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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Interesting Health Queries
ANSWERED. BY DIR. BRADY.
Copyright, 1919. National Nnwspaper Seryicc

Question of Nerves-w of the spinal
RfTysS go 70 the stomach? Which go 70 the
Answer-None. These organs. and most IN
ternai organs have no spinal nerves but are
branches OF the sympathetic nerve plcxus.
none of which arise from the spine. The
muscles OF the arms. trunk, and legs and the
skin over those muscles.
johnny. Cough for the Ladies' want you
to write me everything there is to know about
n,o a the fnGs with no
iect!N clear To me. l want to know just how
it should be treated the diet. medicines. baths.
or or, other i7enimen's Write me fully about
Answer-Yeu remind me OF the little boy
who had an elephant cough. His mother used
were present, to cough FOR the ladies'. ''S-''FS
My dear friend. should be delighted to
thought II would do you any good II / ha vc
"a mission. ii is to suggest health. not disease.
Caiins.May ask you to kindly rcpubish a
the sole Of the foot? friend told iI me- s 4t
used something YOU suggested in your column
ana II proved extremely satisfactory. The
a Of h haze fod vesX rI pa X at times on the
AnSwc:-Paint the caiius each night prefer
ably after soaking the foot twenty minutes
in hot water and drying thoroughly. with this
Salicylic acid, 30 grains: flexible collodion
area painted. In week or ten days the caliis
VII be softe ned and easily removable. or
adopt more hygicnic shoes
Salt--l am troubled with gas forming in the
teaspoonful of table salt before each meal the
trouble is largely prevented VIII the salt
!nlmre me, or can you suggest anything bet
Answer-An excess OF salt in the diet may
sal, YOU take with your food brilliantly il,
ss ss Sa' Horse Tn ls. S s sss
somersaults are not airsprings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
From Other Viewpoints
Wrong Motives in AmericanIzntion.
BY CHARLES SAGEI

An old saying points out that there are
other ways OF killing cat than by shooting
him with butter. BY the Same token there
are other ways OF making Americans than
BY sticking the flag down tho prospective
citizens throat.
There Is no question that the popular de-
mand for characterization is at the nome Mt
50 urgent that only common belief in the
existence of very grave conditions can ac-
count for H.
There is. however, great question whether
the motives and purposes which prompt this
demand can hc in any reasonable measure
hArmon!zcd or even rcconcled we are much
given 10 the employment OF slogans. and We
ore eve. willing 10 dismiss them after they
nave served as the inspiration for particular
political triumph.
The question therefore. is whether Amcri-
canization shall be temporary political
slogan or permanent national program. II
promises 10 be the latter. however politicians.
captains OF industry or labor leaders may
think about it,
Conditions that were brewing before tho
war have been accumulated by the experiences
mand for the meaning and for the reaiization
OF characterization Is bound to be- made and
tie
Long before the war we toyed with the
problem. II is perfectly true that even then
many were moved by the closer conEictions
that the salvation OF our institutions depends
upon the intellectual and moral preparedness
OF all our people. Iut ii is equally true that
our chief attention WAS given to measures cal
culatcd Ia discourage or to encourage immi-
grafton.
This situation was largely at the mercy
OF those VINO read the prospect for low for
high wages in the common rule of supply and
demand. In other words. scarcely got be-
You'd the most superficial material tests
Fitness for citizenship was = secondary con-
sideration. Il remote contingency To be over
written by naturalization papers to be issued
Just In time for some momcntous political
decision |; was in accordance with no blind
policy that we admitted healthy members
OF an Immigrant family because they could
work, and turned away unhealthy members
OF the same family---oftcn dependent minors
because their presence meant danger and cx-
pcnse to us.
we MAD our eye on the material advantage.
w" never saw that those who were admitted
under such conditions or they had spark OF
s'ii- respect TO inspire them) must enter our
country with feeling OF contempt or even
hatred for government that could imnos.
and enforce 20 hard policy
The question is not so much whether a strict
or Liberal policy Is adopted Tor imncra,ion
en- massc. The point Is that, whatever Tho
general policy the law must hc applied TO
the lhn'ViouaL IN such fashion that the ever
lasting rules o! justice and humanity ana
decency may he cxemp!ihcd. The head OF a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
ARMENlANS REUNITED
BY NEAR EAST RELIEF
Families Shutilrd About In Cnuldron
of War Obtains News of
MlHslnE.
my Associated rress.l

10y asSOC!aIc0 lCcSs-l
CONSTANTINOPLE. June 5.-Hun-
drcds OF Armenian families are being
reunited monthly tn ough the Efforts
OF the members Of the American
East. Who are sca eer |" ,h iHs ea
the leading cities OF Asia Minor with
headquarters In this city. In the
cI.rta;ions OF the last four years
before v.rious military movements.
with t;,e rcHu', that nearly every
family Is searching for news OF miss
Ing y .iui,'tS
n ian who is now successful mcr
chant nj Balikeshir. recently located
his mother and young sister through
an advertisement printed in local
PRINCETON. y j., who Is directing the
american movement 70 unite Arme-
MA" fimlies ;or s ,Ma Is Is nrsGar
The history OF the Shaml!an fam
lily is typical OF tho experiences Ar
men ns suffered at the hands % the
far eastern par, OF Asia Minor Le Lev
Won Sha milan and his father were
separated from the rest OF tho Fam
i!y by the Turks. and Lcvon was
and has never heard from his faith
cr. HIS g!andmothcr and grand
ia Their were killed. Ills mother was
taken as servant by Turks Sera-
by kurdS. The mother and dauga-
ter came Ipon each other uneXpcct-
cily in IN, American refuge at Ala
tab, beth having walked hundreds
q, miles and suffered terrible hun
81. and hardship in their search for
relatives and safety.
Lists of orphans will also be
printed in Armenian papers In Amer
lea in the hope OF finding homes for
thousands of homeless children who
may have friends or relatives In
America. The American committee
stantinople district alone. and near
~ twice that number In tho Beirut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
A banning Report.
(From the New York Evening Post. }

IL a committee of reds" had formulat ed
an an Indictment against tho procedure Of the
D ,n;ra Of Justice in the matter OF the
been SsHa more more violent but tho contents could
nave peen hardly more damninE than the
REPORT just issued over the signatures OF men
IKE me deans OF tho Harvard law school and
Ine washington University law school and ten
Of law. ~ h''''o"'iS
Attorney General Paimer's agents are ac
ousca OF following the methods OF the agent
pr"Saca'eur. or conducting wholesale arrests
without legal warrant. of mistrcatmcnt OF
PRISONERS oi pcrvcrtinE the Legitimate func-
l,"hs OF INC department. of Justice to the uses
9l ahtiraaicai propaganda Tho whole wrctchcd
nn,aEont'ahe business is put in it's proper light
cannot be questioned. >>' -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER
Nicrccn airy.


The only thing he c-avcd was gold;
He shaved for ii till he was OLD.
And every time he got a check
He nearly broke his hungry neck
To get another one. and so
He kept the chase for sordld dough.
Hc got it. too. He got a lot.
He followed it with pace so hot
That IL could not cludc him. so
AS have said. he got the dough.
1t piled in heaps about his feet
And followed him along the Street
There never was a man who got
Money so fast. nor such a lot.
And II was all he laborcd for
The more he got he wanted more.
And with II oil. he always said
That 4 miser might as we'll be dead.
Hc always said that some fine day
He'd pack his trunk and run away
And have royal little bit
or pleasure. spending a lot OF IL.
But just so long as he must hoard il
He never was able to afford it.
he died. The other dag he died
And hosts OF people came beside
The bier that held his wealthy corsc-
They came TO hear the will. OF course.
Dead were his body. soul and mind.
But he LEFT right live bunch behind!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Is Not Life Goodt

After illness
pawn.
Your sick ears dimly hear con-
tending powers
flaying game most perilously
Your soul long trailed by black de-
lirious hours
Then. suddenly, as when thick air
Those play for, you mako the move
Is not lie goodf At best when given
1t is as though one should be born
Like transmisrant set upon tho
track
OF human joys forgot and ways of
But In that time OF strange rebirth
have care
Lest joys can bring the tears all
unaware.
Is not life good? Not less than
miracle
When so restored? AS though a
rose once shed
Should bloom again-as though a
magic spell
Through ashes cold a running flame
should spread!
Seek you not then. as one a veil
Who gave. me back this sweet, this
peerless gift?
Is not life good? And best II, in tho
spring,
IT Is returned to you? Tt is TO start
Companionod by so many an eager
who VIII no, let you bear a back.
ward heart;
But, bearing sursum cords every
where,
Though old and tired your heart. II
stlll must share,
Edith NJ. Thomas, In Nav York
!, Times.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Where Ar the roIicct

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
S!r,-ls there nothing to be done about the
crowd or loafers that every evening congeats
BROAD Street from Seventh TO Ninth Streets:
The police are supposed TO have the authority
TO make just such crowds OF mon and boys
move on and yet one Is obliged TO elbow their
way through the most Objectionable thronE in
order to go to any OF the shows on those
blocks Automobiles parked there filled
with men and boys who are perfectly open in
the purpose for which they are there. Vice is
haunted In the face OF passers-by and appar-
entity no attempt is being made TO stop IT.
y group Of small boys in front Of drug
store: harmlessy loahne and swapping s,o-
rics.' is Immediately dispersed by the police
man on the beat DO not for moment think
that condone the loahng OF small boys
around corners but i does seem sei absurd TO
Snow Of authority, when conditions Of broad
street every evening are past the endurance
OF citizens who have any sort of ideals to
the morals and social uplift OF the youth Of
our city.
Il is the old story of vice seen too Oft ia
miliar with its face" Let the police get busy
and clean up the lo1fcrS Broad Street. II
was done during the war and in short order,
too. All one needs is 4 policeman's badge
and the authority OF tho law which bncks him
NJ. ONE WHO IS ANNOYED
Richmond Va June 4. 1920
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
A Touch of Life.
The Lost search.
ny SIDELIGIIT HENRY.

We visited a seancc. and had a first ha nd
conversation with DioEenes. the gentleman
who lived in a tub and went about with n
lantern foolishly hunting for an honest man.
Tell US something, Di.'' said. familiar
~. feeling very close because we're rather
fond OF tub ourselves mornings. tell us. Di,
did you ever find that honest MANI"
II did" said hi. with II couple OF raps for
the bartender who came not. Il found him,
hu; he was such awful liar / couldn't be-
lcvc him."
Which respectfully report for the his
torical societies TO ponder and do with as
they will.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
TAKE MEASURES TO GUARD
BUB0NlC PLAGUE SPREAD
All Ships Inbound from V~ra Cruz
Must lie Held Mt Quarantine for
Thorough FumIEntIOn.

IVY NNSDVIHtNN I-TtNNIT
WASHINGTON. June 5.--As n pre-
cautionary measure to prevent bu-
bOpic plague from being brought into
the United States from Vera Cruz.
SIrgeon-Gcncral Cumming. OF tho
Publ; Health Service, has instruct
cd all quarantine stations TO hold for
thorough fumu:aiion all ships entcr-
ing American ports from That Mex
lean pert.
In addition. rutlic Health Service
officials al Vera C:uz have been d.
rectcd 10 fnmiEn.e all American
bound vessels before they leave that
place. DIR. Cumming said today these
were the usual precautions in such
cases.
Additional Thb!c health officers
have been crdc:cd to Vera Cruz to
assist in fighting the plague.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
These Days.

"faa'T..' said the dusky cook lady. Il on
stands yo'all wants t hire out as my boss
huh
we do. said the trembling couple we
WI! only ask YOU for so per cent o: in
come, and Well do all the work IL you'll an
Hwer the dooroell. and you can have Thurs
days on and three afternoons out. with use of
the limousine.
'We!!'m. yo'all frows in de Hebrew holt
days, bank holidays. national holidays an
double pay in July an August, an I'll give
yo'all a chance"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
BURNING STEAMER SAFE,
Is REPORT FROM SKIPPER
Norwegian Vessel BcrseusfJord, AHre
on Fire Island, Conquers Flames
I'm Route.
Thy Nssooinicd rrcssl

NEW YORK. June 5.-Thc Norwc-
CLAN steamer BerscnsJord. wh:ch
was reported aire $50 miles east OF
Fire Island early this morning. re-
ported later that the fire was under
control and that the vessel was pro-
cecding on her way
The BcrGensfjord sailed yesterday
Tor Bergen with passenger list OF
1900, including 1873 first cabin and
80 second cabin passengers
The vessel is of l0,70J tons gross
burden and Is owned by the Norwc-
4 message received by officials OF
the line from Captain ole Bull said
the fire had been confined TO the en-
gine-room, where one boiler was rem
dered useless pipe exploded, caus-
Ing confusion among the passengers
for Il time. they said
No one was injured and after fur
ccen avertcd. Captain Bull decided
to proceed IA his way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
ONLY SECOND HUSBAND
TO PAY DIVORCES CLAIM
Pnrfs Court Declares First Spouse
Not Responsible After wife's
Second Marriage.


PARIS. June 5.-If n divorce mar
rics again and divorces her second
husband only the Inter Is respon-
siblc for alimony. according to n
decision Of the French courts.
The question came up az the beau-
tiful Madame Jean de Giverny con-
tended cn,n aha1 n may h f husband nus shonld
the child born In her first marriage.
The court found that the second
husband must assume all charges in
cumhent on the first, and Madame
do Givorny. therefore, collects ALL
mony from her last spouse only.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

FAMILY who Is told that the dismembc mont OF
his family IL necessary for tho preservatio ion
or free institutions may have to admit that
ne cannot read English but he will Insist that
nc can interpret the Statue OF Liberty; and he
VIII Know that the lofty promises or that
monument cannot be rcconcilcd with the mon.
umentai cruditfes OF Ellis Island decisions
snperinduced by statutory mandate.-Copy-
right, 1920,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
WlLKlE NAMED PRESIDENT
OF EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
Convention Votes TO Further Invea-
tiSate wood Pulp Substitutes In
Making Paper.

I'D .NF5UVI"ECW 1TNos-T
BOSTON, June 5.--NYilIiam wilkie.
OF Grey Eagle. Mimi, was elected
president OF the National Editorial
Association, at the last session of
me annual convention today
Resolutions adopted by the con-
ventlon favored further Investigation
OF the use OF substitutes for wood
pulp in the manufacture OF news
print paper, the zone system for tho
appointment OF ncwsprint distri-
huting c'rirnittcc On which the as
ISOLATION would Lee REPRESENTED.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

John Bassett Moore wants the presidential
term OF Office limited to two years In view
OF the unsettemcnt OF all business for at
least two years. which a campaign for the
office causes it were better than the term be
extended two or four years, rather than re-
duced 10 two years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Peru VIII Not Yield

BCENOS AIRES. June 5.-Pcru
VIII not sacrifice single inch OF her
territory TO satisfy the aspirations
OF Bolivia for Pacific port asserts
DR.. Herman Nclarde. Peruvian min
lister to Argentina. who has written
La Naclon. taking exception TO tho
uttcrances of DIR. Codecido, on tho
Tacna and africa question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
WANT RURAL LIFE PLANK
National Farm Organization Pre-
pnrcs Memorial Relating to Good
Roads md Better schools.

board OF farm orEanixa tions will
meet in Chicago next Monday to pre-
pare .memori al to the Republican
convention. asking that plank ba
adopted In the platform declaring
Tor good roads. better schools and
closer relations between producer
and consumer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
SUSPECT ALL TOURISTS
OF JEWEL SMUGGLING
American Women Entering Franco
Must Avoid Appearance OF Mer-
chantilc Class.
ny Cnirnssal Service.

PARIS. June SIS the importa-
t!on Of Jewclry Into France is now
forbidden. tho American woman who
wishes 10 bring her valuables along
Is advised to look rich" as other
wise she is liable to be held up at
the port OF arrival.
The idea is that woman Is al
lowed to bring in the jswelry that
would naturally belong 10 her station
In lie. II she looks poo.. II might
be suspected that she brought her
jewels TO sell, not TO wear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

The season for rival ovations is on again
ard endurance records are in for smash
Ing They may not be as spontaneous as
some that have been staged in former ma
tional conventions, but the various claQues
vii. b. we'll paid and vigorous and able 10
60 cTe! the !oag-distance route
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
PRICES OF BEEF DECLINE
TO NEAR PRE-WAR LEVEL
Packers Declare Drop During MA,
HriDSs Highly Inflated Cost
Senr Normal.
fBy Associatct, Press. l

If'S <fSSUUIdEtfI 1fCSS.
Gil GA GO. June 5.-Wholcsale
prices Of beef decreased from 3 to :
cents in May and at the end Of the
month were not far from the level
prevailing when the United States
entered the war, according TO a
statement issued by the Institute OF
American Meat Packers.
An Improvement in the foreign eN
change situation at many European
ed in q larger export trade in pork
There were no large orders, the
statement said, but the outlook for
exports TO the Continent was re-
months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
ADVICE TO tho Loveiorn.

Every now and then were going to give
line oc darned good advice TO lovesick Goops
We don't know any class that need it more
and use !; less. Advice No. l:
After deciding that you can't live without
him or her, take a look around and you'll dis
cover that it's cinch."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

General Wood has changed Campaign
Managers while crossing the stream Bad
po!icy. always. II means that the general
recognizes the desperateness Of his cause
ard ms resor;ed 10 heroic treatment in the
efoEi 20 -esusciIate il. Tina, Senate political
expenditures Investigation has killed all
chances 81 his getting the nomination
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Some Action.

50 you've decided TO move to The City,"
The Anccn; Citizen paused for reply.
Yep" said the Young Graduate of the High
school i've go; to- There amt nothing
worth while doing in this Dump
oh yes. there is something worth WHILE
said the Ancient Citizen. For instance, you're
leavin' it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

plants producing at the rate of nearly 100
bushels to the acre. What this grower Is
doing in New Jersey can be duplicated any
where in Virginia. and an additional
source Of revenue on the farms OF this
State it offers a great opportunity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

Astounding IS are the revelations CON
corning s!usa funds OF the various Repuh-
hcaH candidates, the sum total raised for
the purchase Of tbs nomination is mere
oa sa'e!le n comparison with wha, the
u .. = calmly proposes TO fitch from the
Fuoilc Treasury In the form OF !. soldier
bonus :or the purchase OF the election in
November
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

Those 100000 union men who pleaded
with Congress not to adjourn until anti
proiteering and antihgh-cost -of-living legis-
lation had been enacted, and were ignored.
are in no doubt 10 how they will mark
their ballots in November
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
APPENDICITIS LOSES FAVOR
Operations for Removal of Former
Fashionable Disease Now Going
Out OF style. Say Doctors.

PORTLAND. ORE. June 5.-Oper-
ations for the removal OF tho vermi-
form appendix are going out OF
style, according to views expressed
at the annual convention OF the Ore
M Much "t that e VAS called Y' app SndIi
In recent years was not that at
all. but plain stomachache In vary
Ing degrees OF intensity, according
to these physicians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Extending uIx TImc.

So said the Judge to- the Young Repro
bate. you go; all these free and easy IDEAS
from reading Three Weeks. huh?"
f-y-y-ycs. Sir" said the Prisoner
Well said the Judge, I'm going to give
you chance 10 read about 80 days"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

Z Colonel Proctor has been kicked out OF his
managerial position in the generals cam
paign, and If Wood sinks in convention
waters the colonel will know why it didn't
float
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

The Senate probe into pre-conven,ion ex
penditures and pledges in the presidential
campaign is one oft'hc great number OF
Investigations au'h6rAed by Congress that
has produced results. And. it is worthy
OF remark the corrupt practices which have
been revealed are fastened upon the G. o. p
hseN- Needless 10 say, it is the one in
Fes'lsatlon ordered that was forced by out
ragged public sentiment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

In discussing dark-horse possibilities.
now mat their best bets" have been killed
on Republicans studously refrain from
any mention OF William Howard Taft. He
may not be the party's most available man
from inc standpoint OF political cxpcdiency.
ai'io"sh 'hat Is open 10 debate. hut if
the party really. wants a candidate who
VIII inspire confidence and command resnec,
at home and abroad ii cannot afford to
dismiss him lightly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06
Voice Of the People

Letters must give the name and address of
The writer. Name will not be published IL
writer ~ requests,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-06

In spite OF all your modern authors the
Eio!e continues 20 enjoy large lead among
the hest sellers.