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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27
BATTERIES FROM BORDER
IN CAMP AT ST. ASAPHS

Three batteries of the Sd United
States Artillery, which have been on
patrol duty on the Mexican frontier in
at st. Asaphs. near Alexandria Friday
evening. and went into camp there.
These batteries, which formerly were
stationed at Fort Myer, Va, will be
used as the nucleus Of the new 18th
Regiment Of Artillery. to be organized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27
Col. Catlin Ordered to Quantico.

Col, A. w. Catlin Of the Marine Corps.
who has been taking a course at the
Army War College at Washington bar
racks. has been ordered to duty in COM
mand Of the big marine camp to be es-
tablished at Quantico, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27
Building Program Discussed.

In discussing the building program in
the House yesterday Representative
Fitzgerald said his information came
from Gen. Cocktails, and added that the
appropriations committee had been
taking q great deal Of more or less
sbinninn "a wa otb nous .x.c ne
tive agencies. including the advisory
commission Of the defense council. He
did not elaborate this statement, say
ing that there were some matters that
should not be publicly discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27

and with the aid Of the women idenv-
fed with the Jefferson branch of the
Red Cross. Alexandra county. assisted
In feeding the soldiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27
Notes Of the Camp.

Joseph p. Tumulty, secretary to the
President. was a visitor to one Of the
company camps several evenings ago.
you fellows seem to be pretty COM
fortably situated out here he re-
marked to one of the officers, but II
you want anything else and you believe
there is any way ] can help you, don't
hesitate to let me know. Just drop me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27

see something Of the world. Their
parents were notified Of their. whore
ahouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27
Views Of Board Members.

While Gen. Goethals' speech Of FRI
day night would indicate that he puts
little faith in wooden ships. It 10 known
that members Of the shipping board
still are Of the opinion that wooden
vessels. because Of their cheap and
rapid construction. can be made to aug
ment greatly the American merchant
feet. Contracts for twenty-six wooden
ships Of standardized construction were
let recently by the Emergency Fleet
Corporation. and wooden vessels will
be purchased under the present policy
the board.
Chairman Denman q month ago an
nounced that since 1t had been dis
covered that steel construction could
put steel construction ahead Of wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27

At the camp ut st. Asaphs.
The soldiers were given a welcome
by many prominent Washington wom-
en- OF the Rcd Cross who were present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27

an emergency shipping fund. and eu-
thorixed the President to spend $780,
100000 for building contracts and
100000 for operation Of the, ohips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27

Charles J. Murphy, six years old. 1915
Kalorama road. yesterday afternoon
was struck by motor cycle ridden by
Edward Murray. 5S25 River road, at
2Oth and Calvert streets. knocked down
and slightly injured about the head. He
was taken home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-27

Lft-top style-attractive hardwood
case; ample provision chamber, with
removable shelves and ice capacity to
insure perfect and n
continuous cold stor- w
age.
Special. VI sVO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
BLUE ORGANIZATION
HOLDS SECOND DRILL

The new national guard organiza-
tion. known as the Blues company.
held its second drill last night In the
Blues armory at Sixth and Marshall
streets. Drilling lasted for an hour,
followed by an informal company meet
ing. Representatives from every col-
lege in the state are found in the ranks
of those enlisted and the company is
fast being recruited to its full strength
Urgent appeals have been made to
all the unmarried men of the city, who
will In all probability be included In
the next draft. to join this company as
it is the last volunteer unit which
Will Zoe accredited to Virginia.
This COMPANY viii be mustered into
service next week, and ali non-com-
mtssioned officers will then be. ap-
pointed This organization offers ex-
cellent training for the aviation depart
meut
Abort rs per cent of the men needed
TO make this organization complete
have already enlisted The recruiting
office is 1903 East Broad street
Another drill will be given before the
company is called into state service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
Total

The average per capita subscrip-
ton from Camp Lee is $685..
The foregoing statement includes
only the subscriptions obtained from
officers, enlisted men and civilians in
the permanent employ of the United
States, who are stationed at Camp Lee
In addition to the above mentioned
total. subscriptions amounting TO So
3i7 300 We're obtained by officers and
enlisted men of the 3l9th infantry
from persons not connected with the
camp. Members of other organiza -
tions in the camp are now engaged in
similar work and it is expected that
before the liberty bond campaign
throughout the country Is closed sew
eral millions of bonds will be sold
through the efforts OF the men In this
camp.
Conservation of food and indeed of
all material which has value and
which would otherwise go TO waste is
TO be- an important factor In the bust
ness OF feeding, clothing and main
tanning in general the training camp
In the office of the quartermaster-g
eral there has been established con-
servation branch. which, as the name
implies, will apply to useful purposes,
AS far as may be pra cticable, waste
products at all the environments.
The remark has been made a num-
Der of times that not much Is wasted
at Camp Lee. With present prices
for food AMI many Of the companies
saving money on a mess allowance OF
less than 30 cents per man per day
and at the same time serving three
satisfying and appetizins meals per
day the quantity OF edible food that
gets into the swill barrels must be in
finite small
Company H of the SIS infantry reg
ment made public yesterday the
names of non commissioned officers
who have received warrants and hare
now entered upon their duties All
the men OF the company have been
under the close scrutiny of their Off
GERS since organization was effected
for some time and the appointments
are based upon the results of th7,,
The first sergeant is II. l. Mccormick.
OF Bsrryville, and the other sergeants
are Frank Waidley and Igacia Petri-
mac. of the regular army; Harry *.
Peters, sof White Post; Gordon H. VIII
der. Taliadega. Ala. Ed. T. Powell
aciaap. sa que; Dorsey 5. Coard, Ae--
comac; Everette Matthews, Crewe; W.
w. Scott. Appomattox: L. N Gregory.
Appomattox; r. o. Waller. Republic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
turn fitted WITH glory

turn fitted WITH glory.
She urged all of them to utilize
their spare time in study. so that they
may be prepared to enter the fight of
life with more confidence
Mrs. Munford referred 10 the work
being done by the women, and re-
minded the boys that while they were
fighting to protect their flag. the wom-
en- were back home fighting for the
hearthstone
Mary f. Carter, head of the Rich
mond branch Red cross explained the
work OF the organization and it's OBJ
ject, and then presented the men with
the little comfort tits which had been
made by the women OF the organiza-
ton.
The audience sang the rational an
them and the flaeetings the greatest Of
it's kind ever held in Richmond. and
probably the entire country. was at
an end.
A delegation of leading citizens will
escort the men to the train this morn
ing. and a final "Au Revoir' Gill be
given.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

"Dandruff has made your
hair straggly. thin looking and
lifcless. Your coat collar is al
ways covered with ugly scales.
Stop your D.ndruF now. You
an, Just look at my hair.
The Dandrutf is entirely gone
nd almost overnight Pompeian
HAIR Massage made my hair at
ractive."
The success Of Pompeian HAIR
B. Massage is in its name--"Mas-
sage" 1t is treatment. not
merely a tonic. The massaging
{rubbing) of the scalp wakes up
the roots of the hair to new life.
This massaging also opens the
pores Of the scalp to the wonder
fully stimulating liquids in Pom
peian HAIR Massage. Dandruff
goes. Your hair will become and
stay healthy. vigorous, attractive.
All that is needed is a little
riassaging once or twice a week,
One application shows results,
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
CHEERING CROWDS

Cross. and stated that to Mrs. John
Stuart Bryan was due all the credit
of the organization. He looked upon
her as the foster mother of the organ
ization. In closing be urged the young
men to remember their mothers and
fathers. and to take good care of them
selves morally and physically. and
come back filled with the satisfa ction
that they had done their duty to their
country ard their families.
A message of greeting and conf
dence was read from Governor Stuart,
who could not he present because OF
another engagement out of the city.
The chorus choir then sang Com
Ing for to Carry Me Home" in that
charmingly weird fashion so dear to
the white people of the south who
remember the songs of their child
hood
BE Near Home.
Mayor Ajnslie then spoke. He said
he was glad the colored troopers were
going to Camp Lee, because it is so
near home. and we want our colored
people as near as possible. We had
the negroes here. he said before the
pilgrims landed at plymouth Rock.
II am glad to see from this crowd
that all the colored people of Rich
mond have not gone North. but are
staying here whers they belong"
Speeches were made by John Stew
art Bryan. Judge Christian, Judge
fritcherd, Coleman WORKMAN. w c.
Reed, John Mitchell. Dr. Roscoe
Brown, Maggie walker and Mrs B.
Il. Munford
The remarks OF Maggie Walker
were particularly pointed to the young
men who are to leave today. She said
she represented the mothers of the
boys, and she wanted them to4feel
that when they went away they did
NOT go alone. for the hearts of their
loved ones at home would be with
them. She knew that they would give
good accounts OF themselves. ana re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
THOUSANDS APPLAUD
C0l0RtO PATRIOTS
Parade In Honor Drafted Men Proves
Most Spectacular Affair OF Kind
Ever Seen Here

Richmond has seen many parades
and has taken part In many spccta-
cles. but the parade of last night was
unique in that nothing like II had
ever been seen here nor, perhaps. else
where.
The great outpouring OF people
brought to mind the Christmas Eve
crowds more than anything else
From early In the evening until long
after O'Clock the streets were crowd
ed with thousands out to see the
and they were not disappointed In the
splendor OF the affair and the success
with which it was pulled off
Broad street from EiEn..s to Belvi-
dere presented a mass Of people, both
races mingltng in patriotic fraternity
for the time being. Applause was
given the distinct features of the pro-
cession by the whites as we'll as the
colored people and there was a gem
eral good feeling apparent, which
means much.
No disorders married the line OF
march. and while the start was de
iayed considerably. there was no I'M
ruly restiessness displayed.
The Richmond branch OF the Red
Cross made a splendid showing. Sew
eral hundred colored women, uni
formed most attractively. marched
with soldierly precision, and the vari-
Gus coiored secret organizations, in
GLIDING the Erkh- and Pythians. made
a fine showing with their full ranks.
Three bands of music enlivened the
occasion, while the drafted boys
marched with the abandon OF the sol
dier who has been in training
Captain Sowen headed the line of
f.-~ a -r-sS 4 +sAIly b. ~ =
bicycle faef4z The uniformed societies
lent the spectacular TO the occasion.
while the women stirred the breasts
Of all who saw them march sturdiiy
along to the music Of the hand.
The parade VAS an inspiration Il,
the young soldiers and II was a credit
TO the coiored people who composed
II and under whose direction II was
devised
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

is probably the most daring and com
petent trainer of wild animals in the
world and her wonderful mastery over
animal which will be seen when the
Rarnum and Bailey circus comes to
town Friday, November 2, is a revela
ton in the art Of animal training.
There Is romance behind ali this
"a midnight eiopement, enraged pa
ter and all that sort of thing. Mrs.
Pailenberg WAS the daughter of an
innkeeper. and Emil Pallenberg was
known throughout Europe as an ami
mai trainer when he paid a visit to
the inn and was served a good Dutch
meal by the girl who was TO be his
bride. and. incidentally was TO reap
the laurels of his act II rained for
three days and Emil Pallenberg. his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
MRS. EMIL PAILENBERts
And Some of Her Performing Bears,
With the BaTnum &c Bailey Circus.

-Four years ago she was just little
Dutch girl In Holland and she wore
the picturesque garh of her country.
She HAD never seen a bear, although
she had read of them, and she shiv-
cred just as "a Dutch girl of eighteen
years might be expected to shiver at
the thought of meeting one of the
shaggy bruins during a Sunday walk
In the woods. Today, and for two
years past, Mrs. Emil Palienberg has
taught group OF bears to walk the
tight rope ride bicycles, skate on
roller skates. perform on the trapeze
and do other incredible stunts She
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

bears safely housed I'm he barn. kept
to the shelter of the inn The inn
keeper never suspected 1t. but there
was something going on, and when
Pallenberg decided to leave 1t was in
the middle of particularly black
night, and the innkeepers daughter
was his companion.
They were married the following
morning and their wedding trip was
to America, where, after the first sea
son with the Barnum and Bailey cir
Gus, the bride was 81 better hand at
training the bears than her husband
and Infinitely more attractive con-
ductor of the act. Now she asst m es
entire charge, and Emil, famous
trainer, stands aside in chivalrous
fashion and allows his wife to stand
in the spotlight,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Freach drove ahead between bTei-
,gAchten and Dreibank. while the Brit
Paschendaele and the much contested
Hcathuist forest
From the Aisne front enthusiastic
dispatches telling of the greatness OF
tina French blows struck below L.aon
two days ago and again yesterday,
continue TO come IN. The total Of pris-
oners taken on that front In two days
exceed i2.eeo and $50 guns have been
captured.
The Germans did not try to regain
any OF the lost ground today. They
did renew their assaults on the YER
dun front. east OF the MeuAe. but
without any success.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
DEAR Stop Your Dandruff
by using
Pompeian HAIR Massage"
by using

clean and invigorated. In ono
month your Dandruf viii be gone.
Pornpeian HAIR Massage 10 .
clear amber liquid. Not oily. Not
sticky. Very pleasant to use.
Greatest treatment for Dand-
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Chicago, Ill. and / speak from
experience. My hair before !
started using it had gone beyond
the ordinary stages Of Dandruk
and was covered with scales which
embarrassed me greatly. have
introduced Pompeian HAIR Mas
sage to my friends"
Practically every user says-
one bottle shows actual results.
Get 25c. Soc or 81 bottle ut the
stores and say the same.
Have your barber every now and
then apply a careful Pompeian
HAIR Massage. Used in over
$4,000 Of the best barber shops
froi.i Maine to California.
Made by the reliable makers OF
the famous Pompeian MASSAGE
Cream and pompeian NIGHT
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
OBITUARY
Mrs. Bette F. Thomas.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bette f.
Thomas, the widow of Captain w. l..
Thomas, who died yesterday morning
at ESQ o'clock in the home OF her
son, Emmett w. Thomas, zoos Grove
avenue, will be conducted at 8 o'clock
this afaternoon from the residence.
Burial will be in the family section
In Hollywood. Mrs. Thomas was sew
enty-six years old and had been i'll
for some time.
Surviving Mrs. Thomas are three
sons Emmett W, l.. Irving and Ed
ward M. Thomas, and one sister, Mrs.
w. c. Wilkinson.
Pall-bearers at the funeral this af-
ternoon will be: Honorary--T. L.
Blanton, H. Seldom Taylor, w. Fred l.
erick Richardson, c. l. Chappeli,
Hugh Antrim, Dr. S. b, Moon. b. b.
Bowles and v. II. Wyatt Active--J
II. Layne, Bernard Hobbs. r. B. For
rest, II. w. Houchins, G.. NJ. King,
James III. Price, G. Fl. Redd and w.
S. Bell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
Virginia, Va. oct. 24.~-The pao-
pie of Virginia have subscribed to
s26, 600 worth of liberty bonds in the
seco- liberty loan campaign. One Of
the directors of the Citizens bank sub
scribed TO $4,000 worth The other
$4,000 worth Is distributed among the
small population. which consists of
only Atty voters. The subscriptions
were made through the Citizens bank
of yirg!lina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
DEATH NOTICE.

at 100 A. NJ. Friday
Mt the residence of her son, Emm Att
w, Thomas. zoos Grove avenue, MRS.
BETTIE Z. THOMAS. In the seventy
sixth year Of her age.
Funeral will be conducted from
the residence at 8 o'clock THIS tsat-
urday) AFTERNOON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
SMALL NUMBER
tConttnued from Page one)

for period covering eleven months.
the number of visitors having been
1900 against 3t.5os for the CORE
sponding eleven months of last year
An Interesting Com ptIntion.
An interesting feature Of the report
liz complete list Of the members of
the general assembly OF Virginia from
1878 down 70 the present time. list
81 large value and interest TO the his
scrfan who viii in the future delve into
the records Of the solons This work
ts the product Of Colonel John w.
Williams, clerk of the house Of dele
gates and Assistant State Libraria n
Earl Even
The receipts CT the library board,
other than from legislative appropria-
tions. amounted during the year to s4.-
e4o.si gain OF Ss46.S6 over the pre-
vioas year. This money comes from
The gale Of state publications. fees for
copying, certain fines, royalty on sale
Of one fronze reproduction OF the Hou-
don statue OF Washington and other
minor sources. However, the demands
upon the library have been such that
but s2.$s is left of the income, which.
1t IL declared, is not ample for the
needs OF the work.
Notabie Acquisition.
The most notable acquisition of
books made during the year by the
library and one Of the most. notable in
it's history consisted Of 900 volumes
bequeathed TO II by Colonel r. L. Par
rtsh, of Covington. Va. who left iik
number 10 the library OF the Univer-
sity of Virginia.
An interesting work contributed TO
the library was one by Professor C.
q. Pearson. the title of which r. The
RsAdtrster Movement In Virginia Il
Atecueses tn an entertaining and ex :
hAustiye manner s. period IA the poiiti-
cal history OF the state which is not
familiar 70 the younger people.
~ During the year there have been
added to the list Of books IN the library
AL volumes. making q total inclad-
Ing pamphlet and bound periodicals Of
1ls.6ze books In the library
of IL veritable treasure house OF liz
arAry and historical gems In which the
seeker for information may regaIe
h3maeif with the best books of the
language.
1hA small nurnb Der Of visitors, how
a0~kxi IN the course of year. in6icat-
- 1Me lack of use 10 which Richmond
e411E 4hey etate IN putting thlz great
Sk6S1konse OF literature is a feature
r. rxnAy well engage the attention
r. ~ thoas who value a great library.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
.s1.7Ss.26o

Clark, Pamplin, warren P. Sha nix,
f. Buchanan; Clarence r. williams,
Luray; w A. Watkins. Troutville; w
Dowdy. Geneva Mills: Thos. A. Turiey,
Ceres; Cecil F. Walker. Fsrmville. and
John w. Rudd, Republican Grove.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
william A. Berry.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Harrisonburg. Va. October evil
liam A. Berry. farmer, died yesterday
at his home al Lacey Spring. seven
miles from Harrisonburg, after an ILL.,
ness of several months of complica-
tion of diseases. He was seventy two
years old. and is survived by his wife
and six children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
CAMP Lee SOLDIERS TAKE ST 100000 UF BONDS

can Grove; A. Sta nfield, South Boston;
P. s, Sails, Nickelsvilie. The corporals
are VIM S. Reynolds, Appomattox: J.
H Stanley, AppomattoX; Oscar S.
Tasting, Scottsbure; a. V. Flemings,
Columbia; W. b, Ellis, Alexandra. II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Harrisonbaire, va, October ss-The
funeral of II. Felty Bonts. a Rocking
ham county farmer. who died yester-
day at the University hospital, Char
lottesville. following an operation, was
held this afternoon at the Mill Creek
Church of the Brethren. Mr. Bonts
was sixty-two years old He Is eur
vived by his wife, who WAS Miss Flor
ence Longum and four sisters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
v VI. c. A. Secretary Comes Homo.

Mr.. S. l. Thomas. secretary of the
Richmond Railway !. VI. C. A. has
just returned from Atlantic City,
where he attended the great Y M
G. A. conference IN connection with
the thirty five million dollaf drive
This sum will be used in the war
relief work of the Y M c. A..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Continued from Page One)
ment. which, like the leader was. is
composed of Pennsy1vanfans
The standing of all the units fol-
lows:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
The Weather
tUnited states weather Bureau.
Department Of Agricuiture.)

For virginia---Rain in early morn.
ing, followed by fair and colder Sat-l
urday Sunday, fair.
For North and South Carolina---Fair
Saturday and Sunday. not much change
In tenn allure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

Local. Temperature
IL noon temperature ..,,.4-...... gsI
r. NJ. temperature ..,.....,.... 81
+. NJ. temperature ...s......... SO
Maximum temperature to s F. NJ. CT
Minimum temperature to p. M. "a
Mean temperature .... ..s...-. 50
Normal temperature ........ sc
Deficiency In temperature yester-
DAY ...,....+1.-...t,s .-....s|...
Deficiency in temperature since
January / ,........ ,.,........ sI2
Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours, ...,.. 81
Rainfall last twenty-four hours. o.
Excess in rainfall since March l.. 5sis
Excess In rainfall since Janu-
aFy l. e..s.,. .--rs.' ''....... 4.Tas
Local Observation At y Il. VI. YESTERDAY
Temperature ........-, Sc
Fumtait% .-...ss+s. - ..-'........ SS
Wind--Dir ection observation-disclosures n
Winf-Felocity .,...,...,...... IA
weather ...............-.. Cloudy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27

tor period covering eleven months.
the number of visitors having been
1900 against 34,3os for the CORE
spending eleven months of last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-27
oEored Men called to CoIors.

The 24n colored men drafted from
thiA district will report at the office Of
the draft exemption board In the post
office building at 8 O'Clock tomorrow
morning ana sfter the roll call the
mon will march tn W!kersons hall on
South avenue. where a reception will
be rendered them by colored citizens