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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

frehileF LLOYD Georges speech in Paris on
Monday, IN which he FRANKLY confessed the
recent allied blunder resulting in the defea,
Oh itaI|f armies. and discussed the now al
iied war council plan for cooperation on All
fronts, seems 10 have aroused the fear IN
England mat the creation OF a political conn
cl ADVISED by a military to direct
'he stra'cg! OF the allied armies, Will tend
~ increase rainier than to prevent blunders
III inc future. The same fear manifested
itself in influencing q decline in the sccuritiaa
market of this country. Nor is such fear
altogether groundlcss. Civilian interference
with military strategy has oftcner hindered
than helped in the history OF previous wars.
But'the explanation Of the activities contem-
plated by tho new war committee. as given
by Premier Painle7e on Tuesday, is cal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

saving OF meat by three hotels OF this city
AZ 2 rate which Will amount to &c. 900 pounds
q veal Is an example Of what may be ac-
coh'pIlshea by a little systematic self-denial
upon Inc part OF patrons when the lead il
taken by the prop.ictors. II all other eating
Places and board!ng-houscs as well AS pri-
Fa'c families, would follow their example. an
'hcaiculahie amount OF flesh food would be
released for shipment TO our soldiers and
thoSc OF or allies. to whom this form OF
hnstenahce is a prime necessity. Besides. tho
price o! his commodity would thus be ken,
"!ih'h inc reach OF the average consumer
a ;. MONT 10 "hom II is equally important.
mere are many substitutes for meat which
our people could learn TO use TO their advar-
'age by a little study OF nutritive values.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Lord Northcliffe says the war cannot be
won without the y. NJ. {. 4. This is q
remarkable tribute from one who knows war
conditions. and what is necessary for allied
success as thoroughly as this famed British
public!s:. The tru:h Of his assertion will not
be denied. sgt Inc work; OF the Y. ". c. A.
cannot be maintained without funds. and
20! 'n@- the association E.us: depend upon a
patriotic rgbl.c Virginia has been asked TO
s-ascFtbe Stp9.90p 70 liz s;5.or0,nQo which
> To ga! st T.. ih= grea, drive now under
F;72.zz t. aer=r failed 10 respond
s-11. - so G-.c.!Y u similar appeals.
~ r. z-="c' ta.z iiIae ~!l Dc & full sub
1,-o- u IS q-oiz.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Miss l.. T.. c., Richmond.-Tom
Thumb, whose real name was Charles
Sherwood Stratton, died in Middleboro,
Mass. July -. 1888. He was born at
bridgeport. Conn, in January, 1898.
was married to Stratton. Mrs. Tom
Thumb is still alive. Three years at
ter the death OF her husband she mar
ried Count Mag-i, an Italian by birth,
and also a midget. He is alive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Edison, electrical wizard. has been cruising
about in the Atlantic watching submarines.
very much as a rat c1terminator might first
study the habits of the rodents he intends
10 destroy. One can ina CINE with what alb
sorption he has been watching these artificial
sharks disport themselves in the waves. II
he can devise an armor or a harpoon that
will make the creatures harmless. he will
do more towards winning the war than a
million men with guns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
Information Bureau.

Inqutrien regarding almost my topsc,
excepting or legal aHd medical sub.
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Dispatch Information Bureau, Rich
mond, NH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
Generals Per.hine md Bliss.

". Il. NJ, City Point.-Yes. the APP
pointsmonts OF Generals Pershing and
Bliss were confirmed b ythe Senate be-
fore final adjournment of the special
session o. Congress-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
Sentinel sleeping on Pest Duty,

III. G. T.. New Boston.-Section SO
of the Articles of War says amy
sentinel who is found sleeping upon his
post or who leaves II before he Is reEu-
larly relieved shall suffer death. or
such other punishment as a court
martial shall direct.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

g. J. w. Dry Forks.-It is generally
supposed that these minute forms OF
vegetable life are comparatively new.
However. fossil bacteria have been dis
ancient limestones in Montana. That
seems TO prove that some forms Of
bacteria lived. perhaps. 1000, 600 years
ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
I " ant TO

VINO is the most popular citizen of Richmond.
and WHY:
Who is the most useful citizen Of Ricbro,a
and why?
Who is the mos; charitable citizen of Rich
mond. and why"
nov do you. Yourself. line up on these three
points! iiuh" '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Drafted Alaskans may be expected to com
pain OF the excessive heat Of our Virgins
winter climate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Harry Lauder says every pacihsl should
be bcheaded as a traitor. His words do NOT
fail to carry conviction of his earnestress. de-
spite the fact that he is most widely known
for his contributions TO the general JOY OF
living.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

And the Tammany Tiger has a good appe
lite, after it's long period OF HooverizIng.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Miss Pauls informed picket companions ad
Vlsed her TO claim TO be a political prisoner
Ihey should have said impolitic prisoner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
IT'urzIine.

Yes | have a rule in life--one inviolable
Fuie. always have 4 place to put everythine."
That's iine: that's system"
Right. and lis only weakness is that l never
can remember what place l picked out for ANY,
thing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
How 10 Test nm I;xr,

DROP il from d ,hird-story window
p.ooeS' Il isn't worth gathering UP; if il lust
bursts sentielike. it'll do for an omelet,e. Errs
50 'eSted' however. cannot a%tterward be poached
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

PUBLISHED every day In the year at 10 South i S,h.
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Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
How TO He a Poet.

Reader dady) wants to know how she can
be a poet.
Answer-Go out into the woods. sister. and
sit on a stump and think. You can't mix noatry
and knitting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

Norway should hasten to adopt the white
as her national emblem.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
The fIupt.h.

Mother may I go out TO swim"
NO, my darling daughter
hut you may take lessons. IL YOU wish
On the beach beside the water"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
Richmond, Va. Novam
Out OF Sly

Peculiar woman. isn't she:'
"io"'s that"
why. she doesn't belong TO any clubs. rarely
goes 10 movies. has never been interested in
equal suffrage and has successfully raised thir-
teen children"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
Taking
Big
Chances

] IT EUVETUTnfnt, 10 Work in
a muniiion factory whose product is to be
used In war upon Germany and Austria. There
can he no SUI orlse caused by, the outbreak Of
time. resulting in the total destruction Of the
WORKS. The antHcedent probability was that mt
least ono incendiary fanatic would he found in
The sronp2. The case seems to be one more in
stance Of The American habit. OF taxing big
cha 7c"S II Is u rash and foolish ta bit nj tho
best o, times: In war Il Is criminal insanity.
" least by complying with tne statute and tile
Presidents nroclamaiion under it. the Washburn
Co. might have divided the responsibility and
secured the protection OF Il review of the n,,n
by govcrnmeniaI agencies. 1t chose to act
alone. The blame OF tho catastrophc restss
nrinn facie. upon It's officials. II reolslessness
he proven against them. they should be made
an example.-New York Evening Sun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
'Nursery pimea.

Tinnaimn. rinkalum. spinkalum pie.
Tweedle-dum, sweedle-dum. rock and rye;
over the hills and far away.
Tinkalum, r!nkaium. splnkalum spy:
Amt il; easy to amuse the kids"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

u our friends who favor US will, manuscripts nnh
illustrations far publication wish to have unavailable
articles returned. they must In all cases send stamps
Tor that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
Voice of the People

Letters rAust give the name and I'D.
dress of the writer. Name will not be
published II writer 80 requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15
y Nursery Rtnies.

IN. +. W.-Won't you please ,ry 49, 49,,
at so:'e nursery r!mes? I believe your rea6.r.
. appreciate 1t. and. for one. I shall make
u scrspbook of them for my children.
MRS. G. l.. p"
richmond. Va. November I. 1917.
oer'aihiF' we'll try. anyhow. Eu; let the
chiidren make the scrapbook. It's more fun.
Here; the first one: 80
Nickledy. bickiedy, hobble-de-hop.
Here comes the girl with her duster and mop!
Run children. run and get out to your play.
Or the girl will dust every one Of YOU away,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-15

On the surface there seems to
be an incredible rccklessness in
permitting 500 workers Of Ger
man and Austrian allegiance.
not holding permits from the
Federal YrnNsQrn q ~ - ,1-t. =
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IT i; easy to amuse the kids?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28

exporters. 1t is 10 be said. however.
that committee made up of officials,
who are TO be the responsible admin
istrative members Of the council, has
been formulating the general plan and
working out the details from the TIME
Il control Of exports was seen 10 be
inevitable. This long preparation will
prevent a repetition of the vexaGous
inconvenience and costly delays fol-
lowing the inauguration OF somewhat
similar control in European countries,
and 10 which the exporters in this
country were subjected quite AS much
as the merchants in those countries.
On the whole exporters should have
no difficulty in making that moderate
reimbursement of business'routine which
the proposed licensing system with
call for. and they will have no diff
Guilty In obtaining the necessary pnr
mission to make any and all ship
ments not prohibited or limited ION
the grounds OF national welfare.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28

Those who are responsible for the
administration of the great museums
and picture galleries OF England, anu
especially OF London, have been con-
fronted, during the last Two years, ny
a wholly new set OF problems. In no
previous war, except in the case OF
Iortresses actually besicSed, has there
been any question Of museums or
their contenlS being in danger, and
there has been no occasion to close
their doors from motives OF elther
safety or economy. During the pres
eut war. on the contrary, both mo-
lives have come into play. FROM the
moment when il became evident lhat
German aircraft were prepared 10
drop bombs at random over the sur
tace OF undeiended towns. it was oo'
vlouS that the conteutS or museums
and picture galleries we're in danger;
aud SO sCol as the immense Costumes
o. the war was realized; Il became the
duty OF The government IN CONSIDER
al possible means Of economy. What
then was the duty Of the museums IN
these respects?
So far as the danger was concerned,
II was iHmateriaI whether the Ger
man aircraft did or did not pretend
10 confne their attacks 10 places or
military Importance. Experience
showed Immediately that, whatever
their bombs may have been aimed al.
line targets actually hit were almost
invaria bly, spots far removed from
any place which could by any posi-
5iiity be regarded as possessing a
military character. One actually fell
within a quarter OF a mile Of the Brit.
isa Museum: and as one cannot sup
pose that either the grass plot which
it actually struck or the hospital
which it narrowly missed. was the
airman's real objective. one can only
suppose that it was a chance shot.
from which the Museum might just
as we'll have suffered as the grass
plot. The natural conclusion was
that the museums must take just the
same chance, neither more nor less,
AS any equal area in central London.
And the exceptional value Of their
contents suggested the desirabiltty OF
taking special measures for their pro-
lection.
Economy. on the other hand. sug-
ceSted that Il few thousand pounds
might he saved. and few additional
recruits secured for the army, by
ClOSlUS mo museums dlICSetUPT.
The result WAS, as usual. a compro.
mise. The British Museum was closed
with the exception Of the library.
which was indispensable for workers
Of all SORTS. The greater part of the
National Gallery was closed, though
some roms remained open. The Ma
tlonal Portrait Gallery. tho Tate Gal
lery. the Wallace collection. the Lon
don Museum. were wholly closed.
The Natural History Museum was,
for the most part. left open. as a trib-
ute 10 tho Importance Of. economic
entomology for the health Of armies.
and the Victoria and Albert Museum
The gain. therefore. in the case OF
those museums which were closed.
was twofold. The public being ex-
Guided. it was possible 10 remove all
the more important objects from the
galleries to places Of greater safety.
and 10 that extent the chance OF In.
jury from air raids-mathematica
very small chance. but still a chance
was minimised. Further, the gov
eminent gained few thousand
pounds and few recruits.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28
ROOT MAKING GOOD

Another man in the Hon. Elihu
Roots place might have done as much
in checking Russia's headlong rush
towards ANARCHY, but it is extremely
doubtful. Al any rate Mr.. Root has
made good. That stands out clearly.
His very first address to the Russian
government was couched in the Ian
language of sentiment calculated to
appeal 10 the Slayonic mind. and ii
concluded with a highly practical sug.
geslion which must have had great
effect upon the Petrograd cabinet in
its present stress. The result was
prompt and highly satisfactory. The
Council of Ministers Immediately de-
clared their purpose to continue the
war, and the Duma at once followed
sui; with a resolution which suostan-
TALLY ordered an mediate offensive
BY the Russian armies.
There is no doubt that thrust by
the Russians just now will materially
increase the difficulties Of the Ger
mans and Austrians. for 1t will compel
the one 10 withdraw the movement OF
Us forces to the Western front and
the other to cease strengthening its
resistance TO the Italians above Trieste.
German intrigue in Russia has been
checked. apparently; and the credit
is due more largely to MIR. Root thar
to any other cause.
It is worth noting that Mr.. Root Is
the first Republican who the Demo
cratic administration has called to its
aid, and that the assistance which he
has given Is most helpful. There are
other Republicans. as capable in other
lines as Mr. Root is IN diplomacy: and
If the President should see f1t to call
upon them for cooperation, he would
secure results commensurate with
those which Mr.. Roots service has
produced.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28
CONTROLLING THE EXPORTS

The Exports Council recently or
ganized will be one OF the most i'm
portant factors in conserving our
resources in the war and In guarding
against any aid that may DO given
the enemy through neutral countries
which have been buying our products
ir abnormal quantities. On its ex-
treme care and judgment in the use
OF its power will depend its useful
ness. This council. rejecting the atti-
rude which the Government took with
the entry OF this country into the war
and since followed consistently, on
the one hand will be compelled to re-
fuse license for shipments OF certain
articles and TO certain destinations,
end on the other hand, 1t will be un-
der obligation to assist the exporters
OF the country in carrying on their or
binary export trade despite the handi-
caps OF war conditions.
Such a revolutionary step as one in
yolving the control OF all export trade
and the licensing OF all export cargoes
is bound TO create, some uncertainty
and TO result in more or less friction
in the first days OF its operation. Tbs
adjustment OF the tangles as they
arise will require patience on the part
O: both the Exports Council and the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28
DISLOYAL SOCIALISM

!. /: is a small wonder than the more
intelligent Socialists are breakms
away from party restraints and re-
pudiating the radical propagandists of
that organization that processes 10
be working for the fundamentals OF
liberty and democratic government.
The activity Of the radical Social ele-
ment against submission to the selcc.
tive draft law largely bordered on
treason. Some are yet agitating in a
spirit of disloyalty. but they are meet
ing with less and less announcement,
and from those among their own class,
who have definitely declared that first
they are for the preservation Of the
American republic and its free insti-
tntions.
There can be no doubt but that the
popular sentiment, the public opinion,
OF loyal Americans will assert itself
emphatically against these mischief
making propagandists of disloyalty.
So far as there may be virtue or hope
in the cause which they represent re-
garding free government and the pre-
seryation of peace when there is peace.
they should he made cmphatically to
understand that they are only doing
harm TO that cause. Its greatest
enemy has brought about the war and
is still fighting desperately 10 defeat
tile cause and 10 prevent its survival
The only way 10 save it is for other
nations TO defeat the effort 10 destroy
i. This applies not merely TO the ex-
t-emeS Of Socialism and pacitism, but
t. the general principles OF free gov.
eminent and the preservation of peace
among nations hereafter when it has
been achieved.
If these agitators have not intelli'
gencc. reason and ordinary common
sense enough to- see what is at stake,
above and beyond what comes within
their short and narrow vision, we be-
lieve that vast majority Of the Ameri.
can people have. and that they will
Loyalty uphold the Government Of the
United States in its giant task OF rescu'
ing the government of the people.
by the people. for the people from
perishing from the earth.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28
WEALTH S WORK IN WAR

Those persons who have been dis.
posed to accuse the government OF
soing TO war at the bchest OF capital
and for the profit of.capital are hecom-
ing convinced that they have been mis-
taken in their premises. Or the radl-
cal Socialist clement. which is simply
anarchy. there is none who will listen
10 reason or acknowledge facts when
they are presented. The truth. how.
ever. will prevail, as it always has.
though sometimes tardy in ofertakins
errUr. Wall Street has been especially
persona non yrata with the unreason-
able, and il has always been consid-
cred fair game by the demaSogues.
soap bcx orators and aSitators, but
not only has that great financial COM
munity given its time and money in
upholding the government. but it has
given largely Of its men for military
service.
So far as wealth goes. that is the
capital invested in gainful activities,
wanting war. il would be the last thing
i: would encourage or abet in the hope
of increasing its profits. Wealth today
is bearing the greatest burden of the
cost OF war in excessive taxation. And
SO far as patriotism goes the great
financial interests Of the country are
much more responsive than the lip
service critics. You can't get away
from it, /, has beer given = s:'sCt;cai
demonstration. .Ihere would the
liberty Loan have landed without the
ole hearted cooperation Of the
,cial interests of the country. not
uylng bonds mind you, bat IN pro-
ling heir sale TO investors. who
nugnt % nave needed no urging. How
mitch would the Red Cross fund be
lacking il ee substracted the ccnlri-
buttons Of those OF large means, of the
gifts OF wealth:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28
ABRoGATE THE CONTRACTS

The statement OF State SupeRntend-
emf Of Schools ShawSey that the con-
tracts for a change IN the text BOOKS
..ot the public schools. recently awarded
by the State School Book Commission
are renewable BY the Board OF fuo-
lie Works, gives that body an oppor-
tuntty to correct an injustice perpe-
trated upon the people through the
Commission. Governor Cornwell at
tempted to abrogate the contracts by
seeking to establish the Illegally or
the appointment Of the Commission:
But this remedy was blocked by the
decision of the Attorney General de-
claring the regularity of that body.
The Board Of Public Works is direct
~ accountable TO the people, AS 1t IS
composed of the elective State officers,
from the Governor down. If it is true
they have the reviewing power they
have it in their hands 10 do distinct
service 10 luz pSpple "hiNh LIN" Ma
IL afford 10 ignore. 1t is apparent TO
every informed person that the radica.
change contemplated in the turnover
OF text books in use. even we're it justl-
ned in some instances. it would be un-
wise TO force the expense entaled
upon the people al this lime. The
members Of the Board OF PUBLIC Works
are we'll acquainted with the situation
throughout the State. and they must
know thar The imposition Of further
burdens. especially unnecessary ex-
actions. on the taxpayers will work un-
endurable. hardships with the great
majority OF them.
If the Board has the power 10 revoke
the unhappy action II the Hook Com
mission i, should not hesitate TO eN-
ercise It in the interest Of the general
public.