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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12

day TO add his voice to the warnings
ayers Here is his message to the
American people:
Special Call Today.
The fixing of tomorrow by the
president as liberty day in connection
with tines liberty loan drive is a spe-
cial call upon the people of the Unit
ed States 10 contribute to that loan
TO insure victory. The war depart
ment has had the draft ages changed
SO as to secure more than 1000. 600
additional first-cla fighting men, and
has demanded OF congress over S.
900 100000 to raise, equip train and
transport this victory army TO France.
The fourth liberty loan is now be-
fore the people OF the United States,
without this financial backing, moth
ing can be accomplished.
This is no time to hang back with
the idea that the war is over. The
thing to do Is to hurl at the Hun
our maximum resources in men and
money and make victory certain
Although the days total was disa p
pointing. New York and Chicago made
and $50, 900. 900, respectively.
Philadelphia also reported a gain
OF $17.000.000, and Kansas City, VA
900, 600. Illinois now has 81 per cent
OF its quota. Kentucky has subscribed
rs per cent, and the southern part
of Indiana ia within three points of
its quota,
subscriptions to Date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
TO RAISE MONEY FOR
DESTITUTE ARMEM|ANS
State Council of Defense Sanctions
Plans of American Committee on
Relief Of Oppressed Peoples.

The state council OF defense,
through its executive secretary. Colo
mel Charles X. Kelley. yesterday ap-
proved a movement having for It's
end the raising OF money in Virginia
AS part OF "A relief movement for des-
titute Armenians and Syrians.
1t is purposed to hold nation
wide CAM pa ign beginning January i2r
1919, TO raise 100000 900 TO succor
4 600, 900 of the people of western
Asia, including 100000 Armenian
orphans.
These people are almost entirely
dependent for support upon aid given
by America and. at present. what help
they are receiving Is being distributed
through American missionaries in
that country under the auspices of
the American Com mtttee on Armenian
and syrian Relief. the president OF
which also is The head of the Ameri
can Board of Foreign Missions.
As "A condition precedent to giving
this approval. Colonel Kelley first OBJ
tanned from the assistant secretary of
the American Red Cross the sanction
of this body contingent upon, FIRST.
that the committee on Armenian and
Syrian relief first effect an economic
organization: second. the geographic
cal extent or the need and the deSu-
tuition and suffering Of the people.
and third, that there he no parallel
ing of organizations and no duplica-
lion OF efforts. The campaign, it is
said viii not conflict with the nation
wide joint campaign suggested by
President Wilson TO embrace all lead
ing war charities
DR., T.. c Cronk, secretary of the
southern division of the Laymens
Missionary Movement of the United
States and Canada. is Virginia direc-
tor for the American committee on
Armenian and Syrian relief
--Ruy Liberty noud~~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12


greater response by the people gen
orally, the capital of the confederacy
stands in a fair way 70 falling behind,
bankers asserted last night.
Appeals went forth last night
both from the executive committee
and downtown bankers urging the
people to go to the banks and buy
nj ore bonds To those who have al
ready bought, the bankers said. 'fTe1l
them to buy more. We must raise our
quota and we must help the boys
over there.
To those who have not made pur-
chase they sent forth this message;
"Our soldiers do not wait to be
sent for before performing their duty
to country, which is calling for the
supreme sacrifice in so many instan-
ces. Are you willing to wait until you
are sent for when you are only asked
to help those who IRE fighting with
fire, steel and lead fcr you?
Every available worker is now be
ing sent into the ranks for the final
drive which will bring victory TO
Richmond. Starting this morning and
continuing until the end of the cam
paiGn. the city will be canvassed from
one end TO the other and the people
are asked to help the campaign as
any previous drive.
Following the announcement that
the liberty day" demonstration at
Seven Pines. which was scheduled for
this afternoon and had been abandon
ed because of the Influenza outbreak.
the executive committee received late
yesterday the following telegram from
Secretary of the Navy Daniels:
II have received your tele gram and
| think ii very wise with the prevail
ence OF influenza these days not tn
have public gatherings" -.
Business Men Still Shy
Few business men attended the con-
ference at l o'clock yesterday at the
business Mems club, although many
invitations had been issued. Bankers
made no comment on this fact. How
ever, every man attic nding the meeting
placed a subscription for the fourth
issue
The drive in the industrial plants
OF the city continued with gratifying
results. and was brought to a climax
at the plant of the Richmond Stove
works. where a 100 rer cent club was
organized. Norman II. Johnson
smoke there at noon and obtained
$4,000 from the shop men every
workman buying one or more bonds.
The company purchased $4,000
worth OF bonds, and has conducted
thorough campaign among it's work
ers
Discussing the campaign last night.
bankers stressed the point that agents
for foreign corporations should make
n strenuous effort 10 obtain a portion
OF their company's subscription for
Richmond Bankers declared that il
was the patriotic duty OF the agents
OF foreign corporation" to see that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
BRAZILIAN STEAMER
SINKS GERMAN PIRATE

An Atlantic Port. Oct. ia Ger
man submarine was sunk only few
miles from the Atlantic coast yester-
day by a shell from Brazilian
steamer, 1t was reported today when
the vessel arrived here. Only two
shots were fired by the steamer. the
second exploding as 1t struck the u
boat, 1t tore the undersea craft prac-
tically in two and sent geyser OF
water high ip the air.
The submarine was about "a mile
distant when sighted. The~ste amer's
gun was immediately trained upon it.
The first shot hit the water and RI
chocheted over the enemy but the
second went to its rlark
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
EPIDEMIC SHOWS
l'suo sSud noIJ panuyluoo

health service. Cbtcf Health Officer
Key &. Flanagan. Of the Richmond
heahr department. oniflalz of the
setate departmeut Of health alzs.t.,,,-
tAe John Marshall hospital and
sEoIonei Charles K. Kelley. executive
sAtcretary of the state council of de-
Tense This last named organization ts
@Acttvely Interesting itself In The hpbt
SaGAfnAt the epidemic and thro,,4,h
ssEc10nei keileN issued an urgent an
peal. not only 10 nurses throughout tho
setate, but 10 young women in general
~ volunteer thar services TO helm
CHECK the insreasi ng spread of crime
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
vIRGINIA'S HONOR ROLL

The following Virginians appear
on the casualty list sent out by the
war department for publication
this morning:
Private Morris Walker: relative.
Frank Walker, Rcd Hill, Va. died
Of disease.
Private Warren II. Mercer: rcia-
alive, Mrs. EIorine Mercer. 1903
West Grace street. Richmond;
died OF disease.
Private Major Tignor: relative,
Isaac 1ignor, Johnson's Mil, Va,
prisoner.
Private Erwin Potts Neer: rcla-
tive. Mrs. Sallie Elizabeth Ncer.
Hiltsboro, Va; prisoner.
Private Thomas Houston Shcr-
rill: relative, MiIlic II. Sheriff.. Al.
tn Vista, Va: wounded severely.
Private Jasper S. Maxcy; rela-
tive, James w. Maxey, Mclita, Va
died of disease.
Private Norris r. Hogge; reIa-
tive, Thomas Hoggc, Dandy. York
county, Va; died of disease.
Private Norris r. Hogge: rela-
tive Mrs. Rcfrrca Willis. SS4
North Main street, Winchester,
Va. died of disease.
IfJVatc SAuluei l. NeWtOH, Fetn-
tive, William II. Newton, Haines-
vile. Va; died Of disease.
Private George McClanahan;
relative, Mrs. Niccy McCIanahan,
Big Rock, Va; died Of disease.
Corporal Robert II. Franklin;
relative, Mrs. Martha Virginia
Franklin. 1908 Taylor street.
Lynchburg. Va: died OF disease.
ISrivata H.Iin Horn. rc1nfivc
Blair Horn, Marvin. Va; killed In
action.
Private Clyde II. Burton: rcla.
tive, Mrs. Mamie DELI, Culpepcr
Va: killed in action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12

-
The health and sanitation warfare
against the mslady in civilian commu-
mites, declared tonight however, that
the latest reports telegraphed from all
sections OF the country show that the
epidemic generally has by no means run
its course. They point out that data of
reliable character. now available seems
to Indicate that ii will require from
six TO seven weeks for ~ ss>S9Ase TO
run its course among the civfnan popu-
lation,
In the army camps a careful study
OF the progress OF the conta gion shows
that it reaches its height sooner than
IN civilian communities because the
greater congestion prevailing in the
camps tends toward more rapid
spread.
Both the civilian and army experts.
however, say that they are better pre-
pared to combat yellow fever. typhoid
and even the plague than the present
influenza epidemic.
Even at the present stage Of the cpl
demic, it ranks AS one Of the worst
plaques that has ever afflicted the
eeHhtfy.-Whii- definite tigures have
not been collected in all sections of
the country. It is known that the total
mortality statistics have airead y
reached alarming proportions.
Deaths among the troops in the coun-
try for the past week were at the rate
of SIS per thousand per annum as
compared to rate of 81 and even
lower prevailing before the present
outbreak. There were by actual count
Ss476 new cases OF influenza during the
week and $685. Of pneumonia.
In the past twenty-four hours 1905
new cases Of influenza developed. a
slight reduction from yesterdays fg-
ures. There was also a temporary
falling of of pneumonia victims. The
death from all causes total1ed S92 as
against $50 reported yesterday
The situation at the national capt.
tai is increasing in seriousness. The
deaths from influenza alone have
reached a daily average of about sew
euty-6ye
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
The Itching and Sting
of Blazing, Fiery Eczema

blood, the disease being caused by an
Infection which breaks out through
the skin. That Is why the most salts
factory treatment for all so-called
skin diseases Ii 8. s. s.. for this rem
cdy no thoroughly cieanses the blood
that no impurities can remain. Get a
bottle today at any drug store. and
you will see results from the right
treatment. Write for expert medical
advice. which you can get without
cost. by Addressing Medical Director,
q Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ca
Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
|k@Grds hetwcen Cuaer and Rrieui.
II - Urfnrs dominating positions


~ western outskirts OF Brteul-
miles northwest Of Nerdun
Z "a lust west OF tbt Meuse.e
U$4her 10 the west. near RomaGne.
&JR9 entcnded from the height called
Il 91nA Marie. encountering the stthest
sA13MtAnce. We progressed slightly
xEf1uEn the woods in The i,rectfon
sy& lAnSare and st. Georges.
Il Hnder 4 heavy enemy fire. from 'he
ANGtcn west OF 81. Juvin and Hill ls&.
&ofth Of ST, ]uvtu. we advanced az y
1'eiock this morning our artillery
hNAvilv pounded Htli iS2.
This afternoon we had sufficiently
nrOgrcssed TO threaten to ou'nahk
both st. Juvin and The Hili-
Our patrols have linked up with
the French right south OF Grand IRE
VS. We cleared Bots Negremont TINS
morning. throwing the Germans
ncrosx the Are.
East Of the MeuSe the Germans are
bitterly opposing oar adyanc" we
proxrrssea east of Sirry-Sur- MeuSe
and on the wooded heiehis in THAI
aectur.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
Seems Like the Skin Is on Fire.

There is a harrassing discomfort
caused by Eczema that almost be-
comes torture. The itching IL al
most unbearable. and the skin seems
on fire with the burning irritation
A cure from local applications Of
salvcs and ointments is impossible.
because such treatment can only al
lay the pain temporarily. The disease
can only be reached by going deep
down to its source.
The source Of Eczema is In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12

DOCTORS APPEAL
IEnnIi.n,,nl f.a. De- 1A- :
Continued from Page One. J

from present service. she should
volunteer her services.
6. We call on the men and women
Of this city to Immediately offer their
services for nursing, There is much
simple work TO be done. thereby re-
leasing trained workers for more re-
Sponsihlo work. You can do your
part, even though you have had no
special training.
All that money can buy has been.
and is being. done. The few workers
arc being exhausted and we feel con-
f1dent of a response from both white
and colored of both sexes.
Phone Randolph, 1858 or come at
once 10 the John Marshall hospital
(Signedl
T.. {. l.. Miller. Nj d,
Stuart Michaux. NJ. d,
y. Thomas Emmett, NJ n,
Charles r. Robins, NJ d.
j shelton IIorsley. NJ n,
II Stuart MacLean, NJ D,
Douglass Nanderhoof NJ d,
Mcclure Newton. NJ d
Manfred Can, NJ. d,
j. Fulmer Bright, NJ d.
st. George Grinnan Nj. d,
Herbert Mann. NJ d.
A. s. Brinkley. NJ. n.
T. II. Terrell NJ D..
t.. I, Stonehurner, ND,
Robert s Boshcr, NJ D.
-Buy Liberty nondx
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Continued from page one)
boat caught him between the two
ships, poor fellow"
Sergeant Glenn p. Stein. OF Omaha,
said.
There was little excitement. Every
body was calm and orderly saw
twa neh crushed between The yes
seis
Corporal Melville Dahies and my
self are the only two saved out OF
five Omahans"
Corporal James Kearns, OF phila-
delphia, fornApr pugilst, put his story
in i've words Il broke leg Jump
ing
Sergeant Paul T. Mitchell, OF Savan-
nah, Ca. said; Everything Was as
orderly as could he expected. The
British destroyer did magnificent
work "
Sergeant Edward j. Donahue. OF
Columbus. Ohio. said: Many OF us
did not realize the seriousness of the
situation. The British sailors urged
men to keep their heads"
~Huy Liberty Bonds-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
DOOR TO DOOR CANVASS
TO OBTAIN BOND QUOTA
state Liberty loan Committee Decides
ON Emergency Plan 10 Insure Snc-
cess OF Campaign.

Liberty loan campaign chairmen
throughout the state were requested
yesterday by Chairman Il. L. Bemiss
and Executive Secretary Joseph But
ton TO prepare Immediately for a
general house o-house canvass in
their respective communities in be-
half of the fourth Liberty loan.
They have been asked to employ
squads of automobiles and the largest
committees obtainable, carrying the
campaign To the door of each house
holder and business man in their re-
spective localities. -------
While no announcement regarding
Richmond's probable acquiescence TO
the request has been forthcoming thus
FAR, Chairman Bemiss especially asks
that the work be undertaken imme-
diately
Hercnlean efforts now are necessary
IL the success Of the campaign is 10
be assured and the plan decided upon
is regarded by the state committee as
the most efiicaeious means Of obtain
ing the full quota of every community
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12

ing peace last SATURDAY on WHOM
terms as a basis" the kaiser Is pre-
pared 10 say h.
More credence is given The report
that Ludendorff and Hipdenhurg have
threatened to resign in case this de-
mand is accepted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12

IUVdI .-.9-.-.-.. : :, -bF,St o, AUH s"t y
The treasury department announced
that these figures are taken directly
from the kilograms sent by the gov
errors of each federal reserve dis
trict, and no attempt Is made TO Gre
ate either good or bad impression
as to the progress of the loan. 1t is
added that they speak for themselves
-Ifuy Liberty BOuds-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
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Escapes From Hun Prison Camp.

Bern tvfa Paris}, October II .--
travelling by night and hiding at day
um", Frank Soviski, OF 3ls East Cen
raI street Shenandoah, Pa, escaped
safety INTO switzerland from the Ger
man prison camp at Rsstatt. He ar
rived on swiss SOIL this morning. So
VlSkl was captured on July 20 at Cha
teau Thierry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
CONFIDENT PEOPLE
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N@UH1INutu ITOEll page Ohe.J
resulted In many quarters In dis
'inctly unwarranted feeling OF over
confidence. Peace propaganda OF en-
envy origin and belief that the end
of the war is in immediate sight also
are operating to the marked disad-
vantage or the loan.
General Peyton G.. March, chief OF
SIAN and the highest military officer
in this country stepped forward to-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
LIBERTY BONDS ARE

Continued from page one }
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12
SLIGHT OECHEASE

Csuo ssed uoIJ ponu,uoo)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-12

Following is the summary of su
scriptIons to date by districts:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
FIND NEW SOURCE OF
 KILBY OPPOSITION
Men in Penitentiary Urging Friends Not to Support Him Because of
 Pardon Speech

According to letter received by Lieut. Gov. Thomas F. Kilby from Paul Rich of Wetumpka yesterday, men cen fined in the state penitentiary are urg- ing their friends to support Judge W. W. Brandon.
 MT. Rich writes that the convicts have been informed that MT. Kilby has declared a determination to pardon no prisoner. This information was prob ably based on the statement of MT. Kilby that he would support trial courts, and would not become par doning governor" unless new evidence was unearthed or other good reason presented itself
 Mir. Rich stated that Theodore Lacy confined at Wetrmpisss has interested himself in Judge Brandon's campaign, and is writing letters urging his friends to vote against the Anniston man.
 George J. Partridge managing the Kiiby campaign in Bibb county, ac- companiei by State Senator W. H. Cooper. was visitor to Birmingham yesterday. He reported Bibb county in good condition krom the Kilby view point, and added that the anti-kiiby vote was divided between Judge Bran don and Judge Teasley.
 Kilby men were offering bets yes terday-with no takers-that kilby would carry Jefferson county and the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
TRAINING CLASS
 FOR SELECTMEN Preliminary Meeting to Be Held Tonight at Civic
 Association

The preliminary meeting of the se- lectmen's military training class. which is being organized under the auspices of the Civic association, will be held tonight in the rooms of the association at S:15 o'clock Major Tom Akers. chief instructor of the class. will pre- side, and will be assisted in the work by Secretary Manager c. l.. Harold and Boy Scout Executive H. w. Wester. MT. Wester offered the services of the scouts for instruction in radio and semaphore work.
 At the office of the Civic association, members of the class are being en- rolled daily. Details will be furnished to all those who desire to enter, on application to the secretary. All men. young and old, who will be required to register on September 5, 1918, or thereafter, according to law, are eligi- ble to enter this training class. The movement is heartily approved by the war department and is being actively supported by the local exemption boards.
 We wish to emphasize that the training which will be given in this class will be absolutely without ex- pense to any member" said Secretary Manager Harold yesterday. The Civic association believes strongly that a tremendous amount of civilian effort can be made to fit our future select- men for creditable admission into the various camps and cantonments.
 Tt will be of tremendous advantage to our arms if the men drawn into these camps shall have already ac- quainted themselves more fully with the Fundamentals of discipline, phy- sique and morals"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
Sugar Allotment May
 Be eFurfher ReducedIs
 SfatementofM MT. Earle
Food Regulations Will Be Strictly Enforced, States Ad- ministrator-Reports to Be Made on All Sugar Sales
 in the county-Heavy Penalty for Violations

Complaints have been made to County Food Administrator Paul H. Earle by several of the Birmingham boarding house keepers that the two-pound allot- ment of sugar IS not sufficient to serve tEeir boarders. Like all other house. keepers, the owners of boarding houses are allowed to buy only two pounds of sugar at a time, and according to their representations to MT. Earle, the board CTS, in some instances, register kicks, claiming that they do not get enough sugar.
 Tt is not improbable that the monthly allotment of two pounds will be still fur ther reduced before the end of the year. said MT. Earle. The sugar crop, accord ing to reports, is short several thousand tons, and the prospects are that the supply next winter will be diminished to such an extent that the present two-p bound allotment cannot be maintained For the present the regulations issued by the national food administration will be strictly enforced in this county, and per sons who faal or refuse to abide by them will find themselves confronted by a two years term in prison.
 "The food administration doubts ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
WORK ORDINANCE
 TO APPLY TO NEGRO
 WOMEN, IS STATED
City Employment Bureau to Find Employment for Negro Women
 of the City

H. J. King, in charge of the city cm- ployment bureau. yesterday held con- ference with Mrs. Will Brooks, tenn porarily in charge of the womens di- vision of the United States employ ment service agency. with reference to finding employment for the negro woman of Birmingham.
 Under the ordinance recently passed by the city commissioners, all able bodied men between Is and 60 years of age are required to work at some useful occupation. and 1t is under stood that in so far as it is possible. the provisions of the ordinance will be applied to the negro women.
 MT. King sought to ascertain through Mrs. Brooks if there was any demand for domestic help. Mrs. Brooks took the matter up with large num- Der of Birmingham women. who after it had been explained to them. stated that they needed help and would take any competent servant sent to them by the employment agency.
 Tn most instances the women with whom Mrs Brooks communicated stated that it had been almost impossible to get servants for sometime past. and those that did take positions remain only for brief periods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-09
GIVES DETAILS 0F
 ANDERS0N'S DEATH
Popular Birmingham Man Mistaken for Enemy and
 Fired On in Darkness

A letter from Col. Walter Whitman tc Mrs. F. Y. Anderson gives some of the details of the recent tragic death ir France of her son. First Lieut. Winston 3. Anderson. Colonel Whitman writes
 France.
 My Dear Mrs Anderson: You will permit me, I am sure, as colonel of your son's regiment to express my sincere sympathy for your sor row over his loss.
 He was one of my trusted off cers. deeply appreciate the sense of duty that impclled him to lead to it's post, the relief that was lost in the network of trenches on dark and stormy night. It was upon his return alone that he was mistaken for an enemy and fired upon in the dark.
 He fell in line of duty well per- formed. He lies in a quiet town back of our lines, mourned by all of the men of his company, and l'y all of his brother officers.
 If there is anything that I can do to meet your wishes regarding any of his belongings. you will. of course, give me that privilege.
 The regiment is doing it's bit in holding the line but even in the din of conflict my heart turns to- ward the mothers of my young officers, and my constant prayer is that they may be spared. but if called may they go as gallantly as did your son. Yours Most Sim cerely WALTER WHITMAN.
 Col. a25th Infantry. sgd Division July 6. 1918.