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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Sugar for France

I JERBERT HOOVER, Food Administrator
l has just issued a stirring appeal to the
American people to reduce their consumption
of sugar at least one-third in order that the
American supply may be divided with the
people OF France. Unless this is done Mr.
Hoover has reason 20 believe that the men
women and children OF France will have to
eliminate this product from their diet.
This appeal went forth after the request
had been made of the Food Administration
by the French government. At the present
moment there is practically sugar in
France. And there is no known source from
which the people Of that unhappy country
may draw supply except the sources con-
trolled'by America. Our own available stock
OF sugar is Just about enough, Mr. Hoover
points out, to meet the normal needs of our
people, There Is visible surplus which
we may send abroad. The sacrifice which we
are asked to make is small We are not told
that we must do without sugar altogether or
even that we must make out with half the
amount we are accustomed to use. All we
appealed to do is to reduce our con-
sumption by one-third, that 100000 of
our friends and war associates may have
far less than half they accustomed to.
We not enjoined to deprive ourselves of
those necessities of which sugar forms
part, but we plead with to do away with
the use Of candy and the luxuries into which
much OF our sugar supply goes.
So far the American people have been
called upon to deny themselves very little
because Of the war. We are going ahead
upon about the same basis Of consumption as
before We know We are paying higher
prices for many Of the things we eat and
wear. but we are usually able to get what
we want II we have the money with which
to pay for 1t. We should be very willing TO
reduce our use Of sugar. when we conte,n-
plate the meal OF FrenoA family which
may be without sugar. Few people in this
generation have ever been without this
article three times every day, but those of
us who, through one circumstance or an
other, have been unable to get 1t, know what
it means to face a diet, even for a day. in
which there is not a grain Of sugar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
GEN, BEAUREGARD.
Famous Commander,
r. & A. 1907.

e.. y, A.
The Board Of Public Works yesterday sold
the States interest in the Loudoun and Hamp-
shire Railroad to the company for $50 900 The
sale was authorized by act of tho last I,eeis
iaturc and it remains to be seen il the miiitary
authorities will set it aside.
Tho remuneration Of Synagogue Beth Aha
bah will take place at o'clock this afternoon
The beautiful. imposing and enduring struc-
ture to commemorate the virtues and perpetuate
the memory OF seven of Virginlas most distin-
gushcd sons. and now commonly called the
Washington Monument. yesterday received
the two last of the six pedestrian statues which
now SURROUND the questrian. VIZ: Lewis and
priscs the following: Patrick Henry Thomas
Jefferson George Mason, John Marshall Andrew
Lewis and Thomas Nelson. The granite portion
Of the monument cost about 100000 and the
statuary 100000 additional, which, with other
expenses. increased the cost about $40 900 more
making tho entire actual cost about $26oOO0,
There Is now more tonnage the dock than
any time since the termination of the war
1t is estimated at 10000 TONS and many heavily
loaded vessels are on he way to this port.
The Lexington Hotel in the town of Licking
ton has been sold to Colonel Charles T. OFer-
rail-. of staunton. and William NJ. Major. Of
Negroes are permitted promiscuously in the
in New York any other American city where
the blacks not assigned to n place to them-
selves.
General Hancock Will not go to New Orleans
to act as commander of the Fifth Military Dis
trict until the yellow fever subsidies. He Is now
In Washington, and has frequent interviews
with the President. ssss E'.s.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28


The price of oysters is higher now,
On account of the war.
Few can afford to buy a COW,
On account Of the war.
Bird gravel costs more week by week.
The price Of CLAIMS has hit the peak,
The reason is not far to seek
On account Of the war.
The sun sets earlier every light,
On account Of the war.
It's later each morning when II gets
light,
On account of the war.
With money so scarce, what shall
we do? '3l
Perhaps the times are hard for you.
The moons on it's last quarter, too,
On account Of tho war.
Everything costs more every. day,
On account of the war
Everythins's higher except your nay.
On account of the war.
The cost Of living is out of sight,
And you'd find. II you wanted to go to-.
night,
The cost Of dying's prohibitive, quite
: On account OF the war. 3GG
-somerviiis Js1fas1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
CANNING Pimento'P.p

Mrs. n. A. r, CharlOtteSville.-Ta
pimentos Of equal size. remove the
stem ends, seeds and inner white fibers
over them. Lot stand three minutes
drain and drop into Iced or very cold
water and drain after three minutes:
water three times. Drain for the last
time and place In glass Jars. Take
equal parts OF good vinegar and water
sugar, bring to a boil and cool. When
perfectly cold pour over the peppers
and seal. II poured on hot It will wilt
green peppers can be prepared In the
same way. 81. hft.t ~ 1ti y .rtt-. L 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Questions md Anrwer..

The Crime of Being Fat-It was rather hard
On us fat folks to read allegation that it
10 Sriinlnal to be stout, and that fat folks just
m aSd gray mater we IMAGINED we had
te trleo to use 1t to advantages: yet 1t did fail
10; TO &, reduce our flesh, we must admit We
iiinasihe our good Dr. Brady Is one OF those lean,
f fmky gentlemen who can put away three or
am considerably overweight although have
eaten eaten scarcely two dozen suppers in the past
s sht years eat much less than some of the
STAN h, members Ih;s Of our family Why do they
mat there is something wrong with the human
macnlne which accounts for 1t? / do much
main thin. ~ 'i' Mo re-
ar a1iswerwof course it is possible The storm
S;S, useu by mat ltbelouS article Is
o oiu.hg, and we are frankly disappointed that
the d iab ,eadeTs made such poor showing in
ne uepate. Had they been awake to their op-
e eHHa1gay they might easily have refuted the
PREVIOUSLY published here. Ask your doctor
WHAT 10 wrong with your ductless glands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
RICHMOND TMEsDlsPATCH: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 49, 1917.

pound. These prices are to be effective in
this section of the country about the middle
of October. The consumption OF all kinds
of sugar in the United States is about 9.O0O.-
100000 pounds annually, OF which appNoxi-
mately 80 per cent Is beet sugar. The re-
duction. therefore. on beet sugar alone will
OF approximately $4,000, 900 to s20,o0o.o0O.
Since this reduction will no doubt be re-
jected in lower prices for cane sugar, it can
readily be seen that the saving will be more
than double this amount,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Tile Castle.


Now, SO away, muvver, I'm busy! I'm buIldn'
tastle grand
A tastle VIII meats an bridges. out Of ASS beau
full sand!
It's goin' to be such tastle, with towers an.
turricks an ALL
An a horrible dragum keeping guard out in n
great big hall.
An up in nawful towers I'm going to put a
A beautiful Princess muvvcr wifi a terrible beau.
full curl!
An 'en when bad man comes along to steal
her away from
My soldiers'll chop his head right Off an froyy
him out TO sea.
I'm buidn tastle, muvver-a tastlc for you
taste at STAINS way up on a hill by a wun-
nerful beautiful sea!
An I'm goin' TO put some flowers an birds in
garden fair,
An I'm eoin' to have airship to float in my
tastles air!
But better'n all is 'e dunjum. ats terrible black
an deep
An 'ere'll be many rats down ere at our
prisoners tant sleep!
So, go away, muvver I'm busy! I'm buildin' a
tastle grand
tastle wifi meats an bridges. out of ISIS beau
full sand!'
So the builder. digging and building rearing a
mighty pile.
Stands to her work with serious frown that's
crossed by happy smile:
And the castle with meats and bridges, rises
TO KISS the sky,
And the builder regards her finished work with
triumph in her eye!
But alas, for the mighty castlei and alas for
the little girl,
And alas for the Princess in the tower with
the terrible. beautiful curli
For the tide comes In. and wavelet has knock
ed at the castle grand,
And the castle and turrcts and towers and moat
only heap of sand!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

pessfmistie victims Who iose faith THIN ia doctons
and medicine" for have they not in their own
business sh and found them wanting?
me better tho doctor, the more skillful ana
competent. the more likely is he to suggest TO
ms patient the adyisability OF consulting this
Ut tnat specialist for some particular service.
The The less Competent the doctor tho more rarely
goes nc refer his patients to the specialist or
teq aaa sn S eonsqltations Have good doc
sm fi guide in the selection OF any specialist con-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

The women Of Richmond are showing de-
cided talent for initiative i'll their plans for
raising the city's quota OF the War Library
Fund. The value of soldiers Libraries, al
ready recognized by the European belliger-
ents and emphasized by our own War Depart
ment, is readily understood only by the best
educated portion OF the community Since
the appeal is, therefore. limited it should
meet with ready response from those to
whom il is especially addressed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on AEal and medical sub
Jects, arc answered free. As all In
quiriea are answered directly by per-
ronaI letter, n 2-cent stamp In required
for return postage. Address The Times-
Dispatch Information Bureau. Rich
mond. Va,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

me supervisors OF Chesterfield are acting
Wisely III taking steps TO suppress immoral
conditions III the ncighborhood Of the camps
IL Is heavy task, which falls in large part
upon the constabulary of "a comfy which in
normal times would have no such RESPONSE
pliity TO face. The fact is that the authorities
OF every political supervision within easy
reach OF the environments will find it neces-
sary to cooperate earnestly to ACCOMPLISH
the end in view. Though tho problems in
vowed are as old as war itself, they have not
yet been fully solved, if indeed there is any
perfect solution Only by harmonious action
can the difficulties be minmized
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Stock Rrnkera.

F.. p. c.. Richmond.-The operations
of stock brokers are governed by es-
tablished rules - the exchanges with
which they have connections. They, Of
course. are liable for contracts entered
into. Aa to their right to execute dis
cretionary orders, that IS matter
about which you would best consult
an attorney.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

Inc denseness Of the German mind i'm moral
conceptions OF responsibility is strkingly dis
closed in the announcement of the general
rounding up by New York officials Wednes-
day night OF hundreds OF German residents
who have violated the terms of their permits
with reference to enemy aliens entering
barred zones. Important documents and
"'ner lhcrithihating evidence of plots and
cohspracleS are reported TO have been seized
There appears 10 be no depths of ineratitude
and criminal baseness to which Kultur
obsessed alien Germans allowed their liberty
VIII not descend to show their allegiance to
Potsdam
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER rs. 1917.

German government officials may squirm
at the revelations OF their diplomatic base
ness being disclosed by Secretary Lansing,
but with all their sQuirming they cannot
work from under the load OF infamy piled
high upon them before the eyes OF the world.
And the once admired Count Won Bernstorf
what a villain he stands revealed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

Generals Haig and Petain are taking no
stock in the German governments reported
concessions to the Pope as 10 the evacuation
OF Belgium. Their plans, which are steadily
being put into effect, contemplate the uncon-
ditional evacuation Of every foot of both
French and Belgium territory, after which
the peace conference will fix the amount OF
Indemnity Germany will have to pay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
atoraxa Ratteriea

L. w. Nick. Christiansburg.-A lead
grid Ia cast. and a paste OF oxides of
Lead is placed In the srids, or plates.
charged several times. Thus the plates
are converted into positive and mega
tive. each kind Of which Is connected
separators are used to separate the
plates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

TO the EDITOR Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Under the caption 'Will Soon
appeared in your paper recently an
article in reference to Captain James
A. B: Gibson, OF Richmond. 1t was
stated that Captain Gibson was a
graduate Of the Virginia Military In
stitute. This is n mistake. az he grad
uated from the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute in the class Of 1904. Captain
Gibson was not Of draft age. and gave
up lucrative position. at great sacri-
fee. with the Nathan Injector Company
OF New York City, to do his bit toward
making the world safe for democracy"
No doubt he would look equally as
we'll coming from the v. NJ l., an In
stitution that all v. p. ]. men have
a kindly feeling toward. but he Ia your
boy as we'll as ours, therefore we make
this Just claim to him.
H. H. HILL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
RertaIInn sx.t.n

e. g. r.. Clifton For8e.-Bertillon Is
te-yon." with the accent on the third
syllable. The system is named after
Alphonse Bertillon. French anthropo-
logist. IT Is system OF Identification
based upon anthroponletric measure
ments. notes and markings. .deformi-
ties, color, impression of thumb lines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
News of,Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch Sept. 2s. 1917

General Beauregard ar
rived in the city on the
Norfolk boat last evening.
and Is stopping ut the
Spotswood Hotel. He will
remain in Virginia until
the yellow fever subsidies
III New Orleans, his home
city.
General Schofleld yester-
day issued an order to the
Keeper OF Libby Prison not
TO obey the writ Of habeas
corpus issued by Judge
Meredith in the case Of
William Kubler. a soldier
who claims that he Is IL
larra liz. l,al1l . --
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE
By HENRY EDWARD WARNER.

Bonc-Dry Epidemic. .
The melancholy DAYS havc como, ,
The saddest of the year
The IStnt>s5Sdry. and that is why
NAred-ey0Nbr no beer.
Bone dry Is epidemic.
With nothing here to cheer US
We have to go to Baltimore
Cause faint no closer near US!
sB.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
incompetent.
r new chauffeur doing >"

And how Is your new chauffeur doing?'
Very poorly: fear shall have to discharge
him. To-day he missed two cows n truck
wagon a baby playing with HOOP sn ole
woman and cripple. and tonight found him
speaking politely to traffic officer. He is ut
terly impossibie!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

The food administration has reached nm
agreement with beet sugar producers to sell
thelr product to wholesalers at seaboard re-
h lIlls points at reduction of approximately
~ cent a pound from present prices. This I,
lis estimated, will bring to consumers q price
reduction Of from 1-2 to "a of q cent ner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

Mr.. Hoover says there Is great nourish
ment IN cornbread. From his pictures, one
would suppose he ate nothing else
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Ambition.

I'm going to buy machine some day:
I'm going to burn more gasoline some day;
I'm gong TO get high-speed car
And try trip TO n twinkling star
And I'm going to sleep where the grass Is green
day!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Yen:

One thing I'm proud Of" said the fat party
with the big watch-chain. us that I'm a self
made man
We'll. I'd like to know" butted in the sar-
castle party. what ivory-hcaded Inspector
passed the job"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
wants Two SONG. Publi.hed.


d. M. w, RfchmOnd.-FOr lack OF
space at It's disposal, this department
cannot undertake to publish songs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
The Temporizcr.

II takes half the average mans time to ngur,
out what he would do II he had more time t.
figure out what he would do If he had time &c
figure 1t out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

If the right kind of books are put into III
hands OF our soldiers, they Will handle tn
guns all the better after a while
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Voice Of the People
Captain Gibson, v, r.

Letters must give the name and adj
dress OF the writer. Name will not BIO
published IL writer so requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

Without doubt. Germany may be acquitted
OF the charge OF having scattered lockjaw
germs in the United States Senate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

~ is disqueting TO read OF the growth of
'ne Guii!o'he spirit III Russia. II will not
'oi pitso those acquainted with the history
% 'he rrish Oh terror in France to- learn
that this feeling is proceeding from the ideal.
lists and the extreme racifsts # vac
Hobesperro who in 1871 in the French
Chamher OF Deputies said, Il wish TO prove
that the penalty o! death is essentially un-
Just; second that its effect is not moro
restrictive OF crime than other punishments
ana that II does more TO increase crime than
10 prevent It, Three years later he became
tne ruine spirit or the so-called Committee
of Public Safety, which sent thousands 10
people indscrminatcly to the guillotjne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Blfnd-EPFed.

Il don't seem to set that head bookkeeper of
mine to understand, complained the boss. IT
talk and talk, and, by golly. he seems to be
deafr'
As an adder" remarked the secretarial wit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

II men only rushed to war as they do I
street fight. there would never be occs
sion for draft law
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

If Luxbburg had really sunk those ships
of Argentina and not just talked about doing
it, he would be certain of one of the Kaiser's
decorations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

Washington girl wants to be Senate
page. The militants act as though they
wanted to be the whole Congressional Ii
brary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

The Federal judge who holds that a omar,
may get by the government picket has
raised sagging hopes in bosoms full only of
despair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

DescFlpuohs or the mud i'll Flanders re-
mind those whose memories go hack q courIo
OF decades OF the conditions that lonp nra-
vailed on some of our roads in rural Vir
gina In TACT il was only dozen wears
ago that vigorous and systematic effort
was made III the State to promote highway
improvement. The general use OF the auto
mobile by country people gave an immense
impetus TO the program. AS long as that
vehicle was regarded luxury of the city
man 1t was considered amusing ~ 500 l.
stalled in mudhoe unit! it was pulled ON,
by some farmers trusty team Now thore
are plenty of farmers who have such ve-
hicles themselves. and the humorous asnect
OF the quagmire has entirely disappeared
to-day there is no more popular slogan for
the politician than good roads"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

"Dey Amt no arguin bout ligion wild in
hdei. said Charcoal Eph, peeling a chestnut;
an also. l don see no use chewin de rag bout
votn wild q suncrln' jetty. Try some 'lasses,
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

me only piece Of military equipment that
seems entirely suitable for q slacker is the
wrist watch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

After ALL 1t is not such sad sight to se
brave men start out TO perform a patriotic
service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Food
Victory
Assured

bushels above the average There Is bMT
81 potatoes for every man. woman and child in
me me. country In excess of the usual potato har-
vest. beans. peas and all grains, EXCEPT wheat.
IRE on hand IN abundance For years. the South
mas not led itself. This year It can The u ~
70 meat prodnGtion is in foods for fatening
lack Of food. Production and the conservation
or or, 1000 so splendidly taken up by the pubiic
amcrcd provisions across the Atlantic The
OF starvation which stalked through Eurnne 81
the spring.-Boston Globe 'o pe III
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

C1efks and SfoFekeePcrs In q. n. Corps.
C. P. "A: Warrenton. N. C.-The duties
of a clerk in the quartermaster corps
are similar to those of a clerk in any
line OF, business. The duties Of store
keeper include the handling and dis
bursting Of supplies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
A Base SuspIcion.

n Base Suspicion.
we don't want to butt In on the business of
washington correspondents. but 1t seems rs-
markaole, II not suspicious. that nothing In the
congressional Record seems to equal the
bright remarks credited to famous legislators
In the anecdote columns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Sedition
to BE
Suppressed

Senate, forbidding the distribution by other
~ An, OF publications barred from the mails
~ unqueStionably gives the Postmaster-C ennraj
almost almost despotic power. But the nature Of the
uisioyal and sedfttous sheets that now circu,ate
through express companies and newsdeaIers is
such that suppression is essential to the national
Salety me censorship of mails and cabias an
i tn by the same measure would lose half
tivities were left There is no opposition to
SPEAK or TO the bill as a whole. and the fact
Meg5 esahe IS, to %, the at
government by an INSCRIPTIONS and reientIes,
enemy. Ihat the Postmaster General shall use
ms power justly Is what the country asks
Public Ledger. 'Ns'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

PUBLISHED every day the year mt 10 South Tenth
street, Richmond Va. by The Times Dispatch Ful.
fishing Co., lnc.- Charles l.. Hssbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
Cheap.

Cheap
rave you heard of the Maid of Nantucket
VINO put all her eggs in bucket?
am told that a gent
offered Nancy one cent
For the whole blooming lot and N,nt,ok..,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28
On Account OF the War

Executive Secretary, v. P. 7.
Alumni Association.
Blacksburg, Va, September 26, 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-28

sssADDREss ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times-
Dispatch, and q individuals.