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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
BRISBANE ASKS QUESTION;
BRYAN ANSWERS PROMPTLY

neither does your question. The an
swer Is very easy. You have simply
fallen into the error Of allowing the
opinion of ONE MAN. who you think,
agrees with you. to outweigh the opin
ion of a majority OF the American peo-
pie, expressed through their represen-
tatives. This error, while not uncom-
mon, is unfortunate at this time when
war Is SO forcibly bringing out the con-
trast between autocracy and democ-
racy. 1t is not only unfortunate, but
risky. because. having built your ar
gument entirely upon General PERISH
ing's supposed opinion, you will he in
an awkward position II he was mis-
quoted or rescinds the order which has
evoked your enthusia sm. You will be
somewhat like the young lawyer who,
having confined his study to the sta
tutes OF his state, was warned by his
Instructor that a legislature might re-
peal all he knew.
In fact, the same mail that brought
me your cherished epistle. also brought
nm extract from the Washington Even
ing Star of December 29th which con-
tained an Associated Press dispatch
written on December 29th by repre-
sentative who is with the American
army in France"
Under the startling headline. Perish
ing May Make His Army Bone Dry"
the correspondent says. Gen PERISH
ing, In an interview with correspond
ents today, said the question of pro-
hibiting the sale Of all intoxicating
liquors to American troops, which he
favors. is being discussed with the
French government
Think OF It, my dear Arthur, the very
day you published your letter Gliding
III.
can people against the purported opin-
ION OF one general that very general
is quoted BY a representative of the
press-and the ASSOCIATED PRESS
at that-as favoring the prohibition
of the sale Of all Intoxicating liquors
to American troops and is discussing
the subject with the French govern
ment. II you excommunicate me be-
cause of my humble part In support
of prohibition, what will you do to
an American general, who has the
temerity to take the same position in
France where the water supply is not
as pure as ours" and where they have
no "custard pie" to substitute for your
favorite beverages, light wine and
beer?
Cheer up, Arthur, the worst is yet
to come, that is national prohibit
tion which you so dread: but you viii
in time, when the temptation is put
far from you, agree with the other
Wise Man that wine is a mocker-
w. J. Bryan, in The Commoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
Peoples Forum
Women Who Oppose Coordinate
College Review Reasons for Their

Women Who Oppose Coordinate
College Review Reasons for Their
Decision.
Editor Virginian:
Sir-Measures Of vast importance
to educatio in Virginia are now be-
fore the legislature in the form of
bills which will turn the University
of Virginia into o-educational COL
lege, and one of which will confer
power upon the board of visitors to
spend an Indefinite amount of money
in buildings and equipment for women
students, and which, the supporters
of the much discussed coordinate
college, who are the real advocates
Of the bill. claim will. in effect
enable the board of visitors to erect
such n college for which the legis-
lature must provide~funds at another
session after the obligation has been
incurred.
The opposition to the co ordinate
college throughout the state and in
the legislature hes become so strong
that this new plan appears to have
been hit upon because on its face 1t
looks inexpensive. DR.. Alderman, the
president of the university. at pub
lie hearing before the joint legisla-
tive committees in Richmond, held
January 31st. stated that the dean
Of the law faculty had given it as his
opinion that this bill provided FOR CO.
education and he expressed himself
as unalterably opposed TO co-educa-
ton, and hence against the bill. The
board of visitors were represented by
one OF their members who showed
that they also are against the bin,
FIVE OF them having adopted a reso-
luton to this effect, and three others
having sent either letters or te,e-
grams in opposition to 1t. One mem
her was out of the state and could
not be reached, but every one heard
from was against the bill.
Hitherto campaign leaders for 9
Co ordinate college have attached
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
Dear William Jennings Bryan, win
fOH Answer One Prohibition

Dear William Jennings Bryan, WIN
Zoe Answer One Prohibition
Question:
We would not willingly distur b
Colonel Bryan, who is now eating
oranges and custard pie in the pleas
ant climate of Miami, Fla. after hav-
ing forced congress TO pass con-
stitutional amendment that would put
workmen on an ice water basis.
We disturb him only a moment TO
quote an extract from his little arti-
Gle on prohibition recently published:
The law against selling to soldiers
is o. Itself a terrible indictment of
alcohol This protection ia not thrown
around the soldier because he Is
weakling, for the soldiers are the pick
of our young men. It would be an
insult to our soldiers 70 say that liquor
is denied them because they are be-
low the average man in resisting pow
er. No, the law ia an indictment
against ALCOHOL and being an in
dtctment aHainst alcoholic beverages,
II can be used to support prohibition
at home, as well as in the army"
Since you wrote that, Colonel Bryan,
you and the rest OF the country have
heard from General Pershing, In
charge OF the American army in
France
You learn that General Pershing.
who has the intelligence lacking In
certain prohibltionists. and knows
enough 10 discriminate between
deadly poison and the harmless. Gus
tomary beverages PERMITS THE
TO USE LIGHT WINE AND
BEER. Etc.
Let Colonel Bryan spend the winter
in Florida. eating custard pie. sucking
drinking ice water. and suf-
fering from dyspepsia If he wishes
this is his right Editorial by Arthur
Brisbane. in Washington Times.
Dear Arthur brisbane, Question An
syvered with Pleasure.
Your kind letter OF December 2sth,
entered as second class matter at the
at Washington. D. c." duly
received
You fAtter me. Congress was not
forced" by any one--it submitted the
out OF democratic defer
ence to the wishes of constituents
But, sweet az Is your undeserved
praise, you Offset IL by doing injustice
to my health. indignation is unknown
to me and I have so little fondness
FOR oustsrd pie that I am willing to
eschew It entirely. IL by SO doing
can be restored to that place in your
affections which / never hold.
The extract which you quota from
my little article on prohibition" does
not disturb me even for moment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

principles and must know all about
the man who wants the money. Thew
knew all about Alfonso XII. Of course,
but they made some inquiries about
his personal friend who was repre-
sonting' him In the NEGOTIATIONS for
The loan. The Morgans cnme to the
conclusion that the marquis was a
fraud. Now he lansuishes in Jail.
But there's no way of knowing how
many Others like him arc prospecting
at the big little towns expense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

ments were numerous He was pc
trothed TO the daughter Of fashion
Hhie family. while at the same time
paving court to a musical comedy
chorus favorfte. Altogether New York
was very kind to the marquis
That he ultimately ovcrplayed hts
hand was perhaps natural When II
came TO a matter Of borrowing fifty
million dollars from the Morgans. he
overlooked the fact that bankers
generally do business on safetv-tirst
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

Twenty years imprisonment was tho
punishment given a deserter from
Camp Leo following his conviction by
court-martial and the occasion has
served rigadier-Geueral Lloyd NJ.
Brett commanding the Hightieth di-
vision TO Issue general order In
which the duty OF a soldier is shown
clearly and distinctly.
The record of the court martial and
the general order sets forth all the
circumstances of the case and they
are presented herewith:
Record of the Case.
Headquarters Eightieth Division.
Camp Lee, Va, January 2G, 1915.
General Court-MartIal Order No, 8.
Before a general court-martiaI (No.
- which convened at Camp Lee. Va,
pursuant TO paragraph "a special or
ders No. 40. headquarters Eightieth d.
vision, Camp Lee Va. October II. 1917,
was arraigned and tried. Private Lee
r. MeCreery, medical detachment. base
hospital
Charge Violation of the Atty
eighth article OF war
Specification lin that Private Lee
r. McCreery, medical department, base
hospital. Camp Leo, Va. did at base
hospital. Camp Lee, Va, on or about
the 2lst day of December. 1917, desert
the service OF the United States, and
did remain absent IN desertion until
he was apprehended az McAllen, Texas,
on or about the 25th day of December,
1917.
Charge 2-violation OF the ninety
sixth article OF war,
Specification Fin that Private Lee
r. McCreery, medical department, base
hospital. Camp Lee, Va. did. at Neal
len. Texas. on or about the 25th day
49,
form of captain of infantry
To specification and charge /. mot
guilty"
ty,"
Findings:
OF specification and charge /, gull
ty."
or specification and charge 2, gull
ty"
Sentence:
To be diBhonorably discharged from
the army of the United States. to for
felt all pay and allowances due and
to become due, and to be confined at
hard labor, at such place as the re-
viewing authority may direct for a
period Of twenty (2o) years.
Action:
In the foregoing case of Private
Lee r. McCreary. medical detachment,
base hospital, Camp Lee. Va. the sem
tence Is approved. The United states
penitentiary. Atlanta. Georgia, is des-
ignated as the place of confinement.
but pending further orders this gem
eral prisoner will be detained at this
station.
BY command of Brigadier-General
Brett:
w. H. wALDRON.
Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry, Chief
of-Stan.
Official: ]. B. Barnes. Major, Infan-
try. Adjutant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

lave you ever stopped to wonder
h defeat In this war would meant
re you ever considered that the
aute those people over In Europe
render, II they ever DO, the Ger
= emperor win send troops across
scar
ecu have read about Belgium. You
wv aAe,rt tha L1Isitania. You can
.rine the frightfui reign Of piracy
! would ruIs the ocean II wilhelm
L the halrn. You know what mill
SIN does-tsae kind Of militarism
allowed of1oers to crowd women
children from the sidewalks and
! tire cutters Of Berlin You have
"a what happens when 8 country
.arplsd beneath the feet Of an oc-
ring army from Germany.
such s. thing could never hap
30 America" you will say. THE
10 can never admit defeat, even
hey have to battle a century for
cry"
on may De right COD grant that
ara. But you are miseAken II
bsssevs that ~ would be irnpo~-
b TO make the allies admit defeat. !
70 let tbs men at the front fear
the xoTrs sn and children Behind
b are Carving. and this wHr would
be over. Tnsy wouid lose heart
iose hope. A morals thAs would
sr be broken by the might OF Ger
armies alone would crrnapIs be-
IN the strain Of. worry ard anxiety. |
here is oriy ore thing that can
Farst sudh state n affairs. Inst
rsfns is American food. five
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
SELLING GOLD BRICKS IN GOTHAM

ain Is the truth demonstrated
ruth. that is, as accepted every
. outside Manhsttan--that little
gew York is the natural habitat
. genus sucker and the open sea
all the year round.
youth lao far as the New York
xrhes go, the place of his ma
!. is well concealed, wherefrom
~ be safely dedueed that hts 10
New Yorker who found hS
aone clerk salary OF SIS a week
cuate to crafty hts tastes. also
1 New York captains Of finance
ably easy and the New York So
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

"ial upper crust not at all inacces.
snie--to one of sufficient pretensions,
He supplied the pretensions.
pretending that he was the init.
mate personal friend of the king OF
spain otherwise the Marquis Edmond
'tousseiet di Castiliot, he gained tha
acquaintance and confidence OF "a
highly -honored naval officer, through
whom he obtained introductions 10
the social and financial world of the
GEaater city. For tive years he got
along. somehow. with his deception.
Mony cams TO him easily from hin
ew-found friends. Social engage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

1ects heartened up for the war--thai
tho American army is not and will rot
soon become factor In the European
bettionelds.
Whether senaeor Weeks told tbs
absolute truth or lied fatty. the ef-
fret Of his criminally foolish words ia
the same in helping to postpone the
end OF the war BY keeping up the
German spirit Of resistance.
That sort of utteranoe has bee.
made eli too frequently In the United
States senate. 1t IS doing more harm
than ell the p&cinrts. all the pro. Ger
mans and all the malcontents together
could accomplish.
II Senator Weeks ia unable 10 IN
derstand this. his mentality does mot
@ntifle him TO sit in any lawmakinp
tody.
II he does understand, he ifs doing
hts best to qualify for a term Of rest
ard quiet in an internrnent camp. at
ieast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
sENAToR WEEKS. OoMFoRTER or AUTooRAoY.

rnasor Weeks. OF Massachusetts,
OF shc men who have anowsd
asst~es 60 be blinded 10y partisan
in rHse lsAest to give aid and COM
60 the German government In his
ss 10 discredtt the American sec
~ Of war.
. speech before The senate. tns
ssahusetts politician deolsEed"that
United sta;es hAs sent TO Europe
81 Per cant Of the estimate given
In personal conversation by SEQ
~ Baker last October.
Fn&pa Senator Weeks hoped that
stary Bakers response. when and
makes one, would be to raise an
Of veracity which would give
ks and his gang OF partisan critics
nporary advantage.
hat 1t actually did was 10 bear out
ls German people. the contention
which the German rulers have
all winter long 70 keep their sub.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
vrRerrrA's FINANCIAL PROBLEM.

banned fer every other unpleasant
gent Of rife in ehis year a. d, 1913.
-wsr ia Justify hsld Responsible for
dsGaouit financial situation which
a.Sos1tn the lawmakers q Virginia
IN not tTus that the state is In
nurt, or that It's problem is more
pIicaasd or more grave than that
aher ccxnEnonwssltns The segre-
en sywssra Of taxation has put
ania In better position. ny far,
II ccu9a ever have reached I'M
me old plan.
be two outwtan ding factors ere
enormously increased sppropri-
~ s~e necessary 10 carry on tho
b of the departments, due mainly
me higher ooet OF supplies and
r&mrffy higher salaries: and that
sdy ffkss 20 pay more taxes.
- general ssgsrqoiy's commute es
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
General Brett'~ Order.

General Brett'a Order.
Headquarters Eightieth Division,
Camp Lee. Va, February II. 1918.
General Order No. IL,
/. The division commander invites
the attention of the soldiers of this
command to the first case of convic-
ton for desertion OF one of it's mem
bers ae published IN general court
martial order No. 5. these headauar-
ters. January rs. 1918.
In order to impress upon soldiers
TIE seriousness OF the crime Of deser-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

ton of Women Opposed to a Co
Ordinate College at the University
OF Virginia.
Richmond va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

on finance and appropriations are
thus confronted with the choice be-
tween uncomfortable alternatives.
T'hey must either cripple the state IN
its most vital functions by failing to
provide gne wherewithei, or It must
ask the taxpayers to pay larger levies
at "a time when every individual is
confronted hourly with Increased costs
for every necessary Of life.
We believe the general assembly will
act wisely IN this CRISIS by taking no
backward step II is possible at least
70 carry on what we have undertaken.
And we believe the people of the state
generally win not be disposed to com
plain ct the added tax. IT ia an in
evitable incident OF our war for free
dom ard will be accepted as such.
TT costs aore TO live these days"
says a widely quoted rural sage, ''but
't's worth II" .....
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

Watch Virginiar Ads
For Good Bargains
The Best Shops Advertise
in Its Columns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
SPANISH INFLUENTIAL WHAT IT IS
 AND HOW IT SHOULD BE TREATED
Nothing New-Simply the Old Grip, La Grippe, That Was Epidemic in 1889-9O Only Then It Came From Russia By Way of France and
 This Time By Way of Spain

has left you, O. if you are over 50 or not strong, stay in he'd four days or more, according to the severity of tise attack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
ALABAMA CASUALTIES

Carson. Floyd C.. Altoona; killed in action.
 Dispain, James L., Lincoln; killed in action.
 Dodd, Arnold w, Mobile; killed in action.
 Mitchell, William w, Pratt City; killed in action.
 Perry, Elliott F., Havrona; killed in action.
 Mcdonald. Luther. Elkmont; died from wounds.
 Fowler. James T., Fayette; died from wounds.
 Kent, Maston. Ashbury; wounded severely.
 Spears, Greene L.. Mobile; wound ed severely.
 Young, Albert w, Elba; wounded severely.
 Merrifield. Edward. Greenville; wounded severely.
 Wiggins, Cilby, Brewton; wound ed severely.
 Gatewood, Huston, Brewton; wounded severely.
 Gardner, Richard E., Coleanor; wounded, degree undetermined. Harris, Sam, Woodward wound ed, degree undetermined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
INFLUENZA
 RELIEVED
Many of Our Readers Are Us
 ing Cheney's Expectorant

A great many people are using our good, southern remedy, Cheney's Fix pectorant, to relieve themselves of Spanish influenza. On the appearance of the first symptoms, such as pains in the bronchial tubes, sore throat, cough
 ing, running of the eyes and nose. should take a few doses of Cheneys s Expectorant This preparation soothes the lining of the throat and easily cures the worst cold or cough in few days Many victims of influenza have taken Cheney's Expectorant with de- cided and pronounced benefit As it does not cost much, and easily ob- tained at any drug store, it is worth while for everybody who is suffering from influenza or it's preliminary stages to give Cheney's Expectorant d trial-- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Go to Bed and Stay Quiet. Take Laxative-Eat Plen- ty of Nourishing Food. Keep Up Your Strength.
 Nature Is the
 Only Cure"
ALWAYS CALL A DOCTOR
NO OCCASION FOR PANIC

.s Spanish influenza. which appeared in Spain in May has all the appear ance of grip or la grippe which has swept over the world in numerous epi- denies as far back as history runs, Hippocrates refers to an epidemic in 412 E. C., which is regarded by many to have been influenza Every cen tury has had it's attacks. Beginning with 1881. this country has had five epidemics, the last in 1SS990
 There is no occasion for panic--in- fluenza itself has a very low percent age of fatalities-not over one death out of every 400 cases. according to the N. c. board of health. The chief danger lies in complications arising, attacking principally patients in a run down condition-those who don't go to bed soon enough, or those who get up too early.
 THE SYMPTOMS
 Grippe, or influenza. as it Is now called, usually begins with a chill, fol- lowed by aching, fevershness and sometimes nausea and dizziness, and a general feeling of weakness and de- pression. The temperature is from 100 to 104, and the fever usually lasts from three to five days. The germs attack the mucuous membrane, or lining of the air passages-nose. throat and bronchial tubes-there is usually hard cough. especially bad at night, often times a sore throat or tonsil- tits. and frequently all the appearances of severe head cold.
 THE TREATMENT
 Go to bed at the first symptoms. not only for your own sake, but to avoid spreading the disease to others take a purgative, eat plenty of nour- ishing food, remain perfectly quiet and don't worry. Quinine, aspirin or Do- ver's powder, etc. may be admlnis- tered by the physicians directions 60 relieve the aching. But there is TO cure or specific for influenza-the dis ease must run its course. Nature her. self will throw off the attack if only you keep up your strength. The chief danger lies in the complications which may arise. Influenza so weakens the bodily resistance that there is danger of pneumonia or bronchitis developing, and sometimes inflammation of the middle ear, or heart affections For these reasons, 1t is very important that the patient remain in bed until his strength returns-stay in bed at least two days or more after the fever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

more, according to the severity of tife attack.
 EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS In order to stimulate the lining of the air passages to throw off tao grippe germs, to aid in loosening the phlegm and keeping the air passages open, thus making the breathing cas- fer, Vicks Napo- Rub will be found af- fective Hot, wet towels should be applied over the throat, chest and back between the shoulder blades to open the pores. Then Vapo-Rub should be rubbed in over the parts until the skin is red, spread on thickly and covered with two thicknesses of hot flannel cloths. Leave the clothing loose around the neck as the heat of the body lib- crates the ingredients in the form of vapors. These vapors, inhaled with each breath, carry the medication di- rectly to the parts affected. At the same time Vapo-Rub is absorbed through and stimulates the skin, att tracting the blood to the surface and thus aids in relieving the congestion within.
 HOW TO AVOID THE DISEASE
 Evidence seems to prove that this
 s a germ disease. spread principally by human contact. chiefly through coughing sneezing or splitting. So avoid persons having colds, which means avoiding crowds--common drinking cups. roller towels, etc. Keep up your bodily strength by plenty of exercise in the open air, and good food. Above all keep free from colds as colds irritate the lining of the air passages and render them much bet ter breeding places for the germs
 Use Vick's Vapo-Rub at the very first sign of cold. For a head cold. melt little Vapo-Ru in a spoon and inhale the vapors. or better still, use Vapo-Rub in a benzoin steam kettle. If this is not available, use an ordi- nary teakettle. Fill half-full of boil- ing water, put in half teaspoon of Vapo-Rub from time to time--keep the kettle just slowly boiling and in- hale the steam arising.
 Note--Vick's Vapo-Rub is the dis covery of North Carolina druggist, who found how to combine, in salve form, menthol and camphor. with such volatile oils as eucalyptus. thyme. cu- bebs, etc, so that when the salve is applied to the body heat these ingred- ients are liberated in the form of va- DOTS.
 Yapo-Rub is comparatively new ia New York state and New England and q few western states where it is just now being introduced, but in other . sections of the country 1t is the stand ard home remedy in more than 1,000.- 00n homes for ali forms of cold trou- bles. Over 6000,000 jars were sold last year. It is particularly recoin- mended for children's croup or colds, since 1t is externally applied and therefore can be used us freely as de- sired without the slightest harmful ef- fects Vapo- Rub can be had in three sizes at all druggists.--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Please

your guest at the foun- tain by saying "Give us BUFFALO ROCK." This delicious, wholesome, re- freshing drink never fails to score a hit.
 Please your wife and |children by sending g home a case of BUFF FALO ROCK. It will h elp to keep the m healthy because it tones up the stomach and aids digestion; and then it tastes so good. Order from vOur grocer.
 BUFFALO ROCK co. |ANNIsToN MoNrGoMBRy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Austro-Hungarian
 Delegations Sit Oct. 15

Amsterdam. October 13.-The Aus tro- Hungarian delegates have been convoked for a plenary sitting on october 15, Vienna telegram an- nounces.
 The delegations are the constitu- tional bodies comprising members of both the legislative bodies of both Austria and Hungary. Their duty is the examination of the requirements of the common services of the dual monarchy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
HEAVY ARTILLERY DUEL

western bank of the selle. near saulzon and Haussy