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The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
Senate Would Give President Full
Power as to Embargoes

Unqualified authority for procla-
nation of export embargoes by the
President was restored to the admin
istration espionage bill by he SEN
ate Monday after Democratic Leader
Martin had explained behind closed
doors that President Wilson feared
he would be unable to accomplish the
ends desired under the section as it
had been modified.
The provision as it now stands
would empower the President during
the war, when "the public safety shall
so require, to proclaim it unlawful
to export articles to "any country
named. Last week the Senate vot-
ed to authorize embargoes only
against countries through which foods
were found to be reaching the enemy
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
You Need Not Suffer From catarril

You have probably been in the hab:s: !:
of using external treatments to relieve
your catarrh. You have applied sprays,
washes and lotions to the mucous sur
faces Of the nose and throat, have
been temporarily relieved, and then
wondered a short time after, why you
were troubled with another attack of
catarrh.
You should realize that catarrh is
an infection Of the blood. This fact
has been agreed upon by specialists
in catarrh troubles, and has been
proven in the laboratories of the Swift
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
FLORA MACDONALD FINALS
21st Annual commencement at Red
Springs May 20 to %


AS has been stated in The Robson
ian, the 21st annua. commencement
of Flora Macdonald college will be
held at Red Springs May 20 to %.
The graduating class this year is
composed of ID young women as fol-
lows: Annie Marie Barr, A. B., Louise
Hammond Dixon, B. NJ, Grace Gath
er, A.. B., Catherine Ruth Gilchrist,
3; L., Lucy Davis Haskitt, B. M,
Gladys Kirby, B. L., Annie James
johnson, B. M, Ethel May McEach-
ern, H. A., Mary Griffin Mcleod, B.
L., Geneva Locke, B. M, Virginia
Aiken Taylor, B. L., Sarah Ruth
Townsend, A. B., Jane Dickson Var
dell, B. M, Louisa Sanders Will
liams, 3. L.
The baccaiaureate sermon will be
preached on Sunday, May 20th;. at
11:15 a. m. by Rev. W. B. Jennings,
D. D., pastor Of the Presbyterian
church at Germantown, Pa. At 6 p.
IN. Of the same day vesper services
will be held on the college campus by
Rev. c. G. Vardell, D. D., president of
the college. At p. m. DR.. Jennings
will preach the annual sermon to the
Y. w. C. A.
At p. m. Monday, May 21st, the
senior class play "Mice and Men,.
The annual meeting Of the board Of
trustees of Flora Macdonald college
will be held at 9 a. m. on Tuesday
May 22nd, and at p. m. will be held
TIC reception and exhibition of the
department. of fine and household
arts. At p. m. will be the present
atior of gift to college by the senior
class and p. m. a concert by the
Flora Macdonald college conserva-
tory of music.
The graduation exercises will take
place at 10 a. m. on Wednesday, May
23rd, when the commencement ad-
dress will be ma,1e by Rev. Henry
Churchill King, D. D., president of
Oberlin college, Oberlin, Ohio.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
A Symbol of Health

The Pythagorians Of Ancient Greece
ate simple food, practiced temper
ance and purity. AS badge they us
ed the five pointed star which they
reganded as a symbol Of health. A
red five pointed star appears on each
package Of Chamberlain's Tablets,
and still fulfils its ancient mission as
as symbol of health. If you are trou-
bled with indigestion, biliousness or
constipation, get package Of these
tablets from your druggist. You will
be surprised at the quick relief which
they afford. Obtainable everywhere.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
Question of Naval Cooperation Bein,
Handled in London

Naval cooperation between the
United States and the Allies against
Germany is being negotiated largely
in London, it was learned Monday,
states a Washington dispatch, in
stead of in Washington as is
the case with military and other sub
jects. Rear Admiral Sims, who was
en- route to England when war was
declared, and who has just attended
the Allied naval conference at Paris
is charged to speak for the -Ameri-
can government on the major ques-
tions of policy.
Apart from the original announce
ment that the United States will pat
rol American waters and thus relieve
the Allied vessels, no statement of
naval policy is expected.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10

Specific Co. S. S. S., which was dis
covered over fifty years ago, will
cleanse your blood Of the catarrhal
poisons and will thereby relieve you
Of the dripping in your throat, the
sores in your nostrils, splitting, hawk
ing and bad breath.
All druggists carry S. S. S., and
the physicians Of our Medical Depart
ment will cheerfully answer any let
ters which you may write them in
regard to your case. Swift Specific
lCo., 305 Swift Building, Atlanta, Ga.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
Good Cheer 10 Mothers

The time of Motherhood should be
one of the greatest joy. Let the ex-
pectant mother keep her mind cheer
full, and render her every aid that
makes for comfort and less pain.
Among the really helpful things
is the preparation "MOTHER'S
FRIEND" BY its use, the muscles
expand easier. The breasts are kept
in good condition. The crisis is one
of much less pain. Used by three
generations. Apply it externally night
and morning. All druggists supply
MOTHERS FRIEND
Get bottle today. Write for spe-
cial book about the care Of the baby.
It is free. Bradfeld Regulator Co.,,
112 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10

tlsh Chief voices the welcome of the,
communities as well as congregations
to be served, and wishes for these
servants Of the Master a happy life
in Queen Maxton.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10

dence of Mr.. ]. L. Mclean until their
furniture arrives and is arranged in
the manse, which has been prepared
for their coming, including hedge
strimming, garden planted. The Scot.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-10
New Pastor at Maxton

Scottish Chief.
Rev. Eugene Siler, the new co-pas-
tor of Maxton and Centre Presbyte-
rian churches, and Mrs. Siler, arrived
Wednesday night and are at the resi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
THE VIRGINIA CHESTNUT
RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING
Scientists Have Found n Tree to Take
It's Pince-Not Subject
to Hight.

The American chestnut trce, or, moro
nut tree---for il has reached it's highest
state of perfection i'll this State-is
said TO be afflicted with a blight that
is rapidly forcing 1t out OF existence.
Evidence of ii c existence OF this blight
is 10 be seen IL ovor the State. and
there seems TO be no way Of heading
ii Off.
The chestnut tree. as It grew in
Virginia. is valuable from the stump
up. Every part OF It can be utilized.
Eut tho blight is putting IL out. SO
II one has any live chestnut trees on
the premises il will be we'll TO make
tic best OF them while you can. Don't
let single one go to waste. and IL n
tree appears to be dying, cut 1t down
and make II into timber Another sea :
son the timber may be no good
lnasmuch az the blight which il do
stroying the chestnut tree crept into
this country from China. the scientists
OF the United States Department ot
Agriculture have made Investigations
in that country. The agents who we're
sent there found that IN both China
and japan there were chestnut trees
OF different species from ours-that
were immune to this blight. One OF
them Is a short bush with large nuts.
not as sweet or ns tender rs American
chestnats. and tho other is tall hard
wood tree whose nuts are not edible at
all.
DR.. van Fleet ono OF the experts OF
the Bureau of Plant Industry, then be-
gan some Interesting experiments. He
crossed tho busiy Chinese chestnut
with the Virginia chinquapin, and got
= nut very much like our own disap.
bearing chestnut. This appeared to
solve the question SO far as nuts were
concerned. hut the new tree did not
make UP for the loss in timber So
the chinquapin also was crossed with
the other variety. and the result was
"A tree with all the timber value OF the
American chestnut.
In this way the nut and the vaiua-
bic chestnut timber may be saved. hut
the original tree viii, he lost. The new
tree viii have to be carefully Guilt
waited and looked after II II Is to retain
it's value. and this will require time
and patience and the exercise of in
tclllgent Judgment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
MUCH LARGER FACTORY
Big Misunderstanding Plant nj EIkin
Encouraging tho Sheep-RafsinS
Indurtry In North Carolina.

ELK!N y. G., November Io.-The
Chatham Manufacturing Company
which has .largc contracts with the
United states government 10 supply
army wooden blankets for the army
and navy, has completed its plans for
the enlargement OF the already ire
mcndous factory here. 4 building 20
cost $4,000 is 70 be erected immedi-
a'eiy. and the machinery and fixtures
with which IL is TO be equipped will
cost ut lcas, 100000, The building
viii he 300 fcct long. partly five stories
and a part Of Il only three.
When this addition TO the plant Is
completed and put in operation. the cs-
tRhHshmcnt viii employ 500 operatives
100 more than 1t now has on it's nay
roll The establishment OF this plant
here has caused tho farmers OF Surry
County and this part Of tho State TO
20 largely into the shccp-raising bust
ncss. and now every farmer for forty
miles around Elkin has wool 10 sell
every gear. and the industry is stlll
growing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
ALL ABOUT IN VIRGINIA
&c" Industries Spring Up Hero mud
There, and Old Ones EnlnrEinE
Their CapaCfty.

Th" Virginia Fertilizer Company hn.
been Incorporated at Petersburg witt
>Ho."oo capital stock. Frank Lindsay
Is the president OF The company
rho Economy Electric Co:npar- is
IN" name or new concern recently
incorporated in Norfolk with $50. O0a
capital stock TO engage largely in tho
electric supply business.
The bedford Can COMPANY. OF Pod
ford City. has Increased it's capital
stock from $4,000 to 100000 to en-
large its business of MANUFACTURING.
cans.
The Navy Dcra rtmcnt has received
h!dS and probably before now award
"d the contracts for replacing the floor.
III the Norfolk Navy-Yard structural
Shop. machine shop and foundry with
rrcoSotcd wood block
The new Methodist Church a; School,
held tn" cotton factory town Just south
OF Danvillc, is to cost $4,000. The
contract has been awarded TO a Dan.
vile firm.
llccfic & Kellogg have signed M a
contract for the erection OF additions
L" their Is" factory at Cane Charles
To cost 5000
The Petersburg Excelsior Mills have
completed the plans for the builaine.
81 their plant recently burned in the
,"ckanc CITY. |, Will be larger than
III" old plant
TN" Virginia Railway and Power
COMPANY h"V. let a contract for INC
immcdi;,t" erection Of n opr-s,orv
brick and concrete subs,ation in Nor.
FOLK
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
Time OF YEAR WHEN
WE ALL NEED TONIC
Fifty Cents Worth of Acid Iron
Mineral, Concentrated,
Cheapest and Best.
ALL DRUGGISTS HAVE 1T

Anucnic run down. nervous mon and
women past TWENTY-FIVE will md the
most economical tonic ard medicine
FOR the blood TO TO just ordinary mo-
dicinal iron. highly concentrated. It
~ not only most economical. but strong
ia half teaspoonful In a glass of
water being the usual dose.
Any druggist has Acid Iron Mineral
and n hfty-rcnt or dollar bottle Of Acid
iron Mineral will go from two TO ten
times az far as other weaker iron
preparations.
In buying Acid Iron Mineral concen-
trated. the user should remember that
IL IS just natural highly concentrated
product. and therefore contains no
catharticS or laaa,ivcs 10 upset and
stimulate tho bowels as so many prep
arations do.
We all need more or less iron this
tino of year TO enrich the blood. An
other advantage OF this natural pro-
duct Is that II helps digestion and
appetite and tho kidneys show It's ef-
fccts quickly.
II skin is pimpiy. saiiow and paliid,
and blood is full OF uric acid and other
Doisons which cause so much pain
rhct;clatism. etc, the reader should
mix tcaspoonful OF Acid Iron Mineral
in glass OF water after each meal
for short whiie.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
SUN-CURED HITS SLUMP;
BR|CHTS YET BOOMING
All Leaf Tobacco Markets Active.
Freight Congestion Cause Tim.
bling of Richmond Prices.
STOCKED BUYERS OFF MARKET
Sun-Cured Leaf Must BE Hurried to
RellandIing Plants-IsniIrouds Not
Fast Enougli-Decline in Prices
Not Hero to Stay.

There came something OF n slump
in the Richmond loose-leaf tobacco
market last wcck--an unexpected
slump. The average paid .or the 500
coo rounds sold at the warehouses; was
for sun cured goods rs compared with
the figures of several years past but
about 81 per 100 less than the aver
age of the week before.
The tobacco offered was not of as
good quality IS that offered during
the previous week., nor in as good
order ana that will account for about
S" Of the falling off. Dinicultics> in
the matter Of shipping undoubtedly
account for the balance Several of
the large buyers were off the market
because of the difficulty they have in
shipping the leaf after they buy it,
These buyers do not rchandle and order
their sun cured stock in Richmond bu:
ship il quickly TO other points where
their drying plants are located IA
the stock is usually in. moro or less
soft order when they purchase il In
Richmond. immediate shipment to the
drying plants n distance is abso-
luteiy necessary. If they cannot shin
promptly they dare not stock W ex-
caDt to certain amount. or they may
have u good deal OF damaged tobacco
on their hands. Because of the freight
congestion on the railways they wcro
compelled TO discontinue buying until
they can handle what they have nj.
ready bought.
This. in nutshell. explains tn.
slump. and, under the circumstances. Il
would be wise on the par; Of The
farmer holders Of the sun cured good.
to keep their tobacco in their barns
until the freight congestion rs relieved:
say. two or three weeks. The news
of the slump has gone out to tho
country. or will 20 with this issue of
The Times Dispatch. and this. taken
in connection with the unfavorabIe
weather for handling the weed. viii
cause the deliveries to be much smaller
this week. and this Ia well.
The slump IN Richmond was nu-el.
ioc'i. and due entirely TO the causes
given above. In the bright nariscts
prices arc keeping up. even higher in
some Of them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1917

Southern breeders arc found in the lists
OF prize winners at the leading live
stock exhibitions OF the North and
West. as we'll az of tho South. In CO.
operation with tho division Of animal
husbandry I'm the United States De-
partmcnt of Agriculture. VIC arc now
encouraging movement OF cattle from
localities in Texas. where shortage
OF food Is reported, to farms on our
lines. While this movement includes
some feeders. most OF the animals arc
high grade Hereford and Shorthorn
cows and heifers which will be USED
for breeding.
Our reports show that there were
planted during the year about 100000
apple. peach and other fruit trees In
the territory served by the system and
associated lines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
VIRGINIA-T ENNES
Company Formed TO Develop Grain and
f"hnrcO Fnrms In Southwest
Virginia md Tennessee

fE!STOL. VA. November I0.-The
tnaka development Company, lately
Incorporated at Zig Stone Gap under
the laws of Virginia with capital stock
OF 100000. Will not connne It's opera
tons TO Virginia. III fact. It's first big
development scheme will be In Crane
county. Tennessee, near Grccnvillc,
where the company has acquired 1000
acres OF land. The most OF the land is
III heavy timber at present II will he
clrarcd and cut UP into farms cspc-
cially Tor grain and tobacco growing
and Tor raising cattle. There is much
IRON ore on the land, and probably
TINS VIII bc developed. 1t is the pur-
pose OF the company TO build Il short
railway TO connect its properties with
the southern Railway ut C;reenvillc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
Ugh! Ca|ome| Sickens;; Sa|ivates!
Please Try Dodson's Liver Tone
[ sincere! My medicine docs not upset liver
and bowels SO you lose days work.

You're bilious: Your liver is slug
gish! You feel lazy. dizzy and all
knocked out. Your head IN dull. your
tongue is coated; breath bad stom-
ach sour and bowels constipated. But
don't take salivatinE calcencl. 1t makes
YOU sick; you may lose n days work
Calomcl is mercury or quicksilver.
which causes necrosis OF the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking it up. That's when
YOU feel that awful nausea and cramp-
ing.
If you want to enjoy tho incest. gem
test liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced just take Il spoonful
of harmless DodsonA Liver Tone to-
night Your druggist or dealer sells
you Il bottle Of Dodson's Liver Tone for
a few cents undcr my personal money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
POTATOES ARE CHEAPER
'"'d Weather I'm Northern Section
throws Frosted 'rubcrs ON Markets.
sweets Go Down, Too.

he governments potato market re-
p3r; for tho past week says that be-
rtNSe - tho general cold weather in
IN" northern producing sections. caus-
irG damage to both uncovered and un-
dug stocks. many frosted Irish rota.
toes have appeared on the market. and
q slump in prices was the result in all
the leading markets.
The sweet potato market fcll on
somewhat IN sympathy with tho white
Gniato mdrEct and because OF the fear
oi buyers Of frosted stock The { o. n.
season is practically ended in Now
Jersey F"llows T. q b.. SweGssboro
az" selling from s37i to Sass per bar.
rel. 'loth-'rp barrels. Big Stcmm er'
Jerseys declined 10 s2.S5 from s3lo
:. o b., onloy, Va. with shipments light
ana demand moderate. Virginia cloth.
top barrels iobbcd ~ $3.50 10 S4c5 on
most markets Double healed bar els
N"w Jersey stock, u ovcl uD from S..
10 $3.50, mostly s5.25 10 $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
ALL OVER THE SOUTHLAND
Large Developments In Virginia md
the CnroIlnas-GrcatO OIL Corpora
ton Starts In Tc1ns.

Among the many important Southern
derelopmental announcements OF the
past week were enterprises with capi-
talizations ranging from a few thou
sand dollars to Sl1.000,000. They are
reported in Manufacturers Record.
with all essential features mentioned.
this Industrial news including both
new and enlarging plants.
Tho Sll,000,000 expenditure has been
decided upon for the oil refinery, oil
pipe line and accompanying facilities.
which the Sinclair Gulf Refining Com
pany (subsithpry of Sinclair Gulf Cor
poration. New Yorl:D hos been PLAIN
ming TO build at Houston. Tex. The
refinery will cost 100000, and will
consist OF four units with n daily ca
pacity OF 10000 barrels Of oil. planned
for an early increase to 10000 barrels.
Among the other important an
nouncemento in the Record are in
Guided the following:
Hogs Will be raised by the First Ma
tional Hog Company. Raymondsville
Tex, organized with $500 capital to
! establish ranch OIL $500 acres Of land
Three ranchrouses. costing $4,000 each
employees houses, costing $500 each
machine shops, grain elevator. water
works. etc. will be among The improve
mcnts
About $4,000 will be invested by
tho Chatham Manufacturing Company,
E!kin. y. G., 10 build an additional
mill for manufacturing blankets. The
new building will be 800 feet long by
eighty feet wide (threc and five stories
hEh) costing $4,000, while the ma
chincry will include 100 looms, with
steam power plants. etc, costing $780,
900.
Bottle-washing machinery and bottle
cases Will he manufactured by tho
American Steel and Bottiers' Sup
/ N n tf-l,. lin,
Boston Va. chartered with s750.O00
capital.
steel steam freight vessels OF 1900
tons capacity will be constructed by
the Southern Shipbuiding Company
Mount Peasants, S. c.. organized by
New York capitalists.
west Virginia coal Will be developed
by the Devon THAI ker Coal Company,
Williamson, w. Wa, chartered with
10000 capital.
Lumber Will be manufactured by the
Williams & 1ifcr Lumber Company.
Warrington, w. Va, incorpo. atcd with
100000 capital
the American Sulphides Corporation
Charlottesville. Va. Incorporated with
$500. 900 capt. al
Alabama graphite will be mined by
the Pocahontas Graphite Company,
Ashland. Ala. incorporated with $780,
600 capital.
Hosiery Will be manufactured by the
MI. Airy Hosiery Mills. Mt. Airy. y.
| G., organized with 100000 capital. to
! begin production with nifty knittcrs.
driven by electric power.
West Virginia coal lands will be de-
v"loped ny the Birch Fork Coal Com
nany. Becklcy. w. Va. Incorporated
With 100000 capital also by the
Wadd"il Coal Company. Philippi. w.
Va. Incorporated with Sl50 600 cunit,l
North Carolina manganese will be
mined by the Tarhccl Manganese Com
pany, MI. Airy. y. c.. organized with
100000 capital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
TWO YEARS BUILDING
Figures in Territory of which Nirrinin
Is Part, SHOW Increase With
String to II.

comparative statistics of building
ana engineering operations in Virginia.
Maryiaha Delaware. District OF CO.
iHmbia Eastern Pennsylvania and
southern New Jersey, as compiled bv
inc T. w. Dodge Company. show that
from january to November Of this
year contracts were awarded for build
ing IN that territory that amounted to
sl"c34l LOCO For the Same period of
iaS' year contracts in the same terri
tory footed up Sl36.7S0ono while for
me same period of 1915 they amounted
10 only SSl.I79,000
Inc tremendous increase in these
h;;areS over the year 1915 is due prob
.tpiS 10 two things: much government
nuid'nS Tor war purposes and TO the
increase in the cost of building ma
terial and labor. II is to be doubted
!, any more private building has beo,,
donc or contracted for in this terri
cory from January to November Of
th!s year than for the same period OF
1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
AS WALL STREET VIEWS IT;
WEALTH IN VELVET BEANS
hnn Hearing on south's Financial Sit
uation and Mny Increase Value
Of Hallway Securities.

With the Wall Street Journal every
thing has bearing on stocks ana
bonds. or liz made to do so In tho col
nmhs OF that paper. In a recent issue
tho Journal using some figures OBJ
taincd from tho columns Of Tho Tines
Dispatch. sets forth the value of tho
velvet bean. 1t says:
There iy money in raising beans, mar
ticularly velvet beans. Thore is so
much prosperity wrapped up in the
shell OF this newcomer that II will have
bearing on the financial situation of
the South and tho shares Of Southern
railroads. Introduced into Florida as
an ornamental vine IL few years ago.
u spread over 100000 acres this year
In the cctt on-producinE States.
II promises velvet to the farmer be-
cause it is one of the best stock feeds
That can he grown. and Its produce
tlvity rivals that OF the guinea pig. IT
not only feeds cattle and hoEs. but II
feeds tn. SOIL by gathering nitrogen
from tho air and giving IL to the soil.
something that but few plants can do.
In addition. 1t puts a large amount of
h"mus into the soil every year. 1t
always gives back TO the soil more
than II receives from IL.
To the railroad II means velvet" be-
cause live stock forms one Of tho most
valuable sources of revenue Live
stock alone gives the railroads more
shan 27.c00,o0C onc-milc tons of freight
every year. Live stock is sure foun-
dalton for farm prosperity, and farm
products. exclusive Of live stock, fur
nish tho railroads llS.o00,o0o tons OF.
freight year.