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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
|HAMPOt0-
! OPENS 142AD SESSION
Military Under Major NeaI--F'oot-
ball Letter Men Back--Dr.
Graham Honored.

Especial to The Richmond tirginian.)
Hampden Sidney, Va, Oct. g.
The 142nd session of Hampden-Sid-
ney college opened on the 18th OF
September, and in spite of the war
conditions, the number of men re-
porting for duty was sufficiently graft
flying. The work began promptly and
there Is every indication that the ses-
sion Is going to be a success. The
matriculation to date is eighty five
and there are still other expected,
so that at least ninety may reasonably
be counted upon for the year. OF last
years students, twenty-five are al
ready enlisted in their country's SER
vice in addition to among the gradual
ing class rho have been called TO the
colors.
Professor J. w. .Currie. OF the de-
partment of Bible and Philosophy, is
on hand for the first time and has
taken hold OF the work with sure
ness and vigor
The work in the new military de-
partment was inauguarted on the
opening day and has gone forward in
g. most satisfactory way. The
students themselves are showing a
commendahle spirit of patriotism and
are anxious to do their Bit for their
country. The military work consits
of an assembly period military science
and Ia cites. three hours a week has
also been authorized by the board.
In football the outlook is unusually
bright. and this is all the more. strik
ing in view OF the shrinkage In at
tendance. number of last year let
ter men are back and under the lead
ership OF Captain J. W. Warren, the
team has been doing excellent work.
The showing made against v NJ. I,
last Saturday, when the team post
the game by one point only is little
less than remarkable The second
team is doing its part well and loyal
alumni like George l. Walker and r.
r Warwick are bringing enthusiasm
and helpful assistance to the work
Loving Cup For DIR. Graham.
An event of great interest TO the
college and TO the community, took
place last Tuesday Just before DR. H.
Tucker Graham, the retiring presi-
dent of Hampden- Sidney college, left
the Hill for his new home In Florence.
s. c.
The student body desiring to show
their appreciation of his long service
as president of the college and their
affection and esteem for him. not only
as guide and leader but as personal
friend. made this occasion a memoir
able one in the history of the institu-
ton by presenting him with a hand
some loving cup In the presence OF
the battalion. standing at attention in
front of Cushing hall. under com
mand Of Major K. F. Neal. acting
commendant, and OF members of the
community. the cup was presented.
At the request OF the students, the
presentation was made by Professor
A. W McWhorter the new acting
resident.
DR. Graham was taken greatly by
surprise and was not little moved
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try are suggested by the statistics Jus.
made available by one manufacturer,
the Packard Motor Car company.
These figures are compiled from re-
ports made to the company by IT
branches, dealers and sub-deaIers and
are exclusive of the $4,000, 900 invest
ment of the factory itself in plant.
machinery and materials for produc-
ton.
Substantial, and in many instances
impressive, buildings house the equip
ment and stocks or tf1ese dealers
More than s11 900 900 OF their gross
investment is represented by these
buildings. Eight million dollars worth
OF this construction has Nen coniplet-
ed within the last Ave years. and an
indication Of the business confidence
OF the automobile dealer generally is
fur nished by the fact that Packard
dealers now have s4.s7s.0o worth OF
building under way
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KING CAR PROVES
EXCEEDINGLY POPULAR

cessfui has the Leath Motor Car com
pany. the largest automobile distrtbu-
tors IL. 6outhern Ca.s<ernA. been with
the eight cylinder King product that
they have publicly announced a years
guarantee with each King sold.
Like the other automobile factories
the guarantee on q motor car Ia for a
period of ninety days. but the Leach
Motor Car company announces through
the Los Angles newspaper as follows:
The famous King has reached
such degree of mechanical perfection
that we now feel justified In backing
this remarkable car with full years
guarantee. This is the best and strong
est evidence we can possibly submit OF
our confidence in the performance OF
thi scar"
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TRUCK DURABILITY
RECORDS BROKEN

From the mountainous county OF
Missouia, Montana, comes record OF
truck durability that shades endurance
feats of most metropolitan trucks.
The town of Roman, Montana, is
twenty-four miles from the railroad.
For the past nine years. three-ton
Packard truck has been hauling from
the railroad the greater part of the
merchandise sold In the stores OF
Roman. Though it's allotted span of
life, TOO. 900 miles, was passed long
ago. this veteran carrier is performing
today wit hentire reliability.
During large part OF its many
years OF service, the truck has made
vo round trips each aAy, loaded both
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THE RIcHMoND Observation-Disclosures !, 1917

by this gracious act on the part Of the
students. and responded feelingiy and
appropriately when the cup was placed
In his hands. DIR. Graham assured
the student body of his deep apprecia-
ton of this expression of approval
declared to them that his loyalty and
devotion to the old college. and es-
pecially to the boys of 1861. would
never wane, and babe them and az
fecttonate goodbye. Major Neal then
led The batta lion in fifteen cheersi-
astic cheer for DR.. Graham. and thus
the occasion passed into history.
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DRY RETOLD OF
MARMON SUCCESS

he success of the Marmon thirty
has been one Of the most inter
n chapters I'm the history of the
Il car developrn emit. said NJ d,
y manager OF NJ. p. Stone Motor
kany.
was In 1914 that Marmon en-
RS conceived the idea of reducing
hit by scientific construction and
|careful selection of metals, and
BIS this was realization. AT
present time thousan ds OF these
|are In the hands Of owners. PROV
by every day criticr, tests the
s of the makers.
Eyers We're quick to recognize the
/ e of this remarkable car, and since
Production the dennand has been
N cad of the supply In the Mar
Ee4 engineers accomplished what
u hought impossible light car
n rides easily. Scientific con
Elan. which resulted In a long.
"a. flexible car. yet over half
Il ghter than the old order cars.
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ways, a total daily run of ninety-six
miles. One driver has operated it for
the past Ave years. and he has never
had any trouble in getsing the truck
to pull through the worst of roads.
Remarkable accounts OF durability
are brought TO our attention right
along" says r. z. Chamberlain, truck
Gales manager of the Packard Motor
Car company, but these are generally
from city owners. A record like this.
where the truck has travelled country
roads continually and where facilities
for proper mechanical attention are
limited. gives additional emphasis to
the durability that is built into the
truck
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

Hampton. Va. Oct. 5,--News was re-
ceived here last night of the electro
cutfon of negro employe of the J. r.
White Construction company. which &C.
Cured at Langley aviation field last
night about $50 o'clock. when the man
took hold of a live wire while ne was
at work on telegraph pole.
He was instantly killed and later
removed to an undertaking establish
ment in Hampton, The negro was not
known by name TO his companions. and
was only known by number.
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made this possible.
The Marmon 81 that Is sold new
and that which will be sold next
year is the same car rf.at was con-
ecived in 1914. with the exception of
few minor changes in detail. adding
To the comfort and utility"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
RETAIL AUTO TRADES
GREAT GROWTH

The magnitude of the retail auto
mobile business and its importance as
a factor in the economy of the coun-
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Subscriptions will be taken by
I'LL East Main, Richmond, Va.

WIN. H. PALMER, President.
J. W. SINTON, Vice President.
WIN. M. HILL, Vice President.
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JULIEN II. HILL, Cashier.
r. e. CUNNINGHAM Asst Cashier.
VIM. s. RYLAND, Asst. Cashier.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-28
DISMISSES ENTIRE
JURY PANEL AT TRI

The whole jury panel was discharged
In Judge Dryers department of the
district court this afternoon and all
settings vacated when 1t developed
during the examination of Juror A. NJ.
Lind that during the deliberations in
the jury room on the James Shea case
yesterday the Ada May Andrews case,
which was taken up this morning, was
discussed by the jurymen at some
length. Juror Lind acknowledged that
his statement while he was being ex-
amined for jury service. II. e. Glib
son, who was a member of the Shea
jury. according to Mr.. Lind, announced
that he was a brother-in-law of Joseph
Howard Andrews, and Lind said that
the statement was made In such a
manner that it might be taken that
Gibson desired to see punishment ad-
ministered to the defendant, Mrs An
drews.
Judge Dwyer said he did not think
it was the intention of any juror % do
wrong. but at the same time he be-
lieNed that the general discussion In
the jury room and the anpouncement
of Mr.. Gibson might have a bad af-
feet. The Judge said that only short
time ago he had been advised by doc
tor to go home and go TO bed ana ii,
view of the two facts he would dis
charge the jury and vacate all set
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-28
WESTERN STATES
QUICK To ANSWER
CALL OF NATION
Figures Show Eastern Commu-
mites Tagging Behind
in Recruits.
MONTANA'S AVERAGE
AMONG THE HIGHEST
Had Other States Responded
New Appeal Would Be
Unnecessary.

Had the effete east made the same
response to Uncle Sans call to brinq
the regular army up to 100000 mon as
have Montana and a majority of her
sister states Of the west, there not only
would have been no necessity for Pres
ident Wilson's proclamation URGING
enlistment Of 10000 more men this
week, but the regular army would have
surplus Of more than 100, 900 men to
draw upon to keep it's ranks filled to
a strangth Of 10000.
Six western states. Montana among
them. led the nation in the excess over
war quota furnished for the regular
army Nevada comes first, furnish
Ing 33S per cent of it's quota: Oregon
second. with 172 per cent Utah third,
with 172 per cent: Wyoming fourth.
with 1873 per cent: Montana fifth, with
1S7 per cent, and Idaho sixth, with 1Os
per cent. All are states OF what is
termed the intermountain district and
they constitute. with Washington.
what Is generally termed the Pacific
northwest.
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Intense Opposition and Firm
Advocacy on the Prohibi-
tion Measure.
BILL READY FOR ACTION
IN THE SENATE TODAY
The "Wets" and ''Drys" Are
Staging Bitter Fight in
Congress.

Washington, June 28.-Not in
years, according TO several sena-
tors, has interest been aroused as
indicated by kilograms and letters
on the prohibition issue. From
formers, merchants, labor unions,
temperance societies and municipal
officials and organizations, the
senators are hearing from "the
country" on prohibition.
Wisconsin farmers and agricultural
organizations together represented tina t
thousands Of acres of barley had been
planted there in expectation of a con-
tinuance of brewing
Labor unions are emphasizing loss
of employment from closing of
breweries and municipal offices, the
loss OF local licenses revenue.
Many of the kilograms of protest
are In identical language. indicating
organized opposition.
Attorneys Of national brewing and
,Contfnued on RzY. Inre.
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With the engineers, firemen and pumpmen remain
at work in the mines and the various nternatonals of
American Federation of Labor sending representa-
here to induce the striking electricians to arbitrate Il
demands with the Montana Power company, the labor
uation has taken hopeful aspect in the past "a ho
That the national council of Defense of which San
Gompers president of the American Federation of L
is member, is determined that the mines shall not
was evidenced this morning when P. w. Dowler of s
tie, general organizer of the United Brotherhood of
penters and Joiners of America declared that all th(
ternatona officers of the organizations affiliated
the American Federation Of Labor are in Washin1
upon summons of the national defense council and 4
instructions from that body each has ordered an nt
tional officer to to Butte.
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June 28-An immediate general reduction
to $3.50 ton in the price of coal at the mine was
I'D upon today by representatives of the coal oper-
This reduction is expected to be followed by still
er decreases in price after investigation into the
of mining coal, and it is probable that the govern
will be given still lower price than that to the gen.
Eublic Hundreds of millions of dollars will be saved
American people through this decision.
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w. w. PLANS CONTROL
OF THE BUTTE DISTRICT

ization of the United States. has been
supreme here. Practically all of the
unions in Butte are affiliated with this
central organization now stronger than
ever before. Thus 1t Is that IL the
l. w. w. organization can succeed in
disrupting the American Federation
here and at the same time close down
the mines on which the government is
depending for metal supplies, thus in
terfering with its program for national
defense in its war with Germany, it
will win a great victory.
Every union man knows there is
nothing in common between recognized
labor and the Industrial Workers of
the World. All the /. w. w. publica-
lConfinuad ON Pa-a Nina
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0ctfon taken today followed the
- by the conference of 400 coal
1rs of resolutions authorizing
oommittees ito give assent to
Aximum prices for coal free on
cars at mines in the various
D as may be named by the sec
of the interior. federal trade
sion and the council OF national
oduction committee.
To Cooperate.
RESOLUTION giving assent" to
pf maximum prices was reported
mer Governor Fort from a spe-
mmittee. He said he believed
0lution was entirely safe for the
bnce to adopt and that any
ability as to the legality of the
Of the prices was put on the
ment and not on TIE operators
the terms of the resolution. The
fion pointed out that a great ma
Emergency now exists in the ma
fuel supply and that the coal op-
b and miners desire to closely
erate with the government.
ant Government to Act.
soon as this resolution was
|ed. another one was presented
which 1t wassproposed that the
Pnment authorize the government
pentatives named in the resolu-
30 issue a statement forthwith
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-28
DANIELS SENDS
ANOTHER CLASS
INTO THE NAVY
Third-Year Annapolis Students
Are Graduated a Year
Ahead of Time.

Annapolis Md. June 2s.-Amerlca
is a demonstration to the world
that democracy of a hundred million
persons can wage war effectively and
with unity of spirit. Secretary Daniels
declared today In commencement ad-
dress to nearly 200 members of the
Naval academy third year class,
whose graduation was advanced by
year to provide officers for fighting
ships.
Those who prophesied that America
would not go whole-heartedly into this
war have been discredited." said the
.Con.Jn,,.eTa -, ~ =
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(aged Now in Bitter Fight
ith American Federation
Labor. No Compromise
vlll Be Made, it Declares,
Nth Recognized Union.

Rch days developments in the labor
htion here shows more clearly that
OF the trouble is the hope and
Fctation on the part of the l. w. w.
"a that they will be able to break
hold of the American Federation
labor on Butte. This district has
4 regarded as a stronghold of
Pnism; the American Federation.
one great recognized labor organ
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-28
400 COAL MEN AGREE
q TO PUT BUSINESS IN
HANDS OF U.S.. AGENTS
Secretary of Interior, Federal Trade Com.
mission and Operators Committee
to Fix Permanent Price.

selfuinary Action Taken at Washington Today
Msless Cut of from 81 to $1.5O Ton for
Go1 at the Mines-Permanent Price to Be
Fixed as Soon as Actual Costs Can Be Deter
mined by the Officials Coal Industry to Es-
tablish Bureau at Washington to Cooperate
With the Government.
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PUTTING SPEED into
TRADE COMMISSION
Senator Reed Wants to Know
Why News Print Extortion
Hasn't Been Stopped.

Washington. June 2s.-The. resolu-
tion of Senator Reed of Missouri call
ing upon the federal trade commission
to inform the senate why it has not
ordered newsprint paper manufactur-
ers to desist from illegal practices
and exorbitant charges" was adopted
today by the senate without objection.
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WATSON'S PAPER HELD
Up IN THE j. 5. MAIL

Savannah, Ga, June 2S.-Under the
provision of the new espionage act, the
local postoffice today held up deliveries
OF Thomas E. Watson's weekly news
paper which has been attacking the
army draft, pending a decision by
the postoffice department.
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ABSOLUTE CONTROL Of
WHEAT TRADE IN U. S.
President of Chicago Board of
Trade So Warns the
Grain Men.

Chicago, June 2S.-Government plans
for food control. according to a state
ment given out here by President Grif-
lin OF the board of trade, include alb
soiute control of the wheat trade in all
It's commercial aspects. There can be
no separation in it. Buying and SELL
ing of other grains for present or flu
tore delivery will be unrestricted.
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Montana's s Part.

Montana was called upon to furnish
I52 men for the regular army between
April and June 80. To date the Treas
ure State has furnished more than
1.o2S men with two days more of re-
cruiting to add to this figure.
But four states OF the west have
failed thus far to fill up the gaps in
the ranks. They are California, which
Continued on Page Three0
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STRIKE SITUATION TAKES
TURN FOR The BETTER
SAY UNION LABOR ME
International Officials Determined TIL
|. w. W. Shall Not Control the
Butte District

Acting on Suggestion of National Council of d
fense, Internationals Are Hurrying Offic(
to Butte-Hope Is General That Settlem(
With Electrical Workers Will Be Effect(
Engineers at Work as sUsual-Electrical Wo(
ers and Metal Trades Meet in an Import}
Conference.
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Under INSTRUCTIONS from their presI-
dents the international representatives
it is understood will bring pressure to
bear upon the striking electricians to
settle their troubles with the Montana
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FLOOD WATERS E.
SWEEP DOWN 4
M0UNTA|NS|DE
One Village Near Haines, 0re.,
is Said to Have Been
Swept Away.
NOTHING is YET KNOWN
REGARDING LOSS OF LIFE
People in Menaced Area Flee
With Belongings to Places
of Safety.

Baker. Ore. Juno 28.-Thousands of
gallons of raging water swept down a
mountain side and carried several
barns and farm houses away when
a 50-foot dam at the flooded kilIamoue
Lake, is miles west Of Halnes, Ore.
gave way today. Commune alton with
the flooded section has been cut off
and II 10 not known whether any lives
were lost.
Reports from Haines said the little
town of Rock Creek was practically
swept away. Almost every building in
the town. including the Farmers Trad
ing company tool house, was destroyed
Residents of Haines. which is in the
path Of the flood. were reported hur-
rying for high ground.
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Ada May Andrews was on trial d
fore Judge Dwyer on a charge Of
In having shot and killed her 4
Joseph Howard Andrews, in IN
Grill about noon on Feb. %. ri
of Andrews by his wife was a raj
sational affair and il occurred Al
when the grill was filed with I'd
Joying their MONDAY meal. And}
his wife had not been getting
gether very well for some lit(
previous to the shooting, the wii
ing that her husband was payid
ton to another woman and thai
spending money on the other|
which belonged to her and whichI
him to buy some property.
Shortly before noon on Feb. 231
drews met her husband and IL /
posed that they go to lunch It'd
the Butte Grill. This was agre/
the couple went to the place.
which Mrs. Andrews desired to
occupied and the couple stoo
talking until it was vacant.
entered. A waiter brought in 81
and the knives and forks and
took their order. The waite
sooner left the stall than the \
revolver shot rang out. Peou|
to the stall found Andrews
Continued on Page Ni1
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tings. In doing so the court 4
the jury for the service they Id
1cred as good citizens.
MIR. Canning took an excep|
the ruling of the court in discl
the jury.
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Power company. They will alsd
the electricians to disavow their \
milton Of the outlaw Metal
Workers union. an action wi1
clearly in defiance of the constl
tContirueC on Page Threa
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People Fleeing.

Along the entire path of the ugly
waters people are fleeing. carrying
with them what few belongings they
were able to gather. according to re-
ports reaching here.
Several ranches have been complete
ly flooded The loss will run into
thousands of dollars. it Is believed, as
the district affected is considered one
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
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reS in the west
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COAL OPERATORS OF /. s. MAKE CUT IN PRICE
Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Saved Public by Action
1.W.W. Agitators In West Are
Working In Cause Of Germany

Senator Thomas Submits Correspondence Labor Disturbances
to Cooperation With Agents.
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Continued on Pa Nine.)
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ant Government to Ac,

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
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CONTINUED on Page ThreeJ
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WEATHER FORECAST

BUTTU might: Partly cloudy.
Toanorro ( Partly cloudy, cooler.
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WEATHER FORECAST

MONTANA-Partly cloudy tonighti ana
Friday. probably showers west OF divioe'
warmer tonight. cooler Friday
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