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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Hcedinr the Dr,trc., Coli.

To the Editor of The Times -Dispatch.
Si"-Two particularly oppressive
tic appeared in your paper recently.
One was the ready responsiveness 10
your Ten Opportunities" whereby ono
good man sent in his check to cover
the total amount necessary TO relieve
other was a teieSraphic dispatch from
another city rcciting 4 sad Instance Of
relief arriving. too late. An unfortu-
nate woman hau bravcly battled to
keep her children comfortable without
disclosing 10 the world her pitiable
condition as result Of her husbands
desertion. and the distressing situa-
ton was not realized by the rcspon-
sivc community until the poor woman
had contracted an illness which re.
suited in her death.
AS wc near the beautiful Christmas.
tide. when the heart OF all nature
seems TO beat closer to the heart OF
God. 1t Is we'll TO seek opportunities OF
carrying good cheer and succor to the
distressed. and the most joyful Christ
mas will be experienced by those who
hest measure up to their opportunities
in this regard. The Associated Chart
helpful institutions should be heartily
supported. There is suffering. right
here in Richmond. To-day an old and
infrm lady. hobbled to an institution
closed that she had been forced to
break up some of her chairs for fuel.
Another old lady had made a fire out
these cases OF distress were relieved,
but II takes money to provide the re-
lief. The Associated Charities and such
splendid institutions are diligent in
their quest for cases Of distress in or
der TO alleviate suffering, but they
should receive the special cooperation
OF the public at the time of this cold
spell. and when the Christmas bells
are ringing throughout the land.
w. NJ. BICKERS.
Richmond, Va. December Is. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
News of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch, Dec. Is. 1879

q IL SeS
Frederieksburg Herald, presided, and the AS AS
TO 'fs
manent The 6oowng eaoTS
and b byi lay and to report at future meeting
the Wing; Mr.. Coleman OF the Snqulrer; MIR.
ton. Of the Iynchbnrg Virgnian
YESTERDAY General sshoned sent order to
reetng, the payment OF the mileage and per
in h hs
fixed in the ordinance recently passed by the
In the United States Circuit Court Yesterday
rsderi K1ood H. 90 Ernce Of Rappahannoek and
States commissioners.
Waller r Stables e. Of o., Montgomery J. p Fitz
Of Danvil,e; 6: T. GoolTlck. Of Frederick sbure
" tS Hath and thus auaed to
During the last few days the citizens of Rich
aibe Th Ssa tssss to
BY ariszns fan and e snts
and this turn followed yester "ns n morn
pg BY 70 aa a nd pere The
fairly irit good sleighine. ''' "'s"' 'here was
AZ A. the editeria banquet at the Ballard last
sided over the festivities. The toasts were
4 Fl %ssSss'c ns
Of q the the Ms n RYef.
Of the Lynehburg Republiean; The Women 'a Of
''conservative Press OF Virginia" L. O. Wash.
ington OF the National Intelligencer.
In the United States Senate yesterday n bjll
presented for preventing polygamy and
other abuses in Utah
A memorial from the New York Chamber Of
Commerce for the resumption of the specie nav
mcnts presented in the Senate yesterday
Forty employees, mostly women, were dis.
charged from the Agricultural Department yes
terday.
the navigator OF a Hudson River ferry boat, has
been elected president Of thex New York Cen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Origin of Petroleum.

w. c. J., Fork Union.-Petrolcum is
considered by most. biologists to have
been derived by the destructive dis
tillation of either animal or vegetable
matter contained in the rocks. The
products of this distillation have in
some cases accumulated in the strata
in which they were formed, while in
others they have escaped upward into
the everything beds. in some Instances
even reaching the surface. The age Of
the earth Is determined, approximately,
of course, by its geological formations.
and petroleum occurs in nil geological
formations. from the lower siiurian or
Ordovician up to the Tertiary; it is
chiefly OF Importance in the Silurian.
Devonian and Tertiary rocks. The name
Gotham" is suggestive OF simple or
foolish people, Irving in his ""salma-
to the inhabitants of New York, and
1t has since chung to them. and the
name Gotham to the city. Georgia gets
It's name. Cracker State" from the
poor whites, who for more than a CEN
tury. have been called Crackers"
chiefly because they subsisted on corn,
1t Is to be assumed that President VIII
son has postponed asking Congress
for declaration OF a state OF war with
Bulgaria and Turkey, for political rca-
sons which might ultimately work Ito
our military advantage,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Deer sheddInc AntIers.

w. S., Big Stone Gap--A deer sheds
his ant!ers each yer. the fully form
ed pair becoming detached from the
pedicels on which they are deveiopea
and a new pair growing at the same
toward the end of spring. At that sea
son there is marked circulation of
blood TO the head. the vessels surround
ing the frontal bones become tenn
full grown stag are produced in ten
weeks. On attaining their full growth
the burr" consisting OF an osseouS
through being pressed upon, the blood
vessels which supply nutriment to the
antlers are cut off. The velvety cover
inf shrivels up and with the hasten
ing effects of the deer rubbing his an
tiers against trees and rocks they are
soon detached. usually being shed soon
after the breeding season, which be-
gins In September
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

IS Machinery for the savings campaign
lin Richmond is being set up rapidly by
;tDirector Litchford and soon its wheels will
ibe revolving merriy and turning out many
Thousands Of new converts to thrift The
mark set by the Treasury Department for
Ethis city is 100000, to be reached in
twelve months. With the memory of what
has been done in other campaigns and the
will to do in this there can be no doubt OF
sultimate success. The 100000 saved will
lbs Xorth many times that amount in the les
sons it will have taught.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
richmond, Va. December Is, 1911.
Motoring Mt Night in the Country.

Over the citys doorstep,
Where the paving comes to an end,
We slip with jar of the throbbine
car;
And then with n cough OF the horn we
are off
The city was hot and brilliant,
1t is cool out here and dark.
There's only the light of the star-sown
night,
And away at the back OF farmhouse
black
A solitary spark.
Damp and fragrant the medows,
And wide and dim as time;
There arc wraiths in the air! Their.
fingers, their hair,
Are brushing my face, as madlv wa
To the foot Of the long, slow climb.
Up we wind through the forest!
Up I'LL the top we gain!
Then pale surprise in the eastern
skies.
AS down we dip like plunging ship
To the luminous waves of the plain.
For across the silent reaches -
OF that radiant world, it seems,
From the old. old moon. by the stars
aswoon,
Sets SAIL through the bright soft sea
Of the night,
A silver fleet of dreams
Q, world of sweet white magic.
All drenched in dew Of light!
This monster Of brass and Of iron and
of gas
Is carrying me into Already.
! By country road at night.
MARY b. Mullett. in New York SUM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Aliens and the Civil Service.

l.. T., South Richmond.-No, the
United States does not admit aliens to
civil service positions. except that ma
tivcs of countries allied with the United
States in the present war have lately
been considered eligible for some POSI-
lions in the government service. Per-
sons who have taken out first citizen
ship papers are still citizens of THEFT
native country, but In this country
their status is that of declarant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

@ Combining the Christmas spirit with the
patriotic spirit enlarges the opportunities for
lservice Moved by this combination spirit.
John Mccormack, the tenor, has just
inounced gift Of 100000 to the Red Cross,
which he will raise by making a patriotic
sconcert tour from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
paying his own expenses and applying all
the receipts to the gift. The spirit is catch
ing. and there are limitless opportunities for
its exemplfication.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

2 This Is Bundle Day. In keeping with its
annual custom, The Times Dispatch to-day
will make its collection OF clothing for the
worthy poor. DO not permit the opportunity
to be of real service to your less fortunate
sfellow-creatures to pass UNDECIDED. Winters
bitter cold is here, and there is little fuel
suffering and distress must not go unrclieved
Wrap up your bundles Of clothes for which
you have no further use tako them to the
sdre station nearest your home, and The Times
Dispatch will collect and put them in the
hands OF the Associated Charities. Your
thoughtfulness will bring happiness to many
heavy hearts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

8 Secretary Danielss Eve are ready now"
s3or the navy unhappily finds no echo from
the country's merchant marine, that arm on
which we must in the end rise or fall Over
the wires from Washington come driblets of
news within the past week which tell of the
first ship launched under the governments
bodybuilding plan. and of Chairman Hurley
Ehammer1ng in the first rivet in the first
fabricated steel vessel for the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. And war was declared
more than eight months ago. Perhaps it is
the penalty the administration must pay for
having placed lawyer and an army officer
In charge OF its great shipbuilding under
taking. Every man to his trade" is as APP
ipiicable In war as it is in peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Government Rond,.

7. G. s., CuIpeper.-All United States
government bonds are issued in two
forms. Coupon bonds which have in
tereSt coupons attached, and registered
bonds. which are recorded in the own
er'S name and interest sent regularly
to him. About 1lS,000.000 old per
cent bonds. issued in 1895 and due in
1925, are outstanding-th only 4 per
istence before the recent Liberty bond
issue. The old 4 per cent bonds are
worth more than the Liberty 1 per
cent bonds because they are free from
all taxation and have an earlier ma
turity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

the necessary machinery is at hand and, that
country at large approves Mako the cantons
ments permanent and never again will tSfs
country be compelled TO face such conditions
as have existed since it first became evident
be avoided. \Efy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
ISoothnlI.

n. w, Chatham.-The "EiG Ton"
football conference is composed OF the
following universities: Illinois. Mime
sofa. Chicago. Wisconsin. Indiana.
Michigan. Iowa. Ohio. Pcrdue and
Northwestern. Michigan re-entcred
the Big Ten" conference this season
after withdrawing from It a number
OF years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
License. for mixers.

j. NJ. H.. Portsmouth.-All persons,
firms. corporations and associations
who manufacture for sale in any form
cake. crackers. biscuits, pastry or other
bakery products and who use as much
rs ten barrels of flour monthly. by Or
ders of the President must procure q
license on or before December 10.
Forms of application for license can be
obtained of the United States food adj
ministration. at Washington, and there
is q penalty for noncompliance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

sF Only in the District Of Columbia may all
kinds Of game birds be sold legally. In all
the States and Territories stringent laws for
their protection have been enacted. Through
the open market in the District the game
laws of Virginia are largely negatved 1t
presents an anomalous condition which
should be remedied. For the sake of con-
ssistency. Congressman should be willing to
sfnrego their out-of-season delicacies. Such
action would put an. end to- the pot hunter
and be long step forward in game con-
ssryation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
SATURDAY. DECEMBER Is, 1917.

" Why is food administrator? Answer may
The found in the fact that 1900 barrels of
sugar have been found stored away in a
Norfolk winery warehouse. 1t has been or
fdered distributed, and will go far toward re-
i1ieving the present famine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

NJ. J.. c., Richmond.-Tho following
is the list of birthstones adopted by
the American National Retail Jewellers
Association In convention August s..
1913: January. garnet: February,
amethyst: March. bloodstonc and aqua
marine: April, diamond; May. emerald:
June. pearl and moonstore: July ruby:
August. sardonyX and peridot: Septem-
Der. sapphire; October. opal and tour
maline: November. topaz; December.
turquoise and lapis-laZuli.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting legal and medical sub
jccts. nrc answered free. An NIL In
quirlcS nrc answered directly by per-
Sonnl letter Eclf-nddrenscd, stamped
envelope In required. Address The
rimcs-Dispntch Information bureau,
Richmond, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Current Editorial Comment
The opinion. growing rapidly
in Washington, that the war tax
law passed by Congress at the
recent special session must be
Bad Work
in
Taxation

problems. In addition various taxes known
70 be either unjust or unwise, certain sections
of the act are so involved and contradictory that
they defy construction. This is true In particu-
lar OF the clauses relating to excess profits. IF
the authorship of the measure could he traced
TO any, one man; it is possible that he might OK;
plain his meaning, but as this masterpiece of
verbal convolution resulted from the unintelli-
gent patchwork of conference committee 1t
supposed to provide tax upon excess profits
pie and misses others. often the wrong ones in
both cases and by its clumsy attempt to make
basis for the tax 1t discriminates outra geously
against true capitnl and is exceedingly favor
able TO all enterprises whose financial resources
embrace quantities of water. ~ law that can
not be understood Is fundamentally wrong.
There IL reason why tax of any kind
should be matter Of guesswork. Nobody is
we'll rs fairly written in the fewest and sim
plest words--Ncw York World.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
About Grnyel PIT.

H. L. c.. Kids Fork.-Thc county
would have TO institute condemnation
proce cdiairs and secure an order from
the court before 1t could take possess
sion OF your gravel bed for road build
ing purposes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

articles. : - = - :, S' 49,
, Answer.-No. science cannot uphold the eat
Ing OF putresccnt flesh The life in cheese is
Observation-Disclosures. yeasts and molds. They
give 1t Its good flavor. Just as Tactic acid pro-
ducing bacteria give buttermilk or fermcnted
milk it's flavor. A man who partcos of a duck
four years old tcold storage) fell i'll right after
ward and succumbed to suppuration Of the re-
ceptnculum chylae. We don't think ancient
game is safe TO eat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

H. c.. Richmond.-1he navy is en-
listing negroes AS nrcmen and mess
attendants. Application may be made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Patriotic Play.

Mrs. C. w. c.. Hampton.-Your local
book dealer will probably be able to
SUPPLY you with the kline of rlay You
want, or else furnish you with the
name of a publisher OF such plays.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

Congressman Tinkham, who recently fired
an italian gun at an Austrian position now
is regarded "franctireur' and liable to
death if captured. We know many Congress-
men who have been called worse than that
and have escaped execution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Voice Of the People

Letters must give the name and ad.
urehs or the writer. Name will not BIO
published II writer SO requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

The price Of sugar Is scheduled to droI
after New Years. good deal of it will &C
down in Christmas goodies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Nobody knows,

Nobody knows whence the scent in rose.
Nobody knows whcrc vanished flame goes;
And why babies bite at their infantile toes
Nobody knows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
In Advance.

We wish to beat the crowd to 1t by remark
ing that for 1918 in favor Of safe,
insane Fourth OF July.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
CgunllY.

This world" said the lecturer, sis inhabited
principally by two kinds of people"
That's right" said the little fellow in the
rear and I've no for the other kind"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Beyond Hone.

"Ay lad, puir Sandy was thot sick he wudna
take wee drap whusky for his vitals!'
20 mon. mon! He ha' ma muckle chance, them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

Some women doubtless will heed the adj
vice OF the authorities and wear their skirts
shorter and tighter for economy, and then
spend twice as much as formerly on hosiery
and footwear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

Another incendiary war factory fire is evi
dence that not yet have all alien enemies
been interned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

ssssg Brigadier-General Lloyd NJ. Brett COM
Emandant at Camp Lee, is no new convert TO
sthe principle of universal military training.
AsSsoldier Of long and practical experience.
he has seen what such training does for
those so fortunate as 10 receive it, and with
aS broad and patriotic vision, as we'll as with
Eas full understanding of the country's acute
NECESSITIES. he bespeaks this discipline for all
|YoEng men that they may be cnducd with
5Ssthe great American spirit Of American idc.
land American ideals" General Brett's state
|sInent, made to The Times Dispatch, is In
.thorough accord with the best military
kth6ught OF the United States. Public senti-
Emsnt has crystalized rapidly in it's favor dur
HING the past years OF unpreparedness, and
There ia reason to believe that the admins
Btratiop is ready to support such a measure,
| At least tacitly, when 1t comes before Con-
Eress. There can be no better time for &C.
Hon than now. The cantonments are ready,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Charcoal Enh,r puiIx Tbo,-bt

Dat some turkey" said Charcoal
Eph. regretfully, but I cyarn't hep wshin' I
was camel. sub. Try some chops. Mistah
Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

The percentage of alcohol in beer. having
been reduced so per cent, some patriots,
yearnng TO increase the revenue. will feel
obliged to drink twice as much.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

4NnfsHED every Day In tho year at 10 sorth Tenth
ETeet Richmond. Va. by Tho Times Dispatch rub.
9eainE Co.. Inc. Charles 4. Masbrock. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Hope
for
Russia

Russia her. That Is the meaning Of the
dimes; and there is ground for hope in the very
deliberation with which he has moved. He has
been consolidating his position for months. evil
IDENTIFY with the determination that his move
ment should be no flash in the PAM like Korni-
many OF the recent declarations OF independence
on the part of different portions Of Russia have
been in preparation for this great effort of
Russian sanity to resume control The UErain-
ian renuhlic. for example. is obviously working
with Kaledines. and the provisional government
OF Siberia is apparently moving In the same di.
certainly our ally as the Dolsheyisi are Ger Ger,
would have vast potentialities It is not out
forces could so inspire a Russia which he had
redeemed that the territories which have been
fear of such an event would arrest the prerara-
through the French lines. At this moment.
thanks. to the trea cherry Of tho momentary Rus
sian government" Christcndom is mcnacnd
with danger which had been thought TO he
for the rest of the war-a German attempt
uuer France. From this danger Kn!edinas may
he able to rescue Europe. In whatever he does
to that end he should have not merely the good
wishes Of the allies. hut their prompt and oner
Eetic action ut any pcint whore it will aid him.
At the moment 1t looks IL the first of these
points was Niadivostok.-New York Times.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

apDREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Y utspstch. and not I, individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

TEI.ErliONE. Randolph l.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart
mcntR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15
Health Talks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright 1917. by National Newspaper servies)

The Upderfcd Ibnby.

When baby fails to gain four ounces in
month, after the first week. whether breast-ied
or the the na9y is SnSs a may be due
to InsufG h I'M m'k or 10 milk of poor auali,y
no evidences ss Of INDIGESTION: yet failure to in
@Sas is sa es Of week or
s1 symptom of nnderfsedng is
stant rio usually signifies
.. An underfed baby is generally good" perhaps
NESS NESS Or apathy; Misr time the bahy becomes
so sSnken 'Uns fontan Mii
tsG p!t, SPOT III in c sxnlp o..n,, 49,,
is seldom a symptom OF Undertaking but rather
In underfed baby the stools are l:kely to
be greenish-brown and Shiny Excessive amount
Babies s s1c out Of their nrthrght
Curious m s ha IN pn htdes
form may be excessively fat lowing to the great
has mott OLE Sedn Fat hi s
or rasteurized) contains indisp con.
Vitamine is crystalline substance. soluble " In
IN h It's 5Gsy
Food which does not supply this vital principle
siderable time-scnrvy, ricketts,, peilagra and
IN fSs sst de-
This vital difference between clean lear '' fresh
or boiled ,nillS must be borne in mind by every
To n@rso whS er hav as to be unable
wholesome milk were three times as eXpensiye
Ss n se hds ds still be an
QueStions md Answers.
Kidneys Again. troubled with what 7
suppose is catarrh of the kidneys and bladder
My symptoms are as follows The secretion is
cloudy, amber in color. and deposits n noticeable
whtish or sometimes reddish sediment on stand
my: The color Is normal when drink much
water; that is 1t Is then clear amber or clear
white There Is no unpleasant sensation or
frequency but often the odor Is noticeable.
Answer-Hiram your symptoms are uniyersaI
among the civilized race, we fancy and thew
INDICATE That You eat heartily and enjoy pretty
than you really need drink q little less water
than Is good for you.
High Game Can , and the Life in Cheese.-should
yentson and wild fowl be permitted 10 become
discolored and offensive In odor before it liz
cooked? Can modern science uphold the idea
1snt ,hs 'aaa on Par with the old
deceased. were physicians Of the modern school.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

Kerensky may come back. but it will be
long journey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

BRANCH oFFCIES: Wash
ingtop, 716 Eourteenth
Street, N. W.; New York
City, Fifth Avenue Build
ing; Chicago, Peoples Gas
Building: philadelphia. hiu-
tuAl Life Fuilding>
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-15

II our friend, who favor with manuscripte and
Gustrntions for publication wish have available
articles returned they in all send stamps
stoe that purpose.