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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
BITUARY
Thomas d. Neal. Jr.

Thomas u Neal, Jr., for many
years one OF Rtchmond's leading to-
laeconistx and citizens, passed away
yesterday at 1880 + NJ. at his resi-
dence. 1911 Stuart avenue,
Mr.. Neal Was born In Danvtlle sixty
eight Yenrs ago. but had lived IN
Richmond a half century,
lie is survived by his widow, two
daughters. Mrs. w. +. Augustine and
Miss Grace VI. Neal. Of Richmond: and
by three scns. Thomas n, Neal, III.
of Richmond. Miller r. Neal of the
Fart Mger officers training camp. ard
Robert s. Neal. Of Troop r, First yir-
ginia cavalry. now at Camp McClel-
Ian. Admission Ala.
Four sisters and a brother also sur
vive him. They are Mrs. James r.
Pace and Mrs J. a. Grigg, of Rich
rv,ond: Mrs. Carl Rusch. of Henderson,
KY: Mrs. Saumel J.. Graham. of
Washington. y. C.. and Mr.. w. Greanor
Neal. of Richmond.
Funeral arrangements will not be
completed until II is known at what
hour his son with the Blues cavalry
at Admission will arrive.
Mr.. Neal had close business relations
with thousands of Virginia and North
Carolina tobacco raisers. retaining
their confidence through a long bust
ness career.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-18
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20 E FIRST PLACE

business Manager w. T nahnev
Of the chamber nf commerce, has no
faar that Richmond viii ever take
second place In the list OF Virginia
cities.
Referring to a statement made by
Mr.. ]. w Hough. leading citizen
~ Norfolk that his CITY was soon to
take first place. Mr.. Dabne~ declared
that in ten wears time Richmond
would have population of from s0o.-
900 to 100000.
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nate red and white, representing the
13 original states; and a star for each
state in the Union.
The field OF the flag is the stripes,
the Union is the blue and the stars.
The COlors OF the flag are red. repre-
senting valor; white, representing
hope. purity and truth; blue. repre-
sonting loyalty, sincerity and justice;
and its stars, high aspirations and
federal union The flag is known as
Old GlCry, Stars and Stripes, Star
Spangled Banner, and the Red, White
and Blue.
The arrangement of the stars on the
flag is regulated by law and executive
order An executive order, issued DC
tober 26, 1912, provided for As stars
to be arranged in six horizontal rows
of eight stars each.
Starting in the upper left-hand cor
ner and reading each row from left
70 right, gives the star Of each state
in the order of the states ratifica-
ton OF the constitution and admls-
sion to the Union, as follows:
First row., Delaware; 2, Pennsyl-
vania; 3, New Jersey; 4, Georgia; ;.
Connecticut; 6, Massachusetts,; T.,
Maryland; 8, South Carolina.
Second row., New Hampshire; 10,
Virginia; II, New York; ~, North
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30
FLAG ANNIVERSARIES

January -, 1776: Grand Union
Flag British union and 13 stripes)
hoisted over Washington's headquar
tiers at Cambridge, Mass. This was
the first real flag Of the colonies.
February s, 1716: Colonial con,
gressional committee accepted naval
flag, consisting of IS stripes, alternate
red and white, with rattlesnaKe
diagonally across it.
March II, 1776: The, first display
Of the Grand Union Flag in Boston
was on the day that town was evacu'
ated by the British.
November Is, 1915: First foreign
salute to an American flag. This was
to the Grand Union Flag, and was
given by the Dutch Governor De
GRAF. at the island of st. Eustatiue
to the brig Andrea Doria, commanded
by CAPT. Robinson.
June IA, 1777: First strictly Amer
lean flag decreed by congress. This
flag displaced the British union by Is
stars, and the first flag of this design
was made by Betsy Ross, at her homo
in Philadelphia. 1t contained IS stripes,
alternate red and white, and IS white
stars upon blue field.
June IA, 1777: Captain John Pau
Jones appointed to the command OF
the Ranger. 1t was Jones who first
displayed the Stars and Stripes on u
naval vessel. 1t was also he VINO had
previously first hoisted 1.-The flag OF
America" on board the naval vessel
Alfred in 1775.
August 8, lit: First display Of the
Stars and Stripes was over Fort Stan
wiX, n. Y.
September II, 1777: The American
flag first carried in battle at thu
Brandywine. This was the first grea.
battle fought after its adoption by the
continental congress.
January %, 177S: First appearance
on a foreign stronghold at Nassau
Bahama Islands. The Americans cap
tured Fort Nassau from the British
and promptly raised the Stars and
Stripes.
February II, 177S: First foreign
salute to the Stars and Stripes John
Paul Jones entered Queberon Bay
near Brest, France, and received a
salute of nine guns from the French
fleet, under Admiral La Motto Piquet
Jones had previously saluted the
French fleet with q guns.
April "a, 177S: John Paul Jones
achieved the honor of being the first
officer OF the American Navy to com
pei a regular British man-of-war to
strike her colors to the new flag.
February 8, 1888: First appearance
Of the American flag in British port
by the ship Bedford, of Massachusetts,
which arrived in the River Thames
on this date.
September 10, 77S4: First display,
ed in China by Capt. John Green o!
the Empress in Canton River. The
natives said it was as beautiful as a
flower, and the Chinese continued to
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Your Place on Registration Day

avail will on Tuesday know who is entitled
ID place on the nations roll of honor.
That is what registration means and the seri-
ness of the occasion should find appropriate
ofession in such manner as may be possible to
'ry Individual.
he President tells us that for the work in hand
Ire is no place for the man who thinks only
himself Sef-sacrifice is the ruling spirit Of
hour.
hose between the ages Of twenty-one and
'Ity-one know exactly what to do. They will
prompt to do it.
he duty of those outside that age limitation
lust as definite. Do something. Stir yourself
find the work for which you are best suited.
he least your country demands of you is that
ri, hand, soul and by-word of mouth you stand
tnchIy behind the boys on the honor roll.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30
Our Flag, Its Histories and Anniversaries
Laws and Etiquette Governing It's Display

A Lover OF Old Glory" has pre-
scented the Star-Bulietin with a clip.
ping from Foreign Service on the
history of the flag and the laws anu
etiQuet concerning it. Believing tho
article contains lots OF information
not generally known, it is herewith
reproduced:
In June, 1915. a committee OF con
@ress, accompanied oy Gen Washing
ton, called upon Betsy Ross OF Phila,
deIphia and engaged her TO make
model flag from a rough drawing.
which was modified by Gen. Wash
tnCtOn in pencil. and who az Bets!
Ross suggestion substituted five
pointed star for the star Of SIX points
which was IN t1e original draft. Tue
model made by Mrs Ross was adopt
ed as the official flag OF the United
states ~ act OF congress passed on
June II, III. 1t consisted OF 13
striIes, alternate red and white, with
IS stars in blue field. The Is stripes
denote the IS original colonies: its
red denotes courage, its white, purity;
its blue loyalty and devotion, and its
Sb<A4 LIS - IL AIIO4lS anu LCNCi al
union. II embodles the purpose and
history OF the government itself 1t
records the achievements of its &c.
tenders upon land and sea 1t herald3
the heroism ard sacrifice of our Revo-
lutionary fathers, who planted free
government on this continent and
dedicated it to liberty forever. 1t at
tests the struggles Of our army and
the valor OF OUr citizens in all thu
wars of the republic 1t has been
sanctified by the blood OF our be5:
and bravest 1t records the glorious
work Of Washington and the martyr.
dom Of Lincoln. 1t has been bathed
in the tears of freedomloylng PEG.
PIE and proclaims that they are SUI
prene and acknowledge no earthJ
sovereign other than themselves. Vet
Grams, no wonder you love that flag.
God give it to all Of us in our hearts
that We may share with you that love,
that reverence, and that same spirit
of willingness to die for the Star
Spangled Banner! (From an address
by Claiming H. Cox, speaker Massa
chusetts house Of representatives de-
livere don Flag day, 1916, at Haver-
hill, Mass.)
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call it the flower flas" for many
years.
September 80, 17S7-August 10, 1870.
The American flag completed it's first
trip around the world, borne by the
ship Columbia sailing from Boston.
January 10, 1894: American flag
changed by act OF congress, owing to
two new states (Kentucky and Yer
mont being admitted to the Union.
The flag now had two stars and two
stripes added to it, making i stripes
and stars. This was the Star-SpangleG
Banner, and under this flag our cOun-
try fought and won three wars to
maintain her eXistence-the so-called
naval war with France in 1898; that
with the Barbary States in 1SO1-18O5;
and that with England in 1S12-1815.
January 26, 1918: U. S. frigate
Essex, first warship to fly the Ameri-
can fleg in the Pacific, after rounding
Cape Horn The Essex destroyed
British commerce in the Pacific TO
the amount Of $6,00O,000. Built at
Salem, Mass, and launched Septem-
Der 30, 1899.
pI Al 1o1C SO4SlC coo ny AT OO
creed a return to the original 10
stripes and a star for every state in
the Union, to be added to the flag
on the July 4 following a states ad-
mission to the Union. This is the
present law in relation to the flag.
August "a, 1924: The Stars and
Stripes were raised for the first time
over the cupola of the Massachusetts
statehouse, on Beacon hill, on the
occasion Of the visit of Lafayette to
Boston.
August 10, 1881: The name "Old
Glory" given to our national flag b.
Capt. William Driver Of the brig
Charles DoGgart The flag was pre-
sented to the captain and containeI
10 yards of bunting. 1t is now said
to be In the Essex Institute at Salem
October IS, 1867: First official dis
play Of the American flag in Alaska,
On this day, at Sitka, the capital, the
Russian flag was hauled down ant
the American flag run up before the
barracks and in the presence Of both
Russian and American troops.
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A "BONE-DRY" ARMY.

(From the Atlanta Constitution)
respect to liquor-drinking privileges the United
les army today is the driest it has ever been In
history of the republic. Legally, and to all In
/. and purposes, the army is bone dry. Inter
,nc the sqiuuor clause" of the CONSUMPTION bill,
,oted by the president May Is, and eoncurrentiy
ming effective, Attorney General Gregory has
n that II is unlawful to serve-sell or giye-a
h Of any form of intoxicant to any soldier IN
|orm. which makes the army bone dry while on
and the occasions when soldier will be
Ia ii civilian garb will probably for many
tbs to come be exceedingly rare The soldier
drinks knows better than anyone else that a
.ken man is mighty frail reed; n knows oet-
than anyone else that an army, to be efficient,
IS sober. Uncle Sans soldiers put patriotism
national success at arms first in the equation,
for that reason, if for no other, there is little
hood that any Of them are going to strenuous
beet to the antigrog regulation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30
FLAG ETIQUETTE

FLAG ETIQUETTE
y TIE flag should be raised at (
= sunrise and lowered at sunset 1t
y may be raised at other times. (
y but should never be left out at "
= night. except when it is under (
y the fire Of an enemy.
y On Memorial day the flag
= should be displayed at halfmast (
= from sunrise until noon, anC at 1
y the peak from noon until sun (
y set
In raising the flag to half "
y staff or haIf-mast, it should al (
= WAYS be run to the peak and then
y lowered one breadth OF the flag.
y In retiring it, it should first be
= run back to the peak and then
retired. 1t should never be al
y lowed to touch the ground. <
When the Star-Spangled Ban
y ner is played or sung stand and
remain standing. in silence, un-
y Ill it IS finished.
When the flag is passing, on
y parade, or in review, II you are
y walking, halt; II sitting, rise,
y stand at attention, and uncover. (
y The flag should never be worn
y as the whole or part OF a cos (
y tune AS a badge it should be ;
y worn over the left breast.
y In decorating, the flag should
= never be festooned or draped; "
y always hung flat. Y
y II hung 80 stripes are horizon (
y tai, union should be in upper left
y corner.
y If hung perpendicularly union
y should be in right upper corner. <
y When the national flag and an
y other flag fly from the same pole
+ there should be double halyards,
+ one for each flat-
y The flag should never be (
y placed below a person sitting. (
y When carried in parade, or (
y when crossed with other flags,
y the Stars and Stripes should al 4
y ways be at right.
y When the flag is used in un- 4
y yelling a statue or monument
= it should not be allowed to fall
y to the ground, but should be
y carried aloft to wave out, form 4
y ing a distinctive feature during \
y the remainder Of the ceremony.
y When the flag is placed over
y a bier or casket the blue field \
\ should be at the head. \
y AS an altar covering, the union
y should be at the right as you
= face the altar, and nothing should \
4 y -1n h. 4
y the holy Bible. \
y The flag should never be re-
y versed except in case of distress 4
= at sea.
y y y y y 4 \ y + + + y y y y y =
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Hawaii's Big Ad

ak about advertising!
Iawaiis National Guard record that upset all
figures for the draft quota had first place on
'front.' page with bold head lines in the news
|ers throughout the country on Sunday, July 10
he best advertising is that which gives its
age 80 clearly that he who runs may read.
here could have been no more definite state
be that Hawaii has full value behind the goods.
md the beauty of it was that Hawaii had no
.r thought than a desire to do its full duty
The country.
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Carolina; -, Rhode Island; IA, Yer
mont; II, Kentucky; 16, Tennessee.
Third row--l7, Ohio; Is, Louisiana;
10, Indiana; 20, Mississippi; 81, Hi
nois; %, Alabama; %, Maine; "a,
Missouri
Fourth rows. Arkansas; &c, Mich
igan; q, Florida; %, Texas; 20,
Iowa; 80, Wisconsin; 81, California;
80, Minnesota.
Fifth row-33, Oregon; "a. Kansas;
81, West Virginia; SO, Nevada; 81,
Nebraska; 50, Colorado; SO, North Da,
kOta 40, South Dakota.
Sixth row-41, Montana; AZ, Wash
ington; As, Idaho; A, Wyoming; A..
Utah; 46, Oklahoma; A, New Mexico;
4S, Arizona.
The dimensions of the flag are fixed
by an executive order issued May 90,
1916. Its length should be just 10
times its height.
The union, or part Of the flag on
which the stars appear, should be
seven stripes high and its length 0.76
of the height of the flag. The stars
are five-pointed, with one point d.
rectly upward.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

me time when you feel just like exploding on
. but restrain yourself because the nations bust
does not make your explosion timely or neces.
lust bear in mind that after it is all over you
have forgotten that you were ever excited over
the country should be run.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

rery bomb raid on the defenseless women and
iren is to the American bitter reminder of
v DAYS when the red Indian marked his path by
less murder, torture, scalping parties and child
Inter. History tells what our forefathers did.
ne do less?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

|erman applicants for American citizenship
barred during the continuation OF the war. 1t
IA not be otherwise. But while these men are
ing, there is ample opportunity for them to con-
. themselves as American citizens There is no
against their rendering service to the country
ord act and deed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30
OUR FLAG

The constitution is the basis of all
law and the flag is its symbol.
The American flag, the emblem OF
our country, is the third oldest ma
tional flag in the world. 1t represents
liberty, and liberty means obedience
to law.
The flag contains IS stripes, alter,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

AXE no mistake, Mr.. Sheriff. If you can't con.
booze and the vice dens, someone else will Your
Ire will mean the wiping out Of one phase of
/ eelfgovernment, and men who play cheap poll,
will be responsible for the loss of popular rights
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

be Of the most remarkable things about the Out
Is club is that such numerically strong organ
lon should still be so obviously weak when it
Is to getting anything done towards keeping the
h in a condition appropriate to its reputation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

The Cologne Gazette says Germany will settle ac-
counts with Raemaekers. Germany has learned that
pillory may be made out of scrap of paper
Philadelphia Ledger.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

German reports are preparing the way for great
German victory by assuming that the latest British
drives was aimed at Antwerp at the very least
Springfield Republican.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

That $1s0,0O0,0OO "saved" through the new price
of bituminous coal did not provoke loud hurrah
in the suburbs where the furnaces are trained to
burn only anthracite.-New York Herald
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Incidents of the battlefield leave no doubt that
when Russia is finally settled down. universal suf-
frage will mean that women vote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

,e person asking for information regarding
Paul and Minneapolis failed to sign his name
is Communication. If he will make himself
Ia to this paper an effort will be made to
the desired facts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

You want to hear sound doctrine, attend 6
on Of Judge Poindexter's court when aliens
the oath that places them among the eiti
Of the United States
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

To one who has to travel them, Honouus holey
roads are much source of disgust as the re-
ligious sect whose name sounds much the same
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

The disagreement smOldering between Germany
and Austria may be described a rift in the loot.
London Opinion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Between the TONNES bit and the Sammies share
every opportunity for world service bids fair to be
taken up along the west front.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Do you know the meaning Of misprision Of trea
sons? 1t will be we'll for all citizens to look it up
And then quit gossiping.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

What shall We do for excitement II
the anti-boxing bill becomes :. law"
Well, we will still have peace
The Lamb.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

5 American citizen can be neutral on the issues
before the country. He is either for or against
country. And If he be not for his country he
Ioperly placed as an ally of the common enemy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

People who always look through magnifying
glass are first cousins to those who look through
glass darkly.-Deseret News
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

cal police incompetence will be guarantee Of
oluIu being "bone dry during the war. But no
wants it to come that way.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Where are those cantOneers that were adopted in
principle, Immediately the supervisors took
office?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Sometimes We wonder if there is Mrs. Hoover
and what happens in her kitchen.-Ncw York Sun
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

fishers call them @slackers." The American
for that brand Of cattle is sneakers
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Seven cent sugar does not bring the satisfaction
) Of the four-cent excitement when peace regned
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Carnival plans extensive but not expensive are el
tirely practical and appropriate.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

J That registration roll of tomorrow is Hawaii's
roll Of honor
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

Speaking Of Kerensky, what has become of Car
ranzaS ..-...s..,, 49, ST..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

| and get paste.-London Answers.
ums SfSfrrrHYYyYYY-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-30

be proud Of him.
That $1S0O00000 "saved" through the new price
Of bituminous coal did not provoke loud hurrah
in the suburbs where the furnaces are trained to
burn only anthracite-New York Herald.
The Cologne Gazette says Germany will settle ac-
counts with Raemaekers. Germany has learned that
pillory may be made out of a scrap of paper
Philadelphia Ledger.
German reports are preparing the way for great
German victory by assuming that the latest British
drives was aimed at Antwerp at the very least
Springfield Republican.
To one who has to travel them, HOnolulu's hOley
roads are as much a source of disgust as the re-
ligious sect whose name sounds much the same
Incidents of the battlefield leave no doubt that
when Russia is finally settled down. universal suf-
frage will mean that women vote.
Between the TommieS' bit and the Sammies' share
every opportunity for world service bids fair to be
taken up along the west front.
Do you know the meaning of misprision of trea-
sons? 1t will be we'll for all citizens to look it up
And then quit gossiping.
The disagreement smoldering between Germany
and Austria may be described as rift in the loot.
London Opinion.
People who always look through magnifying
glass are first cousins to those who look through
glass darkly.-Deseret News
Where are those cantoneers that adopted in
principle Immediately the new supervisors took
office?
Sometimes We wonder if there is a Mrs. Hoover
and what happens in her kitchen.--NCw York Sun.
Seven cent sugar does not bring the satisfaction
OF the four-cent excitement when peace reigned.
Carnival plans extensive but not expensive are en-
trey practical and appropriate.
That registration roll of tomorrow is Hawas
roll Of honor.
Speaking Of Kerensky, what has become of Car
80 ~.