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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

Acuteness OF the coal situation convinces
the Virginia Council OF Defense that The
stiiailer rural communities will have to de-
pend to a large extent on their available re-
sources OF wood for fuel during the winter
BY cooperative action in such communities
the problem OF adequate supply Of such fuel
should easily adjust itself 20 the demand
Since one cord of hardwood equals ton OF
coal I'm heat units, the relative cost Of the
two fuels under proper market conditions is
In favor OF wood. The condition oi irregular
supply OF wood on the market can he over
como by concerted action on the part OF pro-
d1cer and consumer, which it is 70 the in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Islands Of the DIest.

Islands Of the Biest are an Imaginary
group OF islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
beyond the Pillars OF Hercules. where
the fnvorites Of the goda wore convey
ed without dying, and whore they dwelt
In uncndiug BLISS. The region was ono
OF surprising loveliness. and abound
cd Ia natures richest and rarest prod.
the Happy Islands" and by the Ro-
mans tho Fortunate Islands" Byron
described them as follows:
"Their place OF birth alone Is mute
To sounds that echo further west
Than your sires' Islands OF the Blest."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Ten Christmas Opport,,nitics

l.'OR several years 1t has been the annual
custom Of The Times-Dispatch to offer
its readers q number OF opportunities to make
their Christmas giving sane. intelligent, con-
strnctive and distinctly helpful In keeping
with that custom. we to-day present ten such
opportunities, and we have every confidence
in the world that our readers will take care
OF the opportunities with their usual large
hearted generosity, accumulated by tho Christ
mas spirit, which somehow brings humanity
closer together In recognition Of common kin
ship.
These ten opportunities have been carefully
selected with the cooperation of the Asso-
ciated Charities and The Times-Dispatch un-
hesitntingly presents each one rs a real op-
portunity for eXemplifying the Christmas
spirit OF giving where the contribution will
accomplish the most substantial good
Through no fault OF their own these unfor-
tunates find themselves under the increasing
stress OF war conditions facing the winter
season without adequate means of support
Without assistance they will have to undergo
uncomfortable privations. This must not be-
The people OF Richmond are able to care for
the restitution in their midst. All that Is
required TO make them respond with open
purses for its relief is to have il pointed ont
to them. They havo been more than gen.
+ erous in contributing to the relief OF destitu-
ton i'll the stricken lands where wars havoc
RACES. They Will not knowingly allow suf-
! fering i'll their own midst TO so unrelieved
| With all OF their giving. their hand is not
| shortened when the cry OF distress reaches
| their ears.
Fully apprcc!ative of the noble spirit of
| generosity of the Richmond people which
| seeks larger outlet upon the Christmas an.
nivcrsary. The Times Dispatch presents these
opportunities for doing good--for rendering
| assistance to struggling individuals where the
| investment will count for most. These are
! opportunities that our readers will not be
slow to take advantage Of. and we feel sure
| that when the returns are all in the sum Of
human happiness in Richmond will have been
greatly multiplied and the real Christmas
spirit Will be dominant in hearts whcro
| hitherto ii has been a stranger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

Z: The Times Dispatch Tobacco Fund for sup
plying our soldier boys in France with the
good old Virginia weed with which they were
wont TO solace themselves at home should
not be allowed TO lag. The fund has now
reached total of more than $4,000. The
coming week should see the figures pushed
up TO $4,000. With the holiday spirit now
we'll on. Nirginians should include in their
list Of worthy donations substantial con-
tribution to this fund as one OF the indis-
pensubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

Russia's detection from the allied cause
resulting from German propaganda and the
traitorous BoisheTiki movement, is chiefly
responsible for GerInanys ability to force a
British retirement Oh part OF the Cambria
front where General Byng had scored so
signal victory. Numerous German divi-
sions were brought from the Russian front,
where they were no longer needed. and
utilized TO strengthen the Kaiscr's shattered
forces on the western front and enable tho
raising OF picked troops the Cambria
line. whore his huge offensive was launched
to recover lost ground. With this new ac-
cession OF strength by the enemy, the allies
will do well TO maintain the gains already
made until the American forces enter the
lighting actively.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Ourntion on to Suenr.

To tho Editor of Tho Times Dispatch:
Sill take this opportunity to ask
given n comprehensive answer to ali
questions, why Is 1t that bank o lot h r
large corporation can secure a INrces-
sary commodity like sugar and use1t for
advertising purposes, when tho citizens
OF our city arc actually in need OF
same and our family grocers claim 1t
can't be had. II tho market is short
on sugar and the manufacturers are
anxious to relieve the situation. docs 1t
not look as II the family yroccrs are
more able to place II where IT Is most
needed than Il bank?
Il. NJ. ANDERSON.
Richmond, Va. December 4. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
In Defence OF ,rap Do1,.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--Thcrc was an article In your
Sundays paper signed by a Nil Wes-
son. asking IL we could not have a
tagless day. ! am sure that Mr.. Wca-
son did not think seriously about tag
days before lie wrote this article.
] would like to gay TO the gentle
man that when the 3lst day of De-
cembcr arrives. We will have had a48
tagless days in this city. This means
that during tho year 1917 we will have
had seventeen tag days. Without ex-
certion every tag day has been for
some worthy object. Seventeen oppor-
tunitics to assist the sick and needy.
to assist the little ones that, but for
the care received through tag day. would
suffer and in many cases die; oppor-
tunitlcs TO help the young men and
young women. receiving small salaries.
who are trying to get Il start in life:
opportunities to protect girls and help
them to build character
1t is not obligatory upon any one to
buy tag. II every gentleman that
passed a station would give the price
OF cigar and every lady the price of
IL crea m soda. al! the money II ccesary
for these different philanthropies would
be easily raised Tag days DO not work
q hardship upon any one but tho cow
mittcc that works them UP and the
ladies' that are willing TO sacrifice
themselves to stand on the street to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

!. Lying German paganda has caused much
uneasiness in the Swiss republic since
American troops commenced arriving in
France. by creating the impression that it
was the American purpose to violate Swiss
neutrality by sending troops through their
country to attack the German flank. Hap
PLY, assurance by the United States govern
ment of its intention scrupuiously to respect
Swiss neutrality has becn very generally cir
culatcd among the people, and has largely
Offset the insidious effect of the poisonous
German propaganda.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

terest OF both TO bring about. The substitu-
ton OF coal for wood In such communities
in the past largely resulted from the wrotched
condition of country roads during prolonged
periods offnclement weather, but even under
prevailing conditions, the fuel situation may
be materially improved by following the sug-
gestions OF the fuel administration as largely
as possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

To the Editor Of The TineS-DiSpatch:
Sir.---A noted student of Southern
history called my attention recently to
the place that Governor William Smith,
OF Virginia, was coming to hold In tho
estimation of historians. Governor
Smith was Governor of Virginia tho
last years of the Civil War. In the
State Library the other day I asked
for his messages. Unfortunately. all
of them were not In the Library. but
one OF the most interest Is his address
to the two houses OF the Virginia Cen
cral Assembly An December. 1864. In
THIS he discusses some of the problems
that now confront us--that Of profitcer-
ing being the chief one. Rice was sell
ing ut $3.50 In Richmond and people
were close To starvation. Governor
Smith took things somewhat in his
own hands. used some money he had
In the treasury. bought rice and sold
IL for enough to clear the cost and
leave some profit for accidental losses.
What price 10 YOU suppose he put
upon rice? lie sold it for so cents IL
pound against $3.50. which tho trade
was charging i'm Richmond.
lie speaks of having sent corn to
Tazewell County in his distribution Of
food.
l call the attention OF students of
economic questions to this phase OF
Governor Smiths activities.
II. Il. BLACK WE'LL.
Ashland, Va, December 4. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
"PlurnIity- nnd .,lnjority.r

J. ]. B., RohnOke.-A candidate hnv-
Ing plurality" has q larger number
OF votes than that cast For any other
candidate. a candidate having 4 ma
joTlty" has IL larger number Of votes
than that cast for all the other can
tiai elections popular plurality car
ricE q State But tie choice In the
electoral college must be by minority.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
SUNDAY. DECEMBER ., 1917.

" Won Hindenburg's belittiing OF American
military power is, OF course, easy before he
Has been up against il. I, year from now
he will have better opinion Of it, and i'll its
demonstration Of strength not even the de-
Mded German people will be lacking III the
knowledge now kept from them for political
and military reasons. German military
leaders and people alike destined to a
great awakening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
tcrts, are answered free. An NIL In
quirics arc answered directly by per-
sonnl letter :t-ceMf stamp iS required
for return poxtaEe. Adurrss The TInes-
piapItch Information bureau, Itich-
inouu, We.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Solid For
Their
Kaiser

~A IL hau the almost unanimous
49,, moral support OF tho representa-
M Sxs spoken sIf AsGn e sfsaseaxx
MAINS confidence in the loyalty Of F that AS Sody
e. there he as%ssa apD Of
Win mp sG FS Wa
power Is sngsd The German people are
dence Journal. '''e ''"'A" Na'Sof'-ffoVi-
Labor Boom sa"s fsss f s Hssa tsf
England in 'fs f2sssfs
Labor malo Hou se' af Is
srouIp, Labor II lie House Certain he
January 1910 fought ana won In
fought and ins a1t e Hse
alliance that i pronsed bstween ali ae Slon
d sSo h, sSa e ss iSat sas has sha
NJ Wilson on W. asrse with the Sun, in the
@ 5yqR @sa q sIsar Ssn r
easier Cor Germany MAR aiiar .s So 10 make
ala 'fs Rsfs0b ettsl th 'i's
man Tor fresh and proud county Of 9nma nsd
ss lei ssr aF at Taa i upon bon
@san is spe" TWP 50 same sy the NAT
lie Is more generous. than either Lord T.ans-
downe Mr. Asduth or lloyd George what
must be eXncted he does not conceal. Belgium
to be freed and restored; Northern France to
be given MP; every forcible annexation of con-
Nnered Territory 10 be rclinquishe d--;hese are
conceded ali the rest be made y matter OF
free and just decision at a peace conference-
New York Evening Post.
The big and outstanding fact
~, fo Glow nearly 400 Years .afteT the Ri.
to plant tho symbol OF freedom
on tho shores OF the New. the descendants OF
those hardy pioneers haye crossed the seas to
the land OF the': forefathers to play their part
sense Of ia ptism OF blood. Will be forever Ameri-
can. ain that rich soil will he Il richer dust
concealed" I wonder what Governor Bradford
or any Of His fellow voyaBcrs OF the Maynowcr
would think II they could come back 10 ITrance
to-day and sec the miracle that the war has
ashioysd haye s not I the slshtest doubt Sn
OFFER up a Puritan prayer Of genuine thanks.
giving that their odyssey had not been in vain
They would sing hymn OF praise and pride
;hat the spirit which had sustained ard horne
them through the dark waters Is reborn and
Then is the real significance Of Amersa's nar;
in tho war;. Ponder on It. and tho Anglo saxon
now happily part OF the larger English"
speaking brotherhood that knows neither dor
der nor breed nor BIRTH" will find new cause
for eXultation In tho common knship Of the
race.--London Daily Mail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Soldiers Need Sweaters.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Many men from your district
selected for the National Army are
now serving with the Three Hundred
and Seventeenth Infantry ut Camp Lee.
Va. Undoubtedly their friends are
making ready to give these men tho
tolllest Christmas they have ever had,
which Is no moro than they deserve
In this regard, will every woman who
has son. brother, husband or sweet
heart In tho Three Hundred and Sew
entcenth Infantry put a sweater in his
stocking?
lie has his army ovcrcoat, but this
is cumbersome. Tapping about his legs
when he runs. and generally getting
In his way. The sweater is the handi-
est garment tho soldier can have.
Give him one for Christmas.
II you have no soldier boy, won't
you gito Il sweater TO soldier who
has no friends? If sent to me. It Will
be given TO such a soldier on Christ
mas day.
Wife of Major Granville Fortescnc
Three Hundred and Seventeenth In
fantry. Camp Ice. Va.
Petersburg. Va. December 4. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
en- Leading Commercial Cen,.r..

y. X. A.. Winchester.--The ten lend
arc London, New York. Berlin. Paris.
Chicago. hamburg, IlongkorS. Bucnos
Aires. San Francisco and Calcutta.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

D. +. L.. Troutdale.-trancis Fer
dinand. Archduke OF Austria, and his
wife, were ASA ssinated at Serajevo.
Bosnia. as the result OF n political plot
cause Of the absorption OF Bcsnin into
the Acknowledgements empire. 1t was
the forerunner OF the present war in
Europe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Artemus Wurd.

Miss l.. c., observation-disclosures
Wards real name was Charles Far
rar Brown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
ia BIS.

Lose your temper, and you're licked.
Believe half you hear only, with ahidavits
The sillicst thing on earth Is lover on his
knees.
God the ship when Small-WIt's at the
wheel
a little advantage is a dangerous assumption
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Nesroe. Mt West Point.

L. " w. Victoria The records show
quite r. number OF negroes being APP
pointed 10 and two graduating from
West Point.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Voice OF the People

Letters must ssiyG tho nnmc and oil.
dreas or the writer. Nsme will not be
published u writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
HNeutrniity OF DeIgi,Im

y. II. j.. Williamsburg.-B q treaty
signed In 1899 Prussia, Great Britain.
Russia. Austria and France guaranteed
the perpetual neutrality OF Belgium.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
4 Serinonetfc.

The sorriest specimen OF human being is tho
Scandaimonger.
He Is first cousin to the assassin who reneats
as true everything he hears.
Yet the trueat friend you can hnve Is one
who comes to YOU and you OF your
error.
But the slanderer is an idiot; the tale-bearer
Is usually liar; the eager listener is worse
than either. for he encourages both.
On any corner fellow with n little,
plnched. weakened, dried peanut soul Is ready
to twist your button and lie about his noighbor.
The scandal never gets TO it's victim, for
scandalmongcring and gossipins is the trade
OF towards. who run from their shadows
(Sec Proverbs. Y IS; xi. 10; xii. 20 xviii 2S)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

ID per cent increase in the production
CT pork has been called for by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. This should be happy
news for Congress-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Defined.

And what do you understand Is meant by
the psychological momcnt'?'
Tho psychological moment? Why that's
the job, 30"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

President Wilson stands first in popularity
in England, so cablegrams from that country
say. His popularity promises TO grow as the
United States broadens its activities in the
war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
p. any freowil Offering that the

accept any freowill Offering that the
passcrs-by may givo them
Let us got tho notion out OF our
heads that this custom Is a nuisance.
1t is giving tho masses, the rich and
tho different philantropics OF this city.
Let VIZ look upun these days as bless
Ing to ourselves and others.
GEORGIA MAY JOBSON.
Richmond, Va, December 3, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Nobody KnoNys-III.

Nobody knows what Is up In the stars,
Noboey's ever been cruising In Mars;
And why wives negotiate bargain cigars,
Nobody knows,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

Mos people seem e think" said Charcoal
Eph. run,nativcy. dat collection baskets was
made TO { be showed full o buttons an plugged
pennies. Try some chops, Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

While Germany is calling its children to
the field of battle. all this country asks Of its
young is that they save their money and buy
thrift stamps
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

LA Toilette Given Time" reads a head
line. From twenty years up to life woul
about fit his case.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

Governmental efficiency is going too far
when 1t evolves pumpkinless pumpkin pie
Despite wars necessities, it is not safe to
trlte with the nations landmarks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

PUBLISHED every day In the nj 10 South Tenth
street Richmond W.. by Tho Times Dispatch Tub.
,isiinE CO.. Inc. Charles e. Hasbrook. Editor and
Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

!. Included in the program OF legislation to
be urged before the next General Assembly
by the Farmers Educational and Co-Opera-
tive Union of Virginia. is a demand for placing
all county officials on a, salary basis in lieu OF
the present fee system. The need for this
reform has long been recognized, as the
fee system wherever in operation is produr-
tive of grave evils over and above it's costly
working. II the union can bring sufficient
influence to bear upon the Assembly to secure
abolition OF the indcfensible system. 1t will
have rendered useful service to the State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

In President Wilson's address to Congress
thcro was no camounage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

Wives May Eat Charcoal.-Do you think there
is any harm In allowing ones wife to cat char
try to provide fairly, good table. Kindiing
should BIO conserved for fuel. Please advise
. l.. j. S.
and sometimes beneficial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

In these days of big affairs, little things
must not be despised Take, for instance,
the thrift stamp. Enough OF them. 1T %
cents each, will make 50 900, 100000. That
is what the government hopes TO secure and
will secure, through their sale. The saving
of few pennies here and Il few there.
pennies that under normal conditions would
be carelessly tossed away on things more
or less useless, will make every man, woman
and child in Virginia the owner OF thrift
stamps and war savings certificates, and
thereby contributors TO the governments war
chest 1t will also start those who hitherto
have been thr!itless or the sure path to future
competence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

ADDRESs ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Tho Times
~ Dispatch and not e individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Reviewing an Old One.

These winter days recall the old fellow
who traded his dachshund for n pug dog be
cause when he opened the door to let TIL
dachshund in and he let in more cold al
than his furnace could overtasc.
But what would happen if giraffe stucl
all of his neck out tho window?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

out good health. Diseases which might ronder
ono UNIT to marry seldom manifest themselves
IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

Jones seems to be great favorite with the
landlady"
Yes; every time She near he yells in
a loud tone OF voice for some prunes!'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

II our friends who favor us with ninnusrrips nnn
Illustrations for publication wish IL have unavaiaDis
articles returned they must In Nil send stamps
TOR that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
.Rirflmugl0 Glnlss;:sS. Dii:snuIrh
THE DlsPATCF
IL a a

Entered January e.. 1905. at the Post -OIico at
- Rl'Smond. Va. "a second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Diplomat.

Not Exactly, but
War is matrimony." said General Sherman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

MEMBER OF THE. ASSOCIATED rkEsS.-The
Associated u exclusively entitled to the for
republication OF ali news dispatches credited TO or
not otherwise credited In this paper. and also the
local published herein. All rights OF rcpubGn-
lion of special dispatches herein also reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Current Editorial Comment

Foreign Minister Won Kuehl-
mann, speaking to the ReichstnG.
snid. with regard To German
Poiicy ut the present time. that
II had the almost unanimous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Labor Boom
in
England

a Labor major
still far beyont
group Labor il
greatly stronEt
fought nifty &,
January. 1910,
forty. In Dece
ton. 1t fought
intention now
didates IN tho
alliance that !
Of tho new La
IT. too high TO
number should
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

prospects OF Labor In England
are damonstrabiy more hopeful
than those Of either the LIBERIA
or Conservative parties. That.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

The. big and outstanding fac,
heh'nd the unfurIing OF the
American nag In France Ia that
nearly 3op years after the Pill
grims fed from the Old World
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

tlvcs OF the q
fact which v.
weight" All {
In tho tall: thf
nug's statcrnen
MAINS cunndc'
Whatever muir
have been st
MichacliS. TIL
with imperial l
power Is uncha
in harm ony W
dencc Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

BRANCH UFrClES: wash
ington, rs Fourteenth
Street, y. W.; New York
Guy. Fifth Avenue Butid-
lux; Chicago, Peoples las
isu.ldin.: Philadelphia. alu-
sual Life l:uilding