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The Press., 1916-08-03
Lines on the Palms of Hands.


 It cannot be said that the lines On the palms of our hands are of any great service to us. Indeed, it is doubt ful if they are of any value in them selves. outside of the possible aid they may be in helping us to determine the :haracter of the surface of things which we grasp or touch. It is possi- ble that they aid in some slight degree in this way. There is little doubt, however, that they are result of the work the hands are constantly called upon to do rather than contrived for any particular service. The habitual tendency of the fingers in grasping and holiing things throws the skin of the palms into creases which through fire quent repetition make the lines of the palms permanent in several instances.
 The peculiarity of these lines or creases in various individuals as to de- tails and length and variations is the chief basis of the so called science of palmistry.-
The Press., 1916-08-03
The Yelled Prophet of sanussi.

The head of the Sanussiyyah of north Africa and Arabia, the Sheikh es-Sa- nussi, preserves the mystery of the or der by himself being yelled. No one save his viziers may gaze upon his sa- cred person. And no sultan ever ruled his viZiers with firmer hand than does this sovereign.
 Under the viZiers are the m'kadems, who are the chiefs of the order in their various districts-local governors, as 1t were. These officials in turn are serv- ed by staff of subordinates, who keep them informed of all things of interest to the order. Once each year the m'ka- dems gather in the secret city, but what transpires there we can only guess at. One thing is certain-the taxes they have collected in their dis trfcts are then turned into the general treasury.
 The location of this secret city, which bears the name of Jof, can be found on the map, but no Christian lives who can tell you how the road to it runs, for no Christian traveller has ever been there or at least has ever returned thence.-Christian Herald.
The Press., 1916-08-03

To feel strong, have good appetite ard digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family system tonic. Price, $1.0O.
The Press., 1916-08-03

 Eagles, % OO1 2 3 o O-6 Stafford, 70 O 0 co o O O-1 Runs. Huden, Lawson. MoCusker. Gillis 2, Muldoon, Bonvoulier: hits, of Ournan 8 in 2 innings. off Wise o in innings; stolen bases, Green 3. Bolieau 2, Muldoon. Bonvouilier, Young; two-base hits, Huden, Gillis ; first base on balls, off Curnan 2, of McGill 3. off Wise 9: left on bases. Stafford 8, Eagles 6; struck out, by Curnan 5, by MoGiH T; hit by pitoh- CT, by Curnan MoCusker. Young) ]; double play. MoGill to Bonvouiier passed balls, Gilman, Gillis 2; wild pitch, MoGill; time. 400; umpire, Miller.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
BELGIUM Is GRATEFUL
Note o. Thanks for Protest Made 20
Germany Presented TO Secretary
l.an,inr.

WASHINGTON. December ia note
OF thanks for the protest made To Ger
many agains, the deportation of Bel
Eian civilians by this government was
presented to Secretary Of State Lansing
to-day by Belgian Minister Havenith
Following is thu text OF the communi-
cation;
II have the honor To inform You:
ENcellency that have recGAed in
Structions 10 express TO YOU trh deep
gratitude of His Majcstys government
for tho noble action which the govern
mcnt of the United States has been
good enough to take in apprOa ching the
German government on the subject OF
deportation OF Belgian civilians TO Ger
many, and for the great interest taken
by The United States government in the
defense Of the unfortunate Belgian
communities which have already under
gone such cFuel trials.
I'm exile and slavery, to which these
unhappy people are being dragged by
an oDprcssor who no longer knows
any law. either Of God or OF man. they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
FAV0RS BARRING HiNDUS
senate Ad0pts the Committee Amend
mrni to the ImmiR rution
Measure,

rs. ASsOt Iattu Frehh.
WASlllNGToN. December I2-Aftcr
another day OF debate over the cxclu-
sion 81 aliens on account Of race. the
Senate to-day adopted the committee
amendment to the immigration bill
which would bar Hindus and certain
other AsiatIcs. without mentioning
them by name. with an added pro-
vision STIMULATING that nothing in the
act shall he construed to repeal any
EXISTING law. treaty or agreement
which serves TO prohibit or restrict
Immigration
This added stipulation ~ designed TO
replace the dircc! reference 10 the So
called "ecrtlcman's agreement" with
Japan. which was stricken out OF the
House bill ~ the Senate committee at
TIA" request Of the state Department.
senator Reeds amendment to exclude
African blacks from the United State.
VAS defeated by vote OF ~ TO 81.
When The senate adjourned there v.as
pending another amendment hy senator
E"cd I" exclude all persons who come
10 III" United states for temporary en-
p!oyimcnt a. iab"ycrs. Intending 10 re-
Turn :" ihriT native land
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
MISS ANNE S. BAILEY
SPEAKS AT ART CLUB
Discusses Conditions In Western and
Southern Frnnre, SIN tn
touched by Hand OF War.

Our thoughts have been directed 50
much 81 late 20 The various Battle
fronts OF Europe. il may b. a relief
to turn them to Western and Southern
France. fortunately, still untouched BY
tho hand Of war. was The opening SEN
t"mce OF the lecture delivered before
tie AZ: club OF Richmond yesterday
afternoon by Miss Anne Stewart Bail
!ey. She conducted her audience
through Normandy Brittany. Touraine
and Provence. illustrating her lecture
BY stcreop;!con Jews OF the mos, i'm
por;ant architecture! ana artistic
achievements Of each province.
Especially interesting among the
scenes IN Brittany was the statue OF
Eaiu: torue!E, patron Of cattle in
which the stout lIt:)e saint is depicted
IL the act apparently OF blessing two
little bas-rell"fs Of cattle.
Leaving the seriousn.ss OF Breton
plo'y and medieval cathedrals. Miss
Bailey came TO Tours, the center OF
the chateau region The sp:ri. OF tho
Renaissance. as /, expressed itself in
buildings , live in. seems to ne to
show itself III III" Chateau OF Anboisc"
sn!d Miss iaiieN. ''Dnc cannot but be
conscious that new sort Of life il
being lived here" Unusual views wcr.
shown ~ the chatcauN OF Eluis. I.ochcs
and ChenUnccaUH.
was the first OF the rrovencai scenes
Fhi"f IN interest here were the re-
Gently discovered t.escocs by Mcnn,,
the Italian painter, which date from
1880. These frescoes, which remind
one Of Gintto, we're foi centuries COW
cred by plaster. which las been on!l.
recently scraped off The remains Of
classical arr IN Provence arc best
studied ia Mines. of all places most
Interesting TO NirEinians. and Misa
Eailcy showed an especially beautiful
picture OF the Maison Carrcc. familiar
10 the people of Richmond. and bcauti-
iully copied by jefferson In the State
Capitol BuildAiG
Miss Bailey concluded her address
With It reference 10 Mistva1 The
Pr"veucal poet. 10 whose Efforts is due
revival of the appreciation Of an
"lder civilization, ana whose love Of
IA" traditions of his native Provence
She compared to the love OF Nirginians
for the traditions OF virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
ColonyHere
44gog Ooer CAGE
kaisers Ore,tlues To allies
Causes Excitement in
"Deutsches QUARTER"

WAY down east Ivy north. where
kl"h,n"nd's Citt.cus % German cNtrar-
t"n still! cluster ueiShhor-likr In a
loosely defined ''drutSchrs Quarter"
ihc peace dispatches from i;crlin were
yesterdays absorbing topic
'fr'cdcm, Der Kaiser rrsucht den
Frtrdru IA SrhiieSScn"'
F!'c Kaiser seeks peace The mes
saee few fromi mouth 70 mouth and
those who were unable to .rau the
icuslish extras sourh, out their .Srap-
ping sons who could No academi- in
ierrSt stirred the elders. Cousin Adolf
is III the trenches by the So,nue. ana
Uncle Fritz marched last week int"
iiuknarcsl Near ones and dear are
scattered along the whole battlefront
Peace viii bring Them back TO their
administrative.
Nchmond's German colony numbers
ie,ccv men. wom,.u and children -.
peg cent ~ Them uativc horn. Their
AWcricUuism j. not ~ tho hyphcnHtcd
Ntnd. The fathers Of some u them
wore the gray IN 1864 Their sons arc
with the ether Nireinia boys on Tho
McNicAn border. Nu; Tor the old Ia
thc-la.i they still hold a icNdc; spot
in their hearts.
Being Americans ii:St. they have re
ised ;hc stirring anthem. "pcutS ch-
land uchcr .\Ncs" and made il "pcut-
Schlaud Uebcr Allies" No, Germany
above everything. but Germany over
;hc entente. And for this sentiment 40
good American Quarreis with them.
1t ! good news GOOD news said
Clothay iaSSci. editor OF the Richmond
German Advertiser. last night. "nf
course. We know little as yet about
the details OF the peace ofrer. but Just
the fact tina: the, Kaiser is read! and
willing TO discuss peace terms with
Germauy'S enemies Is promising In IL
self 1t proves what we have always
known---thnt the Kaiser has always
wanted peace. tina; Germany did not
rush into this awful war Willingly.
DO you believe that the Kaiser Will
be Filling TO pay war indemnity IN
addition to restoring the status quo.
he was asked.
Never" replied Editor tasse'. en-
phuticaily. The recent revcrsals Suf-
tered hy the allies ought 10 convince
them tina, they need no: hope TO crush
Germany and compel iii indemnity.
The Kaiser is not suinE for peace
he is Offering 10 join his enemies in
considering peace. |; * tov the allies
now to decide whether this war shall
I've prolonged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13

ciary Committee. ursin tho Susan q,
Anthony amendment for suffrage BE.
fore the Foreign Affairs Committee |,
urged favorable report on the Heating
bill for an international commission
Ia pave the way for good relations be-
tween Japan. China and the United
states.
Universal suffrage. the women told
the Judiciary Committee. would hasten
world peace. When Miss Adams re-
Lcrrcd to the splendid vote" women
had given t" President Wilson. which
she traced in part to his stand for
peace. Miss Ann Martin. chairman of
the party. and who opposed the Prcsi.
dent because Of his stand on suffrage
demurred. Miss Adams. however.
firmly declined To permit her to ad.
dress the committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
ORDERED TO FIGHT n>
I>Tli. lNtEHltl\Tl ENDS

LONDON. December l2.-A Central
News dispatch from Amsterdam says it
is announced officially III Berlin that
Emperor William has notified his CONF
mandnE Sen rails Of Gcrmany'S pvar,
offer. and has Informed them II Is still
uncertain whether til" offer viii to
accepted untl mat uncertainty *
ended, tn" message says. They arc t"
hrht on The message IS quoted AS
follows:
Soldiers. I'm asrccmor, With the
sovercigns 81 my allies and with tho
consciousness or victory. have made
an offer ~ pcac" to tn. enemy.
Whether II VIII toe accepted is still
uncertain.
''rntn that moment arrives sou viii
fight on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
TO RELIEVE CAR SHORTAGE
American Railway Association VIII
Force Hernlcitrnnt Rouds to
CO-ODernte.

WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE
American Railway Association has de-
cided TO force rccalcitrant roads to
co-"pcrat" In relieving the car short
age. according TO statement sent by
FAIRFAX Harrison 10 Interstate Com
mcrcc Commissioner McChord and
made public here Tonight. MIR. Iarri-
son Is president OF the Southern Rail
way and chairman Of the car service
commission OF the American Railway
Association.
Efforts arc being made to rush cars
20 those sections where there liz tho
greatest shortage Roads that do not
follow Instructions Of the car service
commission in this regard will he
brought To the bar Of public opinion.
according 90 to-uights statement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
RElCHSTAG INFORMED
THAT PEACE Is OFFERED
TO FOES OF GERMANY


humanity Tho declarations formerly
mad. by US concerning our readiness
Tor. peace Were ey.d"d 10y our .dver.
saries Now We hav. advanced on.
step further 10 this direction
=, "On August 1914. the Emperor
had personally 10 take thc 2ravcst
decision which ever zen to tn, 10, Of,
~ German-the order for mobilization
which lie Was compelled to give az a
result o. the Russian mobilization
During these long ana earnest Years
of the war the Emperor has been moved
ny single thought: how peacc rnuld
be restored 20 safeguard Germany az
ter the struggle iu which she has
fought victorjously
7 Nobody can testify better 10 ,his
than !. who beai The responsibility for
All actions %, the government, In q
deep moral and religious sons, Of duty
towards his nation ana beyond II to-
"ards humanity tn" Emperor now
considers that the nomen; has com.
FOR official action towards neace
Ills Majesty therefore 81 eo1np,e,e
-hsrmony and in common ~',h our al.
Mes decided 20 propose 20 me hos,il.
powers TO enter into peace no,o,ia
lions This morning | transmitted a
/. note 20 this effect to all tho hostile
powers. through 'he representatives O,
those powers which arc watching over
.spur Interests and rights in the hoeril,
iEtthtes. ! asked the representatives OF
ss~stain. the United states and Swit2cr.
ssst:ad to forward tina, note
'ssHIreeThe sam. procedure has beer
,ssEapptcd ,o-dhy in Vienna CONSTANT
|sssapple and Sofa other neutral state
2&Knu His Holiness, the Pope. have bee,
= sinilarly Informed"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
LETTER SENT TO
PNINCIrAL or Each SCHOOL

LETTER SENT TO
PRINCIPAL or EACH SCHOOL
I'll" Times dispatch last night mailed
tho following letter 20 all school prin-
Cipais
Dear Sir,-As YOU have. no doubt
heard through I,r. j. \. =. Chandler.
h" has cordially accepted the sugges-
zion OF The Times dispatch that the
children Of the public schools co.
operate in campaign for the saving
OF waste paper. both as "a matter Of
thrift and profit.
Waste paper at this tine 5 - very
valuable commodity. Many tons of
daily newspapers alone are distributed
each week In this community. If a
rca s"nablc percentage" OF this tonnage
could b. recovered through systc-
matte effort made by the schools. :,
larG- volume could be collected week
iy and Very valuable revenue derived.
The cooperation OF thu children IN
this movement would tend TO inculcatc
lie habit Of thrift ana At the same
kline add largely !" III. funds for play
ground az library Improvement or some
Other useful purpose.
Th. plan outlined to Dr Chandler
calls for d collection "n Friday Of this
week aud again on Thursday. DcceIn-
her ~. ON these days the children
should bring all The old newspapers
and magazines they can gather to the
school Tho janitor viii u" in charge
Of these bundles. an. The Tines
Dispatch will collect from him. weigh
ing the bundles and issuing a reccip,
in duplicate in order that each school
may be properly credited
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
INQUIRY MAKES PROGRESS
Government officials Probing D~enly
'nio High Cost Of
Living.
hy Associated Pfrsa J

NASi'iNGTON december I2-Proy-
ross M the governments inquiry into
The nigh cost Of living WAS connu"d
largely to-day To further collection Of
information by Department Of Justice
officials
AtioIney-General Gregory announced
mat b" would determine within = f"w
days whether h" would recommend 70
me PRESIDENT that Congress bc nskcd
I" pass additional legislation
In Congress Representatives Snb.th
ana ia-r introduced resolutions which
would provide for further investigation
into the nigh price OF certain food
stuffs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13

have the moral support OF hearing tho
voice OF this noble country prociaim-
ing the new iminutabilitv OF those
principles OF justice and freedom which
are so dear to all civilized people. but
above all dear to tho United States. for
In defense Of those principles. one OF
the greatest Of her Presidents. Abra
ham Lincoln. gave ALL even his life
blood"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
ENI>1iNCE IL SECURED
ny ADVANTAGES WON

THE powers Of tho uuadrulle al
lance. on the other hand have eTcc-
lively pursued their aims. namely de-
Tense aSains; attacks on their exist
once and integrity which was planned
in concert long since and the achieve
m"nt OF r'3! guarantees. and they will
never allow themselves 20 be deprived
Of the basis % their existence. which
,hev have secured by advantages won.
'Th' continuation O: Tho murderous
war. IL which the enemy can destroy
much, hut caunot--as The Quadruple
alliance j. firmly contident-alter fate.
destruction OF human lives and prop
erty. an act OF inhumantty Justified by
no necessity ana Il crime acains; civil
lizs,ion.
This conviction ana the hope tina,
similar views may also be begun TO ha
entertained in ;he enemy camp. has
caused tn. idea 10 ripen in the Vienna
Cah!ne;--in full agreement with the
governments OF ;ne allied (Teutonicl
1owerS-of making candid and loyal
"ude-vor 20 come 10 a discussion with
their enemies TO the purpose OF paw
ing = way for peace.
Tn" statement says IN ConclGs ION.
Austria and hrr allies b. this step
have given u.w ana decisive proof OF
their love Of peace. !; now = tcr their
enemies TO make known th-!. views
before the world. Whatever The result
OF it, proposal may he. no rcsponsi-
biliiy can !all on III" e.adrup!e alli-
auce. even before the judgment seat
az its own peoples. i II j. eventually
obliged 10 couiinU" the Mar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
VOTES TO RAISE SALARIES
House t"t"rs Increasing pnJ ~ secr~-
taTies of Nepresen-
fntiSrs

"hSiIiN'rON. December i2--Afttr
warm hroh'". M" House 'udhy voted
l" inrf"hS" ia" hhihri"r ~ Representa-
hNca r''Nh'" s"cr"'hfi"r from sl.50n
I" |s'""o Il year. ana XIV" oarh Repre-
hch'a'N" an hdd!u'hsi employee al
S76 month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
MISS JANE adams HEARD
Hcnds Delegation Appearing Before
House Committee In Behalf Of An
thony Amendments
l Bv AsNnrlNted rrcsa

i'N SS'o'lated IrcSE
w y > II "a TON. December Ia
Headed by Miss Jane Adams IA dele.
eation OF the Womcn's Peace Party
was heard to-day by the House Judi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
CONTINUED WAR CRIME
AGAINST CIVILIZATION
\ustria-iiunSary Says Objects "
Qundruple Alliance Are
Fully Achieved.
No GRANGE FoK DEFEAT NOW
believes Enemy. by Pressing Con-
tliCt. Can Destroy Much, but Can.
not Alter fatc-Caudid and Loyal
Effort for Peace.
rs, Associated pre-,

I,>r,> T',
y" "''''"'
Austrian statement. referring - IN,
peace oi;cr says
.Nb,, So. .,
'' 80 ''S
P''''"'' ~ NHStfi"- hNasSi, was en-
hNuSicd 10y :, series o; Systematically
continued gul observation-disclosures. -,
c,,iors ,.J ,,c,, 800
archv. ,ft,r uIunS, 90,
''''' '''' W 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
ANDERSON Sees LITTLE
HOPE OF PEACE FOR YEAR
President of War RELIEF Association
Questions Gernnny's Sincerity
In Proposals.
RECOGNITION or WEAKNESS
Takes Kaiser's Message as Sign That
Central Powers Are Facing Fact
OF Defeat OF COllapSc-Speakst to
North Richmond Association.

Don't pay any attention TO those
accounts OF peace you see in the pa :
pcrs." said Henry W. Anderson. presi-
dent of the War Relief Association OF
Virginia. last night In an address to
tie North Richmond Citizens Associa-
ton of the Seventh Precinct of Lee
Ward. They mean nothing and peace
VIII nor be had for loaS time"
Anplifying his statement after the
meeting. MIR. Anderson. who recently
returned from a tour OF england and
the lighting front in France. said that.
IN his opinion. Germlnys overturcs for
peace were an indication of her recor-
milton of Inherent weakness I'm her
cause. and IA sign that she Is facing
the fact OF defeat or collapse
of course said Mr.. Anderson. Ger
many would he perfectly willing TO
resume the status quo OF before the
war. bu, how would that relieve the
restitution and the Standardization
"i belgium or restore the Other peo-
pies she has stricken or overwhelmed"
No. The allies are determined to fight
the war to a finish and to Il successful
conclusion. They are determined TO
destroy rrussian militnrism az the only
means OF bringing about lasting
peace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
CHANDLER CALLS ON ALL
PRINCIPALS TO ASSIST

IC0Niirucu rom FIRST FaGoD
paper must not be loft in tho buildings
more than on. day. making the col
lection on Friday absolutely necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13
RELIEVES GERMANY is
iNSlNCI;RE IN PROPOSAL

iNSlNGERE IN PROPOSAL,
lie stated that he believed ,;cruapv
10 hc lnSincerc in her proposal to re-
store peace to the warning countries
and that she knows her present offers
VIII not be acceptable to the allies In
ms OPINION the war will continue at
least year longer and probably more
Mr.. Anderson gave AN Interesting
narrative ar his experiences In Eng
land and France. described I'm vivid
colors tho scenes he had witnessed I'm
both countries. and told OF the unfal
terinS determination OF both nations
l" wage war until their object has
been attained. There is difference
IN manifestation 10y tho two peoples
but he said that the underlying spirit
was tho same In both The English
ne said. are cheerful on the surface
and determined underneath. while the
French are sad. but equally as deter
mined
The speaker displayed French and
''erinan helmets gas protector used
by the French and which he himself
used on TWO occasions i'm passinc
tnfouEh "A gas discharge Oh the front
a hand bomb. rifle bomb and cartridge
cases. On one occasion. he said he
.. y 5000 British guns on from; OF
twelve miles, with nifty aeroplanes cir
cling overhead.
IL
FOR aid for the French refugee chill
dren and for the wounded soldiers OF.
both countries.
SOLUTION FOUND FOR
FIRE-PROI9:CTION PROBLEM
The meeting Of the associations pre-
sided over by President ". s Petit
was varied by musical program rem
dered by Miss Doris Baker. violin
soloist. and by songs from Miss 4. NJ.
; kuyk and Maurice Martenstein 4
resolution offered by Rev. George w.
Kemper that the association indorse
tho proposed civic survey was adopted
.. A Hawkins stated that a solution
had been found for the problem Of Civ
Ing the seventh precinct fire protcc-
ton. and that site. which he could
not then divulgc, had practically been
agreed upon. Referring to the pro-
posed survcy. he stated that some o.
tho city's administrative officers had
said they would welcome il. ana that
the present system has fallen short
OF what ii should accomplish
President Petit announced the fol-
lowing as the nominating committee
Rev. George W kcmpcr. Stewart
White and W. X. Hache. The commit
tee is TO report mt the next monthly
meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13

THE TINES DISPATCH
December II. 1916
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-13

No"ne H from First Page
uers'ood that no conditions amountin
10 economic control or the lands Of
france would likely be asked