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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
FnIsc REPORTS Of neredoII.. Cnpturc.

PHILADELPHIA. July 1S.-Widcly
circulated reports OF the capture Of
Grover G. Bcrgdoll, convicted draft
dodgcr, who escaped from army Off
GERS here May 81. were denied today
by government agents in charge of
the search for the fugitive. Newspa-
pcrs received telephone messages
from city Hall here last night that
Bcrgdoll had been captured in AN
Atlantic City hotel. Efforts are be-
ing made to run down the originators
of the false reports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

war was made TO L cut lot o use
less population said Charcoal Eph. rumina-
lively. AN OATS why, sub. when looks
aroun' me in Richmond. l sometimes feel like
local riot'would help some. Try sandwich.
M!stah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

8 Some boastful Mexican general is now
Claiming that he has General Francisco
Eilla securely bottled up in the State OF
chihuahua. Doubtless Villa is In Chhua-
siua, all right, but he probably comes and
goes as he pleases. He is reported 10 have
aubmitted terms to the iiucrta government
Upon acceptance of which he agrees TO Quit
Hghting and retire 10 private life If Huerta
Wants order restored in Northern Mexico,
he would do well to accept this offer ig-
Boring entirely this latest boast about hav-
Ing Villa "bottled up" Where General
|2ershing failed, no Mexican general" can
Hope to succeed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

/ If the Anti-saloon Laague does not want
10 go to the hospital for repairs. it will take
counsel of wisdom and keep out OF a scrap
with the Democratic nominee in its threat
!sned purpose TO try to force him To accept
Sts dictation. Cox will stand for enforce
ment of the law, but he will 20 about doing
chat in his own way under the law, and will
Jake orders from no organization, however
powerful in its own conception OF its strength
80 influence public opinion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
MONDAY. JULY 10. 1920.

~ Senator Kenyons remark about McAdoo's
Expenses at the convention, that he knew
nothing about the price of champagne in
Ealifornia," had it been made by woman
Swould have been distinctly 'catty."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
Miss Dnmrosch Married I'm port..

Miss DnmrOsch Married In Paris.
FAIRS, July 18.-Margarct Blaine
Damrosch. eldest daughter of Walter
Damrosch, tho musical director. and
former Lieutenant Thomas Knight
Einletter., son OF Judge Finletter, OF
DAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
NIOhbed.

Yep. they murdered him. Took him right
out and strung him up TO a tree: but he de-
served IT,"
What did he dor
Went strike for more work and less
pay"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
Truth W, Poetry.

Jack said the Old Nan, II wish you and
Jill would run up the hill and set ME bucket
of water"
Aw, fr tn love O. Mike" groancd Jack.
demanded Jill
And they were mad that after they'd got
the water they fell down and ran up big
doctors bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

commended and If it brings to them lessened
control of their own local affairs, they must
accept the consequences of their own folly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
Only the shane.

Diogcncs lived in tub. these days apart
mcnt dwellers live in a box. ones round ones
square; and the only difference was that
piosenes wasn't bothered by fear OF the Jani-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and address. OF
the writer. Name will be published If
writer requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
StabiIizing international Exchange

a LII previous efforts even when made by
nations iii concert TO bring order out
OF the chaotic state OF International en-
change, involving, as II does unfair com
petition in trade among the nations, have
failed, and in consequence these important
problems recently have been made the sub
ject OF consideration at the international
Chamber of Commerce meeting held i'm
Paris. Prior to that meeting Il conference
Of international bankers was held in this
country, at which schemes for restoring ex-
change TO n sound basis were discussed
Unfair trade competition between nations
has grown to large extent out OF the de-
moraliZed exchange situation, or at least is
closely related 10 il. 1t is 4 question which
banking and business interests for II long
time have felt should come under a system
of uniform laws. This phase OF international
relationships was taken up at the Paris con
ference, and 1t is possible that out of it will
come some working principle for the guild
ancc OF all the governments of Europc and
America.
All faT-seeng opinion in the world today
recognizes the fact that with the new condi-
tons brought about i'll the world, the ease
with which commerce may he carried on
between nations is more important than ever
before. The war has shown very clearly
how lnterdcpcndent are the nations of the
world and that all peace, prosperity and
progress are dependent on the normal. easy
flow of commerce
The organization of the International
Chamber of Commerce is the direct out
growth OF two things; first, the ntcrna-
tionai trade conference at Atlantic City last
year, when nteralled missions from Great
Britain, France, belgium and Italy came
to America and proposed that steps be taken
raj lion ~
ness interests; and second, OF the Interna-
tlonal Congress Of Chambers OF Commerce
Which existed many years before the war
ana hcid its last meeting in 1919
NIth the disturbed financial and economic
situation OF the world growing more acute
{ ana WIN the necessity OF getting every pos
Slbic world force TO work as quickly as pos
sibe the view is held generally that the five
great powers which were represented i'm the
! international trade conference must take the
| responsibility OF starting this new move
| ment, and make the utmost possible efforts
. 10 restore the commerce OF the world ia It's
/ normal equilibrium
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

The coming national prohibition conycn-
ton VIII have $4,000 accredited delegates.
mat probably exceeds the number of votes
me party VIII poll in the coming November
election, If it puts out a ticket
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

h Few unprecedented people believe that
Eugene " Debs received anything more
shan his just deserts when he was sentenced
|so the Federal penitentiary for violation
Epf the espionage laws But it is notorious
|Ehat other men, equally as guilty and not
|Aalf SO honest as DcDs, escaped the hand
LIE the law by reason Of their position or
Through political cXpcdiency Debs, grow
|hg old. has been bitterly punished Now
BE is the regularly chosen candidate OF the
SOCIALIST party for the presidency and eff
Forts are being made for his release prcsi-
Aent Wilson has not indicated what course
he will pursue. but no harm could be done.
End 1t is believed that the country generally
Egpu1d applaud his action ii he were to
Grant the prisoner-candidatc q ful! pardon
I<sgFS.t7>s'
|EsAlthough the child labor law OF Virginia
|bsTmfts 12-year-old children to work in
I2anneries when school is not in session. inn
|Ayfng the exercise of vested sovereign
Hight to regulate its own domestic affairs,
HE extension of Federal authority beyond
Hue intent of the trainers OF the compact
fHspnion, in effect nulifies this provision
Sfsthe Virginia law by exacting a Federal
l6x OF 10 per cent on the annual profits OF
k6Heerns which employ children even for
He brief period indicated. under il years
[(4laSn. But why complain 1t this extension
5HESdeTal power? The States themselves
III steadily abandoning the theory OF State
SerSignty, kor which they once SO stoutly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

curious that the more doctrine poli,i.
cai platform is supposed to contain, the
more doctorin 4.requires
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

"hcn IT came right down TO the Farmer
i""o' test La toilette was not quite so radi-
Cal as he had believed himself to he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

Candidate Harding harks back to the Lin
coihian formula OF of. for and by" Eyi
IDENTIFY he has not been informed of the cir
cumstances surrounding his own nomination
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19

l.iie continues cheap in Virginia. and an
o'her killing Is added TO the CHASTITY lis, AL
ready 10 The credit OF overzca!ous prohihi.
ton enforcement officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-19
The Weather
tFurnls'.cd by U. 8. Weather bureau,
R@0G
Local Tempenture Yer,erdny.


IOciu Rainfall.
tainfail ~ hours ending Il. NJ. r.
itainfaIi - hours ending l.. 81. .O2
Excess since March l.............. i.OJ
Excess since January l............ 35i
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28
A Good Omen.

The best indication Of the actual
condition of the country is reflected
by the savings accounts in the banks.
Notwithstanding the heavy with
drawals and the tightness In the
money market savings have steadily
increased throughout the year and
the number of depositors is far in ex-
cess of anything ever known in the
history of the country.
Aside from the ordinary savings
accounts, 100000 persons drew
s25,00O.00O out of the banks for the
holidays, representing deposits in
Christmas savings clubs.
There is every indication that the
Christmas savings clubs. by their
various names, win have n great
many more depositors in 1921 than
they had in 1920, and that the total
amount Of deposits will be relatively
larger.
The disposition to save is grow
Ing III popularity. E4NthNuoiiS '"NiN
will be a savings account for prac-
tically every home. So long as this
IL true, and so long as the tendency
continues to grow, there is no oc-
cAsion for pessimism. It Is much
better for a large number Of people
to have small savings than for a few
to have large savings, even though
there should be a discrepancy in the
amounts.
This is good time for everyone
to make very practical resolution
to start a savings account and to
add something to it regularly. The
present tendency to save is an en-
couraging omen. 1t is the direct
antithesis OF the popular disposition
TO squander that has been manifest
in recent years.
With everyone saving little some
thing and spending judiciously there
Is nothing in the present situation
70 warrant acknowledgment or
prophecies of disaster.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28
UNCLE WIGGIINEEIS Is
BEDTLNE STODYR


the holidays with Mr.. Longears and
| Nurse Jane.
Have little patience now" spoke
Uncle Wiggily, Perhaps if put my
glasses on this doll she would open
her eyes"
So Mr.. Longears took off his glasses
and put them on the dolls nose, but
still she didn't open her eyes.
Have you been giving your doll
any bread and molasses?" asked
Nurse Jane, coming into the room
to see why Uncle Wigigiy hadnt
gone to look for an adventure.
Bread and molasses?" exclaimed.
Susie. why yes, Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy.
| did feed her little yesterday But
what has that to do with it?"
Lots" answered the muskrat
lady. Perhaps the molasses had
stuck her eyes shut"
We'll, what should we do to get
them open?" asked Uncle Wiggilys
| IF there was broken spring, oF
something like that I'd know what
! to do" he ssaid. But when a doll's
eyes are stuck shut with molasses~
perhaps you had better get DR.. Pos !
sum-" he said
"Nonsense!" laughed Nurse janet
"All you need is a little warm water
on rag. I'll get it for you"
But even when Uncle Wiggily
washed the eyes of Susies doll inl
warm water, with just the teniest 4
weeniest bit of soap. still that doll
went on sleeping. 1EE y
'Oh, she'll never awaken!T sighed
Susie. MY nice Christmas doll will
be like the Sleeping Beauty, and she
will slumber for a hundred years
| "a -.
awaken her"
Hum! 1t does begin to look that
way" said Uncle Wiggily. But l
have not given up yet. I'll get a bot
tie of the parfumery that Nurse
Jane gave me for Christmas. When
your doll smells of that maybe she'll
open her eyes"
Uncle Wiggily put the doll down in
his easy chair, and he and Susie and
Baby Bunty went to get the bottle
Of perfume.
They were on their way back to
where they had left the doll, hoping
by this time that they would be able
to get her to open her eyes when, all
at once. they heard a loud voice
bowling:
"Oh, don't look at me that way!
Don't stare at me so! Don't blink
your eyes SO ldSI' i m not going TO
do anything to you, really I'm mott"
And with that, out of the room ran
the bad, old Blue Nosed Baboon.
Nurse Jane was chasing after him
with the broomstick.
"Oh, what has happened" cried
Baby Bunty.
Did the Baboon get my doll?'
asked Susie.
mo" answered Nurse Jane. II
heard a noise and looked in the
room. The Blue Nosed Baboon was
just creeping up to get your doh.
when suddenly she opened her eyes
as wide as she could and blinlSed
them at the Balloon as fast as she
could. She opened her eyes so wide
and blinked them so fast that she
frightened the Baboon away"
"Oh, how glad ami" cried Susie.
II guess all the things you did to my
doll, Uncle Wiggily, made her eyes
| open at last" '-t-..
Either that or the Baboon's
visit" laughed the bunny gentle Z
man. Anyhow she's all right" And
so the doll was, her eyes opening
and shutting like new. And If the
egg heater doesn't try to catch the
apple dumping when it jumps rope
with the' piece of pie, I'll tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and the
runaway choo-choo.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY. nEcEMeEe 40 ,ooo

WGONES OAY, DECEMBER %, 1920,
copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Astrologers read this as an uncertain
Gay Although Mercury. Jupiter and
the sun are in benefic aspect Saturn
and Uranus are strongly adverse.
IL Is sway under which the news
papers should profit through some SEN
satlon Advertising is subject to the
best influences making for increase of
patronage and constantly widening de-
mand for publicity
Merchants and manufacturers should
profit by this direction of the planets.
The sun seems to indicate thai mower
will remain among the possessor rs"o Of
large wealth, for they will adjust their
policies to new era demands, the seers
declare.
This is an suspicious sway for all
who prepare for large activities in the
coming year 1t is most helpful to
initiative Of every sort.
All who seek employment or who de-
sire to better their financial condition
VIII do well to make the most OF this
days opportunities.
According to ancient lore this should
be particularly lucky day for the Civ
ing of presents. Bestowals from per
sons who hold authority are especially
fortunate,
1t is a most favorable time for all
who expect rewards for past service
or appointments to political office
An appointment to a foreign post is
foreshawoded for a Judge of the Middle
West, which now comes under a sway
that Is very favorable,
Many changes are again indicated
for the army and navy. A naval Of
fiCer will be chosen for a distinguished
mission. the seers forecast.
Saturn and Uranus are in aspects read
as foreshadowing clashes between the
past and present ideals of statesman
ship. Heated discussions are foretold
for Congress.
Persons whose birthdate it is should
not journey or make any great changes
in their business or domestic affairs,
Children born on this day will be
generally successful in all undertakings
and will rise rapidly in business affairs
They are likely to- have great charm of
manner and to make friends easily.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28
TO ASK SUBSTITUTE
FOR ALIEN LAND LAW
California Congressman An
nounces Meeting.

(by the Associated HFesS'j
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Decla
ration was made last night by Rep
resentatve Kahn of California that
he believed reports were true that
the japanese government had with
drawn it's opposition to the recently
ratified California law prohibiting
acquisition by Japanese of title to
real estate in that state. The Cali
fornia representative made the state
ment after a conference today with
Roland S. Morris. American ambas-
sador to Toxic
Announcement was made by Rep
rescntative Kahn that meeting of
the California members OF the house
had been called for Wednesday to
discuss aspects Of the negotiations
now being carried on between the
United States ana Japanese govern
ments looking toward a treaty de-
filming the rights of japanese ma
tionals in the United States.
The principal matter To be taken
up at the conference, Representative
Kahn said, was the proposal that the
California legislature be asked to
enact a substitute for the recently
ratified law The substitute would
prohibit any alien from acquiring
land in California and would there
by remove the original objection of
the Japanes" government that the
present California law is discrimina-
tory
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28
Fair Treatment,

The Arkansas Utilities association
Is printing advertisements calling on
the people TO see that the utilities re
ceive fair treatment and refer to the
fact that the public service corpora
lions OF Arkansas are assessed $115.-
65e,476 and pay one-fifth of all taxes
We doubt IL the utilities Of Ar
kansas are assessed for any more
than they are worth, or that they nay
any more than their just proportion
Of taxes. The appeal for fair treat
ment is familiar one. We have
heard it in Tennessee for many years,
Ii is not stranger in Memphis.
1t would be interesting to know
where the idea public service corpo-
rations have of appealing for fair
treatment originated, The people are
always fair. They make mistakes
but their mistakes are usually those
Of misplaced confidence. Any mis-
take they make in harsh judgment is
rectified in time. In the end every
thing comes out right.
The public service corporations are
not mistrusted to- greater degree
than their reputation warrants. Only
on rare occasions do they fail to
receive fair treatment from the pub
lie. on the other hand, the public
does not ALWAYS receive fair treat
ment from the public service corpo-
rations. In fact, there is scarcely an
incident on record in which they have
not utilized every advantage of law
and technicality for the promotion of
their interests. They have subsidized
newspapers, they have corrupted leg
islatures and brought to bear every
possible influence for the promotion
of their desires. Public officials have
fallen victim to their Vaccinations,
Asometimes being unduly influenced
Ind sometimes bv inherent prejudice.
md yet they call upon the public for
air treatment when the public has
over had any other intention than to
y fairly with them.
appeal they have ever made
possessed the virtue of merit has
denied by the public, unless the
harbored just and ancient
g for the oppression il formerly
u at the hands Of the corpo-
erests
lbliC has called long and loud
treatment from the public
Corporations, but we have yet
Of single concession being
them that was not specified
AntraCt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28
LEARNING HOW
TO TALK
BY DR.. VIM. A. M'kEEvER,
professor in the University of Kan
sas and an Authority on Child


odb anu an AutHuFitV OF 1Hliu
Traininu.)
Many youths and young people OF
wide range OF years suffer from a
lack of conversational ability that Is
| painful and humiliatings Frequently
victims OF this trouble cal on me
| for assistance. am just now treat
| ing "A young woman tor thu trouble.
| Usually the remedy is comparatively
| simple and easy.
And, usually the fundamental diff
| ficulty here Is an over amount of self
consciousness, coupled with a keen
and habitual emotion Of fear The
victim watches his words, AHagines
others are listening criticaiIy, SUI
fers from secret flushings of fear,
loses the thread Of his conversation
and forgets the very words that were
to clothe the same. Detection and
self condemnation follow.
Wherefore, observe the following
line of treatment:
First of all, sit alone and read
aloud for half hour daily from such
writings as those of Emerson and the
Psalms OF David. This will grad
ually bring n very noticeable effect
of becoming accuStomed to the sound
OF ones own voice, and an lncreas-
ing ease and facility in the use of
the organs Of speech, thus starting
cure of the faltering speech.
The second step here necessary is
to talk aloud for half hour or more
daily to ones self. The new task is
to construct the sentences from ones
own vocabulary rather than to read
them as printed from another's. We
learn to play by playing; we learn
n ri n o. I'M lanr tfN nal
by speaking Talks talk, talk--that
Is the necessary exercise here-hit or
miss, blab and blunder tumble for
the words and find them. Rattle
away an hour per day, with no one
near to make you self conscious in
the direction of thought and the
choice of words.
one may talk to the birds, the lofty
trees, the majestic hills or the eter-
nal stars in the heavens. The sim
pie and significant idea here to be
persistently carried out Is to prac-
tice uttering in clear and distinct
conversational tones, the succession
OF words with which he would clothe
his thought
There is third possible mode of
treatment for acute self conscious
ness in ConVersation-but scarcely
necessary after the foregoing-and
That is auto suggestion. To say to
ones self, II am not afraid to talk to
anyone; | will blunder away, hit or
miss, but happily; my tongue shall
be loosed and / shall speak with
freedom and gladness"-to repeat
aloud and many times such positive
affirmations is certain to loosen eff
tectNely the organs OF speech and
to send the voice sailing away on
the wings of the Imagination.
Try this scheme, young bashfuI
swain, you blushing big sister, for a
period of six weeks to year. II
never fails and will bring you the
JOY OF new self possession.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28

understand, but bear with him. 1t will
wear off in a year or two perhaps II you
help him; If not, may heaven help you
both.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am a girl IA
years old and am tall and slender. Ny
height is 5 feet 8 inches. How tall
should ! be7 | have large brown eyes
and long curls. Am old enough to
do my hair In puffs? My father objects
to puffs, but mother doesn't. Am old
enough to 90 with the boys II my sis.
ter Is along? have a boy friend 16
years old for whom ! care great deal.
but he Is a wee bit timid. | would like
to correspond with this boy, but II is
improper for me to write first and !
don't know how to do It. Am old
enough to allow boy to walk home
with me II my parents do not object
He does not live close to me and goes
with other girls whom do not like.
have reason to believe that he likes me,
for when in crowd or any time we
see each other he seeks me out and
tries to be with me. have but few
with the Girl who slgned her name
Unknown" think Pesslmist Is a
very sensible girl.
Your height is all right for a girl OF
your age. Puffs are quite stylish now
and II not 100 exaggerated are pecoHi :
ing to most young girls. Do not write
to the boy. You are entirely too young
to have number of correspondents, for
you need to study at school If the
boy likes you he will find a way to
be with you. Don't be in a, hurry to
get into the habit of going with boys.
Let your parents be your guide for sew
eral years They are you best friends
and know what is best for you.
-
Dear Mrs. Thompson-What will re
move a wart from my thumb7
RoSEY.
Wind little cotton on the end of a
toothpick Dip the cotton in nitric
acid and apply to the wart. Be careful
not to get the acid on the skin around
the wart. Should this happen, apply
vaseline or other grease.