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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Railroaders TO the Front

THERE should be patriotism enough among
the employees of American railroads to
assure the prompt enlistment of the officers
ana men necessary TO form the nine engineer
regiments II is proposed 10 send TO France.
The appeal issued by Fairfax Harrison. chair
man of the Railroads War Board. should
fall on willing ears. The task to be per-
formed is a railroad mans job The re-
habi!itation and extension Of the French rail-
roads demand the services of skilled workers.
and no higher service can be rendered the
great cause for which America is lighting.
This is war Of experts. and experts in every
line must rise to their offered opportunities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Roosevelt, incident Closed

a LTEOCGH Colonel Roosevet's statement
\ by way OF reply 10 the Presidents procla-
nation contains a number OF inaccuracies
which strongly tempt comment. il will be
better Tor the country 10 consider the in
cdent closed and 10 so ahead with de-
tcrmined preparations as though il had never
occurred. There remains for Colonel Roose-
welt and his friends and followers only one
course; whoie-hearted cooperation in the
countrys war plans
Colonel Jennings c. Wise. who was to have
raised Virginia regiment for the Roosevelt
expedition, has set fine example by taking
ms place i'll the organization already provided.
1t is 20 be hoped Colonel Roosevelts vgor
and courage will also be applied TO the coun-
try's service in the same way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
The Richmond Tises-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost amy tonic exce,t-
ing ing on legal and medical subjects are answered
Tree bS The Times-Dlspatch Information pure nu
through our Washington branch VIC arc for
tonate In having access to the unparalleled re-
sources or the various Federal government de-
i r%e ;n md The sr.nt Library of Conerc..
the public. A. all inquiries arc answered dt-
rectIy ~ personnl letter, irrespective Of whether
printed S-cent stamp is required for return
n ntn'.,ESs Writera name must be furnished
sinNnh VIII not answerD, and post office nd
aress must be plainly given. Address The Times.
Dhpntch Information bureau. Richmond, IN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Gcrmany's Luwitiing Agents

CAPTAIN FRA..A MoN RINTELEN'S trial,
- which has resulted III his conviction on
mo charge OF conspiracy. brought sad
awakening 20 number OF sincere America ms,
who learned from Rintelen's own admission
mat they had unwittinEly served as Ger
manys AGENTS. For the first tine, they
found out that various peace meetings in
which they had participated had been
brought about, and actually financed, by
Rintelen and his operatives
Moreover, the evidence cduced may we'll
serve as n warning. AS the war goes on
This country. like all the other countries, will
nave TO undergo the annoyance Of misguided
propa gandists vino will clamor for peace at
any price. some OF them will he quite as
sincere as those who were hood winkcd by
Inc Rintclen group. Let them be sure they
arc not acting as agents for other Rintelcns
II these seizures keep up most Of the
l IL tho Sc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
i'iro a Silver Bullet.

p !cHMOND cannot yet understand tina, The
country's urgent appeal TO buy the
Liberty bonds is addressed to every man and
woman who can possibly afford such an in
vestment. The response made yesterday was
gratifying, in a sense. but neither in the num-
Der Of applications to purchase nor in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
10 W. AIIison Dead.
Try Assoriatcd Press

8y NssorIatod Fress
DALLAS, TEN. May Clio w. hlli-
son. former president OF the Interstate
Cottonsced Crushcrs Association. and
cotton man we'll known through the
South. died here o-day from heart
disease.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Exceedingly nimcnlt.

Do you suppose these food -control measures
Will do any GOOD" asked the serious-minded
person.
Il, doesn't seem likely" responded the sweet
young thing. Il tried food control myself when
wanted to reduce last year but found had
too much fondness for sweets"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

A. ]. H., Burkevillc, va-Accordinr 10 state
ment made by Joseph +. Naumann. formerly
nenoer OF the lctchstaS. more than 300. 90
Germans have persisted in the war up TO
recent date
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
To-day. ses, H.nd-rtc..a .,o..

During some excavations in district of his
torical interest some workmen came upon a
stone which was shaped very like coffin. They
thcreupon began 10 discuss collins. and n n Irish
man remarked
Whoy don't they stone collins low?
They'd save lot o money!.
why: How would they" They'd be most
difficult TO make" said another workman
oh but said the Irishman. you see a
stone coffin would last dead man all his life"
London Answers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

The Cuban opposition followed the old
political slogan. Claim everything in sight
and then holler fraud" and they even went
further. But Menocal Is again President
and the United States is back OF him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
The Sultsna sunk.

e T. s" Norfolk. Va--The steamer Sul,ana
WIS suns ny boiler explosion. April -. 1865.
loSt ao9Fs Memphis Tenn I, carried 800 per.
sons OF whom 1860 Federal soldiers and
lhirty-hve officers released from Confedc ra g
prisons .o0 passengers. and the remainder the
crew" About 100 Of these were killed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Kindly Explanation.

Grubbs-Why do you suppose Blnks has de-.
cided TO enlist in the army?
Stubes-l don't know. but probably because
he doesn't think very much of the army and
wants to get back at II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

Perhaps we can turn the Job of winning
ihis war over to the chewing gum factories
We see by the papers that their product is
conquering the world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

d. r.. w. l.ynchburg Waffle Webb bill re-
E si,S passed by Congress. allows Great Britain
thtir LAY ana kuSSia TO raise troops from
sntir own people I'm this country TO be used in
ne he "i usad the German peril No compusion
ne uSeo only voluntary enlistmentS will hc
permitted under the law. subject TO the APP
profal OF the Secretary Of War
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

Penny candy 10 said to be going the wav
OF all other cheap lu1uries. Thus war laws
fs heavy--and sticky--hand on the children
of the poor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

instead Of being Russia's Lloyd George,
Minister OF War Kerensky looks little more
IKE Russias Napoleon--and a Napoleonic
person is required to meet Russas needs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

1t is not much question OF steel ships
or wooden ships. but OF ships. The material
is secondary consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Ultimate victory 4. CcrtnI,

TO rHe F.u1tor OF The Timcs- Dispatch:
:, SLIT Is not proper for citizens to sneak
TT, Use raEingly .as TO the outcome OF the war.
iou near some say that they believe Germany
cannot he conquered. that Congress is too SLOW
and Vacillating and that France will be crushed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

When New York; Mayor ordered everv-
thing closed at O'Clock, he put into effect
notwithstanding plan OF his own
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
KaIser and Enrl,.h Ro,,1,,

n, MISS a r. F.. charlottesville Va-Kaiser
Miiiain q mother Princess Victoria d,up n :
mar 9i queen i Victoria Of Great Britain She
erick III then Kine OF Prussia and later EN-
pS S or Germany. He died June Is. 1855 and
a. 'e, ms Death the Empress Victoria was known
iso! me empress FrederiGk. She died August j.
helm was born January 81 1859
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
The Pcssim,.t Snra,

one thing is certain the amateur gardener f.
hands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Day of the Week.
The nOld Con,titution,

MISS A L. 5., stony Creek, Na.-Narch
!eV1' came on Thursday. We are unable TO gi
you information as to the party inquired abo,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Iron and Steel.

+. c. c. Waynesboro Va-S,eel is q Kind .,
, ,,nm when can be easily hammered out thin
mi.nout cracking and be made EXTREMELY
n aiE Ty being heated and then allowed to cool
hersmcSe. -, -, - dihercnt from ordinary iron
; use o. The amount OF carbon in it, Wrought
IRON contains less carbon than steel and So i,
and is brittle ~ '"s i"o'e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

II now appears that when Russia smoke
OF peace without annexatious or indemni-
ties" she used these words in their Pick
wickian sense
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

Buying Liberty bonds is practical applied
pa riotism OF a high order. And it is also
good sense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

j. D. H.. Richmond Na--The famous old war
Nary-Yard - " '"' ie''o"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
0ucstiOn. and An,,,.r,

Gastrop,osis Rcmedy.-I am anic,ed with
what the doctors tell me is rastroptoss. Stom:.
ach specialist has treated me with results
letting stomach down too low. Very costivc
though much liquid in diet sets up diarrhca
Under head Of y. +. W. please give remedy
for such condition
Answer.-iou are in error in imagining that
weak bowels fail to keep the stomach up in
position Gastroptosis means saGEed stomach
The bowels are not supports for the stomach
recommend for you six somersaults three times
day. and hourly breathing exercises consisting
OF slow, -jcrky contraction of the abdomen
exactly in the act of yawninE and stretch
ing. while you stand rigidly erect knees stiff
crown OF head trying to touch ina ginary cell
ing. chin in collar, chest high. Also if YOU can
fattcn up, your stomach will retain better M
sition. DO by longer in bed and bed
time lunch. and lunches between meals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Health Talks, by Dr.. Vim. Brady
Copyright 1916. National Newspaper Service,
Sears.
Sears.

\ scar is new formation OF connective tissue
replacing normal structures lost by injury or
disease. 1t is natures repair tissue. and nature
though good surgeon, has no regard whatever
for the welfare of human being. hence she
often lays down excessive tissue and leaves
a JOB an intelligent surgeon would be ashamed Of
sometimes "a heaped UP scar formation fol-
lows slight burns. II is called kelod and
"A constant drawing sensation II is difficult TO
relieve, tending to recur after the most skillful
plastic surgery. though such surgery offers
about the only chance Of relief
The much heralded ''ambrine,' a parafin mix
turc sprayed over clean burns wounds to
provide an aseptic protective him. has been
found good dressing III the war hospitals
though it does not restore lost tissues. as the
enthusiastic lay reporters imagined.
In a scar there hair follicles no Sc
haceous glands. no natural skin burrows. Hence
scar tissue never looks quite natural and when
a considerable raw surface is TO be covered with
skin. skin grating should always be employed
SKIN grating is perhaps the simplest of all sur
Ecal operations. the essential requirement
lutte cleanliness without antiseptic chemicals
which destroy new skin cells more readily than
they destroy the bacteria themselves.
IL demands much more Skill and ingenuity to
does TO kill germs after they have gained n
foothod upon the healing surface This is the
shih applled ny q modern SurEcOn--and no one
else knows how to apply such skill.
Inc best application one make 10 4 fresh
wound Or burn is neutral unguent to protect
the raw surface against the sticking of dress
inSs. and such an unguent is sterile potroatun,
commonly called rasclinc-applcd from col
apsiole tube. which protects the petroleum.
from contamination until ii is used.
Ugly scars may he materially improved ca
far as appearance is concerned, by the inteiii-
gent use OF plastic surgery. which auy comma
tent surgeon fully Understands N-rav treat
mcnt imrroecs the appearance of scars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Preparing Peanuts.

- r. w. Brdgewater. Vain prcnarinr
peanuts Tor the market the dirt must first be
iie'd don innn they should be polished This
10 zone OK pouring the peanuts into "A cylinder
, mn,Em eoirnins a quantity of powder resembling
talcum. he cylinder revolves and the peanuts
are mixed will, the powder. The bright ennr
ILso Is heiped by numerous brushes which pa IS
through the mixture The process of shnIInr
p PEANUTS nearly is the same AS in threshmss
Mneat the huils coming one part of The
m ma and the nuts out another The size OF
me sneHer depends on the size Of the Irop
iheS var! from two 10 fifty horse power
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

Ono Of the Troubles.
Mary. Mary, quite contrary.
How does your garden grow"
1t doesn't grow at all. kind sir,
Since cutworms laid il low"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

II these seizures keep up most of the
whisky in this part OF the world will be in
tho hands OF the police
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22
Dog with the ,I,nr.

~, a. NJ. BRISTOL Na.--One way TO cure = dor
Of the mnnEe is TO give the dog i've drops "o Of
lowers solution OF arsenic put into lis food
vice re- day morning and evening for a Few few
ash ana INC mango will be cured this fails
d day. the water slightly and keen The
uoG inooorS or In warm. sunny room unti. he
Is ST, thoroughly dry. 1t is best TO wash The dor
" ri nd fcaTse brush Then mix equal parts Of
Vel veil, down Into the skin in tho affected places
Gays Gays men wash the dog as before Rcpea,
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saini-Gnudens and dorado .r,,,

Mrs c. S. NJ. Richmond. Va.-Auc,istus saint
;iauqens american sculptor. was born in nnh
Rn hrea ian March 1873 He studied in rari
n rst STATUE lie reS"tv n,T
Mo Wsdi SomG G Ter the Earragut monument in
re work in 1850 Among. his other works sSn arn
Thomass Church. New York; THE pur .t -!
statues or abraham Lincoln. Robert T. Randail
General sherman and others The "Dian... :, !,
the tower of Madison square Garden, $cw" York In
3 1907 Iorado Taft sculptor was b HmS" 81
Eimwood, IL. APRIL 20. 1850. lie was gradm.
ated from the University of Illinois i'm $50 ~
Styled NJ tho Paris Ecolc DIES reaux Arts frnm
ateiier prize In 1855 he became an instinct r
i, inc ChicaE go Art Institute and aftcrward a
Chicago UnTsersty lie was awarded silvn or
st Louis In 1901 He is the author Of ..IIist orv
OF American Sculpture" His home is in Ghi
cago ~ =" III chi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

TUESDAY. MAY -, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

ruBLISHED every day i'm the year at 1o South Tenth
isinG CO.. Inc. Charles 4. Hnshruos. Editor anu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-22

TELEPHONE: Randolph l..
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
ncnts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
WOMEN TAKEN FROM
 APARTMENT HOUSE
 ON SERIOUS CHARGE

The city police last night arrested two women who had a furnished flat in the Sea View Apartments and charged them with running a bawLy house. The two women, Beulah Gil- more and Bcrnice Williams, recent arrivals from Douglas, this morning entered pleas of not guilty when brought before the City Magistrate and were fined $50 each. The pro- proprietrcss of the house stated that the two women appeared respectable and represented that they were both married when they rented the apart ment.
 Andrew Holm was charged with being drunk and disorderly and was given 15 days in the jug to sober up.
 Chief of Police Harding reported this morning that the city dog cat cher is again on the job and that dogs have been grabbed within the last few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
LAST RESPECTS
 PAD FOR DEAD
 MEMBER OF BAR
Lawyers Pass Resolutions On Death of Heid- The Funeral is
 Tomorrow

This morning. &s a mark of respect and esteem for their president, John c. Held. who died yesterday in San Francisco. the members of the Bar Association met at ten o'clock and voted to adopt the res lut,ous prepared by the committee yesterday
 A special Committecc consisting or simon HeUenthal. John Fl. Cobb and Lewis ?. Shacklctord, was appointed to arrange for floral remembrarces for the funeral of Mir Held on be- half of the Bar Association.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in San Fran cisco under the auspices of the Mas ouic bodies aI that city and inter. ment will be in the Masonic plot, ac- cording to word which reached Ju- Ue8U today.
 Last night the local lodge Of Elks held impressive ceremonies when the announcement services of the death of their past exalted ruler were read by the lodge officers Special music for the occasion was furnished by the Elks Quarcette and an address of eulogy was delivered by Judge John R. Wiun in remembrance Of the departed brother
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
SLIDE ON
 THANE ROAD IS
 DISASTROUS ONE
One Bridge Is Taken Out and Thane Water System Badly
 Damaged

A monster snow slide last nigh. on the side Oi Mount Roberts, car, ricL away the longest bridge on the Tn3uc road and also broke the wat CT supply pipe which carries the fresh water supply for Thane.
 The slide occurred in the gulch north Of the plank road at Thanc. The bridge across the gulch was car, rict out, completely blocking the road. and at the same time the water pipe went Snow is now piled on the beach to & depth of 40 feet from the slide.
 Owing to the deep snow in the mountains the snow slides will be eX. ccptlonaIy large this year and all hunters and travellers are warned to use caution while in the danger sec tions,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
MERCHANTS URGE AMENDMENTS TO
 ALASKAN LAWS
Amendments to AbSCond- ing Debtors Lieu and Exemption Laws
 Recommended
FIFTY ARE AT MEETING

At a business meeting following a luncheon held at Odd Fellows hall today the Merchants Protective AS sOciation appointed committee to have prepared for submission 10 the Legislature laws amending the strengthening the abSconding debtors law. amending exemption law as it applies as bar against the collection Of debts for the necessities of life, extending the time in which 10 file a building material lien and a bulk sales law that would make the as sets Of a business house sold in bulk liable for the debts Of the house The committee consists of George F. For rest. Henry Shattuck. end Guuar B,omgren. A. F.. AIaltby was named as consulting member Of the com mittee.
 There were about fifty mcmbcrs Of the association present at the luncheon and meeting over which President Charles G0ldstein presid- ed. The luncheon was served by <. T. Spatz
 In addition Co the action taken, thc association discussed the proposi- ton adopted at the last meeting to close open monthly accounts on the 90,l Of the following month. aHI to. require that interest bearing notes be given for them if they arr not set tied w,th cash payments. It was agreed that the action O, the asso-. cEation in adopting the rule iu the interests gt good business.
 The association discussed the trans Do-.a-i0n situation and other mat .ers. The next meeting will 3" after a luncheon a. the same place odd Fellows HGll-February 20th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

TWO IN ONE - The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
COUNTING VOTES IS STOPPED FOR
 PRESENT TIME
Fourth Division Is Now Holding Up the Work of the Board of
 CanVaSSerS

The canvassing Board yesterday afternoon adjourned indefinitely, sub ject to the call of Governor J. F. A.. strong, as president Of the board They have completed the count of the First Division, all of the Second, with the exception Of the Utica precinct all the Third, with the exception of the Bristol Bay precincts, returns from which have not as yet reached Juneau, and have canvassed the vote from 4S precincts in the Fourth Division.
 It will be impossible for them to canvass any more returns from the Fourth Division for some time, as in several districts the notices and or dcrs of election. made and posted by 1le United States Commissioners hay not been forwarded to the board and until their arrival the board is bound disregard the vote cast in tn precincts of those districts,
 At the present time, accepting the unofficial reports from the Fourth Division, Wickersham is leading in the race by six votes for the entire Territory. At present his lead in the Fourth division is 23 according to the official count, but when the count for the division has been completed, and the outlying precincts are reported, the lead in the Division will be in favor of Sulzer.
 The board has not passed on any of the protests that have been pre-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

All kinds of smoked and saIted ii5h at GoIdstein's-Always fresh and clean.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

Experienced lady wishes to work in private family. Address g Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

scented on account of Irregularities. While the tabulation has been refer red to as the "oGlcial count, noth- ing has been certified The face of the returns have been tabuIated, and that is all.
 The tabulation as far as it has pro- grosScd, with more than 500 votes of the Fourth Division not included, is gS follows:
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
AUTOMOBILISTS

should take advantage Of the win. ter months aEd have their automo- bIes, their storage batteries and t1eir tires put iu good repair for -priug. All of which We ere equipped ., do efficiently aLd at reasonable prices.
 We guarantee all our work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

Phone it to 1ho Empire, No. s74.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
States Prosperous.

MT. Thane vii! remain in Juneau until March, and then will return tc San Francisco for a time where he has offices in the Hobart Building, one of the leading office buildings in the city.
 Mrs. Tlane will remain in SaG Francisco, where little Miss Fay is attending school.