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no knows her system and

a. little less than shc knows her system and
The next step Is to persuade the subject that.
since the corset Is tho chief factor OF tho de-
torinity, this invention OF the evil should be
GSearded upon every possible occasion. The
Jaw Is very fair In the PROMISES: seldom will a
woman be arrested II she omits the corset from
f her wardrobe At first she has very guilty
IN IN ra little while she forgets that-becomes
hardened TO crime. SO to speak And IL she
perseveres 1t is usually not long before her
dearest and nearest friends. too. are unable to
determine oHhand whether she has 1t on not.
SO much does posture, proper breathing and
exercise improve the carriage.
having obtained the necessary psychological
Rsccndency over the slavish mental habits of
our subject we now introduce her to the set
tnE-up exercise. II 1t Is possible for her to
visit an army cantonment and watch tho
cruits going through their setting up drill sho
VIII learn at glance how to do 1t. If that
Is impossibe-wcll, tomorrow next day
we'll describe some Of the settinE-up stunts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
"rhnt Little Black sheep.-

tfoi tHe DiSpaICn.J
Poor little black lamb, done strayed
away
Out in the rain and hail
And the shepard said. oh. highland.
Go find my sheep again.
And tho highland said. oh, shepard,
that sheep am black and bad,
But the shepard he smiled, for that
little black sheep
Was the onlyest lamb he had.
The shepard went out in the darkness,
Out In the cold and tho bleak.
And found that little black lamb and
pressed II close to his cheek.
The highland said. oh. shepard, don't
bring that sheep to me,
But the shepard he smiled and held Il
close.
For that little black sheep was mo.
r. 8.
Richmond, October IL. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

10 the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-One of the most distinguished
looking men who attended the State
Fair was Captain A. r. Walters, OF
Danville, Va. white-haired and vet
cram OF the sisties; He is still erect
and as martial looking as ever. AL
though modest man. there is m incl
dent in his Confederate career that do
serves publication even Al this late day.
In the battle of Frazier's Farm his
division captured eight rifed cannons
on tho left Of the road and FIVE Napo-
Icons on the right. Every horse was
disabled by gunfire. General Mccall.
OF the Pennsylvania Buck Tails" rode
into our lines with his staff through
mistake after dark. and all OF them
were made prisoners. This capture
was effected by Colonel IT. a. CARING
ton Of the Eighteenth Virginia Regi-
ment: Major Riddle, son OF United
States Senator Riddle. and several
others were killed. 1t was during this
battle that Captain Walters organized
gun crew and turned one OF the cap
tured Eanoleons on heavy column Of
the enemy with deadly effect, causing
them to beat rapid retreat.
DUVAL PORTER
Richmond, Va. October 16 1917,
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Quc.tion, and An.ver..

Add Il Hypo of Ncotine.-My husband Is nm
incessant smoker of cigars pipe and cigarettes.
He also chcws tobacco while at work. Can you
recommend some remedy which can be admin
istered secretly to overcome his habit?
MRS. II. H. W.
Answer:--As for secret. cures" for tho to-
bacco or liquor habits, the only apparent effect
course no such remedy can accomplish anything
Inc victim must desire to overcome his craving,
and voluntarily enter upon treatment. Glad to
send the little monograph glow to Flay
Lady Nicotine" IL you Will send stamped. ad-
dressed envelope
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
German Enterprise VS.. German Intrigue

German Enterprise VS.. German Intrigue
+ OK half century the best brains in Ger
many, coupled with the most adroit
diplomacy, was devoted to the extension of
herman commerce. German money was in
vested lavishly in foreign states for the de-
'eiopment OF local resources, the building of
local railroads and the establishment of local
banks Soon or late, German steamships
Degan TO appear In almost all the harbors of
the world, and in time regular steamship
lines were established between Hamburg or
Bremen and the remote ports OF other con-
tnents.
This systematic pioneering on the part Of
tue Germans resulted in pronounced victory
step by step the German foreign trade az.
panded and German friendships enlarged.
And all the while German wealth increased.
ne government OF the empire became the
partner of every foreign trade enterprise that
needed subsidies and OF every steamship line
that was unable at first to stand upon IT'S
1eet. NO more intelligent or successful trade
campaign was ever carried on in tho history
OF the world than that of the German peon1e
during tho past fifty years. Latn-America
was the greatest undeveloped trade market
INTO which the Germans might 60. And
they invaded 1t in force. They sought tho
friendship OF the Latins first. and their bust
ness next. And between 1900 and 1914 Cor
man commerce with South America. particu
larly, went ahead at an astonishing ratio
Millions OF dollars OF German money wac
invested in Latin projects, and the relations
between Germany and most Of the Soutb
American republics could scarcely have heon
more cordial.
But what is the situation to-day? Prac
tcally all tho work OF n half-centurv b,s
oeeh undone. Germany has turned TO war
ana the whole spirit Of the nation has seemed
10 change She sees nothing beyond the
crushing OF her military enemies Ancient
friends are sacrificed to that end as ruthlcss,v
DIS hostiie armies or nayies are attacked
Flrst the United States, a nation yedded m
peace nation that had no quarrel with INV
european belligerent, and which asked fot
nothlng but to be left alone was literallv
driven to war with Germany Almost ,mmc
olateiy thereafter Brazil, one of Gorm,nv,s
CLOSEST commercial friends. was forced into
position of hostility. Cuba. Panama porr
ana Costa RIGA have severed dinlomatic 20
Iatlohs with Germany, and now Argentine
iong patient and long suffering. has heon
Victlmized and has handed Germanv,s mir
lster MS passports. or all the larper 1,ti,
countries, Chile and Mexico alone maintain
sembIance or friendliness for Gcrmauv
In other words German intrigue counIoa
with Germany's absolute disregard of th
rights or nations or the decences ~ ;ntor
national intercourse. has robbed her NJ ,
commercial empire and DESTROYED tho VOL
OF generations of her traders We wondor
how 1t is possible for tho civilized (,ermar
man or woman to support rule OF miIitarisn,
that has sacrificed cvery Interest OF yroa.
nation that her arms may triumph.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Farm Canning Outrt.

r. l.. >, Appomattox.-The Depart
of installing a canning plant would
depend upon the size of the plant. kind
OF outfit you intend to have vegetables
and fruits you intend to can. A good
cooperative farm canning outfit can
be installed from $3.50 up
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Catholic a. President.

Mrs j. Il. 3. IUchmond.-A Catholic
can become President OF the United
states IL nominated and elected The
fact that Catholic has never been
President leads many people to be-
licvc that there is law prohibiting
this. The Chief Justice of the United
States Supreme Court is a Catholic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

President has never wavered in his deter
mnation to wage this war to victorious con-
clusion. Americas resources of wealth and
man power are fast being modified to that
end. and tho control Of world trade In these
needed resources Is one Of the most enfec-
tive steps yet taken to make them the de-.
Gliding factor in the final struggle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Chestnut Tree blight.

c. =. ", Bumpass.--The Department
of Agriculture says that the chestnut
tree blight is sweeping the country. and
unless some preventive is discovered at
once will mean the ruin of trees gen.
orally. If you have only discovered
THIS blight on one tree; 1t is suggested
trunk and all Immediately, before the
blight spreads to other trees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Civil Engineer After the War.

O. Q. s., Richmond.-The opportuni-
ties OF civil engineer after the war
will be greater than ever before. Part
ly because of the great demand there
will be for civil engineers in the recon
struction work in Europe. and partly
on account OF the universities OF Eu-
rope ccasing. TO a great extent. to
graduate students along this line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
We Rise to Remark,

June % we began to predict definite peace
steps by October Is, followed by the abdlcation
OF the Kaiser and the exile of tho Crown Prince
Little squirrels have been looking for us-to
bite US; but wait! Definite steps have been
tnken! For publication refer you to UNI
written history Reichstag
Next. the abdication and exile. please-and the
sooner, the quicker!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

The opening of the winter work OF the
Fulton Settlement, under promising condi-
tons, il reminder that much good is being
accomplished by that organization for poor
children who might otherwise lffer. The
cooperation Of the Visiting Nurses Associa-
tion and the Salvation Army in the work OF
the settlement is commendable evidence of
teamwork in worthy cause
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

1t is gratifying to all persons interested in
the stability and utility of the banking insti-
tutions Of the country to learn that there has
been recent rush OF State banks and trust
companies to join the Federal reserve sys-
TEN. 1t is not impossible that most of such
institutions will apply for admission during
the present year. BY so doing they will
strengthen themselves, as we'll as tho system.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topic,
excepting on leEnl md medical sub
5ccts. ure nnNvercd free. As all In
auiriea nre answered directly by per-
sonnl letter, 2-ccnt Ktamp II required
for return postnEe. Addrena The TYmes-
Dispatch Information Bureau Rich.
mond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Explanation.

We wish to make this statement clear:
Works iine-were not above It;
Toll. to our Utmost heart, Is dear
We actually love It.
Yet we are willing to admit
Wed like TO loaf around q bit!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

It will be fortunate for the Petersburg
Fair if Secretary Baker is able to carry out
his purpose of delivering an address there
on Wednesday, He is one of the most bril-
liant orators in the country and is just now
engaged in work second only in dignity and
importance to that OF the President. AS he
received his preparatory and legal education
in Virginia. the people OF this State have
natural pride in his attainments and position.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

The community schools for the Richmond
public, about TO be organized in accordance
with the suggestions of President Wilson,
DR.. p. =. Claxton and Herbert Hoover, should
be largely patroniZed. Most people can
afford tor give ione evening each week to
learning how to serve the country most
efhcaciously. Two million Americans are
giving seven days a week to that end, and
may he later called upon to give themselves
for all time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER II. 1917.

President Wilson did not overstate the
case when he said that the results OF the
present Liberty loan campaign should be so
emphatic as Ito. echo through the empire of
the enemy" Such result would readily
follow if every city should stage parade as
impressive as that seen in Richmond Sun
day afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
News of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch, Oct. II, 1876, ,

The radical convention
u most noisy and turbulent
body. yesterday nominated
me following ticket for
.ne constitutional Conven-
non: James w. Hunnicutt.
Juose John G. Underwood
James Morrisey (white}
anu Joseph Cox and Lewis
Lindsay (negroes). This
was Hunnicutt's ticket out
ana out. Many delegates
on)ected to the nomination
OF Underwood because bn
Is not Il resident of Rich
inond, hut little thing
IKE that was not alIowei
10 stand in IIunnicutt,s
way, and he r,ishab
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
The FnII.ted Service.

II. II. r.. Newport Sews-We know
OF no branch of the enlisted service
which does not require of applicants n
physical examination. You probably
could enlist in the public service re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
These Day..

The He Thing at the Door: I would Nke to
see tho head Of the family. madame. IL you
please.
The Woman With the Angular Soul: Well
go ahead; don't stutter; I'm loolsin' at you; out
with IT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
The Test.

Some person told me ! was quite wit
So cssaYcd to jest little bit
My friend shed tears and was as one who
mourns,
And don't know just what to make Of it,
Another cried: 20 thou tragedan,"
Wherein ShakespeaEean lines set to scan:
Whereat he laughed. "Ha! hal" 7 do
not know
Whatever moved to mirth the simple man!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Voice of the People
Battle of Frnyier's Farm

Letters must give the name md ad-
dress of the writer. Name will not be
published II writer NO requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

The New York gunner are hereby invited
to make as vicious an attack on Berlin as
they mado on Philadelphia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Conplim cntary.

"oh. John did you enjoy the Welsh rarebit
l made for you last night?"
THE rabbit: Oh the rabbit! Did. eutoy
it! Why, honey. I couldn't sleep all night for
thinking about itw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Reichstag
Not a
Parliament


ana me New Worlds. should down this day
DC DC, governed by an autocracy that associate
win the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
II Is now nearly 100 years since the English
Parliament 0eheaded n Kings minister for Dre-
suming to advise the King that he could govern
ml,nout the assent OF Parliament. The Parlia-
ment that condemned STAFFORD for de visinp the
pol POLICY that he called "thorough'-which wan
exactly the policy Of absolutiSm that the Iioben-
zollerns are trying to perfect o-dny-exercised
more power IN the government Of England in
m m OF Germany In lsi7 But that is the fact
IN regard TO the government of GERMANY and
that is what is the matter with Cinrmany lis
government Is an absolutism. The Rcichs,ar
n lasitute e, In debatemThch it hasn, got-couid
the democrati: sense. by acquiring the powsr ~,
hold Responsible the ministers who are now
responsive only to the Emperor That wnn,d
ne democratiZation 1t cannot exist in GERMANY
1 T,g with Observation-Disclosures Civ
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
The GOurmnud.
BIZ HENRY EDwARD WAkNER.


Last night few choice spirits of the clan
Gathered together. hungry. to man;
And round the board in merry baltic waged
Saw grief OF snawing hunger quick assuaEed-
Starting from cocktails that tho gods might
crave.
Then to tho soup and sauterne, thanks they
gave;
claret and sherry OF rare vintage came.
Boosting along the Gastronomic game
Swift through the early courses, soup and nsh
Entree as dainty a man could wish
Piece de resistance grouse from Norway's
woods:
steaming delights when dishes raised their
hoods!
Delicate bits Of this and that in state,
Jewels minute in eating graccd the plnte-
Ten kinds Of cheese and topping-off galore.
Coffee and cake till could hold no more,
flowed!
Wine such as fairies brow for mans delight
Baptized the victuais at our feast last night
Rich. rare perfectoes made from perfect leaf
Where Is thy sting. Hunger: where thy grief?
And as we ate. from hidden bowers there came
Music as sweet as passions soul aname
Friend. whom the gods brew wines for our
delight,
When Mother Nature tempts thy taste and sight
Eat, drink md live! For Of all truths tits plain.
We shall not walk this Joyful Path again!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

The mud In Flanders may be disagreeab BILE.
bat the British soldiers are sticking to It.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

The action Of the stock market can hardly
be appraised as showing any lack of con-
hdence in the country's leading industrial
securities, but rather ii implies that the buy
Ing public is refusing 10 extend its spccula-
tive lines at a time when the government is
asking for a loan Of its surplus cash in the
form OF q S5.000000.O00 Offering of Liberty
bonds, sound investment in which the
element of speculation is entirely absent.
While certainty Of profits is assured Taking
advantage OF this attitude. the bears are
making tremendous drive to depress the
market on industrials. There need DO no
uneasness that the stock market will not
take care OF itself at the proper time The
public wisely concludes that the safeguarding
OF the national security Is fundamental to
the strengthening of all forms OF credit. SO
essential factor in market values
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
BernstorN
and
the Turks

dignity of frighsfulness in the United States
IN view or later Developments. and considering
the things that the Turks did to the Armenians
the count has every reason t. regard the desir-
nation as promotion and rcward-Ncw York
World. 70 -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Current Editorial Comment
a little while ago II =,

mated in certain quarters that
Count Won Bernstorfr's appoint
mcnt as German ambassador at
Consta ntinoplc was a punishment
for his failure to rise ~ tho fuli
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

president Wilson holds the win hand I'm
the matter OF control Of the resources which
make for success under modern conditions
OF warfare. In the exercise OF the powers
conferred on him by Congress, he occupies
the position OF absolute dictator of the worlds
trade in those resources which, in the last
resort. must determine the outcome OF tho
present conflict. Not an ounce Of ANYTHING
that can be used to strengthen the military
power OF the enemy will be permitted to
leave our shores for neutral countries until
the latter have given satisfactory assurances
that none OF 1t will reach enemy territory
And America Is the worlds chief storehouse
Tor certain supplies to which the enemy must
have access. else suffer growing decrease in
military efficiency. Hitherto these supplies
have reached the central powers I'm consider
able volume through trading with neutral
countries Under the prohibition of trading
with the enemy or with countries that trade
with them, neutrals are effectively barred
from American products OF every kind un-
less they establish beyond the shadow OF aus
pcion that such exports will be used in their
entirety for home consumption. The mere
ability OF enemy countries to feed their popu-
lations for an indefinite period Of time will
not enable them to win the war or to avoid
crushing defeat. They must have materials
to keep up their supply of munitions, which
Is fast diminishing, while that Of the allies
Is steadily increasing. Likewise az to man
power. the same condition applies. Tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
The Pinnacle,

Well. at last. Jones has achieved a great
literary success"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to Pho Times-
Dispatch. and to Lndyidunls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Answers to Lovers.

Answers to Lovers.
ms column has engaged Miss Clarice Per-
summons to conduct a short department of An
swers to Lovers" Clarice is a pippin She &.
ana unhitched three times, has two children IN
orphan asylums. does her own fneernaus w.,rs
striped stockings Is engaged TO theatrical
manager who doesn't care what bannars a.
him' and what she doesn't know about low.
hasn't occurred. Clarice implores Won to sand
III your heart troubles. II you have non. sbo.u
pu' you wise on how to get some Don't misc
answers 10 Lovers" They'll make grandma
wear oabys pajamas to prize fight!
Emptinens.
ihere Is void which sign may express
no moaning voice in all life's wilderness
Inc empty chair. the little, lonesome crib
ihe Sokeh toys tho rattle and the hin
human pest with a long lean fa,a
Who lacks the salt OF n sav,ne or,
Who grunts and srumbles the who,. a.,
ana is always mumbling 4 minor SONG,
hrst-ciass chump with nothing IN civ.
FOR the JOY OF being permitted to live,
INiiu "o"'ui 'he world be better with MI,
Araii'eo up win rope to hickory limb
clashing note in the Song of Life
VINO Is looking Tor trouble and courtine ,,,;s
VINO mover Smiles and whose ugly IoyyI
- Always framed In deep black scowl,
He'd Kick dog If the dog were small
And he has for a 1ower =, ~
And isn't 1t cad. when n twist re =,
"ouio 'hfottie the dad-blamed Pessfmisto
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
ChnrcenI Eph,. nniix Thon<..

'If wishes hosses," said Charcoal Enh
picking u bone. den beEgars would holler TO-
automobiles Try mo- sumpn Mlstah
Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

euBLISHED every day the year at 10 South Tenth
Street. Richmond. VA, by The Times Dispatch Pub
fishing Co.. Inc. Charles h. uasbrook, Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
It seems Incredible that n mo

It octIIIS lHCT"ulDIe thRt n mod
ern sta.e. n state that came into
being only II generation ago. and
when democracy had been long n
recognized and established form
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

yep! Hos read 'em all over carefully burn
ed EN- and has taken job on n street car"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Rirtulurl1 Glnlrs.pisputrb'

Entered January "a. 1908, Once NJ
Richmond. Va. sccond-clRss matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Eniptinens.

ihere Is void which no sign may express
NO INC moaning voice in all lifo's wilderness.
Inc empty chair, the litue lonesome crib
me isoken toys. tho rattle and the hin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17

TEl.El'iiONE: Randolph 1.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with I'LL depart
mcnts.
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BRANCH OFFICES: Wash
inEton, 7lb Fourteenth
street, y. W.; New York
City, Fifth Avenue Build
Ing; Chicago, Peoples Gas
Building: fhiladei phin. hu-
tual Life Building.
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III our friends who favor Is With manurcrlpts and
Illustrations for publication wish TO have unavailable
articles returned they must In all cases send stamps
for that purpose.