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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Plcn for the Children.

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir:wWe hsve heard nothing of tho
In our eaEcrness to supply comforts
tor our soldier boys. let us not be
our own cl,y-the poor children. who
Will know no Christmas without the
help OF those more fortunate than they.
want of the boys In the camps, Their.
il II possibility Of ovardoin. There
are So many calls I'm the papers for
start new plans ouly In a different form
OF what has already been started ard
~ being carried out successfully Ia "A
systematic way and through cHicicnt
willing to work under these o.cani
cations already formed. knowing that
IN union there iS strength? You car
scarcely find woman I'm our city 20.
day who in not working with some or
sanization towards giving III" boys.
boxes No boy viii be forgotten wIrh
inC through these organizations. There
VIII oe system in the sending and di.-
trioutins. Boxes are being prepared.
yet later suggestion comes IN the
shape or Christmas stockings. these
stockings to be made and filed to
hang ON a Christmas tree for tho b,vs
AZ the camps. Tie tree may be all right
although that taxes time. md time
now means money; but what about the
Mount OF material Il will take to
make thcn" The material will be- of
no use after the stockings are Opened.
and labor and money Will both be for
nouEht.s The soldiers viii b. just as
happy In opening their boxes. ar.i h,p-
pier. perhaps tand We think we ara
cchninE the voice Of every true SOL
dier). II they Thought the amount which
would be expended I'm making them a
childish playtEinr would be expendeI
In giving some poor little waif Of our
city Cood. square mcal-if not tho
community Christmas tree Let's have
concerted efforts. There are enough or
gan! zaiions to take in every phase OF
work and X we really want TO work
the way Is already open. II we have
some extra time. let's give II TO the
children. SO that they may not be dis-
appointed in the pleasure they have in
looking forward from Christmas 10
Christmas. CHILDREN'S FRIEND
Richmond. November &c. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Thc Man With the Tr,p,.
ny HENRY EDNAuD MUM


I've often sat IN crowded house
When n crowded house there)
And harked TO the sob of the violin
And the tromoones strident blare.
And I've thought would like to be tho man
With the tipped baton perhaps
But always return TO my carly love.
The man with the ripping traps!
For love the beat OF the big bass drum
And the rat-a-tRt-tat q the snare,
And like the snap of the tambourine
And the cymbals' rattle and tear;
like the trangle's ciinging note
And the song OF the Nylophone--
Tho Id love to handle the long baton
Or toot on the big trombone.
If I were the man with the merry traps,
Id quack with tho duck noise. too
I'd jingle the sleighbells, honk the horn
And squeak like Kangaroo!
I'd salop mile with the coconut shells
And dance with the castancts.
And forget my worries with tailor bills
And all life's similar frets
you take the job with the long baton,
And YOU play the big trombone,
And YOU do the sob with the violin.
hut give ME the Xylophone!
You'll carry the air and lead the way.
Or be bossing the job. perhaps.
But the folks in the house Will tap their feet
To the JOY Of the good old traps!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Outlawing German Insurance

1T is easy to become impatient with the gov
1 eminent for its apparent slowness-some-
times reluctance-in doing things which ap-
pear so obviously necessary. This impatience
was both felt and expressed by many organi-
cations aud individuals over the delay in bar
ring German insurance companies from fur
Their operation in this country. There seemed
TO the average individual no possible excuse
for allowing these companies TO collect one
dollar of American money after was de-
clared upon Germany There seemed even
less excuse for allowing German agents to
obtain that confidential information concern
ing American citizens and American bust
nesses which every insurance company exacts
before accepting risk.
Yet NOPE than seven months passed be-
fore the German companies were prohibited
from issuing further policies True. those
agencies which wrote marine insurance
were closed W. at the :cry outset in order to
guard American marine secrets, but both fire
and indemnity companies were permitted to
write all the insurance they could get. Even
now German life insurance companies are not
disturbed. Secretary OF the Treasury Nc
Adoo. 10 whom the President delegated the
duty of dealing with this question under the
trading with -the-cnemy act, gives reason
able explanation OF the governments unWill-
ingness TO act precipita tely in this matter.
He shows that many millions Of dollars OF
American money were tied up in these conf
panies, and that it would have been dis
astrous to these investors If the alien corpora
tons we're handled in an arbitrary manner.
Instead OF closing up these companies
without due consideration of the interests
OF Americans affected. tho government has
ordered their assets IN this country liQuidated
and all properties held by them placed in
the hands of the custodian OF alien property
for disposition among investors. This will
prevent serious losses on the part OF Aneri-
can interests The life companies may con-
tnue in business until further orders are
issued. The information which they receive
in the process Of writing policies Is not OF
any great value TO the enemy Besides the
| liability OF life insurance companies to their
policyholders il OF A far different character
than that OF fire. casualty or marine com
panies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

naturally IL greater demand for some
article that Is abundant. and 40 tho
In other words. more people are buy
Ing turkeys than ever, because other
foods are so high.
Then. too. there is much moro money
In circulation. and this would raise tho
price. ] am not particularly Interested
In produce. being consumer, and am
glad to get things cheap. | am only
writing out OF II sense Of fair play. and
because II strikes me as much easier
to assert that the old time-honored law
of supply and demand has ceased to
work than TO prove that such is tho
case. w. S. NORTON
Richmond. Va. November 20, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
A Difference OF Opinion.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispntch
Sir-possiOly at the very moment
when Mrs. Lila Valentine was de-
nouncinG Professor Whipplo before
the Equal Suffrage League Of Rich
mond. Miss Mary Johnston, another
suffrugist. was Denning her letter in
his defense for the Richmond Times
Dispatch. Mrs. Valentines change Of
role from Il partner to relentless
judge must. indeed, have been some
what OF IL shock to the professor. for
only two years ago he spoke on Rich
mond street corners in behalf OF suf-
frage under the auspices Of the league.
1t Is suffrage policy, however, IL they
TO join loudly in ii. Like the repu-
dated pickets. Professor Whipple has
struck the wrong note. He has been
found guilty before the bar of the
Equal Suffrage League OF Richmond
OF the objectionable crime Of unpopu-
larity, and has come. In consequences
under the virtuous condemnation OF
Mrs. Valentine. SPECTATOR.
Richmond. Va. November 20. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
WHY Not n TaSlenn Dn1.

. tHe Eult0r OF The Times- Dispatch:
Sir.-Would 1t not be fully In con-
formity with that prevailing "fad" of
tag day. to make their issue conform
able to that of the government. which
has proclaimed "&heatless." meat
less" and ''swectless" day. 30. IL not
why not II tagless day? For II so. we
could AT least have one duy OF assur-
ancc OF not having to shell out" for
some Tag OF some sort or another
s'i; Of subscription. and such sub
scription has almost reached tho point
OF a CONSUMPTION. Its frequency re-
minds one OF the old puerile game of
tag. So when Will II be last tag?
CHARLES MACON WESSON
Richmond. Va. December !. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

wages so generous and living conditions so
favorable that citizens generally have paid
their taxes more promptly than ever before,
and no moro than 20 per cent will have to
bear the delinquent penalty. 1t is a record
in which the State may take just pride, and
as the war proceeds and graver necessities
arise and there are heavier burdens to be
borne, Virginia will continue bravely to do
its share.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Little wonder that faces OF Vrginia's to-
bacco growers are wreathed in happy smiles.
Tobacco on tho Richmond market during De-
tober and November sold at an average price
of S30.59 a hundred pounds, while for the
corresponding months last year it brought
but s14.0G, thus more than doubling In value
Smilati reports come from practically every
tobacco market IN the State. OF course cx-
penses incident TO growing their crops have
also scared. but with such prices prevailing
Virginia farmers can well afford to indulge
IN the patriotic luxury of Liberty bonds and
savings certificates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
The Volunteers Farewell.

Written for The Times Dispatch.1
Farewell. Virginia land of my birth.
Homo of my childhood. fairest of earth.
Thy rivers. thy rils that flow in their
Glee.
And mingio together down by the sea;
Thy rocks and thy hills, thy valleys
and plain
May echo my footsteps never again.
Farewell. Virginia: my life I'll Weld
AT Gods command on the battle held;
The foe. the tyrant that dares disdain
All laws of humanity. nations and men
Or turks in the seas shall answer to
God,
Bow in submission mass undar fbe rod
Farewell. Virginia to you good-by;
The tear drop starts and bedims by eye.
] must leave you now to cross DER the
And join my old comrades wherever
they be;
They uphold the flag, unfurled to the
breeze.
Emblem of Liberty, freedom OF seas.
IT'S sad to leave you. Virginia, my
But the hand Of the dying beckons
me on;
] dare not, must not fail in my trust;
l must fight with my comrades, the
true and the just
80 nnSSi " N.oo poiHtS over the sea,
And His voice Is calling to me, to mo-
The voice that is calling is His that
has died
With nails In his palms and a wound
in his side.
Farewell. Virginia. away I must flee
10 join those old comrades over the
sea;
The voice that is calling hastens mo
Farewell. Virginia, my 1oveland, my
home.
EUGENE NJ. WALLACE
Richmond, Va, November %, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
The Price OF TURKEYS.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispntch:
Sir.-ln an editorial you have stated
that supply and demand have nothing
TO do with the price OF turkeys. In
support of this assertion you say that
turkeys are abundant. Wen, this Is
only half Of the proposition. How is It
possible TO prove that the demand for
turkeys may not be responsible for
the rise In price? How can II possibly
be shown that the demand for turkeys
is not greater now that the demand
other foods are higher there Will be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Secretary of War Bakers ruling against
Stacker commissions is terrific blow at
alleged patriotic citizens Of draft age who
have been rushing into the government SER
vice and covering themselves with the tinsel
and trappings Of office to escape duty the
battle field. raid on the government bomb
proofs should retrieve enough strapping
young men TO make an army respectable at
least as TO its size.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Germany and its allied harpies are not
alone In waiting to pounce upon the carrion
that once was Russia. With the Once-proud
empire helpless after the anarchists have had
their way with it, there still should be
enough meat left on the bones of the Bear
for the Asiatic nations that are looking on
with hungry eyes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
purnle Cru.s A.socImtion.

ID. c. C.. Chincoteasue.--T Ameri-
can Purple Cross Association is an
undcr,akers' organization. its object
being TO furnish volunteer aid in re-
covering. caring for, preserving. trans
porting and burying the bodies or those
who die in the military or naval SER
vice of the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Corrective Exeicise.-Wil you kindly men
tion good book on the subject of exercise for
the correction OF various physical conditions
such as local superhuous fat bad posture. Nat
chest and the like? MISS 4.
Answer.--Dr. Anna Cialbraiths 'rcrsonal Hy-
giene and Physical Training for Women" pub
lished by w H. Saunders Co. Philadelphia Is
probably in your public library. Another book
by the same publisher. is DR.. MackcnEies EEK
erciSe.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

The French claim to have wrecked more
than 1000 German airplanes In the last ten
months, and have positive knowledge that
CIT we're destroyed. Most OF these were
wrecked over the German lines. which, of
itself, affords convincing proof Of where the
air superiority lies. With the vanguard of
the army OF American aviators now near the
front in France, 1t may be expected that this
superiority in the air will greatly increase
during the winter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
climate Of Houston.

Miss /. c, Pampl!n.-The Climate or
Houston is mild and cquable. In spring.
summer and fail the temperature
ranges from about IS to IS degrees. In
the winter il generally ranges from
80 TO 50 degrees, rarely descending TO
the freezing point. and then only for
lay or t.O.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Sweating Hands and Fect.--Please repeat n
formula published several weeks since for the
relief OF excessive Precipitation OF hands and
feet: ! think 1t was forman but 1 arm not
Answer.-rhe standard official forma lde-
hyde solution sold by druggists contains about
40 per cent OF forma ldehyde gas. A teaspoonfui
Cone dram) OF this In half pint of water may
DO used to sponge hands and feet each day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
No National Holiday.

L. *, Morrison.--There Is no nation
al holiday. Congress has at various
times appointed special holidays. and
tain days as holidays for commercial
purposes, but with the exception OF
the act making Labor Day a public
there is no general statute on the sub
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Homestead Riot.

r.. L. H.. Characterization July 6.
1882. labor troubles at Homestead Pa,
where the Carnegie steel works are To-
Gated. eliminated in Il serious tunult
provoked by the attempt to Introduce
rinkcrton detectives into the mills 1t
resulted in the loss OF several lives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

The published letter Of Lord Lansdowne
urging rcstatcmcnt OF allied war aims an
short cut to peace is unfortunate utter
ancc. and has provoked deep resentment in
England. AS former Premier and a leading
Tory, Lord Lansdowne has Il considerable fol-
lowing in England. and his statement il cal
cu'ated to prccipitatc unnecessary peace dig
cussioh at Il Tune when 1t Is highly important
that the united thought of the allies bs di-
rcctcd TO dcvising and putting into effect
plans for more vigorous prosecution n,
the war. The objects for which the aIlics
arc hghting have been stated by President
Wilson in terms which cannot be improved
upon and since they have been concurred IN
by all the allies. any additional statement
would be supcrfuous. Lansdowne'a sts,c.
meht iB Impossible Of any good effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
december Term Open. To-Morrov.

Judge D. g. Richardson yesterday
closed the November term Of the Hust-
ings Court. but the court will convene
to morrow morning for the December
term at 10 o'clock. Many cases will
come before the grand jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Information Bureau.

Inquirica regarding atmoat amy topic,
excepting on legal and medical auh-
jectx, nre HnnUered free. As all In
Quirirs ure nnsNercd directly by per-
sonnl letter n 3-cent stamp II required
Tor return pontuHe. Address The Times-
Dispatch Information bureau. Rich
mOnd. Nn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

DE worr full oh people kickin' dey
hard luck" said Charcoal Eph. runinativcly
but dey do lax scared rabbits when
Opportunity come down de road an hand dem
pick an shovel Try chops, Mistah
Jackson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

VIVA, demand to know shouted the suf-
fraEet,e speaker; what 1 insist upon knowing,
is: Who man the right to rule? Who
said that the lord Of creation? Who
said boss. huh?"
The little henpecked fellow in the rear
grnned and said:
'Aw cmon sister: tell us who the poor gink
was and where he's buried"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Gold %nIue OF Confederate Money.

j. y. r. Newport Ncws.---On the date
mentioned gold was difficult to oh
tain at any price. but on December j..
1863. Richmond papers quoted gold as
selling at $3.50 per dollar OF Con-
fcdcrate money. and silver at $1,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Suit Instituted.

Suit for $4,000 damages was insti-
tuted In the Law and Equity Court
yesteI day by Herman Opp!eman n. an in
FAINT through his mother. Annie OPP
plemar, against Della Elsner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Submarine Firing Torpedo.

T. z. Fl, EIkton.-The torpedo OF
submarine can be fired either while
the submarine il submerged or when
1t Is on the surface.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Human.

Did you Kiss another grl?"
certainly: think I'm an amateur"
Well. il l marry you, will you kiss any
others
"of course; every chance get"
I'm yours, dear ! love eXcitement."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

II Is being recalled that when Augtrja mr.
cupied Venice moro than a century apo late,
TO be driven out. famous works or ar, War.
lett undisturbcd and unharmed Dm Inn,
was before tho Hun had become mcu,or am,
master OF the dual monarchy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

voice for public speaking or Notwithstanding
safe to use without doctor prescription:
STUDENT.
Answer-Alum. teaspoonful: barley. teaspoon
full: honey of rose. tablespoonful: water to make
half pint. Slowly boil barley In the water for
half an hour. Strain. Add alum and honey OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Evidence.

DO You believe in transmigration of the
soul:"
DO l: Why, of course do. For instance
see that fellow spread out the with
his feet in the aisle. reading paper while
two women stand up? Well, hear his
future existence gruntng in its sty.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Feeding Captured Americans In



i. w. T., Portsmouth.-The United
States has recently opened negotia-
tions with Germany for an agreement
to govern the treatment Of American
prisoners of war taken by either ma
ton. Already through the Red Cross
at Geneva, the United States has been
forwarding food and other necessaries
to Americans held in Germany. 1t Is
not known whether the United States
will trust this matter to the German
authorities or not. German military
prisoners of war in the United States.
besides receiving every necessity and
comfort, have the pay and privileges
Of their rank in the United States Army
and Navy. international law provides
that nations at war give to the pris-
oners they capture the same pay given
to men of equal rank i'm their armies.
Under this agreement, while u German
private soldier would get $50 n month
from the United States an American
soldier prisoner in Germany would get
about So month. German officers
would get about three times as much
as American officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Voice Of the People

Letters must give tho name and MI.
dress Of the writer. Nnrnc will not os
published IL writer SO requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
with Axe, Wisdom. tD.

Well. john" said the patev familias i've
objected to YOU thinking too much about girls.
but now you're old enough to decide to set
married.
Right. daddy: thanks for the delay. I've
just renewed m:' Ave years membership in the
Bachelors Club"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

kristiania has been cntcr,a,p;r.
Kings. 1t is nothing out Of the nrd,n.
when three kings furnish enter,ainmcn, g.
this country. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Love.

Love is the OF all: the excuse for
everything; the mediator in trial and trouble;
the al!bl for reason; the eternal exemption; the
everlasting explanation. Love is the motive
power of all that is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
snI. Rising Bread.

Miss a. j. T.. Charlottesville-Her
is recipe that the daughter of
former Governor OF a Western wheat
growing State says will give satisfac-
ton: At night take one-half of a
cupful OF cornmcaI and small pinch
each of sugar and salt. scald with new
milk heated to~the boiling point and
mix to the thickness of a mush.
usually make this up in a cup. Wrap
In clean cloth and put In warm
place over night. ln'the morning take
onc-gallon stone jar and in this put
one scant cup of new milk. Add a
level teaspoonful OF salt and one of
sugar. Scald this with three cups of
water heated to the boiling point. I
would advise a milk thermometer to
insure success. Reduce the tempera-
tmre to los degrees with cold water
Then add flou: and mix to good bat
ter. and lastly mix your starter" that
was made the night before. Cover with
plate. Put this stone jar in IL large
Kettle of water and keep this water
at q temperature Of los degrees until
the sponge rises. 1t should rise at
least an inch and half. When 1t has
raised. mix to Il stiff dough and make
into the loaVes and put in pans. Do
not let the heat out Of the dough while
working. Grease your loaves we'll on
top and set your bread where II will be
warm and rise. After the loaves rlse
bake in medium oven for an hour and
ten minutes. After taking loaves from
oven wrap up well In a bread cloth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

PUBLISHED every day in the year At 10 South Tenth
Street Richmond. Va. by The Times Dispatch rub,
!ishinE Co.. Inc. Charles E. Hasbrook, Editor anu
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

glance Mt the Thanksgiving menu ,ervc
al Camp Leo makes one wish he wcro
soldier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
Current Editorial Comment

Ry proclaiming an embargo on
imports. the President FORCES an
other powerful weapon in the
war against Germany. 1t will
not be as Immediately enective.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

Tetanus culture and Teutonic Kul,ur an.
parently are synonymous terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

n our friends, who favor with mRnuscrtpta nnd
for publication wisb to have vaiiabie
articles returned, they must in oil cases send stamps
tor that purpose.