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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

officers such as Heutenants. sergeants
and eorrorals. ia proportionally very
much greater than among privates
Il is very interesting tn see how much
greater the mortality is among volun-
teer corps than among drafted men.
II tho Roosevelt volunteers had gone
10 the front. the mortality among
such body would doubtless have
heen very high
The drafted man who goes az an
ordinary soldier. taking his Judgment
with him and leaving his enthusiasm
a home, is not only most effective
hut is fairly sure to return IN better
physical condition than when he left.
OF course, during the one or more
DAYS month that It Is his turn To
charge, he is subject to great danger,
but the rest Of the time. with reason
able precautions he is, statisticany,
almost as we'll of as tn the streets of
New York, Most Of the drafted men
may see France. which nv the way.
Will hc beneficial to many Of them.
Since, however the aeroplane appro-
priation has passed there is good
chance that hut few OF them ever will
be engaged in serious fighting
The war probably will continue
until we have several hundred
thousand troops and 10000 or
more aeroplanes in France, which
/ or summer BY the time these men
and aeroplanes are over there ready
to do something worth while. Germany
may have come to her senses. We
see no reason for Germany to stor
until we are actually in Europe with
strike hard; but we see every reason
why Germany should be anxious t
settle with us at that time. before wa
do strike Our regular army, and per
haps the militia may get into actor
At any time, but the chances are fou,
"a one that the men who are now be.
y 3 = p
ing drafted will see very little actua
lighting In Europe. Even If they are
required to do hard fighting, statistics
are very much In their favor. and con.
j dtions are improving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

That the chances Of death or Sc
Ficus injury among drafted men who
will see service in Europe is much
lower thar in any previous war is the
comforting conclusion drawn by
Roger W. Babson. statistician extra
ordinary. whose reports on business
conditions are an Important modern
developnent Of commercial enter,
prise Mr.. E7bson understands that
about sixty men per thousand OF those
engaged are killed. and about $50
wounded, although most of the
wounded are soon made ready to re-
turn to the trenches This is. Of
course, lar sAo4e the -4atfrssl death
rate for men Of the ages drafted.
which is about eight per thousand.
Loss from disease. which has been
the cause Of the greatest death rate
in former wars. has been largely elm
mated, some even claiming that the
man at the front IS less liable to sick
ness than II at home working in a
city.
The mortality is very much less to-
day than IT was al the beginning OF
the war. The gas and other hideous
forms of attack are being well handled
ut the present time. Men who are
sensibie and careful can well protect
themselves against these things Ex-
perience. both in the protection of
I the soldier and the care of the wound
ed, is constantly reducing the death
\ rate as the war progresses. With the
exception of wounds obtained during
charges. which OF course are very dan
Eerous, most wounds are In the arm
and shoulder which can be easily
healed, or in the skull The skull
wounds are naturally serious Ampu-
tation of limbs is very much less than
IN previous wars
The mortality varies considerahl,
with the different branches Of service
i A man who is connected with the
heavy artillery is no more likely 10 be
sKTifed than n IN The employ Of our
railroads. but the fellows engaged IN
certain other branches are in much
more danger. 1t is also said that tho
mortality among certain classes OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
RAILROADS ARE DOING THEIR BIT.

This great increase in service was
rendered with a very slight increase
in the amount OF equipment used. The
mum Der Of freight locomotives In SER
vice in May last year was "a 1852. while
this year the number was 24.4s3. an
increase OF one-h half OF one per cent.
Last year in May there were 1900.
s4z freight cars in service: this year
the number was 1,s33.e2l. an increase
of one and four -ffths per cent.
A distinct mark of progress is this
great reduction in the number Of
freight cars in the shop or awaiting
repairs. Last year In May there were
1914 cars under, or awaiting re-
pairs. while this year only lo4. osl
were In that condition. Locomotives
in repair or awaiting repairs last year
we're zoos. and in May this year s.
1913; reduction OF 1913 per cent.
Last year. railroad locomotives ran
an average OF e5s miles per day.
while this year they made 7is miles.
Freight cars made an average of asa
miles day IN May las, year, and this
year EOS miles. an increase Of 8 per
cent In the same period. tho mileage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

was drifting, with Ellyson and Pollard
dividing the dry" vote, the nominal
ton Of Davis would have been inevi-
table. The dry" vote was so divided
between Ellysop and Pollard as to af-
ford MIR. Davis his opportunity, even
before DR. Cannon sought to concen-
trate the dry" vote on Mr.. Ellyson
as the stronger of the two dry candi-
dates. an estimate which the sequel
shows to have been absolutely correct
Had Or Cannon and other officials
OF the Anti-Saloon league remained
Guiescent and inactive when the cam
paign was thus drifting. their leader
ship would have been severely censured
and Justly so hv many prohibition fol-
lowers 1t would have been charged
that he and they had failed to do
their duty IN not cndeavorlng to con-
centrate the prohihition strength
against candidate whom they regard
Cd as representing the prohibition
sentiment on the contrary, when DIR.
Cannon did fpresee the drift of the
campaign and the impending setback
to the cause t. which pr. Cannon has
been So devoted as to win the bitter
anmitv of the anti thition element
he is censured aud denounced by some
who should have heen but were not
his followers for having caused the
defeat of ltllyson and the triumph OF
Davis In word, It was a case OF
the devil II you 10 aud the devil II
you do not.
As it was he showed himself an
honorable, Clear-siEhted and courag
Gus leader. who aid not hesitate to do
what he conceived TO be to the In
tercsts Of a cause he held dear and
above the interest Of any candidate.
regardless Of any consequences to
himself He cannot he Justly blamed.
certainly by those who professed al
leeiance to his cause and yet refused
- follow him when he adopted the
wiscst course open to him. That the
prohibition element did not sustain
him in that wise course is their fault.
not hts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

That the railroads Of the country
are doing their share toward winning
The war is the conclusion OF Mr.. Fair
afAx Harrison. chairman OF the rail-
roads war board, which was organ
si1ed at the request Of the national
8oouncil of defense and which held it's
|11rst meeting April 25- The first step
taken was TO ask and largely secure
The cooperation of the railroads in
handling all their business as II they
sSRere ali a part of one great trans
system. Reports Of the
1T months operation under this plan,
asosnpared with the same month. May.
70 last year. indicate that substantial
|eogress has been made IN that d.
! 1cTion.
n should be remembered In study
1Ag the figures that May, 1915, was a
onth OF heavy business for all the
n11poads- Returns compiled from
breads having 173.lo5 miles OF line.
oW that these lines in May last year
- service equivalent TO carrying
.&4e .14s.o1i tons of freight one mile,
b1no this year they carried 2s.522.-
.1et tons one mile. an increase OF
- ls-i per cent. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

Liberia has joined cuba in uphold
ing the hands of Uncle Sam in the
war against Germany. Established
under the auspices of the United states
during President Monroe's adrninistra-
ton and populated at first by former
slaves. it has maintained as best it
could the ideal of democracy. Liberia
may not be able to do much in a
military way, but it Will have it's tails
aIted presently with German spies and
propagandists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

The British embassy doesn't agree
with Lord Northcliffe, who says
Charles Chaplin Is a Stacker The en-
hassy thinks Chapiin's achievements
in the purchase of war bonds have
constituted highly satisfactory Bit
Wherefore, slap-stick comedy viii
likely continue to draw crowds to the
movies for the duration Of the war
at least.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
GET A JOB OR GET OUT.

Everybody In Maryland who has
busy right away or get into peck
Of trouble. Women. youths under
eighteen and men over fifty are OK
cused. but every mere male within the
prescribed age limits must go to work
OF get out OF the state before August
20 Governor Harrington has so an
nouuced in official terms In IA formal
proclamation. and he acted under fun
authority conferred by the legisla-
ture.
Possession of an income which is
not earned by productive effort does
not excuse anybody. That is going to
be pretty tough on a large number OF
rotund and easy-going Baltimoreans
whose great -grandfathers. privateers
in the war of 1912. laid the founda-
tons Of their family fortunes so wide
and deep from the proceeds Of their
activities on the high seas that none
of their descendants has been obliged
to engage in toll. Nevertheless. the
stern mandate has gone forth-get a
job or get out.
The law under which the governor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
WHY WE ARE AT WAR.

The Hearst papers and some pro-
Germans in congress are demanding
that the president "restate" the rea-
sons for the part America is taking
tn the war. We are not advised what
the president may do. but. untn he
Eess ready to make further state
ment. we think what he has already
said covers the ground fully and
clearly enough to satisfy any Ameri-
can who Is altogether AMERICAN. Here
II il:
TT Is PLAIN ENOUGH HOW WE
WERE FORCED INTO THE WAR.
THE EXTRAORDINARY INSULTS
AND AGGRESSIONs OF THE M
PERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT
LEFT Us NO FIF-RESPECTING
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
CEREAL CONCERN PROTESTS.
Wires Congressman That Dissillc Arc
Seriously Interfering With the Man
ufaeture of Cereal Pr

ufacture of Cereal Products.
A Washington. d. @, press dispatch
under date of July 10 carries a copy
of telegram signed by enc OF the
largest cereal manufacturing concerns
in the United states protecting against
the way the distillsries are buying up
the Germ in anticipation of the passage
ia bill prohibiting the manufacture
or whiskey. The dispatch says several
such kilograms have been receivad by
members of congress and scores tho
dollar patriotism" Of the whiskey dis
tiliers. These kilograms charge that
the whiskey distilleries hava mped
into the market Tor all the corn they
can buy and are running their distil-
leries overtime to get az much whiskey
made as possible before the manufac.
ture OF distilled spirits IL stopped.
They realize that Il they are permitted
E pso ssan x,l sSs1 AL A e e.
cqAntFR. IS they ate not perMttte1 q
ssH Ind fhe Eq3stn msnt stakes
X-s a %ssFsz5s n WA IL MA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

swer IT. He was surprised when the
asked to speak with him. Recognize
ing the voice as that of the Officer
who was particularly active in round
ing up bootIcggcrs. the old darkey,
upon hurriedly collecting his wits. re-
piled: "Naw, sab, ne amt heah. De
TACK Ia, boss, de phone Mt dc hank
wuz took out yistiddy. Nav. sab. he
amt hcah and we doan know whar
T. locate i'm, nuthcr. Goodbye sab. -
Minor Matters Merely Mentioned.
The Pepper Hin Echo is In n sad
plight. The draft collected the adj
torial staff. reportorial staff. adv,
snooper and printer In one fell
swoop and hustled him of to Rich
mond to At him out in uniform,
He postcarded his family this morn
ing that although the work was
rather hard that he knew he would
enjoy the lucrative increase In sal
airy.
Auction, Pepper Hill Echo goes to
highest bidder Sat. noon. Sale to be
held on the court house steps Adv.
Cashier Henry tells We scribe that
in all his years OF service In the
Bright Star bank that this season
seems to be the worst for sporty fell
lows to give out checks with insult
ficient funds to cover them that ne
has ever seen. He says that the very
next upstart who tries this will have
n protest fee to worry about,
Right smart interest In the FAT.
hereabouts.
Coleman French. the local insur-
ANGER, has been cured OF the fever
A. Goodwin, who recently resigned
as linenaan fer the Mareoni Co, oi
New York, hourly threatens to go tc
work.
Old ain Haxear. the prominent
miser from up the Cove, rode his
OK into town the other day and was
much excited over the news that d
war WAS going on,
Our suspenders and galiuses will
save you emharrassment-The Hub,
The health of the community Eek
cepting Brad Bradbury's old bull
dog) is very good at this writing.
Come on with yeur Tick Ridge
times. brother ireland' We are al
ways glad to hear from you
In closing ye scribe wauid like to
say that the populaee herea bouts is
very proud to see one of the Pepper
Hill Echo carteens in the Review of
Reviews magazine for August.
n. s. II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

owner in the British empire, pos
sessing approximately twelve mil
lion acres Of land. Much Of the land
sold has been bought by Americans
who, for various reasons, have not
made the most of their opportunities
for cultivating it. Circulars were
sent to 1000 American owners of
Canadian farms in western Canada
asking them to cultivate their idle,
and, in rest eases, virgin acreage.
I've Thousand owners have placed
an average Of 100 aces each peder
sRss. CQlsideFiag that t6sRty hlnlhz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

els Of wheat per acre is a eeuserva-
tive estimate and that the average
wheat yield for western Canada runs
ffty-feur bushels an acre, it is esti-
mated that four million more bushels
of wheat will be grown this year than
last. Estimating five bushels ct
wheat to a barrel of flour, this repre-
SCENTS 100000 barrels of f1our. Each
barrel can be transformed int 26A
leaves Of bread, which gives a grand
total of twe hundred million leaves
At bvead, or feed enough for enc mil-
lien DasSeRs Tn M 1er.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
THeAsHING WHe At ~ ALGERIA

Canada plans to feed more people
HIS year than ever before. An Ia
eresting sidelight on what Is being
one to put every available acre of
and possible under the pillow this
ear. Is given in the following laconic
tatement from the land department
s tho Canadian Pacific railway
1--WE shall produce, over and above
Ast years crop, enough feod te
upply one million people for sns
,oar"
Next to the crown tho Canadian
eseias railway n thu gseatest lard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

of the railroads is to handle very
great increase in freight with virtually
tracks. In that effort. according -
MFR. Harrison, they are not only CO.
operating among themselves. but they
are receiving splendid support from
the public and the shippers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
ia Heplenish Potash suup,y.

washington, Aug. lD.-Uncie Sam
needs potash for munitions manu-
features, fertilizers, dyes and other
purposes. The senate today passed a
bill designed to replace the supply of
potash which formerly came from
overseas.
Senator Pittman introduced the hill
which allows this government to lease
thousands ri acres pf potash lands
in San BerrardlnQ county. CALIFORNIA.
Private pFaspectors ara Eeanted peg
u,issiaa fa apnly to The secretaEF pi
the II teEtor ter 1easss On gaxfrnunant
Resssh Ma4s IN eher laes ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

Later reports about the changes In
the imperial German cabinet say that
nobody is satisfied with them. not even
the all highest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

The rookie candidate for conn
mission In the aerial corps was TAX
ing his first trip with the professional
instructor.
stop the machine; I have lost the
setting out OF my stickpin. I think
| see II right down there. See?"
BE calm. young man. That spec
you see shimmerlng there Is the At
fantiC Ocean"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

Some city Stacker has invented ar
imitation Irish potato. However. he
overlooked his greatest bet. he did
not invent any imitation money &c
buy 1t with.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

It's perfectly natural, when YOU
come to think of it. that nobody has
appealed to the patriotism" Of
slackers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

We aren't helligerent by nature or
training. but We do hope that we are
lettering in a dark alley some night
when the kaiser chances to pass that
way,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

CHOICE But TO TAKE UP ARMS
IN DEFENSE OF OUR RIGHTS AS
A FREE PEOPLE AND OF OUR
HONOR AS A SOVEREIGN GOV
ERNMENT THE MILITARY MAS
TTRS OF GERMANY DENIED US
THE RIGHT TO BE NEUTRAL
THEY FILLED OUR UNSCsPECr-
ING COMMUNITIES WITH VICIOUS
SPIES AND CONsPIRATORs AND
UGHT TO CORRUPT THE
OPINION OF OUR i, PEOPLE IN
THEIR OWN BEHALF -"
MUCH AS WE HAD DESIRED
PEACE. TT WAS DENIED US, AND
NOT OF OUR OWN CHOICE. THIS
FLAG UNDER WHICH WE SERVE
WOULD HAVE REEN DIsHONoRED
HAD WE WITHHELD OUR HAND
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

- Nh es'sti 'yssrfss~eS " Par worked --in a.
Washington bank was under the eye
of the law, being suspected of sell
ing whiskcy without n license. He
was well aware of the fact that re
was suspected and was duly eau
tious.
One morning while he was fusfly
engaged In polishing the fixtures, the
phone rang and lac was called to an
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

AnxiousIy Awaiting Your Arrival. Etc
Lake Forest cemetery has been
grandly improved this last season.
There is no town in the state
now that has better cemetery facil-
ttes.-Eirand Haven, Mich. civic ad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11

Immediately?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-11
Boot Silk Hose, 5oc-Pair

Here, we believe, is the great
season in women s full fashioned
isle tops in white or black. Fol
of texture and perfect fit, they a
hose we know of at SOC a pair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-01
HONOR DR.. BERKOwITZ,
Is YEARS IN PASTORATE
Special Services in Rodeph Sha-
lom Synagogue to Observe
Anniversary

Special services were held In Rodeph
Shalom Synagogue. Broad and Mount Yer
non streets, today in celebration of the
twenty-ffth anniversary of the appointment
of Dr. Henry Berkowitz as rabbi. Three
rabbis, one each from Ohio. Missouri and
Maryland, former classmates of Doctor
Berkowitz, came to Philadelphia to attend
the services, which opened last night. when
tribute was paid Doctor Berkowitz by mem
bers of his congregation and associate
rabbis.
This morning the services opened In the
synagogue at 10 o'clock with union prayer
and addresses by the Rev. William Rose
nau, of Baltimore. and Rabbi Eli Mayer
assistant to Doctor Berkowitz. Doc.or
Berkowitz replied briefly This even G.
from to IL O'Clock, Doctor and Mrs. Berk-
owitz will be rendered reception in Mer-
camille Hall, under the auspices of the
Sisterhood of Rodeph Shalom. The re-
ceiving party will consist OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Wolf DIR. and Mrs Eli Mayer. Or.
and Mrs. William Rosenau, Doctor Phillip
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Refer and Mr.
and Mrs. Max Berkowitz The board OF
directors of the sisterhood will act as the
reception committee and Refreshments will
be served. In charge of the jubilee are AL
bert Wolf as chairman Oscar Loeb, Oscar
Teller. Mrs. Hermann Wolf. Mrs. Philip
Rosenau. Mr. Langsdorf. Arthur Fleisher,
Mrs. Alfred Rosenstein, Mrs. Alfred Cur
tin Hirsh Mrs, Isaac Newman. Miss Re-
becca Teller Mayer and Morton Baum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-01
EXHIBITION OF NEW BOOKS
is OPENED WITH DINNER
Mrs. Joseph Pennell Is Guest of Honor
at Art Alliance Literary
Show

An exhibition of books manuscripts
and original drawings of illustrations to
continue for two weeks was opened at the
Art Alliance, 1928 Walnut street last
night. The exhibition is arranged by the
literary departments of the Public Ledger
and the lvENING LEDGER, in cooperation
with a special committee on literary arts
of the Art Alliance. The chairman of the
committee is Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson. Other
associates are John B. McMaster. Nor
ris Jlstrow, H Ii. Furness. Jr.. Agnes
Repplier. owen Wister, Harrison S. Morris.
DR.. Felix Schelling John Ashurst George
Gibbs and George w. Douglas.
A dinner in honor of Mrs. Joseph Pennell
preceded an inspection of the exhibits and
the speechmaking with DIR. George Wood
ward, president of the Art Alliance. at the
head Of the table. When the guests as
sembed in the large room at the right of
speech In which she said that the war
seemed to have had depressing effect on
the imagination of fiction writer's, intro
duced Dr. Felix Schelling. He read a witty
and Illuminating paper on books and their
resemblance to human beings. He was fol-
lowed by Mrs. Pennell, who urged consid-
Grafton of the artistic side Of bookmaking.
not from the bibliophile's point Of view, but
from the point of view of the person who
likes to have book appear in suitable
dress
DIR. Woodward then welcomed the exhibit
10 the house of the Art Alliance and re-
marked that in spite of the war the people
were and should be interested in things of
the spirit.
The exhibition is open to the public. II
includes the most notable new books of the
year, and should be interesting to all who
find pleasure in reading.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-01
TRAINED MEN ESSENTIAL,
SAYS SECRETARY BAKER
Advises Educators to Urge Young
Men to Continue Studies
Unless Drafted

WASHINGTON, Dec. Glass eXemp-
tiOns Cf technically trained men would be
'prejud,cial TO the success of the sclectve
service law" said Secretary of War Baker
in "A letter to DIR. Hollis Godfrey of the
Council of National Defense, today. The
Secretary says he recognizes that the United
States can i'll afford to risk diminution Of
it's supply c'' technically trained men if the
nations cause is to triumph
"And so l hope" he adds. "aiat those
who are in charge of scientific institutions
will impress upon the young men the i'm
portance and desirab!lity Of continuing their
studies, except to the extent that they are
necessarily interrupted by mandatory call
under the selectve conscription law"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-01
WOMAN WHO SHELTERED
EMPRESS EUGENE DIES
Friend of Many Notables Passes Away
in Washington and Will Be
Buried in New York
BD a star Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Dec. Mrs. Sara Fot-
terall Hartman, who sheltered the En-
press Eugene of France when the third
empire collapsed during the Franco-Prus-
sian war, died at her home. 1906 Connecti-
crt avenue, here yesterday after short
Illness.
t'u0nral services will be held at the Church
~ 90 Na~v tNe Virgin. New York city, at
10 o'clock Monday morning, and the body
WI ie buried at Greenwood Cemetery,
New York.
Private funeral services will be held at
the home here at 80 Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Hartman was the wife of the
late James Hartman. a cousin of Il. II.
Hartman Of railroad fame. For years she
lived in Paris and was noted as a patron
of the arts.
Madames Patti and Sembrich were among
the hosts of internationally famous singers
and artists who were her friends
Empress Eugenie stayed at her home. a
refugee from the Paris mobs. in 1870. The
two had been friends for years and Mrs
Hartman had numerous photographs taken
of them together