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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Wrapping Paper Economies

TT so happens that ncwspa Ders have some
thlhg moro than an altrustic purpose in
urging economies in the use OF wrapping
paper. The countrys prosperity and in
creases III retail trade of every description
have so enlarged consumption Of pas,cboard
tissue ana the various grades used in wrap
ping packages, that many paper making ma
chimes have been diverted from the produr
ZION OF print TO supply this unusual demand
This circumstance has contributed TO the
scarclt! which now disturbs the publishers
sleep ana which threatens To put many pub
fishers permanently out OF business
II is hoped that ii consumption can he r.
ouccd. machines ordinarily used in the pro-
duction Of print paper will be placed hoct
at their old work and that the resul, viii
be an enlarged supply a decreased cost or
both.
The Times Dispatch has urged wraupinr-
paper economies OH the merchants OF Rich
mond. and il is gratifying To observe that
merchants are doing what they can tn NEE,
the situation. Economy is greatly to their
interest, as matter Of course for paper has
advanced i'll price from $50 to 2OO pcr cent
but 1t is also to the advantage OF the public
The customer pay. for the paper in which his
parc"i is wrapped quite surely as he pays
Tor that which the wrapping contains Busi-
ness men, II they would continue in business
must meet their expenses and show Il profit
but If they are good business men. they arc
quite Wiling TO divide with their customers
every economy they succeed in effectiny
We e1hort the people Of Richmond there
lore, not To be aggrieved il the parcels sen,
home by the department stores mems cloth
ing stores and grOcers as well AS nv tho
butcher. the baker and the candlcstick maker
are wrapped less deliberately than old custom
prescribed, Such economies are 10 the large
advantage OF us all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
"The Growth OF Legend" BY Fer
nnnd van Lapgenhove. G. p, Put

nams Sons. New York
This book. written By a Belgian
scientific man associated before tho
war with the well-known Solvay Iu-
stitute for Sociological study at Brus-
sells. IS refutation OF the alleged tale.
or "francs-tircurs" and atrocities per-
petratcd by the Belgian civil popula-
ZION. II IT, as the author declares
not polemic. but Il niece OF careful
work based upon authentic German
documents and conducted in accor-
dance with the methods recognized AZ
appropriate to sociological inveqtiza
ton. The prefaC" liz written by j. Mark
Baldwin. PHI. D.. H. =. LII II. and his
summing III Of the evidence presented
by the author - i Sruciing indict-
mcnt OF the kaisers government for
the uncalled- for and wholly untusti-
hablc brutal outraEcs PERFORATED upon
the helpless Belrians. women and
children alike
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Ent,rei. TOO Encm,na,..

FIRST Sunrafette-That strikes us AS a very
nanny painbE stunt our folks pulled in the
House OF Representatives the other day
Second Stuff agree with you. While some Of
the girls were brandishinG that banner some
OF the others had perfectly good opportunity
|" MT tho President over the head with Votes
f"r-WoErn paraso
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
"DInmond.." ~ Franz + wade a. p

FUtNHIil SONS. New YORK
This book gives the reader. be he
Jewcier or interested purchaser. the
necessary knowledge to dctrrrrln. Two
different grades Of excellence in dia.
nonds. II enables him not oaiy to
determine the qualities in gem that
Eive II worth: II is n safeguard OF
thorough tru:tworthiness against :he
flaws and blcmishes that reduce value
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Another Sort.

Three Dung ladies stopped in confectionery
Oh broad Street for Il cup Of hot chocolate The
waiter took two orders for whipped cream
viii YOU take whipped cream, too" he asked
the third.
No. \ want cold cream" she answered all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

rs your appetite good inquired Tho n,or
ested friend
NO, thank heaven replied the former Inv, lid
IL Is so poor ihat even with the cost of living
az u Is am still able to save somcthiur TO-
ward paying the surgeons for that las, opcra-
ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

still. they beginning to watch for il
and against il. Taken in time tubcrcu-
iosis loses the greater part OF it's dread
Cures are effected every uay--bu, not In cases
where neglect and ignorance have made a
cure impossible. And that is what the Rich
mond Anti-fubcrculoss Association is preach
ing and teaching. in the most practical way.
IL is persuadins The public that tuberculosis
can be cured: is imprcssing on the public that
It's presence can. and should he. detected and
it is providing the means whereby the first
step may be taken. 1t would be hard to
conceive OF Il higher type of community
service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

81. a. AShland. N".--The General Land
, i,I.t mas i,9 Juri Sd!ct lion OYER public lands in
mi,E ma. on should communicate dircct il
WIN the Att"rncr-iieuer:il at Rich-roud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
II HclpS Some.

Though jeremiah Jcptha Brown
IL thought Ounce in our town.
lie never joins a suffrage spat--
You simply have 10 hand him tina
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
"BonnIc Scotland md what We Ow.

Ncr. DN WIIIlNI1 F1IlS CITING.
HouEhton. Mitiiin Company, Boston
and New York
Dr. Grifhs is qualified to write about
Scotland. He has visited that country
eight times. tho ii-.t trip being made
Immediately after his college days. and
the last one just before tn. breaking
out or the present war, His syInpa-
th"uc observations or scottish homes
ana industries. uusic, songs, liter
nture and religion, will have an un-
usual appeal The book has sixteen
attractive Illustrations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
..The Golden Apple" Ry Lady Oregon

N y. I'NFnH III SoNS, Now NOrk-
This play deals with the adventures
Of the King OF Irelands son. who goes
In search OF the Golden Apple OF Heal
Ing. The scenes are laid in the WitCh's
Garden. tho Giants House, the Wood
Of Wonders and the King OF Ircland's
Room II Is both humorous and lyri-
cal. and should please children and
their elders alike. The colored Illus
trations have the same old fairy-tale
uir as the play itself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
The story Of the Trust Companies"

'Niai ocHS. new YORK.
Trust companies are n modern de-
rclopment. Their literature has been
OF limited scope, although statistics
have now been available for some
years and the legal aspects and tech
hicai methods OF operating the com
pahies have had bestowed upon them
considerable degree Of attention.
fhrongh many vicissitudcs. from their
birth in lS22. the rise and modern
sway OF til" trust companies are here
portrayed. The narrative covers a wide
range OF financial and historical data.
depicts the quaintncss OF trust com
nany undcrtakinSs OF old. and AZ 10
our own times Is n recital OF great
deeds constantly outdone. II is an
account Of high ideals. profound dis
cernnent. and merited success. all pro-
sentcd with the charm OF I'm enter
tanning story.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Golf for Women" BY Woman Golfer.

Moifat, Yard e Co. New yorL
The game of golf is tnkinr n,ors
and more prominent place In the ual
! or women's sports each year, and who
but woman golfer can place herself
on the mental plane. think in the terms
ana taik III the tongue OF her sisters
of the links? The hooL -; -
| tended AS a helpful guide TO the rovsI
game or golf. IL contains: aside from
sound technical analysis and nrocticaI
| hints for improving ones plav much
interesting data on noted women golf
~ nio ,heir s'Si'& of play. 1t is pro
fuScly illustrated with pboto.r,nhs ~
"ci-Known players. famous matches
e. e. Every woman golfer should have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
betty. Be.u,,rul Nights" ~ Marian

PutnaiH'S Sons. New York
Beautiful thoughts in tho daytime
help TO make beautiful nights Betty
learned the secret aud she made good
use o! II, " IL a very pretty story
with attractive illustrations. aud II viii
please the children
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
tnntiiized Opportunities.

ihcH say that absence makes the heart grow
i"huSf. brcathed the enamored swain, soulfullv
Then why don't YOU try il "A while" the tired
maiden responded
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

Narrowed down 30 one issue, the CHIEF
complaint against the present British adj
mniStration is that twenty-three Cabinet
members are managing Great Briitains war
affairs. Too many war amateurs are as bad
AS too many cooks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

w = u 81. Patrick apostle of lr..
.lhu ana Rom"n Catholic missionary He was
oTualheu deacon of the Roman t'athulir t.hur.b
-! 'hc hlShop Auator. ,iaul and di.J 81,
4Si m'"r"'''' county Down ireland. IN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Meaning Of French Phrase.

Mrs, Is. Is. a, Richmond. Va-Th. nb,us.
God be willing" ''"s -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Wind. WILL" by Agnes and Eyer
ton Castle - Appleton Il Co.
Now York


New York
This delightful story OF the Castles
ia Ii real romance belonging to a ro.
mantle period in France, the early
days after Waterloo, and staged In
the Paris that had, after the rigors
OF war, once more put on her royal
trappings and turned gay face 10
tho world
G"onry steele, 4 young English army
officer. Ia refused by the girl lie loves.
Augusta dis Nync. the girl in question.
IL trembling between ambition and the
only deep and true affection that was
ever TO come into her NE. when Geof-
fry initiates her bS his sent!mental!ty
and unworldlincss. and she somewha,
cruelty throws him over. Thereupon
Gconry, ardent and irnpulsive, plunS-
Ing into various follies and adventures,
ends UP IN a dual in which he is dan
gerouSly wounded. lie is conveyed to
a flower farm at ST. Cloud, and cared
for by the family. and there he meets
Colincttc and beautiful love idyl be-
gins.
He shocks society and horrifes his
relatives by persist!ng In marrying CO.
linctte. Their path is made hard for
q while by the efforts OF Lord Malden's
family to separate him from his hum
Bile wife, and by Augustus malice. but
finally happiness results for the lovers
The novel presents Il strong social
cOntr,st-lifc among the French cOun-
try folk and the Paris world of fashion
aud friNolity. 1t also exhibits famili-
arity with the scenery and modes Of
life and thought in the France Of that
period 81 history.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
"rhe War In Eastern Europe" De.
scribed By John Reed. Pictured by


scribed By John Reed. Pictured by
Boardman Robinson. Charles Serb
ncrs Sons, New York
w" have had so many books upon
the war III Europe that treat almost
altogether Of military operations alone
that II is with added interest that we
follow the experiences OF these two
authors who give much space 10
their Impressions Of the personalities
OF tn" various peoples and armies un-
der conditions of war.
Mr.. Reed has the true war CORE
Spondrnts instinct for Incidents and
stories that Will attract and interest
and presents them in his crisp. vivid
!diOmatic fashion.
Perhaps the most moving recital Is
OF conditions among the people In ty-
phus Frustrated Serbia, though the
journey through Poland and into the
heart OF ttussia reveals many heart.
stirring circumstances, and tho Ser
hian retreat presents the same tragic
aspect IN which II always strikes us
This book Is particularly distinguish
ed by It's pictures. made upon the spot
by ;he striking and popular artist who
illustrates IL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
rho Pesalmfst Sa,.,
4 nlc..Inx In Dl.y,,,.,

hE dolnf Your Christmas shopping early YOU
may DE able to set ahead Of the other fellow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

In attempting TO hecklc the President
especially at the moment chosen for that
purpose, the sui!ragists injured their cause
far more than they advanced it, Fortunately
for ihis country. good manners are still de-
mandcd- even from the most militant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

II General Murguia's name is pronounced
quickly ana with The accent on the second of
It's TWO syilables. II will be suspected it was
me lrlsh blood in him that enabled him to
whip those Villa bandits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
'Ihr Russinn and Numud." BY T..
Nelson Fell. Dunield X Co, New

Nelson Fell. Dunield X Co, New
York
The scene Of thcnc tales is laid In
the kirShiZ Steppcs. that part OF the
central Arabic plateau go interesting
l" us as the ultimate birthplace OF all
our western modes of thought. culture
and religion. This vast region has been
Tor The past half century under the
sway Of the Russian empire but be-
tore that time IL was Inhabited or
rather rnamcd over. by tho largest
'rih" Of the kirghiz race. nomads OF
turkish MonSolian origin. who retain
intact their language, racial traits re-
hSion and immeinorial customs
Mr.. Eel has a happy gift 70 de-
Scription and narrative. and his stories
Civ" ne fascinating side lights on the
manner OF these remote and compara-
lively unknown people. with their
picturesque customs. some Of which
surprise us with their attractivcncss
and some that are wholly revolving
The stories themselves are fun OF
atmosphere and charm. and leave tho
reader inclined 10 share the writer's
affection for the great Russian people
which II now for the first time be-
ginning TO take Its place in the family
az Wsstcrnly nations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

Government agents ought 20 have no air
hcuiiy IN acquiring information as 10 the
hlgh cost OF living. Everybody they meet
VIII be In position u lel them some1hins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
80 Timc for Conversational u.Ii1....

e. NhELl II is not too much 10 demand OF
- Congress, i'll view OF the vital questions
no" before H. that IT curtail its usual Christ
mas holiday In times OF emergency and
strain, they are poor employees who are not
Wiling 10 work overtime day and night for
~t"e "ene", oi 'he INDIVIDUALS or concerns that
pa! LOT thcir services. And looking al il
Iron business viewpoint, the Senators and
:. Representatives. are just as surely EMPLOYEES
"oi me people as they are representatives OF
, then
lneE are palH $500 q year, not to speak
"i allowances and perGuisites TO attend IN
me business OF the people. During a large
par % ever! year they are al liberty to en-
gage IN professional or other work. and the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
"By Motor 10 the Firing Line" BY
Waller Hale. The Century Co.

"By Motor 10 the Firing Line" BY
Waller Hale The Century Co,
New York.
Alr. Hale. who is All artist of promi-
ncncc. offers tn the public book with
the unique distinction OF conveying
Impressions and observations from the
artists point Of view.
IL Is needless to say that his appeal
to the readers interest is most sue
cessful. His presence In the war zone
was upon the sad errand Of recording
the devastation OF historic monuments
ca;hcdrnls ana churches especially in
tn" Aisnc valley and the region OF
co:npicGnc.
lie was At Rheims when the town
WAS shellad in the trenches: and at i'm
portant positions at various times and
was at Arras during the boinba rdnicn
when the Hotel Dcville was shclled and
the Cathedral fired.
During all this time the author was
busy with pencil and pen. and the re-
suit is this narrative Of his experiences.
enriched by ctchings and sketches and
written with "a discrimination and re-
htraint that separates it from the gem
eral mass or war books and makes for
II an envious place OF its own
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

Anyhow. King Constantine ought Ia be
popular in Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Picking itecipcS.

Mrs l.. Il. NJ. Highland springs v-1r.
i"'ioWil'E IS good recipe for pickliny water
ne'ph iimhs: cut OF all the green and al the
REQ leaving just III" white rind Boil tho rtmd
III 1t is thoroughly cooked Thor p"cnnra tn,
vinegar sinl'--"n" quart vinegar one and one
halt pounds Of sugar. Cribs proportion may n.
modin"d to suit the taste.D After adding the
specs Gloves and allspicc) add III. vinernr
utcS For picking onions. pour boiling l-inc
over the small button onions. let them stand
twenty -four hours: then drain and cover wiz
hol vinegar. ana Spic" To taste.
turttuins ~ l" :""p tho vinegar from inoldnr
Most people prefer a. add Who'll. cloves a. ,hrI
max" the pickles more attractive IA appearance
VI. II NJ Cinrkcsville Va.---Irrigation is AN
nrt mat has hcca practiced from very ca rlv
times It is certain that. until the cuItiNnior
aThlied himself OF the natural overflow of Tho
to battling mp the water from the river ana 49,
ing IL over lands which the natural foods has
NOT touched the simplest and earliest form
bucket suspended from one end or !, GO. :.
neam ana Il counicrp!cCc the other In indio
ms ~ known rs til" dcnl;li or paccot;ah: in
.sEpt' called the shaduf a very familiar
places where the spring level is as much SIM
times as LOO feet bclom the surface ~ ~.
held ~ the churras. or large leather bag sua
pended TO a rope passing over a IuIinv Ia
raised by pair of bulocilS which 60 -, az, md
down a slope rs long the denth OF ,bc ucii
~ Hphtn. irrigation may be traced directly T.,
,i.c Moorish o'cupHi ION. aud almost everywhere
thr"uHhout Asa and Africa where Tho irnsi.,,
penetrated is To be found some knowlcJro ~
irrigation. In tho junpcs Of Ccvlon n 70 ~ Ia
Io"ho renal ms al gigantic irrigation dams II
i'HH S"tlrN ne sa"i that at time in HISTORY
present. ''''" 'h"" III
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

With shoes threatening TO sell at $40 a pair
why not an embargo on shoes? And another
ono on coal? And another on cotton goods?
Aud s,ill another on automobiles? The en-
barge argument. logically pursued ends in
reduction 70 aDsurdity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

"Nur mud Laughter" James Open
helm. The Century Co. New York.
Mr.. Oppcnheim is an acknowledged
master of the new. and much abused,
medium Of vers iibrc. Ills ideas are so
full OF Vigor and depth of feeling. so
untrammeled, that their free express
sion is = necessity and 81 right. He Is
a bard OF new age, and ii is but
natural that he should be Il pioneer of
the new form OF verse.
Mr.. Oppenheim's poems display pro-
found feeling for the sin and misery
in the world as we'll M for it's wonder
and glory. He sings of love in its
primitive strength and beauty--he
voices the vail Of sorrow, the protest
against injustice and brutality and
crime the Scorn Of sham aud hypocrisy.
His is Il quicEened vision. Il fine and
high conception OF the very heart Of
things. aud no one can read him with
out an answering stimulation of
thought and feeling.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

Athens is getting q taste Of the Teutonic
brand Of war good many OF its houses
nave been looted by soldiers and rioters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
Fundamentals of Military Service"
Fly Captain Lincoln G.. Andrews.
l.. =. Cavalry. j. -. Lippincott
I'll oil LII,


Ey Captain Lincoln c. Andrews.
l.. ). Cavalry. J. b. Lippincott
Company, Philadelphia.
During the summer Of 1915 the need
was fel, of a book presenting in an
interesting. stimulating end thorough
manner the spirit and principles or
the military game" Major General
wood asked Lincoln G. Andrews. OF
the cavalry, to write such book.
The result is ''Fundamcntals OF Military
Service" volume which we sincerely,
believe viii take its place with the
greatest books upon military matters.
Its true object Is to form out of tho
raw material the stuff that VIII make
capable soldiers for the time OF war
II il understood that IL will he Tho
official textbook for all arms nj the
training camps OF the Eastern ..r,n,.
Division. Upon reading it you Will
feel that the book appeals to several
great groups OF men: tie regular army
officers and privntcs who wish added
insight into the great part that every
single QUE Of them lis to play; Tho
militia men who need such u volume
90 help and make more vital the few
weeks Of annual training they ex-
per'cncc. tho business men who have
enrolled, An every able -bidled' civilian
should enroll. in one Of the summer
camps: and the general public, the old
and the young, who will ind the pages
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08
REVIEWS OF NEWEST BOOKS

full of life. cfammed with Information.
and revealing Of the spirit and team
play or army work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

PUBLISHED ever. lu. the year 10 South Tenth
street. Richmond. ~. Tho Times Dispatch
itshinS Co.. Inc. Charles h, lIasbrook Editor ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

ADDRESS ALI, roMMu NiCArIONS Ia The Times
, Dispatch, and ini yidunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

TELEPHONE: Randolph Private Ernn.h Ehcha"He
connecting with all depn( mrnts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-08

;PECIAL ADVERTISING REpREsI:>rATl\E rs; Has
brook, Story BROOKS. Inc Fifth Avenue bhhuiuS'
New York; Mutual Itr ru,dius, inind-inhm.
Peoples Gus Building. Chicago
Evening star., 1916-09-25
SOON TO WIND UP BUSINESS.
Welfare Associations Work for
Guardsmen's Dependents to End.

1t is expected that the Citizens We'll
fare Association, which has handled
practically all relief work for de-
pendents of local national guardsmen
since the issuing of the mobilization
order last June, probably will discon-
tinue its work within week. accord
ing to John Dolph. president of the Or
ganization. The aid extended by the
War Department in disbursing money
from the fund of s2,o00,000 recently ap-
propriated by Congress for such work
will render unnecessary further efforts
of the association.
The preparation of report of the
work of the association has tentatively
begun, and will be made public when
completed.
Evening star., 1916-09-25
Brig. Gen. Smith, Indian Fighter.

Brig Gen. Abiel L. Smith of the
Quartermaster Corps. recently promoted
from colonel as result of the retire
ment of Gen. A1eshire. is a graduate of
the Military Academy. of the class of
1878 He served in the infantry and
cavalry for fourteen years before trans
ferring as captain to the old commits
sary department. He holds brevet OF
captain for distinguished services in In
dian fighting, and earned his promotion
by long and faithful service
Evening star., 1916-09-25
Sick Rate Grows on the Border.

Slight increases in the sick rate of
both the National Guard and regular
troops on the Mexican border are shown
in a report today to the War Depart
ment. For the week ending September
16 the guard sick percentage was 213,
as compared with 1.31 for the week pre-
ceding. That of the regulars was 2.63.
against 2.15 for the previous week.
Guard deaths totaled FIVE and those
of the regulars two, against three and
four. respectively, for the week ending
September 9.
Evening star., 1916-09-25
Women $ Sample Boots

Only several hundred pairs; in black.
All are smart new styles for fall and
winter. Sample sizes 8 ~ and Az only.
Certainly this is Opportunity to get your
fan boots to match your new suit, and at
very low price. Don't miss it.
Kann's-Forrth Floor.