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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
REDUCTION IS MADE.
IN LOSSES FROM FIRE
Chief Joyncs Estimates Total Loss
for 1917 at Sum OF
S220,S1S.
NET DECREASE or s84, sa1
Largest Fire OF Year Was on Febru-
ary 3, When Record Building OF
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Was Burned.

Losses from fire In Richmond dur
Ing the year 1917 aggregated s229.7lS,
as compared with s2a454O for the prc-
vious year, showing decrease OF
sG4S21, according TO figures announced
last night by Fro Chief W. II. Joynes.
NOT only did the losses decrease. but
therc was a smaller number of alarms
and FEWER accidents to members of the
department.. Tho record made by this
city In tho twelve months was consid-
cred highly gratifying.
Chief Joynes pointed out that the
losses during the year were even less
than those Of twenty years ago, when
the great increase in the price Of build
ing materials and every other item Is
considered. In that time the pooula-
tion Of the city has treblcd. the terri
tory is four times greater and the num-
Der of alarms has increased from an
average of about seventy-fivc to be-
tween 500 and 900.
LARGEST FIRE WAS IN
HEART OF BUSINESS SECTION
The largest fire last year was that
which occurred early the morning of
February 3. when the two-story brick
building adjoining the First National
Bank was Quilted by flames. The loss
as a result, of this fire was placed at
s44476. yet 1t was one of the most
dangerous. because Of its location, the
department has fought in several
years. Weather conditions at the time
were also bad, with the water from
the hose freezing as it left the nozzlcs.
which made fire fighting exceedingly
hazardous. But for the fact that tho
building was in a bad state OF repair,
the loss would have been far greater
Numerous other fires with losses
ranging between $4,000 and $4,000
occurred during the year, the second
largest being that which destroyed the
plant of the Virginia Coal BriQuetting
Company, on the Boulevard. entailing
loss of about $4,000 With the ex-
ception of the fire on February 3. the
department was fortunate in having no
serious confiaGrations to combat
Buildings in which fires occurred
during the year 1917, were valued at
s5.70o.365, according to figures an
nounccd by Fire Chief Joyncs. while
the contents were valued at s3,o57,s3o
On these buildings there was car
ried insurance totaling s2,299.S7o, and
So,o43,527 on the contents. The Fire
Department has bee nimproved consid-
erably during the past twelve months,
several additional pieces of motor ap-
paratus being installed. and with
changes made in the equipment at the
various stations. the reduction in
losses has been possible.
Figures announced by Chief Joynes
of fire losses for the past ten years are
as follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02

day to Dr.. Anna Howard Shaw. the
woman suffrage leader of New York.
says tho oniciai press bureau, reading
as follows:
II received with much satisfaction
and pleasure tho friendly message you
addressed to me from the women's
committee of the Council OF National
Defense of America.
please convey to the sisterhood Of
your great country tho warm thanks
of the women OF the British empire for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
SEES COMPENSATION AHEAD
King Ferdinand Delivers Addres,
Upon Opening OF Roumanfan
Parliament.
IRy Associated Prcss.l :

by Associated Prcss.l<
JASSY. ROUMANIA. Friday. Decem-
Der 2s.-The Roumanian Parliament
was opened to -day with an address by
King Ferdinand.
However painful may be the sacri-
noes that we may still have to make In
order TO realize our legitimate aspira :
lions" said the King, 1--WE have the
deep conviction that they will be COM
pensa;cd on the decisive day when
there is established the reign OF JUS
tice and liberty in the relations among
nations"
The King bestowed warm praise on
tho army. He thanked the Parliament
for the constitutional reforms enacted
at the last session and for the laws
providing for apportionment Of the
land among tho people and for equal
suffrage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
BRITISH TO ENLIST HERE
VIII Bring Tank "Britannian and
Captured German Submarine for
Tour I'm United States.
by Associated Press.l

rBy Associated Pressl
NEW YORK, January LIN an effort
TO give impetus to cnlistments In tho
British and Canadian forces, the Brit
ish armorcd tank Britannia" will be
started on recruiting tour of the
United States on January IA. It wac
announced tonight that the tank had
been turned over to the British re-
cruiting mission By the London War
OGicc.
Accompanying the tank will be a
squad Of speakers and Scotch pipcrs.
as we'll az tho captured German sub
marine, which was used in the Liberty
loan campaign in this city and in the
Victory loan campaign in Canada
tour OF the South will be made
first. thence north to Chicago and west
ward.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
THREE,

their inspiring words of encouragement
and assurance. Tho horrors OF war,
have taught as to know ono anothos
better and they have strengthened the
ties of kinship and mutual sympathy
by uniting tho women of the Enrlis i
Speaking races heart and soul In the
strusgie for liberty and civilizations v K
Confident OF the valuable help wos
women can give our gallant saiiorsS
ana soldiers pray for Gods richest
blessing of our efforts sSS
(Signcd) MARY, R..s1s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
BANKS TO URGE THRIFT
Federal Reserve Board Sends Out
Special New Ycnr's Message
TO People.
Try Associated Press. ]

Try Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, January IA cam
paign to impress the necessity of war
time economy upon the people, is urged
of the banks in the United States, in a
New Years message sent out to-da
by the Federal Reserve Board.
The banks, charged with the duty OF
promoting thrift in their communities,
are asked to tell the people that by
economy they serve their country not
only in enabling the government and
the allies to obtain supplies. but also
increase savings which can absorb fu-
ture war loans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS
New Savage Shou

loot. loot" new musical comedy
three acts. will be offered at the
academy a, Monday and Tuesday by
nehry W. Savage. foot. loot" is
wrote. the book; Berton Rraley. who
supplied the lyrics. and Jerome Kern
VINO composed the music 1t is adaptcd
from Rupert Hughes's farce, Excuse
we. The scenes show railway
terminal, with soldiers departing for
camp; Pullman car. with all steam
up. speeding East, and an open coun-
try among the Rockies where the train
has been held UP by robbers. There
IS distinguished cast supported by
numerous chorus of youth and beauty.
The mirth-provokinS element OF the
performance is the great adventure Of
young couple who have made reserva-
tons upon the sleeper for their honey
moon trip, but at the last hour have
been unable to have the ceremony per-
formed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02

fourteen members, two of them from
the Constitutionalist-L party. Tho
lower house selected fifteen members
Of the Constitutionalist-L party
10 serve In its portion Of the commits
sion. giving the party majority Of
the full commission.
Congress passed a bill appropriating
$4,000 pesos for the relief of sufferers
from the Guatemala City earthquake.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
URGES UNITED EFFORT
Fuel Administrator Garfield Confident
OF Achieving Beneficial Results
During Present Crisis.
INV Associ,t.d Press

tBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON. January l.-Fuel Ad :
ministrator Garfield to-day sent this
New Years message TO the field or.
ganization OF the fuel administration:
Please accept my hearty good wishes
for the new year. and my appreciation
OF your continued support. am con-
sident that with patience, courage and
united effort We will be able TO achieve
results which will. be OF great service
to our country in it's present crisis"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
C0NvIcTs GIVE TOBACCO
Prisoners at San Quentin Donate Half
of Smokes to Soldiers In
NY Associated Press1

Try Associated Prcss.1
SAN QUENTIN, CAL, january H.
Prisoners confined Mt the State prison
here voted to send onc-half. OF their
tobacco allowance to the men of the
American eSpcditionary forces in
France. and the first allotment, two
hfty-galion barrels. filled with tobacco,
was ready to-day for shipment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
MEXICAN CONGRESS QUITS
.Adjoufns Until September 1, Following
Deadlock Over Appointment
OF Commission.
rBy Associated Press. !

-, -. Z. BY ASsocfatcd PrcsS.1
4. AiEAiCo CITY. January 1.-The Mex
94!c:aH congress adjourned last night un-
i !.iillssSeptcmbcr 1, Interest in the clos
ing session centcrcd in the Senate,
3Wnlcn mad been deadlocked over the
Appolntment of permanent commits
20 act during adjournment. An
oehcnt was reached late last night,
80 ~" oSer' and tho Senate appointed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
MESSAGE FROM QUEEN

DIR. Anna Howard Shaw Receives
Encouraging Telegram From Mary
of Snndinghum.
LONDON, January 1.-Qucen Mary
sent a telegram from ,Sandingham to-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02

Striped and Persian Silks.
10 inches wide, apple green,
heliotropc. gold, lavender
and other grounds. in rich
Persian designs; regular
prices $1.9s to $500 per
yard ................ .OSc
Printed ChiGons nnd GeorE-
cites, 40 inches wide, in white,
tan. mustard, beige, navy.
dark brown. black. taupe and
gray grounds, in both stripes
and figures; worth $3.50 to
$3.50; special in this sale
at ............... $3.50
4O-fnch Embroidered and
Brochee ChiHons and GeorE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02

cites, in white. flesh, orchid,
gold, navy, black. chartreuse,
plum and taupe foundations;
embroidered In allover and
medallion designs; worth
$500 to $1,000 per yard; sale
PRICE .............. $3.9S
4o-ineh Metallic Brocheo
Cations and GeorEettes, in
emerald. amethyst. marine
blue. black, white, light blue
and gold foundations, with
floral designs, in gold and
silver; worth $3.50 to $21.oo a
yard; sale price. .Ss.9s
Main Floor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
Clearance Sale of High-Class
Silks and Chifons

Printed and Satin Striped Chiffons, 40 inches
wide, in turquoise, raspberry Belgian blue, black
flame, white, peach, pink and beige no .
grounds; $1.5O to $500 values per yard JOG
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Rheumatism
 ReIief-- --25c,
Nsture's Remedy tNR TabIets), Arc Helping Thousands Who Tried Ex. pensivs Things Without Result.
 lt's Guaranteed.

There are three vital processes of human existence,-the digestion of food, the extraction of nourishment from 1t and the elimination of waste.
 Poor digestion and assimilation means failure to derive full nourish- ment from food and that in turn often means impoverished blood, weakness, anenia, etc. Poor elimination means an accumulation of waste matter which poisons the body, lowers vitality, decreases the power of resistance to disease and leads to the development of many serious Ills.
 Rheumatism,-due to some inter- ference with the process Of eltmina- ton, failure to get rid Of certain body poisons,-cannot be expected to yield fo any medicine that fails to correct the condition responsible for 1t. Could any reasonable person expect to rid himself of rheumatic pain as long as rheumatic poison is allowed to remain In the body.
 Think of this. It explains the suc- cess of Nature Remedy (NR Tablets) in so many cases where other medicines have failed Thousands arc using NR Tablets every day and get ting relief. Why pay five or ten times as much for uncertain things! A 25c box of Natures Remedy (NR Tablets), containing enough to last twenty-five days,-must help you. must give you prompt relief and sat- isfactory benefit or cost you nothing.
 Natures Remedy is not only for proves digestion, tones the liver, reg ulates kidney and bowel action, i'm proves the blood and cleanses the system. You've tried the expensive medicines and doctors, now make the real test You'll get results this time. Tabletsl is sold. guaranteed and recommended by your druggist,
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
LEMON JUICE !S
 SKIN WHITENER
CHEAP HOMEMADE BEAUTY LO- TON TO REMOVE TAN, FREcK-
 LES, SALLOWNESS

At the cost of small jar of ordinary cold cream one can prepare full quar- ter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin whitener and complexion beauti- fer, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach a dark ened skin and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tan and is the ideal skin softener and beautitier.
 Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up quarter pint of this sweetly frag. rant lemon lotion and massage it daily Into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is marvellous to whiten rough. red hands.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
WESTERN FRONT IN
 CONTROL IF ALLIES
AMERICANS, BRITISH, FRENCH AND BELGIAN ARE HOLD
 ING THEIR OWN.
BELGIAN LINE EXTENDED
Belgian Army Has Freed French ana British Forces For Action Elsewhere Proves Past Winter Has Been One
 of Constructive Work.

New York-As the allied world has, day after day, read the official reports from the allied and Teuton war offices, it is realized that the Americans, French, British, Belgian and Portu- guese troops are maintaining their control over the front from the North sea to Switzerland. Artillery fire at some points growing in intensity, but the allies have held their own and their raiding parties are everywhere busy in the enemy's trenches. The long-expected and confidently awaited German drive has not materialized and the allies threaten to start an offen. siye at various points.
 There is hardly a sector on the Western battle line which is not be- ing marked by spirited actions, but Verdun and the Vosges regions are apparently storm centers where big events may develop. At Verdun, the opposing artillerieE have been thln dering for several days and today the roar of the guns was kept up, espe- cially on the right bank of the Mouse.
 In the Vosges mountains the artil- lery fighting is reported to be very heavy, although no infantry actions have been mentioned in the War Of fee statements from Berlin or Paris.
 One of the most encouraging feat ures of the war news may be found in the fact that the Belgian army, re- organized and ready for battle, has taken over the important coast sector in Flanders. This part of the West ern front has been held by the French although British troops have appeared there at various periods. That the Belgian army, which is said to be eX cellent in morale, has freed the Brit ish and French forces for action else where proves that the past winter has been one of constructive work by the Beligan and allied army staffs. The latest official report said that attacks by German shock troops have been repulsed by the Belgians.
 Heavy guns are battering the Amer ican sectors along the front and many shells Of large caliber have fallen. However, the American guns have re- piled with good effect and the excel lent weather of the past few days have given American airmen an opportunity to photograph the ground back of the German trenches. Apparatus install ed preparatory to another gas raid on the Americans has been destroyed by American artillery fire, while Ameri- can raiding parties, following out their Indian fighting tactics, have kept con- trol of the territory between the hos tile lines.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

kota. who made a rather striking
 speech in the senate last week on the
 conditions of labor and the extrava-
 gance of the government, thinks that
 the question of labor might be solved to some extent If great many people who have been idle should be set to work. Taking the census figures of 1900, the latest available, he found that there were males between the ages of eighteen and sixty-two to the num- Der of 6,539,652 who were not em- ployed in any galnful occupation. Be- tween the same ages were in round numbers 25,000,000 women who were not engaged in any remunerative em- ployment He said that there were enough unemployed men to make up the shortage of labor In the shipbuild- ing plants and on the farms, and many women could take the places of men in their present occupations. But he did not explain how In this land of the free we were going to make these go to work either In the factory, shop or on the farm.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
INTERESTING BITS

Mir. J. Davis. director general of pub lie works for the state of New South Wales, Australia, will visit this coun- try in short time for the purpose of buying machinery and construction materials for T new silos to be built by the department of agriculture.
 A hammer has been invented that also can be used as wire-cutter and pipe wrench. the angle of the head from the handle being adjusted by a thumb screw at the end of the latter.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
 MUCH IN LITTLE

JD its first year of operation the Panama Limited, the Illinois Centrars 23-hour train between Chicago and New Orleans. was 90 per cent on time. iOut of 365 trips the train was late only
 A walking stick has been invented that can be converted into camera tripod.
 Open air schools of New York are said to have accomplished wonders in bringing the color of health to the cheeks of anemic children.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

Gold imports in October amounted to only $4,000000. while exports to- tailed S11 100000. For the ten months ended with October gold imports amounted to S532 100000, against S4S0,000000 for similar period in 1916. Exports of gold. on the other hand, were valued at S360.000 900, as compared with S101, 100000 for the first ten months of 1916.
 Milwaukee compels use of modern danger signals at railroad crossings.
 Mrs. Peter Wisner, forty-two. Han- over, Pa. works as coal shoyeler.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

For the use of physicians and dentists a tongue depressing instrument has been invented that switches on an cleo tric light to illuminate patients mouth when it is used.
 A German invention enables person to take steam or hot-air bath at home hood fitting over one end of bathtub confining the vapor from the regular hot-water supply.
 Experimenters in New Zealand have succeeded in producing pig iron on a commercial scale from iron sands found in that country.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

The price of wheat is likely to be- come very interesting subject, judg- ing from the communications that arc sent to congress. Senator Owen had a letter from Oklahoma read to the senate not long ago stating the posi- tion of the wheat farmers and com plaining that the farmers who had been able to hoard their wheat were going to get better prices now than those who sold some time ago. The letter was eouched in homely phrase and badly written, and seemed to fur nish amusement to quite a number of senators, but it conveyed just what the farmer meant. The question nat urally arises whether other farmers are not thinking along the same lines, and if they. too, feel that they are not getting all they ought to have on ac- count of price fixing on their particu- lar staple product.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Timber Bill Channerj.

Washington. - Provisions in the administration timber requisitioning bill to authorize the president to pre- scribe regulations for all timbering operations were stricken out by the Senate Military Committee The bill, retaining it's principal provisions, was ordered fayorably reported.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
In the SubIirbs

First Householder-I wish we could have the Mexican peonage system here.
 Second Ditto-What good would tha. do?
 F. H.---Think of the joy of being able to chain up your cook at night and find her here the next morn ing!
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Loans Near Five Billions,

Washington. - An additional credit of S11,200.000 was extended by the United States to Belgium, making total loan to that country of $l04, ,6O0,- 900. The total amount of loans now extended to the allies is s4,960, 6O0,- 900.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
A Strinu of Beads

"Savages will trade vast tracts of land for q string of beads"
 Well" replied Miss Cayenne, "I know man who wears evening clothes and carries cane and he did the same thing. He went broke trying to pay for pearl necklace"
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Enouqh Is Too Much.

Going to dinner, Jones? Come in here first and have an appetizer"
 Great Scott, man! Hoover won't let me satisfy the appetite have now." Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

Delhi, India.-The first official all- India wheat forecast shows that the area sown is the largest on record, being 34,Ooo,o0O acres. s1,O00,0O more than last year,
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Important.

The turnover Is vital to successful merchandising"
 In that case" said the baker, may. De I'd better put more turnovers in the oven. en."-Loulsville Courier Journal
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Will Try Otis Aoain.

Baltimore. = Edward Otis, the Rus sian, will undergo second trial on the charge of tampering with the in- struments of navigation aboard a United States transport on the high seas. The jury in the first trial dis agreed and was discharged.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
To Get Shipyard.

Washington. Charleston, s. C., has been selected by the Shipping Board as the site of one of the two additional shipbuilding yards to be constructed on the South Atlantic coast.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Church Mercer Of.

Atlantic City, N. J.-The commits sions on union of the Presbyterian church, North, and the Presbyterian church, South, failed to agree upon a plan for merger at the final session.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Situation Is Appalling.

Washington. = Speaking in the Senate Senator Jones of Washington declared the American people would be appalled, if they knew the real shipping situation.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Death Penalty Uroed.

Philadelphia. = Death for German propagandists and American traitors was advocated in resolutions adopted by the Philadelphia Conference Meth odist Episcopal Church.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

  
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The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
u. s. Elier Downs One

With the Lafayette Flying Squad ron. - Paul F. Baer of Fort Wayne, Ind, downed German airplane. MT. Baer came to France in February of last year as member of the Franco American Flying Corps.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Gen, HaiQ Now Has Heir.

London. - A son was born to Lady Haig, wife of Field Marshal Sir Doug las Haig, commander in chief of the expeditionary force in France and Flanders.
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
Never Fails

"The hostess said the affair was to De strictly informal That makes the girls dress up, all right"
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
More Data Wanted.

He (after the proposaD getting 5000 year. Now, dearest. what is the least you think you can live on yearly?
 She-Well, how much credit can you get?-Bosten Transcript
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
DisaureeabIe.

'T never talk back to my wife" ''How disagreeable you must be a. times"
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

Dr. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver. bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for laxative, three for a cathartic. Ad
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22
When Your Eyes Need Care Try Murine Eye Remedy

10 6marting -Just Eye Comfort. 50 cepts n Osuggtsts or mail Write for Free nys HooS
 AoHAh8 EYE R14EDY CO.,, CHICAGO
The Monticellonian., 1918-03-22

Beautiful bronze statue which is to be presented to President Wilson by New York Italian. The statue is about three feet high and weighs almost 400 pounds. A duplicate is to be sent to the king of Italy.