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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
JUDGE HUNOLEY DEFENDS
HIS CONDUCT OF TRIAL
Makes Public Correspondence with
Governor Stuart In reference 10
tIcmcur. for Aubrey nnrrrt.

Governor Henry {. stuart in COM
mutins the death sentence OF Aubrey
barrett. convicted OF murder for his
connection in the killing "t w. T..
Roach, Of Charlotte County. acted upon
his humane Instincts and showed tho
prisoner mercy where the law de-
nandcd that he pay Ter his crime. This
is shown In correspondence between
the Governor and judge George J..
Humd!ey. who presided in the trial OF
the negro. which WAS made public yes
tcrday.
In making public the correspondence.
Judge ilundlsy said tina; i; showed
ronclusively that the Governor WAS not
influenced at all In his action Ivy the
ill-adNiSed Clamcr OF certain people
aEains, the court that tried h!m Uhc
neSro), but .ctcd. as contemplated by
our Constitution. upon his humane in
stincts and showed mercy where the
law demanded emily the penalty for his
crime
The letters follow:
Henry &. Stuart. Governor Of Virginia:
My Dear GoNernor.-l see from the
papers tina; they have published the
OF Aubrey Barrett without making
any statement" and then they proceed
10 repeat the stale fLlschoods about
the trial and also allldc 10 the fact
that the trial and conV!vtjon was had
within ten days after Tie arrest etc:
and then the% stale that MIR. cannon
Med hricf with certain comments on
the trial
Judge Watkins Informed me tina, he
al r.. 4.
advised the boy all through the trial
ana no allusiuu is made 10 this proof.
have now before me Your telegram
asking me It, call srccial lcrm for
Inc da: on which j: MAS held / would
respectfully rerrcsen; that such state
men;s should not hr allowed without
letting the public know that YOU did
not act Oh these attacks upon the fair
ness Of the trial and ii you do no, care
to state that fact 10 The public. that
YOU allow NE TO publish The CORE
Srondence between us. particularly
your letter OF the 18th instant
Yours with highest esteem.
tsigneO GEORGE J. HuNpI.EY
Governor Stuart replied.
Judge George J. Iiundley Farm
VILE. Va:
My Dear Judse.-I THANK YOU for
your letter Of November 10 with ref
crence to the case OF Aubrey Barrett.
also note IN the News Leader OF yes
,erday your opinion In the contempt
'3ses recently before YOU, and ! have
read both with much interest You
may be sure that no action could
'nke il this case could be based In the
east degree uDOn any assumption ON
NY par; ~ anything tina, could refec.
mon the court or upon the good pco-
,ie OF Charlotte
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
OPENS At ROANOKE
First Day Spent in Addresses, Con.
fercnccs and Election Of
Officers.
REV. II. II. PITT. DID. PRESIDENT
Rev. Charles Il. Hcrndon breaches
IutruductUry Sermon. and Rev. IL.
w. Virgin Delivers Address OF
Welcome.

ROANOKE. VA. November 2O.-The
convened in tho Belmont Baptist
Church tonight with upwards OF 365
delegates in attendance. The meet
Ing WAS presided over by President
Wcstwood iluthinson. Devotional ex-
erciscs were conducted by Rev. a. u.
Runaway. o: Germantown: the annual
sermon was delivered by Rev. G. Il.
Iicrndon. ID. D.. OF "arrenton: the ad-
dress of welcome by II. w. Virgin. of
Roanoke. and the response by Rev.
j. NJ. Roper, Of Petersburg.
Officers were elected and installed
as follows: President. Rev. r. II. Pitt,
-. d.. or Richmond; first vice-president.
{. y. johnson. of Christiansburs; sec
ond vice president. r. Is. Carrot. OF
Portsmouth,: third vice-president. w.
IL. Fisher. Of i.ynchburg; fourth vice
president. j. l.. Rosscr. OF Bristol; sec
rotary. Hugh c. Smith. OF Bedford;
treasurer. is. A. Jacobs. OF Richmond:
auditor, u. 81. Long. OF Richmond II.
Theodore Ellyson. Of Richmond. and
4. ). Runaway. Jr. Of SmithheiI, were
appointed respectively assistant secre-
tary and statistical secretary
st the session Of the pastors con-
terence this morning Rev w. c. Tay-
Tor, ID. l.. Of Mar;tnsburs. w. Va, WAS
elected president Of the conference.
Vice presidents elected arc: Rev
Frank barkcley. Of Covington. and
Rev i:idrdsc Hatcher. d. D.. Of
thristiansburg. II. W. Hamilton. of
INnchburr. was elected secretary. De-
r"iipnaf cAcrciscsN We're conducted by
KEY. w. b. Haislip and the meeting
WAS addressed by Rev. j. Is. Cook. d.
-: Rev John Moncure. Of Williams
burg Rev. H. $. Mabie. u. D., OF Blue
field. W. Va; Rev. Carter Jenkins. and.
in the absence Of Rev. George w. Nc.
Daniel. y. -. OF Richmond. his time
was occupied by Rev. g. +. Lumpkin, OF
suffolk.
NJ the afternoon session OF tho con-
Terence devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. T. y. seymour and adj
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
MRS. O. T. DhRGAN AWARDED
SOUTHERN LITERARY PRIZE
Patterson Loving Cup aud $500 Prize
or Southern Soci>t. Won With
'Thc Cycles Rim"
ISrcciai to The Times Dispatch. !

lSncCiai TO The Times Dispatch
state Literary and Historical Associa-
ton Tonight awarded tho Patterson
loving cup. given each year by Mrs
Lindsay Patterson, Of Winston Salem,
10 Mrs Olive Tclford Dargan. OF Al
mond. y. e.. for her THE Cycles Rim"
II book OF sonncts recently published
The Southern Society of New York
awarded her the $500 prize OF this book
as the best Southern production Of the
year.
She is a native OF Kentucky. and
published number OF other Volumes
including Lords and Lovers and other
Dramas Path Flamer and Other
Verses" The association. converting
in annual session tonight. heard an
able address by Or. Paul i. Barr.nser
al charlottesville, on the Influences Of
Adverse Conditions Upon the Early
History Of North Carolina" an cspe-
c!all% comprehensive and valuable ad-
dress. and received tho announcement
Of the award OF the Patterson cup.
After the award Governor Beckett
presented 20 the audience &. :. Mcclure
Of New York. who delivered a pa
trioti" and stirring address on the
word war issues and conditions. with
conduct of German forces in the war
zone.
The association VIII be in session
through Wednesday. closing with re-.
ception a. night At the Governors man
sion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
AMERICA TO HAVE SECOND
LARGEST NAVY IN WORLD
appropriations During the Last Two
Years Far Exceed Those Of Any
Nation in History.
ZIG IN, SIZE AND EFFICIENCY
senator Swanson Declares Congress
anu Administration Both Deserve
Glory for Wonderful Development.
snip Construction Beats Records.
NJ CLAUDE A. SWANSON,
Scnator From Virginia md Rnnts,n-
Majority Member of the senate
Committee on NnNul AnaIrs

WASHINGTON. November nn-con
sreSs and the administration are both
deserving OF glory for the rapid inn :
pfoN"meni increasc and efficiency OF
nc navy. During the years in which
Wilson has been President. Congress
mas appropriated more than $4,000. 600.
90" Tor naval purposes. which exceeds
me lotaI appropriations for naval pur-
poses from tho beginning Of the new
navy, in lSS3. UP to the Wilson admin
iStration by more than $3.50 00O 600
i'y the warm and earnest co-npcra-
non oi Congress and the adm!uiatra-
u"n the United states. when it's pres
ont program is completed will have
easily the second largest navy in the
world. For the fiscal year ending June
80. 1918. Congress has approprintcd
>l.hN!,noo.000 and authorized contracts
for S21 i.00o.ooo During the last two
Years the approximations by the United
states FOR nava! purposes have far ex-
'ccueu those Of any ether nation for
the same length OF time. either in peace
or war.
The legislation has practically ere
aicd an entirely now navy Its in
crease in efficiency has been as mark I'd
as it's Increase in size. craftsmanship
rnd tho records of officers auI men
have daily improved and their eff
=.
am satisfied that if an opportunity
presents itself. the American navy viii
giv" splendid account Of 'tself ~
which the country will he proud.
CONGRESS MOST GENEROUS
" RESPONSE TO DEMANDS
Congress has been most generous in
responding TO the demands Of the navy
for organizations and increases and
IN" Secretary of the Navy has wisely,
oticten'ly and promptly used the re-
sources placed nj his disposal I have
kept IN close touch with the Navy De.
uartmcut. especially since the dcclara-
;ton OF war, and Secretary Daniels has
proven himself a most capable admin
iS''Gtcr and efficient Secretary OF the
Navy.
THO navy and marine corps now con
stItutc force OF more than a quarter
ci million men. Since the dcc!arm-
ton 90 war. the navy. by voluntary
Hrlistwcn;s has been Increased from
hi.0co 10 more than l45.o00. In addi-
ton to these, there are in the naval
reserve $4,000 men. in the national
naval volunteers 1880 men, in the
hospital corps $500 mon. and about
I.ccc in the coast guard There are
now about $4,000 commissioned and
warrant officers in the navy and re-
serve" The marine corps has crown
ainr" tn" declaration OF war from
1900 20 more than 5000 by volunteer
eml!"tmentS.
There are three times as many YES
sells III The naval service now as there
we're when the Un.tcd States entered
the war
The Navy Department is carrying out
'hr largest ship construction in the
history OF any nation. /, has now in
process Of construction ISL vessels 81,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
FERGUSON no AID
~ sHipRUiIDING pROGI,t
tDy Associated Press

{ By Associated Pr,asl
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, November
20 Homer |" Ferguson left to-day for
Washington TO confer with officers Of
~" SHIPPING BOARD and other govern
meni "hciais. He said that I've stands
reSGy 20 do whatever he can to aid
TIA" government in its ahipbuildius
program.
IN" Newport News Shipbmildirs aud
Ht|""nN company, OF which SIR, Fer
" "H"'' !" president. now has approXi-
"'"'a'' slpo'poo,o"0 worth Of govern
m'at work "n its hooks, and ~ prc-
h"f!hS TO take an active part in The
construction D! government merchant
""'rp'nS In addition to this. the ward
- assisting the shipping BOARD in
'f"'hihs 200 men who VIII teach shin
buiidtnE III other yards in IN. J-u,.a
States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
MAINTAIN U-BOAT SILENCE
NAV: Department will Continue Prac-
tirc or Withholding News Of de-
stroyer Activity Despite Success

I Iy Associated Ptc.s.l
WASiilNGToN. November 2o.-The
h"r"fui outlook for effectively curbins
the submarine menace, indicated in the
speech of the British Premier ycstcr-
day. VIII serve TO increase rather than
lessen the pressure the Washington
government is putting uDcn destroyer
building and other antisubmar ine
measures This was indicated by Sec
Rotary Daniels to-day, in refusing TO
discuss details OF the part American
vessels have been playing in the cam
paiGn.
The incident used by Lloyd George
10 lend force 10 his statement that he
40 longer feared the submarine menace
the fact that five submarines had
been sunk in one day-probably rep
rcScntS tho best onc-day achievement
OF the antisubmarinc forces
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

tho sdestinies IL the empire have been
revolution.
!. No DEMONSTRATION
ssyli,4 MADE ny SlGHTSEERs
THE conference mot al noon. AZ had
been planned. Lord Reading was the
first TO arrive. lie had II ivc-minutc
chat with Premier Lloyd George and
then prepared to greet the distin-
k1ishcd mon from America and the
S British participants Some OF these
came on foo, and others in motors
driven by khaki-clad chauneurs. There
was no demonstration by the sight
seers. only q small group to whom the
time of the meeting was known be-
ing present. These. with the reporters
and battery OF newspaper and war
office photographers. however. crowded
Downing street TO catch n glimpse of
the conferees.
Admiral Jeliicoc. chief OF the naval
staff. arrived with Sir Eric Campbell
Gaddes. Fist Lord OF the Admiralty.
They were accompanied by u six foot
blucjacket. carrying dispatches. Lord
Robert Cecil the Minister OF blockade.
walked unaccompanied from the For
ciEn Office Tho crowds displayed deep
interest in General Taskcr H.. Bliss.
chief of sian OF The American army.
and Admiral William :. benson. who
arrived separately with their aids.
- The Earl of Derby. British Minister
sof' War. and General Sir William Rob
crtson. chief Of The imperial staff q,
army headquarters. arrived in u mo-
tor car few moments before Lieu
tenant General j. Z. SHUTS. who drove
up alone.
Everybody asked for Colonel II NJ
House. head OF the American mission.
but Colonel House did not attend the
meeting. his secretary, Gordon Auchin-
Gloss. representing him.
Most OF the members OF the American
mission were early on the scene. bu;
the beginning Of The conference await
officials. who had been detained by
other WAT engagements. The della! was
brief. however, and in the noon hour
all were in their seats Lord Reading
formally opened the proceedings.
Details OF the conference naturally.
have been KEEP, secret, but announce
mert is made that little fcrmality at
tended it. and that satisfactory prog
rcss marked the discussions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
AUTOMOBILE STOLEN
One Gar II Taken from RuuL ,,
During Rush
Hour,

IN and out, just q l.ttle trim i.,,i,.,..,
OF fifteen minutes cost IS il WIN,
of A0l Brook iioad, Gtui.r Park NO
Kline roadhter. when lac entered his
office on Bank street Yesterday .v.n.
ing. He went in IT $50. but ,c,lIru.d
and found no car. The license was
20007.
The police are also look ng FOR the
Ford owned by Jim Neville, cmuIor.d
by the Belt Line Bridge Company. MIR
Neville and his wife attended The ser.
ono performance at the Lyric Ia,t
night The car which was parked ~
the corner OF Tenth and capitol Streets
Waa gone when they came out. The
license was 53el5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
Southern HALLWAY Earnings.

Estimated operating revenue OF tn.
Southern Railway system for tho sec.
ond week OF November aggregated 81
'oA.4f7. as compared with actual earn.
'hBs OF S2.lSe,534 for the corrcspondinr
period OF last year. showing AN in
crease OF s3Tl,913. according 10 figures
announced yesterday by Comptroller
y. II. Plant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

rangcmcnts arc now made for these to
be constructed within ten months
\ large fleet of destroycrs has been
sent TO aid our allies In Europe. and
the largely decreased loss in shipping
from submarines ottcsts to their c;ii-
cirnt and successful work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
StANDINA\IAN pROBI.EM
ONE EOU WAR COZ \tiI.

WASRINGTON. November 20 Three
Kings, these OF Norway Sweden and
Denn,arh. VIII mee; a. krisliaua on
November e 10 voice new demand or
The entente allies. which may ,.di.
sally change the attitude O.. the >e4r-
dinSvian countries toward ,Ne World
war
Meas e: ;ais meeting O: ~ rcyA,-
,ics q The Norm was rccsi.ta hero
today IN diplomatic dispatches which
arrived oo!Hciden; w,.A cal uncn
President Wilson q. IL. Fria,.o' &-n-
s.n, Noruays special com,nis>ioY-, 10
Is% United states ~No 5 h-.e Scek-
ms % Obtain fer mis- country more lir.
er&l rationt-s Arrangements lhan nave
Hst been given 10 . ~ America WAU-
10 Official s;atemen, ~ 10 wha; ~
Nansen told the rresidea, w4~ pro.
durable. i, was Understood that ,Nv
situation regards food IA Scard..
na*i@n countries was rapc, rc.oa.
ing such that Iheir inouarca. s.a gov
crnmcn,s felt that sowe,hiu= .-g,, n-
done 20 relieve ,he tension '- D.. hos
Ncved THAI ,h-n nng.s-.tie p.l 81.
one OF the most vital ones cn-..ta.r.,i
At the intcrall,ed conferences al r.~.>.
on its solution o, ,hcir dLHrGf.,.. ~
hcials believe. may rest 49,. u'o!.
alignment OF the rhrc. ncrtn ru rar.r.
tries in The battles We, 10 conc,
The Scandinavian problem is men
toned AS tho principal reason for the
presence OF Vance Mcrurniek CHAIR.
man OF the War Trade Board. IN I'M.
Special mission ~ Colonel House The
new clements in jhv situation witch
hay "A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

Judgment in fayo. of the defendant
va entered yesterday hy Juhg. r.
arter Scott in the Ci;y Circuit Court
~ ne suit brought by The Eouutrcc.
Ch@rrE Corporation against Mrs H..
Wilkin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
.UNSWERV|NC LOYALTY
REAFF|RMED BY LABOR
Federation Determines to Stand BE-
hind Administration Until
Peace Comes.
rAClFlsT ELEMENT is sll.ENr
Resolutions as Reported To Conven-
ti"n Adopted Without Dissenting
Nntc-ENtended Debate on Cues
ton Of Organization OF Negroes.
Try Associated press1

BUFFALO. November Without
dissenting vote. the American Fede-
ration or Labor to-day rcaftirmed its
answering loyalty to the country. and
determination to- stand behind the
national administration until peace
comes The paCihst element. which
yesterday mustered small minority
against President Gompcrs's attitude
in sport of the war. was silent,
The resolution containing the de-
c'arHtion was reported fRvorably by the
resolutions committee. The course pur-
sued by President GomperS in calling
II conference Of the national and i'm :
ternational officers OF the federation at
Washington OF March - was APPROX
eI, and all his subsequent actions and
these OF the executive council with
reference to the war Wei concurrtd
in.
The pacitiSis declared that they were
unaware that The resolution vas to
come up to-day. They made no move
for a reconsideration. however. and il
was pointed out TIT. while their hight
yesterday was based on Il vote of oon-
nd.nce III President Gompers. to-day's
resolution called for u declaration on
clrar-cut question OF loyalty TO the
country.
This resolution, with others from the
committee on resolutions occupied vir-
tuailN the entire day. c-Pr,sidcnt
James duncan made Il report or his
'trip 10 Russia as d lueuher OF the COM
mission appointed ny President Wilson
and clifford Iinchui. speaking for the
federated board of farm organizations.
asked for closer relations between the
farmer and the Federation OF Labor
committee was appointed with in
sirwctiors t. repor; on the puss Utility
of constructive action as suggested by
MIR. rincho,
QUESTIONING or ORGANIZING
NEGR0E.S CAUSES DEBATE,
The only resolution that caiised ey-
tended debate related TO the orsaniza-
tion OF negro labor. 1t was submitted
by Delegate Murphy Of san Francisco.
and embodied in its preamble a reso-
luton adopted hy the International
Negro League aud presented to The
san Francisco Labor Council for in
dorSrment. The negro leagues reSolu-
'ior specifically referred 10 the South
err states as the scenes a. wrongs
inflicted upon the race.
The resolutions committee reporting
70 The convention. assumed no rcSpon-
>ib.I''y .cT the statements in the pre-
"mhle Of the Murphy resolution, and
recommended reference 10 the exAcu-
tive counc" OF only that part Of 1,
referring 10 organization OF the ne
g rozS
. - German. OF Georgia. protested
r eai'lS- the reference 20 the Southern
STATES remaining in the record and
moved a an amendment "a strike out
she tu,lre section.
THE slaughter at En-, - Louis
cam. = q result - tHet,, nv starving
negroes .n;iced away from their
Southern 'hones" German said 81
DEFY any d-leEa,e 20 naint % a single
Instance or 2 negro helm, KILLED ;o~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

dresses were delivered by Row 7 u
McCabe. Rev. ii. w. Battle, ID. n ~
charlottesville. and Rev. n. c. Mabic
ID. d. ''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21
These are the
lines TO Test
the Temper
Of a Great
Clothing Store
1 Prosperity is a poor
barometer Of men Or Of
institutions.

t Anybody can stand
the Kiss of Fortune,
but it takes a real scout
to stand the Kick of
Fate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-21

t And it takes a real
live militant clothing in
stitution to keep prices
Down and assortments
Up, when mighty few
shops are able to do
either.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
FURs GREAT BEAUTY AIDS
Beautiful Stole Makes Even q PItIfuIIy
Plain Woman Take on q Mys-
terious Fascination.

It is wonderful what furs can do for
q woman. Surrounded by the soft fat
terry Of q beautiful stole, even a pitt
fully plain woman becomes mysteri.
ously fascinating, declares q writer In
Vanity Fair. It's really no wonder that
woman remains true to her furs, even
in the summer. And this winter furs
are to be more desirable than ever.
Short-haired furs are to be much In
evidence. and mink. after graceful re-
tirement from public life for q few
seasons, has suddenly returned to the
limelight and IL to he extremely pepu-
lar.
Long stoles are chic. for fashion II
not obsessed with the eccentric this
year; she Is interested only In graceful
things. The Innings Of this seasons
stoles and capes are In themselves rea-
sons for desiring the furs. They are
lovely things Of chiffon and voile-oh,
It isn't half 80 impracticabie as 1t
sounds; they're the indestructible kind
--of soft silk and tafreta embroidered
all over In gay e0fors. In fact, in
fprs as IN STERN clouds. there IL al
most invariably a gay lining.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
SIMPLE FRocKs FOR KIDDIEs
Clever Notifications Of One-Piece
I Dresses Developed For Women
Used for Young Glrls.

Enthusiastically simplicity Is the key
nste Of the seasons garments for chill
dren. Clever little notifications Of
ene-piece dresses developed for women
are shewn, and they are taking well.
MILDLY frocks, regulation sailor eff
fects. Russian and Norfolk lines are all
favsrably considered In the develop
ment Of dresses for members of tho
younger geAeration and for girls Of
ten and twelve very smart little two
piece suits are shown.
Wool or chenille embroidery IL used
on many Of the serge dresses as a
trimming touch.
The very young girl will select
pink or pale blue point d'esprit party
dress this winter II she Is permitted to
use her own will In the matter. for
designers are Offering some exceeding
ly dainty little frocks made of this
sheer fabric. with taffeta as the foun.
dalton. In party dresses high waisted
effects prevail. with little puff sleeves
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-03
NOVEL TREATMENT OF HENS
One Of the Little Touches That is
Enough to Distinguish Frock From
Others Of Its Kind.

It may be different sort Of sleeve, a
new cuff, an odd collar, or mere
quirk at the neckline, but it's sufi-
cient to distinguish the whole frock
from all other frecks. Here it's new
idea for finishing hem.
The zouave or pulled hem Is partic-
ularly graceful, incidentally in good
style at the present moment. But
there are several variations Of the
zouave to distinguish it from last
years. One of them is the use Of pam
els to break the monotony Of a con-
tinued puff. The panels may be back
and front or simply at each side; and
loose ones are tremendously effective
with the trousers skirt.
Then there is another way Of treat
ing the puff skirt, and that is to tack
the puff at intervals Of perhaps an
eighth Of q yard. Each "tack" is con-
cealed by q bright bead or two, and
the general effect is really striking.
One particularly stunning model was
"done" In petunia velvet with huge cut
Jet beads for trimming. Another, an
evening frock, Is Of white satin, pulled
and tucked with an iridescent pen
dant.