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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
TWiay'S London Conference

HE issue of peace or war hangs upon
the IRISH conference beginning in Lon
don today Michael Collins and Sir James
Craig have celebrated their departure for
the British capital by breaking into an omen
ana bitter quarrel. but no one can say how
largely this exchange is intended for no
htical consumption at home Each OF these
leaders has a powerful extremist faction
To hold in line. and temperate speech
has served the purpose Enthusiastically II
must he hoped that Quicier tone and :;
more accommodating spirit will prevail
when the Ulster and Sim Fcin Spokesman
go into secret conference today
In AN immediate sense this conference
must determine whether it will be nocos-
Sary for the British government to talk.
dIrect control of the Irish situation If
there should not be some sort OF under
standing between the North and South Ire
land leaders. some guarantee against con
t'hunS the recent rapid drift toward an
hrchy, the London government will have
no cholc" but To step i'll with promptncss
ana vigor. Martial law probably would be
declared in certain areas: British ,roops
would again be hurried into the torn conn
Try
II Is easy to imagine what tho consc-
Puchc"S OF this would be. Extremists
among the Irish leaders probably are await
20 49, '''''' "'' opportunity DIS would thGn
be presented. Grave difficulties. perhaps
complete disaster. would inevitably be in
ihctcd upon the Free state movement and
tn" chances Of establishing even a mod
eratcy friendly relationship between Ulster
ana inc south would be lcsscncd material
~ IL is not difficult to forcsee n back
ward swing 20 a status approximating that
existing before the London treaty was
signed, with the added dark feature OF a
surrendered hope.
NO one can say that an agreement be-
tween the Irish representatives will GER
fanny clear the way to a speedy adjust
m"n' of the fractional relations at home.
hut II must be plain to every one that fail.
'F" 10 arrive al any sort of understanding
VIII shake the foundation already laid and
arouse to new fury the forces OF destruc-
ton,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
News of Fifty Years Ago


tFrom tho Richmond Dispatch. March 90. Is72D
tian virtues and her many deeds Of charity
and 'bcn"volcnce. died ~ her home yesterday
in the 67th year of her age
The funeral OF Dr. X. W. Haxal took place
yesterday from ST. Paul's Episcopal Church
and was attended by very large conGrcga-
ton.
Assembly Hall is being decorated in flowers
etc. for the grand charity ball to he given
there next Monday by the Catholic Benevo-
lent Society Of Richmond
Junius Brutus Booth will make. his appear
ancc at the thcater next Monday and Tuegda y
nights. on Monday night he will appear in
Hamlet" and on Tuesday in "Othcllo"
The United States Senate has at last passcd
the tariff bill. Under its provisions, sugar
coffee and tea will come into this country
free. As amended 10y the Senate the new bill
Will abolish all Internal revenue taxes OK
copt those on whisky and tobacco
While the Oregon lIiil bridge Is being built
pedestrians will cross the canal on the pom
toon bridge near the Trcdegar Works
George A. iiundlcy has declared himself an
independent candidate for the office Of CITY
Sergeant
Governor Walkers business in washington
is to look after certain heavy claims of Vir-
glnia. lie and Colonel Owens are auartercd
ut tho Metropolitan Hotel.
General G. w c. Lees Southern trip in the
interest OF Washington and Lee University.
has been In the nature OF a perfect ovation
Married. on the 2lst OF March at the resi-
dtnrc Of the brides father. by Rev T. n
Gar!ick Edward c. Goddin. and Miss Virginia
W.. daughter Of Mr.. ii. w. Tyler. all of this
city. q ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
The Consumes, fnrp,t,on

1T HE Senate Finance Committee hopes to
be able 20 report ont the new per
manent tarin bill early in April As it was
received from the House ii vas an abomi-
nation, and If reports as to changes that
will be written into it are true. it Will be
still more Objectionable ihan when it Ior,
the House Ihe principle of a tarn to raise
revenue apparently has been wholly lost
asight OF by its trainers. II the bill is any
thing like it is said to be, precious little
revenue viii he derived from it, Many OF
the duties are said 10 be higher than those
in the Payne-Aldrich hill. which was con.
demned and rcpudiated by the people IN
deed, some OF the duties are said 10 be yir-
&ual!y prohib!tory.
Aside from the great burden il viii sad
IDLE on the consumers OF this country. III.
Dill VIII offer no encouragement whatever
to the upbuildine OF our foreign trade. our
own industries can never thrive until world
reconstrnction is worked out through trade
revival and yet the pending biz proposes
70 interpose the mos; formidable obstacles
to trade. Just at the time when Amer.
leans are reaching out for more trade abroad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER
Ambition.

tmb{tIOn.
There Is n Thing that drives it's way
Steadily forward day by day.
That has nRmo born of tho hour
That points its rocky road to power
n Thing persistent leapinx far.
Stretching It's reaches to & star:
Fording It's oceans. batting Fame,
Girding the Earth to win n game.
Thing OF virtues cold as Ice.
Thing OF intrigue and OF vice.
a Thing OF enemies and friends
Cutting throat to gain Its ends.
And ye who slave. who wear it's chain.
Who feel the Eoad to get the gain.
Welcome. But when your restless mind
Sleepcth, YOU leave your gains behind.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Radio Sparks

Mining officials are considering the
possibilities OF radio AS Il life saver.
Besides the lantern atop the miner :
cap may eventually be "a miniature
radio transmittcr set up especially
Tor tn" purpose OF sending out special
danger signals. At the mouth OF the
min" powerful radio receiving set
would not onl: catch the signals
hut locate the exact point az danger.
Radio engineers see the possibility
Of such an arrangement.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover's
force of ether cops" may take the
form of special government detect
ing stations. where aerial compRsses
viii be put To use. These compasscs
could be arranged so as to detect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

nrchohis IN nInDBt complete IL has
often been found that when the boats
left Tho bases It WAS Impossible to
recall them. Through the means Of
the new equipment and srt n,
IRE Headquarters the boats VIII he
IN constant communication with the
big chief" Sets ha-o r,o- work
'nE In almost every nrehouse I'm tho
~ '"r some time. but merely for
tho amusement and entertainment OF
'--' .ii.m"n "ho Installed them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Verify, Brother.

The most unhappy sort is the man who re-
bells agains; growing old; who refuses the
mature contGnt OF rpennE years; who fol-
lows the lure OF Youth and forEcts the rheu-
matism IN his bones
And in all this world there is no more pleas
ing picture than he who grows old gracefully v.
views tho wild moments OF Youth Compa =
Gently. and contents himself with tho Blessed
solacc OF memories. tho comforting asSur-
OF rcst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
I'm Astounding Thing"

w HEN we consider the record in simple
nsuros, we find ii easy TO understand
WY secretary Hoover recently spoke OF the
Hr'e OF the wireless telephone as zone
OF tho most astounding things that have
come under my observation of American
nc IT Is es3pated that less than a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Up With the Times


Ing on the part of women But public shooting
on tn" part Of men ayl women doesn't secm
to matter at all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Echoes From Down Home

The fact that there were a.S77 dwellings
short Of those needed to house the urban
population of North Carolina last year Is no
good reason for further boost in rents But
that is not saying that tho increases have
reached the pcak.-kinston Free Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Short Flashes

The gain in radiophonc sets In the
United states in one year tx in ca-
cess Of zoo per cent. according to
Secretary Hoover. MIR Hoover save
that one year ago there were fewer
than $4,000 sets and that at the
present time the number exceeds
100000" 1t is estimated by others
that there are more than 100000
sets being operated here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

'he direction from which Interrupt
'ohs' come. By series OF relays
me government station nearest tn"
''"iauhR amateur could be notified
aud the source OF trouble r,onu.I
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
I.nEninppc.

There is only ono kind OF honesty.
The violet sprang from tear dropped by n
weeping mother.
Who hopes for too much has headache.
Trading money is ono form of hysteria.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

In" Canadian government IS con-
sidcring the question OF tho anna
'cur rhdl" field. Present plans are
10 "'!o" inc amateur using spark
TRANSMISSION Il wave length up I" 200
meters, while those using continuous
wave transmission would be per
United wave length up to $50
meters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Truly, Brother!

What arc the Wild waves SAYING" she
murmurcd POLITICALLY as they strollcd the
beach.
81 dunno. exactly" he replied. with KuTp.
"Rut tn waves Of twenty years ngod DO
shocked II they could hear IT, I bct!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

A. any rate. the Shiftcrs, whatever silly
business they may bn UP TO. have not been
discovered parading at night with sheets over
their heads: and, apparently. they hold no
allegiance TO king klabbers an imperial
viz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

II is stated At Washington that the Senate
VIII take up the bonus bill just as
tho tariff is ont Of the way II may he pcrti-
Tcut Z" observe that the tariff hasn't moved
pcrceptibly in ten or twelve months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Mr. Harding has indicated that he will take
no hand in any OF the senatorial elections
ana particularly the contest in Ohio. Those
who expected him to join a trouble hunt had
IA" ground for the expectation in the first
place
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
ChnrconI Eph.. Dali, Tbouuht

Il ain got no use TO n hypocrite.' said
Charcoal Eph. in n mood. but ef'n all de hypo-
critics was killed off sudden dis hyar worl suit
tinly would bc n big place Wild nobody in hit.
Eat prunc. Mstah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Many people arc better off because they
have been buying what they need instead of
buying what they want Many in debt
because they have been buying what they
wanted instead OF what they needed.-wn-
minSton star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Among the twcnty-~cvcn aYnatcurH
whose messages were heard In scot
land 10y Paul +. Cooley. OF MontclaIr.
J., vino was sent there to rocciv,
tn" transatlantic messages. was a
'hIoaEoan. X. H. g.. Matthews. OF sta
ton rs. 5525 sheridan Road. He
used "a spark transmit,"r. h.Inr ono
OF the three spark users whose mes
Sagcs got across"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Maybe, some Of these days. the people Will
wake to the fact that they are being
victimized. and will demand and secure tarjfr
legislation that Will he Of benefit to the
country Il whole without working a ha rd-
ship upon any class. instead OF tariff for
IN" benefit Of tn" few at the expense OF the
lnasscS.-Durham Herald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

The cage antcnna !s said to he
maintained at some stations merely
az military cSpcdicncy. They best
withstand bombardmcnt by enemy
HarCraft
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

The vacation Of Lloyd Georges enemies
sccms t" have ended simultaneously with his
own.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

The congressional delegation is finding vari-
Gus technical reasons why Henry Ford's offer
for Muscl" shoals can't be accepted, il is
stated. Probably the most important being
geography and politics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Sir James and Mickey may remind the
British leaders that settling the Irish prob
lem in london and settling 1t in Ireland are
startlinEly diSsimilar matters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

T.. T.. ". What arc the disadvan-
lhscs OF stranded wire. II any? Ans.
me usual stranded copper aerial
wire. {. that Is what is meant. ma.
tendency TO stretch NOR. than
ordinary solid copper wire. This may
be overcome 10 some extent BY max
ing the line taut or putting weigh,
one cnd 10 draw IL taut II has tn.
obvious advantage OF being stronger
ana having more surface area and
consequently. less resistance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Wireless has made American farm
"rs the best Informed OF the world.
The nrst broadcastcd rnarkc, rcuort
was hroadcastcd by tho Department,
81 Agriculture less than a year ago.
Now almost every aEricul,ural com
munity receives market reports
weather forecasts. atmospheric con-
It!ons and news several times a
day. With an equal increase during
the current year great result VIII
have been accomplished.
Fire Commissioner brennan. o: New
York announces that the york Of
Installing radio sets aboard the city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
Radio on Germnn Trains.

Radio telephones are being csiab-
iishcd on German express trains
The tests having proved successful.
AN extensive system is being
planned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

And when you come right down to brass
tacks, can town that doesn't provide houses
for its people really maintain successfully
that II has sense enough Ia get in out Of
the wet ?-CirceuS News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

good reason for further boost in rents. Bm,
that s not saying that tho increases have
reached the pcak.-kinston Free Press.
Many people better off because they
have been buying what they need instead OF
buying what they want Many are in debt
because they have hccn buying what they
wanted instead of what they needed.-wu-
minEton Star.
Maybe, some Of these days. the people VIII
wake to the fact that they are being
victimized and will demand and secure tarjn
legislation that will be of benefit to the
country as whole without working a hard
ship uron any class, instead OF tariff for
In" benefit Of tn" few at the expense OF the
nasscs.-Durham Herald.
And when you come right down to brass
tacks can a town that doesn't provide houses
for its people really maintain successfully
that II has sense enough to get in out Of
the wet?-GrcenSb0ro News.
Raleigh gave Ty Cobb Il regular Southern
welcome. lie is not only tho prince of base
ball players. bat he is also II good Democrat
and friend Of Woodrow Wilson. That ac-
counts for his staying quaiities-Ralcgh
News and observer.
The backyard gardener s,irs Farmer
whistles in the fields. Golf boy sinacks his
lips. Fisherman goes over his tackle. Small
Spring is tn" time to take new lease on life.
10 get It fresh start Wilmington Dispatch.
We see by the papers that the political
death of Lloyd George has been postponed
again. And Britannia. doubt. is in the
position Of the Texas farmer who wished that
his l"ng-alinr wife would get well--or some
thing .-Ashcvlc Citizen
Senator Rorah does not seem to he quite
hcs' la ne
to the authorship Of the four power treaty.
Put what does it matter who inspired the
treaty II IT is good one? Shakespeare re-
mains Shakespeare whether Bacon wrote him
or not.-W instou- Salem Journal
Richmond's "r"n" is receiving the attention
of the paragraphors. The Charlotte Observer
says 'rh" CHIEF Of Pol!cc in Richmond is
named sherry, and i'll accordance with the
eternal fitness or things. he is sending out
word that drunkenness Is becoming more popu-
lar in the sherry hailiwiCk
TIL" headline reading: president, Disguised
with Congress. Goes to Florida" reminds the
Greensboro News to observe: IF all the pco-
pi" who are disguised with Congress- should
take that method 81 expressing their disgust
or relieving their feelings. there would hard
~ be elbow room in the Land of Flowers"
The Raleigh News and Observer tries to
comfort the old Dominion thus: $50 Vireinia
gets moving picture censorship. The people
on virginia ar" I" u" congratulated. The CEN
SotS can AZ least keep out some OF tho OBJ
jcctionhblc pictures which the moving picture
interests would scatter broadcast in every
state without Interference from within"
Says the Salisbury Post. EFF we get EN-
riEht inc IaihecI Republicans agIn' taxes
ana want I" wage u campaign on such an
| issue II they do the way is clearly open II
the North carolina Republicans know how 20
operate government. national. State or
local. without taxes and lots of taxes they
nave "'so"'ercd secret which their national
ORGANIZATION VIII pay them real money, no,
small oQlceS. lor."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

W. II. j.. What ground co,pcc,In,
should | make In using one strand
or copper wire nincty-cight feet
long and thirty three feet high?
ans, Your ground connection should
u" made TO the city water main on
Inc street Side. preferably suidcrcd
ana using No. wire. This IL in
accordance with the city Electrical
department and usually proves very
successful for receiving PURPOSES
'' course. you may usc whatever
oth"r connection you may desire.
they Will probably increase tho Of
fcicncy Of the set
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Raleigh CAV" TN Cobb regular Southern
welcome. lie is not only the prince of base
ball players. hat he is also good Democrat
and friend of Woodrow Wilson. That ac-
counts for his, staying quaiities.-RalciGh
News and Ohscrvcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29
?-Querics-?

I. L. II What are .honcv co,,h"
COILS and for what are they uscd ,
ARE The honey comb coil was per-
'tct.d In recent years and consists
OF layers OF wire wound ia pccu-
mar manner or honey comb" cner,
10 reduce the distributed capacity or
an ordinary layer after layer wind
lhS Thcy arc used on number OF
tuning scts. especially for long
whFcr. as they are not quite az CT
hc!cht on short waves They mnv
ais" be used az load coils. nH in
event the new wavc-lcngth schcdul,
Is put into effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

The backyard gardener stirs Farmer
whistles in the fields. Golf boy snacks his
lips. Fisherman goes over his tackle. Small
boys swarm with marbles. baseball kites
Spring is the time to take Il new lease on life
10 get II fresh start Wilmington Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Senator Rorah does not seem to he quito
satisfied with Secretary Hughes statement as
to the authorship Of the four power treaty.
Hut what does 1t matter who inspired the
treaty II 1t is good one? Shakespeare re
mains Shakcspcar" whether Bacon wrote him
or not Winston Salem Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

We sec by the papers that the political
death Of Lloyd George has been postponed
again. And britannia doubt. is in the
position Of the Texas farmer who wished that
his l"ng ailinE wife would get well--or some
thing shcviIlc Citizen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Rtchmond's 'ron" is receiving the attention
of the paragraph'rs. The Charlotte Observer
says "rh" chief Of Police in Richmond is
named sherry aud III accordance with the
eternal fitness or things. he is sending out
word that drunkenness Is becoming more popu-
lar in the sherry hailiwiCk"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-29

Tn" headline reading: President, Disguised
with Congress. Goes to Florida reminds the
Greensboro News 10 observe: IF all the pco-
u" WI" ar" disguised with Congress should
take that method Of expressing their disgust
or relieving their feelings. there would hard.
!y be elbow room in the Land of Flowers"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
WITH A PAS7'' AT ACADEMY; VA UDEVILE AT LYRIC

diversified entertainment. There are
six principals in the acting cast
each an Individual speciality artist.
The act Is handsomely costumed and
laNish'y equipped scenically.
Dashing Jean Grenese. In comedy
and songs, is another important at
traction. This artist has never be-
lore appeared in the Southern coun-
try.
McDevitt. Kelly and Quinn, a trio
OF stellar comedians, will present tho
farcical skit. The Piano Movers and
tho Actress" Tho piece is said to to
one long roar OF mirth.
Still another feature OF moro than
passing interest is VIII Mahoney,
travesty comedian, who is brinxin,. a
great laugh making act Mahonev
has an cScruciatinyly comical pcr-
sonality. He is Individual in every
thing he does. There arc few come
dians in vaudeville who approach
him as a surc-hre laughmaker.
With each OF the vaudeville shows
there vii! be seasonable motion
picture display, including comedies
educational and news pictures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
JACK WORWORTH ISSTAR
OF LYRICS NEW OFFERING
Topping Show Is One Of Strongest Drawing Cards in
Keith Vaudevillc-Chcstcr Spencer and Lola
Williams on Same Bill

Topping tho show with which tho
week opens tomorrow afternoon viii
he ono Of tho strongest drawing
cards In Keith vaudeville. IIc is the
rcdoubtable Jack Norwor,h Nor
worth is accompanied on his prcscn,
tour BY Alice Adair. premiere come
licnnc.
Jack Novwor;h's home is I'm vnudc i.
vile. Every now and then his am
Eiti"n leads him 10 other fields.
where hc has gone the actor-mana-
ger ono better by becoming an actor
author manager. But always MIR
Norworth comes back. and this fact
is signal for rejoicing for the pa
irons OF the ;wo-a day. There is mo-,
more popular player In vaudeville
ihan Mr.. Norworth. and none who is
more justly entitled to his popular
ity.
Mr.. Norworth has just closed an
unusually successful tour In farce
called My Indy Friends" and he is
AT work on another revue OF tho sor,
he produced couple Of seasons ago
This was an intimate affair called
odds aud Ends" and was ono Of
IN" emphatic Broadway hits. hui,
until this is finished he vii, bask in
the warm sunshine OF tho two-a- dav
Went To London.
Mr.. Norworth has been known ~
the American hoy. He is tyr,cal Of
Am"rioani2cd entertainments Sow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
CaIOme| Good
but Next Dose
may SaIivate
1t is Mercury, Quicksilver,
Shocks Liver and Attacks
Your Bones

Calomcl sal'va;ion w horrible. It
swells the tongue, loosens tho teeth
and starts rheumatism. There's no
reason why person should take
sickeninC, salivatins calomel when n
few cents buys n large bottle Of bod :
sons Liver Tone-a perfect substi-
tute for calomel. 1t is pleasant
vegetable liquid which will start your
liver just as surely as caiomel. but It
doesn't make you sick and cannot
salivatc.
Caiomel Is n dangerous drug, be-
sides II may make you feel weak sick
and nauseatcd tomorrow. Don't lose
n days work. Take spoonful oil
bodsons Liver Tone instead and you
VIII wake up feeling great. No salth
necessary Your druggist says 81 you
don't find Dodson's Liver Tone acts
better than trcacherous calomel your
money is waiting for you.-Adv.