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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Pretenders to Membership
 in Lafayette Flying Corps
 Impose on Credul0us Public

Paris, August 1S.-The Lafayette fly ing corps composed of Americans, has become so we'll known in France and ship have sprung up not only here. but in the United States. The commander of the corps has received word from New York that various persons are attempt Ing to deceive the public in this respect. One of them, according to this informa- tion, was received by the Aero Club of America and told fantastic stories of his exploits, as well as featuring on the latest models of airplanes. The LaFayette corps never heard of this man before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

educational growth. and since real pros perity is founded upon the education of the people, these institutions, which are the power behind the public school sys- tenn, are of highest importance for the states welfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19

5000 had been expected: 200 arrived. Ths British government is said to have asked packers Co offer ham and bacon freely for September shipment. The packers have responded with quotations based on hogs at s20 a hundredweIght.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Crude Oil Advanced

Independence. Kas.. August 1s.-Crude oil advanced another 10 cents here today to g barrel. That price was posted by the Prairie Oil and Gas company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-19
Price of Hogs Advanced Again

Chicago, August 1s.-Hogs. which sold August 10 at s17 hundredweight. August IS at SIS, today brought sls. Receipts of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Eight Deaths From r,neumonia.

Greenvflle, s. c.. Nov. a0.-Eight
deaths from pneumonia. induced by
measles. resulted here today among
the enlisted men at Camp 9eviar. The
man are all from the Caroltnax
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
DON'T OVERLOOK THIS
CHANCE TO WIN AUTO
Richmond vrgnans Grand Prize Distribution With
Good Swing Entries Should Be Filed Without De
lay-s500 in Gold Will Be Given EARLY
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Stamp Taxes
Begin Today

Washington. Nov. 3o.-On Decem-
Der ! stamp taxes amounting to s29,-
100000 OF the $4,000, 100000 war
revenue bill go into effect. Among
the taxes the public must pay are
cent for each rs cents transportation
cost of parcel post packages and an
additional cents on the cost OF a
deck Of playipg cards containing not
more than ffty-four cards. Other
taxes are 81 for passenger vessel
tickets Except to United States. Ca
madam and Mexican ports) costing
$40 to $50; So for $50 to 500; SIS for
more than $50,
Five cents on each $10c bond of in
debtedness.
Fifty cents on indemnity and surety
bonds.
Five cents on each 800 original issue
of capital stock.
TWO cents on each 800 sale or trans
fer of capital stock.
TWO cents for each 500 merchandise-
value In sale OF produce on exchange.
Two cents for each sum below 800
and two cents additional for every
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
DYNAMITE IS FOUND
NEAR N. & w. BRIDGE

Last night about 3 o'clock. ten sticks
Of dynamite. fifteen feet OF fuse, and
box OF cans were found within nifty
ards Of the Norfolk and Western TAfi-
road bridge betw~en Petersburg and
Camp Lee II s believed that ar at
tempt to destroy this bridge was f-us-
trased by the discovery,
The bridge passes over ths concrete
road and the Petersburg. Camp Leo
and City Point car line. The discovery
was made by n Henry. a former mem
her Of the Petersburg police force. who
irnin edintefy reported the matter to the
provost guard at Camp Leo and all last
night p military squad stood guard
over the threatened bridge,
The bridge is OF vital Importance be-
cause all the coal from the Pocahontas
and Flat Top fields shipped to the
Norfolk docks must pass over 1t. Po-
lice and military authorities are work
ing on the case and arrests are ex-
pected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
HOME DEFENDERS AND
POLICE TO PARADE
Mayor and Chief of podce--Nsrch
Through Principal Streets.
ssexxhsr VIM rst vsry ii.sss tisure

y ,s
r xesxhsr wiff mt vsry INKS fsare
with the Home Defense league and
tho police department this afternoon.
The inspection and parade will taxa
place, unless there Is something akin
to teluge.
The inspection win take place at 9
O'Clock on Ford lot. opposite the City
Hail. and about SO o'clock the par
line OF march as arranged by Mayor
Ainsiie and Chief Werner. Citizens
have been asked not 70 park automo-
siles along the line OF march during
the hours of 3:se and O'Clock. On
Broad street, automobiles and other
vehicles may be parked on the north
side or the street. as the parade viii
come down that thoroughfare on the
south side. hmm ed.ately after the pa
rade, the Second police station will be
viewed by officials. 10 whom cards have
been distributed. The general public
this inspection, but any citizen will be
gladly shown through the imposing
structure at any other time.
The line OF march, as planned yes
terday: Form at Twelfth and Broad
streets. proceed to Ninth, to Grace, to
Fifth, to Franklin. TO Ryland. to
Grace. to Belvidere, to Broad, 10 the
City Hall
There will be about 500 in line,
including 500 members Of the Home
Defense league.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
New German Chancellor Says
His Victorious Country 10
Ready for Peace
HEAVY FIGHTS RAGE
ON WEST AND SOUTH
Interallied War Conference
Opens Formal Sessions at
Versailles Today-Eng.and
10 Put on Coal Rations

Americas Rainbow division, COM
prising national guardsman from
every state in the union, arr:~e< safely
IN France and is already in training.
Not man was lost during the voy-
age.
Chancellor Won Hertiiug. in rnaiden
speech before reachstag. sounds key
note: Walt! Endured Hold outl"
Says Germany. victor in defensive
war. is ready for peace. Charges
allies with "lust OF conquest"
Russo-German plenipotentiartes to
meet Sunday at Brest LAtovsk for dis-
cussion of armistice. Austria Hungary
officially accepts Bolsheviki basis for
negotiations OF armistice and general
peace.
Lenine government reported fallen.
replaced by Socialist ministry with
Boisheviki representation.
Allied military officials reported to
have sent joint note to Russia warn
ing alstinst breach of London pact
No American signature to note.
Great Britain stirred by Landsdowns
peace letter. Bulk OF British press
against 1t Bonar Law and Lord Cecil
quoted denouncing IL. German
press halls It as sign OF British " eak-
ness and F'semi-otfictai feeler."
. West front-Germans launch strong
est counterattack yet In Cambria sec
tor. Deadlock lighting continues.
italian front--6sermans hard pressed
SUSTAINED Italian Initiative ALI along
river and mountain front. Rome re-
ports intense artillery battle Berlin
says mo change"
Intsralited conferences committees
hard 1t work Supreme war ccuncfl.
with American representation. nrsots
today at Versailles,
England put on coat rat'onx. Gov
eminent Axes prices France Issues
coal cards. italy needs 100000 tons
to keep top war"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
c. Lee MOOnt'S
OFFICE BREAKS ALL
COLLECTION RECORDS
During Month of November State
Treasury Received $2.es9, 2o471
In Taxes
LARGE GAINS SHOWN
OVER LAST FISCAL YEAR
October and November, First TWO
Months OF Present. Year, Nearly
S470 600 Ahead of Corresponding
Period of Last Year.

At the close OF business at o'clock
Auditor OF Public Accounts C. Lee
Moore, all monthly records for coll
lections OF monies for the state trea-
sury OF Virginia had been broken, a
total OF s2.s5e. 2o4.T1 having been
paid ta the commonwealth in the
month of Novembe
For the first two months of the
present fiscal year, which began Octo-
Der /, the gain over the correspond
ing two months OF the last fiscal year
was $4se,41S.sa, the comparative col
lections for these periods being So
i0s,224ss this year against $3.50
Soez1 last year.
The indications are that from rs
to 30 per cent of the states revenues
has been. paid in time for the tax
payers to avoid paying to the trea-
surers the penalty of 5 per cent. The
great bulk of the large collections
Of the first two months Of the fiscal
year are paid by the large corpora
tions OF the state.
Today Is the last day on which state
taxes may be paid without mourning
the penalty of per cent. There 10 a.
general IDEA that the last day of Nov
err her is the limit. The statute how
ever is very clear that taxes may be
paid on or before December !. with
out this penalty for delay.
OF course the large sums paid to
the several county and city treasur-
ers the last day or two OF Noven-
Der are not included In the collec-
tons reported from the ONCE OF the
a uditor as they have not as yet been
10 VT hysxt a.
uess-ltke administration OF the states
affairs treasurers remit monthly, save
in the case OF certain city treasurers
who mako returns -weekfG and
thereby are able to secure II suhstan-
tiai reduction in the bond required
by the state OF all collecting agents.
The time has happily long since past
when -rfs EtatA may surrsr shortage
or ready money while Its funds lie
on deposit In numerous banks to the
credit Of it's collecting Officers, ,.a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
RAPE OF BELGIUM
REPEATED IN ITALY

Washington Nov. g0.--Tho rape OF
Belgium is being repeated In northern
italy. according to official dispatches
from Rome today.
Two sentences In today's dispatches
speak volumes in description of what
the Austro- German armies really are
doing In the invaded provinces
Our soldiers on the Piave often
hear during the night the desperate
screams OF women on the opposite
bank of the river" says a dispatch.
Near BENSON the enemy placed wo-
men and children in the hrst lines as
a living shield against the fire of our
soldiers. who were compelled to sacri-
fee the innocent victims"
A graphic account of the Austro-
German barbarities is contained In a
dispatch quoting an article by Luigi
Barzini, special correspondent at the
front for the Corriere Della Zera~ Of
Milan. He writes:
Numerous proofs OF Austrian PILL
age are being gathered. On the bodies
OF enemy soldiers have been found
articles taken from the Italian shops
and homes Prisoners tell of mas
sacres Of italian citizens committed
by their troops.
THE invading armies have COM
Wandered everything. taken away all
the cattle, and burning household
goods for night bivonacs. Bosnian
soldiers have committed unspeakable
atrocities.
I'm note book Of an Austrian
soldier taken prisoner was written.
Forward boys let us be there. Let
us take away what is movable. de-
tach what is attached and use what
Is useful"
Other dispatches contain further
details of the German atroci-
ties, The correspondent or the Gior-
male D'Italia Of Rome writes:
The Germans are coing In the
F'riuli regions what they did in the
invasion of Belgium. Requtsition and
obligatory CONSUMPTION OF labor, all
of which liz a part OF the German, sys-
tenn. is being applied to the popula-
tons of the invaded italian towns"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Austria-Hungary Gives Ad-
herenee to 'Guiding Princi-
plcs Of Bolsheviki Offer
RUSSIANS ARE WARNED
BY EUROPEAN ALLIES
German Chancellor Says His
Country 10 Ready to Nego-
+, tiate With Delegates 'Hav-
ing Full Powers

london. Nov. so.--The fall of the
Lsnine-Trotxky government was re-
ported from Petrograd today. A coau-
ton government Is now being formed,
dispatches said. with the Advanced
Socialists in control and with Bolshev-
fki representation. The Minimalists.
and Social Revolu-
ttonists also are TO have g. voice in
Il The new ministry will be respon-
sibie. It is said, to a parliament to be
composed OF:
los membe OF the workmen's and
soldiers council
Jos representatives OF the peasants
|rongress.
100 delegates from the army.
Sixty delegates from trades unions.
From other dispatches It appears
that the reported overthrow Of Lenine
has not Influenced the Russo-G erman
|machinations fer all armistice and
peace Russian and German COM
mittses with full powers will meet at
noon sunday in No Mans Land on
1.-THE Dwinsk front and proceed by
Especial train to Brest fdtovsk where
herman headquarters In the East Is
|ioca,ed 20 discuss the terms of the
larnistice, possibly OF peace,
. Austria Hungary. through her for
{e4ss.- mi --.Sests-rt- tT~-rrs-ti has
officially given adherence 70 the "Enio-
Ting principles" OF the Bolsheviki offer.
|.The reniv as sent TO petrograd. refers
ito negotiations regard. and immediate
and q GENERAL peace.
YNe German chancellor, Court Won
.Herslsng. in mis- maiden speech before
khe reichstas. declared Germsny+s read
3tn~.s 10 egte~ into negotiations as
loon az the Russian government sends
Representatives. having full powers to
Beviin.e
Fran, Stockholm comes g report that
iotat note has been sent - Russia
Nv military officials Of the aIiies'
Formally warning the Rolsheviki thai
hv the present pourrariers with Ger
msny Russia is violating the inter-al~
led pact nf London The breach OF
that treaty, the note warns Russia
sas "a Yes 'sssy serious gsgtS sfsSs.s5e~s
There is no American signature to thu
reported note.
The arnistice to be negotiated is viz
knal,y already in effect There IA no
nwhting activity Whatsoever on any
bart OF the eastern front
pt.patches from Holland say the
keetsnr prevails there that the Russo
herman pourparlers promise TO has
~ n~aee There are voice. how
kvsr. that point out that even If the
ntrai powers and Russia definitely
at together that would only steal
~ determination of the western allies
10 nght to a snish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
CHANDLER ELECTED
| CONFERENCE HEAD
Asnsr Rschmondcrs on Board of d.
rucecrs Of Cooperative Educa-
tionaI Body---Resoiutions
Outline Program.

|ap>cisl to The Richmond virsinian>
Roanoke. Va, Nov. 30.--At the
honfnr session Of the Virginia educa-
{cnaI Conference here. this afternoon
E6lcers were elected and reports for
~ mast year read and adopted. The
(nlcers elected are; President. DR.. J
\ G. Chandler, Richmond district;
6re-presidents and members of the
Loard of directors. A. Il. Chandler,
district r: l., r, Pen
|erxrast. Portsmouth. district C; Miss
Iessie Taylor. Richmond; J. II. saun-
|ers. Richmond. district d: III. ID,
kclfY. Petersburg, district E. w Max
len Harris. Chatham: J. w. Cook,
SaEville. district A. William Black.
yrchburg, district c.; N. d. Cool. Win
hester; Or. ]. A. Burrass. Harrison
Iprr. district Fl: Miss Lula ID. Metz,
Fnrrentdn; NJ D. Hall. Burke (F'air-
= county,, district I: j. A. c. Hurt,
i'ythevliie, district J; DR.. J. @. John
bn. Charlottesville; Fl. M. McMana-
law. Charlottesville. district x: J. L.
Farmer Norton: II. c. Williams, Hon
'xer, district L.
| Rasolut ons approving all policies of
Ae government In prosecuting the
lar, such as favoring the selective
raft, food conservation, liberty loans.
cd Cross and Junior Red Cross. Y.
/. C. A. work. and the appointment
a legislative committee providing
Sr a legislative comm tssion to make
ndy OF the needs OF the schools Of
ke state and report to the legislature
1870. we're adopted.
Resolutions were adopted favoffng
ke proper preparation of all eiemen-
Try school teachers and a require
cnt that all high school teachers
i've professional training.
A constitutional amendment per-
lifting the adoption by the legislature
adequate compulsory education
ws. the approval of a minimum sal
" law for teachers, increased sala-
. for teachers. and a campaign to
Iise $4,000 for the Catawba pavil-
b fund, were also favored in -esolu-
bnts
Closer coordination OF the four
nstituent bodies that make up the
rginia educational conference was
dcrned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
r. & w. RAILS NOW ON
WAY TO FIRING LINE

The first shipment of the rails OF
the Tidewater and Western. long ia
iniliariy known as the Farmville and
Powhatan railroad, Is on its way TO
the Flanders front, the work of wreck
ing the line being now well advanced.
1T is understood that practically all OF
the rails in Cumberland county have
been taken up and the Winterpock
branch as we'll.
The rails OF the defunct line will DO
their bit la the weFId war In carving
to the, firing front big guns. aInmuni-
ton, and supplies generally. In a few
months the entire line with have been
removed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Price of ,suear rYxef,.

New York. Nov. s0.-The price of
Cuban sugar was today fixed at about
$3.50 per 100 pounds I. o. b. Cuba at a
sion appointed by President Menocal
and the international sugar commits
sion. What the price of the product
Will be In New York can be deter
mined only after the United States
shipping board has fixed the freight
rate. This Will come in a few DAYS.
IL is hoped. But, calculated on a 40
cent basis. Cuban sugar in this city
will be at s4.90.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01

other $foo value on drafts. checks lex
cept sight or demand) promissory notes
except bank notes for circulation) and
renewals
Fifty cents for conveyance PAPERS
s1oo-$50o and sixty cents an additional
5000
Fifty cents entry for withdrawal
from bonded warehouses.
Twenty-Five cents to 81 for custom
house entries.
Twenty-Five cents for powers OF at
torney.
Ten cents for voting proxies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Bingham Jewel. worth $4,000. 600

Lexington. Ky, Nov. so.--Jewels
left by the late Mrs. r. W. Bingham.
who was the widow Of Henry NJ. Flag
Tor. are valued at more than $1,000
ooo. according to appraisement OF her
personal estate. A rope of pearls. will
ed to Mrs. Louise Wise Lewis, of New
York, is appraised at 100000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
All Virginia
Smiles

GvSxy Sunday morning
over 'Ye Byrdtowne Cos
mp, a1page of cartoon
comment on current events
crawn by Russell 9. Hen
uerson for THE RICH
hOND VIRGINIAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
INCREASES PAY OF
ALL employees

Because OF the greatly increased
cost of all necessities the American
National AAnk yesterday declared a dk
vision OF it's yearly dividends among
PER cent OF their aggregate salaries.
This generous salary addition, unex-
pected By. the emplcyse. was the caass
- rarah anprecaattyp cnmnent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-01
Richmond
Fraternities

Are usefuily active In many
lines of humanitarian
work. Read all about them
In the Sunday Edition
of THE RICHMOND VIZ
GILMAN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-09
A Laxative For Babies
Good For Everybody
DR.. CaIdwell's Syrup Pepsiu
Safe and Efficient Family
Remedy.

livery member Of the family Is more
OF less subject TO constipation and every
home should always be supplied with a
dependable remedy to promptly relieve
this condition. Whenever the bowels
become clogged and the natural process
OF elimination thereby disturbed, the
entire system is affected, and readily
subject to attack by disease. Constipa-
ton is a condition that should never be
neglected.
Mrs. f. R Gilbert, OF Alillbro, Va,
SAYS that Dr.. Csldwell's syrup Pepsin Is
a splendid laxative for children because
they ike its pleasant taste. and its acts
so easily and naturally, without gripping
OF strain, and she finds It equally effee-
tive for the rest of the family.
Dr. CaldweITs Syrup Pepsin is a COM
binRtion of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin that contains no opiate or mar
o0tic drug. It Is mild and gentle ID its
action. and does not cause pain OF dis
comfort. Druggists everywhere sell this
excellent remedy for fifty cents a bottle.
To avoid limitations and ineffective
substitutes be sure you get Dr. Cald-
Wells Syrup Pepsin. See that a fac
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-09
Beauty Chats
BY EDNA KENT FORBES.
Beauty Baths.

- Ne bright man divided baths into
two kinds-baths Of necessity
- and baths OF pleasure. The Sat
urdsy night ceremonials when clean
clothes are donned for church and
clean sheets pu- on the beds Wills
the soiled ones are soaked for Mon
days washing-these- I suppose, are
the baths OF necessity But the daily
hath-what a pleasure II can be. Given
4 tub with plenty OF running water. =
shower. a cake OF bath soap. ana q
soft brush. with brisk rub on the
rough towel and 4 busting off OF the
entire body with scented bath pow
der-wouldn't a bath be a pleasure2
To be sure. this special pleasure f.
mostly reserved FOR those who have a
bathroom and running water installed.
No house should be built nowadays
without such sanitary arrangements.
Even with labor and materials at their
present prices the cost Of putting a
tank above the house and a pump to
force up water. Of running pipes and
putting in some sort OF bathroom is
but small addition to the cost of the
house. and more than pays for its in
vestment IN the increased value il gives
The house, as wei as in its comfort and
cleanliness
Arrangements for heating plenty OF
hot water can be secured cheaply. And
there is nothing else that will make
one feel fresh and fit as the morning
tub. II takes all the tiredness and list
iessness from the body. wakens the
brain and Whets the appetite for
breakfast It stirs the blood and rests
the muscles.
Miss \. R--There is nothing in the
nature OF physical operation that
VIII reduce thick lips. but you can
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-09
IlLL

train. including two passenger cars for
the staff and three motor trucks Tor
the equipment
The travelling theater usually makes
use Of some hall, which is quickly con-
verted into an attractive theater. The
building is decorated with flags and
leaves or flowers. Once established,
perhaps within sound of the firing line,
the company gives nine or ten per-
formances a day. Every effort is made
to get the men away from the firing
line long enough to enjoy this welcome
diversion. The men in the audience
are allowed 10 smoke and are always
most enthusiastic. The performances
are extremely varied. The soldiers en-
JOY light comedies. serious plays. jug
Cling. acrobatic feats. comic songs or
exhibitions OF tricks. The perform
ances are often given by extremely
clever performers who appear wearing
the iron cross on their breasts.