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r"-Da!'S Best IIand-PIckcd Joke.

Murphy was taking n day or, and, wishing
enjoy himself thoroushly. he walked round 10
watch TIL" boys He was surprised his
friend. KcI: working as If carrying a hodful
OF mortar up and down a ladder the only
thing he TOOK any real pleasure in.
Its yourself that's working mighty hard
to-day. Kelly" eXpostulatcd Murphy
Whist! I'm Jus; making fool OF the boss"
said Kelly, winking si%ly.
And how you doing that. Kelly
Sure Murphy, its easy kissing YOUR
hand: lie sees mc going; Jap the ladder with
my hod full OF mortar. and he thinks I'm work
ing. But. Murphy. m! boy. it's tho same hodfu
I'm cartuG UP down all the timc""-You,h's
Companion.
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
Cheer Up, Anyhow.

Yes, know the cost OF living
Is too high,
That approach of Christmas giving
brings q sigh
AND tho price of milk and butter
Causes YOU with rage TO spluttcr.
While quite naughty words you utter,
On the sly.
Eoycotts every one is planning.
In high Elcc;
MiGdlcmcn VIC all are panninc
Justify;
we brood o'cr the health crows diet
Wonder If we'd dare to try it
Wonder then how we could buy il
And keep free.
he' what is the sense in prieving
Ger bad luck?
There is no use In believing
You arc stuck
Don I waste any time in signing.
Don't waste any time in crying
hut cheer up and keep relying
On your pluck
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

THAT the country will welcome the efforts
Of the Post-Ohlcc Department to apply
the parce! post to the reduction Of the high
cost Of living there can be no doubt. That
the parcel post can be made TO serve q larger
and more useful purpose in this respect is
equally certain But that il will ever prove
the panacea OF which the optimists dream
or realize half the hopeful prophecies of it's
moro enthusiastic partisans. is by no means
so assured. The probability. matte" OF
fact is all the other way.
One trouble is inherent in that exceedingly
stubborn substance. human nature. OF which.
as David IIarum remarked. there is as much
III one man as there is IN anothcr--if not
more So The average farmer. at any rate,
has his full share He docs not visualize
himself readily in the role of philanthropist.
II there are profits to be made. he sees no
reason why he should not have his share and
his share IS what the law allows and the law
OF supply and demand justiics
When. therefore the farmer sells to
retail customer he thinks he should have re-
tail prices-and charges them. Only occa-
sionaliy does the consumer purchase com
moditieS from the producer At matcria!
reduction from the prices charged at the
corner grocery After he has added in the
postage and made a moderate allowance for
his own time and trouble. he rarely finds
that any large saving has been effected
difference between prices at wholesale and
prices AT retail. even when the producer
makes them The farmers time is worth
something and SO are the containers in which
he packs his products. He is unrcaSona Bile
WHO expects to buy a pound of butter or Il
dozen eggs for the relative price at
which 100 pounds crate may be obtained
If a satisfactory business is to he built up
between producer and consumer. it must he
founded on mutual profit and advantage.
The farmer must be willing TO sell direct al
a small advance over the prices obtanabie
at wholesale and the Householder must not
expect wholesale prices.
There is the further question of stand
ardizaton. The parcel post buyer does his
buying sight unseen" He doesn't know
the quality OF the butter. potatoes sausage
or other commodity he orders The butter
produced on one farm may be of high quality
and that produced on the adjoining farm very
poor. a fair price Tor one article may be
an cXtravaGant price for another. The
middlcman either standardizes or permits
personal examination by the customer. and
this is one OF the reasons for the middle
mans existence
Problems Of credit. OF prompt and assured
deliveries. of care in packing, of cleanliness
and hcalthfulness add their quota 10 the sit
uations complexities and pcrplexities These
difficulties are not insurmountable, perhaps
hut they exist. and they are not to be re-
moved by any series OF regulations. a good
deal OF missionary work must be done at
both ends OF the line.
Organization is essential. and SO is COM
munication. When representatives OF con-
sumers and representatives OF producers talk
10 each other face 10 face and agree to make
mutual concessions. real good will be &C
plishcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
shakespeare Day ny Day.

For the disappointed litiGant: old Father
Antic. tho law'-King Henry ~. Part l.. |. .
For tho contcn;cd:
lis better 90 he lowly born
Anal range with humble Ivcrs In content
Than TO be prrked Mp in a clustering grief
An'l wear golden Sorrow.'
King Henry VIII. H. 3.
For the stout hearted:
Come what may.
Time and the hour runs through the toughest
day Macbeth. i. ,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
The Voice Of the People
Too Much Thcori1inS.

I" the Editor OF The Times Dispatc
Sr.--Wc hear righ; much nov about race
Scgrcgatiou but If it's advocates had work
put in the fields on no, day. they would soon
lay aside these fine theories. Let them SOW
puano for All hour or two: this would be q
good object lesson. How would they like 70
have their wives and daughters out IN The cot
ton fields? Somebody must do this work. and
the negro Is lifted 10y nature fuI IL. All the
rough innnua! labor IN til. South. and much in
the North. is done b him. No white man VIII
DO L If he can possibly avoid Il; and cduca
totally units anyh"dy for it. 1t is mighty
pretty TO thtOrize about "a homo2 cneous rHcc'
and the horny hand OF honest toll bur be-
tween thsorE and PRACTICE there is an i'm
New Kent Va Noycmbc, -, "
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ven or IyeII

Soul. our day on earth is done
we are failing with the fading SIM.
i"-m"rro"s rising, shall behold
An empty tenement and cola.
Deserted, tenantlcss and bare
Which thou and Life so long did share
Ahd' soul We shall be wandering.
where:
In what strange land, to What s,roron
doom.
Awakes the sleeper from the tomb,
. Soul. consider we'll
Doat merit Heaven or He'll?
We've sinncd. my Soul: in every vav
our hayward Wills have gone as,roy.
NO uncomn'iiisd fault. no thought
~ evil out we TWO have wrought;
we've aihhed' "las'--yet. Soul. be
brave:
Dispatches claim To Heaven wc boyo
For 1t heaven here we gave:
VIC loved, were loved: for fear or eli,
We starved Love till he died within
We conquered nightly.
Heaven the reward shall be.
Soul---a sudden fear
Go humber here.
What. if al last in some dread place
We see a Judging angels face
with fninting, trembling eyes. that
seek
Our doom ere the divine lips spcak7
And what IL then. Soul, we see
Adjudgcd by that august decree.
Our sin. o Soul. our sin 10 be
Nor this. nor that: no one OF all
the slips we counted each fall
But sin all sins above,
The pride which murdered Love,
Soul, dying eyes see we'll;
Heaven lovelcss will he--Hcll
---Gracc Ellcry C,bannino
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Constantine Shows Iii, Hand

p EFISAL OF the Greek King and his
government to acccde to the entente da
mands Tor the surrender of artillery an,
munitions is concdent with The seeming do
struction OF the military power of Roun,;nin
HAD Roumania held firm, Constantine and his
advisers never would have mustered tho
courage they now display
The incident illustrates the dimcuI,ios
General Sarrail has faced. and probably iu..i
fies his refusa! to engage in a wholesale nf
1ensiye all along the line north of Salonil,;
constantine was waiting for the opDortun.
moment TO show his hand Had occasion
presented, he probably would have attacked
Sarrails rear, and thus broken or bnmncrod
communication with the allied base
Hreece, so FAR It's royal eovernrnor, :;
concerned, has yielded all claim to consihrra
ton by Britain France and Russia Ire !.
dependent existence and reyiying rIorios
nave been sacrificed 10 family ancc,ion nnd
pride. """
George Sylvester vioreck. editor ., no
Fatheriand, says he has seen new Wood
row Wilson He is mistaken in ;ha,. NJ
Wilson hasn'i changed in the lcas, Wv,
George oyesisht has becn wond.rfuII, ,n,
proved since the election.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

a Fighter 'altcrs in the Fight--Aftcr twelve
Years OF tuberculosis [ still seeking some
thing that will help. II Is the lbroid kind, In
rovng good part OF the left lung and part
OF the right. Had tubcrcular absccSs in left
and sore OF left hip. both healed now
Am thirty three years old and atm ngn:ing. J..
What benefit could be expected by piuterinx
in climate like Cuba the Mediterranean
2. What about having The artificial pncumo-
thorax treatment? 3. How would tubcrculin
work in like mine? l. Why wouldn't
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Queries and Answers
"wHATEvER YOU WANT TO kxowr

The Times-Dispntch hnS established , ..,,
Information Bureau Mt WashIngton n =, .
the specific purDose of furnIshine mn. "
with authoritative Information on NM 49,,
at amy time from, the unparalleled rcsources -,
the vnriouS Federal government dcpnrtmc,,.
mud the great library of Congress NJ, ~ ~"
vitcd to make free use of this service uI -,
n charge of amy Mort except "a o-rcnt s,n. ~
return postage state clearly what you Iynn, o.
know, write your name and addres. rI.:,
ind always send your letter 10 our w.sh,.!
Office ana not 10 ttchmond addressed u. fail
lOwsi " '"i-
The Times-Dispntch Information nur.,
Metropolitan Hank building, WnshIupto, ~ =,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

'VHT I''TE" NUTTIVHHH' w" OF a
and London
Ruth Carlton is discoutcntod with
her lot--lifc in a small seaside town
and determines 10 seek her fortune in
London. SO she leaves home. allowing
her family 10 believe that she has gone
way with Frank Joiivsrd. This is not
the case. however. although. owing 20
a railway accident her life and Franks
become intermlnglcd In "a manner that
they would not have believed probable
when he proposed to 'chapcrou' her
to London and set her in the way OF
earning her own living.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
The Mcdowell CoIonx

Mrs T. Z. R., RIchmond-The McDowcu
Colony vas founded by Mrs. Edward Mcdowell
death Of Edward Mcdowell. tho Mcdowell Me-
mortal Association was formed and q small en-
dOwment fund raised by the Mcdowell club or
New York and by private contributors I;non
securing proper credentials, playwrights com
poscrs. painters. writer's and people engaged In
any sort Of artistic work are admitted to this
colony Tho feature Of the year is the Festival
Of Music held during the summer. The total
membership OF the colony does not include more
than twenty-five at one time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
"Cot,on Ms II World Power" Re LAM.

y u Schcrer, PHI. u. IL. u nrest
Gent OF Throop College OF Technol
oEE. Frederick A. stokes Conn
tany. New York
phis is Il work OF sound schojarsh,,
which. at the same time. is intense.
~ interesting t" the thoughtful s,u
gent Interested in the economic Iife
"i his own and other countries rho
stofE OF cotton from it's cariies, bis
tor! down TO the present time is fun,
to.d IL has required nothing Ia..
than the world CONFUSION Of TO-DAY 10
AWAKEN the public TO "a recognition OF
inc StnpcndouS part played by cotton
IN commerce. We are advised th,, Tho
trade with India. the original home or
cotton largely owed its value 10 Tho
Sossancr TISSUES. which Greece and
Eomc successfully learned 10 value.
!a'c'. at the time OF the Rena;ssonc.
u was TIA" trade with India that built
up inc prosperity Of Genoa and Vcnic,
winch became the cotton market of ,b,
world for those days. From This mo
ment. says the author. cotton v,nvos
Itself continuously through the nix.
tory OF Europe. in an cvor-widcri,,,
pattern And not only in commence.
has cotton had SO ,nportau, :, ,o,o
but in the arts and crafts and. thror,.h
IT'S by-product, guncoton, in war IL.
self -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

Colonel Roosevelt explains that Hughes
was defeated because the country was not
shown lin convincing fashion where its
duty lay. This explanation fails to give the
country credit for being competent as the
Colonel himself to detect Il gold brick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
and int1es of the Arm.
OF Northern Virginia" By Gcorge
wise, author OF tho Seventeenth
Virginia Infantry" Tho Neal"

Wise. author OF tho Seventeenth
Virginia Infantry" Tho Neal"
Publishing Company, New York
This volume is very valuable con
tribrtion to the historical! literature or
the War Between the states, and Will
bc read with keen interest not only Ur
by the sons and daughters az tn.
Southland generally. whose duty II IL
10 keep alive the memory aud sacri-
Noes OF those who, with patriot!srn
rarely cQual"d and never cNc"llcd, re-
sponded with courage and alacrity TO
the cali To take up arms IN defense 81
tn. land they loved so we'll.
III" author served from May. ] ISL
uUtN tho surrender. in 1866. In tho army
or which IL writes. and his splendid
abilities as All engineer won for him
high iyTais. from General Robert r..
L.. and others In high command. H..
dug III" pi, aud arranged ;hc chamber.
and bOinbpronfs OF the largest gun ever
mounted on tn" Confederate lines. and
surveyed and drained the lines and at
tended la all repairs Ia tho works Of
Evans's Gracic's and Colquitts sailonts.
The story Is written IN = ,crsc.
vigorous style. without affcct.tion %
words and covers the entire operations
Of tho Army OF Northern Virginia from,
the beginning till the close OF the wal.
with n wealth of.drtails that ccnstitut.
valuable acquisition to the histor!cn,
facts embedded in previous histories 81
that memorable struggle between al
Nidcd sovereign States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Relative Immunity.

This prisoner" said the prison guide. lis
serving time for marrying six wives. He IL
most anxious 20 gain his liberty
Well said the confirmed cync. he'll be
allowed to d" any more marrying while he ie
here" don't see what he is kicking about
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Nearly tho Same Thing.

"pid You tell liinks ! recklcssly and fool
ishiy cNtravacaut""
"of course I merely told him ! had seen
YOU carrying home dozen eggs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

blood TRANSMISSION euro this disease: In, getting
tired OF iShtnS and would like peace
j. T. \.
Answcr--l. Your own climate is better than
the warm places. =. No surgery for yours 3
iu"crcultn might I've very helpful. a. Blood
TRANSMISSION cures no organ disease.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
"Nervon> Disorders OF Men," By Bcr-
nard Hollandcr. NJ i. T. 7. putton

4 To. Now YOrh.
This volume liz limited 30 the discus
sion of nervous disorders peculiar to
men. In which the mental factor plays
= largo part and which are known as
functional disorders 10 distinguish them
from organic diseases The modern
psych oiogical conception Of their
causes effects and rational treatment
arc presented in uontcchn!cal language
as The result Of the authors louE cx-
prricucc. personal observations and re-
i'cctions. Tho boolS will prove valuable
20 q large number OF medical practi-
TONERS. as we'll AZ 10 lay readers de-
sirou. ~ practical and useful intor-
nation ON tho subject or nervous dis
orders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

state OF affairs should be continued by the
city's representatives. it has not been made
apparent. No survey is needed to point out
the proper course In this matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

MIS- aunt, 1 nave reconstructed the trials
and emotions of this lad OF twenty"
IT. Is touchingly interesting story.
run of puthos and refined sentiment
"i'rncticnl Electric wIrlnE.~ By John
NJ SHARP. -. Appleton IL Co.
New York and London.
rms volume presents 10 the stu
ueht the practical side Of electrical
wiring. The book furnishes. not only
seheral information. but sufficient spc-
ciaI information to enable the stu
uent actually TO install electric wir-
ing. Tho subject is treated comprc-
hcnsivcly from the method Of dis
'riputinS current by different systems
10 INC minute details in wiring for and
In installing the different nttincs
TOR the wircman or electrical contrac-
Tor the wiring tables and data will
form ready reference and tn" many
practical methods for saving time and
material may suggest Il source OF in
come
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
An Old Sweetheart of u,n. :,

Miss j. g. H.. Lyhnhaven. Fa.--Ynu should H.
able to secure copy OF James WIT ~
Riley's ".ln Old Sweetheart OF Mine" frn,n '' ,
nearest public library. '" 70"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Christmas in CanI,

THAT Richmond Will support. generously
Z L and enthusiastically. the movement TO
aEive happy Christmas 10 its boys Ola the
Mexican border is not open 10 question
These lads are sacrificing much. their ser
vice TO the country is as line and worthy and
, valuable as though they were in the thick OF
I battle and ihcy should be assured. in the
bChristmas season. that they are held al home
Yin afectionatc remembrance.
The plan is 10 send presents which NAV be
DIVIDED among the men OF the compauies-
to make it certain, while adding 10 the COM
fort and happiness OF all that no one Will
feel neglected or forgotten. The committees
which are 10 have III charge the collection
or funds should encounter no difficulty in
obtaining all the money required
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
"WAr. the Crentor.r BY Gelett Burgess
Il w uunhsch Ne,,. Ynrl.

The author tells the story Of George
Cucurou, n boy OF twenty, the son of n
Toulouse shoemaker, who in two
months became o man. Georges was in
tho first six weeks Of the fighting and
mostly with tho terrible retreat from
belgium. Hardly had they rallied
along the Marine and begun to pursue
the enemy when Georges was wounded
and invalidcd home. n was there I'm
tho hospital. says Mr. Burgess, that
| got his history and from those talks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Perhaps Carranza win Heed

IS 10 DE supposed that recent events in
thihuahua VIII incline First Chief Car
rama 10 lend more attentive ear Ia The
representations OF the American commits
sloners, VINO nave sought to compose the diff
lerences between the two governments Per
maps he Will not he able 10 Danish all regrer
ne was not more sympathetic with the
american purpose to eliminate Villa from
the Mexican problem.
AL any rate Villas capture OF chihuahua
may be taken to forbid any withdrawal in
me near future. Of the American forces noy
operating across the Rio Grandc They and
the troops on the border are quite AS poc,s-
sary as they ever perhaps more ncrcs
sary--to me security Of our citizens They
VIII not be withdrawn before Carranzu has
demonstrated not only his purpose but his
capacity 10 naClly Northern Mexico and sun
press bandiitTt. in that part OF the republic
Chicago diet squad gained in weipbt
without eating Thanksgiving turkey. Re-
turns from me tens oi millions throughout
the country who practiccd similar abstinence
have not Yet come in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
"Our Miss York" by Edwin Batcman
MOrrls- Tho nnun Dunllsl s. IN


Mr. Morris has written several ycr..
popular roinancts. and this liz the
equal. II not tho superior, OF anythins
nc has wr,tcp. II sustains the in
tercs' Of tho reader from the opcnirc
chapter to the last page.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

"rhr Federal Farm Loan System" In
view OF the large potential posi-
b.l!ti"S OF Tie Federal farm loan system
OF 1916 and its importance TO the Amer
lean people. this volume is very timely
in it's Appearance. II ~ praCtica!
manual upon organizing and conduct
ing national farm loan association. also
Joint stock land banks II shows how
farmers, investors. banNers and the
public may obtain the ful!cs; benefit
~ the system. In the appendix there
IS the full.t.Xt Of the Federal farm loan
act OF 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
The PcssiInist SRys

Things would work out better If those who
nd"isc others 10 do their Christmas shopping
carly would take Il little OF their own medicine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Eunh for IsrencL Mnunaah

Miss p l., Earlysviie, Va-The address Of
the American Fund for the French Woundcd ;s
at 1874 West Forty second Street. New York
City. The address Of the committee in charge
OF funds for the American Ambulance IIo.n;t !
In Paris Is Il Wall street. New York CID 'p.,".
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Cost OF Freight Cars.

r. n. H.. FOrksville. Ea--Wooden hcx 90,
cost from $3.50 TO $500: fiat cars frnn, Ga
$3.50. The price depends upon whether th"v
built with steel wood underfrn,nc Ga
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
he !i'NO-Tcrm Precedent.

Miss y. G.. Bowling Green. Va--Therc :. >,
constitutional provision limiting the number NJ
United States. If elected. but a two-tern, nroca
dent was set by General George Washinrton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Prussia Appeals To Germany

II is significant OF tho trend OF though, i'll
i Germany that tho Chancellor, in laying
before the Reichstag the man-power bill
appcae 10 that body "on behalf OF the con
federatc governments Prussia no longer
commands. through the will of the Prussiar
king. who is German Emperor. bu, urges
cooperation from all ;he duchics. principali-
tics ana kingdoms that constitute the Ger
man empire Heretofore, il has been Prussia
and the iIoh"n2ol!crM. who assumed the
divine right 10 dictate tho course OF Germany.
Now all Germany is hcsought to uphold the
liohonzollern hand. As yet the "confcd-
crate governments arc holding firm. How
much blind obedience they will continue 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
earns md the hoy" By colonel l. Il.
Gignilliat. superintendent OF culver
hiIitar. Academy The BobDs-

arms md the boy" ny Colonel l. Il.
Gignilliat. superintendent OF culver
Military academy. The BobbS
Merrill! Co. indianapolis
This Is :. comprehensive discussion OF
tho subject " military training III
schools and colleges. it's value in peace
and It's Importance III war. with many
practical suggestions for the course
Of training and with brief descriptions
or the most successful system now in
operation. II Is presented in the hope
that IL may prove helpful and suge"S-
tiv" Ia the many who are ROW in
t..eStcd in military training, but who
have lacked experience in its co-Ordi-
nation with educational work. The
Introduction is written by Newton J..
Baker. Secretary of War. whc says:
'"rhc value Of this book. written by
the hcadmastcr OF Il secondary school.
Is that il does not start out 10 demon
Stratc 4 preconccivcd thesis. but gives
the results al long continued obscrva-
tion and experience. It's conclusions
are not militarist!c. nor have they. so
far as | am able Ia judge them. the
slightest tendency in that direction.
They do however. seem tn show quite
conciusiveiy that military training on
the honor system, and with all un-
reality and sham taken away from il.
so that boy who is undergoing il
does not feel that hEs is attending a
moot court. tends 10 give boys straight
bodies. straight minds and straight
morals