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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
Receive Exposition's History

Members of the Virginia Commits
sion of the Panama Pacifi" interna-
tional Exposition have received copies
of the history of the big affair. Tie
book is handsomely printed. dr + tn
addition to full accounts of the cE-
hibitors and the various buildings.
contains photographs of all persons
connected with the fair and cuts of
the many beautiful buildings
The Virginia Commission was COM
posed OF W W. Baker chairman;
Governor Stuart, Judge s. " Holt,
j. T. Lewis and Alexander Forward,
secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
SALARY QUESTION
UP AT NEXT MEETING

The Finance Committee will meet
again tomorrow night to take up again
the preparation Of the 1917 budget.
The request by the Administrative
Board for 10 per cent increase in
the salaries of members of all depart
,.ments controlled by the board was not
decided by the committee Monday
night, and they will b naked 70 take
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
Automobile Stolen.

g. w. Murray. of 1915 North TWEEN
tX-hfth Street. reported to the police
last night that Ave passenger Ford
car, belonging to him. had been stolen
from where Is was parked at Ninth
and Broad Streets. about r. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31

of New Kent: c. S. Luck. Of Hanover:
n. =. Baker. T.. r. Monroe. DIR. Coie.s
man. of Louisa Mr.. CroweIf. of Pitts
sylvania, and DR.. r. r. Reese, Of
Southampton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
Southern Railway System

Southern Railway System
Reduced Fares From Richmond
$16.85
Atlanta Ga, and Return
Jan. 81, Feb. 3, 10, IL. IL and IA.
Return limit Feb. 20. with privilege Of
extension to March 9.
$27.45
Mobile, Ala, and Return
Feb. IL to 10. inclusive. Return limit
March 2. with privilege OF extension
to March 10.
$31.65
New Orleans, La, and Return
Feb. q to 10. inclusive. Return limit
March 2. with privilege OF extension
to March 10.
Corresponding fares from other
Southern Railway points. For Infor-
ination, tickets and reservations COM
n unicate with
MAGRUDER DENT.
District Passenger Agent,
Richmond. va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
Burglar, Takes Clothes.

Burglars entered window in the
rear Of the home OF WORKMAN Bracey.
3o17h street and stole clothes wo. n
about eight dollars, according TO In
formation the police were given last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
THE WEATHER
(United states Department q
Agriculture. weather Bureau.D
washington. Jan. so.--Forecast:

Washington. Jan. 30.--Forecast:
Virginia--Fair Wednesday. Thurs
day probably rain and colder.
North Carolina-Fair Wednesday.
Thursday probably rain and colder.
The indications are that the storm
that Is now over Colorado will move
rapidly eastward and be attended by
SHOWS and rains over the Northern
States and rains in Southern and Cen
trail States east OF Mississippi River.
within the next forty eight hours. 1t
will be followed by pronounced cold
wave over the Middle West and South
ern States by Thursday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
Loc.I Temperature Ye.terdny.

Local Temperature Yesterday.
IL noon temperature ............ 80
3 p NJ. temperature ........ So
s P. NJ. temperature 40
Maximum temperature to p. NJ. 80
Minimum temperature to. Il. Nj. 80
Mean Temperature .......... 81
Normal temperature ........... IS
Excess in temperature yesterday 10
Excess in temperature since jan
uary 1... 49,. ........ 4G
Local Rainfall.
Rainfall last twelve hours. 90
Rainfall last twenty-four hours T.
Deficiency in rainfall since March
1...... ...... ...... ........., 2.s0
Excess or deficiency in rainfall
since January -,........... 90
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
ARMED SHIP ISSUE

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-31
DETERMINE TO FIGHT

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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
Etnse Favors Measure De.
spite Plea for Present
State institutions.
MONTANA GRADUATES
IN PHARMACY AIDED
Higgins Bill Making Certifi-
cation Automatic Passes
Through House.

Helena. Feb. Observation-Disclosures.
coming the vigorous protests of Eliel
Beaverhcad. and Higgins, Missoula, the
representatives OF Fergus county this
a1tc' noon pat through bill which
provides for the establishing at Lew
lstohn Of state normal school for
framing rural teachers. Discussion of
this measure took up practically the
entire afternoon and it was finally
recommended favorubly in committee Of
the whole by vote Of SO TO 20.
Bcldcn, Fergus, introduccr of the bill,
and B. c. White, talso from the same
county were the chief defenders of the
measure and they left no stone un-
turned or argument unused to convince
the representatives that Lewistown
was the exact spot for a much needed
addition to the educational institutions
Of the state.
Higgins Opposed.
The arguments advanced against
the bill by Elicl and Higgins were that
the state of Montana was at present
sadly backward in caring for its insti-
tutions Of higher education. They
pointed out the conditions which exist
in Bozeman. Missoula and Dillon Iig-
gins spoke of the law department, the
forestry department and the school Of
journalism all operating underI the
greatest handicaps and asked that the
hn,1Ss. nt
and inadequate branch to these already
established. He refuted the charge Of
sectionalism brought by Representa-
tive White, who said that the western
side OF the range had all of the insti-
tutions while the great and populous
stitution which would train teachers to
educate the children of the large agri-
cultural districts to the found in that
section. He stated in answer to Mr..
White that the bill proposed by him
for equalizing the railroad fares of
branch of the State University; that
it was not a measure Of pork for the
west side, but had been drafted by the
chancellor himself. ~,
Need Rural Teachers.
The main argument used by the ad-
vocates of the new school was that the
state was sadly in need Of rural school
teachers as Montana had imported over
5000 during the past few years. They
showed the territory tributary to Lew
istown and the number of rural teach
ers needed to fill the schools of that
district. In closing Mr.. White stated
that he had been IA friend of every ap-
preparation asked for by the various
institutions o. the state and that the
house was handing him "a squeezed out
lemon" if it did not vote for this meas
ure.
Representative Bclden did a Paul
Revere from late train and threw
himself into the breech with a half
hour speech il. which he displayed
great ability and familiarity with his
subject. He approached the Question
from every possible angle and made
an effective plea for the new school.
The bill as passed provides for To-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
REPRESENTATIVES
IN ESSAY CONTEST
Five Missoula High School
Students Named for the
Preliminaries.

Monroe DeJarnette, Ida Mcdonald,
Radcliffe Beckwith, Mabel Simpkins
and Jesse Virtue were chosen yester-
day to represent Missoula County
High school in the prelminaries of the
extemporaneous essay contest to be
held in connection with the state col
lege basketball tournament at Boze-
man next month.
AS there were 25 entries in the Mis-
soula school and each school is en-
titled to only five representatives in
the preliminaricS, it was necessary to
hold an elimination contest. The
judges decided that the essays sub
mitted by the five named were the
best. The contestants We're allowed
to choose from II subjects.
Wednesday afternoon the winners
in last weeks contest will write the
essays that are to be sent to the state
college. The Bozeman authorities will
send the subjects over in sealed en-
velopes. These will be given to the
contestants and they will have two
hours and a half in which to write
their essays. Two of the five com
petitors in the prelilninaries will be
chosen for the finals.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
FOR ESPIONAGE BILL
Senators to Pass Measvre-Cumnins
Assails II Bitterly.

Washington, Feb. 19.--Dcbatc on the
administration bill to punish cspion-
age. violations of neutrality and con-
spiracics by agents or sympathizers of
foreign governments was concluded to-
night in the senate and its passage is
expected tomorrow. A vote was taken
tonight and a large majority of the
S5 senators present favored the bill,
but efforts to get u quorum failed.
Senator Cummins said the measure
was the most stringent and drastic
ever proposed to curb n free people in
time of peace or war. He declared
that under it the government would
have absolute power in war time ia
suppress newspapers and prevent de-
bate in congress and it might even, be
held IA criminal offcnse for two citizens
to discuss with each other questions
of military information or policy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
President
P0stpones
Next M0ve
Will Delay Address to Con-
gress-Preparations Still
Go on, However.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Therc were
strong indications tonight that unless
some sensational development precipi-
tatcs immediate action, President Will
sons next step in the crisis with Ger
many will be postponed until IA few
days before congress adjourns for the
session a week from next Sunday.
The belief still is prevalent in Off
cial quarters and at the capitol that
the president intends to ask congress
for authority to protect Americans
and their ships from illegal subma-
rinc attacks and, as he is known 20
want no extra session if it can be
avoided, it is regarded as certain that
he will address a joint meeting of the
senate and house before March 4.
Demands that some way he found for
relieving the congestion at Atlantic
ports resulting from the holding of
American and other neutral ships in
port arc pouring in at the White House
and the executive departments. The
disposition Of the administration, how
ever, seems to await further develop
mcnt of Gcrmany's policy.
Those in charge of tho work of pre-
pairing the nation for possible hostil-
tiles believe it now has reached the
stage where the countrys resources
can be marsbalcd quickly if the need
comes.
After two weeks of Intensive prep
| aration by the army and navy. an or
der was issued today under which an
immediate appraisement will be made
and the exact condition of the regular
fighting forces reported to the prcsi =
dent.
! Aside from the emergency authoriza-
| tons for the army and navy the ad-
miniStration has earnestly sought re-
vision Of the espionage and shipping
| laws and mobilization Of business and
other resources for national service.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
WILSON TO SUPPORT
LEGAL CUBAN RULE

Havana. Feb. 19.-Thc outstanding
feature of today's developments in the
revolutionary movement in Cuba was
a note delivered at the presidential
Gonzales, tho American minister. in
which President Wilson unqualificdly
declared his intention of supporting the
legally constituted government of Gen
eral Menocal and holding the rebel
leaders responsible for injury to per-
son or property of foreigners.
The note fell like bomb among the
sympathizers with the revolt and was
a source sof great jubilation to govern
ment officials and their supporters.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
WIFE AND CHILDREN
RECEIVE THE NEWS

san Francisco, Feb. lD.--Mrs. Fred
crick Funston, who Is living here with
her three children at Preside. was in
formed tonight by Major General j.
Franklin Bell, commanding the west :
crn division. of the death of General
Funston. She is Frustrated with grief.
Mrs. Funston was entertaining her
sister, Mrs. William .. Cullen. of this
city at the Preside residence. when
the news of the generals death was
brought to her.
The children are Frederick, Jr., 13
barbara, s, and Elizabeth, 3 years old.
Mrs. Funston was Miss Eda Blank
hart before her marriage. She came
here II month ago from Fort Sam
Houston with her children to avoid the
approaching hot weather there.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
BENSON RECALLS
GENERAL FUNSTON
Missoula Baker Was En-
camped for Months Near
Capturer of Aguinaldo.

Alex Benson, proprietor OF the Gar
den City bakery. who spent three
years in the Philippines with the rcgu-
lar army, remembers General Funston
well, as for several months he saw the
short figure of the Capturer OF Agui-
naldo every dav. While Mr.. Rem
sons regiment did not belong to Fun
ston's brigade. it was cncamped at the
same place and the members OF the
regiment did guard duty on the rail-
road leading to Funston's headquar-
tcrs.
Mr.. Benson remembers Funston as a
man of small, but commanding
stature, always distinguished by his
we'll trimmed Van Dyke beard. Fun
ston had the reputation of being an
exceedingly daring man and henson
relates two instances of especially
ncrNy exploits. once while leading his
brigade through Idizon on the trail OF
the insurrcctos, Funston's command
came to u large river near Bolongan
and for some time 1t seemed that the
march would be seriously hampered
by the lack of craft in which to cross
the river, but Funston plunged In and
swan across without any hesitation
his troops following.
Bcnson's regiment was in u position
to hear first news Of the capture oI
the insursent Filipino leader, Aguinal.
do. which won the little general mucl
fame. Funston showed an unusla
amount of bravery and daring In this
exploit He selected IA troop ol
Igorrotc scouts, and after these hat
been disguised as Filipino soldiers
they gained admittancc to the strong
hold of the insnrrccto leader, which
had proved an impossible feat for th'
regulars as they Always arrived OF
the scene a few hours after Aguinaldt
had fled. The capture was then casil,
effected and Aguinaldo was brough
back TO Manila.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
AMERICANS SAFE, BUT
CAN'T LEAVE COUNTRY

Copenhagen, via London, Feb. 19.---
All Americans arriving from ferlin
have reported that the situation In
Berlin. so far as Americans are con-
cerned is little changed since the de-
pnrture of Ambassador Gerard. The
to get permission to leave the country.
Germans including those in official
positions. seem to believe the two
countries are steering toward actual
hostilities and that there Is very little
chance OF ultimately avoiding war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
BERNSTORFF'S SHIP
STILL AT HALIFAX

Halifax, n. S., Feb. 19.--Thc inter-
ruption to the homeward voyage Of
Count Won Bernstorff and other Ger
man diplomatic and consular officials
formerly accredited to the United
States which was caused by the Brit
ish governments inspection here of
the Scandinavian American liner Fred
erik VIII, probably will not be more
than one week. 1t was indicated to-
night. The examination of passcn-
gers is still going on, but 1t was
thought the steamer might be ready
to proceed by next Saturday. To
date, SO far as could be learned, Moth
ing has developed to warrant any sus-
picion of contraband.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
COUNTRY CAN ILL
SPARE COMMANDER

New York. Feb. 19.-"1n am very
much shocked and Erieved." said
Major General Leonard Wood. COM
mander Of the department Of the east,
tonight after he had been informed Of
the death Of General Funston.
THE country has lost one of the
most efficient and valuable officers a,
a time when he can Ill be spared. He
won his way to the highest rank in
our army through gallant and efficient
performance Of duty wherever as
signed. The army will mourn his loss
very deeply"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
Washington Shocked by
Death Of Youngest Major
General of Line.
PERSHING SUCCEEDS
HIM AUTOMATICALLY
News Arrives as Secretary
Baker Is Giving Dinner
to President.

Washington, Feb l9.-Major General
Funston's sudden death came as II
great shock to high officials Of the
army and to President Wilson. lie
was ono of the distinguished command
greater things were expected in the
future. The youngest major general
Of the line. vigorous and apparently
healthful, he had been counted on by
his supcriors for many more years of
active service.
The news reached the war depart
mcnt late tonight in "a brief dispatch
from the headquarters of the southern
department saying General Funston
had died of heart disease. II was tel
cphoncd to Secretary Bakers home
where n dinner was being given to the
president with most of tho ranking
army officers in Washington among
the guests.
Secretary Baker made this state
mcnt:
"loss to Country"
General Funstons death Is II loss
to the army and a loss to the country.
During the trouble on tho Mexican
border, his work has been difficult, cX-
| acting and delicate. His conduct has
been that of a soldier and nc has cx-
| American army by his quick intelli-
gent and effective action. Throughout
1t all the sympathy between General
Funston and the department has been
complete and no shadow of disagree
mcnt has arisen.
| Il am deeply Ericvcd personally at
his death and feel that his loss to the
country is very great
pershinu Succeeds.
| Major General Pershing. who has
been in command OF the FL Paso dis
trict since the withdrawal Of the Amer
ically will succeed to the duties OF
commander of the southern depart
ment until an appointment has been
made. Recently made IA major general
he is the only officer of that rank now
assigned to the department.
/
mand General Pcrshins viii have
charge of the many details Of the
movement of the remaining units Of
the national guard ordered home from
the border last Saturday.
The picturesque and dashing cap.
ture OF Aguinaldo. the Filipino rebc
chief, was the achievement whicl
brought Funston prominently to the
attention of the American people. bu
he performed many services for hi!
country besides that which were prob
ably more difficult. His administra
ton of affairs in Vera Cruz, whcr
he carried out the presidents order
with a firm hand, simply holding tn,
city when every influence about hin
was ccntercd upon forcing the Amcri
can army into actual fighting with tn
McXicans. probably was the mos
notable service of his career.
At Vera Cruz.
The American troops had been Il
possession of Vera Cruz only a fey
days when one OF the Mexican general
sent in IA message saying in certal,
terms that he was unable to longc
restrain his troops, and that they wcr
about to advance and drive the Amer
icaps into the sea.
IL you can't hold your troops bach
can" was the laconic message Fun
ston sent back.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
GERARD SEES PoINcARE.

Paris, Feb. 19.-Ambassador James
w. Gerard was received today by
President Poincare. He desired in an
unofficial capacity to pay his respects
to the president before leaving the
city. They conversed half an hour.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
ADMIRAL BATES DEAD.

Binghamton, \. Y. Feb. l9.--Rear
Admiral Alexander Berry Bates. u. S.
~. retired, died here today Admiral
Bates was born In Brooklyn Novem-
Der 25. 1912. He retired under the law
after 40 years service.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-20
TWO BRITISH SHIPS !
SENT TO THE BOTTOM
(Dy Associated Press.)

Teutonic allies submarines continue
their sinking of both entente allied
and neutral vessels. Mondays reports
from London show that two more
British steamers Of an aggregate ton.
nage-of S,242 have been sent to the
bottom.
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-10
MORE NURSES
SENT WHEELER
EXTRA CONTINGENT WILL AS
SYST IN HANDLING PNEU-
MONA CASES. -.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The Red
Cross has ordered an extra conting-
ent of nurses to Camp Joe Wheeler,
near Macon, to assist in caring for
pneumonia cases reported in the
camp.
Reports received here were that ,ow-
ing to the lack of nurses in the camp
at the time the infection began, one
nurse was attending at least ten pa
tients. which is more than nurse can
possibly do, owing to constant at
tention that is imperative in pneu-
monia cases. ~
The medical staff at Camp Wheeler
has also been augmented and every
thing that medical science can sug-
gest is being done to handle the cases
according to reports here.
lndiscretions on the part of the
soldiers in exposing themselves to the
weather after long hikes are accred-
tied as cling responsible for the dis
ease.
Many Alabama and Georgia boys
are at the camp at present.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-10
LET GEORGIA Double
HER wheat Acreage
Must Safeguard Our Food Supply And
Help Feed Allies

In accord with the war agricultural
program recently announced by United
States and State Agricultural officials,
the farmers of Georgia are urged to
double their wheat acreage over the
amount sowed last fall. With the ex-
ception of some of the sandy soils of
the southern part of the state, wheat
can be raised to advantage on most
farms in the State, and wherever wheat
can be grown farmers are urged to
seed an area sufficient to safeguard
their own food sdpply.
Wheat is best adapted to the loan,
clay loan and heavier types of sandy
loan soil where a firm but friable
seed bed can be prepared
Wheat makes it's best yields follow
ing some legume crop, but it can also
be sown to advantage after cotton and
corn. Where wheat follows cotton the
stalks should be turned under as soon
as the cotton is all picked. A roller
can then be used to compact the seed
bed and the seed put in with a disk
drill. Where wheat is to follow a
clean cultivated crop a good seed bed
can be prepared by the use of disk
harrow.
Wheat should be sown early enough
to allow the plants to get well start
ed before winter. If the Hessian fly
is present, seeding should be delayed
until about the time for the first frost
Late seeding should be avoided, how
ever.
From tests conducted in different
sections of the state the following va
rieties are recommended: Fulcaster,
Dletz Mediterranean, Leap Prolific,
Georgia Red (also known as Bluestem,
Purple Straw and Red May).
The principles to be followed in
sowing fall wheat may be summed up
as follows: % Plow early and give
the land time to settle before sowing,
if possible. (2) Use a roller and har-
row to compact the late plowed land
(3) Where wheat is to follow cult
waited crop that is removed from the
! land. prepare the seed bed with disk
harrow. (4) Make a good seed bed
! The increased yield will pay for the
1 trouble. 60 Use d grain drill, using
| sound, plump, clean seed of one OF
| the varieties recommended. Co Make
the soil fertile with manure or fertile.
| ers applied judiciously where needed
( CO Use formaldehyde to prevent
| losses from smut
The State college of Agriculture has
just issued bailetin on growing wheat
and rye which is available for free
I distribution.-(R r. Childs, State Col
lege of Agricultural
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-10
NC ELR0Y. FREED
IN Staying CASE
SOLICITOR HALTs TESTIMONY
AND ASKS COURT TO RE-
TURN VERDICT OF
NOT GUILTY.

ATLANTA, Noy. 9.-Upon the con-
clusion of the hearing of evidence in
the trial of j. d. McElroy for the kill
ing of Reuben Mason, negro, Solicit
tor John A. Boykin yesterday after
noon abruptly brought the case to
an end by asking the court to return
verdict of not guilty.
Your honor, | am not satifed in
my mind, after hearing this evidence
of the guilt of the defendant, and |,
therefore, ask that he be declared not
guilty" was the substance of the So
licitor's remark.
Jude Ben Hill ordered the jury to
so report, and McElroy walked out
OF the courtroom a free man.
The KILN was a result of a fuss
which Mr.. McElroy and Mason had at
Poplar and Broad streets several
weeks age. Mason 1t is said, drove
his automobile truck on the sidewalk
and Mr.. McElroy protested.
The case went before the court last
Tuesday