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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
BEGIN MAPPING OUT
NATIONAL HIGHWAY
Rankhead Association Pathfinders Due
In Richmond on Friday.
September 8.

Al the recent meeting OF the board
Of directors OF the Bankhead National
Highway association, at Charlotte. n
c., the official route was adopted
from Washington via Fredericksburg.
Richmond. Petersburg. Raleigh,
Greensboro. Charlotte. Greenyiile to
Atlanta. The board of din tors de-
cided 10 adopt as feeder. or branch.
"a naval road from Petersburg to Nor
folk, and also one from Raleigh TO
Norfolk.
A pathfipding party will star, today
for the purpose of inspecting and
logging these two branch routes. This
party will be headed by Col T. S.
Plowman, OF Tailadega, Ala, presi-
dent, and j. A, Rountree. OF BIrmfng-
ham, Ala. secretary of the Bankhead
national highway. T>-sy will leave
Birmingham to.ay for Raleigh.
In Raleigh Messrs Piowman and
Rountree will be joined by United
States government Engineer Morris
Eldridge, of Washington: Col c. NJ
vanstory, OF Charlotte, director :
large Bankhead national highway.
and Col Rennehan Cameron, OF Ra-
leigh. All FIVE will 60 by train TO
Williamson. while Highway Engineer
w. S. Fallas and Maintenance Engi-
neer d. RI. Winslow. of the North
Carolina highway department. will 60
by auto to WILLIAMSON.
Tonight there will he a great good
roads meeting at Williamson. To-
morrow morning the mapping of the
route will begin. the pathfinders head
ing for Raleigh. Rocky Mount will
provide luncheon for the pathfnders
and there will be receptions and
speakings that day at Robersonville.
Bethel, Tarboro. Nashville. Spring
Hope and Zebulon. The same night
the chamber of commerce of Raleigh
win entertain the party.
On the morning OF Sept. the start
for Norfolk will he made. There will
be receptions at Franklinton, War
renton and IAttleton, and a luncheon
at Henderson. The night will be
spent ut Roanoke or Weldon and next
day stops will be made at Jackson,
Murfreesboro (where lunch viii be
served), Franklin. Holland and Suf-
folk. the party going to Norfolk for
the night of the fifth. where the Ro-
tary club, chamber OF commerce and
Tidewater Automobile association will
be hosts.
September the route from Nor
folk to Petersburg and Richmond will
~ mapped out and the following day
thak From Richmond to Newport
- Ssysss sS+ss s ~ X M ss II az Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
Central "Y" Has
Busiest Of, Days
Two thousand Men and Boys Make
Use of Its Facilities-Ffse Hum
drcd Travelling Soldiers Stop
for Swim.

The widest stretch of the magma
ton as to how the big Central ~ IT
Grace and Seventh streets would enter
by way of, service into the lives OF
the men in uniform was exceeded
Saturday and Sunday. They began
to pour into the building at noon
Saturday, and it was. a steady come
and go until A. NJ. Sunday, at which
hour 5lc men were sleeping under the
roof of the big building while sixty
others had been directed by the as
sociation 20 good boarding houses and
other places OF rest such as the Army
and Navy club and Soldiers and Sailors
and Marine club. Then as early as
{ O'Clock Sunday morning things be-
gan TO move. and the officers, with a
corps Of volunteer workers were as
busy as bees In IL hFve serving, coun-
selling, answering question. handling
out stationery directing to churche s
and places OF interest
AT 8 o'clock General Secretary Nc
kee received a message from John S.
Wilson, IN charge OF q troop train,
saying that 500 men would detrain in
Richmond for bath and swim Sun
day evening. Immediately the work.
ers got busy and had things in shape,
and notwithstanding the fact that to-
be hard 10 replace. the thing was
swung and the men given THAR bath
and swim without charge, and they
were also each given postcard view
OF the association building. The men
were given an ice cream treat at III
r. NJ, Just before entratning.
was q lively. ,resuitful DAY. with
messages 10 and from Camp Lee. troop
train men to serve, and new hospital
workers. 1t Is estimated that there
passed in and ont OF the building be
tween Saturday. II o'clock noon and
Sunday evening al s O'Clock, not less
than 1000 men and boys. All records
are being Knocked into the dim dis
lance
II is understood that while every
sleeping equipment was occupied
Saturday night. and many Sunday
night. additional equipment will be
put in this week so that every conner
can be readily cared for next Satur-
day night. The officers and directors
of the association are determined TO
serve and make the association more
and more each day a power for good.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
HALF HOLIDAY HOLDS
UNTIL LATER NOTICE
TO Continue for the
Present.

The leading dry goods, department
stores, millinery and women's ready
'to-wear stores will continue, until
further notice. the early closing move
ment inaugurated this summer. and
beginning September ) these stores
will be opened at . A. NJ. and closed
lat $50 p. M. except Saturdays. when
the closing hour viii be p. M. This
leaves the working hours the same,
a. at present. the store hours arc from
$50 A. M. to p. M. Tho Saturday
hours are put up from l p. M. to s
p. NJ. for the fall and winter months.
The merchants and their employees
are very appreciative OF the co-opera-
ton of. the public in making the
o clock CLOSING a decided success dur
ing the past summer and 1t IL prncu-
cally settled that the Saturday haf-
holiday for the summer months will
be continued for the future by these
houses.
The following stores are in the new
agreement, and it Is probable that q
mum Der OF others who have the mat
ter under consideration will Join in
later.
The Cohen company. M. Creighton.
Dreyfw and company. FourQurean.
Temple and company. The Freed com
|paxxy. Jonas millinery, Kaufman and
company. Miller and Rhoads. J. B.
Mosby and company, d and E. Mittel-
dorfcr. Thalhimer Brothers Whit
locks millinery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
THE RIcHMoNp -vIReINIAN-MoN pAY-sEPTEMBER > 1Maa
.FlG Presentation
PATRIOTIC AFFAIR


The anniversary Of the birth OF the
Marquis de Lafayette And OF the nrst
battle Of the Marine both of which
historical events fall on the same
date. Friday. September 8. will Wit
ness q memorable event In this city,
the occasion being the official pre-
sanitation Of flag Of the French Re
pubatc. ut the request of the French
ambassador to the United States. to
the city Of Richmond. A. n token OF
esteem and gratitude OF the French
citisens and their descendants for 10y
atty and assistance.
The representative of the French
government in Richmond. August ST.
monpaetri extends cordial invitation
to the public to be present and has
made a special appeal to all French
and descondants OF the French In
Richmond and the vicinity thereof to
assist in the presentation
A rare treat In oratory and music is
in store for all who attend
Tho speakers OF the evening At the
Official nag presentation viii be Mayor
derfuI part our beloved city - taking
In the present world conflict; Colonel
Leroy Hedges. a descendant Of dis
tinguisbed French family and secre-
tary to. Governor Davis, who win speak
an the life and deeds of the brilliant
Marquis do Lafayette. the champion
of American liberty: and French OF
fcer designated as envoy to represent
Mr.. Juassrand. the Fsench ambassador.
ALI
torfcal frst battle Of the Marine.
The coiors Of France will be pre-
scented to the administrative board for
the city by August Etmonpietri. repre-
sentative OF the French government In
Richmond
The following musical program has
been arranged for the occasion;
Ensemble singing. MY Country us
OF Thee" to the accompaniment OF
xmall orchestra, recruited from the
Philharmonic Society of Richmond.
ThA Apollo quartet, Misses Skidmore
and Hudgtns and Messrs. Blake and
Kellerman will render the quartet ar
rangement OF the sextette from
Lucia" The ladies will sing the beau
tifui duet Lovely Night" from Tales
of Hoffman"
Marcus Kellerman will render the
-'Toreador song" from Carmen.
Oswald Blake will sing the Mar
seIlaise'' in French at the presentation
Of the flag by special request OF the
committee.
Sheppard webb. IN his usual mas
terly style. will play the acconpan'-
ments.
The orchestra has been called Tor a
rehearsaI "Wednesday evening. Any
good musician desiring to volunteer
their services will be cordially well
come,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
PATRIOTIC SERVICES At
HIGHLAND PARK TODAY

Much interest is being manifested IN
the special patriotic service to be held
in the Methodist church of Highland
Park tonight. under the auspices OF
the Anderson Bible class, so per cent of
which membership has answered the
country's call and are in the war SCI
vice. Among those who will unite in
honoring these boys and the entire
honor roll OF AMERICAS brave sons VIII
he Governor Davis. Adjutant- General
Stern and Assistant Adtutant John P.
Leary and the latter will make an ad-
dress Among the mum bers of the very
interesting program that has been ar
ranged will be special music by the
choir. a duet by Messrs A w. Mar
tenstein and c. A. Canepa and a solo
by Mr.. Martenstein.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
INCREASE IS SHOWN
N LOCAL BUILDING
Inspector Buffers Report indicates
the Approach Of Normal-s74,O 600
Over 1917.

The monthly report OF Building In
sspector Butler issued yesterday shows
Tor the first time in months fair In
crease over the same months last
year, and bears out Mr. Buffers
nunch" that the future has much In
store In the construction and building
nnes. A summary OF the August ~
port shows:
ivy Structures.
One brick dwelling. $4,000: eight
frame sheds, $4,000; sixteen private
sarages' 1888: Ave warehouses and
manufactures. s69.85o; one railway
signal power. $500: one tank con-
struction, $500. Total, thirty; amount.
$944ss
Alterations and Repairs.
Fourteen brick dwellings, s5.15S:
twenty-fou frame dwellings, $5,6l7;
fourteen brick stores, s1e,s42. two
frame sheds. $500: fourteen ware.
houses and manufactures. s36,4T6;
two once buildings, 1915: two private
garages, $500. one hall, $4,000: one
hotel. $1.725: two bank buildings.
$1,000; one hospital, s1.745: one COLI
lege. $4,000; one school, $4,000. To-
tai, eighty: amount, $s0.734.
Total number of examinations and
reports from January l to July 81.
1918, 511.
Total number OF exam nations and
reports during month OF August, 1878,
IA.
Total number OF examinations. and
reports from January / to August u :,
1918, 58S.
Amount OF new work from january
to August 81, 1918. $7o5,041.
Amount OF repair work from jan.
uary to August 81. 1913, $441.7o4.
Total amount Of work authorized
from January to August 81, 1918.
Sl,144.145.
Increase in new work In August
1918, as compared with August, 1917.
amounts to s45.s33: increase in alter
atoms and repair work in August.
1913, as COMP pared with August, 1917.
amounts to $27.7s5. making a net in
crease In al work authorized in Au-
gust, 1913, as compared with August.
1877, s73.59S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
OFFICER SHOOTS
FLEEING NEGRO
With Bullet in Back From
Policeman's Pistol.

With a bullet In his hack, James
Benjamin. a flfteen-year-old colored
boy, is under treatment at Virginia
hospital. The boy was shot in raid
by the police son what is believed was
crap game, In a house near tho cor
ner OF st. James and Hill streets. Of
ficer Smallwood got on to the affair,
and attempted, to raid the house, 1t
was said. about II O'Clock last night,
There was a. general getaway, and in
his efforts to stop the fleeing ones. 1t
Ia said the officer shot. with the idea
OF stopping rather than shooting the
fugitives.
1t was said at the hospital last night
that the injury would not result seri-
ousfy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
RAILROADS GET THEIR :
RENT MONEY PROMPTLY
Director General Declares No pny-
mcnts Have Been withheld in
Disputes Over Funds Due
Government.

Washington. Sept. Ito correct
the i'm pression which prevails in some
quarters that the United States rail-
road administration Is, or hns heen
withholding the standard rentals due
to the various railroads under its con-
troll pending the execution OF operAt-
ing contracts. Director-tseneral Nc
Adoo today announced that rentals
paid to these railroads for the first
eight months of the year amounted TO
approximately $3.50. 100000. The al
legation, therefore. that the omission
Of any railroad corporation to settle
its debts or claims against 1t is due
to the failure of the government to
pay up is unfounded.
The fact it," says the director
general. that the equivalent of the
standard rentals already very largely
has been paid TO every railroad in the
United States under government con-
troll In many cases the director-gcn-
eral. In addition to paying these roads
an amount equal to 80 per cent OF
their standard rental (Which payments
in advance of the execution OF con-
tracts are permissive and not COM
pulsory under the railroad act) has
advanced large additional sums Of
money to the railroad corporations to
enable them 10 meet maturing bond
ISIS es, which they and their financial
agents we're unable under existing
conditions to provide for. and to pay
large sums for new equipment and
betterments.
From the statement published by
Mr.. McAdoo. IL appears that the direc-
tor-general has discussed to the rail.
roads over and above all current ex-
penses OF operation. between s-&S0 Co.,
Oop 600 ard 1900 600 fl0O ThAs>
payments have been met out of earn
ings Of the railroad properties since
January l. and from current balances
taken over on January i, 1919, and
from the treasury's revolving fund OF
$500. 000, 900. The directors general
also has advanced on account OF orders
placed by him for locomotives and
cars now under construction the. furth-
er sum OF $f1.T2o,S70.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
ACCEPT BETTER JOBS

Charles A. Taylor. Jr- of Robert Full
ton school. and j. II. Brent. OF Jefferson
school--one assistant principal--E. l.
Livesay. OF Binford schooi--and D. p,
Boyer. head Of the science department
81 John Marshall High school---have re-
signed their positions with the city
school board to accept employment with
the Du Point company at jacksonville.
Tenn.
The vacation schools closed yester-
day and pupils will have a short
breathing space before the regular fall
work begins September IL. The teach
ers meeting will b held in the audito-
rum of John Marshall High school
September IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
BUSINESS
MEN WOULD END WAR

John wanamaker. Richard l.. AUS
Ean. director of the Fsieral Reserve
Ank: Edward H. Bonsai. treasurer
Il the Land Title and Trust com
Sanys Frances $, Reeves. chairman of
~ board Of directors of the. Girard
National hank. William Broadway. d.
kNctrr % Loan and Trust company.
"a several other prominent PhiIadel-
bhia business men of national reputa-
[son. have sent this petition to the
PRESIDENT OF the United States:
\ I'VE, the undersigned citizens OF
rhilsdslphia and vicinity, having at
heart the nations welfare and best
|nteresta, feel that nationwide pro-
Sibitaon for the duration of the war
WOULD be the most powerful stroke
|hat could be made for increased EN-
iency In every branch of work con-
Ected with the prosecution of the
sfand thus would hasten the end OF
~ dreadful conflict. We therefore
,peetfplly urge you 10 use your in
80 ~ behalf of Immediate war
r. I4k2 NE Si IA NH. \ - X
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
BRANCH AND DABNEY
AGAIN HANDLE HELM

John K. Branch has heen chosen
chairman for the next Liberty loan
drive. to be launched on Sept. IS. w.
T. Dahney has been made executive
manager and W. A. Clarke. Jr. and
Harry l. Howard. made assistant ex-
ecutive managers.
Mr. Dabney stated last night that
plans for the fourth campaign were
in process of formulation and that the
campaign promised many interesting
features for the purpose of keeping
the patriotism OF the city tuned to a
high key.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
CONSERVATION OF FOOD
CLASSES AT SECOND MARKET

NJ. e. Frayser, emergency URBAN
agent. in cooperative extension work
In agriculture and home economies for
Virginia, has arranged the schedule
OF classes in food conservation, to be
be given by the agents at the de-
monstration plant. at Sixth Street
market this week:
Tuesday. September 3, 1900 A. M
alades. preserves.
Thursday, September S, 1900 A. NJ
Canning.
Friday. September 6, 1000 A. NJ.
Home drying.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
Kaiser Is Boss,
Says Hertling
Chancellor Denies That Amy Party
Rules in Germany-Deplores
Tendency to Crtticise

Amsterdam. Sept. Germany is
not governed by the pan-Germanists
but. as ali the world knows. by his
n majesty. the emperor. with the con-
stitutional collaboration OF the fed
eral council (bundesrath) and the
reichstag. AS chancellor, 7 say to
you that I know only one party. the
German party, and only one policy. the
German policy"
Thus the German imperial chancel-
Tor. Count van Hertling, replied to
the recent statement of Lord Robert
Cecil, the British assistant foreign sec
Rotary, that Germany is in the thrall
of the conauest-seeking pan-German
militarism.
The chancellor addressed delega-
ton OF students who had come to con-
graduate him on his seventy NTH
birthday. Berlin dispatches yesterday
reported Hertling's resignation to be
imminent and mentioned DR. Solf. the
colonial secretary. as his most likely
successor. The counts birthday
speech may. therefore. have been his
oncial swan song. though today's ad-
vices from Berlin brought no con
drmation as to yesterdays report The
chancellor is further quoted rs having
said:
Inc war p6yChoioky IN Germany
shows disposition to crtticise the
governments measures and mani
fests . rebuilding OF party antagon-
ism.
There. gentlemen, lies the real dan
ger to the empire on account OF its
effect upon our enemies. who are thus
made to believe that internal disrup-
ton in the fatherland. IL imminent.
and they base their hopes upon this
belief and prolong the war"
The chancellor appealed Though
students to the German people to
show the kairer and the country that
they ara united In this war OF d.
Tense. "Only then" he added will
our enemies realize that they cannot
US. And with that realiza.
ton peace VIII come.
Il pray to God that that day is no,
far OIL"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
PATRIOTIC SERVICES
!, N HIGHLAND PARK

The patriotic meeting ut the Meth-
hAsxt church In Highland Park last
aixht was an inspiring one
L John r. IIsary delivered an address
Ialled with encouraging references ara
natriofic fervor. Governor Davis and
= djufa mt General 10 Lane Stern oc-
kuried seata on the platform.
Aixtys members OF this church and
|0unday school are now with the col
arx more than half of them being In
rrAnce. The meeting WAS held in
konor Of these patriotic boys.
n The music was specially hne and ar-
Sroprfate. The attendance was large
knd the. exercises proved most benefi-
|Efai to all present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
tR|NkeIDl HEADS
wan WORK CAMPAIGN
United Drive OF -Four Organisation to
Raise S1se. 500, 900 for Relief
PURPOSES.

The cembined drive in Virginia the
week Of November IL Of the war WORK
eouncii Of ths Young Mems Christian
\ essoniation, the war work council OK
The Young Womsn's Christian associa-
sioa. the war camp community ser
<iee and American Library association
VIII be headed BY T. ID. Carrington'
according to an announcement mace
last night. THE drive will be desagnat-
sd as the united war work campaign.
In the joint campaign of the -FOUR
organisations throughout the coun-
Arg II is planned to raise $13S. 6So,o0o.
10 be divided IN the ratto OF 70 per
cert Of the Y. NJ c. A.. fl-z2 per cent
for the Y. ". C. A. and war camp
community service and 2.56 per cent
for the American Library associatioh'
4 Virginta's appottionment for all Iour
war work causes In approximately W.
lao. 200.
The selection OF Mr.. CaxEanSton as
chairman Of tho BtAte executive com
inittee OF the united war work cam
paign was made ut meeting OF the
chairman Of the four oegAns1.fonws'
including Mrs. r. q. C1oeu. Oh .e
W c. A.; John n. Miner, Jr-, OF sne
war camp comsnunity service. ana LIT.
Henry McIlwaane, OF the american
Library association. MI C2nlhston -
chairman OF the virginia v@I VIZ
eounetl OF ths 7. 49, A. Hve
sefVea In the @ cay 'ase 80.
~hen s0ccAa8 ~ -
ausieo In Vnd Aot s""0'
&c war tuno- .u
Inc Tour state caseaI uien
pose the state executive s.r,
VI Inc unateo W&1 -.
"i'h AR. SaIIAhs.on Al -,
s'sot Westnofei~Au LAS
@sh.eo 70 eol"1 as - al,
" the unitco or'se. poa'o AZ. -
t"ts wia DC ApfoiHesu -
Tahseon last HenA iSS"e" N"'
aas se@'einent- a-
was as1eso a. s,ra.s ,ns
nS e.ailh men "a o. '"s -. 49,,
Wat the oTs ahiA".ou ~ "a.
souneii Oh .ne ~ en- asssv,t>
ne state snouu DC eahen ~. ss -,
SO o. anu A.A' epi IT,
appoinseu III - for
. aha Town, Al wiz JuI"s ~
ae united war WITH lun"
pnai chatthieh oa
Wines appIee1ailns a.
~ hem was "o' hi"s io' tne
Inc war, nave tnousht Al pesa ~ IA
Joint campaign "nich eNuo pe
r1neh more ecouoTicatfy CARRIED "ut'
hath as to campaign expenses ano tne
.ir,e OF the patriotic citizens on @noin
--'a devoive the duty OF a large snare
(. he work
The war camp community service
~ tides places of entertain re-
ion and rest in the towns ana
r. S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
4. 1. JORDAN
RESIGNS FROM FORCE

n was reported last night that Ser
koAas r. r. Jordan, Of the police de-
bartment, had handed In his .reslgna-
Ion. to become effective tomorrow.
sefseant Jordan had been connected
6tth the Second district for some
months ~ desk sergeant, having
hean elevated to that position from
~ mounted force. He was later
to headquarters as assist :
~ 10 the chief. under former Chief
Hnwoli, and returned to the Second
Sistrtct BY Chief Sherry. Last Friday
" wa transferred to street service in
~ Third district
Reports were current that Sergeant
foYdan had under consideration an
SRAr from the department OF justice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
Kanary Now Lieutenant

Frank NJ. kanary, former lieutenant
in Company of the Richmond FIRE
has been com ruiSsioFed
as second lieutenant in the United
States army Lieutenant Kanary went
to Camp Lee last September and was.
shortly after his arrival at the can
tcnment. promoted to the Office OF
sergeant in the Quartermaster depart
ment He is to leave within ten days
for Syra cuse, n. Y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Buy Thrift Stamps.

War savings stamps headquarters
has arranged to have booths at the
State Fair Grounds and at Forest Hill
park today so that all who wish
to save money by purchasing thrift
stamps may dos Booths win also
be placed at convenient points on
Broad street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02

Warrenton Has New Poston3oe,
Especial to The Richmond virxinian-,
Warrenton, Va. Sept. 1.-The new
$4,000 postoffice was offfcially opened
here last night. The building Is one
OF the handsomest in the state and
was secured for the Warrenton people
largely through the efforts OF Hon. C.
c. Carlin. representative OF the Eighth
congressional district
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
Register f4remen Early.

Firemen within the draft age will
be registered a. day earlier than
civilians next month in order that they
may not be taken from their posts
Registrars will go to the stations In
stead of the fremen going to the
registrars,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02
women Receire xenator.

Senator Robert l.. Owen. OF Okla
hona. who viii speak here today.
viii he received at the headquarters OF
the Equal Suffrage league, Fourth and
Franklin streets. between IL and Q
O'Clock where he Will meet and speak
to all women whe ara interested IA
equal suffrage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-02

Tho thought that he is doing so me
thing TO help humankind ought to
inspire every editor whenever ne
writes an editorial favoring prohibl-
ton Such articles show the highest
type OF patriotism and welfare for
our country.