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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12

real American fire engines and sta
tionary engines.
over $4,000 rolls of wire. some OF
II barbed for the trenches. some of ii
tor telephone and telegraph and some
for ordinary baling. are on their way
to France Some is already here. In
addition to the twenty American loco
motives already in service. the gov
eminent has placed a contract in
America for 800 more engines. most
~ of the smaller type. intended for
use on the front. The gauge OF the
French railways is three-sixteenths
of an inch wider than that OF the
American. but because Of the leeway
allowed in building locomotives and
cars the American designs will read
lily accommodate themselves to the
French lines.
At the outset the American war
department Is avoiding a mistake
made by England at the beginning of
the war when the requests forwarded
to London for supplies for the British
army in France were tabled and gone
over by committee some miles re-
moved from the fighting front. The
result was that London usually re-
duced the amount demanded by the
army in the field. which found itself
short OF numerous things.
General Pershing sent in request
for $4,000 stoves. capable of wood
firing, to be installed in the troops
quarters. Part of the $4,000 has al
ready arrived. The remainder is on
its way. The war department has
apparently accepted the viewpoint
that the man on the field knows bet
ter what he needs than department
thirty-three hundred miles away and
has not reduced the quantity called
for.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
FARnv|lLE NORMAL
SCHOOL FOR WOMEN
TO GIVE DEGREES
prcnarnfion Made to Offer Advanced
College Work Authorized BY
LEGISLATURE Last Year.
MANY STUDENTS EXPECTED.
More Than 100 Graduates Have
Been Sent Into Virginia Education
al Work BY This State Institution.

Farmville, Va, Aug. 1.-THE
thirty fourth session OF the State
Normal School for Women will open
September Ia Every advance report
indicates an unusually large attend
ance, partly due, It is thought TO the
fact that the school In now prepared
and authorized to give courses or
study leading TO the degree or bach
clor Of science IN education.
The new departure was authorized
by the Legislature Of 1918. which
granted to the Virginia normal school
board the right to confer degrees in
eaucstaon upon women who complete
four years Of work OF college grade
In a Virginia school AZ It's meeting
the following April. the board destg-
mated the Farmvtlle normal school as
the first OF the four normal schools to
offer this work. The course has now
been installed and the first students
20 receive degrees Will be graduated
in 1919.
The courses offered now by the col
iege prepare teachers for every phase
OF public school work-kindergarten.
primary. grammar grade. high school
rural school and demonstrations Di-
rect preparation for teaching begins
immediately when the students enter
upon their professional training, pre-
vtous graduation from an accredited
four-yesr high school or the eQuivai-
ent being required for entrance. The
high school department OF the nor
NAL school gives this work to those
who need II. Five professional courses
are offered. ali Of which are two-year
courses. except course ". which Is
four-year college course and leads to
the bachelors degree. The work OF
course " is so arranged that those
students who wish to prepare Tor
teaching in high schools and who can
take only two years of professional
work can, upon completion Of the first
two years OF the college course. re-
ceive the same diploma as Is grant
ed to those who take the four-year
college course.
During it's existence. the Farnvifle
normal school has enrolled $3.50 wo-
men and has sent into the public
schools OF Virginia more than l.7oo
graduates Many of those who could
not remain for graduation have re-
ceived Inspiration and training which
they have carried into every part OF
the state. When a young woman Is
sent out with diploma from the
Farmvtlle Normal school It means
that she has had at least two years
Of professional training and that she
Ia. had actual teaching experience
under the direction of expert super
yisors- Scholarship alone does not
gain diploma, for a clear and high
standard is maintained as to the per
sonaiity OF the student and her ability
rs an instructor and disciplinarian:
and this must be reached before a
diploma Is granted. The sole pur-
pose OF the school Is the training of
teachers. II is maintained by the
state for the benefit of the state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
! afternoon At $40. Tho Other Fell
low, In under discussion during An

afternoon at $50. The Other Fell
low is under discussion during Au-
gust, and will be considered "As a
Friend" next afternoon. The discus
sion will be opened by General
Secretary Mckee. Young men are
cordIany invited A social half-ho
follows 'Na discussion.
The Hy-Shy-Ny Club.
There will be "A special meeting
for boys at 2:30 o'clock. in the boys
lobby. All boys. ten to seventeen,
'h"~ members of the Hy -ShyNy
club or not, are cordially invited.
-. interesting talk and songs in the
dark.
Hundreds n Day
Lively" Is no name for the big
Central Y. NJ. c. A. building, which
is open twent-four hours day,
even days in the week. three hun
bred sixty-five days in the year, and
occasionally three hundred sixty
six days, with hundreds of men, in
Guiding soldiers. using the big lobby
writing letters home. playing scien-
tific games. using the gymnasium
the baths and the big swimming
pool attending the Bible classes re-
ligious meetings and entertainments
the association is big factor In
the com immunity. These DAYS the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
AMtR|CAN|zE RAILROAD
LINE FOR PfRSH|AG
BY G. r. PFRTFLih,
International News Service stan
Correspondent

Paris. July 10 (By MaiD Uncle
Sam has only been in France since
June 90, but already several hundreds
of miles OF French railway lines
stretching between his coast LANDING
bases and the permanent training
camps Of his soldiers, have passed
into his hands American locomo-
tfves are footing their shrill whistles
where only the faint shrek of the
French engine was heard before;
American siding and switching meth
DDS are in active operation and Amer
ican steel bridges have been thrown
across culverts,
Underneath the grfmy blouse of the
engineer Is an American shirt, and
close inspection of his shoe will re-
veal II Ia regular army 2. The
French government has loaned part
Of its rolling ntock.
When the shipping experts figured
out Il would take eight tons of ship
ping TO maintain each American sold
Ter in France great number OF
people wondered what II was all
about. how each SAMMY" las the
French people insist on calling our
hoysl could dispose of eight tons OF
munition. But here are some OF the
to include In his calculations.
Every month between 400 and 500
portable. knock down huts arrive.
With them. per month, come $4,000
rolls OF taxpayer to be used for roof
and wall covering, rendering them
absolutely waterproof. Hundreds of
baths have been imported to be in
stalled inside the huts Over 1000
pumps have already been shipped to
force water for the tubs. One hun
dred miles OF two and four-inch pip
ing TO conduct the water from the
pumping stations is being brought in.
Countless electric generating plants
to manufacture current for the pumps
are being set up.
Although the French government
has turned over It's huge state for
ests to our forestry experts. who are
continually cutting away tons of lum-
Der to be used In trench shorings, the
building of dugouts. repairs, etc. the
American army IS importing from the
United States 1000 tons Of our own
lum Der monthly.
Huge quantities of machinery for
the handling of cargoes on docks
| travelling cranes. tracks, trucks mo-
! tors, cordage. steel wire, hawsers and
! belts are arriving by every transport
| In addition to the munitions of war
the cranes unload laundry machines,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
Virginia Military
Institute
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.

The attention of all who are inter-
ested in education Is respectfully cali
ed TO the special advantages now Of
Tered by tho Virginia Military Insti-
tute. Among these advantages are:
i. It's Distinctive military system.
This has secured for II the name of
the West Point Of the South" II
tends to muscular development and
physical health BY an enforced reg
Clari,y In food. sleep and exercise
1t creates habits of promptitude, order
discipline and subordination. 1t fos-
ters self-reiiance and force Of personal
character by removing all extraneous
distinctions. and casting each youth
whatever his antecedent circum-
stances. on his own individual responat-
bility It Is equal. uniform and whole
.someiy estraining. without rigor
II. Its Dfstinctive Academic Curri-
c,ium. This embraces the study Of
English. History. French or Spanish
les. Geology. Mechanics. Surveying
Chemistry. Drawing. Law. Economics
Literature. Practical Science.
III. Its Technical Scientific Course.
Provision is made for the members OF
the second class to elect between the
courses of Civil Engineering. OF Ana
lytical and Applied Chemistry and Of
Electrical Engineering. These courses
are OF one and a half years duration
and are illustrated by continuous acid
ment OF Engineering is thoroughly
equipped with Instruments and models:
and the chemical. physical and miner
illogical laboratories have all appli-
ances for thorough practical instruc-
ton.
~. It's Distinctive system of In.truc-
tSon. namely, dividing Of slasses into
sections, whereby the students are ac-
curately graded. and each secures a
share Of the personal attention OF the
Instructor. The success of the educa-
&ional work OF the school turns large
~ on this method.
v. It's Economy. The expense. are
Pay cadets S425 year; Virginia ca
lets tuition free. 1926 year; state
adets, Slss a year.
This estimate includes tuition. hoard
luel and lights. washing, room rent
medical attendance of the most care
eui character. clothing. books, station
Dry and all necessary expenses and
balls below that Of any institution Of
IKE grade In this country This estt-
nate IL exclusive OF OUTFIT. and must
~ understood as average for the
sntirs term. the nrst year being OF
1eceasity the most costly.
Degrees b. A and B. s. conferred in
bourse.
For further information and cata-
Ogus apply to the Superintendent
GEN. Il. w. NICHOLS,
Lexington. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12

j average attendance IL fully eight
hundred day. Here at the big
building the soldiers uniform is ac-
cepted as a membership ticket. and
he is accorded the privileges on the
same basis as members. The .'hu-
man laundry Is being run to almost
full caracity. You will catch some
idea OF the larEeness OF things when
you understand that an order was
placed st week for TO dozen tow.
els. and that during July alone 1866
towels were sent to the laundry. But
these things are only a small part
of the story. The largest work IL
personal interviews with men along
the line of efficiency. physical fitness,
faithfuiness. Christian living, and
Christian service, Strangers are al
WAYS cordially welcomed at the big
building, erected by the good citi-
zenship of Richmond at Grace and
Seventh streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
State Normal
School
HARRIsONBURG. VIRGINIA.

HARRISONBURG,v VIRGINIA.
PREPARES YOUNG WOMEN for
teaching in kindergarten. elementary
and high school grades, for super
visors ana comm 1nity workers. and
for specialists In home-making, milli-
merry and dressmaking. Located "in
the heart of the Shenandoah Valley"
State scholarships give free tuition.
All expenses very low. For cata-
loPUos snd full information, address,
JULIAN A. BURRUSS. President.
-After Highest Virginia Standards-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
NJ. II. GETS WARRANT:
CHARGES SERVER FEE

Memphis. Tenn. August if.-w r
Bond, deputy United States marshal,
went TO the office OF a local physician
and served subpoena on tho doctor.
The next day Mr. Bond received
bill reading: MFR. W. T. Bond in
account with DR.. ---. 81 for office
call"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-12
Y. M. g. A. NOTES

The Other Fellow Again
o. Wingo Russell Will lead the
song service at the meeting Of the
Young Mems Life Problem club at
the Central Y. NJ. C. A. lobby, Sunday
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
NEW WHITE GOODS

are arriving daily. The last arrivals were striped
voiles, fully cloth, lnene pongee, piss crepe and
sheer materials for undermuslin. Priced at from
15c to SOC the yard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
SMART SHOES FOR MEN

Nothing more handsome in shoe models for
men have been shown in the city this season than
the fashionable lasts we are displaying in O'Don-
nell Shoes They are Beauties the identical mod
els that are pacing many boulevard in the big
cities of the East. They will prove instantly pop
uar with the young men under sixty who want
a comfortable shoe that is not a back-number.
At present day prices, these shoes should cost
you $500 to $3.50. A lucky buy months ago, how
ever, enables us to offer them at $3.50 to $3.50.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
NEW SELBY SHOES

Ladies will find here all the new shapes and
shades in fashionable footwear, as we'll as the stap-
lie lasts for rougher wear, and the comfort shoes
for sore or tired feet Our large stock enables us
to show great many styles, and our experience
in fitting shoes enables to give you the proper
fit. Ladies dress shoes priced at from $500 to
$3.50 the pair.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
ROYAL TAILORED CLOTHES

This big new store will have the exclusive ag-
ency in Lynden for the Royal Tailored clothes
suit made directly and expressly from distinctive
fabrics for you personally costs no more than the
ready made products of distant sweat-shop. In
fact, Royal Tailored clothes in many instances to-
day cost less owing to the fact that the Royal
Company stocked up year ago with tremend-
Gus quantity of materials, to avoid the sharp adj
vances that have taken place. Royal prices, there
fore, have not gone up. Come in and see the fine
assortment of fabrics that you can select from
for the spring suit
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
REMNANTS

You can save from rs to so per cent ifyou can
find the goods on our remnant table, There are
many kinds of dress goods, curtain goods flannels'
prints, suitings, percales, ginghams, muslins rib
bons laces, embroideres and in fact most every
thing you can think of in the dry goods line. All
marked about half price.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
BUSTER BROWN SHOES

for the feet Of your children will insure we'll
shaped foot when matured The arch in the shoe
is built to force the arch of the foot into proper
shaped strong arch If all grown-ups had worn
Buster Brown Shoes when youngsters, there would
be less broken-down arches and sore, misshapen
feet today. Priced at from $1.5O to 1928 only,
the pair.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
CURTAIN MATERIALS

The largest assortment of curtain material
to be found in the city is here We can show you
SO distinct and different exclusive patterns. Dots
stripes, plain or lowered borders, in short, most
anything you want in curtain materials Priced
at 1Oc 12Hc, 15c, zoe, Csc, SOC, &c. 4Oc 45c SOC,
Coo, Csc, 7Sc and S5c the yard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
THE MOST RELIABLE CORSET

to be had is the Henderson corset because of it's
well-stayed front, back and sides of the wonderful
shape molding material, of it's guaranteed COM
fort, and because it is as good corset as it is
possible to make. Priced at from $1.OO to $3.50
the pair
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
LADIES HOME JOURNAL PATTERNS

have not advanced in price and will not advance
because we are keeping the prices down in Lyn-
den Why pay 25c for patterns when YOU can get
the Ladies Home Journal patterns for 1Oc and 15c
and they are the easiest pattern made to cut from
and they save you material, too?
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
CLOWN DOT PONGEE

is the newest dress material produced in silk. You
will see this new pongee at all functions where
style predominates This pongee comes in the
colored dots of emerald, copenhagen, navy and
light blue.
Priced at 75c to $1.50 the yard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
NEW BUTTONS

New dress and trimming buttons in all colors
and sizes are among the new spring arrivals. If
you want buttons, you will find them here.
Priced at from SC to $500 the dozen.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
TEN CENT PERCALE

Why pay 15c or 18c the yard for other mat
erials when you can buy this good solid percale
at this low price. 1t is heavier, wider, and will
wash better than print and costs no more
Just Ten Cents the yard
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
MEMS WATER -REPELLANT PANTS

in all sizes and Of very heavy quality Made
with double seats and knees. There are no other
pants that will resist the water as do these.
Priced at $3.50 the pair.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
FOR KIDDIES

If you want the proper cloth for making those
play suits or rompers, waists, dresses or aprons
you will selct devonshire, romper, strong tough
and tough cloth priced at from 15c to Csc the yard
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
NEW SILKS

New silks have just been received that sound
the last note in fashion. They are all shades in
Georgette crepe, including the much-desired and
soft shades of gold and old gold and cream, white,
light blue, pink, old rose, and black at $1.75 to
$500 the yard
All shades of SO inch messaline at $3.50 the
yard. All shades of crepe de chine at $3.50 to
$500 the yard. All shades of Jap silk at SOC the
yard. All shades Of sousne silk at Csc the yard.
Pongee in plain and dots at 75c to S1.75 the
ward All shades of taffeta at from so to $500
the yard. Stripe tub silk at SIPS the yard.
Fancy silks for trimming or dresses at from
soc to $3.50 the yard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
GUARANTEED TROUSERS

You take absolutely no chances when you buy
Duchess Trousers here. They will make good; so
confident are the manufacturers that they Hill
please you that we have been authorized to pay
you actual cash for any imperfection, no matter
how slight, that may develop Ten Cents But
ton One Dollar A Rip, are our orders, and we
will gladly make good. And these trousers with
this cash guarantee back of them cost not penny
more than the ordinary kind. $500 to $500.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-02-01
MALLORY HATS

In snow Storm in rainy weather, on sunny
afternoon you'll be proud of your Mallory hat.
1t is the ideal a-weather friend. 1t sheds the
water bravely on an unpleasant day; you never
have soggy, wet hat if you own Mallory And
sun or rain, it always radates that smart air Of
style that stamps the owner as man of taste.
An announcement that will interest all men
at this time is the news that Mallory prices have
not advanced an inch. The war may have boost
ed the price tags on other brands, but it hasn't
touched Mallory. They are still marked $500 and
$3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-29
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The little girls of the second
grade of st. Hedwige's school en-
joyed a Thanksgiving party Tues
day afternoon from the hours of 3
to $3.50 o'clock Music, dancing and
ernoon. Dainty refreshments were
served toward the close.
Members of St Aloysious society
will entertain at a strictly private
grand opening dance Thursday even
ing, Nov. %, at the societys build
ing, 1872 w. Division St Music will
be furnished by Grontkowskrs or
chestra.
The committee consists of the fol-
lowing: Eugene Smogor, Chester
Jankowski, Peter Beczkiewicz. Stan
ley Bartoszek, John Boyer, NJ. Chel-
miniak and Leo WituCki.
Mrs. Stanley Niezgodzki. 1912 W
Thomas st. delightfully."- entertained
a few Of her friends Tuesday even
ing. The occasion being the sec
ond wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Niezgodzki Games, cards and
contests with Edison selections
were enjoyed during the evening.
Near the close a delicious luncheon
was served by the hostess. In Rum
the prize was awarded TO Miss Stella
Ciesielsl1i while in the writing con-
test Miss Florence Ciesielski re-
ceived the favor. Miss Niezgodzki
was presented with a beautiful gift.
Her guests were Misses Thresa
tie Lewinski, Genevieve Steszewski,
Jennie Jerzakowski, Martha ROgow-
ski. Blanche Ciesielski, Hattie Kur-
aszkiewicz, Stella Ciesielski and
Florence Ciesielslxi.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-29
Eli Seebirt and Mott Are
" Fauor;tes" For Judgesh;p

been a sort soldier Of fortune" Op-
Grating in South American republics
and San Domingo. He is "a relative
Of the Studebakers and is also said
10 have the Studebaker backing and
along with il several OF the public
utilitiea, notably the Indiana &
Michigan Electric Co.
Atty John SCHNEIDER Of Misha-
waka has been presiding as Judge
Of that court since the death Of
Judge Ford, but because of Mr..
Schindler's political affiliations being
democratic and those of Gov. Good
rich Of the opposite party, it is not
expected by Mr. SCHNEIDER or his
friends that he will be fortunate
enough TO receive the permanent ap-
pointment 10 fill out the uneXpired
term OF his late worthy predecessor.
The September term OF the SUI
perior court was adjourned by Act
ing Judge SCHNEIDER Tuesday even
ing. and the December term is
scheduled 10 be convened next Mon
day morning, when the new APP
pointee will receive the oath OF Of
flee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-29
COMPLETE REPORT
NOT YET READY
Several Days Required to
Check Figures in "Good
Will" Campaign.

Indications. judged by the reports
that had been made by the canvass
ers for the Good VIII" fund of
$4,000 for the benefit of local civic
organizations and institutions. We'd
nesday morning were that the Fed
Grafton of Social Service committee
would not be able to make a COM
plete report of the success of the
canvassers Tuesday for at least two
or three days.
The task of checking the money
and reports that have already been
turned in is one that is keeping
Fred Wiedman, general manager of
the campaign, and his assistants
very busy and their work cannot be
completed until all the solicitors
have finished the work of canvass
ing their territories.
Many of the $50 workers have
completed the work of -canvassing
there are several who will not be
able TO see all the people in their
districts until the latter part of the
week, therefore, the complete re-
port of the result cannot be an
nounced until that time.
However, Mr.. Wiedman believes
that the total subscriptions when
the final report is made will not
reach over so percent of the goal
Of $4,000 originally set by the COM
mittee TO be reached.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-29
GIVES USE OF HALL
FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT

Rev. John Cavanaugh. c. 5. G.,
president Of NOtre Dame university,
has donated the use of Washington
hall for the benefit Red Cross en-
tertainment TO be held there Mon
day evening, Dec. 3, under the aus
pices of Red Cross auxiliary. No. s..
Members Of the community and the
students are also assisting the women
in promoting the affair.
Those who make up the commit
tee in charge are as follows: Gen
eral arrangements, Mrs. J. c. Har-
per and Mrs. J. I. Worden; pro-
gram. Mrs. Harry y. Barnes. Mrs.
J. c. Harper, Charles McCauley and
Prof John Becker: tickets. Mrs. J.
l.. Worden, Mrs. Harry Schadt, Mrs.
W. X. Sherman, Mrs. Walter Baker,
Mrs. NJ. 3. Keegan, Mrs. X. X.
Rockne. Mrs. b. d. Coon, Harry
POulin and Walter O'Keefe.
The money realized on the enter
tainment Will be used in purchash-
ing yarn 10 be given 20 women who
do not belong TO any of the Red
Cross auXiliaries