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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
A Vision OF Beauty

1t was a beauty that saw,
SO pure. so perfect. as the frame
or all the universe were lame
To that ono figure, could I draw,
OR give least line OF It II law:
A skcin Of silk without a knot!
fair march made without n haiti
a curious form without fault:
printed book without n blot!
All beauty!-and without spot.
Bon Johaaon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

jcct to joint diseases than stcnoEraphers or
movie actors Tho trouble may DO u result OF
some trihinG injury which has left innv ID
6Srsa or pad scar the point OF the shoulder.
That Is common cause OF so-called rheuma ism
of one shoulder alone. You should go and have
a careful examination by your doctor. Perhaps
massage. passive movements of the shoulder and
few hot-atr bakings would roliove you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

6. r. X. Fichmond.You case de-
pendS upon circumstances. II YOU
were born in the United States you
would be considered an American citi-
zen. II your father took out his
naturalization before you attained your
majority you are considered a citizen
OF the United states, and IL would not
be necessary for you TO produce Gre
dcntials.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

In letter to T., Times Dispatch H. Z.
Baker, a member of the House OF Delegate s
from Cumberland County, announces that he
is prepared Ito sacrifice all future prospects
for election to any Office" by introducing d
dog bill which If passed. will I've really efec-
tive in Kidding Virginia of its plague OF ours.
IL Mr. Baker carries his hopes to fruition. his
fame will he sufficiently secure. even if he
loses Office through the votes OF hose citizens
who place their dogs above considera ton Of
their neiGhbors Such law will revive the
sheep industry and save hundreds of thou
sands Of dollars to Virginia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

There VIII be nothing selfish about the
celebration OF Richmond's Chriatmas This
VIII be the city's first observation OF the
holy season during war time. and its doors
and hearts will be thrown open wide TO the
mcn who arc with the colors, no matter with
what branch OF the service they are enrolled.
whether they be officers or privatcs or from
"hat part OF the country they may come
thousands from Camp Lee will be honorcd
guests in private homes and nothing will be
lett undone TO make them forget their dis
appointment which enforced absence from
their own homes at this season OF the vear
must bring 10 them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

what has become OF the old fashioned
man VINO used TO take rock candy and rye
"n'sky 'or bad cold?" plain,iyeIy auerie.
the Columbia Record lie stu lives In Rich
mohd but he IS no Longer old fashioned. II
taxes AN ultra modero man 70 III that pre-.
scrption now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Roosevelt left loophole for future criticism
in his praise OF President Wilson's message
to Congress. Now the Colonel accuses the
President OF making four bites Of cherry"
in declaring war first on Germany, then OIL
Austria-Hungary and delaying action against
Turkey and Bulgaria. This reminds one that
even the Colonel wanted his third cup OF
coffee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Miss V. c. F.. LynchhurS-Ali the
important nations send representatives
10 Washington, but somc of tho SIN z Her
countries are represented by consnls
only. or course, at the present time,
representatives OF nations with which
We arc At war have been given their
passports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Let 'Kn RIVE.

ne hoaster boasts and the hrasSart brass,
And the selt-madc fellow raves
And the whole world seems 4 false shirt from,
When VIC listen to the braves;
But mercy me. You can't help that;
Don't fret about such things.
40 songs as sweet TO donkey's ears
~ the song the donkey sings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Survivors OF otey,. Battery.

Street. South Richmond. wants TO know
" there are any survivors of Ctcy's
battery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

IN certain city in Indiana It was neces.
"ary Tor the Mayor-clect two members OF the
wy oouncii and two policemen TO obtain
Aheh enemy permts before the, could enter
upon inc o'Scharge OF their official duties in
.ne ""rreo zones This hardly comes under
the head OF harsh treatment, 10 ,or.;-,.re
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
A m bftfoH.

That man who's had enough OF everything
is not By any means the winning bet:
like to sec man 60 In and dig
AS if there's everything on earth TO ret
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
.AnsMern to QnerIe..

o. A Eyes, At three weeks of age. or tw
weeks you should have your fox terrier cur
tailed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Yca.:

This world Is a biz. big pool and we are all
fishing, way or another
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Tricks
nf
congressman

AS the House OF Representa-
Tricks tiveS was about 10 adjourn for
Of the holidays Il gave a wonderful
exhibition OF its sensitivcncSs to
congressman criticism. In the revenue
law passed at tho special session.
Congress imposed supcrtaX Of per on
all salaries in excess Of 900, except those of
public officers. national and State. Pretending
now TO deny themselves this favor, the mem
bers y9ted' % to 81 to snnly the act to all in
judges, The Constitution Of the United states
provides that the compcnsat ion Of the President
shall neither be Increased diminished dur
Ing II, tht ptrioI for Which he shall have been
judges shall not he diminished during their
continuance in Office. OF course. the ninety five
that it would therefore apply TO them more
than TO The President and judges; If the
shall be said OF the performance which repeats
World.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

= North Carolinian just arrived 10 Wash.
'hetoh was accidentally asphy1iated. Rural
citi<ena should no, 20 TO sleep In our larr.
cues without doEning their gar masks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Chairman Hurley, of the Shipping Board
is conhdcnt that recent changes in which
tho Qua! organization OF the board and the
heet corporation has been done away with
and full responsibility for the building pro
gram placed with the chairman will accom-
plsh desired results. AS an earnest of his
faith IN the new arrangement. he announces
ms acceptance OF all responsibility for the
future OF construction. This looks like get
uns the situation down to dcpenda BILE sys-
tenn. win supreme authority concentrated
IN the hands OF one individual If ships are
not now turned out as rapidly as they onrb,
to be. there will be no getting around IN.
TACT that the right man is not in charge Of the
Job The first rivet in the first steel ship was
driven under the system THURSDAY
That's some progress. Now for more riyets
III more ships as fast as full forces OF com
petept vorknen can drive them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Charcoal Krh.. Dali, r,.r.,,

When hears man talkin' about hi. yir-
tues said Charcoal Eph. in Of his moods.
Il jess natchelly kind O. instructive 20 an. loci,
up de spoons Try a pickle. Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

me russians seem willing 10 make any
"''n OF treaty whose enforcement does not
require fighting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
On His Way,

There's man who is bound to climb"
"Tes?"
''Eie sure is. He is apprenticed 10 linrm,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Voice of the People

Letters u,Gst give the uame and adj
drehs Of the writer. Name will not BIO
published IL writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Legal right Of the Richmond and che.a
peske Bay Railway Company 10 dissolve NAV
not be denied Its dissolution seems TO be
within the strictest letter Of the Law. and
that law has been declared valid by the Vir.
ginia Supreme Court Of Appeals. While the
necessity for such action. with its consequent
inconvenience to many hundreds Of people
il regretted. there apparently is no recourse.
except 1t lie In an appeal for reopcnins Of
the case by the State Corporation Commits.
sion On the part Of the town Of Ashland or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Ono OF These Days.
ihers are days when the MUSES. are silent,
When Olympus has gone on a strike
When you can't get jingle
That seems 70 comm!nrle,
Or think UP thought that you like:
And when such a day comes along, friend,
with gloom hanging low like pail
We should spare our poor readers
by cutting out leaders
Ana simply write nothing at all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

MISS Ruth Law is ready 10 ny 10 the ait
OF her country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
NAk0dy knous

Nobody Knows.
NOBODY knows Why kissing games fun,
Nobody knows II there's life on the sun;
And when coal will drop to a dollar ton
Nobody knows.
TO Be Continually
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Ever Try It:

What's tho matter with Smith walking
around All doubled up" Got lumbaso:''
No indeed; he has walk that way TO fit
the shir: his wife ma de for him"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

fcHLTyHHD every day In tns ycss - 10 south Tram
efre<< Rtehnond. vs.. ~ TIE Tfnn<~- Dypateh rub.
gsSine Cos me- Charles Z. Hssbroeh, Editor o.d
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Colonel
Houses
Return

Opinions
which took place cat at its meetings and the agree
tives Of the powers will greatly strengthen the
be apparent. although Tor the complete develop
ment OF the plans adopted considerable time
will be required Already. however. the designs
evolved arc in process of fulfllment: supreme
nava! council has been created. and the difficult
problems OF war purchases and finances will be
simplihed through the operations OF the com
mittee, OF which, II was announced, Oscar T.
Crosby, Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury is
to be tho chairman. Among the numerous ad-
vantaEes Germany has possesscd since her gov
eminent brought the war, none has been
more imnortant that the unity Of purpose that
ruled all enterprises in which she and the
powers leaeued with her engaged \ similar
unity has beon difficult to obtain among the
allies. Tet Il has been recognized nv ali that
re Infinitely sup:srior resources Of thu movers
eNeet, unless The, these who direc, then ere AMI.
cooperation and. through IT, to coordinate the
acts OF the democratic powers for the most cx-
nedItious and economical attainment Of victory
potent influence. the reactions OF which viii he
pendous machinery OF Industry and transporta
ton that serves behind the lines. IL is n checr
ing report that Colonel House brings IIe found
the soldiers of democracy assured OF tr,umnh
the populations that support them determined
and faithful and he is able to hcarten Xnerica
with word that German made peacc lies
within the ssIbilties considered by the peo-
pies with whose representatives he sat.-Sew
York Sun. '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
1t is the lack OF machinery for
Intelligent and effective distribu
Aid
for Labor
Crises

The first proposal for an ade-
1uate remedy is found in the bill introduced
into Congress last week to crcat Federal en-
pioyment service Ry extending and unifyins
all labor exchange activities of the government
and giving them independent organiza ton
in the Department Of Labor, in charge of di-
rector anpo'n;ed by the President. the bill pro-
functions and uniformity OF policy that the
first essentials OF efficiency. But a system of
labor exchange on a unified nation wide scale
must depend for success upon the close CO.
operation OF local bureaus in immediate touch
with the details OF employers needs end Of the
ment Is esk.d TO grant financial aid. dollar for
dollar. to TIC state and City public employment
bureaus which would join forces with the ma :
tionai service--a potent inducement-Thc New
Republic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

Address ALL CONCENTRATIONS to The Tuaae-
Dispatch. and b, Individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

colonel l.. NJ. Houses carefully
restrained public utterances on
the interallicd conference in
i'aris and tho outcome OF its de-
operations justify the belief that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Rirtuluri0 Gin1r5.pispatrb

Raehmoud. Va. .~c~1d-c,ass mater.
Entered January -. le~S. st the Fsst-o mcs ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Current Editorial Comment

AS the House Of Representa-
tireS WAS about 10 adjourn for
the holidays II gave a wonderful
exhibition Of lis ScnsitiNcncSS 10
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31
DRAFTED Men
WOULD ENLIST

Local recruiting Offices were
thronCed again. Monday. with young
men summoned i'm the draft who
are anxious 20 enlist before they re
cgigo heir official notice from the
draft board u VAS probably their
ia-J catncc. fo" some OF tho notices
are already IN the mail Recruiting
oMcer 'ook no chances. requiring
every man of draft age 10 swear
that Dc had received no notice 70
appear for nation
The navy station quota Of 30 FOR
the week ending newt Tuesday is al
ready filled. bur cooks musicians
and some other Ella siiications are
stll open Eniel monN In these
branches viii be- received without
Omit unll further orders Cooks are
coming in slowly aieut w s.
Richardson. in charge of The station
p0iut out thar man does dot need
20 have great deal OF exper/Acc
TO enlist as a cook a. the depart
meur is prepared 70 train him n
is different with bakers, tho Only
men are wanted FOR THE
ships
The army station sent 43 men 10
columbus Barracks and 10 70 Fort
BENJAMIN Harrison, Saturday a 20.
raj 81 155 for Tho month The Ma
tine Corps accepted seven men sat
urdav
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31
Heap of Humor Uncovered
In Canvass of Housewives
In Food Pledge Campaign


The neiehbor around tho corner
says. 80 need 20 go 20 summer
resort for amusement because We
are on a party line phone but l
say there is no need 10 DO more
than canvass in The food conserva.
ton pledge card campaign 70 ind
there rs nothing more humanity in.
teresting than just folk" said a De
troit woman who was one OF the
volunteer canvassers in the Hoover
pledge card campaign last week
I wouldn't mind signing your
card. said one woman called upon,
only my husband is a very fnicky
eater and has 10 have everything as
he likes IL If | deprived him Of
things there wouldn't be any living
with him He'd take il ont on me
" he didn't have the things he likes
a. another door a man refused
10 call HIS wife because she was toe
busy with A food problem In the
kitchen right then His manner inn
piled. however. that food Conserva-
ton was far TOO important prob
lem 20 be solved by feminine minds
We're not going 10 sign that card,
he declared Two signed enough
things already and am not going to
sign anything more Patriotism, his
manly appreciation OF system. the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

danger OF real deprivation in orr
country were all appealed 20. but he
was firm N living mp 10 a solemn
vow he had made that he would not
sign another thing
a little farther down tho street
the housewife declared her entire
sympathy with the cause. and then
held the caller ar The door FOR %
minutes while she told all she
thought she knew about cold stor
age etc
Another dear. mofherly soul ex-
planned the particular processes OF
cooking that had taken place in her
kitchen that morning. ending NJ
with an invitation 10 have one "
her fried cakes So that enlistEe$ &
covered food consumption as well az
food conservation
Some one has said. a clever
woman manages man by making
him think he IL managing her That
explains perhaps he reply of sew
eral women approached who said.
Please leave The card until tomOr
row and I'll ask my husband what
he thinks II yonN call tomorrow
I'll have IL all signed and ready for
YOU They were al signed. 100.
when called FOR. 80 some husbands
decisions do not prove unruly for
tactful women
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31
RaiIroading AT War


military th, field
The Introductory
The conditions of military railroad
Quick hort OF consideration
mechanical possibilti'f Tho
moth personnel
moderate and
an traffic
oadbcd and subject
the
IS road operated The that the
IS q bee assumption
will )
hastiS restored after partial demolition
the whole viii depend
mitar, road rs host operated with %
rolling
The
power and mileage
be-
han civil roads
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

i- declared could hardly be more
active. Labor scarcity is the most
serious spiub,cm confronting the
manufacturer with he prospect
that The situation will become still
more acute as soon as the drafted
mcn are modified
crop conditions are reported gen
rally good from the Mississippi
valley eastward but spotted IN the
Missouri river valley south Aest and
northwest IN % winter wheat harry
esq is almost completed "A Weld
OF $50 00o,00 bushels OF winter
wheat and 25000G.000 bushels OF
prlug wheat seems reasonable the
report adds.
putlt interest in speculation Is
reported 40 very low ebb with the
result, tha, extreme guinness prevails
u be- stock market Transactions
ON the Now York exchange reached
!oN figure AS o05.o00 shares for
"a ron day
Buk clearnga for rho week end
cd July ~ aggregated S. I).5sS.0oo.
loss OF l5.2 Per cent fSom the pre-
celine week bat an increase Of 3S.4
per cent over the ponding
week last year
bu5ins IS failures for the week end
ed July rs were est, compared with
2ii The preceding week and 283 a
year ago
Trade is eastern Canada were re
-tricted by the hot weather, tut in
the northw est wholesale business
was good and retail trade Fair. with
Industries generally active
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

Then The former Mrs Iordan be-
came tho now Mrs Turoorc. ad
me former Mrs Turclro became
Tho new SIR Jordan
Tho TWO couple. stood Hp tor,tu.
81 at thc ceremony aru 100 uuar
cst relations eyist hrfV 90 tren.
now they are l.ViaI aFaa a- uci.e-
1ors IN all good fellowship
Before Tho divorce ae Iorlsrs
and Turroues were ueE daui ri
hors u va. thon thaf hn husuals
and their wives conc.lded thoy N,rr
wrongly mated and decided t0 baok
ont OF their matrimonial alliances
and start anew
Both couples had children. each q
boy and girl
After the matrimonial swap ono
couple took The two boys ld Tho
other took the two eiris Thr give
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31
"My Wife For Your Wife, Says Jordan Tucoty Husband For
Husband Says Mrs Mrs Jordan Children
Uncambled in Division That Leaves Everybody Happy
BY E. c. RODGERS.

Nor did Mr Jordan when he be
came fonder Of Mrs Turcoue than
Of his own wife.
Their way out OF an unusual love
tanglc was 10 trade wives and hus
bands. Mrs Jordan agreed 70 swap
her husband 10 Mrs Turcotte in eX-
change FOR Mr. Turcotto.
The husbands were willing enough
20 be traded In fact. they We're well
along on plan 10 trade wives with
each other
So instead OF any killings and IN
written law defcnses, or suits for
alienation OF affection. there evolved
two unique matrimonial traces.
The Jordans and Turcottes agreed
20 get divorces.
Divorce DEGREES we're granted
them at Boulder Hot Springs, juno
20
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

each father and mother one own
chid and step child
Vernon Turcotte and Woodrow
Jordan now 1--we with Turcotte and
i.s ulte h3 was Mrs Jordan
Anciia Jordan and Irene Turrote
naw arc sisters In tho new Jordan
MuHy
Both families arc wellto.do Tur
cote is wldolg known attorney
and Jordan is prosperous mer
LIANT
Tho children seem satisfied with
nc uo" Arrangement
I'm pleased says the new Mrs
jordan
So am j." asserts the new Mrs
Iurc0tte
we too. chorus the traded hus.
bands.
Mas they live happily over after.
ward almost anyone viii hope.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31
Boy Hurt On City Playground
While Trying to Emulate
Ty Cobb, Wants Big Damages

without even thinking of any OBJ
staclcs He brought up against q
barbed wire fence about two jumps
short Of the flying ball. He com.
plains that the wire tore his face
badly and has permanently disfg
ured him
The. communication will be sub
mittcd 10 the committee on claims
and accounts This is the first case
Of the kind growing out OF the pub
lie Fairgrounds and its outcome will
be interesting in that it will estab-
lish precedent. Legal talent around
he city hall is divided in opinion
as 70 the citys responsibility In
such cases The city assumes that
lnasmuch as the Fairgrounds are
free the user thereof is not entitled
to collect
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

HAVRE. Mont. July 80 -Usually
when a man falls in love with an.
other mans wife there's a shooting
ARRAY
And again. when a woman get
10 liking another woman's husband
better than her own there's the
deuce to pay
But not so here
When Mrs. r w. Turcoue. wife
Of a prominent Ho'ro lawyer felt
she loved the husband of Mrs Henry
Jordan better than her own mate
she didn't hide the matter.
Nor did Mrs. Henry Jordan when
she fell IN love with Mr. Turcotte
Nor did Mr. Turcotte when he
took liking 10 Mr. Jordan
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

When the city provided public
Fairgrounds for the children Il
shouldered upon Itself another vex-
ing problem, according 10 a petition
which has reached tho common
council. II appears that II is not
enough that the city should give the
kids a place 10 play, bur 10 must
insure the little ones against injury
OF any kind while they are playing
Edison Heffron. a boy, thru his
mother and attorney. has asked the
council TO pay him $1,000 because
he was trying TO be good outheld-
er during a game of baseball on
the playground at Lafayette blvd
and Fifth.st An opposing 'batsman
hit long fly and young Hefron
took after il. just as Ty Cobb would,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

WHICH CHILD
WOULD YOU
CHOOSE?

These two children were born Tur.
cote Irene and Vernon
The former Mrs.. Turcotte. now
Mrs Jordon by virtue Of her 81.
vorce and her marriage 10 the nus.
band of her close friend. keeps
Irene
Turcotte. with the new Mrs. Tur.
cote, formerly Mrs. Jordan keeps
the boy Vernon
In the unsorambling Of this mat.
rimonial omelet affecting four
adults and four children, each par.
ent keeps one natural child and
gains in exchange for the other
step-chnd Each child keeps one
natural parent, and exchanges the
other for a fosterparent
Which parent got the better OF
the choice between little Vernon
and Irene?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31

women folks This hot weather
makes immediate action absolutely
necessary"
Washington suffered from a tenn
perature OF IS degrees at IL a. m.
The government weather bureau
received temperature reports from
AL parts of the country ranging from
30 10 100 degrees
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-31
Endangers
Nations Crops

WASHINGTON. July 30-Sweltor.
ing heat. reported today from coast
10 coast, is endangering Americas
perishable foodguffs.
The department Of agriculture Is
sued a warning thru the press that
the housewife must buy and can
or lose vast quantities Of
eatabes beyond recall.
Buy up all surplus and can u. Do
it at once
The department thus urged the