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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
News of Fifty Years Ago

(From the Richmond Dispatch August . 1919
Admission to the public schools is. by the
Constitution and laws OF Virginia, restricted
to the children OF those who reside in the
school district and have paid the capitation
tax in aid of public schools last assessed on
them. We learn that there are many parents
in Richmond who have yet paid such
taxes.
Rev. DR.. Hose will be the guest of Cover
nor Randolph, of New Jersey. at Grcenbrier
White sulphur Springs for a week or more.
lie left for the White last night
Rev DR.. T. V. Moore. OF Nashville Tenn
formerly OF this city and wcll-known here
is sick in the Tennessee city and at last
reports his condition was said to be critical.
In the clerks Office OF the Chanccry Court
OF Richmond $50 deeds OF bargain and sale
recorded in the month Of July.
Mr.. S. T.. Woodfn has commenced the ercc-
ton Of {, neat and commodious tenement hous G
at the corner OF Belle Isle Avenue and Perry
Streets in Manchester. Within the past year
many tcnemen;s have been erected and started
across the river. the same being made ncccs-
sary in order house the many factory
oprativcs in that town
Married. at Christ Church. Eruton Parish
August /. by Rev. Thomas NJ. Amber Mr.
Robert a. Bright. of williamsburg to Mamie
youngest daughter OF Colols.l John d. Mum
ford. of the same city.
Drs Judson B. Wood and John Mahony are
mt Grccnbrier White Sulphur Springs in at
tendance upon the national! convention of den
lists.
At meeting of the stockholders and pro-
motors OF the Valley Railroad, held in Lex
ington yesterday. the company was perrna
ncntly organized, IL having been shown tina,
the ssary subscriptions to the general
stock to insure Bahimorc's Zig conditional
subscription have been subscribed. Robert
Garrett of Baltimore was elected president
OF the company.
Reports from all over tho State confirm the
previous statements in this paper that Vir.
ginia has this year the largest and most
valuable fruit crop in it's history Young ap-
pie and peach trees that the farmers have
been setting out for several years are begin.
ming to bear fruit abundantly.
Hon. Jacob Thompson. OF Mississippi OK
Secretary OF the Interior and a mach perse-
cuted Confederate official. is, with his fam
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
"SCRAP IRON" SCORES
HIT AT THE BROADWAY

on" OF the best pictures that
Charles Ray has been seen In lately
is scrap Iron which opened at the
broadway Thcatcr yesterday for a
run Of Il week
They called him scrap Iron" wtarn
his name was steel. and he ran tru"
TO both when nc fought Battling
Burke, tie yields to the wishes Of
his mother TO give up boxing. at
which Ne IS most proficient earns him
he scoru III his fellow workers and
his girl. Ills ambition to get ahead
causes "A Jealous foreman TO throw
Him out Of his job. The family IL
nanccs are down To the lowest point
when the opportunity CO.'S 10 fight
the man who has stolen his girl.
This picture is not all drama, not
all comedy and not all night. hut
stirring blend of all three with punch
that is dramatic and hstic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
''rhc Contributors, t,,n.

Nhen YOU meet with Il friend in Tho ,,,-r;
as YOU tramp down the weltering street
''''S OF oid Sol overpowcring. and
ne pavement fair scorching your feet n
is not the Eig news in the paper nor tho
prices oil hour and of wheat that mako mn
your question and answer but: "How -
you standing the HEAT"
- "ol 10 DEBATE on the matter, whether
hrouShion DO right or be wrong Or -
iefkins chance Legislative is feeble or
mishEiy strong. or II carpuns should sure
~ be smaller and skirts to the ton q. tho
rect but only the great burning question:
On now are you standing the HEATH"
Rosa IL. Gray
Ashland. Va, July H. 1921
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

actually expected has been found acceptable
by Eamonn de Valera and the leaders of
his party, and the acceptance will be rati
fled at an early meeting OF Dali Eireann
Under the British proposal. ireland will he
given status as dominion. with even
greater powers of home rule than those pos
sess"d by Canada and other sclf-governing
dcminions. The unyiclding contention of
the Irish for practically complete control
over both legislative and fiscal policies has
been met, it is said. to their entire salts
faction. AS to the status Of Ulster tho
Irish leaders will look to the impcrial gov
eminent Ia work out that problem for it
sell. hoping that Ulster will eventually see
inc wisdom or working arrangement
under which it will take it's place as a
recognized part of the whole Irish people.
In thus ehecting compromise which
successfully answers Sim Fcins demand
lot republic. without completely sever
ing the bonds between ireland and England
Lloyd George has scored the greatest tri-
unph OF his career That he will be able
to bring pressure to bear upon Ulster to
accept some form Of compromise by which
II Will be induced to cooperate in the cstab-
lishment OF the new order. may be conf
IDENTIFY expected. Ulster has been uncom-
promising on but the one proposition
repubiic--;ind with that contention out of
the way there is no sound reason why il
may not become reconciled to the new situa-
alton. under which all of the benefits of
local seif-goyernment would he amply Sc
cured.
Aside from the removal of the Irish ques-
'loh from british politics. the prospcc-
tive settlement is an achievement which will
tend greatly to strengthen the government
III TIL" confidence of the people Of the United
Il n p1n "A
tually alays the discomfort with its hand
ling Of other problems that threatened its
carly overthrow. With this fear removed
and his outstanding ability as a compro-
miscr generally recognized, Lloyd George
Will have frccr play for the exercise of his
talents in compromising other difficulties
which confront the kingdom
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
ALICE BRADY COMES TO
ISIS IN NEW PICTURE

\ real musical comedy show may
ha seen in out of the Chorus" Alice
Brady's new picture, which came to
the Isis Theatcr yesterday. This Pic
turc will be shown again today. In
two scenes Miss Brady appears dane
ing with John Hughes. of the famous
team, Adelaide and Hughes. in which
some good work is TO lie seen.
Flo has returned to the stage to
earn the price of her husbands de-
Tense in his approaching trial for
murder. Many interesting and dra-
matte scenes are shown in this pro-
Guction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

Blackhcads and pimples.-Plcase publish
again the sulphur recipe for tlackheads and
pmplcs. II. L.
Answer.-Each night battle the face for ten
or fifteen minutes with "A basin of water as
hot bcarablc with tablespoonful OF boric
acid dissolved in it. Then gently express the
blackhcads between the fingers covered with
clean. soft towel or handkerchief. but do nc I
inch tho skin enough to soreness. FL
naly daub some of the following mixture on
the face and allow il TO dry and remain on
overnight:
Sublime sulphur.
Alcohol.
Compound tincture of lavender
Gycerine.
Camphor water.
Five drains OF each
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
TuEsDAY, AUGUST >. 1921.
Convicted.

n ENATOR TRlNiLE'S headquarters.
- alarmed a, the reaction of the
charge made by Chairman Rorer A.
James against Mr. fuckers party regu-
larity. in Il page advertisement which il
caused to be printed on Sunday. July 81,
fastened to deny amy connection with the
controversy between Hon. r. A. James, EN-
Governor IL. c. Stuart and Mr. Tucker in
reference to Mr. fuckers party regularity"
On the same day Chairman James, who
has refused 10 retract or amend his accusa-
ton. printed OH the editorial page of his
newspaper the Danyllc Register, car
toon entitled Tho Prodical Son" The car
toon is scurrilous in tho extreme and often
sive to all lovers OF fair play and decency
in politics, whether they be followers OF
Mr. Tucker or Senator Trnklc. Both in
the cartoon and the underlincs which en-
bcllish il, Mr.. Tucker is pictured as having
bolted his party in 1896, and is further ac-
cused of having distributed Republican
literature in that campaign under his con
sresslonal frank, and of having later ap-
Piled for appointment To a Federal Judge
ship. Not only are the statements declared
to be false. but Colonel James knew them
to be unjust
The Trinklc Headquarters panic.srrictcn
Reputation OF the published charges and
the James attack might have been ac
cepted al lis face value and Sc, down
as another instance of bad business" man
agemeni on the part OF the Trinklc cam
paign, but later developments convict his
headquarters with a wlllful and deliberate
distortion OF the facts. The truth is that
the Trinkle managers in Richmond NOT
only knew OF the campaign Of caumnv that
was projected for the eleventh hour. but il
knew OF III" existence OF the cartoon Even
If it was not drawn to its order. il had
received the official sanction, else 10000 of
lhem would not have been ordered by
headquarters for distribution over Tho
State
The facts arc revealed in an affidavit of
w. Il. Ferry foreman OF the Federal Print
ing Company OF Richmond, who being dulv
sworn, says tina, Mr. Harmon from mo
TrinkIe headquarters furnished him with
the cut OF the cartoon ana ordered him 10
print 10000 OF them 5000 to he ready for
delivery on Saturday, July 80 the dav
before the insertion OF the no connection"
advertisement the order later being can.
celed.
Is further proof needed to conyic, son
55ator Trinkle's Headquarters with having
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
INFORMATION BUREAU

Inquiries regarding almost any
topic. excepting on legal and medical
subjects. are answered free. Az all
inuuirirs nrc answered directly by
personal letter. self = addressed
stamped envelope IL required. Al
dress The Timcs-Disantch Intormn-
tiOE Burcnu, Nichmond. Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

with whom 1t is accustomed to deal In n spirit
OF utmost frankncss impcls II to take n stand
and that stand. have Indicated is on
the side OF the forces that are opposed to the
removal OF the medical school from Char
iottcSrille to Richmond. Richmond has failed
To make out its case, and the plea OF the
university against dsmcmbe rmcut should be
h,cded.-Roanoke Times
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
Skin I.NiInns.

ON" raSh' 'hhhmma'i"n or liberation upon
hI' , az, W. "S Vi printers h'h"''hs
roro ~ 80 Vi ',''"'"' o''"'
,, ''''''''n'S SOAK or run the
""hhS ana i"rearms with mineral oil to re-
move part OF TINS ink. then scrub with vari-
'"S ""'Sh "c'crSch's or soaps and hot water.
an" schcrahy fail TO apply protective
t""''"h' TO inc SKIN after this sever" cleans
ne' ~ Is ho"'e"oie mat In most Instances
oil printers INK poisoning the skin OF the
su'eF'r Is aph"rmaiiS urE-lacks natural skin
o'' Such persons particularly need a good
""" ''''" !" "ppiE AFTER washing. in order
W prevent III" irritation chappnE or rough
ne" 90 inc s"'h 'h'I occurs when Tn" skin
o' 's'H"''', Is s'"hF. An excellent arpiica-
wa W ''"e'e Oh prevent inns abnormal dry
heSS OIL 'he SKIN consists of few drops OF
" '''"" '"E "Ppi'eu AFTER Washing anu
":'"s '"e h'""S'
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'''o" "'i' '"'S same formula excellent ior
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"' ness =" ."e SF"'P ana h"Ir' rev drops
49," 49,, NV w. 'e"'' y" cue ""S'r Ups
""''c '"r nv" parts once cay Another
.o','h Wn'en NG"pS III" SKIN IN SOFT smooth
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unr,o i, "''" - ''"
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
Spirit of Virginia's Press

'N"' aI or the political leaders are arreed m
~ hummer OF votes that Will be cast in tho
'''c''"n tuesday. Usually in a State
"."e primary the Democrats poll around So
"'es' FOR inc hrst time the women will
re aoIc TO participate this year and our rues.
Is that the total will reach lo5 ooo po..,,,,,
IL VIII! he greater. II all depcnds unoD tho
"'.'cst taken by The Democrats and tl> con.
49," VI 'ne weather. BY polling a trcmcn-
"""S vote the Democrats will serve notice IN
''H opposition party that old Virginia stin re-
h''ins true to the faith of the fa,hers-C1if-
ton Forge Review
"hch oootlesgers recognize the industrial,
depression by shading their prices IN moe,
4 buyers strike 1t is time to take tho situa
IL IN s'ripu%ly.-Ncwport News rr.ss
Henry Ford stands for efficiency II &c y,
Old word and hackneycd one bur II 10 wb.,
american industry needs particularly TODAY
''"h""r"i%e cchtralize. cut out the waste
ana oc fair to labor" lie repeated thar for
""'" Ken years ago. as the secret by which
other business men could do as well as he
There is no magic about il. 1t is nero COM
mon Portsmouth star
win the shining examples afforded by Mich
'sah ana Illinois fresh in the public memory
We fancy MIR. Anderson and his associa,cs wiu
ma 1t rather difficult TO win converts to Re-
panvil!e Register.
The Fordncy Lii. IL enacted into law will
a"d N6oOVo,upO a year 10 the annual sugar
biIl OF the American people, onc-half Of tho
sum going to favored sugar producers and Tho
other half into the national Treasury Giving
$SO,oO00O0 to small bunch of people in order
to collect $50. 100000 for the rest of IN. mann
latton is paying big percentage for col,rc-
tion.-rctersburg Index Appeal.
The Virginia Good Roads Association 10
right in asking the Legislature to nrovido
sufficient funds to enable the State Highway
Department TO carry on comprehensive CON
st"Ueti"n program and at the same time build
roads az more durable type.--Brisiol Herald
Courier.
II appears that tn" dye interests have folded
their tiuts like the Arabs and as suc,,Iv
stolen way into the Senatc.-Norfolk Vir-
ginian-rilot.
The night has been prccipitatcd prcmaturcly
cannot help thinking, in View OF the fact
that the Legislature does not meet until next
January. But since IL has been prccipitated
the Times considers that Justice to its readers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
HARDING ASKS SENATE TO
MAKE PAYMENTS TO LIBERIA
TBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, Aug. l.-Iegisla-
ton authorizing payments to Liberia
under the $5.O0O,000 loan to that coun-
try previously arranged for, was
asked by President Harding today In
IA letter transmitted to the Senate.
An accompanying letter from Sec
rotary Hughes to the President said
a moral obligation" rested on tho
United States to make this loan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

WASIINUTON, Aug. l.-Thc con-
Eress!onal commission investigating
agricultural conditions would have
until January l next to report it's
findings under resolution adopted
today by the House. Chairman An
dcrson said partial report would be
made by September Z. The commits
sion expects to begin an invcstiga-
ton tomorrow of the credit situation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
Largest Telescope. In United states

Subscriber, Richmond.-Th larg-
est rcfracting telescopes in the
world are in the United states. The
one at Ycrkcs Observatory. Geneva.
Lake, wis, has an object Tense forty
inches in diameter, with n focal
length Of sixty-four feet. The NOV
able part OF the instrument turning
on the polar axis weighs about
twelve tons. Other large telescopes
are those at Lick Observatory, Mount
Hamilton. Cal: the twenty six inch
at the United States Observatory.
Washington. ID. c., and the twenty
four-inch belonging to Harvard Uni
vcrsity, and the thirty.nch rcfract-
Ing telescope at the Allegheny Obser-
vatory, Rivervicw Park. Pa. Two of
the most perfect rejecting inStru-
mcnts in the world are at Mount
Wilson Observatory, Pasadena. Cal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
he II Good Citizen Today

= O TO the polls today cast n ballot for
~ the candidates of your choice and
thereby prove yourself loyal Democrat
and "A worthy citizen of Virginia
II is the history of primaries in Virginia
that the potential Democratic voting
strength is not reflected at the polls Tens
of thousands OF possible voters fail to cxcr-
else their right and duty OF suffrage This
highest duty of citizenship they throw into
the discard. thus FORGETTING their right to
complain if the results in governmental
policies and in the administration OF the
law are not 10 their liking. But having
forfeited the right few OF them fail to cx-
crcise it, and the longest and the lcudest
kickers are usually those who were too
careless of their citizenship to participate
III the naming OF party candidates and the
determining of party policies.
Such Il condition should not prevail to-
day. There is a twofod reason why every
Democrat who is worthy of the name and is
qualified should so to the polls and register
his choice among the candidates from Gov
crnor down to Justice of the peace in his
own precinct. No Democrat has "A moral
right To dismiss the primary from his mind
with the observation that il is Il family con
troversy within the party. and whoever
wins will be Democrat anyway Such
spirit betokcns political lethargy that
is bound TO be cncrvating to the party or
saniZatiOn. Certainly there is no cause for
such lcthargy in this contest which the
next few hours will decide The campaign
has been spirited and hard fought The
candidates and their workers have carried
their various messages to every nook and
corner and crossroads of the State, and if
there is Il voter in Virginia who is not in
formed fully to mon and issues it must
be because he is deaf, dumb and blind or
IS lEncntably careless of the welfare OF
the state in which he lives. And if, after
such campaign as this has been any
Democrat voluntarily remains away from
the polls. he will proclaim himself an UNI
faithful Democrat and an unworthy citizen
But more than ever before there is an
other reason why every Democrat should
20 To the polls for by inverse ratio to
. the size Of the total Democratic vote will
the Republican hope OF Selling the political
power in Virginia be measured The Re-
publican State organization, backed by The
national committee. which is determined
10 use Virginia in its battle to make fur
thcr nroads on the South. plC b fully sup
pied with money and Boosting OF its newly
achieved "whitcncss, is waging an insid-
iouS and desperate campaign to keep Demo
cratic voters away from the polls In paid
advertisements sent broadcast throughout
the State and by word OF mouth its work
"rs are urging Il nonvotng policy in the
Democratic primary. The advice we are
certain will not be needed. for its object
IL too well understood to be effective hut
the very fact that such IA drive in interler-
"ncc with Democratic primary is being
made should spur every Democrat To full
performance OF his duty to the party TO
the end that when the returns are counted
tonight the Republicans in Virginia will be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
inRnInpDe.

e'u your vanity and como a cropper
,'''i inc world is sillicr than the other hal,
WASH dollar bill and see il shrink
re VINO is dead certainly needs advice
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
Lloyd GcOrGc.s Grcni Trinmnh

IN LIlio tHh not officially announced. /,
"a is stated upon unqucstionabIc author.
sity that Lloyd Georges orcr Of peac. 10,
sIreland, under terms more liberal ,lan ~.
most ardent OF Irish Republicans had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
The Weather
nurnishch by L. :. Weather Bureau,


J = " 'ttun0rITur.
" 4HiiHGm temperature 10 : i. M-......
W lut'Ulm 'H!.L,gatUfg TO : l.. No..
Mean tom uH- tiur" Yesterday ..........
Norma. Temperature for Ihis datr.....
iC"N'l'acF Yesterday Observation-Disclosures.
ENC'aH s!uUC March ! .................... 3
Excess aimee January .................. 1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
VIII Deliver Addre.. Tonight.

n. ID. Oycrinde. native African.
from ogbamosa, will deliver an adj
dress tonight in tho Leigh Street
Baptist Church.
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Solved,

.oi,a, '."r OF careful research we have
solved the great Industrial problem Tho .o,,,
ton lies in these conclusions.
q r",",pioFmcnt of those willing to work
.hwiliinsncss to work of the unempIovad
'"c remedy is simply. less work and
more unemployed. which ultimately will nroyo
'hat we have great industrial problem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

Lloyd George bars Nor,bcIiuc nrnco..,,,
ana soc'asiy for publishing a real newsnaner
,hereoy proving that even Lloyd George can
be political peanut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

Thomas Jcn"rsons political doctrines
having been cast into the discard. is it any
""hucr his home. historic Monticello. car
res no appeal with the people 10 save i,
from gong under the auctioncers hammer?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

massachusetts, still harps the Pilgrim
f"th"fs laying tho foundation of the nation
ignoring tho fact that the foundat tons wore
'"'" AZ jamestown, while the Pilgrims got
on the job long after the structure was undcr
way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
Members of United, states SENATE.

Mrs. j. Z. L.. MISUNDERSTANDING
members OF the United States Scnate
were originally elected by the Lcgis-
iatures OF the several states. but by
the seventeenth amendment. the
method was changed TO election by
popular vote. Senator's are elected
for term OF six years. and one
third Of the Senator's are elected
every two years. y United states
Senator must be 30 years Of age. and
have been a citizen Of the country
nine years. The exclusive powers OF
the Senate are to confirm appoint
.mcnts. to ratify treaties and TO try
cases OF impeachment. Senators may
| not hold any other Federal Office
while serving as Senator.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Iootch ro,k-n, :, W.
~ HENRY EDwARD wAnN,cn

"'e'' 1hIK-Hy l.. W. L..
IL were rich as Croesus. as rich ms croc,us
was. ~
never have to find a sghtiess tiger:
my gin from Gina. my rum from
FAR Rum-ania,
Ana freight my soda poppie. from the N,yc-
"'"'Es nave been wary OF cIaret wine and
sherry. ~ ~
IN" never cared SO much for Angelica
"u oc' your bottom dollar, :ho the
Customs mado a hollcr.
I'd import my port from nor, ~ Porto ,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

Their political usefulness ended ,h
S'Taws may he returned to their usual iob
of sirhoninE soft drinks. except. Of course, on
sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02
Up With the Times
by u. q. Is.

Personally. we would rather see the "prodir,,
So" IN me Governors menscn than the
"fatted calf.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

ne returns received last night from the
various headquarters showed more successful
candidates than ever known in any previous
election.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-02

Those nations which profcsscd TO he most
ANXIOUS for Il disarmament conference he
lore IN" tnite' states moved in the matter
seem 10 ''ft willing for ii to convene
carry. II ')e armament burden is too heavy
70 carry tho sooner the conference to throw
II of is held the better