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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
SEEN ON THE SIDE
III ihr Midst of IL.

The lir.n. room floor is a jumblc
OF rihhoHs. and tissue and toys.
Aid tho voice OF the house Is Il rumble
Which tells OF some newly found JOYS;
rrar daddy keeps smiling aud smiling
And mother is pleased can 10.
While as for Us kids. piling
New delights quite AS high We sec.
We've Toasted on puGdinGs and ices.
And candies and ruiSins and cake.
And always some dainty cn;iccS
And always VIC just must rartakc.
We know pretty we'll that the morning
Will make us pay high for our fun.
Bu, now all such fears We are scorninE.
For Christmas has barely begun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

-. power Of Love. If still YOU lean
NnoFc Il world so black with hate
nero Nct-ras il has over been
The loving heart is dcsolatc
Look down upon the lad 10y.
'My brave lad, tramping through the
mirc).
] cannot light his Welcoming fro
light thou tho stars for him above,
Now nights arc dark and mornings
dim.
Let nm In his long watching know
fhat ]. too. count the minutes slow.
And light III" lamp Of love Tor him.
inc old homcsrkncSs vast and dumb
Amid those things so bravcly horne
Lot IN! long thoughts above him come
SO" him IN the weary hlc:
20 Young h" is so dear to me.
With evrr-rcady sympathy
ma wiSiful eyes and cheerful SMILE.
However far he travels on
Thought follows like the wil1ow.vren
Thh' nics tho stormy seas again
Z" lands where her delight Ia gone.
Whatever he may he or do
While absent far beyond my call.
FIRING him. tho long days march be-
ing through.
Safe nome To me some cvcnfall!
--Mary Webb, in the London Daily
News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Eiyh,-tiour Working Day

u ECOGNlTION of the eight-hour day by
p the Federal Arbitration Board, in con-
stroversy between the SwitChmen's Union ana
sthirteen Eastern railroads. indicates the
Judgment OF President Wilson in standing for
the principle OF the cght-hour day. i'll spite
sof the camor about his surrender to the
5brotherhoods. AS was to be expected, the
railroad representatives opposed the princi-
lple, while the switchmen's representatives
voted for higher overtime pay and for larger
increase in wages than was granted But the
two neutral members of the board merely
voiced the greater part OF the country's
thought in deciding that eight hours con-
.stitute fair working day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

g! the spirit at least of the .,mti,r.st law. and
II persisted IN. the letter OF the law we'll.
VIII lee made TO cover II. From tho formers
pomt OF view, this hoNco:t has ius,c;. ion
whatever in fact ;s II Is Impossible tor the
pric. to rise higher Cham the demand. aud If tho
pr,n , 81 rS:.aim product" goes so high ~ to
mako II luxury. then let the persons without
the money do i'm this ease Is in every other
sake the next best substitute. t.ut to or.;:nizc
TO- To- Tue rmrpose 81 hrcakin: the mrrket is
the housewives o! Eirhnord il Is When CON-
Quoted by lac bears Cr WALL Street.
=. l.. WHISTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

more active speculative stocks not an
unwclcome feature Of tho weeks develop
men,s. as it will tend TO the encouragement
of conservatism that Will react favorab bly, upon
all lines Of business. especially rcadjust-
mcnt to conditions that will ,low the close
OF the war is highly essential to continued
national prosperity.
The one discoura gcmcrt to tho general
optimistic feeling is the continued transport
tation difficulties. resulting in much delay
in the movement of materials Of the
products OF mgnnfacturc and Of needed sup
plies of fuel. causing some recession in the
output of factories at line when requests
icr prompt deliveries more than usually
urgent.
Exports for November, shown by re-
port emanating from the Department of Com
MERGE on Friday. were the largest on record
being Sal 100000. or 100000 more than
in September. the previous high record month
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Christmas

CHRISTMAS. normally the season Of joy
- again this year is the season Of misery.
suffering and death to the warning nations of
Europe. No Star OF Bethlehem, which is the
star OF hope. rises above the fields of battle
for the light of peace may be but a mira ge
due TO vanish with another day.
Understandable Indebtedness is Europes por-
ton. Not family but has sacrificed one
or more of its members OH the affairs of the
war god Want is a commonplace. Civiliza-
ton lies PROSTATE Great masterpieces of art
and shrnes of culture and religion have been
destroyed. Little children mourn for their
fathers and face lifetime from which their
natural protectors and guides have disap-
peared Mercy, gentieness truth, which in
days of peace were honorable attributes have
become III these bloody times wholly efem-
mate and undesirable. Victory is the only
deity men serve-and the means and instru-
ments of service may be what they please
1t is true we of this country did not bring
on THIS war, and that IL is our imperative
duty, If we can, to keep out of it; but with
all the sorrows which are felt across the sea
casting their shadows on us, we should not be
too joyful. We ought to accept our blessings
modestly and enjoy them in the samcway This
year we should accent the Christmas of ser
vice. rather than the Christmas of jollty
Don he deceived by the prosperity you see
In your neighborhood into the belief that all
Richmond is well fed. 1t is not So There
are PichtE OF untortunates right here in our
own beautiful town-f you doubt it, ask any
charity worker. or visiting nurse. or city mis-
sionarE OF your acquaintance. There are
hundreds of Richmond homes into which the
split OF Christmas will rot enter to-day un-
less some generous hc,.rt and kindly hand
carry il there.
Why not ask about some of these unhappy
folks? The Associated Charities, if you want
to be helpful, doubtless will be able to point
your way. and half a dozen other agencies
also stand ready to fan your kindly impulses
INTO warm and generous fame Give-and
give TO those who most need your bounty
lhey are not hard to find
And let us make this also a Christmas of
mental charity. We get rid. IL we will
OF some OF the tndiscriminate hating we have
been doing and learn at least to try to place
nlame where it belongs. II is not impossible
that we have been wrong in some OF our
conclusions; let us amend them.
And finally, let make this Christmas
OF prayer for peace. Peace on earth good
VIII to men. sang the angel hosts that night
when Christ was born. Christianity pre-
emnently is the religion Of peace. We should
not forget.
Boston seems TO have listened multitudin-
ously TO Billy Sunday. and then to have voted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Reviews Of Newest Books

lioughton AIfiin Co., Boston. have
jus; issued a valuable book by Rich
ard G. Cabot. entitled ~ Iayman';
Handbook Of Medicine" The book has
been prepared with special reference To
the requirements of social workers. but
1t VIII also prove useful to every one
Interested In preserving his health and
highest efficiency. The author tells
us That his object in the preparation Of
the book was TO boil medicine down
to the essentials needed ny the general
public. ana yet to avoid making it
tastcless."
The Sexes in Science and HISTORY.
by Eliza Burt Gamble, is a new book
by Putnams Sons, New York that will
prove of interest not only % women
readers but to the other sex as we'll
The author has shown that the .on
illusions arrived at by scientists to
prove The inferiority of the female arr,
not warranted by tho facts which thcv
have Themselves elaborated Her in
ve"tit:ations have covered all tho ac-
c"SSiblc facts relative to cxtant tribes
The author mrucstionably d!aplays an
amazingly wide research and tho
.icutrst of observation.
Dmtton & Co. New York. have
brought out Tho Voices Of Song" a
book of poems 10y James W. Foley,
with an introduction by Theodore
Roosevelt Since the death Of James
Whitcomb Riley. MIR. Foley has been
considered by many lovers Of poetry
as easily among tho FIRST of our
Western poets. In this volume Mr..
Foley has gathered together for tho
first time much OF the more serious
and pregnant Of his verse: and the
result is not only treat for those
who appreciate true poetry. but sig
n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Mr., Gardner for Parliament

D REPRESENTATIVE "GUSSIE" GARDNER,
of Massachusetts. has again brought him
self into the limelight. this time by repudiat-
ing the leadership OF Representative Mann,
because the Republican leader Endorsed the
Presidents peace note. The Massachusetts
representative Of statecraft charges that this
is the fourth or fifth time his leader has
given encouragement to Germanys wicked
cause In other words. the gentleman from
Massachusetts holds that official commu-
nication from this country that treats both
sides alike is inimica TO the cause of the
allies, and, therefore, inherently vicious
Mr.. Gardeners detection will, perhaps. have
the happy result Of assuring Speaker Clark's
reelection. TO make the thing complete 1t
ought also to effect the transfer OF Mr.. Gardner
from Congress 10 Parliament
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Sounded Right. Anyhow.

A Richmond man last week sought refresh
ments in OF the clubs.
What have you here in the way of drnks?"
he asked the waiter.
Most anything YOU want. boss Bout de bes',
I hear 'em say. is dis mitashu dey calls
asphalt
Well bring that 1t sounds hard any
way"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

G. 7. T. panvilie Va.-Take one fourth pound
yellow becSwaX and three fourths Of pound rr
parahin: mel, together over the fire: when
thorouChiy melted. remove from the rire and
add. very gradually. pint of turpAut'ne,
heating CONSTANTLY all the time. When TINS
of cold Rub we'll into tho floor wiz.
flannel rag and polish with clean dry ,loth.
To make cucumber cold cream. take mo III
oil. p"uni grcen oil. one ounce: Juice &c
cucumhers. pound: wax and sperm. eac!r one
ounce: %. cucumber. two ounces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

O. A. b.. Norfolk. Ea.--Hot tamalcs X
ture Of neat or f3w' hot With chlics and
wrapped in cornshucks For the wrapping. cut
off the inside leaves of the cornshucks about
inch from tho stalk end, and boil in clear
water until perfectly clean. Tear a few In mar
row strips to use for tying the ends; dry the
and rub them over with cloth dipped In
hot lard. The recipe follows: Use equal guam
titles OF cold boiled chicken and veal. ard halt
much ham--all chopped Mix together and
moisten with good gravy. Season with salt.
cayenne and little chopped parsley. Make
dough by pouring a cupful OF boiling water
quart of fine fresh cornmeal; work in hiS
lump of butter and add water until like biscuit
dough Have ready. as directed, pile OF the
soft inner leaves Of shucks Of green corn Take
"a lump Of dough about the size Of an pat
i; fiat put tablespoonful Of tho meat on
the outer shucks with thin piece Of dough
IL and roll for the inner Shuck. Then put
in each. Tie the ends and boil in water contain
Ing few red peppers and "A Glove or garlic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

G \: +. HeathsvilI". N4I-Thr h"tt9m OF TIC
ocean has been pretty we'll explored by sound
ings and by dragging nets along it's bottom and
bringing UP the animal and vegetable life there.
The fac, that the sounding leads and dredging
nets sink to the bottom even at depths OF six
miles proves that any weight heavier than
water will sink the bottom OF the deepest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Iits.

There are chestnuts. hickory nuts hazel and
beech nuts. peanuts and butternuts. There ia
also the man who is turning the ground
in his back yard getting ready for years
garden.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Now is Tie time when the we'll mc;iuing in =
hahitants OF this earth. in anticipation "r the
year. begin to lay in supplies Of paving
material for the next world.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Efforts TO annihilate the English sparrow
have uncovered certain friends OF that pest
This would seem to prove. if it proves any
thing. that there is no such thing total
depraNity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Miss NJ. T.. Rchmond--The following arc con-
sidercd among the best: "t:tiuuetis by Eieana
II Clapp: THE Blue Book of Etiquette. by
Eliza Il Duncy: Good Form for AL! Occasions,
by Mrs. Florence NJ Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
NeSerNed.

Yes. poor Jones has gone crazy--complctey
dippy-clean off in the bclfry:'
What's he done now"
why. he's sold his automobile to start buy
ing a home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

i; II. &. Suffolk. Va--Thc following quota
zion is attributed I" John X. Paxton; Let I
make better mouse trap than his neigh
Dor. though he build his house in the woods.
the world will make beaten path TO his door
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Cont of tic Tltnnic.

NJ II. =. Winchester. Na.--The Titanic cost
upward nf s,.0oO.0oo, aud its fittings and fur-
nishiues more than l2.000.o00 additional.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Filling
tn
History

~, va, na U.s., .in.o' "' thc war. illus
,h,, . o,,. o,:nr ;s, ~ l"lGlhiN the change
In the last 100 years Mr. Eoric.c,,n ~, .,,-
speaking in london. and he referred 10 The r " AZ
they were handicapped by III" fact tba, ,I,";;.
knew only one side Of atar* Writing history
when they did not know villa, the issue wouij
he. when they knew nothing Of tho other s,ds
nothing ~ the diplomatic work nothiue ~;
scandals and wirer,'llins vas imrosshe The
demand for accuracy, Either Suctonis or Iy%
would. of course. hav" handled the whole si,ua-
ton with The utmost ease: gaps in tho ncccssar,,
data would. for them, have been only nppor.
tuniticS for exercising their literary sense of
fitness Such gaps would have hccn most surely
hled with tho most readable matter and with
the greatest skill. II is Gust omarv nnwa,I,Ts
regard such methods as Impossible and Vel
il Livy were writing to day The banks Of Tho
Thames. az he wrote on he banks Of tho Tibcr
o.Ono years he would most surely produce
history IF tho great war not only rcada bio
beyond most books. but we'll nigh imvaluabi" as
a picture Of the times. His details might be All
wrong. but his very , Gights Of fancy would
and character there, such as. never would have
shone through the pages of modern history
history an art."-Chrlstian Science Monitor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Secretary Lansing has a fine record. but
conviction grows that for once he talked a
little too freely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
depends ON Formal Answer

L Rom the storm OF comment that circles
aEout the present situation in Europe
one fairly certain conclusion may he drawn:
that the immediate future depends largely
on the character OF the ententes reply to the
lIeuionic pe-cc proposal. However Lloyd
Georges memorable speech may be inter
prcted, IT must be admitted it was carefully
designed for home consumption as we'll as
Tor it's probable effect on Britain's enemies
formal reply. however, must 20 straight
10 INC point. There is strong reason to hope
t'hal II this reply is drawn as TO open the
door even slightly wider. the central powers
VIII respond with some statement OF the aims
whose accomplishment they consider a neces-
sary precedent To peace. Then il will be the
allies turn. and ii is difficult TO sec how they
can refuse 10 do what they have demanded
OF Germany which i all the presiden, has
asked OF both sides. Until the allies reply. i,
isn't likely the Presidents note will be an
swercd. - -.
An Australian middleweigh,. who wants 10
fight Jess Willard. came over as stoker. If
Willard takes him on, he'll probably send
him back as ballast
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

That young woman who wants $4,000 be-
cause She was c' tied from theater must be
convinced she missed mighty good show
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
In Sore Straits

A result of the late campaign. the G.
a q. =. finds itself not only considerably
dlshgured. but partially wrecked according
TO the views, read between the lines, of men
prominent in Its counsels as expressed at q
meeting of the Republican Club in New York
on Wednesday.
Charles D. Hillcs, former chairman or the
national committee, urged that a meeting O;
prominent men in the party be held in Wash
lhgton within the next few months TO plan
me next presidential campaign. while other
speakers urged the need Of more GONNA CT
and efhcicnt organization. Senator Weeks
voiced the rcactionary spirit by proposing
return to party machines" thus ignoring
the fact that the domination Of party councils
by machine methods, or ring rule - in the
past was large contributors factor to the
dissatisfaction which brought disaster upon
1t and the chaotic condition now com
planned OF
The fact is the Republican party seems
10 be unable 10 generate the patriotic spirit
necessary 10 grapple with the growing re-
sponsibili;ies OF tho present. prcferring 20
cling TO methods II formerly employed when
inc pubic service was poisoned By the
aPplcanon OF the "spols system TO the con
quot Oh government that the people openly
rebellcd against its continuance In power
FROM the present outlook. the country will
have received completeness OF beneficent
constructive legislation TO meet modern con.
ditons o! progress by tho close Of President
wilson second administration that. in the
absence OF unforeseen party hlundcrs will
reasonably assure the Democratic party the
continued confidence OF tho electorate and
an extension OF its tenure OF Office
In announcing that Endorsements Of party
committees viii not help candidates for dis
tFlct superintendent. the State Board OF l.du-
cation is cnrtailing what had been regarded
a7 an inailcnabir political prcrogativc n
th'S policy becomes widespread. il will mean
mat school officials and boards will some day
b" chosen for their qualifications
rehch veterinarians have found uav 10
S'op Wnirs from braying, and arc using It.
on the army mules. A mule never did have
many rights, and nov he has been s,opped
even FROM voicing lis complaints
Judged from the re- eminent Britain .hows
al beng asked ~ state her objects. She has
some Sh" doesn't care to tell about,
'arranza. We told, favors a stable form
OF government. Probably 10 house the s,ecds
/ Of Villas cavalry
| Prohibition laws and Snnday.observance
ordinances make this Christmas Eve drv In
! two places "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Perfectly Clenr.
Hey. diddle. diddle,
Come read me this riddle:
Why is all Richmond a-Grinniug?
because 1t is gaining
Ard ncw wealth obtaining,
And DER all it's rivals is winning"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
To-day. Heat Hnnd-ricted joke.

The automobile manufacturer wanted pie
ture symbolizinG speed. and his advertising
manager suggested Mercury. sketching rapidly
the figure of the messenger of olympus.
That's Il good idea commented the manu- :
facturcr. "8ut who this Mercury, any
way
ooh. Mercury tho god of speed, you
know"
"A god. Then can't it, declared the
auto man we can't get mixed up with any
hody's religion: il wouldn't do."Boston Tran
script.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

My Fourteen Months AZ Tho r.ro,,
ny william j. Robinson G.i,tln Rron,,
" Col is one OF tho mos, graphi, &C.
counts or the war in Europe from tbc
pen OF Foston hoy who served ~.
oraEoon Euardsm"m. dispatch rider
ana ihotor-car driver. and visited cyerv
ioot oil the line the British arc hold
nt III hriG iim aud Franco. He car
iied thousands Of dispatches along tho
aii'"S front. exposed to German shou-
hrc' on motorcycle or on horseh.c,.
'hu drove cars for many prominent
rnsiish officers. Ills dramatic nara
tIVr Is illuminated with bits OF I'm.
NOR The whole narrative is really
extraordinary in its graph. character
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Current Editorial Comment

The almost humorous picture
'rh Wn recently by J. W. For
has been appointed Ia wriIa -,
thicial history "f tho war. illus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Boston seems TO have listened mutitudin-
ously to Billy Sunday. and then to have voted
the other way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

nothing that has not come under bor
conservation, and hor observation ba.
occh extraordinarily comprehensive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Judged from the recruitment Britain shows
al being asked - state her affects She has
some sh" doesn't care 10 tell about,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

sfIBLlSfIED ihr mt 10 south Icnth
Street.. Ricmond. The Times Dispatch fmh.
fishing Co.. Iuc.. Charles r. Na>nrooL, Editor ami
I Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Every Soul Hath Its Song" 10
correction OF short stories bv FAINT.
fluIst tliarpcr & Eros). which vl,
,i'k' most valuable addition to any
library! warm hearted realism is tho
which has become the ;re,,,,,
through which the CITY voices g..
pathos and the humor OF its obscur.
workers " SeuFe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25
Question: md .An.vers.

itching Iil"s.--Can YOU tell me what ,o do
for itching piles: i've tried everything ever
hc"'" NJ NJ. r. w.
AnSwer.--firs. and out what is the matter
Lot the doctor determine whether Won rca,,
nave piles. or pin worms. eczema or nstula
or prurit!s. proct.tis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

rench veterinarians have found way 10
S'op MUGS IRON braElng, and are using It.
on 'ho arm! mules. mule never did have
many rights. and nov he has been STONED
even from vocinG lis complaints
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

Ra,inIrh l. Private Branch E>cm nEe
{Sssednnc,t.nE with all departments,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

h nDRESs ALL COMM >lCNrIoN> to III" Times
X sHAhspatCb, and to ind. Ni,Ha>
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

|u"pr"nhuE Clothing. kindly inform mo
"hai solution 's used Ia fircproof clothing:
Nnswer'--Soak tn" clothes for i've minutes in
." taI'"n or watc" ~ which is dissolved q pound
90 ammonium ph0sphste
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

'arranla. We arc told, favors a stable form
., ton"fhmeh'. Probably TO house the s,ecds
Of Villas cavalry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-25

iToh'bition laws and Sunday observance
ordinances make this Christmas Eve dry ,n
two places "