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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Up Against II.

When II poet has nothing to write at all,
But he must. in spite OF that,
Cor instance. my brain's Just now at II stall
And there's nothing under my hat)
He thinks OF a miss. n kiss and bliss,
And finally reels off a mess like this:
. Love with the dreamy. violet eyes
That shine like tho stars above!
tHere he sticks in a line about lust nv sizoo
And Il jab at the turtle dove.")
My heart bleeds for thee; at thy feet / kneel
And sing OF IN" passion true.
tThen no puts In a yard OF the 10y 1 feel"
And hammers her eyes OF Dlue.")
o Star Of My Life, in a vine-cIad cot
would live in the love of You!
Cow he mentions the fact that AS like as not
One meal would suffice for tuo)
q DANISH me not. or ] die in pain,
But love me. and l rejoice!
(Hcro's Il place for Il minor, moaning strain
And a word of her angel voice)
When the poet has nothing to write at all.
But he must. in spite Of that
When an echolcss deaths in Olympia's hall
And there's nothing under his hat:
When the days of his Muse are a dark maroon
And slcepless his weary nights,
The poet, he turns OH his crank TO Groom.
And that is the slush he writes!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Germans and AustrIans In the United
Sfatea

NJ. w. S., Richnond.-The number
OF inhabitants in the United States OF
n~ationaiities with which this country
is at war or which are allied with Ger
nan or Austria is 1853. 900. The dis
%tribution is as follows and contains
all men. women and children born in
the countries named: Germany, 2.349.-
600; Austria, 1876 900; Turkey. 1873. 600;
Bulgaria. 1900. The cost Of upkeep
Of an informed alien does not exceed
co cents a day. Interned German prop
erty owners are required to pay lakes.
informed aliens are required to work
and are paid for work DONE, except in
the case of officers, who receive the
pay Of their rank.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Premier Lloyd eorgc's definition OF allied
war aims, as made TO the House Of Commons.
accords fully with the statement of pur ose
annou: d by President Wilson in his 70 ,ep,
message TO Congress. Both agree that vic.
tory Tor the allies must prccedc any discus
sion AS To peace, and TO the accomplishment
OIL inns purpose every resource OF both nan
power aho economic strength must be made
IS quickly available as possible. Both agree
that when the war has been IN fundamon,.I
principles OF justice and right will be an
Piled In The settlement of the terms of peace
To the ~insistent demand from dissatisfied mr.
discouraged sources in all countries for a
more specific statement from the entente al
lies as TO the scope Of their war aims, the
Premier's answer is clear enough to relieve
much OF the apprehension that has been in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Building of standardized steel cargo ships
actually is under way. The first rivet was
driven on Thursday by Government Inspector
Hunter. From April 6, when war was de-
clared, to December 90 is a long time, and
Germany's submarines have not been idle.
The time lost may have a telling effect on
the result in France. Less red tape and more
efficiency would have sent that first rivet
home many months ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding nImoxt my topic.
excepting on legal md medical sub
jerts. arc answered free. As all ia
uuirics nre nnsWercd directly by per-
sonal letter n nelf-uddrcnsed STAN ped
envelope IL required. AddresS The
Timea-DIspatch Information bureau,
Richmond. Nn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Lobor Threat I'm Germany.

Reader. Norfolk.--& recent German
report states that an agitation prevails
anicnG factory laborers in Germany.
the munitions workers especially. 1t
says that any person found circulating
petitions. agitation bills or other lists
for signature, or merely having such
in their possession. will be punished
with Imprisonment or death as traitors.
Tic same punishment will be given
for attempts at strikes or street de-
nDnStratlUnS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
RICHMOND TIMEs-DIsPATCH: SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1917.

dustriously and insidiously fostercd by enemy
interests and these sympathetic herewith
complete restoration of the territories taken
by the enemy, together with compensation
for the havoc wrought, without territorial
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for the %victors, but the
wishes Of the people directly concerned to
be consulted in territorial adjustments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
A bout Oats.

Miss A. B.. H., Observation-Disclosures
different milling and by-products OH
tanned from oats resemble the whole
grain more or less closely. The hulls
represent the loose outer covering of
the grain. After tho grain is 'ulled
in milling the little tuft of hairs on the
end Of the kernel is removed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Renewing Acquaintance.

Looking over our list of Permanent Pests, we
discover:
]. The clearinghouse tenor.
Q. The two-fnGered Lizzie with an installment
piano.
,. The boarder who jokes about the butter
being strong enough to pass itself.
4. The old maid who says she is single through
choice.
S. The hog who thinks the street car aisle is
his Sty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
SATURDAY. DECEMBER %. 1917.

Pat lotto pugnacity is justifiable even Ill a
Gospel evangelist against enemy assaults
upon the person of an American citizen or
the government he upholds. Whcn con-
fronted with such an issue in the midst OIL
one of his fervid "trail-hitting appeals Billy
Sunday promptly proceeded to wallop q bel
ligerent German in the presence of his ex-
cited audience. Good for Billy!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Tammany has yielded, bag and baggage, to
its pettiloat constituency. Doors of the wig
wan have been opened wide and New York's
women voters are invited to enter. Big Chief
Murphy has turned over to them his political
clubho 4ses, and their suggestions as to the
best plan of political organization are asked.
Here is woman's opportunity. If she can re-
form Tammany, then she will have an argu-
ment better than any she has yet advanced
for the granting OF suffrage in other States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

in every way with tho tonsils removed? Ed;
Answer.-In childhood and carly youth. the
ionsils and adcnoid body probably aid In resist
Ing nose ard throat nfcctions--tha Is. prevent
Ing systemic infections from &c >lds'' aud sore
throat. When diseased, the individual is Always
better of attc' their removal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

Hit sure do beat de devil" said Charcoal
Eph. ruminatively. how, wild Twin up AZ per
cent an wages lookin' lax las years pants at
de butchers, n fellow kin still enjoy Il good
game o pokah! Try some soup. Mlstah Jack
SON" J.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
County Poor Hou.e. Must Go.

TO the Editor OF The TimcS-Dispatch:
q biennial bill has been before the
Legislature for a number OF sessions
looking to the substitution OF district
fail Of passage because the crying need
OF a change has not had due considera-
ton.
The writer knows whereof ne speaks
when he asserts that not more than
one in ten OF these county poor houses
arc treating our old and poor humane
~. nor are they always managed eff
is based on a visit during the last few
to twenty Of these oun poor
houses, with the purpose Of securing
These institutions. under the %custodial
care Of county boards OF supervisors
are often the bette noir Of county and
State. One was visited recently ot
which 1t was affirmed the board had
not been there in five years. Alacka-
day. IL Nirginians are TO be judged OF
on the score of humanity and Chris
tianity by the care given TO our aged.
pa uper and defective classes. then shut
away from human sight and proper
care; IN death comes.
homes. senatorial or congressional,
with nurses and c~aretakcrs who look
to the comfort OF these uH~fortunatcs
having attractive environments, and no
longer the hated name of poor houses.
PETER WINSTON.
Farmvillc. Va. December 10. 1917.
-
Discontinue Labor Tickets
To the Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
Sir.--I would thank you for the priv
ilegc OF expressing a few thoughts in
the question OF street car fares.
1t occurs TO me that " the Virginia
Railway and Power Company must in
crease it's revenue In order to meet tho
and II the powers that be" are going
to permit 1t to change It's fixed charges
at all; the right end. the logical place
and the fair thing 20 do, woul be TO
cut out the sale Of so-called labor
tickets.
Why should those who ride before 7
those who ride after Z be required to
pay 41-4 cents. Is not this giving
one class OF citizens an advantage over
another class? And car any measure
become a law in our State that. in ef-
feet. could be considered as class leg
islation?
from the standpoint OF justice and
equity. Is IL not a fact that all laborcrs
and mechanics are now receiving ~
large Increase of pay as compared with
nographers. Office force and general
salaricd class are not being benefited
by any material increase in pay?
1t occurs to me that the mechanics,
Iaborers and nj have been moro
highly favored and are to-day enjoying
greater blessings and prosperity than
any other class OF people, yet Inc same
class is doing the most kicking.
With respect to school tickets. would
say they are a nonproductng class and
are the children OF us all and should
be educated for the future benefit OF
our state and country: and II our
State furnishes them with free schools
and free books. why should they not
be favored with reductions in street
car fares?
In view Of the above facts. II there
is any Just or logical reason for the
determinations Of the cost Of Transport
taticn before and after Z. l would be
glad to see II. w. Il. SUTTON.
Richmond. Va. December Is. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Win the national prohibition question out
OF 'he way 1t only remains for Congress to
niSPo5e OF the woman suffrage agitation, so
mat 1t may be able TO devote its time to the
minor matter OF war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Voice of the People

Letters must give the me and nd.
arcas OF the writer. Name will not be
published II writer SO requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

NO particular interest attaches to the Presi-
dents denial that he asked w. j. Bryan to
quit as Secretary of State. The one big,
satisfying fact is that he did quit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Virginia Gamers have been compelled to
can all attempts at price-fixing under threat
OF being canned by the Federal Trada Com
mission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

w. *. NJ. ,Louisa.-Halley's comet
was visible from April IL until Jun ).
1910. il will be visible again In 1885.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
History.

The camel is bound to succeed.
And will never be put on the shelf:
II industry wins. every camel begins
When he gets such a hump on himself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

To the German mind there is nothing in
applicable or inconsistent in the fact that God
permitted the British to capture Jerusalem.
The god who is in league with the Kaiser is
in no wise identical with the One whose only
Son was born in Bethlehem and whose life
on earth was inseparably bound up with the
Holy City. So why should the Kaiser care
in whose hands this hottest spot of civiliza-
ton rests, or worry because his infidel allies
despoiled its sacred places? His New Jcru-
salem" will be located somewhere in Prussia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

If the Kaiser should run out Of iron for
his crosses he will always have plenty of
brass.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Portugal.
Is
Dependable

from Major Paes. who led the movement. He
says there was no pro-Germani ism behind what
was done, and that Portugal still stands, and
must stand with the allies. Costa. who was
Minister Of Finance in the Cabinet formed
March II. 1916. and had been promoted to Min
lister of Foreign Affairs and Premier. is under
arrest: The President IL to be exiied for the
rest OF his term Of Office. Portugal Is, Of course.
almost neeligible as : military power in Euronc.
having less than 6~.00o.o00 population. even in
Guiding the Azores. and q onscription-militia
army. But her cooperation in Africa has meant
very much TO the allies. In Guinea. in Angola
and In Mozambiqnc she has % per cent moro
subjects than in Portugal. and a total of more
than 100000 square miles Of territory under her
flag; Her native troons have done a grent deal
to break down the German grin on the Dark
Continent. a Job which is now pretty well ac-
complished.-Rrooklyn Eagle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Hc knrw.

Eurglar-Keep quiet, or you're Il dead man!
MIR. Henpeque-Right. friend; you'll find the
money in the second bureau drawer and the
silver in the closet just outside there. But. for
Heavens sake. ttp-toe around here and don't
wake up my wife. She's got a devil OF a temper!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Former Premier Asquith. who was the
British government leader during the first
two years OF the war, says that in the light
OF accumulated experience, if he had to live
the time over again, he still would take the
same position as in the outset about entering
the war. In other words. the allies were
forced into the war to save the democratic
institutions which civilization already had
achieved and If the war ends in a peace
which secures the original purposes for en-
tering II, the world will still be the gamer.
Indeed. If the war he lost by the allies.
humanity will be face TO face with a menace
which may turn civilization backward be-
yond its most worthwhile achievements of
moro than 4 century.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

ADDRESS ALI. CONCENTRATIONS to Tho Times
Dispatch. and not t. individuals.
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cUBLISHED e,-r. day In the year AT 10 sonth Tcnin
Street. Richmond. Va. by The Timcs-Disratch "no.
fs,inE Co. Inc. Charlie. z. unsbrook. Editor anu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

The German crown prince is about tho best
cipher in the war arithmetic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Gorgas
on
the Camps

more or less an oN,c!al indtct-
nent of the war DEPARTMENTS method Of man
aging the health Of the camps. All medical men
for wears have considered 1t absolutely a blot
on the medical knowledge of the country when.
under supposed control of SUPERINTENDENT
nioneer In preventive medicine in the United
States and an expert in bacteriolorv. the war
camps of our war with Snain reek-d with pre-
ventablc diseases. including typhoid. and sinred
against the science of the day with 4 formidable
doath rate that has been viewed with shame
ever since. Rut while 1t was known in 1898
that Surgeon-Cencrai Sternberg had been handi-
canned and prevented from cpr'ring his eXpnrt
know!edrn to the camps. !: has hecn loudly
trumncted that nothing NJ the kind would han
non this time. And yet, though unlike the situa-
tion in 1898, the ahlest rncdical men in the ronn-
try have RESPONDED TO the countrv's call. repro
sentinc . rallyine Of experts absolutely I'M
narallcl"d. after nine months Of war II tron-
srires that Surgeon-Gcnera Gorgae 's forced
to MAX" y scr'"s OF h"milia;irE acknou'cd--
rre"ts which indicate thnt. as was the case in
tSHS. H." surg"on-F"ncral Of the arnv is the
hn"lh md well being oe the soldiers. To no
e"r". hts bureau was i~norcd in tho important
i"r'fc of ~" medical education Drohlem. hut It
w"s assumed that in all matters Of sanitation
and nrrventiv" hv~iAur the medical bureau was
supreme. Naturally manv of tho causes Of
death nd sickness that Cn~nral Gorr-s con-
Mains ct are due to the raniditv Of mohir'-ation
in unr-epared camns. hut that he fnnIe called on
70 make erch a rnnort certainly demands I'M
violate reforms. Red t7nn and the refusal TO
utihZc "Nnert advice should exact NO further
tots from tho men who have 50 nobly come to
their country's aid.-Public Ledger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Italy Declaring War on Germany.
T. w. j.. Kcnbridgc.-Italy declared
var on Germany August %. 1916.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
A bore.

There's nothing in the world more monot-
onous. more archaic, moro out of date, more
embarrassing to other women, than a woman
who doesn't find some way to express conternpt
for her husband.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Rirhnoro Mryn3.D isuatrb
THE D~iSrATCIf
E.A

Richmond. w.. =. .-ro,d-cI,s. matter
Entered Jnnuar. 81. 1908. at the fost-Onire at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
A aue.tion-nnd ITS Anuver.

NueHroh-hhu us NnHWer.
A Reader asks: why do you always sing
or some clear lake, the woods, the flowers. a
spring."
A question fair; and TO that one 1 say:
Go out and see the Glories Of the day.
Break prison where YOU dwell in four brick
walls
Meath slate and tin. and thread your narrow
Look up with open soul and see the sky;
Then, if you still inquire. III tell you why:
Because, TO him who loves. there is within
a quiet that is contrast to tho din
A sense OF green. the perfumes of the wood,
Bear an inherent purpose to be good;
Because a heart that's weary longs for peace,
a troubled mind from struggling seeks surceasc.
And in the solacc of a woods retreat
Myself shall wrest its victory from defeat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Necessary.

John. our daughter Mary complains that her
husband uses very sharp words TO her" said
Mrs. Smythe.
The old man chuckled.
Don't worry" ne said. They gotta be sharp;
he has [ git EN- in e~dgewisc!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

AMI f-t.nd. .bo favor us with manuscripts. ana
n,nstrstton, for nubIicat ion wish TO have unnSniiable
srtieIcs returned, they must in NIL cascs SEND >thnps
for that purpose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

,.,iSI. Randolph !.
Private Branch E1chnnHs
connecting With all depart
mcuts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Whatever the real or apparent
reasons are. IL is certn inly dis
graceful that General
Gorgas has been forced by the
actual facts to make what is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

MEMBER OF THE; ASSOCIATED PKEss:-Ime
scn9biication Of ali news disr,tchcs credited to II or
not otherwise credited In this pnper, and also tho
local news published herein. All rights of rcpubnca-
sion Of snecfnI d dispatches herein are also reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22
Current Editorial Comment

Apprehensions In entente capt.
tails over the rebellion In Portu-
gal. which accomplished it's end
of oHerthrowing tho Costa minis
try and then subsidized. are set at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

BRANCH OFFICES: wash
inctnn, st6 Fourteenth
street. y. W.; New 9
tI.,, Fifth Avenue Buii"-
ing; Chicago, Peoples Sn'
lSutiding: rhI!nr clpiiia. niu-
tuaI Life Building,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-22

Z uHu n
Function OF the Tonsils-Do the tonsils per-
form any function7 Is a person Just as healthy
Middletown transcript., 1917-11-24
Governor Bags Two Turkeys.

Governor Harrington is some hun
ter. Returning to the executive man
sion here late Saturday night from a
hunting expedition in the vicinity of
Hancock, Washington county, he
brought with him two fine specimens
of wild turkey, which he killed with
his little gum
The Governor went on the hunting
expedition with Secretary of State
Thomas w. Simmons and Col. Harry
B. Wilcox, of Baltimore The party
were the guests of the Woodbine Rod
and Gun Club. The Governor was
slated over the success that attended
the days sport. He is fond of all
kinds of hunting and had I'm immense
amount of enjoyment out of a coon
hunt in which he participated in the
woods of North Severn late last win
ter.
Middletown transcript., 1917-11-24
Official Vote of County.

The Board of Election Supervisors
of Baltimore county canvassed the vote
of the county. The vote of Republican
and Democratic candidates was as fol.
lows:
Comptroller - Atwood, Republican,
6,181; McMullen, Democrat, 1854.
House of Delegates = Republicans:
Asher, 6,263; Davis, 5,949; Duncan,
SSH; Klemm, $3.50; Lamotte, 1866;
Mosher, 4,95S.
Democrats-Benson, 11,O59; Brazier,
1O,455; Bryant, 10,879; Given, 1861;
Mcintosh, 10,SOS; Reich, 1O,6S5.
Treasurer = Parlett, Republican,
6,240; Merryman, Democrat, 10,4S4.
Sheriff offman, Republican, 1854;
Street, Democrat, 10,603.
County Sulveyor-Dollenberg Demo
crat, 1881. There was no Republican
candidate.
Middletown transcript., 1917-11-24
Would Parole Three.

Governor Harrington directed that
advertisements be published prelim-
mary to paroles which have been rec
or.aended by the State Board Of
Pa dons and Parole in the following
ca.es:
VERNON L. CARSON, convicted at
the September term, 1914, of the
Criminal Court of Baltimore city of
larceny and sentenced to five years
in the Fcritentiary.
HARRY SLOAN, convicted Of house
breaking at the May term, 1915, Bal
,imore County Circuit Court, and SEN
fenced to the Penitentiary for five
years.
ANDREW REWI, sent to the House
Df Correction for one year at the Janu-
ary term, 1917, Of the Criminal Court
Of Baltimore city for assault to mur-
der.
Middletown transcript., 1917-11-24
SHELLS
Fighting More
leans Agai
IS AMERICA
Sammes Pay r,
French Gel
Officers
Sammies Pay Fl
French Gel
Officers |
Brave

With the American Army in France.
The artillery fighting in the sector
held by the American troops has be-
come even more lively and there have
been further casualties, shrapnel
wounding some men in the trenches.
An enemy shell hit an American
gun and caused casualties. Some Of
the men wounded in the last two days
have died.
The American batteries have been
firing rapidly in return. The visibility
is becoming better and it is consid-
cred certain that more damage and
casualties have been caused in the
German lines than the Germans have
inflicted on the Americans.
The American troops witnessed
their first aerial encounter. Three
enemy airplanes appeared overhead.
Soon all of them except one fled at
the approach of five French machines.
One of the French outmaneuvred this
German and "got on his tail" The
German aviator then bolted. The
rattle of machine guns finally died
away as the two airplanes disappeared
to the west
The French general commanding
the sector has mentioned in the dis
patches Is American officers and SOL
diers including three who were killed,
for excellent military qualities and for
bravery displayed in the recent trench
raid.
A note accompanying the citations
says that between 5000 and 10000
shells were used in the attack, which
had been in preparation for three
months down to the finest details.
The results obtained by the enemy
were very small, he having been un-
able to penetrate more than the first
line trenches because OF the resist
ance of the American soldiers with
rifle and pistol fire and hand grenades.
The enemy had to content himself,
the citation continues, with carrying
off few prisoners.