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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

True American Socialists can derive no
inspiration from the revolving spectacle OF
their fellow Socialists in Russia agreeing to
An armistice with the enemy, which reea ses
legionS of autocrac"S troops on the eastern
front to hurry west Tor the purpose of shoot
ing down brother Socialists in the Italian
French and British armies aye. OF their own
cOuntrymcn on that front. It is a pitiful
commentary on socali"tic aims that these
have now become the sole hope OF autocracy
10 win the war or its equivalent. German
inspired peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
WEDNESDAY. uncnMBEE IL. 1917

La Follcttc failed to vote OH the resolution
declaring state OF war With Austria
Hungary being i'll his Office preparing an
amendment limiting me force OF the resoln-
tion when the vote was taken OH its passage.
Thus the Senate was enabled 10 dispose OF
the resolution by unanimous affirmative
vote ahead of the House, which likely 1t could
not have done had La Toilette been present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Swearing or AEnin.

Those VOWS for Nineteen Seventeen
Are brast to bits. and. 10! with pain
! see. TO keep my record clean.
I'll have to FIX them up again!
III have mend those self-samc swears,
Those busted. frazZled resolutions;
Thus mankind annually prepares
To bolster antique institutions,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

annie G. Lamb and w. J.. Lamb hay.
,,st,tuted SUIT in the Hastings Cour,
az. IL. south Richmond. against the
Eaii"ay and the city OF Rich.
mona Damages TO the extent Of $40
600 are asked by the piaint;n "
declaration Was flied w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Information Bureau.

Inquiries regarding almost any tssic,
excepting on legal aud medical Auh-
}ects, are answered free. AZ all IN.
auirles are answered directly by per-
sonal letter a 3-ccht stamp L. veauired
for return portage. Address The Times
pirpntch Information Bureau. Rich
MOnd, ip.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

One of the most urgent needs OF the Ameri-
can forces in France is aircraft, according TO
General Pcrshing, who has appealed to :he
government to send over ~! the Irulanes
the country can make as quickly "A possible
ATplanes arc the eyes oi the army. and the
appeal means that General Pershinp Is get
ting ready iot. strike the enemy with
strength, AID wants every blow TO lie well
aimed Fortunately, our program Of air
plane construction is we'll advanced, and the
next few weeks should SEQ General Pershing
reasonably we'll supplied with this ind!s
pcnSable arm OF offensive warfare In add.
ton TO the appropriation already made for
aviation Development Congress stands ready
to vote all the money that may be needed 10
continue the building program 10 its fullest
requirements.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

J. II. s, CIV Foint.--The strenGth OF
the United States regular army at tho
time war with Germany was declared
was lSI.2lf men and $3.50 officers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
csarroa, Eph.. pnt,~ rbo,e,,.

"Ef folks had as much brains dey got feet"
said Charcoal Eph. rumipatirely, wed hear mo-
about dc cost hair an not much about de
price o shoes. Try prune, Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

terra entering the blood through the nose or
OF the appendix Hence tho frequency OF at
tacks in young persons soon after tonsllitis or
sore throat. And this truth prompts us say
that young person never BIO sure that
kiss will not lead to operation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Japan
NfassirIg
Troops

r,ol.h,,,,; HIDcFINn COAST II there are / 800
20 snevki troops in Nadvostolt il is about time
w.. tn!S country and Japan inquire into Tie
nrooh oie des tla,ion of the vast amount Of mil.
80 sunp'eS they have sent to that port They
Mr,i sen, 10 ena BILE Russia to fight by the side
mi, me al. Iies T Russia win not fight at all or
MI nsht as The scrf of Germany il becomes
,mportant 10 know what the fate of these s,,n.
pres VIII be- IL Russia shall desert the allie,
re- !" me transportation OF Japanese army
military supplies. but TO annex so much OF ST.
neria AS Japan cares to take. Aud IL there is
enough or the Trans Siberian Railroad to carry
IL: we shaI not depi"re a movement OF 2 Iapa-
Will not mind: they do not care who takes nIsr -.
or 'iioly Eussa" If the gums viii ONLY Sion
MISUNDERSTANDING Record. ' ''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

u. e., Columbia. s. eff you Will adj
dress a letter to tho Librarian OF Con-
Eress. Washington. ID. G., you might
Obtain from that source the inforn,a-
ton YOU want
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Answer, 10 inouirIes.

s. -. S.--PIcase tell me how long young
lady should her skirts. ANXIOUS.
Dear Anxious: That is matter of opinion:
but, for we'd certainly 'cm long a
anybody was looking!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
News Of Fifty Years. Ago
The chief business @

The chief business OF
last evenings session Of
the Grand lodge OF Ma
sons, so tar as the outside
world IL permitted TO know,
was the eiect;ou or grand
officers for the ensuing
year. They were as foi-
lows: William NJ. Terry, OF
Wythe county. grand mas
ter; r.. II. owens. OF Nor
iolk. deputy grand master;
William NJ. Maulc, OF Ilich-
niond. grand senior war
den; Robert Il. Withers, OF
l-yhchburR, grand junior
warden; Thomas l.. Dud-
ley. OF Richmond. grand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

A concrete ship Is being built in San Fran.
cisco We have already had plenty of ships
In the abstract
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
by Measure.

lis funny how sometimes your ncEhbor's
faults Seem TO your critical eye almost Grea
your virtues.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

MEMBER or THE ASsoCIaTEp PMESS.-Ihe
REHABILITATION Of ali ncx. dispatches credited to
not othcrws. credited 10 this paper, and aiso IN"
local news published herein. kli rights nf republics
tlon Of special dispatches hsrciu see aito reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
tterlscd.

Reriscd.
Twas the night before Christmas.
And all through the house
%nt q creature was stirring,
Not even mouse
And the reason the mouse
Wasn't stirring, b'gob.
Was .Angora Cat
That WAS right on the job.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

cantonment bigamy is the very latest thing
in war profiteering. Women camp followers
are SAID to be marrying several soldiers each
every ne" husband making over 10 them
mis- haif-pay and insurance policy The GOV
eminent promises to make short .hrif, ne
these matrimonial harpies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Bureau OF FIsheries.

q. i. g., Observation-Disclosures Blu
reau OF Fisheries. Department of Com
merce. Washington. u. {.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

II the Germans could discover n subs,i,u,.
lot Na>serism' they could dispense win III,
other kinds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Well Mary. now that our eldest daughter is
going 10 married. what change ii will
make in home!"
1T surely VIII. Now ca II afford 10 set an
automobiles"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Austria intact are the only terms En-
peror charles presents as the dual monarchv's
prerequisite for peace. The entente may
consent out the Kaiser will hardly release
his firm grasp from his conquered ally.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Poor Jones, he got beat up fearfully."
What for. anyhow
''Oh. he says to friend Of his. Hook the -
and before he could get any farther
soaked him. lie talking about his friends
watch, and some thought he meant the
Kaiser"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

~ ;ilSRED every day n the ye.r 10 south Tenth
Street. Richmond. ny The Times Dispatch Tub:
usarE Co.. Inc. Charles T.. Hnsbrook. Editor sui
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Germany's preparation to force BOYS OF six
teen and seventeen years into the army ia {,
hopeful indication that our youth Of tina, age
never will be needed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Questions and An.rer,.

Walking Incunlonia.--Is there such Il thing
as walking pneumonia? Gould It be accompa.
Would there BE- blood splitting Is tho cough
catarrhal bronchitis? There Is no cure for bron-
chitis IS there? p. +.
s ;a sriiy but splitting Of blood frequently occurs
cause tho catarrhal part means nothing No
Co Patients usually recover from bronchitis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
ItIches,

Every has for his good purposes all the
time there is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Inc Kaiser may soon learn that the Of
hclencS OF iaisehood depends upon the liars
reputation for truth and veracity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

~ nh, friend. who favor with manuscripts and
r notification wish TO have unavailable
srtivrs returned The, In alI send stamps
Cor that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Pride
With
Sorrow

NU!tUVS aSsnSSIn thrust.
ior me first time in tho gigantic struggle an
american naval vessel Is sunk in open warfare
win ,onsiderable loss OF life--a stirring and
memorable hapnening IN history. sorrow
the event calls for, public we'll AS private sor
row; nut With il pride in the costly sacrifice
can honorable. useful men who deserved we'll
OF the repubc have gone TO their last reckon
ing in noble Death: and their memory will be
20 tneir Families and TO their country n precious
heritage The story Of the worlds wars chron-
ic!eS no cause in which ga liant men could more
eagerly have rislled their lives than in the chase
OF the pirates who outrage humanity. by indis-
warning given against both sexes and all ages
ana conditions OF none ombatant helpessness In
mat c2uHr our SAILORS ha struck blows that
count they are keen to strike again Thcy
mus; bear blows we'll : deal them ard they
VIII no: faltar They WIN have the harder pa RI
oi waiting at home must emulate their valor, aid
t.elr cause and support their high endeavor
victory must save civilization from sinking once
more TO the tooth-hnd-claw code Of the caveman
and m beasts he fought The comba; has been
costly nd II Will claim victims hut IL
must be waged 10 the end. The world cannot
World. ~"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

anf,SEsS ALI. COMMUNICATIONS Tho rimss,
tS match, aud not I, individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Voice of the People

Leters must give the name and aa.
ures. or tho writer. Name will nor h.
published IL writer 80 requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Answer.-Under middle age. the unconscious
or Involuntary strain uatent stra!n) one makes
20 FOCUS the eyes on an object nearby is so
test: no ocuiiss temporarily remove this action
tacconlinodation or vision. II liz called DROP
ptnS IN the eyes something like honatrop pine
Wn,ch puts the eyes completely rest for sew
tor is not so Troublesome SO that Il fairly ac-
curate test may be made without tho drons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

4 Love iocm.
All besut.ous Love, l would that You
And were far at Sea.
With nothing there but water. sky.
The Boat and You and Ne.
All happy Solitude. For that
Id risk the storm and wreck
And would be the Captain. Dear.
While YOU could swab the Deck,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

rEI. EI'liONE: Randolph l.
Private Branch ExchsnEe
connecting with nil depart
ncntS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

WEI nothing stir Richmond's eligible
yo;cTs oui "i men l"thargy and arouse them
To proper sense on heir civic duty? Here
Is a city OF upwards Of $4,000 pconle and
yet IT has voting strength of less than
1000. perhaps not half the number who
could vote il they only had in them enough
OF the principles Of good citizenship 10 cause
ihcin 10 pay their poll taxes. On Monday. tho
last day on which voters could qualify for
neIt years municipal elections, hardly a cor
pora!s guard presented themselves and tho
Gerks PROVIDED to care for the expected
eleventh-hour rush had little TO do I'm,
tViddle their fingers. Pleas OF the Civic AS
sociation have fallen on unhearing ears.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

.\cconm odation of Vison.--Is Il necessary to
put drons in the eyes In order to nj glasses ac-
curately: What is the medicine employed? Why
10 some doctors use them and others notc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

Har! lnr. Hnr
Having no snow on the Panama Isthmus.
wonder how they manage Christmas!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

rEtNCu OFFICES: wash
iuEtou, TlS EourtseDth
StNct, y. W.; New York
City, Fifth Avenue Build
ing; Chicago. Peoples Gas
Du!l6iug; Philadelphia. MIL
;raI Life building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

christmas coming.
So unrlea SAINT.
Gotta buy a
Xmas present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

TIE men OF the Jacob Jones
We're not our nrst sea victims: We
nave conned with rising resent
mint the long roll OF our dead
since the Lusitania bowed TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
Current Editorial Common,


There IS rather interesting
report That Japan is collectin.
very large bodies of tronns t.,
concentration CAMPS and viii
presently transport them to the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
7RirIImolib Ginnssss3'.DispuIrb
THE DISPATCH

~ ISL iHSS SSV
Entered january %. 1905 At the Post-OEice At
= Richmond Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12

u 6 ET0We By LOCAL IAKRIEK Sf.ts-
VICE: Daily, with SUNDAY
liome of The Is cents week, Dolly with
- fines ;Iispprt, out sunday, n cents n
Absolutcl Firepronf. week; SUNDAY only, q cepts
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-18
ONLY RAIN TO DRINK.
FLYING FISH TO EAT

Baltimore, April 17.--After being
without food and water 10 days and
seeing their five comrades die of
thirst, one committing suicide in de-
1irium, Emanuel Jaunig, mate and Her.
man Week, seamen of the British
schooner Annittina, Captain Bradley
were brought here on Norwegian
steamer today, their bodies covered
with salt water boils. 1t is not certain
that they will recover, according to re-
ports from a Baltimore hospital.
The men said the schooner left
Brunswick, Ga, with timber for Fleet
wood, England, about March 10 and
eight days out took fire. The boat in
which the crew .ook to the open sea
capsized and the rations were lost. The
two men said rain gave them their
only water and Tor food they caught
a few flying fish. The rescue steamer
in port here from st. Thomas sighted
the boat.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-18
(By Associated press.)

The great offensive Of the French
forces in the southern part Of the
battle front in France goes on un-
abated, and has resulted in further
important gains, a continuation of
which would menace the German front
running from Lens to scissors.
Tuesdays fighting witnessed an ex-
tension Of the line of attack we'll in to
the Champagne region, where evidence
of it's coming had been presaged by
days of violent bombardment. The
attack of the French was irresistible.
despite snow and rain. South of
Moronvilliers first line German po-
sitions over a front of nine and one
third miles were taken and to the east
and southeast "a strongly organized
line of heights on a front of nearly
, eight miles was captured. The village
of Auberive likewise fell into the
hands of the French, as also did a
powerfully fortified salient around the
village.
points were without result. Near
Mont Carnillct, southeast of Moron
villiers, an especially violent one was
broken up by the French guns and on
this sector more than $500 Germans
were made prisoner. Midway between
scissors and Rheims another counter
attack was repulsed. while still an
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-18
AMBASSADOR FROM
MEXICO RECEIVED
First to Be Formally Accept.
ed by President Since
MaderO's Overthrow.

Washington, April 17.--Ignacio Bon
illas, first Mexican ambassador to be
received by the United States since
the overthrow of Madero, presented
autograph credential letters from Cen
eral Carranza to President Wilson to-
day and was formally accepted as dip
lomatic representative of the de facto
government. He was accompanied to
the White Honco by Secretary Lam
sing.
Especial interest attached to the
presentation of the ambassador be-
cause of the German Vaccinations in
Mexico and the uncertainty as to the
attitude of the Carranza government
toward the war between the United
States and Germany.
Responding to the ambassadors an
nouncement that constitutional order
would be restored in his country May
l, and expression of hope that "the
most cordial relations will continue to
exist between our people and our gov
ernmcnts,' the president said:
ut has been nv cndeavor in these
years of unrest and strife in Mexico to
impress upon the Mexican people that
| the United States has none but the
! best interests of Mexico at heart and
has no wish more selfish than to see
| it's people placed in the enjoyment and
the blessing of peace, happiness and
prosperity by the establishment of a
| constitutional government, capable
| among other things, of affOrding due
protection to American citizens and
property and of meeting all other in
| ternational requirements.
II take note of your statement that
lished in Mexico May /. shall vel
come the day that brings me convincing
evidence that constitutional gov
ernment has been established in Mex
leo both willing and able to afford tc
American citizens and their property
the same measure of protection anC
to apply to them the same impartia
administration of justice that is af,
fordcd and is applied to nationals ant
the citizens or the subjects of othel
foreign countries.
1.-THE United States asks no more
and can, of course, accept no less"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-18

Boston. April 17-The war was
brought to the shores of this country
today when the United States de-
stroyer Smith reported by radio that
an enemy submarine had tried unsuc-
cessfully TO torpedo her, 100 miles
south Of New York, at 3: 30 o'clock this
MORNING.
Additional reports received from the
destroyer tonight We're forwarded to
Washington. Nothing official regard
ing the reports was made public here.
A suggestion in SHIPPING circles that
the lookout on the Smith had perhaps
mistaken a large fish for a torpedo In
the uncertain light of the early morn
ing met with the reply that the
Smiths officers. stood by their orig
inal statement"
Whether the swift destroyer dashed
for the spot the U-boat was thought
to be lurking was not known by Of
ficers who had seen the Smiths re-
mort of the incident. Neither could It
he learned here whether there was II
chance for the Smiths quick firers to
come into action. 1t was learned, how :
ever. that another destroyer passed
near the position mentioned In the
Smiths report without sighting any
thing unusual.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-18
VOLUNTEER SYSTEM
USELESS SAYS TAFT

Bridgeport. Ct, April 17.-Declaring
the United States was forced into the
war by Germany's ruthless disregard of
international law, former President
William Howard Taft, "a. the Peoples
Presbyterian church tonight said all
talk about the raising of volunteer
army was mere wasted eloquence. He
asserted that the experience of the ma
tions in the war had shown that the
volunteer system was fatal error,
saying that the experience of the Unit
ed States in the War OF 1912 and the
Civil war had shown that a volunteer
army was little better than an unor-
ganiZed mob.
"rhe only way to raise an army of
100000" said Mr.. Taft, lis to make
every man of serviceable age under
stand that he owes an obligation to
render service. l am in favor OF the
selective draft bill. Without the draft
We cannot get a large enough or ef-
ficicnt enough army"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-18

as the vice president announced, tho
nays being nay
With the passage OF the bill accom-
plished, treasury department officials
turned their attention to the details of
policy yet to be settled in the actual is
suance of the bonds.
While the senate was still debating
the measure, Secretary McAdoo held
an informal conference with the men,
bers of the advisory council of the fed
eral reserve board, including j. p.
Morgan, who We're holding their quar-
reriy meeting here To the members of
the council Mr.. McAdoo announced his
Intention of taking counsel with the
financial experts of the country as to
The best methods to be followed in the
i|oatation of the issue. In their indi-
vidual capacity. the visitors were re-
quested to submit suggestions to the
secretary. The council discussed the is
sue at it's afternoon meeting and will
continue the discussion tomorrow.
Later Mr.. McAdoo announced that he
would invite representatives of the
leading bond and Investment houses OF
ihe country to confer with him before
offering any part of the issue. 1t Is
likely that the first of these confer
,nces will be held within IL few days.
Tie term of the bonds. the manner in
which they shall be offered. whether
by public subscription at par or COM
petitive bidding, or both, the nature of
the bonds and many minor details yet
rCinain to be settled.
Representations made today to the
secretary were to the effect that the
country Is in excellent condition to alb
sorb without disturbing normal busi-
ness virtually the entire amount OF the
issue. 1t Is unlikely, however, that the
Gates will be issued at one time. A more
probable course will be the offering Of
the entire $4,000, 900, 900 in bonds at one
time and the Withholding of the 2,000,-
/ 10000 in certificates until the money is
needed.
AS the $4,000, 100000 in certificates
are short term government notes, there
probably will be no disposition on tho
part of the federal reserve board to re-
gard them as investments of such a
term as to make them undesirable to
banks. Banks lending the government
money on these certificates would still
be regarded as preserving their re-
sources in a liquid condition under the
previous rulings of the board.
In the case of the bond issue. how
ever. the government Is dcsirous OF
reaching the millions of individual in
vestors in the country. rather thar
! placing large blocks of the bonds
financial institutions. The denominna
tons of the bonds are yet to be de.
termined, but there Is Il strong likeli.
hood that they will be issued in de.
nominations as low as $2S so that per
sons of small means may be permitted
to subscribe.