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Voice Of the People
Letters must give the name npd i'd
dress of the writer. Name will not bA |
publlshcd II writer requcsts.
wfouC 10 the Churches.

wrong 10 the tUurcUcH'
To the Editor Of The Times-Dispatc h :
Sir would like to enter protest
against tha action OF the authorities
in not permitting the churches TO have
All hours service OF Sunday morning
during the past month.
hRvo profound respect and highses-
teem Tor the hoards or health and Nj
mlntstration OF our city, and I appre,,
work they have done to Improve our
civic conditions. but ] think that their
action in closing the. churches entirely
q mistake growing out OF a false view
OF the function and value OF the church.
Their action has ignored the church
and her mission and invaded tho con :
land to worship God according TO the
dictates Of conscience.
The church Of God Is not to be ciassed
with thsaters, picture shows and places
ger Of the spread OF disease in a church
gathering than In any public assembly.
and YET the boards permitted crowded
street cars. packed to sufrocation. 10
operate with open windows. and would
not allow the churches 10 gather q
handful OF healthy people in large,
well-ventilated buildings. with open
windows and doors. for an hour during
the healthtest. part of the day. The
boards refused to allow the churches
short service on the first Sunday
morning in November, one OF the most
the ban the next day for any sort OF
gathering OF the people.
The churches were closed at a time
when they were especially needed. In
sitting fear Into the hearts OF the
weak and causing many of them TO
look upon their churches us pestiiential
places for the spread of disease and
death. And thai is not true. The house
OF God ought TO be a place OF resort
for the people In all times OF panic
and sickness. my house shall De
called house of prayer for all peo-
pie" But QUO health authorities closed
them UP when prayer was most needed.
II tho public worship Of the people and
their united prayers arc of no value in
times OF pestilence and great mortality,
when are they of value? II the church
has no spiritual power at such ,imes, as
the result Of faith, OF what use is the
church? il God permits His children,
gathered together to worship Him, and
to acknowledge their trust in Him. to
becomes OF His promises Of protection
and blessing to those who trust Him
for the health OF the body?
These arc matters OF vital faith to
many. and they are entitled to as much
consideration as the theories OF the
scientists and the errors of doctors
who have no spiritual! faith. When the
church comes TO be regulated by civic
boards the constitutional law OF the
land Is violated and the rights OF con-
science are invaded.
The drastic order closing the churches
came at time when all the churches
were beginning their hardest work,
and 1t has demoralized many. and,
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Books and Authors

Cobb fu,nsmaS, f Is story sf Tor S5gs.l
= stGry With def quick WORKING blot.
II is story OF adventure. Of haIdshins
OF wanderinss and OF happy ending.
Clematis." by Bertha and Ernest
Cobb Cobb, g: p; putnama sons). is a a real
Is the story Of child found on the
curo by ;.tndly policeman. Of her life
~ an orphanage, and OF kind old
sr 10 his nome 70 stay aee peSo aa .at tss
WSite cat With a black patch over her
touching and delightful tale.
u .,Hu. Of the silenees." by Nary r.
4 Company. Miss S Wa IL ;'; nsv s ssoyn
Is present.day romance. with is
c esanss LAG The p hsTo eyer IS Che sods
drawing in this new novel is a as iiIer
,tfht nr haas as as any that this popular au.
that have elapsed since Miss WsIisr's
iaat novel appeared have but ripsned
her powers as story -ta1ler and added
new literary values 10 her work,
9Th, The publication date OF with Old
Boston) has been delayed becamse o.
var conditions, and is now announced
b fSr S Sosenbee i The book Is written
WCtGSCs all American
glrl: who went to the capital Of Hun
land to study music and was Obliged
to stay there for six months AFTER
America entered the war before she
could escape. During this enforced
residence she learned 70 know the Ger
away censorship's curtain. which has
mans as they are Her story tears
yelled the real ambitions Of the peace
Loving" Hun.
Five Somewhat Historical PLAYS"
by Philip Moeiler. has Just been pub
llshed by Alfred A. Knopf -Four of
these one-act plays were produced bv
the Washington Square Players, per-
haps tho most famous Of tho little the.
alter organizations whose growth and
influence have been one OF the pro~
nounced factors i1 American theatri-
cal history of thu last few years M.
Moeller's little comedies are for the
most part literary burlesques. They
buoyant gaiety Of spirit, an frresisti-
Bile trreysrenee tor Tradition and a Ill l.
burlesques, BECAUSE Of their originate
ity and treatment, should be <of wide
appeal to that rapidly Increasing pub-
lie OF readers plays and especially, be-
cause OF their ease Of performance. to
the tnnumeFablc clubs and groups ~
semi-professlonals and amateurs. whe
bring an untraditionalfzed and enthp.
slasttc interest In living and creative
work to- the new movement in the the
alter to-day. 49,
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the ersencios. OF the war have shown
port Ge ot 5msSbta, tS and n pressing I'm
through other agencies than schools
and definitely organized classes. other
forms OF work Will be added as the
the work Of the America1n YIapi
d.g To R,y ct the The In1 %ara are ,o.,.
portunittes and facilities to learn OF
Amsr r "a. and to understand his tuties
70 unite in service TOR America the
dinerent factiona among tho several
racial groups and to minimize In eaot,
race the antagonism due to old country
TO cement tho friendships and dis
courage tho enmities existing among
races and to bring them together for
TO bring nat,ye and foreisn.bo
To give natiye;born Americans
e employers ss1 e F5s
eor r. n %oGKmen and and ther families:
tic feeling toward the days work.
To develop the school as the center
tor Amertcanizatton work,
The, Bureau OF Education believes
ii Ina. tnSugh knowledge OF tho Eng
Iisn language and common citizen
ship are OF first Importance, American
use OF English the common-ian guage
OF the country, Is means and not an
END. man may be good and patri-
lish. Like Francis Zeiber, his heart
may long have learned to tkrob Ameri-
can pulsations though his lips may
THEMSELVES. Yet the knowiedre OF
English is essential in enabling the
foreign born to gain clearer Impress
into more sympathetic and construc-
tive relations with those OF NC who
have been III. America longer and who
and ideals.
Through our efforts for helping The
Foreign born TO know America and 10
become good Americans. we may our.
selves learn moro OF our country and
become bettar American citizens.
Copyright 1918,
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
BefoFc the season.

Bursting the hedges through. covcy dInEs
ltsef into the air noisy wings;
A sleepy pointer rouses the sound.
Leaps from the yard into tho hunting ground
fclpins chagrin, returns and humbly begs
Our pardon, with his tall between his legs
Over the held whte-nagged bunny fees
Smelling the dog, starts quakipg at the knees
And In ahrighted leaps, zigzags away
Free for the time. to die some other day
And Grif. tho dachshund snirs In cold disdain,
knowing he'll find that self-same hare again.
Over the river in high parade
Flying so low It's plain they're not afraid
Come the iatoils and canvasbacks. to find
Food that's secreted by the idle blind
And the still hunter watches all the fun,
WhistlinG tune and oiling UP his gun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Airplanes In France.

Make ready. for the flash OF dawn 1.
here! %
Now up! stll up. How fast the
world recedcsN 'o
riven reeds.
And fathomless infinitude is near.
The myriad shafts Of light are crystal
clear. 1'
So pure, SO free Of what wars tur-
MOL breeds.
The e, sun seems now lodestar. and it
The way way along the painless space wo
wings, 800"
swiftly, as homins thought, wo
Now down. in GREATNESS slides.
Then up, until tho primal silence sings
About US, Peace-and Gods eternal
Wills willis far below ,h. s,not. !, ,.,,,.
drifts, VIRGINIA NELSON, ~
In Now York Times,
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Tho National Fling.

Mre. W. p. O., Keysville.--The ar
rangcment Of the United States flag in
alternate stripes of red and white, with
the stars on. field of blue, was done
in accordance with resolution OF Con-
gress. adopted on June IA, 1877, and,
presumably, this arrangement was to
lend beauty and fitness to the design.
Tho alternate stripes of red and white
and the stars the number of states con-
stituting the Union. The Grand Union,
unrurled at Cambridge, Mass, on Janu-
airy, 2, 17T6, was the first striped flag.
It bore the combined crosses Of St.
George and ST. Andrew in the corner,
with thirteen red and white stripes rep
resenttng the thirteen colonies. This
was designed to show that the colonies,
while determined to gain their do.
mand, wore still loyal to tho mother
country 1t never came into general
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

That suggestion from the Bolshevk gov
eminent for an armistice pending with.
drawal of the American troops from Russia is
characteristic Of the breed OF which we have
had some choice specimens in this country.
1t Is marked always by certain surface
smaFtpess, by shallow subtleties. ready false
smiles masking hearts black with hate the
diplomacy OF the snake that crawls and creeps
and watches eagerly and always for chance
to bite aud scatter poison
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

What. now, will become of the Junkers.
the harons and vons who gratifcd the Hun
civilian by insulting him and his womanfolk
in public? Like the unjust steward in the
parable. they cannot dig. To beg they would
not be ashamed. but there is nobody to give
them anything. For those swashbucklers of
restaurants and clanking DULLES of the side
walks who drank SO frequently and so jovial.
~ to Der Tag"-the day whom they should
draw sword to smite the world--it is good
night
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obsolete uniform and holding at present"
the rife he had carried thirty years before.
The old man had kept gun and uniform hid
den during the four years Of Hun occupa-
tion to greet the sovereign to whom he owed
allegiance and refusing. to deliver them, not
withstanding severe punishments and many
threats OF death. AS a modern instance of
courage, loyalty and patience in the face OF
danger and for devotion to cause this
matches the best the Romans ever did.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

While the Kaiser passes his days almost
entirely in prayer and Bible reading" it
would be interesting to know If he still adj
dresses his supplications to that "good old
German god,' with whom as involuntary
dissolution OF partnership seems to have been
enected, or has he forsaken him for One
whom he hopes may be moro merciful? Aud
does he selfshly pray for his own safety and
that OF his dynasty from the wrath of the
aTenger, or does, he ask for peace to his
bloodstaned soul to which peace must ever
remain unknown?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

Miss a. j., MorrIson.--From prehis.
toric times the Indians Of Ecuador have
utilized wax found in certain species
OF tall palms for making candles This
wax occurs on tho trunks In granular
form. each tree furnishing about fifty
pounds. The trees arrow in great num-
berS on the mountains along the coast
samples OF the wax were sent to France
and Germany before the war. and the
chemists In both countries made ia
vorable reports. but the war terminated
further Investigations in both coun-
tries. One chemist said that 1t could
be made use OF in the manufacture OF
explosives.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

wonder II the Kaiser thinks there has
been voluntary dissolution Of the partner
snip ana change of the peace program to
which he alluded in his great speech to his
army Just before last Christmas, when he
said; The year 1917. with it's great bat
ties, has proved that the German people has
IN the Lord Of Creation above an uncondi-
tional and avowed ally. We must bring
peace TO the world by batterlng in with the
iron list and shining sword the doors of
those who will not have peace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

That reported profer Of the Kaiser to alb
dictate in favor of his grandson, now twelve
years old, may indicate a hope that the
world will be willing to accept and trust u
Hohenzollern whose acquaintance it has not
had the pleasure Of making. Or there may
be an idea of enlisting American support on
the ground that the unlucky boys birthday
is the Fourth of July
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Quary.

S. Q. S--W'i!i you kindly sivc me some ad-
vice? ! have who Is SO blamed lazy that
everything he starts TO do stops when he yawns
Would you make a preacher out OF him or q
politician. y DESPAIEING FATHER
Richmond. November 1, 1915.
Quit despairing and stop knocking Why
don't you train him TO be automobile me-
chanic where they charge so much an hour
for gazing at a carburetor? He'd like IT and
they'd be tickled TO death.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
At eemmencments ,he late 1ohn p n.

At commandments the late John r. Nc
>Hl-lzure. OF this city, of Justly rcvered memory.
ins craft point to his boys the example Of the
ard materials sntinel said to have stood steady
8 5. oeeSpation BE on his post at gate Of Pom
un IN states OF FINISHES had covered and i'm
which form the defense; lasts question the story
nnEars n 7obly by George Joye
ana ND Assosia,ed powers TO he When the King of
~. NO destruction OF ships ot,oo. ~. =
tertsis to be permitted before ges the other day
uon' sr,T,render or restoration standing rgidly
-. All naval and mercantile i. ,.,,a.o, 80,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
I'ollticIo.
An idea |.

Roosevelt and Taft would have made a sue
cess OF this war. just as Wilson has made a
miserable failure OF il.
They'd have made a war as was q war; reeu-
lar lighting and everything. They wouldn't
have fooled with popguns and bean shooters
Gotta recognize genius some way. Hence:
An idea
Why not make Teddy Berlns chief Of police
and give Taft the job Of chief criminal judge Of
Germany? Then let em so far as they like
Doggone it. we believe in being fair!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

1t Is to be regretted that Francis Josepb
Ola not live to witness the utter ruin that
has come upon the house Of Hapsburg His
was the hand that clasped the Kaiser.s IN
their compact OF blood: his was the heart
whose perhdy finally has brought the I'M
honored and unspeakable dynasty down to
worse than nothingness. Through death be
escaped the retribution which should have
been his. The unfortunate Karl. reputed =
pacifst at heart, inherited the war and the
hateful odium attaching TO his ancient line
OF forebears, and his is the punishment. Az
a peaceful ruler he never had chance. hut
the world breathes moro freely, now that his
throne mas been toppled over into the dust.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

The feeble war efforts" OF the Wilson
administration. which Colonel Roosevelt is
using as argument to induce voters Ia tatc
control OF our war activities out OF the Pres
idents hands and lodge them in Republi-
can congress, have been su efficiently vigorous
70 oring victory to the allies on all fronts
ana the emo or the war in sight at least a
year carrier than the most optimistic though,
possible six months ago. Efforts productive
OF such astonishing results will scarce,v he
appraised as feeble" by intelligent voters
when they make out their ballots to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

In the crashing to earth Of those malign
powers which have threatened mankind. and
, in the joyous rays OF that sun of peace which
is appearing over the horizon OF war, one is
reminded of his Aeschylus:
Dawn OF the day OF rightful vengeance, hail;
dare at length aver that gods above
HaHe care OF men md heed Of earthly wrongs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 1918.

Remembrance of those days when Amer
lea admittedly was unprepared grows bit
hazy when one reads that Pershing has so
600 skilled railway workers, $1,000 cars and
1000 locomotives ready to move Foch 5
armies to Germanys back door whenever the
generalissimo shall say the word.
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Forestr Division.

That's the trouble with this COMPOUNDED
amateur woodsman business" said the subur.
ban farmer gentleman he slammed the ak
into the she'd
What's that? What's that?" asked The ex-
cited neighbor.
"Oh. I've been trying to clear my woods out
OF dead chestnut, but every time cut tree
down I have to cut it up!'
And he resumed the bueksaw with curly lam
guaSes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

bingham said the rchist In the Thr.e
Arts. II have finished my work on Mendels
sohn. my biographies OF Handel and Bach and
my volume on The Inspirations of Mozart. can
you suggest something for another book 80
Il can" said Bingham. Just hunt I'm thu
authors OF Annie Rooney Down on the Farm.
Two Little Girls In Blue and After the Ball Is
Over and find out why a popular chorus ha a
TO be introduced with tho line: Then to her
he did say, or These words to her he said"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
information Bureau

Inquiries rer ,rdinE almost any sopIe.
excepting Oh legal and iLedleal sub.
jeetn, arc answered. free. A, all In
Gairjcs are nnswered airectiy BY eeF-
aonul letter q self-addressed, ata M ped
envelope u required. Address fhs
ltntca : Dtspstch iutOr sioa lures q,
HsehmoAd, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

Those ''lightning-trained" American sol-
diers have broken through. Tho frank ad-
mission is made by the Berlin War Office,
which has advanced far since it refused to
mention the fact that the Yankees had made
their appearance on the western front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Ssrsery Rhine.

NaFSery Rime.
Little Miss Afratden.
Scarcely country maiden.
DO not cry and run away:
Tho Kaiser didn't como to stay,
Naughty bad mans BACKED his eye:
So Miss'Afraiden, don't you cry!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

Dis hyar worl amt made TO good folkses
only said Charcoal Eph. ruminatively, "ltase
efn deg warn't debbils. what'd de good
fokses got T. bras about, huh? Try potato
Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

Americas food administrator grows in
popularity. Hoover farms may be found in
almost every American back yard. but over
in England the people are devoting them
selves to Herb gardens"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
Medical Lore.

Well" said the family physician. what is
your opinion?"
"My-cr-opinion. DOCTOR" Tho consulting
specialist wrinkled his brow. "How's he fixed
fnanciaily?"
oh splendid. Very alarming in that re-
spect:"
That being rhe case, neurasthenia: prescrip-
ton, trip abroad alone! . And let me
know if he has relapse before the 1919 ALL
year linousines 30 up. won't you:'
With which they cheerfully shook hands and
winked duet.
The Kaiser isn't so much varied because
murder will out" He's worried for fear IT
may sink in!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05
The Kaiser. Dying Me,..r..
Musical World.

when this war is over. viii stand no non
sense from America
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

1t may be long way to Tpperary, but Der
lin is 80 close you can tho people packint
their things
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MarahaI Foch.
Indian Candles.

marNhaI FOch.
Subscriber, South Boston.-Field Mar.
shall Foch Is a Roman Catholic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

Address ALI CoMsMUNisS,At.. "a.
ElONS 70 The HmesD
match. add net to anulsa"u
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-05

' 1nSfons l.is New York we:
nue.; New AUTk City, Fitn
ASen0e bu1iuinEi ltn.aeo.
teopis'e IAs buhio
l'hiiAaolphin. Coisnisi AEss'
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" ss The Nses- bispstch Pub;
Charles Z HAsbrovk. Ethtos s"'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-15
SAYS COLD WEATHER BRINGS RETURN OF
 INFLUENZA
Public Must Be Careful to Avoid a Second Epidemic. Easier to Prevent Than
 Cure. What to Do

Encouraging reports of the fewer eases of Influenza in this vicinity should not allow us to relax our vigilance or danger is all over," says a well known authority. With the coming of cold weather there is apt I to be be a retuIn rin,o of ness will depend on the extent of the precautions, taken by the public. to pre- vent infection.
 When the air is full of Influenza germs, you may be constantly breath Ing them into your nose and throat. But their danger may be avoided and you to infection if you destroy the germ be- fore it actually begins work in your blood.
 During the recent serious epidemic which hit Birmingham SO hard most successful results were obtained by many through the simple breathing into the nose, throat and lungs of the medi- cated air of oil of Hyomei. Probably no better, safer or more sensible precau- lion against Influenza, Grippe, Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis or Catarrh of the nose go now to the nearest drug store and get complete Hyomei outfit consisting of a bottle of the pure Oil of Hyomei and little vest pocket hard rubber in- haling device into which a few drops of the oil are poured.
 Carry this Inhaler with you during the day and each half hour or so put it In your mouth and draw deep breaths of it's pure healing germicidal air into the passages of your nose. throat and lungs to destroy any germs that may have found Judgement there. This sim pie precaution may save you a serious Illness and the loss of several weeks work. It is pleasant to use and not at all expensive as the inhaler will last life time and further supplies of the Oil of Hyomei can be had at any drug store for few cents.
 Hundreds of people in this vicinity nsed Hyomei in this way during the re- 1ent crisis and avoided danger. They should not neglect 1t now for the dan ger is by no means over.-Adv