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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-11
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-11
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
POLL TAX PAYERS ARE
SLOW IN PAYING UP
Less Than Five Thousand Out of a
Possible Thirty Thousand Have
Qualified to Vote I'm June.

Treasurer Pace yesterday stated
that rhe indications were that less
than the usual number OF eligibles
would qualify in time to take part
in the spring and fall elections.
Up to November Is. jGst 4.732 had
paid their poll taxes for 1917 This
statement was made yesterday by
Deputy Treasurer Craig. who stated
in connection Herewith that it would
tax the office ten hours a day from
now to December 10, the lest day one
me.y qualify. TO boost the figures up
to 10000
Every effort is being made by vari-
ous organi: ations. especially the Ct~ic
association, and the Trades and La
bar council TO get out a large cleo
toiate IN view of the important cleo
tions OF the coming year. including
council and two members OF the ad~
ministrative board. Their efforts,
however, seem to he almost fruitless
"F:on the present Indications. +"
commented Mr.. Craig, the list of
eligible voters will be the smallest
the city has had for many years
Various estimates have been made
as to the size of the qualified vote at
the last election. Some wiseacres
place 1t at about 10000. II that be
true, the Interested persons who are
securing signatures for an election on
charter reform, will have to secure
little more than 1900 names of voters
to be presented to council
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Four Fierce Teuton Attacks 10
Reach Pave Line in Rear
Are Beaten Of
E ENVY CONC -NTRATES
FOR STRATEGIC DRIVL
Desperate Battle RACES For
Three Days Around Monte
Grappa-Along Pave Army
of Diaz Holding its Own

London. Nov 20.--In the face of
tremendous pressure the Italians have
held firm during the last twenty-four
hours on the mountain front between
the Brerta and Piave rivers. where
the Teutons are trying to treak
through to take Dlazs Pave line in
the rear. Four successive attacks by
the army of General Krohatin which
Operates on this sector were beaten
of by the Italians, Berlin was I'M
/ able to announce any new progress
/ in its day bllietin
! The situation continues extrena ely
critical, however. The Teutons now
have massed the bulk of their heavy
guns and considerab bic mum Der of
( fresh reserves for the final onslaught
on this front. Only one great strategic
mountain remains 10 he taken by them
before they can pour down into tha
plain. This is Monte Grapra, to the
! east Of Asiago, though a height of
minor Importance, Monte Monfenera.
and the summit and southern siopeg
or Monte Tomha are still stubSornly
defer Ted by tie Italians Around
MONT cTappa a battle has been rag
ms now three nights and three DAYS.
| and nc end is yet in sight.
With courage beyond all praisa...
| ~ ANo+if0 "oE DtIits statement puts
! IL the Italians drove back the Teuton
storming columns trying to wrest
monte Monfenera from them. In the
Neietta region the Italian counter
offensive co.'ti'tues. hut Rome itself
/ describes 1t as a local one The en-
lire Venetian campaign now admitted
! ~ depends upon the outcome OF the
! Monte Grappa battle. Berlin calls the
nFbtins there and on Monte Tomb,
desperate" The statement asserts
the italians came on In close masses
and were decimated by the Teutou
fire.
Along tho Piave the Italians are
holding their own No fresh. attempts
to cross the river had been under
taken by the Teutors up to early this
evening. sii.s
From Paris came the news TODAY
that General i'ayolle, who is to COM
mand French forces sent to the Ital.
IAN front has started for veretfa.
Rome dispatch says the central
powers IN reply to the popes plea tn
save Venice. have promised to do so
ne TACT that Teuton atrplanes thar
nave crossed over the town in the lnst
te" days RETAINED from dropptnr
hofnhs Is taken Ia bear this out,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
DIAz PRAISES HTS
YOUNG SOLDIERS BRAVERY


! Washington. Nov 20-The follow
ing Official report from Rome was re-
| cetved here today:
| commander n-Chlef Diaz has
oroered the following message dis
trlbut@d among the. troops:
me Young soldiers OF the class
/ or 1899 have received their bantisn,
or IRE. On the river which TODAY
pars The enemy from the roads Lead
ng lurther into our motherland, they
| nave conducted themselves naagnifi-
/ Gently Their ardent enthusiasm.
coupled with tha experience of cider
enemy
some Austrian battaIions which
had. dared TO cross the Piaye have
me their fate We have taken 900
prisoners. and sorl" guns which had
FALLEN into the hands of the enemy
Ave been recaptuted and brought
Dlck TO their original positions. posi-
| dons marked by the bodies of tho
artillerymen who remained at their
| posts of duty to the very end
In this supreme hour OF duty ana
honor in which the army with Arm
faith and strong heart. keeps the
enemy back on the river and in the
mountains, the entirs army should
know that our Young soldiers have
proved worthy of the glory and traai-
lions OF their regiments
The enemy airpianes continue ia
throw to our soldiers pa mphlets III
which they express their benevolent
dtsnoSitiou towards the invaded towns
= ~ the populations also assuring the
soldiers that the Austrians have n
scrupulous resnect for International
law and that the present occupation
of our territory has only a temporary
military character without aim of CON
quest
This system has the immed,ate
nupose Of weakening the nghtinr
spirit of the Italians by trying to
make them feel that there Is no need
of fighting LONGER if the invaded re-
EfonS are gotn. to be returned with
out further sacrifice on their part To
the encmy's snare the italian soldiers
ore renlying with multiplied valor In
the fght''
Other official dispatches renort thu
safe return fFara an aerial excursion
of Gabrielle d'Annunvio. the famous
poet-pilot, who had ben reported an
missing. They also state that Cardi-
nal Fer-ati. the noted priest orator,
delivered a ringing appeal in the
cathedral OF Milan, exhorting the peo-
pie to have faith Gin the complete
and not distant victory OF the allied
armies"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Y. CAMPAIGN 70 Be
CONTINUED N RICHMOND


Virginia has oversubscribed her al
lotment of 100000 for the war work
council of the Young Mems Chris
tan association. Because Richmond
iailed to subscribe its full quota Of
$4,000 In the allotted time. reporfs
at noon yesterday showing suhscrin-
tions of 100000. 1t was decided To
extend the campaign two or three
days in order to give Richmond peo-
pie an opportunity to do their part
in this great work. Strenuous efforts
will be made by all the committees
TO bring in the citys fuli apportion-
ment.
Mrs. f. c. Isadd reported yesterday
afternoon collections amounting to
$4,000 by her committee Mrs.
Charles A. Withers. of Highland Park.
also reported progress in the work
OF her committee.
A meeting of Chairman w. T.
Reeds committee took place yester-
DAY afternoon at S o'clock in the
chamber of commerce auditorium for
the purpose of reinforcing efforts to
interest the public sufficiently to make
up the 2T.0o0 shortage In Riehnonds
allotment. A stronger drive will be
made on the business concerns in an
effort to awaken their interest to the
councils endeAvors for the walfaro
~ the nations defenders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
G,NTER PARK PEOPLE
ASK APPROr RATION

The finance committee OF city coun-
ell last night held a lengthy hearing
on the proposition of appropriating
money for the construction of a via
duct over Bacon Quarter branch val
ley to connect Chamberlayne avenue
with the city. large delegation Of
representative citizens from Ginter
Park appeared in behalf of the peti-
ttion. The city had appropriated
sometime ago the sum of $751; for
improvements to Chant erlayne are
nue., including the erection OF a via
duct. a portion OF which has been con-
sumed in securing rights OF way for
the extension of the avenue.
Recently the administrative board
accepted plans for the viaduct. but the
lowest bid was $4,000. The sum re-
naming In hand for the Purpose
amounts to s47.165l42. This situation
was explained TO the Ginter Park citi-
zens. and all the papers in the spropo-
sitfon were referred TO the finance
committee by the board without recon-
mendation Attorney-General 10 h n
Garland Pollard. Carlton jackson,
John E. Eggieston and w. 8. Rhoads,
who apoke. and dozen other citisenss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Jail Sentence
For Boring Dam
A. j. Bradley Takes Appeal From Pe-
lice Court Decision in Case Re-
suittng From Dispute Over Ow-
nership OF River Channel.

A. ]. Bradley WAS adjudged guilty
OF attempting TO destroy the concrete
dam across James river between Belle
Isle and the Chesterfield bank OF the
river by Justice Maurice last night
In police court, and was sentenced TO
six months in Jail He noted an APP
peal, and was bailed for his appear
ance in hustings court the first Mon
day in December.
The case of his two negro employees,
Arthur Davis and Ben Hockaday. was
continued to December 20th they
were also baiied.
This case arose over the discovery
on September 2Sth. of the two negroes
boring holes In the dam. They were
arrested by Detective Wiley and later
MIR. Bradley went to police headauar-
-ters and stated that he had employed
them to do the work for him, as
preside liant of the James River and Ka-
nawha Power company. He stated
that the dun encroached upon his
property ard he claimed the right to
remove it, Later, SIX sticks of cyna-
mite were found In the home Of Da-
Wis, and the charge OF attempting to
dynamite the property was placed
against the three men. MIR. Bradley
assumed all responsibility. and dis
played deeds of conveyance showing
that his company had secured the
rights OF property along the shores of
the river. He claimed that the deed
conveyed the channel of the branch
of the river as well as the land along
the bank, and asserted that the dam
.nterfered with his business OF sup
plying Lower,
The defense attempted to show the
lack OF malice and the rights OF a
man to do with his own property as
he desired.
This was the first night session of
- Richmond police court ever held,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
VIRGINIA BAPTISTS
MEET AT ROANOKE
Rev. r. III. Pitt, d. D., Of Richmond,
Heads observation-disclosures Sum
in History of Church Raised
for Missions.
SOUND NOTE OF PATRIOTISM
Many Speakers Refer to Nations
Cause-Fifteen Boys From Baptist
Orphanage at Salem Now In Serv-
tee.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.
Roanoke. Va. Nov, 2o.-The Bap
fist General association OF Virgins
met tonight in Its annual session a.
the Belmont Baptist church. During
the morning and afternoon the Bap
had right of way. This body elected
as its officers for the next year
President, Rev. W. c. Taylor. d. d.
Martinsburg; vice presidents. Rev. f
secretary. Rev. ". w Hamilton. The
chief addresses before the conference
today were made by Rev. George W
Mcdaniel, D. d, DIR. II. w. Battle and
DIR. H c. Mabie.
During the day the board of trus.
tees OF the Virginia Baptist Orphan.
age has been holding it's annual SEES,
sion, preparing its report to present
the orphanage for the year just clos
ing has been $ss,5o0. There are 204
Children III the Salem orphanage. AT
present fifteen boys from the orphan
age are in the United States army. II
is estimated that for the coming year
by reason of great increase In the
cost OF living. II will take from $4,000
to $4,000 more than was received
this year. 10 support the orphanage
for the coming twelve months.
The Introductory sermon before the
association was preached tonight by
Rev. Charles T. Herndon, D. D.. OF
Warrenton. His subject was Prob
LENS in the Kingdom OF God and How
TO Solve Them" His text was John
20:2i and Mark 90.
The association elected as It's Of
ficers for the coming year: President
Rev. r. Fl. Pitt, d. D.; vice- presidents,
Fisher, and r. B. Garrett secretary,
treasurer. II. A. Jacob.
The address OF welcome was made
by Rev. II. w. Virgin. ID. D., pastor
of the Calvary Baptist church. of this
city. The response to the address O.
welcome was made by Rev. l.. Nj. Rop
er. D.. D., of Petersburg.
1t is understood that tomorrow
morning the report of the treasurer
Will show that the receipts from the
Baptists OF Virginia this past year
for the regular mission objects are
greater than ever before in the his
tory % the denomination.
Again and again today the note of
patriotism has sounded ont in the
speeches that have been made.
The General association will con.
tinue In session through Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Crown Prince Makes Strong
Attack in Verdun Sector,
Making Slight Gains
MANY U-ROATS
ARE Icing SUNK
More Sent Down in Last Two
Months / han in the / welve
Months Preceding-bloody
Riots in Berlin

London, November 20.-Mysterious
hints from Germany of a large scale
thinning OF the Eastern front, coinci-
dent Win the sharp Teuton blow AT
Nerdun and terrlfc German cannonad-
ing on tnat front. revived the theory
today that the crown prince has not
abandoned am bitlon to redeem himself
by taking the big fortress
HIS forces ATTACKED the French to-
day, after violent artillery preparation.
north Of Caurieres, on tine right bank
OF the Meuse, storming forward fve-
eighths OF mile. + resh guns Hat
tened the onslaught Considerably go
attackers could penetrate petaln- g
lines only over small front. \
counter thrust WAS launched imme-
diately and the greater part of the In
Vaded position was cleared.
From the British front a successful
raid was reported
The weeks British casualties show ed
higher mark over the two previous
7sweeks, This is due 70 the fire 10
which the british are exposed on the
Phsschaendele right The totals for
the three last weeks are
Week ended November 20. 3222T.
Week ended November 10. 1905.
Week ended November 6 1854.
Detailed losses during the last week
were:
Dead: Officers, 2ss: men. $50
d ,.-~t,r frTtgTTny rTr-TcGFs gz5T
men. 14S4S
From the theafsr OF war In the holy
land carl6 the news today that the
British have advanced 10 within
twelve miles of Jerusalern Mounted
troops. or sunday took Bs .urettahta
with the infantry only three miles be-
hind them.
Large troop movements are reported
from German sources. There is much
speculation of Teutonic offensive
in Macedonia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21

Charleston. w Va. Nov 2o.--f1ov-
ernor Cornwell, OF West Virginia and
Governor Mccall of Massachusetts,
are at loggerheads over the refusal Of
Governor Mccall 10. honor reauisl-
tIoa for John Johnson. wanted in
Charleston FOR assault upon white
girl
In a letter TO tho Massachusetts
governor. mailed this afternoon. Gov
ernor Cromwell says:
Your refusal ~ grs Mt this requisi-
tion fer tina reasons as alleged. con-
stitutes 4 reflection upon the state Of
West Virginia and shows a deplorab bic
lack of ge Of 1t and its people.
It also. In my opinion. tends TO thwart
the ends Of justice and violates the
spirit OF comfy between this states. :
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
TWENTY Ne SAILORS
LOST IN COLLISION

Washington, Nov. 2e,-T'wenty -one
American sailors are missing and may
be lost as the result of a collision al
sea at the war zone which sent the
oio type American destroyer Chaun-
Fey to the bottom.
Details OF the accident are lacking.
a short dispatch announcing the loss
Of the haunCey was received from
Fice-Adn tirai Sims AZ a late hour to-
night.
As the Chauncey's normal compile
meat was uiuety-ore officers ard men,
X is indicated that at least t-e*enty
were rescued following the crash
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Over $49, 100000
For Y.M.C.A. Work

New York. November .o.---1'he eff.
fc~:s OF the Y. NJ C. A. to raise sss.-
00n eco for war relief work exceed ed
ali expectations Tonight II was an
nounced the total amount raised Is
over $4,000, eco. A telegram reportins
the remarkable success OF the drive
was sent to President wilson by DIR.
John Mott. general secretary OF the
war work council To this the presi-
dent replied; -
My heartfelt CON ratufations' OF,
the remarkable and gratifying re
suits think It is national bless
ing"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
FEDERAL CONTROL.
OF MILK PLANNED

Washington. Nov. 20.---Federal milk
control by regional committees has
been decided on. so the national food
administration announced tonight.
Following reports OF the discomfort Of
consumers and requests from pro-
ducers and distributors, the food ad-
ministration has arranged to appoint
the commissions on which will serve
representatives of producers, distrib-
utors. consumers. milk experts ana tIs
public at large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
PlCkETERS TO HAVE.
HEARING FRIDAY

Washington, Nov. eo.--The habeas
corpus writ obtained by counsel for
the suffrage picket prisoners In Ooco-
guam worlShouse on the ground OF al
legged cruel and unusual punishment,
orig.>aily set for hearing Novembe
81. was today advanced to Friday.
Federal Judge Waddill will con-
duct a special session in the court in
Alexandria. Va. because of the con-
tention of the Nationa Woman's party
that the suffrage prisoners are I'm dan
ger of death due to alleged conditions
In the workhouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
LATiN-AMj .RICANS
TO HOLD CONGRESS

Buenos Aires, Nov. 2o,--The con-
gress OF neutral Latin-Amsrican re-
publies, called by Argentina, will be
held in this capital in February.
support has been promised by
those nations which have accepted
the invitation. Cuba, Venezuela, Bra.
Eli and Panama win not participate
In the congress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
B..AZILIANS CORDIAL
TO NAVAL OFFICERS

Rio De Janeiro. Nov, 2o.-~Deep
inter allied cordiality marked the
speeches tonight at banquet here at
teBdeli by President Brag. a number
OF high Brazilian government officials,
aahed diplomats and officers from
American, lfrtttsh, French and Uru-
quay an warshrr,s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
RED PEPPER BANDITS
ESCAPE WITH PAY ROLL

Cleveland. o.. Nov, 2o-Three arm
ed bandits tonight threw red pepper
into the eH IS OF ], Schaefer. factory
superintendent who WAS guarding tho
Van Dorns Iron Works company's
paw ron. seized between So 900 and
$40 600 ana Escaped IN an autom obiie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
nr. Caldwell to Speak Tonight.

Or. Eugene c. Caldwell, of tina
Union Theoloscal seminary, will adj
dress the midweek devotional services
OF the Broad-Street Methodist church
this evening The pastor is expected
10 be at the meeting. Those who have
heard Dr. Caldwell speak need NJ
urging and hearty tuv1tsAtnn = -
tAndAd n ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Swanson Praises
American Navy
Virginia senator Says Present Pro-
gram, when Carried Out, VIII
Make IL At Lenst second
Largest of world.
by SENATOR CLAUDE A. SWANSON.
Ranking Majority Member of The
Sennte Committee On NaxnI AfTairs

Senate Committee on Naval Affairs.
Washington, November Coon
gress and the administration are both
deserving of glory for the rapid i'm
provement. increase and efficiency OF
the navy. During the years In which
Wilson has been president, congress
has appropriated more than s2.200. 0oo.-
coo for naval purposes. which exceeds
the total appropriations for naval pur-
poses from the beginning of the new
navy in 1883 up to the Wilson admin
istration by more than $3.50. 100000.
By the warm and earnest co-opera-
tion of congress and the administra-
ton. the United States, when it's pres
emit program Is completed. will have
easily the second largest navy In the
world. For the fiscal year ending
June so. 1913, congress haS appro-
priated $1.s04.oo0, 600 and authorized
contracts for $271000. 900 During the
CONTINUED on Second Page.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
Wife Beaten Is Slain.

Columbia. La. Nov. 2D.--Nelson Ivy
mans wife surprised him today when,
after ne had given her usual beat
inx. aba skAhhed him to death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
SEE SIGNS OF GREAT
OFFENSIVE IN MACEDONIA

London. November 2o--StronE signs
were seen by military experts here
today OF an impending Balgaro-Teu-
ton offensive in Macedonia
TA6 }est ezing Of the atlieE arm y
on that theater rests upon the Adria-
tic littoral in Albania Against po-
siuons OF this wing held by the
Italian forces the Au7trlans have
been extremely active during the last
three days. On Sunday they attacked
the Gitlik -I6rts bridgehead. but were
beaten of according TO Rome, while
Vienna claimed success In the opera
ton.
In Bacedonla.' reported the Berlin
war office today, "on the western bank
of the VardRa Bulgarian thrustins
troops penetrated French trenches
and took prisoners"
For some time the belief has been
held here that the central powers pro-
pose 10 make an attempt TO dislod &c
the entente army from Macedonia so
70 remove 4he menace 10 Bulgaria
from that quarter before spring.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21

Washington. November 2o.-As many
German submarines have been de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-21
ALI Virginia
Smiles

every Sunday morning
over I'VE Byrdtowne Cos
SUP a page of cartoon
comment on current events
urawn by Russell s. Hem
Herson for THE RICH
hoND VIRGINIAN.
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Are uSefully active in many
lines of humanitarian
work Read all about them
In the Sunday Edition
of THE RICHMOND yIR-
GINIiN.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-03-23
FRANCES NEW CABINET,
Ribot Reorsanized Ministry in Forty.
Eight Hours.

Paris, Alexandra Ribot. in setting
up the Cabinet in forty-eight hours, is
understood to have beaten all speed
records. All sections of republican
opinion are represented in the new
Cabinet. Premier Ribot belongs to
the Republican Union; Albert Thorn
as, the minister of munitions, to the
Unified Socialist group; Rene Vivi-
ami, the minister of justice, Prof. Paul
Painleve, the minister of war, and
Maurice Violette, the minister of sub
sistenee, to the Socialistic Republi-
N Louis J.. Malvy, minister of the
interior; Jules Strong, minister of
public instruction; George Desplas,
minister of public works; Etienne
~Clementel, minister of commerce.;
Fernand David, the minister of agri-
culture; Leon Bourgeois, the minister
OF labor, and Daniel Vincent, under
secretary Of aviation, belong to the
group of Radicals and Socialistic Rad
icals, while Andre Maginot, the min
lister of the colonies, belongs to the
Republican left and Joseph Thierry,
minister Of finance, to the Demo
cratic left.