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A. Tabloid Tale.
Bang !.
Sot In the Books. ~

Bang.
The man dropped the package OF books softly
upon the moor.
"Wha, the. -" yelled the manager with a
90 H. T.. start.
Good morning, sir, said the book agent.
You Mr. Lifeess Smuga, you mott
II am NOT smphh,a,.isaiiy replied the, man,
please and NOT your service. Good-day.
1T is good day, sir have here book
how improve your memory-seven vol
umeshound in baby calf only ten dollars. Mr..
Elephant"
My name is Eliphale, and if you --"
"As ! was saying. these works were COM
works. Mr. Lifeboat, and ---"
"ELII'iIATET."' roared the manager, pick
ing up a ten quar-, mucilege pot. threa teninsiy.
on excuse me- sir. This book is called"
II don't want any books crooks or
Get OUT"
This book is &C. called How,. o, Rs s Your
titled How Many. Blows , Needed, tho third
The manager jumped up. will this one blow
be enough TO make you remember my right
And he gave the book agent lift clean over
into the office of the Noisclcss Chewing Gum
Company.
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Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Copyright 1913, oy National Newspaper sery. .,
Hygiene for Dta he tics.

aks tS'f ansy e;
utilization of s'arciies and sugars tor the pro.
duetoH Of energy IN the body. BEING func-
cases from moderate decrease, Of sugar tolers
e5ss,fa ia ,s Ss' b g the ability 10 oads
The foliowins are some hysienic suggestions
The . ersdeaton "u Of such infections as pyor.
rrhhsa $50 called Rigs disease Of the sums,
infections has cured many cases of diabetes.
g Usually moderat to amouns OF onen air
No diet can ;. laid down for d the disease
S Stion ! must be adapted to the individual con"
There There s snoYIa be be tas, day week.
B. The kind Of food and the quantity
cal study OF tho patients capacity to utilize
paoe,es shoalS aress more warmly than
o asisy individuals do. and if possible should
;. ,; II is much better for a diabetic ind vdual
normal average Weight Of Person u of ss n ns
her wsish, and age,
hetcs At present IS a fas, of from two to Ave
days day ,uqSi the wine beeomss susaTtreeS
of water. or mineral water, or tea or eoffee
This This 'rsmsn is successful oniy when admins
!, is important for the physician to know al
diet and activities accordingly.
much OF the different food elements the indy
srance and his fat tolerance are. for example
Then he patient may - iausht how TO select
steal condition. 80
- somet!mes the fats nre more harmful than
a. Gluten bread. provided i, really has
aa,nns Of IN the Of as bur in i is
oiher items OF diet are carefully adjusted.
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER

Upon Tfme.
Upon time. as stories 80.
From nabulae there spranS speck
That grew and grew until. wa know,
1t was tho Earth By heck!
And when the Earth was finished. then
Evolved a man and woman. and
From them there came of men
To populate the land
Before the women and the men
Were flowers and fruits and fearful things
That crowded air and haunted xlen
On belly. feet and wings
These upright animals. the hand
OF Fate had made TO run the place
Theirs was order and command
Theirs was TO set the pace.
Now all this came from nebulae,
That is, from nothing, as il were:
Al other things evolved. they say.
When life began stir.
But what gets. me- if this is true
In that mysterious primal day;
From nebulae all creatures flew
Whence came the nebulae:
If nothing before. and then
From nothing sprang this world and those
That whri i'll space. confoundinr men,
The wonder OF it grows;
For shall always want to know
Unto the end. my dying day.
Ii from the nehulae worlds grow,
Who grows the nebulaec
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Books and Authors

Aner 5000 miles OF travel IN n.
"c sr rap'i i,,oi Louis Ksens author Of
SAFELY returned 10 this country,
book WaiIea To TO-" '0' 'M.1,h.'i
oon.f CO., WI eonelue. Tho series
..s sns .. Gr, "a, Tnoasand Years" anu
early books were somewhat !cono-
elastic The new one vii! b. con-
sirucitNely suggestive.
John Mills. the author .. The Real
YES % Modem science. has had ten
mpor,ant0 2, 'eae5eF an
college. and leading technical school
resides somc experience in the instruc-
ION ION Q. industriA! classes and the en-.
navy. For the last eight years he mas
been employed in the rssesrch labora
,oriss o. large indu<tria! and puzzle
experience 10 bear upon the present
day problems OF science and gives con-
CREE ,iiusirattons IN hook which
ca reader who desires a simple and
yet comprehensive introduc, ION to sen-
era science IS well as 10 the student
IN college and at home.
Hoo,h Tsrkinston is saia % tel
published o. George H. Doran COM
psnE: war s,rolling around an
artists Rcd Cross fair when two
pretty happers' OF sixteen or SO came
up and asked me for my autograph. 4
haven't got fountain pen | said.
m 1,,G Ma hs' tered WI, renei, do, Yes
out my pencil and signed my name
In the morocco bound book that shs
had had gwen me The napper. studied
me signature with frown. Then she
iookea up and said: Aren't you Rob
ert w Chambers? No said I'm
i5ooth Harrington. The 'happer turned
10 her friend with a shrus of DISCUS,
Lend me your rubber. May she said"
No more thrilling description o, =
battle in midair has been written than
is found a. brief article recently from
Wills recital OF one of the desperate
aerial conflicts in which he took pari
over the German lines near Verdun is
of particular interest in Richmond and
aviator is well known. Lieutenant,
Leonard. now residing in Chicago.
comes OF real lighting stock. He is a
grandson Of the late Colonel u. B.
Harris. of Goochland who had an en-
the War Between the States. and IL
was he who built the fortifcations
around Charleston. S. g.. in the early
days OF that conflict. Lieutenant
Leonard. as viii be seen from his story.
death when his airplane, In company
with seven others. was attacked by
seven German Fokkers. and sent hurt
ling 10 the earth. He came out OF the
badly wounded. and was taken pris-
oner. He recuperated in German
hospital. and al the close of the war
returned to his home in this country.
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A Daily Once Over.
Young Girls and Late Honrs.

founs girl you arc bcins most umwisc and
decidedly cruel when you remain late al
night, and Then give your mother cvssive
and saucy answer when she asks YOU where you
have been.
You may think you can take care of your.
self, and that long SOD do thing wrong
there Is reason for You VIVA, some
old Sossips say abou; you and your doinss
But yon should value your regulations: IL
should he priceless you.
Persons generally are not at all charitable.
JUST or liheral in the way they talk about young
girls and what is mean. for innocent fun.
Men in your neishborhood Will not respect
YOU II they know that you SPEND most of Your
evenings away from homo and stay until
late.
YOU may not do anything wrong but your
actions may look suspicious.
Your mother knows the way OF the world.
She wants you 10 be sood and sweet and
pure; she wants everyone 10 sneak OF YOU in
the highest terms: she k-.ows they will not do
so II you do not conduct yourself more strictly.
Copyright 1919.
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Kai, hrst President OF the Chinese re-
public, died in resinE June .; 1915
d S hn Sun IN
1912. on the understanding that Yuan
Shih-ksi should be elected 10 succeed
him: and proceeded on a tour 70 W.
rocated socialistic policy. He went
10 Picking At the Presidents request
In september 1912. h VAS appointed
TO draft plans for a national system OF
railroads. lie strongly advocated the
transfer from Ieking TO WuchanS or
Marking. His authority as chief OF the
National Railways Corporation was
cancelled on the outbreak of the re-
hellion in April, 1915. Or. Sun subse-
uuently took up his residence in Japan.
American Inventions.
F. r. L.. Louisa.--Below is given a
list oil important American inventions
with the title Of the invention. the
inventor:
The, Franklin printing press. Benja-
Lightning conductor. Benja am n
Gut nails, jeremiah Wilkinson. 1875.
John Fitch. 1856.
steam road wagon; Oliver Eysns. 1877,
Cotton gin. FL Whitney. 1924.
in steam navigation. John stevens. 1904.
Steamboat Navigation on the Hudson
iSfVcr. ROBERT Fullon, ISui.
First steamboat TO make a trip to
sea. the Phoenix. John stevens, 1905.
Breech loading shotgun, Thornton a.
Hall. 1911.
First ci5eular WOOD saw made in this
"col,,mbian" press: elhowed pulling lnns
Sfty. George ciymer. iSI5:
Lathe for turrning irIesu,lar wood
Multi-color printing. r.. Force. ls22.
Friction ma tches John walker. 1927.
Wood planning machine. William
Woodwork, 1925.
The washington" printing press,
lever motion and knuckle Joint for a
screw. number OF impressions per hour,
200. Samuel Rust. 1929.
First conception Of electric telegraph,
Morse. 1892.
First magnetic electric machines.
SaXton. 1882.
Mccormick reaper. Cyrus Fl. Mccor-
Babhitt metal, Isaac Rahbit,. 1889.
Merely few Of the numerous inven-
tons Of which are on record are here
listed. \ list of all the important in :
ventions may be obtained In any stand
ard encyclopedia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

ne days OF the w. r. Tr!rx sin,
, ,nd company. here in Richmond.
ahn you VIII recall that that ~. -.
only W! We launched the shjpt MI,
n that yard The L. S s GaivA.,nn
nc "a dominion liner RerhIey and
with other ships, were ali lsurc, s,pns
,n,n' Va IN fact. the canal or "ba
ssn Was not vide enough to iaup",
, ,,s. stern h-st which is the u,u.,
s!inpi. thought this being
OF nlstory, !. would be good ,htr,
10 correct this statement in IN. w.,
WILLIAM PALMER nm
h'cnmond, Va. July 10. 1914.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Safety at railroad crossings will be dis.
cussed at a meeting OF railroad men 10 be
held In this city. 1t is a topic that will bear
serious discussion on the part Of the public
generally and interest therein should not be
permitted 10 lag until after law has been
written INTO the statute books OF Virginia
requiring the presence OF a guard ar ado
quate alarm signals At every grade crossing
In the State. Various efforts in the past TO
secure such legislation have failed, through
influences that have been more or less oh
vious and hundreds OF these crossings re-
main veritable death traps. Within a radius
OF fe" miles OF RchmOnd-and the same
nolds true OF practically every community in
the State-thero arc a score of grade cross.
ings. used daily by hundreds OF people IN
automobiles or other vehicles, so closely
concealed by trees, underbrush or high en-
nsnkmen's that an approaching train cannot
dc seen until the un1arncd driver is fairly
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Voice of the People
Letters must give the nnme and "a.
drc.h OF the writer. Name VIII not bS
published tY writer 40 requests,
An Echo of Eiffr =.

An Echo of Fifty Yeara AGO,
To the Editor OF The Time Dispatch:
Sir.--Re ference 20 your Fifty Years
ago column remlnds the writer Of a
humorous editorial In PetershurS
ripe: the morning after the Euberna.
toriai election. Gilbert G. Maker a..
New York. was the candidate Of the
conservative party and Wells. o. Mich
isan, vas the candidate OF nc Repub-
iican or 'Carpe,baR' party.
sailor IN the rigging calls out sal
shoy!" Where away" asks IN.
captain. two points abat the lee
beam, cir" Where Ia she heading -
salt River. sir" What is the name
OF ;he craft" Don't know it. hu, can
spell II for you. sir. MlcHlG AMBER. .
Governor Walker formerly OF Bling.
hamton, y. Y, Was magnificent spe ;
men in physique and courtesy ma de
most acceptable administration and
aided virginia in the trying days o;
reconsiruction. l.. +. r..
Richmond. Va, July .. 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

The good old rule which Sairey Camp
nounced, unfortunately, is no longer appli-
cable 10 conditions in this land OF the free
and home of tho brave" What l always
says to them as has the management of mat
tiers, Mrs. Harris, be they gents or be they
ladies. is don't ask INC whether won't take
none. or whether l will but leave the bottle
on the chimneypiece, and let me put my lips
TO it when am SO disposed"
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launched Her sidenay.,

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sc.-BeinS Very much Interested in
shlphuiidinE ] note in the IVES, Point
letter in your issue OF July 2. IL was
stated that the steamship X l.. New
man. which was launched At ives:
Point. VAS launched sideways. and
that this was the irst time ship has
been So launched IN the whole South.
Kindly le' Your mind run back to
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Information Bureau.

Inquities regarding almost any topic,
excepting legal Hnd medical sub.
teetu, nre answered tree. A all In.
quiries nre answered directly by per.
sunal letter, u selI-uduressea, stampca
envelope In required. Addrexa Tho
ltInc>-Oixpnrch inIurmutiun Bureuu,
hlchmund. Va.
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in its pathway. The wonder is that hundreds
or lives not sacrificed where there Is
only one. Guards or safety devices would
cost the railroads something. OF course, but
tho cost would BIO small compared to the con-
slant danger they would eliminate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

When the Board Of Aldermen convenes on
Tuesday evening it will have before il the
pond issue ordinance, amended by the Com
mon Council, to provide for return 10 the
discredited ward system in the distribution
OF improvement funds. This will be its on
portunity to lei il be known where il stands
In civic affairs, whether for the advancement
OF richmond along modern, progressive lines
as laid down in The amended charter. or with
the reactlonaries who long have ranged
along the municipal pie counter caring more
lor the present dollar in behalf of their wards
than the future welfare of the CITY az whole
mere is good reason TO believe that the ordi
nance as il stands will fail to receive the
approval OF the Board and while compro-
mise on the Jones plan is possible, it will NOT
be surprising II the Board holds out for the
Roden plan and sends the whole project back
70 the common Council. II il does it will
deserve and receive the hearty commenda.
ton of every progressive element in Rich
mond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

While Great Britain, France and other vic
lorious warning nations are bestowing honors
and adequate material rewards on their sue.
cessful generals, the United States is prepar-
ing TO take away from General Pershing even
that which he hat TIL, and unless the law gov
ernlng his case is amended he will be de-
NOTED to his pre-War rank, his only hope OF
reward the consciousness of worthy achieve
ment. Sometimes IL seems that tho simple
democratic, American way OF doing these
things can be carried to unjust extremes
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Dom cAfIrtr-

Now Mr. Rassamout" said the LandIady,
Solicitous!N. now that your wife has gone 10
the seashore and YOU are boarding with me till
she returns. want you to feel perfectly At
home shall try TO do everything 10 max.
this like home TO you"
"oh. all right groancd Raggamoui. hone
lossiy Soon you're ready to begin you
start nasGlng and hndins fault and IN start
cussns"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

The French people getting the benefit
of bargain sales in the disposal of the Anleri-
can eSpedtionary forces big surplus of sup
plies in that country. The American people
are excluded from such benefits in this coun-
try by reason of the terms of the sales.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

II Is just one month until the General AS
semoly meets III special session to start Vir-
GINA on It's way towards becoming a good
ROADS state. Never before. preceding session
OF the Assembly. has there been such z
unaninlity OF opinion or such thorough
concise mapping ,out of tho work to he ac-
complished as this one will find when i, is
called to order With tho whole State sup
porting 1t and It's program ably formulat ed ,
the session should be short. snappy and re-
plete with achievement. Happily, the goSsp
OF politics TO be interjected, and OF nonger-
name subjects to be introduced has largely
alsappeared and there is every indication
that monumental piece of work will be
accomplished in record time and with har-
mony undisturbcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Selection OF John W. Davis for mem bership
Of the International court of justice under the
league of nations will not interfere with the
ambition which he is credited with enter
tanning toward another job the occupancy of
which will be decided during the latter part
OF next year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Just from what source the Reds are get
tng the money they arc spending so freely
trying 10 bring on revolution in this country,
- not very c'ear' but, IN SO far as 10 achieving
that purpose, it will be money wastod
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: O. S-Will you please tell me whether you
consider Jack Dempsey invincble SPORT
Dear Sport-1f this is personal question.
don't know; and IT trying to lick him is the
only way | find cut, | shall remain steeped
in aeysnal Ignorance, profoundly contemptuous
OF public opinion. the balance OF my natural ufe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

J. !. NJ, Avree.--.Takc a sharp hos
and cut the Rurdock close 10 tho
ground. Fiji an oil can with coal oil
or common machine oil and put
tablespoonful on each stub.
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Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

Heaven war never made TO . lazy man" said
Charcoal Eph. in ruminatve mood Nj, mout
he easy keep good 'nough T. go dar but hits
sure some strain in watermelon time T~y r
piece o. heart MiStah jackson"
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on trfhutcd.

;. 9. ;" Dear Madame The other day caught
FISH and II weighed three pounds but IL Got
away how did know /, weighed three pounds
4 1t got away knew by il. scales YOU can
use this one remit in stamps thank you
JOHN D. WITTYSUTT
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SATURDAY, JULY II. 1919.

Having consented to modify his fourteen
points, if the President should decide to al
low each Of his thirsty fellow-citizens chance
al fourteen pints, there would be rejoicing
over his homecoming indeed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Subscriber, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS spots
on white canvas shoes may be removed
in many cases Ivy the application Of
gasoline. First clean the shoes thor
oughly and soak them overnight in
gasoline. Then scrub with d brush and
gasoline soap. Finally rinse in gaso-
line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12
Question. and Au.ver..

duestions ana Answers.
Precipitation Under Tho Arms.--Is there any
cure for excessive perspira ton under the arms?
y. Z. G
for three or four times with q solution of half
an ounce of aluminium chloride in three ounces
OF distilled water rain water. Allow This 10
dry on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Clearing out brush and pulling weed. makes
The amateur farmer appreciate regular string
bean.
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Mother. may l 60 out to swim. Don,
ask FOOLISH questions, Clara. Get on your one
piece SUIT and make deadset for the danger
line. / understand there's young m!liIonair.
volunteer among the ife-savers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

'" Hohenzollern says he'll go home when
inc i'mc Is ripe That will he when Ger
many is more than ever rotten.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

This wise may IS not bit curious about wo-
men; the fool bumps into wisdom and comes
out scorchcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Histrionic Novelty.
rye sot it, screamed the playwright
Got what" demanded the manager
The greatest play or the century, hov!ed
the writer nm make every housewife yen
with applause; youll crowd EN- in"
so: what's lis name"
Mary Co Ba ca to- the Kitchen
And with Sasp OF JOY the manager elutched
The author and Rugged him until he brast rib
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4 Health Query.

juSt one question we'd like ask DR. Brady
Dear Doctor: Sit down here and tell me SUNNI
M so na!headed a duck csg looks like
feather buster: so smooth watermelon LOOKS
like muf IN comparison. That's how bald 7
am Nov tell me. confdentially: Does it make
any difference?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

Back TO Nature Is o. "a. but sunburnins
doesn't suggest anything just like Eden
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Aher 10000 miles Of travel /, -.
odssoFn hemisphere. and nvc wear. ~
MaT' Iaptiin Louis keenc autt,aS -
Crumps' dHouEhten Mii.n 90 ~
safely returned 10 this country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-12

TELEPHONE: Randolph ].
Private Branch Exchange
connecting With all Depart
nlenls.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-04-12
CAPITAL GETS NO
MORE NtTISl WORD.

WASHINGTON, April ll.--ArrivaI
OF tie American CRUISER Galycs on
aud Chedler AT Murmanak. reported
To-Day IN Associated PrsSs dispatc b rs.
~ OpccJol % orr! crs to relieve the
situation among Am mcrican troops IN
u" Arghanget region, II com pany ~
which 10 days ago refused "a 60 to
lht Mont uu'I arguments were pre-
s'7teI hy tHrir officers The vcH,+ Is
earned EUR Gen, W +. Richard
son, Nhu ~ 20 assume CON ma nd Of
%" Au'rlcau forces and two cont
pd'Ars ~ galway engineers Gene gHl
k,gArhSuu ana the engineers were
ordered Iu Nurnausk "a the dino 1t
was d. .ied 10 withdraw the eutire
alaei force IN northern Russia and
ihrir arrival is expected to rcasslre
ths American troops aud prevent any
spread ur he mutuy. ~,
40 t4rt.cr Information Hf, TO the
mEt.Hg WAS Issued rv the depart
q ~ n requires some days for
c"b,"- 20 rcn h Archnngcl aud So
IA ts could he learned The dCpar'-
m'1' and no additional information
Officers were inclined tn believe thar
'h" .n'i"n. reported in the cable
gran last night waa the only one ~
IN" HNI mat had occurred Other
'i'". % wae stated. other mcan scs
"uuI AhN, come IN the time that has
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