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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
Tanning SbeeuskIns.

T. a. j.. Charlottesville. Va.-To tan
skins with hair on. first thoroughly
matter from the inner surface, then
clean the hair or wool with warm
water and soft soap and rinse we'll.
mon salt end ground alum and one
half ounce of borax. dissolve in hot
water and add sufficient rye meal to
make thick paste. which spread on
the flesh side OF the skin. Fold II
lcngthwisc. the flesh side In, the skin
being quite moist and let 1t remain
for ten days TO two weeks in an airy
and shady place. then shake out and
remove the paste from tho surface
and wash and dry. For "A heavy skin
n second similar application of the
salt and alum may no made. After
ward pull and stretch tho skin with
the hands or over n beam, and work
on the flesh side with blunt knife.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
On Probation

HE action OF the Federal government in
loosening certain restrictions which were
placed upon enemy aliens in this country
"hcn we entered the war is not to be taken
as blanket license 10 these aliens ,o snreod
the posons OF German propaganda The
united states has had enough of that sort
OF business TO last it for long time and u
IS TO be hoped that the time is not far dis
lahl when the country can promptly rid IT,
SELF OF the presence of any foreigners seek-
ing 10 use the free institutions OF America
10 me ehds OF an alien power
These people will do well TO act with
circumspection. The ridiculous collanse of
the eiahoratcly woven plots of the Berns,orffs
ana Boy-Eds and Albcr,s and Won ponens
ana Dernburgs have demonstrated ouito
plainly that the Hun ntrguers cannot or
pcct to win out in test of wits win tho
department of Justice and the United states
secret Service. They nave Numbered in tho
past ana they will blundcr if thew attomnt
II again only the next time they NAV not
expect TO be as lcnicnty dealt with
II the enemy aliens. arains, which ,bo bor-
f'erS no longer stand, behave themselves M,
WIZ not he moicsted But il World i. u,oil
ior 'hem TO have clearly in mind Tho Fac,
''"t Nley are on probation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

This is the lazy season for the Farmer lie
has nothing to do.
All day long. in his winter-bound security he
cleans harness and hammers up fences and gets
i'm wood. and fixes the barn and buys feed for
hens that don't lay and studies Hog Cholera.
All day long he repairs the pump and puts
new things in the windmill and hunts around
for that pile of fertilizer he mislaid and burns
off fields and cleans up tho woods and sorts
potatoes and helps his wife straighten out the
preserve bottles
In the summer he rises blithely at 4; now he
stays in bed until AIS.
Truly, when the frost is through being on the
pumpkin and the snowbirds come north, that is
the Eayday OF the farmer. for he has nothing
10 do but the chores!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

In handling an organization so vast as
the American expeditonary army and getting
the highest results, which admittedly he did,
it was only natural that General Pershng
should step on various and sundry official
toes. But if the friends OF the owners of
those toes. even if they belonged to such as
Wood and Edwards and Bell try to block the
comforting on him of the permanent title OF
General, it will be what n woman would de-
scribe adequately as ''catty."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

General Pershing's Christmas message to
the Y. NJ c. a. should bring heaping meas
ure of good cheer to that organization and
serve to restore il to the confidence of those
who have been alienated from it by the flood
Of what seemed to them honest criticism.
No one knows conditions better than Per
shng, and had he not felt the truth of his
words he would not have cOmpmented the
y. NJ. c. A. for the enormous contribution
made to the 'moral'and physical welfare of
the American army"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

win the favor of an elegant. polished. friv-
olous and corrupt court. He made Il ire
mendous hit To the cynical safety OF the
time and place he fascinating and
vitalizing novelty. The part OF Paris that
counted then went as wild over him as all
Paris and France go over President Wilson
now. The two men, widely separated by
time and circumstance. alike have attracted
by appealing TO the best and most vigorous
human thought and imagination.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

Married: On the evening of the sd at the
residence of Jonas Farmer by Rev James b
Gates. James Page to Miss Arianna Archer
botn Of this city.
Married: In Norfolk on the evening Of the 22d
Gracchus Jones. D. D.. president Of RichmonS
College. TO Matte II. Ridley.
y man giving his name Baldwin Sat
urday tried to pass off the First National
Bank forged New York check for $4,000
The cashier held up the check and sent Il tcle-
gram New York. Tho answer proved IL TO
be forgery; but in the meantime Baldwin
had VamooS"d.
superintendent Wardwcll spread a big
Christmas dinner Christmas Day for the con.
victs the pcnitentia'y and for they en-
joycd roast turkey and other good things out
OF the ordinary
The amnesty proclamation of tho President
has been received approvinEly by nearly all
classes in WashinEi on except some of the rabbi
hatnrs of the Southern people who go so far
again threaten impeachment proceedings
against the President, because of what they
Every day since the proclamati ion was issued
there have been callers at the White Iiouse TO
congratulate the President.
REV. Dr. Basil Manly. Sr.. distinguished min
lister died at his home in Grecnville. s.. G. ast
I'hcrc seems to he no doubt that General
Grant has expressed himself strongly against
giving any further aid To the Pacific railroads
or any other roads
terrible nrc in Lynn. Mass. occurred Satur-
day, and large part OF the city was laid in
ashes The loss Will he several millions and the
suffering Is widespread
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
Voice Of the People
Letters must give the name md nd
uress or the writer. Name Will not be
published IT writer ~ reouest.


To The Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.--ln your editorial of the 29,h
instant YOU mention that Champ Clark
is now training to become q cand-
date for the presidency in 1920 II
so. he Will not, in my humble opinion
have n ghost of a chance.
Aside from his many bad breaks pre-
vious to the 1912 campaign. and his
recent war record. we find him throw
ing crumb OF comfort to the !. w. w
crowd by saying, Mooney had raw
deal"
That one line OF i've words is enough
10 consign him TO oblivion. Is thcrc
a patriotic American who would cas-;
vote FOR man catering TO such u
dangerous element in our government.
DEMOCRATIC VOTER.
Richmond. Va. Dccember IS 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
iIiStriOnIc.

say" shouted the Author "what'vc YOU fell
lows done my play? Why you've rewritten
the prologue and changed the second act,"
.Wcll?' inquired the Stage Manager.
you've switched the characters and changed
Tho Mot and taken out all the incidental music
and the business in that marder scene isn't
mine. and"
law wors catin' ~ Crowlcd the $. NJ You
rot all tn best stun left, amt you? You wrote
that word FINS at tn bottom o your script
didn't you? WELL them"
Which convinced the Author after all. that
no had been premature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
Purely Personal.

i'eader OF this Here Place wants to know
whcther any one really loves baldheaded man
we don know, Sister We've been as uc-
turespue on top as n Mexican hairless pun for
twenty years but we've been so busy trvjnr. TO
gro" something inside head that we haven't
mad time 10 worry about what we look like
outside. Probably one does love bald
headed man, but take il from Uncle Henry
this is time for luxuries,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
NeutrnllzIng Straits.

.. s. E., Richmond. Va.-"Neutraliz-
ing straits" is rendering such water
regardless Of nationality. An utopian
project is a plan or proposal consid-
cred excellent. but impractical be-
cause il represents an impossible state
of ncrfeclion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
SEEN ON THE SIDE
By HENRY EDWARD WARNER
The Season.

When Christmas comes the rhvms,or a,r, J.,
meath
accumulated heaps of empty junk
assorted bits OF nothing much at all
NAT inter up the fastness of his trunk;
And from somewhere he rcscues lines be wrote
on holly mistletoe, ten yards or more
Printed a year ago. he prints again
safely for read the stuff before,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my topic,
excepting on Iega1 and medical sub
iects. nre answered free. As all In
quiries nre answered directly by per-
AOnnl letter. self-nddrcsSed. stamped
envelope In required. Address The
Times Dispntch information bureau.
Richmond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
4 Tin for the Drummer.

say MI Sellumout," began the Boss "Tye
Just been looking over your expense account for
the last trip. You've done well; | don't kick a I
inc taxi bills and Turkish baths. but what
all this donation stuff Charity?"
"Ah, that's simple" said the Travelling Man
checrfuily. Since your order against inserting,
lncidentals I've started to use CHARITY be-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

There is no place on the high seas for
the red flag of Bolshevikism and piracy. The
British Admiralty has the proper idea, and
has ordered the destruction of all vessels
CARRYING at their masthead this emblem OF
anarchy and disruption. like irmness on
the part OF those who control the land forces
will be necessary before world order can be
restored.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
The House of Hanover.

]. II. r., Ashland. Va.-Thc House
of Hanover was the dynasty of the
former German Kingdom of Hanover.
The electors OF Hanover became the
sovereigns OF England between 171i
and 1897 when the succession was
broken by the ascension to the throne.
contrary to the fIanovarian Law, of n
woman, Queen Victoria.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

For Heavens sake, Mary why don't YOU go
on cleaning" Why do you stand there gazing
at that statuettc of Vcnus?"
Yes. mum; right away. num- But | us,
wants [ say. mum. that didn't break IN arms
off n that monument. 1t musta been tn cir,
ahead o. Inc, NUM-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
News of Fifty Years Ago
Grom the Richmond Dispatch. Dec. 80 1861

II is learned that one re-
suit of President Johnson's
amnesty proclamation will
be the early return of Cen
eral Jubal y. Early to Vir-
Einia. The grand old hero
has been sojourning in
Canada for the past three
years. lie will be well
coined back to his own ma
tive state. and ii is prob
able he "ill settle down i'm
Richmond. 1t is known
also that General John c.
r. k inrid dye. Jacob
Thompson and James NJ.
Mason will soon return TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

THAT Kid of NINE. said Jigsins lis a born
musician, lie just goes to music like a duck to
water"
Yes" intcrrogatively encouraged Mueeins
''!Ie certainly does Why, / gave him n set OF
tools for Christmas and right away he wen,
and tried them the piano."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

Just at the final moment. some woIl-mo,n-
ing 1ahkee soldiers had to go and spoil the
PRESIDENTIAL program on christmas Day. Mr.
wilson was running on perfect schedule. and
Just as 1t had been advertised that he would
no. ate his fuletide feast with the American
troops, but, acting without a saving grace
vi me htness OF things, his hosts scurried
o"no ana scraped up enough china with
80. ~ set the table for their distinguished
guest 1t was the ONLY flaw in an o,hor
wise perfect day. The world had expected
nm 10 eat from the ordinary mess tins and
ol course. with an eye to the perfection of
me settings he would have preferred il. but
managed ''"ee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
MONDAY. DECEMBER 80. 1915.

The Ebert government has designated jan
uary L as day Of general rejoicing in Ger
many for the success OF the revolution. That
is quite different celebration from what
the Huns anticipated year ago, and 1t Is
not likely they will put much heart III H.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

If Isnace Paderewski really accepts the ma
tional leadership of Poland it may be ncces-
sary to crib that ancient sign from the TOMB
stone saloon and hang these words up III
front OF the palace: Don't shoot the piano
PLAYER; he's doing the best he can
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

With Ludendorff turned author and Ho-
hcnzollern writing his memoirs. Germany
while ii may not be entering upon Il literary
renaissance, at least has the comfort OF know
ing that its two murderers-n- chief are en-
Sased in occupations less harmful than that
10 which they were trained Out OF their
combined mass of written falsehoods when
'hey come from the press by which each
VIII seek 10 exculpate himself. the world at
large may be able to extract something of
truth in explanation of the wars origin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

~ al places on earth, Venice reports the
niehest known prices for milk and worst
scarcity or it-and canal full of water in
every street and before the door of every
served residence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

DR. Benjamin Franklin, I42 wears .,y,
'his month was the first onicial repros.n-
tative OF this. then just born. repuhpir r.
Visit France The contrast between his nd.
vent IN Paris and that OF Prcsiden, Wilson
is VIVID as between the positions in the world
OF inc struggling and prccarous little con-
federation OF rebellng colonies and tho d,,,,
tnant world power Of the United St,,os -,
now. In lavish display and expenditure we
excel all the nations. DR.. Franklin depended
on democratic simplicity and his own shrewd.
practical common sense and crisp hun,or IN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

IL the sentiment Let Uncle sam do i, ="
IN connection with strengthening out the Rus
sian tahgie materializcs Al the peace con
ference as European dispatches indicate may
DE the case Uncle Sam will not shirk his
JUST snare OF the burden, but he does not
propose ana VIII not permit the whole job
10 be shouldcred onto him. If Tho r,rssia,
situation is 10 be met as it should he mon
1t is an allied task, and no single nation
must be asked TO assume such :, tremendous
responsibility TO do so would dcfen, Inc
end OF the Slav restoration movement,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

Is not the French proposition for com
pounding the interest on the indemnity OK
,orted in 1871 pounding the Hun Just wee
bit too heavily?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

oo1ect 10 the bar as an advertisement that
'hey ialled to get across. Yet, surely, nobody
couid deny the right Of some distinctive
paage to those whose good fortune or quick
Ncai won Tor them the honor of foreign ser
vice. The absence Of such evidence from u
man sleeve Is as clear notice that he did
hol go over as the silver bar. The distinc-
ton between the two forces-that overseas
ana that retained here's unavoidable. 1t
VIII not exist in the hearts of the people.
Ihey Will give all who responded to the coun-
lrys call equal credit for courage and pa
triotlsm. But we cannot deny to good luck
ana promptness their special rewards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
tcooyr,sn.. 1915 BY Na,.onal Newypaper serv,c.

ysas lsa syss e' is
roashsnInk Of ihs lining u ING Ids: VIM red
ton OF tho cornca clear part over the sight;
Sometimes total Blindness ' 70 lows vision '
In most saSes ne disease begins as an acute
lion OF the eyes with secretion of matter or
rhanges into the &c chronic iniiammation In some
cases. however the onset Is insidious. with but
thekeneG and red and and droopei So 50 that,
s Ssipy Sg Of the npr i'd
the la Is evertsd for sxamn aa ., ~.
% Of EGYPT, and si il also o very prevalent
though rigid sxami"a,ion s Of the ' eyes Of all i'm
to HS n has been mad by the
SsGase P in nrEus of The United
5neky Hirg HHsH and west %irFna The
dans have suffered from trachoma for gem cno
indams in " the tinted state, a Being ascd
cordinE to authorita,Te estimates 49,.
SON and the United STATES T"be ' HeaiH Ser
prolific means OF SPREADING The infection
@hsn any me suffers a'' w Is
onged inllamma,i"n Of the EYES an sxa,mati1n
II the patien, lives or has visited in a com
INTO into ess with il
grant Italians. slars or Jews of the poorer
T3s extent i and como%Ga of
states Tablis lteaitn Service i've FUZZY saairpsd
heart of the most infested regions OF kentucky.
by early recognition Of the disease and Wig
treatment the loss be
prevented.
Questions md Answers.
Navel 1iupture:--Our baby; 81. ny. ihs ="
had navel rupture at birth. Wn have used
abdominal bands and adhesive tape criss-oross
strips for support. but she is just getting
long attack of whoopng-couEh and the bulG
ing seems as bad ever. Will it finally heal
up or is there better remedy? r NJ.
Answcr-Up TO the Of two years there
is n fair chance that navel rupture mmbiical
hernia, brccCh) may spontaneously close. After
that age operation is about the only effective
remedy. Continue with your of the he IN in.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

one Just can't help liking Herbert Hoover.
hls language sometimes is brusque, but he
gets results, to the truth of which millions
Oh people saved from starvation will bear
wiling evidence But now he has fixed for
nihhseif permanent place in the American
heart which despises sleek-tongued diplo-
macy Nothing better has been said since
tne war started than his curt message Tell
INC PAIR personally to go to HI, with my
compliments to the German officials who,
ha'ing helped to complete the ruin of Bel
gum sought to negotiate with him for a
supply or food. While lacking somewhat i'm
~ manly the time, place, circumstances and
'he 1eeilng behind the uttcrance make il
worthy OF high place among The Great
words OF Great Men" And the best part
y, IL is that the Germans will 20 TO the
pace where he has consigned them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

TELEPHONES; Randolph l..
Private Branch EArtinnE e
connecting mith uh depart
ulruts,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

BRANCH OFFICES: Wnsh-
iugtVn. 1ilu Sew York Ave
nue., New York CITY, fifth
Avenue building; Chicago,
Peoples GAs BuiIuinx !;
rmiadclphia, LUlonltt Lrust
',uiiuIuE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

Address ALL COMM MICA.
ClUSS to The Tim >s-Dia-
sAt.h, ani not To tuui> iti'Inls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-30

my In tho year ut ~ south Tenth
Va. by The Times Dispatch rub-
{ hnTlrs l.. tinsLrpuk. Editor and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
NO RELIEF FOR
THE INMATES OF FLORIDA
REFORM SCHOOL

Judging by all the information CIV
en- out, the legislature adjourned,
leaving the poor little boys at the
Mariana school in the lurch. It ap-
propriated another $4,000 Of the
peoples money for the school but ex-
acted no guarantee that it would be
wisely and honestly spent, or that
neglect of and cruelty toward the
boys would cease. According to
what the representative from Pinel
las county says, a bill was introduced
and put thru, all except the conclud'
ing work on it by the senate, to ap
point a committee to keep the Mari
anna school and other state institu
tions under supervision Of men and
women who would probably insist or
their inmates being we'll treated. The
house did its duty by the bill but the
senate failed. We note with aston
lishment that Senator Hulley OF Vo
llusia high-balled for home the day be
fore adjournment, as he is one o
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14
NOTICE TO PAVING CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received by the Board
Of City Commissioners Of the City OF Lake
land, Florida, until 80 o'clock D. M on the
26th day Of December, 1918, for the grading.
paving, curbing, and otherwise Improving me
following named streets and avenues as indi-
Gated by the specifications therefor.
Orange Park Drive: From the Lake Morton
Drive south to higgins street; paved twenty
t20) feet wide.
South Boulevard: From the Lake Morton
Drive south to Mcdonald street; paved twenty
Massachusetts, Avenue: From the Lake Nor
ton Drive north to Lime street; paved twenty
l20) feet wide.
Walnut Street: From the Lake Morton
Drive east to Indiana avenue; also from In.
diana avenue west to Missouri avenue; paved
Cedar Street: From Massachusetts, avenue
east to Iowa avenue; paved twenty (2O) feet
wide.
Iowa Avenue: From the Lake Morton Drive
north to Orange street; also from Cedar street
north to Oak street; paved twenty lsol and
North Kentucky Avenue: From Oak street street
north to Parker street; paved twenty-three (23)
feet wide.
New York Avenue: From Peachtree street
north to Magnolia street; paved twenty-three
East Mcdonald Street: From Florida ave.
nue. east to Ingrham avenue; paved twenty
West Main. Street: From New York avenue
west to Dakota avenue; paved thirty(s0) fee
wide.
three 1897 feet wide from Lemon street Y
Main street, and twenty 1901 feet Wide iron
Main street To the Lake Wire Drive.
HiIlcrest Drive, From Florida avenue ives
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-14

Twenty-Five schools in Florida have
entered the contest for the Archibald
War Savings prizes which concludes
on Jan. /. The prizes contested for
consist Of $4,000 in War Savings
Stamps, divided into two parts Of
s125.OO each. One prize is awarded
for the school selling the largest num-
Der Of War Savings Stamps during the
year per capita, that is, the school
which sells the largest amount Of
stamps outside Of the membership Of
the school according to the number Of
pupils in attendance.
The second prize Of $125O0 will go
to the school owning the largest
amount of War Savings Stamps per
capita.
Many obstacles have arisen to the
successful carrying out Of the plan
to encourage the sale of War Savings
Stamps by and to the school children
during the year, one Of the chief ones
being the epidemic Of influenza, as the
campaign had just been launched
when the schools closed down, but Il
is estimated that at least 100000
worth OF War Savings Stamps were
sold through the instrumentality o.
the school children during the las
year. which is very satisfying to thu
State Director.