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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 81. 1917.

Evidence is accommodating that the perSecu-
tion of the Armenian ana Greek Christians
by the Turks has the sanction Of the imperial
German government Most assuredly, Ger
many could Nave prevented these persecu-
tions, OF could have put stop TO them at
any time. and, therefore. is morally respon-
sble for their continuance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
i''lltcrS.

TWO and two make four--in an honest count
DioEencs refused frame UP an honesty
medal with tho ward leader.
You never sec n TOOL who isn't wise guy
horse did Inc Il favor-got scratched
skinny women rs a rule. have many coed
points.
When a fellow tries to live straight scmc
people say he Is conscience strickcn.
Hc who owns but ore COW mus, choose he.
tween beef and milk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Opening n Silo,

y. w. L.. Farmville.-No. it is not
safe to open and feed from a silo ut
bottom 1t should invariably be opened
at the top.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

WITH its oversubscription to the second
issue OF the Liberty loan, and seven days of
the drive for freedoms sake remaining. Rich
mond has more than justified the facts and
the faith upon which il was made tho center
OF the Fifth Federal Reserve District. AS
sailed from many sides when that selection
was made, to-day IL has achieved the enyiable
record OF being the first American city to
subscribe for its maximum quota OF bonds.
and this while other cities, many times
greater from the standpoint of population.
are still only hoping that their minimum
may 'be attained. RchRond is proud OF its
record, and its pride is grounded upon the
solid foundation of duty toward It's country
well done. The remaining days OF the cam
paign will 90 further to prove that Rich
monds loyalty is not one or sounding phrascs
but Is backed up by dollars TO the very limit
OF It's ability and the countrys needs. Aside
from what il means in help to the bows who
arc fighting In France the success OF the
local campaign points tho way to what NAV
De accomplished through the Cooperation O,
earpest-minded citizens, and with this spirit
dominant Richmond will go far In whatever
1t may attempt to do.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

Miss f. M. S.. Ebony.-You can OBJ
tain the information you desire by
writing to the Virginia Historical So
c!eiy. 70T East Franklin Street, and
enclosing a stamp for reply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub.
tects, are answered free. Az all In.
quirics nrc answered directly by per.
Eonal letter. a 2-cent stamp In required
for return postage. AddNess The TImes-
mond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
NIintmn,n Syuue Lnw.

Reader, Elizabeth City.-The States
which have minimum wage laws for
women are: Massachusetts. Oregon
Utah. WASHINGTON. Nebraska. Mime
sofa. Colorado. California, Wisconsin,
Kansas and Arkansas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
About Montgomery Ward.

T. w. D.. EastviIlc.-A Montgomery
Ward was head OF the mail order
house which bears his name He lived
In Chicago, and died in 1913
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

The Council committee on charter changes
is acting wisely in awaiting the full text Of
the report soon to be submitted by the MUM
cipal Research Bureau Of New York before
proceeding further with its work. If the
report is worth what it has cost--and all hope
that it Will prove to bo worth even more
it should contain many valuable suggestions,
which tho committee should carefully weigh
before formulating its plans in detail. Revis-
ing the organic law OF the city, however
necessary at times, is always serious mat
ter. which should be carefully considered,
LITER all possible light has been obtained.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Voice of the People

Letters must give tho name and nd
dres: OF the writer. Name will not be
published II writer no requcsts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

win It quickly on both land and soa. Mo!
tho incident stir the American people up to
the importance Of doing their full duty in
respect to the present loan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Won't Down.

We'll, you've licked Happy Harry again and
put hi" on, Of business; but SEQ he's OMEN
ing place eh?''
Yes. contound him, That cuy bounc., rs....
than he's bumped"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

In the little bout between the Argentine
authorities and LuXburg, it seems that the
jailer got the count
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

The Souths chief staple money crop is
cotton. Cotton is now worth we'll above 81
cents a pound. Cotton seed is worth around
$50 ton. This means a bale Of cotton with
the seed is worth In the neighborhood OF
: $40. The South has produced about 2,5OO,-
600 bales. worth nearly $2,0OO.0OO,OOO.
That's some money from one crop alone
And the South's production of other money
crops mounts up into other billions Truly,
, the South is coming into her own in the way
of great prosperity. Every farmer ought 10
buy Liberty bond OF from three to four
figures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

The Minnesota woman. aged ninety-three
who smokes constantly, furnishes q terrible
warning against shortening the lives OF
American soldiers by giving them tobacco.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
School Days.

Teacher. The school commissioners are go
ing to make call this afternoon, children, and
! wish
Johnny: DaEEun il! Here's where that fol.
Ter with rcd whiakers makes me spell dog
again!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
No Stoppage
of
Coal

not in position to. judge as to the merits of
the case. But the fuel administration can get
at the facts, and see that Justice is done 1t
ought to take the matter In hand vigorously
and without delay a stoppsGe in the prodmc-
ton of coal at this time would be intolerable.-
Kansas City Star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

The antidraft agitAtors in Texas have been
drafted by the United States Court to serve
the country for the next six years in the
penitentary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Statement by John Garland Pollard.

otntcment ~ John Garland Pollard.
To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--l see published In the press this
morning statement that none OF the
"ctcN'ed Candidates at the recent pri-
mary had offered their services in the
pending campaign. This statement is
erroneous SO far as 1 am concerned I
had already offered my services on the
stump or otherwise. I am at the COM
mand or tho state committee MS I al
wnEs have been in every campaign for
the past twenty years. l have seen
In the papers statement that some
Democratic friends OF prohibition will
support the Republican candidate.
do not believe. this to be true. Party
loyalty as well as common honesty re-,
CURES every voter, who parttcipa ed
IN the recent primary, to give his
loyal support to Mr.. Davis, and any
man who refuses to stand by the result
OF the primary in which he participated
ought TO be barred from Democratic
friends. without a single exception. so
Mr.. Davis. and. IL. by chance. there
be any supporter OF mine In the 70.
cent primary who would SO far forget
his moral and rolitical obligations az
TO oppose Mr.. Davis l do not wish
to continue to number such q Stacker
among my friends. Mr. Davis has won
the Democratic nomination, and ali
loyal Democrats will support him. I
believe that his majority will be even
Istration Will be characterized by earn
est. able and successful efforts TO pro-
mote the best interests OF the Com
monwcalth.
JOHN GARLAND POLLARD.
Richmond. October 20, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Must BE
Popular
Loan

W. ~ "ITI UdHIN CTFu1IT no Sc
verely that the whole strength Of the banking
system would be weakened. Not only would
the money market be closed to the needs OF pri-
vatc business and the nations industrial de-
velopmcnt be brought to standstilI, but in all
probability there would sc such liquidation of
other securities ~ a general lowering
stock and bond values "A total exceeding
the amount Of the loan.--Boston Globe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

If the actor who is held as a spy In Roanoke
Is really spy, he Is a bad actor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

The torpedoing by lurking German sub
marine OF the American army TRANSPORT
Antilles. with the proDable loss of seventy
lives, brings the horror OF that dastardly
method OF warfare close home to us. |, ia
tho first tragedy that has overtaken our army
transport service. but it was TO have been
expected and we need not be surprised IL
Others follow. 1t Is fortunate, indeed that
the transport was homeward instead Of ont.
ward bound. as otherwise the toll OF life
might have mounted into the hundreds.
There Is only one way to defeat these as
sassins OF the sea- and that is to furnish the
government with all the money 1t needs to
combat them with the right kind of eapons
ITO throw It's full strength into the war to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

Suppose that popular subscrip-
tions did fall short and the banks
of the country were called upon
to take UP the slack" to n large
extent. One result would be TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Long tho Jeem, Rive,

To ., the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir sir:-My good old friend from the
when l saw him to-day as a result
OF t his appeal In last Sundays Times
OF his darby folklore songs that was
favorito back yonder IN the sixties
He says there was long string of
verses and hopes kind friends will look
over their minds and send him others,
40 no can arrange them In tho order
in which they belong. They were, he
tune, which went long Just as smooth
and regular as pouring dried peas out
or peck measure.
patch he knew would reach the peo-
pie that are worth while; that the It'd.
and the old warrock- h,chardson Al
part of the country for sure. -
He has secured three additional
verses to the song, of which one was
Raccoon's tail. rings all round,
Possum's tail is bar.
Rabbit got no tail at all.
Just little bunch O. hyar.
Want to lead lady's life,
Put yo han In mine,
You shall lead lady's life,
Long as sun do shine
Jeems River Camel
Had not bin for Liza Jane
Would not bin no hill.
Go long. Liza. little gal,
Go long. Liza Jane,
Go long, Liza, little gal,
Just now know'd 80 name.
Here is one he was scratching his
head over trying to find the words OF
the third line:
She went up the big wide road.
] went down the lane
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
On Her
Last
Decline

this conclusion for themselves at n distance Of
300n miles will welcome the support ~ ~
opinion gained at Germany's doors. Nowspapcrs
affected. come over the boundary from Germany
into Switzerland They bring with them more
OF the truth than readily be found else
whore. The Germans who possess the means
have been in the habit Of going to SwitzerIand
Of soiourn which usually Involved period Of
In Switzerland up the time of tho present en-
barge: Moreover. Berne the capital is in Ger
at home. He would hardly risk his skin i'm
Geneva. but at Berne he talks his own langua ee
only visitors come bringing gossip OF the state
in some cases established themselves. and re-
ceive letters and visits. 1t Is in these sur
roundings that Mr.. StoVaIl gained quite indie
pendentiy tho impression that Germany is not
merely suffering, but ION her last declIne."-
New York SUN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Giving Food
to the
Flames

City, where 1910
view Of tho y
enemy in the y
centcr5 in that
least Of the sec
admitted, was
an earlier blaze
lessness on the
many another d
accounted for.
crime or 20 ne
amazing indint
who have tho
as self-intercst
play 4 leading
helping along
become powerfi
activities would
our supplies W
York World.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Farewell Liza Janc.

IIe has the tune to this song and says
That most any ordinary banjo picker
can just knock 1t off silly.
Richmond. October is, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
Current Editorial Comment
The coal Situat

The coal situation liz of such
vital Importance to the whole
Southwest that tho government
is Justified in taking the most
drastic action to prevent the i'm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21

Mr.. Stovall. the minister 10
Switzerland. brings word that
Germany is visibly declining
lie believes that the stage Of
German aggression in this war
is past. Those who hnvn forr,o,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

will be the guests for few days Of Ad-
miral Tappan at the navy yard en- route to
Ocean City, N. j., where they will visit
Mrs. Casey's son-in-law and daughter,
the Rev. and Mrs c.. W. Bispham
Later Mrs. Casey and Miss Casey will
motor to the Warm Springs, Va, where
they will spend the early autumn. They
recently returned from a motor trip to
Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Port De-
post. Nd.
Mrs. Hubert Burnham Of Chicago, for
merly Miss Vivian Cameron of Washing
ton, has Mrs. B. H. Wells. widow of Capt
B. II. Wells, U. 8. N, visiting her at her
summer home on Mac,.inac Island, Mich
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul E. Lesh and their
little daughter Nancy. have left the city
for Hancock Point, Me-, to spend the rest
OF the summer. They are making the trip
by motor.
Mrs. Arsene Pujo and Miss Mona Pujo
OF New Orleans are at the Grafton for an
extended stay.
Mrs. Edmund X. Webster and Miss
Frances Webster are spending several
weeks at Winchester. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin H. Pilson will leave
the last Of the week to spend the week
end at Old Point, and to accompany their
young daughter, Miss Marjorie Prison,
back to Washington. Little Miss Pilson
has been the guest of Miss Eudora Rose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

versary. Q large gathering Of friends
and we'll wishers calling to pay their
respects. Many very handsome gold
presents were received by Mr.. and Mrs.
De Neale, who were married At Wash
ington whom they were nineteen ana
sixteen years old, respectively.
Many children and grandchildren OF
. the couple were among those who cele-
brated the occasion. az we'll as num-
Der Of oficials Of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company. with which
Mr.. De Neale was connected for forty
| three years. although he has recently
retired from active service. Mrs De
Neale was Miss Laura Barr Of Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
30ciQtX.

Johns Hopkins. He IL also q member
Of the Maryland University and other
leading clubs Of Baltimore.
Mrs. Atlee Pomersne, wife Of Senator
Pomerene Of Ohio and . past president
Of the Congressional Club. will Join
the senator at their apartment at tho
Highlands today after an absence from
the capital Of six weeks Her nrst visit
was at Mount Clemens. Mioh.. and she
has just now completed visit to her
home at Canton, Ohio.
Mr. Minoru Fulfil. second secretary Of
the Japanese embassy. and Nine. Fulfil
are spending q few weeks at Alexandria
Bay.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Eugene Leutxe
and Miss Marion Leutze have left Wash
ington and are spending some time at
the White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. silas Casey and Miss Casey. wife
and daughter Of the late Admiral Casey,
will leave Washington next week and
will motor to Philadelphia, where they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
Secretary Of War Entertaining Mem
bers Of Aviation Board at Din
ner This Evening.
Entertaining for Bride-Elect Seized
uled-Departures for Sum-
mer Homes.

The Secretary Of War will entertain
at dinner this evening at his residence
in N street, when the members Of the
aviation board and a number Of Army
officers interested in that branch of the
service will be among his guests.
tertaining informally at luncheon to-
morrow in honor Of Miss Dorothy
Shuey.
Mrs. James R. Mann entertained a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
ship.on. daughter Of Col and Mrs. Jams
A. Shipton.

shipton. daughter Of Col and MrA james
A. Shipton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n Hutchison have re-
turned from . motor trip to New York.
Atlantic City ard Philadelphia.
Mrs. Hutchison loft today for . visit to
her parents, at Leesburg, Va
Mrs. George Metcalf ana her sons.
Mr.. Laurence Metcalf and Mr.. Hal Met
calf, will leave Washington tomorrow
!. for Atlantic City. where they will Join
Miss Sylvia Metcalf.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Let's, Miss
Let's and Miss Katharine Let's will
| leave Washington tomorrow for q
months stay at Crest Mont. Eagles
| mere. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. William 8. De Neale OF
1900 Monroe street northwest last night
celebrated their golden wedding ami
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

Privates Mays and Taylor. two SOL
diers who were guarding bridges along
the Southern railway track near
Lynchburg, Va, were killed by south
bound trains in Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

Mr.. Bert Cohn,
who has had years
of experience in the
fur business, gives
his personal SUPER
vision and attention
to this sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

! Mrs. Black. wife of Prof Robert A,
Black of Pittsburgh. having spent sew
eral days visiting her sister, Mrs. Philip
H. Christman. 1925 14th street north
west. has left for Westport, Conn.
where she will remain for the rest of
| the summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-03
RUFF STUFF

The Russian anti suffs never will
Do able to pull that old gag, SO popu-
Jar Ia this country, that the girls wont
Do entitled to vote until they are
ready to fight for their country.
Come to think of 1t the Anti Suffs
ore rapidly becoming a rather funny
Btnch Of back numbers, any way you
take them.
They ought to organize a protective
order Of some kind.
And take steps to preserve the
record Of their devotion to things
O they amt from the carking tooth
Sheriff Glover is different from the
fisherman who tells about the big
6ae that got away.
he has a grip full OF evidence to
ttove It.
Ana nat counts q whole lot, as the
FELLOW who paid good money for HE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-03
POPPER CASE NAY
KICK Up TROUBLE
Japs in Manchuria Do Not
Want to Play.
Fair.

MUKDEN, Manchuria, Aug. g.
Correspondence -Informal negotia-
tons concerning what is known as the
Pepper case are understood to be go.
ing on between the United States and
japan.
The case which involves j. E. Pop
per. an American engineer, had its
origin on August 80, 1916. when Mr..
Pepper wro was in the employ Of the
Chinese provincial government is
said to have been assaulted by Jap
anese coolies in the international set
tlement. The American contention is
that MIR. Pepper observing that sew
elal OF the Chinese linesmen in the
employ OF the Mukden Electric Works.
OF which he has charge, were molested
by Japanese coolies. requested the
Japanese to desist.
The Japanese turned upon Mr.. Pop
per it is asserted, and clubbed and
beat him almost to insensibility. He
was rescued by the American Vice
Consul, who was hurriedly called to
the scene.
1t is claimed that the japanese
Consul-General volunteered an apol'
ogy for the incident but as it was not
made, the consul was asked to try the
case in the japanese consular cour-
After some difficulty Mr.. Pepper Sc
cured the services of Japanese law
yer to represent him. After hearing
It was announced that the lawyer
had informed the court that Mr.. Pop
per had withdrawn his complaint,
though Mr.. Pepper declares be gave
no such authority.
The American consulate requested
that the case be reopened, but the
Japanese consul replied that this was
not possible as the affair was closed
Finally, after further conference, the
Japanese informed the Americans thai
the period in which Mr.. Pepper could
have appealed had elapsed and thaI
nothing further could be done. The
Americans interested claim that there
was no trial whatever.
II is understood that the authorities
at washington have become interest
ed in the case and have asked fol
complete report.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-03
PUBLIC BATHING FACILITIES

~ F4ESE hot evenings hundreds take to the river. 1t
affords them much relief from the gruellmg effects
Of he heat Of the day, It enables them TO WOO sleep
and fori6es them against the drain upon their vitality
which the day to come will make
A large percentage of the baheB are women and girls
Who battle under the utmost difficulty, undressing and
dressing many OF them in dressing mpovlsed OF
iheets brought from home.
It is altogether probable that thousands would battle
where hundreds do now if the municipality provided some
accommodations where under suitable police supervision,
people could change from their street clothes to bathing
suits and back again. At the beginning expensive ant
would be required Indeed it would be best to start in
modest way and permit the matter to develop along the
line Of least resistance until clear idea is obtained as
70 Just what this city needs in the way of public bathing
accommodations.
Many American cities have recognized that this is a
matter in which the city government properly Interested
and some Of them spend great deal of money each year
in providing bathing facilities, life guards, swimming In
Actors and even the bathing suits In the pool which lies
right in he middle Of the city we have expanse Of wa
r that could not be exceed for the purpose and some
thing ought to be done with it.
Not very long ago the folks at City hall were full OF
ideas for making the river contribute to the fame Of Fair
mont. They have all been busy with variety Of import
Int matters this year and the river project has been permit
ted 10 drop out of sight A good way to revive it is to
make modest start providing bathing beach and pub
lie dressing places.