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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
SEVERE STORM PUTS WHOLE
TOWN IN DARKNESS

Bedford, Aug. 1.-THE intense
hot weather of the past week was
somewhat relieved Friday night by
severe storm OF rain and hail, ac
companied by a great deal of thun-
der and lightning. Phones were put
out OF commission and the electric
line was struck somewhere between
Bedford and James River, placing the
whole town in darkness. The intense
heat of the past few days has not
only caused great discomfort. but VIII
cause the loss OF hundreds of dollars
by the farmers OF the county. The
tomatoes have been literally burned
through, and n prominent grower and
Gamer stated that the crop would not
amount to more than so per cent. of
yield which was expected two weeks
ago. Other crops have wfthered un
der the hot wave. causing tremendous
loss. Tobacco has been susburned
causing the texture to be injured and
thereby lessening the value of the
plant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
SHAM RATTLE CAUSES
SURPRISE AMONG PEOPLE

Norton. Aug. 1.-THE Clinch VAL
lev Rifles, of the Virginia Volunteers.
haa sham battle at the baseball
park. The commanding officer did
not announce that there was to be a
sham battle, so when the shooting
began the citizens were very much
surprised, II sounded as though the
Huns had landed and crossed the
state and reached Norton to cut off
the coal supply, but the way this
company conucted itself in the sham
battle the Huns could not have made
much Roadway Before the sham
battle ended there were hundreds of
people at the park to witness the
drill and all We're surprised to see
how well this company did the work
Too much credit cannot be given to
DIR. S, d, Bartle. who Is the COM
manding officer, with his able assist
ants. First Lieutenant Pepper and
Second Lieutenant Mccall, for the
great progress this company has
made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
THEATRES TONITE
NUT COMEDIAN TAKES
HONORS AT THE LYRIC

Charles Wilson. the Nut Come
dian" hogged the honors at the yric
yesterday with the act he presents Hs
does a little of everything, purctu
ating it with few gag lines hero and
there, and manages to- keep the audi
ence's mind off the wa~
The Revue de Luxe is a happy COM
bination of song. dance and laugh.
Pretty girls give clever dances ard
up-to -the-minute songs. Harry Sig
man plays the piano accompaniment.
The Brads open the bill with a pan
tomime act, both of the actors being
1.-the and lively. Knute Ericsson and
Flavia Acaro present an act OF song
and comedy. They are old favorites
of musical comedy. Mabel Perry and
Beulah La Rayo close the bill with an
act called The Calendar Girl" In
which they pose In appropriate man
neer for the supposed picture part of
. calendar, one for each month. The
usual Hearst-Pathe News and sducA-
ttOnAl rseis III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
MUST MAKE GERMANY
HATE IDEA OF M
Professor Murray says Only One Geo.
is Open Fer League Naftnns WvAte1s
Desire World Peace.

London. Aug. f2.--Tn an Interview
published by the London Ohserv@
Professor Gilbert MURRAY. the dist1na
guished English liberal pubiicist. d.
cussed the question Of league Of NJ
tons with reference to Germany H
said.
Il believe that IL is time to put
stop forever to international piraH3o
There Will be none of it In the futur1l
believe our principal determinatio1
in the present moment is that we VIII
not live in a Europe In which gre&1
power clings as Germany now does N
the belief that war is normal gnstrt,z
mcnt of policy. To prevent that / ~
lieve that England would keep D.
lighting until she went under
1T seems to me that our police
must be as follows: At present Get
many is confident of her inner strength
and completely cynical about internaa
tional ideals. She hates the Who'll
conception OF a permanent peace eisl
the whole theory of a compulsory a.
justment of international disputes ~
arbitration She hates 1T because stl<
feels that she has growing power and
has all 10 gain by lighting. She 10
ueves she will ne held down am
cramped by any system Of binding tn
ternational agreements. Thus on
course Is clear What we have TO IA
is make the prospects Of sexual wAl
fewer and make war hereafter na4(
and more odtous to Germany until t5s1
scale Of the balance of German though
turns This means that we must mani
in future not one but two offensive1
and that both must he thoroughly -!
tive one must be our military of3eMH
sive and the other must be q new AL
enlightened diplomatic offensive. Ri
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
MISS NELLIE PATTERSON
BROWNS WHILE ON VISIT

Pulaski Aug. 12.-Miss Nellie Pat
terson. the youngest daughter Of n. P,
Patterson. of this place. was accident
ally drowned at Bvlleshy yesterday
evening about O'Clock. She WIS
about fourteen years old and was Wis
ting the family of her brother,
Charles Patterson. who lives at Byl
lesby. 1t has not been learned just
,pcw the distressing accident occurred.
1t seems that she and two little chill
drers OF Lawrence Morehead were
pla wing down about the edge OF tho
water After some time the children
came to the house and told their
mother that Nellie wouldn't come
ont OF the water" Mrs. Morehead
hurried down to the water and also
called for help. but the young girl
was already drowned before assist
ance arrived. She was a very bright,
attractive young girl. She is survived
by her father and mother and a
number OF brothers and sisters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
TEN DANyTILE PEOPLE
SIGN UP FOR Y. VI. c. \. WORK

Danvilie Va. Aug i2.-The appli-
cation OF ten Danville people for y.
NJ G. A service abroad has been con-
firmed by the war personnel board,
and the local corn mittee has been
asked to notify them that they should
be preparing for the call. Eleven
men are wanted from Danville and
the committee intends TO push the
drive vigorously here until at least
the minimum has been secured. This
drive closes August IS. w. o. VIII
liAms signed UP definitely yesterday
and his papers will doubtless be con-
frmed in a few days, Those who are
confirmed are:
Herbert NJ. Martin, Mrs. P, c. How
ard, w. T. Wright, W f. Fitzgerald.
Rev. T. H. Francisco, stuart, Va, w.
l. Watkins, Stuart. Va. a. J. Huy-
Ter. w. W. Keeling. W. Z. Moore,
Chatham. and G. Fl. Cannaday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
MANY GUESTS FLOCK
TO NATURAL BRIDGE
Richmond Is Well Represented
Guests Enjoy Horseback, Fishing
and Exploring Cave.

Especial TO Tho Richmond virginian.)
Natural Bridge, Va, Aug. IL
The Bridge Is entertaining hosts OF
visitors these summer days. They
come by train or automobile ana
linger for days and weeks. The surg
ing throrgN Ms like a panorama, ever
changing, ever pleasing. a real NOV
ing picture of life In all its phases
Therelare frequent khaki-clad figures
in the daily procession. There are
large contingents from Richmond,
Norfolk LSnchburg and Roanoke, and
a number of representatives from
points in thes North and South With
the summer season at high tide. ap-
plications are already coming In for
fall reese rvstions, for this is an all-tbe-
year-rournd resort and Is very popular
during the beautiful fall days. At that
season a,numb Der OF people come here
from theSWhite and the Hot and lin
ger at the Bridge before saying good
bye toithe mountains Horseback rid
ing iss popular and the riders and
lovely 'cross-country roads and catch
the ever changing tints OF the distant
hills The more venturesome eexplore
the mysteries Of the Isabella stairway
an underground cave, or try their skin
at fishingain the glen. There is a pro-
cession many times day to the mag
nesia spring on the lawn to drink o.
it's health giving waters Sunday was
another banner day of visitors, some
to picnic in the glen. others to dine at
the hotel.
Saturday a party motored from
virginia Manor" the lovely country
home of George W. Stevens nearby,
TO dine with Mr.. and Mrs Mundv
These dinner guests were Miss Helen
Stevens and Miss Mary Moulton. Mira
Moulton OF Richmond, and Mrs Reid.
of Ftncastls
Tuesday evening motor party
came'from Lexington for supper here.
Those included In the party were Mrs.
A r. Turpin. Mrs. Sparrow Weddell
Mrs James G. Wheat Miss Elizabeth
Wheat and Miss Rachel Urquhart, OF
Richmond, and Joe Gilmore, of Lex
inrton.
Mrs r. J. Hancock and Miss Annie
Rob Hancock. OF Lynchburg. have re-
turned to the Bridge this summer
after a trip to Atlantic city. r, j..
Hancock spent the weekend here,
other visitors for the week END were
T Ashby Watts and NJ. K Duerson.
or Lynch burg. !, s. Groves, OF city
Point; Mr.. and Mrs. P. b Jennings, Of
Roanoke. and w. s. .Mundy, of Lynch
burg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
SUGAR. SUGAR, EVERYWHERE.
But NOT A GRAIN TO USE

Norfolk. Va. Aug. 12.-~Bedford
was visited by a real sugar famine
during the past week. Fruits which
have been produced in abundance
here this season were wasting. and to
make the situation more tantalizing
there was plenty OF sugar in the
storehouse OF the Wholesale Grocery
company, but the certificates which
were necessary before il could he is
sued out had not been received. How
ever, through the efforts OF Mrs.
George p Parker. director of home
economics for Bedford county. and
Miss Juliet Gish. home demonstra-
ton agent, communication was
made with the federal food admins =
traitor and the situation is now re-
lieyed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
OVER 100 MEN WILL RECEIVE
ENSIGN DIPLOMAS AT BASE

Norfolk, Va. Aug, 1.-THE sixth
and largest class Of ensigns will be
graduated from the Naval Base En-
sign school next Wednesday morning
More than one hundred candidates
will receive their diplomas AT this
time and the graduating exercises will
be held in the new auditorium OF the
Base.
In addition TO the regular features
consisting of addresses by 6istin-
Euished admirals and captains and
demonstrations conducted by the
lieutenant instructors, there viii this
time be valedictorfan. the honor
man of his class, and several other
interesting features not before In
cluded in the program. These occa-
sions are always attended by large
number OF Norfolk people who have
friends among the graduates and
only those with invitations are al
lowed to be present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
MOTHER OF SOLDIERS WHIPS
DISIOYAI STRANGER

Lynchburg. Aug. iz,-An elderly
woman. whose name could not be
learned. played the role OF Everett
True Wednesday on a train which had
just left Lynchhurg northbound. A
man had just declared that IT was Inn
material to him how long the war
lasted, as he had sufficient money 10
take care OF himself and his wife.
The woman lambasted him over the
pate with her um hrela, breaking II
with a single blow. The man left the
train at Monroe and the woman ex-
planned that she was the mother of
three boys who had gone to the
CoIors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Soldier Sons of Big War Workers.

tlhonias r. Logan. IN Leslie =,
Il have good news" said Admiral
Benson. chief of the bureau of naval
operations, as he entered a meeting
of the war council some time ago He
read a cablegram, reporting the ar
riv.al of one of the largest OF the
American transports at a foreign port
That's good news for tn country"
sa,d Chairman Hurley. of the ship
ping board, who was attending the
meeting, and it is particularly good
reMs for me One CT my boys was N
that contingent Mr.. Hurley has two
boys in the army, both first lieuten-
ants. Sons of Secretaries Daniels,
McAdoo. Lane and others are In the
arfy or navy. Former President Taft.
chairman of the labor policies board.
has a son in the army. Henry p Da-
yisoR, chairman of the war council OF
the American Red Cross. has two
sons in the army.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
News Of the Old Dominion
ICE is ASSURED FOR SICK
PEOPLE AND BABIES

Norfolk, ". Aug. 12.-Steps for the
relief of sick persons and babies taken
by DR.. P. S. Schenck, chief health Of
ficer of Norfolk, have brought forth
results that will make the distribu-
ton of ice to these persons both reg
ular and simple. Under the direction
of the Red Cross. DR.. Schenck will
issue Red Cross flags to persons who
apply to him and show that there are
either babies or sick persons in their
homes.
These flags will he hung out in
the front of the house where the
drivers of delivery wagons will be
sure to see them and the health de-
partment, which has extraor binary
powers in such crises as the present,
will see that the drivers deliver what
ice is wanted in these homes.
DR.. Schenck. in taking up the Red
Cross idea, believes that this plan
will go further to insure the proper
distribution of ice to sick persons
and babies than any other plan which
has been suggested.
DR.. schenck also received this
morning an offer from j. Aubrey
Butt. president OF the Tidewater Ice
corporation, and w. l.. Petty, presi-
dent of the Kennebec Ice and Deliv-
cry company. to deliver ice free to
people too poor to purchase ice them
selves. until the extreme hot weather
is over. The offer was not restricted
as to number or residence in Norfolk
but includes all those who will be
recommended for such distribution
by DR.. Schenck.
Another person who has signified
his desire to be of service in the
present service is James McCaw, of
Cobb Bros. Mr. Mccoy requested
DR.. Schenck today to give him a list
of ten poor families in order that he
might deliver in his own machine
800 pousds OF Ice, Mr.. McCaw in
tends to start out on his delivery this
afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
PROBLEM
IS BEING SOLVED
Liberty Motor Is in Better shape Than
II Was Six Months
Ago.
CO. OPERATION Is INVITED.
Naval Consulting Board Asks Patriots
to Come Forward With Suggestions
That May Prove of Value to Coun-
try.

Washington. Aug. 12-The liberty
motor today is so per cent better than
it was six months ago. A like period
hence is expected to see even greater
improvements in 1t.
This assertion is made by w. b.
Stout, technical adviser of the aircraft
board In pamphlet on the problems
of airplane improvement issued today
by the naval consulting board. The
board issued an invitation to all per-
sons to aid in the perfection OF air
craft and outlines certain features in
which Improvements are wanted.
Suggestions will be welcomed on car
buretion, ignition, engine parts, self
starters. exhaust mufflers. cooling ra-
diators. the fuel system, propellers,
and machine gun synchronizers.
Non inf1am mable coverings for
wings are sought, as well as stabilizing
devices. bomb sighting devices and
drift meters.
Suggestions Invited.
Our eventual success in the air,
according to Mr. Stout. will depend on
the ingenuity with which we can pro-
duce. first. quantity of airpianes. and.
second. quality The Germans lead
today. he says. in the quagtity produc-
ton designs With regard to the
types of planes. this is said:
After the development of flying
instruments reached a certain stage.
night flying became popular. There Is
a demand already existant for planes
Of exceedingly large type capable of
carrying tons OF bombs and flying at
night. This requires them 10 be sta =
BILE. These machines should have
from two engines up and should be
fitted with illuminating apparatus.
Electric lights are not suitable, but
magnesium flares have been devel-
oped for this purpose. Night flying
also involves new problems in pro-
tective measures relating to anti air
craft guns. searchlights and combat
tactics
Considerable speed can be added
TO all types of planes
Nays Invitation.
Here is the navy's invitation to the
country to help in the perfection Of
aircraft:
Many Of the greatest improve
ments in industry have been made by
men who had but little practical ex-
perience or technical training along
the line in question. But they
brought 10 the task the requisites most
needed free brain. a clear insight
and fresh enthusiasm Perhaps yours
Is the mind thar VIII see the way to
some great improvement In aircraft.
one OF the most potent we pous for
winning the war. A billion dollars
has been set aside for reduction We
want the best in the world Any help
you can give Will he welcomed IN
ventions and ideas submitted ip, reply
should be addressed to Thomas
Robins, secretary naval consulting
board ; Park Row, New York
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
SUGAR BOARD WILL
CONTROL OUTPUT
Though Advance Of Ono Cent Ex-
pccted, WIN still Be Cheaper Than
Other Countries Except Cuba.

Washington. lug. l2--Ihe lhtte0
States, though facing an increase OF
probably one cent a pound on It's sugar
blll. Will still be getting its sugar
cheaper than any other country, ex-
cept possibly Cuba.
Sugar has been retailing here az
Ia TO SC a pound with the price
going as high as 10 cents at parti
cularly remote points. The whole
sale prices in the United States has
been $3.50. though recently raised TO
$3.50 n hundred pounds.
This years Cuban crop was taken
over at IS. e0-~forty cents added for
transportation and $50 added as the
refiners margin. Later 20 cents was
added TO cover increased insurance
and sea transportation. On this basis
the retailer has had margin of one
cent to one and a half cents pound
in handling.
Against this the regulated wholesale
price in France was SIZES per hun
dred pounds; United kingdom. s12.59,
Italv $3.50: Canada $500. In
Sweden. beet sugar sells for II cents
a pound; in Spain at 10 cents; In
Brazil, rs cents; Portugal. 2l.4 cents
and India, Ia cents.
From April. 1917 to April, 1918. the
United States used s,21s, $50, oo9
pounds of sugar and its national
sugax bin was $500. a56.4s6. The
I -nited Kingdoms annual Consump-
ton is about S.l31,l9S,0oo pounds,
France. I.14l. PAP 900: Italy. a53,906,
900. Canada, 704. 100000. The total
of the allies is about g.,
23o, $4,000 pounds year, at a total
cost of s655, $50. 436 wholesale, or an
average price of s12.52 Ia a hundred
weight
Had Americas sugar bill been on
this basis, it would have been s42s,-
4la.s6450 larger. With the cent a
pound added. Americas price still will
be far below that obtaining in allied
countries.
The sugar equalization board OF the
food administration will take over the
entire raw output of sugar, best
Louisiana cane. Hawaiian. Cuban and
possibly Peruvian, II the surplus there
can be nad at anything like a reason
able price and will then equalize the
prices on the entire amount, and allo-
cate II to the different refineries, es-
tablishing the margins on which they
may sell
The one cent increase seems prob
able after conferences in New York
and here between Sugar Administrator
george Rolpn ana representatives OF
the Cuban. Louisiana cane and beet
producers. Cuban and beet repre-
sentatives were with him Friday, and
the Louisiana people were here yes
terday
Increased prices seem necessary to
cover increased costs and to stimulate
production. but the sugar admins
traitor will make the increase as small
as may DE, so that the domestic con-
sumner will be protected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
LUTHER FISHER MAKES
SUPREME SACRIFICE

Stauuton. Va. Aug. 12,-William
Fisher. OF Lone Fountain, has re
ceived an official telegram from the
war department telling him that his
son. Luther W. Fisher, had made the
supreme sacrifice for world freedom.
Private Fisher went 10 Camp Lee
about three months ago. and had
only been in France about six weeks.
He was twenty-nine years of age, and
until his departure for camp had lived
with his parents at Lone Fountain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
THE: NEW CAl0MEL
Is HARM LESS
AND DELIGHTFUL
All Sickcning and Dangerous Qualities
Observation-Disclosures Virtues Vast
ly Improved-New Variety Called
"Calotabs."

Science has given US smokeless
powder, colorless iodine and tasteless
ouinine--now comes nausealess Gallo
mel, a new variety known as Calotahs,
that is wholly delightful in effect. yet
more effective than the old style Gallo
MEL as a system purifier and liver
cleanser.
Your doctor prefers calomel above
all other medicines, as 1t Is the best
and only sure remedy for biliousness.
indigestion and constipation. Now
that calomel Is delightful to take.
everybody is asking for the new va
riety. Calotabs. One tablet at bed
time. a swallow OF water-that's all,
No nausea. no gripping. no danger.
Next morning you wake up feeling
fine. your liver cleansed. your system
purified. Eat what you please--no
restriction of habit or diet.
Calotabs are sold only in original.
sealed packages. pgtca thirty Ave centa.
Your druggist recoDmends and guar
Antseg Calotab& s-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
City Collector Nineteen Years.

Lynchburg, Aug. 12.-Thomas N.
Davis, city collector for nineteen
years. has announced that he will not
be a candidate to succeed himself
when the city council. September q.
meets to elect officers for four years
During his incumbency Mr.. Davis has
made record Of having turned over
70 khe col$ectpr of 0elinqusnt city
- IN a eAt.s1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Bui,, 4Y,, Hint withou, proat

The Y. NJ. c. A building at the Camp
proving ground, Maryland.
recently constructed by the Maryland
Dredging and Contracting company. OF
brought no money into the
pockets Of that Arm. The company Ac-
csptsd the contract to build the atrue-
ture y cost ~ : patriotic duty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Sheep Ffeld Wen 10 Hold GonfeFen4
About thirty sheep field men ~
sheep specialists Of the United stat
department Of agriculture viii meet
conference at 0oium bus. o.. August
10 30. to discuss ways of further N
couraging the sheep industry. Thies4
tine first conference of It's kind 70
held by sheep men OF the departme@
The growing demand for wool ana mt1
ton brought about by the war 10 N
cetvinE considerable attention by IN
animal husbandry division. and N
ports are continually being recstv4
which Indicate that the sheep tndust1
has made substantial gains since On
outbreak OF the war.