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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09
NOW IT'S "KNITTING NERVES.
New York Physical Director Says It's
Due to Improper Handling
of Needles.

New York.-Now It's Emitting
nerves" caused by concentration of
mind and hand on the needles. Thou
sands of women in New York are af-
flicted according to DIR. Louis R. Welz-
miller, physical director of the West
Side Y. NJ. G. A, who adds that his
only patients that show symptoms of
the new wartime complaint have been
women. DIR. Welzmiller says that
there is liable to be an epidemic of
Emitting nerves" unless knitters
learn to knit properly.
DR.. G. p. Christensen. president of
the Psychological Research society,
said: "The women are overworking
themselves. Knitting has become a
craze. Nerves cannot stand this
strain"
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09
Mobilization of Agriculture
Forces Planned as Emergency
War Measure.
MEN TO Be FORCED TO WORK
Radical Action Rendered Imperative
by the Necessity of Providing
Larger Landowners With Labor
Needed to Handle Crops.

Rome.-The first of series of emer-
prove as much as circumstances will
permit the difficult food situation will
be announced soon. The mobilization
of all the agricultural forces of the
country will be ordered and the new
army sent to work wherever there ex-
lists a scarcity of farm labor.
According to the experts of the min
istry of agriculture the radical meas
ure, for which there is no precedent.
was rendered imperative by the neces-
sity of supplying the large landowners
and the organizations which have en-
gagged in agricultural enterprises on a
large scale with all the labor they need
for sowing and taking in the crop. The
scarcity of labor also has made impera-
tive the coordination of work in farm
ing operations.
Take Census of Farm Labor.
The mobilization will take place I'M
der the direction of Agricultural Min
lister Rainert, who will be assisted by a
few of the officers of the italian gen
eral staff. The mayor of each town
will be ordered to take the census of
all the farm labor OF both sexes in his
district and state the approximate time
needed for local farming work. The
next step will be the compulsory en-
llstment of every man in new army
which will be under the command of
regular petty officers.
Active operations will begin early in
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09
PERSH|NG PRAISES
HIS FIGHTING MEN
HE SAYS THEY LEAD CLEANER
LIVES THAN EVER DID ANY
SIMILAR BODY OF MEN.
MOTHERS MAY REST ASSURED
Feed Manufacturers and Dealers Must
Secure Licenses by February Is
New Courses Added to Medical
Training Camps.

(F'rom Committee on Public Information)
Washington.-In a recent communi-
cation to Secretary of War Baker, the
commander of the American expedi-
tonary forces said:
'"There has never been a similar
body of men to lead as clean lives as
our American soldiers in France. They
have entered this war with the high
est devotion to duty and with no other
idea than to perform these duties in
most efficient manner possible. They
fully realize their obligation to their
own people, their friends, and the
country. A rigid program of instruc-
ton is carried out daily with tradi-
tional American enthusiasm. Engaged
in healthy, interesting exercises in the
open air, with simple diets, officers
and men, like trained athletes, are
ready for their tasks. Forbidden the
use of strong drink and protected by
stringent regulations against sexual
evils, and supported by their own
moral courage, their good Behavior Is
the subject of most favorable com
ments, especially by our allies. Amer
ican mothers may rest assured that
their sons are credit to them and to
the nation, and they may well look
forward to the proud day when on the
battlefield these splendid men will
shed a new luster on American man.
hood"
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09
NEW INVENTION OF MARINES
It's Called "Bazooka" and VIII Make
You "Shake Your Feet" When
In Operation.

Port Royal, S. C.-United States ma
rines at this station have new inven-
ton. It's called "bazooka." No, 1t
isn't cannon, nor a flying machine,
nor a machine gun, but when in opera
ton 1t will make you 'shake your feet"
The .'bazooka" is simple contrivance
consisting of but two pieces of gas pipe
and funnel, but its secret is the play
ing. It is said that the Marine Corps
Jazz band is the only one I'm the world
that boasts of "hazooka."
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09

Manufacturers of and dealers In
commercial feeds for live stock cattle
and hogs must secure licenses under
the food administration by February
Is. This covers baled hay, shelled and
ear corn and many other commodities
intended for use as feeds or as in
gradients in mixed feeds. The only
exceptions are for millers manufactur-
ing bran and dealers in coarse grains.
who have already been placed under
food administration licenses.
Applications for license should be
addressed to the license division, Food
Administration, Washington, D. c.,
specifying the nature of the business
to be licensed.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09

The department of agriculture esti-
mates that only one-third of the mar
ketable surplus of the potato crop had
been moved by January 1, 1918. Last
years potato crop was the largest ever
produced in the United States.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09

For work In the enlisted Veterinary
corps, 1000 men not subject to call I'M
der the selective-service law, are want
ed. They will be assigned to duty in
veterinary hospitals and for other pur
poses in the corps. Service overseas
can be expected shortly.
There is particular demand for vet
Urinary and agricultural students
farmers, stablemen and others accus-
toned to handling horses. A few men
Of the following occupations will also
be accepted: Horseshoers, saddlers,
pharmacists, cooks, typists and stenog
raphers.
Pay for enlisted men and noncom-
missioned officers ranges from $50 to
$50 a month, food, clothing, and quar-
tiers. Applications for enlistment can
be made at any army recruiting Of
fee.
One Of the functions of the newly
established war service exchange will
be to answer inquiries of persons de-
string to serve in the army. 1t will
also keep informed of needs of the
various branches of the service as to
personnel, and direct suitable persons
as to where and how to apply, and will
cooperate with the department of la
Dor and other agencies in locating and
supplying men needed for special pur-
poses by various branches of the serv-
ice.
Inquiries regarding enlistment op-
portunities, ETC., should be addressed
to the War Service Exchange, room
500, State, War, and Navy Building
Washington, D. G.
To conserve tin, linseed oil, and 9TH
ingredients of paint and paint con-
tainers necessary for war use, manu-
facture will be limited to 80 shades
of house paint after July 1. Some
firms are now making 100 shades of
this class of paint.
Enamels will be restricted by the
manufacturers to eight shades, floor
paint to eight, roof and barn paint to
two. single stains to IL, carriage
paint to eight. architectural varnishes
to, ten. Half-gallon cans will not be
used, and some other sizes will be
discontinued.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09

For the unit of women telephon
operators to be sent to France dis
tinctive uniform is being provided
Salaries range from $50 to $125
month, with allowance for rations an
quarters. Successful applicants mus
speak both French and English wit
ease.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09

which must sustain the fighters in the
months of struggle yet to come. There
fore every effort should be made to
increase the yield of our fields.
"Ths association points to the grave
peril which attends the relaxing of
the wise statutes enacted for con-
serving the wild life of this country,
which is more and more recognized
rs an important economic factor"
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09

Italy possesses rich mines of zinc,
but as 1t is not coal-producing coun-
try the output of the metal is limited,
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1918-02-09
VICTIM OF GERMAN RAID
ENLlSTS IN RED CROSS

Chicago.-Miss Victorine Van
Dyke, whose home was destroyed
when the kalser's army crushed
Belgium and who escaped from
German bondage and came to
Chicago, is on her way back to
her war broken country to aid
the Red Cross.
Her mother Is In Belgium and
her two soldier brothers are prls-
oners in German prison camps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
GERMANS MAINTAINING.
ROLE OF INDIFFERENCE,
American Soldiers Continue Their March, and Excite
But Little Interest Except When Buying Food
at Exceedingly High Prices

more interest in The americans. who.
as is customary with them. are begin
niuE - spend their money. The prices
of both foods;uns and other articles
are enormously high. but the soldiers
desire souvenirs and they were quite
ready 10 paironiGc shops which are far
superior to those in any town through
which they passed.
Y is understood that the American
military government proposes 10 deal
Sicrniy with amy Offenders against the
reea .aionS the army may establish.
hui the Germans appear TO accept with
on question whatever orders are i'm
posed. Ii is probable that some of the
civil guards left by the rctrcatiug army
will he retained. II they give satisfac-
ZION III their duties.
y proclamation issued by General
ferShlnS has evoked a few expressions
vi appreciation from the Germans. and
there is notable tendency on the
part of the people OF Trcvcs. Sarrc-
buurS and other OF the larger commune
ties to act on his suggestion to re-
sumo their normal activities
The towns are filled with returning
German soldiers. discharged from SER
vice. who since the Americans have
arrived. have been negotiating for
civilian clothing to replace the uni
forms which they are still wearing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
LARGE CONGREGATION HEARS
ADDRESS BY DR.. PATTON
Missionary Campaign Is Art of Mobi-
lining Powers of Church for
Christian Service.

Another very large congregation
last night attended the missionary
campaign now being held in this city
hy Episcopalians. These conferences
arc being conducted by Rev. Robert w
Patton, ID. d., missionary secretary Of
the Province of Sewanee of the t.p!s-
copal Church. Sessions will be held
each night this week At ST; James
Church at Sis o'clock.
The conference last night was
opened VITA prayer by the Rev. J.
Yates Downman, n. L.. rector of All
Saints Church who also pronounced
the bencdiction at the end of the con-
ference.
Dr. patton's address was one of
great power. holding his audience
SpcN-bound. His appeal was filled,
with anecdotes and incidents OF the
great war, and with touching elo-
auence he drove home the great truths
which he was presenting. lie made i
strong appeal for the country churches
Of Virginia. setting forth what a pow
or these old churches had been in the
past history of Virginia and showing
what a great privilege and duty it
should he for the stronger city churche s
10 sec that these old country churches
were revivitied.
Dr. Patton stated that the object of
the missionary campaign was the
study OF the art of modifying the
powers of the church for Christian ser
Vice. one Of the most attractive fea-
manner in which Dr. Patton conducts
them, the audience being invited to
ask questions and make suggestions
as the conference proceeds. The gen
cral public is cordially invited to at
tend these conferences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
Important Mews
Quickly Told
Evefats From Various
Sources Reduced to
Ma7aanaatnn Space.

WASHINGTON. December s.-rood
t,bbn ns' is more necessary now
joined hands. with the allies against
germany. food Administrators Herbert
=, Hoover cabied from Europe to-day.
nir. Hoover stated that the situation
does not yet admit the formulation OF
!, uennite program. but that the Amer
the starving peoples Of Europe and
continue to make sacrifices.
NEW YORK. December 3.-Preferen-
rs MS soon rs they are released from SER
VICE as Il measure of practical neces-
Sly Sly, and wisdom 10 strengthen the but
urged on the 1000 members OF the Ma
tonal Association Of Manufacturers by
IT'S president. stephen c. Mason. in i
statement issued here to-day
ny M NoInch,; VA. December s,-The
W o. stiman w o3 made ,9day that
ident of the American Humane Society.
mad designated Norfolk as the convcn-
meet next October. the exact date to be
wAsiIlNGToN. December a.-secre-
tary Of War Baker will not go to Eu-
nounced today. lie Described the OBJ
jeS Nr Sf his yo trip as soI nurely military
i.ivermore. known to the stock market
as the boy plunger." was married at
~, Nc. 81: Regis Hotel t here to-day to
l.ivermorc was divorced last week in
Nevada by his first wife. who was
Nettie Jordan, of Indianapolis. THE
boy rlungcr" is now forty-onc years
old. and his bride is twenty-threc. His
gift TO her is said to have been \
magnificent uptown mansion.
BtENoS AIRES. December 3-Thc
Peruvian legation here declared to-
day that Peru was not rnobilzinG its
army. The minister has been Informed
by the Foreign Office that Peru intends
10 make no military step. despite
chilean mobilization.
WASHINGTON. December 3.--Sena-
tor Smith. OF South Carolina. after a
conference at tho White House to-
night. stated that he found the Prcsi-
dent in thorough sympathy with the
plan for removal of restrictions on
cotton. with q view to restoring nor
mai market conditions.
LONDON. December 3.-Thousands OF
Belgian women. children and old men
housed. clothed and under medical care
in England and Scotland for the last
four years. will begin returning TO
their homes in Antwerp next week.
NEW YORK. December 3.-Charles
Rroden. SIX. was lifted TO the witness
chair in the Supreme Court before Jus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04

ticc Giegerich and jury to-day to
testify against his mother. Eva. who
was defendant in divorce action. and
the audience gasped In establishment
AMERONGEN. HOLLAND. December
3.--Thc former German Empress nus
apparently almost recovered from ncr
recent indisposition. and is OCCASION
ally seen with tho former German EN-
peror walking In the grounds of the
castle hcrc.
PARIS. December 3-Thc Paris even
ing newspapers print President Will
sons speech practically in fun.
WASHINGTON December War
Depa rtment officials and stockholders
Of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
have entered into Il tentative agree
nlcnt for government acquisition OF
the canal for s2.514.000.
COPEEIiAGEN. December 3-Thc
entente powers. according to a Wolff
Bureau dispatch from Spa Belgium,
have granted safe conduct to the
German troops in Finland to- return
home.
DETROIT. December Steps TO
obtain recount of the ballots cast at
the senatorial election last month arc
under contemplation by Henry Ford
and his advisers. II was said here to-
day on reliable authority.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
LEY Associated prcss.l

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY or
OCCUPATIONS, December 3.-Furthvr
evidence OF tho determination OF the
Germans not TO he Jared out OF their
assumed role OF Indifference was shown
in every vllegc into which the Amer
leans marched to-day. Tho long lines
OF khaki-clad troops resumed their
movement toward the Rhine 1T day
break. passing through dozens OF viii
lagos until another twelve miles had
been covered.
Farmers in the fields and residents
in the villages and towns glanced ut
the troops and went on With their work.
Here and there Germans stared for
a time curiousiy. but rarely was there
display Of emotion or even Of keen
interest; With the exception Of trirtins
acts by children there have been no
signs OF hostility reported. In A few
Instances children shouted derogatory'
remarks and threw small stones, hut
there was nothing more serious than
that.
The German troops are we'll back in
their retiremcnt and apparently there
Is no desire whatever 10 hamper the
working out OF the terms OF the armis-
tce.
German business mon, especially in
Trevcs. have already begun to display
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
BREAKS A COLD
IN A FEW HOURS
First dose Of ''Papc's Cold Com
pound" relieves all
grippe misery.
Don't stay stumed-up.

Quit blowing and snufninE! dose
of "Pape's Cold Compound" taken every
two hours until three doses are taken
will end grippe misery and break up a
severe cold either In the head. chest.
body or limbs.
IT promptly opens clogged- up nostrils
and air passages: stops nasty discharge
or nose running; relieves sick head
ache. duliness. feSerishness, sore
throat, sneczing. soreness and stiffness.
'Pape's Cold Compound" is the quick
est, surest relief known and costs only
few cents at drug stores. 1t acts
without assistan tastes nice, and
causes no Inconvenience. Don't accept
substitute-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
PRESIDENT PARD0Ns TWO
Holds That Neither Vincent Nor MI,tcr
Had Any Criminal Intent to
Violate Laws.
inv Arsoctotcd Press

WASH NGToN, December a.--Lieu-
ant-Colonels j. j. Vincent and
George W. MiNter. army officers named
by Charles l.. Hughes in his rcpor, on
the aircraft investigation as having
been guilty of transacting business
with private concerns in which they
were financially interested, have been
pardoned by President Wilson.
This announcement was made to-
night 1t the White House:
1t was announced at the executive
offices to-day that the President had
pardoned Lieutenant-Colonel George w.
MiXter and Colonel j. G.
Vincent, whom the recent report on
aircraft production showed to be tech
n!cally guilty because of a breach Of
statutes because he entirely concurs
in the views Of the Attorney General
with regard to these two eases. He
believes that the two gentlemen con-
cerned where entirely innocent of any
improper or selfish intentions, that
their guilt was only technical. and that
their services 10 the government. which
nave been OF the. highest value and OF
the most distintercsted sort deserve
most cordial rccognition"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
WHEN A FAMILY
NEEDS A FRIEND

In the Absence of Doctors Nobly Gone
TO War, After Influenza. the Grip
Those wonderfully useful medicines,
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Peptiron and
Hoods Pills-comprisinE the new COM
bination family treatmcnt-arc warm
ly recommended
II taken regularly. Hoods Sarsa-
Darilla before meals, Peptiron after
meals. and Hoods Pills at night as
needed. they are reasonably sure to
keep family in health and prove to
he reliable and always ready friends
They purify the blood. build up
strength and regulate the system.
Get all. or any one. as you think
you need, from your druggist to-day
ADV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
GOVERNMENT NOT MIXING
INTO PERU-CH!LE TANGLE
Rumors to That Effect &C EnphntI-
caliy Denied by the Stntc
Department..
TBy Associated Press. I

WASHINGTON. December 3.-The
American government has made no
suggestions whatever 10 Chile and
Peru as TO the disposition OF the dis
putod provinces OF Tacpa and africa.
This was announced officially tonight
AT the State Department.
Tile State Department. says tho
announcement. has made no suGges-
ton Whatever as TO territory. but has
urged that everything possible be done
10 maintain peaceful rela tions."
This was the first Information that
the United states government had COM
municated with the Chilean and Peru
Wan governments concerning the dis
putc over the two provinces.
According to official information re-
ceivcd to-day at the Chilean embassy
the statement that tho military and
naval reserves have been called TO
arms is incorrect. What took place
according TO this information, was an
administrative measure of an in
ternal nature, including decision
that il was advisable to continue in
service the drafts recently discharged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04


-rtcadtly decreasing and by next March
ssse expect there Will he only 100000
hogs in Germany.
Sin 1914 there were ei.S00.ooo head
;sofs cattle. as compared with 1S.soO,ooo
slHSS September and only 100000 at
Nsscnt'''
i sSsdIerr wurm also described the milk
SSHUrtagc as grave.
S4ILL EMPEROR WHEN HE
s.--. ENTERED HOLLAND Is CLAIM
Hollands contention that William
-91iohenzollcrn entered that country as
a private citizen cannot be upheld in
1.-THE face OF the date of his abdtcaion
decree, according to the London Times.
which says:
"Thc date OF the Kaiscr's ahdication
decree of November IS shows how right
those of us were VINO refused TO take
the proclamation Of Prince Max sS the
equivalent or tho act Of abdicat,on.
LAS late as that day tho Kaiser uses
sthe royal I'VE" and speaks OF himself.
snot only rs Kaiser and King, but rs
supreme commander.
1t would seem Ia follow that William
of HohenZollcru was Still commander
in-chicf and Emperor when he went
into Holland. and that the Dutch view
that he entered there as \ private per-
son cannot be justified.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
DENMARK WILL NOT
PROVISION GERMANY
IEv Associated rrcss.

l l'S aSSoCIat'i IfcSsti
s WASHINGToM December 3,--Den-
ozark has mad .pG, arrangements 10
food TO Germany, as reported recently
by the Berlin correspondents OF the
Berlingskc TidcnGc. according To an
16icial dispatch to-day 10 the Danish
ttgation from the Foreign Office at
The Tidcade report said
as "a result of negotiations between
yenmuril and Germany the latter would
receive each month $4,000 tons OF fats.
~,o,0o0 tons OF meat and 10000 tons
OF wheat
. This, the Copenhagen Foreign Office
Sabled, Was due TO Il misunderstand-
ing THE Rer!in correspondent Of the
RerlingSkc TideHde on November II in
f6i7ned his paper" the dispatch said.
= hat the German food administration
Had just concluded an inVcSti cation of
Bic food conditions IN Germany and as
~ result had stated that to feed the
NeciIan people through the winter IL
81 opld be necessary for Germany TO inn
a1o,k The above mentioned Quantities OF
afood from outside. But nothing was
:Elid OF Denmark furnishing Germany
ssS irl these immense quantities OF food.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
ONE KILLED, ANOTHER HURT
H., T.. ~ 4. Trnir HnckS Into Siding
mt Gravel Pit. Running Down
TNNO InSncrInrk

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Decembnr
3.-Joscph Hicks. of this city. was
killed in an accident at the gravel nit
at Massaponax, Spotsylvania County,
near TINS city, to-day. and II. y Tricc
~ Injured. Both men were car inspcc-
tors for the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad. and were re.
pairing car a train backed III on
the siding and struck the car on which
lhey were working, causing the car to
run over both men Hicks was killed
instantly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-04
HORTICULTURlSTS MEET
Mayor Jestcr. or Lynchburg. Welcomes
Members From Various Parts
OF State.
LSpecial 10 The Times.Dispatch.l

ISpecial 70 The Times Dispatch.l
The Virginia horticultural Society be-
gan it's twentythrd annual convention
here tonight with brief welcome from
Major Jester. Reports of g. BurcclI
McCue. or Greenwood. president, and
Secretary w. l.. Massey. Winchester.
outlined the work done in the past
freight embargo on fruit. soldier FUR
loughs for fruit production and shin
ments and organization of women and
girls for the same work and the en-
coura cement Of county secretaries and
advertising or Virginia apples