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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

Washington, Oct. 13.-The
American public tonight Isl
warned to suspend judgment on
the German peace note until
the official reply is received by
the state department and Pres
ident Wilson has reached a de
cision on it.
The warning, which comes
direct from the state depart
ment. is one to he needed by
every one and the Importance
of which cannot he over empha-
sized.
/ 4 translation OF the text Of
the note was received this at
| ternoon by Frederick Oederlln,
Swiss charge d 'affaires, from
Rerne. This comedies with the
text as given from Nauen, but
in the absence of the receipt OF
the official document, Mr.. Oed-
erlin would not comment on it,
except to say that it would not
Fte delivered to Secretary OF
State Lansing. He, as mat
/ ter of course, will receive only
the official note.
II The official reply, which
would come through the Swiss
charge 'affaires, has not yet
arrived in the capital. AS a
result both officials and diplo-
mats point out the need of cx-
IRENE caution. With only the
text of the note, as transmitted
by the German wireless station
at Nauen, before them, they are
deeply suspicious Of the note,
and also what they believe may
be yelled attempts on the part
of Germany to prolong the dis
cussion of peace.
They also see the hand Of the Ger
man propaganda in the present note.
which was spread all over the world
and reached the peoples of all the
allied nations before the Official text
was even received in the United
States.
This action, it was said. is contrary
to every rule of diplomatic etiquette.
and therefore should be considered as
an attempt at some Interior motive on
the part of Germany.
Every one in the capital admits that
the-Geftnan reply. at first glance, is
an extremely clever bit of writing, and
one calculated to make people be-
lieve peace is near. This, without
doubt, it was pointed out. is the be-
lief Germany would be most anxious
to foist upon the people of the United
States and the entente nations, and for
this reason and with redoubled force
should the admontion to wait for the
presidents action be needed by every
American.
Turkey Is Not Mentioned.
Much conjecture also was raised at
the capitol today because of Ger
many's omission of any mention Of
Turkey in the unofficial reply. Con-
sideration OF this point, taken with
have pictured Turkey as sending a
! plea for peace direct to the president,
caused officials to wonder whether or
I not Turkey had followed Bulgaria.
lead and abandoned the alliance:
If this is the case, and 1t has Deem
expected to be the case for the past
week. it means an early end to the
war, even considering Germany and
Austria as enemies with forces OPP
posing the allied armies. For the
German note, it was reapted today,
is at least frank admission Of defeat
and a desire for peace at almost any
price
I While it is conceded generally that
the gist Of the entire subject rests in
Prince Max's answer To the presidents
third question respecting the German
government. military men see alarm :
ing features in the evacuation OF
enemy territory. as proposed by Ger
many and Austria. If Germany
should be allowed to withdraw her
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

from a military standpoint It wal
said, than she now isy
Evacuation would allow an orderly
retreat. without loss OF life or mate
rial 1t was pointed out. whereas
present conditions Indicate the whole
sale defeat Of all the German FORCES
on the west front before they reach
the Rhine. ----s-------'-. -
With an unimpaired line. though,
and strong Notifications, Germany
could continue hostilitiee indefinitely.
especially II she camo out second best
in peace negotiations and the allies
decreAd this war to 90 on.
Another feature Of the present
and one which the presi-
dent may touch upon In his reply. is
the dreadful and wanton destruction
of towns and villages in northern
France and Belgium, performed at a
time when Germany hesee chee peace.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

The increases in the departments
and general Offices. 'is graduated. EN-
ployes receiving $3.50 or less per an
mum, are to get / 5 per cent increase;
those receiving from $1.500 to 81. 900
are to get 10 per cent. and all others
up to $4,000, are to receive s per cent
increase
1t Ia believed the resolution will
pass the body without protest, and
that the mayer will approve it on
Wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
AUSTRIAN PAPERS
BECOME NERVOUS

London, Oct. l3.-Austrian newspa-
pers. the Geneva correspondent of the
Daily Express learns, express the view
that Germany is trying to save herself
regardless of the fate of her allies. and
that, consequently, AUSTRIA Hungary
and Turkey would be justified in seek
ing a separative peace through Amer
lean.
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GERMANS ADMIT
BIG WITHDRAWAL

Berlin Ala London. Oct 12,-"We
Withdrew tsarthe asst OF Cam brai,' says
toaaya aar office statement report
ing yesterdays operations, as a re-
suit OF tAc enemy's successful pene-
tration al our positions on both sides
Of Neuvi}iy
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London October 13.--During the
month of September 54s German air.
planes were destroyed on the west
front, 1t was officially announced to-
night .. i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
MINISTERIAL UNION
MEETING CALLED Org

The regular monthly meeting of the
Ministerial union, scheduled for to-
morrow morning at fl:3o o'clock. will
not be held. owing to 40 many Of tho
ministers being pressed with visitation
work In the homes Of the city. A.
meeting will be called by the presi-
dent. Rev. Russell Cecil as soon as this
situation clears up.
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The laymen's missionary convention
committee will meet Thursday, October.
H. at o'clock r. NJ, In the second floor
assembly room OF the Central Y, NJ. Co.
a. building.
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vIRGINIA's HONOR ROLL.
The following VirRinians appear
On the casualty list sent out by the
war department for pubIica ton

The following yirRtnians appear
On the casualty list sent out by the
war department for publication
this morning.,
Corporal Oscar Duvni West; rel
atiye. Christopher West. II. +. H..
No. 1, buchanan. Va; died of dis
ease.
Wagner David +. Bordner. rela-
tive, David Bordney. Herndnn, Va;
died OF disease.
Private Linwood Norris Fleming (;
relative LinMoni -Fieniing,-Iu9
Lee street, Norfolk; died of disease.
Private Harry Hobson, relative.
Mrs. sadie e. Robson, II. r. H.. No.
3. Richmond; died of disease.
Private Charles W. Coleman; rel
nfiye. Andrew Greetmore. 1900
Princess Ann street, Norfolk 4;
wounded severely.
Private Ulysses G.. Lewis; rela-
tive, James r.. Lewis, Ratnswood,
VA; wounded severely.
Private william A. Pair, relative.
Mrs. Bella II. pair. Emporia. Va;
wounded severely.
Private Tom Williams; relative,
Mrs. Tom Williams, HoEes store.
Va, wounded severely.
yIRGINIANS HONORED.
Distinguished service crosses have
been awarded to the following Of
fcers and soldiers for the acts of
extraordinary heroism described
after their names;
First Lieutenant Fred w. Adams.
sixteenth infantry. For extraor-
binary herOtsm in action near Sois-
sons, France, July -, 1918. During
the violent lighting Of July ~, 1918.
Lieutenant Adams distinguished
himself by HIS courage, Judgment
and efficient leadership. After the
strength Of the regiment had been
seriously reduced by losses, he took
command Of n large number Of the
remaining troops. disposal them in
effective positions, walking up ana
down the Iines under constant IRE
from the enemy and by his example
OF coolness and bravery inspired his
men to hold the positions they had
gained. Home address, Mrs. Fred
w. Adams twife). care of ). r..
abbeH. Ivy Depot. Albemarie county.
virginia.
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President Reaches Was In gton

Washington, Oct. 13.--President WI.
son and party arrived in Washington
from New York at a:2n o'clock this
evening.
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ALL GETTING READY
FOR THE BAND-WAGON

Amsterdam, Oct. 13.---"The dssolu-
ton OF Austria Hungary is almost an
accomplished fact" says the Muench-
ener Neueste Nachrichten.
The paper adds the German elements
of Austria-Hungary will soon issue a
proclamation OF independence and will
join Germany.
The Czeohs and Jugo-Siass will de-
lare their independence within a few
days. the journal asserts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
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DR.. Pitt Improves.

DR. Cullen Pitt, who mas been down
with influenza for several days. was
reported last night az being on the
road to recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
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State Taxes Now Due

Treasurer Pace urges all cltiZens
who are subject to state taxation to
pay now. so that the rush at the end
of the time may he avoided, Treas
urer Pace and his assistants are ready
to give any assistance necessary in
strengthening out the tax question,
and he invites all citizens who are
in the dark about their taxes to at
once call at his office. where he will
take pleasure in giving any assistance
needed
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LITTLE SYMPATHY
Continued from Page One. !

Included in this Is the amount
necessary to increase the pay Of the
per diem men. who are now draw
ing from s1.65 TO s4Si per day This
increase is made under the following
IA hulafiOn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

The region nor, Invest OF Cam rai is
that east and northeast OF Lens, where
the British made notable gains yes
5rerday. NeaFIsis. lies on the east bank
OF the sellee river north of lie Cateau.
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THE RIcHMoND yIRGINIAN-MONDAY, OCToBER
REPORT FROM THE BANKS.


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Pharmacists Meeting Continued

The quarterly meeting of the state
board OF pharmacy, scheduled for Oc-
tober / 5, has been postponed indefi-
nitely Candidates who had applica-
tons before the board will be given
consideration at the first opportunity.
This action on the part of The board
was taken under the order issued by
the state board OF health calling off
all public meetings.
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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-07
FARM AND CITY MAN

Spend five minutes thinking
over what you owe to the farm.
Very likely it gave you the
stamina and strength Of charac-
ter that has made you a success
In the business world. Certain
ly, 1t has given those things to
some of the men upon whom you
rely for maintaining that sue
cess.
In one way or another. direct
ly or indirectly. 1t gives you a
large part. probably the bulk, Of
your business.
Without its contribution Of
food, neither your home nor
your business house could con-
tlnue In existence.
That is what the farm means
and has meant to most city
men. You will know best just
what 1t means to you.
Now, having thought 1t over,
remember that the farm is In
such dire need of labor as it
has never known before.
And get ready to do what you
can toward repaying the debt
you owe the farm-not repaying
1t so much to the farm, either,
al paying 1t to your country In
a genuinely patriotic service.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-07
Old Glory!
BY ELLIS PARKER BUTLER
OF the vluilantes.

TT IS because 1t means so much.
is the symbol Of SC much, that our
Il nations flag is so sacred that the
nan who def1les 1t deserves to be
shot down In the act.
A flag is a symbol. a sign, as the
cross Is a symbol and rs the triangle
Is a symbol. The mere silk or bunt-
Ing Of the flag are nothing. A burial
squad tramps through the woods bear
ing the body Of a dead comrade, and
digs his grave and covers him over in
his last bed. On the ground lie two
bits of wood. They are nothing but
bits of wood, to be burned, or to be
left to decay. The dead mans COM
rades pick them up and bind one across
the other and plant the cross thus
made at the head Of the grave. Now
the bits Of wood have become a sacred
sign and whoever destroys that cross,
or def1les 1t, or throws 1t down is in
deed a dog. The bunting and the silk
Of our flag are nothing; not until they
are assembled In the stars and stripes
Of our flag and thrown to the breeze
as the smbol of loyalty and patriotism
do they demand our reverence.
We honor the flag because of what
1t stands for. Those who dishonor our
flag dishonor all It stands for. In days
like these, when our nation Is at war,
there might be placed under the dome
Of the capitol at Washington a great
book of a thousand pages. On the first
page might be inscribed the Ameri-
cans Creed. proclaiming a belief in
national honor, national Justice and
national honesty and a belief in a free
government for this free American
To Washington then might be
called all the people of the nation, to
n after another their names in
the great book so hat all America and
Bill the world might know how each
man and woman and child stood, until
all our millions were enrolled. There
Is no need of this. The Americans
Greed Is written In the stars and
stripes of our flag. Our flag stands for
all that could be written in the great
book at Washington. 1t stands for
honor, justice, national honesty, and q
Tree government, and when the time
4 stress comes. a. at present the nag
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-07

tor condition for repainting. less paint
10 required and the appearance Of the
property is always at Its best. The
cost represents the lowest possible
rate Of insurance.
Nothing shows more clearly the
value Of good painting and repairs
than the attitude Of bankers In max.
Ing loans on farm property. A care
full inquiry Of leading bankers shows
that a farmer can borrow all the way
from five to fifty per cent more when
his buildings are well painted and In
good condition than when they appear
neglected.
The average increased loan value
under such conditions is considerable.
Bankers take this attitude not only
because well-painted buildings are we'll
preserved and better security but be-
cause where houses, barns, fences and
tools are well taken care Of the as
sumption Is that the farm is a profit
able proposition and the farmer a
good client. A well-kept farm Is In
variably an indication Of thrift, and
the banker knows that money can
safely be loaned to the thrifty farmer.
The same line of reasoning applies,
of course, to the selling value of farm
property. Farms with buildings in
good order invariably sell more read
lily and for a higher price than those
whose appearance indicates that the
farm was an Improbable venture. 1t
Is common knowledge among real es-
tate men that well-painted farm build
ings bring an increased price out Of
all proportion to the cost of maintain
Ing them in good condition and keep
Ing them well painted.
Not only Is good maintenance a
sound business proposition that no
"a afford to put of to a later
time. but 1t is also especially deslr-
able at the present. time, for the pres
Of building materials, is a
means Of further conserving our ma
tional %esource There can certainly
no better way of aiding In the war
waste than by protecting
through every means at our disposal
he enormous investment we have in
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-07

| great minds and great hearts and
brave men and women Of the past
made our flag a real flag. They made
the flag for us; today we are making
1t for those who will come after us.
l say we are making 1t, because you
and /, / hope. are doing all we can to
help u army and our navy win the
fight against the blood-reeking autoc-
racy that wishes to unmake half the
flags Of the world and put the modern
flag Of piracy In their places. For this
is true: Each flag that is a real flag
must be made again and again with
the passing years. . 1t is thus our flag
has been made and perpetuated. In
time Of peace 1t has been a flag Of
peace and a truer symbol Of peace than
the white flag Of submission. 1t has
also been a war banner as glorious as
any that eve floated above the heads
of armed man.
This Flag day 1t will float from the
stats Of a million American homes,
perhaps from ten million or twenty
million, but Its greatest glory-the
greatest glory Of its 14O years-is that
1t will float In the breezes of France
and Flanders beside the flags of Bel
GUM, France and Great Britain, and
on the seven seas Of the world, In the
worlds greatest combat against au-
tocratic brutality. No longer the flag
Of a group Of colonies, Old Glory has
become the banner Of a world power,
the emblem Of the mightiest free people
that ever existed.
From generation to generation, since
Old Glory was born, flags have died,
but Old Glory has had new birth. The
white flag of royal France and the
standard of Napoleon have given way
to the tricolor, but Old Glory still
waves. From generation to generation
our flag is born anew, recreated In our
hearts, ever better loved and more
In our eyes, because it is the
flag for which our heroes have died
and because 1t is the symbol of the
only government that can endure-a
government of the people, by the
people and for the people. 1t is the
flag of no king or car or emperor, but
your flag and my flag and the flag Of
the brave boy who has gone with a
song on his lips to die that We may re-
free. Earth has no greater glory
today than Old Glory. For a century
and a half 1t has floated above our soil,
a sign that we are free. Today 1t floats
On alien breezes, in foreign lands. not
for conquest but as an earnest that
all nations that desire freedom shall
be free.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-07

made a boast that you couldn't back
up, did you?
If your town falls down on this
matter. the country will suffer-a lit.
tie. 1t will not suffer a great deal,
because most Of the towns are not
going to fall down on It. But II your
town falls down on this matter, your
town will suffer more than a little.
You know what happens to trade
when the farmers all around are
short on crops and have barely
enough money to scrimp by with.
Commercial Clubs Should Act.
Take the matter up at the next
meeting Of the commercial club or
board Of trade. Or, better still, call a
special meeting. You have influence
enough to do 1t or have 1t done. Here
is what Clarence Ousley. assistant
secretary Of agriculture of the United
States, says about it:
ITO render this assistance to the
farmer and to the nation, the local
commercial club or business mems
association should appoint a labor rep
resentative or a small and active COM
mittee on farm labor. This labor
representative OF committee should
make a canvass Of the business men,
clerks and others in the town who
have had farm experience and who
are willing to close or leave their
places of business on certain days or
afternoons, or for long periods, and
go out on the neighboring farms to
help. This labor representative or
should either get in touch
with the farmers themselves or with
agent representing the farmers.
as the master Of the Grange, the
president Of the union, the manager
Of the cooperative creamery or store,
or the county agricultural agent, and
ascertain just how many men each
can use to advantage during
good weather and particularly during
rush periods In planting, cul-
or harvesting. With this in
on the farm labor needs
and the number of workers available,
the committee can assign the men
who have volunteered to help in this
emergency to the various farms In
he neighborhood."
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-07

years, there Is every reason to believe
that they will mount still higher. As
the war goes on, the available supplies
will be steadily decreasing. and 1t is
hardly possible that any but higher
prices will result. On the other hand,
should the wal come to an end In the
near future, 1t is not likely that the
general range of prices will show an
appreciable decrease for many years.
The val undoubtedly will be followed.
In this country, by an unprecedented
period Of building, which. In conjunc-
ton with the enormous reconstruction
necessary In Europe, will for a long
time prevent a return to normal prices.
Insurance Against Deterioration.
But whatever the effect Of the war
on prices, money spent now on prop
erty maintenance cannot well be bet
ter spent. The fact that building ma
terials are higher In price than ever
before means that property invest
ment Is just that much more valu-
able. It is always cheaper to keep
property In good condition than to re-
place 1t. It is v en more so at the
present time. Good upkeep now is
insurance against having to make re-
placements at a time when they will
be almost prohibItive In cost.
A practical builder in explaining
what he meant by good maintenance
said the other day: Repairs and
painting when necessary" He placed
his emphasis on the last two words.
It is as impossible to make up at a
later date for paint and repairs on
buildings that have been neglected,
as 1t Is to take out insurance after
buildings have burned to the ground.
Painting, like insurance, has for its
object protection, and to be effective
It must be done on time.
Paint is 80 ordinarily considered as |
a beautifer that very often not enough |
thought is given to its protective func-
dons. Actually a building coated with
sheets Of India rubber would not be
as well protected from decay as a
structure that has been well painted,
because the rubber is not nearly so dur
able as an elastic film Of properly pre-
pared paint. A paint film one one
thousandth of an inch in thickness, as
long as 1t remains intact, will protect
the surface to which 1t is applied in
definitely from moisture and decay.
Economy In Painting.
True economy is in keeping farm
buildings well painted at all times. A
paint film on a few square yards of
surface costs but little, yet it will pro-
tect and beautify several dollars
of surface for many years. To
leave a surface implanted for several
years will save" in paint by a few
cents for every square yard of sur
face, but IT will cost several dollars
in structural materials wasted and
repair. When buildings are
painted frequently, they are always
well protected. the surface Is in bet