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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Richmond. Va. Dec. 1. 1870 r'''
BRITAIN Is SEEKING TO
DEVELOP GAS WARFARE
Invitations Arc Issued TO Scientific
by wnr once to Form
Commission.
INy Universal Service I

lby Universal Service
LONDON. Dee. 4.--The British War
oHice is now seeking to mobilize the
scientists OF the country for the de-
reloEment or the use OF poison gas in
warfare. 90
This revelation Is made by DR..
frederick Soddy, professor OF chem
istry at the University of oxford. ono
OF the scientists approached by the
war Office in their action. which is
IN dehance of the October deciara-
t,on OF the council OF the league of
nations that this council cannot
lesitimatize the use OF poison gas
and must geek means to prevent its
manufacture"
Inc position taken up by the War
Emce Is that every country is press
roison gas. and that Great Britain
cannot AFFORD to drop behind
Soodys statement has caused great
surprise here. and pacifists are in
league at Geneva shall issue the
strongest possible veto on this cruel
form or warfare. The professor says:
nave just received AN invitation
rom rom the War Office TO become an
associate member Of the committee
now being constituted as part Of the
new peace organization for chemical
warfare .iI research and experiment.
me function OF the committee is
stated to he the development to the
utmost extent OF both the offensive
and defensive aspects of chemical
warfare. It's work is governed, as
regards disclosures. by the terms OF
the ofhcial secrets act, and every
member OF the committee will be re-
CURED to sign a statement that he
mas read the act and Is prepared to
abide by Its provisions"
PROFESSOR Soddy Is against accept
ing the invitation until scientists
generally have definitely stated their
position in regard to poison gas. III
think. he said. That scientists
should stand for something higher
than anything which has yet found
expression and representation In
governments, particularly in their
International relations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
SPAIN TO INTRODUCE
AGRICULTURAL TRAINS
Clerk VIII he In Charge to Explain
Prices aud Take

MADRID, Dec. i.--Exposition train,
spanish railroads with the object of
displaying every kind OF agricultural
and industrial products in the small
towns and outlying districts Of tho
country. y company is being formed
Tor the construction OF the exposition
cars and their exploitation.
The cars, laden with every variety
OF article produced in the various
provinces are to be attached tn freight
trains and hauled to tho points of
Situation. where they will be opened
up for the inspection OF the inhabi-
tantS under charge OF clerk in the
employ OF the coInpnny. who viii or
plain the prices and take orders
After Z short stay In 4 district. the
cars VIII be moved on TO another
place.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
QUICKLY FORGOT HIS
WORRY ABOUT HIS WIFE
Hated to Sec Her Leave on Visit, md
Then Attempts to

CHICAGO. Dec. 4.-Robert Cole is
evidently person of ohanseable
temperament. When his wife left
FOR Nashville, Tenn, recently TO visit
her parents. he was all wrought up
about II and worried about her STAY
ing away too long. AS he said good
by at the train. he told her:
oh. WHEY. l sure hate TO see you
go-lll miss you and the Riddles.
Have nice time, but don't remain
away too long"
But his worry about his wife Icay-
ing him alone seemed to pass quickly
tempting to clopc with l5-year-oId
Theresa Wendt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
ON TOPICS OF THE DAY
Eastern Shore Enthused Ut Efforts
to Link IL With
Richmond.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch.
me Eastern Shore Is more than do
tnsnted mat an effort Is being made
70 put that part of Virginia in closer
touch with Richmond and sincerely
hopes that the &. G. .. Railroad will
see ut 10 change the schedule SO that
mond In time to connect With tho
morning ". Y. =. & n. boat nj Old
Point This Is something worry much
20 pc desired and the people of the
ehanKe, but It does not 60 far
We. OF course. know that the East
ern shore Is the most delightful part
Union and that once people get there
they never want to get away We
realiEe. however. that II Is sometimes
necessary FOR them To get away for u
Snort while at least. so whiio the
chanBe is being made could IL not be
made 80 that thern would he a train
leaving Old Point about 7 l.. NJ. after
the arrival OF the y. Y. r. Il n. boat?
IA richmond has to leave tho Shore
anywhere from to \. NJ, accord
ing to tho distance ono lives from
Cape Charles. This one train day
Ia the only connection With Rich.
mond. and very naturally. much
i lace that would otherwise 20 10
hichmond goes somewhere elise
IL the c. & o. Railroad would Sc.
nj to make these changes. the East-
ern shore would DO helped. Richmond
would be benefited. and tho people
now served by these trains would
nave )nst as good service az they
now have. Incidentally. the circuls.
zion OF The Times Dispatch wouId
DO very substantially Increased. Just
Shore tho day after they are puho
lishcd.
Very truly yours
c HENRY \. WISE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
RsOnable.

The ma,ron entered the seas;c,s o,ssen.r.s
cabin softly.
is there sny,hns.'' she said. anything Al,
all tina; can do to make you feel more COM.
fortable?"
There s.. remarked the girl who was do
ing her n'st-time-across If YOU don't mind ~.
No. a, all. my dear not at a,l"'
wen. then. II it's perfectly convenient.
YOU may pick me up and set me down on
th' ground "nder large tree. plea 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Interesting Health Queries
ANswERED nv nm MAJ

Copyright. 1878. National Newspaper Service
Iron In Food-Docs any food ordinarily
served on the table contain iron which can be
ass1milated by the blood? You said In an
article that anemda Is seldom IL ever duo to
lack OF iron What is II due TO. then?
tMrs G.. n. Ed
Ans~er-AneInia Is due to many different
causes which are discussed in special letter
VIII De glad to send on receipt OF your re-
quest and the always essential stamped ad-
dressed envelope. The following foods con-
tain. in the quantities mentioned, the best
aEahiabie Iron for the blood. and all the blood
needs in day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Gul( Stream.

$. g. p. Linville.-The Gulf Streom derives
Its name from the Gulf OF Mexico. out OF which
II flows. between the coast OF Florida on the
one side. and Cuba on the other. 1t Is about
NIFTY miles wide and It passes. at rate of
about five miles an hour. along tho American
coast until IL reaches Newfoundland, whom II
turns and sweeps across tho Atlantic and ono
portion Of It's volume passes eastward toward
the Azores. but tho larger portion washea tho
shores of the British Islands ard Norway, and
aas,ly ssssaAxexa 10 assshsfl ssss xsrss,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Picked To NJ R,,,.r

Debt IS the only Boss some men acknowi
edge
heep your eye on the clock. Young Aan;
and your mind the sands
Every fellows greatest opportunity was
Yesterday.
Other things being equal, I'd do business
with a Smile every time
Gout
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
HINDU WEARS HIS HAT
DURING COURT SESSION
When Reproved His Attorney tx
plains Removal OF Turban Would
Ntolnte ReltRloua PfincinleH.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 4.-For tho
FIRST time in the history OF the local
courts a man wore his that" during
all OF o morning session recently,
and got away with Il.
The man was 4. Singh. Hindu,
who was a witness in a probate pro-
ceeding before Superior Judge
Ihomas f. Graham. The ballff or
dercd Singh to Iomove his turbnn,
Singh rather than obey started to
Zee from the courtroom
Tho attorney called him back and
explained to the court that Il would
BIO q violation OF His religion, to un-
cover and no was permitted to keep
,pB. hi &prherck IN 80 4. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
lrorefathen, Dsy.

y. b. s., Observation-Disclosures Day, tho
anniversary OF the day tDacember 81, 1920,
on which the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth.
il annually celebrated in New England and
By New Englandcrs elsewhere Owing to an
error in changing the date from the old style
to the new. the anniversary formerly
celebrated December 90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
ORDER CHOCOLATE S0DAs.
BUT TAKE CASH INSTEAD
Ice Cream PnrIor Customers Change
Minds While Proprietor Pre-
puHcA Drinks.

CHICAGO, Doc. 4.-The human
mind Is inconsistent and subject to
change without notice. AS proof. take
the case Of the two men who entered
the Ice cream parlor of George Il.
Photographers here recently
They ordered chocolate soda,
But when TheodoropulOus went
back to prepare the drinks they sud
denly changed their minds and tooIc
the 1850 In the cash register instead,
for The trouble Of preparing the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Linotype md Monotxpe

j. u. w. Ash!and.-The linotype casts a solid
line OF type from brass tmetal) matrices OF
aunkcn letters. the line coming out slug Of
reading matter. The linotype keyboard and
cast machine unit. The monotype sets
the types singly from a perforated paper roll.
similar to the paper roll of mechanical piano.
The keyboard OF monotype Is one machine;
the caster separate machine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

I have just visited the Portsmouth navy
yard and seen that wonderful battleship you
are building there said Mayor ]. Hampton
moore, OF Philadelphia at tue Norfolk Cham
Der or Commerce luncheon Monday. Mayor
Moore does not suffer from the msapprehen-
sion regarding the location OF the govern
inents greatest plant that affiicts most peo-
pie as result OF tho Navy Departments own
misleading enclature.--Portsmouth Star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Charcoal HpA. Daily rAo.x,,.

In de Spring o love- said Charcoal Eph
moodt'y. dey ain noshin' but birds an fowahs
d" music ont long come de win an de rain
an de snow. an what yo' al, got 4, a. c,,,
bin. huh: Eat hot dog. Mstah Jackson,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
President Buys Stamps
From 6-Year Old Miss
tnx Arsocia,rd pressl

WASHINGTON. Dee. I.-Acting
lot PrehIdcnt Wilson, Secretary
Ipnuity hns purchRScd from,
Aor,enne Mayer, "a I-ycnr-0td miss,
tse annual white House allotment
OF Chrlstmus scnIs put out by the
National rubcrculosis Association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

III Mr.. Wilson continues 20 improve Ga
rapidiy. says tho Petersburg Index-Appeal
ms enemies will begin to realize no is rs
aard TO Kill as his league of nations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
information Bureau

Inquiries reGnrdini almost any topic, ex-
r~pfinE on legal and medical subjects. are IN
swered free. Az NIL inquiries nnswered ui-
rrchy by personsl letter, = self-addr rsned
stamped envelope In required. Address The
Tincs-THspntch Information bureau, Rick
uiond. Vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

The Appomattox Times virEinian. publish ed
in Gongressman Floods home village says:
with Mr. Flood out of tho fight it will be an
easy matter for the old friends OF that dis
tih8umhed champion OF States rishts-Nr
fucker. 10 put him In the Virginia White
house ~ Richmond"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

The photographs or the debutantcs
IN inc society section of this morn
me IiInes- Dispatch were made by
,me hoice studio exclusively for this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

mower oy popular vote We shall how many
people In that town have so lttlo concept ion
or the eternal ntness of things az to suggest
the modest violet"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

The Clinch Valley News man has a taste
suitable to tho occasion. He says: "A nice
big int plymouth Rock hen. with plenty OF
s'onin. cranberry sauce and rich gravy. jelly
ana pickle on the side. hot rolls and butter,
ana dish OF smoking hash for breakfast
next morning--who cares for turkey:'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Up With the Times
by h o. n

America does not seem 10 be undulv W.,
cised or N-cited over the news from t;enev.
that Article may be X-cised from the League
covenant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

IL must be more than 4 coincidence that
campaign for independence develops hard
on 'he heels OF the Jones proposal that the
tenents or the Volstead act be extended to
those benighted islands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

Peaches with alcoholic spirits are under the
Noistsad ban. but SO long as 1t docsn. inter
ie'e with Richmonds spirited peaches we'll
Try to worry along.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

lrosram for entertainment OF Hero of v.r
Gun is silent on subject OF REFRESHMENTS bu
Perhaps there will be legal re,trictions I,
proHerins him beaker OF imeade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

Now that Governor Harding has asked 70
showdown on farm relief there should be n
iuF'her difficulty that is just wha. IN
farmers demanding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Spirit Of Virginia Press

The Newport News Press sarcastically re-
Hnhrhs. we Buppoac. also. that II the in
iQu!touB refusal Of the Federal Reserve Board
To extend Bunicient credits that caused the cor
-nhpond!ng slump In the price Of Egyptian cot
ton"
The Ros noke Timer has opinion and ex-
prsises IL thur: president Wilson has ugreed
10 lend hia moral influence to an attempt at
mediation Of the dinlculticB between the Ar
nenians and the Turkish SationsIists. There
rssnr to be some doubt. however, as to what
tho Turkinh Nationsiists understand by moral
influence"
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch says: "peo-
pie who have sold things to Uncle Sam arc not
dAposed to censure tho Western Union very
ssysreiy for putting the old gentleman on a
cxsh and carry 6fsis."
The rather unkipd Bristol Heraid-Ceurier
.hss ~ fishHaeHds Y 70 choose . etty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

cised %-cited over the news from c;eneva
that Article X may be X-cised from the league
covenant.
/; must be more than 4 coincidence that
campaign for indie dependence aevelops hard
on the heels OF the Jones proposal that the
tenehts OF the Volstead act be extended 20
those benishted Islands.
Peaches with alcoholic spirits ar. under ths
Eolstsad ban. but SO long as it doesn, inter
ie.e with Richmond's spirited beaches ,y..I
try to worry along.
frosram for entertainment. OF Hero Of Yer
Gun IS silent on subject OF r-frcsh.nents bu,
perhaps there will be no legal restrictions ia
pioneering him a Deakcr OF iimeade
Now that Governor Harding has asked for
a showdown on farm relief there should be no
iuFther dificuity as that is just wha, the
farmers demanding
I;arbed wire European bat,l.,icids is
being converted Into nails A practical ex-
ample OF turning swords into pruning hooks
10. the poor Indian. has just received a
bonus OF s2.225.ooo on hs Usage oil leases,
which seems to call for elimination OF the
time honored adjective
Under the latest ruling. Have anothlr slice
Of the mince" has lost its flavor for Virginia
az christmastide greeting.
In that gathering OF Governors AT Harris
burg they can do more than reIniniac. over
wha; the Governor OF y. c. said to the Cover
Of 5. G.
D"fat!on Will not he complete until the III :
neg can stand up without the aid OF a penny.
With obreson's presidency only few days
old, talk o. revolution Is rife along the border.
IT'S a safe be; tina: Mexico will run true to
form
While the whole country is complaining OF
thc food gamblers. Richmond insists that here
hey are playing with marked cards.
1t is question for debate whether the
super -pruhc 10 in responsc TO boarding.
nouHe demand to meet the exigenc!es Of the
man who makes his own"
"e~ Jersey man killed bartender who served
him With near-beer. Any jury will give him
i verdict Of jusiifable homicide
North Carolina Governor has present ed
Pr-Adent Wilson with the birds. Now who
VII volunteer TO provide tho cold bottles?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

II is a question for debate whether IN
sup"r-pruHc To- in response TO boarding
noune demand or to meet the exigenc!es OF iii
mar VINO makes hs own"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

PUBLISHED every day in the year ct 10 , SDusn
Tenth Street. Richmond. w., by The ALEC
dispatch Publishing Co.. Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

sen Jersey man killed bartender who serv.
him with near-bcer. Any jury will give hir
:; verdict Of justiGable homicide
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

While the whole country is complaining OF
The food gamblers. Richmond insists that here
ncy playing with marked cards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

Barbed wire on European batu-:icids is
Icing converted Into nails. A practical cx.
ample OF turning swords into pruning hook
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

North Carolina Governor has present-,
Pr-aident Wilson with the birds. Now VIII,
VIII volunteer TO provide tho cold bottles?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
NltJulun0 Glnlrs. bispatrb


Eat. 1898 Est. 1850
Entered Janunry 81. 1905 n the ros-onice 81
Richmond. Va. secoDd-ciass matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05

With obreson's presidency only few days
old talk o: revolution Is rife along the border
IT'S safe be; tina: Mexico will run true TO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10
BOHEMIAN GETS
 DEFAULT REOPENED

In Judge Ma1tbies court this morning Attorney Lbe1 of New York, counsel for Fred Bozeman, the Burns detective, who gained consid- erab1e notoriety in the vice raids last winter, and who is being sued by legged to have been sustained at the hands of Bozeman while Cozza was undergoing the third degree, moved that the defeauIt against Bozeman be reopened and Bozeman be allowed to stand trial and enter plea.
 Judge Maltbie- granted the motion and set a hearing for Nov. 23. When the case was called some four weeks ago Bozeman failed to appear and his bond was declared forfeited. Sev- era1 attempts at extradition were made but few days ago Bozeman appeared with his attorney asking that the default be vacated and this request was granted this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10
URGE BOYCOTT
 BRITISH GOODS

policy that England is pursuing against the freedom seeking residents of Ireland, the Friends of Irish Free dom, at their meeting last night, passed resolutions calling all members and sympathizers with the aspirations of the Irish people, to boycott and refuse to purchase any English made goods and to withdraw all insurance that has been placed with English, companies and transfer the insurance to American compan- ies until the misru1e of Ireland Is brought to an end.
 There was an enthusiastic audience at the meeting who were filled with horror and revenge at the stories that were told of the atrocities commit ted in Ireland by the English Black and TanS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10
MARRIAGE COSTS
 ACCORDING TO DAY

The Hague, Nov. 1O.-The cost of getting married in The Hague all de- pends the day of the week. For some reason that has never been ex- plained Monday is society day and marriages on that day at the City Hall. where every couple must go for the cial ceremony. cost 60 guild CTS (nominally equivalent to 40 cents each). On Saturdays the charge is five guilders, or nothing at all, de- pending upon whether the couple wish a separate ceremony all for themselves or be married in groups of twenty couples at time.
 At these group marriages, the off,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10

Washington, Nov. 10-Genera1 Mi velle, member of the supreme war council, who came to the United States to officially represent France at the tercentenary of the Landing of the Pilgrims, planned to visit the Naval Academy at Annapolis today as the guest of Secretary Daniels. Ar engagements were made for the general to review them idshipmen.
 General Niveile will be entertained at dinner this evening by General Collardet, chief of the French military mission. The guests will include Sec retaries Baker and Daniels and Gen eral PerShing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10
FLASHES

The supreme court has been ap- pealed to in the contest for the ESQ., 100000 estate of Edward F. Sear1es of Boston, the wealthy recluse of Methuen and New York.
 Frequent armed conflicts resulting in numerous deaths are occurring be- tween Socialist and Liberals in Yuca- tan- Minister of War Gales has or dered ''all necessary measures' to be taken to give security to all the in habitants of the disturbed area.
 Stanford Grill, IT, player on the Decatur, Neb., High School football team, is dead from injuries received in a. game September 20.
 Japan's commercial barometer is still low despite the reduction which has taken place in over-production and over-stocking, factors contribut- ing to present conditions, according Yokohoma press reviews of the economic situation in Japan trans mitted today to the department of commerce.
 The committee for foreign affairs Of the Polish Diet has published a lcommun1que calling upon Polish vol unteers to withdraw from the pDkrainian army and recommending the loyal fulfillment of neutrality to- ward the Soviets.
 A reduction of 33 1-3 per cent in the wholesale price of clothing is an- rounced by one of Rochester's largest clothing manufacturing concerns
 Only 300 of more than 3,7oO New York physicians holding licenses to prescribe whiskey have applied for renewal of their permits although two months have elapsed since this privilege was granted.
 Fire in the royal palace recently
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10
HELPLESS WITH
 RHEUMATISM IIn}n uo 1onk Eicru;4 o {;vongg
Until He Took ''Fruit-a-tiVes"
 Or Fruit Liver Tablets
R. R. No. 1, LoRNE, ONT

'tFor over three years, I was confined to bed with Rheumatism. I treated with doctors and tried nearly everything without benefit.
 Finally, I tried Fruit tives'. Before I had used half boa, ' saso Improvement; the pain aoas easier and tte smelling started to go down.
 l continued taking this fruit medicine, improving all the time, and now ! can walk about two miles and do light chores about the place".
 ALEXANDER MUNRO. 50c. box, 6 for $2 50, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG. N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10
THE GIFT OF SILVER

Mother certainly will appreciate a gift of silver from her boys and girls, even though they have grown to manhood or womanhood. It is a gift that lasts just like mothers love. We invite your attention to our display of 1S47 Rogers Silver, Community Silver and Carving Sets of all descriptions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-10

cia ting clerk reels off in five minutes the marriage formula, all the couples listening in, chorusing 'yes'' at the
 proper time, and then all file in and
 sign the book. Then they are mar rife