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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Perhaps the most difficult and thankess
position in the world to-day is that Of Ger
man Chancellor. Made responsible, by the
constitution and laws Of the empire, for the
acts of the Emperor, who is not responsible,
in any sense OF the word; trying vainly TO
steer middle course between the reaction
airy Junkers and the radical Socialists; doing
his best to keep peace with the talkatiye.
but almost impotent, Reichstag, without
breaking with the silent, but powerful Bun
desrat, he is politically walking slack
rope over a deep and dark abyss, whose
name is oblivion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

1867. Dlbrell stands
men, both manufacturers and leaf dealers and
is generally very popular, and the supposition
is that the members of the trade cast their
no candidate, and could not take his
II he had received majority Of all the
votes cast, for he is yet "unreconstructed"
The result Of the election in Richmond is as
c. Underwood 5.2l7: Lewis Lindsay tnesp p,a
SET; Joseph Cox (negro). 5,2l7. conserva,
tives-Marmaduke Johnson. 4.7s7: N. N Sturdi-
i,7sl Hunnicutt, Underwood and the two ne
eroes elected.
It is plain that not moro than two-thirds of
tho white registered vote in Virginia has been
Instituted Tor their humiliation, -" Became H ais.
gusted and utterly Indifferent to consequences
BY the next time they are called upon to vote
effort to save the State of Virginia.
Thomas Diddcp aged ninety three the OLDEST
in Richmond, died at his home on Broad
Street, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth yes
Methodist Church tomorrow at p NJ "''ee'
The Rev. Robert H. Andrews, a priest of tho
Catholic Church, died yesterday afternoon in
the thirty-fourth year OF his age. He was a
Patrick's cnurch, on Church Hill. '"Ase OF 3D.
Ono hundred and fifty negroes employed at
the Wythe iron mines all Of whom voted the
straight radical ticket, were discharged on
Tuesday by the owners of the works
The negro Bland and the Yankee Edgar A
the Constitutional Convention FROM Prince Ed.
ward County.
The quarterly reports to the Comptroller of
tho Currency show that the total resources Of
amount to SS,66o,31o.35.
The official vote OF Ohio on tho negro suffrage
question Is: for negro suffrage, 1882; against
suffrage 1ss.sas; majority against. 27o1a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Tho Shipping Board has ordered the
licensing OF both foreign-bui vessels under
the United States flag and vessels under for
cign register to enter the American coast
wise trade. This is step that will tend to
materially increase the tonnage for overaeas
service. rs it will permit of the witbdr.wal
OF many American ships now exclusively en-
gagged IN ooastwiso trade, while ct the same
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
TIE ABrond Arrow.-

D. H. r., Richmond.-The broad ar
row ia the mark cut or stamped on all
British government stores to distin-
guish them as public or crown prop
erty, and to obliterate or deface which
is n felony. Persons In possession OF
goods marked with the broad arrow
forfeit the goods and are subject to
penalty. The broad arrow was the
cognizance OF Henry, Viscount Of sgd
ney Earl Of Romney, Master General
Of the Ordnance 1693-l702. and was at
first placed only on military stores. It
Is also the mark used In the British
Ordnance Survey to denote points from
which measurements have been made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub-
jects. answered free. Az all In
quiries are answered directly by per-
sonnl letter, 2-ccnt stamp II required
for return postage. Address The Times
Dispatch Inflammation bureau. Hick-
mond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
ClumGy Work.

don't understand, said the craftsman
what's the matter with my plans for your new
street cars"
on DON'T growled the superintendent of
the interurban Well, III tell you You've
made the cross-seats wide enough for two
passengers 10 sit on. Cut OF three inches. 40
the outside passengerll slip of. and don't vou
ever start anything new this company aratnr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Nobody Knows.


Thinking alone, with little to do
That thinking may rifle minute or two.
L wonder why eyes are SO lusciously blue
And nobody knows!
Seeing pair demurcly turned down,
Soft in their shyness. but hard when they frown
I've wondered what artist could paint them go
brown
But nobody knows.
Eyes gray and hazel-what stories they tell.
And, Q what emotions from liquid depths we'll!
Come tell me, Friend Sage, how to hide from
their spoil,
For nobody knows!
Smiling. they beckon. and frowning. they burn;
Sweet when embracing. but hends when they
Now where shall the heart in escaping Thorn
turn?
Why. nobody knows!
Nobody knows. and it's nobody cares
While the heart tumbles into their myriad
snares;
And why love always comes like thief. un-
awares-
Nobody knows!
But when eyes dream dart, and the sbilant
sigh
Is companions chief to the ravishinE eye
Well the mind wondering, uueryinR-
why?
Oh. nobody knows!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Contr.bnnd Good..

S. T. w, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
literally means against the proclana-
ton" Contraband goods are those
shipped to a warning country contrary
to Il proclamation made by the enemy.
There is no penalty for shipping con-
traband goods. but they are liable to
capture and the owner has no redress
if they are taken from him. A nation
cannot capture things as contraband
until It has SO proclaimed It.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Briti.h House Of Commons.

c. +. b., Suffolk.-Thc House OF Com
mons consists Of $40 members, viz
Four hundred and sixty-fve for Eng
nd, thirty for Wales. seventy-two for
Scotland and 100 for ireland, elected
The speaker of the House of Commons
is elected by the house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Chnmbcr O. commerce.

p. y. c., LynchburS.--The first cham
organized in New York City in 1853
and incorporated by royal charter from
King George III. in ITO There are
now similar bodies In nearly every
city or town OF consequence in the
United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Every Day Is Sunday.

Miss J. NJ, Bedford City.-Every
day of the week Is Sunday in some part
of tho world. The Greeks observe
Monday: the Russians, Tuesday: the
Assyrians, Wednesday; the Egyptians,
Thursday; the Turks, Friday; the Jews,
Saturday, and the Christians Sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
yVh.t Chinn In Doinr.

ses to help the allies to unlimited
supplies. 1t Will also help tho allies
10 recruit any amount of skilled or I'M
skilled labor in China, to take the
place OF the men who have gone to the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

3. W. H, Waynesboro.-The follow
ing countries south of the United
States have broken off diplomatic re-
lations with Germany: In South Amer
lea, Brazil. Peru, Bolivia and Uruguay;
in Central America. Guatemala, Mica
ragua. Costa Riga and Honduras. Pan
ANA and Cuba and Haiti.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Universal.

For Grace and Sue and Mabel,
For Antoinette and Liz.
Love is the motive power
or everything that is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
FRIDAY, OCTOBER ss. 1917.

The German mark is now at a discount OF
about so per cent in Swedish exchange, and
is gradually dropping lower Soon it will
have no more value than the German esti-
mate of treaty values-merely a scrap Of
paper
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
News Of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch ~, o.
Among those reneiui,

among those receiving
OF moro scattering
sotes Tor the Constitutionai
convention in the three
gays election were the
Ioiiowing: DR.. c. S. Mills.
ReV. j. l.. Burrows, a. Y
stokes. Il. L. August
hehry X. Ellyson. DR.
alexander Sharp, Thomas
"a. Wynne, w. II. Macfar-
land and Henry A. Wise.
X. III. Dibrcll, n leading
tobacco commission mer-
chant. and perhaps the
oldest member of the trade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

we can readily believe our electrical
ihachlne is more needed for lighting pur
DOSES IN Pennsylvania than in Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Charcoal Eph,. Daily Thought.

When All sees chicken coop open on a
dark night said Charcoal Eph. ruminatively,
'er watahmillion patch right alongside de
road. All cyarn't hep thinkin' de Lawd sure do
make specially o. temptations. Try some
ponc, Mstah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Anamers 70 onerie.

S. o. S.-"ill you kindly explain, in 4 few
words the fourth dimension. nebu1ar hypothesis
and aurora NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Richmond. October rs, 1917
Sure! Anything to oblige
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Cautious.

One moment, Harold" said tho dear young
thing; Il assume from your posture and the
color Of your eye that you are about to kiss me-
Il am Mabel" he admitted.
"ln that case" she said. you will kindly
defer tho operation until 1 set the osculascopc
The courts are very particular about evidence"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

"i'h nickel goods advanced to 6 cents.
purchasers Will regret the disappearance OF
tho old S-cent pieces
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Down Bnd, FeiIopx..

II hear your wifc's sick; what ,sm,tterr.
Ion know bat she's terrible bad of Pin
one can't get up in tn morning and build tn,
fire rlorem "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Formula,

II we we're compromising a wise man, we
should use the following ingredients:
The soemnity OF n Jnckass: the reticence of
clam; the agility Of flea; the cunning OF
FOX; the vaior of a lion: the wadcle OF a duck
And he, out of his egotisr. would later add the
vanity OF peacock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and adj
dre.s or the writer. Name will not be
published II writer requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Inc report that sweaters would be banned
by the army caused some persons tn broo1,
out In cold pcrspiratiou.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Commissfoner In Chanccry
g. Carlton jackson has been ap-
pointed commissioner In chancery, in
the Court OF Law and Equity. to sue
coed tho late comm issioncr, Oyerton
Howard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
The Chase,
On Monday

n leliow can tell a lie in thirty seconds that
ne cant orertake in lifetime
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Iuaticc

"And do You believe that Justice is blind-
asked the lawyer
mot just that" replied the Judge II would
say astigmatic'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26
Current Editorial Comment
Who Would
Count
the Votes?
Regarding

Regarding that proposal ~
who Would , vos. s to eonference
the Votcso city is Interested IT has a. ah had
quite bit of experience with
methods So-just from the Kansas CITY stand
Point-We would want to know who wou1d anu
want to- ehe eisc, ,.b Sommissioners We would
uand s the party that has been in power in
asa ever since 1871 has built up
cities pretty eicient police s mneb american Gan
information Is that the ,lsace- Iorrainers would
naTe ABOUT the same chance against this ma
pal ticket has in tho First Ward in Kansns
deEs tbe When Xou have to hold pebscitc un-
Goiing has any adyantages over shooting at the
about equal chance either haze iY
1. :, One of the speakers at
Loyalty local Jewish meeting accurately
nas feature of our rG na m9St im1pr s
said loyalty is easy in the United
United States it is cause for marvel TIA IN nne
thing th savorinE Of disoyalty can exist To Se
requires only that tho citizen be true 70 hf
sell. No government since the Garden Of r San
n nas 6urdened its citizens lightly in tms
enaraGteristcs Is that we have asked ali OF our
g4ny eI and have returned but little So NJ.
ton as hero ant sTer had such inerpreta
sgarded to ~o a 1a Ia ,m
self deense' that ea"% %e a saya mere
against all foes Mental twists or bi toset Tier
h hnu e55pression IN sedtious or words are
tous because they are aimed against fh iniGui.
government man has ever framed He,n me best pest
Bee. u S'ates-Omaha
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Unfortunately. 1t is not every one that has
diplomatic relationa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

The conflscation by the Federal govern
ment of Richmond's turbo-generator for gov
eminent uses in Pennsylvania is bringing
home to our people the enormous powers
that have been conferred upon Federal Off
Gals in the interest of great military pre-
paredness The general benefit, in this time
of critical ufeency.Fis paramount to the con-
Tenience of any locality. However much the
people OF this city may regret the delay in
securing this plant or similar one, they can
only accept the situation with the thougnr
that by their sacrifices they are assisting in
the paramount enterprise of making the
nation fit for fighting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

The entertainment Of the Confederate
veterans Wednesday by the officers at Camp
Lee was graceful act, which is but one of
the many indications that the leaders of the
National Army have really national outlook
and are not moved by partisan or sectional
considerations. half century ago few would
have believed it possible that at this time
there would be Federal camp, named for
the Confederate commander in-c chief erected
near the scene OF his last desperate resist
ance, and at which the survivors of his army
would be received as honored guests by the
omcers OF the Army Of the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

One, Of tho speakers at n
toCai JeWish meeting accurately
feature Of our national life. He
said loyalty is easy In the ljnitcd
States Of nth 80 - ~ itNN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

cuBLISHED every day in the year Mt 10 South Tenth
Street, Richmond, Va. by The TimeE dispatch Pub
Fishing Co.. Inc. Charles b. Hasbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Thc Times
Dispatch, and not o individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

The Savage has the best Of 1t
In Africa or west Of st!
Whatever meat
Hn Gndx, IN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

TELEf'iiONE: Randolph 1.
Private Branch E1chauEe
connecting with all depart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Catered January "a, 1905, tho Post-Otnce at
faF5 Richmond. W., sccond-clnss matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

II our frienus with mShuscrlpts anu
illustrations wish 10 hive uhA faAhpe
articles returned they III all Cases SEND bhps
purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-26

Regarding that proposal Of
the Stockholm conference for a
vote in Alsace-Lorraine, Kansas
Saty is Interested. Il has had
quite 4 BIT of nynarian,n ,...,L
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
LOvEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Store Closes s D. m.
SATURDAY. 8 D. m.
knitting
Popular pasti m e
taught in the LoUe-
man, Joseph & Loeb
art goods store

So popular have become the
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
knitting classes that the Art
Goods Store could not COM
fortably or conveniently hold
its classes on the fourth
floor, so it had to be removed
to a larger and more conven-
lent space on the third. In
it's present location we be-
lieve it ideally loo a tie d.
Plenty of room and light and
air, never too warm to work.
Now to return to the sweat
ers. Some Of them are being
made for the soldiers and
some for soldiers sisters and
sweethearts (by themselves).
It is a fascinating pastime
and profitable one.
I'D FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
Get up dutOnldt-
icnUY- So. so

We mean you should have an
automatic alarm clock to
wake you up. We guarantee
that you will not be able to
sleep any longer when the
automatic alarm starts.
The automatic alarm clock
runs eight days-the alarm
rings every "A hours with
out being reset.
When you do get up the
automatic alarm can be IN
stantly stopped by pressing
"a button. IVAN FOOT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
Books
to read
fiction library
1c daily

BY becoming a member OF the
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb 1c daily
Fiction Library you will enjoy the
companionship of the best and lat
est fiction. There will be at your
disposal a complete library of fic-
ton from which you may choose
with careful discrimination from
the works of the leading fiction
writer's of the day.
Let us enroll you as a member to-
day. balcony
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
Garden hose, fourth floor
Proves
Master tailor and designer
N0lD With L0Demdn, Joseph
&c Loeb

PREVES' SUITS WILL SET THE
FASHION IN BIRMINGHAM This
FALL.
PREVES is A DESI GNER- "A
CREATOR--HIS ORIGINAL CON-
CEPTIONS OF THE NEW SEA
SONS TAILORED SUIT FASH
IONS WILL PROVE THE EXCEPT
ED STANDARD AMONG WELL
DRESSED WOMEN.
JUST NOW PREVES, AS A MEANS
OF INTRODUCING HIS WORK, is
DESIGNING SUITS AT PRICES
DECIDEDLY LOWER THAN WILL
BE IN EFFECT AFTER SEPTEM-
Der FIRST. emo ''0or'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
The Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
AUGUST Furniture Sale


preached higher 1t
hombu
all in
August Furniture Sale offer this
Augusta ithad S
that
sell furniture cheapl August
that furniture quantities
furniture
lots will always have the adangewi always in position
quantities
another
than have before had
will
7ncnDcfinn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
Inspect
the finest stock of furniture in
South $75, 900. 90 North

1000 pieces to be sold at August
Sale prices which the aver
age one-fourth lower than regular
recorded
homem comic eandat attractive
to
here
We
hardly noticed by
the August Furnitu epurchase
ofq stand
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31

a limited period only. to place
one OF these instruments and a
mn assortment of records, in
any home on request for ten
days home test. 1t Is distinctly
understood, however, that no one
accepting this home test Is under
obligation to buy at its termina-
ton. We simply do this to make
new friends for the Edison. We
know that no one who had lived
in the same house with a New
Edison could possibly be unaware
of its marvellous musical charac-
teristics. (Balcony)
The Keota news., 1917-03-09
lack FROST PROVED POWER
spectacle When Fifty Tent
ef Rock, Leossned by Cold. Fell
q thousand Feet.

Delicate frost tracings ON the win.
dow-panes seem to be the work of fam
ciful and harmless sportiveness, but
the hand that forms them is capable of
greater deeds and other kinds.
An ofhcial of the geological survey
tells Of an experience that must have
been wonderfully impressive to the
spectator. He had been spending some
weeks in exploring the Yosemite VAL
ley and the great rocks" like "El
CAPTAIN" that wall 1t in.
Standing one day Of late autumn
about the middle of the valley, he was
startled by a report like aocannon-shot.
which filed the whole valley with
echoes that roared and doomed. re-
piled and multiplied, In a long-con-
tinued. glorious tumult.
As the denfening sound died away
In sullen mutterings under the vizor
of Ell Captain, the spectator was able
to distinguish the point of attack by
the long. clattering descent of vast
quantity of rock.
The night had been cold one in the
valley. and on the 1000 and 5000 foot
AOvCAo VI tuc upper Aliu TAG SCAAhCAo-
ture must have dropped almost to
zero.
Frost, working quietly with his
Archimedeah lever, had just succeeded
In shifting from the shoulder Of the
Sentinel a trifie Of SO tons or 30 OF
granite. For near thousand feet the
bowlder fell sheer, swift and silent;
then, striking the cliff, it burst like
bomb. scattered into myriad flying
shards and splinters. and dlslodged
smother of fragments that trickled
down to the valley In stream that
lasted for minutes.
Then from the spot where the bowl
der had struck, dust began to rise into
the sunny air. slowly building up like
summer cloud and every bit AZ
snowy. 1t was the -four of granite.
powdered instantaneously by the ter
riic shock.
The Keota news., 1917-03-09
He Loved Marie.

A sailor at the Seaman's Church In
stitute, just in from Cuba, came rat
tling down the stairs the other day
with heavy scowl on his face. He
approached the institute Interpreter
and threw down this letter addressed
to young woman he had met during
the trip: "Dear Marie: The more I
think Of you the worse I love you.
seen my sister and she says she will
teach you English In two weeks II you
cum here. Marie, love you awful
and send you $50 for you to cum here.
seen your brother and he Is wright
Ing to you this minute. When send
girl $50 for anything I'm crazy. AZ
ever. Oscar" 'well." said the inter
prefer. "Make that Just like 1t IL, only
in Spanish" explained Oscar. "and
charge everything to me. TIL be right
upstairs until I get married. New
York Correspondence in PittsburxA
Dispatch.
The Keota news., 1917-03-09
Want. education to Do Practical.

W0USU e0OS0T10O 70 DO pT0CSSC3Js
Thomas w. Churchill, former presi-
dent Of the New York board Of educa-
tion, said in recent address that he
was opposed to any education that
harked back to Cultural past" or
allowed Its weather vane to be blown
by the breezes from antiquity" '.This
old cultural stun is not going to help
any mothers son make living" he
said. II am not in sympathy with the
views of college professors intrenched
IN the marble halls of colleges endowed
by some rich benefactor. Until re-
Gently they have paid too much at
tention to the white shirt front and
ignored the overalls, and they found
their graduates starved to death. Cui-
ture is good thing, but it Gun be
picked up in spare moments where the
need may be. admire your pretty
vase, but my youngster needs. soup
plate. The man who stands on the COR
ner' and spouts Latin may get q repu-
tation for being erudite, but he won't
bring much of salary home to his
wife on Saturday night"