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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
RICHMOND SOLDIER
KILLED BY TROLLEY
cidcnt Near Chicago--Wil Bring
Body Here for Burial.

News Of the tragic death of Francis
M French, of South Richmond, was
received here yesterday morning by
his father, John French, 1906 Decatur
street, in a telegram informing him
that his son, a private in the Forty
fifth United States infantry. had been
killed on Wednesday night by an cleo
trio car near Chicago, where he was
stationed. Three other men met their
death in the same accident.
Mr., French was twenty-five years
old and was born in Manchester, where
he resided until two years ago. At the
outbreak of the war he volunteered Ills
services at Charlotte and was accepted
Until two weeks ago he was stationed
at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IndianaU-
oils, Ind. but was ordered to Fort
Sheridan for duty.
The reports of the accident are
meager. Mr.. French and several COM
rades had left a car and were cross
ing the tracks when hit by a car bound
in the opposite direction. A heavy
fog was responsible for their not see
ing the danger. All were instantly
killed
Mr. French was educated in the
schools here and for several years was
connected with the Adams Grain and
Provision company, but was trans
ferred to the Wilson, N. c.. branch.
On leaving the city he resigned his
mem hership in Company 3, Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, but on
the mobilization of that command dur
ing the Mexican crisis hurried back
to re-enlist. only to be rejected on ac-
count of his weight.
Mr.. French was a grandson OF he
late Judge Basset French. Besides his
father Mr. French is survived ~. ora
sister, Mrs. William r. Dennis. u
East Main street, and two brothers.
Marsden Louis French, who recently
enlisted in the One Hundred and stxrv.
fifth United States infantry. and is
stationed at Fort Mills, n. r, and
Henry Holland French. OF South Rich
mond
The body OF Mr.. French will prob
ably reach here late tonight or to-
morrow. No arrangements have vet
been made for the funeral, but the
services probably will be conducte1
from Meade Memorial Episcopal
church, of which he was a lifelong
member.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28

for which the bonds Will run.
1t is also expected that on or about
October 10. 1917, there viii be In the
hands Of the several federal reserve
banks supply Of these new bonds
ready for immediate delivery to sub
scribers in amounts not in excess OF
Si,oo9 to any one subscriber against
payment IN FUN. thereby avoiding in
such cases the trouble incident to walt
ing until after aNotments for delivery.
Plans are also being perfected where
by the BUYERS all over the country can
obtain bonds for the making of prompt
delivery against these small subsCrip-
lions, The bonds viii bear interest
from November 3 and those who pay
IN iull prior 70 that time Will not OBJ
tain any interest on their money un-
til that date This is offered rs an
alternative proposition to those who
are ANXIOUS TO obtain imm ediate POS
session ~ the bonds for which they
subscribe
The reason this offer Will be limit
ed TO amounts OF not over 81 600 10
any one subscriber is that all sub
Scriptions in excess Of this amour; Will
be subject 10 allotment.
TIE campaign for The sale Of these
bands Will open Monday, October i
oHd VIII close Saturday. October -
] confidently hope that when the ctr1-
paiEn IS over u VIII be found that
The Total number OF subscribers is Mt
least 10 .VtH coo, and the total sub
SariptIoDs ia excess Of $4,000, 600, 600
such a response would be notice to
pur enemies that the American people
as a whole intend 10 support with iii
iheT pow, thclr government in the
vigorous prosecution OF this war and
the a. h.ercM"nr Of an early and last-
Ing eaCcs'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
FOOD IN SIGHT
TO FEED WORLD,
SAYS VROOMAN
American Farmers Have Responded
With Bumper Crops to Worlds APP
peal For sustenance.

Washington. september 27.--With the
biggest crop Of food products ever
grown in the United states, which
means the biggest in the world. ripe
for the harvest. the American farmers
have scored the first victory Of the
war. while the trench army still waits
10 get into action
There is enough food In sight to
win the war-euourh food in the
United states TO feed the world" an
nouuced Carl Nrooman. assistant seore-
tary Of agriculture today All this IS
the result of the emergency war work
Of the American farmers in response
to the appeal Of the president and the
department of agriculture"
According ito official figures made
public today there will be harvested
8.24o. 100000 bushels of corn. half
billion IN excess Of the average crop.
There will be harvested 4S2, 000, 600
bushels OF white potatoes, which is one
hundred million bushels in excess OF
the average. To practically all other
food crops. except wheat, the same
proportion of increase will apply.
'Actuated by the same quality Of pa
tr!otism that moves men to the bait
tie front, six million farmers were
modified At the time America entered
the war continued Mr.. Vrooman in
his announcement" 4 million Ameri~
can farmers risked bankruptcy The
financial casualties have been compare
lively few 1t has oeen a remarkably
successful campaign and the great ma
jorjty Of the army of food producers.
81 the moment Of victory. are lusty and
strong"
The United States IS finging into
the balance of the world strife, the
greatest corn crop ever harvested by
human hands and the mighUest single
force ever exerted in human warfare
The bean crop this year { is esti-
mated. will exceed the average by ! 900
per cent, The store of fruits and vege-
tables in dried and cannd form viii
this year exceed the average ky at
least ! 90 per cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
AMBULANCE COMPANY
DEPARTS FOR CAMP
Richmond Unit Leaves for Petersburg
to Start Intensive War
Training.
WAS ORGANIZED HERE.
DIR. G. II. Lewis Commands Red Cross
Workers-Company One of First of
Kind to Get Into Field

Red Cross ambulance company No.
40, of Richmond. left yesterday after
noon at o'clock for Camp Lee, Pc
tersburg. The company marched
from Grace hospital to Byrd street sta
ton, where large crowd was present
to see the men leave for camp.
The unit, which was raised here and
equipped by the Richmond chapter of
the American Red Cross. is one of the
first organizations of its kind to reach
ca mp for intensive training 1t con-
sists of five officers and us enlisted
men.
For several weeks the company has
been busily engaged in drills aud pre-
scented fine appearance an 1t marched
TO the station. The men assembled
az Grace hospital at 2 o'clock, leaving
there one hour later.
All of the heavy equipment was sent
to Petersburg by truck, the three big
machines and twelve ambulances go
ing under their own power. All of the
trucks were heavily loaded with the
personal equipment of the unit and
the field supplies.
The company was organized by DR.
c Howard Lewis and has been equip
ped by the local Red Cross chapter
through Coleman Workman. its chair
man. All of the men were selected
with care, and the ajority are skilled
men. At Camp Lee they will be
taught all of the duties which will fall
to their lot on the battlefield
The officers of the company are:
Lieutenast c. Howard Lewis. COM
y,~p 7 laos ~ -
East Grace street; Lieutenant ]. H
Hulcher, 2001 West Main street; Lieu
tenant George s. Hurt. Roanoke, and
Lieutenant Roy A. Moore, Phenix.
Charlotte county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
FR|EHOS Of HOW'TzERS
WILL FORM AUXILIARY

At a meeting of the Richmond
Howttzer association, held in the
armory on Tuesday night, 1t was de-
ctded 10 organize ladies auxiliary
TO cooperate with the association in
looking to the needs and comforts OF
the boya In the active battery now
encsmsped at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
The organization win be com posed
of mothers, wives, sisters, sweet
hearts, and friends of the Howitzer
boys, and Will elect the officers and
appoint committees to work out the
plans.
Tho committee appointed by the
president of the Howitzer association.
Captain b, Lorra inc, met yesterday
afternoon to perfect plans In getting
the ladies together. The date and
place OF the meeting will be announc-
ed within few days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
Mitchell LOSING
IN NEW COUNT

New York, Sept. 2T.--Mayor Mitchell
Is running still further behind In the
recount of the ballots cast In the re-
cent primary for the mayoralty nomi-
nation on the Republican ticket. His
opponent, William NJ. Bennett, at Q
o'clock tonight was leading the mayor
by 4S5 votes. Bennett gained forty
1--WE votes IN the Sixth assembly dis
trict of Brooklyn and two votes in the
First assembly district Of Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
NEGRO THREATENED
TREASURER KEMP

It costs SIS to threaten to kin a
county treasurer In Virginia, That
at least. was the fine imposed yester-
day by Justice Sunday, of Henrico
on Louis Freeman, colored. on Wed
nerday night declined he would knock
Treasurer L II, Kemp in the head
II he proceeded to execute a lew in
his hands for delinquent taxes. Mr.
Kemp made a levy for the bill sew
erai days ago and when he called to
consummate the matter the negro be-
ca me violently enranged. He was
iater arrested by Sheriff Webb Sydnor
In addition TO the fine of SOS Tus-tca
sunday placed him under hons for
$500, but he noted an appeal to the
circuit court. Freeman lives on the
williamsburg road.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
Russia Not Sighted -.

Rome, Sept. 27-The theory that
Pope Benedict deliberately sighted
Russia "a his program was refuted to-
day in, Vatican headquarters. 1t was
stated that the pontifT explicitly and
implicitly advised Germany TO re-
store Riga as we'll as all other Russia n
territory now under occupation of
German arms
II was added by the Vatican author
ity that the pope had made a strong
bid for grant by the Berlin gov
eminent of absolute liberty of ex-
preston and movement to Or. Matthias
Erzberger, the centrist leader. and to
the Catholic elements in Germany gem
orally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
TRAVELS 5000 MILES
TO RESPOND TO DRAFT

Denver. Colo, Sept 2s.-~Travefing
5000 miles 70 avoid being branded as
a Stacker A NJ. Cullen arrived here
TINS week to appear before a draft
board for examination for service in
the national army.
AFTER registering in this city on
June cullen accepted position with
a seattle nrn, who had sent him to
A!aSka on business. Receing a tele-
gram from his brother that his nams
was about TO be. posted as falling to
respond for examination. Cullen i'm :
mediately started for Denvey. He was
In Wrangell, Alaska. and the trim
back included Lgoo-nalla sea yoy-
age to Seattle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
call for More .ger

special TO The Richmond viretnian. }
Rarrisonburg. Va, Sept. 27-The
!ocal exemption board yesterday Is
sued call for eighty more men to
- 81 the physical examination for mill
itary service. Rockingham county,s
quota for the first draft is 209 men.
Six hundred and eighty men have al
ready been examined. but the board
still lacks eleven OF having the re-
CURED number, owing to numerous
exemptions because OF dependent rel
attVes and on agricultural grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
TWO

time. and | did not notify them TO
nove." was the reply.
Captain A. p, Guigon, counsel for
the Virginia Railway and Power
company said last night that he bad
not posted himself sufficiently on the
situation 70 give out a statement AZ
That time, bat that when the case Is
called In police court this morning.
the company Will he fully represent
ed. j. a. Moore. associated with
Captain Guigon. spent many hours
lat night IN looking into the after.
and will he on hand this morning 10
hook out for the interests of the Pas
saneer and Power company. other
lawyers. representing The company
may also he on hand as well as the
cofg1raorarealth's attorney
II e. quite likely that the case viii
resolve itself irto q most interesting
evil action The 'To0ce appear "a
ioek At IL from that attitude. as no
objection Vas raised to the balliTE
of the two Negroes Yesterday evening.
and MIR Bradley himself was reooE-
mixed q security far them sr the SUM
OF s5e0 each
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
NEW LIBERTY BOW ISSUE


o. the deferred .nsjaliments will also
be payable.
II at44-refy glad TO De able to an
nounce that by authorizing the en-
CRAVING Of these nonds with only four
coupons attached instead OF thc fun
nun Der OF Fifty coupons. il win be
possible 70 have The actual bonds
ready Tor delivery as SOON as ful pay
aaSnts are completed thus avoiGlng
s-s trouble and delay incident TO the
stsss.
ponds TN ana after November If
1913, the holders 81 the bonds viii
nave opportunity 10 exchange them for
new bonds having attached thereto
COUPONS fer the balance OF the period
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
Dowager Empress Diving.

Petrograd. Sept 27.--The health of
the dowager empress. Maria Feodo-
rowna, is rapidly failing, Her condi-
ton in the last few days indicates that
the end is near. Her daughters, the
Grand Duchesses Olga and Xenia, and
her son, Grand Duke Alexander Mi
chaeiovitch. are in constant attend
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
Snpports Allied program.

Petrograd. Sept. 27.-Minis.er OF
War Nerkhovsky has publicly an
nounced his unqualified support to
the allies unalterable decision to con-
tinue the war to victorious end In
his statement he say VS. that while Ger
many is still lighting each of her
three allies, Austria Fl ungary and
Turkey, are on the verge OF collapse
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
RaiIrnnds Meet Ctr

Thvee railroads entering Richmond
have made a tentative agreement 10
an Increase IN the valuation of prop-
crfY FOR ta%ation. These roads the
southern. Seahoard Air Line and Chesa-
peake and Ohio viii accept an in
creased assessment Of approximately
s20e,@,0. the agreement being based
on the city proving its right to an
praise roadbed and track valuation at
higher valuation than in other sec
t!oms ~ tho stata
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
BIues TO Elect Major.

Officers Of the four companies Of the
Richmond Light infantry Blues, Of the
Virginia state volunteers will meet TO-
morrow at o'clock in the Blues
Srmory 70 elect a major This was de-
clded upon yesterday when Governor
Henry c. stuart issued an order form
ing the four companies into a battalion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
THE WEATHER
Omitted States Weather Bureau
Department Of Agriculture,
=.

Washington. September 27-Fore-
cart
Ftrzinia~Partly cloudy Friday, prob
ably showers; cooler at night. Satur-
1ay, probably fair
North Carolina---Showers Friday. ex-
ctpt fair In extreme east portion; COOL
er at night Saturday probably fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
Committees Provided.

Commute -4++-4l=f-'- s't.--t--l ts- and In-
formation, w T Dabney chairman:
entertainments and receptions Henry
Hotch kiss, chairman: frarernal organi-
xattons ard clubs. c Jeter Jones. chair
man; church cooperation. John Gar
land Pollard. chairman; comm ercial
a3nusements. Alvin Smith, chairman:
education and library, DR. J. A c.
Chandler. chairman; physical recrea-
tion, Colonel Julien Hill. chairman.
ananee. e l. Bsulss. chairman; com
mercial relations. " II, schwarzschtId,
chairman. coordinate relations, f1r. u
r. Anderson chairman
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28

- u sFtf ~ &7-ee ses+tAAs is preparing to
give every man Of tho Pennsylvanians
THANKSGIVING dinner around the IT,
Dies Of the people Of the city. lie de-
-lared that IL was diving un to a big
order" but that Augusta would do IT,
he quoted President Wilson as saying
bf the army that its efficiency depends
very much on the action ard attitude
u the communities toward the men.
he declared that there was not Il
single argument that could be pat up
Tor Riehmond's going after big con-
y~ntiohs that could not be advanced
Tor the proper entertainment and KIND
treatment Of The re4 in khski NOT
only was It a patriotic duty. ne de-
dared. BIT good ~ -uAss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-28
oni ers Elected.

TIE meetire IN rrocoedo0 70 TOM
a permanent ~ EaA.zation. the follow =
Ing Qtfte nag chosen rev Or H.
r. a.@llscalan chairman. w @
Ehoads and %vadham Il. Meredith,
vice Chairman; Waller Holladag treas
arer: } Z. I-athrop. executive secre-
tRry. and E. Hermcn Wiuf1ev. assistant
seeretary in charge Of 1he work m
Richmond These officers together
with the chasrmfn ot the permanent
committee named constitute the
executive committee with General
cronkhite and Nayor George Atnsne as
sx-oTicio members
The following permanent committees
were provided and the ehatrmeu Sc
lected, such cha.rmen having the right
20 name their own committees, which
may be composed % both men and We
men.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-03
STOLE OUR IDEAS.
Examination Of German U-Boat
 Shows Theft of Principal Patents.

New York, Nov. Swallowing an intensive study of the German sub- marine mine layel U-C-5, now in Gen. tral Park and renamed U-Buy-a- Bond, experts reached the conclusion that Germany had deliberately stolen American brains and ingenuity to further its undersea campaign against belligerents and neutrals. The U-C-5, which early in the year was captured with it's crew by the British naval forces, was brought to New York to stimulate interest in the sale of Lib- erty bonds.
 Important, however. as its function was in arousing public interest in the bond sale, that service, it was declared yesterday had been far transcended by the discovery that to the minutest detail the German mine layer was constructed along lines originating in this country. In brief. the design of the German mine layer almost dupli- cated that of the Holland type of sub- marine built for the United States Navy by the Electric Boat company, even down to the characteristic, spin dle-shape and non-watertight super structure.
 It developed that as soon as the U-C-5, which had come across the Atlantic in three sections on the deck of big steamship, had been set up the Submarine Boat Corporation, the present owner of the Holland patents, started an investigation aboard the craft to learn it's secrets of construc- ton. With this end in view the cor poration employed Penni, Davis, Mar win & Edmunds, a firm of patent law yers with offices at 35 Nassau street, to make a minute examination of the undersea vessel with a view to de- termining whether American owned patents had been infringed. The Sub marine Boat officials who had prev iously made a casual examination of the hull and mechanism of the Teu- tonic craft were struck with the sim ilarity between the construction and equipment of the German vessel ana that followed by their own company in turning out submarines for the United States navy.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-03
Financial
GROUND IS LOST
 ON THE PACIF|CS
St. Paul Common and Preferred
 Fall to New Low Records

Wall Street.-The current iQuida- ton of rails during today's brief ses- sion more than neutralized f1rmer tendencies elsewhere. St. Paul com- mon and preferred fell to new low records at 4211 and 80 respectively Pacifics reacted 1 to 2 points from their best and coalers also lost ground. Motors yielded 1 to 3 points and in- active specialties to 4. Coppers opened higher but soon fell back and steels and other equipments soon surrendered moderate gains. Ship pings alone held firm to strong. The closing was weak Sales approximat- unchanged at par, the 3h selling at 99.72 to 99.76.
 Early dealings in today's stock market were attended by much ir- regularity. Union Pacifc's fractional decline to its recent low of IA IA was offset by a gain of @ point in Canadian Pacific. Industrials also were variable at fractional recessions and advances. Shippings and cop pers showed consistent strength, Ma rine preferred soon rising 3 points. Specialties, including American sugar, Central Leather and Mexican Petro- leum, averaged 1 point gains. Stronger tendencies were shown before the end of the first half hour, Union Pacific making more than full recovery and U. s. Steel gaining point.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change:
New Britain herald., 1917-11-03
DR. MUCK RESIGNS
 BUT PLAYS ANTHEM
And Star Spangled Banner Will Be Played at Concerts Hereafter

1 Boston, Nov 3.-The Bos Sym 1 phony orchestra played 'The Star Spangled Banner" yesterday with Dr. Karl Muck, director of the Royal Opera of Berlin and Koeniglicher Preussrisher General Musik Direktor, leading. Dr. Muck has resigned, but acceptance of his resignation is un- certain.
 It was the regular Friday after noon public rehearsal of the orches- tra. a society event as usual but without the usual small number of vacant seats Symphony hall, above which fioated a flag in response to public demand for it, was filled. The audience was curious as there had been reports that the halls license was to be revoked unless the anthem was played.
 The management of the orchestra announced after the concert that the national anthem would be played at every future concert of the symphonS, and that Dr. Muck would lead the orchestra until the matter of his resig- nation had been decided. Apparently Major Higginson has decided to retain the services of his German conductor unless there is public demand for his removal.
 Inserted into each program was a printed sheet reading, "'The Star Spangled Banner will be played as the closing number. The buzz of comment over this had not died down before Major Henry Lee Higginson, founder and principal patron of the orchestra walked on the stage amid applause. He said:
 1T have asked Dr. Muck and the orchestra to play The Star-Spangled Banner. They have never refused to play it. Last spring it was my earnest request of pr. Muck that he remain in charge, as I considered 1t essen tial to the continued success of these concerts.
 He has placed his resignation in my hands that no personal feeling against him may prejudice the welfare of the orchestra. To lose him would be a disaster. The matter rests with me- It will have my earnest consid- eration."
 Dr. Muck then appeared on the stage to lead. He shook hands with the major and, the audience, applaud HE, btVOl Op IO SIccI AANS1 'llo completion of the anthem as an- nounced, he received another great | tribute of applause.
 Thus Major Higginson changed his announced intention of disbanding the l orchestra rather than yield to public 1 interference with it's programs. Major Higginson insists that Feder- 1 al officials have exonerated pr. Muck | from suspicion as a dangerous enemy
 alien. but The Providence Journal,
 which started the agitation for the
 playing of the anthem, demands that 1 he be interned. Three members of l the orchestra are still under Federal
 suspicion.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-03
WRITES TO RELATIVES.
Hartford Young Man Was on tho
 Luckenbach, Sunk by Sub.

Hartford, Nov. 3.-Writing to rela- tives here of his experiences on board a German submarine on October 10, & member of the gun crew says that be- fore the steamer was hit they sank one submarine with shot below the periscope and that a few hours later another submarine appeared. This one hlew off one side of. the ship and the crew took to the boats, later being picked up by a Norwegian craft and landed in France.