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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
BASE HOSPITAL MEN
LIABLE FOR SERVICE
War Department Decides Not TO
Exempt Amy Not Already In
Active Service
DIR. GIISINGER RETURNS
FROM WASHINGTON
Issues Statement Notifying Members
OF Medical College of Virginia Base
Hospital That They Are Not
Exempt From Draft.

After returning from Washington
last night nr J. F, Geisinger. who,
in the absence OF the director, DIR.
Stuar. Mcclure. is in charge OF the
affairs OF the Medical College of Vir-
ginia Base hospital. issued the fol-
lowing statement
War department mas definitely de-
cided not to exempt from draft any
members of Base hospital not in ac-
tive service. Contrary to our hope
and previous belief therefore we can
not hold in this organization any
persons called on the first draft, al
though they may have already en-
listed for membership In the person
mel of the Base hospital EXplana-
tory letters will he sent at once to
all who have enlisted up to this time.
but as some OF these may be sum-
moned by exemption boards before
the mail delivery this methld of pre-
liminary notification is adopted. Mem
bers of the unit so summoned are
instructed that we now have no au-
thority to claim their exemption and
that consequently they will be imme-
diately released from their obliga-
lions to the Base hospital.
]. F. GEISINGER,
Acting Adjutant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
TtTANUS CONSPIRACY
CENTtRS IN NEW YORK
Court Plaster Analysis Shows Lock
Jaw Gcrm---Iaboratory Tn
der surveillance.

Washington July ga gents Of the
department OF tust4ce have traced sup
plies of court plaster, some of which
have been found TO have been infected
WITH ee+anus germs, to n factory Ia
New York Il was learned today The
search fer the men behind the conspir-
acv Is being conferred largely in that
city
A small laboratory Ia understood 10
he under surveillance. It Is believed
that the plaster is treated with the
poison germs there and then sent to a
central distributing point where II has
been mixed in with legitimate ship
ments -...-.---..
IN Following "a warning issued several
DAVIS ago ny Attorney General Gregory
against the promtscuous use OF court
plaster the department today made the
further definite announcements that
germs had been found. The statement
reads. without taking any sensa-
tional view the department OF Justice
announces that samples Of court pias-
ter have been analysed and found To
contain tetanus germs.
"Txtreme caution should he taken in
the use and purchase Of court plaster
and especially the purchase Of court
plaster from itinerant vendors.
The samples Of court plaster men
toned by Secretary of Comm cree Red
field Yesterday have been received and
will be analysed"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Buying Machinery of Council
of Defense Placed in Hands
of Committee of Seven
FRANK A. SCOTT OF
CLEVELAND, CHAIRMAN
Object Of Move Is to Disarm
Criticism Leveled Against
Men of Large Business Inter-
ests in Council

Washington. July 2s.-The reor-
ganization of the purchasing machln-
cry of the council OF national defense
was completed today. The council,
following a meeting with Secretary
Baker, and impliedly with the ap-
prevail of President Wilson, announced
the appointment of a committee OF
seven to deal with all questions OF
munitions and supplies for war.
Frank 4. Scott, of Cleveland. Is
chairman: LIeutenant-C Palmer
f Pierce represents the army, ana
Rear Admiral Frank f. Fletcher the
navy; the other members are Hugh
Frayne. representing labor; p. M Ia
ruch. in charge of raw materials;
Robert s. Brooking, a st. Louis mer-
chant, is IN charge OF finished prod
Union Pacific. in charge Of determi-
nation of the priority Of the govern
ment's various needs
Mr. Baruch, Mr. Rrookings and Mr..
Lovett, with Herbert c. Hoover hand =
ling food viii he a commission to
arrange air purchase in accordance
with the general policies laid down
by the whole committee.
The committee will he responsible
TO the council OF national defense and
through II directly TO the president.
Its members, says the statement
announcing their appointment, will
be the direct representatives. OF the
government and of the public inter-
ests"
Most OF the other committees work
ing with the council of defense viii
continue t. exercise the functions
which they have been performing with
regard to options and purchases. But
the new board--it VIII he called the
war industries boaTd-will Re SUI
preme in all these matters.
Its duties were outlined in the of
fetal statement OF today as follows;
The board will act as a clearing
house for the war industry needs Of
the government, determine the most
effective ways OF meeting them and
the best means and methods of in
creasfng production. the sequence and
relative urgency OF the needs of the
different services. consider price fac
tors in the first instance the indus
trial and labor aspects OF the prob
lem involved. and the general CUES
tions affecting the purchase of com
uiodites
The purpose of this action the
statement caat.aNes,+.3s- expedite
the work 81 the government, TO fur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
TO DROWN
| CREW Of CARNtlA
herman Suhma rinc Submerged With
Twenty Captured Men on
Her Deck

London, July 2s-Here is the latest
Itory of German sea frightfulness
AGAINST Americans:
A German submarine held up the
american bark Carmela, from an
american port for France. on a date
hot given. off the British coast. The
Icrew of twenty. of which six were
american citizens. took to the boats,
The submarine, however. forced
|the boats to pull alongside and lined
ssshe crew, headed by Captain John A
Johnson. up on deck. forcing them to
watch a German crew go aboard and
rifle the Carmela. Then when an
English destroyer suddenly appeared
IAN the horizon. the submarine. re-
Eardless of the twenty men on deck,
6uddenly submerged. throwing them
Into the water.
The German crew had taken every
hing of value from the bark setting
kline bombs aboard. The bombs ex-
|ploded, sinking the ship, but the Brit
ash vessel rescued the men struggling
In the water and brought them to a
British port today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
STRIKING SW|TCHMtN
REFUSE MEDIATION
Government May Take Over and
Operate Railroads TO Prevent
Serious Delays
STRIKE BREAKERS ARE
POURING INTO CHICAGO
While No Violence Has Yet occurred
Conditions May Become Worse
Rapidly Home Guards MAY tx
Used.

Chicago. July IS - Leaders OF
svitchmen allied with the brothei
hood of Railway Trainmen, VINO "et'
on strlke- against nineteen rallro au'
in chicago. refused fatty tonight
accept mediation.
As result, dispatches received
from Washington indicated the gov
eminent would take over the railroads
II necessary to prevent delay IN trans,
portation Of government supphes anu
n save millions Of persons from the
danger of famine.
Federal offer Of mediation was
made to officials of the brotherhood
nv G. W. G. Gangar. assistant com.
missioner of the federal bureau OF
recitation and conciliation. He wired
Washington tonight that the situation
is hopeless and quit further negoti-
negotiations.
The law giving the government the
right to take over the railroads was
Recently enacted 1t gives the presi-
cent authority Sin time OF nationa
emergency" to take over the rail-
roads If interstate commerce is Sc
riously interfered with.
At some yards tonight conditions
were almost normal. but at others
transportation was completely Grip
pied.
Commission merchants said Chi
cago had enough supplies on hand to
feed it for forty eight hours, but after
that time the situation would become
most serious. Railroad heads stated
tonight the situation looked very
promising" but the labor chiefs de-
clared at least two-thirds OF the 5000
switchmen in Chicago had quit their
jobs.
Hundreds of strike breakers have
poured into Chicago. Railroad off,
Gals say that within twenty four
hours the strike will be practically
broken.
Under directions from Washington
Hinton c. Clabaugh. OF the depart
ment Of justice. began tonight an In
vestigation to determine II the strike
is interfering with government war
plans.
Policemen have been detailed to
guard against trouble. The railroad
heads denied the charge made by the
strikers that negroes are being I'm
ported to take their places.
1t was announced that In the event
need should arise 1900 Chicago home
guards would be called Into service
There has h>.->A valance 20 fars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
VERDICT GIVEN FOR
100000 DAMAGES

verdict of $4,000 was yesterday
returned by a jury in favor of the
plaintiff in the case of divers ad-
ministrator against Trauerman, in
hastings court, part II. for damages
resulting from the death of James F.
Oliver, who died from injuries re-
ceived when struck by an electric
driven by Miss Trauerman, 1t was
claimed by the plaintiff that Miss
Trauerman was driving her machine
in a careless and reckless manner
while the defendant asserted that an
other automobile struck her machine.
which caused her to lose control Of It.
motion was made to set aside the
vet dict, and this will be heard later
This is the second hearing OF the case
the first verdict being in favor Of the
defendant. The plaintiff sued for
$40 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
HIGH EXPENSES CUT
DOWN NET REVENUE
". & w. Railway Report Indicated
Failing on of large Sum in
Net Earnings.

Owing to unusually heavy operating
expenses, the net income of the Nor
folk and Western Railway Co. for the
month of June. 1917. shows de-
crease of 81 per cent as compared
with June, 1915.
The statement OF revenues. expenses
and net income for the month OF June
has just been issued by Comptroller
Joseph w. Coke. Revenues from
freight operations were s4.sol. ISL .54
an increase of Is per cent over last
year. and passenger, mail and express
revenues were se1s.5e742, an increase
OF per cent, yet the operating ex-
penses show such an enormous in
crease as TO decrease the net income
considerably below last years figure.
June was the worst month of the
year in this respect, the total for
six months. January to June 80
showing a decrease in the net income
of per cent when compared with the
same length of time in 1915. The
proportion of operating expenses to
operating revenue in June. 1917, was
e41s per cent and in June. 1915. was
5637 per cent, The proportion Tor
the first six months in 1917 is sos
per cent as against 55.65 per cent for
the first six months in 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
GERMANS ATTEMPT
AIR RAID ON PARIS
For First Time Since January, 1919
Teutons Drop Bombs On
French Capital.

London. July 2S-For tho
first time since January. 1915, the
Germans have attempted an air
raid on Paris.
The raid was made by a SQUAD
ron OF aeroplanes. Bombs were
dropped. A German statement
claims that hits were observed Mt
railway stations and military
establishments. adding that all
the German machines returned
safely.
A statement from Paris asserts
that only two bombs were
dropped. No announcement of
any damage has been made.
The resumption of German fright
fulness against the French capital Is
expected here to be followed Snme-
diately by strong reprisals on the part
of the French. Within the next few
days there would be no surprise al
news OF an extended raid over Ger.
man soil by a powerful notilla OF
French aeroplanes. It was the French
themselves who put q stop to the
German raids on Paris After thu
last one-on January 20, 1916-they
instituted such a powerful series OF
raids on German towns that the Ger
mans made no further attack on the
French capital. The success Of the
French attack on Karlsruhe espe.
ciaily had much to do with discourag-
Ing tho Germans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD
TO MAKE PURCHASES
ARMY ENLISTMENTS
ARE GOING GOOD

Washington, D. G., July Is
Though recruiting fell short of the g.
600 mark in the latest daily figures on
regular army volunteering. officials be-
lieve another week will see the volun-
teer quota filled.
Today's reports give the days to-
tai as 1871. and the total enrolment
of the country to date as 165.6O4.
Pennsylvania was the only state to
exceed 200 recruits. New York has at
last filled her volunteer quota and is
now over that mark. The state fur
nished 1913 men. running second 10
PENNSYLVANIA. Other states over the
100 per cent mark include Illinois.
Massachusetts, and Ohio. California
was one Of the high states with 95.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
HARRY BYRD WON'T
CLAIM EXEMPTION
Refuses to Permit His Position as
state Senator to Interfere
With Military Duty.

Although he occupies a seat in the
state senate has a wife and children
and has extensive interests to look
after Harry Flood Byrd, son of Rich
ard Evelyn Byrd. United States dis
trict attorney, will not claim exemp-
ton from the draft if 1t so happens
that he is among the first called.
State Senator Byrd is just twenty
eight years old and his name appears
On the list Of those drawn far enough
down to make it doubtful as to
whether or not he will be called on
the first or second quota, His many
friends in the Valley of Virginia have
urged the young man. in view of his
responsibilities and prospects. to re-
fleet before taking this action, but
Byrd is resolved to answer his coun-
try's call as soon as it comes.
His record from hoyhood up makes
this last determination seem a per-
fectly natural thing for Harry Byrd
to do. Entirely through his own eff
forts. he has accumulated, In the last
ten years. fortune estimated at
$4,000. His career. which began
on the staff of his fathers paper. the
Winchester Evening Star. has been an
endless record of earnest endeavor
and brilliant achievement. He still
makes his home in Winchester and is
at present one OF the valleys largest
orchardists. A bank director stock
holder in numerous local enterprises
in addition to his interest in the Star.
OF which he is now managing editor.
Senator Byrd's latest step. which
carried him into the state senate. bars
him from service in the army on the
grounds of being state officer. If he
simply lets matters stand But Byrd
says that before he will be exempted
on those grounds. he will resign from
that body. and then shoulder his
musket.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
WHILE SLAVS RETREAT
FOLKS AT HOME RALLY
GASOLINE TRUCK BLOWS
UP; z DEAD, 4 HURT

Edgewater Park, n. J., July Is
Two men were killed and four injured
and forty-six others were sprayed with
LIQUID fire today in an explosion here
which followed a crash between a
gasoline tank auto truck and Penn
sylvania freight train. There were
sixty persons around the truck when
the tank blew up. Edward Scanlon'
driver of the truck, was thrown TWEEN
tv feet and killed Richard Whittick,
a BURLINGTON fireman standing one
hundred yards away. was killed, being
hit by a piece of the tank.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Mrs. AStOr's life In Danger.

New York. July 2s.-Mrs. Vincent
Astor is just back from trip to the
front where her life was twice I'M
periled, the first time during an aerial
battle and the second when the party
or which she was a member was
spotted" by Germans and several
shells Immediately whistled close by.
Mrs, Aston went as far as the new
front inspecting the damage wrought
by the Germans in their retreat to
the Hindenhurg line. She had ex-
pressed the intention OF trying to help
in rehabilitating the ruined villages
and 1t is possible that the Aston mill
lions will aid in putting this de-
vastated section back on its feet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Men Causpire 20 Elect woman.

Moore Haven Fla. July 2s.-Mrs
George u Horwttz. Philadelphia so
ciety woman. sole nominee for the
naynraIty here today declined the Of
fee she declared her belief in of
ices for men only" The men. how
ever. are combining against her and
plan 10 elect her Monday despite her
opposition.
Mrs Horwitg received the primary
nomination on tn" Dem ocratsc ticket
This was equivalent 10 election
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Sunugylcr Seized.

Ogdensburg, N. Y, July 2s--Local
customs officials today seized two al
legged smugglers and captured $4,000
in opium. The men arrested are c.
w Mullane and NJ. Sabbath. They
were caught near the Canadian line
and will be given hearing Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
|FOUNG HOPKINS GETS
Y LIGHT SENTENCE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
South Boston. Va. July 2s.-Elmer
Hopkins was let off with a light SEN
Fence for the killing of George Coles.
After hearing arguments from the
lawyers all day In long discussions
hmong themselves. the jurymen rem
6ered their decision at $50 P. NJ.
hopkins was given six months in the
Halifax county Jail and fned FIVE hun
bred dollars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
ADMIRAL LUCE DIES
AT RIPE OLD AGE

Newport. r /. July as.-Rear-Ad
miral stephen b. Luce. L. s. N, died
at his home here today. aged ninety
years Admiral Luce had been on the
retired list since March IS, 1889 He
was the founder of the naval war col
lege. He also was one Of the strong
est supporters of the naval training
system.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Reports as to Internal Condi-
tons Indicate Great I'm
provement
CROWN PRINCE STILL
LAUNDERING FRENCH
Another American Contingent
Arrives on French Soil
kerensky Orders Russ From
tiers Closed

London, July 2s.-Russia's armies
are still in condition Of com plete
disorganization and their resistance to
the ..ustro German ons1aughts is only
piecemeal. But dispa tches today indt-
cate that internal affairs are improv-
ing to such an extent that hope is held
out the reform will extend to the front
and result in the stirenng of the
armies on a new line. In southeastern
Galicia and the Carpathians the Aus
tro German armies are striking their
.heavy blows and their advence Is con-
tinuous 3'n- Russians are making
strong defense at some points. but
it is not believed the present front
can be held for any length Of time,
The Rumanians assisted by certain
Russian loyal forces meanwhile are
continuing their advance into Hun
gariau territory and are striking to-
ward Kedzi Vassarehly. The Russian
troops are pressing in the direction Of
the Putna.
Internal Conditions Better.
The most optimistic dispatches. how
ever, come from Petrograd. where
quiet has again been restored under
Kerensky's iron rule, concerted
drive by the premier and the soldiers
and working men's congress on the ex-
tremists has begun which shows prom
Use OF bringing some order out of the
anarchy which for time held sway
and which still contains menace for
the country
TT Is the spectre OF anarchy which
we must ohliterate." Kerensky said
today, and his every move is in that
direction. He has the support of the
soldiers and workmen whose delegates
have adopted resolutions demanding
that Nicholai Lenine and certain of his
followers be brought to trial for treas
on and that the Maximtiist faction Of
radicals at once denounee their lead
ers Lenine has been definitely proven
TO he traitor in the pay OF Germany
according to statement alleged TO
have been made by the ministry of
justice and which has received wide
circulation.
In order TO prevent further ,nforma-
ton reaching ermany-apparently in
view OF the discovery Of further spy
plots within the Russian borders
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
COCKTAILS TO RESUME.
NEW JERSEY WORK

Trenton, y. j., July 2s.-Major-
General George w Goethals, who re-
Gently resigned from the United states
shipping board. is to resume work
constructing New Jersey state ROADS
tunnels and bridges. Governor Edge
made the announcement today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
CHESTER Is STILL
IN GRIP OF DISORDER

Chester. Pa. July 2s--A deputy
sherif and two white men were killed
in renewal OF the race rioting here
tonight. Rioting Is still progressing
enA more serious trouble Is feared.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Many worker. Killed

Basic. July 2s.-One hundred and
twenty persons were killed in an ex-
plosion which destroyed hand gren-
ade factory at lexington. Baden. on
"Wednesday, according to dispatches
reaching here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Cer1nan Editor 70 Serve.

New York. July 2s.-Max F. Wolf,
associate editor of the German Her
old. announced tonight he was in the
first draft for the regular army and
would serve IL permitted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Her Troops. 1t Is Declared,
Will Soon Be Helping ker-
ensky Beat Back Ieutons
ITALY PLANS BIG
BLOW AT AUSTRIA
Seeks Necessary Supplies and
I Finances to Enable Her to
Make Drive--America Look
ed to For Help

Washington. July 2S.--Japan soon
will be a potent factor in the war
on the Russian front This was indi-
Gated in official japanese diplomatic
circles here today. Japan, long main
tanning a "watchful waiting" atti-
tude, has decided To throw her power
In the balance, Already it is believed.
Japanese troops are on their way TO
Russia TO help kerensky in strength
S-ing the Galiclan defenses.
Weeks ago il was Indicated in the
International News Service dispatches
/ that Japan would take prominent
part in the war, but pledges OF Sc
crecy were eXacted from all who knew
of them The fact that the plans
contemplated sending troops to Rus
STA and that the ban % secrecy has
now been lifted. indicates 20 entepte
diplomats here that the troops prob
ably are already on Russian soil
Has Been Doing Her Bit.
Janan has BON doing her hit" for
B'r1onthS hV sending munitions To- Rus
sla. hat The constant stream or shells
ani guns went unnoticed by the pub
lie because the few who knew were
plaGceI - secrecy. The large i'm
poss 90 Ae33 fsap The tinted states
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
The Red Cross

Is fighting the nations battle
at home. Arc you doing
YOUR share by joining the
great force for aid?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-10-20
BED Cross Exhibit

The Red Cross booth was attrac-
lively decorated with the symbol that
moves the heart the red cross. Gar
mnnls and surgical dressings were
shown The box for contributions had
only % Cents Ia il, this claim being
crowded out by the attractions of the
hour Some one contributed g. 90. but
bY far the most valuable donation Of
all was the coral eoiored sweater.
knitted by Miss Margaret I.esassier
aud put on exhibition in the needle.
Work department After the garment
vas awarded FIRST prize. Miss he.
Sassier graeiously presented II to the
Red Cross II was sold. bringing $50 90
The fortunate owner is Miss LottIe
Daniel