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Forgetting War Risk Insurance

| their frantic efforts TO secure re-elec-
ton. congressional promoters of the
bonus raid on the public Treasury have
stressed tho sacrifices made by the ex-ser-
vice men in responding to the call OF the
government to defend the flag Of their coun-
try, but they have Studiously avoided any
mention OF the munfcence Of the govern
ment in the forcsighted provisions il made
for the future OF both the men called into
service and their dependents
In the first place. the pay OF every one
who enlisted or was drafted into the ser
vice was made double that of what was paid
10 soldiers Of any previous war But of
particular significance is the fact now
ignored by all who are supporting tho
ciamor for adjusted compensation," that
the war risk insurance law passed by Con-
gross in August. 1917, was intended to take
Tie place OF bonus and all other forms of
Eratui'ies 10 soldiers who served in the
world war.
On August II. 1917. William c. McAdoo.
then Secretary of the Treasury in outlining
TO the Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce the scope and purpose Of the war
RISK insurance bill prepared by his depart
ment' said; This bill, to my mind. will ef-
fcctivey satisfy the country with respect
also TO pension claims that would otherwise
arise out of this 'war. 1t is in lieu OF pen
sions. 1t not only provides for the support
OF the families of the men who are called
10 the front which the pension laws do not
cover, but it also provides all OF the indem-
mites the pension laws contain and In adj
dition To that il gives the insurance which.
think, Is one Of the most valuable features
OF the bill. 1t further provides means for
the rc-cducation and rehabilitation of the
men who are totally or partially disabled.
This is one OF tho most humane provisions
OF the bill. The hill provides in lieu of all
pensions hereafter that these (war risk
beneft) compcnsatons and indomnities will
be paid; that is. the compensation and in
IDENTITIES provided in this bill"
Under the operation of this plan of pro
VldlnE compensations and indemnities the
treasury is already having to meet an an
nual charge OF more than billion dollars
and this charge is likely to increase pro
excessively for many years to come. Lest
we forget. the people should be put in mind
OF these things AT a time when self-seeking
politicians are willing 10 undo everything
that has been accomplished toward placing
The country on sound financial and eco
monte basis, and 10 set us back where we
were two years ago. simply that they might
better their chances of continuing in posi-
tons for which they are unit
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News Of Fifty Years Ago

tFrotn the Richmond Dispatch, March o. 1877
an even dozen boys were hauled up hc-
for" Justice White Yesterday for throwing
stones in In" streets. They were fined 81
"acn. and their parents paid tho fines what
happened To tho boys later has not been
reported.
Judge Minor. Of the licrrico County Court
yesterday rendered decision to the effect
that the provision in IN" United states stamp
sc' that no instrument or document no, duly
stamped as required by United states revenue
laws shat bc admitted as evidence in any
court, applies only /" United states courts
and not to state courts
For tn" week ending March % twelve deeds
OF conveyance were admitted to record Ia
tho courts OF Richmond
F"nErcssmen Beck and McIIcnry. of Ken
tncNy. Roberts. of New York. ana Duke
harris ana Terry, OF Virginia. arrived in
Richmond unofficial visit yesterday
They were taken In charge by committee
OF prominent citizens and spent the day
seeing Richmond. They visited the state
Capitol, taking in both branches of the GEN
cral Assembly being accorded tho privileges
OF tho floor in each. NJ +. NJ tho distin-
eushed party was entertained at Zetcllc's
where delightful dinner was served fol-
lowed by speeches Among those seated n,
the tables were Governor Walker. colonel
owens. Colonel Robert Ould. Judges Crump
and Meredith. Hon. X. r Daniel, /. H. Frav-
scr W. r. Rurwcll. w. :. and = II Mayo
= g laws :. VI. hhicy. Or. Blair Rurwcll
and others
Roy. Or. Bethlehem, the learned Jewish
rabbi OF this city is today to deliver the
Biblical lecture in the course before the stu
dents OF Richmond Colieg" The CAPTIVITY
OF the Jews" is tho subject
y white man was tried in the Hastings
Court yesterday for keeping a new game
called 'chuckalmck. He was found guilty
by the jury and nnci $50 and costs.
Mercer RrGhtw"ll, of Prince Edward
County. last year realized 500 on tho apples
gathered from eight young wincsap trees. al
though last year was tad on fruit
1t IS reported in Washington that the Daily
Chronicle has been sold to Senator FentoH
and that William NJ Grosvenor, late editor
OF the Missouri Democrat. Will become editor
Charles A. Dana OF the Now York Sun
yesterday gave $4,000 bail in two libel quits
brought against him and the sun
Contracts have been closed for tho ercc-
t!on this spring OF several residences in the
western part OF the city. sonae Of them TO be
very handsome homes west OF Moproe Park.
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Tho Cotton Outlook

!, NAL government figures OF cotton pro-
duction for 1921, as based on the num-
Der OF bales ginned with an estimate of
'.435 bales still in the seed. show a total
yield Of I,916.665 running bales. or 1862
'"' equivalent 5OO-pound bales. This COM
parcs with l3,270.970 running bales. or
l3.43?.6o3 equivalent 500-pound bales for
l?2o. The crop was estimated last Decem-
her by the Department of Agriculture in its
hnal report for the season at $4,000
equivalent 500-pound bales thus over
guessing the yield by 5S7.46l bales. Texas
was. of course, the largest contributor that
States production being 2197,644 bales
which is we'll above one-fourth of all the
cotton produced in the country
Even with the large surplus carried over
from the 1920 crop. to add to the available
for consumption. these figures Indicate
what would be distressing famine crop
under normal factory demands American
factory takings have been liberal. consider
inE the domestic trade depression. hut for
eign 'akings have been abnOrmally low, due
to the general economic and financial chaos
that prevails throughout Europe. Had the
situation abroad even mcasuraby improved
within the past twelve months. the short
ness of the available supply would have
been reflected here by much higher prices
than have prevailed throughout the season.
'"' i-hi'p'di buElllC power mas SlSnally
failed in its efforts to improve, hence the
continued price depression in our own mar
kets in the face of the otherwise bullish
statistics.
As 10 the future OF prices. everything
depends on the ability of European coun-
tries 10 reduce their national budgets to n
point where excessive taxation will not ali
sorb all OF the energies OF the people to
meet the heavy demand. but will leave free
some OF their resources to be applied to tho
rowling of manufacturing industry. OF
course, even then much will depend on the
attitude this country takes toward encour-
aging frcer trade exchanges with our Gus
TONER countries. ii we build up n prohibit
tive tariff wall against their products we
must make up our minds 10 expect continued
low prices for the Souths chief staple crop
In the meantime, every Southern farmer
should give the question of reduction OF
cotton acreage during the present year
serious consideration by making his plans
for growing abundant food crops to meet
his own requirements BY pursuing that
policy. the South will come out on top yet
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MINIATURE ALMANAC.
AnusenncntS
Treat Mt Lyric.

Inst nights Lyric patrons we're
eyewltnesscs OF worry sensational
feat performed by one Horace
Goldin. They sat cornplacenty by
while comely young woman was
hypnotized. placed in wooden CON
trivancc and sawn asunder before
their eyes. True. some OF them
laughed meanwhile 10 keep up their
courage. but II Is doubtful II they
expected TO see the beautiful victim
restored.
An optical illusion II was. Of
course. but so clcverly done that tho
most ingenious were mystin"d. Mr.
G"ldin sets his stage well. gets his
audience in an cXpcctaut mood. pro-
duccs - two handled and deadly
lo"E Iumhcrmam's saw. with which
h" forthwith proceeds TO saw vlgor-
oUsly down through wooden box.
girl and all. Then he wheels tho
two parts OF the box some distauc"
apart. The head appears in ono hal.
81 the box. tho feet prntruding from
the other. How II is done. this col
nmn VIII not try To explain. Frank
~. we don't know.
The remainder OF the bill last night
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Farmers Not Asleep.

To tho Editor Of The Times Dispat,h.
Sir.-Ali this talk of change of at
ttude towards the bond issue Is
propaganda. put out by the Good
Roads Association, I'll" greatest en-
envy the farmer has. They seem to
have plenty OF money to carry on
this propaganda. You hear them
talk about helping the farmer out Of
the mud. Will YOU please tell nc
out OF the mud under tho present cx-
pcmsive system Of road building? 1
don't believe YOU can show ia.
Wc can look over the fcuc" at
Maryland and see abo.-- how soon We
can get owt under this system.
Maryland has ID. 600 miles "f roads
IN the state. She has been working
on her roads for fifteen years. has
100000 and has finished includinc
is pr"2r"ssivism. we 10 not want 1t.
Nuw let us have tho auto license
ana other road taxes back In tho
counties To build tho kind Of roads
sc need and We will soon he on good
roads.
We can build good roads in this
section FOR $1,000 per milo. We hav"
them here to show for It. We arc
asking only for the road funds We
pay in. We arc not asking IN" city
man for his share. You lccislat"d
this fund from us when We farmers
wcr" asleep.
Governor Trinkle evidently thinks
81" went to sleep again as soon az
wc had cast our votes for him last
'lll. but IL he ever runs for Office
gain VIC Will show him that We
r'avcd wide awake and heard all he
said.
so bond issue. no gas tax. unless
W. got our share back in tho Coun-
'ics'-lct that he tho farmers slo-
gan. W. NJ PRICE
Hcrryvilc. Va. March -. 1922.
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Miss Lowe In "HnppIncss.-

Miss Isabelle Lowe will bc starred
at the Academy all next week with
matlnecs dncsday and Saturday.
IN Happiness a comedy drama In
tour acts. by J. Hartley Manners.
Miss Lowe. supported by John War
ner ana the Academy Players, has
registered an emphatic hit" this
hrst week OF her repcrtory season
IN The Dancer" and the selection
"' Director Ralph f.. CUMMINGS for
m" second bill has attracted wide
interest Tho metropolitan success
OF Happiness" In which Laure,tc
Taylor enjoyed long run in New
YORK. Chicago and other Of the larger
cues. is known TO Richmond. and
tn" opportunity To view tho pl,y IN
ito hrst showing In this territory nm
douht"dly VIII b" taken with avid
i'y.
Director Cummings IL preparing an
elaborate production Of "IfappIne,..
ld"ntcally along tho linz. Of tho Sov,,
r"fk "r"rlnr. II promises to provo
on" "f tho most notable plays In tho
local season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-24

Is extremely improbable This the House
well knows. The President and the Treas
ury Department have warned against the
sort OF subterfuge that Is here attempted;
the Senate, from all accounts. has no in
tcntion OF acquescing. But an election is
coming on; something must be done to
pace Congress in IL favorable light before
the soldiers and other bonus advocates
lesterdays vote shows that 1913 members of
the House believe this halfbaked lcgisla-
ton will serve that purpose
The course of this measure has been
farccal from the beginning. The farce
really started during the campaign of 1920.
Mr.. Harding fully participating. Reckless
promises were made then. promises just as
reckless as the present insincere gesture at
fulhllment. And the harvest is now at hand
The service man is being duped and ii is
altogether likely that he will so realize long
before election day rolls around
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-24
Health Talks by Dr.. Brady
Don't tE.raynt,. Ccr,,

Tow VIII" hNli"v" ali ,hcv read sim
speak Of the germ theory" in a facc,lovs
NAE as though to Imply that the causa,inn
OF disease by germs we're still dcSa,a,Io On.
generally finds these persons dahh,gr,. ,,;,,
some Kind 81 plausible troatmcr, ror so,,c
'"."E or other. tn" appeal Of the trcat;nop,
ICING based upon pseudo, scientific napdoodlc
M"''" serves I" conceal tho ahSurdi,y of tn,
'h'nE. Thus many tons OF pleasantly sr.,,
ca H'"" ar" sold 10 the public ANNUALLY a.,
the strength Of hit Of near scientific .os
''"S'S' winch from its mystery makes i'm
,,," v" ,n' mind Of tho poorly educated
PhNSicihn and tho prescribing nursc
i'' ~ a boil "r Il CnrhumClc or AN ,uc...,.j
wound Of any threatened "r,,beriu,," -,
most grateful assistance one can render IN.
H'"'N CONSISTS of tn" application Of a ni,..
~ :" 'NN"'" meal rouItic" amy Other
meal p"ulticr. II tho aim is 10 curo,,ra,
rapid multiplication OF the ccrma rcsponsil,,
Tor III" trouble. and aid their srrc,d IN So
10y 'r"Sh fields where they can star, nov
o"iIs carbuncles or testers thcu tho nina
/" q" Is apply u biz warm moist poultic. .,
"'N sec" n""' bread crumbs. corn meal or
N""'"N"r oth'r feed YOU hav. I'm tho h,,,ac
tn" germs will rise up and call Won ll.e..d
u IN" ann Is 10 relieve pain or discomfort
from boil. carhunclc infected wound a,
'"'d gathering. apply large hot dress
inS which is at least ascp,ic ,frac IRON,
germs or not favoritc culture medium, fo,
mo growth and multiplication of rcrus NJ
even mas ant!sept!c Opposing tho ,nultipli-
cation OF germs properties This consists
"t many layers or folds If rauZ. or cheese
c'"th which has been strrilizod by hoi,,n-
steam or heat. in bulky mass upon tho in
i'ct"d area, kept moist with water or some
S"'H'oh applied as hot cndurahlo Sucb
pressing serves every good purpose that
can %" served by anything in the poultico
me yet does not lend any encour.roron,
10 the activities OF the germs responsible,
FOR all The trouble
one good solution with which TO keen such
dressing moistcncd is a solution Of a h.au-
'hS tablespoonful Of common salt in each min,
81 h"!ied water Perhaps .till better as IA
V"rihE drainage from tho wound or boil ar
"hatnot and At tho same time aiding Tho
natural Gcrmicidal activities OF tho blood II
s"If' Is solution Of hcapinC tabicsuoonruI
"i sodinm citrate with hcap!ng tahlcspn.u-
''' OF common salt in each pint az no, hoUoh
wafer When thcr" is already. or likely soon
WIZ i' Il discharge from tn. wound ,h..
solution may be given sufficient anrisrpti c
property I" disinfoct TIA" dressings ly adl.
lnG h"aping tablespoonful of boric acid
"!"hS with ON" or both Of the other harmless
remedies named
som" such dressing, always bulky. and not
rial size affair, may well hc applied a,
me hrSt indication of any infection rcscm-
bling boil. carbunclc or poisoned wound This
wet dressing constitutes a sanitary roul;ica
ana is the best Kind OF surgical nrst aid for
the conditions mentioned
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The Poets Corner
Wy Lords Pleasure

| have loved many lnhios: som.
BncauS" their hands were slim ,,6
white:
And some because their hair wa,
soft.
Ana some for Jus, tho eyes de-
And som" there were who draw me
4 moth 20 worship at their nane
And one. like some Wild. frightened
thing.
/, pleased me to pursue and tame
Ho -hum' I'm getting old. I think
III marry now and settle down.
III look ahout--Id Ike some one
VINO looks right In mos, any
gown.
woman-or girl viii do
Who'll talk when desire 10 talk,
And who can cook. and who won't
y ,a>Icab when she could walk.
I'd like woman with some wit
Rnt not sarcnstIcaliy Inclined
Who has her own thoughts. but Is
To recognize a higher mind
ia Ike one whose FIRST love am
cor course. It's different with
mcnJ.
Who knows ] care for her without
Repeating time and time again.
don't care much about the shade
pt hair. or color OF the eyes.
ltS NOR" important that che should
Re willing TO cconomIzc.
Without single doubt thcrcll be
y hundred girls who'd marry me.
Adobe J.. De Lceuw. in New York
Tribune.
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Satisfactory-to the Housc

= an overwhelming vote. in which Re-
- puoilcanS and Democrats are represent
cd ny fairly equal proportions, the House
mas passed the soldiers bonus bill vote
OF 333 TO 70 is not likely to leave anv dopht
IN The public mind az 10 tho readiness of tho
House 10 give tho measure some sort of starr
toward final enactment; the manner in which
IN" measure has been drawn, however. and
III" lack OF any provision for providing the
necessary FUNDS, are very likely 10 raise
some question ns 10 tho honesty OF the
iious" IN putting the bill through
Yesterdays action no doubt Is measurable
satisfactory 10 the House members; that Il
VII! be SO 70 sincere advocates OF a bonus
Dill must be questioned II may provide
political satisfaction. but that II will lead
10 fulAllment OF the demand made unon ,ba
government IN Behalf OF the e1-seryIce man
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FRIDAY. MARCH -, 1922.
Harding and the Little Army" Men

Harding and the Little Army Men
c 1NCE his return from Florida, the Presi-
~ dent has reiterated his disapprOval OF
the proposal of Congress TO make sashng
reductions in both army and navy person
nels. Rcassertng his leadership he has
let il be known that the proposal TO reduce
the size of tho navy to $4,000 men would
throw completely out of joint the 5-53
naval ratio agreed upon at the conference
by Great Britain. the United States and
Japan Extreme reductions in the naval
personnel while the other contracting
parties to the five-power agreemcHt are
preserving theirs to the maximum, the Pres
ident believes, would he dangerous. He in
sists that 20 maintain the naval ship ratio
the minimum strength of the navy should
not 90 below $4,000 officers and enlisted
men, 1t is his opinion that such force
would prove adequate TO man the navy we
will have after ships have been scrappcd
and the naval holiday actually begins. Less
than that figure would place Us al disad-
vantage in effective naval complement.
He takes a similar stand with respect to
the House proposal to limit the army 10 49,
600 men. He insists that the national safe
ty demands the maintenance of an army
of at least 1870, 600. with regular officers not
below 1900. But despite the Presidents
attitude, tho House i'll its consideration Of
the appropriations hill, is standing sQuarcly
back of the committee report. 1t approved
Tuesday the clause in tn" bill reducing the
number Of regular army officers TO II 900.
Doubtless approval will ho given TO the
clause limiting The enlisted personnel to
$4,000. Thus. the .wholc scheme OF army
organization whiu; ;ilr War Department
has spent much time IN perfccting. will be
Idisarrangcd, from no higher motive than
the carrying ont Of a pcnnywisc, pound
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NJ the Colonial.

Travelin' on" the Co,oni,, Mt.
lure f"r tho last three DAYS n, ~.
""cH. should make Zann t;rov u.anu
great tears OF envy. IL is Inc, ~
hihh OF AFFAIR In which William e
iihrt exce's. The story Is good IN,
rs IL has tho necessary conflict, sme.
pens" and broad dramatirlsm IN,
matters the American public So I,,,
m"hs"ly that II ~ inspired TO do hn,
Ter things. Rii. in the role or ,
TRICK shnrpshootnr. plays wonder
iui part throughout the entire story
lie stalks about with a plas,crrd
auSt"r!tv about his lean face and
'w" hands on tho customary guns
WIN IN" regular paint haws" trail
Ing on behind
Tn" tai" concerns the stranger
who trusted nothing that did no,
Walk on four feet ,and he lu,imstrd
mat he seldom trusted quadrripedJ
ana did not believe in God Through
strong love for another mana
pretty wife he acquired quite An nf-
lection FOR IN" deity Of the preach
rrs wife. and is forthwith reformed
IA manner that is really beautiful
despite the blatant dramatic!sm OF
the hrst scenes. 4 Western story
that will satisfy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-24
It's in the Air

| ARpl.N "a day passes now that tho nnws
columns fail 10 carry an account OF
some new use OF the modern miracle, radio
me mind is taxed 10 keep pace with the
amazing extension OF this great agency over
the range or human activities and relation
Shlps. Radio communication with its prac-
tlcaily'Mnlimtcd possibilities is I'm truth tho
sensation OF the hour. not only in this conn
Try. but throughout the world u has
caught the imagination Of people every
where. What il is doing today is cnourh
~ thrill the most stolid: what il may Nor
form for the advancement OF safety con
vcni"nce and happiness tomorrow is a ouos
ton leading TO field OF speculation worthy
Of the most gifted imagination
II is perfectly clear that tho rapid POM
larzaiion OF radio communication will exert
a revolutionary influence upon certain as
poets OF human affairs The golf cluh which
recently announced the installation of :,
fadiophone. in order 10 give its Sunday NAV
err the benefit of Sunday sermons proposod
nothing fantastic or impracticablc Great
SINGERS. as Well as minister's arc already
reaching larger and larger audiences by
ms means Political candidates of tho
near futur" must expec, TO take advantage
o. this added facility for presenting their
appeals 10 the public. Education and enter
tainmcnt. news dissemination and pubIic
safety. viii feel the influence OF this mys-
t"TiouS agency for carrying the word And
Whatever affects these must be accepted Al
once as a highly important force in the af-
fairs of man
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-24
Blues Meet Tonight

the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues Association will meet ~ on
nual session tonight Mt tho armo-r
o'hcers VIII he elected and pIan.
VIII be made for the nnnua! celehra-
ton. Tentative plans for this colo.
hration include an ail-day outing Mt
the Blues Farm" 10 he followed
ny reception and bail Mt tho arm
Dry that night. The celebration Will
nc held on May TO- Immediately
after tho business meeting tonight
the various companies will engage
In dress drills. All military organi-
cations In tho city have been In.
vited to to present on this occasion.
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Tho

was equally entertaining Tho
hobbins Family. I'm assorted sizes,
from Dad and Ma down to the infant,
ala series of acrobatic and other
stunts which tick!cd tho crowd. They
are Il lively household and worth
seeing. What II family life they
must lead. with all this tumbilng
ihen the Jones' Elliot COMPANY.
w" s'eN"r dancing: Shcrwin KEEL
~, IN hcr cycling fcats: Corners and
,,,,I IN o'ackfac,t comprise q
isfaction. n''-