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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
Defends Woman Sculptor
BY LOWELL. MELLETT,


WASHINGTON. Feb. l5.--Thcy may be moor
art ms the Senate library committee is alleged
TO nave said. but 10 Davidson. sculptor, doesn't
agree. Davidson, who has done the portraits
OF mere great men into bronze and marble
than most any other living. visited the
Capitol Tuesday and obtained a private view
of Adcloise Johnson's busts Of Elizabeth Cady
stanton. Susan II. Anthony and Lucretia Mott
thc ihr'e great pioneer suffragists.
No. since Bernard produced his remarkable
figure of Abraham Lincoln with his hands
folded across his stomach and produced there
by an International rumpus that was ended
only by Manchester. England. taking the
statue originally designed FOX London, have
capitol art circles been stirred by n kculp-
tors work. y tendency was nantes, from
the time the first photographs OF Miss John
sons work appeared to rdcule il. The three
heads rising from the single great block Of
marble have been compared by some to three
mushrooms growing out of bed nc clay.
-, me library committee, which determines
what shall and what shall no; be placed in the
Capitol. decided to reject it. on consultation
with the fine arts commission, however. de-
cision was held in allegiance. Meantime the
suHraSlsts were given permission proceed
with their unwilling ceremonies and the marble
group was set up in the rotunda Of the Capitol.
Tonight il was unveiled the accompani-
ment OF speeches and music. II is to be
moved Immediately however. TO the lower
'ioor Of the building TO await final disposition
the marble piece had libeIcd II. II is vastly
better than the photographs indicate. he de-
clared. but beyond that he declined TO go ON
the question OF goodness" or 'badness.''
Il would not say it is bad art" said pa id-
son. 81 cannot say that. | do not know No
other sculptor can say it, When look
the work Of another artist we instinctivcly be-
gin TO think of how We would have done the
Same j"" sat is. We start mentally to Great
ing. Naturally the same thing would not have
becn produced by my mind, nor by that OF any
other sculptor
rms is "a wonan's conception of three
great women. ! am told that women like it,
That is the answer. II il is liked II is
good"
passing tourist raised himself on tip-toc
to look over Dav!dson's shoulder
"lIaw-haw!" said the tourist
Davidson looked around and when the tour
LIST had been led away by his guide. remark cd :
Notice that? That fellow couldn't even see
these busis. But he has been told il is funny
o he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
CINCINNATI ORCHESTRA
HAVING GOOD SEASON
Maltrc SSnyc tx Enthu>in. Music
Critics All Over the United
StnfeS

The tour Of the Cincinnati Sym
phony orchestra. which is nearing its
end. has been the most successful in
the twcnty-four years OF tn. famous
mus zeal organizations history. ac-
corGinE to reports received here.
Eminent music critics are cnthusi-
as,ic in their praise Of the 100 in
strumcntalists over which the great
Ssaye presides. The Cleveland Press
says o! the recent concert In that
city: Never has the Cincinnati sym
Dhony Orchestra played with such
hncssc ana dynamic Interpretive
nuancc. Ysaye Yields the baton with
mpclling authority and handles his
players with the artistic p"isc and
concept that he manipiilatcs his vio-
lin"
The Impression made in Chicago is
reflected in This expression from the
Chicago Daily News: 'Ma!irc Ysayc
disclosed as conductor a fnc must
cianship. Il dominating power over
his men. AN elasticity for tcmpos and
rhythm and a fine taste for aonority."
The sale OF seats continues briskly
NJ the Corley Company Many good
seats. however are still obtainablc
on the orchestra floor and In III" bal
c0ny The itinerary Of the orchestra
vii! permit OF only one concert in
Richmond which will be given in the
CRY Auditorium "Wednesday, Feb
ruary 90 The large seating capacity
of tho auditorium makes possible the
popular scale OF prices. which ranges
from 81 TO 50 for the hest seats.
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CONAN MUSICAL SUCCESS
OPENS At STRAND TO-DAY
MARY" to BE Seen Here Four Days.
TO Give Matinee Next
SATURDAY.

George VI. Cohans comedians, in
the greatest musical success Of all
time. Mary" viii bc seen at the
strand Thcater for four days. begin
ming tonight, with II matinee on Sat
urday.
The piece Is the combined work OF
otto IIarbach. Frank Maudcl and Lot,
Sam Forrest. George NJ. Conan. the
actor author producer is presenting
Mary" solely under his own man
aEcment. providing an excellent com
pany Of principals and a chorus of
charming and graceful girls. who
stamps the word chorus" "a crud.
msnomcr.
The pretty love story of the book.
which is by MIR. iiarbaCh. ccntcrs
about the attempt OF Il young man
tune through the sale OF portable
houses. The scheme. although Il good
idea, docs not prove profitable in it.
SELF. hut becomes Il stepping stone 10
success and wealth, which enables
him to return triumphantiy to his
old name" of MARY" In the lyrics
Of Mr.. Mandcl and the music OF Mr.
Iiirsch. the melodies which abound in
Mary are rich in charm ana beauty
and rhythm.
Edna l'cndlcton will he seen in In,
title role. ably assisted ~ Charles
slime. Edo Mae. Bert Gardner. Nick
Eddi" Girard. Anne paulcy and
others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
In Defense of the Girls.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sir.--A visitor. 1 confess that /
have been surprised at the latitude
with which the Richmond press has
entered into the discussion OF mod
crn dress. Il latitude. one might say,
bordering on vulgarity.
We send our daughters to colleges.
where they play basketball and foot
ball; they use the trapcsc. learn
swimming and riding and fancinr-
ana they come home having acquired
that rarcst grace, mems sana in
corporc sano. And then, when they
are plunged into the social whlrI
we demand OF them the sophistication
oi an outworn past. The vcnecrinEs
Or stucconia-wc may be- sure-ab-
horr.d short skirts
FINALLY. one is tempted 10 ASK why
IL ~ thht one may 20 10 the meetings
.I labor union and find women
treated with respect not accorded
them in the speech. written or
spoken. in this heart OF the arIstuc-
racy OF the South
QUERY AID HOC.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
atron" Believes Teaching Elf
cicncy Should BE Raised to JUS
tify Higher SuIuricS

10 the Editor of The Times Dispatch
e'r.--So much has been said recent
" i"iatire to- the eu,arics paid Tn
,cichers In the public schools or
''chihohd. That 1t seems little remain.
unsaid
No'hihE is more important to our
oNa'e as whole. nor to the indiviJ-
uai children themselves. than that
'hcy should lie properly taught and
,r"'hch both In mind and character
'he securing of thIs II high degree
~ cihc!ency and strong per. opuli,y
ih me teacher are necessary Suc6
l n'i 'i,ics nay. to be paid for well.
ana we should be willing to meet tho
issue in financial way If We on,
procure those much desired qualities
NM results. But mere Increase of
salary does not create efficiency
Too much stress has been Inid nm
the nhiianthroDic side of tho teach.
ers itic-th he sacrifices they nre max
Ing, etc. In personal character. thcr.
If no higher type Of men and wcmn,,
man the great body Of teachers hut
,hcy are not teachers from ph!lan-
,,hhropio impulse. but because they feel
they. NJ in there better than thcv
40 ris"wh"r" In the machinery OF IIfn
IN IN" matter OF making liyirr
V,,tntrwiar. ,h"y would make a change.
Mor"oVcr. " les q common rule OF bIIs
proportion to efficiency, and tbn.n
VINO would make progress ahould M,
as faithful on "A small SALARY as ~,
n large. thereby proving themselves
worthy OF the higher
from some Of the literature rc
Gently sent out by the teachers thcm-
Hc;N.s IN the campaign for higher
SALARIES The following facts appear.
according {" tho circular: "Porccn,
ages showing undcrpayfncnt OF Rich
mono teachers" based on tho M
ti"nai Education Associations stand
hrh. the teachers here arc rcccIvIn,-
only 81 2 per cent Of the standard
salary. Rut from tho chart a.nt ont
rom the same source and ''coinDi1nJ
from RUSSELL Sage Foundation.
school efficiency In virginia ~ oniy
3a.3 per cent OF standard. should nor
IN" percentage Of efficiency al leaat
npprohch the perccntag. OF pay be-
for" an ircrcas" In pay can he very
gracefully sought? do not stanl
sponsor for these charts. but as ,hny
ar" being sen, cut b. the teachers
themselves in the hirhcr-salarv cam
phlrn II ma" be presumed they vouch
Tor the correctness Of Thorn
PUBLIC school. PATRON
Richmond. February 10. 1921.
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Health Talks by DR.. Brady
1 Give the Devil Ills due.
tCopyriEht. 1873. National Newspaper Scrvi


Although have consistently and constantly
opposed the use of castor oil intcrnally--ex-
ceptinE the occasion when boost for the stuff
us II hrst aid for acute diarrhc;t crept into this
coi"mh In one of the chapters Of the Auto
biography OF Il Baby--I am bound TO give the
"s''i ms uue The following communication
merits tine consideration OF victims of migraine
UT periodic onc-sded sick headaches:
Dear Sir.--After l have remarked sincerely
'hat your daily personal health service de-
p"rtmeht is about the most important feature
Il inc paper. you will, perhaps. allow to
81! tEat some Of your recent discussions Of
.'h" replies TO, queries about sick headache
nave been. i'll my opinion. rather pcssim :stic
ie'"hs the impression tina, relief might be
eHpec'ed only When this mortal coil had been
uhwound or otherwise disposed OF.
ABOUT SIX years ago attacks Of this char
'cler became 80 frequent as seriously
interfere with my work, and | was unqucs-
.'on""y headed for the junk heap. My symp
wins when the ATTACKS occurred my
abdomen was hard as IA board and IL was i,r-
POSSIBLE Tor the doctor to determine whether
me condition originated in that region or In
my eyes However. upon facing the necessity
vi uoihS something giving mp business. |
decided to give thorough trial to the ca tor
oil treatment.
The result has been an entire cessation or
me ATTACKS 1t may he that | have merely
round relief from symptom and that the
basic trouble will get me yet but even So
the castor oil treatment has heightened by
several years my ability to support my family
'"" Hi"ihl'iln my nome. This, to me, is
small matter.
At first. took n tcaspoonNil or a little less
oach morning shortly after rising. This pro-
auced rather violent action, which was all
right FOR Il start. After few weeks | took
somewhat less, and now. when | take it ut all.
take ii just after breakfast. and the effect
IS very gentle.
Keep bottle OF this nectar always 1T
hand, and consider II my best earthly friend
wish some fragment OF my experience
might reach your migraiuous readers or cor
respondents. Yours very truly
81. ~
The prolonged use of small daily doses of
castor OIL as described by our correspondent
mas been found beneficial in the treatment OF
many cases OF face head neuralgia. The
mouus operanui is uncertain: IL cannot %
merely the laxative action. for many OF the
worst sufferers with msrainc or with ncu-
ra!Sia habitualiy take laXativcs without
tcneht ana usually with aggravation OF the
trouble. Castor oil Is by no means the simple
remedy II is popularity supposed To he. The
seeds or Ricinus communis. from which cas-
tor oil Is expressed. contain highly irritant
substance called ricinin. which is exceedingly
poisonous; according to the late DR. shoe
maker three such seeds have been known to
cause fatal Inflammation OF the stomach and
gripping. probably because of an acrid acid
principle in the oil. II is far from the 'sooth-
ing or healing" substance the old lrannlcs
assume it to be.
But would owe the devil nothing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
WANT FEDERAL CONTROL
OF ALL RADIO STATIONS
secretary Daniels Makes Plea i'm
Letter 10 Chairman Page. of Sen
ate Naval Committee.

WAS!ilNiToN. Feb. l5-ln plea
inr frdeihl ownership II all high
po"cr radio stations. Secretary Dan.
lois. In a letter TO Chairman Paer.
OF IN. senate Naval Committee. to-
day declared that M there is ono
ming IN which there Should be 4,
monopoly 1t is monopoly cf the air.
hn" th!s monopoly should not be given
over 10 private interests"
Ir. Daniels letter wac In answer
10 u request from Senator Page ro-
IN opinion on the resolution Intro
huc"d by Senator Poindoxt.r. Rcnub.
me"h, Wa@hiug'on, to regulate tho
"pcfhNon of and foster the develop
meat Of radio communication
asserting that he was fully aware
oi IN" opposition that existed r. GOV
eminent ownership or public mini
,i"s. Mr. Daniels declared .Xpcricnrea
b"iore and during IN" war demon
S!rat"d INIT radio stations within ,hc
tnit"d states were being used for III.
'rhhSin!SSinn Of "nnn"utrhl" messages
amateur radio STATIONS .hculd b.
!cls declared 80"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

Miss Kcarney has picked a rirh,v ,ood
platform on which TO run for Senator from,
Mississippi. hut her strongest point is that she
IL opposing Nardaman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
The Poets Corner
81. rnul,. Of nichm onn.

In majesty, silent she stands,
Her gates wide opcn-greet:
The sinner and the saint life hands
For mercy as they meet.
Your pwcr lifts skyward its head
From earth to heaven high,
And solcuinly within is Piled
Tho cause and reason why.
yea. Hero men seek their souls true
rcRt
From iifc's drcar toll and strain
tnh find---the pc Observation-Disclosures
Jhnt BoOthcs the wound and pain.
IIor bells ring out jug; as OF ODD,
rho call Uf scared st. Paul
Arni1 the cry Of bought and sold
Tie incfahRc To us all.
Auh round hor grows the halo bright.
" ilh each succeeding year
or nnhio Dnrs, who frund her light
Failed mol. in smile or tear.
whnn sunshine comes. and shadows
As rieo ma fan the tide.
OFT sppalts the organ soft and low
Tho voice of Him that died.
AnI when my hsr9t In heavy, cola.
[ long TO knocl and pray.
i,nnrath tho dome. that He may mold
NY thought. my act, my why.
SAM SIMMONS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

ship in the announced purpose to "cut to
the bone" in all appropriations for the pub
lie service, the wisdom OF its action in this
particular case is susceptible of grave doubt.
Unlike the war establishment, under the
growth OF 4 militaristic spirit the navy has
never been subjected to the suspicion of
harboring Interior political motives mimi
cal TO domestic peace in its uniform sup
port of program for the strcng thening of
that arm Of the national defense to the ads
Iuate safeguarding of every interest OF the
nation with which it is intrusted Outside
Of this purpose, it is altogether removed
from any kind of meddlesomeness with po-
lit!cal policies. Hence, the conclusions of it's
experts as to what constitutes adequate
naval defense are entitled to great weight
III the formulation of polcie: having TO do
with naval upbuilding. This country is now
well advanced toward che completion of
program of construction which will give
It the kind Of navy which these experts
believe the necessities of the situation de-
mand for full protection against danger
from any source.
Whether this purpose is to be defeated
now rests with the Senate whether the
fight against so sweeping reduction of the
enlisted personnel will be transferred
Naval experts will now 80 before that body
civ sue t!idl tHe ItNuCtlOH Ill personnel
will force out Of commission modern YES
sells OF war, and that the efficiency of the
heet will be seriously impaired. They de-
clare that the place for ships is at sea, and
point out that ships which have been con-
Structed at cost OF hundreds of millions
Will seriously deterioratc through disuse.
Smaller craft, like deStroycrs. are said to
go to pieces rapidly when not in operation
Even layman can readily see that there
is real merit III this contention. Appro-
priatlon has already been voted for con-
cnuing the building program and if the
personnel to operate the fleet is reduced be-
low its requirements, what will be the uso
OF completing this program? Why con-
siruct new ships simply that Others per-
haps less serviceablc. but still units OF
strength of great value to the completed
whole. may go out OF commission and soon
be RELOCATED to the scrap heap?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
Voice Of the People on Topics Of the Day
4 Lover of Public Schools Says IL
Few Words in Behalf OF
observation-disclosures

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
would appreciate n few inches in
!our Valuable paper on the following
subject: Just II word i'm behalf OF
our school teachers.
we have read and heard IL great
deal recently about increasing the
population of Richmond to The exe
tent of 100000 by 1880. Are we over
looking one of our greatest assets.
the school teacher? hope not.
mere is the man of family who
VIII not sacrifice a few dollars in
some other locality IL he knows. by
mo moving to Richmond. he could send
nave them taught by the hes, OF
teachers (and we who have received
our education through this channel
can truly say we have some of the
With this object in view. why
should we not feel that they should
receive &a just compensation?
~ 70 we STOP TO think what Il task
me school teacher has. with from
.WH,enty,nfe to forty children 10 look
.llrr. tre days in the week besides
.ihNIhg TO spend great deal Of her
time after school hours. so she miEh,
Keep UP with the many problems
confronting her each day. for the
teacher must not only know the les
sons, som, but has to be looked upon as Il
m'oisi' II she Is to send out Ia the
world the kind of men and women
We would have her mould?
I'm we cNpcc, our young girls OF
ing teacher when these facts are so
wen known TO them. when they can
TOOK around and see many who
not teachers working short hours
WIN no children to contend with
Setting better salaries ana with time
to enjoy the social side OF life. which
really Is the kind OF recreation a
school teacher needs?
IL special tax is necessary. then
let us pay the tax, realizing that the
treatment you and I hav" received
and our children will receive, is well
worth it.
So; while boosting Richmond's $50
""u lets adopt a slogan: Make tho
school teachers salary attractive
enough for Richmond 10 have JUS,
what she needs. the best" and when
the boys of today become The men OF
our city. they Will be able to com
pete with the rest Of the world
LOVER OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
February IL, 1921.
Not on Lees STAFF.
To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-In your notice ri General Lees
uunOnitDry circular az ApriI 1894
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
Greetings.

o" meet friend and say Good morning"
when as matter OF fact it's n very mink
morning. You ask him how he Is feeling
Knowing ali the time that how he is feeling is
the least of your worries. You ask him about
MS ioikS, and what you don't care about his
,o'ks would NIL truck. Maybe he springs a
haru luck one on YOU. and you sympathizc and
freeze IN. If you're women you saw: How
sweet YOU look. dear" And you really think
shes fright
Still. brothers and sisters. we MUST bavc
conversation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

II. V. s. Lynchburg-'Th presi-
dents Of Harvard University since in
ccption have been: Henry Dunstcr,
tG40-Hi: Charles Chaunccy. fG5i-72
Leonard lioar, I6T2-75; urinh oakcs.
l675-Sl. John Rogers. i6S2-Si: In
crease Mathcr. lGS5-lT01 Samuel Mil
lard. 170l-0I: John Lcvcrcit. 170S-2i:
benjamin Wadaworth, l725-37: Ed
ward Holyokc. 1T31-G9: Samuel Locke.
In so HIinmr zshisHi n,SS
Wcbbcr. lS0G-l0: John Thornton
KIRKLAND. Isi0-2S: Josiah quincy.
lS2,-4i Edward Everett. lSiG-+n:
Jared Sparks. lSih-53: James Walker.
1853 CO: Cornelius Conway FELTON,.
lSGh-G2; Thomas Hin. lsG2-6S: charlhs
William Eliot, 1869 90?; Abbott LpY-
renee Lowell. inaugurated October Sc.
1909.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Bi HENRY EDWARD WARMER
When 1 Was a Kid.

When WAS IL kid in a village school
And YOU had seat next to me
ihere was one who came and sat by a Fool
Ana the Teacher. she couldn't see
The naked fat visitor folding his wings
r"r mes one or those very invisible things
lie would stay all day. and he'd look at Won
Then he'd smile at me. and Id Sigh
-\nd stcai sly peep At two eyes of blue
And YOU had wonderful eye!
ana you would peep back. every little while
And set me on fire with your witchinr smile
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
Notice to Readers of
The Tirnes-Dispatch

The TImrs-Disputch,I In Its "vOice
OF inc People" column, Wishes TO
give spnce promptly to nil corrcs-
p"nuents, but the pressure of let
tcrn IN so Srcnt TINT the editor
TX forced, In order to present topics
Whch the! arc fresh and of vital
interest, to nhk cOrrcnponhents to
condenHc their cOmmunicationsI into
200 words. This request TX n,ndc
In the nplrit of fnIr piny and we
nrc confident II will he met In That
spirit by our readers,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
IMMATURE ALMANAC.
Theater Calendar

STRAND--Gcorge VI. Cohnn.s
production OF "Mary," musical
comedy.
Mf-kcith vaudeville.
RLUEBIRD-NenI iinrt, In ..Sky-
nre."
nIJOU-DougluS MacLcnn. I'm
"ChirSens.''
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IIawIcy. I'm
The beloved Villain"
ISiS-IinsiI Kings "Enrth-
bound"
IYRIC-ChnrIIc Chaplin, In
"Thc Kid
ODEON-Otis Skinner, in "J<I.-
met"
ilEN--"Son or Tnrzau."
EiIFoH-E ith Hnlior. In
"Childrcn Of beauty"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

IN TINS mornings paper. from your
i'hitiinorc correspondent. you state
thaI ] WAS Il member OF General Ices
stan.
| was assistant adjutant-gcncral
OF the Third Army Corps of the Army
or Northern Virginia. Lieutenant
General ~. u. Hill commanding
was never Il member OF General
Lees stan. and simply forwarded the
circular To- the divisions and ar
Lllcry of the corps.
With appreciation Of your notice.
! am
Very respectfully.
WIN. H. PALMER,
Richmond. Va, February ~. 1921
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
New Rluebird picture

Tonight 'Skyfrc" will lie seen
al tho Bluchird Thcatcr
rms picture. starring Neal Hart IN
fhst moving and spectacular drama
OF the Canadian Northwest. has
proved one OF the strongest aud most
UNUSUAL attractions OF the season at
the RlOehird Thentcr
The story Is told with n dircctncss
ana simplicity that was very impress
save with the big audiences that have
seen u. ANA tn" most delightful par.
OF the picture came with the bcauti-
~! scenes showing the Northern
Lights in natural colorings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

II i were pig In pen
And hadn't thing to do
Hut look through the bars at the sons of mon
Including the Man called You:
| say. ii We're pig.
And You should come to tho front
Figuring how many hams I'd make
I'd glover and glare and grunt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
Reducing the Navy

HE appropriation bill for the navy.
which the House has just passed. fixes
the maximum enlisted strength OF the naval
establishments at 100000 and provides
funds for only that number, which involves
reduction OF $4,000 from the prcsen,
strength. While this action by the House
gives proof of the sincerity OF its leader
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

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