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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
|. W. w. ROUNDUP BEGINS
Federal md Stntc Agents to Rld on
Fields OF Kansas OF Tn
desirabIcs.
tBy Assocl.ted prea.1

KANSAS CITY. Mo. November 20
- r"uhd-up OF J! w. VS. in the oil
he!ds OF Kansas is to be made imnc.
nia'eiy. Fred Robertson. distric, at
torney for Kansas announced late TO-
cay. More than fifty alleged |. w. w. =
were arrested in the Butler County
on h"ids to-day. ii was announced.
INC arrests to-day were made NV
state and Federal agents The pur
pose or the raids is to rid the oil, fields
OF undesirables, Federal officers saw.
ana each man arrested will be exam
'hed as 10 whether he has registered
for army service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
0nrntinn of SerXic.

D. NJ. S.. ltichmond.-No persons in
inns country except native born and
raliZcd citizens can. under present
laws. be compelled to do military SER
vice IN the armies OF the United States
But the department OF State has been
e"deaV"rinS 10 secure an arrange
n"nt with the governments OF the al
lied countries TO allow the drafting o.
their nationals for service in our ar
mics. or else turn them over TO the
countries of their citizenship for mill
tnrN service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

\ fellow said, ii l would go
And cast my bait just thus, and go.
would. forthwith. to credit put
y fish that measured full a foot.
cast the bait-I got bite:
! felt the line go swiftly tight
] landed him. that monster fish.
AS neatly as a man could wish.
From me. far be Il to lambas:
The man who TOLD m" where TO east
do not think the man would lie.
Hut he had a magnifying eye
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

r T. w, Gladesyille.-u il the
hundrcdth part OF meter. the unit of
length in the metric system. That is
the decimal system of weights and
measures in use in most Europcan
countries. "A meter was intended to be
one ten-millionth Of the distance from
the equator 10 the North or South Pole,
but IS not exactly. 1t is between
"9oIc27 and 39.37ol1 inches. a cent?
meter. being the onc-hundredth part
of meter. is 1913! OF an inch nearly
lu't.ng 1t another way. an inch is
about equal to 2.54 ccntmetcrs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Mr. Edison has suggested the idea OF con-
ycrting the 100000 tons of American sail
ing vessels into steamships by cquipping
them with twin screws The idea may not
be dismissed lacking III feasibility since
even vagaries are made TO assume reality
:cWhencvcr Mr. Edison takes them in hand.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
nInrIk md Red Ant.

is recommended by the government for
discriminating black and red ants, and
sometimes succeeds where others fail:
borax. making a strip. Set this in
sha low dishes where the ants can get
at it. They will eat 1t and leave. To
eXterminate red ants the bureau OF
entomology of the United States De-
partmcnt Of Agriculture recommends
the. following: a sirup is made Of
ordinary cane sugar and water, rather
three-fourths Of per cent sodium
arsenate. Small sponges arc saturated
with tho siTup and placed about where
the ants occur. The ants carry tho
mixture to their ncsts and fced IL to
their young and queens, with tho re-
suit that the colony Is eventually de-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

fve' see 'he fellow who stands on his own
shoulders with a me&aphone talking about him
self 20 the crowd?
Hes on every corner. lie turns dcwr TAT
tering offers from Belasco and Charlie scbwah
and If he had ignored his wife and bought
wheat when I've knew what coming, he'd
hav. made $4,000.
o" can Always ind him with either his neg
ahhon" or - billiard cue in his hand. Ii" is
never too nisy To talk because he has no i.b,
Ever him"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Tommy Atkins.

Miss NJ. F.. c.. Petersburs.-The term
arose from little pocketboot. or
ledger: at one time served out to Brit
i@h soldiers. in which were 10 be en-
tered the name. age. date of enlistment,
length of service, wounds. medals, etc
OF each individual. The War Office sent
in;5 it in. and the M or X" selected
instead of the legal John Doe" and
Richard Roe" was Tommy Atkins"
The books were instantly so named
and Il was not many days before the
soldier himself was dubbed Tommy
Atkins"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Current Editorial Common,
Defamation

Not all OF the forces arrayed
Defamation against the war in this country
as are pacihst or pro- German. We
.;,,.,,. - W. have in addition the extra IL
o"e" vi war cient, the all-wise and the cx-
tremcly moral, every one OF
whom is saraEely critical To give aid and
comfort TO the enemy it is necessary to
praise him. Detraction of the United states
VIII serve cvcry purpose. II Is just as dcfarna-
tory 10 say that this is sioveuly and diiatory
war, sisnaizcd by laundering in command and
by immortality in The ranks that IL is wal:ed
tor selfish and dishonest purposes. II anybody
mas PROOF or incapacity or wrongdoiEG. its
presentation is one of the highest duties OF citi-
zenahip Persistent assaults upon the morale OF
government and people having basis cXcept
cgotisin and sensation do not differ much in
spirit from those which armed autocracy will
presently undertake. against our army and navy.
New York World.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
News Of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch, Nov. 81, 1867,

General j. d. Tmboden.
who made application to
he allowed to register on
taking oath OF allegiance
10 the United states gov
eminent and was refused,
yesterday filed an applica-
ton in the United States
Circuit Court for n writ
forhiGding Genera. Scho-
lie!d and all other persons
from interfering VITA him
IN casting his vote in any
election. II the applica-
tion is refused--and il un-
doUbtediy will bc-the gen
eral viii carry the matter
10 the Supreme Court of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

dealt with it will be- While these treason
able outbursts may not be accepted as ndi-
cativc Of feeling among New York women in
general. still the effect will be still further
to deter the bcstowal of the franchise on
women in other States which still cling to
male suffrage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
More OF "Llza Jonc.

To the Editor Of The Times Di.n,,c,
Shallow me 10 assist rs. 81" with
few verses OF Liza Jane:
Mudder had a black COW,
Came from Tennessee:
Gave two gallons and n half OF milk.
An roasted In tree.
wouldn't marry a country gal.
Tell you de reason why:
An dat don't catch my G Q.
wouldn't marry n city gal.
Tell you de reason why.
Wants too dun many things.
Amt got dc money to buy.
Richmond. Va, November 8. s:la.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Fuel Administrator Garfield again warns
consumers that they must be economical i'll
the use OF coal. For the great majority of
people warning is needed. When one is
fortunate 10 come into possession of
ton of the precious black stuff. the price at
tachcd is sufficient 10 prevent its waste.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Information E>ureau,

injuries regarding nImoat any tonic,
excepting OH legal and Iuedicni sub
jcrts, nrc nnswerrd free. Az NIL in
Iuirirs Rre answered directly by rer-
H"nai ritter Recent STAMP tx reuuIreJ
for return postage. Address The Timex
Dispatch Information Bureau. Rich
mend Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
MutilatInx Money.

j. Is. L.. Cleve!and-The law does
not provide any punishment for the
obstruction Of currency, but man
Is subject 10 punishment by fine or i'm
prisonlncnt for "fraudulcntly dcfacing,
inuiiiating. classifying or tightening
gold or silver coins, or having coins SO
mutilated in his possession."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Population OF Canadian clt,e,

Miss H. c. Misunderstanding
1911 waa: Montreal i7O.iSO. Toronto
aIS.a3s: Winnipeg. laG.035 Vancouver,
ln,,16l: Ottawa. S7.0G2: Hamilton. ST.
"oi; 4uebec. 1910: Halifax. 1868:
London. $500: ST. John 4257l: VIC
toria. "!.GO0; Regina. 3O.2l5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
The bearer of good news is always insr

The bearer Of good news is always insured
OF hearty reception. Hence, when Lloyd
George prefaCed his speech before the COM
mons on Monday with tho announcement OF
the sinking Of five enemy submarines on Sat
Urday preceding. lie took all the elan out of
the carefully prepared coup b. which the
parliamentary opposition expected to wcake
his hold on public confidence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Mrs \. c.. liorcwell.-Put a spigot
near the bottom OF n barrel. put straw
~ The bottom OF the barrel above five
or sin inches deep Fill tho borrei
three fourths full OF Dersimrnons. then
Ill nearly full or water. and in a few
GAYS the beer will be ready for use.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
auestions aud Answers.

-, %I,Hay and Epithelioma---ls the X-ray now
the only certain cure for this kind of cancer?
The case is one OF an epithelioma the check.
not larger than pea ~ present L. G..
Answer-%-ray treatment alone will cure
many such SIX in cancers. but it is better have
the lesion ,urRically removed. and u series OF
Array treatments aftcrward
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
"Arahinn Night. Entertainment. :,

MISS J. Il. s, KichTnond.-The origin
Of the work is shrouded in obscurity
II is composite production containing
tales gathered from all parts Of the
Eastern World. Doubtless many of
them circulated for a long time orally
before they were committed to paper.
= rev or them appear to have been
put into manuscript form as early ms
the tenth century. while some may he
as late in date as the sixteenth cen
fury. The collection first assumed a
definite shape in the thirteenth cen
fury: The Arabic manuscripts vary
considerably. no TWO agreeing either as
10 the number Of separate tales or as
20 their order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Government regulations threaten 20 uut
bakers OF fancy bread out of business Most
people VIII be able to struggle along Ii they
can get s"fhc'ent Of the kind mother used to
bake.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
chnrcon, m,h. Dali, rbou~n,

When Eit; L be mo- dan fotv' said
Charcoal Erh ruminatively, me wife do
give him crcuit 70 mo- iiirtatiousnrss II he
evah able 70 produce at twenty. Try
some. .nonc. Mistah Jackson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Sensational
SlalitlcrS
Repeated


sideratiou OF The facts is sufficient answer to
them. BY the universal testimony of those in
a position to speak with authority, in the
uniform OF the United states were never so we'll
guarded from evil as they II is fair
10 say mat most OF them are far better guarded
than they were in civilian life They Il en-
posed TO few temptations unless they go out OF
their way TO meet them, and this has been made
a very diNcult thing. Furthermore. the men
themselves taken as whole. respond we'll to
every test OF character They not angels:
they have their human weaknesses. But the
implication that they moral peril
community they enter is false i, is cruel
Equally false and cruel is the assumption that
the women acnuaintanceS they make in most
cases Injurious 10 their welfare. There silly
girls who run after soldiers. girls whom their
mothers ought TO keep at home. and in some
cases disaster may follow. But il is only the
prurient prudc who sees in the natural gaycty
of youth an evil meaning. To make dstnc-
lion between imDrudence and vice. TO the
eye Of suspicion on every girl who enjoys the
ltnincmorial privilege of having soldier sweet
heart is TO be lacking in the milk OF human
kindness. Let us clear minds of cant The
boys: being III so many cases mere boys need
looking after. SO do the girls But to imply
that wherever they meet there is center Of
corruption il absurd. Why do upiif crs
more often have At least a sense of humor"-
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
This Never Happened.

She John. my mother is coming to pay us
n long visit.
He: oh. Mary. I'm delighted, I'll take the
lay Of! and meet her at the station with some
candy and flowers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
yonng Married Man with Dependents

!. w. T.. Observation-Disclosures the re-
vised draft regulations, a young man
be placed In the fourth class OF regis
trants and would not be called up for
examination to determine his claims
the preceding three classes had been
exhausted Action in his case would
Of course, depend upon the strength of
his claim and further developments in
the war. II the war lasts several years
The demand for men may result in new
rulings in which exemption on the
claim Of dependent families might be
entirely done away with. the govern
ment assuming the obligation Of their
support.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Int E'e. Us.

SAW sign: shoes Shincd Inside Noi
"'Sh'"S to have our shoes shined inside W,
went 10 another place and had EN- shined out
siH"' i'ruliar customs OF some people anehcw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

e foreigner says the Irish are feeling no
pinch OF war yet {. good many have been
pinched because OF IT,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Mi Hoover might induce the America
people TO eat less candy if he would only
give them more tahy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

the progress OF oardio vascular disease. or ar +,
terial hardening. You can't compromises with |
II physiological mistake.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Further restrictions upon the liberty OF
alien Germans by the government is not
matter OF choice. but OF necessity. II is un-
fortunate that German residents who may be
guilticss of any connection with conspiracics
tor the destruction of property have TO suffer
~;.long with the guilty, but the task OF sorting
~ihc one class from the other has been found
SC insuperablc that the public safety can
be secured only by drastic structures including
all enemy aliens. The innocent who are thus
Inconvenience have to thank the Kaiser for
their unhappy prcdcamcnt. as ii has been
brought upon them as one of the inevitable
results OF German Kultur.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

rlttLlSEED every day in the year 10 South Tenth
street. Richmond. Va. by The Times Dispatch Pub
i,hinc Co.. Inc. Charles l.. llasbrOok. Editor aud
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

80 FAR as automobiles arc concerned. tn
Germans may be said to be absolutely trelcss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

The Zeppelns arc coming to grief, which
is the fate Of most windbags.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

ADDRESS ALI. COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
q, Dispatch md not > indiyid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
our Turkey Contest.

Well it's all on. No entries Not :. soul
wants our autographed note OF thanks in :,
linen envelope Will. genuine 3-cent stamp
on II enough 20 offer turkey. And. so an.
other great idea has n:ckcred out like a ..o,-
darned sno' t-crcuitcd headlight. Us and wc'uns
TO the tripe Thanksgiving: We close with
poem:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Paying German Prisoners

\ RATHER surprising statement TO the ef
feet that the United States government
is paying the same So la ries to German officers
imprisoned in this country as paid TO Amcr-
can officers of the same rank was carried
i'll recent press dispa tches from Washington
No explanation OF this curious circumsta
accompanied the statement and as a resul,
the war Department has received an armful
Oh protests from astonished people. 1t
seemed incomrrehensible to these people that
this government should accord such generous
treatment to German prisoners of war main
tanning them in comfort and in dleness i'm
prison camps while the comrades of these
prisoners were engaged abroad in killing and
wounding every American who might be ex-
posed TO German fire
But the War Department has siven re-
assuring explanation Of the whole matter
though not until the protests OF misguided
Americans threatened to ovcrwhclm the de-
paTlmcht oHiclals 1t now appears that the
payment of these salaries is required by inter
national law, and that Germany, conforming
10 TINS law, is paying captive American Of
hcers the same pay IS that country pays to
its own officers OF the same rank
Moreover. il appears that no actual money
is given to the prisoners in this country, but,
in lieu OF that, credits are established at the
quarternaster depo;s upon which the Ger
man officers may draw for whatever thew
need Also. it has developed that Germany
agrees through the Swiss legation. to rem-
hurse the United states for all the money adj
vanced to her officers. The United States
agrees likewise 10 reimburse Germany for al!
money pald TO American officers held in that
country.
IN the sight OF this cnicial explanation, the
practice oil paying full salaries TO caDtive Of
iicers is not AT all extraordinary 1t is sim
ply business arrangement entered into for
inc mutual advantage Of officers who are
held prisoner by enemy governments. But
IL IS extraordinary that half-truths about such
circumstance should be given circulation
II Is no wonder that many people felt out
Fascd wren they read the original story
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Union labor has stood up TO be counted.
The result shows no half-hcartcd indorse-
ment OF President Wilson'S conduct OF the
war. but full determination on the part OF
those upon whose toll and loyal cooperation
the outcome III large measure depends, to
bend every energy toward its successful CON
cusion, forgetting. unit! national liberty shall
have been achieved, eli those differences
which IL times have seemed TO threaten the
countrys fullest contribution to the allied
cause. The heart OF union labor is sound
ana in the resolutions adopted by the Fed
Grafton OF Labor at BuGalo ii has sounded
ample warming to the "pacitiss who skulk
Under the cloak oi un.oniSm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Voice of the PEOPLE

Letter" must give the name and MI.
LII ~ ,ne writer. Name will not be
H""'ishea u writer rcuucsts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

" friends who with manuscripts and
illustrations for publication wish have valuable
articles returned they all send stnmrs
ipr that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Addresses delivered at the eleventh ma
uonai tax conference at Atlanta. Ga. merely
emphasized what every student Of taxation
mas iohS recognized, that the parent OF most
inequalities OF taxation is unequal assessment
yet The task of eQualiZing assessments in
any State is almost beyond the might of man
mere are always SO many who profit BIZ tho
inequality. They are usually more niucn-
nal than those who wish to see equality at
tanned There are local jcalouses and the
lear OF too strong central supervisory
power; yet tho gradual tendency throughout
me country is toward equalization The
spirit or justice is always At work. and event
uelly some approximation to absolute ecniiy
in assessments may he reached in every State.
In Virginia the progress in that direction has
been rapid during the past decade though
there is still some distance 10 be travcrscd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Turkey. turkey. sleek and fat.
low wo wonder where you're at.
lp above our purse so high
Darn the luck. and pumpkin pic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

those excited persons who from
time to tine put forth stories OF
The dreadful ravageS OF vice i'll
the training camps and nearby
Log. IN Ii.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
[ ooks and Authors

Polly and the Princess" by Emma G. Dowd.
which is just happy and enjoyable the
othec Polly stories, is a late issue by Hough-
ton Miin Co. II is illustrated in color by NJ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

MEMBER OF THE; ASSOCIATED rKEss.-Th"
Associated Press Is exclusively entitled Ia the
rcrub,;,tnn Of nil news dispatches credited TO Il or
local published herein All rights Of rcpuiiicu-
tton of special isuntchrs herein also reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Dragging forth the bogey Of Me-man gov
@rnment, The Council Committee on Charter
hniScs rejected the petition OF the Civic
&S#acation Tat the Administrative Board be
'.o,'a.ri, - annual cost which is at least
: "hr*.:pn&b!e as an investment. saved TO the
I. c!':, %Aa ilg Powers placed il tic hands OF
ne Mayor. Thus III" board wins the FIRST
round in its fight for existence The com
'nsitoe alsc DEGREES that the discriminatory
statute which provides that - per cent of
The qualified voters must sign the petition
@,bs!orc the Counci! can Gc forced TO cal an
s9fertion on charter changes shah be con
~ inued. II grows more and more evident
leach day hat the battle is Joined between
progress and reaction. What hone there may
51have been that the Civic Association might
lhave the cooperation OF the City Hall forces
along the lines of reform has vanished
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
RirI)lrlo!l0 dln1Gss;sS' .Diispalltl,

Entered January %; 1905. the Post O!icc
" Richmond. Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

s@8 Already the privilege OF the ballo, seems
SIC have turned the heads OF New yorl,
women Hardly had the sunragist victory "a,
4the polls been announced than "a big gather
ssSng OF newly made voters was stampedcd for
SOCIALISM and propaganda in favor of tho
sIrce women OF the world stopping the war
@3>y forcing the laying down OF arms Pro.
opposed grateful recognition Of Soc!alis. CON
!@1rlDu,ions TO the victory received "a demon
29Stration OF approval. while silence greeted q
suggestion that President Wilson had earned
1.-THE gratitude OF the women by his chamnjon-
s@ship OF their cause in the State. Announce.
4dnent mat the women would decline to deal
with the President, but would thwart him and
S%fie party at the polls because OF his refusal
tito indoTse the Federal amendment for sur
8sirage and the threat that I'VE will We, Law
s2down our arms and quit the war" brought
,,sSsnthusiasm to its highest pitch. Evidently
sss1he Bolsheviki clement among these now
ssrEminine voters is strong, and IL II must no
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Randolph I.
Private Branch ExrhanEe
connecting with nii depart
uvntS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

BRANCH OrFCIES: WASH
inston. il6 Fourteenth
street. y. w; New York
CITY. Iifth Avenue Bullet
Ing; Chicago. Peoples t,as
lSuiItlinc: Philadelphia. NM
tunl Life uiidins,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Tic Enchanted Bird" by Antoinct;e de
Coniscy. and Johnnie Snoozic Mouse in the
Big House" by Frances Munro. are two attruc-
tive illustrated childrcn'S books just issued by
the Penn Publishing