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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-02
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT or SCHOOLS
so, f. Marshall street
MONp. VA.

May /. INIt.
The examinations for Teachers
Licenses and Certificates for Rich
mond City and IIenrico County viii
be held on MAY : and 4. 1918. EN-
aminations will begin promptly at ?
O'Clock each morning. The examina-
tons for white teachers will he held
at 500 = Marshall Street third
noor). and for eolored teachers at
the old Normal School Building. cor
ner Twelfth and Leigh Streets
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w. L.. PRINCE:
Superinteudonts.
May l.. 1918
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

We Are Agents For the Famous
Columbia Grafonola, SIS Up
NAL STREET FURNITURE Co,
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TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF VAL
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work. Apply ALLEN &
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IN RICHMOND AND
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PIECE WORKERS
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IN A
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and Until May Is
Will Have Their Names
Placed on Our Proft-Sharing
Roll to Receive
a Handsome Sum Of
Money Under the Same
Conditions as the
Employees Now on
Our Pay Roll.
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street.
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BUY A LIBERTY B o " D
AND BACK OUR BOYS.
aEAL ESTATE FOR SALE,


see c. l.. ans H. I. E>soox Fer Farws
and city property.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
$4,I7Q,0|9,650
THIRD LOAN TOTAL
About 100000 People Bought
Bonds.
THREE LOANS COMPARED
Richmond Eighth In Percentage-Me-
Adoo Declares It Americas
Most Successful Loan
Offer.

Washington.-The total of the Thirt
Liberty Loan is ,170,O19, $50, an over
subscription of 80 per cent, above
the three-billion minimum sought. Thu
number OF subscribers was about II,
100000. Every Federal Reserve dis
trict oversubscribed, the Minneapoli:
district going to liz per cent, the
highest, and the New York district te
124 per cent, the lowest.
In announcing these figures, the
Treasury explained that the total may
be changed slightly by later reports
from Fedora! Reserve banks, which
have been at work for week tabu
lating the great number of subscrip
lions which came in during the last
days of the campaign.
This is the most successful loan
the United States has offered, both in
number of subscribers and in the
amount realized" said Secretary Nc.
Adoo in a statement Every subscrip-
ton was made with the full knowl.
edge that allotment in full was to be
expected, unlike the first loan, when
allotments were limited to $4,000, OOO,.
600, and the second loan, when allot-
ments were limited to one-half the
oversubscriptions. l congratulate the
country on this wonderful result,
which is irrefutable evidence of the
strength, patriotism and determine
ton of the American people.
This great result was achieved not
witEstanding the fact that the country
has been called upon to pay since the
second Liberty Loan and to and in
GLIDING the month of June, income and
excess profits taxes to the amount Of
approximately $3,000,000,0O which
will make a total amount turned into
the Treasury of the United States
from such taxes and the third Liberty
Loan of about $7,000,O0O,0O
Total subscriptions to the second
loan were $4,616,OO0,O00 and the
amount accepted was $3,S08,000, 900.
Pledges to the first loan ran above
$4,000 .000, 900, but the loan was limited
to 100000, 900. Subscribers to the
second loan numbered about $1,000, 900
and to the first loan about $4,5O0.00O.
The feat of the Atlanta district,
standing forth in the final percentage
list, was the topic of favorable com.
ment about the Treasury. Through
out nearly all of the four weeks cam
pa;gn the district stood at the bottom,
owing to the hardness of banks to
report subscriptions and of subscribers
to place their pledges on record by
payment of the first per cent. install
ment
The New York district, the largest
with $1,114.93O. 700. more
thar a fourth of the total. held the bot
tom position on the percentage table
because big business interests with
headquarters in New York, and bank
ing institutions, failed to subscribe
heavily to the loan, owing to immi.
nence of Federal tax paying time.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
100 MEN THOUGHT DEAD.
Explosion And Fire In Biz Chemical
Plant Near Pittsbu -gh.


Pittsburgh. - Probably 100 men
were killed when an explosion of T.
n. T. demolished the plant of the
Etna Chemical Company, at Oakdale,
on the Panhandle division of the Penn
sy!vaEia Railroad, 16 miles from this
city.
Five hundred workmen in the ex-
p.osives plant were startled by re.
port not much louder than the crack
of a pistol. 1t came from the soda
house, but they knew its deadly i'm
port, and as one man they rushed for
the nearest exit. Before they could
gain the open the very air seemed
to burst into flames. the earth heaved
and rocked and with roar that was
heard for miles the long factory build
inss were hurled high into the air,
CARRYING with them ponderous equip
ment and scores of men. A great
cloud Of dust and smoke settled over
the scene, and through its deadly
fumes torn and mangleG forms
dropped to the earth, many dead, but
o: hers to meet their end in the flaming
debris.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
JUS, SETS NO LIMIT :
| ON MEN TO WIN WAR
Says President Wilson In Open
ing Red Cross Drive.
"WAR TO SAVE THE WORLD"
Will Not Be Diverted BY lnsincere
Talk OF Peace BY
Germans.

New York-Opening with a speech
here the American Red Cross drive
for a second $1O0,O0O,0O0 war fund,
President Wilson announced the pur-
pose Of the United States to set no
limit on it's effort to win the war.
Il have heard gentlemen recently
say" he said, that we must get s.
100000 men ready. Why limit it to
5000, 900?
Il have asked the Congress to name
no limit, because, Congress intends, p;
am sure, as we all intend, that every
ship that can carry men or supplies
shall 80 laden upon every voyage with
every man and every supply she can
carry"
The United States, the President
declared, will not be diverted from
its purpose of winning the war by
tnsincere approaches ON the subject
Of peace.
Il can say with clear conscience"
he said, that have tested those in
tentions and have found them insin-
cere. l now recognize them for what
they are-an opportunity to have a
free hand, particularly in the East.
to carry out purposes of conquest and
exploitation. Every proposal with re-
gard to accommodation In the West
involves a reservation in regard to
OF int IN cto nv
STA as well as France"
The statement brought the house
to it's feet cheering.
German rulers, the President de-
clared, are mistaken if they think the
United States will sacrifice anybody
for its own sake.
eff they wish peace, let them come
forward . and lay their terms
on the table. We have laid ours and
they know what they are" he said.
The war, the President declared, is
a war to save the world. The con-
fict, he said, will knit the world to-
gether.
Dwelling on the duty of Americans
to give to the Red Cross, the Presi-
dent declared no nan could afford to
make money out OF the war;
Leads Great Parade.
The President marched on foot
through Fifth avenue at the head of
$4,000 soldiers of mercy.
Then, standing in the reviewing
stand, he gravely saluted the colors at
the women Of the Red Cross filed past,
In a seemingly endless line, bearing
their flags bravely and wearing their
uniforms as proudly as the nations
fighting men.
The miles of white-gowned women
marchers made a mute but heart-stir-
ring appeal to the million New York
ers who watched them to contribute
one-quarter of the $1,0O0,0tG, 900 their
asks from the nation to
carry on it's work of relief and sue.
cor.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
|GEh. PERSH|NG
may LEAD An ARMY
Likely to, Command British amp
French Troops.
NEW POLICY OF ALLIES
Any Division In Which America
Troops Predominant Will Be
Turned Over To "Black
jack"

Washington. - General Pershina
probably soon will be commanding
French and British troops as the proc
ess of brigading American units with
their allies on the western front goes
forward.
As if exemplifying the unity of COM
mand and action into which the Unit
ed States and its coJbelligerents have
entered, it became known here that
whenever American troops predom-
mate in the brigaded divisions as the
process goes on, these divisions, un-
der present plans, will be turned over
to General Pershing's command.
This plan would accomplish several
things which the military authorities
consulting upon it regard as very de-
sirable. 1t would rapidly increase the
size of the American fighting COM
mand on the battle line; it would con-
tribute tremendously to the spirit of
unity and concerted effort, and at the
same time, instead of holding large
numbers of American troops behind
the lines while training, would sur
round them with seasoned veterans
and under actual battle conditions
school them to be rebrigaded later
with fresh American troops coming to
France. In this way the efficiency Of
the British and French forces is ex-
pected to be increased and the work
of building up great, fully trained
and completely equipped fighting force
in France is expected 20 be fastened.
In addition to this, as illustrative
of the unity of command under which
Foch directs all the allied armies, it
was stated officially here that
Foch commands the ltslian troops
in Italy as fully as he doer the Amer
lean, British and French troops in
France and Belgium. There has been
no question that Foch commanded
the Italian troops in France ard it
had been supposed that, considering
the Italian front as part of the west
ern battle under a decision reache1
at the Versailles conference, the gen
authority extended there.
For the first time, however, it was
stated unreservedly that General
Foch's supreme command extended to
Italy.
1t was stated also that Italy, besides
now sending troops to France in num-
bers equal to those being sent from
the United States, now has on her
lighting line larger army, more per-
Fectly equipped than she had before
The great Austrian drive. This may
be explanatory of the apparent eqau-
1imity with which the Allied leaders
ace recurrent reports of a new drive
IN the Italian front.
The Information that the brigaded
Allied divisions in the west probably
will be placed under the command of
General Pershing when the numbers
IT American troops contained in them
'redominate, was taken to mean that
he same principle would operate
vhen the predominating numbers
we're French or British.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25

the Hough type. with twin engines and
twin screws. and are $500 tons.
I'VE are going on with some con-
crete construction. Two 3,5OO-ton ships
are to be built of concrete and we are
also to have six tankers Of 1900 tons
each.
I'VE have authorized the construc-
ton of four way shipyard at San
Francisco. where concrete ships are to
be built. 1t is necessary to do con-
crete work where there will not be any
severely cold winter weather that
might interfere"
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
Washington Hopeful.

WaShingtOn-With more than tsO,-
600 men now in France, army officials
are more than ever hopeful that a
powerful American force will be CO.
operating with the Allies there by the
end of the year. Unhappy experience
with over-sangrine estimates of what
can be accomplished makes them slow
to put their hopes into definite predic-
tlons, however, and it was not possible
to obtain specific confirmation of the
report from Paris that 100000 fight
ing troops before January / had been
promised.
The statement in Premier Clemen-
ceau's newspaper that such a promise
had been made was not believed by
army officers generally to mean that
the American Government should def
initely pledge itself to deliver specific
number of men within a time limit.
Many factors are involved in making
such calculation months in advance.
Secretary Baker would make no COM
ment on the statement Many weeks
ago he told the Senate Military Com
mittee, however, that the Government
then had hopes of getting 1,50O, 900 to
the front during the year. Since then
his estimate that 100000 men would
reach France early in the year has
been fulfilled and since then. also the
German drive has changed the whole
course of events and brought about a
speeding up of American participation,
which has already shown results.
The French article indicates that IN
der the program a total of 1000, 900
American troops would reach France
during the year, 100000 Of which
would be fighting units. Whether that
result can be obtained depends on the
shipping situation. The men and the
essential equipment for them can be
ready.
Under the authority sought by Presi-
dent Wilson to organize as large an
army as it is found possible to train,
equip and transport, it is known that
officials expect at least 100000 men
to be under arms during the next IL
months. Many believe that even a
larger force can be handled, as it now
appears quite probable that a total of
100000 during the year will be nearer
the mark
Publication of the first American
Official communique" prepared at ex-
peditionary headquarters in France,
what is expected to be a
daily report to the American people
on what their soldiers abroad are do
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
REsNATI KILLED By FALL.
Aviator's Machine Side.SIipped And
WING Tip Hit Ground.

New York.-In a fall of only so feet,
Captain Antonio Resnati, famous
Italian Army aviator, was killed be-
meath the wreckage of new Italian
made Caproni biplane at the Hazel
hurst aviation field, Mineola. Resnati's
machine, brought into this country a
few days ago and assembled by Italian
mechanics, "sideslipped" when the
pilot attempted to make a turn too
soon after leaving the ground. One
wing struck the field and the craft
overturned, falling upon the aviator
and crushing him to death.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25

lantic coasts. Their total tonnage will
be close to 100000.
by February I of next year we will
have a fleet of $40 wooden ships ready
for service" said Mr.. Piez. "These
ships will be Of $500 dead weight ton
mage and will be built in yards on the
coasts. In addition there will be 125
steel ships of the same tonnage that
will come out of yards on the, great
lakes.
about forty wooden ships have
been launched and will be ready for
service within q month. These are Of
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
100000 MEN TO
GO OVER IN 1913
1900, 900 Of These will Be
Equipped Fighters.
DAILY REPORT EXPECTED
Others To Be Used In Orqanization-
General Pershing Issues First Of
What 10 Expected Will Be
Daily Bulletins.

Paris-The United States has prom
ised to have 100000 fighting men in
France by the end of 1918, says
L'Homme Libre, Premier Clemen-
ceau's newspaper. These troops, it
adds, must have their own organiza-
ton and services, which will mean at
least 2,000,000, including specialists.
workers, men in the Quartermaster's
department and others.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
LARGE ADDITION TO Marine
At Least a Total Tonnage Of 2,0o0. 900
Tons Is Promised by Feb
ruary I, 1872 -

At least 565 small vessels will be
added to the United States new mer-
chant marine by February l, 1919, &C.
cording to Charles Piez, vice president
and general manager Of the Elmer
gency Fleet corporation.
These vessels will be built on the
great lakes and on the Pacific and At
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
CANADA TO REGISTER ALL.
Americans There June e Must Get
On Draft List.

Toronto. - Americans and other
foreigners more than 16 years old,
residing or travelling in Canada on
and after June %. must register with
the Canadian authorities, the Cana
dian registration board announced.
Draft or other registration cards will
not absolve Americans from the pro-
visions of the new order, it was said.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
RAILROAD SHY Sos, 600, 900.
Operation For First Three Months Of
This Year.

Washington.-Railro in the first
three months this year earned only
$171. 705. 900, as compared with $780,
$4,000 in the same period las, year,
making loss to the government un-
der the system of common operation
of about $109.000,000. This report
today by the Interstate Commerce
Commission covers all but five Of the
1876 railroads in the country.
The net income in March was $685.
$4,000, or $7000.000 less than in
March, 1917. This difference, much
less than in the preceding months,
indicates that conditions are pecom-
ing better for government operation
and returns from later months may
60 far toward making up the loss.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
STEP UP ON JUNE S.
Draft Registration Of Youths Who
Have Reached Fl This Year.

Neutrality-suspicious. has been fixed
as the date Of registration of youths
who have attained Fl years since the
first army draft registration June 5
last year. The resolution authorizing
the new registration is awaiting the
Presidents signature, but the Provost
Marshal Generals Office virtually has
completed preparations Tor carrying
it into effect. 1t is estimated that
about 100000 men available for mill
tary service will be found among the
new registrants this year.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
BURBANK GROWS SUPER WHEAT.
New Variety Contains IA Per Cent.
Gluten.

Santa Rosa, Gala super wheat,
containing fourteen per cent. gluten,
has been evolved b. Luther Burbank,
the California horticulturist, after ex-
periments extending over II ye..s, it
was announced here. The wheat may
be grown from Hudson Bay to Pata.
gcnia. The new wheat is said to be
OF the winter variety. hardy and pro-
d,lcing white flour.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
FOOD FOR SWISS SAFE.

Three Large Vessels Reach French
Port, Says 6erne Paper.
Gereva-Three large vessels load
ed with cereals destined for Switzer-
land and escorted by an American
warship have arrived safely at
French Atlantic port, according to the
Tageblatt of Rerne.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
DR.. CARREL PROMOTED.
Made Commander OF The Legion OF
Honor.

Paris.-Dr. Alexis Carrel, of the
Rockefeller Institute, has been pro-
noted by the French Government to
the rank of commander of the Legion
OF Honor. The new decoration was
bestowed upon him by M. Morrier,
Under Secretary of State for Medical
service, in the presence Of a dis
onguished company.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
COST OF SAVING HEAVY.

Food Administrators Expense
Twelve MiIIieS A Year.
Washington.-Fecsral Food Admin
istration costs have risen from $780,
o0C a: year to $12.0OO,00O a year, ac-
cording to estimates submitted to
Congress by the Food Administration.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
SENDS FLOWER FROM FRONT.

Ambulance Corps Man PIucked II
While On Duty In Trench.
Hagerstown-Sergt. w. c. Plum.
mer, with the Ambulance Corps in
France, while on duty at the battle
front picked a flower blooming in the
trench and later sent it to his mother
at Bridgeport, near Hagerstown. 1t
got here just in time for Mothers
Day.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
U. S. FLYERS GET TWO HUNS.

German Airmen Shot Down North
west Of 1ouI.
American Army in France.-Amer.
lean aviators northwest of Toul shot
down two German airplanes in
series Of engagements high in the air.
Captain David Peterson, of Honesdale.
Pa. shot down another enemy biplane
FRIDAY.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
BRITISH DOWN 81 HUN PLANES.
Marked Increase In Aerial Operations
On Western Front.

On We8teFn Front..
London.-Thirty-sev German air
planes. Is of which were destroyed,
were accounted for by British airmen
Wednesday, The official statement on
.erial operations reports a marked in
crease in the activities OF beth aerial
forces or the -;este-n front The Brit
:sh continue 20 lombard railway sta
IONS and bille.s he:,.li the German
':css.
Middletown transcript., 1918-05-25
ANOTHER U. S. FLYER KILLED.

Machine Bursts Into Flames While
1000 Feet In The Air.
Wichita Falls, Texas.-His machine
bursting into flames while 1000 feet
in the air, while flying as one of
formation of five, Jerome T. Van
Auken, cadet, % years of age, met
death at Call Field, when the plane
crashed to earth on the flying field.
Van Auken was an advanced student
in the solo class.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-28
TO UTILIZE ARMY
Washington Discusses Ways Of Keep
ing Men Busy.


Washington. Dec. "a An idle army
or an idle navy appears to be very far
from the purposes of congress. On
every hand there is discussion OF
ways to give the enlisted men some
thing to do and of making use of this
man power for furtherance OF the
worlds daily work. This idea crop
ped out very strongly IN the House de
bates about aerial mail service The
pust-otfce department seems TO want
its own corps of flyers with the mails.
Eventually this will be a big corps,
for the flyers doing regular passage
now daily between Washington and
New York will undoubtedly be flying
daily between the large cities. Some
one shortly will probably make the
first aerial trip across the Atlantic
and then il will be from San Francisco
to Honolulu. Foreign service by air
should come quickly to Cuba, To
Mexico. TO Alaska, and SO on.
The army wants to build up its fly
4 ing corps. the navy, It's flying corps
the marine corps It's flying corps. The
personnel for these three flying serv
ices would run into tens, ii not hun
dreds of thousands, and the annual
costs could easily total millions Now
I the disposition OF congress seems &c
be TO utilize the army hyers for mail
7 carrying purposes. for tying with the
mails trains men for the army sery
/ ice in the best possible manner. j
the army flyers are not used for pilot
ing mail machines, they would be fly
ing over the fields anyway or flying il
formation high up