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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
HOTEL GUESTS TRAPPED
ON UPPER FLOORS BY FIRE
willard Hotel, Louisville Landmark.
DnmaKed--tfrcmen Injured In Ef.
fort to Rescue Men md Women.
iBy Associated Pr.ssI

iBy Associated Pr.ssl
LOUISVILLE. KY. November Fire
of undetermined origin in the Willard
Hotel. Louisville landmark. carIy To-
day created a panic among the ooo
guests. score OF whom. trapped on
the upper floors were taken out
through windows. Damage to tho
structure was estimated at 100000.
First police reports that ono fireman
had lost his lifo and that three other
persons had been fatally hurt, later
were supplemented by statement that
only one person. n pipeman. Edward
McCue. likely will die from his burns.
McCue rushed through wall Of smoke
and IRE TO the rescue Of woman he
believed in peril. Several of the hotel
guests were slightly injured
McCue. a laddcrman. was at a win
dow OF tho fourth floor when he heard
calls for help. and, in his effort TO beat
back through the flames. he was
burned seriously. Another fireman
reached and rescued man to whose
assistance he was going.
William Ellwanger, a sergeant in tho
marine corps, crashed through 4 life
net and suffered fractured skull.
William Runercau. orc OF tho fire.
men holding the net into which ELL
wanger jumped was knocked down and
probably fatally hurt.
Earl Brown. fireman. was found un-
conscious in hallway on the fourth
floor. His condition is serious
Nearly score of occupants OF rooms
on the third and fourth floors OF the
hotel were burned. none of them Sc.
riousIy.
The fire started on tho fourth floor
and was drawn down an tirshaft to
tho third noor in tho vicinity OF
elevator shafts and stairways. cutting
off the escape OF occupants OF both
floors. All o. them are believed IS
have been rescued.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

tions during Michuclis's tenure OF tho posi-.
ton. Not only is he opposed to the liberal
reforms now being agtated In tho empire.
but his ability to Jungle with words and
ideas in defining the German attitude toward
peace without openly breaking with the Reich
stag elements supporting peace without an
neXations and indemnities." is tremendously
in his favor. Under the change, II soon will
be apparent that Potsdam has tirnler hold
on the domestic situation than at any time
within the past several months. Events have
played into Potsdam's hands while Michaelis
maintained the tcmporizing policy for which
he was chosen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER s. 1917.

Regarded purely as health measure. the
order issued by the express companies re-
qutring presentation OF an affidavit maze by
The examining physician before the patient
can secure his quart of liquor for medicinal
purposes, should work wonders for Richmond
Since the Reed bone-dry law went into ei1ect
lness in Richmond has been unusually
prevalent. Long lines OF those fcehnS
physically unfit have crowded the express OF
fees waiting for the monthly quart permitted
10 them under the State law. Now that
worn proof OF illness is necessary, health
records are due icr a boost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

smtleaEe coupons. and will scale down
In price to 10 cents. Tho seats will be-
wooden benches, and every seat will
be reserved. A special section will be
set aside for officers In each thcatcr,
provided The demand for tickets makes
tniS possible. but the enlisted man will
always be given first call on the space.
All OF tho sixteen Liberty Theatcrs
VIII be exactly alike. and they arc de-
signed In every way to make the pro-
auction OF the shows inexpensive. yet
Soinp'ete. zach theatcr will have its
own complete set Of stocks. ,Iron.,
wings and scenery, SO that the com
panies playing for the soldiers will
not nave to carry a heavy baggage Of
properties about with thcm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Stalled.

Stalled.
have sat for Il full hale hour aud puzzled my
weary mob
Trying to think OF something to write to hang
my writing job,
But there's fog my IIouut Olympus and tho
gods arc soggy with wine.
And the Muse is loafcr. snoring around this
Woody old head Of mine!
And the moon of the frenzied poet has died In
his soddcn Sky.
Sickencd and sore OF the gush we've writ TO a
true loves violet eyes,
And the ruby of lips we've sung to seems dull
and without lure,
And there isn't blush maiden cheek. OF
which really sure!
The strings have struck on our Tyre TO the
glory of woman's hair
Are broken. and can only sec some rats and
puTs chair!
And the teeth that we sang. of ivory, which
never could be surpassed.
Are there the bureau. at peace for the night
comfortably engassed!
The sweets of young loves nectar, they're
turned vinegar. now.
And tho natural aabaster is cold
miady's brow!
The figure we've raved about so-alas. it has
isappeared!
We used to compare her with Venus. but it's
worse than ever feared!
SO I've sat for a fun half-h and puzzled my
weary mob,
Trying to think of something to write. to hang
onto my writing job;
But there comes time when the frenzy OF
ideal thought reacts.
And the dreams that dreamed night
mares in the presence of calous facts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
ELECTRIC BOATS DESTRoYE3
High Authority Says -Four Germns
Radio-ControIIeJ Craft
fBy Associated Pres. !

LONDON. November 1.-'fhc PrcSs
Association. ION the highest authority.
says that four electrically controlled
boats. similar TO tho boat the dcstruc-
ton Of which was announced by tho
admiralty Saturday. already have hccn
destroyed. The Press Association adds
that Tic naval aut. critics have known
OF tho existence of these. boats for
some time a-d regard them as freak
craft. /, Is asserted that the first OF
them came TO grief some time ago
by running into IL pier on the German
coast.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
SnySl Ornnrcs.

j. r. E.. Richmond.-Navel oranges
are propaeated by budding. From the
nov growth OF tree. the fruit OF
before the leaf puts out. This; is put
~ cross shaped cut on the stoc, OF
the tree TO be budded. and Il wrapping
ten DAYS the bud will have taken root
FROM the bud is grown tree that will
bear fruit like the tree {. came from,
Ihs original navel orange was freak:
buds from its tree were used on other
trees. and so the present secdless
nlNelS are grown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Health aIks, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Copyright, 1917. by NnuomsI Newspaper Service
Treatment of Grippe.

One coming down with what he considers ss,!as
III, Se'p Other day Heaven only knows what the
grippe" viii prove J." be- 10 can II grippe in
no remedy which can produce any specific effect
sueh dsease $" lei the Worry until he
discovers what really is ihe matter. or until
and Substitutes sinHistis emp,yema hronchi,is
Mhaiever else he may lind in his sa,chei
OF the genera measures , referred TO- the mos,
foot bath administered by trained nurse TO the
s be Sven MOI e no 4 GG' m %n
generally il she ld be preceded or aseompanied
by a half tssspoomiui OF sweet srritS of inter
fresh) in a winesla"sf rh Of cool water followed
a Dover's powder (Which contains opiun,1 was
a"a made awea Il 81
all. by throwing upon the skin work shirItcd by
Of the opium, and our effor, should rather be to
m SGs H"S%s !5s ma" Sfhse lis "d S
called "Erippe" epidemics in various parts Of the
M@S ro@
large numh,rs OF pa,icn,s . Rather infections
have been tho rmie IN these cpdcmics. and thu.
pa Sva snes ] "" or is ,Hpai cd
tissue in different epdemirs. AT ono time pre-
q, another ,he lining Of ,ne castro in,es, NAL
nsc To he e sso a@Ss Of tn" strspto
grippe may hc attributed You never know
d be o n s ob .%
with some ones saliva
Quotations and Answers.
The Food of a Regular Bahy.--My baby will
he Il year old in December. Please tell me- what
food she should have in the place OF breast milk
Should wean her gradually suddcn:y? She
seems we'll. but isn't fat some babies
brought up on the bottle and she has only two
teeth. should tha1 cause any anXiciyp
MRS. 6. l.. c.
baby from spoon and cup three four months
ago. a few times day with fresh meat hroths
freah raw milk. etc. THAT would make weaninr
easy. Wean her IN the course of week by ono
less nursing and feeding NV nd
each day. No bottle. She should hawc fresh
raw milk Cor II you sure the milk 10
marketed under sanitary condit tons boil 4, nys
minutes and dilute II NJ first with a little oato
meal or barley water). Give her daily some we'll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

cooked fresh vegetable. strained through "a stove.
Also some fresh or stswed fruit. juice apart from
Her teeth come slowly because she has had
M hSSfonai Issa y; teeth Eaiuro to cut teeth
nihGance In Itself. Very fat. artificiaily fed
oaoies are not strong healthy babies
o. normal weigtt-ther fat is generally pale
rick .aooS; and they are prone to develop
wholesome than in adults
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

Figures from Tuesdays election in Virginia
.arfy the conviction that politically we arc
state of slackers. The voters who stayed at
lome rather than take the trouble 10 go TO
'Ae polls and the potential voters who
..uwcd their laci of good citizenship by
lesIecting TO qualify Ivy paying their poll
tax. present startling majority over those
who knew and did their duty II is adj
mittedly difficult TO arouse interest and bring
out q vote where real opposition IL lacking
but even that cannot serve as an excuse for
tho tens Of thousands of Nirginians who re-
fused 10 display sufficient interest in their
party and State TO 60 TO the polls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

Matthias Erzbergor announces that Germany
hast quietly crossed tho political Rubicon
andt in the space Of five days changed from
an autocracy into a democracy 1t will re-
quite more than mere profession OF con-
version to convince a doubling world that
Ger many at last has the error of its
autocratic ways, but the leavcn of democracy
is kMrely working among the people. and a
start the road 10 representative govern
ment has been taken. When IIohenzolernism
shall be no more, when tho Prussian military
caste shall hayt'2cen, crushed and when the
people themselves shall have seized the gov
ornamental rcins from Potsdam. then We shall
he READY to believe that Herr Erzbergcr's
announcement was not made for public con-
sumption only.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
The brute.

Once friend who sang aria in public
asked a critic what he thought OF her cNecu-
ton Rein. heartily in favor of II, he said:
You exhibited wonderful voice and re-
markably beautiful gown. reminding me OF the
jackass and the peacock.
honest opinion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Information Eureau

Injuries regarding almost any topIc.
ehcepunE on legal and medical rub
reefs are nnhWercd free. As nil In
Huiries nrc answered directly by per-
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ior return hostage. Address The Times
InOnd, Nn.
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Optfmist,

Hes a hopeful chap isn't he"
"IIopefu! Why, once he posed as pair OF
soldiers feet bivouac scene on the stage.
asleep at midnight and the next day he bought
all the morning papers and subscribed to all
the theatrical journals to see what the man
ayers had for him on Broadway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Medical Note.

Report-Patient with headache. stomach
ache and lumbago simultaneously Attending
physician recommends counterrrttant. working
both ends against the middle. Hence. to cure
stomachache administer irritnnts to increase
headache and lumbaGo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

{. 4. H.. PciersburE-The OMEN sea,
son Tor deer under the general State
law Is from September TO December
law applying TO counties. the opcn ssa
son In some OF them is from October
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Charcoal Eph,s Daily Thought.

"Ah done seen Il whole lot OBJ dis wor" said
Charcoal Eph. in foolish mood, but All ain
nevah yet seen man so home an boss he VIE
lax he braE downtown he Gnnally do. No, sub:
Try some souse Mistah Jackson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Endorsement Is Oycrwhcynirc

\ SO Tar as Tuesdays elections State and
municipal, reflect sentiment respecting the
war ana support OF the Federal administra.
llon Ill us vigorous prosecution to complete
VICTORY. the Endorsement was overwhelming
me ISSUE was clear cut in tho municipal
elections Oh both New York and Ch;ca 60 and
III cach the vote OF confidence was so uumis-
lahable as to remove all doubt of the attitude
oil the pulk OF the voters. True. in the bitter
contest waged i'll New York between the sun-
porters OF Mitchell and Ilylan the LOYALTY Of
the latter was questioned. but both in the
campaign and since his election UyIan ro
scented the impca chmcnt OF his Amcricon;sm
and now he hastcns to remove any mrlinc
suspicion TO the contrary by issuing /, et,tn
mcnt in which he declares, al am as eood on
American as any man, as loyal TO nv H,-
as lo!ai TO my country and as firm and deter
mined III my support OF every act of the gov
eminent IN TINS war, rs any man." In
Nhicaso ana COOK County, where the issue
VAS II anything, more sharply drawn and
d'sioyaity WAS supported by the example M
'"e Mayor the victory Of Americanisn was
1t" complete as it was significant The largo
SOCIALIST gains in both cities was moi cur
pr'SihS' AS 1t included, irrcspectiye or nr.
Nions party affiliations, the votes nj nro
German sympathzers. pacfsts anarchicts
ana inc various ''isms" and elements or die
content which are to be found i'm nearly all
iarge cities In the State elections both nar,v
tickets wed with each other in outsnokor
support oil the government in its war policiee
everything considered, disioyalty and nre
mature peace advocates received moor con,
ioTt IN the results generally
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Tempe-atur. ut the North Pole.

j. u. r.. Atiddletown.-A favorable
for taking meteorological observations
at the North Pole: hence there is no
temperature record for that pa rt!cular
locality. Tile probable maximum tenn
ncrature. however. even considering
the strong isolation OF the twenty four
hour day OF midsummer. canno; be
much above the tracing point hecaus.
OF tho necessity Of having to melt al,
the ice and snow before the immediate
surface temperature r'scs above 30 de-
::recs Fahrenheit. and where there is
an cnen OCEAN the water is Ice cold or,
nearly so.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

MEMBER OF THE. ASSOCIATED PnEss.-The
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republication OF all news DISPATCHES credited 10
not othcrwise credited in this and also the
local news published herein. All rights of rcpuli,n-
tot iof special dispatches herein also reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

Overly enthusiastic Socialists arc mona
ing lliiiHuit for our next President Evar
me iact that the Constitution of the Ilni,cd
states bars a forcign-born citizen from tho
presidency seems not TO dampcn their srdor
ior tho New York pacifst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

IL may be that the Kaiser on his reccn
s'sn instructed the Sultan OF Turkey to e,
forward with Allah :"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

American audiences may not he able IN
run me boston symphony Orchestra, but thew
may sometimes run a Muck
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Mamma.

Show me no sounding list of pastries rare,
Fixed by the fills of some iustrious pere
Hand me, instead. large, fat, heavy cake
Cookies! The kind that grandma u-ed TO max
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!, " our friends who favor with manuscripts and
illustrations wish To have unavainbie
articles returned they must in MI send stamps
fori that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

PtY3LISuED every day In the year at 10 South Tenth
ffeft. Richmond. Nn., by The Times Dspatch quo,
llssiinE Co.. Inc. Charles l.. Hasbrook. Editor aud
s Manager.
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RooSeN.clf n NIaann
Open Scn.on for Deer.

I. j.. H.. C!aremont.--Co!onel Theo.
sonic order "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

wars heavy hand has been laid upon even
naDF pahk The Treasury Department. I'M
"ote TO supply the small change made ncces
,"'S NY inc ubiquitous tax, has dccrced that
,, 'ope'"' s. pennies must come forth
Even Secretary Daniels could no, chico, -
me remark that baby is going TO "Do bis h;t y,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

Address ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Times
pispatch, and not - individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Sure Signs.


There's thing certain. Rings
Sure; ] know it--what is it?"
why, it's that when you catch a girl study
ing the marriage ritual. tho breach OF promise
laws and the time tables TO Reno at the same
Time you know she's in uncertain state or
mind"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
COUrtcstcS.

Citzen-And when you got there and found
the out YOU
Fireman-We left our vistin' cards, o. course.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Labor.

I've bought farm. Just found out that
nobody ever earned any easy money chauffeurnE
a mule power pillow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

The deadliest enemy OF peace
In your any other day.
Is he who passes on as truth
The rotten thing he says they say.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

Ecrrlany's new electric boat came to erie;
as quick as lightning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
HOG Talk.

The lady who is standing in a street car TO the
gentleman who is stretched out over what he
thinks is lower BERTH
Pardon me. sir, but would you move over
and make for me in your sty?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
Current Editorial Comment

The United states is nj war
against Germany. German spies
and Germans who claim to
be Americans are busy secretly
at their netarious work. destroy
ing property and killing inno-
!, 80
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Let Then,
&c
Interncd

cent citizens. Congress has enacted ample laws
to meet this situation. Perhaps a few examples
Will be enough to meet the situation. but II
not. then let the government exert its full
power and put these traitors and spies where
the no Longer can do harm. hut where they
nation protected Hy All means let them he
Observation-Disclosures Post.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

Hearing by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission of the rcopencd case OF the railway
lines east Of the Mississippi asking for sub
stantial increase in rates is OF vital interest
to the whole country Claims OF tho roads
that their net earnings insufficient to
meet growing expenses and prorida for ncces-
sary improvements and fair return on in
vested capital If substantiatcl. leave no other
alternative but to grant the Increase. There
has never been = time in the history Of the
country when the necessity OF keeping its
transportation facilities up to tho highest
point of efficiency was more urgent and if
net earnings show decline on a largely IN
creased volume OF traffic. Tho conclusion in
cvitably follo"J that the costs OF the service
must be reduced or rates established that
will insure larger net earnings. The recent
decision OF the Supreme Court fully empowers
the commission with authority to get at the
true facts Of the situation, and if these bear
out the contention OF tho railroads and The
rates are increased, shippers Will assume the
added burden chcerfully as 4 lesser evil than
inadequate service
After foundcring around in the position OF
Chancellor for three and haifmonths lr
M-chaelis has resigned. and Count Gcorc Won
HerIling. Ba'a:'an Premier has been APP
s pointed to succeed him. N1lchaclis possessed
neither ability 70! tact for the position. but
carried out the role for which he was selected
that OF Withholding announcement Of a
5zde6nlte policy as TO GeTmany's intentions in
%thesswnr, to meet the growing demand for
peace within the empire until the Eaiscr's
: counselors could more accurately gauge mo
force of this sentiment and perfect mans IN
g;orestall ii. The open breach OF the Chan
ce]lor with the Austrian Foreign Minister
bastened his downfall. Count Won IIer,lng
the new Chancellor. is far Mchaclis's superior
in ability, and TO this may be added his
s. Favorable standing AT Vienna an advantage
which the attitude Of Austria Hungary toward
peace made IL TO Gcrmanys interest to e1
q plot. Hertiing is unquestionably a re-
j dictionary, and recent successes on the Italian
front will enable him TO support tho PAN
& Germanist policy with Il vigor and boldncss
that would have been impolitic under condi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08
CltnuO-vIcr.

r. j. d. Luray.--'"he discovery OF
Eunpowdcr is generally arcr;bAd 10
i'erihoid Schwartz. monk of (;osIar
however. that il vrar known to the
1Iindus and Chinese centuries before
that date. Hcce" R'con r21a-12aor
gives tho composition nf aInnnwder
in his trna'i"r. ~" Nul1itate Magiae
The nroba hility So that Schwartz intro
duc"d scr" method Of manufacture
whereby the ingredients fsa!tpntcr
charcoal and sulphur) were thorouEh,v
mixed and the substance rendered tit
for practical usn C.rrnnwfar wa. FIRST
used in En!'lamd by Edward III 1927
1871. in his war against the Scotc:
in 1927.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-08

When. after tie fall OF Beth
Have mann- !Iollweg and before the
Won All We ,Ti,I rise o. Mfchae!is Kaiser
WANT teorG HertIrg Chancellor
. the rs varian dcclir ed account
OF age lie is se"e1ty-tive and vigorous
but he has now accepted the Office. The choice
o. one OF the most reactionary in Germany
AS chancelio, is no disproof OF the reports tina,
through the country. Probably that is the case:
hut the emperor may decide for himself how
Tar TO yield. British. French or Italian
Premier stand" Or. falls bs vote OF Parlamemt
German chancellor ia Responsible TO the Ka;-
ser ser alone Tha; is only one OF many was in
wiicl,, politically. Germany is still in the dark
ayes asl,s '"n iier,nG is the FIRST Catholic chan
one Of the strong leaders OF the Center or
thurch rarity in Berlin. Ear more reactionary
iran Bet -Ilollweg. he has urged the re-
tention Of BelEium has upheld U-boat murder
mas denounced the STRINGS OF Democratic
opinion which are as powerless under the Ra-
NaFian as under The Frussian sye,cn while
me me allauit. and L. F"llettes here demand
ING pe"cc hy neEoiia ton and the instant LAYING
down Of arms. the Kaiser seeks TO place in The
seat o! t5Srn"rcE 2 man who also wants peace
because. rs he said ~ February we have won
AZ re "ant-'nd p,ho ia set with IN old mans
oesiinacN upon holding all GERMANY has Won
thoQ.h Europe perish!--Ncw York World
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Mlilu.unD Gl!!1;zze;:ss. DiispMrll
THE DISPATCH
Vs.A " y n

En}frcd january 81. iao5. ut the Post O:ice at
20 ~ Richmond, Va. as seconded matter.