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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
.ArteSinn Wells.

r. ~ *. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES wells
arc water springs risins above tho sur
face of the ground by. natural hydro
through series OF strata to n water
carrying bed inclosed between two i'm
pcrvious layers; the name is. however,
sometimes loosely applied to any dcep
we'll. even when the water is obtained
by pumping. In Europe this mode OF
we'll boring was first practiccd in tho
French province OF Artois. whence the
name OF Artesian is derived. At Aire.
in that province. there is we'll from
steadily TO height of eleven feet
above the ground for more than n
century. The theory OF the presence
Of an artesian water, supply in any
meath that region OF tilted porous
layer Enclosed between two impcrvious
beds. The Outcropping edge OF the
porous bed must. moreover, be of suf-
hcicntly open texture TO soak up the
rain which falls upon II. and there
must be no escape OF the contained
water from tho lower portions OF the
bed: il is. therefore, evident that when
with water the latter VIII bo Under
pressure. the pressure at any one point
amounting TO that of a column of wa
ter whose height is tho difference be-
altitude OF the outerop Of tho wa wat ee
hearing layer. II drill hole be sunk
TO the ~ater-bearing bed from a point
on the surface, at level lower than
tom, a now Of water r viii be obta irs
bu. the water will seldom rise to tho
same level as the. point OF intake, ow-
Ing to tho friction which has to he
ous he'd. The most favorable conditions
are when the rocks form a basin. or
when the inclined porous layer passes
into an innpervious ono. 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
This Years Crops

gu n the food administration and tho De-
par'meht or Agriculture are seriously
Noh'e leu over tho dlsinclination Of farmers
generally TO put in largo acreage for the
l'lS crops Tho alarm has been sounded
:" washington and officials OF tho govern
'"eht are being sent out to address agricul-
tural organizations everywhere in an effort
70 induce farmers to plant every possible
acre Unless this is done, the government
declares, this year will find America IN
equipped TO deliver its hardest blow at Cor
many.
mo position taken by tho authorities in
""shihs'oh Is, of course, SO sound that it
cannot be argued. But the farmer mps, NOT
be accused OF being Stacker because he does
not put III his biggest crops this wear Tho
t'ulh IS the farmers have just passed through
me naraest harvest they have ever expert
ehced. Some of the landowners have been
literally unable to get labor enough at anv
pT'co TO save maturod crops. TO some OK
tent this failure to set help must be charged
10 the government itself. The various gov
Ornamental agencies went into the labor mar
ket last summer for millions OF men They
were needed to build cantonments to man
SHIPS 10 operate munition plants, to dig coal
"nu 70 oo i vast number OF highly important
things. AS consequence, many farms wer,
bercit of labor. Before even the temnorarv
ocii-aHu lor men 10 build encampmcnts or do
other timc-linit jobs was over, 100000 men
were drafted into the army. Aside from that
more than 100000 moro have volunteered
FOR the regulars and the National Guard
anu more than 5000, in addition yolun
tecred for service i'll the navy and the marine
corps. very large proportion OF these SOL
alers or sailors came straight from the farms
III fact tho young farmer, because of his
splendid physique and his clean life has
made the best material any branch OF the
service has recruited
With the experience Of the past wear he
lore them, tho farmers Of the country mai
| urally are apprehensve OF the future Those
VINO lost money through their inability 10
harvest what they had raised or through
premium wages paid in order to save II, can
not be persuaded to plant more this year
man they can hope 10 realize on Besides.
everything that the farmer has to buy from
fertilizer to pillow points. has increased in cost
from 90 to 90 per cent. This is another dis
| couraging circumstance
| Even SO, the farmers should take to heart
! tho appeals OF the government and should
strain lhcir every resource TO provide This
nation and our allies with food They NAV
| lcel mat they arc called upon to take too
| iohs chances, but they are not asked to take
| longer chances than the men who risk their
| iiScs or those who abandon their families
| or 'heir business that they may serve their
! country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
News Of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch, Jan. 2 1sss

in force day before yesterday Sfh ' %rn a ou
celebrate the fourth anniversary of the eman No
Gina alton Of their race, Notwi.hs landing the
streets and then TO the Capitol square. On
Teaching the gubsrna to mansion they called
pcared and made a speech The thronE then
dispersed s'e"
The popular New England custom OF paving
Mow sas has nd found s its way to Rebel
New. Years Day, 1868. All tho form and nd ct til
w wse ts auy kids anS in point
"a walters were by no means powerfully fash.
ionable tho cold blooded galianls Of Yankee
dom.
house. submits report Of water pumped in
1867 by the month. The greatest was In July.
Total for the Year was s4i4acooo gallons pso me
The ladies Of the Dorcas Society. OF which
Mrs General schHnea is PrnesidsS have
INDECENT white people OF the city during the late
severe weather.
convention at IL o'clock to-day. Heaven be
With
The army officers of the Frecdman.s Bureau,
mcnt. arc to be continued in service as civilian
officers until further orders.
Dr. Parker returns thanks to General Lindsay
among tho poor of the city.
General Candy has ,s called the reconstruction
eh on the i4th i, Is said That IS nn
for all of tho members to reach Raleigh on time
Representatives Washburnn and Cullom of
Illinois. are expected TO leave Washington 10.
night for Richmond to counsel the radical mem
bera OF the constitutional convention. They
come on invitation of said radical members
The report current in Washington that Cen
in Virginia and nll their places from Cow
sosa s In In nc Army men say there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Books and Authors

to press s, mex, Mick for re .er M
Thomas commcrtord Martin.
,, The letters from France OF Norman Prince.
,hs iiTst g die for france soon to be PUB,
un n5s ,Ts ,h ,s mseir BY 9orEe T. nabbi,
Who DIED for the cause lie Loved. The book
Mihin Company
BY rreslden, Eliot. list ina, is to say: OF
phe list was ,nads mp hy Professor "; reginald
@ Se pls Gssr
a large number of similar lists by Il commit,
+, / HaS; md ;Ialisn t5"ol sa"s /, IS
nok m this to ne s that OF The
liea: T. Mu'ards The Far-'sasssTn Cues
:, "rwenty,sswo COLLINS. jus, published by e.
day book hs Is a n4iqa' aaS ssns ents
ssinmen n and interest Tansaed from the
sies 1n; 6 and
Of 9s xs aa r4sK
cn9rts OF great king to get certain dead
Who for upon asmsserY Tree B tH 1oS
Wits the BODY on Snd back ss Gfn as
ssmr,ery Just so often it lief, him and was hung
his .wcnty,wo journeys the Goblin to beEui G
e 'o the him Wis., a a puzzle tale and
ia nTsat n Of wS1fn, pnnishmeni nus last the
~ the world. and SILVA himself. attended by al;
inc ieSSef gods, comes to reward pstient
WISE ana brave king. There twenty lovely
tu.l-paGc Illustrations By perham w. Nahl thai
carry out in exquisite co,orinss the Fantastic
conceptions of the tales
!, fourth edition OF any book implies unusual
fac facts more or less philosophical and scientific.
nc, ne 'npi;na ton Is cumulative: The lmm:sra-
~, ~. H.: and Professor w. lett Lauck. ranks in
nus class as to Information facts: and
~ fourth cditicr. revised and cnlarsc d. just
nn, iorth by Funk Wasnails Co. implies
iainc Unusual. and a pu groae OF authors and
publishers to keep the work up 20 date quit
abreast with current conditions To this end
nan ,ehansss in it's text and it's appendices
nave occn made: chapter tn. existing
iinn1isra,ion law OF 1912 has BEEN added TO tie
IN. i,hu tf:at law complete has boon added 10
thc appendices. with statement in detail OF the
ic" eomprehensivc immigration policy and PRO
gram nropor cd by Or. Sidney IL. cuiick and :,
, ncw .o ssechsd biolosranhy Excepting possitlv
S"iScFN2ti"n CT our national resources In, m /.
grafton has been declared the largest prob
iirni, ano ~" most Important before our Amer
r:2h Peonlc: and II may be added that in, ~, !.
grafton Is closely related To conservation rho
w" IN progress may mako both mr. ,blcin. moro
Imperative No other volume affords the array
~ laeis which appear in the moro than CJO
pages here comprised. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

Speaking before the Senate Finance Com
mittee, State Auditor Moore predicted that
with a continuance OF normal collections the
treasury would show surplus of 100000
by next October The Commonwealth pros
perity should present no temptation to spend
unnecessarily. There Will be clamor for
funds, and still more funds. from various
institutions which derive support from the
State. They will demand money for this and
money for that, each circumscribing its views
by the boundaries or its own institutional
projects. Fortunately, the Finance Com
mittee is made up OF levcl-headcd business
menfwho may be depended upon to subject
each demand TO the most careful scrutiny
anu recommend the expenditure OF only so
much of the States funds as may be abso-
luiely necessary. The taxpayers of Virginia
will not stand for extravaganza now. When
var with its dangers has passed 1t will be
time enough to talk OF expansion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

When the governments. faces crisis and
a certain thing fnust be done, it usually is
found necessary to slash through the red
tape entanglemcnts and cancel previous orders
through which it had been hoped TO accom-
plislfthc Same end. This is true i'll the case
of coal. With the country shvcrns and
thousa nds of cars of coal standing on side
tracks, Dircctor-Gencral McAdoo has voided
all priority orders and told the railroads to
get busy. AS a result, freight is moving
again. and promise is held out that the con-
gestion soon will be cleared away. The way
to dp thing is to do it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Health Talks, by Dir. VIM. Brady
tSocSr'cht. 1917 II, NAtionai N.usaap.r service,
NachinI~ts Infection

Men employed n,achinsts or on lathe work
lrihins cuts or ahras",,s and also seem unduiv
ihs e TO bells o., arms legs and faces In
ene in9un5 paid BY The Industrial commission
cent cen OF the amount paid for loss OF time was for
NJ. H.. SHE a n,cdica, student. made . n,c-
ier ris inye9tisation Of conditions in
na astGry and found mat the
yhie III OF the cutting mixture and oil
ne a tur,her ,mv"a;sated various iemcdies to pre-
by means Of cultures taken from the cutting
mS,ure ana oil be found that the oil gave no
active the ordinary Ss%f gei6y
h yns;; Of Esrms which cause pnpea boils and
you'd seem that the oil. which the workmcn
AM ye rae n the the en,n Of the
"a acds TO- TO- anmai fats petroleum oils
ting tool OF the lathe the object t"i being enn
a"fs on oyar
and arms OF worl:men who thought their 81. ;n
fine steel Whc sa may aW Ieays covered win
psm ns But 81 mP as
tococcus strains OF germs. Cultures made fropn,
OF Inc busy little pu- producing germa SThowshs
similar cultures sroa the arms Of college stu
growths. germ
Ss ct sue a tsab and
ner ne, n NIX md OIL in the strength of
ana bos haT per 70 less
sons. II is possible tina. the hyE;eaic lnnor, -
disinfectant "a very heavy and cflicien, ,Iisin
iectant OF pleasant odor devised by the r. g
prove enlsien nj, for the purpose. "oo''
tons are frequent. the men Should ana an intee.
the necessity OF protecting tho oil and cntiin
mixture from needless pollution, as by cxnns
tora;tng in II and throw ing their exhausted TO-
hacco ,intc ~. man IS willing to he carefui
when MS own health and life are concerned
Questions and Apsuer
lchthyol " lias a Smcll.--k indy inform, ,os
why ichtnyoi Is so expensive at present and
tell me what the nature OF this rcmed, is "u
An,w.r :, - ,.. L. w. w
mains OF fish. South America contributes -, TO-
OF II, ana probably tho makes shpment
expensive. We arc unable to determine that 90
mas any remedial value. apart from it's rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
A Lesson In Pity.

c. l.. H.. PetersburE.--It was Captain
John ". Philip. commander OF the
you refer. Al the naval battle OF San
iiaEo. July 3, 1898, the men on the
Texas began to cheer when they saw
one OF the Spanish warShips was sink
ing. Captain Philip said gently: Don't
cheer. boys, those poor fellows are dy-
ing, and every voice was hushed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

In tho death OF Judge James Keith, which
unexpectedly occurred At his home in this
city yesterday morning, Virginia susiains the
loss of one Of h<r most distinguished and
Useful citizens. During lie of more than
no average length. Judge Keith served the
state successfully as brave and loyal soldier
able lawyer, active and influential legislator
wise counselor and distinguished jurist
reaching the highest judicial position in the
ftGtc, from which Office he voluntarily retired
Il short time ago after more than twenty years
81 faithful attention TO its cNacting duties
In all OF these positions OF public trust he
measured up to tho best traditions OF faith
ful aud enlightened service and left the i'm
prcss.tof his high ideals and nobility OF char
actcrs upon the institutions Of the Common
wealth and in the hearts Of the people with
whom he mingled. In his home and private
life he was devoted husband and loving
father. kind neighbor, exemplary Christian,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

Germany has created a commission Of
experts to protect works of art in conquered
countries, which should take rank with the
Forty Thieves Italy is being stripped
OF all its treasures which had not been car
ried to places of safety and the kaiser's art
galleries are enriched thereby. In future
these will be exhibited as evidences of that
Kultur which is to transform the world.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

it is 4 striking coincidence that one Of
Mr. McAdoos first orders director-gcneral
of railroads should be for the utilization OF
the Pennsylvania tunnels in relieving New
Sorks coal famine. He built the so-caled
Hudson River tubes" after eminent cngi-
neers had said that it could not be done, and
thus solved one of New Works most weighty
transportation problems. Now, if through
similar tubes he can get sorely-necded fuel
to the characterization metropolis, it will be
another triumph to his credit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
SEEN ON THE SIDE
by HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Compliment II.

Compliments.
Ono OF our very dear readers write:
know n poet-humorist
Who borders on despair;
To raise joke mako q rims
He's scratched or all his hair.
To which we reply:
Thanks. II end: you also may observe
He tolls with might aud main:
Like him who hit tho brambie bush,
Hal scratch 1t in aEaini
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

When accusing the diplomats of destroy
ing all that the army has fought for, the
n Germans should remember that dpiom-
scS, and not the army, is responsible lor the
Teutonic victory over Russia, which has maze
possible renewed offensive against the allies
In the west. Give the devil his due, and
surely no is father of that diplomacy which
bears the Potsdam brand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
War Tax on Parcel Post.

Mrs. NJ. ID. T.. GalaS.-Parcel post
packages on which the postage
amounts to % cents or more must pay
in addition to the postage a war tax OF
] Per cent for each rs cents or fraction
al part thereof in postage. The war
tax must be paid by HffiXing a stamp
prepared for the purpose. 1t must be
carceicd by the user by writing on 1t
with pen and ink his initials and date
o. Cancellations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
GERMAN Colon,..In Af,,c,.

Ecadcr, Wlnchester.-At The Begin
n'nS OF the war Germanys colonies
there consisted OF German East Africa.
hameTnn. Togo. German South Africa
and German New Guinea. The total,
area cf these colonies was 100000
square miles, or more than five times
the area OF Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
THURSDAY. JANUARY 5, 1915.

William Dcnman is seeking hearing
before the Senate Commerce Committee thas
he may air his side OF the shipbuiidng con-
troversy. II he cuts no better nguTe there
than he did as chairman OF the Shipping
BOARD he would do we'll 10 hasten back TO
San Francisco.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

Eenerous-hcarted and publfc-spirited citizen
His intellectual endowments were OF the
highest order, and it was his delight to render
every assistance within his power to all move
ments having for their purpose the social.
educational and moral betterment OF the
people. His death will produce profound
regret among all classes OF people in the
State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any tonic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
jecfx, are answered free. AZ all In
Tuiries nre answered directly by per-
sonnl letter n self-addressed, stamped
envelope In required. Address Tho
Iimes-Dispatch Information Bureau,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
For Sale-Quick

For Sale-auick!
We have to offer for quick sale on a rising
ma rket the following jewelry, viz:
ONE frcsh-laid egg in Tiffany setting;
guaranteed sInGlc-comb LeEhorn; beau
tiful design.
ONE pair cgS-drop earrings old-sold set
ting; fresh country.
ONE utter-lump tiara; jewels size of
hickory nuts; free from olco.
ONE anthracite breastpn, large stones,
20 chips.
ONE mutton-chop la Valliere; all the
rage with the ladies'
ONE lump sugar set in platinum.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Right AEain.

There's many man with 4 cranky rotten
streak
VINO is fastened TO spirit OF defect;
lie thinks all the time that tho world owes him
:, living,
Rut he's too contounded lazy to collect.
tAin't it awful what, some lazy guys expect?,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

Ca!am!ne Lotion for ltchins.-Wll you please
which will relieve severe Itching accompa nyinE
such trouble as hives and crythema.
INVETERATE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS calaminc. ono dram: zinc
oxfde. one-half ounce: E.yccrin, ono ounce; lime
water. two ounces; roso water. enough to make
eight ounces. This is 20 be dabbed with
fingers. without rubbing. often desired
Whom itching is very severe. from one-half to
one dram of phcnol (carbolic acid) may be added
Shake tho mixture up before using.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

Roosevelt is coming TO Washington Ia act
as ah acceierator' TO military legislation
every driver OF an automobile knows what
10 DO with an accelcrator. Some one NAV nut
his foot on tho Colonel. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
.IAhs.

Love -siEh!ns is an acquired art
Daytime IL rough sentimental moments
il you would know man, ask his cook
\ loud swcarcr is fast runner
If wants to cry let her: she viii
anyhow.
Don't worry about a mans morals because
you can't his wings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
TiEht-Wad Note.

ReanerE Eess-stinsy fellow, that! He always
wants everything large nd plentiful
Mince-Pie Maudie'Zat SO?
Beanery Bess-ies; that is, everything but tho
check.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

ever. day In year at South Tenth
syssSSsSSss fNchmond Ho, Tho Dispatch
sssHSinE Coz Inc Charles Is. Hnobrook. Editor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Carries
Presidents
Approval

plaE' VIII indorse it as embodyinG largely their
own views OF the sugar situation. From their
r raaa eSpeTienco with prohteers they arc quite
ready To believe that IL Mr.. Hoover had not
aStcd promptly in seeking to regulate tho price
OF sugar unScrupulouS SPECTATORS and dca lcrs
would have GouEcd them to the extent OF many
m'l:ons-possihiy for S20o, 900 900. the sun, men
toncd by Mr.. Hoover. Senator Reed may hold
q different view of the matter. but he knows no
moro about II than the ordinary man in the
street; Mr. Hoover brings to the subject tho
knowieaSe and weight of an Acknowledged cH-
pert A perusal OF his statement shows how
remarkably the war has complicated these
economic questions which in times OF
peace were by no means simple-Phiiadelphi;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Nobody Knows.

Nobody knows what's the depth OF the sea,
Nobody knows when the Chinese found tea;
And why Willie sat q big bumblcbee,
Nobody knows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Germany
Flushing
Acroplancs

planes their accessories in
Germany. simultaneously with this great in
crease in output of machines the Germans are
locking Locking everywhere for recruits for the dying
service arc now received from both infantry
and engineers instead OF being restricted IN
cations 81 are nov dealt with In month instead
the course OF the present year the personnel Of
the German air service has heen largely re
somn tine mex, year the new American air
front. and this is doubtless the main reason for
Their feverish efforts to increase their own out
put. FOR bombing formations heavy three
seated machines n are being built which can carry
They arc equipped with .60-horsc -power n,otors
and when loaded can climb 1000 feet in thirty,
five minutes The lesson is plain for us: We
must speed up our airplane production to the
earliest possible Observation-Disclosures Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
1'onsorfnl.

EVER notice the man with billiards. dome
IN tho barber shop. who when tho barber saws.
Comb your hair wet dry. SIR"
Always says
Just little damp, please; just to make II
lay top."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

Wilhelm is still putting the responsibility
up TO Cod. In order to get results the Kaiser
himself may have TO take over tho Job OF
running the universe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Why Nots

ri. T. W.---Why do you have Charcoal Eph
and his friend, Mr.. Jackson. eating something
every day: ANNABELL1 d. IL"
Oh. dunno; just kinda got the habit OF bcin:
generous But don't you do it yourself, dearie?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

aEkpDREsS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times.
Mss slispatch. and not &, individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

brown color ana the psychology OF odor. There
is considerable amount OF sulphur In organic
com binaton L.. chthyol. and possibly II Is tho
suiphur In 1t that accounts for It's use in various
tin diseases,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Poem of PASSION.

! wish ] had a dollar bill
] didn't have TO break!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
From an Old sera.booS.

\ tutor who footed the nuto
tried TO teach two young tootcrs TO foot;
Said tho two to the tutor:
lis it harder to toot or
10 tutor two tootcrs to toote"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03

That's right, old top: let your desires
And all your plans grow big:
Bus. don't forget before you build
Your house, you've got to dig
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-03
Current Editorial Comment

In giving out Mr.. Hoovcr's
statement from the White House
lrcSidcnt Wilson puts upon il the
stamp OF his approval OF tho
1000 administrator. and the Amer.