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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

Senator Pomerene has withdrawn from the
race for the Democratic presidential nomina-
ton. One reason given for his withdrawal
is that under the State primary law solid
delegation would be impossible. That leaves
a; clear field for Governor Cox as a favorite
son, and while other candidates may be voted
on, it is more than likely that Cox will get
the States instructed delegation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
PRESIDENT MUCH BETTER
Doctor says He VIII soon he Operat-
ing His Historic
T-rn

WAsHINGTON, Feb. 19.--presidnn,
Wilson has improved so much, Rear
Admiral Grayson, his physician, said
today, that lie goes TO work at his
desk in his study every morning at
$3.50. DR.. Grayson said the President
had not yet resumed using his type.
writer, but he probably would do so
soon,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
RAPs LENRooT RESERVATION
Canadian Snys 1t Means Gambia or
United Suites Must Stay
Out Of League.
BY Assoc!9ted Press:

WINNIPI:Ci. Feb. i9.-Either Canada
or the United States would have TO
step out OF the league of nations under
the Lcnroot reservation proposed in
the United States Senate and Canada.
viii insist on it's right TO u place,
Arthur Me!shen. Minister OF the In
terror. asserted In an address before
the Winnipeg board OF trade. Mem
bcrship In the league without power
to Vote. he said, would be u sham.
The signs arc not 10 reassuring
as We would like" Mr.. Melghen con-
tinucd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
WILL SHIP BODIES HOME
Seventeen Are Exhumed From Gene
terry I'm England and Arc
Ready for Shfpment.
( BY AsGociated Press.
lNI.EhN INnh Ia I

WASHINGTON. Feb. I9.-Bodics OF
American soldiers buried in England
and In the rear OF tho army zones in
France arc expected to arrive In this
country soon. Tho War Department
announced today that seventeen bodies
had been dislntcrred In English GENE
tcrics and were ready for shipment.
This Will TIC the first home ward
movement OF Americas soldier dead
with the exception of i'll bodies re-
turned last November from Archangel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
TO ADMIT SWEDEN
Government Now Considers Proposal
to Join the League
of Nations.

by Assockated Press.J
STOCKHOLM. Feb. 19.-Proposais
that Sweden join the league of nations
have been submitted to the RikSdaS
by the government, which has sent
with It's proposals. n document stating
arguments for and against such a
step These include apprehensions
caused by the failure OF tile United
States TO ratify the treaty of peace
but hopes are expressed that this Will
soon be done at Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 1890.

With only 5000 Of its citizens unem-
ployed and the locomotive plant preparing
to quadruple its force, Richmond seems about
to enter on what should prove to be a long
era of prosperity and rapid industrial and
commercial expansion. The opportunity is
here. 1t only remains for forward-looking
business men to take advantage Of it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER
The Desk Motto.

sat there idly wishing . 4. on my desk
Tho junk was piled
Where It had been for hours; it had been hours
since I'd smiled.
Whe glooms had reached and seized mel was
in 4 fearful
With less than half capacity for what had
TO do.
You know the all-sonc feelng-you have had
1t too. perhaps;
It's apt to spring in suddenly scdcntaTy
chaps;
And then a guy came breezing In and handed
this to
Never wear your wishbone where your back
bone ought to be-"
l don't know why it hit me- but 1t did-a sim
pie line.
That seemed to have been written Just to fit
this mood of mine;
Printed on foolish tin stun in imita lion gold,
1t seemed right and cheerful. though it
tritc and old.
read it and read it, and let tho words
sink in
That flashed their bcassy message from the
foolish square of tin.
And then somehow the work had grew light
That when / started DOING. 1t would not be
hard to do.
chucked my glooms and dumped the blues. 1
grabbed my trusty pen
And waded neck deep into it. just stopping now
and then
To read again that little line brasscd on its
square OF tin.
And every scowl and every frown turned to
Il cheerful grin
In half the time Id figured on tho ,rrso,,o .,
done
The desk cleaned 70 its oaken sheen, anotb.r
job begun;
And as write this line rails, NV ,o
and sec: $500
Never wear your wlshhoae where vour ,,c,.
bone ought to be-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

but even no can give no assurance that II tits
country does assume its share of RESPONSE
bility, immunity will be granted from an
other cataclysm in which 1t Will be the
heaviest sufferer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

New York depended on volunteer army,
IN cooperation with the regular force to
clean its streets OF snow after the recent
phzzard. The idea might be adopted in Rich
mond Otherwise, the work probably will
be left entirely to the softening rays Of Old
SOL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
I,nrn,.r Shot hx Nenro

CLINTON, s. c., Feb. i9.--Eugenc
Davis, leading farmer Of Eaurcns
County, was shot and killed near hero
today. and J.. Blakcly, n negro, who is
with the shooting after q quar-
rel over n labor contract is. being
sought by II posse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
Ficld pntronixcs FORMER "nuddies."

CHICAGO. Feb. 1e.-Captaln Mar
shall Field, Ill, heir to the slso.o00.-
900 life insurance policy. today. He
made tho application through two
former "buddies" with whom he served
in France. and who are now insur-
ancc agents,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

Morgenthau paints gloomy bic
ture Oh the 1uture He can sec but two alter
natives. One is the immediate assumntinn
q py the United States OF it's full share ~ ro.
sponsibility in putting Europe on its foot no
other, the hghting OF another war wi,h,n ,,,a
next Ten years. 1t is the price too often nsi,i
by the GOOD Samaritan. Despite wha, & bas
8aone TOT Europe with so lavish taud IN
In me, pas. rev years OF its adversely, and is
Sill DONG the cry is for more, more. Even
with the outpouring OF material aid rnr
stricken Europe, the fact must be faced ,ha,
the United States today is unpopular a. ,cvor
before among those nations whose very cris,.
8ence It has saved. 1t may be pa rtilI, nn,
Own fault but the fact stands. Mr.. Morrcn.
tnaq,s warning Is well worth thinking over
y torslne SPEAKS with knowledge Of conditions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

PinEncs Nage in Northwest RuasIa
STOCKHOLM. Feb. J9-Twelve thou.
sand cases or spotted fever and typhus
have been reported at Narva. North.
western Russia and In surrounding
districts. according to n Ielsing fors
dispatch to tho Tldningen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

"Watchful waiting" seems to have no de-
prcssive effect whatever on the price OF
Americans kidnapped by Mexican bandits"
Notwithstanding the fact that fresh supplies
are regularly dumped on the market
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

Mr.. Taft says that he would mot call them
Cabinet meetings" With the President diff
icring with him on that statement, the ques-
ton naturally arises, when IS Cabinet meet
ing not a Cabinet meeting?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

Western. farmers arc protesting against
the Gronna bill, which seeks to terminate at
once the existence of the United States Grain
Corporation. Witnesses before the Senate
Agriculture Committee urged that the bill
would have the effect Of weakening the guar
anteed government price on wheat Although
these same farmers protested last year that
Inc government guaranteed price for wheat
was too low, they know good thing when
they have it, and they are not willing TO
abandon the support the market now has
They want the same price extended another
year beyond next June We see wherein the
Western farmer is wise for his generation,
viewing the question strictly from the stand
point Of his individual interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

investigation of the State Prohibition De-
partment is right and proper, and the Cen
eral Assembly makes no mistake in order
ine one 10 De made Such an nvestga-
ton should be as impartial as fair-minded
men can make it, but it is due to the citizens
VINO provide the funds wherewith the depart
ment is maintained that they be acquainted
with the facts, and il is due to the denart
ment itself that if it has been maIisncd i,
pc given the opportunity to clear itself OF
groundless charges. The affairs of this de-
partment have occupied large share OF lhe
public attention almost from the day of its
creation, and gossip OF its various activities
mas reached the stage of Il State scandal.
Much OF the gossip undoubtedly is untrue
tne proouct OF partisan minds; many impos-
sibie stories have been repeated and nivon
credence, but there is sufficient with the car.
marx Oh iacts 10 warrant the proposed probe.
For the sake Of the department and the STATE
with to find out just how the nroh;1;i; -,
laws are being enforced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

Inc way women love each other is st-ik-
iag example OF something that Isn't
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
Choice.

wonderful voice my son has. Wonderful,
m wondering whether it would pay better TO
enter him in grand opera o. concert work"
Why not try him out on nuctionccrinr ola
top?" s' o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
-Acquafntanccs.

knew 4 man who never sworc. He's saint.
knew a man who never drank He's n asb
knew man who never fbbcd He's ssbcr
knew n man who never had a quarrel with
his Wife. He's easy.
knew a man who mover cared for ,,a.,.
He's liar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and .ddre., Of
requests. So"'Sneu IL "rIcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

Portrait
Rings on her fingers and bells on her tons
Rouge on her ruby lips. powder on her nose
Wax on her finger nails. pufs on her head
And artificial flowers on her grave when she's
dead.
In these days OF what creme de china cost.
and now much high shoes are and pronibitive
lingerie, you can hardly blame fellow. for
Houoting whether Solomon was a wise man 10
have many.
me man who invented cross-examlnatIon
was probably the husband OF an inouisItive
woman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICA-
TONS to The Times-Dls-
patch. and not to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

PUBLISHED every day In the at 10 South Tenth
u Richmond by Tho Times Dispatch Pub.
iishinr Co.. Inc. Charles f. nasbrook. Editor aui
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-20

TELEPHONE; Randolph I.
l'riynto Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
C0nlpronaisir,q With Vice

from Bloomington illustrates the harvest Of law enforce
It is
clear the situation
who committed suicide recently
arrested for automobile stealing asserts that for months
Blooming n a hotbed petty crime
aneously dispatch the community
appropriation million dollars maintain Indiana University
for Indiana be educated
other city its necessarily follows
Other
similar like
crime
simply
wnked
everywhere
which
So certain if properly
forced by the
places One like
the ability get by the authorities and
law WA
culture refinement
bloomington tes result
V&8ze indianapolis
MIXTURE 0 &*[<xr8 -
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
More Transformation

a Citizens
making
in he
Of
this transformation"
strictly limited
to perez This requires annually 100000"
9Ocen the
company
100000 which required for dividend
nuay per per
laboed effort
available
property
attempt they
the
facilities
public service"
the public with that the
sufficient reasonable
property approximately
annually
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Guard Your OIUn!

'front.' Of
citizens that sufficiently poled
nefcieny
position
forcemen agencies is
chnery
while making exaordt
to resen predictions of
influence nothing
difficult Indianapolis
the chief of police himself predicted
be unable the robbers
thieves
predicted
to stop the are
predicted today
agencies o protect him.
Indianapolis this situation Other cities
indianapolis has not yet depth
Indianapolis will
individual
protecting his merely by conducting his af
as o possibilities spols
exhibit yaluables
public, o leave valuable unguarded.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

DOR more than twenty 1.-TWO years.
L Americans have been won't TO regard
Hawaii as so much our own. so thor
cnghly Americanized that we have been
inclined to pass over lightly any sugges
ton that some fine day We might wake
up 10 discover that Hawaii had passed
from under the control OF the stars ana
stripes. This does not Eean that ia
pan, or any other nation which might
covet the islands which are our strong
hold In the Pacific. must necessarily seize
them and dsplace our flag hut there
is grave danger that political control
may pass ont Of our haud9 within
decade unless We take steps to forestall
Il.
II is something Of a shock to learn
that II per cent OF the Hawaiian popu-
lation Of 236 600 Is japanese and 70 DIS
cover 10 just what extent the little brown
man has insinusted himself into n plsc..
III power. Under our laws all children
born In American territory are Ameri-
cans The Japanese accept this ruling
IN Hawaii at least. but they at the same
time continue TO uphold 10 their children.
future American citizens and voters. the
traditions Of the land Of the Mlksdo.
Japanese IA one OF the most adaptable
fHupN III tue Ntflu ---NNf NdEQ4S. lie may
yield to the customs Of another land, but
inside Of him he SIN Is japanese to the
core
Japan is methodical In what she does
H. ms we have reason 20 suspect. she
hopes secretly to some day be IN pos
session Of Hawaii. she Is starting with
the youngsters who are born to japanese
there. While Americans are struggling
with a school system In the Islands which
is sadly hampered by the lack Of compe-
tent teachers and the inability to hold
them on the job, the japanese are giving
their children In Hawaii a thorough edu-
cation In things japanese by means of
their language schools. The teachers are
experienced instructors sent out from
Japan ind their textbooks arc made up
of lessons which deal profusely With
japanese ideals ana history and give hut
scant attention for ;rachinG anything
about America, a. which these children
are subjects. or about Hawaii. Of which
they are residents.
Japanese children In Hawaii start their
school day in the early morning hours
with n couple of hours at a language
school; then they go to the American pub
lie school, returning after 1t let's out for
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Mothers Pies

be recognized and is coming into Its Even
tells of foods disrepue because
tndgestbliy wherein pie has fully vindcaed
vision Of be good pies and at the time most
xcency equled all but going waste
supposed ndgestiy painful
when really they good and when
only they INDICATED the medical fraternity
mother love make has deied
ndgestbity results promised
Still he lived tell
thought deed IN making
however time The odfash
devoid of
factory upon notice could fix dish which
equaled these
years pies dgesible.
could be asserted will secretly
think, 81 told So"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
is Your Child
Physically Fit?

II not il Is your hrst duty to ind out
what Is the matter with him
DO you know how to proceed to this
eudf
We offer you the best information IN
tue world in specially prepared Red
Cross bulletin on The Schoel Child
Health"
It tells you how 10 test his eyes, his
hearing how to overcome nat feet. 70
requisite his appetite. how TO foresteil
tuberculosis, what 70 do when he gets
contagious diseased
Extract from an editorial printed In
the Davenport Democrat and Lender
Down at Washington. Iowa. the super
intendent Of a Junior high schoQl saw
the value Of what the Democrat is Of
fering and sent MIR. Haskin the nd
dresses OF the parents Of the 23 scholars
IN his school, asking that 70 each home
be sent the booklet The School child ;
HaaitA' a." The school man forwarded
84aO FOR postage and Washington got
n yerltable aood Of valuable literature.
MIR uaskln WAS delighted, and 50 Is the
Democrat" r. J. H.
SION right now Take stock of your
cLiid's condition. Use this booklet as
guide.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2s.
.The stnrs incline. bat do NOT compe,."

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 90.
Many planets frown TO-DAY ON mans
activities according to astrol0gT. Venus,
Neptune, Mars and the sun are all in
malefic aspect. Jupiter and Saturn are
friendly.
Disturbing to poise and serenity are
the mingled influences of the stars. From
sunrise TO sunset the wise will guard
against depression or irrltability.
Women may be especially susceptible
to the sinister power of the p.anets.
Nervousness, WEAKNESS and excessive
constituencies are supposed to be encour-
aged by this days sway.
Persons whose blrthdate 1t is should
avoid changes IA the coming year. Bush
ness affairs should be very prosperous.
Children born on this day are likely
TO be ambitious and not inclined to stick
to routine work, but they will succeed
best as employees. These subjects OF
Capricorn are usually very gifted.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
WHEN A GIRL MARRIES
A NeGc Serial Of Young Mar ried Life
BY Arm LlsIe

tfat she stopped on the way and spoke
10 the lieutenant--and suddenly the CEN
ter lights switched on again, frightening
the shadowy gloom of the canteen, which
had been ready to close for the night
when Terry burst into it.
Then "LOot!e," as we sometimes dis
respectfully called our lieutenant, came
over and beckoned me to one side.
Take your time, Mrs. Iarrison-take
your time. III leave the place in your
charge and You put out the lights, lock
up and send me tho keys by registered
mail. Plat viii be all right, as our unit
doesn't come on again for three days.
Miss Sturges tets NE that you have
very important communication for one
Of the Red Cross workers and want TO
locate her at once, Hope you get her.
Good night. "-Copyright 1920.
(To BE Continued.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

more tutoring In the language school.
How are you going to instill American
ideals and ambitions into children who
are being erammed with Japanese all OF
the time except when they are at the
public SCHOOL, Yet these nre future
voters and citizens Of Hawaii, and, TAX
Ing into consideration the birth rate and
growth Of japanese population. by 1880
the japanese viii be In a position to
control things II they vote as whole.
Bur. do the japanese want to have
control In Hawaii and n So, how are
they eolnS 10 bring this about IN a
peacea bic manner; In the Eext article
to be published by the Indiana Daily
Times these questions viii BE answered.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
CHAPTER cxIII.


Where's Betty" echoed--my voice
taking on n note Of fear from Terry
Ninston's
the night, and there were not half 4
dozen persons there-hut IL there h11
been hundred, I'm sure Terry, the re-
served, wouldn't have noticed them.
Yes where's Bettyf" he repeated i'm
patiently. "You saw her, Did she men,
zion her plans?"
"No-no. thing. Who told you I'd
seen herr" ! asked cautiously, ready in
my newfcund loyalty to protect Betty
even from Terry.
II met Norreys at the club, and got
1t out of HIN that lie dined you and
Betty last night. Nov she's no Stacker
--Betty---dOesnt chuck up her work ex-
cept for good cause, I didu't like it
directly / heard she was back. tele-
phOned her place nothing stirring
called virginia Dalton--no Information
nor yet from the Red Cross. It's a bit
thiek---&nd not like Betty"
"0h, Terry-there Is something! l felt
IL last night-hcr eyes, and-the way she
held her hand to her lips all the time.
said that a friendship was two-sided,
and I'd like to help her the way she
does me. Then she answered just this,
Not tonight-soon perhaps, AnneT Oh,
Terry. what can we dog
II don't know" replied Terry, Half
under his breath. Il don't know"
whereupon Carlotta Sturges, whom
had entirely forgotten, stepped into the
breach OF fear lying between Terry and
me.
"lt's Mrs. Bruce you are looking for -
she said calmly. "We'H be on her track
In Jiffy. You see she lives In one of
my fathers bnildings-and Of course the
operator at the switchboard VIII tell me
all we care to know. III so phone at
once"
On me word. Carlotta hurried off in
the direction OF the telephone booth at
the rear OF the long room. noticed
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

seven days which follow the shortest
day OF the year. The halcyon bird, or
kingasher, was supposed to nest at sea
In floating nest at the time Of the win
ter solstice, a period Of calm and tran
guilty being provided for its convent.
ence.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
West by Southwest

west by Southwest" the expe-
ditiOn headed by w, ID. Boyee,
owner 81 The Times. Is now on the
high sea. en- route from Vancouver
to Hawaii. on the flrst leg of the
voyage which will extend to New
Zealand. Australia and the South
Sea Islands.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
sI-LPHIrE NAN DESCRIBED.

@. What is meant by calling man a
sulphi.e: f. 7.
who is Spontaneous anil original in his
habits of thought and conversation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
WORLD SUPPLY OF GOLD.

O. How much gold is there in the
world today? E. g. S.
A The estimated supply Of gold in
the world at the present time is about
90, 900, 10000. The greater part Of this is
not pure geld, but has been alleged.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
TAKING CHINESE CENSUS

The inhabitants Of China are counted
ever year IN a curious manner. The
Oldest master Of every ten houses has I'd
count the families and make list, which
is sent TO the imperial taxhouse.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

O. Where may buy some of the ma
terial used by the Postoffice Department
for mil sacksf T. B. S.
A. The Postoffice Department says that
the cloth used In their mail sacks Is
manufactured for them exclusively Sim
liar material may be purchased from
other manufacturers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
LOTTERIES uNLAwruL IN .. s.

Q. France and Denmark are raising
money by means Of lotteries. Can people
in the United States buy these lottery
tickets? P. Or
4. The Postoffice Department says that
the passage Of lottery tickets through
the United States mail is prohibited.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
AuAI.c1TM arc ExPIAINED.

Q. What is an amalgum arc? II. II. NJ.
~ This is an arc in vacuum tube
having electrodes OF mercury amalga-
mated with zinc, cadmium or other metal.
The spectra Of such arcs contain the
bright limos corresponding to the metals
In the electrodes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
DATE or NEXT EAsTER.

Q. would like the date of next Easter
Sunday. S. S.
A. Easter Sunday will fall on March
q in 1921.