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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
The Richmond Iimes-Dispatch
Information Bureau

inquiries regarding almost any tonic cxcept-
.hS on legal and medical subjects are nusvcrc6
ire" 10! Thc Timcs-Dispntch Inforrnution HUI
re""' through our Washington branch " nrr
fortunate I'm having access the unpa rn IleIcd
resources OF the various Federal government
departments and the great Library o Congress.
""'eh furnish information of prIcrlcSs value to
inc pubic. AS NIL Inquiries answered dI-
'"r'H ny personal letter. irrespective or Their
rrin'eo' u --cenf stnmp In required for return
rostnEe. Writer'S nnme must he rurnI.bcJ
,"''hih VIII not answcr). and post-officc d.
uresH must DC plainly given. Address The Times
biSpntch Information bureau, Richmond, Vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Food Conservation In the Home

A MEXICAN families cannot begin TOO soon
- TO address themselves 10 the individual
problem OF food conservation The food
problem is the most vital one that confronts
The nation, and every means that can be
devised by agencies directly charged with
stfmulating production is being applied to it's
solution. But increased production without
conservation, Will be halfway solution at
the best. The thrift campaign now being
conducted by the Federation OF Womens
Clubs promises excellent results.
Not every family is in position actively TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Books andAuthors

The title OF George Brandes's new
book is particularly appropriutc-"The
World at War" II is TO be published
by the Macmillan Co. May 9. The
translation is the work OF Catherine
y. Groth, who was Mr.. Brandes's man
agcr when he visited this country on a
lecture tour in 1915 II is pointed out
that Mr. Brandcs is really tho only
great neutral writer, and that what he
has TO say. therefore. about the war
and European conditions comes with
very special significance and force
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
No Files on Him,

II suppose YOU voted for universal service
and the selective draft" remarked the loyal
constituent
You bet your life did responded Congress-
man Hammfatt when 1t comes to leapinE on
the band wagon. hold the records for height
distance and CELEBRITY"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
In Iumanity's Cause

WJORTH BAGLEY, OF North Carolina. was
w the first American officer TO meet death
N the war with Spain, and il seems now but
100 probable that Clarence G Thomas OF
California. Lieutenant commanding the naval
gun crew aboard the American tanker
Vacuum, will have like place in the history
Of this war. He and nine OF his gunners
with the captain and twenty men OF the
vacuum S crew, probably lost their lives when
The tanker was sunk by submarine
Such losses were TO have been expected and
we're expected. when the policy Of arning
merchantmen VAS adopted. for armament uu-
happily, does not confer complete immunity
u only adds TO the too narrow margin Of
safety If IL gives them chance for their
lipes, that is all our brave seamen can ex-
pect. They have died nobly. Quite AS truly
as though death had come on the field OF
battle. they have yielded their lives In their
countrys and humanity's cause
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

or INC country. then II seems to mo that wo
PeSn proceeding along the wrong limos I'm
or hnwn niiltnrH schools and encouraging
,,". uoSs 70 attend them that they might he
us'y ", 70 their country in time of trouble. III
Ivy Soo1 reason can be assigned for this course
t6c ' m.on Var Department. II seems to that
liz pSopic are entitled to know il. and unless
i nv: 40 know tho reason ! am sure they will
w very much dissatisfied with the ruling
RIch,, . JOHN G. EASILY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
To-day. Rest Hand-pickea Joke

At the first training camp at Plattsburg last
summer an understood rookie was one day
struggling along through mud that threat encd
10 enGulf him and his pack. The company was
singing. and when they TO the chorus he
joined ir with Erowls and grumhles that seemed
to come from we'll down toward his belt Be-
You'd that. melody was not his forte y big
hulkinS sergeant came along.
What's the matter? What are you how ling
about
I'm singing bass explained the rookie"
Don't do II. my boy said the sergeant
you're too deep down already. You come up
to the surface and get the air."-Detroit News
Too Outspokcn.
There was young lady named Carrie
Who long had been willing to marry;
But although suitors came.
When in rage she'd declam
They could not he persuaded tarry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

To IN" ItdNor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir have read with much interest your
fdi%ra Tnfairness to- National Guard" and
Much is true. however. that you have not IN i'd
Many OF N" boys in the Blues have received
1niitary cdncations at the Virginia Military
a a,, Ydr ana other military schools prcsun
emergency. and why II Ia that these men with
mintary educaliona and military experience in
actual service should not be given equal Oh :
pprimnitX with the civilian who knows nothing
stand $3.50 49, "''NS' :
III this sort OF thins is Tor the best interests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
WEDNESDAY. MAY .. 1917.
"A New Richmond in the Field"

t. DEVIATION of General Petan. hero Of
IL Nerdun, to the Office Of chief Of staff Of
he French army probably indicates more
vigorous offensive than has yet been con-
Quoted. for Petain. those who know him say,
is that sort of a general and that sort Of
man. 1t may indicate also less civilian inter
ference with the progress of the war. for
Petain refused the command now held by
General Nivelle because he was not TO be
allowed an absolutely free hand. War in the
field ought to be directed by soldiers, with
success as the sole consideration and the
sole justification Of continuance in power.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

ealthy persons are advised to practice
economy by using on their tables the foods
which cannot be exported, thus helping our
a'hes as well AS ourselves. AS tho foods
named include turkey, canvasback duck and
porterhouse steak, 1t Is clear tha, only tho
very wealthy arc expected to heed tho advice
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

Some Of the kickers against Mayor Mitchers
O'Clock closing order are reminding the
Mayor mournfully, that New Works. might
ne never begins to be really alive much
before the dawn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Rounding Tn the Migrants

THERE is a well-detined movement OH the
part of city authorities throughout the
country to round up Migrants and apply the
law to them. The law against vagrancy is
sufficiently comprehensive to clothe officials
with ample authority TO put every person
without visible means of support to work, and
it's rigid enforcement will have the effect OF
n6ticeaby increasing productive man power
iii nearly every community.
s1here are few municipalities in which there
are not some of these voluntary leeches feed
iug upon substance toward whose production
they have contributed nothing. These
MASTERS of the common substance should be
arrested, tried and made to toll in fields
where their labor will count in supplying the
needs of the country's population
%When the selective draft plan is in full
swing we Know some monuments we.d Liz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
undersoes Operation.

Mrs. r. T.. Lewis. OF the Hanover
Apartments, was operated OH yesterday
morning at st EliZabeth's Hospital.
Her condition is reported as satisfac-
tory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Com petition.

There's an exciting race going out in my
garden
what is it?'
The cabbage and tomato plants trying
to grow faster than my neighbours chickens can
them up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

State banks and trust companies which
join the Federal reserve system also will he
enlisting for the war and helping their co,,n-
Try in very real way
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
'n,Ional Wealth Of United state.
" TO Pronounce Jonrc.

r.: T. B. Riverton. Na.-The national wcalt
OF me United states is estimated at SlS7 900
"oo'""o; that of England at $4,000. 900. 600.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

Modcsty is beginning to command a premium
in this country. Colonel Roosevelt has reduced
his division To regiment and Colonel Bryan
says he is willing to go a private What
next?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Freedom nj tho prc..

., e. Fetersburg. Na,-The Constitution
VI thc, united states. as originally adopted, con-
.alhed no provision regarding the freedom OF
ne ; press but the hrst amendment to the Con-
Stitu non, introduced in the First Congress. GOV
cred that subject and other important
ones. III reads: Congress shall make no la y.
respecting an establishment OF religion. or pro
niblthG the Tree exercise thereof: abridring
inc freedom of speech of the press or m.
right of the people pcaceabiy 10 assemble and
10 petition the government for a redress OF
grievances - -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

Many girl is going to learn the truth
about her sweetheart before many weeks are
past
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
The AEndir Tnir.

9. B Nice. liopewell. Na-Agadir a small
town on the southern OF Morocco in ioll
was, Vas tn me scene Of an information crisis which
became known as the Agadir affair. Germany
sent warship there to protect German inter
eSts against alleged aggressions by France
Diplomatic conferences followed ending In Ger
many concedne to France unlimited rights in
Morocco and getting in return a large tract OF
land from the French possessions in Africa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Occupations OF Soldiers.

orrn,a - IVY w. iiarris,onbure: va.-The rrincipa
occupations OF soldiers of the War Between
The States has been given as follows: farmers
i,a'2.3S3 mechanics 6SG.l92: laborers 457 46l
coinmcrclal pursuits. li@.o51; professional men
So,'Ii:. miscellaneous. lli.3G5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Annual Food Mustc.

.,' w: g: salem, Na--Accordng TO experts of
.lic Hgrlcuitural Department. the annual food
waste Mnf OF the American people is 100000 600
, MS enormous sum does not include the vast
losses o. food allowed under improper handling
OF lhcihcient marketing methods to spoil in
transit or in the hands Of producers or dealers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

.Uncle Sam is revealing his wisdom by show
liz not only willingness. but ability 10 profit
s. the mistakes of others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

There's nothing in the draft bill TO prevent
Virginia from supplying her quota to the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

ACCORDING to latest reports. the Carranza
government Is on the verge Of giving further
proof of the futility Of Zimmermann's note
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

o. f. j.. Richmond. Na.--The correc, pro
nullciatlon OF the name OF Marshal Joffre, o
France. is --Zhoffr " -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
"IS,incon,bc,"

NJ L.. D.. Monterey. Va.-Buncombc is the
name of a county in the western part Of North
Carolina The county seat is Ashcvillc a poplI-
iar resort in the mountain district Early in
the last century. when the so-called Missouri
compromise" was under discussion. the Rcprc-
sentative in Congress from the Runcombe dis
trict rose to speak while the House was i'm
patiently calling question and several mem
hers gathered around him begging him TO de-
Sist He refused TO do so. declaring the pcopIe
Of his district expected il and he was bound TO
make speech for Buncombc This caused a
laugh. and gave rise to the phrase. Talking
for Buncombe. now generally called "bunkum''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
The Voice Of the People

As nm evidence Of good faith, letter. must
give the nnmc md address of the writer. Mime
will not he published II writer so rouuc,,.
Make all rommun IcntiOns short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

= No Congressman has gone so far MS IN
offer an amendment prohibiting married men
from waving their exemption
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

ADDRESS ALI. COMMUNICATIONS The Times
Dispatch, and TO individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

II. RIChInOnd.--N iONaI in
the army means instruction tending TO qualify
men TO vocal ions in civil life when they leave
the army What is called the national defense
law SAYS; IN addition TO military training
soldiers while in the active service shall hers
after he given the opportunity TO study and
such character as to increase their military eff
cheney and enable them return TO civil life
better equipped for industrial, commercial and
general business occupations. Civilian teachers
may be employed TO aid the army officers i'm
giving such instruction. and part Of this In
st~Cction may consist of ional cducot ion
either in agriculture or the mechanic arts The
Secretary of War with the approval Of the
President. shall prescribe rules and recuattons
for conducting the instruction herein provide ed
for. and the Secretary of War shall have the
power at all times to susncnd. increase or de-
crease the amount OF such instruction offered
may. in his judgment. be consistent with Tho
reGuiI ements Of military instruction and service
OF the soldiers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

riBLlsnED every day In the year at 10 south rSmin
Fishing CO.. Inc. Charles f.. Has'rook Edls'r anu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

King Constantine denies his course has been
dictated by German influence. Then he can
not have any defense whatever
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

SWhen the selective draft plan is in full
Swing. we know some monuments we'd like
ID nominate for the melting pot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02
Eirhnlurl0 Glnlrs.Dispatri1

Entered January 81. 1905 the rost-Ohic at
n Richmond. Va. second-clns matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

TELEPHONE: Randolph J.
rriyntc Branch EAchanEe
connecting with all depnr-
mcnts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-02

fr with manuscripts, ',',u
.tr atons publcntio wish to have nnnVahhDie
articles the! in all cases scnu stamps
that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
GEN. IOUNG'S WARNING
Thinks United States Helpless If VA
Should End Now.

Thinks United States Helpless if Var
Should End Now.
The United States would be de-
fcnseIcss from attack by foreign
foe should the war end today" de-
clared Lieut. Cen S. B. NJ. Young,
u. s. A., retired, president of the Va
tionai Association for Universal Mili-
!tary Training, in warning issued
today.
Should the war end today, the ne
tional guard would be gone, the con-
script army would he sent back 20
their homes and the regular army
would be mere skeleton of what ii
should be-" General Young said.
The laws under which the country
is now preparing for war with Ger
many are temporary measures only.
said the general, land provide only
for the present emergency
He suggests as remedy some
method of universal training for all
vounu men of the nation.
Section ! of the law provides
that all persons who have enlisted
! since April !, 1917, either in the re-
gular army or the national guard
and all persons who have enlisted in
the guard since June 3, 1916, upon
their application, shall be discharged
upon the termination of the existing
emergency" General Young said
This, he says, is his authority ior
his statements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
DRAFT OFFICIALS BALk.
Many Resign From Exemption
Boards in New York.

Albany, n. T., July 13-Thc Re-
source Mobilization Bureau, which
has charge of the perfection of draft
arrangements in this state, issued
the following statement yesterday:
THE State of New York will be
behind in the federal draft and de-
lay the government in the work of
getting its army in shape unless New
York City Exemption Board officials
stop resigning and volunteer to do
the work for which they were nomla
mated by Governor Whitman. and
subsequently appointed By President
Wilson. AS a result Of a large
number of New Workers declining to
serve on the Exemption Board over
thirty of them in Greater New York
are still unorganizcd In addition,
large number of men designated
have failed to qualify
The statement added that ''thc
state is to exert every possible effort
to have the New York boards COM
plotted within day or two"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
SHOE MEMS STRIKE GOES o.
Emrlorcs Refuse Arbitration And
Sacrifice of Bonus.

Employees Refuse Arbitration Ard
Sacrifice of Bonus.
Lynn. Mass, July l3.--NcgotIa-
tons looking TO an adjustment Of
differences between the manufactur-
ars and members Of labor unions,
which caused the closing in April Of
more than 80 shoe factories, we're
declared off yesterday after reprcscn-
-ativcs Of both sides had failed 10
reach an agreement.
The shoe workers announced
through committee that they would
not submit their case to the State
Board Of Cancellation and Arbitra-
ton, nor would they accept price
schedule which eliminated the 10
per cent bonus asked by them.
Bridgeport, Conn, July l3-About
800 men employed in the polishing
department of the Remington Arms
and Ammunition Company struck
yesterday. The employment Of
women is said to have been the i'm
mediate cause of the wall,out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
FOOD BILL DIFFERENCES
Senators Martin and Simmons Ask
Presidents Assistance in Solving
Difficulties.

senators Martin and Simmons Ask
Presidents Assistance in Solving
Difficulties.
President Wilson's assistance was
sought yesterday in solving the SEN
'ate's difficulties over food control leg.
lation, and his conclusions, to be
communicated to the leaders before
a vote is to be taken on July q, are
expected to go far toward deter
mining the bills final FORM
While desultory debate proceeded
in the Senate and sentiment grew in
favor of compromise measure,
Senator Martin, the Democratic
leader, and Chairman Simmons, of
the Finance Committee, went to the
White House and held before Mr..
Wilson the whole situation.
The House bill, as amended and
pending in the Senate, and the great
ly restricted substitute, prepared by
Senator Gore, as compromise, were
discussed at length, and the Presi-
dent agreed to study both measures
in detail and report his conclusions.
1t is understood he was told that
the pending bill as amended extend
ing government control over iron,
steel. copper, cotton and other pro-
ducts, in addition to food and fuel,
must he materially changed if it IS
to have a chance of passage.
"Thc Senate is still at sea on the
bill" said Senator Martin, after he
left the White House.
Senator Simmons said he was salts
fed that legislation generally salts
factory eventually would be evolved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13

be made by the War Council for spe,
cifc purposes and in specified
amounts.
It is also the policy of the War
Council to withhold any very large
expenditures abroad until it is
made certain that every necessary
provision has been made to take care
of our own soldiers mad sailors.
Appropriations as authorized will
as far as feasible be made public
Immediately, and frequent state
ments will summarize the expend-
lures of the past, and set forth the
condition of Red Cross finances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
RUSSIANS PUSHING ON.
Muscovites OutfIank Teuton Line
South of Lemberg and Place Enemy
in Critical Position.

South of Lemberg and Place Enemy
in Critical Position.
London, July 1S.-Halicz, the south
ern gateway to Lemberg, has been
outfIanked by the Russian army un-
der Gen. korniloff in one of the most
brilliant strategical feats of the war
The entire Tcuton line south OF tne
Galician capital down to the Carpa-
thians is in critical danger of cav
ing in.
The Muscovitcs have captured the
city of Kalusz, until recently the
Austrian staff headquarters in Ga
licia. This town lies % IL mics
west beyond Stanislau, the base OF
Korniloff's drive below Lenfberg. 1t
lies about the same distance south
west of Halicz. The Russians are
now in a position to drive northwards
and tackle the Tcutons in the rear
unless the latter get out or are rein
forced in the eleventh hour
Except for local unsuccessful raid
to the south of LonlbaerZydc, the
Germans undertook no operations
against the British in the last twenty
four hours. There were no signs OF
an intention by their high command
to follow up the blow against the
British left wing yesterday with
large scale offensive operations.
Lively gun ducls marked the Yer
dun front again today. The crown
princes troops made some attacks
on The left bank of the Mouse. These
broke down under the French fire.
Mai. Gen f. B. Maurice, chief di-
rector of military operations at the
war office, admitted today that the
British lost at least 1900 in their re-
verse ~ he coast yesterday. lie
said the positions taken ny the Ger
mans were defended by only two
hattaIions-2 mcn-and that the
German claim of 1850 prisoners
taken was probably correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
Auction Sale Of Personal Property

Bv virtue Of deed of trust given
on the 18th day Of November. 1909.
and recorded in deed book 81. page
$50, of the land records Of Aexan-
dria, Va. and At the Request 81 th'
holder Of the rntc $c"lr"d t7er"',?'
default having been made in INC
payment Of said note will sell at
nubIic auction fer cash on the premI-
ses No. 1900 King street, A'e6an-
dria. Va. on "Wednesday tue 18th DAY
Of July. 1917 at 10 a ~: I'll tnS
fixtures and. ,stpck..nf goods ~; san
stoire;s also one: bed room set, one
leather couch and one wardrobe no"
or said premises.
F. J. POLLARD, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
DESPERATE WOMAN
rics IN Burn IIctcis When Husband

Tries To Burn IIcicis when Husband
Drinks.
Grcensbnrg. Pa. July l3.-Goadcd
TO desperation by her children's hun
gnr and her husbands incessant
drinking. Rosa di Amaric, wife Of
Dominica; Iii Amaric, a taller, started
10 burn Grccnhurg hotels. The wom-
an was discovered in the vcstibuie OF
The Fisher House with several boxes
of safety matches. She had already
started blaze there.
She was arrested and taken before
Squire J. Q. TruxaI, who, after hear
inr her story. discharged her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-13
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