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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

The eastern section of Virginia has
not been heard from with that
promptness In the food pledge card
campaign that has characterized the
work In the western division.
Up to yesterday reports actually
filed indicated that the western part
Of the state had reported 4.o60 cards
signed TO date and the Richmond dis
trict only showed 700,
However, reports are expected to
pour in today from all Of the sixty
counties in this division, overcoming
the lead
Yesterday four automobiles hauled
som ething like az, 900 pledge cards to
the forty city schools, and these cards
will be signed In large numbers to-
day and mailed to j. II, Montgomery,
Davis building, who has charge of the
campaign.
The food administration expects not
less than 4.000 additional signatures
in Richmond, making-a total response
from this city of 2s,000 out of n, total
OF az coo families.
While there is no evidences OF a
pro-6erman propaganda in Virginia,
the teUsTai IOpu administration mas
discovered In Numerous places very
vicious attacks upon the pledge card
cana P.isaf -s.sa---sSars.i,.ss -t,.s- 'ee,
issued that such reasonable conduct
should he properly met and exposed.
In order to stir up such parts OF
tho district as have not been heard
! from, Mar. Montgomery on yesterday
sent the following telegram to local
chairmen
/ "No report from you thus far on
pledge card campaign, Plaase rush
Ivy first mail report on cards signed
! thus far; then please report each day
| II at all possible. Western section
state reporting well, putting it all
Z over our eastern saCtion, Remem her
i we accepted their challenge Call
every force possible to your assist
ance Must make campaign success
| ~. II MONTGOMERY.
On Sunday 1t Ia anticipated that
cards will be distributed in every
church in Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
WAKE FORREST OBSERVES
LITERARY ANNIVERSARY
(specia, to The Richmond virslnian)

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,l
Wake Forest, ~. @, Oct. sl--With
over hundred girls from Meredith and
oxford colleges and scores Of visitors
on the Hill to enlfven the occasion,
wake Forest college Tuesday cele-
hrAted the founding OF the Philoma-
thesian and Euzelian Literary societies
with appropriate public speeches.
which showed that the societies are
as important factors in college life as
heretofore. and with reception by
the Berean class. which was the most
brilliant social occasion OF the fall
term.
The annual sophomore-junior de-
bate, presided over hv A. J. Franklin.
Ir., was n decided success. the question
of women suffrage being decided In
favor of tho negative dehaters, D. Il.
johnson and n. s. Lilies. The orattons
Delivered in the evening In Wfngate
hall were Of the high quality usually
displayed BY Wake Forest speakers
and were welcomed by the large audi
ence present.
The athletic attraction of the oc-
casion, "A tennis match between Wake
Forest and Tlon. was played In the
afternoon and the Baptists showed a
decided superiority in play and ser
vice that won for them three straight
matches. Pest and Sledd defeated
Gray and Fuieer, 60 and Sd. Best
triumped over GRAY in the singles 6-1
and 60; while Folk disposed of Hol-
land in easy fashion. CO and Ga.
The reception given by the Berean
class was largely attended by the vfst-
tors. and the gymnasium with Its de-
corations of Wake Forest and Mere
dith coiors and pennants, flowers and
. 49xN..
ting for the big social occasion of the
n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
". N. c. A. MEN GO WITH
BOYS TO BATTLE FRONT
Days Advance With Supplies
For Soldiers and Prisoners.
VIRGINIA AND WAR WORK
Danville Already Nearing Total of Its
Y. NJ. G. A. Allotment, Although
Real Campaign Has Not Yet Been
Started.

! The Y. NJ. C. A. workers with the
American army In Europe are push
ing their work right along with the
front line, according to word which
reached Chairman r. NJ. Darlington,
of the state campaign committee. yes
tcrday from the war work council
The soldiers are being served with
free coffee and tea and all wounded
prisoners are receiving kind treatment
and are being given such delicacies
as they have long been deprived of.
on the day of the advance. doubt
less meaning the day on which the
American forces took over a portion
of the French front. tive of the \. M.
c. A. huts were blown up by shell ARE
and two of the Y. M. c. A. men were
killed and one wounded. The rest
of them simply moved what stores
were left into another dugout and
went forward with the men.
The letter giving this information
also says: LAS we advance we leave
ali traces OF civilization more ana
more behind and naturally the soldiers
depend more and more upon the y. M.
c. A. and other canteens for extras
such as biscuit, timed fruits, etc"
The great drive for the 100000 In
Virginia Is being organized ana Is IN
excellent shape throughout the entire
state. Special Y. M. c. A. secretaries
and leading business men throughout
the state are giving their entire time
to organizing the cities, towns ana
counties. The first county district TO
be fully organized is reported Ivy Il.
A. Snead OF Clifton Forge, Va. This
- nf a
ghany and Highland. and the cities
of Clifton Forge and Covington. c.
+. Jones Is district chairman; ii, Ii.
Byrd, chairman for Bath county Dr.
J. c. Wysor. chairman for Ciifton
Forge. c. P. Jones will also have
charge of Allegheny county.
Norfolk has already received one
gift of $4,000 and Danviile was so
eager to help the soldier boys that
it's people Immediately after the VISIT
of Mr. Darlington last week began on
their campaign to raise Slb,Ooo ana
report was received yesterday that
more than $1,000 had been secured
and that they hoped that by today
they. would complete their campaign.
The Richmond campaign, under the
leadership of VIM. 7. Reed, and a
large number of other influential citi-
gems has the promise OF not only rais~
ing the 100000 apportioned. but the
interest already shown would indicate
that they will go far beyond their al
One large outstanding gift is needed
to set the pace for the whole state
of Virginia, and every city. town ana
county is striving before the opening
of the campaign, which occurs on the
18th of November, to line up some in
dfvidual who will give in n very gen
erous way SO as to lead the rest. OF
the territory in this all important
cause Lynchburg, Petersburg. New
port News, Portsmouth, Roanoke, and
many other cities and towns in the
state are sending In encouraging re-
ports, stating that the outlook for
these sections Is very encouraging,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
REV. DAVID HEPBURN SENDS
REPLY TO IEDGER-D DISPATCH

Following is a. copy of q letter sent
to the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch by
Rev, paTid- aphurn-- assistant supef-
intendert of the Anti-Saloon League
OF Virginia. from Jackson, o., where
he was billed for a speech in the dry
campaign on the date OF the letter,
October IT;
Publishers Ledger Dispatch,
Norfolk, Va.
Gentlemen,-~Yo letter OF October
is. reached me last night. The delay
in delivery was caused by my speak
ing at different point each night,
sometimes one hundred miles or more
apart.
The conversation that you referred
70 between G. H Shipman and myself,
understood from letters received
srom friends of mine In Virginia, that
Mr.. Shipman has had sworn affidavits
to substantiate his version of the
aforesaid conversation. 1t Is evident
to my mind that Mr.. Shipman mtstook
"a conversation with Baptist preacher,
OF Norfolk. for conference OF Baptist
preachers of Norfolk.
! could very easily understand how
IL man unfamiliar with Baptist preach
ers and Baptist usages could get in
to his head the idea that You could
find a conference of Baptist preach
era that would take any concerted ac-
ton in regards to political campaign.
But ] cannot conceive how man OF
Mir. Shipman's standing could ever get
II into his head.to believe such a thing.
Baptist preachers are not politicians.
nor are they wire pullers. but each
preacher of the Baptist denomination
has right to express his opinion, and
to work for and vote for whom he
pleases,
When 7 had the conversation with
MIR. Shipman. about September 20, !
was simply answering simple ques-
tior of Mr.. Shipman's in a frank and
honest way and never dreamt for a
moment that any such construction
would ever be placed upon my state
ment as that which was placed upon
/: by Mr., Shipman, in his letter to the
public press.
I want to emphasize again in the
press, that | never said there was
conference that know of held of Bap-
list preachers or any other preachers
where the subject was discussed fav-
orably or .unfavorably. I desire to
have this statement placed In a con
sricuous place not for the sake of any
one fthe candidates or either one of
the political parties. but for the sake
OF the Baptist brotherhood, that
esteem so highly and am convinced
that they are OF more service. not only
to the kingdom but to the old com
monwealth, than any political party
or all political parties combined.
fSigned) DAVID HEPBURN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
-----~-@ --srs'Aa4--s-s
VSRGiNIA's NEED---sgr,S.


The attendance at the Tuesday eiub
luncheon and lecture yesterday taxed
Inc comfortable capacity of tho large
aiming ball. The menu was excefjant
and the season Of sermon and song
that followed the repast was very
much enjoyed.
Vice President r. r. Anderson IRE
sented Mr., N. Conrtiee Scott AS the
speaker or the evening, after the
rendition OF two sweet solos bv Mr.
X. V. Whestiey, the newiy-appofnted
social work secretary Of this Railway
\. M. G. A, and the speaker deltv~
cred very fine address on ''virginia'a
Nsed~-~Men9T He stressed the ifnnor
lance of men having supreme ma
I've an Inspiring motto, a right al
ttude and firm purpose. and Insisted
mat the great essential II useful life
is a heartfui trust in God and a zeal
Gus care to walk In accordance with
His desires, The Tuesday CLUB" of
which DR.. Douglas Freeman is presi-
dent, IN Richmond's only open forum.
ana Ills popularity is increasing every
week
This Railway Y. NJ c. A js datly
Increasing In membership and is coy
erfng wide sphere of usefulness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

SOUTHLAND TO FURNISH
COACH LUNCH SERVICE

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Washington, Oct. 3I.-~-''Coach lunch
service has been inaugurated on
Southern railway system trains car
rying dining cars for the benefit OF
passengers who do not care for "A
complete meal while on their tour
nsy. Dining cars have been provided
with basket trays and the walters t4ss
thrcdgn the coaches announcing
sandwiches and coTeet" The SAND
witches are wrapped in sanitary pack
ages. Moderate prices for this SER
vice will be charged. "
In order TO cooperate with the UNI
ted States food administration, the
Eouthern's dining car service ~ oh.
serving Tuesday OF every week az
"beefless" day. On every day OF the
week the plea OF Food Administrator
Hoover To the American people to
EAT plenty, but wisely and without
waste during the war" Ia brought to
the attention OF ever passenger usin q
the Southern ears by an attractiyeiy
printed folder outlining the general
plan Of the governments desire to
an6nes food waste to q minimum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
U. 6. Circuit Conrt OF Appeals.

The United States circuit court OF
appeals recopTened yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. with Circuit Judges
Pritchard. Knapp and Woods and Dis
trict Judge Conner in attendance.
Case argued Yesterday: Weich
Grape Juice company, plaintiff in err
ror. We. Frey 4 Son. Inc. defendant In
error; error to the district court al
Baltimore. Md Argued by Charles +
Spencer. OF New York. for the plain
tin in error, and by Horace T. Smith
Of BaitiYaassS Md, for the defendant
in error. and submitted.
Cases IN call today: Bank or Com
merce, appellant, va, J. Hertz Brown
ar trustee in bankruptcy OF the estate
- A. j. Billiard, bankrupt. appellee;
appeal from the district court, West
ern district OF South Carolina, Green
vile In bankruptcy. To be argued
by John Gary Evans and l. A. phifer.
of Spartan burg, =. e.. for the appel
liant, and by j, G. OTIS, OF Spartan
burg, 8. c, for the appellee
Williamson and Brown Land and
Lumber company. plaintiff in error, VS..
Mullins Lumber company, defendant
In error; error to the district court,
Eastern district of South Carolina
Fic~ence. To be reargued by Wilcox
& Wilcox and Henry r.. Davis, OF Flor
ence, g. c., for the plaintiff In error,
ard BY J. w. Johnson Of Marion, 81
c., Hoyt Mcmillan, OF Mullins. s. c..
and w. Y. stevenson. OF Washington,
%. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
EASTERN SECTION OF
STATE REPORTS SLOWLY
Telegram sent Every Local Chairman
Urging Prompt Report ON Pledge
Cards Signed.
wARSEp AGAINST PROPAGANDA
In Some Sections of Country Food Ad-
ninistration Is Finding Enemy Is
Active In Spreading False Reports
Aimed mt Campaign.
CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR
URGES COOPERATION.


The following was tefcgrnphcd
last night by Campaign Director
Michael;
''TThis ~ the day of action: to-
morrow may he too late. Prcsi-
dent Wilson says: The time has
come TO conquer or submit: For
us there is hut one choice Stop.
We can never conquer until we
have determined 10 cooperate
with all the forces OF our govern
mcnt. There is no time to be lost.
Don't delay n moment, Don't stop
until YOU have gotten pledge card
ana enlisted In the great army for
food conservation. The men faght-
ing for our protection and honor
absolutely depend upon our nation
for food tn give them physical
strength---back them heart and
snui. Make 1t your duty to see that
they get IT. Sign n pledge card toe
day, noyv, lest our soldiers and our
allies perish.
&c. EDWIN MICHAEL,
"EoCt Administration Cam
pai~n Director"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
SHOULD NOT RETURN
TO SCHOOL TOO EARLY
Diphthcria Weakens Heart and Only
Deaths Occurring Here In October
From Disease Were From
After Effects.

DR. Roy X. Flanagan, chief health
ofilcer OF Richmond, last night gave
out the following statement:
Two small children died or diph-
iberia In Richmond during October. !.
THE health department wishes TO
call the attention of the people of
Richmond to the fact that 1t Is not
the throat symptoms OF diphtheria
alone that make 1t a dangerous dis
ease.
Both OF the cases that died in
Richmond during October died after
all throat symptoms had disappeared.
'Dirhtheria antitoxin has robbed
the disease or most of its terrors, for
where Antitoxin is used promptly and
in suffieient amount very few cases re-
suit fatally.
Fatal cases, for the most part, are
those whose hearts have been weaken
ed by the poison of the disease.
'Diphtheria germs are often found
in the throat of those who are not
showing symptoms OF the disease.
These people are as dangerous to
those with whom they associate as IL
they we're actually sick. Many pa
rents of such cases do not appreciate
this fact and resent having quaran-
tine regulations applied to them
The health department does not
wish to seem severe, but instances OF
breach OF quarantine have been re-
ported recently, and. while no one
has as yet been brought into court,
the indications are that II will be nee
essary to apply legal measures In or
der to make our quarantine law re.
spected and to protect the health OF
the neighborhoods In which the heed
less people live. The public should
also know that II is dangerous prac-
tice, from the child''s standpoint, to
return the child who has had the dis
ease to school under ten days or two
weeks: ths heart is weakened and
and may give way"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
SEA-SOLDIERs ANXIOUS
TO GET INTO REAL FIGHT

Washington, Oct 31.--After reeiv-
Ing theft baptism of fire tn the fights
and campaigns incident to the estab-
lishment of good government in Haiti
and Santo Domingo, United States ma
rine veterans. now serving in those
countries, are stralning at the leash
In eagerness to take UP arms with
their brothers overseas. Headuuar-
tiers here has received many letters
from marines in Haiti requesting their
transfer to the battle front In France,
Peace IL now thoroughly established
in the West Indian republics, and the
ea-soidiers are firing of the COM
parative quiet OF the various posts
whore they are serving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
BUILDING OPERATIONS
INCREASE IN OCTOBER
Inspector Buffers Report shows Adj
vance Over Preceding Period.
But less Than last Year.
FEW NEW DWELLINGS ERECTED
Many Garages Among New Structures
and One Apartment House Among
the New Buildings.


Inspector Buffers monthly report
Issued yesterday shows an increase a
,sar,,y "a nhn 8, huild,nr onerations
- -, -.--1,..l,.... -.
t't oc'o"e'' WHICH, 0o"siue' i's N'1'
dfions IN the building line through
out the country, Is considered remark
able ny All builders and contractors.
great failing eff in building is
noticeable throughout The country.
Z The September totals were s95.7s0,
while those for October were SEQ ,594.
an increase Of sS.Ss4 The story in
detail II told IN the report:
summary.
Number Or permits issued for new
work in October, %, alterations and
repairs, ~; total. 95.
Estimated cest Of new work n DC
soher sSe,5SS, alterations and repairs,
sss.0os; total, s99,59A.
Average value OF permit for new
work ia october, sS,s72,o 45. altera-
lions and repairs, $50 les. total 81
s4s.5bs.
NcU Structures.
One brick dwelling &,2oo; one
81 eco twenty-three private garar
frame dwelling, $500: six frame sheds,
Ss,SSh. one apartment house, $50 00u:
Dbe manufacturing plant. SIS 0D0, one
railway signal tower, $500: total
number ~ buildings, thirty -four; total
amount. ste.5s5.
Alterations and Repairs.
Sixteen brf@k dwellings. $500.
eighteen frame dwellings,. $4,000:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
Vember s.
MAY TAKE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION AT NIGH

The United States civil service COM
mission on yesterday issued the fol-
lowing:
1T has come to the attention OF
the board that many persons who are
unable to secure the time off during
the day would be pleased to have the
opportunity of examination after their
regular office hours. Arrangements
have been perfected whereby such ex-
animation will be held at the post
office building on Friday night, No
vember 9, beginning at half after
seven. This night class is in the ma
ture of an experiment, and, as far as
can be learned. Is the first OF It's kind
ever held in the United States.
Are you acquainted with these
facts? After passing a civil service
examination for stenographer, type
writer or clerk, you will be offered
employment with the government In
Washington. in nearby city. or per-
haps in your own city, with an en-
trance salary ranging from 81 900 to
$1,000 per annum. If your work
proves satisfactory, you will receive
an increase within six months or one
year. days work with the goverh-
ment Is eight hours. In WASHINGTON
thirty days leave of absence with pay
and thirty days sick leave is allowed:
during summer months, halliday of
from work on Saturdays; all legal hol-
idays. The stenographer and type
writer tests are given at this office on
each Tuesday at 9 A. M, and the
clerk examination is scheduled in the
near future.
Sample ~ questions, application
blanks and any other information will
be gladly supplied by me- Call or
address the Local Secretary. Post
offics building. CITY,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
Unusual Celebration,

Billy was six months old, and Id
honor of the event his father pur-
chased fine new high chair for him.
Little Sarah, who lived next door, was
much excited over the new possession
and brought her mother In TO see 1t.
saying: ''Oh, mother. look at the new
high chair Billy's father bought him
for his half birthday"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
Soy Beans as Food.

Soy beans, introduced into the Unit
ed States more than one hundred years
ago primarily for use as Y forage crop.
are in reality one of the most nutri-
tious of the bean family when used as
human food, according to specialists Of
the department OF agriculture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
Appeal In SKATER casA.

An appeal was allowed yesterday By
the supreme court OF appeals on tho
petition OF c. n. Slater, r. Fl. Slater
ana Bette nj. Harvey. who feel them.
selves aggrieved by reason OF 2 judg.
rnent Of the circuit court OF the ctr
81 Williamsburg and James citv
county IN favor OF Mary Lou Elatef
widow OF r.. B. Slater, who sued n
her own right and as creditor Of n
B. Slater Slater died without ehil.
lreh and the petitioners in the case
were his heirs-at-law and distribu,
tees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01

the bureau or education. depaftment
OF the interior. In this new work the
BUREAU proposes to investigate local.
state and national educational oppofs
tunities for business training, to rees
Commend courses OF study and to co..
operate through advice and counsel in
the establishment Of the proper rela.
lions between opportunity FOR trainina
ana the needs OF business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
BETTER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR BUSINESS TRAINING

DIR. Glen Levin Swtggett. formerly
of the University of Tennessee and
more recently assistant secretary-sen-
eral of the second American Sci
entiflc congress. has been appointed
specialist In comm ercial education In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
Taken Home to support Family.

1Hkcn Home 60 Support FMmiIy
Governor Stuart yesterday hcnored
a reauisition issued by the governor
of New Jersey for Robert w. Drum
mond, wanted in the city Or Camden
for deserving his wife and four chill
dren. He is In Jail at Newport News
and will be taken back to New Jer-
sey by Officer A. A. Gfibben, Of Cam
den.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-01
DEMOCRATS TO HAVE
WHIRLW|KD CLOSE

The Democratic campaign I'm the
state is entering rs last etase to-day
and has received renewed vigor and
impetus by a general drive through
out the state. Two of the candidates
are hard at k~-Westmoreland Da-
Wis and John r. Sunderland will
daily appear before the people and
! discuss the issues.
The following Is the list OF speak
| ers for the last four days OF the cam
paign, beginning with today:
Westmerelaad Davis--SaIem, No
vember / Buena Vista, November 2
| tnighD; Winchester, November 5
! might.
II. d. Flood--Eagle Rock, Novem-
Der /; staunton. November q;
| Waynesboro. November s; Lexin gton,
November s; Buena Vista, November
! 8 tnight).
Walter G. Mapp-Roanoke county.
Salem, November 1.
/ John r. Saunders-Hampton No
vember (nighto; Achilles. Glouces-
| ter county, November tnight) I;
| Gloucester. November (court day).
A. ]. Montague-Waveriy. Novem-
Der S (night).
| Thomas s. Martin-Roanoke coun~
| ty, Salern. November ]; Staunton, No
vember 3.
c. o'Conor Goolrick-Kng George,
| November s.
r. l. Burke--Spout Spring acade-
my, Appomattox. November g.
HI. d. Dillard-Glade Hill, Franklin
! county, November i: Redwood, No.
vember q; Pleasant HILL November 8.
John r. Rew--Craddockvill No
vember (night); Saxis, November 2
(night); Greenbackville, November :
! (night); Cape Charles, November g.
| William Hodges Mann--Hampton,
November Q tnight); Charlotte Court
house. November s.
William Bullitt Fitzhugh--Mapps
VILE, November / (nigh); Onancock,
November 2 tnight); Bloxom, Mo-
vember 8 tafternoon): Greenback-
vile. November 8 (night); Accomac
Courthouse, November (night).
Douglas Mitcheil--Syringa, Middle
sex county, November tT:30 p. ny;
New Point, Mathews county, Novem-
Der 2 t7.S0 P. M; Laban, Mathews
county, November 3 (7:30 p. M;
Gloucester Courthouse, November 5
q F. M; Saluda. Middlesex county,
November s (7:s0 p. NJ.
j. Boyd sears---Gloucester. Novem-
Der 8.
J. l.. Taliaferro-Glouces No.
vember S.
MAY TAKE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION AT NIGHT