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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
j. D. {. ELECTS ITS
OFFICERS AND ADJOURAS

Especial 60 The Richmond vfrgiuian.)
Roanoke. Va. October 1s.-->At the
closing session OF the U. D. c. state
convention here yesterday the follow
ing officers were elected: President.
Mrs. William Cabell Flournoy, of Ye
Ode Arlington chapter at Cheriton;
first independent. Miss Mamie D.
Kennsttt OF Norfolk; second vice-presi
dent. Mrs. w D. Cnrdwell. Of Ashland;
third vice-president. Mrs Charles
Sumter. of Christiansburg: fourth vice.
president. Mrs. l. K Bowman. Of Rich
nond; recording secretary. Mrs. EN-
NETT Wall of Farmville; correspond
ing secretary. Miss winifred Goodwin.
OF Etuartsdraft; treasurer, Mrs. c, b.
Tate. of Pulaski; historian Mrs. H Fl.
Alexander, of Big Stone Gap; registrar,
Mrs J. r. r. Casseu. OF Staunton;
recorder OF crosses. Mrs. J. E. Alex
ander. of Alexandria; custodian, Mrs. n,
II. Hairston, Of Roanoke: custodian OF
Virginia division badge. Mrs. James
Mercer Garrett. OF Baltimore; CORE
spondent for the veteran. Mrs. Glasseli
Fitzhugh of Charlottesville
AT the business session this after
noon, after which the convention was
adjourned, motion was passed as
sessfng each member of each chapter
81 year for the support of a oonven-
ton fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
'. P. |. OPENS WITH
BRILLIANT PROSPECTS

Especial TO The Richmond virginian)
Blacksourg, Va. Oct lS.--The reg
istration to date at the Virginia Poly
technic institute is slightly In advance
OF that on the corresponding day of
last year. and only twenty-four less
than the total number for ell three
terms of the previous session. Five
hundred and nine students are now
enrolled in all departments, and class
es are thoroughly organized for the
academic work OF the term. Inten-
slve military training is being carried
on and drills are held twice daily.
A religious census of the student
body gives the church Affiliations OF
the men as follows: Methodists. $50.
Baptists. ia: Presbyterians, 1oI;
Episcopalians. ST: Christian Baptist.
20; Lutherans. ls: Roman Catholics,
IL; other denominations, II. The
ministers Of the several churches In
Blacksburg are the chaplains of the
college, and, acting IN turn, hold
morning prayers daily. except Sunday.
All cadets are required to attend these
exercises, as we'll as Sunday morning
services at some one OF the town
churches. The chaplains keep in
touch with the students, as far as II
is possible to do so, and a number
OF the latter attend the Sunday schools
and young peoples societies of their
respective churches.
The first meetings for the year of
the two literary societies, the Lee and
Maury have been held. with large
attendance of old and new members
A n q arr M hAir a.
least three intercollegiate debates dur
ing the session this year. for the first
time, certain amount OF credit In
the English classes viii be allowed
for work in the literary societies.
The presidents and presidents
of the several classes for the year are:
Senior class, ]. A. Bell president; B.
T. Cooke, yice-president: Junior class.
II. W. Stanley. president; V. D. Her
bert vice-president; sophomore class,
S. NJ. Cox. president; II. 0. wrenn.
vice president: freshman class, Matt
p. VIII, president; s. E. sullinger,
yicep president.
John w. Stuli, OF Oriskaney. who
has just been ominated by the Demo
Gratis OF Botetourt county for the
house OF delegates, Is graduate Of
the Y. Z. l.. class OF 1928, and is now
president OF the General Alumni asso-
citation.
Horatio s. Stahl. associate profess
sor Of biology in the agricultural col
lege, has returned from South Caro-
lima, where he was engaged in sur
vey OF plant diseases for the federal
government.
President EggIeston, Director Jones
and some of the members OF the fac
ulty of the college of agriculture, and
extension division staff, attended the
state fair In Richmond during the
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
fTHE PLACE OF A GOOD ROAD IN COMMUNITY LIFE

greenhouse products, hardware, lum-
her. machinery, merchandise, milk.
paving material sewer pipe. sheet
steel. automobile tires. tire rims and
window castings, The number of pas
senKers carried in the s.Ios automo-
st1ss was estimated at $4,000, which
would represent $50 cars carrying $50
passengers each.
That the road Ia satisfactory 70 the
people in the ne'ghborhood Is proved
not alone by the enormous trafflc. but
hv the fact that every person whose
lard borders on Il recently signed a
petition for a similar road parallel
TO It, 20 take care Of more traffic. And
part Of the original road was laid
fourteen years sgo, 30 the experience
with IT has been complete.
For the sake OF commercial expan-
sion, for closer INTERROGATION OF the
different sections of the state and for
the sake Of the military value Of good
roads, Virginia should adopt at the
earliest practicable time a comprehen-
sive plan Of highway development,
The Richmond-P Petersburg road is
urgently needed every day. Its uses will
be multiplied when II is made as good
as Il ought to be. The road between
the metropolis of Virginia and the ma
Horal capital should be made the
equal Of any in the nation. Every i'm
portsnt town IN the commonwealth
should be linked up with general
syster Of permanent roads, ouflt so
well that they will carry easily and
swiftly any traffic they may be called
upon 20 bear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
SOLIDARITY FOR THE AMERICAS.

ton government And for the
same reason the president of
Peru, IN his message to congress,
and the minister for foreign Rf-
fairs. in the chant Der of deputies,
with the express approval of the
parliament. solemuiy affirmed the
adhesion of our country to the
principles OF international Justice
proclaimed by President Wilson.
IT was the Peruvian govern
nenf's wish that the policy OF the
whole continent be concerted
ratification Of the attitude of the
Washington government, which
took up the defense of neutral In
tests and insisted on the OBJ
servance OF international law, But
the course Of events aid not re-
suit In Joint action; each country
shaped It's course in defense of
It's own invaded rights ne II was
individually prompted In ITS ad-
herence 10 the principles declar-
ed by tho United States Peru.
Tor It's part, while endeavoring to
sFVe prevalence TO uniform con-
tinentaf policy. maintained with
the utmost firmness thu integrity
or its rights as a sovereign nation
in the face OF Germanv's disre-
caro- of the principles OF naval
warfare.
with statesmanship such as is shown
In this important document. with mn
enlightened public sentiment in ths
South American countries. and with
The confidence which win surat,y o.,r,,o
with better mutual UNDERSTANDING
'efween the Peoples OF the two con-
anents, the United States and all tha
mail commemorative 70 the south will
'e clear gamers by the experiences ~
he war, The chance for CARAVAN
dominance among our Latin neigtroors.
he cherished dream Of the Toutor.
or many years, has forever d.sap-
oeared r..a.,. sss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

The ton road. somewhat better than
xhs ether so~called highways Of the
Hsna. was the FIRST exert OF individual
euterprfse 20 make transportation
sasssr--and more profitable Rail
roads are the modern development Of
enc ton-road idea The permanent
russa.c highway. open or equal and
free Terms - all forms ~ traffic. own
~ and maintained BY the state for she
Benefit of all within the state. Il the
booming step.
1 Good roads are expensive N first
fo=s The outlay for a modern high
way II brick ard concrete WITH aver
s~~. rnne. for ntle. with railroad con
etruction. But the use to which such
n road is put shows tta value. Be
tween Akron ard Cleveland, ohio. is
. thoroughfare paved with brick all
x1se way save for three miles. Recent
~ a study was made ot the trafHc
ever this highway at point ten miles
from Akron. IN three days. there
parsed over this road $500 vehicles
OF this number Eo7 were commercial
xrrcfs Of from one and one-half 10
I'VE tons capacity each. s.T0s were pas
senger motor vehicles, and only 1el
horse drawn vehicles. The actual ton
mage OF goods transported hv II csc
meteor trucks in these three days
amounted 10 $50 tons. equivalent to
swenty-ewo forfy-ton cars, Included
IN the material handled were wteei.
brick. concrete blocks, farm feed. farm
machinery. food~tuffs. fruits, furnaces
and furniture. gasoline, gas tanks,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

-Germany eanpot maintain her po-
sffson as a world power against Eng
Mrd unless her position is founded on
nafrfs, gays Admiral won Tirpitz. lead
~ OF those Teutons who put their trust
ID frightfulness
M Though the expression 10 not new,
n is valuable BIS showing that the
4neninanf section In Germany still is
Satsisd by tts belief that physical force
IT. The cnfy force of value In >aterna-
11onal relations. Win them. the state
r. - irnpersonAl. aIi-deraanding ty-
0Mnt obedience 20 which. regardless
the right OK wrong of IT'S policy, IS
Nke soie virtue for the individual
NE ~2Gght makes right" is the slogan
'Nwokich has carried Germany thus far
0WArd its own military and economic
kxpct.on and has taken from IT the
Dnpathy moral respect of nil the
tcf the world. ANY individual who
Q1d. for himself. adopt such an at
lda toward his nAighhery a. @t7n4
la1h Germany has persistently held
- ether nations would quickly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
DEATH NOTICE.

Friday, October -.
at 5 A. NJ. at his home in Henr}co
county. after lingering illness, J.
H. BURNETT aged seventy-fve
years. He Is survived by his wife
and two sons. ]. ]. and 7 r Rurnatt.
three daughters. Mrs. r. L. Hicks
Mrs. J. H. Paul and Mrs. l.. /. DYSON /.
three stepchildren. Mrs. Charles Am
bodd, Mrs. Lowell Boss and II. L. Jar
Wis, and one brarbsr. Wash Btisnef4
Funeral THIS Sunday AFTER
NOON at 3 o'clock from the home o.
his daughter. Mfs. L. l. Dyson, No. Q
south Vine street. Interment at
Riyerview cemtery,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
MIGHT MAKES R1eHT-rHE GERMAN DooTRIN1

and inevitably bring him into disrs
pute and, presently. into jan. Though
It he impossible TO tmprIson an en-
pire. II ia feasible TO VISIT the wrath
of an outraged world opon the fndi-
viduals responsible for the present
bloody turmoil When the war IL end
ed. II Won Tirpitz lives SO long, he is
one OF the first who should be hailed
into world tribunal IN chains to an
sTyer with his life for his black crimes
against humanity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

Conttner7tai solidarity Peru declares,
has been the inspiration of its very al
rect course IN dealing with iwgues aris-
ing cut OF the war and. finally. In
breaking off diplomatic relations with
Germany. Tho little republic perch
ed high m the mountains OF South
America f,as made a declaration of its
i sHeafs and purposes which upst com
rand the respect and admiration OF
every patriot The Peruvian minister
tfor foreign affairs. senor Francisco
rudeta, IN a telegram TO Secretary Of
.ftass Lansing. xhus expresses the
vi-wx OF his government:
from the beginning OF IRE great
war in which the most powerful
peoples Of the world are involved.
the Peruvian government has
strictly performed the duties I'm
posed upon II by international
f&w and has LOYALTY maintained
the neutrality of the republic,
trusting that its neutral rights
would In turn be respected by the
beiIigerents. but when the confa-
grafton spread 70 the American
continent noFwithstanftng the
efforts exerted for nearly three
years by the United States gov
ernnent to keep that great people
cut Of the ccntlict-Peru WAS con
frcnted by new duties springing
from it's passionate aesire for the
continental solidarity that has ever
+ been the gold of It's foreign poll
cy. and by the necessity OF de-
tending its rights from the new
form OF maritime warfare set up
~ Germany
That WIS the reason why. on
receiving notice Of the be1liEeren-
~ Of the United States caused by
the proceedings of the Berlin gov
- efHsrent In violation OF tntsrna-
tfcnal law, the Peruvian govern
Ment. far from declaring itself
neutral recognized the Justice or
the sand taken by The Washing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

la Toilette may be right in asserting
that the alleged reasonable remarks
In his st. Paul speech were due dl-
reetly TO Interruptions. but does he
expect anybody TO believe that so ex-
perienced a speaker as he is could be
fooled into saying something he did
not mean?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

Fish or cut bait" was the command
from Germany to Holland at the be-
ginning OF the war. and the thrifty
Dutch went into the bait industry.
Now England has given the same or
der 20 the same thrifty Dutch in
way to command an early compliance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

The approach of winter is not the
only reason the Germans have for
postPoniag a moro extensive invasion
OF Russia. They have urgent business
elsewhere.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

B,bulous Neutrality-suspicious. who view
with perturbation the approach of the
first OF November have found a grain
OF comfort in tho fact that their flu
ture beverage LOOKS like gin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

What's in a name depends on the
man who hears It. A Salt Lake oler-
gyman ofK conservative church has
been accused OF unpatriotic talk and
har been asked to resign-aud his
name is Paul Jones
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
4 Wealth of Exqui,aely Beautiful Styles
Ready For Your Selection!
COATS
Entirely New
SIS $35 $50
Smart Models

In selecting your Coat
now you not only have a
complete assortment to &c.
lect from, but are prepar-
ed when the weather en-
phasizes the urgent need
for a heavy Coat.
The latest styles show
new Snake collars, button
trimmed and b elite d
effects. Beautiful materi-
ais of Velour, Broadcloth,
Wool Cheviots, and novel
ties In green, beet root,
taupe, brown, navy and
black.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
Street Dresses of Serge $500
Also Jerseys and Satin

Straight, slender lines have way of
making women look youthful. The
Street Frocks follow straight lines at
tanned by gathers, pleats and Grapes
The collars are of white satin-they
soften severe lines. Tailored models in
serge and combinations of serge and
satin.
Buttons and touches of embroidery
effectively used to trim many models.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

Beautiful New Suits $35 to 500
Featuring Smart Models at $45 & $50
Especially is the perfect tailoring a
characteristic of the Suits for $45 and
500. At this price there are many styles
-belted, semi-ftted and fitted, having
olose-ftting shoulders and three-quarter
length coats. Also the new hustle sill
houette. Styles that are smart and at
tractive. The season IS distinct creations
behind which Paris stands out plainly
as the sponsor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
Sale of $5.o5 Blouses
$500
Is Smart Models

This assortment taken from
our regular 1876 stock All
new and fresh this season. in
Guiding several high-neck mod
els. Others are embroidery and
lace trimmed. Beautiful dainty
Blousas at q saving Of $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

Who says poets are not usefuig Two
of era have Joined the army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

Who recalls whom Captain Koenig.
or ths submarine freighter Deutaoh-
lAnd- yEas counted = here, ----
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

notwithstanding they will have
nothing TO say on the subject in the
nnal showdown. German officials con.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14

tinue to talk lot about Alsace-Lor-
raina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
$40 to $3.50 NIGHT
Gowns 1896

Satin and Crepe de Chine
Sleeveless Gowns of Satin.
with lace yoke, in pink and
maize. Crepe de Chine Gowns
in flesh. with lace yoke: some
have lace pockets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
Featuring
AhenoonDresses
$35 to 500
New Arrivals

Fashion 3 trend in AZ
ternoon Froc ks are
marked by exquisite en-
broidery and beadings
in color or jet.
Never was there a
more inviting display or
lovelier styles created
than embodied in this
assortment.
Lovely combinations
Of Georgette and Satin,
Serge and Satin-with
drapes, full tunics or
hustle backs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
SUITS
For Stout Women
$35 up
Samples

Not many Of these, but
each one is exclusive-no
two alike. Fashionable
stouts, built for women
with large bust line and
medium hips. Women
with such a figure viii find
the lines of these suits ex-
cellent. Fashioned of
Broadcloth and Velour.
Prices. too, are a little less
than they would be if these
suits were regular stock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-14
Nine. Irene SIS Corsets
1898
All Models

Including models in Pink Bro
oade with elastic girdle top.
Also models for stout and me-
dunn figures in plain Coutil, In
white and flesh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
Heavy Operations

Northwest of Monastir in the Cerna
river region and on various other sec
tors. the Entente forces are carrying
out heavy operations. both with artil-
Iery and infantry. In the famous Cerna
river bend the Russians have captured
several enemy trenches.
A Serbian official statement dated
Nav 9 received in London today re-
ports that the Bulgarians bombarded
Monastir with asphyxiating shells. and
that a number of civilians were killed.
Hold Germans at Fresnoy
The Germans are keeping up with
great intensity their offensive against
the British around Fresnoy and east
of Bullecourt, but are hard held by
Field Marshal Haig's forces. The viii
lage of Fresnoy apparently remains in
the hands of the Germans after its
recapture Tuesday. but the Canadians
and South Englanders are still holding
vantage points around it from which
the Germans are endeavoring to eXpell
them and put an end to their harrass-
ing fire.
East of Bullecourt where the British
have established themselves scant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

New York. May 10.-Three dramat-
ic events which will become historic
in the annals of New York marked the
activities of the French war mission
here today. They were:
The address of Rene Viviani vice
president of the Council Of Ministers
and head of the mission, at a lunch
con of the Merchants Association
when he declared France never would
cease fighting until Alsace and Lor-
raine were restored to her and when
he proclaimed that the Stars and
Stripes never would attain their fun
significance until they f1oated from the
trenches of Europe.
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Wreath on Grants Tomb

The placing Of a wreath upon the
sarcophacus of General Grant by Mar
shall Joffre.
The reception to the French resi-
dents of the city at the Public Library
tonight when Joffre. Viviani and their
colleagues greeted their compatriots
including several hundred bluejackets
from French warships.
The spectacle which appealed most
to the popular imagination was that
enacted at Grants tomb.
There was an impressive stiffness
among the many thousands of specta-
tors as Marshal Joffre alighted from
his automobile and walked slowly along
the wide pavement leading to the tomb
The memorable words of the man whose
ashes have long reposed within, carved
in the granite above the kingly tomb a
grateful nation gave him. seemed once
again to echo their solemn admonition:
Let us have peace.'
Continued on Page 9. Column 81
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Washington May 1O-The S18OO00O tax BILL carrying
wartime assessens mu tude of everyday necessities
and uxures taken up he House today with leaders
both parties behind it, but with of members Obectnc
vigorously to individual sections.
Democratic Leader Kchin, in fourhour speech urging
prompt passage said that while items unjust and
when considered separately the only answer
that he needs the money! For his part said
he willing even to swallow his lifelong tariff convictions
the emergency and support the bills high tariff section.
81 goingIto shut my eyes and for it," said Mr.
Kitchin.
The debate developed dearh of expert information
the question of just what is provided by involved legal
the and throu ghout the there rapid
questions from perpexed members The tax
ton such cloud of that for time House
resembeda class Of higher maheacs with members of the
ways committee taking turns expoung the
workings Of the proposed schedule percentages and
super-percentages.
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HOLD AMERICANS
1877 Still Prisoners by
Central Powers
Probably Taken to Germany by
Raiders

Washington, May 10.-That 127
Americans still are held prisoners in
Germany, probably crews from cap
tured armed merchantmen was re-
vealed today at the state department.
It is assumed that the men were TAX
en- to Germany by raiders operating in
the South Atlantic.
The men are held, not because OF
their American nationality, but be-
cause they took pay on enemy armed
merchantmen. Other Americans in
Germany are understood to be entire
ly unmolested, except for slightly in
creased police regulations, under Ger
manys policy rot to recognize a state
of war with this country.
4 state department announcement
says:
a telegram from the legation at
Berne says that the women of that
legation, with other Americans. have
formed an aid society for relieving
American prisoners in Germany. 1t
is reported that there are now 121
American prisoners in Germany taken
from Ships
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Macedonian Attack
Starts in Full Force
ENTENTE ARMIES AGGRESSORS ON
OCHRIDA AND DORIAN LAKES FRONT
Bulgars on Two-mile Line Pushed Back 500
Yards Germans Unable to Gain in Des-
perate Assaults at F resnOy

The expected general offensive along
the Macedonian fronts apparently has
been started with full vigor. From
Lake Ochrida eastward to the region
about Lake Dorian battles are in prog
ress with the Entente Allies the as
gressors.
Southwest of Lake Dorian the Brit
ish have captured bulgarian trenches
at one point on front of two miles to
a depth of about 500 yards and heid
and consolidated the ground gained
despite heavy counter attacks.
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HOOVER OUTLINES
FOOD SITUATION

New York, May 10.-Herbert C.
Hoover. who recently came from Lon
don to advise the government on food
conditions in Europe, says that with
out control we may see flour at $50 n
barrel before the year is over, but that
with control the present price Of
-four can be reduced 40 to ~ per cent.
and at the same time the producer be
treated in n liberal manner
Statement Issued
Mr.. Hoover thus outlined food con-
ditions in statement to The Associat-
ed Press today:
There is absolutely no occasion fOT
food panic in this country nor any jus
tification for outrageous prices unless
thas opposition of special interests de-
feats the President in obtaining the
necessary powers to control the na-
tons food fully and adequately. Am
erica's problem is not one of famine.
for we have now and will have next
year large surplus. Our problem is.
after the proper protection of our own
people, to give to our allies the last
ounce of surplus Of which we are cap
able.
Need Of Food Control
Therefore, the nation needs food
control for two purposes, to regulate
prices and to increase the surplus. Aft
er providing our normal consumption
CONTINUED on Page '2-Col. ~