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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
FREIGHT RATE HEARING
COMES UP ON WEDNESDAY
railroads Asking Corporation Commits
sion for increase of Is

y hearing has been fixed for De-
ccmbcr before tho state CORPORATION
Commission for the freight rate qucs-
ton. Tho railroads of Virginia arc
seeking an increase OF Is per cent.
despite the assertion tina, Virginia
fr" Sht rates arc generally - per
cent higher than the Central Freight
Association tariff. II Is feared that
tho granting OF this increase will re-
suit In an added benefit to the buai =
ness Of other States. IT is said that
cheaper rates are giving Baltimore a
great advantage over Richmond in
reaching the northern part OF Vir-
sinia.
Surprise has been expressed that the
chamber OF Commerce OF not a single
city appeared before the State Cor
pora;ion Commission In session last
week when the steamer lines ask cd
for an increase in rates. SO far there
has been no protest. and opposition To
the request has not been filed with the
commission. II seema probable that in
the absence of protest the railroads
will be granted degree OF Keller
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
/ ooks and Authors

The Toyland Mother Goose" hy r,,,cn
SSninaton Dolls and o,ne %, jo ,a f 9npp ~
The od G },m Gn,r Isrs for ,he hrs, time
iG1n win photographic in which dolls and
VII" pictures viii Want Ap rs t cong
sss them w Ts" s nr"ss his
MI iii e a. or a ak HsST his o but "A, SIer
the oher stories he Kno ,%%s ACT out
hs "'h n in ?7 edition ;s of Trust Companies
rmgd and Traa' c out SS 'Gs s
ss.I S'T t Msw fCrk City mis- rubca"
s" ana i ,"G n S9s%@
Is e@dns June uen s! SHOW mS 'f iu,ai for
Of mere Il hn he ea "d So SS
irxt year For tho hve-ycar period trust com
s""@"G or UPWARDS Of Is The Scriy
i,.G o MP or n"f ere affords cause Tor utmost
Of ,i,o the sonntry and tho rapid increasing Glen
slonid find a welcome place in every bmsin n'e.
Ferry S' N9sS Gf G"F lsss coz b. s'Gn
%nH oInniaf story of true chrstnas sriri
whG lrsntl% sekmc~ deS, to i SH""
Mrsna4tnE fGT ch!is,%as s'G bis
WAS sent Of; TO buy. gifts for MS family and
Al S.ns pointed t. tie usual meauinsics "Ac csia
,,S Of ihs hSday Then on hrismas Eve
u" 'anc r. r"al!1c his responsibility in mucl Of
TO his opnor:u ni,y 20 snrcad tho Christmas mes
Fag' MAJ" III" rest OF Tho story II Is tale
of tenderness aud charm. OF human feeling AID
understanding OF many phases OF life Il book
10 warm The heart and dim The eye, but tho tear
viii not hc ono OF bitterness.
"voyages on the Yukon and It's Trihutarics'
by Hudson stuck. -. -. r. X. &. :. with maps
aud Illustrations. is All attractive volume just
issued by charles !;crhncr's sons. This book.
wl!le complete in i,sef is written as sup;
picmcnt and complement to Ten Thousand
Miics With Il Dogs sled" by the Same author,
and forms herewith a survey OF the inferior
Of Alaska radar the totally different aspects Of
"inte" and summer Il is NV thirteen years
since tho author began his residence in the
interior OF Alaska, and by far thu greater part
OF tho time OF that Residences has been spent ia
almost roniinuous travel The present season
is the tenth during watch the launch Pelican
has traVcrScd the waters Of the Yukon and its
tributaries. ami Ihc total distance she has COW
cred is close upon "a. 600 miles Tho author in
this book takes the reader i ichi down The YUKON
River from is source 10 It's mouth. aud this
iourrcy constitutes The first part OF the book.
The Journeys which tho second part OF tho book
describes We're mad" on the Alaskan rivers
tributary 10 The Yukon he side streams a"
they ccucrail" called by river men. though
thcv THEMSELVES great rivcrn. and Il chapter
! ~ devoted TO each OF tho more important ones.
Tho hook fuily meets its Dur oso Of 4 MARIA; iv"
to interest tho general reader and convey a just
impression of the country and It's inhabitants.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
Health J alks, by Dr. Vim. Brady
'e"p'riEhr 1914 by A"uou. >-wspaper service,
The Lame Shoulder

lust as We beg in to think We are getting our
reader" educated so they win not ask rs io
diaGmose their ailments by matt. q new rcEiIncnt
81 renders joins our little circle and We hay
10 osgih an over again. But that tx the great
Tragedy OF doctor lie. anyway. He no sooner
lures ms oid and well trained patients than
a new generation arises ana makes ali the same
o S miatakes. lo-dhy four correspondents ask
for something good TOR" :, lame or /; III shouj.
utr. IoW can we ten. without cxamiuat ion,
whether there Is a bursa inlIamcd adhesion
from past injury or disease. what noty
Can't do IL. children can't do it, Haven't the
necessary second sight; We only give some
general facts about the lame and stin shout
ders. and maybe some OF these facts will seem
me case TO a good doctor and let him try II on
ACUTE subacromial hursitis is an inHamma-
tion or q iuhricatlnE sac just underneath the
point OF the shoulder. sometimes caused by
Slight injury or strain. some times by Infection
Movenen, OF the shoulder is very painful. par
ticolaTIy movement OF the arm outward and up
ward SO It Is held stir. and even after the
nina ininatioh ana moderate swelling have gone,
The stiffness may remain behind for a long time.
This may lead 70 chronic gtih shoulder and con
Siderable disability Of the arm.
The remedy !or the acute attack Is rest
tn, The arm In : slins or s3metimes by keeping
me arm resting On table pillow. L..
, me most ..s comfortable position AS TIC
neat IN one form or another IS helpful. and mas
Inc massage includes gentle manipulation of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
The TOiIrrH.

An hour ago ! gazed with aching eyes
Upon tho uGlinc.& across the street
i:cvolting at the sight of wrctchcd folk
Who pleaded BY on weary, dragging
feet
\ sudden tide Of storm came sweeping
And yelled with curtaincd rain the
garish day:
And twilight followed hard upon the
storm,
The twimmlins lights camo trimming
out to play.
Aud now sec anew tho shabby streets.
transformed from tawdrincss to sud-
den splendor:
The fairy prince who stands across. In,
a moment hack was just the peanut
VCnder.
The little lady smiling to herself,
Ana broodrs softly, who would cver
know
She jinSlcd tambourincs to silly tunes
street musician not so long ago?
Where stitched the stolid, paIlid sweat
shop girl"
la tina, big building opposite TO me
L sec amid those soft and mellow 1Irh,a
Exquisite women sewing joyfuIly.
And oh. ! think tho vagrant ,airv co,l
2 That ever hides within tho toilers
heart
Was gently coaxcd into the fv,,,r,t
That might find tho faith and NAV
my part!
Nancy Fitzhugh Richey, In chri,,,,n
Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
SUM OF. s29,515,Gs7 ASKED
FOR RIVERS AND HARBORs
This Is Reduction of Moro Than
S5,000.000 From Amount Ap.
prOpriated for Current Year.
si.54o,ooo WILL GO TO NORFOLK
Estimates Of Cost OF Improvement
and Maintenance Placed Before
Congress - Largest Amount Est.
mated for Mississippi River.

WASHINGTON, December c.-The
cost of Improvement aud maintenance
of harbprs and waterways utilized in
tha handling OF the country'a water
borne commerce was estimated to Con-
Ercss to-day at S29.5l6.697 for the
fiscal year 1919.
That is q reduction OF more than
sa.u0o,oo0 from the amount appropriated
for the current year. The largest sum
estimated was for the Mississippi River.
Il total OF S12.112.OO0. For tho Ohio
River. 100000 was proposed. and for
tho harbor OF New York. where the
largest portion Of the country's foreign
commerce Is handled. S3.0lO,O0O. l;sti-
mates for Norfolk harbor, including
Thimblo Shoal improvements. $3.50. 600.
llurhor estimates include: Charles
ton. $4,000: Savannah. 100000:
Tampa, $4,000.
other items are:
Virginia coast waterway. $1,000
North Carolina rivers and creeks.
$1,000; harbors at Beaufort and More
head city and waterways southwark
to Jacksonville. $4,000. Cape Fear
River at and below Wilmington. $780,
goo and above Wilmington. $4,000.
Completing Winyah Bay and main
tonance of South Carolina rivers,
100000. Waterways between Charles
ton and Alligator Creek. $4,000
Georgia harbors and ST. Mary's River,
$4,000 brunswick harbor, $4,000;
Georgia rivers. $4,000.
East Florida waterways and Miami
and Key West harhors. $4,000: Florida
rivers and bays. $4,000: removing water
hyacinth. Florida. $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
The Bnhc Hone,

That Babe love is Legion
She crawls upon my knee
And holds her dimplcd cheek TO mine
And so:tl! kisses me.
Not all rlser's million.
Nor All Kings estate
could turn her smiles TO frowning. nor
Her little love to hate.
Sweet are her tiny riuEers
That clutch my older hand.
And wonderful her trust in me
As comrades both We stand
And view that strelchins vista
That leads TO some pale star
Where Babes and Men ana Nations. too
Snail see things IS they are
And Oh that Babe is pretty:
And Oh. her touch is sweet.
Bat long the path that lies before
Her little BABY feet!
And We shall bc together
That Babe OF mine, and /
Ana we shall count the growing wears
So swiftly passing by
That Babe love is Legion
: she is the carth's own ward:
she is the hope of peace, Of calm
Sprung from the dripping sword.
Not all thc inscr's millions
Nor All Kings estate
Could turn her smile to frovu;uc NOR
Her little love To hate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
Checking Up War Expenditures

THERE is definite disposition on tho mart
OF congress, according to its leaders, to
Insist upon more satisfactory Information re-
sardlns tuture war appropriations. This is
intended as no reelection upon the admins
tration, but is regarded by Senators and Req
resentatives as a manifest duty on their part
1t : quite easy 10 understand why Congress
Is dlsinclined to rubber stamp" it's approyal
upon ever! request for an APPROXIMATION
which the executive departments may ask.
MS ooes not necessarily proceed from hos
UNITY on the part Of Congress or absence OF
enthusiasm. but is prompted by the fact that
that pody shares full responsibility with the
administration for every dollar of the coun-
trys money that Is put into this war
ii is recalled that when war was declared
the administration went before Congress with
estimates for approximately $4,000 600 600
'he amount OF money regarded at that time
DIS necessary 10 carry through the first years
Pioe'aW' Inc luil amount was appropriated
without delay or question, notwithstanding
the TACT that ii was the greatest single war
appropriation ever made by any government
al gwen time in the history Of the world
IN less Than three months from the passape
OF this measure the administration went back
TO Congress for deficiency appropriations AL
most twice as large as the original sun,
congress was staggered at this call for funds
so sooh after the first amount had been made
available. but did not demur. The huge de.
Nciency bills were promptly passed and means
at once devised for raising the money which
mad been appropriated This necessitated an
overhauling OF the war taxation and "a fur
Their issue OF bonds
congress very properly will require every
essential detail of those war plans which
must be covered by appropriations II NAV
even prove advisable for that body TO adon,
budget system of making approximations
This has been urged by various leading mon
for years. and the present may prove an ac.
ceptable time to undertake budget ammo
priatons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
STOCKINGS FOR BLUES
Meeting This Afternoon to Arrange for
Filling OF $50 for Famous
Suundron.

Mrs. Hamilton II. Chslkley issued
last night call for a meeting In room
$50 at the jefferson Hotel at o'clock
this afternoon of all parents. friends
and aWcetheaTt3 of members Of the
ftichmond Blues Squadron now at
Camp Mcclellan, Admission. Friends OF
present or former members Of the ia
nous command have undertaken to
supply 400 stockings full of good
things to be hung OIL the Blues Christ
mas tree. Plans for having tho stock
irgs filled will be discussed this after
noon. and those present will be invited
to take stockings homo and fill them
with the things soldiers will enjoy.
The stockings must he shipped from
here not later than December 10. so
that but few days remain in which
to have them distributed. filed and ro-
turned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
SEEN ON TIE SIDE
Natures Rcspitc.
III HENRY EDWARD WARMER

rail- In the glory OF her crimson crown;
Yellow and gold. tho sere leaves trembling down.
Carpciing paths where wood nymphs love to
stray.
Willing with kisses sweetest hours away.
There. where tho fcathered creatures of tho
earth
Joined in their carolings of love and mirth
linscr awhile the hallowcd scenes among.
Where Nature gives the tumhng echoes
tongue
Hear NC the quail. nush'd from it's icafy lair.
Beating in flight? the affrshtcd hare.
Bursting the hedges through? in far space
Tho distant ripping OF the clear brooks
chase?
Hear We the rustiing OF the autumn breeze,
Grooming requiem among tho trees.
Whose branches. tuned II the undyng song
Bend to the melody that sweeps along?
See We the grandeur in the mighty breast
Zen ~ some giant. where the lost dreams
sleep,
Stands to eternity, his guard to keep:
Things OF the earth. This place is Natures
Here with the rocks the trees. the sweeping
loan.
The solemn silence that is all hut heard
The prcpins astcr. tho full throated bird!
Great among men. and thus accounted great:
Proud is your reign yet over land aud sea
Tempest OF strife your labor'd shall
he:
Weary and worn. dstrausht by grievous care.
Burdcned and broken. faint in tho mighty glare
OF earthly turmoil seek from pain Surcease-
In Natures respite is the soul OF peace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

ness to serve the nation In its time of stress
In the terrific drama Of life and death now
being enacted before the eyes of the world
the actors OF the stage are doing their part.
Hundreds OF them in CAMPS or trenches
to-day. Those who cannot serve at the front
now are ready to contribute of their talents.
II is Il worthy effort for q worthy cause. and
deserves support not only from those who
regularly visit the theater. but from the pub
lie generally. Success or failure rests with
them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
Advertisement.

y poor. but honest. American citizen nan:ed
MigGirS requests 10 advance the theory that
il IS honorable to marry poor but
honest, American citizen named higgins than
to chattc mortgage ones self TO a busted duke
The information is Tor the attention OF Amer
lean heircsSes whose affections may otherwise
be Misguided. Address higgins, s. q. :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

From stage hands TO stars the theatrical
profession OF the United States on Friday
will make manifest its patriotic love of coun
Try and its devotion TO dcmocracy's cause nv
contributing the entire receipts of one per
4ormance 10 the Red Cross. From ocean TO
ocean and from the Canadian border 10 tho
Gulf. wherever there is {; thcater Rcd Cros.
Day Will be celebrated The amount NJ
money thus raised for the alienation of
human suffering on the battle field or whcr
ever miniserng hands are needed. viii no
limited only by the number Of people who
support this loyal action of the stage M
profession in this wide land is truer to its
gcountrys ideals or more generous in it's re-
Spouse TO calls for assistance than that 10
which SO many hundreds OF thousands look
for amusement and relaxation The depth
gof Its heart and purpose cannot he gauged
Sacross the footlights, for beneath the cap and
bells may be found breasts alive with eager
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
adual mf,ing OF tho arm out,

the shoulder and gradual lifting OF tho out
ward and upward
Sometimes this condition persists for months
or years. and the patient is unable Ia lift tho
arm high az the shoulder. hence cannot feed
himself comb his hair with the affected arm.
But If he will bend forward while ataud!u.., 40
that the arms hang limrly downward. then lc,
some hold the affected arm In that rrlat i've
position while lie again assumes tho erect pos
ture. he discovers that lie can lift the arm high
above his head after all. ltut don't let him try
TO lover it without help. for il viii hurt like
sin. This * pretty reliable sub
acromiu burstis. The relief Of tho disability
requires forciblc breaking up OF adhcsious under
anncSthcsia. somctimrs without ntcsthcsi;l
MMhcn recognized and pro"crly treated tho CON
dition usually responds promptly. though few
cases rcNMirc opcratioM ON Tho bursa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
GnstronornicnI.

IN later edition propose defend
rruneS. chicken wings. tripe, pigs feet. rump
steak and Cuttings.
The disposition OF America TO fill itself with
steak sInotherrd in mushrooms is ruinous. in
these times OF shortage. Fair warning ihat we
are going 10 insist upon humble grub: 1t is
too much looked down upou b.: the srornful.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

That Tired Eecliug.-I have Il friend who
seems 70 get plenty OF sleep. but is always
EawninS behind his hand. What causes ito "
MISS L.. w
cut aud trot him around HE block ,hrcc mr. ro,r
times. along about O'Clock and tell hin, 70
WALK hriSklr and breathe deeply all the ven -
nome. when he starts yawninG ''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
information Bureau,

Inquiries regarding almost my topic.
excepting on loyal nnh mcdIcnI sub
jerfs nre answered tree. ts nil In
quirirs arc unawerrd directly by'per-
>onal letter u :i-cent stump In required
Tor return postage. Address The I'Imea-
Dispatch Information Bureau, Rich
EUnd, Via.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
che.npenke md ohio rromo,ton.

Effective rs az December |. X g.
Davis has been appointed assistant
irainn'ast"r OF the Newport News ;cr-
minal division Of the Chesapeake and
OHIO Railway 10 MI the acancy caused
by TIA" transfer Of W. j. Neal Mr.. Da-
ViS Is succeeded as general yardma ter
by &. T.. rarkcr, who was formerly
night yardma3ter. The appointments
We're made by Superintendent f.. l.
Ford
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
initiative and Ncfcrcndpm.

j. w. r., bowling Grccn.--Thc initia
i've rs plan 10 give tho people the
rlSh; TO suggest or direct by petition
or vote That certain measure should
hccome law. The referendum give,
'hc people The privilege of passing on
the dcSirabiiity of a measure after II
has been passed by the Legislature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

+. {. NJ. LaCrossc.-You should be
able 10 dispose Of your tinfoil TO any
Junk dealer 1t has Il quoted value OF
about ~ cents pound at factory
points, but local buyers usually pay
much below that figure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

Richmond will be host 10 distinguished
guests this week Among them will be
Secretary OF War Baker ana Representative
Mcdil! Mccormick. OF Illinois, who will confer
with Virginia leaders i'll war work and later
Henry p. Dawson Will tell What the Red
cross is doing. Their presence here should
act as /. stimulus TO local endeayors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

For every tar there is n smile,
For cver% grief Il recompcLse;
80 I'm satisfied to stay awhile
This worlds a good old residence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

Many plans are advanced for the better
ment OF Richnond's system Of government.
Divers proposals are made, but none holds
out hope for the salvation OF the Administra-
tive Board Public sentiment seems unani-
mo;s Tor the elimination OF this municipal
fifth wheel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

Followers vi the trial of Mrs DcSaulles
we're not surprised BY the verdict OF the jury
which acquitted her on the charge OF MUIR
dcring her husband. Whether or not there
was miscarriage OF justice may be moot
question. but her victory clean cut and
none will be sorry that the young Chilca II
woman is free TO return to her South Ameri-
can home. taking with her the son for love
of whom she Slew his father. Sympathy in
case like this always is with the woman
and few juries could be found that would
convict after hearing her story OF cruelty at
the hands of a dissolute husband.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

-Four hundred thousand dollars is tidy
}:tue sum for the correction OF injustice"
which the sufragette picketecrs say they sus-
tanned in the workhouse al Occoquan. That
is the amount they demand But how DO
they propose 10 correct the injustice that they
did 10 Il nation at war by thci. disgraccful
iil.tgntiaCtics al the very gates of the White
.Uu-e? That Will hardly be measured i'll
OF money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
snfety First.

Mar. know I'm late for dinner but. to
tell you the honest truth"
'onc moment. John: children, YOU go into
the other put your fingers in your
and don't YOU dare listen! Sow. John. so
ahead and lie
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

Books OF the Red Cross have been opened
TO the people. An account Of its stewardship
is given III Henry +. Davisons first semi
annual report of the war council 1t is n
record TO stir the hearts of Americans, make
them glad they have contributed 10 Red Cross
work and fire their zeal and generosity for
the future OF the sl00.000,O0O war fund.
all but Sl2 100000 has been collected. and
that at a cost Of less than per cent Salary
lists nave been almost cut in half, and the best
business brains OF the country are conccn-
trated ON the problem of how to deliver the
maximum service TO humanity from the funds
available. But no one can stay the growing
needs or reduce the cvcr-incrcasing calls
made upon this most wonderful agent Of
mercy. Millions more will be necessary. and
they will be forthcoming in the full knowl
edge that every penny Will be expended toward
the alienation OF human suffering for which
1t is given.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
charcon, Erh.. Daily Thought.

"Bote sides gotta fisht Elm dey is [ be IA
fight said Charcoal. commonly known AS Erh.
but All tells yo' 10 jest only ono Kin
make hit monty unpleasant! Try ba-
nanas, MiStah Jackson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
Burglars Maxim .
Matrimonial,

Early. to work with a Jimmy 10 pry
Makes 4 man healthy. wealthy and fly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

Virginia s-gotfl is s45, 900 900. and the cam
paign is on. The drive will continue for
twelve months, and when the final day has
arrived. it will be found that the State has
taken its full share OF war savings certificates
or that there is no doubt. Virginia never
Tails when II sets its heart on attainin a GER
tain objective and in this campaign il will
be spurrcd on by the double incentive of
patriotism and thrift. But every man.
woman and child must help One year. look
ing forward, may seem ample time but in
reality it is brief and the task is hard.
Every day must he made to count Start
your war savings account to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04
ADV ice.

IL YOU want 10 make fast friend. lister
patiently aid laugh like thunder. even If TN,
story has whiskers on it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

Camp Lee Experiences First Contact With
Cas- says headline. Thus the Young col
ders are being prepared for war and Con
gress at the same time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-04

!. man has 10 LETT after buying his
lunch, his wife thinks he is leading double