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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
The Rabbit.

Tic Rabbit.
Fuzzy wuzzy Cotton tail,
Scoot, Rabbit, scoot!
Pretty soon the frost will come
And guns begin to shoot!
Practice all your pretty PAGES!
Locate all your hiding places,
watch the dogs and run away
Rabbits fat Thanksgiving Day!
Fuzzy-wnzzy Cottontan.
Run, Rabbit, run!
Johnny's counting ont his shcus.
And oilink UP his gun!
Early now, some frosty morning,
mere theS II come without warningi
: Tuzzy-wnz hide away.
Rabbits fat THANKSGIVING Da,t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Verify this is a world OF contradictions.
The United States food administration AID
,vertises the fact that it desires some wide
awake man TO invent a paiatab!e drink that
docs not contain sugar. And while the food
is busy in this respect. Con.
.gress is at work passing laws prohibiting the
manufacture OF quite a number OF drinks
which have not a emblance of sweet in their
composition. That these are palatable beyer-
ages must be admitted, for have not millions
of our fcllow-citizens swallowed them win
every expression OF satisfaction Eut there
sare few nonsugar drinks which have a,
least for the present escaped the attention of
our legislators. From ancient days Viz
ginians have delighted III buttermi,k. esne-
yctally when recovering from carouse.
Buttermilk Is not only pleasant 10 the taste
but 1t has mild sedative effect which viii, be
appreciated by those who still long for some
thing that has kick" in ii. Then there 10
persimmon beef, a Misunderstanding AuiJ for
which the County OF Fluvanna is Justly cello.
brated. Persmmons are full of saccbar,n
:, matter, and the crop never fails. limo, =
teaspoonful Of salt and a glass OF Settler
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Busy Person.

a local draft board ordered citizen to work
or light, and received the following
"Gcntlemen: have three daughters wife a
mother-in-law and favorite niece living in my
house. Why order me to work fight? Does
any Of your honorable board do more Of either
than man in my fix
To which the chairman replied by sympa-
theticaly tipping the protestant off to place
where he could jump into lake
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Berlin has queer idea of what constitutes
reprisal. Under such head it explains its
latest air attack on Paris, forgetting that it
set the example OF bombing peaceful cities
, and Red Cross hospitals, and numbering
women and children long before, in despera-
ton, the allies were driven into sending their
!. aerial forces over hostile territory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Willing "MIkc."
Mike" writes:

Il don't mind being drafted. IL they'll only
give crack at the Kaiser in person. But
what chance have I got? I don't wanta waste
my time shooting up lot of dough faced Huns
that scared to death before get there Give
me one personal crack at the Kaiser and that's
all l want"
Mike isn't selfish is he? About 1000 900
other fellows over there and pushing each over
in the back trying to get through at the same
shining mark.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

rms Is the season for the opening of the
pubic schools of the nation, time OF great
moment, for it may be truly said that in the
puoh schools is laid the foundation OF the
couh'rSs greatness. War has made great
changes and the schools OF the future may
Dc expected TO be very different from the
SCHOOLS OF the past. RED tape" and un-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Going to Church in Auto on sund,,

"otnE to Church In Auto on SUNDAY.
reader, Louisa.-We do not think il
would violate either the spirit or the
ietter OF the fuel administrators re.
quest FOR families residing in the coun-
Try 10 use their autos in going 10 and
from their usual place OF religious wor-
snip on Sundays. Tho purpose OF the
ORDER was TO conserve gasoline needed
20 help win the war. and not 10 pro-
hibit necessary travel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

water make>a wonderful drink that has been
too long neglected. Theyo are other things.
Of the liquid kind. for which tho state was
once Justly celebrated. but they are only
sacred memories.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
News of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom the Richmond Dispatch. Sept. IS. 1868
The Sunday School ma

The Sunday School mass
meeting at the Second Bap-
fist Church Sunday after
noon was one of the largest
attended ever held in this
city, the church building
being crowded from the
pulpit to the front doors;
all OF which shows the i'm
mense interest the people
OF this city are beginning
to take in the( Sunda y
school work. The princi-
pal address was delivered
by Professor Charles II.
Il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any tonic,
excepting On legal and medical sub.
jectE. arc answered free. Az all Ia
Quirfca are nhsvSered directly by per-
Aonni letter a self-uddrcsned, stamped
envelope In required. Address. The
Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

About the hardest part OF this writing life
Is TO be In inc middle OF a profitable thought
when some one Calls In tone OF authority and
tells you to do something else
We hope our wife, sster-in-law and several
weekend guests will see this paragraph and
get mad enough to refuse TO speak to us for a
month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER Is, 1915

Had the peace move succeeded the creolt
would have been Germany's; now that II mas
failed, the ignomny of whining for the war
to end attaches TO Austria That's lar
division so long as Austria will stand for it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Charcoal Ephn Daily Thought.

''Dey ain no heaven TO slackers," said Char
coal Eph, In a mood An jes got fool notion
dey ain no hell fo' dem, Tess'n Satan done let
he place down heap! Try biscuit Mistah
Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Nevep yet have the Germans been forced
TO retreat 1t always has been voluntary
retirement to prepared positions which the
enemy was unable to prevent Prepared posi-
tions in Berlin are in order next
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

SPANS neutrality should not require 1t to
send its peculiar brand of influenza to this
country just because it has invaded Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
I.eEEInnx Not TO Bism..

To tho Editor OF The Times-D'spatch.
SIT am surprised at your brief
editorial appearing In to-daya issue 10
.ne erect that SNOWY leather leg
Eings arc responsible for the high
casualties among our officers
Oflcers in tho battle area wear sne
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

A headline declares: General Petain Cap
lures ST. Simon" From this a Marian
might infer that we we're waging war on some
Of the holy ones instead of Lucifer himself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Put five men In boat and four OF em ar
darned idiots; but nobody agrees which four
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

The voice is Vienna's voice, but the hands
are the hands Of Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Paralysis From Diphtheria.
downright 1913 by National Newspaper serv,ce,

blood Of tie paaien i the dsngsroas
as a rule Diphtheria most frequently involves;
only @
ne iarynx or breathing passage and Interfere
not 1t toxin is
titles Of this poison are used for the purpose
horse is so immunized that he can Withstand
hs sR'
down to furnish the antitoxin with Which we
The antitoxin is the natural antidote to diph-
Of Will Gf eeaa
quantity of diphtheria toxin in the patients
sHHs T pos he Il
Is sSeh al s ose dose
SS On for BABY on o 100 % s,aa e
ipsudlcient '; dose is adm nistered at arst and
that means ma, further doses haye to 20 given
less is required to neutralize the poison in the
the more poison the germs produce before the
Suppose 10000 10000 units of toxin have been pro-
dused in the hrst sightsen hours Of The Illness
the he WEN Iny Sns
cured. The unneutraiized 10000 units viii still
e ss
SO Eraua e Of IS e In in s
tie remainlng " POISON Himself and he reeoSers
the system and there parayss
m o 81 the at mnntss
before complete recovery occurs
You can't have much antitoxin, and II
can't be administered too enrly. Even if your
illness proves to be something else than diph-
iberia, dose OF antitoxin can have done you
harm.
Questions and Answers.
Valvular Disease and Army Service-Is there
any chance for man of twenty-eight with
"systolic murmur' to serve with fighting
forces? I was rejected by draft board because
OF this murnur. which l never knew l had. I
have always been healthy and have led very
active life and taken good CT my habits.
ga like to get a smell of the real thing. but
or help wind red tape for mine. r. a. p
Answer.--Try appeal to the appeal board
or to the surgeon generals office. Get n GER
thcate of health from one two good doctors
Speaking of murmurs Laubry, n French phy-
sican. describes ffty-hve lighting poilus who
haven't worried about their valvular diseases.
To Relieve Dandrun.--Will you kindly pub
lish recipe for coed harmless application to
siblc. MRS r. w
Answer-Corros!y sublimatc. four grains:
ammonia water. one dram; spirit OF ether, spirit
of lavender. OF each. seven drains alcohol
enough to make eight ounces. Directions Gent.
~ rub several drops OF this into scalp three
mornings week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Why joke about mothers-in-law? :. :.
Amt there trouble enough 'thout stirring 1t up ?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name and ad-
dress of the writer. Namc will NOT be
published II writer so rcquesta.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Poiiteness is a veneer that lends a polish to
contact.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

TELEPHONES: randolph 1.
Private branch Exchange
connecting with oil depart
mcuts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

Address ALL CoMMUNlCA-
lions to Tho Timss-D Dis
pntch, and not to fndiEfdunis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

BRANCH OFFICES: wash
ipEton, l4l6 New York Aye
niue; New York City, Fifth
ASenee Building; Chicago.
Peoples Gas BuuuinEi
Philadelphia. Colonial Trust
lSuiiuing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

- s.x In the year at 10 South Tenth
4. Va. by The Times Dispatch fuo
:, Charles l., Basbrosk. Editor nno
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18

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The Washington times., 1918-03-04
NEW STAFF CHIEF
ENTHUSIASTIC OVER
US. WAR SHOWING

Mai. Gen. Peyton c. March. esl,lng
UP the post OF Chief OF Staff toSay.
expressed himself as optimistic over
the war situation. He was confident
that an American-allied victory is GER
tain.
~ am optimistic over The whole
war situation" he said, "and when
say that I do not underestimate the
strength OF Germany. which ] think
would be dangerous to do. one sight
OF the men in the trenches is suff-
cient to dispel any pessimism.
Their morale is excellent They
are showing up very well. as you can
see from the recent engagements In
which we have been involved.
Vow a word about the French.
| am not generally sentimental, but l
am sentimental about France. Her
troops are splendid and the women
are equally so. for they are taking
over the mems work uncomplainingly
and are saving to the utmost"
Major General March today summoned
all members OF the War Council to
meet with him behindclosed doors and
kept them there through the lunch
con hour, sending out for lunch.
Later on all of the major and brig
adler generals assigned to the Cen
eral STAFF were sent for and sat in
on the deliberations
II is understood that questions OF
reorRanization OF certain departments
which are not working at top speed
and OF needed changes in the Gen
eral stan were considered.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
ToDAYS
cASUALTYLIST

General Pershing has reported {,
the War Department thu foIlowin,
casualties:
KILLED IN ACTION.
second Lieut.. Harold =. EaAIe.
TiItOn. n. II.
serEt. Anthsny AnoAeI, BaItI.
nOre, Nd.
Private Edgar Parsons, obIdS,
n. &.
Private Harry }. Henry. LS-
EaRsport, Ind.
Private Matthew Brew. Fay.
SerEt. Joseph p. CAaI.son, Der
by, Me.
Corp. E1h BoEE.. Red jacket,
W. Va
Private Hugh wsatheraaa.
Cook Thoms. $. Hsrs.sty, Ell
PasO, Tex.
DEAD FROM WOUNDS.
Private Robert n. Bayard, Ded-
ham. Mass.
Corr. John J. Crowley, Wake
field, MRHH.
Corp. Elliott Former. HerTin,
Ill
Private Isaac Howard, EVnrta,
ky.
Private Roy f. Meas. n. r. d,
J, Duluth. NIuP.
Private Reuben J. FInkIe,
HiEhwOOd. Mont.
Cook Glen II. Work, ohert,
Neb.
Corp. John II. Little. Abbst.
ARK.
Private John II. MeRae, Jr-
Chicago
Private Arthur E. Nelson. Can
bridge, III.
Private Edward J. Turner. Lake
Mills, Iowa
serEt. william J. sprouIe. New
pOrIt. Ne.
Corp. San W. Thans. Bues-
tunna, Miss.
Private Harry N. NIEhtenEaIs.
RumfOrd, Me.
Private Le.IIe N. Tablet. Ar
llnEtOn, Mass.
Private Charles L. Linton, Dew.
Aey. Idaho.
DEAD FROM DISEASE.
PFiVates Thomas J. QuIrk,
Lowell, Mass, DRounOhIa.
Harry d. SaIEmAB, Beach, y.
OAK, embollEm-
Alfred II. CIapp, West Union,
lows, Tuberculosis.
ArtIe o. Ledbetter, Elizabeth
town, I'LL. sHrcOma-
Walter T.. Heinz, Crane, Ore,
emPyema.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
KING PROTESTS THAT
BURLES0N DID NOT
ANSWER HIS INQUIRY

When the reply OF Postmaster Gen.
eral BurIeson was submitted TO the
senate today it was ordered printed
in the recori ON motion OF Senator
Gore.
Senator King OF Utah author OF the
resolution, entered the chamber a lit
tie later. and made a strong protest
because he said the Postmaster Cen
eraI had not answered his inquiry
whether he had authority to take
over the telephones, but had made an
argument for Government control and
ownership. Senator King moved to
vacate the order TO have the reply
printed in the record.
In the course OF the discussion that
followed, Senator Stone OF Missouri
said that even tho Government bust
ness would require some better serv-
ice than now.
81 do undertake to assert" said Sem
ator Stone, that the service could not
be worse than II is."
After some further discussion Sen
ator King said he would not press
his motion to vacate the order for
printing, but he would let his re-
marks stand as a protest against the
failure OF the Postmaster General to
give a direct reply TO the question put
to him.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04

eraI, acting through his representa-
tive. Mr.. Chance, has asked that the
relief TO which we are entitled be
withheld until he shall take such
steps as may be necessary to bring
the property and the service in the
District of Columbia under his con-
troll.
The Senate asked the Postmaster
General for certain information with
respect TO his proposition. The teie-
phone company will have nothing to
say regarding the proposition made by
the Postmaster General until the in
formation which he will furnish the
Senate is in hand. The company may
ask for an opportunity TO answer the
Postmaster General
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
RUSH PLANS
FOR DEFENSE
ASINVADERS
NEAR CAPITAL
iContinued from First Pase.)~

Continued from First PaBe.)
they must feed 100000 population.
They'll need bread-Rnd won't get II.
This is equally true OF Ukraine.
Therefore military victories will sim
ply tighten the moose around the
German imperialist's neck. The more
starving territories they occupy the
worse will be their own economic
situation.
Must Conquer Peasants.
"If the Germans destroy the Soviet
revolutionary government they must
conquer the workers and peasants Of
all Russia They can't do this.
Therefore, peace cannot be real
lied. The civil war against the Ger
man ruling classes will be continued.
We do not need highly technical ma
terials to conduct a partisan warfare.
Our methods will be entirely differ
snt-
81 believe, because OF this, peace
will only be possible when the Dor
ders of Russia and Germany are no
longer defiled."
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
For Battle and Urge Dsregardng of Kaisers Peace Terms
Congratulations to Postmaster
General BurIesOn.

FOsTmaSter CseneraI BurIesOn
today sent to Congress a clear
and forcefuI explanation of his
proposal that the POStOffIee De
partment be authorized to take
over the local telephone service,
and run IL as q Government in
stItutIOn. Secretary BurIeSon's doc
ument II proof that he L. n use
full public official, n good example
of what n Cabinet officer should
be. THE TIMES.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
VENICE HOSPITALS
AND CHURCHES BOMBED

ROME, March An an Austrian
raid over Venice by fifty asropianes
on February &C serious damage was
done to the ducal palace. the Bridge
OF sIghs. the Church OF IS. John and
Paul. and the Church OF st. Simon.
as we'll as other treasures, It was
learned today.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
BY CARL D. GRoAT.

With the German-RuSSian peace
pact signed or about to be. it was
expected here today that the Ques-
ton of Japanese intervention in
Siberia would be hastily settled.
Japan believes that the peace
treaty means she must act at once
and decisively With such a spirit,
It is quite conceivable, authorities
say, that she would act alone soon If
aIlied-American approval were with
held.
May Play Lone Hand.
Indications today were that Japan
will be permitted to play lone hand
in protecting her interests in Siberia
hut that a statement of purposes. and
limitations on the expedition will be
made.
Officials here are In a quandary as
TO what Germany will do, provided the
peace treaty has actually been signed.
That she would plow on into Russia
Is considered likely provided It suited
her military leaders TO do so. On the
other hand, her plans for military &C
ton may be such that she would be
inclined to stop her advance and pay
more attention to the Italian or west
Srn front.
Must Act Soon.
In any event, japanese authorities
say that the danger from German
prisoners in Siberia is such that she
cannot withhold action long. They
could move against the Siberian rail-
way line or could make trouble at
Eladivostok, It is held, and Foreign
Minister Motono, according TO unof-
ficial reports, has informed the Japa-
nese Diet that Japan would act
promptly and effectively If peace
were concluded between Russia and
Germany.
At the Japanese embassy It was
limited that the day might bring
forth important developments. Some
considered that this meant official
or unofficial intimations of the Ameri.
can position had been received.
Reported seizure OF munitions at
Vladtvostok by the BolsheViki was
advanced as a reason for necessity
OF speedy decision, too.
Supplies at the Siberian port are
valued at $50, ,OOO, 900, and It is be-
lIeved that these will be seized or
protected IN any case.
Cannot Trust Kaiser.
While speculation ran chiefly TO the
thought that japanese Intervention
would not be opposed, the suggestion
from some official quarters was that
conclusion OF a peace between Rus
sia and Germany might remove some
danger in Siberia rather than aug
ment IL.
The japanese position. however. was
that Germany could not be trusted 10
discontinue military operations or stop
fOmenting trouble even though a treaty
would normally prevent further opera
lions. The Germans. Il was felt. would
quite possibly look enviously upon the
vast store OF supplies at NlRdivostok.
What the mass Of Russians will do is
something that only the future can tell,
but many here think that guerilla war
Sare will continue, thus offering suffi-
Gent trouble TO make the Germans
maintain strong garrisons at many
points.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Try This II Rundown.

Have them put a dash OF "A-T-Sf' in
your soft drinks regularly week OF
more. Weigh yourself before and
after. Watch how this "irOn' tones
you up, or, better still, and cheaper,
buy soc bottle. take II in glass OF
water after meals. It's great. Whole
families take iL--Advt
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
MEYER MUCH BETTER.

BOSTON. March 4.-GeOrge Won l.
Meyer, former Secretary OF the Navy
and Postmaster General. who has been
seriously Ill in his home here for several
weeks. Nus much better today, his
uhysician announced.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
c. P. PHONE CO..
WANTS CHANCE TO
ANSWER BURLESON

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
pbope Company today declared,
through its president. F. II. Bethel,
that It will ha"" -"'hinE to say at
is time regarding the Government
taking over as 49,, .-.Une service here.
The proposition TO do so made by the
Postmaster General through NJ y.
Chance. postmaster of Washington,
week ago last Saturday. is now before
Congress.
.Jur company may have something
say when Iue Information which
the Postofncs department Will fur
nish the Senate is at hand" said Mr..
Bethel.
We may ask them for an oppor
tunity TO Hns~ er the Postmaster Cen
eral," he added. Mr.. Bethel busted
himself shortly after arriving in
Washington today upon the formal
statement he issued later. He touched
upon the high cost Of lsboE and ma
terials, the increased burdens placed
upon the telephone company, and
outlined some Of the extensive tasks
accomplished for the Government by
the company. HIS statement follows:
Bethel Statement.
I'm peace times telephone traffic
flows through tho usual channels OF
commerce. War has created new CEN
ters and new routes. Washington
has become the great center of a
vast new telephone traffic. To prop
erly handle this traffic. II became
necessary to concentrate in the manu-
featuring. in the installation and in
/ the construction on Washington and
on lines out OF Washington.
"In normal times two circuits from
Washington TO Pittsburgh were suf-
hcient. That number had TO be in
creased to twelve and will be fur
( ther increased.
There is approaching completion q
new underground cable between
Washington and New York containing
10000 miles Of copper wire. Five
times have the toll switchboards at
Washington been Increased in size
and a large building is under con-
struction 10 properly house addi-
! tionRl extensions.
Scarcity Of Labor.
THE great and urgent demand for
additional equipment and service is
accompanied by a scarcity OF labor.
material, and transportation. Despite
all handicaps, however, the situation
has been and is being fairly met.
Millions OF dollars have been spent
and millions more will be spent and
all things possible will be done to
serve properly both the Government
and the public at large. Twelve thou
sand toll operators have been recruit
ed and trained during the year and
a.. 900 miles OF circuit have been taken
| from commercial service and devoted
exclusively TO tho use OF the Govern
ment.
"In the meantime the cantonments
/ and national guard camps, training
! camps. nunition factories and the
! shipyards have been properly taken
care OF. The coast guard telephone
system has been enlarged and eX-
: tended until II now includes about
100 lighthouses, 200 coast guard sta
. tions. 800 miles OF submarine cable
and go miles Of pole lines.
Needs Relief.
The telephone company operating
I in Washington knows that il Is en-
titled TO relief. The Public Utilities
J HomiLi-SiOn on the record made has
- determined The Postmaster Cen