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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
GARDEN FAIR IN A BANK
Unique Display of Members Of Amer
ican National Ciub TO Be
Held on Friday.

While the finishing touches are being
put on the State lair Tor next week,
the people of ltichnond are to be treat
ed TO u real novelty in the way of IL
garden fair In Il bank. Friday, October
o, the American National Bank is TO
have Il display of garden products
raised by the members of it's garden
club. ~ large room in the basement,
which Is entered from Tenth Street,
has been set asiae for this showing of
the results of the banks efforts for
Increased production and anger con-
servation.
4 was very much surprised to find
so much interest in this fair" said j.
Frank Fooshe, the former director Of
this club. yesterday On his return from
fiopewell. several members have al
ready come in and arranged for their
collective exhibits of vegetables and
canned goods. The outlook now is for
a much larger and better show than
was promised some weeks ago. 4 most
interesting feature will he tbs reports
or members of their success in gnrden-
ING the past summer. There will be
a lively contest for the Sl5O II. cash
prizes TO be. awarded on the products
shown. An addition Sl50 is to be
awarded on the gardens as judged by
an expert several weeks ago, the
names OF the timers Laving not We.
been All awards are to he
made at o'clock, Friday afternoon.
Ihere ID 4 close connection between
thls bank fair and the State Fair, for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03

OF tho prohibition laws. Commissioner
Peters said: I'VE are hampered by tho
smallnoss of our appropriation for run
ming down tho violators.
"At no time havc my men. or tho
city police. ever searched Il piece Of
luggage without Il search warrant.
Last week, I had IN agent search
trains at Alexandria. We have IA pretty
good idea of tho people WHO are trans
porting liquor"-the commissioners says
his powers allow him to keep special
agents outside OF The State as woll rs
inland l am sure hat in the general
run. no one has been subjected to any
indignities. OF course. 1t is possible
for mistakes 10 occur. but very few
have been reported to me.
Naturally. t.:ere are many sore
heads and 1t is the easiest thing In
the world for d~isgruntled persons TO go
about and talk iooseiy about ha wing
had their luggage broker Into en- route
TO Richmond. But ST FAR no one has
been willing to back up these asser-
tions with evidence THAI would hold in
a court Of law.
II have SIG agents and many 'volun-
teers.' They are doing wonderful work.
and 1t is a mistake to say that the po-
lice or my speci,t: agents-who are
never allowed to appear in court. il 1t
Is possible to prove our case witht
them-haVe ever broken into any trunk
or other piece o. baggage"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
ANOTHER CONTINGENT
Gets UNDER WAY TO-DAY
Third Lot Of Men Selected for Ma.
tional Army to Leave for
Their CantonmentS.
DEFINITE FIGURES LACKING
Quotas Now Ready to Leave Home
Range From II to 40 Per Cent of
Full State TOtals-No Decision
Reached as to Second Call.
IRv Associated Dress l

Associated Press. ,
WASHINGTON. october 1.-THE third
Contingent OF National Army men will
begin moving tomorrow to the six
teen environments, where approximately
onc.half Of the $4,000 selected men
called out by the President already
have been modified. Quotas now
/. ready to leave home vary greatly,
ranging from II 10 40 per cen OF the
full State quotas with a general aver
s OF between 20 and 20 per cent.
. Modification of previous quota plans
was necessary because of the condi-
lions at the environments and the
availability OF equipment. Some can-
comments are much farther advanced
than others and can accommodate Il
larger percentage OF men.
Definite figures still are lacking as
to the number of selected men to be
transferred to the National Guard,
aviation service, medical corps or other
branches of the army that will have
to be filled up to war strength. 1t is
certain, however, that the men remain
ing at the camps Will not be sufficient
to form sixteen National Army divis-
ions at full strength.
NO DECISION REACHED
AS TO SECOND CALL
Secretary Baker indicated to-day that
no decision had been reached as to
when a second call will be made. There
are many deficiencies to be filled up in
the first draft, physical examination OF
the selected men by army doctors az
the camps having resulted in many re-
jections. There appears to be some
evidence OF undue leniency by the civil
ian doctors who examined the men in
certain sections. probably due largely
to the desire of local boards to make
a good showing in prompt filing Of
their quotas.
Decision of the War Department on
1000. 600 registered men be examined
Immediately and classified for service
In order that they may have knowl-
edge or when to expect a call to the
colors and arrange their affairs ac-
cordinEly, awaits action by Congress
on the war deficiency bill. Funds to
carry on, the project are contained in
that measure.
Secretary Baker said to-day that of
some thirty-fve Governors who had
oeen asked II they believed it wise
and e1pedient to proceed with the ex-
animation Of all registered men, only
TWO had opposed the plan. Those two
did so on tho ground hat it would
make too great a demand on the time
OF the examining boards. virtually all
the members of which are serving
without pay. The department., the sec
rotary added. had not reached a de-
cision as 10 the wisdom OF the plan.
and he indicated that none was to be
expected until Congress had acted and
Shown its Will in the matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
RAILROAD Y. M. C. A. SEEKS
TO ENLARGE ITS WORK
ing Carried On mt Camp Lee.
MOultnrd Leads Campaign.

Secretary S. l.. Thomas's recital OF
the growth of the Railroad Young
Mems Christian Association since its
organization sixteen years ago did
more than arouse campaign workers
[" greater efforts last night, 1t caused
every heart to swell with pride. In
simple and convincing language Sec
rotary Thomas told the life history of
the association, what il had done in
the past. what it is doing at present
and how. with 1900 members and
$4,000. it hopes to launch a new era
OF helpful service in the future.
Il can tell you incidents that give
life 10 the Biblical expression. Am
my brothers Keeper" he declared.
Our work is II a of a great brother
hood. What the Railroad Young Mems
Christian Association is to-day has
been made possible by the loyal efforts
of more than II thousand persons. We
have never failed to achieve our goal
in II campaign. III the present un-
dcr,akinE calls for concentrated en-
erGy and cooperation. 1t is a big
proposition. but you men are equal to
the task.
a list of the team workers shows
tina the titles of general, colonel
and "admirai' have been lavishly dis-
The leading lights in this
campaign to enlarge facilities at the
Railroad Young Mems Christian AS
are:
G. a. Mortland. commander-in-chief;
Il. I. Jellison, r. L.. OFT, ]. w. Knapp
and G. G.. Arthur, aids: Lieutenant
L. w. Grice. Major-General ].
+. Bryant. Colonel +. Il. Anderson and
Colonel l.. T. Foster. of the army; Adj
miral w. d. Duke. Rear admiral Car
ter c. Jones and Commanders w. II.
\. b. Clarke and j. j. Robin
son. of the navy: L. l.. Smith. c.. &.
Finke. w. G. Hitchcock, w. S. Lowry,
X. 5. La Foon, Frark Clarke, r. S.
Wharton. G.. NJ. Luck, ]. S. Williams
and s. r. Cobb. representing the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway; ]. c. Cox, c..
l.. Johnson, NJ. l.. Smith and c.. Fl.
Dean. of TIE Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way: l.. r. Smith. II. I. Moist, a. II.
]. c. Lewis. w. G. Freeman.
Frank Halstead. James Hite. L. *.
and w. T.. Carter, of the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
and Il. Pollard and r. TT.
Walden, of the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road. and L. +. Minor and E. McCub-
bins. OF the Southern Railway.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
ISSUE 0VERSUBSCRIBED
ur1 'eTtiGscates OF n~6ebtednes
for %as'hsssA<is Are Quickly
e..
A.rcc-,:.r. --l

--S
WAsEINGTIN, Cc.1:tr :-I.tbAy.y
loan financing ws, n.z-x.4 ,o-tay By
tho oVersGasc-t5:.a- q. -. ls.res, IS.
sue OF sho---ti1s -rea.g-y certificates
OF indebtedness ~: CIT By The govern
rent-'tco.69o.noa. III. c4.ttacst.s
bear I per cent interest. mature De-
cemoer Is. and may be redeemed soon.
or, upon ten days notice.
inc amount Of the oversubscrio,,on
was not stated by the Treasury TO-
night but the taking OF the entire
issue. which is sl0o.o00.c 600, or one
third greater than any prev!ous Of
'eFihs. with a margin 70 spare. was
regarded as presaring TIE .ucc4sy o,
inc second Liberty bond !szu..
Io-days offering OF certificate.
brings the total up To s!.260.01o.0 900.
or more than 40 per cent Of The mini
mum set by Secretary McAdoo. for the
second Liberty loan. Win III. pro-
ceeds OF the latest certificate .ssu,
available. the government vii! have
anticipated the second Liberty loan re-
ceipts 10 the extent OF 1880 900. Oon
ana much of the money will have been
paid out.
The issuance OF certificates OF In.
oebtedness In blocks from s2o0. DON oOr
10 3ioo,0oo.0o0 Is highly regarded nv
treasury oficia!s as a method OF oh.
waiting stress in the money m,r,,et
which might result from the yudde,
~ithdrawal Of q considerable propor
tion of a large loan.
Continuation of the enthus;as r
"hich marked the opening day Of tn,
Liberty loan campaign was repor,e,
10 the treasury tonight from man,
sections of the country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03

they may obtain supplies. and that
their every want will be looked after.
every effort 10 being made by the de-
partment to stamp out this practice.
The officers encountered absolutely
Tic trouble last night in their work.
ana no ono hesitated for a moment
10 meet their demands. Through pas
sehEers' however, looked on the search
win great interest. but from the re-
hurks MADE while the officers were
going through the train, II was evil
dent that tho travelling public had be-
come acquainted with what was being
done.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
WON'T CURE
IhDlGESTI0N-.-YO NEED
PARC0 DYSPEPAIN

This reliable preparation has been
used with remarkable henent by thou
sands Of sufferers from indigestion
heartburn. gastritis. fatulence and
kindred ailments Of the stomach and
digestive organs. No need TO dcpriye
yourself OF the foods you crave-cai
what you want-and keep q bottle OF
Parco Dyspepain handy for use after
eating and in emergencies. 1t acts
directiy upon the digestive organs,
tones up the gystem and restores your
M and digestive organs 10 nor
NAL condition quickly. Sold and rec
ommended In Richmond by Paragon
Pharmacy. Hord'n Drug Store. T. a.
Miller Co, Washington & Early 1.-TWO
stores), l.. 7. Wright Drug Co, Bur
netts Drug store. Allen Avenue Phar-
macy and one store In zach town.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
DEATHS

CA at 1887 P. M. October
IN Selma. Ala. DIR. JOHN Z. CALHoCN.
TOT several years DR., Calhoun had been In
DuTing the summer he was u great sufferer,
sna iast night, his spirit passed Into the land
IN the loss OF DIR: Calhoun the old boys OF
' DIVERSITY or Alabama and the stu
1neiT heads In grief. For many years DR..
University OF Alabama. For several years
ne hAs hecn professor OF modern languages
nigh degree. an active member OF the Pres
oyterian church, an influential citizen in
every, community In which he lived. He
was honored by his fellow teachers, WAS
IeNtreu ana loved by hls students. and his
land. S
A FRIEND M STUDENT.
ia MES-Died. suddenly October ., 1917,
ut her late residence, sci North First
MARY +. NJ
Funerul notice lptar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
War Declared on
Rats by u. S. Govt

The government ut Washington is
preparing 4 campaign that should be
effective I'm killing the rats that are
so destructive both to lives and prop
erty: A conservative estimate places
two hundred million dollars annually,
and In the present scarcity Of food, this
loss must be prevented. The most ELL
use of Stearns' Paste. and thousands
Of dollars worth have been bought by
the government. Every housckccper
waterbugs should buy a small box of
this. reliable ~Xterlninator and stop
further loss of food In her homc.-AdN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03

hccrs holding permanent regular r,,
commissions. will not be maint.in..
ut government expense. Wherever of-
hccrs OF the National Guard, Nation,,
Army or officers reserve corps arc n g
signed to duty which requires thu,
TO DO mounted. suitable horses viii ~.
supplied by tho Quartermoster's corr.
No officer below the grade of mnior T.,
tho auxiliary forces is authorized ."
have Il mount. except as special dp,,.
may require. '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03

II has been arranged that the winning
exhibits ut this contest shall be shown
next week ih the Henrico County OK
hibit. With sucA a fnc showing OF
arden products as Will 90 secured
from this display County Agent Kirby
Is counting on winning the first prize
for Henrico. which is taking OH new
life In agricultural activities"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
LIBERTY BONDS ARE
APPORTIONED TO STATES

from First pagc.)
being received n large numbers, II
was said Yesterday afternorl!. While
.he bonds OF the small sr denomina-
.ions are the most popular. suhscrip-
lions are being uttered for large
Nc tgures are available FOR
the amount OF bends already pledged
In Richmond, and probably will no,
be for several days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-03
OFFICERS TO BEGIN HIKING
government No Longer VIII Feed AMI
mails Owned by Auxiliary
Force

WASHINGTON. October ARMY
regulations issued to-day suspend tho
requirement that field officers Of the
mobil" army serving with troops pro-
vide their own MOUNTS. Private mounts
acquired hereafter. except by those Of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
BIC BUSINESS
LIKES LOOKS
Of SITUATION
LOOKS AS IF THE ASPHALT DE.
POSTS OF THIS LOCALITY is
TO BE DEVELOPED. REPORT
WILL BE MADE SOON.

There is something likely to hap.
pen in the Asphalt industry OF this
locality within a few months. If the
predictions OF two experts in this line
can be taken seriously
A few days ago Wilson r. March.
bank, president of Firth avenue ii.
nanciaI company Of Ncw York and
recognized as an authority on the sub.
iect Of Asphalt, and Harry c. Jackson.
treasurer OF the Asphalt Corporation
of New York were nj the city and in.
-pected the asphalt deposits that sur.
round Ardmorc They are more than
delighted with what they discovered
and after leaving have written to 10
cal parties that they win be- heard
r1m again as soon as they arrive in
New York and make their report
Mr. Marchbank and Mr. jackson
we're not in the state bu' a few days
when they began to make friends. and
they impressed every one by their
business ability and Keen interest in
Oklahoma affairs Mr. Nmchbank is
Young man Of sterling business
qualities he began lii. as law
tynoeraphcr graduated t law. open.
..I .n ,ttt.. 80 a.. ..... , .. q.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
PEDDLER5
BILL FAILS
7 D P ASS
ACTIVITY OF THOSE ENGAGED
AND APATHY ON PART OF THE
PUBLIC is RESPONSIBLE FOR
FAILURE.

Petitions signed by thousands of
people against the passage of the
'pedders' bill" was tribute TO the
activity Of the medicine pedders and
Others and the apathy of merchants in
general when It comes to looking after
their own interests is responsible for
failure to get protective legislation.
This was the message J. w. Meeks
brought from the legislative commit.
tee of the state business mems asso.
citation.
Farmers signed the petitions when.
ever asked" he said, because II Vos
represented to them that the peddlers
bill would prohibit them from selling
their produce in the various cities
ms OF course, is false. The measure
is as protective to the farmer as TO
the merchant, and only affects those
selling manufactured goods, medicines
'hu lhe IKE. In other words. Cum.
pelling peddlers to pay their pro rata
share Of the expense Of government
There are other measures yet to come
up which should stir the merchants
to activity. The committee in the
state capitol is doing everything in
its power, but must have active. per.
sonal help from the merchant at home
Get in touch with your representa-.
tiyes and let them know they are ex.
pected to protect you too. No legis
Iation being asked is unreasonable
The merchant today has little or no
protection and is the target Of every.
body, from the promoter to the dead
beat"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
SHOOTING
AND GIT TING
YESTERDAY
TWO MEN AT POINT OF DEATH
AND TWO ARE IN THE COUNTY
JAIL CHARGED WITH THE COM.
MISSION or THE CRIME.

BeIligerency seemed to run riot
Sunday in the north western part of
the county as a result two men are
nearly dead and probably win die and
two more are in the county Jail where
in all probability they win have to
face a charge of murder.
At Tatums, Fate Coleman was shot
by Jim Green and is not expected to
live, deputy sheriff Kendall placed
Green under arrest and he is now
awaiting the outcome of Colcmuns
Injuries before charge is filed
against him Both were white At
Homer, a negro by the name of vii.
l!ams, slashed another negro by the
name OF Franklin with razor and
Franklin 1t is stated will die. Sheriff
Garrett and deputies Kendall and
Pyeatt took Williams into custody
lie is also in the county Jail awaiting
the outcome of his days work on
Franklin That section of the county
has given the officers considerable
trouble lately and they are determined
that the rough element win either
have to quit rowdyism or they will be
behind the bars It's a long trip for
the officers OF this city if the one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
POOL HALL.
QUESTION IS
Up AGAIN
LADIES WILL WAIT ON THE CITY
COMMISSIONERS TOMORROW
NIGHT AND DEMAND ABoLl.
TON OF POOL HALLS.

Unless present plans go awry the
city dads are going to be bombarded
by ladies' of the city when they meet
tomorrow night.
Object: The elimination OF the pool
halls.
A large number of ladies have been
solicited to attend the council in A
body, and many have agreed to do so
Some time ago the mayor made an
attempt to put the pool halls out of
business, but compromise was effect.
ed to the extent that gambling, and
all that goes to make such places OBJ.
noxious, we're to be eliminated. and
that the pool tables should be in full
view Of the passing public.
Whether any have failed to comply
with the restrictions is not stated. but
the ladies are going to make a su.
preme effort to close them up for good
Opinion is divided on the subject. It
is being claimed on one hand that the
halls are pernicious incubators of vice.
that boys are allowed to take their
first step in gambling, are thrown in
bad company and that no possible
benefit can accrue from their pres
ence In the city. On the other hand.
II is claimed that pool and billiards
constitute an innocent diversion, that
the greater percentage Of men who
play do so for pastime, and that no
town with aspirations OF becoming a
city thinks Of eliminating them. but
merely regulating them.
"Thcy viii want the council TO pass
an ordnance compelling people TO 20
TO church on Sundays and to prayer
meetings Wednesday nights" lament.
cd one interested party this morning
"l was raised in the church. but my
old pastor had too much to attend to
preaching the gospel to NEEDLE in
those matters You cannot reach men
by fighting them They resent and
fight back It appears to me that the
young fellow leaving the straight and
narrow path could be better reached
with good sound doctrine Of moral nt.
ness than through any laws that could
be- enacted"
Just what turn affairs will take to.
morrow night ls probematic. but there
viii probably bc some interesting de.
yolopmonts
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
No Band Rehearsal Tonight.

on account Of the varied attraction.
in the city tonight tho Chamber OF
Commerce band win forego it's regular
rehearsal and will have the next one
at the court house Thursday night
This is done for the purpose of giving
the members an opportunity Of seeing
some of the good shows in the city
Director Bernard is getting letters
daily from musicians who desire to
come here and locate. Preferences is
always given to men with families
who have some particular trade. Ard.
more will soon have a fine organisa.
tion that every citizen viii be proud
Of, and the quality OF music now be-.
INK handled would surprise most of
those who have failed to hear the
men IN practice
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
Ask About German Subjects.

Berlin, Feb l2.-Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman today informed the AS
sociated Press that the Swiss govern
ment has been requested to ask the
United States regarding the status of
the crews Of interned German ships
in American ports Pending an an
swer the seyenty-two Americans cap.
tured by the German South Atlantic
raider, whose release had been agreed
10, are being held in Germany, Zim.
norman said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
NATIONAL CAPITAL JOINED TO.
DAY IN CELEBRATING LIN
COINS BIRTHDAY.
CANNON WILL SPEAK
Former Senator, Who is only Man in
Congress Who Was Intimately Ac.
quainted With Lincoln, Will Speak
on "reminiscences Of Lincoln"

Washington, Feb. 12.-The national
capital today joined in celebration OF
LincOln's birthday.
In ~ house, Representative Pus.
sell read the Gettysburg address while.
Representatives Chipperfeld and Dill
delivered addresses on Lincoln's
achievements.
Tonight at celebration, former
Speaker Joe Cannon, who is said to be
the only man in congress who was
intimately acquainted with Lincoln.
viii speak on "reminiscences of Lin.
coin"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12

Zurich. Switzerland. Feb. y.
The arrival Of American am
bassador Gerard here brought
TO light all the circumstances
surrounding his detention in
Berlin, following the break
with Germany.
Because the German news
papers We're flooded with re-
ports cf German ship seizures
in America and indignities SUI
fered by Count Won Bernstorff.
Gerard was refused cipher
communication with Washing
ton. The Berlin authorities ig-
nored official denial of the
stories in German newspapers.
Gerard's telephone wires were
cut, and his mail and telegraph
facilities were stopped, so that
he could not even communicate
with the various American con-
SuIs. In his own words, he
was a prisoner.
Gerard and his party arrived here
Sunday afternoon, being met az the
boundary at Shaifhausen by the Amer
lean minister to Switzerland. Pleas
ant A. Stoyall, and representatives of
the Swiss army. Gerard is accom-.
panied by l1O other Americans. Ar
rangements have been made for the
party to remain here for two or three
days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
GERARD WAS Virtually PRISONER
SINCE SEVERANCE Of RELATIONS
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR is NOW AT ZURICH, swift
ZERLAND EN- ROUTE TO SPAIN, WHERE He VIII
SAIL FOR HOME.

Members Of American Party Say German Newspapers
Past Week Have been Flooded with Reports OF German
Ship Seizures in America, and ndgnes Suffered by
BeEnsorff-Cerard was Refused Cipher Communication
with Washington, and His Telephone Wires Were Cut
So He Could not Communicate with Various American
ConsulsNo Denals of False Reports in German News
papers were Made by German OficiaaIn Gerard's Own
Words He \ frsoner-Swiss Officials Welcomed
American Party at the Bounda.y--Party VIII Remain in
Berne for Two Three Days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-02-12
Must Abandon Policy.

Washington Feb T. a sharp re-
usal TO discuss the submarine Qucs.
tion with Germany unless her cam.
paign Of ruth'essncss" is abandoned
was forecasted today Officials here
regard the German suggestion as an
attempt to cloud ,hc issue aud weaken
the position of the United States.