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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
EOycOiting the Egg

I MI SFiElABlE as the boycott may be in
~ general. the whole country will approve
the Official action Of New York; commits
sioner OF weights an; measures in urging all
consumers 10 put into immediate effect a
boycott ON GIGS. This almost unprecedented
action is due to what seems to be the GER
tainty that constituencies food dictators" or
"cold-stCrage gamblers have deliberately
boosted tho rrice OF eggs and are Withhold
ing quantities OF them in order to maintain
those prices.
Many commission merchants and retailers
are reported as heartily ndorSing the house
hold embargo" urged by the commissioners
because they realize that. though the cam
paign viii injurc hcm ior = few days. il will
result in forcing the big concerns TO reduce
prices TO normal figures. In some cases the
use OF eggs is absolutely necessary. but the
great majority OF people very well do
without thcm for time at least. and deter
mined effort on the part Of middlemen and
consumers. coupled with sclf-denial will do
more to bring the food baronS to their senses
than amy legal procedure, il indeed any lies
IN such case.
Desperate diseases require desperate rene
dies: and desperate measures are fully jus,i-
fed TO met The indecent greed OF men who
would grow TAI on the hungry
Returns from The campaign committees
seem TO indicate there is y high cost of cleo
tons as we'll "a OF living. However. the last
election i!nally proved to be worth what
ever il cost.
Austria Ready 20 Discuss Peace" remarks
headline. Everybody is ready 10 discuss
peace; the trouble is nobody seems ready to
make it.
" Carramza refuses to sign the protocol
the country will know vino was responsible
Tor Cabrera stubbornncss
In view o: the character OF New York $
sacred concerts. Tie uphcayal against
Sunday movies is simply funny
Mexican opinion 60 the recent protocol
is said TO he divided. That is just about
what folks would expect OF Mexican opinion
We are willing to say this muci. Tor that
cGg boycott: We have run across eggs which
| well deserved ii.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
Favor. More Pay for TcnrI,cr..

DANNlli.E. VA, November 27-Thc
Danville school board has decided to
recommend 10 the City Council AN in
crease in the pay OF public school
teachers. If tho Council act favorably.
;his means that AL Of the teachers in
Danviilc viii receive salary for twelve
months in the year, instead OF eleven.
as Is now the case. The recommends
ton of the board means an increase
OF from 9 TO 10 per cent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
".Iust DrcffIIl.''

httie Nesthampton girl. who recently has
put on heavy underwear. went home the other
haN showing strong indica lions of acute dis
comfort My hide itchos just drcffui. She
explained to her mother. That gentle lady was
Mortified
'My dear. my dear she exclaimed YOU
must not say hide That is very ugly word
to use. You should say skim"
suitably impressed. the little girl went about
her PLAY! hut on her next arrival from SUNDAY
schooi II was her turn to be horrifed some
thing ''dreiful' had happened i'm the church
she said. aud her eyes were round win in
diVnant grief.
VIVA, WAS it," the mother inquired
we'll SAID the young purst. IKE were all
sitting there together and everybody got m
aud sang. Hide Me. Oh. My savior Hide rich,
loud"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
Need of city Librur,.

The I'arent-Tcachcr Association az
tho William Fox School will meet in
the school auditorium this afternoon
at o'clock. The speaker will be Or.
James G.. Mctcaif. Of Richmond COL
lcSc. his subject being the need of a
public city library.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
r"-Dny's Hest IInnd-plckcd Joke

y good advertisements said an ADVERTISING
man should he as sharp and pointed as the
lrishman's answer.
The witty Judge Lord Morris was on the
'rish circuit. aud one evening at dinner he tried
t" tell Il story but an freshman kent ipterrun,
ins him
't'naIlN, in despair. Lord Morris seized the
interrupler hy the sleeve
surely he said. surely. man. We want to
near the story Z" tho rnt breaker - tally
Skiherccn"
No. no me lord said the interrupter that's
The lie | toud ye mcsclf yesterday ""--phi,a
Gelrhia Bulletin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
"rhe coh OF the Sleeping Horse

inc tnh or the Sleeping Horse"
BY John Reed Scott. G. l.. Put
MANS Sons. New York
This mystery story has at least the
merit Of rapid action. but having
granted that quality there is little
else to concede to it. The plot is
founded upon a diplomatic intrigue
that after the most frenzicd efforts on
the part of all the actors to check
mate each other, and upon the authors
par, to provide complexities and mys-
terry enough to sustain interest. ends
in an iinpasse.
The agents Of the different govern
ments struggle for the possession Of n
certain document discrcctly yelled in
cipher. and which being at last trans
lated. proves TO be the usual attempt
At the thief, OF Il patcnt--this time
GermanN'S efforts TO obtain Sc
crct formula for treating Euucotton.
About this cipher the story moves.
from the time /; is discovered in an
empty cab until tho innocuous content.
disposed OF
The characters are the usual hiplo-
mats, police officials and sccret-servicc
men. bat arc amplificd TO include two
women OF Impossible hncssc, poise and
.tlluremcnt. one OF these Is OF Tho
out and out vampire type. but tic other
retains. despite her experience OF po-
litical intrigue. so much N'manlincss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

Pcllagra.-pleasc explain the nature pei
iaSra Is It known III tho Nui them States OF
IN t3iiada: * Il durable?
AnSwer--'rhc cause OF peliaEyf, is not yet
Known. but ti"s" who have invest Ea cd believe
II Is due TO deficiency Of ritanlines and pcrhs Us
To an insuiicient variety in the diet II is rare
IN the Northern states and stiil more il
Canada. 1t IS durable if recognized carly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
iSut Ore NnN On

Z AGING additional revenue losses, caused
by unfavorable court decisions. Richmond
we'll may be disturbed. The prohibition Law
has cut of the revenue derived from liquor
licenses, there is already a considerable de-
felt, and the demands for improvements from
every section OF the city are enormous and
growing every day.
Shor; OF heavy Increases IL tho TAX rate
there is but one way in which these demands
can be met That is by assessing property
for public improvements. Beiure such as
sessments can he laid, the State Constitution
. must he amended. Ii The City Council Of
Richmond would commit itself to this reform
and lead movement 10 obtain il. we doubt
not the other cities of Virginia would fall
into line
There is. rot tpo muca time before the next
. meeting. 4of.ahe General Assembly. Tor Il cam
paign OF education is necessary to assure re
suits. Than this amendment there is no
other means by which the general tax levy
can be relieved Of heavy burden
Well. the Democratic party owes y lot OF
money. But what's $500 900 compared with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
IarIH on Sugar,

G. 1.-THE portion Of the tariff &C, providing
that sugar should be admitted into the Unit ed
States free of duty after May /. 1915 was re-
pcaied before that date. and the present duty
j. pound. Wool il admitted free or
duty, though co,nbcd wool is taxed s per cent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

7. T.. T.. PctcrSDurE. NH.--Nothing has becu
published by the government conccrniuu Tho
manufacture OF guncoI tom or military cypIos y o..
The bureau of Mines has published q number OF
bulletins on industrial explosives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
SEEN on TIE SIDE
RAtnS Ncury.


TO N things up in Mexico.
Where blood and tears too freely How.
We've spent our cash in bales:
We've done the Very best could
TO help and To hc understood.
.tmd yet that land still @r,fre:
Go on. Uncle samuel. and &c; away from us;
All we want is freedom TO manage fuss.
suppose we do tread your toes.
suppose we do add TO your woes:
TO on. Cnclc Samuel. and get away from us"
We've sent our boys TO keep the peace.
Among this flock Of w;Irlil.e geese,
WI" Will do uaurhi but fight:
We get no thanks. but just frown
Soon Uncle Samuel will sit down
AMI to Carranza write:
Go on. dear carranz:i. and managc things your
self.
For growing weary Of giving up my
Though bandits do make your crowd run
I'll sit here and enjoy the fun
q" on. dear carranHa. and things YOUR
SELF"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

e. G. &. September 20 is observation-disclosures
rs cipniion Day by the negroes In tn
United states. August is celebrated as III
anniversary OF the emancipa ton OF Haiti nc;;r
slaves 10y the british
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
SPOTS ON ItId CIo,c.

Mrs II; T. G. Marion. Wait is difficult to
do anything to remove the diScolorat ton from,
either tan or gray kid gloves which have he
come spotted because OF damp. raiuy wcat hcr
Even in dycing II darker shade, the spots arc
very apt TO show
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
rI"tests AEnins, n Nuisance.

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--My business requires that use the west
side OF Tenth street frequently in going 10 and
from your building. and it appears me tina I
whenever there is any repair work 10 be done.
the southwest corner Of Tenth and Main Streets
is the location selected for the smoking tar
pots building material.
Cannot YOU III some way obtain relief from
this nuisance? And why should they select
Tenth and Main as the place when repairs are
being effected ION Ninth Street? AS Il sufferer. I
beg that YOU will protest and obtain immunity
for number of years corresponding to the
length Of time this locality has unjustly and
iluduly suffered. PROTEST. mt
Richmond. November ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

There's one ;hini; which ma bc said for the
Republican consumption Of crow rather than of
turkey. on the approaching holiday. IT does
take a whacE at The high cost of living
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
"R0nnie May" by Louis Dodge Serb
ncrS New York

ncrs. New York.
Louis Dodge is - wcli-knowu news
paper man Of st. Louis, where he has
served as literary editor" on several
prominent journals. He is the author
Of much verse Of very conmendabie
have attracted very favorable atten-
ton. "Ronnic May" is his FIRST novel.
and it contains elements Of natural
ness and strength which promise well
for his future work in tho direction
Of fiction. The little heroine is theatcr-
born and bred. and gets into the house
hold Of an aristocratic family with
very amusing results. To Bonnie May
every incident In the family life was
point gives constant zcst TO her APP
pearances. while her somewhat wistful
sweetness and charm make her almost
the moving influence III the pretty love
story which is woven into the book.
The Deeper Causes or the War" BY
Emile Hoveiauue. l. =. Dutton 4
co. New York.
NJ Hovelaquc believes that Germany
Was misled by erroneous ideas about
have begun the war which viii prob
ably mark her extinction as "a nation
The author goes back into the German
Dhilosophy Of the last my years. ana
is sure that he can draw from the pages
OF f'ichte ard his sort The beliefs which
have proved so disastrous for the world
and he may be right. ccrtainly the
attempt is An interesting one. and tho
writer makes a most ingenious and
careful effort 10 include in his field "
view about all the matter available
for his purpose, and has sen, out
book which thousands OF readers will
be glad to get
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
Capital of Australia.

i. G. 1.-The temporary seat OF the Fedora
government o: Australia is Melbourne In
Victoria. The permanent capital will he Can.
hcrrn. fu..IIdcd in 1918, in lie Fedora! (anita,
TERRITORY. which lies within tho State OF New
South Wales.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
"Potcn,lal Hussin." Ey Iiicl

burn child. T. L. Dutton & Co,
New York.
Mr. child's work in this book is
highly suggestive OF what Americans
ought to know OF Russia in view OF
the commercial needs which will arise
immediately upon the close Of tho pres
ent war. AS the result Of Keen obser-
Eattoh anu an aim pretty single TO the
points in which his interest lay. the
author had made a picture of the i'm
mensc population and tho immeasur-
hhic resources of the country which is
about as realistic AS any words could
make IL, ana has laid out plainly aud
Succinctly the methods by which the
business people OF the United States
may place themselves la line to aid
and profit by the commercial awaken
me or the mighty land when times al
for the sword.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
REVIEWS OF NEWEST BOOKS
"0unkcr lsOrn.' BY Ian G. Hannah G.;
Arnold SHINY Now Nnrk

"0unkcr Born" BY Ian G. Hannah. c.
Arnold Shaw. New York.
The hero OF the story. Edward Alex.
amber. Is II ririlc young Quaker. who Is
torn between his desire TO do his h:.
To-. England III the great war and hi"
religious principles. Finally. after
witnessing the outrage at Scarborough
hc decides TO tight aud openly an
nouhccs his determination. Just them
he is summoned to his mothers death
bed and is reminded by her OF the
principles OF their faith and ID" ac-
codes To her last request that he will
hold them sacred This changed deci-
sion is. of course. misunderstood Both
his sweetheart and his college chum
who is already at the front. are cs-
tranged. Later Edward enters the
Quaker ambulance service and saves
the life Of his friend on the buttle.
field In Flanders. Then come cXplana-
tons and the lovers arc reunited in IL
field hospital where the hero has been
carried wounded and his ii:.ncec has
become Il Red cross nurse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

W. little earth has diameter of abou
1925 miles at the Equator while the diamcte
OF the moon is estimated to be about .,l6
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

lust lots OF folks in our town
NO" KNOW II" more that taste dark brown
hu' thcE have learned-and feel no slee-
H"w long month can really be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
{ leSTly So.

'prd mat j"y-ridcr attempt to fN RESPONSE
niiity FOR the accident in which he was iujurcd:"
Yes indeed. He said the blame should be
placed on the owner of the car. who left it
where ii could he driven away
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
Nothing to Him.

"inbbs- Arc YOU worrying much abou, the
high cos. of living"
SiuhbS-N". am leaving that to the butcher
the baker and the candle-stick maker
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

: ..SnIlshED ever. day in the year at 10 south Tenth
iishns Co.. tnr.. Charles r lfa>brout Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

The fear OF submarines seems To be as
effective in keeping vessels in port as their
actual presence is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
Questions aud Answers.

his happy disposition has conserved his ',uctlcss
glands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28
Tit for TINT,

He-h on don't seem to feel under any ohlica-
'i"n /" he economical with my money
gu don I seem TO feel under any oblica-
non TO provide me with enough money 10 afford
exercise in economy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

ADDRESS NLI COMM NiCtrlONS to The Times
bfsPitch, ana individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

York.
Nothing recent has exceeded the at
iractivc style Of this book. and II Is
full To the brim of the best sort OF
fun. 1t reciteS the adventures Of
fathcr and his lads In an anIiablc motor
car which takes them around England
and Into the shadow Of the great war.
Dad Is not really rich enough 10
own IL car Of amy sort but lie says to
mother: IF no one ever buys anything
till he can afford IL. one never gets
amy fun ill he Is dead. Dad sought
to suppress his financial conscience in
Specious ways beloved by man. but
mother. OF course. said bluntly that
however little the thing was. it's cost
would not ut within the family budget.
Women are not SDeciuuS: they are hard.
practical creatures wholly devoid Of
sentiment. considering only rent and
rates. gas and coal. clothes and school
bills"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

In view o: The character OF New Works
sacred concerts. The uphcayal against
sunday movies is simply funny.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

" Carranza refuses TO sign the protocol
the country will know vino was responsible
Tor Cabrcra'S stubbornncss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

Well the Democratic party owes u lot OF
money. But what's $500 900 compared with
Woodrow Wilson'S reelection?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

as to qualify for tho part OF heroine
Of the love episode of tho story.
Although the story vcrgcs upon the
absurd u; many points, il actually
achieves il In the incident of the cab
upon which IL pisota The horse that
is harncssvd 10 the cab is described
as lying down and sleeping peace
fully between the shafts in the Wash
inSton streets. thus furnishing a con-
spicuous clue TO the would-bc laby-
r!n;h. the unruvclliug. which. we trust.
may furnish entertainment TO some
readers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

We are wiling To say this much for that
cGg boycott: We have ran across eggs which
well deserved IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

iELEFHOSE: Randolph l. Private Branch Exchange
connecting With an nicns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

Austria Ready 20 Discuss Peace" remarks
q headline Everybody is ready 10 discuss
peace; the trouble is nobody seems ready to
nakc il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

gPECiAI. ADVERTISING KErRE>ENrATNEs rs: Has
rsouk, StOr! 4 Bsvk>. Inc. tifth Avenue ltuhinE.
New York: Mutual Life kuiidin: ihilniciuhE''
fcoulcs Gas IiuilinE. hCnS"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

Returns from the campaign committees
seem 10 indicate there is u high cost OF cleo
tions we'll rs OF living However the last
cI"cicn inaliy proved To be worth what
ever II cost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

'JotnS nnG tho Boys" by Bennett Cop
ploStonc. y. T.. Duiton 4 Co. New
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-28

The United states District Court WAS to have
met in this city yesterday. but hiH Loyal En-
ccilcmcy. Judge Underwood. having. failed to put
IN his appearances the session WAS indctinitcl?
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-24

EBy United Pre.ssl
WASHINGTON, Adg. 4--The
climax OF the strike negotiations was
reached this afternoon when the sub
committee met with all OF the rail-
road presidents and outlined a tenta-
tive plan OF settlement which includes
the acceptance OF the eigi1t-hour day,
which was offset by the assurance Of
immediate consideration by the Com
merce commission OF requests for rate
increases, remedial legislation by con-
gress and a permanent commission to
settle future labor disputes A big
clash OF the presidents is certain. One
executive says the situation "looks
serious" The railroads say they will
not concede an eight-hour day with
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-24
[By United Press

By United Press
NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-The re
newed activities OF the American
agents strengthen the belief that the
Bremen will arrive i'll a few days,
The interned North German Lloyd
liner, Wilhelm, slipped out OF Bos-
ton iarbor today, bound for New
London, Conn.,, where it is believed
the Bremen intends to dock, but
many shippers believe the Bremen
will dock here They have been
watching for several days. The col
tector OF customs of the Long island
district said he had been informed
the Bremen would enter Long Island
sound tomorrow.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-24
Praise MCCarran
for His Manly Stand

\ meeting OF the executive commit
tee OF the State Democratic Central
committee was held in Reno early this
week and the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
"Hon. Patrick \. Mclu urran, Carson
City, Nev.
Dear Sir: Vt a neetir" OF the
executive committee held on August
l6, 1916, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted, and copy Of
the same ordered sent to YOU:
Resolved, That the executive
committee OF the Democratic State
Central Committee d Nevada extends,
on behalf OF the Democracy o. the
state Of Nevada its congratulations
to Hon. Patrick A. McCarran upon
his manly stand and good Democracy
as manifested in his letter to Hon.
Key Pittman immed ately following
the recent primary election:
Re solved Further, That the
above resolution be written in the
minutes OF the executive committee
and that copy of the same be for
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-24
[ Thousands From Reno and
Contiguous Sections Lis
ten to UtteranCeS of Re-
publican Standard Bearer,
But His Addresses Fail to
Impress Them Offered
No Remedy for Policies
That He Claimed Were
. WrOng-Just Criticises

in which beef, pork and beans dis
appeared was caution. IT was prob
ably Mr.. Hughes first experience at
al affair OF this kind and it was keen
ly enjoyed by him and the members
Of his party.
At o'clock the big afternoon meet
ing was called and from a platform
erected above the steps Of the Wa
shoe county court house, handsomely
and patriotically decorated, the pres
;dential candidate discoursed for
more than an hour to all audience
that at times seemed to reach 10000
people, but those on the outskirts had
to satisfy themselves with look at
Mr.. Hughes, for his voice, besides
cv;dcncing the Eayages OF strain, fail
ed to carry At this meeting Mr..
Hughes was introduced by Hon. Sam
Platt
When this affair concluded Mr.. and
Mrs Hughes with a few others re
turned to the Riverside and at 5
O clock had private supper.
For Mr.. Hughes evening address
the Majestic had been engaged and
by 7:l5, when the distinguished gen
tlcman and his party arrived, the
building was filled to the doors. Sam
Platt opened the meeting by stating
that Hon. Frank II. Norcross had
been selected to serve as cha;rmen
Of the meeting and thcreupon intro
duced the gentleman, who made a
brief talk and gave several partisan
reasons why Nevada should return to
it. parent-the Republican party.
Mr.. Hughes was then Introduced as
man who would be gratefully re-
gardcd by the widows and orphans OF
the country for generations to come.
Mr.. Hughes talked for about iorty
minutes and at the conclusion OF his
speech again repaired to his hotel,