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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
PETERS TELLS AINSLIE
SWEET WAS REBUfFED
hallway Baggage Men Resent Prswlt.x
Methods OF Liquor Sleuths
Mt Stations.

Signs OF relief went up In many
quarters yesterday when 1t became
noised around that Prohibition Com.
missioner Peters IA notified Mayor
Ainslie n Chief Of Toiiuo Werner
that Policeman Sweet and other NOM
bers OF no so-called purity squad.-
had been rebured at Byrd Street Sta
ton when the officers in plainclothes
tried to 2rowl around tho
room in quest OF LIQUOR.
The signs OF relief were uttered bv
those whose baggage in many cases
had been turned topsy-turvy after
trunks and grips have been broken
open. In cases where Che legal
amount OF ono quart Of liquor was
found. many people claim, the baggage
and the liquor was confiscated. In in
stances where baggage was broken
open Just because the purity SQUAD,
thought there might be some ardent
spirits In 1t. and where there was none
1t Is said. no amends have been made.
1t was said yesterday that many
people have complained to Mayor
Ainslie and to Chief Werner about
the promiscuous searching of home.
offices and baggage-rooms. and oven
OF persons walking in the street. but
he complainants said they got little
promise Of relief. yet this speakInr
oA4o oSiLQTC 10 one OF
tho principal thing that brought nm
the Revolutionary War" said one rail-
way man yesterday. Tho railway man
said that tho purity squad" some
times showed a blanket warrant and
sometimes did not.
1t was said that a test case wouId
DO welcome on the part Of tho railroad
men. They say they ave been insulted
by the Mayor. who stated in an inter-
view that he had been told that rai1-
way employees break open baggage.
and that broken locks often charged
to the police may have been the result
OF q search by baggage or express
agents for liquor for heir own use.
1t Is said that certain justices of
the peace are in the habit OF issuing
search warrants In Richmond for Of
hcers on demand. without any sort Of
investigation. One case in point Il was
said yesterday was the search Of
home near che residence Of Plain
clothes Policeman Sweet. 1t Ia said
that tho woman hea OF the home N
an active church worker. and that NO
person In the homo ever used intoxi-
cants. Yet this home. II was said. h.d
been "raided." and It is said the vo.
man told tho police tina her reputa-
ton had been greatly damaged.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Sensible Army Shoes.

To he Editor OF h Timcs-Dibpatch:
Sir.-Do you realize what a great
benefit tho army shoe is doing the en-
tire country? For years the manufac-
turers have been gradually narrow
ing the toes until during the past
two or three years 1t was almost i'm
possible to buy q ready-made shoe that
n man could wear in comfort. The
model adopted by the army III adapted
to all shapes Of feet and can be worn
ing into the trade generally. and the
demand is growing daily. The result
will be 30 beneficial that more young
as 1t la well known that many appli-
cants were refused enlistment because
OF crippled feet. COMMON SENSE.
Richmond. September IL, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

For the first time since October, 1914. the
Southern Railway Company has declared a
dividend of > IL per cent on the preferred
stock. which is cheering news to those who
have invested in the securities Of this great
system. 1t must be remembered in this con-
nection that President Fairfax Harrison, in
to tho heavy duties Of his position,
is also rendering valuable service to the ma
tional government in its emergency regula-
tion OF the railroads of America.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

1t is not surprising that the chewing-gum
trade has not been injured by the war. 1t
has become the habit Of American youth to
undertake no special physical exertion with
out a plentiful supply Of something to chew.
The exercise of the muscles of the jaw seems
to work OF nervous excitement. to a marked
degree. Perhaps the soldiers of the present
day often wonder how battles were fought in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Balloon America.

p. X NJ. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WALL
ANN anftica 9 Gat his party started from At
October IS. 1910. in the large dfriribh1s..
naiioon America on a contempfsttrdd
nrap across the Atlantic. The balloon
and when facing almost certain desstSe.
me party was escued from the baIlonn
al sea by the British Royal Mail steam
55Iesday morning. October IS. ahnnt
5o0 miles east OF Cape Hatteraa aS,as
neInS se~venty-two hours out. The
WISrk or the America was afterutara
sighted on December Q by The caara
o., the British steamship Herox an
miles on the Bahama Islands. Aoo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Merchant Marin. pew.

At. B. J., Boydton.-Tho nav of ~
ficers and crews of vessels in the Amer
lean MERCHANT marine is as foIlows
$40: second officer, $3.50: third Once
$12o; chief engineer, $50; frst assist
ant engineer, $40; second assistant
neer, $500; carpenter. SIS: boatsWain
$40; oi!er. S65; watch tender, s65: fra,
men 500; seamen, $50; coal passers,
the officers and men now receive bo''
muses.. which materially increase their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Richmond. September 1S. 1917
aGirfs Need Ju.tiee.,

10 inc Editor OF The TimeS-Dfspatch:
Sir..,W. N. Reed. in your paper Of
December rs. 1916. stated a very great
truth-"The so-called uplifters wait
until a woman has fallen, in order that
they may have the pleasure Of fishing
ior a shrinking soul in perdition." What
inc girls need. is j%ustice! not charity!
Ihey need homes. clothing, food. TO
get these, they must have
tive employment. Let the upiifters,
with their mathematical minds. an,
aIyze the economic conditions sur
rounding working girls; see that they
get a just share of the resulting CAPT
tal or money created by the sale OF
Inc articles OF merchandise they pro-
ouce. and then. and only then, will they
be really independents; then, and ONLY
chen; VIII they really be individuals
Ga9a be- i] of Say,ng 5 their sex rights shall!
ana up; food is high: clothing. the
same; shoes. SIS and up. Tell me. up-
ll1tcrs. how much does n girl have ieft
out Of her pay of SIS per week? please
do. Or, even If her wages are Sin
WILLIAM J. II
Richmond, September IL. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
RICHMOND T1MEs-DIsPATCH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ID, 1917.

the sladdest scene of these bright September
days. when the din of war is in every ear.
is that of fresh troops of children with books
in arm on the way to school. One of the
greatest curses of war is that any child should
be denied the privilege OF being In those
groups.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

The statement Of the Secretary of War to
the Senate Oh Military Affairs that
the defects Of ammunition. of which SO much
has been said in certain sections OF the press,
extended. only TO l per cent OF the quantity,
and was caused by chemi Al action, which had
been remedied by a change OF formula, will
be reassuring to those who have feared that
the evil was more serious. Nevertheless. the
secretary did we'll to order a full investiga-
ton. that no one may say he is attempting to
cover up any untoward condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

The Civic Association deserves credit for
its activities toward increasing the electorate
of Richmond. The number OF otherwise good
citizens who neglect to qualify for the suf-
irage is always a source of concern to those
interested in good government. 1t is good
democratic principle to enlarge the base of
government by having all intelligent and
worthy citizens participate n the elections.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

1t must thrill all patriotic hearts to learn
that the Stars and Stripes are now floating
over Verdun. 1t is appropriate that the en-
blem of the United States, those forces will
soon be ready for active participation, should
be planted first at the point where the hercest
of the war have occurred.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

Victor Murdoch. Of Kansas, recently made
a member of the Federal Trade Commission,
is a venturesomc and entcrprising spirit who
simply couldn't keep away from the battle
fronts. According to his observations, the
hrst-llne trenches were tn, safest because 1t
appeared TO him that the opposing forces
nearest each other were generally on their
good behavior. Perhaps also their manners
might have been extra good because Of the
presence OF the authenticated individual
from Kansas, who might have become dan
gerous had anything started.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Offering Seat to Indy.

L. D. p. Richmond.-Southern men,
as a rule. give up their seats to la
dies in street cars. AS to
whether a gentleman who is accom-
panytl a lady should give up his seut
depends upon circumstances. 1t shouII
always be offered to a very elderly
person. a cripple. or a woman with a
child in her arms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
PotIfckeY.

To the Editor of The Times-D Dispatch:
Sir.-in these COOL, autumn days my
thoughts and appetite turn to potliok-
er; yes. p~otlicker! Some may turn M
their noses at the plebeian name and at
II when called consomme, puree or
some other high-sounding name. But
give IT to me as potlicker. The good.
old ticker left In the pot where turnip
baEe have been boiled with bacon and
seasoned TO taste. A corn hoecake and
buttcrmilk, then you have a meal that
] am a man-just a plain, everyday
In the country. where I
was not confined TO this diet, but II Is
my contribution TO food conservation.
Turn backward. turn backward, oh
time. In its fight-a big bowl Of pot
ticker just for tonight! Amen.
Richmond. September IL. 1911.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Price of Wheaf.

Farmer, Louisa.-FairfaX Harrlson's
announcement answers your inquiry,
Of Wheat determined bv the Presideenne1
will be maintained throughout tho year
by the food administration. He adds
that there can be no objective in held
ing wheat, as the farmer saves inter
est and deterioration by marketing
early.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
John IL S,,rrat4

". s. C., Little Plymouth.-At the
trial or John II. Surratt for aiding In
the jury disagreed. Eight men stood
Tor acauittal and four for convicticn.
Prison for a few months. hui vas
finally liberated on SIS. 600 bail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting ON legal and medical cub
fects, are answered free. A. all In
aufries are answered directly by per-
sounI letter, a 2-eent stamp In required
Tor return postaEe Address The Ttiaes-
Dispatch Information Bureau, Rich
naund. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Worms In Flour.

r. E. NJ, Richmond.-After the hour
will be impossible to remove them:
An American nurse in France should
he addressed. care OF the American
Expeditionary Forces, France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
EEE lee Cream.

Mrs. F. B. E.. Waldrop.-We submit
the following recipe: 2 gallons milk.
/ dram common salt. Mix flour, sugar
and salt with one quart Of milk. Add
eggs we'll beaten. Heat milk to boil
ing point and boil three minutes. Zoo
and freeze.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Germ
From
Beginning

plies. even contraband, obtained
from the United States ostensibly for Swedish
use; The relations thus built up are not readily
shaken. IT is quite evident that the attitude
intent Of defending or even condoninG the ac-
tion or its minister to Argentina In sending
the German charges war messages to Berlin
as part Of his diplomatic budget. Its reply,
INVESTIGATION or expression of regret until after
the elections are completed. So far as is pos
sible the issue will be kept vague and i'll de-
lined In order that the voters may not be able
TO express their opinion intelligently.-New
York Sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

a New York bishop says worry kills more
poopio man whisky. How about those who
worry because they can't get whiskv9
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

Inc United States Department of Agrieu,.
sare is urging all persons hunting deer to
n'' lne ooes. Perhaps every one does
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

me eisht-hour day for public EMPLOYEES
VIZ never be popular with those accustomed
to work only six or seven.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and aa-
dress of the writer. Name Will net be
publiahed II writer so requests,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

'ohn remarks that money ian,
al mere is In life. But he has spent moa
OF his lie with money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

bernstorf has gotten the Iron Cross. bp,
"hal ne tried to give America was thu
double cross. "~ LII
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

me Germans may have captured Riga, but
inc l'sof OF the Russian winter may get them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

III strange how many folks who were on
poeeo 70 the war now want to tell how TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

me st. Louis man who asked exemption
~ .he ground OF cold feet is ably repr esented
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

hlsh taxes are naturally popular with
Iose VINO are in no danger Of being required
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
How Like the Starr.

How Like the STAR
How III the stars arc mon,
SprinEinE so full and bright
Into a somber night
Casting their beams afar,
Then. like the sleeping star.
Fading away again.
Men. In their orbits moved,
Each with his changing light.
Live thro' uncertain night;
Ono. ere the dawn of grace.
Falls into might space.
Forgotten. and unloved!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Tho Inevitable.

when Johnny was a boy he used to kick !.
lot because he couldn't do as he pleased
Then he married. and ever since he has been
bowling because he couldn't do as he n,easea
What's the use Of growing I'D, anyhowo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Germany's
Doom
of Fear

be no ground for that attitude. None OF us
wants the destruction OF erman The peace
for which we are working should promise that
which Will make her the partner in the pros
poets OF our common civilization II she is willing
to accept the conditions upon which that life
Ia lived. To realize that, she must be in a mood
to reason calmly, Let. US insure her what
common prudence demands. and she can awaken
from her evil dream. But she will then see
that the economic background Of peace must
be based upon territorial rcarrangement. II
domination has failed. Cooperation must fol-
accept the world. In that mood 1t is possible
to make effective settlement OF our problems.-
The New Republic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

The meeting Of the American Chemical
Society at Cambridge. Mass, reveals the fact
that our own chemists hav now established
their supremacy in all lines of industry.
Before the war Germany practically DOM
mated the American market with her manu-
factures OF certain medicines, chemicals and
dyestutfs produced from by-products, because
&nere was not enough money in such enter
prises to attract American chemists. The
war has changed all that. The cutting off Of
German imports has made the home manu-
features from chemical by-products an alb
solute necessity, and in these industries the
American chemist shows that he has no
superior. In America Gcrmany's lucrative
trade has been forever lost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
PFoEreasive.

Progressive.
hiii m saved and bought a wheel
And went on many a merry reel;
From early morn till after dark
You'd SEQ Bill Simmons in tho park.
And Mary Ellen had one, too
a diamond frame. so smart and new
Ihat Bill fell hard. and 30 they spun,
Making two tracks instead of one.
In course of time a natty tandem
"heeied Bill and Mary round at random:
And later on the twinkling stars
Saw a carrier on their handle bars.
From that first wheel Bill simmons rode.
AND from that bike that she bestrode.
They say that In a year or 80
Iheyll need a motor tally-ho!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Not Guilty

1Cf esteemed contemporary, the Old
Dominion Republican. of Roanoke, e1-
presses umbrage at some remarks of ours
regarding the Republican nominee for the
governorshfp and the platform upon which
he was nominated. but takes pains not to
deny our statement that he lis unknown in
nine-tenths OF the State" This deficiency.
however, it is promised. will be amended. to
which the obvious answer is that Virginians
are not accustomed to choose Governors With
whom they become acquainted only during
the progress of a single campaign, per
maps says the organ-"certainly' would be
a better word-"perhaps the Honorable
Thomas j. Muncey is unknown in the old
mint julep circles of the Westmoreland Club.
but he is we'll and favorably known in those
progressive sections OF Virginia where moro
IMAM one-half the votes are cast"-Repubif-
can votes. we judge-"and is likely to be
known to the people where the other half
are cast This is a well-balanced period
half and half-but it doesn't balance with
the facts. Mr.. Muncey is not known. even
by name to half the voters in the State, per-
haps not even to a tenth, which we. with
our usual liberality. allowed him in the first
place. II he is so favorably known in his
section, why has the fact been kept such a
dark secret to the rest OF the State until
some ianlp was needed to sacrifice upon the
altar of Republican solidarity, to make a
showing in case of the remote contingency
.""e II NePuUicdnS might capture the preai-
dency in 1920?
what we especially protest against is the
inslnuation that we take our Impressions mr.
opinions from any mint julep circles"
Does our contemporary not know that such
circles are a thing Of the past il Richmond2
lney are but memories, to some fragrant and
STIMULATING memories, like the amber skies
OF youth reflected in the drab thoughts NJ
age. The music of the tinkling ice is swal-
lo"ed up in silence, and the frost around the
irult mas vanished as the dews Of dawn have
disappeared at noon from desert sands.
------
Civil war In Russia has been av.rtod .nd
horhiioH & revolt is reported to have crumbled
10 pieces. Patience and persuasion have
proved TO be stronger in controlling the army
IMAM the threats of attack on Pctrograd Inv
the desperate would = be military dictator
horhlioit, who has been forced to offer a
surrender under certain conditions, Premier
herensky rejects the offer and demands IN
unconditional surrender. This gives tho pov-
eminent hope of peace without bloodshed
the threatened attack having been ayerted for
the present. kerensky's figure looms l.rra
ana powerful and promises to be the greatest
inquire created and developed by the worId,s
war. IL Is a wonderful fgure-great in matt
ence' great In persuasion and great in blood
ana iron. Whether he is great enough "a
uohhlheer the opposing factions and reunite
RUSSIA remains to be seen, but whether be
uoes this or not. he has won high rank anon
Inc greatest figures OF history.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Current Editorial Comment

The Swedish government has
been pro-German from the be-
ginning OF the 1t has con-
nived at the systematic trans
shipment to GERMANY OF xun-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Cautious,

Mother-And now. Willie. that you are going
to France, for heavens sake, promise ma ,hat
you VIII be careful to avoid tho submarines.
WILLIE give you my word. mother; 1 will
not go in swimming!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

SPUBLlsHED every day In tho yeak ~ 10 south Tsath
\ Street. KlchEoud, Va, by Aba Tlneo-DspAtch Pub.
lishins o., Inc, Charles 4. Aa.breek. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

Germany. clearly enough. 10
living to-day under the doom Of
rear. Her temper. her expedi-
ents. her gestures, all OF them
proclaim the state that has LOST
it's moral balance There should
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
ON THE SIDE
Whales.

"a2ACA
Been thinking q lot of tho good old days, tho
days OF my happy youth.
When the world was a thing to BIO reckoned
with In a spirit of Puritan truth
When tho biggest OF preachers ammere at
hell and drove tho devil away.
And tho wickedest folk were promised . dose
of tho birthstone lake some day.
When I was a kid, 1t was only tho good that
were promised q heaven at ill.
And tho other kind. they were told to reflect
on the fact OF Lucifer's fall:
But to-day. somehow. the wickedest folk are
found in the foremost pow,
And tho whales don't swallow tho Jonah crowd
like the old whales used to do.
It's a funny affair, this point of Wow and tho
change OF the bad mans fate,
For to hear them toll 1t. tho wickedest folk are
guarding the Pearly Gate!
If you've got tho money and know the way. \
pass is easy to get.
And the whale that swallowed the bad, bad
man is a rich mans family pet!
And 1 like to hear. as 1 used to hear. that the
bad man meets defeat,
And the good man lives on honey and milk and
walks tho Golden Street;
But the way 1t seems. when I look around and
study the foremost pew.
That the whales don't go for tho Jonah crowd
like the old whales used to do.
Charcoal EPh's Daily Thought.
"Dey ain no use argufyin' wild a woman" said
Charcoal Eph. reaching for the pone. 'kase
EN- she got her mind set. hit dom mako no
kind O. dinunce about do truf. Try a pickle.
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Deprivation.

AID this terrible war had to como on ius,
as we were getting to like wiener schnitz.,
Gafultehsch and sauerkraut!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Good Reason,

Good Reason,
And how did the best man look at the wed.
ding?"
Happy all over. You know. no was engaged
to and almost married her himself!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

ADpREss AL COMMUNICATIONS 70 Tho Tinss-
49, Nlspatch. md mot to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14

Within the first fortnight Of September,
100000 of American children Will have
entered school, presentin@ again a picture
OF one OF the greatest moral and intellectual
Phenomena OF the great democracy. As this
great army Of children come again within
The focus of vision, 1t has never looked TO be
such 4 valuable treasure as now, when the
generation whose place it must soon take
faces the greatest crisis in the worlds his
tory. We tell these men and women OF to-
morrow that they are going to inherit a new
age, q new planet and a new conception of
many OF the things that give life meaning
and purpose. The whole world Is now in
agony that this life Of tomorrow NAV NOV
peace With honor and Justice. The world OF
men; never wrought so hard for its tomorrow
As tits now doing. it never offered before
to bleed 90 freely Sor tho nezt generation. Ard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-14
Method.

Jones Is a methodical man. isn't hep,
Wei. l judge so; he keeps carbons OF his
love letters"