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The Washington times., 1917-02-27
Don Marquis
Column;

Linotype Larry wants to know how
many Of those present have ever read
the legend printed upon a subway
ticket II realized by own Ignorance" !"
he says. ''in looking at a man care
fully perusing his ticket on a train the
other day. 1t is my idea Of next to
nothing to read. True. he may have
been looking for the penalty for not
dropping the ticket in the box. as
he looked like one of the species who
put down two nickels and sweetly
chirp. Two? And how often do peo-
pie lay down a nickel and chant
"Onen"
+ French without n Struggle.
Said a chap on the banks of the
Meuse,
-" 'Twixt the two it's not easy to
choose
There were far fewer snipers
At the battle of Ypres,
But more OF them blamed Mitrail-
leuse."
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

One good thing about the passage
OF the District dry bill will be the
convenience OF having the House Dis
trict Committee meet occasionally
without the dread OF a test vote on
prohibition.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

This is the time when despairing
topers are quoting Ingalls, witticIsm
that his chief objection to whisky was
its making fools OF so many people
who didn't drink 1t.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

AZ a contribution toward the high
cost OF living, the Senate's vote Of
s25. .0Oo. 900 to pay for the Danish West
Indies, which could have been bought
for one-fifth that sum a few years ago.
is interesting. Islands seem to have
Gona up- a. much e. aga
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

Why is it that the Kansas statues
in Ststuary Hall are dedicated to the
memories of two of that States most
noted anti-prohibitionists
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

TOY dog sells for his weight in
gold"-but how many potatoes or
onions would he fetch in the open
market?
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

There is campaign on to raise
$I5, 900 for the Paterson, N. J., Orphan
Asylum. The Campaign Director is
Mr.. Edgar T. Honey. The Associate
Director is Mr.. Henry Candy. Pater-
son, chip In, now-and sweeten that
Dot DON AARQUIS
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

The dog show-one Of the beasts
brought 5000 the other day. we hear
has not been affected by the price
of onions and potatoes. Though. Of
course. none Of these dogs is 50 pie
beian as TO eat onions or potatoes. But
imagine the sensations Of a common
ordinary flea, starved out OF New
York's East Side, wandering into the
show-and getting q bite Of a 5000
dog
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
Poems.

Poems are OF every sort.
Some are sad and some are fearful.
Some are long and some are short,
Others cheerful.
Poems are there bright and gay.
One will have a pleasing chorus,
While another poem may
Only bore us.
Poems are OF every kind.
Some are stupid, willy-nilly.
Then again there's some you'll find
Rather silly.
Poems are there strong and clear,
Having thoughts profound and
many;
Others still. like this one here,
Haven't any.
r.. X. Moulton, In Oakland (Cal.)
Enquirer.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

The acts against the Dutch do not
seem to be particularly covert.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

Speaking OF covert acts. what could
be more covert than the present state
OF American shipping. which has been
made to hide itself In the harbors?
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

Several statesmen whose liquor goes
in their heads will suffer II Washington
goes bone dry.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

The Fort Smith Times-Record says
OF Harold Bell Wright's latest book
I'VE often wept as we read the story.
but they were tears that soothed and
inspired" How different from those
caused by an onion,
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

Many Congressman. says news
story. want TO know what is in Presi-
dent Wilson's mind. His yesterdays
mind or his tomorrow's mind?
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

r. ]. F. tells us that z. II. Stone Y
Co. are builders OF monuments, mauso-
leums and statuary.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

A friend OF ours who sat in a poker
game the other day where navy beans
were used as chips refused to cash in
his winnings. He took them home and
boiled them.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
She Came Like FIeck Of Foam.

She came like fleck Of foam from q
nloon-sprdyed sea,
And all the stars turned pals tDith
jealousy
And leaned from heaven TO hear her
SILVER song.
at % not right" they said, that one
should be
As fair, as lovely, and as fresh as
And so they took her 10Th her saUsr
John Landon Cooley,
The Washington times., 1917-02-27

A morning contemporary SAYS that
Germany is no longer the land of
Luther. Kant. and Goethe.
For that matter. America seems to
be M longer the land OF Patrick Hen
ry, George Washington, and Thomas
jefferson.
President Wilson is a man OF in
domitable phrases.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

should enjoy an increased pop ularity with the added attrac- tion of offering a most refresh ing retreat from the hot and sultry evenings.
 The capacity of the fan is sufficient to cOmpetely change the air in the theater once in every two and one half minutes, assuring a plentiful supply of clean, fresh air at all times.
 The installation of the new ventilating system is sure to be of especial interest to the pa irons of the popular social dances held by the Coliseum management. By a very simple bypass arrangement it will be possible to warm the fresh air in the winter time, and by so doing there is every reason to believe that patrons will find in the Coliseum as ideal a place to keep warm in the cold weather as it now is to keep cool in the hot.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
NEW UNION MEETS:
 ADDS MORE MEMBERS

The Ncnana Labor union, the new organization which was started a short time ago by employees of the Alaskan Engineering commission, held a largely atttended. meeting at the Martin-MM Milan building on Thursday night and added a considerable number of new names to the membership roll. Between 80 and 90, all of them employees of the commission. joined, swelling the member ship to approximately 250.
 Chairman O'Neill presided at the meeting and the volume of routine business which came up for consideration was disposed of in a manner refecting cred it on the officers of the union. Robert Flames acted as secre- tary.
 It was decided upon a motion of the members, to charge a membership fee of $1 and the dues were fixed at fifty cents per month, an amount deemed sufficient to keep the OrganiZa- tion well supplied with funds,
 Acting on the suggestion of Snynral Of tho members inc union voted to make applica- ton to the commission for the privilege of purchasing sup plies at the close of the work ing season, sufficient for the requirements of winter. A committee was appointed to interview Commissioner Riggs regarding the action, but the result of the interview has not been made public.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
 WILL BE HERE SOON

Fl. B. Joseph, who is in charge of the details of the es- establishing of the Nenana librlr stated in an interview during the week that the bulk of the shipment of books ordered on the Outside should reach Ne mana the first part of August, and that the library will be open to the public in ample time to accommodate reader lovers of Nenana and vicinity this fall and winter.
 The committee, Mr. Joseph states, has ordered an Ency- cloppdia Britannica and a set of the new edition India paper Century dictionary, which as Sures a most complete refer ence library. A selection of 104 volumes of the Every mans library, composed of the most celebrated of the classics in prose and verse, will amply meet the demand for literature of that nature, and the call for lighter reading will be talk en care of by list of 150 volumes of fiction published during the last six months. The list of books also includes the Van Orsdel library, which has been purchased by the Library association
 A location for the library has not as yet been decided upon but it is expected that a home will be provided by the time the shipment of new books arrives.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
WEEKLY FORCE REPORT

The force report of the Alas kan Engineering commission for the week ending July 21 shows a material increase in the number of employees on the payrolls and a slight de- crease in the number of con tractors, several of the station men having completed their contracts during that period. The total number of employees a week ago was 61S, a gain of 90 during the period. The number of statiOnmen report ed was 203, a decrease of 13,
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
COLISEUM HAS NEW
 AIR COOLING SYSTEM

The patrons of the Coliseum theater will welcome the news of the installation of the new air cooling system which has been provided by the owners of the popular show shop for their comfort, and the prospective hot spell will be robbed of all it's terrors in their minds. In fact this popular playhouse
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

and the number of station mems labOrerS show an increase of 34. Two hundred and nine head of stock were in use dur ing the period, a decrease of four.
 mems employees was 99, a gain
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
GERMAN OFFENSIVE
 EXTENDS TO THE WEST

Berlin-The war office an nounccS this afternoon that the Germans are now on the offensive on all fronts. The concentration of large forces at several points in the West ern arena has been followed by heavy attacking at three points in Northern and East
 ern France and at one point in Belgium, where they have engaged the British forces.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Dan McCabe, one of the Oldtimers of the Fairbanks dis trict, is a recent arrival in Ne mana and may decide to locate in this vicinity. Dan was lOcat- ed on Vault creek during the past several years.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

C. D. Ross has accepted a position with the Alaskan En- gineering commission and has been assigned to the timekeep- ing department.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28
PERSONAL MENTION

TheO. Braake arrived from Fairbanks several days ago to assist getting the Jackson Braake cigar store and pool room ready for business. The furnishings, which are among the finest in the Territory, arrived during the week and will be installed as soon as the painters are through with their work, which will be inside a few days. The new place, which occupies the corner of the Ne mana block, will be called The Portland. Mir. Braake will re- turn to Fairbanks after the opening and a little later in the season will come to Nenana to stay.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Al Johnson, of the Commits sion force, is building a cottage on his recently acquired prop erty on Second avenue near C street. Theodore Thompson has the contract.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Pete schmidt recently ac- quired title to the Adams prop erty on upper First avenue, and will build a house there before winter.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Mrs. Nelson, wife of the local merchant, has returned from Fairbanks where she has been visiting with her sister for the past several days.
The Nenana news., 1917-07-28

Mrs NJ. J. Sweeney was able to leave the hospital several days ago, and is staying with Mrs. Love until the Sweeney home can be dried out. The high water of the past week flooded the house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

sejourn of some time
The many drills, psrades and exer-
cises by the ca ndidates in the train
ing camp continue TO attract large
crowds In the posi- every afternoon
The candidates are going through
trying time with their examinations
this week, and next week there will be
target practice with the large guns
The tri.weekly dances in the palm
garden are very popular. and the girls
who attend them always ind long
line OF officers awaiting their turn for
a dance
Mr.. and Mrs James Fishhurne and
Miss Fsvylyn Fishburne, of Roa noke'
arrived Thursday from weeks stay
in New York.
From Richmond this week came
Chas II Bolton. Mrs Robt. NJ. Pol
lard. Mr. and Mrs VIM. r. Massi,
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram NJ Smith Jr.,
Miss Mary r. Williams, Lewis Z.
Grant. Mrs. w. Jordan Leake. Miss
Mary Beirre.
washington was represented by
Mrs Z. Everett Rap1ey, Jas. N. Chts-
homn. Mrs. r p. Schofield, Miss l. "
GriHth. Mrs. Thos Snowden. Mrs.
Thomas Snowden, Jr., Mrs Benz. w.
Holman. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. =. Fiske.
iohn 4. vauDeventer, John q.
Rodgers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
RIrHYoNr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., NoyEMBER II, 1917.

On November 16, DIR. J. p. McCon-
nell will attend a meeting OF the board
of directors OF the Southern Educa-
ton association at atlanta. At this
meeting the board of directors will
arrange a program for the annual
meeting of the Southern Education
association, which will be held at At
lanta In February. The Southern
Association OF Colleges and Prepara-
tory schools will be in session at At
lanta at the time of the meeting.
One of the interesting features OF
the Virginia Educational conference
at Roanoke Thanksgiving week will
be a banquet of the graduates, former
students, and teachers of the Rad
ford Normal school. Many hundreds
of the former students of this insti-
tuition will attend the educational con-
ference. Professor J. p. White has
charge of the arrangements for this
banquet.
Professor william E. Gilbert, of the
department OF history, delivered an
address before the teachers of Craig
county and the citizens of New Castle
on last Friday night.
The members of the faculty and
students have been very active in pro-
noting Red Cross work. Miss Eloise
Harrison, OF the department of Math-
enla tics. is In charge of a campaign
among the students and faculty for
financial contribution for soldiers
kits Miss Flora Bryson, of the de-
partment Of science, is director OF a
knitting unit among the faculty and
students affiliated with the Radford
Red Cross chapter,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
rARMvrtLE NORMAL SCHOOL

Special 10 The Richmond Virgfntan1
state Normal school for Women.
Farmvine. Va. Nov. 1o.--Though the
influence of Dr. Jarman, union ser
vice Of the Farmville churches will
he held IN the Normal school audi
fnriur1 SUNDAY night. November l.
for the purpose OF interesting the
people or Farmville and Prince Ed
ward county In raising funds TO carry
on the work OF the Y. M. c, A. among
the soldiers Of the allied nations.
The Normal schools contribution
to the students friendship war FUND
10 60 to tho general Y NJ. c. A. fund'
IS now nearing the $4,000 mark al
though the student body and facuity
were only asked for $1,000.
Miss Mary D. Pierce and MISS
stuhbs, Of the rural education depart
rnant took part in the teachers meet
ing held at Keysville on Novemoe
10 Miss Pierce discussed Problems
in Rural Education" while Miss
etubbs addressed the teachers, on
Training for Citizenship in the Pri-
mary Ora dee"
At a recent meeting OF the Normal
school chapter Of the state Teachers
association, the member of the chap
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
GAINESVILLE


Especial to The Richmond Virgfnian.s
GAINESVILLE, Va. Nov. 1o.-The Civic
league held its regular monthly meet
ing Thursday afternoon. There was a
fun attendance and everyone was in
terestod in the report OF Mrs Sam
Howerton, vice president OF the lea
que who last week attended council
meeting OF the virginia Federation OF
Women's clubs In Norfolk Mrs.
Howerton reported a wide awake, In
terested meeting, the keynote of en-
thusiasm was war relief work for
Uncle Sans men. especially the ma
rtnes.
The Civic league proposes the pur-
chase OF a liberty loan bond and an
oyster supper ts planned TO help raise
the sum needed.
Halloween night the Civic league
was entertained by Mrs. r II. Easley
at Hotel Grace. Just outside Of the
parlor door, w. b. Alfred presided
over the table which each guest upon
registering his name was supplied
with a witch's cap and they all en-
toyed the Halloween stunts provided
for them OF the entertainment OF the
witches and also tho light refresh.
ments served at the close OF the even.
ing
The Pathfinders representatives OF
the Ba nkhead National Highway as
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

interesting talk on what the Y. M.
C. A. contributed to4he boys from the
lhealth and moral standpoint; Mr.. Nc
/ Lean talked on the spiritual side OF
the work; Mr.. Herbert l. Lewis told
of the necessity and duty OF doing
your part this line and Colonel Farm
holt, Confederate veteran, gave q
talk in which he told of the lack OF
such help In the Confederate army
and how much the boys would apprc-
ciate the comforts furnished by such
an organization. Two beautiful solos
were sung and other appropriate songs
sung by the choir. 1t is believed that
West Point will over subscribe Its
quota.
The woman's club met with Mrs.
r. II. Laftman on Monday. The
Round Table; France--lts Cathedrais
and Chateaux was conducted by Mrs.
Neustadt Much business was attend
ed to and a report was made of the
sale of s12,65o worth of liberty bonds.
Howard Aumack. who enlisted In
the arines In the early summer, and
is stationed at Paris Island, 5. G., Is
home on his first furlough.
Harry Robinson. CT Norfolk, Visfted
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert ROD
inson the past week.
Mrs. ]. w. Marshall and Mrs. n. 1.
Lewis spent last week with friends
In Baltimore and Washington.
The Rev. MFR. McLoeon has joined
ris family In Norfolk before attend
ing conference Mr., w s. Shacklette
smoke at the Christiadelphian church
near Lester Manor en- the Y. NJ. {.
A.. work.
Every one has been busy the past
week getting ready the boxes for the
bows In France and many sweaters
ard Mufflers have been knit for them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
OLD POINT NOTES
Especial to Tie Richmond virgtnlar

Especial to Tie Richmond virginian.) }
Old Point Comfort. Va, Nov. 10
The management OF the Chamber
lin have arranged 10 charge a small
admission every Saturday evening for
the dancing the proceeds TO 80 TO the
relief work OF the Army y. NJ, c. a,
and several hundreds dollars was given
last saturday fer the purpose. ms the
ballroom was crowded with dancers
until midnight Some Of the most in
teresting work being done for the SOL
siters. is in charge. Or the Womsn's
National Service league. committees
going each week to some OF the outly-
ting posts, from Fort Monroe, taking
some homemade refreshments for
the bows, and providing some form OF
enterta inmeut for them. Last Thurs
day fifty members went on the army
tug to Ftshermau's Island, n place en-
tireiy cut off from the rest Of the
world though a most important forth
fication for our coast, The BOYS wei
coined The ladies' very warmly and
after showirc them around tho bar
racks. the call for Chow was sound
cd ana every one responded quickly,
and ate heartily OF the army ratlons.
The recreatfon "sr1r. which is the as-
senably hail w1S afterwards filled with
soldiers and friends 70 hear the must
raj pro ~r~.fn which had been arranged.
A new piano. a Cjft OF IN interested
friend was used for the first time and
aii eu3oycd the singing These COM
panies have no place to 20 after
they're OF duty. ard friends can help
them by sending books, magazines and
new songs 20 them.
Mrs Alex y stark wife of Colonel
A n Stark. I. s A. who Is now at
tachcd 70 General Woods STAFF in
Charleston, Was the guest Of honor
FRIDAY evening at a handsomely ap-
pointed dinner siven nv Mr.. and Mrs.
George F Adams in the private din
inr-roon Of tha>Cham berlin A large
plateau Of autumn leaves and chrY-
santh enunas formed the center piece
and covers for sixteen were laid Their
guests included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson
Groou1e. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Kimber-
ley. Colonel W lawson Little. Z 6, a.
ana Mrs Little. Mrs. Wilton Hone,
Mr. ard Mrs. Jos Massie. Mrs Hugh
~. Page, Mr. John p Kimberley Mr..
Lewis He~lefinger. and Captain Tuck
er Pendleton. l.. &. A.
Mr. and Mrs, john Temple Graves,
of New York. were among the guests
who came this week to see their son,
who is IN the officers training camp,
They expect 70 return later to make
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

ISOLATION passed through GAINESVILLE
the afternoon of october 81. on an
auto trip OF part OF the proposed ma
tionai highway from Washington to
Los Angeles. The committee had been
appointed by the local branch of the
Highway association, one to go to
Richmond and meet Pathfinders and
accompany them TO Clar ksville: the
other to arrange some plan of well
come for them while here. The last
committee was assisted by n commit
tee of ladies composed of Mrs G. b.
Barrow. Mrs y. p. Wright, Mrs. j.
r. Lewis and Mrs. G. 8. Wood and
Mrs. K. w. Sans. The high school
turned out In full to welcome the
Pathfinders and sang Americas most
periodically; the Boy Scouts and
Camp Fire Girls " ere on dress parade
and a light lunch of coffee and san
witches WIS served the Pathf1nders on
Hotel Grace porch by the ladies on
the committee. Senator Banhead in
short address gave expression of
their thanks for these courtsies and
several days later sent a special mes
sage of thanks ~ the children of
GAINESVILLE for -theii share I'm the well
come tenSered the .oathfinders.
We are enc ouraged to belize the
highway will come our way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11
GLASS Of SALTS |
CLEANS KIDNEY
If Your Back Hurts or Bladder Bot
ers You, Drink Lot of
Water.

When your kidneys hurt and yoI
back feels sore. don't get scared ar
proceed to load your stomach with
lot OF drugs that excite the kidncj
and irrita.e the entire urinary trad
Keep your kidneys clean like you kee1
your bowels clean by flushing then
with a mild, harmless salts which rs
moves the body's urinous waste any
stimulates them TO their normal anI
ttvity The function of the kidneys I
to filter the blood. In 20 hours the}
strain from it 500 grains and acid
and waste, so we can readily under,
stand the vital Importance OF keeping
the kidneys active.
Drink lots of water--you can't drins
too much; also get from any pharma
cist about four ounces OF Jad Salts
take tablespoonful in a glass O
water before breakfast each mornins
! for a few days and your kidneys viii
act fine. This famous salts is mad,
| from the acid of grapes and lemof
Juice, combined with lfthfa. and ha.
been used for generations to clean ant
stimulate ciogged kidneys; also Il
neutralize the acids in urine so II n,
| longer Is q source of irritation, thu
ending bladder weakness.
| lad Salts is inexpensive: cannot IN
iure; makes delightful efrereescen
| Whitewater drink which everyon,
should take now and them TO ksey
their kidneys clean and active, TT,
this, also keep up the water drinking
| and no doubt you viii wonder wha
became of your kidney trouble ant
backache.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

R8DFORD NORMAL NOTES.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
East Radford, Va. Nov. 1o.-Miss
Lenora Roper. OF Randolph Macon
Woman's college. came to Radford
last Saturday. and spent several days
at the Normsl school discussing with
the offices and cabinet Of the Young
Women's Christian association, the
various forms OF work that are open
to the association. She discussed be-
fore the student body the opportunity
that the Young Women's Christian
association has in fostering student
government in the institution. Her
special mission was to enlist the CO.
operation OF the association In the var
ious war work enterprises for which
the Young Women's Christian associ-
alton has assumed responsibility.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-11

ter voted to contribute to the Catawba
pavilion. to be established at the Ca
tawha sanitarium. for teachers, the
money that would have been used in
paying the expenses OF the delegates
to the State Teachers association.
Misses Grace e. Mix and lima Won
Shilling were elected delegates to the
meeting to be held in Roanoke, No
vember 81 to 80. 1917.
Miss lima Won Shilling. of the train
ing school faculty. who is president
of the grammar grade teachers sec
ton OF the State Teachers association
Is arranging a practical demonstration
of the use of the various scientific
- e of measurement at the Novern-
co. meeting in Roanoke