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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
The slackers No such Animal.

The Stacker has become extinct like the
dinosaurs, the giant three toed sloth and the
dodo bird. No longer does he exist in the land
Future generations may see three or four spcci
mems stuffed and standing in the museums in
the large metropolitan centers. but at present
he Is as dcfunct as p. T. Barnums white elc-
phant.
And il is not his fault. A man may start out
in the morning AMBITIOUS to he Stacker par
ing for Uncle sam might and main and he
comes about.
lie ceases being Stacker as soon as he stop,
in the corner drug store to buy 3-ccnt stamp.
instead OF tho old o-cent stamps those chez tll
friends Of struggling authors.
The most slackcrish person begins working
mnrs Until i'm niehi Tho nis bo v Is not
slow about such things He has system, tha,
effectively. When the would-he Stacker stops
helps Uncle Sam make the world sa re for democ-
racy by accepting two cigarettes less for the
same money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Much Ado About Nothing
ny ROY *. MoULTON.
Those "Cheap FISH"

There Is a peculiar PHENOMENON IN c0hhectloH
with two classes of tradespeopie in this coun.
try The meat dealers either cannot or do not
read They don't know when meatless day
comes. There are many other things they do
not keep posted They apparently never hear
OF decline in the, PRICE of beef or II they d; do
papers. Some people are that way.
On tho other hand, the fish dealers arc hends
for literature. They have six days in the week
normally to read, und they make the best of
them The fish dealers among the best
patrons OF the news-stands Consequently they
always know when meatless day arrives. They
keep posted, and 20 the prices of fish.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
SEEN ON THE SIDE
by HENRY EDWARD WARNER
A Lyric or Daxs

Monday. Tuesday. "Wednesday, Thursday.
Friday. Saturday. Sunday;
sunday. Saturday. Friday. Thursday.
Wednesday. Tuesday, Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
A Cold-Day Song.

When it's nice and cold and snappy; when
the world is bright and happy: when you're
drinking in the ozone with pair of grateful
lungs; when the wintry winds go tipping and
the rusted leaves skipping, could tho simple
JOY of living be the theme of slugSard tongues
oh! the song that's in the brcczcs. How 1t
hirts with us and leases. How it drags us from
the workaday TO wander in the wood How 1t
comes 10 us and breaches and takes hold OF us
and teaches just in living. laughing, loving. 10
be satisfied and good
Rlow, yc tempcsts from the region OF the Ice
King and his legion! Open up the smothercd
chambers of the duliard's sluggish heart! Blow
new life into our being, blow visions
our seeing. for there's love and life and laugh
ter when the winds OF winter start!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Heaviest SNOW in y;r~,,;,

-. W. W. carson.--The date Of the
heaviest snowfall in Virginia Of whint,
tho Weather Bureau has the record
since It's establishment in Richmond.
reached a depth of seventeen inches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
W1r Man

Mrs. j. $. r.. Coium oia.--h very good
map OF the countries engaged in war
and showing the territory occupied by
the various belligcrents. is for sale by
the War College, Washington, D. c., for
so cents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Preparing n Ques,ionnajre.

w. #. f., NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. reDre-
sentins tho various exemption boards
help registrants prepare their qucs-
tionnaircs free of charge, hence no.
vice should be passed up" - :!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Eternal Questions.

Where in thunders my collar button?'
Did YOU lock- the kitchen door,"
How much coal is in your cellar"
Got match?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
ppnrcntiy,

Just observe that cicphant-majesty in his
very figure! I'll bet that in another lifo he
was the sovereign OF some jungle people,"
Nothing doing, old top! lie was "A baggage
snashcr on the Npn y. II. r. Just look how
he's throwing his trunk around"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

Germany has recognized the Independence
OF Finland, which recently seeded from Rus
STA. Furthermore, tho kaiscrs government
stands equally ready TO recognize the indie
pcndence or other Russian provinces ready 10
secedc. In this breaking up of the once great
Russian empire Germany forcsccs easy con-
quest OF such portions Of its territory AS ii
cares for by taking these newly created self
governing provinces in detail, either by direct
force or by the equally effective method Of
subjecting than TO economic vassalagc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Nobody Knows.

Nobody knows where the vanished flame went
Nobody knows when guy is gent Iscent
And why LmburEcr cheese is SO proud of its
Nobody knows
Go lie Continucd)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
ARGENTINE AND BRAZIL
ARE DIVIDED ON WAR
Ancient Rivalry Between Founders,
Intensified by Disputes, Arc Fam
ned Into Fresh Flame.
PEOPLE ARE MUCH AROUSED
Exposure Of Plans OF Germans to Re.
volt Against Brazilian Governments
and Seize Part OF Lands hngcrs
tho Residents.

Correspondence OF the Associated Pre.s1
RIO GRANDE DO SUI, BRAZIL. DC
cember 1.-THE long standing Ill feel
ing between Brazil and Argentina, IN.
herited in part from the ancient rivalry
between their respective Portuguese
and Spanish founders and intensified
by subsequent boundary disputes. has
been Tanned into fresh flame oy tho
opposing attitudes tho two republics
have taken in respect OF the wa.
Brazil from the first has openly n
rored tho entente allies. and became
bcli9ercnt against Germany az soon
MS the United States entered the war
In iccping with her traditional friend
ship for the United States. Argentina,
on the other hand. has pcrsistently in
sisted that She would remain neutral,
although there have been charges tina,
the government there has distinct pro-
German tendencies.
In each OF the two countries opinion
IS held that tho attitude OF the other
Indicates Interior designs In South
America. The people OF the State OF
Rio Grande Do Sui have been reused
to a high pitch by the exposure OF
plans OF the Germans there to revolt
against the brazilian government and
seize at least part of the states terri
tory. Some of them have recently even
gone SO lar as TO charge that, in their
ociief. Argentina might attempt. in
such an event to win back the old
disputed territory. formerly part OF
Argentine territory OF Missiones. which
now forms part OF tho Brazilian stat.
OF Santa CatharIna.
L.. X AnnprVY 1r.n nx-,
DISPUTE OVER OWNERSHIP
The United States arbitrated the dis
Pute over this territory. awarding It
70 brazil on the ground that the Bra
zilians had populated II and claimed /,
BY right OF colonization. while the carly
Spanish and Portuguese left re ,;ycu-
Hents showing any division of land,
therc. This award is said alwayu TO
have been a sore spot with the Arrcn-
tines.
or late both countries have been a,
fever heat on account Of many rumor.
OF mobilization and warlikc prcpara-
tons on both sides OF the disputed line.
travelling through the frontier country
one continually hears such remarks as
Well, we've got 10 fight some dag, and
now Is the hest time"
MANI ArGcntincs look with susp,cion
upon Brazirs preparations to double
her standing army within the mex, two
or three months, and ultimatcl.. 10 in
crease IT TO 100000 ArEcntines assert
that Brazil does not intend TO send SOL
diers to night in Europe. and argue that
such large force il not needed at
home to keep her German residents IA
check. Therefore they say Brazil-
preparations arc really against ArEcn-
tina.
BRAZILIAN ARMY CAMPED
IN RID GRANDE DO SUI
The bulk OF the Brazilian army was
moved into Rio Grande DO sui during
the recent railway strikes. and tho
troops have been kept there, cacampcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

After lapse OF two years, The Times
Dispatch again extends its congratulations
to Harry r. Houston, who yesterday for the
second time assumed the gayel as Speaker
of the House Of Decgatcs. Speaker Houston
is no unknown and untried quantity During
the last biennial session of the Assembly lie
presided over tho lower branch with such
impartial skill and unfaiins courtesy yet
withal so firmly. that his reelection with
out opposition q this session is !, tribute
we'll meritcd. When he took up the gayel
in 1916, the legislative portcnts were for
stormy weather ana rough seas and they
came III Quo course. But the Speaker proved
trusty navigator, BELTS one from Tide
water, and Heathercd every storm As lie
sets sail on this speakcrship voyage the skies
are clear except, perhaps, here and there
cloud no bigger than tho proverbial mans
hand which bciokcns an occasional squail
and they will be ridden out in safety. Eir
ginia is fortunate in having so able a man
at the helm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Aftermath.

Mother got dressing sacquc: Lucy got hat;
Mary got pair of gloves; Jennie got rat:
Johnny drew n pair of skates; football went TO
VIII;
Santa Claus is mighty good-daddy got the bill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

Tho coal fuel situation is extremely acute
in all countries, but ship tonnage is limited.
and further pressure upon tho supply for
domestic consumption III America is pro-
vided against by additional restrictions placed
upon exports BY the fuel administrator. This
is very necessary ruling, as, aside from
domestic needs, food and troop movements
10 Europe must not be impedcd in the slight
est by taking UP available ship space with
heavy tonnage supplies that by extra effort
may be made available to ncutrals and our
allies from home sources.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

PCBLISsIED day in the at 10 South Tenth
~ street, Richmond Va. by The Times Dispatch Pub
fishing Co.. Inc Charles T.. IInsbrook, Editor and
:. Manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Love. Etc.

The last word on love is spoken by the
preacher What tho judge says is merely a
postscript.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Sex Problem.

Why is IL that the minute you let woman
know you arc afraid of her she sets up a petit
coat tyranny?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
T. nliIIus.

The real reason father kicks the young man
out the front door is not that he's going TO steal
tho daughter, but father figures he may be the
sort of fellow who will send her back home
for square meal. 1t isn't that he is afraid
sLc'll so away. bu, that she might not stay
Let's be honest, fellows. We've all go, our
troubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

ADDRESS ALL CONCENTRATIONS The Times
Dispatch, and not to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

was properly nursed. there 10 no reason to be-
lieve that the house requires any moro than
ordinary cleaning. The idea of funlig alton after
tuberculosis IS sort of hang over from the days
or vicious as to spit on tho floor and on tho
walls--and we regret to say that such people
Goods and Chattcs.Is there any danger in
sleeping on mattress which has been used by
n tuberculosis patient two years since, II.
Answer.-Not il the cover has beer washed
and well aired in the sun. II the patient was
the mattress could harbor any Infection.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

TELEPHONES: Randolph I.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting With all depart
mcntS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
A Little slice a. Life.

In order to finish Won IIndenburE entirely,
somebody ought to name good nickel cigar"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

BRANCH OFFICES: Wash
ingtnn, ;16 Fourteenth
street. y. w: New York
City. Fifth Avenue Build
ing: Chicago, Peoples Gas
Building: Philadelphia. Mu-
tunl Life building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10
Rirflulollo U!uns.Dispalrb

NJ
Entered january 81. 1905, tho -onice AT
4k Richmond, Va. second class matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

Kaiser Wilhelm is guarded from his own
aoiuiers while travelling. but even his picked
oodygnard cannot defend him from his own
conscience.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED rKEsS-Ilh nc
Associated i exclusively entitled To tr Tor
republication Of NIL dispatches credited {"
not otherwise credited IN this paper. ana n'sn .''e
local news published herein an rights of republics
tinn of special dispatches herein also reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-10

who with manuscripts AMI
illustrations publication wish to have unavailable
articles returned. they in all send stamps
for that purpose.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

Captain A. L. Bell of the R. N. w. M Police left on the train this morn ing for Whitehorse.
 Ed Harris, who was recently mar ried in the Yukon and came to Gas tineau Channel to locate, has gone to Chicagof, where he is now em- ployed. His wife has now joined him there.
 Leonard Reagan, of Iditaro, has received the Croixe de Guerre in France. He was in the Enginers regiment that sent over the first gas clouds to the Huns. The battalion he was in stood in gas clouds thrown by the Germans for about two hours Reagan was about 45 years old ana had to spend $2O0 on dental work before he was accepted in the ar my last October
 Corporal I. E. LaBrie and Prl- vate George R. Hendricks of the Signal Corps have been spending a few days in skagway On their way out from the interior where they have been stationed for some time past. These young men take kind Ky to their surroundings in skag- way and have been having won derful" time.
 Mr. Hendricks had the misfortune to lose a Liberty Loan bond and the finder should lose no time in re- storing 1t to this man who Is offer ing his life if necessity to help save the world, and secure freedom for all times to come. MT. Hendricks address will be Arcade building Seattle ...
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
OLD TIHER IS
 HEADED SOUTH

G. ;. Mayhood of Ruby, Will Dc passenger south tonight. Mir. May mood went into Dawson in '9S ana has lived in the interior ever since. He was one of the first stampeders to the Ruby district and has stayed by 1t and. now is taking vacation' having closed his business house un- til he returns.
 MT. MayhooG states that the labor situation and high prices have caused the gold producing districts to close down many mines that un- der more favorable circumstanceS could be operated at a profit and as soon as the high cost of living and transportation are settled there will be a bis influx Of miners and prospectors. MT Mayhood states thsr there are thousands of acre ot unDrospected ground in Alaska that will be sooner or later opened up and he looks to see a large popula- tion in Alaska before another dec ad" has passed.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
INSIDERS ATTEND
 MOTHER CAMP

There was live meeting at the Arctic Brotherhood Camp last night at which a number of interior members were present. Many Of the skagway members were forcet ta remain away owing to the crowds who are in town and the stores were all open late.
 Among those from the interiecs who were at the meeting were -neT tieed A. Steward, s. Henry, Jack zaccarilli, Mike Pinska, T. Milne. Joe sternberg, Ed. Ironsides or Dawson Camp No. 4. ..
 The meeting was characterized by the sourdough stories and. remin- iscences and good stories of times along the trail in 97 and 9s maas up an interesting evening.
 Frank Hagen, life member oi skagway Camp No. l was also pres ent and. bade the boys farewell ere he goes into the China and Japan service of the c. P. R., as that is his intention at the present.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
REVOLUTION IN PERU ENDS,
 WITH CAPTURE OF 200

Lima, Peru, Oct. 23.-The rev volutionary movement which D1oke ou. recently at Ancon, thirty miles from Lima, has been suppressed. The iusurgent have surrendered to the government.
 Two hundred Peruvians mutlnled August A. The troops were led by Major Armando Patino, who issued a revolutionary manifesto condemn ing the present Peruvian govern m2ut and calling for an immediate declaration of war on Germany. The manifesto demanded the uncondl- tional delivery of interned 4German snips to the United States and the scndin; of a division of Peruvian troops to France.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

William Amalong and his wife will be passengers on the Sophia tonight bound for Seattle. MT. Amalong or Society Bill'' as he is known all over Alaska Is one of the pioneers of Fairbanks, Iditarod and Ruby, and has .prospected and operated pack trains and freight business in all of these camps. He is now talk ing a we'll earned vacation and Will stay outside until conditions are im- proved in Alaska which he feels confident will be directly the war is settled.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
S5..OO DONATED TO
 LOCAL RED CROSS

The Skagway Red Cross is in rCceiDt of donation of S57.OO turned in Dy Capt. Jas. T. Gray, Master of the White Pass steamer Alaska. It seems that on the last trip up stream of the Alaska, a raf- file was held to stir up little eX- citement, and the sui om S5IOO was realized, 10 be turned over to the American Red. Cross.
 :his opportunity of publicly htank-
 The Skaway ranch wishesB z
 The Skagway Branch wishes to take this opportunity of publicly thanking the officers, passengers ard crew of the Alaska for their gen. erous donation. It will be put to good use.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
BIG STEEL SHIP Is
 LAUNCHED AT FRISCO

San Francisco, Oct. 14. - The Westyenal. an SSO0-ten freighter, was launched here today for the U- nited States shipping board. It was said to be the largest steel ship ever launched sideways. The. vessels name was suggested by Mrs. Wood row Wilson. A few minutes after the launching the keel of a new ship was laid.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
t;Oy RIGGS LOOKING AFTER .: / SITUATION AT KUsKOKWIM

Gvo. Riggs, Jr., has received a telegram from United states Com missioner William H. Whittlesey' says the Juneau Empire, which says there are 1000 tons Of freight at Seward that will not reach the kus- kokwim and other outlying points this year. Of this $50 tons con stitute the cargo of the Ruby. Most of the freight is food-stufs and clothing.
 Ii is feared the failure to make the delivery will make 1t necessary for a great many of the people a. long the Kuskokwim river to get out os the country to the coast.
 Coy. Riggs has been in telegraph ic communication with officials along the coast ot the country heretofore supplied by the Dora is a shortage, but not dangerous situation as Dutch Harbor and Ko- d'ak has been taken care of.
 Nothing more has been heard, of the report that a revenue cutter would make a trip to carry supplies to those cut off by the withdrawal Of the Dora from the route. That may yet prove a solution of the sit nation.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
w, r. 4. CLUB WILL
 HAVE LADIES GYM CLASS

Ff
 A gymnasium class for ladies and girls will be inaugurated' at the White Pass Athletic Club under tne competent leadership Of Miss LOIS Butt. The classes will be held eTT cry Monday and Thursday, evenings. from seven to nine o'clock, aaG will be open to all who are en- titled to Club privileges. Miss su't has had a great deal Of experience in gymnasium exercises. ana 1t is hoped that many will avail them selves of this opportunity for pnYsi- ca, improvement. All women .sRd girls are urged to join the class.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
CHRIST IAN SCIENCE
 READING ROOM MOVED '
 INTO MALONEY BLDG.

The reading room of the local Christian Science Society is being moved from it's former location in the church, to Room 8, Mahoney Building.
 Beginning Monday, October 21st' ,his room will be open to the pub lie daily, except Sunday. ffrom to 4:sO and from to g p. m- The Chris, ian Science periodicals, includ' Ing thy Monitor" the Christian Science daily newspaper, will be on sale here.-Empire
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

Captain James Alexander and his wife will be passengers over from Carcross this afternoon. They will go south on the Sophia.
 Four Alaska clergymen are now in the war. They are Rev. George J Bailey, of Juneau; Rev. J. s. Hughes of Matanuska; Rev. G. J. Beck Of Hoonan, and Rev. J. E. Mcbride of Anchorage.
 E. Anderson, of Tyonic, is held in custody charged with being slack CT. He failed to register for the reason that he knew he was not physically fit, but Uncle Sam diag- noses his own cases.-Empir.e
 George Milton, who is the general manager of the Five Fingers Coal company will be a passenger south tonieh' on the Sophia.
 MT. Milton has spent the summer at the coal mines and will now re- turn to St. Paul.
 Frank Doree left yesterday nnorn- ing for Whitehorse where he has accepted a position On the White Horse Star. Franks cheerful face will be missed by many friends here who hope he will like the Rapids City as they are sure he will be ap' preciate6 there.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
PARTY HAS GONE NO -'--..'s-'
 SEARCH FOR BODIES

Sergeant Demster of the police and some others representing the Dawson Lodge of the yukon order of Pioneers left on the Whitehorse last evening for Ainslie, to search for the bodies of Fred Day ana Harry Thorsen, who were drowned there several days ago. They took a tent and outfit, and are prepared to remain several days. - Dawson News.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
AIRPLANE GUN TEST
 IS FATAL To SOLDIER

New York, Oct. 14.-Soldiers at Camp Mills, Long Island, received tragic foretaste of war today when a machine gun attached to an air plane in flight accidentally went off sending bullets among the men of a sanitary corps. One soldier was fatally wounded and two others hurt seriously.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
CASUAL L1IES ARE:
 REPORTEOLARG

Washington, Oct 2, Reed 2S.- The casualties were higher again today, there having been seven hun dred and twenty eight of whom two hundred and fifty are dead and three hundred and seventy two se- verely wounded.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
SOUTHWARK BOUND FROM RUBY

George Mayhod, old time Dawson merchant and trader, who has been in the lower river country for years' arrived today from Ruby, en route to the coast. His sons formerly at tended school here. MT. Mayhood estimates there will be about 300 people in Ruby and vicinity this winter, of whom 100 are in the town. Thirteen women comprise the total female population for the winter.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

London, Oct. p, Reed 2S.-The war office announced today that thirty four Guys after the Balkan offensive was launched French de- tachment will arrive at the Danube
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
FRENCH FORCES STILL POUNDING
 HE ENEMY IN BALKAN FRONTS

river in the rear of Vardin in Bull garia and north of Sophia. This is only forty five miles from Hungar- ian soil and represents an advance of 200 miles northwest from Lake Dorian region.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
REMNANTS REPLY SHOWS THAI US AE MERELY STARRING EeR WIND

son is regarded here as mere ar gument and protestation. In di- plomatic circles the view Is taken that it is not reply but simply a resor. to verbiage designed to eoV- CT the absence of a reply. One or ficial high in diplomatic circles de- scribed it as badly camouflaged in sincerity,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23

London, Oct. P. Reed 2s. Re. ports from the seat Of war Is that the Allies are continuing their-driVe to the frontier to the Verdun re, zion. a.--
The daily Alaskan., 1918-10-23
THANKSGIVING DAY
 OBSERVED QUIETLY

Dawson, Oct. II. Thanksgiving day was observed quietly in Daw- son today. All public offices were closed.