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v ment:
 "It is with the joy of a great relief that l announce to the people of the United States the safe arrival in France of every fighting mans and every fighting ship. l, "Now that the last vessel has reached port, 1t is safe to disclose the dangers that were encountered. and to tell the complete story of peril and courage The transports bearing our troops twice were attacked by German submarines on the way across. On both occasions, the u-boats were beat en off, with every appearance of loss. One was certainly sunk and there is reason to believe that the accurate fire of our guns sent others to the bottom.
 Expedition Was Divided.
 "For purposes of convenience, the expedition was divided into contln- gents. each contingent including troop ships and naval escorts designed to keep off such German. raiders as might be met. An ocean rendezvous had also been arranged with Ameri-
 
 European waters, in order that pas sage of the danger zone might be att tendeded by everyopossible protection.
 "The first attack took place at 10:30 on the night of June P. What gives it peculiar and disturbing sig nificance is that our ships were set upon at a point we'll this side of the rendezvous, and in that part of the Atlantic presumably free from subma- rines. The attack was made in force, although the night made impossible any exact count of the u-boat gather ed for what they deemed a slaughter.
 American Gunners Accurate.
 "The high seas convoy, circling with their searchlights, answered with heavy gunfire and its accuracy stands proved by the fact that the torpedo discharge became increasing scattered and inaccurate. It is not known how many torpedoes were launched, but five were counted as they sped by bow and stern.
 "A second attack was launched few days later against another con- tingent The point of assault was beyond the rendezvous and our de- stroyers were sailing as a screen be- tween the transports and all harm. The results of the battle were in favor of American gunners. Not alone did the destroyers hold the u-boats at. a safe distance, but their speed also re- suited in the sinking of one subma- rine, at least. Grenades were used in firing, a depth charge explosive, timed to go off at certain distance under water. In one instance, oil and wreck age covered the surface of the sea after a short from a destroyer at a periscope, and the reports make claim of sinking.
 Protected by our high seas con- voy, by our destroyers and by French war vessels, the contingent proceeded and joined the others in 8 French port. 4f
 "The whole nation will rejoice at so great and perilous 8 passage for the vanguard of the men who will fight our battles in France. No more thrilling Fourth of July celebration could have been arranged than this glad news, that lifts the shadow of dread from the hearts of America"
 Army Thanks Navy.
 Secretary Baker wrote the follow ing letter to Secretary Daniels, con- veying the army's thanks to the navy:
 Word has just come to the war de- partment that the last ship conveying
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04

Pershing's eNpeditionary force to France arrived safely today.
 "As you know, the navy assumed responsibility for the safety of the ships on the sea and thru the danger zone. The ships themselves and their conveys were in the hands of the navy, and now that they have arrived and have carried without the loss of man our soldiers, who are the first to represent America in the battle for democracy. beg leave to present to you, to the admirals, and to the navy, the hearty thanks of the war depart ment and of the army"
 Last Unit Reaches Port.
 A French Port, July 2, (Delayed).- The last unit of the American expe- ditionary force, comprising vessels loaded with supplies and horses, ar- rived here today, amid the shrieking of whistles.
 Their coming one week after the first troops landed was greeted almost as warmly as the arrival of the troops themselves, because it meant the. com plete success of the undertaking.
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SOLDIERS SPEND DAY HERE.

Nearly 100 soldiers from the of- ficers' training camp at Fort Logan H. Roots near Little Rock will be the guests of Pine Bluff today. The sol diers arrived in the city last night, some by train and some by automo- bile. More are expected this morning. They will return to Fort Logan H. Roots tonight in time to answer "taps" at 11:30 p. m.
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GERMAN SUBMARINES RPULSED ONE SUNK IN ATTACK ON J. & TROOP SHIPS
CUNNERS FIGHT U-BOATS' MASSED ATTACKS OFF
AMERICAN SEE
 RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
 DEFEAT TEUTONS

Petrograd, July 3.-Major Gen cral Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff of the United States army and at tached to the American commits sion to Russia, arrived at the southwestern front in time to witness the beginning of the Rus sian offensive on July 1.
 Standing on a hill overlooking the line near Zlochof the party had an opportunity of observing the Russian artillery prepara tion and the charge which follow ed.
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FLETCHER HERE FROM MEXICO ON
 SECRET MISSION

Laredo, Texas, July 3.-Henry Fletcher, American ambassador to Mexico, arrived here late today from the Mexican capital, and left tonight for Washington. 0a
 The ambassador declined to discuss his mission to Washington. Press dispatches have indicated that he would attend important government conferences in the national capital.
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STUDENT FLYER FALLS TO DEATH
 IN AIR FLIGHT

Marlin, Tex, July 3.-Mrs. Hattie Nixon 26, of Waco. . student in the Marlin airplane school. was killed here this morning while making . practice flight over the city.
 Leaving, the aviation field. Mrs Nixon's plane failed to get sufficient elevation and struck telephone wires. causing it to fall, Mrs. Nixon waas crushed beneath the engine.
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SOL OIERS AXE LANDED AT FRENCH P0RT
 WITHOUT HARM OR LOSS, DESPITE PERILS
Official Announcement of Safe Arrival of Last Contin gent of Pershings Expedition Followed By State
 ment of Battles In Atlantic Ocean

Washington, July B.. erican destrOyers, conveying transports with troops for France submarine attacks
 The first of the fight giye Iate today nv the committee public inform atiom, the formal an. nouncement of the last of the transports with their
 This announcement issued:
 "The department at o'clock received word of the safe arrival at French port of the conn gent of General Pershings expeditionary force
 "At the time the nforma tion was released announce. ment also made that the transports were twice attacked by submarines the way oss.
 "No ship hit, not American life lost, and while report the sinking submarine ony to believe others destroyed first night attack.
 "N least one submarine sunk. Both attacks made force, showing Germans had informa. ton of the coming the ports and planned get them
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04
Berlin War Office Admits Loss of Villages and Po-
 sitions at Zlochoff.
PRISONERS TAKEN
 APPROACH 10000
Indications That Russians Preparing For Offensive Also in VOIhynia. and Attacks on TeutOn Positions Al-
 ready Have Been Reported.
Associated Press Summary)

In eastern Galicia, the Russians con- tinue their advance toward Lemberg and it is reported unofficially that the Austro- Germans, under pressure of the Russians, are evacuating Brze- zeny, the center of heavy fighting the past two days.
 Around Zlochoff north of Brezezeny and east of Lemberg, General Brusill- offs soldiers have occupied three vill- |ages and driven the Austro- Germans to beyond the Little Stripa river.
 Berlin admits this reverse and de- clares that only German reserves were able to stop the onrush of Rus sian forces.
 The number of prisoners taken by the Russians is approaching 10000.
 In Volhynia. there are signs that the Russians are preparing for an of fensive, and already attacks have been made against Teuton positions along the Kovel-Lutsky railroad, in the di- rection of Kovel Some fighting ac- tivity is also reported from around Riga, and near Smorgon, north of the Pripet marshes.
 The British and Germans continue to raid each others lines on the north ern end of the western front, and in the Champagne and on the left bank of the Mouse, in the Verdun region, the Germans and French still are fighting intensely at isolated points.
 There have been no important ac- tions in other theatres of war.
 Evacuate Brzezeny.
 London, July 3.-The Austro- Ger man forces are evacuating Brzezeny, 50 miles southeast of Lemberg, the capital of Galicia, says a Reuters dis patch from Petrograd.
 The Russian army has invested the town from the northeast, the southeast and the southwest.
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To Carry Out First Plan.

Washington. July S.-The original plan for assembling the national guard at the divisional training camps in three increments will be carried out,. Secretary Baker said today, al- though the entire force will be draft ed formally into the army Of the United States on the same day to prevent confusion and injustice In the relative rank of guard officers. The mobilization dates are July 15 for the astern section, July 25 for the cen tral section and August for the west.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, IT,, is au instructor in the cooking school for the naval reserves at Newport.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04
Issues Manifesto.

Picking, July 1.-(Delayed.)- .)-The imperial emblem is everywhere dis played, marking the restoration of the Manchu monarchy. There has been no disorder. In a long edict Emperor Hsuan Tung, who was. restored to the throne today, explains how, being youthful
 he was forced to relinquish sovereign power to Yuan Shih Kai, late presi-
 dent of the Chinese republic. The country being threatened with
 disintregration and party trife, and the people appealing to him to take over it's administration to save the people from suffering, the young en- peror says he was compelled to take action.
 China's future government will be
 based on the following: "The country shall be administered
 acording to the constitutional laws
 promulgated by the late emperor. Expenses of the imperial house. hold shall remain the same as those fixed by the republic. Blood princes shall not be allowed to interfere in politics..
 There shall be no difference be- tween Manchu and Chinese. Marriage between them is allowed. Foreign treaties and contracts shall remain in force. "The stamp tax and other petty taxes are abolished. "The republican criminal law code is abolished and that introduced the
 first year under iHsuan Tung's govern
 ment is reinstated. Political offenders are pardonedy
 "The wearing of queues is optional A hundred Japanese have arrived
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Cannot Criticize South.

Montgomery, Ala, July 3.-In re- sponse to a telegfaphic request for his views on the East St. Louis riot ing, Maj. R. R. Moton, head of the Tuskegee institute, Booker T. Wash ington's successor, sent the following telegram to the Advertiser tonight:
 "I beg to express my personal pain and chagrin, as we'll as the dis
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WASHINGTON WILL SELECT MEMBERS
 NATIONAL ARMY
Secretary Baker Declares Federal Officials Will
 Manage War Drafting.

Washington, July 3.-Selection of men for the national war army will be made in Washington.
 Secretary Baker let this be known today. although the exact nature of the selection process will remain . secret until the local and district ex- 'emption boards have completed their organization, probably about July 10.
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YOUNG EMPEROR ASSUMES CONTROL.
 PRESIDENT QUITS
Fears of Civil War in China Apparently Well Found
 ed, From Reports.

%Peking, Sunday, July 1.-Delayed.) ) According to an edict issued in the name of Hsuan Tung, the young emperor, who was put back on the throne today under the protection of General ChangHsun, President Ii Huan Hung has submitted to the mon- archy.
 The edict follows:
 "Li Hung memorialiZes us to take over the government, stating that he was forced by the troops during the first revolution to become the nations head. He bemoans his defects as head of the republic and asks us to pun ish him. We recognize his mistakes and also his merits. We appoint him a duke of the first class"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04

More than 12OOO women are engaged in the millinery business in New York city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
ETHERlDCE ACQUITTED
IN u. s. COURT

An extremely interesting case en-
gagged the attention of the United
States district court yesterday, it be-
ing that of the United States against
w. e, Etheridge. Hopeweil commis-
sion merchant. in which Etheridge
was allowed to have used the mails
for the purpose OF defrauding in that
he secured the shipment of produce
to him and failed to make returns
therefor.
The defense. represented by Fl. NJ
Smith, Jr, was based on the declara-
ton that Mr. Etheridge had been I'M
fortunate in business. but that his
failure to pay for goods shipped to
him was on account of or moral tur-
pitude on the part of MFR. Etherfdge.
who IL is said had been engaged In
business extensively for many years
in North Carolina. 1t was shown that
both he and his wife gave close per-.
sonal attention to their business, but
that a great deal of sickness in their
family is declared to have set them
back financially A verdict OF &C
quittal was finally asked by United
States District Attorney Mann when.
on the ruling Of the court, certain
evidence deemed essential to the gov
ernments case was not admitted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
CHAs. X. WILLIS A. Co,
Real Estate Ancsfoneers.

BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust.
dated October 8. 1918, recorded in
clerks office Richmond chancery court
in deed book 22&-C. page 3i2 defaylt
having been made in payment of a
portion of the debt thereby secured.
and being required by the beneficiary
therein 40 TO DO. we will on
TaURsDAY. OCTOBER IL, 1917,
At S O'clock p. NJ.
proceed to sell at public auction the
praperf ~ Enantloned therein And de-
scyibed as follows.
An that land In the city OF Rich
mond, Va, with three brick houses
thereon, fronting - feet. s inches. on
the north Zine OF High street between
Re}videre and Church streets and run
ming back 80 feet more or less"
TERMS: Cash sufficient 10 pay all
costs OF sale. taxes and insurance 10
day OF sale. and a debt OF $5oe now
due and interest thereon, and the resi-
due at credit % one and two years,
with interest added, and secured by a
deed OF trust on the said property, or
for all cash as to said residue at the
option of the purchaser.
CHAS X WILLIS
r. r. PEYTON. JR.
Trustees
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SCHEDULES.
Norfolk and Western RAILWAY
Southern Railway System

Tratos Leave R!chrn ond---A al st.
station. Schedule figures not guaran-
teed For the South-Daiiy: 1880 A. NJ.
observation parior cafs car: 500 p. NJ
sleeping car to Atlanta: 11:lo P. NJ,
express; sleeping cars to Danvilie and
Asheville opsn goo p. M. $3.50 p. M,
local Tor Kessyille. Chase City and Or
ford~-week days.
York River Line--T:ss A. NJ. and AIS
p. NJ. daily local to West Point s:lc
P. NJ daily. except Sundas Steamer
Train connecting for Baltimore
Trains Arrive Richmond--From che
South; 1908 A. NJ. i;a5 p. n. $50 p. NJ
daily; $40 A. NJ. EXCEPT Sunday. From
West Point: 2:<o A. NJ and s:l5 p. NJ
daily. Steamer Train. s:ts A. NJ. daily
except Monday.
OfYics oct e. Main Ut. Phone Mad. ara
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
MAY HOLD PAGEANT
AT COUNTY FAIR

The people or chesterfel1 county
are planning an elaborate program for
their county fair which will be given
October 25-28
Chesterfield is extremely rich In his
toric scenes and events and It is pro-
posed that "A pageant shall be held
at the county fair in which the stirring
events OF the county's history shall be
wildly portrayed.
Superintendent Of Schools Tyler and
County Demonstration Agent Burfoot
are fathering the movement and there
is no doubt that their efforts will be
cordially backed by the people of the
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
Directs Transfer of Prisoners.

Following Governor Henry c. Stu
arts recent inquiry into the matter OF
the holding of prisoners in Jail in
stead of sending them TO the roads as
contemplated hV law. directions have
been issued State Highway Commits
siensr Coleman by the governor 10
have male prisoners transferred from
the jails of Petersburg, Hopewell. Nor
felix, portsrn outh and Richmond to the
Petersburg turnpike for road work.
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SEALED PROPOSALS,
OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENG1NEF Err

Richmond Va. Oct g, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until J : O'Clock noon, oc-
toher ~, for granoiithic curb and
gutter and granottthtc sidewalk paw
ing at certain locations. Forms Of
proposals can be obtained on appli-
cation,
A certified check for amount stated
on proposals must accompany each hid
as a guaranty of execution OF con-
tract. The Administrative Board re-
serves the right TO reject any and all
bids
CHAS E. BOILING,
City Engineer
October 10, 1917.
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BATTLE TABLET
UNVEILED At MONTERREY

Monterey, October 9.-The beau
tifui bronco tablet commemorating
the battle Of Mcdowell and erected
by the Highland Daughters of the
Confederacy, was, unveiled with APP
prophiate ceremony on Saturday last.
October g.
In spite of most unfavorable
ing-intermittent showers and
a cold, stiff bree2e---a crowd esti~
mated at twelve hundred, witnessed
the unwilling.
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In Richmond for >r.

". D. Smith. stereotyper on the
Baltimore American, for many years
connected In a similar capacity with
a Richmond newspaper, is in town
with his family for fair week, having
come down from Baltimore by auto
mobile. He was accompanied by his
wife, little son Billy, and his sister,
Miss Mary Smith. They are stop
ling at Hotel Guerrant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
ro,,on Mills Advance Wages.

Lowell. Mass. Oct. 9.-Several cot
ton mills announced today 10 per
cent wage increase which will affect
20, 600 operatives. The increase goes
into effect October Is. Increases by
other companies are contemplated 1t
was said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R. R.
To and from washington and bayopd Daily,

mondWashington Local. Leave
$3.50 PM. week days: s4i5 PM. Sun
days: Ar. s11.7s AM. daily. FreceriolSs.
burg Accom-. week days. I4v. s4.15 PM.
Ar. 1910 AM. Ashland Accom-, week
days, Lv. s7.35 AN. s.ao PM; Ar. $3.50
AM. 5.42 Pm.
= Abba ticket and baggage Offices not open
for this train. sMain Sc. Sta.
4 BYRD st. Sta stopping at Elba) ] Elba sta
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BICYCLES
AVOID ACCIDENTS

But If you do have an accident bring
your wheel here for repairs and have
our experts put It in good condition
II won't cost you any more to have
the work done properly And then i,
viii last longer and give you better
satisfaction.
We only charge for necessary re-
pairs,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
CAROLINA CHEMICAL
COMPANY
Office of Treasurer
Richmond, Va, Sept. 27, 1917
Dividend No. IS

DtftuenO NO 90
The Board of Directors nave TINS
day declared a Dividend of z per cent
az per share), the same being quar-
tcrIv dividend No IS on the Preferred
Stock of this Company. payable Oc-
tober 18th, 1917, when checks Will
he mailed TO all Preferred Stockhold
ers of record at the close of business
on October sth, 1917
s. w. TRANEK6. Treasurer.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

Gin. Lou'vle 81 West. 'I;30 T.. 'Il:0o +.
Main Line Local $40 A.. fs:16 2.
James River Line. 10000 A. t5:l5 p.
NJ News MIX. Old PIT, 1900 A.. 1900 p.
Newport News Local s7:4e A. s5:15 p.
Trains sr'v' I'm Ntk., si1:4o A.. $40 p.
". News. 1856 A., 's:05 p. From West.
1850 A.. ss:A5 p. ts:3o A.. 1850 P.
James River. ts:2s A.. es;lo p. 7:1e
r. NJ. Sundays only.
sDafiy Except Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
CAROLINA CHEMICAL
COMPANY
Office of Treasurer
Richmond, Va. Sept. 81. 1917,
Dividend No. 40

The Board of Directors of Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company have this
day declared a Dividend of a per
cent use per share), the same being
dividend No. 40 on the Common Stock
of this Company. payable November
fst. 1917, when checks will be mailed
to Common Stockholders of record at
the close of business October 18TH
1917. Transfer books will not be
closed.
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Seaboard Air Line Rwy. Go.

~The Progressive Railway of the
south.1
Trains leave daily A. NJ. Noriina
local; 1880 P. NJ. sleepers. Atlanta
and Jacksonville; s:35 P. NJ. sleep
ers. Jacksonville. st. Petersburg; 12:A5
A. NJ. sieepers. Atlanta, Birmingham
Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami Trains
arrive $40 A.. NJ. T;52 A. NJ $40 p. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
4 GOOD FORD CAR
PLUMBING.

PLUMBING,
FIJI MIXING. TIMING. GAS FITTING.
Repair work Speciality.
ROOF PAINTING AND REPAIRING.
All work Guaranteed.
j. W.. THURsTbN.
z12 North Fourth street. Randolph Aa14.
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SCHEDULES.
Richmond q Chesapeake Bay
Railway Comnanv.

Schedule effectfve JANUARY ., 1918,
superssding schedule of April IL, 1914
Schedule subject to change without
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
AUTOMOBILES.

Let Us Equip Your Ford Car with An
Anchor winter top. CHEAP, COSY,
CONVENIENT. UNIVERSAL MOTOR
Co. INC. Randolph 3S7 and ass.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
WOOD AND COAL.
WANTED.


wanted--You TO Cali Randolph STss
when there is anything wrong with
your piano. Our patrons claim we
DO the best work in this line In the
state. JOSEPH BOPP & CO, First
and Main streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-10
REMOVAL NOTICE.
real, ESTATE WANTED.

List Your Farms With j. A. CON-
NELLY & CO. Write postal for
necessary blanks
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HELP WANTED-MALE

Window Cleaners, White or Coiored
Thoroughly experienced man oniS ,. /
New York firm pays SO to 81 peri
day. Write giving experience
CLEANER. 5l4 World Building, n. /.
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Les We
Ashland.

''sunday only 'Dai1y except Sun
day. B Baggage.
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Richmond and Petersburg
Electric Railway
AUCTION SALE

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