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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
conscientious DIRECTORS" Taken

HE Times-Dispatch feels a measure of
qualification over the fact that Pro-
vost-Marshal-General Crowder has Just is
sued.a ruling, the effect of which is that
men who claim exemption because Of scruples
against war be taken as might any other and
assigned to noncombatant service We have
argued in favor Of just such a policy, en-
deavoring to show that tho obligation to
service OF the Quaker or other religious sec
tartan opposed to war, was not less than the
obligation resting upon any other citizen
1t is not necessary to do violence to the
convictions Of such men by drafting them
into the military establishment There are
many kinds of noncombatant service which
they may perform. They do not have to level
rifle at the enemy or direct the shots OF
mortar, or plunge the hayonet into the heart
OIL German. But surely such DIRECTORS can
not plead religious adherence OF attending
the wounded, handling supplies operating
railroads or rationing men in the trenches
These services obviously are a part of the
war-maklng processes. They contribute to
the efficiency of armies and are essential to
their maintenance in the field. But SO are
INC raising OF crops at home; the building
OF ships; the cutting and marketing of
timber; the forging OF steel; the mining Of
coal and the manufacture Of fabrics All
these things are necessary for the equipment
supply and support Of our fighting forces.
Certainly no Quaker would refuse to raise
wheat because 1t might be used to feed SOL
diers, or mine coal lest 1t be used to warm
tho troops. or produce lumber inasmuch as
1t might be used for environments or ships or
for any other military purpose.
we may possibly sympathize with the re-
Vuision on the part Of conscientious objector
10 killing men in battle. or even to being
Killed, but we applaud the decision of the
war Department which requires them to give
something to their country in time of war.
They owe as much TO their country as other
men similarly situated. 1t gives them pro-
lection and the same opportunity to achieve
nome and happiness that it gives other men
ihey nave no right, therefore, to escape all
the military liability that other men must
assume.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Cotton
and
Tonnage


tonnage for more important war
uses Is by increasing the density or the Amer.
lean bale from Its present average OF twenty
two and half pounds to the Egyptian basis
OF about thirty-seven pounds; or better still
tho Chinese basis of ffty-fve sixty pounds
The tonnage involved is enormous and the cost
or the plan would be small compared with
the expense involved in providing a similar
amount of new shipping.-Textile World Journal
Nothing Is 20 be gained bv
No Sunrise threatening to have somebody
Shooting shot at sunrise for treason Tho
1872 thing to do is to go ahead with
Necueu the business in hand keeninp
firm grip on Congress meanwSle
ana making the government as whole feel
that however much noise may be made by tho
depend upon the great mass of citizens TO sus-
tain 1t to the end. 1t is we'll to remember that
the great forces behind the government a re NOT
strdent in advertising their existence and thai
only when the electorate of the country can he
lined up and counted on the issue of SUSTAINING
the government in war time la the strength ~
those forces fully manifested In the last presl.
Dental election the ciamorous nro-Germanisn,
which was so threatening during the campaign
analyze its effect upon the returns We had ali
shivered more or less in September and Octoher
over "hyphenism," hut In November the bvnhen
vote" was proved to be political myth To
day there Is a tendency to wonder II millions
OF our population are not in sympathy with the
Detroit Abendpost. or the Gaelic American CIR
every "people's" or "workmen's council" that
be show down next Tuesday it is probable
that treason" would fatten out much as H.
half-sister. "hyphenism." did in Noyember ts
Springfield Republican. '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Please Publish tho Text.

To the Editor OF The Times-D Dispatch:
Sir.-lt would be u great pleasure TO
sermon In tie Sunday edition. If you
would publish the text. TO know tho
text adds much TO tho intelligent un-
not always convenient to secure =
Bible. especially If on train or in a
park. The writer has been struck by
the large number OF men who go to
Candles Hill and read the paper on
Sunday mornings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Mathematical.

long-haircd gink leaned up against
desk the other day and murmured:
Dear sir. how much is third and half OF
third and half Of forty-fve, multiplied by
and divided by sovenr'
We pass 1t up to the gentle reader
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Voice Of the People

Letters must give the name and ad.
dresn of the writer. Name VIII not be
published II writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Proved.

do you believe In love at first sight?'
tits the only kind possible. frierd a second
look means breach Of PROMISE"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

mo German air raiders have killed and
crippled less than 500 women and children
IN England Such low score will doubtless
cause modification in the gallant German
general staff
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

Inc allies may request President Wilson
10 voice their reply to the Pope. He may
do so in one word No.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

IL looks as though the militant SUITS were
ABOUT TO get the "martyrdom" for which they
arc SO we'll qualified
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

Russian women may fight in tho trenches
oul there are some places in America where
the women are pretty we'll intrenched.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
DUNNO. Sister.

Dear n e w am little girl five years old
and want to asst you kwestion dear sir is
rat men ever made over into angels please an
swer Your littlo friend Rudy McMullcn Rich
mond"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Hero Stun.

Here's story from tho front that don't
believe at all; but hero it is just the
royal grenadier, formerly Celtic hickman,
was having leg cut on without nnaesthetics.
AS the surgeons sawed and cut he watched
with interest. chuckling and then In
merry sort Of way.
Chuckling and chucklns he watched tho oper-
alton until the last cut was completed and then
he burst into roar OF laughter that awoke
the night nurse.
What are you laughing atT demanded tho
chief surgeon
"Oh, docthur!" exclaimed tho srenadIer, .1
cud hardly kape firm shpotlin' tn joke by tell
in yez fevc gone an cut off tn wrong legr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Culinarv.

And It's good cook you've got now chr
Zine She can cook eggs any way, lust sc
they're boiled or fried"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22

~ Is only question OF time whom the
Junkers will go to the junk pile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Py HENRY EDWARD WARNER

Prosperity.
Tho Calamity Howler IL out OF a job
Hos pounding tho bricks for berth;
In vain he cxhorts tho Intelligent Mob,
Save perhaps to excite them to mirth.
And o no is worried. and he 10 sore.
AS no bellows. and lectures with vim.
For he can't get crowd on the street any more
And there's to listen to him,
Ye days. they were sweet when tho croaker
fat
When tho Corner was every ones Forum;
When the Howler yelled this. when the Howisr
shrieked that
And the CAPITALIZATION no tore 'em
He exploited the old Empty Dinner-Pai stun
And he dwelt on tho need OF Job
And the Problem he tackles to-day, It Is tough!
Tor he can't get tho ear OF tho Mob.
For you sec. they are busy; the corners arc bare,
And the crowds that no used to attract
Arc at work in the shop, in the store. every
Whero,
And tho Nation, alas is intact!
And there isn't wall that the Howler wall,
And there isn't n sob he sob,
For there's chicken galore in tho old Dinner Pail
And the Howler Is out OF job
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-22
Right.

Employer-Here! hero! What's this?-char-
ity. $50. What's your expense account to do
with charity?
Salesman-Why-er-Iu used that word for in
cidentals because 1t covers a multitude OF sim,
sir.