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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Fly In the Ointment.

Sleep, lovely Slecp-l love to sleep!
But, oh. it gives me pain
To think that when the whistle blows
1 must wake UP again.
Rest. what a balm to weary minds.
TO draw off from the mob!
y blessing married but by the thought
or my relentless job.
And so II goes: Life has Its joys,
But has its pains warped through:
And most Of US do what must.
Not what we banker to,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

daily. Or just bnric acid dissolved In boiled
Sass1 hs w, while warm This may be used freely
TO Folks Who Call 1t ''City"--of all the
folks who write to me--and many get
they call their home town city" SIN others
hlistcr--they use both sides the paper and ad.
dress the doctor Mister But little things
thing that makes us want to quit is the note
OF nineteen pages Dear friends. let's make 'cm
short and sweet and write 'cm plain in ink
II only takes half page to make doctor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
AnRzOnS.

Mrs. c. r. W., HarrisonburE.-In
Greek legend the Amazons were IL race
of women supposed to have dwelt on
the coast of the Black Sea and in the
Caucasus Mountains. The Amazons and
their contests were Il favorite theme in
Grecian art and story. They were
represented as forming state from
which men were excluded, as devoting
themselves TO war and hunting, and
as being often in conflict with the
were imagined to he Il alton Of female
warriors. whose primitive home lay in
Kappadokia on the banks Of the Their
modon. not far from the ruins OF Bog
haz Keui in Asia Minor. There was
also n tabled tribe of women warriors
said to have existed in South America
Tho report originated in an Indian
myth which was found from the West
Indies to Paraguay, and still exists
among the Caribs and others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

j. Is. L.. baytOn.-It is not necessary
eighteen and twenty-onc to have tho
consent OF his parents to join the
United States Army. This law be-
came effective July !, 1916. Recruit
ing officers are sometimes forced to
take the applicants word i'm many
cases as TO age. If the boy is under
eighteen years of age he is himself re-
SponSible and the army officials would
act accordingly, as applicants must
answer all questions under oath.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
RICHMOND TNEs-D1sPATcH: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER g. 1917

pride which spurs its citizens to attain
mcnts seemingly unrcachahc; II loyalty that
must overcome every obstacle: prosperity
that is growing with every day. and CO.
operation on the part OF all--both men and
womcn-so close that the impossible becomes
the possible. With this recipe in its pos
session. and Richmond gives it freely, New
York may hope to equal what has been done
here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

These are parlous days for the commission
merchant. New York is the latest convert
TO the theory OF municipal buying and selling
in order that its citizens may be supplied at
reasonable prices even at the middleman's
discomfort. The experiment will be watched
closely by every municipality in the United
States, for it may solve the problem OF how
take at least part OF the profit out Of
the profiteerS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

1 Close of the big food registration, which
Shows Virginia Ill second place among the
States, will be gratifying TO the members
bf the Virginia division OF the women's com
|pittee of the Council OF National Defense
those zeal and industry are chiefly responsible
3br this splendid showing. Michigan may
ELL be proud OF having gone ahead Of Old
rgina
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Senator's Kenyon. of Iowa. and Kcndrck.
of Wyoming, received their baptism OF fire"
in the German air raid over London on the
night OF October 81. Both loyal Amori-
cans, and the bomb dropping. in far as it
affected them, only served To inspire a more
determined purpose TO support their govern
ment IN its every effort to prosecute The war
TO the complete vanGuishmcnt OF the enemy
tina, resorts to such atrocious methods of
warfare.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
The CITY Inv

J go TO srandpa's in the fall;
Ihey have no picture shows at all,
Nor soda water fountains there,
But pretty soon you do not care!
Each day has lots OF things to do:
To-day brought something that was
new.
! climbed the fence, without scratch,
And found jack-o-l lantern patch!
Matte Lee HausCen. in Youths Com
panon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

5. D.. lichmond.-'Enc question OF
exemption Tor those registered under
the Seleciive draft law Is entirely with
the exemption boards Until the boa rd
acts in their cases, it may not be as
sumed that they viii not be called into
service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Congre.smcn Paying Income INK.

reader. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
representatives are not exempt from
the income tax. but they are exempt
from tho per cent excess profits on
trade or business having no invested
capital. or not more than nominal capt.
tai. which includes incomes Of pro-
fcSsional men, such as Law! ers. doctors
and writer's.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Information Pureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sJ,,-
jcrfs, urr answered free. Az all in
Guirlcs are answered directly by per-
h"nnt letter II 5-rcnt stamp is required
Tor return postage. Address The Times
Dispatch Information Bureau, Rich
mond, Sn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER :, 1917.

Honor OF having fired the first shot lor
america in the war with Germany Is divided
..Cwcen Indiana and Georgia. 1t Is sale
i ager that before the war is over North caro-
... will have claimed at least one OF these
.uierS as native son.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Right Again.

Teacher-Now, Johnny, YOU may tell me
whether the expression. Genius is akin mad
ness" is adagr y a truiSm.
Johnny-lt amt neither mum: it's an excuse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Taking No Chnncc..

WELL said the lawyer. shall ask for
trial by judge by jury?'
by jury" said the prisoner. 81 done some
plumbin' work for that judge last winter"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Charcoal Eph.s Daily Thought.

81 jest been thinkin'" said Charcoal Eph
rubbing his chin. dat. af;ah ALL mos men is
alike, an cfn yo' strip dem all yo' would
have monty hard time pickin out de En-
peror. Try some pickles, Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
TIT. DISPATCH
~ X A

ErpBIISHED every In tho year 10 south Irm,"
Street. Richmond, Va. by The Times pis,ntrn iuu
llsSinE Co.. Inc. Charlie. l.. Hnshrook. Editor al"
MANAGER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

II the courts of Virginia have the courage
of State Dairy and Food Commissi Toner Pur-
cells convictions there will be a speedy
change of heart on the part Of those dealers
who practice unclcanlincsS and resort To
illegal labelling. The commissioner insists
that only Jail sentences will cause them TO
see the error OF their ways. \ start has
been made in Norfolk. and a few similar sen
fences distributed over the state should have
the desired effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Very Likely.

"Pshaw. I've been looking for 1t everywhere
and can't find IL. Mary where is it?"
81 don't know what you're looking for. john
but you'll probably find some of it in Willie's
pocket"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name ard adj
dress OF the writer. MIME will not be
published Ii writer so rruuent..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

why should it he necessary for Germany
specify Trieste as the price of its assistance
beleaguered stria-llungary i'll over
running Italy? The dual monarchy in its
entirety, together with the other Teutontc
allies has been subjugated, and il is only
for Berlin to pick and choose. Germany's
only victories which give promise OF pcrma-
nence are those ii has won from ills friends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

ADDREss ALI. COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
g. Dispatch, and not I, individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
A CnrktnII of Life.

a little work and little play,
A little stick and away,
\ little nope and little fear.
y little smile and little tear;
y little grief just little alloy
TO add the tart to our too-sweet joy
A little winter, little spring.
And little of any and everything
If every morning clear and bright
And never storm broke into Night
II every shimmcrins glass
If level miles TO the dipping sky,
Just plains and meadows should greet the eye;
If life had never pain nor fuss
Why, wouldn't ii be monotonous?
For every love there's Bit of hate.
And half of life is TO compenSate;
For every bud there's a fallen leaf.
And plenty must have its rotting sheaf.
So give me life as II is l pray,
With little work and Il little play
\ little hope and little fear
And little smile for the little tear.
Qualifying.
YES. I've got my daughter going through the
gymnasium. She's taking up heavy lifting.
weight throwing. boxing, wrestling. rowing.
punching the bag. horizontal"
For heavens sake, what's she training for?
Going be physica culture teachcr?'
NO she's getting ready for Il job playing
piano i'll of these continuous movies"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

~ MEMBER OF THE. ASSOCIATED rklss.-i ,
j. exclusively entitled to me use '"r
Of dispatches credited 10 or
A0t otherwise credited this paper ana also .n'
,cal published herein. All rights az rrpunhc''-
ION of spccini d:s,,,t chcs herein also reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

our friends with nnnu>crp.n, 49,
for wish I" nave
articles returned. they must in all eases sen" s''"
for that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
John Itedfnauti,
SIIiliccf fn Ilruff

l.. L. s. Richmond II ohm Redmond
Irish party leader. is Il Catholic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Danger
of Over
confidence

nhetfc warning. Germany supposed 20 be
in distress-hunGrv. mutiny in her h"ct. M
able TO stand against tho British pounding the
morale Of her army cracking. And Italy became
overconNd"nt. never dreaming Of the possibility
of German drive. II is tho German way OF
masking powerful effort, She asks for peace.
R"nortS Of German distress assiduouSlv cir
culatcd trd then she strikes through Serbia.
against Russia. ovnrwhcms Rou'"an mia. or
hnEins suhma rne snlsinrS on an extensive sea 10.
" Germany. by false rcrorts. should induce the
United states to relax for instant its
interpretations it would accomplish something ~
the very greatest Importance. This nation must
resolve not 10 nislcd by any made In
Germany. into expecting short easy war;
Kansas City Star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

No matter how II lodges and
doubles on it's tracks to escape,
the German government is pur-
sued rcmorsclesSly 10y the fatal
consequences OF its initial Of
fnnSe in marching its arr,ioo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

I,HASCu OFFICES: WASH
ington. .i6 fonrtcrhln
street, y. w: New York
CITY, Fifth Avenue Sutid-
ing; Chicago. Peoples Gas
HuiIdinr: phiindr,phiu. Mu-
tunl Life Building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Virginia Republicans should resort t,
camouiiagc. The old DISCUSSES are growing
thrcadbarc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Germany
Pursued
by Belgium

through RelEium II was ohense which
could not have been committed by any power
whose rulers were not planning aggression
dangerous to the security Of the rest Of the
world II the beginning. consequently, al
train of events which little by little has mar
shaded actically the whole Of the civilized
world against Germany. The submarine cam
paign the direct result of the violation OF
Belgium. because the German government
compelled by its moral isolation to seize any
weapon which offered 4 chance OF victory. The
enemies Of Germany not unreasonable i'm
insisting the imposshlitv OF negotiation
without reputation of tho offense and of It's
perpetrators-The New Republic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Manhattan diners who swallow whale meat
are reversing the Jonah tradition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Germany has rclapscd into yeracity suf-
hciemtiy TO admit the loss of a few Zeppelins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Secretary of the Navy Daniels is right in
decrying use of the expression do your bit
10 The sacrifices men in acti-c war service
are making, and are preparing to make for
Their country. When man lays his life
freely upon the altar of his nations liberty
there should be some way more digniiied in
which to characterize his devotion Let the
do your bit" so far as the soldiers and
sailors are concerned. be RELOCATED TO the
limbo of forgotten phrases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

No matter who may be the candidates i'm ,
New YORK election. Charlie Murphy gets mos
OF the advertising
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

TEL. Ei'IIONE: Randolph 1.
Private Branch Ehchh"Eo
connecting with all depart
uicntS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

Democrats Of Virginia will do well 10 heed
the appeal OF General Rufus Ayers that each
and every one Of them who has qualified
himself to vote go to the polls next Tuesday
Perhaps as many political battles have been
lost through overconfdcncc as through in.
herent strength OF the enemy. ~ the com
ing election voters should have Il double Oh
lect IN view, 10 oycrwhcl;n the Republicans
fathOms deep in ballots and. What is Of more
IMPORTANCE, make it known Enthusiastically to
slih the national and State administrations
tf'i the citizens OF Virginia stand soldly be
hifd hem in this hour OF stress and indorse
~ taeyshavc done for the public veal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

t!chmonds heart pulsatcs with justinable
ice oyer what its people accomplished in
Hing their dollars high for the second Lin
Tty Ioan. And now comes New York home
! hpanciers and seasoned campaigners to
|Ee lesson in the methods whereby Vjr-
MA capital city achieved record cnvied
y very other city in the United states.
he representative Of the New York Reserve
'ank should have no difficulty in her quest
Or Richmond's successful recipe Any citizen
VII giveit to her. It's chief ingredients are:
'oVe OF liberty so deep that no sacrifices
re too great when II is threatcned; a civic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

New York never realized the horrors of
var till II was proposed to put DINNERS on
the Great White Way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Too Many Varieties.

And here you nave one reason for
the unpopularity of the persimmon.
lherc are too many different varieties
some ripen carly in August; others in
october, ana still others not unt:l Feb
rnarE. Around Washington. for in.
stance you Will find growing side by
side, trees which ripcn their fruit in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Current F ditoriaI Comment

Overconfdcnce is what Lord
Northcliffc warned against In his
Kansas City speeches. when
Germany begins to send UP dis
trcss signals. he said. In effect,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03

SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN
\nNiNCE by mail: nnii.
ana, SUNDAY, unr year. 81 ~:
a nouth>. $3.50: = months.
SI..5; | month. 65 rcn.s.
nAii> only. one year. saw
q months. $3.50; months
SI..5: one month. 40 cents.
sunday. only. ono year,
$3.50: 6 r,onth>. Sl.-": y
months. 6j cents; 1 MONTH
- cents.
nv LOCAL. CARRIER SEX
VICE: Daily. with sunday,
cent. "A week: Daily with
,,,, SUNDAY. 10 cents a
,,c,L sunday only. cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
ST. THOMAS HAS NO MEN
TO SPARE FOR WAR WORK

San Juan. p. R.-The fulfill " OF
seeking for unemployed 1ab": in the
Virgin Islands was demonstrated ta
Special Labor Comrli ,sioneT Roterts
by n flying visit to st. Thomas last
Saturday and Sunday. Mr.. Roberts
was the guest of Governor Yager cn
the revenue cutter Itasca, ami they
were tito weekend guests of Gov
cGnor oliver at st. Thomas.
"As nearly as l can ascertain. there
are about three Cr four womeE 1"
every man in st Thornas at the pres
ent time" said Mr. - lerts in rafer~
ring to his trip. IN the days before
the war, when st. Thomas was IN inn
portant shipping center. l am told
tlat the women did most OF the work
in loading and uaio l&ing slIps; row
they do it all. a~d there is not much
to do at that. Governor Oliver
begged me not to take away the few
at,le-bodied men whc are left. From
the data l was aole 20 gather, since
the cane season has begun on St
c., ok there is plentJ Of work tc dc
fer all the men III the group. to say
nc thing of a nuClbcr who have al
recdy gone to the caneiiclds of Santo
| Dom ingo."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
HOUSE TO HOUSE
DRIVE Is BEGUN
FOR RECRUITS
Final Appeal Made to Enlist
Men in Army to Free City
of Draft

Harrisburg must give 500 more re-
lkcruits. if it is to escape the second
'raft. it was sail to-day. Lieutenant
Lesher stated that he is going to make
an effort to secure the necessady men.
The 500 men must be recruited with
in the next twelve days. The recruit
ing officers have had letters printed
setting forth the advantages of en-
listing in a branch of the service
where they can advance rapidly. and
these letters will be sent to every man
between II and 81 in the city.
There viii be committees selected to
make 4 house to-house canvass of
every section of the city. Civilian and
soldier committees will be organized
To make the canvass. Some parts of
the city are being canvassed to-day,
and some of the appeals by letter to
the men liable to draft were to-day.
Letters have been sent to the MEM
bers of the Ministerial Society of the
city, and to members of all fraternal
and labor organizations, requesting
the cooperation of the members in
the campaign to free the city from
the draft. The recruiting officers en-
phasized the fact that there are forty
seven trades in the Army open to
working men, so that the chances for
advancement during the war are as
great as in civilian life.
Ten thousand men are needed IN the
Aviation Section of the Signal Corps
aline. and an effort will be made to
secure an Aviation unit from the city.
Other cities in the district have got
ten up Aviation units, Reading send
ing three units of at least ninety men
each in the last month. This branch
of the service offers opportunity to all
men to learn the airplane trade, and
to secure commissions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
POLICE ORDERED TO
STOP ALL GAMBLING
[Continued from First Page.l

Continued from First PaSe.l
he took over his new duties last
Tuesday. and in a short address he
asked every member of the force
to cooperate and help him make his
administration a success. Although
he mentioned nothing in his talk
about gambling, he authorized Chief
WetZel to take this matter up With
the men at his earliest convenience.
The order which the Mayor issued
will be read to the policemen and
instructions will be given them to
Immediately arrest any person who
might be caught violating the order
and to confiscate any gambling para
pkernalia that may be found.
Gambling is Il detriment to any
city" the Mayor said in an inter-
view." and therefore l will not stand
for it. 1t has not only broken up
homes. but it has caused many
man to commit murder. Gambling in
the poolrooms, which are frequented
by young men. is one of the worst
violations of the statute laws and
this. above all. / will not tolerate.
when there's punchboardS and
other gambling devices around a
city, it gives an opportunity to the
youth of that city to waste money
that should be diverted to other neces-
sary channels. especially in this time
of stress, and | am determined to
prevent this if l can. | am going to
clean up the city and keep it clean"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03
CALIFORNIA; New Oil Field
of Great Importance

/ San Francisco. Cal. - A new oil
1 hc!d OF considerable Importance has
I recently been opened up about eight
miles from Los Angeles. according to
Information given out by the State
/ Mining Bureau here. It seems prob
able, SAYS the mining bureau. that
about 1000 acres will prove produc-
/ tive at reasonable drilling depths. one
well put in by the Standard oil Com
pany is flowing about 1000 barrels a
! day. of twentH-four gravity oil, from
/ a depth OF nearly $500 feet.
l. Ihe fact that nine companies, both
lar|e and small are operating i'm this
/ field. is interpreted by the mining
bureau to mean that there is not, as
! mas beer asserted. a combination be-
| tween the large producers TO restrict
| output and force the Government to
| rescind its conservation policy and
Cpen up Government reserves for pro-
duction.
/ The fact that a shortage of oil does
exist, says the bureau. has already
been proved by investigation carried
! on by the State Council of Defense
| Inrough a special committee. of which
a MAY Ihelan. head Of the State Rail-
road Commission (the state public
Utilities body), was chairman.
wells started in the state since the
| beginning of the year. says the min
ing bureau, number $50. and indicate
mat the year 1917 will see more wells
completed than any previous year.
The new oil field reported by the
mining bureau is referred to as the
Montebello field and lies about eight
miles east of Los Angeles, contiguous
to some of the oldest fields in the
state. 1t was discovered through geo
logical investigation.
=. l.. Doheny, a large producer of
OIL in Mexico and California, is
authorltN Tor the statement that the
Jnited states is exporting gasoline at
the rate of 100000 or 5000. 600 bar
rels a year, as compared with 7.12O.-
600 barrels in 1916 and 1000. 600 in
1913; on storage in Mexico. he saws.
totals 100000 barrels and produc-
tion greatly exceeds the pipe line ca
pacity. This authority looks for much
heavier consumption of oil and its
products after the war than at the
present time.
The total crude oil stocks on hand
IN California September /, amounted
to 1921 L4S3 barrels, according to
standard Oil figures
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-03

The Liberty Band hall has recently
been completed. Work on the build
ing was done by members of the band
and the cost of erecting the hall was
not so great. Charles Sellers is di-
rector of the organization and took a
prominent part in the erection of the
building
The band was organized in 1858
with ten members 1t later was
called Harmonica Band and in 1895
finally changed to the Liberty Band.
The band in 1892 moved to the Young
Block in South Union street where
the headquarters were located for
twenty-five years In 1916 they pur-
chased n lot in Swatara street and a
building from the Lutheran congre-
cation at Oberlin.
Ihe building was torn down and
the present one erected The band
now numbers thirty members. of
! the organization when it was first
formed. Director Sellers is a grand
son OF the first leader of the band.
valentine Baumbach Sr. has been
/ treasurer since 1870.