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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
Approaching American CsuitaI

An editorial on the subject of In
vestnents of foreign and particularly
American capital In Argentine public
utilities, appeared in a recent issue Of
La Nacton. OF Buenos Aires Accord
Ing to this comment, the Argentine
government h a executed public
works representing an investment OF
$500, 100000. covered largely by bonds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
FOREIGN TRADE NOTES
Furnished by the Philadelphia Com
mercial Museum.)
Anstralia's Transcontincntal IAne,


Only forty-one miles Of track are
now needed to complete the Austria
liam Transcontinental Railway. The
Importance of this news received dur
ing the week can hardly be overesti-
mated, for the completion OF this small
piece OF trackage promises to have an
influence on Australian development
comparable In way with that ex-
erted upon the development OF this
country by the opening or the Union
PACING. nearly half a century ago, The
immediate effect will be to link up
the capitals OF the five continental
States Of the Australian Common
wealth by establishing an unbroken
hns OF communication from Brisbane,
on tho east. through sydney, Mel
bourne and Adelaide. to Perth. on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21

The good people of the lower
Peninsula are doing lot OF kicking
over the condition of the Kecoughtan
road. Probably the pronunciation Of
the name has something TO do with f.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
India's Foreign Parcel Post

The annual report Of the direc,oe-
general OF the post and telegraphs in
British India for 19151916 throws In
teresting light on the development of
midas foreign parcel post trade. The
review states that the total number of
foreign parcels received In India BY
post from all parts of the world rose
from 289, 070 in 1905-1906 and 43O.IO9
in l91o-ls11, to b70.513 In 1915-1e16.
while the total number dispatched In
creased from 235. laos in 1s06-1e0s and
316.731 In 1910-1911. to 440.7o9 in
l915-l9l6. AS compared with 1914
1915. there was in 19l5-1916 an in
crease of almost "a per cent in the
number OF parcels dispatched, and OF
over S5 per cent in the number re-
ceived.
AS is natural, the parcel post ser
vice with tho United Kingdom con-
unues to occupy the most important
position. For example. in 1s15-19ls
the number of parcels sent to and re-
ce!ved from the United Kingdom num-
bered i64.9Se and 436,S93. respec-
lively, as compared with 11s,o56 and
314.SSS, respectively. in the preceding
year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
Watch Virginian Ads I
For Good Bargains
Tho best shops advertise
In its columns

whereas private companies have made
a total investment of over $1.69S, AGO.
900.
Probably the most interesting state
ment or rather suggestion made in tho
editorial is that capitalists who see In
the Argentine Republic field for In
vestment should enter 1t not as lend
ers or financial -syndicates, but aa
operators who apply for concessions
In Industrial lines. 1t recommends the
system followed by English concerns
which have invested their capital In
Industrial commercial and railway
enterprises In the country. The result
has been that not only have these Brit
lsh firms contributed toward the
progress and prosperity of the coun-
try. but on the other hand assured to
British interests the advantageous
place which they now occupy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
The Madding Crowd.

Newcomer Cat resort)--1s this q
restful place?
Native--Well, It used TO be until
folks began comm here for a rest
Boston Transcript.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21

and machine tools in general.
Parcel Post Shipments to Chile.
According to the Chilean consular
law the furnishing of consular in
voices. egalized by the Chilean con-
sui general at New York, Is required
for all parcel post shipments excee1-
ing a value of s24.33. 1t is h,xnIv
important that the invoice be mailed
at the same time that the package is
mailed. so that they both will arrive
at the same time and not the latter
first. to be withheld from the con-
signec to await the receipt of the in
voice. In cases of this kind storage
charges accrue, and should the need
for the goods be urgent, the addresses
can only obtain them by paving the
consular fee and fine. In complaints
received from Chilean firms regarding
Irregularities of this kind II is cited
that there is no such delay in the
receipt of European invoices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21

Revivals are not made to order.
They do not terminate in a spiritual
~ dead church body They are the
result of the earnest prayer and con-
secrated personal work OF those who.
placing ali on Gods altar are willing
to be the very Goals IN the furnace II
It so be that real spiritual warmth
may ensue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21

Fhilathea, Bible class, Y. M. C. A.
in fact, every possible body from the
infant class in the Sunday Schools to
The heads Of the various denomina-
Ions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
arazi, Continues Tariff Preference.

A decree Issued by INC FTesIueH0 OF
Brazil on January l continues Tor 'ne
current wear the preferential treat
ment accorded in 1916 to certain ar
ticles Of Ameican production Import
ed into that country. Under this de-
cree a reduction of 20 per cent IN the
duty is allowed on importation from
the United States of condensed milk
certain manufacturers OF rubber
clocks. gold and silver watches paints
and varnishes. inks not including writ
ing fluids, typewriters, scales refrise-
rators pianos. wtndmills. cement
drled fruits. school furniture, ordinary
of3ce desks and common cotton cor
sets: and a reduction Of 30 per cent on
wheat -four.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21

horticulture. wood. hides and skins,
textile fabrics. chemicals, pottery,
glass mines. metallurgy. motive power
and machine tools in general.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21
The Infant Steel Industry Of India.

The Tata Iron and Steel Company
whose works at Sakchi. the "Pittsbure
Of India" are turning out over loo,-
900 tons of finished products a year,
has recently received an order from
Japan for 100000 tons of pigs for
delivery during the present year. This
Japanese contract is equal to two
thirds of the present capacity OF the
Indian plant, and together with other
work, has led the company to an ex-
tension Of plant which Will give
yearly output OF $4,000 tons OF pig
iron. Already supplying some OF its
needs and exporting to other coun-
tries, India must soon be regarded rs
a serious contender for the promising
iron and steel business of the East.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-21

while apparently insignificant, are
frequently of the utmost Importance,
and ignorance of them or indifference
to them may mean failure, wheTe
knowledge OF and attention TO theH
would mean success. 1t ls because
of this circumstance that systematic
in few countries Is apt 10
yield more satisfactory results imam
can be obtained by efforts spread OUT
in a number of markets, to no one OF
which can be given the special atten-
ton 1t deserves
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13
WILL BUILD BIG
NITROGEN PLANT
Ou Pont Company Will Get Basic
Element From the Air Near
HopeweIl

1t Is announced that the Du pOnt
company has awarded a contract for
a mammoth electrical geenrator for
their new nitrogen plant under con-
struction at City Point, near Hope
we'll. 1t is turbine engine and gen
orator combined, and will develop 25,-
0O0-horsepower
Plans for process Of extracting
nitrogen from the atmosphere have
been purchased, 1t Is said, from a
Danish inventor, and the big machine
Is to be Installed in the immediate
future.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13
COMPANY F AMONG
THOSE RECOGNIZED {: !
Twelve Companies in the States Civ
on Federal Recognition by the
War Department..

Federal recognition has been ex-
tended by the war department to the
following companies of the first West
Virginia infantry:
a OF Clarksburg; F. of Clarksburg:
r OF Martinsburg; G OF Kingwood; II
and OF Fairmont; l. of Morgantown:
and M Of Terra Alta.
Two other companies will probably
receive recognition when they add a
few more members. They are y Of
Llttleton and K Of Clarksburg.
Adjutant General John G.. Bond has
received communication from the
war department designating the status
OF the various companies and imme-
date steps are to be taken looking
toward q regiment Of II companies of
at least 65 men each as well as the
other units necessary in making up a
regimental outfit.
Federal recognition means that
these companies OF the first regiment
will receive federal pay and when
the regiment is Of required strength
1t will be subject to the call OF the
President.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13
RICHARD {. BYRD
FOR SUPREME COURT
Winchester Lawyer Urged for place
On Virginia's Highest
Tribunal


WASHINGTON, Jan. 4-Friends Of
Richard Evelyn Byrd, United States
attorney for the Western district OF
Virginia, will urge Governor. Stuart
to appoint him to the next vacancy
on the Virginia Supreme Court OF
Appeals, according to a statement
here. Mr.. Byrd, It is declared, OK
pressed desire to wind up his pub
lie career on the bench when his
wishes were consulted in regard to
the Court Of Appeals appointment
The vacancy for which Mr.. Byrd
will be advanced will be created by
the retirement Of Judge George N
harrison. who halls from the Valley
section Of the state. 1t is anticipat-
ed that Judge Harrison will resign
some time this or next month on ac-
count OF his age and health, his term
not expiring until 1919. The present
Harrison berth is regarded as belong
ing to the Valley section. Circuit
oouSc I1clllS ". fLOlt. Oh StAuQtOu.
also Is strongly backed for the va
cancy on the State Supreme Bench
Mr.. Byrd is one OF the best- known
political figures In Virginia He was
Speaker Of the Virginia House OF
Delegates for six years and has the
distinction Of putting more construc-
tive legislation on Virginia's statute
books than any other member OF the
General Assembly for years. He was
selected as the Wilson campaign man
ager in Virginia in 1912. and was a
factor In preventing the Virginia dele
cation from being voted solidly
against Wilson's nomination at Bal
timore. Two years ago he was ap-
pointed United States District Attor-
ney by the President
Mr.. Byrd maintains law Offices at
Winchester and Richmond. Only re-
Gently he withdrew az candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
governor in next years primaries.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13

was found yesterday morning. the
horse dead with broken neck ard
the buggy demolished.
The team is believed to have been
tho one taken from ST. Charles Col
leSe, at Catonsville. the same night
the robbery was committed there.
The loot taken from the Block store
was left in the wrecked buggy and
was reclaimed by Mr. Block. 1t is
believed the thieves were injured
They were making. toward Baltimore
when the accident occurred.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13
THE INCOME TAX
EXEMPTION WIDER

All Who Exercise "Fami'y Control"
Come Under $4,000 Limit, Do
partmcnt Rules.
Treasury Department officials has
ruled that the $4,000 exemption from
the Income Tax law granted to heads
OF families applies not only to mar
ricd persons but to others maintaining
dependents over whom they exercise
family control"
The original Income Tax law nam
ed as benefciaries Of the $4,000 ex-
emption married men living with their
wives and married women living with
their husbands. The act OF last Sep
tember, changing tho rates OF taxa
ton, named heads Of families"
"For this purpose roads tho Do
partment's ruling, "a head OF q FAM
lily Is held to be the person who ac-
tually supports and maintains one or
more individuals who are closely con-
nected with him by blood relation
ship, relationship by marriage or BY
adoption, and whose right to exercise
family control and provide for these
dependent individuals is based upon
some moral OF legal obligation.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13

IN" i|oArI OF KrGrnt$ in session a
FEW days ago made several important
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-13
THIEVES LOSE THEIR
LOOT IN A WRECK

Attempting to escape with goods
stolen Monday night from the store
OF Harry Block, at Laurel, Md. in
thieves drove horse and buggy in
which they we're riding over a cul-
tert ora the Washington Bal fillmore
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
AGENTS OF RELIEF
COMMITTEE ATTEMPT
To REVIVE INDUSTRY

New York. April 16.-Agents of the
American committee for Armenian
and Syrian relief who are distributing
in Armenia and Syria the money and
supplies forwarded from America by
the committee are making arrange
ments for re-establishing the prostrat-
ed industries Of those countries, the
committee announces. The agents
state that the demand for cattle, i'm
plements and seed for planting is ur-
gent and preparations have been made
to satisfy it. so far as possible.
In addition, the committees repre-
sentatives are planning to establish
WOODEN, cotton and leather industries
in the chief centers Of population and
are making arrangements for the pur-
chase Of material for manufacture In
small factories.
Supplies now are being" forwarded
to the destitute Armenians and Syrian
refugees in the trans-Caucasus region
by a new route from Moscow to Alex
andranopol and Erivan. Future de-
liveries by this new route will be COM
paratively easy, the committee an
nounces.
Notwithstanding the relief already
afforded. the agents Of the committee
in Armenia and Syria, in messages
Just received here. state that "condi-
tons are worse than last year. be-
the stores Of supplies have been
exhausted.
The condition Of refugees has
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
RED" SMYTH SHOULD MAKE REAL
SHOWING If DOPE MEANS ANYTHING

Brooklyn, April 1e.-James Daniel
RED" Smyth may not have a regular
place in the Brooklyn lineup this
! season, but he will most likely be
valued by Wilbert Robinson for In
field utility and a a substitute for
Bunny Fabrique. Smyth has shown
himself to be too fast a youngster
both aield and at the bat to be pass
ed up in a hurry.
Last Iseason with Montreal in the
International league, smyth not only
style but he hit the ball at a great
clip all season and finished with an
average Of .344. Billy Kopf. with
Baltimore last season, and now q
recruit with the Cincinnati Reds, was
one of the speediest young second
sackers in the International league
last summer and is now regarded as
a bright prospect with the Reds. Red
fans declare that he is all set to make
a great showing in the National
league. But International league fans
will tell you that smyth looked lots
better than Kopf last season and the
dope shows that symth hit the ball
about fifty points better than Kopf
fielding AROUND the second sack.
Kopf will probably land a regular
Job in h National league and smyth
will have to be satisfied with. utility
work. There is very naturally quite
a little rivalry between the young
stera and for the present It appears
that Kopf has the bulge on smyth.
smyth, however, has had a bigger
job in landing with the Robins when
such class as Bunny Fabrique IL there
TO compste With him. But II smyth
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
INDIANAPOLIS LEADS
In ASSOCIATION RACE

Indianapolis with FIVE straight vic.
tories and TO defeats. is lead
ing in the American association,
which. like the major leagues, start
ed its season last Wednesday. Kansas
City is second with three games won
and one lost and Milwaukee third.
Louisville. the 1916 pennant winner,
is trailing fourth.
Indianapolis, April 16.-Falken-
berg allowed Columbus but one
hit after the first inning in which
Witterstaetters double followed by
Demnit's single scored the visitors
only run indianapolis won its fifth
straight game 3 to l.. Eight thousand
people saw the game which was play
ed in an hour and twenty-eight min
utes.
Milwaukee, Wis, April 1s.-Afte,
tieing the Milwaukee score twice Min
neapolis counted three rups in the
eleventh inning and won from the To-
cal 6 to 8. sherdell, who succeeded
Dlckerson on the mound for Milwau-
kee in the ninth inning, was touched
up for six hits in three innings.
Louisville. KY. April ia triple
by Pinchhitter 1uque with the bases
filled and a similar hit by Corriden
with TWO n on base were the de-
Gliding factors in Louisville's Z to 5 de-
feat Of Toledo Sunday. Toledo felded
miserably behind Bailey and Manager
Clymer Of Louisville had to try four
pitchers before he found n who was
! effective,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
sixty RUNNERS
FOR MARATHON
American Race to be Held To-
morrow Has Large Entry List
Two Greeks Run.

Boston, April 1.-THE American
marathon race, to be held unde the
auspices of the Boston Athletic asso.
citation Tuesday over the Is miles OF
road between Ashland and this city.
had a field of sixty nne entered
up to last night, forming one of the
highest grade lists in the 81 years of
the event.
Two Greeks. Antonius Encyclopedias
Of Pelos, and Shiros C%atapodis OF
Lefgada, have come here to uphold
the honors Of their countryman
Pheidipedes in his memorable run
with dispatches from the plains OF
Marathon to Athens.
The entrances include the winners
run. Arthur Roth, Of this city. Villar
Kyronen, Of New York and sydney
Hatch of Chicago. Hannes Koleh-
mainen. the olympic star at middle
distances. Clarence H. De Mar OF
Melrose. winner in 1911. William
Kennedy Of New York, Charles Mel
Ter, Chicago. Sdmond Martineau.
Montreal. Harold A. Garvin of Phila-
delphia, NJ. j. Lynch OF Washington
and A. F. Marchant of this city.
The record for tho course is two
hours 81 minutes is lis seconds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
SCOTT PUZZLES
DETROIT TEAM

Detroit. April 1e.-Jim SCOTS
puzzling curve ball baffled Detroit
Sunday and Chicago took the opening
game 6 to 2. Midwinter weather
prevailed. Chicago won the game in
the second inning by making two runs
off Coveleskie before he was driven
from the mound and scoring a third
tally on a wild pitch by James.
Cobb made three inield hits. scored
both of Detroit's runs, stole a base
and robbed Scott of a clean single in
the fourth inning by throwing him
out at first,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
TWENTY.FOUR GAMES
ARE PLAYED
MAJOR LEAGUE CLUBS
New York and PHILADELPHIA
End First Week With
Two Victories.

New York, April 1s.-With the
country at war. and Notwithstanding
unfavorable weather. the 1917 base
ball season got away to a good start,
and the first week ended with two
teams tied for first place in the Ma
tional league and -four scrambling for
the lead in h American league.
T~wenty-four games were played in
the two leagues and eight were stop
ped because of inclement weather.
New York and Philadelphia. in the
National league. each ended the OPEN
ing week with two games won and no
defeats. Boston and Brooklyn We're
unable to withstand the clans Of Nc
Graw and Moran and were %outbatted
n outpitched in the brief series.
The western teams in the older or
ganization were able to play all their
scheduled games. After Cincinnati
had taken two games through good
pitching by Schneider and Toney. st.
Louis came back and took the final
w games Of the series.
Pittsburgh. without the services of
Hans Wagner for the first time in
twenty years, lost three games to Chi
cago before it was able to wrest a
victory from Mitchell's men on Sat
urday. Wagner is reported to have
quit the national anne but the IA
nous star himself has not yet an
nounced his retirement. Boston,
Cleveland, Chicago and Washington
each had two games won and one lost
at the end Of the first week in the
American league, while the other four
teams each had one game in the VIC
tory column and two defeats. Boston
took two game from New York
through superior pitching and batting
and then lost the final game. 1t was
a costly victory for New York, as it
resulted in an injury to Third Base
man Baker which may cause his alb
sence from the game for several
weeks.
Cleveland and Detroit contested
their series hotly, with Cleveland talk
ing the d game. Walter Johnson,
with the first shut-out game of the
season on Wednesday,, helped WASH
ington to n Of its two victories over
Philadelphia. Connie Mack's men,
however, won on Saturday by making
twenty hits for a total of sixteen runs.
Chicago n st. Louis broke even
in the first two games, and the White
Sox won on Saturday through super
Tor pitching by Cicotte, who twirled
The first no-hit, no-run game of the
major league season.
The weeks record in each league
OF games played, won, and lost, with
runs, hits, errors, men left on bases,
and runs scored by opponents, includ-
Ing he games of Saturday, April IA,
is as follows:
Nv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
GOLF CLUB TO
MEET TONIGHT
Officers Will be Elected for En-.
suing Year at Annual Session
This Evening.

Members of the Grand Forks club
will meet this evening in the Com
mercial club DON for the annual
business session Of the organization
when officers will be elected for the
ensuing year and plans will be made
for the various competitive ent to
be staged during the summer months.
1t is also probable that a new
grounds keeper will be engaged at the
session. to succeed William Hays. who
has moved to Minneapolis. David
Forbes of st. Thomas. caretaker for
the CALIFORNIAN Curling club. has been
mentioned as q possible successor.
Many other business matters will
be taken up. including the reports Of
the officers for the past ear All
members are urged to be in attend
anCe,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
BATTLERS TO
CLASH AT D1LWORTH

Fargo. N. D.. April 16.-The first
gamaof the collegiate baseball season
in Fargo and Moorhead will be play
ed this week. the Concordia college
and the Moorhead normal teams
meeting next Saturday afternoon.
Cool weather the past ten days has
delayed baseball practice at all of the
Fargo and Moorhead colleges, but the
coaches have high hopes for the COM
ing week, and are planning an ag-
gressive campaign.
The North Dakota Aggies swing in
to action for the first time on Wed
nesday. April rs. when they meet the
Corcordia nine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
CLEVELAND IS
SUNDAY WINNER

st. Louis. No. April 1e.-coveles-
kie pitched tight ball in the pinches
Sunday while his team mates hit OPP
%portunely and Cleveland defeated st.
Louis 4 to 0. Cleveland scored two
in the fourth when with men on first
and second Wambsganss got a long
ing third. Roth scored when Hale
threw to catch Wambsganss stealing.
In the sixth Graney led off with a
hit. took second on Chapman's sacri-
fee. went to third on Speakers single
over shortstop a9d scored on Roth's
In the seventa ch.pman's double
with Graney on second netted one
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-16
ClNCY PUNCHES
HITS AND WINS

Cincinnati. April 1G.-By punching
hits in a fast game here Sunday Gin
cinnati defeated Pittsburgh Nationals
. to 2. In the second inning Chase
singled. took second on an out and
scored on Neale's single. In the next
inning Cueto was given a base on
balls and Shean. Groh. Chase Roush
n Neale each singled. netting four
runs. The visitors scored in the fifth
inning when Hinchman reached first
on an error and crossed the plate on
Baird's triple. In the seventh Baird.
Mccarthy and Fischer singled, Baird
scoring.