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Books and Authors

Harper & Bros. announce that they will put
lS= Isoks; Wy Ws Are NJ .F s. Wa
beth cs,er hE;es er fs pa"s Is b
P s, is cen II sms;Iss RfhaTs srais
Finley peter Dunno ~
onodd Mead & CO... is play of unusual hmm: n
eonvsrted to ca,hoiieisn Who viii not ' aecep;
ing disaster os which she never dreamed. ':ne
noemes ,homsh IN aea an9 in
the claims and the future OF the Catholic Church.
In Praise Of War" by Don c. sei,z tHarper
R5Ss some is seSk Stlx ha
VA on lana and at sea. The appresiation Of
,sri asS@ & e'tos% s9s
M Srs ht as7s s us by the .s ThsI
TGf nse%s are Ss% nt e. S dess
their lighters. '''
nOuSh' tur Mifrin Co. which is abou, TO 60
rom months visit Tap a1S 'l M ta eginrs
in w x'Ss of
ys hrf hs his E9od Gfs tcnT b
gathered ,osether some valuable informa ton
cuss.d question. and which later he intends to
incorporate in book form.
W, " B saunders Co. has JUS, published The
y ns ast's S eve o s nsSels By Jenn
The accepted facts in such form thai they viii
knowledge. The facts here presented arc tho
cannon property Of The medical profession and
adding to the forces OF Il modern campa ign
against the third sreat plague"
nose Pastor Stokes, one of the leading So
9Th ' h. m hf has es Of IL,
S o aIns and
s hi s @ b in fed TO
she will contribute 10 the Jsnuery Century
misguided in the past. Sine says; II am SO,
have ms"onceiv"d in the oast both my soc!a ism,
End my lnternationslism. az tens OF thousands OF
Socialists in THIS country are doing too
qualities 10 the Whimsical -enins OF w = Gil
be- oes s1ch az a a an s.s has does
not seen, d::ninish MS charm. and IT viii re-
%Fa foS , to sos Eaions
Giioert's operas are not always accessible: as a
any ' o he oe dsssSs sdons ss out
print. L. is therefore gratifying 20 learn iha,
GSa ks o eHG end Tn. rrs.
81 reIzsnse" in their Moder ,,,, LieFsry The
Plays" and there is nm Introduction by cha renee
a 1 hs Is Of tn.
word. The volume is protusely Illustrated with
Gnberts own drawings.
asrodrome existed in the vi6ini,y Of os end. and
Ne set out 70 Gather INFORMATION for bomb ng
soaaS ssaa and @.rn
Denis. bu; our Efforts we're not rewarded. How
the corner Of a large field snrrounded by a white
fence. and day af'rr dar rhcne cstt!s RENE IN d
Of the country where the cattle were ard dis-
covered that other cattle we're assured outside
round that the csttl. inciosed in tn. large field
but Inc wor Of ernan artist n Se roof
the. aerodrome that were going for. THAT
OF the cattle"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20

40 enthusiastic in their praise Of IN.
bureau OF Markets as are tho womcn
or Providence. who have become repu.
lar sharks at marketing.
As soon a 3 tho summer season c,os.
cd, the agent and his assistants We.
withdraw from Providence, since IN.
produce brought in by the farmers was
not sufficient 10 require such a service
In the meantime. however, the sama
experiment had been tried out in Other
towns. also with satisfactory re,u,t,
whether or not 1t will BIO continu.J
next season depends. unfortunately
upon how much Congress cuts the asri'
cultural appropriation on account A,
the war. II Is certain TO be continues
an rroVidence for a time at least, sine.
tn" bureau feels that il must actuaII.
test the success OF the method. And
next season the wharves will be cover.
cd by the agent and his assistant.
too.
For men whose families liv. q,
farms. the parcel post is particularly
useful One man who lives in a email
apn rtmcnt in big city buys q Larry.
supply OF fresh country products
every week from his mother. who live.
on West Virginia farm. Every Sat.
urday he receives parcel-post ba.
ket packed with country butter, ham
chickens and cottage cheese. and every
Monday he sends the Same Laske,
back to the farm to be used again
the next week. BY buying q yari.tv
oil things at once, and having then,
sent In one shipment this man is abb.
TO save great deal over the city re-.
tail prices.
Dealing direct with tho producer IN
certain to pay the consumer in every
instance IL he Is willing to UNDERGO
certain inconreniences and TO buy IN
bulk.
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Health Talks. by DR.. Vim. Brady
'C"p'r'sh; lsi7 ey N.do.n He~.psaor ss.,ies,
Odor From the Aoxe

:. question often asked by readers is this:
"l!eSSe tell me whether bad ndor from ihs
nose fcatarrh> can be cured IL il il ,anen in
Again we say; 'Catarrh' IL neither disease nor
symptom. neither local nor constitutionsI
neither something in the nose or tnroat ar q -
other cavity nor somethn: in tn. biooa nei,heyy
acquired nor inherited. II is just ~ irane 70
apply TO an ailnent when you don't know, WI ~
really Is the Sie, nate YET have something You
eatarrh." for esampi.. WAS favorite evasion
Of the diiime doctor who didn't know con.
smmed. but still wished 10 seem TO tnnw con, con,
was the matter. "Catarrh o! the aio,nach n" 60
handy iistie piece o, eamounaes TO Apply to ~ =
means the inclination 10 make = cn,,, w
cSanntnatiGn And nnaiiy, "cstarrh OF thc
womb still holds many delrdcd woman - IT.
pill, tonic or other ai,xed specific installation 'F
When an odor comes from the nose Il Is Owl
dcuce OF decayed tissue retained diecbarc, = =
both. Let child insert beam or othar fnrsj .
body IN the ,noStr:i as children often do and in
Tine ,ners * likely 70 30 an unpl eassnt odor
discharge OF pnr,,Ient secretion '"'A nj
Ssstt TeG OF the nasal paasasea from any
cretions are retained too long they underso
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
An Invasion of States Rights

NJ ATIONAL prohibition through consttu-
" tional amendment has been made pos
sible by action of Congress. Senate and
House have adopted the resolution OF sub
! mission. thus washing their hands OF the
whole subject, which has been violently
asitated for many years and have placed the
question squarely before the forty-eisht
States. What the ultimate result will be is,
of course, problematical. but the affirmative
action OF Congress signalzes the opening OF
nationwide campaign. which even at its
outset promises 10 be hard fought throughout
the seven years within which three-fourths
OF the States must ratify the amendment to
make it effective.
That the Anti-Saloou League is strongly
organized and in firm control OF many State
Legisla lures may not be disputed. There
never has been lapse in its campaign which
now is bearing fruit. Were the various Leg
islatures to vote to-day it is possible that
the number necessary to make the nation dry
would be secured. But seven years is long
time. and if action on the part of few States
is delayed year or more, the whole stua-
ton may be radically changed. Interests op-
posing the nation widers may be expected To
increase their activity now that the whole
question has been opened up again and they
will be encouraged by the fact tlat they will
have to win in only thirteen States to encoM-
pass the defeat OF the amendment.
II the amendment is defeated the Southern
States will assist in its overthrow, and heir
rejection will not be based on the merits OF
the liquor problem The South to-day is viz
tually dry throughout its length and breadth
1t has unmistakably declared its opposition
to the sale of intoxicating beverages. Were
vote by States TO be taken now it is doubt
full if one would reverse its former verdict at
the polls. But the South does resent this
action OF Congress an invasion OF q State
right to control and regulate its own affairs
On that ground it will make its fight On
that ground the South went to war in the
sixties. and ii never has changed its mind
Virginia has taken the lead always in its
hrm stand for self-goverument. and it should
not be hesitant when the principle is
again at stake. There is vast difference he
tween State voting itself dry and voting to
impose its wishes upon its forty-seven sister
States. The case is parallel with the attempt
now under way TO foist woman suffrag e upon
the States, particularly those OF the South
which do not want il. All that Virginia
wants and all that any Southern State wants
Is the opportunity to govern itself with no
interference from without. This right il
claims, and this right it comedies 10 all other
States
Virginia has been content and prosnerous
since It's people voted TO Danish the sale of
ihtoxicants from its borders. Ii is not con-
cerned with the liquor question per Sc. but il
IS concerned vitality with the governmental
Prihciple winch it is proposed TO override
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
A Letter I. sa.t. Ci....

a Letter 70 Saats Ciaus.
Dear Santa Claus there is but little
time
To tell you OF the gifts do request.
My plea wiil present In jinxlins rine
And trust your kindly heart 10 do
your best.
Now first. want great big feather
Like grandma used TO have in which
10 rest,
So can cover up my freezing head
And snuggle down like mousse in
her nest.
think. perhaps. | would he slightly
After roaring FIRE had been built.
do not wish TO do the building
harm.
And then want just forty tons of
TO last until the milder days appear.
Until reach that much desired goal.
July the hrst; Q, may /. soon be
here.
And please send me house without a
Or spirot just a well outside;
For, when the ice in here gets fully
ripe.
Lake PeEeoty' III go out with the
tide"
And please, sir, send . little "cullus
A pile OF kindiine wood for him to
chop;
This last would be to me the greatest
JOY.
And he should chop and chop and
never stop.
A coat of fur like yours lessinss ana
And boots and gloves. also sleep
ing bag;
For firery ] do not care rap.
Just give me any colored warm old
A carpet made OF skins Of polar b.ay
For ! am cold as any frisid zone:
The wind finds pores in everything
wear,
And whistles in and out with fre.x.
ing moan.
A barrel full Of sugar. one OF honr.
iout forty pounds Of turkey. same
All pounds OF butter can count within
Four dozen eggs, and sure Christ,
mas dram"
DO not think my stocking 1,rx.
enough
To hold thes. little things, but will
The. snow is deep. the going is not
rough,
Just drive TO my back door and Law.
your sleigh.
MRS. ROSA II. GRAY.
Ashland. va. December IL, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20

,usht 10 vest in general manager. and
which yet must go with the Office, would
not have accomplished most OF the results
that now are deplorably lacking. With
the full facts which have impeded progress
brought 10 light by the Senate Investigations
it cannot be doubted that the way will be
opened for such drastic remedying OF ex-
listing conditions as will insure marked
speeding up OF construction, thus partially
making up for time inexcusably wasted in
futile wranglinS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
no Introsuce n.e MIN

10 the Editor OF The Times Dispatch.
.o Ss,r,IThe writer has just read your
The enactment Of 4 satisfactory doz
law by the Legislature when it con.
rencs in January.
am very eiad to see you take thi.
tae other. papers OF Virginia will take
io:l ard help VS. by sg!tatlng this sub.
tGri little. the Legislature viii, in
an ntohabiiity. pass a good dog law
the Farmers Union. tho writer hs.
given this subject some thought. with
cured from the. Legislative R.ferenc.
Bureau OF Virginia copy Of the dog
an idea or selecting the best features
from the whole aud framing law on
shis basis we need a good strong
10 be adopted by the boards OF supcr-
visors cf the several counties.
Lne states that seem 10 have tn.
the following clauses.
A tax OF from 81 to SIS according to
Require all licensed dogs TO wear
collar with owner. name and a lic.ns.
tag on H. Make It a misdemeanor for
| any dog cwner TO keep a dog without 4
license tag en- it; any dog running a,
C,ared an outlaw and It shall be the
duty Of every good citizen to XIII hin,
or report tho owner IL he be known
Require all owners of sheep killing
dcss,to kill them or pay heavy nne.
whether taxed or not.
Require all dogs 10 be confined to
The owners yard or kennel at night.
No dog allowed or his masters
premises unless in charge OF some
ono.
During the Matching. breeding and
raising season of game, require all
dogs that hunt at all to be confined
These are some OF the features neces-
sary TO maxim. strong dog law. and
the owners OF valuable dogs will have
20 make some sacrifices In order To
get law that will eliminate the worth
less cur
The dogs OF Virginia, are consuming
more food to-day than It will take u
feed The soldiers Virginia is going 10
put into the war. The food IL takes
10 leep dog year will raise a I5o-
pound hos. let alone the sheep industry
! Tint has almost been elinni ated in VIZ
,sinia.
The writer is going to sacrlhee all
future prospects for election 10 any
nnlce by introducing a bill along this
line. H. T. BAKER
Columbia. Va. December Is. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
Two Disturbing Revelations

IN the news from Washington bearing on
this hatloh S unprcparedness for war there
are two big. outstanding items. either one
OF which is sufficient 10 cause grave alarm,
laken together, they force the conclusion
'hat somewhere there has been NEGLIGENCE
so gross as TO verge upon the criminal One
mas 10 do with the intolers BILE conditions in
thc environments; the other with the shorta pc
VI o. nance and supplies on the battle front
feople had been le, TO believe thai condi
lions Ill the various camps where our SOL
oierS are III training approached the ideal.
mat they left nothing to be desired. They
.'t, '''t me men were being cared for
p"!S'eaii' on modern scientific principles and
'hit othcr details for their bodily and mental
copior' save 10 room for criticism Test
moiiy gwen by Surgeon General Corgas &c NOT
D" 'eaSSorihe. He reports that in al least
ioer OIL tho camps he has visited, three OF
mem III the South. he found .insuaIcient
ciothlne oFercrowding and bad apilary rop
"i'lohs- Al only one OF these camps had
wy ""St hospl'ai been completed. and rs
result OF lhlS aud other handicaps TO 1he
MEDICAL corps, disease had become eniden,i.
."' pe''eh'asc OF pneumonia and measles he
"e "isn' "h'e IN one camp there nod been
"i'eeh caSeS o. meningitis. Tents are jammed
'ie''. whereas each one was intended to
accommodate not more than FIVE With hitter
Suppiiea with winter clothing Hers ariscs
me question. why cannot the government
PROVIDE the proper winter clothing for tic
"'l"'ers as wei as private enterprise I, 10
lac' mat at Camp Lee many men nave hoo,
co'hpe''ed 10 buy their own outfits al least in
part rom merchants in Petersburg and Rich
MIMI because IL had been impossible n
secure mem from the quartermasters de,,r,
meh'' IL may be assumed that similar coo-
ul'lohs exist at other camps
On top OF this comes the s,atem.n, from,
"hce mccormick, just back from The front
IN france which is fatty contradictorv ~
MaJor-General Crozier's testimony. tina, tho
American overseas forces arc particularly dc
hclch' IN heavy artillery. and their sunn,ies
Oh o'her ordnance and clothing are NOT wha,
'hey should be Croziers Statement, tb.i
"hiie there was a shortage OF couinn,ent On
! .h's side the troops abroad were amply cared
Tor. was calculated TO Iull the nation into :.
raise sense OF satisfaction and security
incse are the facts and they should b-
! Suhicient 10 bring the American people 10 !,
sense OF the realities that face them. Soma ono
is responsible. Some one Is guilty Of THO
neglect, which threa tens disaster TO our mon
IN 'rcnch and in camp. An accounting Is
demanded and remedial stops must be- taken
II possible before catastrophe befalis them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
Oecup,,,e, Of COLLEGE Grndu.tc,.

Miss =. c. W, LeAinKtOn.--The United
States Bureau OF Education in May,
1919, made public statistics showing
tho occupations or college graduates
from 1912 to 1900. from returns FUR
nIshed by thrty-scvcn colleges and
universities Taking three periods a
century apart gave these percentages
1906 i700--n,inistry. 656: law. 1.s;
i.G: public scrvice, "a. f7ss-ls00--
Ministry, 2I.4: law. 3o.5: medicine, 81:
education. 81: huainess Sc: nuhiic SER
vIoe. IL. 1sos-lsoo-Ministry, SO; law.
business. 1873: public service. l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
Much Ado About NOTHING
4 LITTLE SLICE O, 1,1I,r,
By ROY IL. MoULToN.

| The other day fashion journal said
That on account OF the scarcity OF woolens
! And other things that 60 into tho manufacture
| OF dress goods. the material in women's gowns
Must be reduced. The journal said that
Every time there is battle in France
| Dress goods became scarcer
We easily> believe this because
We have rubbered along Broad Street some what
Since the war started. We have noted
That every time there is important
Battle I'm France the skirts have gone UP an
other notch
Some OF them that we're down around the ankres
When the war started are up to the knees
And some OF them that started the knees
Have become shortened still more.
There have been many important BATHS,
And If there are many more the averaEs skirt
VIII be about the belt.
Let have peace,
Helen Rowland. the enapent sob sister who
holds daily mental clinic on the stcrner sex
and who was recently married, says: There is
peace OF mind with husband and no peace
OF heart without ono"
\ western paper calls one of the most en-
inent New York lawyers Hon. Samuel Undsr-
wear For of such. kind friends is fame.
1t is time begin making democracy unsafe
for prohtcers.
Look" like there is going to be a dissolution
OF the uell-known partnership of Me und Colt"
alonc aoout the first or the year.
The governments report that there is a
shortage OF fur bearing animals this fall will
not be taken seriously while many Of them
sre tripping up and down Broad street.
1t is pleasure to learn that the report Of a
shortage OF salt is untrue.
We must have something TO take with those
va" stories from Stockholm.
An EPvrAPH OF The SEASON.
Tread softly. friends.
Bill Jones lies here.
He mistaken
For deer
And deer hunting in the north woods. al
though expensive and hazardous. is less SO than
dear hunting on Broadway.
DIR. Woods Hutchinson says that in this war
it takes between three and four tons OF proiec.
tiles and explosives to kill soldier. Ger
many has 100000 men on the fighting fronts
DO your figuring.
II isn't going TO be any pink tea party who
SAYS II is. is a punk patriot.
HAVE VOL GOT YoURs.
The sovernmcnt ha. just mad. an important
announcement
The capita wealth OF This country is ms
S4,N3.
In other words. every person is supposed 10
have tina: amount.
Supposed 10 have is right AID ID. .s
perhaps
AND the symphony will be complete
II you feel in your pocket YOU NAV he ar ~.
Impression
That the government is snoo6nr Co.,, :,
haven't -
To- your 1897 now maybe you viii get II liter
we are among those who can hardly believ.
Report is true, when we get our ..7o.
We are soins hav. one portcrhousa x.,,,
onions "
Ai'o some coffee with real sugar in il,
'"e' 'el 'he war proceed. Wesh dworry:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20

> While differences Of rank in the army GO
lend themselves 10 the creation o; socia
castles and distinctions, that is merely Incl
dental and is not encouraged by the War
Department The personal equation enters
here and the evil. if il may be properly ca He'd
tSat. never can be quite oradicated Always
there Will be some who forget the basic prin-
tcipieS Of democracy in the trappinss Of Office.
respect Tor their officers must he maint ed
II the privates are TO become efficient. but
his docs not imply social priority. In taking
me department 70 TASK for its regulations
governing social intercourse in the army the
Senate would do we'll to remember what
happened in Russia when the soldiers were
told that it was no longer necessary 10 salute
Their superior officers. Tina, was the begin
0ine OF the end
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting legal and medical sub
jectS, src answered free. A. all in
quirieA arc answered directly by per-
sanat letter q Krif-addrexaed, stamped
envelope In required. Address The
infornatios BUREN,,
R1chmond, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
!About Gold.

W. 4. s, Danville.-An ounce Of %
carat gold Is worth SO per cent more
than m ounce OF 14-carat gold. Kan
horses and mules handled: ST. Louis
first. and Chicago second. 4 $40 gold
coin weighs 25s grains, and other gold
United States gold coin is $40. except
$15o.a6o in $50 coins issued 10 COM
memorate tho Panama. Pacific Exposi-
tion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
THURSDAY. DEcEMBEE 20, 1917.

Postponement By the Council Committee
IN Streets OF action on the Virginia Railway
and Power Companys petition for straight
scent fare is commendable. A matter oil
few weeks delay will work no hardship TO
the company. while a thorough and expert
investigation may prevent an injustice either
II, the company or the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20

w. w T., Pampln.-ClainIs for e1-
emp'ion on agricultural grounds made
in answer 10 the QUESTIONABLE that
viii! he sent you will determine TIE or
dcr OF your laSsi'ication by .he board.
You will be assisted ~ the vn.untrer
LAWYERS connected with each Doar1 III
making proper answers TO the ques-
tiC.n,inire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
now 10 Measure boards.

S. !. T. Blackstone.-To measure
boards, multiply length in feet by
breadth in inches, and divided by IL
for inch boar the qu0tient gives
contents in feet. For boards "A
inches thick. add onc-quarter 70 quo
tient; II I-2 add .one-halr: II . inches.
divide by instead OF IL: II inches
divide by 4: if inches. divide by 3;
If inches, divide by =.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20

III ordering thorough investigation of
me whole complicated mass OF machinery
charged with the building OF merchant
marine, the Senate shows determination
TO probe 10 the bottom OF situation that is
4't'Ie short of nationa! disgrace Gu, of
'hc interminable controversies which have
attended the Shipping Boards operations.
lherc seems 10 have evolved nothing bu,
confusion worse confounded Changes in tho
personnel Of the board and its directing Off
gers IN so far as accomplishing tho ono pur-
pose ior which il was created-the building
oil shlps-lS concerned. has brought no an
TaFeht re!!ei from tho disorder which bas
ha"pe'cu INC entire program from the outsei
.f'o 20 such an extent as 10 threaten an abso
ahe breakdown OF the system OF supp,vinr
tfhe needs OF our expedirionary iorcos rbn
iElP@tlehce OF tho public at the lack OF results
2i '"ih'hs OUT SHIPS has rcs ched the point
ol indignant tension that demands 10 be in.
loFmeo as 10 where the blame for the i'm
3otehcF IS located The Senate investigation
VIII determine this, after which. if necessary
the Thoie nad chinery for CONTINUING oporations
Gan be reconstructed. with annie authority
kconcentrated in capable head--an executive
soihcer who VIII brush away the whole system
soi req tape nuisance and achieve things AS
Senator LODGE suggested If VIC put in one
really competent man and tel! him TO build
chips, we can BET IL done This country ic
not lacking the man for the lob. but il = 10
he doubted il ne now is connected with tho
hoard. Indeed, It IS question II General
Goethals, had he been given the authority that
y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-20
s. Inc present estimate stands the Amer

.S the present estimate stands the Ameri-
can Navy has killed nearly as many of its
own men have been accounted for by the
enemy The latest death list contains names
of nineteen men lost when their submarine
.'was rammcd in home waters OF course,
There will be an investiga ton. There always
(, is when it is too atc--but the official plac-
ing OF responsibility will not bring back TO
life those young men who have been sacri
feed. perha ps TO somebody's carolcssness.