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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
We're Getting Their,

On June 90. 1917. we predicted definite peace
steps by October Is. tho abdication Of the Kaiser
end the assassination or suicide (ater modified
to cxile) of the crown prince; also that the
peace terms would be dictated by the English
speaking peoples of earth.
With the resignation OF the Chancellor the
fence-straddling on the Reichstag resolution OF
the Stop-Gap the second note of the Pope and
the latest American loan to Russia, 1t certainly
does begin to look like we're some prophet!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Picked Onions.

Mrs. g. n. s., Richmond.-PeeI one
gallon of very small white onions. put
them in a jaI and cover with a strong
salt brine; let get overnight Pour
water and let stand twenty-four hours
Pour this water OFF and cover them
with boiling white vinegar, having
added to the vinegar one or two table,
spoopfuls of mixed spices. These Are
said to keep nicely in jar withou,
sealing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

Reader, Richmond.-The Virgin Is
lands purchased by the United STATES
are: ST. Thomas, st. John and st. Crotx
States have civil governments. The
following are the other territories be
longing to the United States: Porto
Rico, Philippine Islands, Hawaiian Is.
lands. Alaska. Guam. Panama Canal
Zone and the Tutuila group.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
American BuHaloes.

many left in this country. The vast
herd that once roamed the prairies
have gone; the buffalo is almost ex-
tinct In 1907 the American Bison So
ciety gave to the government herd
Of fifteen animals. They were put in
care OF the Forest Service on Wichita
National Forest and Game Refuge.
near Lawton, Okla. and are said to be
in fine condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Cnrrenter. in the Army.

w. ~. T., Hopcwell.-Men Of various
trades are needed In the officers re-
retain their status as civilians, and
are liable TO service only when call
cd in time OF war. Application may no
station, or to the departmental quar-
termaster, central department OF the
army. Governors Island. N. Y. The sal~
$50 to $40 a month, with quarters, ra-
ttons and clothing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

The German government has shown rare
wisdom in deciding to send Count Won Bern
storti, late ambassador "eXGaordinary" to
the Omitted States TO Turkey instead OF dis
patching him to one OF the few remaining
neuttals. We hope the Turks will find more
pleasure in his distinguished company than
we did
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Question. and An.,err.

:. Right Living and the Heart.-Your sugges-
ION OF the knee-chest and Sims position ac-
from which had suffered for long time.
Please tell me II there is anything can do.
besides besides correct living, to keep the heart from
beating too fast. MRS. A. NJ
,,Answer.-Rght living, good hygiene correct
diet and lots of baths are all good measures.
but don't you think 1t would be wise to consult
a physician for treatment for the condition
which makes the heart beat too rapidly?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
I1liter.cy Satisfies.

c. F. D.. Petersburg.-The first ten
States with the lowest percentage OF
age and over follow: Iowa. IT per cent;
Nebraska, 10 per cent; Oregon. 10 per
cent; Washington. per cent; Kansas
2.2 per cent: Idaho. 20 per cent, Utah.
2.5 per cent; South Dakota, 20 per
cent; Minnesota, per cent; Indiana,
81 per cent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any trpic.
excepting ON legal md medical rub-
quiriea arc answered directly by per-
sonal letter, q 2-cent stamp 10 reqr Ired
Tor return postage. Address The Til nel-
Dispatch Information Bureau. Rich
nund, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Stuck.

The professor OF languages scratched his
head threw down his pen. cussed gently and
sent in his resignation.
ITS USE" he said Modern idioms arc
runnin- so close now that longer dis
tinguish between the ejaculation that goes with
a foozle and the comment that accompanies E
blowout"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

H. e. W.-Please use this little thing and
ooiige steady reader Of your most entertaining
column. Our little three year-old girl has h.en
taught that prayer keeps her safe through the
night The other evening she began to prav.
then stopped and said "Muvver, what's "a use
me prayin' when e gas is lit?' G. r. c.
Richmond. August Is. 1917
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 20. 1917.

AS a special side line. catching draft
dodgers might be a paying proposition 10
those who have in them the makWg OF
good: sleuth. This is the open season. the
game is plentiful, and Uncle Sam will pay
s5O,for every one turned in at an army post.
Besides, the work is patriotic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

n. e. T.. Basic City.-To fasten hard
rubber on metal, mako a thin solution
of glue and gradually add pulverized
wood ashes until you have a stinf var
nish. Use this cement hot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Charley Chaplin.
Putting Hard Rubber on Metal

r L. r, Richmond.-The address OF
Charley Chaplin, the Aim comedian, Is
Essanay Studios. Los Angeles. Cal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
The Turtle.

And you say he is slow that you've got
TO fire him."
We'll no; wouldn't say he Is slow, but
do say that II he gets in the way of a
turtle he'll be bit the heel"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
May Garry
a False
Impression

~, can That before writing the note
the the Pope consulted with prominent Germans in
me enort TO obtain Germany's consent for
restoration Of invaded territories This sounds
plausible. II only because of the documentary
regard to separate peace in Just this way and
convey the message from a prominent cerma 10 ="
who was In fact the ex-cha ncellor Prince Rue-
low That Buelow was quite as assduousIv In
communication with Rome during HIS eojourn
IN m. n%oI ~ ran is well known Thus tho state
true and yet carry a false Impression. as the
CYNICAL nave suspected to be the case with The
profession by German officials Of ignorance Of
AuStria.s ultimatum to Serbia. 1t is ali the
easier to avoid reading document IF one know
In advance what it contains.-Sprineheld Re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
The OptfrniSt.

"Ah! my friend" said the Optimist nothing
gives much joy to the shop win
dows crowded with things can't afford. be-
realize there many things that
are unnecessary to happiness"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

Carranza may find that a loan from Uncle
sam Is better than gift OF Uncle Sam,
territory from Zimmerman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Charcoal E,h,. Daily rbou.,,.

EN- de Euv'meht gwino put every loann'
pusson { work." said Charcoal Eph, sadly, "hit
suah do look LAX we gwine have a difhcult time
gittin preachers To- dc camp meetin'! Try some
pickle. Mistah Jackson :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

The Kentucky sheriff who. as a member
OF the exemption board. is alleged to have
snapped exemptions for votes, may get the
unanimous vote Of jury for longer term
than he wanted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
SeasonRble SfuH.

we wish to be the first to remark that coal
this year VIII be handled with the sugar tongs
Coal not consumed during the day should he
wiped on carefully, wrapped up and put away
IN tho 1ewel oo1. Apothecary scales will be
handy for household use In weighing vour ton
Three fresh eggs equal ono lump Of nut coal
Ashes are sifted best by servant with st.
Fitus dance. More about coal anon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Mother Geeses.

Hey didcle, diddle the cat and the ,rddle
A couple of gossipinE friends: 1.-THE middle
Their tongues built that they hang In
Which allows them to waE at both ends!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

Judge Speer has held the draft law con-
stitutional, but some will continue TO be
constitutionally slackers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
A speedy end ~ ~.
Power
Of the

speedy end Of the ship ward
Power strikes is promised by the GRE
of the alton OF Federal Commission
T,Co-nn,.,t with power to settle all DISPUTES
hho"' Ringing question Of wages
hours and conditions Of employ
ment The agreement signed in washineton Nv
representatives of the government and of
organized labor is designed not merely to cover
local disturbances in Industrial planfs bnt -
es,ah,is h , general policy fer country It
obstinate employers the right to close their
Works or precpitate general strike rather
than come to terms with their men. IT would he
p no less sngse TO to Leave labor convinced that
Behind the agreement that the Federal Adimsff
ment Commission shall as the Eeneral
mediator In case OF Industrial disputes ia the
t obvious fact that the government is armed with
ship yards and other plants-New York Wa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Won PAPEN IN BUENOS AIRES
Former Attache ut Washington Re-
ported as Directing Work OF
Spies In South America.
IBy Associated Pres. !

tBy Associated Press.l
BUENOS AIRES, August 28.-Some
Of the newspapers insist that Captain
Franz Won Papen. former German mill
itary attache at Washington. is direct
Ing the work Of German spies here.
Persons whose veracity is not doubted.
say the newspapers. report having seen
Won Papen many times accompanying
German propagandists, and have so
reported to the British consul.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Gossip.

know a fellow who knows fellow, and a
third fellow is always quoting the first fellow
through the second fellow. and what mess
they make OF it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
A Fayorfte

A Favorite.
Tho world is filled with men Of many n,,d,
And many sorts. varieties and kinds
but ne who gets my plaudit is the chan
Who works and smiles and doesn't care -,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29
Current Editorial Comment

The pretense OF Chancellor
Michaelis that Germany had no
part In the Pope's peace message
gives interest to the report from
a source connect Cd
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'eUBIaSIED every day in the year 10 South Tenth
81 Strsef. RIchnonf, Vn BY The dispatch Pub
Mshlnx Co.. Inc, Charles T. unsDroOk, Editor and
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sADDREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Times-
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Z EsA lissS Est. 1850
;Ehts$Sd January -, 1905 ut tho Onics
Richmond, Va. sscond-clnse- matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-29

TEl.EPHONE: Randolph 1.
Private branch EachanEo
connecting with ul DEPART
mcnis.
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: SMENBEk OF the AseoCiAlED rk hS ~. inc
entilicd to the use tor
rcpunhcation oI credited TO or not other
treuted this and also the iocAA news
rights OF republication " spo-
siml tisnutches herein reserved.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
Cultivate Enthusiasm.

personality. Without it. whatever abil-
tiles you possess lie dormant. You
may have knowledge, sound judgment,
good reasoning faculties, but no II
will know it until you discover how to
put your heart into thought and action.
A wonderful thing is this quality
which we call enthusiasm. If you
would like to be a power among men
cultivate enthusiasm. People will like
you better for it; you will escape the
duh routine of a mechanical existence.
and you will make Roadway wherever
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
IL Carries a Moral.

I know of an elderly man who twen-
ty years ago stopped smoking. Before
that he consumed about a dollars
worth of cigars every day.
Boosting to a friend how he had
saved money by not smoking, the
friend made a quick calculation.
"Yes," said the latter, you must now
be at least $4,000 better Off"
The ex-smoker reflected a moment
and then sadly Observed:
well, no., | haven't a cent of it.
While I imagined l was saving in my
smoke bill l must have spent that
much more somewhere else"
Moral.-Closing the spigot tight won't
keep the barrel full if you open wide
the bung.-Girard in Philadelphia Led
ger.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
NEEDED TO TRAIN !
FOR MILITARY DUTY
Plans Being Made For Cooper
alton of the United States
With Its Allies In
the War.

cises just after arising in the morning
or just before retiring. In either case
it should be accompanied with a very
brief sponge bath. Then a coarse
towel should be used and the body
given a brisk rub from head to foot.
The temperature of the water should
be modified to suit the comfort of the
individual.
'The five mile walk in the open air
will be found invigorating. This, If
it is desired, can be broken up into
two or three parts, though there is an
advantage after a little practice in
taking the walk at one stretch. The
majority of people will find 1t most
convenient to get In their daily walk
ing In connection with going to and
from work.
ut should be said that this program
should not take the place of more
serious work such as vigorous out of
door exercise and recreation, but
rather should supplement it. Any
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
PHYSICAL EXERCISES
OUR YOUNG MEN
Only One Applicant Out Of
Eleven Is Accepted by Med
ical Examiners of United
States Navy.

THATEvER part an individ-
NM ual may take in the ma
TONS defense now since
war has come, whether it
be purely military, vocational or adj
m~inistrative, there is one fundamental
common to all. That is che individual
must be in good sound physical con-
dition,' says George ]. Fisher, secre-
tary of the physical department of
the international committee of the
Young Mems Christian association.
"About this there is 40 question. Each
individual, no matter what his as
signed task, must be able to endure
hardship, stand physical strain and be
able to work hard without the normal
amount Of sleep and rest. Physical
condition is the most fundamental re-
quirement of preparedness.
"The average person-particularly
the adults out of condition. His
first need is to become physically fit.
This was the great problem In Eng
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

land-to harden the citizenry. 1t took
Kitchener many long months of train
ing to get his volunteers In shape to
stand the rigors of camp life, much
less the strain of actual fighting.
Conditions Here Lamentable.
1.-THE physical condition of the aver
age person in America is lamentable.
The United States has to examine
$4,000 men in order to get 1000 for the
navy. Only one out of eleven is able
to pass the test. Fully 70 per cent of
the men who attempt to enter the army
fail to pass the test. We are a nation
of physical weaklings as measured by
any virile test.
""The need therefore is that we shall
all as quickly as possible get into good
physical condition. There is today a
new patriotic appeal, a new national
challenge. 1t is that we shall all live
temporarily, develop strength and vi
tally for country's sake. A man
who lives carelessly, eats g%luttonously,
d~issipates his physical powers, is not
a patriot. The country today demands
his best in physical yigor and vitality.
Because of the imperative need for
this increase in bodily power and
strength the following is suggested as
a beginning which can be used by
every person Of both sexes unless or
~ganically impaired. It is a moderate
daily program consisting of:
1. A set of muscular exercises.
2 A quick bath.
3. A brisk rub.
A.. A five mile walk.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
Evils of Poor Cooking.

Poor cooking often makes proper
food either difficult or impossible to di-
gest. The hard earned money of the
household goes to the purchase of good
food, which is often ruined by the
housewife ignorant in the art of cook
ing. Good cooking is not a matter of
whim or fiattering the palate. 1t is an
absolute essential to health. Therefore
the art should be taught in schools,
says a food expert.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
Hard TO Kill.

Snails are slow, even when it comes
to dying, and m naturalist who had
mounted a shell upon a card was sur
prised to find four years later that the
warm water employed in soaking the
shell off the mount had revived the in
mate, which he had long supposed to
be dried and dead.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

Y. NJ. c. A. or other gymnasium di-
those who feel the need of ii. Coun-
sci as to diet is not given because of
the wide variance Of individuals. The
family doctor or a skilled physical di-
rector should be consulted. The ac-
companying chart shows the exercises
that should be gone through daily"
Big Meeting In Washington.
Plans for the participation of the
American fleet in the naval operations
Of the entente powers are expected to
materialize very shortly as a result of
exchanges of views that have been 60
ing ON between the naval experts of
the United States and those of the
allies.
OF immediate concern is a scheme
of naval patrol cooperation under
which the American navy will under
take the policing of the western Allan
tic, the Caribbean and perhaps the wa
ters surrounding South America, thus
relieving the British and French YES
sells which have been engaged in this
work for duty around the British Isles
and in the Mediterranean.
1t is further proposed that the Unit
ed States feet will undertake to guard
a part of the main lanes of travel be-
tween this country and Europe.
Ultimately, should it become neces-
sary for the American navy to p~artici-
pate actively in operations on the other
side of the Atlantic, the French gov
eminent is prepared to offer the use
of the French port of Brest as a naval
base.
War Council Planned.
While these plans are being discuss
cd arraurnnnntc ara hainn mada hr
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
Baths Are Essential.

1.-THE exercises should be taken at
least daily, though twice each day
would be preferable. Most persons
find 1t convenient to take their exer-
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

TIL EFFECT OF THEsEE EXERCISES IS GREATLY ENHANCE IF HE EXERCISES Ar AXE
WITH THE WINDOW WIDE OPEN. THE vGoR WITH WHICH THEY ARE DONE AND THE
SHOULD Be DETERMINED BY THE CONDITION OF THE INDIVIDUAL TAKING THEM AND THE
AFTER RESULTS. HEY SHOULD BE TAkEN DAILY
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

they were sought by the entente gov
involved of having the United States
abandon its traditional policy of hold
ing aloof from European alliances.
At the same time there is every rea-
son to believe that for the purposes OF
bringing the war to the quickest posi-.
BILE conclusion the United States is pre-
pared to cooperate to the fullest ex-
tent. The plans for this cooperation
are to be laid out on broad, general
lines, the details to be perfected as the
war proceeds.
Plans Now Outlined.
They will cover, it is understood:
First.--A general arrangement re-
garding the distribution among the en-
tente powers Of the $3,OO0,OOO,OOO cred
it loan which President Wilson has
asked congress to make.
Second.-Plans for stimulating to an
unprecedented extent the production of
food and all war supplies in this coun-
try and to provide adequate means OF
transporting the food and munitions to
Europe.
Third.-Co-operation between the ma
vies of the United States and of the
entente powers to the end that there
shall be no serious interruption by Ger
man submarines or raiders of this sup.
ply transport service.
Fourth:-A modus vivendi under
which the United States may waive
temporarily it's objection to the various
trade restrictions which Great Britain
has set up In an effort to bring eco
nomic pressure to bear against Ger
many.
Fifth.-Discussion of the possibility
of the United States sending a military
expedition to Europe.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

A homely truth is better than a hand
some lie.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
NOW ~DYNAMITING U BOATS
AS THEY ONCE KILLED FISH

! Dynamiting submarines as peo-
+ pie used to dynamite fish before
+ it became Illegal is the latest
+ scheme of the English, according
+ to DR.. McKim. the American
+ veterinary surgeon who has just
! returned from a German prison
+ camp, where he was one of the
+ Yarrowdale prisoners.
+ 'They attach a giant bomb to
+ the tail of a patrol boat or de-
+ stroyer," said DR.. McKim, land
! drop it when a submarine is
+ sighted. 1t explodes at a given
! depth and nearly blows the pa
+ troll boat out of the water. But
+ the water transmits shock so
+ readily that it also destroys the
+ U boat"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
Other Notables Coming.

Besides Balfour, those expected to
represent Great Britain at the confer
ence will be Admiral De Chair of the
navy and General Bridges of the army
and the governor of the Bank of Eng
land, attended by a numerous staff.
In discussing privately the plans fol-
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

the state department for an important
international war council to be held In
Washington in the near future.
Although it was known in Washing
ton that this council was being plan.
ned, the administration earnestly e
quested that nothing be published con.
corning 1t. The ban was not lifted until
after the British government had per
mitted announcement to go out from
London that Arthur J. Balfour, British
minister for foreign affairs, was about
to leave for the United States on an
important mission.
1t was another evidence of the fact,
daily impressed on newspaper men In
Washington, that the form of censor
ship the administration has in mind
promises to be every bit as clumsy as
that which in the early stages of the
war placed impossible handicaps upon
the British press.
The forthcoming council promises In
many respects to be the most impor-
tant assemblage of the kind held since
the outbreak of the European war.
Not only, it is understood, is the con.
ference to consider primarily arrange
ments for cooperation between the
United States and the entente powers,
but it is likely also to result in a gen.
eral statement of the war purposes OF
the enemies of Germany in their bear
ing on future peace.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
War Council Planned.

While these plans are being discuss
ed arrangements are being made by
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

Exercise
Position: Heels together,
arms down and at sides,
palms In.
Movement. Swing arms,
sideways, upward to ver-
teal, and return.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27
Exercise z

Exercise z
Same as Exercise /, ex-
cept that arms are swung
forward, upward to YER
teal.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-04-27

Position: Arms at front,
horizontal, forearms hexed,
fingers on shoulders.
Movement: Swing back
ward to side, horizontal in
position.