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city Water for Children.

To the Editor OF The Times-D!spatch.
S!T.-The IDEA OF Judge j. Hoge
Relations Court. 10 secure ,hn ira 49,
OF city water for shower baths for INC
ch!idren OF Richmond. TO be given at
inc "Fe engine stations dur!r,. certain
prescribed hours every afternoon Win
A house by the areInen. snoul! have
the hearty backing OF every house
holder in the city
emphasis was given this idea on sew
era! occasions during the past wcek
when passing along North Third Stree,
Ill the rain ! passed any number Of
smai! ch!ldren in bathing suits oy:ully
smashing about In the rain and wadin z
in The CUTTERS To them the rain Was
nothing short OF 4 blessing In fact.
one Of The little girls was heard 10
remark II nope IL rains MONTH
Let the citizenship o. Richmond
nave good representation q, the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

property of the street car company. and for
the use OF each toll is exactcd-not much,
OF course, but 1T amounts TO no mean item
for those who by virtue OF location have to
cross them daily. 1t is curious anomaly
that city pretending TO he progressive
should permit condition TO exist where pri-
vately owned bridges form practically the
only connections between those sections into
which nature has divided it. 1t is a relic
OF the past, and in the program Of civic inn
provement that is being planned the city
should include the freedom. if not the out
right ownership. of these bridges. The out
lay would not be excessive, and it would be
money we'll spent provided arrangements can
not be made with the owners whereby they
can be thrown open TO the free use of the
public.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Business Problems
SOLVED ny BRUNO DUKE,
Author. Harold Whitehead.
Profit Sharing.
VIil -lnnn,.n,s

CHAPTER Mill Cont!nued)
SORT near some OF the desk ne:, tsE o's
dances at times. but think they are blunl!nEe
they want TO make. the others feel that hey
What do th"S think OF hardware as a business
ana hoM do they fee! toward the Magnus
WIN few exceptions they like the business.
! ind that the longer u fellows been in !, the
more he lkos it, They all think that the two
bosses are tn". and while. OF course not agree
square deal They hate Harlem though"
Arc YOU talking Of or a person."
Harlem the cashier He's a very shor,
cnhp. not more than i've foot two or five foo,
jhrce inches AS clever at figures anybody
ever saw; but ms! how that man does hate
things he dOcs-he brags OF his home his Ute
toh yes hes married)-his fowl-(as the COM
He sneers At everybody else. He has a bitter
Shr.aStis i"nGne and generally tries 10 make
The statesmen hate him because he's always
cutting OF odd items on their expense accounts
IN" h"okke"p"rs hate him becausc he's so mean
with supp!i"s--he has charge OF ali Office sun.
time 10 get straight. And George and his gang,
lh"y swear he lies awake nights 10 think up
are sent. Hes always harpihe on classiiica ;ion
81 goods and such like. Believe me- Mir Duke .
Harlem IS some bird"
'charl"s Magnus told Of him" rema rk ed
Duke; ne says he < their most valua bic man
ana saves them thousands OF dollars a vnar
he keeps everybody Oh the qui vve 10 save
shouldn't think it would pay to keep such
a crouch as he is. thought" protested SAY
Mr. Duke, wlat,s al! this got 10 do with protii-
The human element is often forgotten in
business "rGainizn,ion plans a profit harng
economic ana tho human equation" VIC
i never thought Of mat" | admitted-To
be continued tomorrow.
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A Daily Once-Over.
The budget System In the HOUSE.

For years your husband has been trying to
get You 10 adopt the budget system with Your
household accounts. and YOU won't listen 10
aim.
money Is not forthcoming, when it might as
vel! as not have been planned and allotted the
FIRST Of the year, and the money never missed
from TIA" other budgets.
If you have only 500 to spend for hats and
vow cannot get trusted. and have conscientious
scrupl"s against stealing, you will make your
last years nat do for second best and hy plan
ming, get through the year with only 800 spent
hats
Likewise. il you have much u week or i
year for entertaining friends. you are not going
:" sguand"r = unless II really counts toward
'NicriItnIng these friends.
You WON'T pan To wear white wash dresses
every day In the week II you have iron them
yourself, with the Thermometer at 10 in the
shade
Have plan and live up to II. and you will
find more comfort and true enjoyment than you
from tho ht-and-miss system which
provides nothing for any particular purpose
ana consequently cant make the money hold
out.-(COpyright, 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

showed larger number of conversions from
The school rolls and. he thought. saw in the
reports more enthusiasm than ever among he
officers and teachers. Rishop Doggctt deliv-
cred one of his matchlcss addresses. showing
him fully cnthuscd with the Sunday school
ork
The Journal, the radical paper. published
yesterday what purports to be the official fig
ures the late election, by counties from
which il appears that Walker received 1898
votes 20 Wells lol29l. Walkers majority.
1920
Dover Baptist Association met at Sharon
Church. King William County. yesterday. A
very large delegation from this city is in at
tendance.
The Germans cast 1913 votes the late cleo
ton. not owe: nifty Of which were cast for Wells.
Eesnck's band will leave this morning for
Circcnbri"r White sulphur Springs. where it
vii! furnish grand music all the season.
Lieutenant Colonel G.. II. Highly, VINO has
been stationed here for year past. has been
ordered 10 join his regiment in Dacotah Ter
ritory.
Married: on the Sth instant at Leigh Street
Baptist Church by Rev. T. y. Dickinson. T..
Rumn Butler ana Miss Emma j. Murray. all OF
this city.
General Robert e. Lee reached Rockbridge
Baths yesterday from Lexington.
Eight Illicit dItillcries have been seized in
Wade County. \. c., and about twenty more
arc still running.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARMER
Her Cro,,ninr Glory.

In saw her on the street
In the full glow of the noon.day sun
And her hair was haNcn and
1t scintillated wonderfully.
person who was with me said:
Last week she was brunette
With hair like the ravens wing
And now look at her"
l saw her on the following day
And her hair was red
The red that is in the flag
And in the flannel shirt.
An honest flaming red as one sees
In tho Italian sunset.
How can such things be-" we asked
And our friend said:
we Will inquire" and he said:
How do you get that way. miss"
lie asked politely. hat in hand
How do YOU pass from yellow to rcd?'
She stared at him stonily and replied:
'Ilcnner. YOU big boob--henner
only six bucks in henner shop"
We had heard OF Il hennery
But never of henner shop,
And we can't even find henncr
In the dictionary.
The longer you live
The less you find out
r.. NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
TRADE ROUTES
HN. j. II. HESSlTER.
l. =. Shipping Hoard.

The Of @ s sa1 sea5a Of Tsa t 's
our new merchant marine %
eu If we s shoqI4 ma6s the mistake Of promis
the present onnort"m!ty OF building up regular
Wtthou; direction Of control Ipi,hou, som l.,
F FeFys ion Ct H., neSdess sope,,om heween
ing. we are going fail.
'nS T D2oSdmI s ara ana asns e
possessing a high degree of efficiency in
hon to handle the busness Of our IN o s6ips
tt 10" ports TO obtain a fair share OF trade
vantnses OF triangular voyages.
nro per, survey H Of the sh,pPns situation re-
Of interior transportation. For example the
, ,h 1THn tor nam Years h9s suffered from
CARGO has been hauled east and west ina; could
Of more able and economie novems sG use lS
land transpor tation because the Cuff. in certain
North Atlantic ports as in a like Way North
Atlsntic ports present certain advantages over
We are coming 70 time when Ne shall have
NOR" and better ships and The question we have
Of national interesi-not in a spirit Of sus :
nicion that the shipping me" trying 10 take
We nave in this. whole shipping situation the
greatest ,opportunity that ever given TO a
and nov We are attempting 70 decide ho~ We
shall proceed 20 ther control and direction.
then the dean d d M E2rop saS i b
We also We're able 10 give some suPpor; 20 trade.
give trade much better support-cotton and
.9ai and maPataotur;d articles Of h,s country.
lack OF vessels. now vii! gradually get some
If We are to prof, by all Of the sacrifices We
n IA re SoG mad 66d in Rrov,dne n cos Of over So
S9g1E1y" VIZ III sehem S59"a
trade routes BY foreign trade routes We '@aii
copyright. 1879
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

when possible. from becoming nuh,,
Ss tbeTe or Dnrdens on private clarity
detective or Incompetent Many ~ ,bs
2,ta'es. however. lack the money 10 nav
proposed tina, The Federal eovernnSerss
snail co-op"rate with and HELM tnnst|
We may ACCEPT the vocational bureau
Nobody knows how many soldiers
VII anRIy Tor and receive the train.
ing, Inc applications have been
averaging SeNonty-siX a day md ,ha
huhber now supposed TO be rcccivir,,
education and special training is ; 900
WIN more than 5000 waiting to have
their cases passed on. The 1llow.,co
is SIS a month for sinuIe me-, Sy;.i,
w additional for tuition a to,o, 70
I'll! for married man. with fur-
thcr n allowance Of SO for one child and
$3.50 for each additional child ,rba
unmarried ma.l gets $40 for c.ct n.
pendent parent. For the EXPENSES al
iowance and tuition In each ycnr tba
average total Il is assumed. vii! be
400 To the, ordinary citizen. VINO
has had "a send a boy or p!rI a 80, :. ~
school this VIII not appear exrngsiya
Drt Congress baked at some OF thc
sh Iar!'s provided fov experts and
SlStants. from $1,000 down Th. -
urc as adopted allowed one salarv ne
5000 70: Mr.. P-Qsscr. two n, 81 oGh
ana t"entN-eiSht at not TO cxcred
s".opo and so on 70 l00 at $1,000 each
i was TO this restriction of nsv - 80.
The President objected particiIlarI,.-
The available reports showed. howsver'
mat OF $loi0.oc0 spent from Jr},.
tsiS' on to Aprn |, 1919. nine months
Sb-r'"gn went for salaries OF cmployea:
ana SSi,hOD for their expenses wbfIa
m" disabled men got but $3.50 900 ali
to!d The printing and stationery nil
VAS $4,000 and rent and supplies TOOK
$4,000. This does seem st;r hut i, "a
cNp aimed that much Of 1t IS prclinn!nsry
ana VIII not be repeated another wear
Whether tho labor unions viii he
heard from presently is question
frcSent estimates are that there vrili
he IN tho country. Including tho sol,
d.ers' 100000 men aud women 10 be
nNen V"cationa! training when N.
rian works out to tull operation.
large proportion Of these going Into
the trades might interfere ser!oiIsi,,
with the Limited apprcnticcships svs
tenn with which tho unions have guard
cd and restricted TO skilled labor atiD-
ply, The soldiers apparently arc
going into The trades Themselves 1y
i26 places OF training at which ,E.y
had entered 20 May 10 last. uiuety-fiv.
We're workshops and ciEhty-ntne in
GCstr!a! schools. cighty-three agrict!l-
;ural schools ana Hcventy-two COM
mcrc!al schools But scventy-four are
universities or colleges, suggesting
p:Dir ES.bCS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

Temperature OF LIQUID Air.

G.. i. s.. Bedford Liquid air
IS air reduced to a liquid state by com.
pressing it at a temperature of 225
degrees below zero Fahrenheit under
pressure. OF $50 pounds to the square
irch: 1t does many wonderful things
IN tho laboratory. but is of Nttle use
except 10 scientists. Its main i'm
portance 10 commerce is in the manu-
facture OF large quantities of nitrogen
tor ammonia. etc) and oxygen 1t is
so cold that it will boil when placed
on ice. If Enclosed and heated ii be-
Games n powerful explosive. Charcoal
cooled by it absorbs gases very readily
and can produce an exceedingly high
vacuum. 1t increases the power Of
magnets but lessons the action of
chemicals, reduces the photograpiic
?owrr OF Rcentgcn rays to IL pc, cent
Of normal, and lowers the resistance
of metals to electricity. Copper, a
aoorcr conductor of electricity than
silver. 1t makes better conductor.
Liquid air !sself is a nonconductor.
Liquid air was first made by Wro-
biewski. Of Cracow. in Austrian Po-
land, In 1888. Previous to that date
10 one had succeeded in PRODUCING a
sufficiently low temperature t. produce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

Fortunately for the country. the Wiscon-
sin Federation OF Labor does not accura tely
reflect the views OF labor at large. Rather
they have been colored by leaders OF the La
Follette-Berger brand and the heavy admx-
ture OF German hyphenates. Either La Fol
leite, discredited Senator, or Berger, con-
victed Representative, might have written
the resolutions adopted al the annual con
vention OF the federation since they demand
the seating OF the Socialist Congressman and
inveigh against any increase of military pre-
paredness, compulsory military training or
military training in the schools. The path
which Wisconsin must travel before it ar
Tives al the point OF real Amercanism still
seems long and lortuous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Reservations, but Not Amendment

| + the opposition to the peace treaty now
before the Senate feels that it must viudi-
cate the stand ii has taken since the begin
ming Of the great debate. let that opposiiion
declare for such reservations as il believes
should be made. But it should no, assume
the grave responsibility of amending the
pact, thereby proiorging the state OF war be-
tween the United States and Germany for an
indefinite period
The whole world wants peace The United
states OF America wants it and will have j,
This country has made magnificent con
tributiOn to the success of the war |, has
poured out its resources with lavish hand
that Germany might be conquered And Ger
many has been conquered. A peace that
pinlshes without annihilating the enemy has
"eeh hegotated 1t has been accepted and
ratified by the government Of Germany. II
mas been accepted by the nations associated
win TINS country. II only remains for the
United States Senate to give the final vote of
approval TO the treaty to put il into full force
and effect. Thereafter Intercourse win Tho
German people will be open and free Dinlo-
matte relationships Will be renewed The war
VIII be part of history, and the world may
turn confidently and hopefully 10 a futura IF
ehahi!ltaton, reconstruction and OF good
will.
1t seems unthinkabe that such consum-
nation should be defeated because oue-third
OF the Senate might find objection to some
phases OF the league of nations covenant Eo
lau!t is found with the terms which are i'm
posed upon Germany. No American states
man now rises up to accuse the peaco con
ference Of betraying the interests OF tho vic
torions nations. No man, in his right senses
pcleVes for minute that the victory Of arms
has been turned into defeat Of diplomacy.
IL the Senate believes that il should Mace
It's own Interpretation on clauses in tho league
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

To The Editor OF The Tn.es-D.spa ccl::
Sir william rycc Page OF Mary
lana! has won in competition the prize
~ $1,000 from tie City o. Baltimore
FOR the best definition % American
IDEALS OF ;h,s deh.ii!on t. cu--eu,
maHazlne SAYS ~ part. IL embodi-s
coacisriy the sp!ri: OF our toretnth-
"rs and that OF our boys IN khaki who
went overseas 70 defend WIN tN6r-
sturdy young lives these beNefs and
princ!plcs' stll Of which would seem
10 promise IN. defeat OF tho Anthony
suffrage amendment wher s, cores
for settlement before the Maryland
Legislature.
This is what Mr. Page SAYS: II be-
EcNc ~ til" United states Of AWc-ica
~ government % the people bv
the pcopio Tor tn. p"gHir; Whose just
powers arc derived from the con .ent
Of tn" governed, = democracy In a re-
Pubic: a sovereign nation % many SOW
cEeign states. a peri-cf Union one and
!ns"i"raUlc. established upon those
principles Of freedom, equality. JUS
tce and humanity fov which Ameri-
can patriots sacrificed their lives and
l. therefore,. heu"vc /. is my duty
70 my country 20 love It. 70 support it's
Constitution. 20 ohcy is laws: 10 re-
spcct i's ha. and TO defend Il
aEa!ns. all enemies
Richmond Va. July' 10 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Senator Scr!

Senator Sorghum said the chairman OF the
steering committee to the member. lin
recognition Of your sterling qualities we ha We
decided to assign to duty which will win
praise from the entire country and make you
famous at home"
You honor me gentlemen" said the new
Senator. And what, may / ask
we have decided to allow YOU TO make the
motion adjourn sine die"
With a scream Of gratitude senator Sorghum,
fell on the chairman's neck and choked him
lie had at last found way to truly serve his
stricken country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
News of Fifty Years Ago
G'rom the Richmond Dispatch July %. 1857
The monthly meeting Of

The monthly meeting Of
the Methodist Sunday
School Society. held at
Trinity Church Sunday af-
afternoon. was one of the
best attended and one of
the most interesting of
the entire year. The presi-
dent. Mr.. Asa Snyder. in
reviewing the reports from
the Sunday schools, de-
clarcd they We're the most
gratifying of any monthly
reports submitted during
his long administration. in
that they showed the iarg-
est attendance Of scholars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Summing the Ancient and Honorable.

The early bird catches the worm"
An old saw that never held good The ear
lest bird We know 10 hop out OF bed at
y NJ. do all The house chores, hustle 10 work
before the whistle docks him. eat a blacl! -hread
!Nnch and come home at night dog-tired
that he sleeps all through 1t If his family
manage % drag him 10 the movies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Lifting Power OF Air and Garc,

j. W. 2, BOVINE Grccn.-The l!ft-
ing power OF air is o.ls5 pounds per
l.uoo cubic feet OF air for each de-
gree Fahrenheit above the tcmnera-
ture of the surrounding air. This
weiGht is the total weight Inclusive
o. the dead weight OF tho balloon. The
Eilng power OF hydrogen is 75.t
rounds per 1000 cubic feet; The lift
ing power of hclsunl is 69.7 pounds per
900 cubic feet, the temperature o:
H,eerature as the surrounding air. The
Eitng power OF gases in balloons is
as follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Mr. Roosevelt ut San Juan hin

SchOO!nl hSter, Hdddle.tou - Ham
lcnhht-C clone! Roosevelt led the Rou.h
iNders in desperate chargc at san
Juan li:I!. and suffered severely I'm tho
"'thck. regiment OF negro regulars
was thrown into the lighting 10 re-
!!evc the pressure on his forces ana
IL has been stated that this ass!stancc
or the charge. improving a somewhat
hesptrate situation as 10 possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

The ex-Kaiser's violent attacks OF hypo-
chondria improve if they 60 not entirely dis
appear, every time there are renewed signs
OF delay on the part Of the allies 10 demand
his surrender for trial on charges before a
tribunal for whose creation there exists no
authority except i'll eX post tacto proceedings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Lapscd Nar I,i.k I,.u-,,o

SubsIF!b"r, HOustOn-Afier nve
months; tapSed insurance under IN.
War Risk Insurance Ac, NAV no, h..
!:insthtcd under present limitations
however, there has been talk OF lcg!s-
"a mon 10 extend the time for rein
ntdtt!hent. We are unable TO furu-
!sh the recipe You renucsi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

- King George and General Pershing may
have said Just what they are reported TO
have said anent the weather and the tea at
their recent meeting, but ii is 4 question il,
after the reporters had disappeared, there
was not a recurrence to the dialogue made
famous by the two Governors OF the Caro-
linas, and il history is correct tea had no
place in their remarks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Not Jenny.

Oh Jenny. we want you join our new
club The srls-"
Wait minute, Claudia; what's the club?'
WY we get together and agree that we
won't go with any fellow unless he
Righ; there YOU can count me out dearie
nnt afte: the ice cream season! When
feel like a harlequin there's no condition as
to who can say come on-let's-have one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
S3rI Infantry.

Anxious Mother. spect-Co.npany
y, -@fG Infantry, md Division. is a
ra:t Of the army o: occupation In
germany. and IL Is unlike \ thar H.
VIII he released for return home for
some months 10 come.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Information Bureau.

1nlui rics regarding almost any tonic
excepting on legal md medIcnI .ub,
Jrctn' hrc answered free. Az all In
quirlcH Hre answered. directly Inv ncr
sohni letter, scif-addrchse6, stanIprd
envelope II required. Addrrsx Tho
= = i I'M, Dispntch Information Bureau.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23

The Presidents even temper and uufaiing
courtesy TO league opponents, when discuss
ing the treaty, is giving Republican Senator'S
"a great deal OF worry They would prefer to
have him show bitterness in urging its ac-
ceptance. Unsteady he simply states facts
and leaves il 10 them TO Try to argue them
away.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
Books and Authors

Tn" Art. % pho-op!ay Writing" ~
T. = BARKER. which has just Ne-r
brought ont by the Colossus Publish
in- Co. s.. Louis. Mo, is A book That
cord that field % literary afIor. Nil
find invaluable. run detailed ;nstrYc-
writing are contained in the bo,k.
voice in this country on psysh.c
phenomena IS James II. ifyslop, former
~ professor Of logo and ethics at Co
luHh!a University. who resigned his
devote his entire time 10 the subject
II. Is the author o: timely book
World." which gives. as the sub.titla
states, "th" latest evidence as 10 COM
mnnicat!on with the dead" The Cen
fury Co VIII publish the book.
:, J 70 Dri:n&water; author Of "Abra-
hshed IN America by Hough;on ;1iT.n
Co, s a member OF a famous Iito,ar,
sronp known as. the "GeorEian.'' three
Grombie, Wl:red Gibson. ana Rupert
Prooke). collaboratcd in Inc ,,rfdnc-
ION OIL mat now much Cherished quar-
Drinkwater also enjoys the dist;nc,;nn
Of belonging 10 the academic com
mittee OF the Royal Society OF I.itorn-
years.
..'ici :. LARK, aCtnOr OF Social
Studies OF the War" devotes two
chapters 10 the present situation il,
ireland N his book jus; published hv
George II. Doran Go. He says: IRE
land is conquered country VII ch has
never. recognized the claims of the con
qucror. one has been subjected 10 \
Jng line of prosecutions: her terri
iary h IA. been ,.2,, devastated. her people
Tor the support Of n foreign and
minority church. her land mas been
wrested from her. and !gno:ulny az a
thousand sorts has been heapcd anon
Ter This is hcr case. Eut England
rciorts that She has a case also Ire
land has refused 10 be pac!ncd. and
has endeavorcd to give atd and com
fort fort to every enemy that England ever
had She has murdered protestants.
and has organized a long live OF
lrowling bands for the purposes Of
terroriZine the Protcstants driving off
their cattle, burning their homes. and
devastating their fields Her emf
grants have plotted against England
on the soil of all the civilized nations
o. the earth. And u.us the case stands
Far better would ii be 10 call the con-
test a draw. forget the past and ef-
feet settlement: on the basis OF tho
present day situation"