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Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
TIDE HAS TURNED,
 SAYS SCHURMAN.
Brings Message From Foch and Clemenceau After Tour
 of Battle Lines.

Jacob Gould schurman, President of Cornell University, just arrived at an Atlantic port from England and France, said yesterday that he be- lieved the morale of the allied armies and people was higher than it had ever been, while he declared that of the Germans was lower. He spoke of the great confidence given to the Allies by the American victory at Chateau Thierry and their fighting on the Vesle, and continued:
 T have been away for almost three months, spending the time part ly in England. but mainly in France. saw the American squadron along with the British fleet, and visited the French, British and American battle fronts. I have met, addressed, and talked with our officers and men in different parts of France. and I was one of a delegation of three appoint ed by General PershingN to represent the American army at the celebra- ton of the Fourth Anniversary of the Stacking of Louvain, which was con- ducted by the Belgian authorities of Harve.
 "Both in France and England T met a good many people, including a number of the political, military and intellectual leaders, and from con- versation with them as well as dili- gent reading of the newspapers, en- deavored to make a study of public opinion. As a result have no hesi- tation in declaring that the morale of the peoples and armies of the al- lied countries Is higher than it has ever been since the beginning of the war, while all available evidence points to the conclusion that the nor ale of the armies and peoples of the Central Powers, and especially of Ger~ many, is worse than it has ever been before.
 'sThe Allies feel confident of vic- tory and are resolutely determined to win 1t. But they are not counting on a speedy, much less an easy, victory. They know that Germany is not yet exhausted and that she will fight to the last gasp to achieve her long-cher- tshed purpose of dominating Europe and the world. But, however, long the struggle may be continued, how ever costly the fighting may still prove in blood and treasure, the AL lies are sustained by the confident as- surance of final victory and, what is still more important, they are antmat- ed by the will and resolution to achieve that victory.
 My visit to Europe coincided with the turning of the tide of war and the continued running of that tide with ever-increasing momentum in favor of the Allies. To that happy consummation the unification of the allied command under Marshal Foch, who has already demonstrated great strategic genius, notably contributed.
 "A second factor of even greater importance was the sending of Amer ican troops to France at he rate of SoO,00 6 month-a splendid achieve ment, in which it would be unjust not to acknowledge the cooperation of Great Britain, which supplied SO per cent. of the shipping requisite for the purpose"
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
LIBERTY MOTORS ARE NOW BEING
 USED IN TANKS

Washington, Sept. 2o-The forts of Metz, the German stronghold in LOT raine, are under the fire of American guns of large calfbre, was stated to- day by General March at the weekly conference given to newspaper mon.
 Production of Liberty motors and ordnance, particularly howitzers, is in- creasing the official said.
 The production of motors was said to have passed 1000, Of which $500 have gone to the navy and the AL lies
 Liberty motors now are being used in tanks.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27

In Northern Russia Karolin troops fighting with the Allied and Russian forces, have inflicted a severe defeat on opposition forces between Arch angel and Petrograd. The hostile forces are reported to have been led by German officers.
 In Macedona the success has been followed by an attack in the Lake Doiran front by the British and Greek armies. A foothold on the enemy 5 first position was gained and the fighting still Is going on.
 This attack seems to be a move in the direction which has hindered the most feasible opening to the south
 At Monastir the Allied forces are forging ahead. Reports of the fight ing indicate the Bulgarians have hur- ried up endorsements without, how ever, being able to stem the tide. High hills have been carried by the Allies, who have reached the Cerna river, at a point about Is miles distant from the city of Prilep, which seems to be the present objective in the fight ing.
 Anti-German uprisings in eRumanla are reported from Germany. It is said the Rumanian queen is reported to be the prime mover in the disturbance, King Ferdinand Is said to be holding aloof, but it is said that he may yield to pressure and join the anti-TeutoniC forces. Dr. W. s. Solf, the German secretary of state for colonies and CaparoI MaclSensan German conn., mander, in the near east, who has been in Germany on leave, have been hurried to Bucharest as a result oi the outbreak.
 With the British Force in France Sept 20--Australian troops contin' ued their penetration of the linden burg system and are now near the border line.
 With the American Army in LOT. raine, Sept. o-Noon--Several pris-
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27

oners from the crack 37th German division were captured last night by an American patrol of Vandieres. They said the S7th had been well shot to pieces on other fronts, includ- ing that north of the Marne during the German retreat.
 A movement of enemy troops on the cross roads west of the Mosells was broken up by artillery fire. Num- erous casualties resulted.
 Paris, Sept. 2o-Ten thousand Bull garian prisoners were sent to the rear in the Echo de Paris. The pursuit of the retreating enemy continues with great success, the article adds. British Army Headquarters, Thurs day, Sept. 19, via Montreal - The ground over which the German coun- ter attacked the British at Moeuvres and Trescault is covered with dead and enemy casualties are estimated to have been 40 per cent. of the troops l engaged. The Germans attacked in l dense waves, but the assaulting ranks were moved down by the British del | lenders.
 Particularly strong were the Ger man efforts against the British posi- | tions east of High and Havrincourt woods. Here the enemy reached the British position at several places, but very few Germans were able to get l out alive.
 Prisoners taken by the British say the Allied attack was expected north ] of Gouzeacourt. When the British struck on a 15-mile line south of tho, town, the Germans changed their plans and assumed the offensive north of Gouzeacourt with disastrous results. In an order to his troops concern ing raiding activity, General von Bue- low, commanding the Seventeenth Army, says:
 This shows that at the present time the British have fighting super iority over our troops in No Mans Land"
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
RED CROSS WANTS
 WOMEN FOR FRANCE

Washington, Sept. D.---Request for 300 women to serve in Red Cross hos pitaI huts and as communication and canteen workers in American military hospitals in France was received yes terday at headquarters here. It is imperative, the message said. that they be on duty on Nov. 1 ,as on that date, under the agreement with the Y. M. c. A., the Red Cross is obliged to take over that organizations huts at hos pitfalls and to continue their recreation ard canteen features.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
J. S. STEIK RELEASED

Boston, Sept. 2o-The Hon. John s. Steik, former pastor of Lutheran church in this city, arrested some time ago charged with making dis loyal remarks at wedding wes re- leased by the Federal commissioner today at the request of Judd Dewey, Assistant gnatad States zAttorzaE
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
British Push Forward Toward Le CateIet And
 MOeuvreS Is RetaketI

Germans Lose Only Gain Made in Fighting Since MOnday-French Advancing on Chemin des Danes Take Valuable Ground-Rain Falling on New American Front Southwest of Metz In Macedonia Success Followed By Attack on Lake DOiran FrOnt-Anti-G German Uprisings in ROumania.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
IN GERMAN PRISONS.

Washington, Sept. 2o-Names of 13 American soldiers, including lieuten- ants, held as prisoners in Germany, weretannounced today by the 'WareDe- partment. The list included:
 At Rastat-Leuts. Thos. P. Shea, Springfield, Mass; C. T. Ferguson, Cambridge, Mass.
 At KarlsrhUe-Lieut. Edwin Rus sell AEbertson. Hfllsdale, N. J.
 In hospital at Ralph A. Madsen, Newark, N. J.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
CONCENTRATING AT IRKUrsK

Tokio' Wednesday, Sept. 1f-CBy the Associated Press)-Czecho-Sl Sloya k forces from the west and those from Vladisvostok, after having effected 2 Junction at 'Tchita, ape concentrating 2 at Irkutsk, in preparation for an ad d. vance to the relief of the Czecbo- slovaks in European Russia. says Q war office announcement today.
 The relief force will be co,,,,,, 4 ed by General Gaida the czecboccIo vakS commander. f9
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
NAVY CASUALTIES.

Washington, Sept. 20. - Casualties reported by the navy today included Dinner D. Thomas. seaman, Au Haute, Minn.. drowned Sept. IA. Joseph J. Conns, chief quartermaster, Law rstace,, Mass, severely injured in acci- dent. Sept. IS.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
CANADIAN CASUALTY LIST

Ottawa, Sept. 20-The names of the following New England men are in today's Canadian casualty list:
 Wounded-R. S. Lesser, Westerly, R. l.; E. Smith, Worcester, Mass: J. Stewart, Boston; Mass; M. G. Cald- well, Concord Junction, Mass; V. G. Bingham, Sound Beach. Vt.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27
ADMIRAL SIMS NOTIFIED

fe Washington. Sept. 20-The Navy department was notified today by Ad- lmiral Sims of the death of Ensigns Clyde ". Palmer. of Maiden, Mass, and Philip Buckingham of Portland, Maine. in an airplane accident in France.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27

The Italian wheat crop Is estimated at 164, ,ooo,0oo bushels this year, con- pared with 14o,0OO.oOO busAsA8 iA RAAa. .5s if -s,,,s4 .ls Z, ;, te.----l
Republican farmer., 1918-09-27

Announcement was made that 8 settlement was reached between strik- ing railroad employees and their em- bplosezal hsEon6on. @
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02

Kelly offered a bill as n substitute
providing that no films should be pre-
sented in Virginia which have not re
ceived the approval OF the national
board OF review. or some state board
Of censors Practically the same ar
gument was presented as was pre-
sented at the hearing on Friday, and
when the committee adjourned on
Wednesday evening there was little
dispute az to the need of censorship
Of the picture shows. the only ques-
ton being, Whether the state of Vir-
ginia should have its own board OF
censors, or whether 1t should depend
upon an outside censorship as pro-
posed by the moving picture shows7"
The matter involved Is of such great
importance TO the moral welfare OF
the people of the state, especially of
the young people of the state, that
our people should bestir themselves.
and inform their representatives IN
the legislature what their wishes are
I'm this matter. II they befieve that
the character OF moving picture shows
the moral quality Of the Scenes pre-
scented is OF as much Importance as
the quality of the fertilizer used on
the farms. and as the character of the
life Insurance companies which do
business In the state. they will insist
that the general assembly of\Virginia
shall pass a bill which has as its OBJ
feet the protection of the morals of
the young people of the common
wealth. and shall not trust this to any
outside agency.
The moving picture interests are be.
stirring themselves to bring pressure
20 bear upon the senators and MEM
bers OF the house OF delegates. The
bin has already been reported favor
ably by the house committee. and IL
on the calendar of the house. and will
doubtless be reported favorably by the
senate committee, but It Is OF prime
Importance that every member of the
general assembly shall know what the
fathers aind mothers OF Virginia want
done In this matter Write to your
representative and send petitions 10
favor of the passage of the bill
Richmond Christian Advocate,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02
NAMELESS!
BY GEORGE Il. McOUTCHEON,
Of the Nigilantcs.

The myterious disappearance Of a
man without a name.
In the sentence lies the true solu
tiou OF the spy problem.
The morning newspaper laconical-
ly announces that during the proceed
ing night an unarrned man was seized
by operatives from the department of
Justice. A curt, sinister line com
petes the story. He viii never be
seen nor heard of again
No comment, No putting forward
OF the name or the deeds of the man
for friend or foe to praise or curse.
No long detailed account for the Gu
rious or the morbid to read. Nothing
more than the paragraph Last night
ar unnamed allen against whom CON
elusive proof has been obtained was
taken into custody by operatives from
the department Of Justice He will
never be seen nor heard OF again"
Complete orliteration
man mysteriously missing from
the circles in which he moved. q man
Tor whom some win inquire at first
and then grew Silent with dread and
awe a man whose name will never
te mentioned. whose fate wili never
he known. whose evil win remain for
Gvef urheraided.
The world will never know wha'
has become of him. His friends vii
know that he Is gone from their midst
His wife and his children his father
aud. mother and brothers and sisters
Will know that he no longer walks
among them, They will wonder and
they Will whisper his name But they
viii never know the length nor The
nature Of tho journey he has taken
They viii never know whether he lies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02

policy TO remove the disproportionate
drain on the limited supply OF an
tNracite, to turn the wasted tniro par1
Of bituminous coal into useful prod
nets. to eliminate smoke from our
cities. and to so distribute the sources
OF domestic fuel supply as TO alleviate.
II not entirely solve, the labor ana
transportation perplexities of the pres
ont situation.
These desirable results are already
in course of natural development. but
progress Ia disastrously slow. imped-
ed as 1t Is by lack of proper stimulus
and excess of misdirected pressure.
Tho advance so far has been solely in
the metallurgical field. For convert
ing iron ores into metallic iron. SUD
stance known as coke Is needed. This
ia made artificafly from coal by driv-
ing off it's volatile portion. its smoke,
so to speak Almost a seventh of our
coal Is made into coke, so great are
the demands OF the iron industry, but
twc-thirds of this coke Is produced
without regard 70 saving the valuable
products driven ~ during It's manu-
facture. Therefore I'VE face the alarm
ing conclusion that only about IA per
cent OF the coal mined In the United
States yields it's fun value to society.
More Coke Needed.
Progress In coal utilization depends
fundamentally upon the production of
more coke. At present the situation is
limited by the needs of the iron in
dustry. The quantity and type of
coke thus far produced has been de-
termined by its metallurgical use.
Sporadic attempts to apply metallurgi-
cal coke to household purposes have
met with failure and placed coke in
an unfavorable light Coke must be
made of such kind as to be suitable
for domestic use. This can be done;
, and the accomplishment is an urgent
necessity. Domestic coke, In reality,
viii he artificial anthracite.
Room for Great Changes.
There is room IN our industrial sys-
tenn for greatly changed utilization
of coal: in short. for coal to be used
In the form of anthracite, artificial an
thrscfte domestic coke and steam
engine coks). metallurgical coke. gal
for illuminating and power purposes
henzol for automobile engines. and a
the same time made to yield suf'
nciAncy Of nitrogen. dysstufrA ex'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02
Better Use of Bituminous Coal Product
Solution of Fuel Problem, Says Writer

lem. but has first become alarmed at
the dye shortage. then excited over
tho nitrogen dearth and is now shtv-
ering Ia anticipation OF meager fuel
supp,y
Output TnndequateIy Used"
To explain the present coal shortage
by transportation congestion or labor
Cinlcultle5 is to offer a superficial
cause These dilemmas. Of course,
are thu concrete means through which
the trouble makes Itself felt. but back
OF them stretches a far reaching fall
ure &c work out proper development
Of Americas greatest resources This
trouble is not that insufficient coal ia
mined and transported but that the
present output is inadeduately used
It's fun commodity value Ia not oh
tanned In general. our coal could be
made to 90 n third further in meet
irg the nations needs.
The domestic fuel strfnEency IA only
one angle of the coal problem but
very distressing angle for the average
person. The trouble here is the fact
that the demand put upon anthracite.
or hard coal, which is practically lin
TIED In occurrence to a few counties
IN Pennsylvania. is out OF all proper
ton TO the size of the deposits. The
INJURIES ~ 1AtE htbt4Ai ftAhch bGH4i ~
turn aside from the luxurious and
costly anthracite and look more to our
vast hituminous resources. which are
widely distributed. favorab1y situated
and can not SO readily be tied up by
concerted strikes or 30 easily held
down by traffic congestion. But
biturninors coal is dirty: and it's wide
spread utilization as such would be a
/ long step backward retardinR prog
reas IN civic betterment as well as in
volvtng a 30 per cent waste in COM
modify bulk.
Saving by Proper Usage.
This waste. however, which appears
I'm the guise of smoke, is In reality
convertible into gas, tar. ammonia,
I hen2ol and an endless mum Der OF
other hy-products, such as dyes, medi-
J riucs and explosives It Is therefore
possible by proper shaping OF economic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02
ACCORD MARKS
OPENING OF NEW
ADMINISTRATION

Governor Davis found the legisla
trro already pretty well committed to
the main provisions o. his program
when ne assumed the duties Of his
new office yesterday Former Cover
nor Stuart. In messages 10 the general
assembly. had urged the establish
ment Of budget system Of state
finances. the election Of members of
the state corporation commission by
popular vote. and various measures
tending toward efficiency and econ
ony in the management OF the COM
rnouweaIth's business affairs Bills
covering these points are already well
advanced toward final passage.
Governor Davis recommendation
thst stringent measures be adopted
70 check. trusts and combinations
witch seek to pront unduly from a
people enErossed in the tasks of war
WI result IN the prompt Introduction
.of antitrust bills
In other respects thr plans advo-
Gated by the governor have been an
tic,pated ny pending proposals In the
general assembly, the prompt passage
" most Of the measures seems reas-
ouablv assured. and the new admin
istration begins with harmony in all
departments Of the state governnn emit.
NJ ~ q good sigu.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02

The Smithsonian institution issues
the following
Al the present moment. when the
fuel situation forces itself upon the
attention of every householder in the
country. sny discussion of the coal
problem that goes into the causes Mt
the bottom OF the present unstable
and unsatisfactory state OF affairs
should receive careful and serious
hearing Especially 40, If at the same
time this discussion Is constructive and
points the way TO a rational develop
rnent of the vast coal resources Of The
nation SO that they WIN not only meet
adequately the demands Of n grow
ing Industrial development. but also
will be firm ard strong ~1ough &c
stand the shock Of untoward events
II Is evident that their present de-
velopment fails now the test OF world
emergency.
Such a discussion Is to be found IN
a short bulletin by Chester q OH
bert, entitled Coal Products. An OBJ
rect Lesson in Resource Administra-
lion" just published by the J0ited
States national museum. and consti-
tuting the third paper Of the Fnrles
The Mineral Industries of tho United
States in course OF Issue by the d.
vision of min Technology OF this
institution.
American lack of Analysis"
The author at the outset points out
the magnitude Of the coal resources
u tho United States and the utter de-
psodency of national welfare upo1
their proper development. Yet Will
more coal than Is found in any Other
country. or indeed on any other ,onti.
nent. this country has long been ia.
pendent upon foreign sources for such
essential products maze from coal a'
oyevtCYs, fixed nitrogen and man
important drugs; and Ia today. VIII
tho first pinch OF var stress, uncar
f"n whether the fuel ne, de OF N,
4 uer'can home ran he rIet even DIR
ing the coming months. With char
acteristic lack of analysis, the Ameri
cnu public has never faced thes'
shortages as phases Of single prob
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02

On Friday. January 2S. the 1oint
committee on moral and social well
fare of the senate and house Of dele
gates considered the bin introduced at
the request OF the editor by Senator
Mspp In the senate ana Delegate
James p, Jones. Of Richmond, in the
house. which bin provides tor a board
shown In Virginia Mr. Samuel I.
Kelly, who was formerly the attorney
for the Liquor Dealers association for
Virginia, appeared in opposition to the
bill. insisting that 1t would involve Il
needless expense upon the film makers
and film operators. Mr. Kelly insist,
cd that the proper procedure would
be to allow no films to DO presented
in Virginia which have not received
the approval OF the national board
OF review. or of some state board OF
censors.
In reply to Mr.. Kelly Il was shown
that by laying small tax OF 81 per
reel all the expenses Of the board OF
censorship would be provided FOR,
without any expense whatever to the
citizens OF the state and that thls
small tax, when divided up among all
the picture houses in the state (about
ITS In number) would entail a cost
OF not more than four or Ave cents
per reel on each house. as each reel
would be used on an average by about
forty houses.
II was further shown that the fer
rilizer companies paid to the state
approximately $4,000 for the in. >sc
ton of the fertilizers used on tn
plant life of the state; that 10000
was expended by the state for serum
FOR hog cholera: that about s2s. 900
was paid by the insurance companies
to the state for the inspection of this
companies, IN order that no compa
niea might do business In Virginia
whose policies on the houses and fur.
niture Of the people would not pt
| prom pity paid when loss by FIRE wa
sustained
| The hearing on Friday was followea
| by a second hearing on Wednesday
January 30. ut which hsAring Dir
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02
TO MY BOY!

Camp Shel dan. Ala. Feb. Pc
cause II speaks the love and hopes
and lonEings IN every mothers heart.
poem written by Mrs Katheryn
Beuttel OF Cincinnati, to her son
Private II. X. Linck, machine gunner,
has been printed and copies posted
In all Y. NJ. c. A buildings at the
camp The poem reads:
To My Boy!
7 nm all alone IN the house tonight,
For the space OF an hour or two:
And. in the glow OF the warm fire
light.
am dreaming. dear. o: you.
think with smile OF your baby
ways
And the odd little things you said;
live again through your childhood
DAYS,
The days that too quickly sped
And still you are only g child IN
years,
with mans real work 10 do;
! struggle between my hopes and
feara.
But. son. am proud OF you.
love In tender. happy way.
The boy that you used to be:
What ny heart holds for my bog
today
Only One can ever see.
MOTHER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-02
THE BOAT WILL NOT UPSET.

Governor Cox, Of Ohio, expressed
the sentiment o. a very large major
ity of Americans when he wired TO
President Wilson the other day:
1 sJust cit tight in the boat The re-
action now concretins will ovsrwhein
those whose politics dominates then
patriotism
President wilson made 1ust the ar
swsr that might be expected from the
ren who has borne himself SO wet
through the last year OF stress and
STERN. Thanking Governor Cox for
his messs &c, Fres;den. Wilson said:
'rYou may be sure will sit tight
for the boat 10 sound and nobody can
svsrset IT
The two messages emsody the
Sehsugnt often heretofore expressed In