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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25


DIatctic Would Be His Own Doctor.--I have
siciuns. who found from to per cent sugar
! would very much like TO go my trouble in
busncssiic way and make my tests 80
that regulate my diet accordingly. Could
you tell me where can obtain books that will
teach me how to make the necessary tests and
regulate the diet? +. f.. r.
VIII YOU kindly outline suitable diet for n
woman iifty-eiGht years old VINO has diabetes
and Ia informed that there is cure for that
disease" L. A.
Observation-Disclosures is not a disease entity, hut
n symptom II consists of II reduced capacity
TO mctaboiZe certain kinds of food. II Is neither
durable nor incurablc: that is say, rule
tho mttabolism Of carbohydrates (starchcs and
suGars> remains defective for life, although by
intelligent study the doctor may determine tho
individuals limitations of tolerance, and pre-
scribe Il limited number Of calores and if the
patient will abide by this the suyptom may be
controlled indefinitely. While "a patient might
learn how to test for glucose book can teach
him how to determine safe diet. That is a
very difficult matter even for the trained ply
stefan. To begin with. a fast Of several days
is necessary to clear off glucose and kctone
poison. II would be nadvsab,e for dabetic
o attempt absolute fast OF three or 1--WE
days without medical supervision. A diet al :
legged he appropriate for diabetes In any or
many Is very futile guesswork Tho diet
must he worked out to TT the tolerance of each
individual Casa quantity which Ia exceed :
ingly variable. No need ever die Of da :
betes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Hisher Pay for Soldiers.


To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir-Whether It is n just principle or a wise
policy for Congress to pass law to draft
900 coo men into the army is very grave
question: The advocates OF this proposed law
for a selectve draft say we are facing a con
ditior and II theory, and that century
old experiment In democracy may faNi to pieces
unless have the necessary military nc wer
The principle Of universal military service is
all wrong. but when the house catches fire We
can't put II out with principles. 30 ] am willing
70 trust the President and back him np in get
ihinkhhle IN this rich America for soldiers to
be paid only 80 cents day Let conscrip
the wealth OF tho nation first. and then pay
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
,INNl,e.

|NY|ELl may America delight 10 honor Field
w Marshal Joseph JotIre, who, with other
distinguished men, comes 10 represent
France In the congress of fighting dcmocracies
I'm Washington For more perhaps than any
other man OF the age, he has helped TO ma Ike
The world safe for democracy. 1t was he
who held his own course, in the midst of
clamor and peril,'!anEt by his firm and bril-
liant purpose achieved the battle OF the Marine
|vhich.forever stopped the onrushing German
tide. ,Having done that and having prepared
the leEions Of France for the victories they
are now winning, he stepped back into retire
ment from active service.
Butsihe mere mention Of his name, or the
thought OF his sturdy figure, will always stir
the blood OF the most sluggish and cause the
pulse .of the most phlcgmalic to quicken
ICur brothers-in-arm of France could have
paid us no greater compliment than TO have
lSent us-Joffrc,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Farmers Monumental Task

[NW FILE The American farmer faces The
|8N monumental task OF his life, well know
ing THAT both the military forces and the civil
population must rely absolutely on him for
their Support. he finds himself handica pped
lat the,outset by shortage Of farm labor In
1.-The competition TO meet the increased de-
|mands OF industrial activity, he has not been
fable y hold his own, and has seen the supply
EQf iaIAn help steadily diminish.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

The Germans said to have Endorsed
heartily all forms OF frightfulness and u-boat
atrocities in particular. When the families
Of those wounded Germans who were on
board the British hospital ship that was sunk
by torpedo learn Of their fate. however. it
is likely some difference of opinion will be
crea ed-cyeD in Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding aImost any topic except
ing legal and medical subjects answered
free by The Times Dispatch InforIun tion Bu-
rcau. Through Washington branch nre
fortunate In having ncrcss to the unparalleled
resources of the Snrtous Federal EoNcrnmen mt
departments and the great Library OF Congress.
which furnlsh information of priceless value to
the public. As all Inquiries answered d.
rectiy by persona letter. irrespective of whether
printed, 2-ccnt stamp tx required for return
portnGe Writer'S nnme must he Furnished
initials will not snrwer), md post-of1ce nd
dress must he plainly given. Address The Times
Dispatch Information bureau, Richmond, W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Making n Bad Plan Worse

THERE is much talk now, in Congress and
! outside, Of what is called "selcctivc
lunteerng," opposed, OF course, to the
selective draft. Canada, we are being re-
minded. pursues the former policy, and there
is supposed TO be something about it which
maintains the democratic principle more CT
hciently than would be possible under any
system of compulsion. That conclusion the
facts in the case affect with grave doubt.
In an editorial discussion Of the Canadian
method. the Survey tells lis something of its
inner workings. The Canadian national ser
vice board started work last year with a
military and industrial census of the popu-
lation, by which it card-indexed all 1.-The fight
ing men, the workingmcn and the paying
men in the country. That accom- plished--
10 use the words OF the director-general OF
the board-work proceeds as follows:
. Win yenr anf st %Ssi
process of recruiting proceed on an
sff aFqf"' n mesod t'o The 'a sm S4
rhere is entirely changed. The
wiihout dspenaen's., wi,hoS, s any spee ,i
equipment TO serve his country at home,
lie asks Why arc You a' not in u" kha liiS
And then what happens? Why. as the
Springfield Republican says, ''in nine cases
out of ten, the lad thus approached by
recruiting officer. who had the facts to prove
that it was up TO him to enlist. would sign
up But that lad would obviously have been
subjected to such pressure that to call his
act voluntary would involve plain misuse
of words. The youth would be protect ed
from such pressure only in regions, like the
Province of Quebec, where dominant public
sentiment deiiantly opposes enlistment in the
army"
That would be the case in this country
should Congress. by any evil chance, insist on
perpetuatins the volunteer system. Wher-
ever "a dominant public sentiment defantly
opposes enlistment in the army the Stacker
would be encouraged. IT is probable there
are such communities, where pacfsm or
hyphcnism has not been obliterated and where
patriotism. if il exists. is rule OF thought
rather than rule OF action.
Where. on the other hand, patriotic senti-
ment is strong and means something virile,
the appeal 5QsrAe man the military authorities
have Apuld enlist would rarely go
unanswered4 section OF the nation, one
State or citya2nd furnish the recruits which
another section. State or city. had refused.
The old evils OF the volunteer plan would be
repeated on broader scale; the inequalities
and injusticcs OF that method would prevail
not only among Individuals but among ter
population. Compuson finally would be ap-
Piled but il would be directed against whole
State. perhaps, or a city, or against citizens
OF some particular racial stock or religious
creed. The weaknesses, jealouses and dan
gers of such proceeding no thinking mind
can fail To grasp
The time 10 apply the principle Of universal
service and the scloctve draft Is now at the
very outbreak of hostilties and of the coun-
'rys need. Every indecison. every delay, is
a blow AT the country's heart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
PANNILL NOT BADLY HURT
Cable AdHires Inform Relatives Tint
NirEIninn Is Not SerIousiy Wound
cd mt Why Ridge.
Especial 10 The Times Dispa,ch

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
DANNiLLE. VA. April 2i-Further
cable adrices received by relatives OF
Lieutenant a II. Pannill. AT Chatham.
convey the information that the young
Nirctn'an is not badly wounded. lie /,
now at a London hospital suFereins
from shattered wrist. tho injury re-
cciHcd by piece OF shrapncl during
tn" operations conducted by the Ca
hadians against Why Ridge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
The Pcssimist Says:

/If you must rcIrain from pottinE Germans
you can render some service to your country by
staying at home and swatting nics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Military Terms.


Q, 7. u. Petersburg. va,1h- following. is
an explanation of military terms: Army-Two
or NOR" corps GENERATING together corps-Two
artillery; commanded by a major general. ri
vsion--TWo or three hrigades OF infantry, one
regiment OF cavalry and two regiments of field
artillery. commanded by major general
Brigade--Two three regiments. in Europe
sometimes only two regiments commanded by
brigadicr- general. RcEiment--In the United
states an infantry regimen, Is composed OF
three battaiions of four compan MES each. ag
EresatnE in war about 1000 officers and men
Il cavalry regiment, Of three squadrons OF four
troops each, aEgregatns about 1855 officers
talions OF three batteries each. asgregatnE
about 1927 officers and men In the British
army the regiments of varying compost
zion and size. In Continental European armies
usually from $500 to $500. and OF cavalry regi-
ron-Four companies or troons commanded by
n major. Company or troop--The unit Of
Eanizat,on with from 100 to $50 men, COM
fourth to one half OF a troop commanded by
a lieutenant. Suuad--Frac tionRl element of
platoon, commanded by noncommissioncd
onlcer. SectIon--In artillery. one gun Usual
four guns battery three batteries to a
battalion and two hattaons TO regiment
Detachment--Any number Of men operating for
special purpose. as scouting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
The Voice of the PEOPLE

evidence Of good faith, letters mus,
give the name and address, or the writer. Name
wIIi not be published IL writer 80 reaucsta
Blake I'LL communications short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
ncnoyntinw Butier.

Mrs \. N. @. Bon Air, Na-One authority
says: Wash the butter we'll with some good
milk and with cold spring water
Butyric acid, on the presence OF which rancidity
depends, is freely soluble In fresh milk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
For Conipulstor.

he-Do you believe in universal service?
Shc--lndeed do think the way men stay
away from church is perfectly dreadful
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

While Russia Is framing herself into a
|repubhc. let her settle once and for all the
[Question Of splitting the electoral vote.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Meaning Of ..1yamnum.'

s w, City Point. Na.--Wampunl--beads
formed of interior parts OF shells strung
thrcnds-were formerly used among American
Indians currency. They were also
necklaces. bracelets. belts. etc. The beads
either black, dark purple. or white. the latter
being wampum proper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

3. T.. s. Covngton. Na.-Colonel Chester
Harding of the United states Army Engineer
Corps. appointed by President Wilson &c
succeed Colonel George w Cocktails as Gov
crnor of the Panama Canal Zone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Dieting. according to reports, is putting
more pep INTO London. Perhaps Richmond
VIII nave chance to learn how 1t works
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

the selected soldiers SO n day instead OF so
Sents. II viii help the soldiers to fight. and
at tho same time reduce the ardor for war OF
certain men who profit by war.
~ EDMOND FOSTAlNE.
Charlottesville Va. April %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Now that VIC have real Arma geddon. il is
quite proper that the Bull Moose cohorts
should rally round the flag They have had
some practice
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Books andAuthors

Ono Thousand Things Mothers
should Know" by Mac Savell Croy.
has Just been published by the Put
nams. II is a veritablc treasure house
OF information regarding tiny babies
ana growing childrcn--thcir clothes
care, food, training and entertainment
The book embraces everything from
the prenatal precautions TO the rear
Ing or the child TO healthy adde's
cencc. Not only arc the bodily needs
intelligcntly specified. but the chH rae
rebuilding influences that should sur
round the child arc conveyed in tho
excellent suggestions offered Health
rules. medical care, hygiene and sick :
room suggestions are valuable sup
Element to tho chapters dealing with
the treatment OF the child when in
health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
I'tnn1 Proof.

would you call Differs an agreeable person %
Agreeable! Why, have known that man to
listen to the conversation of a proud father
who had just bought n new car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

II me citizens of the little town OF Vienna
are discouraged over its name how must the
members OF the Richmond German C,Iuh tsaIo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
To-Day. ue.. Hand-picked Joke.

Pardon me, sir, but"
We looked and recoilcd in horror. Tho
stranger was tattercd and torn his teeth were
gone. his mouth was bleeding One hung
limp, and foot turned in at an unnatural
angle. His left eye entirely closed and
above II was the iudentation plainly indicative
of some blunt instrument"
"Wei?" we parted. recovering.
Can YOU direct me to recruiting station %
he asked.
Gladly, but they're not enlisting derc!-
that is. the physical EXAM"
Yes. ] know. but I'll be all right In a few
weeks" lie said. You I took refuge In
matrimony to escape military carnage last night
And have just discovered that my wife is a
naval recruit, and she has just discovered my
motive In being Observation-Disclosures City Star.
Too Much.
There was once n dear girl named Maria,
Who crazy 10 sing in the quia.
So she tried II one day.
But the folks away,
Fearing that IL they stayed they'd cxpia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
Unsinknble Machine.

IT. L. r. Jonesvile. Va---To sell the Ameri-
can government an unsinkabe machine. YOU
should communicate with the Chief of the Blu
reau of Construction and Repair Maynard,
Washington, u. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

SkEALtSHEp every day In the at 10 South Tenth
NJ Street. Richmond Sa by The Times Dispatch run
% lishihs Co.. inc Charles T. Hasbrooh. Editor ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

1t DID not need a decision by the Supreme
court OF the United States in the SnowGen
marshall case TO inform the public where
the contempt properly belonged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Even a steamship company In these days
80 ""'t'al exercise, can be taught how TO
beat a retreat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

William Jennings Bryan has come out
against the pacitists. Here's hoping he will
he successful in putting fist into his former
friends!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

ADDREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Tho Times
II DisFSSch. and individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

II. NJ. washburn, In the new Lip
plncott Farm Manual Productive
Dairying." predicts that In short
time the United States will be largely
devoted TO dairy products, instead OF
beef production For. no tells us, the
food value produced by May Rilna. tho
Guernsey COW. equaled in one year
that Of thirty steers Weighing 500
pounds apiece. IT would take. he as
sures us. eight acres OF good whea I
land TO produce an equal food value
10 the years production Of Duchess
Skylark Armsby, and this Is coming
TO be typical OF the value Of the dairy
COW. Now the COW does this by work
Ing over hay. corn silaEe and various
rough or by-product grains. Is it any
wonder that the COW II rated Mt the top
Of the list as a profit-maker on the
farm?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

The Maemillans have issued Richard
Aumerlo Makers Gold Must BE Tried
by Fire which Is surn to meet with a
generous reception. Many people re-
gard the bishop in Mr.. Makers '"rhe
Shepherd or the North" as one OF the
most appealing and human of char
acters in recent fiction. In this new
book the author has quite as interest
ing q figure in Daidie Grattan. The
story Is her story-from the day when
she revolts at the monotony and druid
gerry OF her existence as mill hand,
through that period when something
closely akin to tragedy touches her,
to that happier time which sees the
fulhllment Of her dreams. The novel
is one OF action and vivid colorinE into
which love theme OF most engaging
proportions Is woven, the solution OF
the problem which has kept the lovers
apart bringing the volume to a pleas
ing close.
Grapes of Wrath" by Boyd Gable.
has just been published by e. =. Dut-
ton & Co. AS uplifting as the terrible
slow swing Of the Battle Hymn OF the
Republic from which the author takes
his title. this tale OF twenty-four hours
in the life of four privates in the
English line on the western front
gives us a glimpse Of tho glory In the
soul Of man that piereos through the
BLIND fog OF war. Boyd Cable is pri-
marily d man OF action. and half OF his
not very long life he has been doing
things instead OF writing them. At
the age of twenty he joined corps OF
Scouts in the Boer War and saw plen-
ty OF hghtins in South Africa. At the
close OF tho war his life consisted
largely OF travelling In Great Britain
and the principal European countries.
Grapes OF Wrath" is one OF the very
best Of hts stories OF war experiences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

TELEPHONES: Randolph l..
Private Branch EAchnnge
connecting with all depart
IneniA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

Jan and Her Job" by L. Allen Hark-
or Charles Scribncr's SonsJ. is sym
pathetic romance OF India and Eng
land. which includes among it's many
pleasing characters two such children
as only the author OF THE Follio.s Of
Redmarley," Miss Esperance and MIR
"ycherly" can create. Jan, young
= English girl. is charming heroine:
her job Is the result Of younger
sisters tragic marriaEc--this throws
upon her the burden OF dealing with
worthless father and Of bringing up
two of tho most delightful children
a boy and Il girl Also 1t brings upon
tho stage a knightly young govern
ment official Of the Indian civil ser
vice and a number of other very hui
man personeEes whose doings make
the novel easily the most amusing and
touching that Mrs. Harkcr has pro-
duced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25
THE DISPATCH

lessd Janusry ~. 1905. at the Fost-Ofiice mt
81 1lchmond, Va. as second. class mnttcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-25

With thousand frst-class prospect.
eligible young mem TO work with. the
process of recruiting can proceed on an
entirely different plane from the old
style, hfe and drum method. The atmos-
phcre is entirely changed. The re-
ciuitine officer goes to the young man.
without dependents. without any special
equipment TO serve his country at home,
with strength and youth in his favor.
lie asks. "MhN arc YOU not In khak in"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-07-26
NOTICE Of TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The regular teachers' examination
for this quarter will be held ct the Of
flee Of the County superintendent,
Beaver, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, August 2-3.4. There will be no
county normal institute this year, the
Law having abolished ouch institutes,
and there will be no further examina
tions before schools open in 6eptem.
Der. Teachers are hereby notified to
provide themselves with certificates at
this examination, IL they do not have
such, and II they expect to teach this
fall. Do moi ask for temporary certif.
oates. Remember the dates, August
"a.
q r. AyRas. Go. Supt.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-07-26
opp FELLOWS REIP atD Cross

l. w. Moore. secretary Of the local
i. 0. o F. lodge, handed US Q chech
this week for 80 90, with instructions
70 apply u to the Beaver Red Gross
Chapter war relief fund. the lodge hav.
ins voted that amount for Red Gross
work at its last meeting. The $40 90
has been added to the fund and the
Chapter takes this method OF thanking
She lodge for their donation. This 10
certainly IN admirable move on the
part Of the Odd Fellows' lodge, and
one which every organisation in Bea-
Yer could. and should follow. Who'll
- pextf
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-07-26

It 10 reported that some OF the fel.
lows whose names appear on the first
draft are 20 "skeered" that they are
fasting and otherwise attempting to in
themselves 90 that they will
not be able to pass the physical test.
Tut! Tut! Must be 81 idle tale. Bea-
YER county boys are not made Of that
kind Of stun. II there are those who
are they better get IL out Of their sys.
tenn. 1t won't help them to escape
service but il will lower them in the
estimation Of their fellow e No.
body honors . coward, but the whole
world loves and honors . patriot.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-07-26
kAM-o.I { DoIMs BUSINESS As USUAL

W. o. Feese, the able manager Of
the Kan-O-Tex oil station, certainly
did some good work for his company in
carrying on the business in spite Of the
destruction by fire Of the warehouse
and damage to the storage tanks Q few
weeks ago. Scarcely an hours time
VA lost. The fire occurred one even
log. The next morning Mr.. Feese had
supplies down from the station at For
esn and kept doing business right
along while building was under way.
Tho new buildings are oil completed
nov and the Ksn.O.Tex 10 enjoying Q
tplendie patronage, due to the pluck
and energy Of their vide awake mana.