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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18

slaked lime to a plot OF ground s0x6o
Ieet In size VIII generally prove benc-
iclal. Lime has the effect OF loosening
and pulverzing any heavy clay soil,
and or binding loose, sandy soils. Lime
also corrects any sourncss in the soil
que to lack OF drainage. but in a case
OIL thiS Kind proper drainage should be
secured.
Lime should always be applied to
inc surface and in nc, case should 1t
commercial fertilizer.
The proper method would be to spread
the lime upon the land just after plow-
ing and before narrowing: then apply
the commercial fertilizer one week
later. Under no circumstances should
limo be mixed with commercial fcrti-
lizer or with manure. as 1t liberatcs
the nitrogen from them.
The cleanings from the poultry house
and these should be saved in barrels
or some other receptacle where they
arc spread upon the garden. This
class OF fertilizer Is very rich and
liable ,nn to burn ne plants If applied in
tao, with the roots OF the plants.
PREPARATORY OF SOFT
MEANS SAVING IN WORK
The work Of cultivatins the garden
tention is given TO the thorough prep
aration OF the soil before any seeds
are planted. In spading the land il
and thoroughly pulverized with the
edge of the spade. No amount Of
puiverizinG the lower strata of soil
unless this is done as II Is turned
over. In soils that arc easy to handle.
four-tine spadilg fork is TO be pre-
terred TO an ordinary spade. because
u breaks up the soil and pulverizes
1t TO better advantage.
The home gardeners OF England take
great pains In the preparation OF their
garden soils, even going 10 the extent
side and then spadins manure into the
suosoil TO depth of fourteen or six
teen Inches. After the subsoil is so
and great quantities OF decayed
manure mixed with it. This process
Is known as "trcnching," and has the
effect OF carrying the crops through
the drouth period in much better man
ner than where the soil is not broken
SO deeply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
MANY WOMEN ENTITLED
TO VOTE IN AMERICA
Figures Show That Twenty-Thrce
States Have Total of
IS,OOO 900.

NEW YORK. March II. Especially
United States over twenty-one years
next President IN twenty-threc States
where women may vote. according to
an estimation by Mrs. Carrie Chapman
the International Suffrage Alliance.
This estimate was given call to
the women 3en voters ,e, OF the United States
lean Woman Suffrage Association at
its golden jubilee convention to be
held in St. Louis. March 1929. Fifty
delesates from each voting State are
invited to Join the delegations at ST.
Louis from the 100000 members of
the National American Woman Suf-
The National American Woman
Suffrage Association has invited wo-
men voters to national convention in
order that they may organize nationally.
other lands" said Mrs. Gait.
There is an obviously important ma
tional program for women voters. The
women and children in our several
States is continual menace to the
safety and welfare OF the unfortunate
and uniformed.
The laws Of the States could be
unified and improvements added even
In the States more liberal in their laws.
II women voters would agree upon
fact SO obvious that it needs no DEM
onstration that IL one section of the
country is much behind the times in
educational and legal protection to
women and children. its civilization
is bound to prove a deterrent influence
over the whole nation. Therefore, it
becomes the duty of all forward-look-
ing people TO see that the laws OF the
whole nation are unified and that the
standard by which to measure the
proper program for each State is the
code OF laws OF the most advanced
States.
Women voters should contribute
more to their nation and to the world
than they do when acting from a local
lied viewpoint. Those who live in the
valley do not know what is to be
seen from the mountain top. The op-
portunity to climb the mountain and
to view all humanity in it's struggle
upward toward permanent democratic
institutions and consequent permanent
peace is here. The opportunity to
extend helping hand to those who
are likely to find the path rough and
thorny is here. The woman voter with
the vision Of coming freedom for the
race in her soul will not hesitate to
offer her SERVICE" continued Mrs. Gait.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
READS N0RW00D's POEMS
Miss Lou Belle Catesby Jones to En-
terrain Members of the Equal
Suffrage League.

Long before 1t was known that the
author would ever come to Richmond.
Miss Lou Belle Catesby Jones had ar
crt Norwood, who, it so happens, is
nov conducting special Lcnten services
O'clock each day. She will read from
The Modcrnists" this aftthoon at
1880 o'clock before the Equal Suffrage
Hiss Jones' suh hns eh oseaa@ Tahfi
being especially appropriate to read be-
fore the suffrage league. MISS Nora
ing. Tea hostesses for the afternoon
are: Mrs, John G. Robertson, Mrs. Has
kins Hobson. Mrs. George Tompkins,
lison Addison. The public is cordially
invited to- be present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
1IGHEST-PAID TEACHER
! TELLS CHILDREN'S NEEDS
-hicaEos New School Superintendent,
who Receives $4,000 Per Year,
Gives His Views.

CHICAGO, March 17.-Charlcs E.
.hadsey. ChicaGo's new superintendent
f public schools. receiving a salary of
$1,000 year. said to be the highest
aid In the United States. in assum-
NJ his position today, expressed his
10000 children, over whose education
ne has control. Here they are:
Il Teachers salaries: | hope to see
chicago the first American city 10 fix
minimum of $1,000 year.
Penny lunches: a starving child can
lot learn. II 1t cannot be fed at home,
should be fed in school.
Foreign languages: Primary schools
itf.hildren to make a living. They do
ia need foreign languages in these
grades.
Military training: The time has not
,assed when we must train Intelligent
uen 10 lead armies. We should give
.redit TO, high school students for mill
AIRY training.
Physical cducation: It's Importance is
more deeply appreciated by tho public
,ycry day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
FOR DISCRIMINATING WOMEN
By Rita Stuyuesant

The soft silkcn underwear displayed
In the shops at this season refuses to
be ignored. for 1t beckons bcwitchingly
to the passer-by. like the lure of an
ancient siren. Fine laccs. flowers. rib
bons and silks all conspirc in fascinat
Ing creations. and strong indeed is
the feminist who can resist their APP
peal. Whether IT is nightie for the
sleeping beauty" or "panties' of but
tcrhy daintincss, or camisolc OF
chaming simplicity, they are all rep
resented in the new models OF 1919.
A new ''nightie" OF unusual appear
ance turns it's back on pink crepe de
chine and lingerie and chooses a sheer
tissue of rose-color cross barred for
its very own. Cut with n deep square
neck and tiny klmono sleeves its out
line was emphasized by a narrow edge
OF cream lace.
At the front corners OF the neck
there were ribbon lacings Of rose. and
the nishtie was "nippcd" in a bit at
the bust and finished with rose rib
bona Instead of the usual hem at the
bottom of tho nightgown. there was
a dainty frill OF cream lace TO match
that OF the neck and sleeves.
This model might also be developed
in sheer tissue cross-barred in pink.
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Dolmans Are Popular
Many Styles Are Shown

win the continuance of suits fav-
orlnS practical rather than unusual
lines, there are really few startling
new things TO be found at this time
IN manufacturers lines, but within a
fe" weeks models for summer wear,
many made OF silk. are expected to
make their entry into fashiondom
~ is said that the short dolmans
OF silvcrtip Bolivia arc gaining in
favor
Panel backs, which often are cut in
one. with yokes having circular or
straight lower edges. are found on
these short wraps and longer ones also.
and SELF ,euttons arranged in unbroken
There is a smart monk collar on a
navy serge cape having a yoke deep
enough to form a ,surplice bodice in
the color touch in this instance, for it
is the aim OF this house to introduce
on nearly all garments some color note
Taupe. delphine blue and magenta
are among the important shades SELL
tans. it was stated. ~ '-e anu
Braid and buttons, the trimmings
are prominent here. too, on the suits.
which include more OF the semifitted
box numbers than the straight one,
some blouse and others simply tailored.
with belts.
Those tailored without belts, having
the different sections joined to en-
nhasize long lines, are especially rec
commended for fun figures. but other
wise there is a. belt. no matter how
narrow.
Printed tricolettes. navy on victory
red, and other combinations are fav-
ored for vests. and quite few filet
braid embroidered silks. preferably of
the. crinkled weavcs. arc also noted.
Satin striped Fan-ta-si in pastel shades
are also used.
Checked velours in black and white
besides other combinations are not
neglected in the showing here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
Clash Between Growers
Dispute Over Ostrich
Feathers

Quite serious dispute has arisen
between the ostrich feather growers
in South Africa and the London deal
ers. because of tho lattcrs proposal
that the export of feathers from South
Africa should be limited in value TO
S125.000 Il month.
The London dealers had acted. ac-
cordtns to their own statements, for
the purpose OF protecting prices,
which, they said, would also be 10
the advantage of South Africa. They
deny any efforts to restrict trade.
South African growers. on the other
hand, have been looking forward 10
large expectations to France, Italy
Holland and elsewhere, and, with ex-
ports restricted as suggested by the
London dealers. these sales TO Euro
i!can countries would scarcely be
possible.
Buyers. sellers and growers have
held meeting in Port Elizabeth at
which resolutions were adopted con-
demninG what they alleged to be the
attempt OF London dealers to appro-
pirate the sole privilege OF selling
any quantity OF feathers to ali al
led and neautral countries.
South Africa has good stocks Of
feathers on hand. and shipments 10
London arc already beginning. Moth
ing has been definitely arranged as
to the resumption of auctions in Lon
don, but brokers admit that some date
will be fixed soon, and that it prob
ably Will be in June.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
Essay Of French Orphan
Thrilling Experience

Recently a group OF little French
rphans were asked TO write a coupo-
ition telling of some Of their e1pcri-
noes before they found shelter with
he Americans.
One of these papers. written by, an
ieven year old gtrl. AIarcelie Caillot.
iss sent by Mrs. Ann Dixie to Myron
Herrick, president of the America n
ommittec In whose care these chill
rem had been entrusted by the French
o'ernment' and later translated and
given below:
sly mother and sister. Andrec, were
the foot OF the bed and | was in the
itchen with my baby sister, Eticnne
big shell fell in the room. II only
'aked UP Eticnne. but il killed Andrec
[ once. Ny mamma was hurt very
ably. said she must go TO the hospital
nd she did. She remembered 10 ask
|or her bag, which had her money in
{. and II helped TO take care OF US
or a while.
They operated on her at the hos
nd Andree and we had to go to a
udigin. where We slept on mattresses
n the cellar. because the Germans
lsed TO drop bombs. Every night
AIRY my little sister. Etiennc, in my
rms. but now we are at the Ncau-
lont-le- Rogers with the Commute
american and Madam Dixie and NADIA
-1OlSelle Morgan came TO see US every
ay and brought US nice things. There
'oesn't seem TO be anything TO be
fraid of and we are very happy /
want to say thank you 10 the nice
aides who have been SO good TO u.s.
The American committee for de-
!. ssted France has for one of It's duties
he care OF the refugee children who
re returning to the spots they once
allied home. 1t also maintains three
hospitals and thirty dispense ries in
he area where the graves of many
Z our American boys are cared for by
'rench mothers. This area was placed
our care by tho French govern
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18

pale blue, lettuce green. violet or
French blue on a background OF white.
tIarmonizing ribbons and cream lace
lend distinction to this bit of f1nery.
Crepe dc chine shirts are among
ia shion's latest whims. They are so
simple that any woman can make them
in an hour or two. Use your best silk
shirt for pattern and allow several
inches moro in the length. The edges
may be picoted and the bottom hcmmed.
or course. these fine shirts are made
by hand" Some arc outlined with
sheer cobweb lace and beading run
through with baby ribbon. Others are
finished at the top like 4 camisole with
ribbon or lace straps. There are in
Vulnerable suggestions that the inseni-
Gus woman will find in fashioninS the
crepe dc chine shirt
BewitchinGly becoming arc the new
est boudoir caps. developed in alter
nate rows of ribbon and lace: this
suggests splendid way to utilize odd
lengths of rare lace and ribbon that
have been cut too short for other pur-
poses. "a flower here and ribbon
there makes cunning cap for boudoir
wear"
Now is the time to plan lingerie for
the coming season, and what an in
SEPARATION the new models are proving!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
PREPARE GARDEN WELL,
TO BE SURE OF CROPS
GOD Job of Spading Is Better Than Flowing, and
Can Be Done More Conveniently on
Small City Lots

ono OF the first obstacles encountered
nn,I town gardeners Is in breaking
Mn, na preparing the soil. but the diff
- nc farmer has teams and plows, and
n cinsily prepare his garden. but in
an CITY II Is hard to obtain a plow
or 81 small as TO make it difficult TO
Org team. Where ii Is not feasible
piow me land. spading. will have to
epartnent OF Agri tiH, a speciaiis ts
Hieve a good job of spading is better
Inc long run than blowing, and.
In labor. the work can be done at
~ times, and will not prove burden
There are cases. however, where the
M Is so hard that It can be neither
oWWed nor spaded. and about the only
c iihoa OF breaking 1t up is by use Of Il
In or mattock. This would seem
,deh standpoint. but. on the other
ind' hundreds of splendid city gar
i ma nave been grown on just such
Jssd from the soil have been suf-
.ient TO construct n fence around the
itsldc OF the garden.
iSE' FERTILIZED SOIL ESSENTIAL,
TO SUCCESS OF GARDEN
INC essential in preparing a difficult
Gee OF land for a garden is 10 get
he soil broken up fine to a dep,b of
Eht or ten inches. and to Incorporates
All, consIueraDlc quantity OF
OF manure in cities Is now limited.
40 gardeners should make early ar,
Judgements for the amount they will
sea. Assuming that the average
tck yard garden will be about 30xGo
su1eo feet in sizc. IL is safe 10
rDn men the duplication OF one
arden In some cases vacant CITY lois
ave been used as Cumming ground
:, ma nurc and no additional fer
ilzation VIII be required. This in the
ZIG u VIII be necessary 10 apply
:luiizinS material to the land.
OOD ASHES VALUABLE
AS SOIL FERTILIZER
Gardeners frequently jnduire as 10
nc ahPisability of using coal and wood
shea on garden soils. The use Of coal
snes is permissible on heavy CLAW soils
o"cVcr. they should be screened be-
IRE peing applied. and then should be
oreao evenly with tho soil as deem
!. ~ piowed or spadcd. Coal ashes
ave nitte value as fertilizer. their
oeing mainly to loosen the soil and
Iake II more workable Wood ashes
5pecialiy those produced by burning
ardwoods like hickory or oak. fro.
uentiy contain as high as pcr cent
otash. and arc valuable fertilizers
hose produced from burning soft
'oods. such az pine, and also hardwood
shes that have been exposed TO the
Gamer have comparatively little
,a'9e as terniizcr. About fifty pounds
dry, uniaached hardwood ashes NAV
applied to n plot of ground 3oaso
.et IN size. but should be we'll mixed
18th the soil
An application OF about ten ordinary
eh-ouart pailful5 of hydrates or air
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18

supervision OF American Red cros
agents, he added.
Every kind of garment for all ases
and both sexes. except what obviously
could not benefit refugees. will oe ac-
ceptcd. Since the clothes will be sub
jected to the hardest kind OF wear. only
garments of strong and durable ma.
terial VIII be solicited. The garments
need not be in perfect condft lon for
there are thousands Of destitute women
IN the recovered territory eager TO earn
"a small livelihood by repairing tho
clothing that will be sent
In addition to the secondhand gar
ments there will DO accepted piec,
goods. light warm canton flannel and
other fabrics from which to make
clothes for newborn babies. sheetins-
and blankets and even scrap leather
which is needed for repairing shoes.
WOODEN goods Of any kind. soft hats
any. kind or size will be Welcomed,
while mems shirts and pajamas that
are no longer serviccablo as such can
be turned into childrens garments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
Mostly Likely.

Little Georgia had been very unkind
to little sister. and had made her cry.
moment. took it upon himself to rc-
prove Georgia.
you should be kind" said Uncle
Tom. who was old fashioned in his
methods Of treating children. "I once
knew litlo boy who hit his sister,
"Oh, yes" said Georgia, but don't
tell mo she pinned and faded away with
sweet words Of forgiveness on her lips
bet she hit that boy on the head sc
hard in return that!he couldn't get HE
hat on for g. month"
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Ii Mas So BInck.

His car had broken down. 1t was
10 O'Clock at night, and the rain was
beginning to drizzlc. but there was an
inn nearby. The landlord Growled
when he asked for n room. but at last
conceded it. They put his motor in
the garage. He didn't have any sup
per- He just looked at it, then he
went TO bed. a minute later he was
leaning over the balustrade.
Landlord" he yelled. Landlord. do
you think I'm going TO clean my own
boots!
'Wot's up" called back mine surIy
host.
"wot's up? Why. what's that boot
polishing pad on my bed for?'
"Polishing-pad" yelled back the
landlord. That's not a polishing pad,
young feller. that's the pillow"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
LECTURE is POSTPONED
Colonel w. n. Bishop, Famous Flyer
Ill In Hospital at Roa-
nOkc, Va.

The lecture Of Colonel w. A. Bishop,
who was expected to speak at the
Academy of Music Thursday night on
"Air Fighting in Flanders" has been
indefinitely postponed. 4 long dis.
TANGO cali from Roanoke yesterday
afternoon brought the information that
Colonel Bishop was sick in hospital
sent TO New York Immediately for an
operation. The lecture of the famous
ace" was to have been delivered un-
der the auspices OF the Woman's Club
and the Richmond Exchange for Wom-
ans Work.
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Advice to the Lovelorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRRAx.
Two View OF Inxn.

Dear Miss Fairfaa-I am nineteen.
but know that my ideas different
from those OF the average girl OF my
age: l have been having quite few
arguments with young man lately.
He claims that II Is the girl who leads
man on. and who lets herself DC made
love to easily that attracts men, while
my contention is entirely different. I
think the girl who thinks love is a more
sacred thing than what our boys and
girls OF to-day make it that attracts
the right sort OF man. An answer will
not only solve my problem, but many
OF my friends. DOUBTFUL
There is no question but that 20,
are entirely right. But IL is also pos
sible that the young man with whom
you have argued may have some RICH
on his side. since he is not speaking
as you are, of the right sort OF man.
but of the fiirtatious type.
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RED CROSS WILL SOLICIT
STATE FOR OLD CLOTHING
Wearing Apparel. Discarded By Amer
leans, Will lie Sent to Rcfu-
Eees In Europe.

The Richmond Chapter of the Red
Cross is preparing to take an active
part in the nationwide campaign tho
week OF March 2431 for the collection
OF 10000 tons Of used clothing to be
shipped to destitute war victims in
Europe.
The clothing will BIO shipped to a
central collecting point and sent to
lief Administration" said III. Co. Boy
kin. director of the chapter, last night.
Distribution will be under the direct
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
To Brighten a Rug.

To brighten the rug or carpet.
before sweeping. This will also avoid
dust in the room. Another good way
to freshen a carpet is TO put half a
glass of spirits of turpentine into a
basin OF water and dip the broom into
this while sweeping.
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WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS

cHARLoTTEsvILLE. VA. March n
Miss Cora Elsie Morris. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs W; j Morris. of this city. were mar
ricd Saturday by the Rev T. A Rankin
pastor OF the Church of the Holy Paracletc
The groom is n son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jamc<,
D. Sanford OF Alexandria.
CHARLQTTEsy1LLE VA. March lz-Mr.
issued invita- tons to the marriage of their
daughter. Annie Victoria. to Albert Carlyle
Gannaway, of LynchburE. the event TO take
place at o'clock Saturday evening. March
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18

There In no need for a lot OF ex-
pcnsive tOOis for the cultivation of
n small garden. a Spade or spad.
Ing fork, hoe and n steel rake are
the essential garden toOIs. TO these
should be nddcd two wooden stakes
nnd stronE string to serve ms
line Tor milking straight rows. A
watering cnn and n troyyeI nre d.
sirnbie, but not necessary. Where
the garden work In to be carried
on rather extensively, 1t In n good
pIhn 10 secure n combination seed
drill and wheel hoe, or sfmpIy The
wheel hoe alone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
At the Movies

ODEON-Madge Kennedy, In .sDay
Dreams,o
NEw-Bessie BarriseaIe, In "a
Trick OF Fatc.o
IsIS-Bryant Washburn, I'm .roor
BOOB"
,COL0NiAI-Eveiyn Ne.bit, In 81
Want to Forget
BIJOU-All week, Naximoya, In
"Out OF the Fog.n
FiCFoR-Au week, @Infatuation.n
BLUEBIRD-Alice joyce, In ~The
Lion and the Mouse"
NEW BROADWAY-Anit Stew
nrt, In "SirtuOus Wivcs.n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
Marrying for a Home.

Dear Miss Fairfa1.-As reader of
your column should greatly apprc-
ciate your advice on the following sub
ject- I am widow and have a child
OF ono year. have also a small sum
which will last few years. Should
j marry who knows / can only
respect. but never love him. or shall I
work to support my child. l.. q.
To marry for home and support
always seems to me the very last re-
course for a woman. Why not try TO
support your child? Who knows? Per-
haPs in the business world you ma
meet someone whom you can really
love and wish to marry. ] hope, If you
decide to 20 to work, that you have
some entirely trustworthy person with
whom to leave your child while you
are away during the day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

N. C.
Lille Belle Ashwor,h easy. Scotland Neck.
Herbert G. Christian tzs). Richmond.
Rosa Catherine Woodland (2D, Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-18

Have You Rooms to Rent
n Times-Dispatch Want AID will get
the right tenant. Call Randolph L