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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
STATE SCHOOL WORKERS !
CLOSE ANNUAL SESSION
Elect DIR. j. A. c. Chandler, of
Richmond, President Of
Conference.
OTHER OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Educators Indorse Policies OF Gov
ernmcnt in Prosecuting War.
VIII Ask Legislature to Pass Com
pulsOry Attendance Law.
Especial to The rimes-Dispatch. 7

lSDecial to The TimeS-DiSpatch.1
ROANOKE, VA, November 3d.
Officers were elected and reports for
the past year read at tho closing ses-
sion of the Virginia Educational Con-
ference here this afternoon. Tho off,
GERS are: president. DR.. j. y. G. Chand-
Ter. Richmond. District a: vice-presi-
dents and members of the board Of di-
rectors. a. b. Chandler, Frcdcricksburg.
District IL; J.. i. pendcrgrast, Ports
mouth. District G; Miss Bessie Taylor.
Richmond: J. III. Saunders, Richmond.
District ID; II. d. Wolff. Petersburg
District Il: w. Maxwell Harris, Chat
ham: j. w. Cook. Danvillc. District T.:
william Black. Lynchburg. District G.;
y. ID. Cool Winchester; Or. J. A. Bur-
ross, Harrisonburg, District II; Miss
Lula ID. Metz Warrenton: NJ. d. Hail,
Burke. District 1: j. ~ G. Hurt. wythe-
vile. District j: Dr.. ]. G.. Johnson,
charlottesville; II. NJ. McAIanaway.
Charlottesville. District K: j. l.. War
ncr, Norton; II. c. Williams, IIonaker,
District l..
Resolutions approving all policies of
the government in prosecuting the war.
SUCH as favoring the sclcctivc draft
food conservation. Liberty loan, Red
Cross and junior Red Cross Y. NJ. G.
y. work and the appointment OF q
legislative committee providing for a
legislative commission 10 make a study
OF the needs of the schools Of the State
and report to the Legislature of 1920.
were adopted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
or One Mind.

by Jove, 1 am glad to SEQ your I
said to my dear old friend;
TT seems an age since we parted, at
that long vacations end;
And had a time that summer that I'll
think of till / die"
And my friend gave sigh for memory,
and he answered, 80 did L..
And what lovely girls" I continued:
the two that we hirted with!
forget the name of your fair one, but
mine was Miss Mabel Smith:
And what do you think was the se-
quel? 1t wasn't a last good-by-
I married my summer conquest" And
he answered. 80 did L."
What. you?" And I burst out laugh
ing. You found 1t was serious,
too?
The unacceptable trifer-the seasoned
vetcran-you?
Why. I never dreamed you were land
ed! Well, well, you were devilish
sly!
I thought you were only flirtingw And
no answered, $50 did T."
Ted Robinson in Cleveland Plain
-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Mother Goose.

Mother Goose.
Sometimes sit III tho silenccs that como with
Seeing the pictures OF my life through a
murky haze.
And then longing grips me-its a sense of
something gone
Something that's missing somewhere on tho road
from Night to Dawn;
Something small-so tiny-yet withal so
sweetly far
Something that glimmors ftfuIly like nirta-
tious star
Or FREELY; and it Will not leave-it will not let
loose
Till I've got down my thumb-worn book-my
good old Mother Goose!
It's trihing stuff know it is-just foolish
baby pratte-
A sawdust doll, Teddy bear a teething ring
a rattlc.--
A should bc ashamed to feel the need of
prim Miss Muffit,
And yet love to go and sit with her upon her
tuffit-
1 love to leave the cares of life and 60 and sit
beside her.
Knowing that l will rescue her from her beset-
ting spider!
Jack Horner. bless his chubby heart! And bless.
his little thumb!
oh! that 1 might dig in with him and find
luscious plum!
I've classic stuT-my book case sroans with
brains of many ages
and might read majestic lore from many
thousand pages;
But when 1 sit in the siences it isn't lore
crave
(Theres plenty OF that between mans crib and
his predestined graveD-
It's Mother Goose. good Mother Goose, and the
mistress of the shoe
Who had many noisy kids that she didn't
know what to do!
And YOU may have your limousine. but I'd
prefer by far,
To ride her busy broomstick to the place where
the cobwcbs arc!
And when 1 sit in the silences that comes with
weary days
Seeing the pictures of my life as through a
murky haze,
1t isn't proud ambition that will rouse me from
my mood
It's just old Mother Goose and all the Joy that's
in her brood!
And l want to get the floor again, with
blocks, and build a house
I want to scream and run away when they wind
the painted mouse!
And guess you know that mean, IL you have
Travelled the Vale of Pain,
That there isn't thing on earth want but to
be child again.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Health Talks, by Dr.. Vim. Brady
Copyright 1917 by National Newspaper Service,
Bt of Cnmounnce

we are at once alert for a good siory,.. OF ~
Inc a preparation which sho saws has cureI -
great many people of piles. The Drena RI o.
follows: ono quart of honey. seven casi,oon fiji.
each OF powdered resin. sulphur and crcan, nS
two weeks; then twice "a day / wouId a 40.
preparation What effect has the resin he s, ,i
pher and the cream of tartar" 49, 80
The sulphur tends to act as n mild ,,x,,i,o
ana make the dc1Scta soft and nonirrir =, = nS
The cream of tartar (bitartrate of MATCHMAKING, rS
Is a saline cathartc which acts precis"iv ~ =
all other Kinds of salts The resin W. -.
IS included III the recipe for purposes of canaan
IaSe: AT least we can conceive no other nurmnsc
The honey, though very liberal il itscIf i,xa
me mixture. How long one would have to con
tnue with the medicine twice :, dav vour IL
rectionS do not state. but should cst ir,a, :.
about zoo years: in order to cure the siirhtaa..t
case of piles The mixture is absolutely Ia ru'
less and would tend to give some relief H., u. ~
attack or piles ANYTHING which relieves an
attack OF pilcs--whIch means infa nina in an
be a cure But varicose or swollen and dilot Cd
veins. about the lower end OF the piimani y GU
canal arc quite as ncurable as arc ysrioa.Ss
veins anywhere else. excepting by radical sur
gerry. 'ui
One subject to piles usually has ..attocks" Of
varying intervals, long short according TO
ones compliance with the rules of personal nv
Sicne. These attacks acute infammo lion
OF the varcosed or diiated vein walls. Bctween
ever-and indeed. often testihes that the remedy
tho piles. $3.50 ~
Certainly regular activity of the bowels tends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Pooks and Authors

:0p HaSs S pssan f4fas@%
and descriptions by William Ciorham liice.
The Red Flower is a little volume of poems
written in war time by Henry Van Dyke. for
just issued by Charles scribner's Sons 1t Is II
volume hat will find appreciation for the many
beautiful sentiments II contains.
r. Dutton & CO... is n real classic of childhood.
The days when tho child is first making his
and trying to find working arrangement be-
tween human society as represented by his in
and e" are sSs
days which the author Describes in series OF
pns n Sey ns cr he
thetic insight and sense of humor.
THE Shadow OF the stone" by Marguerite
rGm tho m nnn} has o st s S@
Here is a man with tho light of idea in
ing it. lie has friends both rich and III po"rli
sorts. who arc attracted to the idea. lie has
nary kind who hate for his enemy liked him,
The authors uncommon group OF people in de-
wor on, so,i5n o ana rural
reaches climax Of spiritual beauty and power
Of this mann is hero FOR he gives h his fs
for the good of the race. This Is u finely told
story-and much more.
"Trueheart Margery;" by Norma Bright Car
Norma fright Carson; known to many thou
sands Of readers as the editor Of Book News
novel simple. unaffected tale that will make
its strongest appeal because of it's wholesome
mental. human things in her account OF the
relations OF a mother and daughter. The love
the atmosphere Of truth. Jean makes her mis-
takes hu, she is too big not to come finally
quered by love and paid for in mighty sacrifice
is one that will appeal TO all who like In
tcrcStin2 romance. full of real people and the
better things of life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond Dispatch Dec I, 1867

meeting OF several hundred negroes was
and resolutions adopted declaring that in view
of the efforts Of the Conservatives intimida tc
l'ierpont. Judge Rives, Lewis Mackenzie and
others be requested TO call a State convention
of the. white Republicans of Virginia to assist
and direct the colorcd people in carrying the
election for the ratification of the new Consti-
tuition when II shall be made.
The following resolution was passed at the
Railroad yesterday: "Resoived. That when he
president and directors Of this company shall
have CONCLUDED a contract with the commits
be their duty at once to assume the '' name ana
style Of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company,
and to claim and exercise an Inc rights and
Ohio Railroad Company by the acts Of tho Leg
Colonel Edward Fontaine was unanimousiy
elected president Of the company. and G. r.
OF directors.
Major C. b. Dunield. Colonel G. W. N1unford
and Grand urv ny the
Indictment Of Mr.. Davis.
Duke and J. Il. Baldwin yesterday took the
awful oath" necessary to qualify Themselves to
Fluvanna Cumberland and Prince Edward
Counties have this week elected able delegates
to the Conservative Convention, to be held in
this city on the 1lth
The United States Senate yesterday confirmed
the nomination of Horace Greeley TO be ministe err
Greeley has said he will not accept the position.
Major-Generai w. S. Hancock yesterday as
composed of the States of Louisiana and Texas.
Northern papers reaching this office express
surprise that THANKSGIVING. Day should have
States.
The following quotations show the condition
per pound; veal IS to 20; pork is TO II; f iamS
ssnd mutton. l2i-2 sausage. l6 turkeys. live,
to s. 20
TO 40 per pound; eggs. 81 cents per dozen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
HOME GUARD TO make
ITS FIRST APPEARANCE
Will Parade This Afternoon at An
nual Inspection OF Police
Department.
OPENING OF sTATIoN-H o U S E
Exercises at Smith and Marshall
Streets to Follow Parade-Police
Forco Is Expected to Make Good
Showing.

Tho most spectacular ever. and be-
speaking the military spirit which is
abroad in the land. will be the COM
bined parade of the Police Department
and the Home Defense League this
afternoon. upon the occasion Of the
inspection OF police by the heads of
departments. Complemcntod by the
Home Defense League. tho entire Police
Department. two and possibly three
bands, the city officials will be in line
of march.
Chief of Police Werner has issued
an order that no automobiles shall be
parked on the south side Of Broad
Stree, between the hours OF $3.50 ant,
> O'clock TINS afternoon. In it's march.
the parade will pass along the south
side of the street. and cars must be
parked on tho north side. in order
to give spectators the best opportunity
to view the parade and so that this
street will be clear for the men to
pass.
The inspection OF the men In the
stat ion houses will be made at 1:45
o'clock this afternoon. Every effort
is being made on the part of individual
men on tho force to look their very
best for the big show-off. In order to
make n favorable comparison with tho
members or the league. who will be
out strong in their new uniforms
Following the inspection at the
houses. the MGR will assemble ut
Twelfth and Broad Streets. Promptly
at $40 the parade will move from
Twelfth to Capitol. west to Ninth. south
TO Grace. west 10 F.fth. south to
Franklin. vest 20 Ryland, north to
Broad and east 10 City Hall. II is
expected that there will be ut least
500 men in the line OF march The
Acca Patrol band. Kessnich's band and.
II is hoped. Il band from Camp Lcc
will furnish music.
FORMAL. OPENING OF
INV POLICE STATION
Invitations have been issued to thu.
two branches on the city Council and
other city officials. the judges of tho
courts in the City Hall and 20 IN. of
ticcrs of tho Home Defense League
and others to the formal opening OF
the new Second Precinct Police sta
ton at Smith and Marshall Streets.
Al this reception, short speeches vii,
be made by Mayor Ainslie and other
city officials
ohclals who arranged tho details OF
tho inspection. and more particul,rly
the men in uniform. were YESTERDAY
wishing for fair weather for TODAY
with tho hope the event, which will
demonstrate the degree of efficiency
winch tho Police Department has at .
tanned may he seen by large mum
her OF citizens. Men at the station
houses and at Police HEADQUARTERS
stopped yesterday 10 recall the numcr.
GUS steps which have been taken I'm
recent years looking TO the more Of
iecttve operation of the forces which
perform the function of preserving m.
peace and good order Of the commu
MY inc parade to day will show
these features off to good ADVANTAGE
ohiy tair weather IS needed to make
the event n notable ono.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

opinion Of the citizens, and from this con-
sensus 1t will make its report. What it will
recommend is at this time, Of course, profile
NAUTICAL. That it will advise the abolition of
the Administrative Board is regarded as GER
tain. Other recommendations will be for the
best in the way Of modern government that
can be secured at the coming session Of the
Legislature. Belief grows strong that the
Council will be guided by the wishes of pro-
gressive citizens and accept the report
complete undermining Of the municipal sys-
tenn is impossible without recourse to the
electorate, for which time now is too brief
but vast improvement can, and there is every
indication that 1t will, be made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Prussianism Sees Threat OF Socialism

CO long as Nikolai Lenine's anarchistic doc
~ trines were applied solely to Russia they
were most cordially approved by Berlin Now
that his philosophy of freedom has been ex-
banded to include the overthrow Of all exist
ing governments preliminary to his visionary
socialistic regime, Germany is beginning to
see great light. What was applauded and
given aid and comfort in an enemy country
must be stamped out under the iron heel of
autocracy when an attempt is made to apply
| It at home Solictude which the Teuton pro-
fessed to feel for the Russian masses is
stcrnly withheld from the people who bear
the burden Of the Hohenzollern yoke
Social revolution such as Russia is under
going to-day is the fear which strikes greatest
terror to the heart of the Kaiser He knows,
just as the whole world knows, that defeat
on the battle field will bring his throne crash
ing down amid the ruins Of tho autocratic
structure which he and his royal forbears
have erected Mt the cost of his peoples free
dom and the peace of civilized nations
Even to-day the leaven Of liberty Is working
among the people Of Germany. It's progress
necessarily is slow. Too long have the masses
in Germany been condemned by Prussiansm
to be hewers OF wood and drawers OF water
to shake off overnight the shackles of ma
ternalism which bind them. But it is work
ing. That Is the main thing The house
of Hohenzollern knows it, and it looks for
ward with CHASTITY dread to the day when
revolution will be an accomplished fact AL
ready Teuton armies in the east are said to
nave become impregnated with the Lenne
doctrines, while throughout the whole nation
there Is an undercurrent which some day
will burst It's bounds and With a mighty on
rush sweep away the last vestige OF Prus-
sian oppression.
Is 1t any wonder that warning cries arc
being raised against the political and social
doctrines OF Lenine and his Bolsheviki fol-
lowers who have turned Russia traitor to its
allies and threaten to convert It into n
shambcs of civil war? Potsdam. in melting
it's Slav enemies to revolt against organized
government, may have started the fires of
revolution which it will find impossible to
check this side Of Berlin. PROSTATE and dis
graced from a military standpoint and n
traitor III the eyes Of it's friends Russia vet
may prove deciding factor in bringing Prus-
sianiSm TO Its knees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

Have you paid your poll taxes? If not, do
SO to-day. December is the border line
beyond which you may not go and be qualified
to vote in the June election for Council.
More important STILL q special election on
charter changes is a probability for 1918.
The CITY Hall" vote has qualified. If it's
power TO Swing city elections continues it
will be because Richmonds citizens have not
taken sufficient interest in city affairs to
qualify for the suffrage. Do not permit that
indictment to stand.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

to prevent attacks of piles. Perfect cleanliness
does too. But better than any Dhyslc for regu-
lating the bowels is correct diet and a faithful
adherence to the regular schedule in the train
EQUATIONS.
To obtain radical cure of plies ne they in
ternal. external. blind bleeding, Itching or in
fiamcd. we havc but remedy just as for
Naric9so veins in tho leg for varicocele
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
U. 6. Naval Academy.

]. II. NJ. MISUNDERSTANDING at
the time OF their examination must be
physically sound. we'll formed and IF
robust constitution. Attention will also
be paid to the statue OF the candi-
date and no one manifestly under size
for his age will he received at the
academy. The height Of candidates for
admission shall not be less than five
feet. two inches between the ages or
sixteen and eighteen years. and not
less than five feet four inches, be-
tween tho ages OF eighteen and twenty
Gears. and the minimum weight at
sixteen years Of age shall be 100 pounds.
with an increase of not less than five
pounds for each additional year or frac-
ton of a year over one-half Any
marked deviation in the relative height
and weight to the age of a candidate,
will add materially to the considerat ton
for rejection. The regulations regard
ing places and times of examination
and subjects of examination may be
obtained by addressing the chief of the
Bureau Of Navigation, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, D. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Indian Runner Ducks.

T. =. S.. Lynchburg.-Thc Indian run
ner duck is smaller than the common
pekin duck. averaging about three to
three and one-half pounds in weight.
II is of mixed color. as n rule. but
sometimes pure white. While not as
hardy as common ducks. no particular
care Is needed in keeping them. They
are prolific layers. depositing their eggs
on the ground. The egg is smaller than
the common eggs and generally pure
white. The eggs find ready sale on the
market. being particularly adapted to
bakers uses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Pnnnma md the War.

w. +. D.. Fredericksburg.-No decla-
ration of war has been made by Pana-
ma President Valdez did sign pro-
reservedly to the assistance of the
United States in the defense of the
canal 1t was announced that Ger
mans residing in Panama would be in
termed If any evidence would he shown
that they were involved in plots.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost my tonic.
excepting on legal and medical sub
j"cts, are anHvered free. Az nil In
quirics nre nnnwcred directly by per-
soual letter II 3-cent stamp Ia required
for return postage. Address The Times,
Dtspnfch Information bureau. Rich
nonu, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Type
of
I'acii:sln

cowardcc on this account would be absurd.
fanatics are often brave enough; IT is rather
twist OF the brain that makes sabotage seem
preferable TO national defense, and knifng in
the back to fair lighting. To further their ends
1t is much easier to cripple Russia and put
pressure its allies to conclude German
peace than to convert the hardened lords
Of the central empires to Bolshevki ways of
thinking In spoiled families weak parents
often yield to stubborn bad boy and in order
more amenable children. To compare small
things with great. this may very fairly repre-
sent common enough pacitstic attitude. Ger
many Is hopeless so let pressure be put on the
allies to come to terms with the enemy. The
German masses TOO loyal and Stcrnly
disciplined for disaifection to come to anything;
therefore. In the interest of peace. let sedition
be spread among free peoples. If the enemy
cannot be beaten without long and costly war.
IT may be possible to find short road to peace by
hamstringinS friends. Cripple the allies and
they will have TO sue for peace--such is the
crazy logic OF one school of paciism, and the
lunacy at Petrograd merely comes from carry
ing that logic out to the bitter end.-Springfied
Republican.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

Evidence grows stronger daily that the
reactionary forces in Richmond arc losing
heart for the fight through which they hoped
4 to block, or at least delay, reform in mu-
nicipal government. The handwriting of an
aroused citfZenry has been seen on the wall
and Interpreted as demand for action to-
ward an improved system that will not be
denied. Norfolk administered a rebukc 10
its reactonaries. and pointed the way for
Richmond. That rebuke has had its effect
here, and there is visible lessening OF the
opposition to the proposed charter changes.
The subcommittee of the Council Committee
on Charter Changes is gathering the best
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01

1.-THE Belgian army is ready to attack"
Behind that brief announcement of the Bel
gian War Minister is the most tragic chapter
in the history Of all ages. Hun Kultur,
which destroyed Belgium and laid it's cities
in ashes, could not destroy the Belgian soul.
Now 1t is ready to strike again. May the
glory that shone at Liege and Namur again
be reflected from its banners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Questions aud Answers.

;, Chronic Sore Eyes.--I have chronic sorc eye
lbs; with Il tendency TO mucus secretion and
sticking of the lids mornings. Glasses do not
seem to help. and l would appreciate Il formula
Tor some simple eye water r.. II. w
Answer.--Zinc sulphate. one grain boric acid
ten grains rose water plain distilled water
one ounce. y few drops In each eye each morn
Ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
SATURDAY. DECEMBER /. 1917.

German propagandists work twenty-four
hours every day and overlook no opportuni-
ties. Their latest effort is rumor that no
interest will be paid on Liberty bonds until
after the war. This, of course, is as silly and
untrue as all other rumors set afoat to dis
turb the minds of American people.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-01
Strength OF U. &. Army,

DR.. z. c. y. Hopewell.-Thc present
Strengih or the United States Army is
$4,000 men. including the National
Army. Federalizcd guard. regular army
special branches. reserves and officers
The strength Of the navy, including
all branches of the service, Is 27l,57i
men.