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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
From Other Viewpoints
Restoring Ewypt's Independence.
IIN j. I'ItE:n E:SSNKN.

1t is said in official quarters in London that
the British government is about ready to rec
to give that ancient nation fun autonomy; TO
permit il TO maintain diplomatic relations with
other governments and ia virtually all essen
tial respects withdraw the protectoratc which
has been in effect since 1914 Such u move. if
made. Will crafty not only millions or Egypt
ianS but VIII prov" u source OF strength 10
Great Britain herself in dealing with other
peoples whom for the time being she IS hold
ing within her iron grip. against their viii.
The British have been accused Of lighting
the world for the sole purpose Of aggran-
dizcmcnt Their enemies first charged that she
sought the defeat Of Germany that she might
profit at the expense OF German commerce
aud shipping. and next, that she made the
pr":cXt for laying violent hands ui,on pow
'rl"SS peoples ~ various parts OF the world
Win Tho view Of their ultimate absorption INTO
tht british empire. These charges were not
mll, rcCklcSsly ana hy irresponsible Eroups
of men. hut were formally presented again
aud AGAIN at tn" Paris peace conference
IN record seemed TO bear OUT. in part. the
.h.t-l just outlined. Londons long arm had
,c"n stretched so!lh and had iHh'm possession
D.; the German south African colonies It large
part pi McsopotHmiu, Palestine, Persia. Ar.b!a
nd Egypt. True, TINS was done To Fargo rX-
i"nt with the fhil consent OF Great iiritoiu's
allies. who seemed 10 understand that the
4 r.t!sh navy ana ,hc British army had to hc
rtit,i upon TO maintain order and government
"a may n.rt> of the world during the period
OF rtronsiruciion and the reaiignmcnt OF
frontiers.
The seizure OF EGYPT soon after the outbreak
% the war was measure dictated by apparent
necessity Turkey seemed a; the Kline about
to cas-. her lot with the central empire, and
IL WAS necessary from the allied point of view
that EgYpt pass under allied dominion in order
mat The ~neH canal might be fully protected.
FTpncc Was in no position to undertake this
venture htt Great Britain. with her greater
interest 81 sake. made the move. She issued
g proclamation dcposng the Khedive. Abbas
lurni. and confcrrinc the title OF Sultan OF
EGypt on iiussein kamil, whose friendship for
the allies WAS beyond all question. Almost
Immediately Tho British occupied Egypt. and
bvr a-mies and Ter feet based at Malta, took
fuN control IF tho mouth of the Nile.
iiUt TINS vast war measure pure and sim
pic and % acknowledged at tho time. Also il
was minated that IL the allies triumphcd,
Egyptian independence would eventually be re-
stored the allies won tho war and began tho
br.tish showed no disposition 10 release their
a'id upor Egyp' A great body OF Egyptian
ihe BRUSH Keep fsith=,Hkh Thorn vhy WITH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
A Daily Once-Over.
Help tho Children.
lfl j. j. MUDDY.

You say that YOU viii be glad when your
hoy your girl reaches the stage where II
will not he necessary for you TO watch every
little move and word which they use 10 express
themselves.
DO YOU really think that that time will ever
come?
Isn't II your duty TO watch carefully that the
wrong thing does not creep In unawareS?
BY getting acquainted with your boys
Catcs and yorv girls friends you do much
along the line Of understanding what is going
in your child's heart.
Without making il too plain and Disagree
able If YOU have good sense you direct
the thought and aims and ambitions of your
children, and YOU ought To be glad to help
with your greater experience.
You know of many things you longed for
child, and now Is the time 10 provide the ad-
vantaSes tina; Your child cannot suffer in
the
Don't become cnEroSscd in your business
your home cares and duties that you cannot
enter into tn" hearts Of your little folk and
count x your dearest privilege that you do
have TO sit down every day and bore in fcw
fundA ''cntnls. u viii pay in the end, and who
Will Il II i; YOU do not2--copyriEht. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
MIR. aud Mrs. sIouclcr.

rr The Other ,Si day / sat holding Lizzie while
or w ne Just ran in to change sometnlma
riui stoores. ana IN the few seconds sac w..s
1000 s,.O looked neither to right nor lett. HGt
i nos,y uoWn and one could recognize ,oou,
when Mcch distinguish the sloucher family
away SSi y ,n,,In announced himself hail bioe>
Huctor fashion. and throwing out MIA; ne
Mr.. sloucher perambulatess along the street as
tnoush he were pushing couple OF luggage
alone. When Siouchcr iirst dscov,rs that his
to Sf no 'n nsek Il nun aa NJ ,
ana inncI ps pn the tac to eaouinGe the pro
,hish' stomach, Slouchcr very likely feels \
il fns nra1g l., IT, 1t least after he has passed
n ,mt srHal army Of sionehsrs are permitted TO
Tine and SO scido Sr S@ W,n s snH AN t o
oa G., IN which imhresses upon thcm, tho error
dentary life e'S MS is inc SAD part OF Sc
Mr, siouchcr j. much better camouaeur
9 any TOO apparemt when YOU view her from 4
Ike the very ds"es 1o matter 1rS 'f how ss
n ~ eGr oS a.. nor how eNirayasnnty gownsd
It is chiefly the feet tina, women misuse The
rssuenr one might dchuse 'E from the m nassin
Of dress on tho pubic 'as
est french heels and the most deforming
for all the world like Il horse. with a hip mo-
ton resembling baby tank crossing an
- Tho sioneher family suffers much more in
impaired health and reduced efficiency. than
IN mere appearance. from lack of exercise for
y MI, 'TH HnHio great many more Ills than You
reading OF the patent medicine tcstimon ials
are really a,,rihutahle TO unused trunk
muscles. or rather to atrophy and Weakening
OF the unused muscles
Youth is DISTINGUISHED from age at single
glance anywhcrc-youth uses tho trunk mus
cles and hence retains graceful figure: age
does neither.
s Here NE we leave Lea the reader in the air:
trunk Will stand a little Improvement write
for the corrective exercises.
Questions and Answers.
Alas Them Raven Locks--Fivc years I
had a head Of fine raven black hair.
pretty proud OF IL To-day IL is not only going,
but IL IL fading fast. What want l.; pre-
scription for something which will permanent
~ restore the black color my gray hair. o.
l.. W.
Answcr-Georsc. remember me when you
hnd that restorer. III need about two gross
quart bottles Of il. Meanwhile. cntrust the
iycing job TO some good old barber hair
drcsscr.< or course all so-callcd "rcstor"rs''
dyes give only temporary surcoasc. II is
perfectly propcr to have the hair dyed. II
necessary. Only beware OF amateurs and OF
poisonous or irritating preparations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
WAR HISTORY COMPILATIONS
MAKE DISTINCT HEADWAY
iialf-Iiundrcd Division Chnirmrn and
ficid NErnts Attend Conference
In House OF Delegates.

iroSrcas In the work or gathering
data for the war history OF Virginia
MAS reported By about hf,y OF the
division cha!rm.n. field agents and
Others at conference held In the
House, OF Delegates last night under
CaIl OF the state War History Com
mission state Chairman Arthur
Kyle Davis presided.
Among those reporting were y l.
Williams, on "Prc-War Activities" /.
Rev y. NJ; Smoot. on Virginia
cnurchcs in War Times; Dr. Lindsay
Rogers. on Political Contributions In
the state: General 10 Lane Stern. on
Draft Law and Military Oreauiza-
ton; Or. T.. J. Eckcnrodc. on
Camps and Cantonments"; Or. John
Tyler. on The Chesapeake Area:
". -, Cardwcil. on Virginia in the
Navy; Douglas Freeman. on "Vir-
Einia Soldiers and sailors Uvcrecas":
pr. John L. Mcconnell, on "Red
Cross and Miss Jui!a Suliy. on WAR
Work aud Relief"
o;her reports from county chair
men and workers were heard, all of
them encouraging and Indicating that
II vast amount OF material! dealing
with every phase OF war activity is
being collected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
Decent Road. Demanded.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sill have read the article OF DE Pro-
funds" in your issue of August 20. with much
interest, and only Wish that every one who has
grievance against the present system OF road
make complaint through the daily press, Some
one has said that should not advertise The
miserable condition OF our roads 30 the world.
u"n see how We could possibly be AdNcr-
t!scd any more extensively than We are. our
roads are known throughout the North and
south as beng the WORST IN this section OF the
country. y friend of mine up North said u
me that NirS nans must be very selfish pco
pie as they don't want To get OUT OF their
State 20 anybody ana they don't want any
body 10 come 10 see them. judging by their
reads.
,ic"iariy 10 those officials who are RESPONSE
PIE Ior thS condition thai something mas not
TO get in and out OF Richmond. II We haven't
amy brains or ability i'll this State. let's go
out side and hire some Other States have
good roads and we are surely taxed enough to
have them also. The public is sick. tired and
disgust'd with promises. ana reading about
road fund is being used up TO pay salaries
We are also Sick OF these Good Roads cOnvcn-
Ions" ',ioOd Roads Barbecucs' and all other
such Tommy Rot what Is Il road
We can drive over and not have wait for
II until We are too old TO enjoy it. by the
gives us any relief. we Will all be riding in
a!rplancs
can he given for not doing this work hut what
we want is Il that give results and
not excuses. We want II road 10 drive over
without having 10 pay some Shylock $40
So "a pnl! US ont with a mule team not worth
much moro. Give us a road ana that pretty
quick or viii put somebody in charge ;hat
can p.vr 1t to us. Who ever heard of fearing
up important highway and not first pro-
v!hinE " proper detour. Such gross indifference
cradle
Let the puhlic speak out. and stop this 'si-
!eni suffering business, there Is nothing to it.
Richmond, Va, August 81 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
News Of Fifty Years Ago
Grom Richmond Dispatch. Sept /. 1S7o.)

p5eEIes$ at Old church in hanovsr e COUNT:
by Professors Wynne and Power. OF bethany
College There have been many conversions.
The police are going for negro drivers and
load of Hour is seven barrels OF lime. six bar
rels; II whisky. i've barrels; OF salt. seven
sacks
Hattorf's Garden, Will be in celebration OF the
anniversary of that lodge. 1t viii be partici
ladies. large crowd is expected and n good
time is in store for the ce!cbraters.
Judge Brooks. of the United States District
Court. for North Carolina. who has had the
famous habeas corpus cases before him, is not
disposed to minimize the power of his court.
He not only discharged the prisoners. but put
some OF IIoldcn'.s tools under bonds MOI to vio-
late ;hc Constitution IN the same manner here
military undcrlng. upon his good behavior.
At the meeting Of stock holders OF the Rich
mond and banvlle Railroad held yesterday it
road on the terms named in the act of the
last Legislature.
The new Lodge Of Knights Of rythias to be
stitutcd at Covenant Hall last night by Grand
Chancellor Wade.
Married: At the Presbyterian church in
Mcllwninc. MIR. NJ T. flanagan; of Memphis,
Tenn. to Miss Agnes VI; daughter OF Judge
Judge Pearson yesterday Sheriff Wiley
and Messrs Mitchell AMI Roam on to the grand
jury OF Caswci County. All OF the evidence
l.msy and ' consradieiory 10 Jury viii sonvct
on such testimony. The chief Justice is now
hearing the Alamanco cases.
silver mines have been discovered thirty
miles from Denver. Colo. They are claimed
TO he very rich and have created intense eK-
citemcnt among the citizens. u
The bombardmcnt Of Strasbourg NJ bccom-
ing very severe and the city is much damaged.
BazaiRes communications have been COM
PIE ely SUI All Gottpan have bean
- RI, = =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
ORGANIZE CITY COUNCIL
Lower Brnnch VIII Nice, nj = and
Hoard Of Aldermen mt THIS
Evening for Purpoie.

The new CITY Council VIII DO or
Sanized this evening. tho lower
IA" Hoard Of Aldermen at : of
hccrs VIII be elected by each branch.
There VIII be seven new members in
man.
Councilman Fred Powell, vice.
president OF the old Council. VIII bc
and Councilman Clarence Scator has
no opposition for tho vice presidency
OF tho branch. The Aldermen VIII
rrc-cl"ct their old oi!iccrs--Wiliiam ~
Adams. president. and Joseph T.
Powers. vice president. city Clerk
Alfred III. Mcdowell VIII continue AS
cx- o!ilc!o clerk OF both branches. and
George Charming Rushcll viii con-
tnuc Win the new body az ser
Echnt- alarms. The joint standing
committees OF the city Council viii
% appointed ny the presidents of
the two branches before the next en-
suing meeting Of either branch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
STATION GUARDS AT GLEN
ALLEN TO AID TOURISTS
Chnppnwninsir swamp Not Only Pnrt
of Stntc Roads I'm the
I.InclIrht.

Guards were stationed NJ tho crcC Z
near Glen Allen all Friday night to
warn and help automobiles across,
while Up near Belmont IL took nvc
hours for the water TO rccede cnough
tor the trnilic to get by. motorists
reported yesterday.
me old Telegraph Road was clear
ali tho way up ana those who used
1t got through without delay.
state Highway Commissioner
George i. Coleman has issued Il
warning throughout the state
against travel oyer the Richmond
WASHINGTON highway until after next
Thursday on account OF the impass-
able condition or Chappu whiuSIc
swamp. north OF Fredericksburg
The Eichmond Washington high
way Is drying rapidly ana is in fairly
good condition, except at the south
end OF this swamp. where il is rough
ana somewhat SOFT, according TO re-
port Of the Richmond branch OF the
United States Weather bureau yes
tcrduy.
There arc few muddy spots near
DinwiddIc 10 Warneld on the Rich
mond- tiarksr!lle highway. Other
wise IL * in good condition. The
newly constructed section on the
richmond Charlottesville highway
near montpelier TO Cuckoo is rough,
hut otherwise II is fairly good.
concrete sections on the Rich
monu old Point highway continue
eNcc!ieIt. while the art sections are
only fair The River Road Csouth)
mas some rough spots, but on the
whole III in fairly good condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
The Unfortunate MIR. Doak

lOARTf pledges and little thing like
political consistency mean nothing TO
the Sixth Virginia District Republicans
While the Republican national platform
points with pride to the ESch-Cummins bill
rs the most constructive piece OF legislation
enacted by Congress in generation and
Candidate Harding announces his willing
ness to rest his Legislative record on his
vote for that measure. the Republicans OF
the Sixth District have put in nomination
for Congress w. n. Donk vice-prcsidont
ana national organizer of the brotherhood
of Railway Tranmen. And he was nomi-
mated with the explicit understanding that
his campaign should be made on n platform
declaring for the repeal OF the Esch- Cum
MINIS act and advocacy of the Plumb plan
which is denounced i'll the Republican plat
form adopted at Chicago
Thus the Republicans OF the Sixth Dis
trlct and the labor leaders who are sun
porting Mr. Doak have put themselves and
their followers III the unienable position OF
allegiance to party whose platform they
have denounced and whose nominee for the
presidency they have repudiated The seat
OF Congressman James u. Woods is not in
the slightest danger. for the people of his
district will not fail to recognize the emf
n"pt services that he has rendered nor is
it conceivable that the bulk OF the organ
ized labor vote. composed in the main OF
the best Informed and most intelligent cle-
ment. vii! lend their aid to the success of
any such ridiculous combination as that
presented by the names OF Harding and
Doak on the same ticket
Should Mr.. Doak be elected i'm order
to iulhli his own platform pledges he
would find ii necessary to rcpudiate the
platform Of his own party and be climi-
mated from its councils in Congress- Either
that. or he would have to abandon his own
lifelong labor Affiliations and vote the way
the Republicans are pledged to vote by
their national platform. No more yulncr-
able position has been presented in Virginia
politics for many years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
NEW MARINE BILL MAY
ADVOCATE z TREATIES
Pacts Made With Great Britain
and France 100 Years Ago
Endangered.
Try Associated press.l

wAslIINGToN. August 3l.--Twen-
ty-iwo commercial treaties OF the
Great Britain ratified In 1915 and
that with France completed in 1922.
may he abrosated under the prov!-
sions Of tho merchant marine act, II
HrS learned today at the State De-
par,mct!t.
y study Of the treaties. containing
clHuscs subject to section 81 OF the
bill; requiring th.t notice Of termi-
was said. has disclosed that number
20 fall within it's scope.
department officials said douot had
arisen as TO the exact intention of
They dcscrihei the situation which
would result from application to the
letter OF section 81 as radical" ma
TO have raised 4 question as to
intended by the legislators.
Protests against certain provisions
Of the merchant marine act have been
presented TO the department. 1t was
said. What countries have taken
this course was not disclosed. nor
the nature of the protests. This sit
uation has been viewed rs so serl-
Gus. however. that frequent confer
ADMIRAL henson. chairman Of the
Shipping Hoard, have been held
and French treaties referred to were
commercial warfare between the
United states and those countries
oihcials said they had been framed
to end conflict In which discri,ni-
natory rates was the ammunition
employed by each side, and that ao-
Togation of these pacts would leave
the way open TO a resumption of
this cut throat warfare.
Section "a directs the President TO
give notice that the United States
will revoke any clauses in existing
conventions which prevent the inn
position Of discriminatory import and
tonnage dues IN American ports
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
SCHOOLS OPEN TODAY
Largest Enrolment In History OF
brineadc TX EXpcctrd-SuInu
Attendance Gratifying:

Schools in Chesterfield County will
open for enrolment for the l?20-2i
s.ss!on TINS morning at y O'Clock.
1neSicrne!i instructors are planning
- close the schools around June /,
thus not changing the average scs-
sion.
mcade's history is anticipated by
Mrs. G +; Conne!ly. principal OF Bel
meade School. at stop 8, petersbur;;
summer school at Bclmcadc was
gratifying. II is said that all OVER
The county the construction OF new
buildings and the introduction OF
new courses have given the cause OF
education tremendous impetus.
Particularly fortunate has been the
Manchester district. The BROAD Rock
SchoO! may become n junior high
school. IL plans considered this sum-
MGR are consummated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01

drawing the military protectorate and p,s
uniting f+gt pt to resume her place In the sun
bfitish peace commissioners. however were
not ready to accedc to these demands ma
Whcl thty dcmurrcd the cry was raised that
tue Egyptians were forever to be subordi-
mated to the British power. America was an
pcaieu TO- hrst in Paris. then in Washington.
WHch inc treaty was under consideration In
inc senate all without appareil; effect; II now
appears, however. that London is prepared Il,
make good her wartime promise. and every
sincere friend of the British empire will APP
piauu her ii she carries her semioffcial am
nouncemcnt into cnect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
The Poets Corner

"Fhe Only Pleasures We Can CnII
Our Own"
Hall. Memory, hall! In thy exhaust
less mine.
From age to age unnumbered treas
ures shine!
Thought and her shadowy brood thy
call obey,
And place and time are subject to thy
sway
Thy pleasures most we feel when
most alone
The only pleasures we can call our
own.
Lighter than air Hopes summer vis-
If but a dieting cloud obscure the
II but a beam OF sober Reason play
Lao. Fancy's fairy frost work meits
But can Inc miles of art. the CRASH
OF Power,
Snatch the rich relics of a well-spcn.
hour?
These, when the trembling spirit
wings her flight,
Pour round her path stream OF liy-
ing light;
And GID those pure and perfecc
realms of rest
Where Virtue triumphs and hor song
arc blost! -
Samuel Rogers. In Pleasures Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
BRITAIN ASSURES FAIR
DEAL IN MES0P0TAMiA
Declares OF Preference Given France
llasrd ON That Country'a
pre-Wnr ErnnchIscs

WASHINGTON. August al-C;rcat
Britain's recent agreement TO let the
French have 20 per cent OF the oil
products Of 9lcStpotamia was de-
clarcd today in official quarters here
TO have been based upon the exist
cncc before the war of French
franchises in tho vicinity OF Mosul.
The French government is said to
be willing TO Surrender these rights
in return for the prospect Of getti.E
% per cent OF the oil through Pine
Inc TO be constructed by the British
from Mosui TO the nearest seaport.
Nothing in the agreement would
unfavorably affect. IL was said cor
porations of other nationalities Than
British and French that may here
after seek to develop oil wells in
that section
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
DISCUSS PRICE QUESTIONS
AT MONTGOMERY MEETING
Commissioners OF Agriculture From
Dozen Stntrs Attend Com
ference.

AONTGOAIERY IA A,,,,n.

commissioners OF Agriculture from
ten OF the twelve cotton-growinG
States of the South will attend con-
irrences at the offices of Miles c.
AllEood, commissioner for AIabamn
tomorrow. The question of prices to
be paid southern planters for cotton
seed ana peanuts will be discussed.
Visiting commissioners expected
here late tonight and Wednesdav
morning included: q. W. Koincr,
Virginia; w. y. Graham. North Caro-
J. ina; Il. Harris. South Carolina; T. NJ.
McRcc, Tennessee; \. c. McRec
Florida: j. q. Ferguson. Arkansas !;
il. Il. Wilson. Louisiana Commits
sioncr Garner. of mississippi, arrived
today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
Me.

Me.
september II. 1919
Both bald and toothlcss was born
The seventeenth of May,
And bald and toothlessly at last
I'll go my silent way.
And in between my first and last,
I've had small rccompcnsc
For all the accidents I've had
Through lack of common sense.
Yes. | was born---I'vc lived-just why
Nohody's ever said,
Nor Will 4 single finger write
Memoirs. when I am dcaGl
Yea, bald and toothlcss | was born,
Ana thus I'll go my way,
Tho moral dCiucc from this:
Live ALI. YOUR LIFE TO-DAY"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-01
CONTINUED RAINS PLAY
HAVOC WITH TOBACCO CROP
Growers Harvest ''Nccd" 'rcmuturcIy
To Save II From Excessive
MOfsturp-

Continued rains during the month
OF August damaged the tobacco crop
OF Virginia at least 30 per cent, ac-
cordinE to statement issued from
the office of the state Commissioner
OF Agriculture yesterday. Assistant
com missioner owen said that grow :
crs are busy cutting the tobacco and
getting ii into shelter before II is
burned up by the dry weather.
Many farmers have been cutting
their tobacco before maturing during
several weeks past. in their efforts
TO save as much as possible from
what is known as wild fire" caused
by excessive moisture. Clear hot
weather following excessive moisture
increases the damage to tile crop.
The commissioners Office also re-
ports some damage to corn and other
crops on low grounds. Upland corn
is very promising, and has not been
damaged by the rains.