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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
CHASE STILL GOES ON
FOR URINARY VOTERS
Disciples OF Unknown Leaders Make
Haste To Add Names 10
Petitions.
AFTER MINIMUM OF 1900 NAMES
Commissioner Hobson Assumes Place
of Mysterious Promoter of scheme
To Defeat Aims of Civic Association.

Regardless of adverse criticism. and
with enthusiasm anticipating success,
the city employees who have been so
Letting signatures to petitions asking
council to arrange for an election on
the question of charter changes and
the naming of a charter changes COM
mission of seven men to frame an
amended charter, are still pursuing the
voters.
1t was stated last night by Commits
isioher Graham B. Hobson, who 10 all
intcnts and purposes has assumed re
sponEibility for the movement, that
ne understood" the lists already con
taired more than 5000 names of quail
fed voters.
The people who are passing around
the petitions" said Mr.. Hobson, SAY
they Will not cease their efforts to get
a good list, until the names run above
the number of 1900. Up to Monday
afternoon the numb Der, 1t was said, APP
proximated 1900. During their of
hours some of the city employees have
worked on the lists since then, with
much success. ! am told
u must say, in justice to the city en-
| ployes who have been circulating the
! lists that none OF them have taken
any time from their work for the city
: What they have done was In their owr
! time, which they have right TO do
and should not be criticized for SO
doing"
/ Mr.. Hobson said he regretted very
! much that his action in signing Pc
tition handed him by man in the
! city Hall, not city employee, had ap.
| parently resulted in the man losing his
! position.
! 81 went to the employer Of this
! man. said Mr.. Hobson, .>and relat ec
! the circumstances explaining that
/ thought he was trying to- put up a joke
! on me when he asked me to sign the
petition, and that he had no special
interest in the petition one way OF
/ another l am very sorry the incident
occurred, and will do all / can to helI
/ him secure another position"
! Many citizens whose names were at
! tached to the petitions. and who be
| lievsd the papers were being clrcu.
| lated by the Civic association, have
withdrawn their names. by persona
direction to the men who handled tn,
petitions, and by written request t
I the city clerk. There ifs no doubt tina
a large number Of signers have with
drawn their names. and that Other
will do so Fefore the papers react
council
1t was stated by Secretary y. r
Henderson yesterday that the Civic as
soctation will he ready to meet thos,
who have circulated the petitions a
the proper time. He also took occa
sion to warn all citizens who may no
have been enlightened that the asso
citation has nothing whatever to d.
wlth-tha-o circulation OF petit IONS. 80 II
ing for an election on the question O
charter changes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

NAa compelled 20 retire." reports Dlax-
Ca Monday. after initial Italian sue
cessea. the Teatons admittedly sqirged
forward and occupied the TeEzn- La :
mon FonzaRo-Ar sen- Foltre line. BeT-
lin reports the capture of Monte fAsser
tk.ssp feeD seven miles northeast OF
AsiAgo.
Front dispatches today laid more
rtress than on preceding days on the
Teuton menace from tho Trehtino. u
ts now learned that the Teuton at
tkching forces are divided into four
main thrustins columns, commanded
~ follows:
On the lower Piave. facing Venice,
General Borevic tTeUton left).
On the upper pave, between Nsrvesa
and Foltre. General Won BUlow tTeu-
ton center and right. main army.
In the eastern Trentiao. Foltre-
Asiago front--t3eneral Kre batin, In
The western Treptiuo from AsiaEo up
to SteIvio. on tho Swiss border Cen
eral Conrad Won Hect7eudorf former
Austro- Hungarian chief OF staff.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
RICHMOND PIONEER
MAKES EMPHATIC
PUBLIC STATEMENT
John o, Taylor, of Ginter Park. Re-
latcs His Successful Experience
With Taniac.
AGAIN ENJOYS GOOD HEALTH
Believes He Owes II to His Friends
Neighbors and the public to
Tell Them of His
Recovery.

Mr.. John Q. Taylor, who resides at
I'll Hawthorne avenue, Ginter Park.
richmond, Va, is retired grocer
Until few months ago he was ac-
lively enga ged in business in Rich
mond, where he enjoys large circle
OF friends and acquaintance.
Mr.. Taylor, who is seventy eight
years OF age. is a mem Der of one OF
the most prominent families OF the
Old Dominion, one OF his brothers
! having been mayor of the city of Rich
mond; another brother was coroner OF
the city of Richmond for many years,
and still another brother is now one
OF Richmonds Dire commissioners.
When interviewed recently. Mr..
Taylor said: II cannot say enough in
praise OF Tanlac- II cured me after
! l had nearly deSpaired of finding re-
lief from the kidney trouble from
which | had suffered for many yea RS
! had acute pains in my back. a severe
cough, no appetite. no energy, and
was completely tagged out all the
| time. Doctors treatment and nedi-
cines gave me no relief. and / was
| compelled to retire from active busi-
/ ness.
| II moved out into my suburban
| home, where | now reside. and felt
| SO badly that my wife and ! had
| about decided to give up our home
here and move back into Richmond,
when my attention was attra cleo to a
/ newspaper advertisement of Tanlao
/ and the benefit that q fellow suffe
/ had received by using Ii. | decided to
| try 1t. and purchased a bottle from
my druggist | noticed an improve.
ment in my condition almost imme.
diately. and after taking three bottles
I was thoroughly cured. The pains in
my back disappeared: my appetite re-
! turned | eat what / want and all
want and enjoy my food I am able
i; to take care of my garden and do
other hard work, and have completely
recovered my usual spirits"
/ When questioned further. Mr.. Tay-
Tor continued TT liz now several
! months since took Tanlac. and I
have had no return of my trouble. so
do not hesita to to give full credit
10 this wonderful remedy. Tanlac
cured me, and l will gladly tell any
one go who inquiries about It, Many
OF my friends who knew my former
i condition have used TanIac since I
told them OF my good fortune. and I
have yet to learn of one who has not
| been benefited. My wife has taken
+ four bottles of Tanlac and Is nearly
cured of extreme nervousness. from
| which she has suffered severely, al
intervals, for number of years.
we would not think of being with
out Tanlac under any circumstances.
We know 1t is wonderful remedy
1t put me on my feet and my friends
say | never looked better than now"
!. The genuine Tanlac is sold in Rich
nond by Polk Miller Drug Co. Tragic
! Drug Co, and Liggetts Drug Store
: Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
CABINET CRISIS IS
NOW THREATENING

London, Nov, t4.--1t became APP
parent late tonight that Premier
Lloyd Georges detailed explanation
of the functions to be exercised by the
inter ally war council has sharpened
rather than reduced the political crisis
he conjured up with his Paris speech.
Lord Northcliffe, in partnership with
Sir Edward Carson. looms large as the
leader in Il concentrated campaign
against the premier. At the basis of
the fght--the bitterest since the war
began-lies the split between two par
ties in official and public life: one re-
CARDS the western front as the vital
battle line on which the war must be
mon or lost; the other contends forces
must be sent to any other front where
the Teutons can be vitality injured
in the present case the Italian front,
where the greatest danger turks. The
premier is believed to be determined
to assume virtual dictatorship. Elk
Premier Asquith is mentioned as q
likely successor IL Lloyd George falls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
No AUTHENTIC NEWS
COMES FROM RUSSIA
Contradictory Messa gees Indicate, How
ever, That kcrensky Is Winning
His Way Into Pctrog1ad.

London, Nov 14.--Up to late this
evening the Russian situation con-
tinued to be bat a big question mark.
No direct word was received frona Pc
trograd, The capital as well as the
rest Of the country IS isolated from
the rest of the world
Meanwhile dispatches from Stock
holm, Copenhagen and Haparanda
add to the puzzle by giving news
hich on the face of 1t was so con-
Trajectory that 1t could not be seri-
ously credited. The general trend of
these dispatches pointed TO the as
tendency, if not complete victory. of
the kerensky Korniloff- Kaledine com
bnation But the same dispatch that
said Kerensky had entered Petrograd
taking virtually the entire city said
In another para graph that ne was
issuing orders from Moscow. Other
adyices, equally fimsy, were to the
effect that the deposed premier was
arrested upon his entry into the CAPT
tai
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

Peasants. Mrs. ". G. Blankenship.
Mrs. Horace s. Halves, Mrs. J, Tay-
lor Ellyson, Mrs. A. J. Montague. Mrs.
Beverly r. Tucker. Mrs. Charles G.
Bosher, Mrs Beverly B. Munford.
Mrs. ]. A c. Chandler, Mrs. George
Ainslie, Mrs. Thomas p. Bryan, Mrs.
c. II. Montague. Mrs. T. T. Adams,
Mrs. Thomas Adkins. Mrs. Robert
Lecky, Jr., Mrs. James E. Cannon,
Mrs Beverly T. Crump, Mrs. Robert
Bryan, Mrs. Frank w. Pratt, Mrs c.
Denny, Mrs William J. Minor. Mrs.
Arthur Scrivenor. MIS-. Ennion @. Will
liams, Mrs. John @. Winston Mrs. st.
George Bryan, Mrs. f.. Randolph Will
liams and Mrs. II. II. Chalkley.
Phi Kappa Epsilon Dance.
The Phi Kappa Eph Epsilon Lit
erary society of the John Marshall
night high school gave an informal
dance last evening in the school gym
nasium. About forty couples enjoyed
the occasion.
silver Tea and Parcel Party.
The Junior Grace Episcopal church
will give silver tea and parcel post
party at the home of Mrs. Edwin
Palmer Friday afternoon from to
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
WORK Of COLOREO
RED CROSS CHAPTER

Furnished by colored branch Rich
nond chapter. Red Crosse
The coi0red peopie OF Richmond
/ eelize that their responsibility to the
soldiers ard community did not end
with the send off" They understand
fuliy the great problem that will con-
front the city when thousands of sol
der boys from Camp Lee visit the
city
Al meeting OF committee on civic
matters of the colored branch Red
Cross TUESDAY night, November IS,
plans were completed to co operate
with city authorities and various or
CARNATIONS in preserving the peace
OF the community and assisting the
visiting soldiers,
The following committeee will as
eist IN this work: Committee on law
enforcement vii! visit the camp and
attempt to inform the men from other
states regarding local conditions; also
to enlist the aid of the mayor and
chief of police,
Committee on public utilities will
call on street car officers and enlist
their cooperation in keeping down
friction on cars.
Committee on press and pulpit Will
ask the cooperation of press and pull
pit ir helping 10 spread spirit Of
federation on the part Of the white
people in their contact with the col
ored soldiers
Committee on organizations will
aim to enlist tho cooperation OF the
chamber OF commerce and other b>~
ness organizations to see to II That
the merchants of the city will shaw
some consideration TO the visiting sol
diers Many Of these men from
Northern states, not knowing local
conditions. will attempt to make pur-
ohases In places where coiored peo-
pic are not served If they are re-
fused IN the proper way, no bad re-
suits VIII follow. but II harsh and un-
necessary language il used like SOM
have Gat4e Ia times past, trouble fffs
follow Not only viii the good name
of Richmond he besmirched, but mer-
chants In other cities will get tbs
trade rightly due our merchants
II Is the desire OF the committed
on eiYIe matters for the soldier boys
70 always find our city a place where
justice aod consideration VIII be shown
all visitors and especially Uncle Sam.
! soldiers.
The public Il urged TO direct al
colored soldiers TO the recreation
headquarters. IN charge OF Spartan
association, sos North Second street
and Coiored Y NJ G. A., Third and
Leigh streets. or the chairman. w. A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
Mrs. schercr to Lend service.

Mrs. SCnercr TO Lead SERVICE.
Mrs. ]. J. Scherer. Jr.. will Lead
the o'clock prayer service at the
Young women's Christian association
today. This service lasts only twenty
minutes In order that the bushes:
women may attend.
In Woodland Heights.
The Woodland Heights Mothers
club metes In the Woodland Heights
Methodist church this afternoon al
$3.50 O'Clock. Mrs. William A. Bur
rows. president of the Federation of
Mothers clubs. will address the meet
Ing. All members and their, friends
are expected TO be present.
Aero Ball Last Night.
The most interesting event in Rich
mond last evening was the ball given
In the Grays armory by the Hath
aero squa iron stationed in this city.
The armory was bedecked In flags aud
a large number of guests were liz az.
tendance. The novel feature of the
ball was the jazz band which played
for the dancing. Sergeant Hinder is
the conductor. The military march
was led by Major Dickman with Mrs.
L. p. Conquest and was reviewed by
Governor Stuart from his box.
The success of the ball was unmis-
taxable, the aviators and their part
ners and guests enjoying the affair
as well as feeling assured that the
athletic equipment for which the ball
was given would be forthcoming.
The following women acted as pa
tronesses: Mrs. Eppa Hunton, Jr.,
Mrs. John SHELTON Williams, Mrs
Archer Anderson, Mrs. Frederick w.
Scott, Mrs. William Wilson Sale, Mrs.
Henry +. Baskerville, Mrs. William
Ruffin Cox Mrs. John Stewart Bryan
Mrs. O. J. Sands, Mrs. William II
Hannison, Mrs. j. Allison Hodges, Mrs
James Branch Cabell. Mrs. Norman
v. Randolph, Mrs. G. c. Pinckney
Mrs. Jonathan Bryan. Mrs. Fred
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

IT MAKES do differ.
! ence who --,e woman
- be she a home body, a
college or schoolgirl, a
business woman or just
a useless society bud
SHE CAN USE AND
W IL L APPRECIATE
one Of these simply tail
ored, excellent quality
Washable Satin alsts.
Quality Speciality
Shop quality hovers
around them in the
splendid workmanship,
the charming pearl but
tons and the unsc1mped
proportions of =. collar
and. cuffs. The collar is
a convertible type, with
a turn down fiange when
worn high and pleasing
rounded corners when open;
the cuffs have pearl buttons
and flange TO match the col
lar. Packed in Christmas
boxes and shown In white.
flesh, navy and black: all
sizes
Only fifty dozen of them
Each. S3,es.
fMain Fioor-~Front.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL
PRIZE COMMISSION FORMED

Washington, Nov, 14.-Permanent
organization OF the national agricultu-
raj prize commission, 10 encourage food
production by offering prizes. was an
nounced here tonight. Between
$3.50 900 and 100000 IN to be dis
trieuted during the coming year
ranging from grand prizes OF $4,000
each down.
On the advisory hoard are Martin
II. Glynn. chairman; Samuel Unte--
myer, 3. r. Yoakun,. J. b. De Bel
trand, Dudley F. Malone; Hiram M
Edgerton. mayor of Rochester: John
w. lAwson, mayor OF Wilmington;
Frederick VI. Donnelly, mayor OF
Trenton. Nj. York Recklaw Is prssi.
dent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

J. Lizard and T. Dunkley charx-
Cd with holding NV several chihamen
IN chop-suey restaurant several
weeks ago, were acquitted In hastings
court Lizard ia 2 member of the
Forty seventh New York regtm eut,
stationed here several months in the
early part ~ the wear. Hts defense
was mistaken Identity. and ne was
able to prove an alihi to the satisfac-
ton of the jury Dunkiey convinced
he Jury that ne went t0 the restau-
rant Al the request Of p brother IT
one OF the Cinnamon % try 20 induce
his brother "a cut out gambling -
He testified that Luard WAS not with
him at the time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
VILLAS BANDITS
TAKE OJ!NACA

Preside. Tex. NoveB her A.
with S,0t43 Of hlx bandits Fran
sfsc~s villa tonight ptur< a
otinsns aCree~ tire RIO Grade FROM
here following AN Rll-aaN attack.
What has become OF General Cor
dovn and the federal garrison IS
unkaown. MANY of thr federais
fed to the American side. Many of
them were wounded,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

Sieta, Tex, November i4.--Reinforce-
ments have been rushed to the Ameri-
can troops guarding the border near
here, who were fired on by villa ban
dts tonight. The Americans returned
the fire. killing two bandits A heavy
guard is being maintained to prevent
raids on United tSates territory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
QUESTIONABLE IS MADE
CONTINUED from First Page

Continued from First Page)
ficers or workman in United states
srmories or arsenaN; necessary en-
ploye in service OF United States.
necessary assistant associate or hired
manager of necessary agricultural or
~ specialized technical mechanical ex-
industrial enterprise necessary high
~ specialized technical mechanical
expert OF necessary Industrial enter
prise.
Glass 4.---Man whose wife or chill
dren are mainly dependent upon his
labor for support: mariner actually
employed in sea service Of citizens or
merchant of the United States neCea-
sarY sole managing. controlling or
directing head OF necessary agricul-
turai or Industrial enterprise.
Glass illegal exemsts and those
physically. mentally or morally total
ly unfit
The questionable automatically
revokes all exemptions under the first
draft Any man failing to return IT
with questions answered within seven
days after its receipt is subject to a
years prison sentence.
Must Tell 1t All.
Especially numerous are the ques-
tons asked of men who claim exemp-
ton because of dependents. The man
must give the date. place and person
by whom he was married; the amount
of his income, how much he. gives his
wife and how much he estimates she
needs to live comfortably, whether she
ever worked, when and where; how
much she made, what her earnings
during the last twelve months were,
whether they live with the parents OF
either, and, IL they rent home, whu
their landlord is and how much they
pay for rent.
Each man must give all hts oocupa-
tons and how many hours a day he
has put in at each for the last eight
years
To assist In this work the council OF
national defense al the request of Pro
-~~ost Marshal General Crowder today
called upon all state councils Of de-
Tense TO aid local boards in their pre-
4 urinary classification. Five to fifteen
workers for periods of from three DAYS
10 two weeks win be needed by each
! board. according to the size Of the dis
! trict.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
Four Spaniards Held

/ New Orleans. Nov. 14.--Four Span
I iards, whose names government
agents refuse to make known, were
arrested today and are being held for
alleged completely to start a revoiu-
ton In Mexico In favor OF Felix Diaz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15
WAR COSTS NOW
BILLION A MONTH
But Half of This sum Is in shape OF
Loans To Fighting
Allies.

baltimore. Md, Nov. 14.-Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo tonight re-
assured the country that not more
than $4,000, 100000 remains to be
re- ised by the issue of bonds. war saw
inrs certificates and treasury certifi-
Gates for the financial requirements
during the current fiscal year, lie ad-
dressed the Investment Bankers assoc
citation on the condition of the coun-
try, stating his belief that there was
no need for apprehension
Vague and unfounded apprehen-
slons seem to exist In the public mind
as the extent Of the financial require
ments Of the United states during the
current fiscal year" he said ut may
be helpful to the country to know that
these requirements have been greatly
exaggerated and that in the Judgment
Of the secretary of the treasury there
is no reason whatever for apprehen-
sion on this score
This opinion is based upon the lat
est estimates Of our financial needs.
During the past few days the various
departments OF the government have
submitted to me their estimates of ex
pendtures during the current liscal
year. On N1E oasis OF lncSF sStlIT1hkeSf
am confident that allowing for a
liberal balance in the general fund at
+ the close OF the fiscal year not more
than $40, 000, 000, 900 remains to he
raised by the issue of bonds. war saw
/ ingS certificates and treasury certifi-
Gates of indeb'Rsss
! Won't Grain Country.
This is not T, garded by the treas
Jury department as a task which will
( In any way strain the capacity OF re-
! sources Of the United States The
splendid success OF the sesond liberty
/ loan shows that the people are fully
determined to support the war.
The estimates of the various de-
Irartments Include appropriations
already made and proposed supple
mental issues to be submitted at the
/ forthcoming session OF congress
/ Though the estimated ordinary eXpen-
! ditures excluding advances to the
allies for the year average about a
| bEIIon a month, the ordinary expeudi-
lures for the four months period
ended October 81 have been only
&2,296, 100000, or at the rate OF 1924,
o00,600 a month,
For instance the expenditures for
! the war department for the four
months period have been so per cent
StNN tiia'l was FStiiiidttti ny ltitt ht
partment for that period. II may be
confidently expected. therefore. that
the actual expenditures for the bal
anceS of the fiscal year ending June
80. 1918, viii mot at the most exceed
sthe estimates
Half Billion Month Loaned.
The actual credits TO the allies hav,
averaged $500, 600 600 per month, OF
within the estimates of the secretary
Of the treasury, and the actual casi
disbursements against the credits s,
i established have fallen below the estf
mates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

Rio de Jsnelro. Sovem Der 1.-THE
Brazilian government today follow ed
the iena taken by the United States liz
vtrtvalIY closing u y al the BUSINESS
sof the German insurance firms IN this
repabiie
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-15

The actual credits TO the allies have
averaged $500, 900 600 per month, or
within the estimates of the secretary
Of the treasury, and the actual cash
81 sbHr sc ments against the credits so
net&hlsshed have fallen below the est}-
mates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-12
CHANGES IN FOOTBALL
RULES ARE SUGGESTED

George Foster Sanford. coach of the Rut-
gers eleven and long a leading figure In
the gridiron game. Will suggest to the Foot
ball Rules Committee at its meeting on
Friday certain changes in the regulations Of
the great autumn college sport.
Mr. Sanford summarized the matter that
he will submit TO the committee as follows.
the first three paragraphs relating to
changes which he favors:
First. That the forward pass shall not be
thrown into the territory OF the defense .
greater distance than ten yards
Second. That fumbled ball on a running
play, when recovered. shall not be advanced
beyond the point of recovery. the possession OF
the ball being deemed sufficient reward for
diligence. ENcertion-That IL ball Is fumbled
by "a man endeavoring to advance 1t. he alone
may recover II and continue II. II IL not
meant that this proposed change shall In any
way affect or apply TO the kicking game.
Third The elimination OF the so-calied cut.
down from behind This play has all the
elements of treachery and none Of good sports
nanship, and is of such vital nature that
the game of football would be much better
without II. The play is so distinctive to
make II easily discernibe to the officials as
when penalty will lie. i.
Fourth In case the multiple kick II TO be
attacked, | shall wish an opportunity to speak
Its defense. as | believe that II is altogethor
a constructive innovation and one, that I IN
sure calls for more co-ordin alton than any other
single play in football known to me.