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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
VIRGINIA GAMERS BAN
ALL PR|CE-F|x|NG HINTS
Officials OF Exchange Deny Intent to
Oppose Government, and Leave
Matter With Administrator
INVESTIGATORS ARE GIVE
Iioover's Appeal 10 Public for Aid
in Discovering PronteerinS In.
stances Leads to Much InforIna-
ton.
IBy Associated Press. ]

.
WASHINGTON. December 17.-On-
Gals Of. the Virginia Gamers Elk
change, summoned to explain certain
papers found in their files by investiga-
tors for the Federal Trade Commission
in the inquiry into charges OF food spec
ulation made by the food administra-
ton. agreed tonight to withdraw all
letters and papers which might ic con-
strued as suggestions for price fix ing
and to refrain in the future from all
activities tending to have such an
effect
The entire pack controlled by the
exchange, estimated at 10000 cases
was offered to the government at any
price which the food administration
might decide was fair.
w. G.. Smiley and u. william Good
OF Roanoke appeared for tho exchange
at conference with Victor Murdoch.
conducting the commissions invcstiga-
ton, and representatives OF the food
administration. The exchange officials
we're told that Herbert G. Hoover's APP
peal to the public TO act individually
TO aid the food administration in dis
covering instances OF prohteerirG had
resulted in information from a private
source which sent the Trade Commits
SionS Investigators immediately to Eo-
anokc. Trade Commission officials said
the exchanges files had disclosed let
tcrs and postcards referring 10 prices
OF canned goods and giving a list OF
prices on ~hic.: i. was suggested can
rers should base their replies to the
Trade Commission in its inquiry into
production costs as a basis for govern
ment contracts.
FORCED TO ORGANIZE
AS DEFENSE FROM BROKERS
Smiley and Good contcndcd that there
had been no intention Of wronEdons.
They claimed that the activities OF an
organization OF brokers. which they
had forced the Gamers 10 organize for
their own protection.
The food administration. announced
that because OF the cannera' evident
desire TO cooperate with the govern
Elcnt no action would be taken TO
ward a revocation of their licenses
Commissioner Murdocli warned tho
exchange officials that any agreement
they nigh, make informally would
have no effect on any action which
the trade commission might decide
was necessary 10 prevent violation OF
the trade or antitrust laws.
Agreement with the Gamers cI-
change for a cessation Of ractices
disapproved by the commission and tho
food administration is the first result
Of the joint campaign TO end specula-
ton which Food Administrator Hoover
charged was responsible for shortages
and high prices 4 firm in Newport
News, Va. was recently cited TO eS-
plain its refusal OF shipment OF
potatoes and onions. but settlement in
the case has not been reached.
The commissions investigators arc
working secretly in various portions OF
the country. and their activities will
not be made public until proceedings
are begun against persons implicated
in the evidence they find.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
DR.. WILLIAMS SEES WILSON
state Health Commission Presents Hes
olutions for Governmeut Aid In
Protecting Public Health.
IN As.oc!a,cd rr,asl

WASIilNGTuN, December l..--D-
Haven Emerson health commissioner
or New York. and br. t.. g.. Wijlitns
state Health Commissioner OF Nir-
Sinih. representing tho Amer can pub-
ne ltealth Association. to-day callch
on President Wilson and presented 20
hi'n resolutions passed recently at a
meeting OF the organization request
ms that an effort be made 10y the gov
eritmcnt 10 formulate 4 plan for Tho
protection Of public health.
The resolutions state that abou; l..
per cent of the rhysicisnS arc in tn.
mica states service, thus rcdGcin.
INC u imbcr OF physicians 10 take care
tor sickness ia lay life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
VIII Retain pnstorstc.

IT n. hc"n dcINitcIy anUOUmccd that
Rcv. John \. Tate, win, rcccp,Iv
res gncd tho paStorate Of Covardin
Avenue Christian Church, VIII ROMAN
IN The city a. pastor of thu, church
sIn'" the congregation IT a meeting
sundaN not only refused I" accept Tho
resiG nation o. Sir Tate. who has :rc..
~ "rfcarcd himself to ali IiIs poopIc
hut agreed 10 raise his sHlary 1900 K.
year III further expression Of his ser
Nl""s. Mr.. Taic had resigned tho pas.
toratc OF Cowardn Avenue Church In
VIC" OF call which had been OK
tended TO him by group Of Christian
churches in Ice County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
WATCH ON LINER ASLEEP
sailor Sentenced 10 Four Months fol
EndangerInE steamer In sub
marine Zone,
~ A.rnc,st.J frcs-l

,.-...,. ~ Nh'"VI"''U I'rcs-I
h'"''t". December l1.-ANci Jams
sen sailor. was sentenced 10 four
months in jaii b. Judge Morton in Fcd.
"ral '"prt TO-DAY ci a charge OF fail
lns I" "n"y orders and cndansorlnc a
transatlantic liner by going asleep In
inc submarine H"uc, While supposed Ia
be on watch.
IF you were Ia the United STATE,
HaN%, said judge Norton, in mpos-
Ing scn;encc. you would DC dead nov >.
The judge announced that in future
ca@cs OF this Kind he would imp,.c tI,c
maA imum penalty OF ono year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18

- said TO be the larscS, in congress
sienni history.
The result was toreshadowed when a
proposed amendment by Representa-
tire Lea. OF California. to exempt light
wines. was bcaton. 232 10 lo7.
Chairman Webb. of tho judiciary
Committee. closed the debate with
Lloyd Georges quotation:
''We arc fighting Germany. Austria
and tho liquor traffic. and so far AS I
can see. the most dangerous enemy is
tho liquor traffic"
wet" congressman had emphasized
all day that 10 submit the amendment
meant political uranslins. labor dis
satisfaction and icS5cning OF national
unity In the war.
ISLANDER on WoRkINGMEN
SAYS CHAIRMAN WEBB
Samuel Gompcrs docs not represent
labor when he says TO pass this meas
ure is dangerous" said webb. II; is a
Islander on the sobriety OF American
worknemcn, and ii is worse SANDER
on their patriotism TO say that their
loyalty TO their country is measured by
tnc schooner OF beer. have never
had a petition from one labor union
against inc SUBMISSION OIL tliS IN caSore.
One OF the last to vote-and the
success OF the resolution was not as
Sured until the second roll had been
callcd-was Uncle Joe Cannon. OF ILL.,
rois. When he voted aye, Mr.. Bryan
leaned far over the press gallery rail-
ing and applauded. Miss Jeanette
Rankin. OF Montana. received an ova-
,ion on her vote aye" also.
Representative Lenroot, OF Wisccr
sin a dry supporter. called attention
vital defect-the scven-year limitation
within which the States must approve
the resolution. He declared the Con-
stitution allowed no such limitation
and tina, the entire proposal might
thus be invalidatcd.
Chairman Webb said that as Il la wycr
he was contidcn, it would stand.
II say on my own responsibility"
said Dyer. of Missouri. tho wet leader.
that II President Wilson were here
TO vote OIL this question lie would ad-
viac keep off this subject until attcr
the war
The President nov has complete
power TO stop tho sale and msnurac-
turc OF any liquor nc wishes. ! SAY
We arc not standing Loyalty by him
when VIC interfere 10 bring up a sub
ioct which cunnot but result in po!iti-
cal turmoil and widespread labor dis
satiStac t:on.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
SURGICAL TELEPHONES
New Device Locates Bullets ar She'll
SpIinters md Guides Probe
TO Metal.
ley Associated pressI

7 Tsy NsaOI1H(CN TTtSSJ
WASHINGTON, December l1.-De-
lection OF metal in wounds by means
Of 4 new telephone device is described
in dispatches to the Department OF
comnercc The instrument is moved
over the body of the patient and enlty
huElming noise when over Il SaraD-
mel ball or shell splinter. and Is fur
Their used III guiding a probe toward
til" hidden metal. Whether the metal
is magnetic and can be withdrawn BY
an electro magnet without the us: IT
an incision also can be told u? ;hr in
StrIment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
I've Sunday EIYea.

\ two story frame dwelling in Grove
Avenue, owned by George +. Badger.
coiorcd. and occupied by Arthur Dab
ncy. colorcd. was damaged to the OK
tent of $500 or more by lire Yesterday.
Tho fire was caused by tho ignition of
matches. with which a small boy was
playing. Later a two-story frame tcnc
mcnt. In the Same street. owned bv
Thomas Slaughter. and occupied by
white families. caught fire from de-
fectire hue. and was damaged to the
extent OF $500. In both instances tho
houses were insured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
At the Movies

ODE:OS-ro-dn!. Vivian Martin,
in '"Tbe Trouble Buster"
tSIS-ro-dsy. olga P~trova, In
More Truth Than Poetry"
BIJOU-To-dn!. Herbert Breuop's
"TThe lone Wolf"
COGONlAT-ro-day, Charles Rieh-
There"
III. = L. u U d - To-day, Dorothy
Phillips, in "Driftwood.'
ViCTOR-To-day, 1.-THE Midsisht
Man.
REx-To-dsy, "Rennissasce At
CharieroL"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
CHARGED with Robbery.

In the Police Court this morning
Carlton Sheffield and Wilmer Emory.
young white men, were charged with
breaking into tho grocery store OF r. T.:
Sanford. in Blandford. OH Thursday
night. and stealing $50 in money They
were committed for trial in the Hust-
tn5S Court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18
DID NOT ASK BRYAN TO QUIT
President Writes Letter to Fsrs,er Sec
rotary OF state, RefutisE Frequently
PuOitshed Stateneut

WASHINGTON, December 17.-p,.,
dent Wilson has written former Score.
tary Bryan letter 10 refuto tho fro.
quentiy published statement that hs
asked for the Secretary's resignation
because OF tho celebrated so-call.s
Dnmba conversation. In which Mr.
Bryan. after the sending OF the Lusi-
tania note, is aaid to have Informed tn.
former Austrian ambassador not 10
take II too seriously
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-18

chairman T.. N. Clements. OF tho loca
Federal fuel board. has 81. en- warn.
ing to shopkeepcrs who sell coal b. The
bushel that unless they sell the coal
at reasonable prices he will seize their
stock for distribution among The
needy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27

DIR. Pierce'S Pleasant Pellets for the liver
Snd bowels have been faverably known
for nearly 80 years. Ask your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
HOW TO CARVE A GOOSE.
Culinary Expert Advises That Bird
Stuffed With New Onions Makes
Palatable Dish.

A culinary expert advises us that
roast goose stuffed with new onions
is an appropriate fall dish.
The first step in the carving of a
goose is to get life insurance pol
icy. You can do this provided you
have the price and can pass medi-
cal examination. Some men prepare
to carve goose by joining a frater-
nal insurance society.
Then you put on a rubber suit and
goose. The only indictments you
nedd are a carving knife, crOsscut
saw, a crowbar, four sticks of dyna-
mite-one for each corner of the
goose-one ak, hammer and nails,
jackplane, chisel and a burglar out
First remove the wings. You will
find that the wings do not hook on
under the collar button of the goose
as they do on the turkey, but are
fastened on the bridge of the goose
between the pilot house and the walk
ing beam. You tackle the wings
have to make several strokes, as the
goose is a very active bird in his
stuffed and roasted state, and when
you hit him you are apt to find him
back of the clock on the dining room
mantel, or on the top shelf of the
emma closet. After Startlng the re-
moval of the wings with the ak, you
can finish up with the crowbar and
the crosscut saw, after mailing the
goose firmly to the floor. The legs
you remove with the dynamite and
you open the goose with the burglar
outfit in order to get at the dressing.
Burglar and fireproof geese must, of
course, be handled by more strenu-
Gus methods
This is about all that can be said
IN a general way OF course, every
goose has some characteristics that
no other geese have and the carver
must use his own Judgment in over
coming them. The goose we carved
disappeared through the window aft
err we hit him the fourth time with
the ak, and we think he landed in
out next door neighbours chimney. as
his stove has smoked ever since.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
A SINNERS PRAYER.
Mule Driver Elertrifies Surrounding
Atmosphere With Profanity
One Day and Officiates at
Funeral Next.

Cartoons Magazine: One time
when Representative Elston of Cali
fornia, was hunting up in the noun
tains of his native state, he encoun-
tered a mule driver, with his team
stuck in the mud, who was the best
two-fsted cusser that ever laid a lip
to it. Cussing blue was nothing for
him; he cussed all the colors of the
rainbow, and did it harmoniously,
too. ElstOn went on up the mountain
wondering what a blackened person
a man who could swear like that
must be.
The following day a tree fell ON
a man in nearby camp, and EisrOn
went over to the hillside burial No
services had been arranged, not
even prayer. But when those in
charge were about to lower into the
grave the pine box in which the nody
reposed, and someone suggested that
Il few words be spoken, the cussing
man stepped forward, removed his
hat, and said:
Lord, we are sending Thee an
other soul. Thou knowest the bar
dens it had to bear; be me.cisul.
That prayer stands today in e.
ston's opinion as one of the finest
masterpieces Of English ii has becn
his privilege to hear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
The Second Draft.

The draft of men for the second
100000 men, as provided for under
! the selective service law, began last
week. The first step in this prooe-
dune is the mailing out to all regis
trants not now in the service, those
between the ages of tWenty-One and
thirty-one who have not been accept
ed for military duty, of the ''ques-
| tionnaires,'' or inquiries which each
man is required to answer in full and
return quickly to the local exemp-
ton boards.
unde, this new system there. are
no assured exemptions save those
the officers, legislative. executive and
judicial, of the United States and OF
the several states, territories ana
DistliGt CT Coiu mbia, rcgl Ia or del.
d dained ministers Of leii ion SO.
dents preparing for the ministry anc
all persons in the military and nava
service OF the country. Those wac
sects or organizations whose existing
creeds or principles forbid their
members to participate in war, may
also be excused from service The
president may by proclamation ey
amnt others. For the present pur-
,ose. however, every man who has
registered who has not thus far been
y Cepleu is FotcHtldliY eIlSlUie lOI
duty under the second draft.
Much has been learned in the way
Of draft administration in the last
few months. The machinery for Sc
lection is now well organized The
local boards have had experience.
Tie boards of appeals have establish
ed standards, and in all likelihood
all of the work of this second draft
will proceed much more expeditions
ly and smoothly than on the first
call. Every man has his number
and in few hours every man will
have his questions.
In one respect the position of the
registrant is improved A corps of
lawyers has been organized for the
free advice of any man who needs
counsel OF assistance in making his
returns This safeguards the rights
of every Individual and at the same
time will facilitate the draft prcce-
.dure Every man on the list who
receives his QUESTIONABLE is duly
warned of the possibility that he may
be selected for duty. 1t is definite
ly assured that half million will
be taken. The only question is who
shall 60
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
MUST NOT PRINT LETTERS.
Soldiers Held Responsible for Publ
cation.

A new order calculated to prevent
the giving out of military informa-
ton of value to the enemy has been
promulgated at Camp Dodge.
This order hits the small weekly
papers as we'll as the metropolitan
Gailies and also will prevent soldiers
from sending much matter OF inter-
est to their relatives and friends
through the mail.
All officers and men are warned
against giving out in their private
correspondence any matters of mill
tary information. Thew are also or
dered to warn their correspondents
not to give out letters sent home for
publication, and will be held respon-
sible for such publication. They
are, moreover, ordered to refrain
from discussing in the mail public
matters which might be of value to
the enemy.
A special warning is given against
giving any details whatever as to
destina ton, number of troops, port
OF embarkation, ETC., of troops for
foreign service.
These orders are to be read on the
last day of every month at the mus
ter of all organizations.
The order is expected to practic-
ally put an end to the publication of
letters in the press written to home
friends and relatives by troops
The fact that the men themselves
are made responsible for the publ
cation of any such letters renders
them liable to court martial if any
relatives gives communication to
tho nracS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
GERMAN PRINCE SEES FAILURE.
Max of Baden Declares to LEGISLATORS
Empires Sword Alone Will Not
Bring Triumph.

The Hague, Dec. 16.- Especial to
the New York Times) Prince Max
of Baden, president Vi the Baden up
per chamber, in his address to the
nouse yesterday said:
''Wilso:l has 10 right to set HIM
self up as Judge of the world. Let
US not. however, deceive ourselves.
The American people does believe
that the war must be continued in
behalf of the ideal set up DIV Wilson.
The democratic legend Of our OPP
9onerl has proved itself q colossal
lie In France and ENGLAND influ-
ences are at work opposing a peace
obtained by violence. Power alone
can never secure our position, and
our sword alone will never be able
10 tear down the opposition to us
The enemy must obtain the know
ledge that behind our power stands
an ecumenical conscience This
sign Germany must bear upon her
standard, and in hoe signo vinces."
Prince Max of Baden, whose warn
ing has created a sensation in Ger
many, has the reputation of being
one of Germany's sanest and ablest
democratic statesmen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
Killed by Poisons

All scientists agree that poisonous
the kidneys and liver. The kidneys act
as kind OF filter for these products.
When the kidneys are changed or de-
generated, by disease or old age, then
these poisons are retained in the body.
II we wish to prevent old age coming
on too soon, or if we want to increase
our chances for long life, DR.. Pierce of
the Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n Y, says
that you should drink plenty OF water
daily between meals to flush the kidneys.
Then procure at your nearest drug store
Anuric. This Anuric drives the uric acid
nut. Scientific men have learned that in
EUut, also rheumatism, poisonous uric
acid crystals are deposited in or about
the Joints, in the muscles - where in
8ammation is set up.
II we wish to keep our kidneys in the
hest condition a diet of milk and vege-
tables, with only little meat once day, is
The most suitable. Drink plenty of pure
water, take Anuric three times day for
= month. An-u-ric is many times more
potent than lithia and dissolves uric
acid as hot water does sugar.
Send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce, if you wish
10 obtain trial package of Anuric.
SCHALLER, Iowa For several years
u have been bothered from time to time
with weakness of the back and hips and
urinary disorder, especially on taking
cold. l tried trial package of Annric
Tablets with such gratifying results that
/ bought more OF them and gave them a
fair trial. and found them. in my case,
70 be just what they are claimed to be.
They are the. best | ever used. and | am
very much pleased with them Jos. Il.
DANDY.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the liver
Snd bowels have been faverably known
for nearly 80 years. Ask your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
Sidelights on War News.

Casualties among horses and
mules on. the battlefields of France
and Belgium. have averaged approx
imately II 900 month.
The Turks, in cooperation with
the Germans, com mitted fearful
Jewish colony at Jaffa They hang
ed r,any ara beat lnaay to death.
The divorce laws OF Enala9d arc
eXpee ted to be radically altered IN
the immediate future. Thousands OF
En- gIish women VINO have alien hus-
bands demand complete separation
from thorl.
The German officers are not get
ting close TO the fighting. They are
rot getting hurt. They are not get
ting hurt. The second lieutenants
and the sergeantS are the ones who
lead their men over the trenches in
this war.
Charles D. Harris, of Georgia.
aged twenty. is the youngest captain
ed from West Point in September.
where he was the most popular man
in his class and also the best swim
mer, best horseback rider and best
orator.
The German birthrate is now low
er by over 40 per cent than for the
pre-war period, and the death rate
mas increased euOilIlOuSIy. bStWeeu
the two causes, the population OF
Germany must be now declining by
probably not less than 100000 a
year, and the rate of decline is nee
essarily increasing.
The brief months since America
became an active participant in the
great war have been marked as a
period of magnificent giving. And
q crowning work of the moment is
the raising of S50.000,0o0 fund
where but $35,GD0.000 was asked
for the war work of the national
council of the Y. NJ G. A.
The American second-class private
receives s33 a month The British
Tommy receives $3.50 a month at
home, with an additional allowance
for service in France, Mesopotamia
and other foreign territories. The
French poiln receives $50 a month,
while the Russian private receives
only 80 cents a month. Austro-Hun
garian troops are paid IL cents a
day, and the Italians get So. SO.
has wage scale beginning
ct ST. IS. Japan's soldiers at home
receivS IS a, year. and Turkey gives
her men Sill a year.
DIX nRrUy FOR SAFE RyTIS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27

When you have backache the liver
or kidneys are sure to be @ut of gear
Tr~ Sanoi it does wonders for the
liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial
csc bottle of Sanol will convince You
Get it at tn drug store 3S-'1S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27

For Sale-On account of moving
away. my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. c. Stempel,
2621 Santc- Ave. FIT. Madison.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-31
National League.
NatLonal League Gamos Today.

Philadelphia 900 pittsburg
Only one game scheduled,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-31
GOES TO VICTORY
IN INITIAL GAME
New st. Michael's A. A.
Team Beats Millers Falls
by so Score
BLAKE TIGHTENS IN
DANGEROUS PLACES
Wood of Visitors Struck Out Six Men
in Last Two Innings, Contributing
Real Pitching Feature - Game in
Millers Falls Saturday.

The newly organized st. Michael S
Athletic association baseball team
played its first game yesterday after
noon and defeated at Island Park the
Millers Falls team on which were sew
eral faces familiar from games of past
seasons. st. Michael $ won by score
of to 0 and only once were the yisi-
tors in danger Of scoring.
Blake was wild at times, but managed
to tighten when danger threatened and
held the game safe, especially after
the fourth inning when he had been
given lead Of six runs. The visitors
lost much of their fight and Blake
brcczed along about as he pleased,
The real pitching feature was the
work of Wood lie rescmblcd his fam
GUS namcsakc, "Smoby joe, - at his
best. lie twirled the eighth and ninth
innings for the visitors and six men
promptly and unanimously famed. Con
sidcring the fact that the Memorial ex-
ercises in the Auditorium were so late
the attendance was very satisfactory
The Brattleboro team viii play in Mil.
lers Falls Saturday. The score:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-31
Sporting NeWS
STANDING OF TIE CLUBS.
American League.

American League Games Today.
Cleveland az Boston.
Detroit az New York.
Only tWu uamcG schedules