davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-15
PETHoGRAD REPORTS
RUSSIAN LOSSES THRILLING,

PETROGRAD. October 1.-THE Min
lister Of Marine. in supplementary
communication ISSUED this evening.
says:
THE Russian Losses in the two days
sbombardment OF the Islands OF OescI
sAnd zsDago were triiing. Our crews
gave proof OF their courage Initiative
and self-denial"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-15
Frost Damages CroD.

Heavy frosts yesterday and ,h,,
morning did much damage to yevetn'
ton In this section. and to late crnn.
In the fields. including peanut yin.s
late corn. etc In tho aggregate H.
damage is considerable,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-15

Adjutant-General w. w. Sale. who
was called to Norfolk on urgent busi-
mesa on Saturday, Is expected to return
TO Richmond to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-15
Mrs. o. l.. Baldwin.

Especial to The Tim es- Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG. VA. October 14.-Mr.
o. l.. Baldwin died on Saturday al her
home in Appomattox County. She was
a sister ot Mrs. l.. II. Reveiy. OF Lynch
burg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
MANY FREE SOUVENIRS
TO Be GIVEN AT FAIR
Manufacturers and Merchants to Pre-
sent Galaxy Of Attractions In
Industrial Hall.
CONCERTS IN BIG BUILDING
Collection OF FREQ Shows Greater Than
Ever Before Including Many Eu-
ropcan Novelties.

II indications point TO anything at
all. the merchants and manufactur-
ers' department of the state fair will
prove to be one Of the greatest dis
plays of this kind ever introduced by
the association.
Manager Saunders Yesterday point
ed with bride 10 the list OF those al
ready entered for the booths in In
dHstriaf hall, They embrace many of
the leading manufacturers and mer-
chants OF the state and city, and It
is said that the free samples to he
riven the visitors will be sufficient
to supply any family for n week
Director Spilman. who has this par
ticula-, section OF the fair in hand
said last night that there were but a
very few spaces now open. and those
who contem plate making displays had
better get hump on and attend to
the ma tier at once.
The list over which Manager Saun-
ders heamed embraced the following
concerns:
Rudolph Brothers. city school board
Henrico school board I-oriliard To-
hacco com nanv. ctAnhen Putnev &
Co. G. r. Sauer company, T. w Woo1-
ruff. state rame department Rich
mond Auto dealers. General Chemical
company. Chesa neaka and Ohio rail-
road company. Sineer Sewing machine
rompanv. TT. l. r1emawav. Terminal
Motor company. Presto Cloth Manu-
featuring com m ny. Fnuai Suffrage
league p. r Crump company Dun
lop Mills, International Harvester
COMPANY, Oidsmohsle comnanv, Arm
istead Lefebe. A. Never & Son. Har-
per Overland company, Mrs. Jobson,
West Candy cornanv Cheek Neal
Coffee COMPANY. Mrs Frank Collins.
Taks-Cola company. A 6 r. James
Hoenfng- Sizemore COMPANY e. w.
Antrim company Henry Fogel Kirk
myer Bros. Arctic Specialty company,
r., W Gates & Co Aunt Jemima
Mills, Texas OH rou' nsrv f. A. Saun-
ders g S.an. Studehalser company.
Sharpers ~upniy comnanv Southern
Manufacturing company, J. A. Levy,
and rany others
Th's list embraces many who We're
among those present last year, and
there are many new names or the
list AT the various booths will he
given vocal and Instrumental concerts,
and many valuable souvenirs Will he
presented all WHO attend the fair.
Chairman ! r Anderson said yes
terdav that the list 81 free shows to
he presented before the grand stand
this wear will prove the greatest ever
seen here on similar occasion. Many
OF the Furooean attractions held here
because Of the war. will be shown and
all free Of charge
Entries in everv department will
close on September 20
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
HOME DEFENSE Men
ENTER STATE UNITS
Mayor Ainsiie Complains of Recruit
ncnt for Volunteers From
City League.
BLUES TALK TO GOVERNOR
Need for Both Kinds of Organizations
Felt--Wiii Work In Harmony for
Public Good.

Asserting that the formation of
the Virginia state volunteers is break
ing up his home defense league, Mayor
George .Ainslie has fled a formal pro-
test. Mayor Ainslie complains, not
against the state organization but
against the recruitment of his home
defense members into other local COM
panies
Acknowledgement w. W. Sale and
delegation from the Richmond
idght Infantry Blues battalion. which
mas been organized to replace the
squadron now in federal service,
called on Governor Henry C. Stuart
IN regard to the protest OF the mayor
Many of the men who had Joined
Mayor Ainsliess defense units are now
affiliating themselves with the com
panies of the state organization.
There Is no disposition on the part
OF the state authorities to disrupt
purely home defense companies, al
though the state volunteers will be
needed also, There NAV be serious
work for the home defense units in
preserving law and order but 1t is
recognized clearly that the state must
nave an armed force which will he
available for even more serious dur,
now mat the national guard is in the
national service.
No Action on Protest,
NO action on the protest by the
mayor has been taken. although ia
structions viii probably be issued for
sII organizations to work in harmony
Tor the public good.
Lieutenant Colonel 10 Lane sfern
VINO has charge of the organization
81 hne new state sorces. accompanied
me deieGation to the Capitol. Among
NOSE who were in the party were
~ Clarence Wyatt. president OF
S me Hichmond Blues association and
captains II. c. Boschen and Tbor,as
rs. rs Slcoowell, of the new Blues bat
colonel stern viii leave this aftar-
noon Tor Charlottesville to muster IN
''ILPahF at that place, He will
purpose. The new Blues batta1nn
VIII 5e mustered into the state service
on Monday night. 'Ne
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
THE RICHMOND vIRa1NIAN-T TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER IS 1917
WAR LIBRARY FUND
GETS ENDORSEMENT
State Council of Defense VIII Ca-opcr.
ate In Supplying Literature
for Soldiers.

Endorsement of the war liberty
project was unanimously given yester
day morning by the state council of
defense, which met in the CAPITOL and
heard Governor Henry c. Stuart urge
the need of cooperation In the rails
ing of national fund Of $1,000, 600
for the construction, equipment and
maintenance of soldiers public libra
ries In every cantonment and camp
in the country. The council voted to
turn the proposition over to the wo-
mans committee. which will cooper
ate with Mrs. Kate Minor, who has
been delegated to handle the library
project in Virginia
In company with the governors of
practically all states. Governor stuart
will proclaim next week as Liberty
War Fund Week" when an effort viii
be made TO raise the necessary money
to do the work planned. The wonen's
committee of the state council of de-
rense will make the plans for the
campaign In Virginia.
The war liberty project has the
backing OF some Of the most pror,i-
nent persons in the country. r. +.
Tilton. architect. or New York. who
has charge OF erecting library and
theater structures for cantonments and
camps. has already reserved site AZ
Camp Lee for the war library build
Ing. BESIDES the main building smaller
scructnres on The main streets Of tho
soldier "rtf{aEf'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
ROAD BOOSTERS To
MEET At RUtGEi'S
Shtieanateo That Working Committee
or Retail Merchants VIII Have
Entire Amount Subscribed

Rutgers hotel will at / o'clock this
afternoon he the mecca OF those who
wish To boost the Improvement and
maintenance Of the Petersburg turn
pike.
At that hour the various committees
working under Chairman IT Car,
boschen's executive committee will re-
port and. it Is believed. the thirty
odd thousand dollars needed for the
work VIII have been subscribed ov
that hour
Several of the committees have
already reported. their quotas raised.
the work being done through commit
teenen representing each OF the num-
erous retail lines of the city.
1t Ia anticipated that, realizing the
immense importance to the bustn ess
interests OF Richmond. the cfty's b,fsi.
ness men viii see that every dollar
needed is made available
Owing to the short time before win
ter weather conditions will make road
work difficult If not altogether out of
the question. Business Manager Dab
ney. Of the chamber of commerce.
and his associates in the movement
are determined TO push the matter
through today
The fund raised by the retail mer-
chants committees Will with that
proposed to be appropriated by the
city council, be ample for putting
the entire highway In good condition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18

day morning az . O'Clock. as follows.
James l. Mares. George r. Cot
trell, Simon Horace Green. William
THOMAS Berry, Jr., Everett f. Tray
Tor William Fl. Ridge, William II.
Matthews, Theodore w. Fisher. How
ard j. Wells. James Guy Wells. Till
man Wingfield, Robert IL Whidden.
William r, Barnhart. ia. Lloyd TIol-
~, Ernest l. Sutherland Robert
Blacker. Reuben { Warthen. John
BroekWell. Percy A Warren, Grady
Dillon. Adams .springston. James
Howard Dallas. Herbert f Moves.
Claude c. Strickland. Arthur Lee
Qufcke, Bennett Blackmon, Tom Lew
is Hale. Alley Fl. Daniels
Robert l. Jackson. John s Moody.
George w. Kirby, Floyd McNair Glib
son, Walter H Nesbit. RAYMOND l..
Hardy. George RI Chambliss. John C
Boyce, Alton Raymond Maitland, wal
liam NJ. Glazier, James /. Jones. Clio
vanni Pillini, Sidney H. Avery. O'Far-
rell n. Suffer. John A. Grubbs. Will
liam II. Davie, Harry Lee Nugent.
William Hickson Collect, Travis Turn
err Clarke. James c. E'owikes. John II.
Covington. Edward T.. Carroll, VIII
liam Spencer MCGEE. Edward James
Trainor, Samuel Brown Clarke Ze
bill T. Miller. Azor Rowlette Cousins.
Thomas Churchill Spain, c. Philip
Neatour. Charles Wheeler Lewis,
Robert Burton Hall, Charles II. Har-
ris, George Lee Perkinson Daniel j.
Whitechurch, John Archer Chappen.
Herman r. Tyler. Thos. Sidney Lew
is. Richard l., Williamson, Leslie Ma
son Jones. Allie f. Dunnavant. John
w. Smith Carmine. Frank Leslie
Woody, l. +. Sumner. Willie Clyde
King, Roger II, Brister. William r.
Bishop, Thomas RI. Beames, Evarts
w. Morrow,
John S. Alternately. Harvey r.
Boothe, John S>SInders Thomas RI.
Slagle, Herbert r. Mattox. Corbett
r. Haddent Josie r. FoTtz, T4uIe 2.
Pratt Robert c. Jones. Leland s.
Clarke. Lonnie Jones. John w Spen-
Ger. Robert Townes, Bernard u Par
ham. Samuel G.. Martin. Dressler r
Dietrich stephen Mercer Herbert e.
King, Ronald f. Crowder. Carroll s
Riddle, George r Butler, Morris f.
0lgers. Julian r. Jackson.
Alternates--F. r Brister, J. c.
BARNARD. William Pittman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18

DIR. KEMpER WILL NOT
LEAVE LOCAL CHURCH

DR.. George w Kemper. pastor of
the Hanover Avenue Christian
church. has withdrawn his resigna-
ton, rendered the congregation about
month ago. The announcement
was made from the pulpit at the SER
vices Sunday DR. kemper's resigna-
tion from the passionate has been
pending since the day 1t was ten
dered. 1t never having been accepted
by the congregation.
The reason for DR. Kemper's ac-
ton ia not known. but it is rumored
that factional differences IN the con-
gregation was contributing factor.
His announced intention to remain
here as pastor was greeted with a
great deal of relief on the part of the
congregation who felt that, with the
church in It's present state of growth
and development. his presence was
essential DR.. Kemper came to Rich
mond seven years ago from Midway.
KY. and his record while here has
been one Of endeavor and achieve
ment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
WARD BOYS
HAVE GREAT SfNO-0ff

Red lights. shrill'ng ffes and the
roll of drums, accompanied by joy
Gus voices in the national songs gave
NJ, III. Finke, Charles b. Ford, Morris
Lutte and Nathan Tartasky welcome
into the ranks OF the national army
last night These four recruits were
entertained by the residents of JET
ferson ward. around Jefferson park,
and as hosts gave the boys sead-
off that will be remembered as FAR
as Berlin and back again
committee OF companions and
friends Of the boys. with whom they
had grown up. gathered at Eighteenth
and Eroad streets last night. and to
the accompaniment of drums and fife
marched to the home OF Felix La
fratta. 1900 Pleasant street. where the
ladies' OF the committee had arranged
a reception, The committee consist
ing OF Humhert Donati. Harry Sidem-
berg. r. p. Brophy. w, c. Figg VIM.
Kent. Columbus Lafratta and Hum
bert I.afratta, welcomed the recruits.
and Mrs H. Donati, Mrs. Joseph La
fratta. Miss Iecia and Miss Margaret
Lafratta, Miss Florence f.utto and
Mrs. Schwartz served the good things
prepared for the young men who are
to ave tomorrow for Petersburg
w. G. Figg presented the four re-
cruits with handsome seal rings. and
the recruits responded In feeling
words
Speeches were made by Toastmaster
Humhert Donati and others, and the
crowd also enjoyed a short recita-
ton by little Karl, representing Uncle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
STATE WILL HAVE
DIRECTOR OF FUEL
Council of Defense Makes Recomsncn-
dalton to National Administra-
tor at Washington.
WILL NOT BE MADE PUBLIC
corporation In Second Liberty Loan
fiedged--Councii Discussed stand
ardizaiion of Farming Machinery.

That Virginia should have fuel
administrator to direct the coal and
wood situation equitably was decided
upon yesterday by the state council
OF defense, in session in the Capitol
AL the request of DIR. James II. Gar
Held, the national fuel administrator,
. Recommendation for state adminis-
traitor was made, but will not be made
public until the recommendation Ia
ratified
The state council OF defense had a
lengthy session, but little other than
routine business was transacted. The
appointment of q fuel administrator
was discussed at considerable length
and tho coal and wood question was
threahed out The need OF an ad-
u11uistrs&or was fully recognized. but
there was conside cradle difficulty ak
p~rterced in selecting q man capable
OF carrying out the work to the salts
fiction OF all concerned, especially as
. man of wide business experience.
not engaged ia the coal business, had
to BIO selected.
Arthur w. MacMahon, OF Wash
ington. of the national council OF de-
fanse, appeared before the council
and asked for cooperation in the
second liberty loan campaign. II
seems to be the wish of the national
committee to be in close touch with
the various local councils of safety
throughout the state In connection
with the liberty loan Mr.. Mac
Mahon also had an extended inter
view with Governor George J. Seay,
OF the Richmond Reserve bank.
which institution will take the In
itiative in the circulation of the
bonds He returned 10 Washington
with the assurance that the executive
committee of the council would give
the cooperative spirit asked for.
matter OF considerable import
ance to many persons in the state
was brought to the attention OF the
council by Colonel e. b. White. 1t
was In regard to this Standardized
ton OF farming machinery and inn
elements This matter was discussed
at some length. and was referred to
Virginia agricultural committee OF
safety for report at the next meet
Ing.
Those present at the meeting were
General f. g. Nichols. chairman;
bishop Collins Denny, Richard Eve
lyn Byrd John II. Crockett. p. Wal
ton Moore. Or. gsHHia1 4. Williams
and colonef e b. White.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
RICHMOND DELEGATES
OFF TO CONVENTION
DIR. Roy X. Flanagan and e. r. Fuller
Leave for Lynchburg Munich
PARTIES Meeting.

Chief Health Officer Roy X. Flan-
nagan and Delegate f. K. Fuller.
delegates from Richmond to the an
nual convention OF the League of Vir-
ginia Municipalities. left last night for
Lynchburg, where the sessions Will
be held today. tomorrow and Thurs
day. MIR. Fuller Is vice-presldent OF
the league, and II is quite probable
dency at the present meeting.
Chief Health Officer Flanagan will
address the league on Health Prob
lens of Virginia Cities and Towns
How to Solve Them"
The regular sessions of the league
will be held In the assembly hall of
the Virginian hotel. the hour for the
initial session being 4 o'clock today.
At o'clock tonight Congressman
Y, Will be the chief speaker at a
special meeting to be held In the
City Auditorium. His address will be
along patriotic lines.
Other men of prominence have ac-
cepted invitations to address the
league, as follows:
Frank p. Talbot. superintendent Of
the public utilities of Danville, whose
subject will be THE Public Utilities
Operation"
A. r. Long. chairman of the Lynch
burg farm board. will speak on the
"Lynchbu-g City Farm
Mayor A. b. Davies, of Clifton
Forge, will discuss The Best Way to
Provide and Manage Fire Fighting
Equipment in the Small Cities.
Judge Frank p. Christian, OF The
corporation court, viii discuss the
question, How City and Town Gov
eminent May Be Made More Truly
Representative of the WIN Of the Peo-
Pile"
Col w. Fl. Sergeant, Jr., president
OF the board of aldermen of Norfolk,
Will discuss Consolidation and An
nexatton."
City Manager r. Stuart Roger, OF
fredericksburg. who is said to have
made quite a success with the i'm
provement OF streets In that city, Will
tell the league about Street Improve
ment in fredericksburg.
The address of welcome on behalf
or the city OF Lynchburg. will be de-
livered by State Senator Walter r.
Addison. while Mayor +. r. Hanvey.
OF Portsmouth. will respond on be-
half Of the league.
The officers OF the league are as
follows; Royton Jester. Jr.. OF IHnch-
burg. president: r. r. Fuller. of Rich
mond. first vice president: A, r.. Da-
vies. OF Clifton Forge. second vice
president: f. w. Calfee. of Pulaski.
third vice president: l. c. Crimson. of
portsmouth, secretary and treasurer.
Geo. @. Greene. OF Clifton Forge, pub
lietty representative.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
MISSISSIPPI CHURCH
CALLS REV.. DR.. WICKER
Popular Pa~sorS of Leigh-street Zap
list Wanted by First Baptist Com
grcgation. OF Meridien.
HAS DONE GREAT WORK HERE
His Church Has Gained Thousand In
Membership In Less Than Seven
Years OF His Passionate and Plant
Has Been Greatly Enlarged.

Rev Or. ! T. Wicker. the energetic
and popular pastor OF Leigh street
Baptist church. is the recipient OF a
'iattering call TO another field
ON Sunday the congregation Of the
First Baptist church. OF Meridien.
Miss. perhaps the most prominent and
influential Baptist church in that
in the South. extended call 10 DR.
Wicker
The Leigh street pastor is weigh
ing the matter but his people and the
Richmond public generally hopefully
anticipate that he will remain In
Richmond
DR. Wicker came TO the favora Bile
attention OF the Meriden church sew
ersl years ago while In the evRngelis-
tic work. conducting very success
full series of meetings there. Recent
ly he conducted another revival there
again with gratifying success.
~ 4+4ls Ire H
OF the Ba ptist ministry in vir~.nia.
When he came here sfx ana one~h half
wears ago Leigh street had menu
hsrshia OF about 45o 1t now num-
hers its flock at 1852 Soon after
Dir. Wicker arrived SIS .ooo was ex-
pended in improving the church build
ing Recently a modern Sunday school
addition was erected at a cost OF
$50 900. giving the church one of the
most complete plants in Virginia.
The contributions last year TO all
purposes were the greatest in the his
tory OF feigh street church, ag-
gregating $4,000
Sunday an interesting incident hap
pened An envelope was dropped
into the collection basket marked
for missions" and addressed in care
Of DR.. Wicker. containing sle0 bfql.
Or, Wicker Is a preacher of elo-
ouence and spiritual power and has
had much success In the evangelistic
work TO which he at one time devoted
the larger part OF his time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18

.''ttlHuei from page ore i
TF
tional ground and facilities 70. -
RAINING OF the Eightieth division
"i',cI IS 20 be encamped here. Cen
efal Cronkhlte. Colonel Waldror ara
other members OF the STAR 80 '.'1
inspection OF territory immaaiafei,,
surrounding the camp today -, 80
tam just what viii be needed in tina
way OF increased acreage
Not Enough Ground
Training on an extended sca1a r,,,,
pc given members of the Fefebfteth
GlFision and the present area uttbip
the camp boundaries il not sufficient
Additional grounds can he sernrad
without difficulty for rife ranges az
thiefy maneuYers, trench digging ana
practices In war tactics generally. An
viii be made and con
s'ruction of the addition will he un-
ueF way during the present week
me extra expenditure will bring
many additional workmen back to the
camp aud business in the vicinity viii
remain brisk for the next several
months.
A-ep interest is heing manifested
among officers and soldiers in tha
oHieiai camp publication. which will
make It's first appearance Saturday of
THIS week. The publication will he
IN the shape of a magazine, will he
published weekly during the period
On training at Camp Lee and then will
De taken with the division overseas
Each soldier at the camp will. If the
publication is what it is Intended to
he made, be proud To send eanv
to relatives and friends back home
which Will give it all the circulation
the government desires.
WIN Improve Streets
Major Retmer. OF the Three Hum
ared and Fifth engineer corps. an
nounced today that as soon as the
drafted men had hardened to their
new life. work would be started on
the camp grounds and that roads and
streets within the camp would he put
into first~class condition The streets
will be covered with conders and so
graded as to make them eeyrvthinr
that could be desired
Officers have been appointed to
lake charge OF the provisional raef
ment 10 be made up of colored draft
I'd men, who will begin arriving Mt
he camp at an early date Thsy are
IN readiness and anxiousiy awaiting
he arrival of their men
Petersburg Draft list,
The local. draft exemption hoard
has summoned ninety-nine men and
three aiternates to report here Thurs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
sault. He is In Jail at Akron. and
Sheriff O. c. Majors will go after him
Offers Additional Reward.

A reward OF $50 for the arrest of
fdeil Lewis, wanted In Spotsylvania
county for the murder OF Gabriel
Wright on September /. was offered
yesterday BY Governor Henry G. Stu
art. The reward supplements a SINH
lar one offered by the county authors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
G. q. Barrow

Alberta Va. September ls.-~C, 8.
barrow sixty-sewen years old. Of this
place, died at the Battle Creek sanato-
rum, Battle Creek. Mich. Saturday
afternoon. September Ii.
Mr. Barrow was born IN Brunswick
county, being the youngest Of family
OF esven. He was one of the most
prominent business men In the South
side his principal business being the
buying and selling of standing timbers
He was the largest landowner In the
county and In Hopeweii: WAS president
of the Bank Of Alberta and held SINH
lar portions with other institutions.
Mr.. Barrow purcha sed several hundred
acres of land where the town OF AL
bertn IL situated and II ~ to him the
town owes itS beginning. Here he
built one Of the finest homes in the
buildings In the town
He was a member of the Methodist
church, holding his membership at
Macedonia, near Alberta. and was
steward for nearly forty years. He MI
wave took LEADING part in church
work and was one of the leaders in
the prohibition fgbts
Mr. Barrow married Miss Soohte
powell. daughter of the late Or, r s.
Taweli, who survives bin. or his eight
children only four. Emory r, Malvern
& yivi.n and Ellen survive him.
Among the relatives are sam T., Barrow.
rrarhart barrow Henrv Barrow. all OF
rs,.ckatore. D~ BERNARD Barrow Lee
r,or~ow and Taaie Rarrow Of pruns-
prtet county The interment win take
rieeo ~ tha family cemtery ~ Mace
fen'a church.