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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
People S Forum
"Thou shalt Not XIII"


Editor The Virginian
S}r-The american League for the
Prevention of. Legalized Crime" is es-
tah}lshiue center In Virginia with
headquarters at Norfolk The imme
dlato object OF this league Is the aboii-
tiou Of death laws" and the improve
meUt Of our prison system When we
take life. even though It he legalized,
w not only break commandment
and The Golden Rule. but also the
Law Of love. In this day Of 'enlighten-
ment and modernism It Is a lamentable
fact that the ways OF Justice are still
those Of barbarism. a man commits
crime through ignorance; there is moth
rug lofty or nobla. nothing humane or
hrotherly In killing him. Our duty
and privilege Is to teach him what is
right give him "a chance to learn bet
ter, Just as we all learn from our mis-
takes and blunders. Failure to meet
responsibility is none the less a sin
on our part. because It's nature is one
Of omission. When we follow more
closely the teachings of the Lord OF
Love we may hope and expect to find
shis sadly neglected and long-over-
looked class OF humanity ready and
trying to follow our example We CO.
operate with all ORGANIZATIONS,
churches, lodges or individuals who
believe In the repeal Of all killing by
law, and IN modern prison system.
The opportunity is yours-help us. DO
not delay. For further information.
please write (enclosine stamp to
JAMES d BIBB. JR,
1871 Duke st. Norfolk. Va,
MRS. ANNIE ALLEE,
Temperanceville. Va.
TemperaUceville. Va. Jan. ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
THE PASSING OF A NAVAL HERO.

occupied as soon as troops could be
sent over to take charge.
The treaty Of paris formally trans
ferred the Spanish Asiadc possessions
to the United states. the Americans
agreeing To compensate spain by the
payment Of twenty millions OF dollars
Deweys feat had far-reaching
effect upon the policies Of this coun-
Try ard the dcetlnv Of the Philippines.
1t made II America a power to he
fsat with in Asiatic affairs and, how
ever much we may dislike to pose as
the ruler or a subject people. it placed
on America which had declared that
government draws It's proper powers
from tFo consent Of the governed. the
dufv for thc time Of governing q
reo..aHon Of millions Of people by
farc. - rms
The philippines have ever neen "a
SOURCE ~ weakness to us. hut ta
aaaG 81 Providence Is guiding ns to
q proper regard for our duty 70 This
1at.an thrown upon our hands hy the
fortunes of war.
We aro teaching them IN the ar.
n ssE=ror. rnmeut Already thee are
exercising many If the privilege If %
eelr-govcrnirr country Ard # VIII
- n proud day FOR America whea
aath eace vavlae ana gums a-hoam-
ina W via o'n with the Tnipnos IN
celebrating thc'r natal day az a free
and @adononaont country, whose well
fare is r1adly advanced by the United
states AZ America.
n this then shall be tho harpy out
come IT Admiral George Dewcys
great victory tn tte carly DAYS Of our
war with spair there will be none &c
declare that Manila BAY was not a
triumph for both American arms and
the nobFest principles Of American
liberty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Of foddstnfs Or, Patterson says that
more livestock on farms means in
creased soil fertility, which In turn
means larger crops: that is, larger
food supplies says ne car, demon
strate the pracdcaba1ity Of his argu-
ment by citing numerous cases In
Mar>~nd, especially in the Western
shore courties.
My earnest advice to Maryland
farmers continued Dr. Patterson,
is TO raise more livestock. Just now
there is an almost universal shortage
Of foodstuffs. and unless this condi-
ton is corrected the welfare Of ma
SONS the world over will he imperiled,
what is the way out? Plainly the
raising Of more foodstuffs and IN our
Judgment The short cat to this state
Of affairs is by way Of the livestock
route The presence ef. livestock on
a farm IS almost a sure guarantee of
decreased snii fertility on that farm.
II the fertility Of The land IL Increased.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Chicago. Jan. 16.-The body of Mrs.
Charles b. Young, wife of the me-
chanlcal engineer of the Chicago,
burlington and Quincy Railroad, was
found hanging in her home in River
side, a suburb, YESTERDAY A verdict
or accidental death was returned at
an inquest. Relatives asserted that a
course OF health exercises. which in
Guided hanging by the shoulders, had
been prescribed for Mrs. Young and
that while following her physicians
instructions she evidently tainted or
slipped.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
A NEW USE FOR TRAMPs.

We must confess 70 some considerable
interest In every movement looking to
maklns useful II not desirable, that
element ~ the population which
would rath"r walk than work
We have every sympathy for tho
unfortunate person honestly looking
for honest work. For the class. how
ever, that runs when work is offered
We'll bleeding Is none too good for
them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Miss Eliza Bland nrockenhrough

Miss Eliza Bland BrockenbrouRh,
sister of Mrs. James c. Lamb, of this
city. died AT her home In Warsaw,
Richmond County. at $50 o'clock Mon
day night after n brief illness. The
funeral viii take place In Warsaw to-
day at noon. Miss Brockenbrough was
graduate nurse. having received her
diploma at st. Luke's Hospital. She
spent much Of her time with Mrs.
Lamb and had a wide circle of friends.
by whom she was greatly beloved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Funeral of Mrs. l.. w. warinner.

Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa w
Warlnner, who died Sunday afternoon
in the home of her son. DR. ]. f, War
inner. of "Hunslet Hail." Henrico
County, were conducted yesterday
morning a II O'Clock in the home. The
Rev. Mr. Boggs. of Highland Park con-
Quoted the obsequies. The burial was
in lakewood. Mrs. Warinner. who was
eighty four years old. was a greatly
beloved and highly esteemed gentle
woman. whose deeds of kindness en-
deared her to a wide circle of rela-
tives and friends, to whom her death
proves a great loss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

he preached for Rev. A. NJ. Fraser, in
stanton. He was a son OF the late
Armistead Fandevanter and was born
AT Waterford. Loudoun County. Hs
graduated from Hampden- Sidney Col
lege and from Union Theological Sem
mary and once served az pastor at FL
kins, W. Va He leaves hts widow, who
was Miss Leila Tabb, of West Virginia,
and four children decatur, James, An
ME and Margaret Vandevanter) and "A
brother addison Nandevanter. OF
Round Hin. Loudoun County,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Boiled Down Items
From Everywhere
State CANT Make Paper.

st. Paul. Mimi, January "a pro-
Ject for State paper mills proposed
recently by the Minnesota Editorial
Association as a means of alternating
paper shortage was declared imprac-
ticable In an opinion given today by
Landon A. Smith. attorney general of
Minnesota.
According to Mr. Smith. the State
may lease the needed water power
,>tes anu timber tracts to a co-opera-
i've organization of publishers, but is
without authority to use state funds
IN the erection Of paper mills or to
engage in papermaking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
THE STILL SMALL VOICE
y. G. Scott Makes Fine Address to
Tuesday IIuh

y. C. Scott Makes Fine Address to
Tuesday Club.
Mr.. n. Courtice Scott was the
speaker t the Railway Y. NJ c. A
Tuesday Club yesterday and his sub
ject was "Ehiah's Flight and Return"
which was presented in a very inter-
estng manner The speaker deduced
the spiritual truth that the still small
voice of God is Whispering in every
human breast ana that heed to It
will make for eternal peace. "Obe-
dience to Gods will and commands
makes men strang, We need men
who will stand for the right under
the fires of persecution and the threat
of danger--INen strong in the strength
which God supplies"
The speaker mpressively related a
story of little Boer boy who knew
the whereabouts Of his captain b IT
would not diyuIce the secret under
threat of the English officer that the
boys life would be forfeited If he
did not tell and how when the squad
of executonerS had their aim on the
loyal little fellow. who was not moved
by the fear OF death, the officer said
Men, / cannot shoot a boy so Loyal
to his captain"
Mr. S. l. Thomas pronounced the
benediction, Offering fervent prayer
for heart loyalty To God
Great Meeting Next Sunday.
There Will be "a mass meeting at
$3.50 O'Clock next Sunday afternoon.
to which both men and women are
invited, Rev. K. NJ White, of High
land Park Methodist Church. will he
the speaker and his subject will be
AN Analysis OF Character" There
will be special quartette singing
New Social service Secretary.
The associate has Just secured the
services of Miss Edna Pickave as
social service secretary" She has
had good experience in this line of
work and will pay special attention
to visiting the sick, needy and dis
tressed and in carrying the spirit OF
the association into the home life Of
the membership,
New Assistant
Mr.. j. w. Allen, Of Springfield, o.,
a Y. NJ. c. A. man of experience, has
bsen secured as one of SECRETARY
Thomas assistants and has entered
upon the discharge Of his duties He
will be in charge Of the social and
physical departments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Nsnfree ChewninG.

Hallsboro. Va, Jan. 16.-wintree
Chewing died suddenly at his home
here Yesterday morning, Mr.. Chewn-
ing, who was about thirty years old,
was one Of the most widely and favor
ably known Of the Younger men in
Chesterfield County. For several years
he had been engaged in business with
Captain w. W. Barker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Culpeper, Va, Jan. 16.-~Alajor II.
9 Burrows. seventy-two years old,
dted here sunday night at his home.
on Piedmont Street. He lis survived
by his WIFE who was Miss Lily Jam
lesson. n this county; one brother Ma
ior Frank Burrows. of Washington. u.
q, and two sisters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Funeral of Miss olivia Allen.

Funeral services for Miss olivia AL
len. who died Sunday in the home of
her nephew. j. Leslie Marlborough. in
Ashland, were conducted Monday af-
ternoon. The burial was in Woodland
Cemetery. Ashland. Miss Allen Is sur
vived by two sisters. Mrs. f. d. Var
brough, of Richmond. and Mrs. Mar
tina Swift, of Ashland. and one brother,
John d. Allen, of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Rev. J. y. yandeynnter.

Harrisonburg, Va. Jan 1s.--Rev.
James n. Vandevanter. sixty years old.
for twenty-six years pastor OF Old
Stone Presbyterian Church. at Fort De-
ftance, Augusta County. died Saturday
at his home of paralysis Wednesday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
w. III. Turner Convicted.

Frederick, Md, Jan. william
H. Turner. formerly of Frederick ana
later Mayor of Watts. Cal, has been
convicted in that State on charges
involving him in the burning OF the
plant of the Watts Lumber Company.
Watts, Cal.
Turner owned for many years q
flour mill at Evansville, this county,
and was subsequently connected with
the management of the Mountain city
Mills, in Frederick With Turner Is
implicated the present At3yor Of the
town, the foreman Of the company
and former secretary ~ The former
Mayor, The conviction came as the
result OF confession made by the
foreman. The former N4Es utter de
MED all the allegation and assorted
tAat The accusations cons totel q plot
To destroy his political strength The
Evansville flour mill wa destroyed by
fire during the period Of Nr Turner 8
residence in Frederick County,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Roy. Il. Il. Cnmmin.. nend.

Indianapolis. Ind jan l6.-Rev
Edwin Is. Cummings. member of the
FIRST LEGISLATURE of Sr;th Dakota Civil
War veteran, classlnate eft William
Mckinley, editor and missionary, died
here Yesterday at the age IF seventy
seven years. He Was connected with
the hospital corps in the aguy, and
At the close of the Civil War became
member of the New TaJl Methodist
Episcopal Conference. He was a mis-
sionary In the Black IIHs Of South
Dakota when elected 10 the Eegisla-
ture. He came to Indlaaapou In 1921
rs editor of the Noncon Cormist. a
Populist paper. He also hold a num-
ber Of natents on NotLng machines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Funeral services for Riley G. Far
mer. sixty-one years old. prominent
citizen of Southside Virginia. were con-
Quoted Monday afternoon in South
Boston, the Rev. C. E. Newman. Of Vir-
gilina, officiating. The burial was at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Queen "LlI' Critically Ill.

san Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE con-
dltion of former Queen Alioukalani
of Hawaii is again critically i'll. ac-
coriing to advices received here to-
day from Honolulu The former
Queen rallied from an indispostion
some months ago, but is now suffer
ing from general breakdown, due
TO advancing age, it is sad. She was
born in 1898
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17
Tor Scyy National Park

Washington Jan. IA hin to es-
tablish national military park on
the site of the Revolutionary battle at
Gutlford Courthouse, n. C. has passed
the House and now goes to the Senate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Bristol Va. Jam. 1s.--Mrs Robert ]
Gruhbs died here yesterday, following
a long illness She is survived by her
husband and eight children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Pleasant Grove, Besides a widow. who
was Miss Eliza Farmer, of News Fer
ry. Mr. Farmer leaves one daughter,
Miss Pearl Farmer. and son, John
Farmer, Of South Boston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Alexandria Va. Jan. 16.--Afrs Sarah
Reeee died yesterday AT the home OF
hor dauehter. Mrs. James Il. Fttz'
gerald, POS south Patrick Street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Tho Charlotte ~. C.) News is guilty
Of the allegation that 1t takes horse
sense to run an automobile.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Ratneships at s1s,50o. 900 each.
Uncle samuel that looks like heap
Of money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Tom Lawson has chased the Euro.
ncan war off Of front page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Harry Thaw might have fooled tho
public into believing him sane If he
had lived in dry state
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

There have been no reductions in
the wages Of sin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

Prussiap militarism is either salts
fed with its achievements or it is
heartily sick Of the cost of winning
them. In either case it is willing to
sheathe the sword.-Kansas City Jour
nal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-17

vIRGrNIAN PHONES,
Advert.sAiS Mad. ITsA
Society---Mad. 1928.
Editoriai-- Mad. 1924
General Mgr.--Ran. 22i.
CircuiatioT--Ran. 222.
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
BRITAIN PRAISES WILSON
Response To Pope's Peace Plea Meets
Approval Of Newspapers In Eng
land and France.

London.-All English newspapers
have words of highest praise for Presi-
dent Wilson's reply to the pope's peace
offer.
AT the end of three years of anx-
iety, it is of inestimable service to the
allies to find such leadership as this" 1"
says the Morning Post.
The Chronicle points out that Presi-
dent Wilson is reminding the old world
that America is unfettered by entang-
ling alliances by "subiecting the Paris
resolution of the allies to unqualified
condemnation This resolution is
the one providing for an economic
league against Germany after the war,
and it has been declared that its chief
effect was to soldify the German peo-
pic behind the kaiserD
The Northcliife papers do not agree
with President Wilson's acquittal of
The German people for responsibility in
the war They declare this conception
is Incompatible with the fact that the
German people accepted the war en-.
Enthusiastically, that they voted supplies
end that the press eXulted in the worst
atrocities.
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
5 PER CENT TAX ON
PUBLISHERS KILLED
EDITORS EVADE WAR TAX ON IN
COMES BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF U. S. SENATE.
ZONE RATE ON PAPERS STICK
Senator McKellar's Bill TO Place See,
ond Class Postal Rates On Iere
Basis Passes By 5is No:e
In Senate

Washington-The section Of the war
tax imposing per cent special tax
on publishers incomes and designed 70
raise $7,5000O0 was struck out OF the
measure by the senate by viva voce
vote.
Chairman Simmons OF the finance
committee presented to the senate the
so-caled compromise amendment to
the war profits section of the bill. pro-
posing increase from $685., 100000 to
$1,000, 100000 the levy in the measure
on such profits.
Senator McKellar's second class
postage provision for a 1-cent rate
within 300 miles and graduated in
creases beyond, was accepted, 40 to 35,
by the senate as substitute for the
bills quarter-cent increase clause, but
subject to final action Of Senator
Weeks motion to strike out all pub
lisher's taxes.
The McKellar amendment provides
that after Jan. /, 1918, second class
postage shall be graduated by zone
system beyond the 300.mile limit from
2 to cents a pound. An amendment
by Senator Sterling exempts farm and
religious papers and all periodicals
mailed by religious, educational, sci
entific, philanthropic, agricultural, la
Dor or fraternal organizations not or
ganized for profit, whose rates remain
the same as at present. Under the
McKellar amendment $22,600,000 addi'
tional revenue would be received.
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
kERENSKY TALKS TO TROOPS
Attends National Conference In Ses-
sion to Work Out Military
and Political Problems.

Moscow.-Premier Kerensky, who
came to Moscow to attend the ma
tional conference being held for con.
sideration Of the military and political
problems, which confront the country,
reviewed the troops at the Hippo,
drome, and in addressing them said
be was convinced by the valor they
were showing that they would be able
to drive back the enemy at the front
and crush any attempt at a counter
revolution.
General Korniloff, the commander
in-chief upon his arrival from Petro.
grad was greeted by great crowds.
In an address he said it was a source
OF satisfaction to be able to tell the
army that Moscow was the watchword
for the welfare Of the country and
war to victorious end.
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
REPORT OF U.BOAT VICTIMS
crease of Vessels Sunk During
Last Week.

London.-An increase in the number
Of British vessels sunk last week by
mines or submarines is shown by the
weekly admiralty statement. Eighteen
vessels of more than 1000 tons were
sent to the bottom, as compared with
15 the previous week, and five vessels
Of less than 1000 tons, as against three
the previous week.
No fishing vessels were sunk.
The summary of the statement fol.
lows:
Arrivals, 2629; sailings, $3.50.
British merchant vessels sunk by
mine or submarine over 1000 tons, IS;
under 1900 tons, including one preyi.
ously, 5.
British mrchant vessels unsuccess-
fully attacked, including two previous
ly, 8.
British fishing vessels sunk, none.
Most of the sinkings reported in
these totals occurred during the latter
part of the week. The first part of the
week was very favorable, but later
British shipping had streak of bad
luck.
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
BIG AERO SCHOOL
IS BEING RUSHED
LARGE FORCE OF MEN TRANS
FORMING CORN FIELDS INTO
GREAT AVIATION SCHOOL.
BE BUILT IN EIGHT WEEKS.
Administration Building, Barracks and
Other Structures, Modern Water
works Plant, Sewage System
and Paved Streets.

Memphis.-On land which is nown
covered with fields of waving corY
and virgin forests, a modern city, witB
paved streets, waterworks, steam-heaa-
ed buildings and other conveniencest
will arise in eight weeks, according to-
the estimate of representatives of the
construction company, which holds the
war department contract for the erec-
ton of the Millington aviation school.
AS an indication of the extreme
speed in construction which the gov
ernment demands preliminary work
is under way on the camp site, and
within a week or ten days force Of
approximately 5000 men will be en-
ployed. Probably half Of this number
will be carpenters, who will be paid
the local union scale. Great gangs OF
laborers, teamsters, concrete mixers
and other workmen will be engaged at
good wages under a small army OK
time-keepers, bookkeepers, foremen
and superintendent.
twenty-five carloads Of yellow pine
lumber, purchased by the war depart
ment several weeks ago, has arrived
at Millington, and is being hauled to
the camp with teams, as the Illinois
Central railroads spur track from the
main line has not been completed.
Between so and 60 large frame build
ings, resting on concrete foundations.
will be erected, wells bored, water.
works and steam-heating plants in
stalled and well-paved streets laid out.
Within a little more than so days, it
is hoped, humming Industrial city.
with machine shops, administration
buildings, barracks, fire department
and military police, will rest on the
present corn fields. 1t will have a.
population of approximately $500 meny
most of whom will be student aviators
and mechanics.
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
WILSON APPROVES
DESTROYER PLANS
ADDITIONAL SUM OF $3.50. .ooo,o 900
WILL BE ASKED OF CONGRESS
TO COMBAT U-BoATS.
WILL BE STANDARD TYPE
Maximum Number of Destrcyers Will
De Built To Deal With Submarine
Menace-Plants May Be Lo-
Gated In Interior.

Washington.-Pres Wilson ap-
proved the estimates of the navy de-
partment for the expenditure of an ad-
ditional $3.50, 100000 for new destroy.
srs to combat German submarines.
Provision will be sought to expend
e226 900 900 of the total appropriation
on construction or purchase and ex-
pansion Of engine and shipbuilding
plants to provide the facilities needed.
The present destroyer building capac-
ity of the country is fully engaged. To
reach new labor centers 1t is indicated
that the new engine building plants
proposed will be placed in the interior.
The department has never made
public the number Of destroyers now
building nor the additional numbers
contemplated. 1t is known, however,
that when vessels under construction
have all been completed, which will
be during 1918, the navy will have a
destoyer force comparable to that Of
any power. while the new project will
give the United States the strongest
destroyer flotilla in the world.
Navy designers have already worked
out standard type of destroyer. The
new boats probably will not differ ma
terially from the latest 35-knot oil
burning type. They will be better than
any at present in commission. They
will be faster and more seaworthy and
give more room for their crews. The
new standardized designs, it is under
stood, include recommendation as to
equipment made by Vice Admiral Sims
and his officers, based on the actual
experience of American destroyers in
the North sea-
Macon beacon., 1917-09-07
M'ADOO EXPLAINS BIG ISSUE
Tells Ways and Means Committee
Reasons Why Government Wants
Nearly $4,000, ,0oo, 900.

Washington.-Secretary McAdoo ap-
peared before the house ways and
means committee and discussed the
forthcoming administration 1885,
945, 460 bond and certificate bill, and
explained the expected request Of the
treasury for an additional $2,00O,00O,-
900 bond issue to be authorized by
congress.
Democratic Leader Kitchen declares
that the new treasury estimate proba-
bfy will make it necessary to increase
to $21 00O,O0O,00O the amount available
to the government for the present fis-
cal year. Authorization of the ad-
ditional two billions is recommended
as a safety margin for emergencies.