. 5. s. Newport News.-Thc Rio de
Ia Plata is the estuary OF the combined
iarana and Uruguay Rivers in South
america II forms large marine inlet
Argentina. II is l43 miles wide at It's
mouth and tspers gradually inland for
a distance OF 200 miles to the delta OF
the Parana. Shoals are everywhere
forming rapidly. and. together with
Inc strong currents and violent storms.
MAKE navigation danserous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

War Minister Winston Churchill has an
nounced to Parliament that all British troops
in Russia will be withdrawn before winter
AS the ports Of that country become icebound
carly in the fall they will have 10 hurry.
This suggests that 5000 American soldiers
are being held there much against their will.
Is 1t possible that they are to be left to
spend another winter there? If so, what as
surance have that any of them will ever
return alive?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Root, Lodge. Taft and Hughes form a
striking quartet of Republican treaty reserva-
tionists. Without impea ching the sincerity
of any one of them, it may be taken ior
granted that each of them nourshes secret
hope that his reservations embodied in the
treaty will mean for him four-ycar reserva-
ton in the White House.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding nImo.t my tonic.
excepting on legal md medical sub
1ects, arc answered free. A oil In.
quiries are nnsvercG directly by per.
sonnl letter, n self -nddreksed, stamped
envelope In required. Address Tha
ni1eh- Dispatch lnforA.tioa bureau
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
jet Is the BIackc.t Substance.

J. J. ~. Wllliamshurg-Prob the
blackest substance known is jet 1t
coal and first was procured from pieces
OF rock and shaie washed up on the
coast ea.s near near, Witty. Eng Now. how
by mining. The best jet is Of UNIFORM
biackness. is cut and carved easily. and
capable of taking brilliant polish
The industry there furnishes employ
towns population. Jet Is also found
In Bavaria: Bohemia; Ande. France
North Germany and In Viliaviciosa.
States. but not much attention has been
given to its production. There are sew
eral manufacturedlvarie of so-caiied
jet in the market; but the substitutes
substance. Jet was used by the Brit
ish many centuries ago much as ii is
used today. for beads. rings, bracelets.
made from it has been found in ancient
British burial grounds The ancient
Greeks had a curious belief in the eff
and mixed with wine-it was supposed
TO cure toothache, and mixed with
beeswax and applied as a plaster it
was believed to be remedy for tumor.
The Articles of Confederation.
S. NJ A.. West roint.-The Articles
Of Confederation were first reported
in November. i777. Ey May 1879. all
the states had formally ratihed them
except Maryland which refused its as
sent because OF Il land controversy with
the various states. New York offered
TO cede her claims TO the land and, it
follow the example, Maryland gave her
assent TO the articles In 1881. thereby
causing the articles TO go into effect.
The result was league of friend
ship only, the general government
having no power Of coercion and the
various states were virtually indie
pendent. When the war ended the
OF the form of federal government
became more and more apparent Its
treasury was empty domestic obliga-
lions were enormous and no one would
receive the enormous amount of paper
currency. Washington said the gov
eminent at this time was little more
than the shadow without the. sub
James Bowden were the first men to
declare boldly that II central govern
ment with power I'm internal and en-
ternai affairs had to be set up. So.
May 25. 1887. the National Constitution
al Convention was held and the\ Vir-
einia plan and the New Jersey plan
were laid before the convention. These
plans differed In the matter of repre-
sentation In Congress and the 50. called
question. 1t provided for equal rcp-
resentation IN one branch Of the
national legislature and representa-
ton according to population in the
other. Tho franc OF government
drawn UP, with later amendments has
continued as the Constitution OF the
United States OF the present day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 6, 1919.

Really, it would be beautifully simple
plan OF railway management just to divide
each month the total receipts among the
operating force, except that after the first
month the hrakemen would be striking
for pay equa%So that of the engineers and
pointing to H. c. L. in support Of their claim.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

likes Quiet Sunday.
TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir have no car but VIC so TO
Sabbath school and ,nurch o sun
day. l lived Ave years in Memphis
where everything was open on Sun.
Gays. All kinds OF amuscments base
ball. swimming. pools. parks, music
tennlc courts etc. ] moved TO Rich
mond largely because l learned tina:
ucople tried to observe the sabbath
- Richmond. and hence II was bet
Ter place TO raise children
SUNDAY OBSERVER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Queer that some statesmen who are SO des
perately fearful lest we become involved in
the quarrels OF Europe labor through long
pages OF the Congressional Record to carry
us headlong into the feuds of China, Japan
and Korea, In Asia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Query.

What We want to know is stated succntly
and with charming naivette, follows, to- wit:
what's become of the old-fashioned candidate
who represented the party that was going to
haul this country back from whatever verge it
might happen to be on at the time? We want
to locate him. He's needed to decide how far
dollar can be depended upon with dollar eggs
and butter looming and twins not only popular
but insistent.
fep we want to see the who pounded
the gavel to call to order the convention tina t
knew just how everything could DO instantly
adjusted to crcumvent emergencies. We also
want TO ask him about coal for next winter
verify.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

President Wilson will hardly he so incon-
sistent as to sign the daylight-savng repeal
Dill. The notwithstanding law was passed
as measure OF economy, particularly that
the country's food supply might be increased
through the medium of home gardens AL
though the war is over, the need for home
grown food becomes more and more acute as
prices continue to go higher to the point
where the nation is on the very verge Of
panic If additional daylight was needed dur
Ing the war, it is imperative now, and with
the President having taken UP the fight "a
lower the cost of living, it is not likely that
he VIII deliberately discard ons of his most
efficient weapons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Trnn.nlantinr Ric..

MTG. G., Faces.-Ycs. where rice 10
grown in Asia. in Japan. for instance,
IL Is very common practice TO trans
plant rice from seed bed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Easy.

Remember. children said the Teacher,
every boy in this fine country has chance
TO be President"
That's right" said Johnny the Village Cut
up; all he's gotta do is beat sump'n like co..
100000 other little boys. that's ALL"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Horrible EaamrIeA

Horrible Examples.
The Former Kaiser.
The Bolshevist.
The Race Halter.
The Deaf Telephone Operator.
The lnquisitive Bank Examiner.
The Expert Witness
The Professional Reformer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Hov Ahopt Ami. CId.,,

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sir.--lendins the enactment by the
United states Senate of the national
prohibition bill, will we farmers UP
mere have right TO make some apple
cider for vinegar? AS you know apple
tuice has to undergo vinous fermenta-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Weakness and ipsincerity Of the Republi-
can demands for reservations in the peace
treaty become more and more apparent as
the Republicans themselves begin TO quarrel
over what reservations are and are not nee
essary to the perfectng of that instrument
Just now Mr.. Hughes and Senator Borah two
of the leading reservationsts, are unable to
agree as to the necessity OF Article XII When
the war OF words has been ended and the
weary crowd in the grand stand has ceased to
listen. even the btterest of the treaty's
enemies will find that no tons are
needed. and most of them will come into the
wilson reservation and vote for its ac-
ceptance as written.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Herbert Hoover announced several days
ago that he was through with food" and
would retire TO private life. But perhaps
food is not through with Herbert Hoover
After organizing this country's food admin
istration and feeding Europes furnishing
millions. he returns to find America in food
panic, and it may be necessary to call him
back to his job. Technically the war stil is
in progress. and the war food organizations
might do effective service in curbing the
profteers. !. Disagreeable as the task would
be- Hoover would not shirk it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

tons until the saccharinc ma tier is con-
vertcd into alcohol & per cent to
per cent. then ace,ous fermentation
sets in. converting the alcohol into
acetic acid-the base OF vinegar.
WILLIAM ]. G. GOODE.
GilliamsVille. Va. August l. lNla
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Hun property seized here TO be restored
and to yield us no indemnity? Who, then.
is to pay for losses inflicted on our citizens
during and after our neutrality and for the
lives lost on the Lusitana?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
TO Remove Fruit snot,

Mrs. &. r. j.. Charlottcesville.-
remove fruit spots from cotton goods.
apply cold soap, touch the spot with
a hair pencil or feather dipped in
chlorate OF soda. then dip Immediately
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

In production and dissemination of cam
paign lies the two parties in Russia seem to
diVide time equitably and go to bat regularly
ON alternate days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
SEEN ON THE SIDE
DY HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Revived.

Revived.
From one OF our tattered serapbooks. this:
girl who sang hikh C or higher
Got job OH ono end Of = choir;
She yelled such lot
That the iremcn Sot
The impression tho church was on fire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

b. s. r.. Hopewell.-Each State has
and Representatives in Congress The
electoral vote for President in 1915
i Vas ~ for Wilsop and as4 for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

Unqualihed Endorsement given the lcagus
OF natons by Senator Underwood in his
speech In the Senate few DAYS ago viii,
carry great weight with the thinking pub,ic
regardless OF party afnliation. Senator Under
"ooo is one OF the ablest members of the
opper house. and his Jealousy of American
rights and interests is second TO none ue
refrained from taking any position on the
Treaty until he had made a careful studv NJ
The offcial text as submitted to the Senate
Tor ratification. Then he frankly stated his
position. He explained that while he does
aot feel altogether assured that the league
NAY at once remove the selfshncss of nations
ind bring complete cessation OF international
'trtfe, yet he sees in it movement TO that
desired end, one that may in the future carry
aational disputes to court OF final adjust.
nent. To such an undertaking he is glad TO
ave his support, seeing In it no threat OF the
oss OF national sovereignty in becoming a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
A Serious Consideration.


10 the Editor of The Time u! spatch.
Sir.--ln your issue OF Saturday. August
:. ! was very much interested in the
opinion and position taken By the can
didates for the House and senate in
regards 10 the amendment 10 make
land owners pay for improvements Of
streets.
To my mind this is very serious
consideration for property owners to
consSer when selecting their repre-
sentshves: BY my experience in other
states, as matter OF fact. know
Of cities in the Middle west where
the property owner were assessed
from $500 10 $500 for improvements in
front o! their PROPERTY and know
AN instance where q widow lost her
property OF not being IDLE 10 meet
the assessment.
To my mind. here IN Richmond where
so many young people are paying for
their homes in monthly installments.
such 4 law would work untold hard
ships. tSigned 4 VOTER
Richmond. Va. August Z, 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06

When a fellow asks her father for 4 Sirl'
hand. how does sho know he intends TO soak
in diShpan some day?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-06
Voice of the People
Like. a Quiet SUNDAY.

Letters nnst give the name and adj
published if writer SO requeats,