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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-03
RUSSIA JOINS JAPAN
TO THROTTLE CHINA

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turbance takes place within the Rus
sian sphere of influence during the
progress of the present war. Japan
if requested, shall give Russia as
slstance for the suppression of the
disturbance.
Six In the event of Japan taking
necessary action as against China
for the guaranteeing of peace based
on the principles of territorial in
tegrity and equal opportunity. Rus
sia shall recognize the propriety of
Japans action, and if a third power
offers distractions to Japan and the
later (Japan) finds il necessary to take
action against that power, Russia, If
requested by Japan, shall take con-
Certed action.
Japan is already supplying Russia with
arms up to the limit of her manufacture
ing capacity and she cannot increase her
output owing to the impossiblity of inn
porting machinery for early delivery. But
she has a large army.
JAPAN'S HUGE ARMY.
Twelve years ago Japan lined up
1000 900 in Manchuria. The number has
not decreased in the meantime, although
it cannot be given with certainty, as the
peace strength of the army is never pub
furnish Russia depends upon the reserve
she has maintained for an army which
at the lowest estimate numbers more than
100000 men and is capable of great eX-
pansion on the lines now being followed
by the European belligerents.
Russia has a million and half men
trained and ready for the field, but they
are waiting for arms. If Japan has a
million rifles TO spare and she can get
assurances that she need not fear a first
class war for several years Russia would
be willing to pay very handsomely for
those weapons.
While all the clauses of the agreement
are good business for Japan, the best of
all is the clause which gives Japan, the
support of Russia in whatever she may
do in China,
Chinese statesmen see in the new al
lance the gravest danger that has beset
this country for many years. 1t is de-
clared that Japan has held an enormous
army mobilized ever since the war started
waiting for pretext to invade this coun-
try. With that end in view 1t is alleged
that Japan has secretly fostered reyo-
lutions in China in hope of getting an
opportunity to intervene"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-03
Marriage Licenses in EIkton

ELKTON, Md. May 3.-MarrIage H.
censes issued in EllSton this morning were: /:
Rudolph Sutton and Ernestine G. Muller,
Philadelphia; julius j. Litke and Bertha
M. Andle, Camden. N, j.; Frank E. Nugent
and Josephine A. Smith, Riverview, n. j.;
Rowland E. Marshall and Elizabeth Nor
rison, oxford, Pa; Russell ]. Hampton and
Elizabeth ]. SehTeck, Norristown, Pa. John
W. Fry and Edna NJ, MacFarlain, Will.
mington. Del; Il. Paul Catanest and Mary
D. DEALER, Norristown; Joseph A. Sample,
Havre de Grace, and Edna NJ. Mccall.
Elkton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-03
DlYorce Suits Requn

The following divorce suits were institutes
IN Common Pleas Court No, today:
Annabsl L Bell Va John @. Bell.
Blanche Thibauer "a Robert L. n Fri
Herman 2. Hasenbueher ys. Emily II
Ha gauhauer.
Joseph 81 Robb v. Laura b Robh.
Alice -. Kelly George ". Kelly.
alma Demhach =. Peter Ii. Dembaeh-
Hattie Taylor KlnE y. SamuaI u king
H1.la =. Coaan4ea -. HlueenE ~ Compton.
Ed4 d. HIIils - samuel a. HIllla.
HaF4 -. u EeaEof ea. Ienn q ceanez.
4zsf9 q Ha4zon =. IahH ~. Haaaou
aaIiIa j. UaiIa - NhaHzaa a. H4{Iz
30 - Hzeazz4an - 4eAa A4aezIeazaz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-03
STRIKERS GAIN RECRUITS.

Following tho Vall1out of more than
1000 worllmen az the big plant of the
Pressed Steel Car Company in McKee's
Rocks last night, several hundred of the
day force left the plant after the day
shift had entered this morning. officials
Immediately ordered six departments of
the works closed and it Is reported the
entire plant will be shut down this after
noon as a precaution.
Feeling is high and it is reported that
thousands of other worlsmen in the dis
trict in sympathy with the Pressed Steel
workers will walk out before night.
The plant of the company was, a few
years ago, the scene of one of the bloodiest
strike riots in the State. Several We're
killed and a large number injured. The
company has made a demand for military
protection.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-03
MILITIA RULES STRIKE
ZONE IN BRADDOCK
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eight hours play, eight hours sleep and
the same pay" This youngster threw a
stone which struck one of the guards pro-
tecting the Edgar Thomson steel plant.
A shower of stones from the strikers fol-
lowed and then shot was fired, either
by a striker or a guard. Four girls led
the charging mob that swept down upon
the guards following the first shot
Brigadier General A. J. Logan. ranking
officer of the district, assumed charge of
the entire situation this morning. Cavalry
which arrived on special trains from
Harrisburg. Tyrone and Sunbury is
patroling the streets ready for action at
the first sign of disorder Among the
troops already here is the 1st Pennsyl-
vania Cavalry, the Governors troop"
Other companies of guardsmen are being
held in readiness in other parts of the
State ready for the call, should new
violence break out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
To SURVEY STAUNTON
TELEPHONE SITUATION

The State Corporation Commission
has appointed w w. Knsley. Jr., n
graduate of Cornell in mechanical and
electrical engineering. who has hrd
varied experience in telephone en-
cheering, to make a survey and report
OF the telephone situation In stanton,
In order to have a scientific and ac-
ourate basis for the determination of
the application of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company of Vir-
ginia for increase in rates in the city
of stanton.
Mr.. kinsley was for a long time
connected with the Chicago Telephone
Company. and recently has been en-
ployed by the Board of Public Utility
Commissioners of New Jersey In con-
nection with the inventory and APP
praisal of the properties OF the New
York Telephone Company, and is
highly recommended by the board Mr..
kinsley will make an accurate and
scientific study of the telephone situa-
ton in Staunton. and his report is
expected to furnish the commission a
basis for their decision Of the ques-
tons before the commission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
MUST ISSUE GAME
LICENSE WITHOUT FEE
Clerks Also Not Allowed 10 Charge For
Filing AfTidavits Covering
Liquor.

Court clerks are not permitted under
the law to charge a fee for issding
hunting licenses. or for fling affidavfts
and prescriptions covering ardent spir-
Its, according to an opinion rendered
yesterday by Attorney General John
Garland Pollard. Numerous com
plants had been heard from all parts
of the State due to the clerks exact
ing fees from persons coming to them,
and 1t was at first believed that it
would be matter for the court to de
eide. since 1t appeared to be a ques-
ton between the court clerk and the
individual.
1t Is understood that the contention
of the clerks was that the Virginia
law gives them the right to assess n
fee for all papers from their office
which had to be written by them, and
many of them were charging as much
as twenty-five cents for every hunting
license issued and affidavit received.
Under the game law the clerk Of the
court Is allowed a fee OF five per cent
Of the charge of licenses. which Is de-
Quoted whom returns are made 70 the
state. Under the prohibition law no
fee is allowed the clerks for hling the
affidavits and prescriptions. and hav-
ing them accessible to the public.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
FARMVILLE NOTES
Faru3ytifa

Farmville. Va. Dec. 23.--The Nor
NAL School closed on Thursday at noon
for the Christmas holidays. Many fea-
lures of a social and festive character
marked the closing days of the school
On Friday the Y. W. c. A. entertained
an open meeting with Japanese ba-
zaar, and on Monday evening the va
rious music classes. the Glec Club and
the y. w. c. A. sang Christmas carols
using as setting ia bleaus represent
Ing scenes from the nativity.
On Friday President and Mrs. Jar
man celebrated ths twenty-ffth ami
versary of their wedding. They were
the recipients OF many beautiful tok
ems OF esteem and good will.
T, S. Settle, secretary OF the Play
grounds and Recreation Association
Of America, gave an illustrated lee
ture to the students Tuesday on the
subject of play" During a confer
ence with the president and members
of the faculty 1t was found that the
Farmville Normal School is providing
unusual facilities for the training of
teachers in the art of play supervision.
The upper class girls averaged high
percentage in the tests given by the
association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
"INASMUCH AS"

She's worry. very old and oh. so
feeble. Seven weeks ago her daughter
died and left six small children. the
oldest only twelve years OF age. The
little money earned by the young
mother had all been spent for Doctors
bills and medicines, and after she was
buried there was no wood. coal or
food for the mites of humanity left
behind her. They were too young to
work. their clothes wore to tatters.
and finally. hungry and cold. the lit
tie elevan-year- girl found her way
to the salvation Army's door. Some
one returned with her to the place
shc called HON. Dnapidated. win
dows broken. cold air whizzing
through. 1t scarcely provided shelter
from the snow and rain.
A few weeks before tho mother
died the father, in search of
work, went to England on a cattle
boat He was due to return a month
ago, but no message even has come
from him. It IL thought the boat on
which he sailed was lost. The children
are now fatherless. II they and their
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
TROOPS WILL ENTRh|N
ON JANUARY z
Colonel Perry Wires General Sale
First Quota Plans to Leave Bore
der On That Date,

Colonel William ]. Perry. COM
mander of the First Virginia Regi-
ment yesterday telegraphed General
Sale that the tentative date set for
the entrainment of the first quota
Of Virginia troops to return home In
January 2. This date. he stated. de-
ponds entirely on transportation ia
cilities. and 1t may be that the In
ability to obtain the necessary cars
will delay the departure OF the troops
some days later.
1t was requested BY Colonel Perry
that the armories be put In condt-
ton to receive the troops. and that
Arrangements be made to accommodate
and supply 900 troops for ave days.
1t IL expected that with tho facilities
here, and the close touch which will
be constantly maintained with the
Offices OF the adjutant-generAl, THAI
the work Of muster out viii be COM
pleted in this time.
General Sale wired Colonel Perry
in reply that the Administrative Board
had placed the Armories In the city
at the disposal Of tho Virginia troops.
and that arrangements had been
made as far as possible. Until ON
cial information as to the date OF
the entrainment AZ the troops 10 re-
ceived by General Sale. however. no
will take no conclusive step in ar
ranging for the return OF the troops-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
CENTRAL CHOIR TO SING
THE llRD'S AhO|ATtO''
Christmas CaRtata Will Feature To
nights Service In Methodist
Church ON Southside.

The Lords Amounted" a Christmas
cantata will be sung by the choir Of
the Central Methodist Church. South
side, at the evening service hour to-
night. The music will take the place
of the usual sermon. but there will
be a brief address by the pastor. Rev.
K. NJ Maxey. Mr.. Maxey will preach
the morning sermon at the usual hour
today.
The special music program for the
morning service Is a most attractive
and very appropriate one 1t will be
given as follows:
organ Prelude-Parker
Hymn. No. lot. Joy to the World"
Prayer.
TIE Deum-Read
Responsive Reading.
Gloria.
Scripture Reading.
Offertory. Bethlehem" Bartlett.
Hymn No. Ill. "Hark the Herald
Angels Sing"
Sermon by the pastor. Rev. r. M.
Maxey.
Christians, Awaken"--Schnecks
Hymn, No. 112, There's a Song in
the Air"
Postlude.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
GIFTS POURING IN
ON WILSON FAMILY
President Plans to Spend Several Days
In Quiet Enjoyment of Holiday
Season.

Washington. Dec. 23-Christmas
gifts in full flood tide poured through
the portals of the White House today,
ready for the celebration of the home
holiday on Monday. These presents
from far and near are for the most
part for the President or Mrs Wilson.
but there are included a Cons.dera Bile
number for other members Of the
family The Presidents Immediate
relatives have carefully sequestered
their personal gifts for each other in
numerous hooks and corners Of the
executive mansion in anticipation of
the general exchange of remcmbrances
which will be staged in the upper cor
ridors of the White House just after
breakfast Monday.
Today the Christmas tree Nhich will
form the central decoration of the
festivity. was put in place and the
afternoon was devoted to its decora-
ton with pretty things and a gener-
GUS chain of electric bulbs which will
shed their light over the scene.
Only two of the children of Presi-
dent Wilson's Immediate family will
participate In this years reunion.
They are, little Miss Josephine Goth
ran. the Presidents grandniece and
his granddaughter, little Miss Nc
Adoo, aged two
The two children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Bowes Sayre were left behind
in their home at WILLIAMSON, Mass.
when their parents came to Washing
ton for the Christmas weekend
Joy was conveyed to all the mar
ried employees OF the White House.
white and black, high and low, when
12b fine fat turkeys were distributed
with the Presidents compliments and
best wishes for a merry Christmas
dinner. The secretaria! and clerical
staff, the household help" and the
thirty odd bluecoats who keep watch
over the personal safety of Mr.. Will
son were all remembered.
President Wilson'S plans for next
week provide him ample opportunity
for rest and relaxation. His official
appointments have been confined to
a very few for wednesday and Thurs
day. On Tuesday evening at S:45 Mr.
Wilson Will open the Humboldt Park
Christmas celebration in Chicago by
releasing an electric button In the
White House
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

grandmother can be cared for few
weeks there are possi bilities that he
may return. although hope has almost
been abandoned
Adjutant johnson, Of the Salvation
Army. says It's the most pitiful case
he has yet discovered. The full mean
ing of that statement can only be ap-
preciated when one realizes the dismal
homes with which he is acquainted
Rent is overdue on the poor ex-
cuse of home. coal and wood is need
ed TO keep the six infants from becom-
ing i'll. food is needed, and clothes are
greatly in demand The salvation
Army will be very glad to help others
help them.
Tomorrow is Christmas Day. When
you open your pretty packages and set
down to your Christmas gobbler, re.
member these six little shavers will
have no Christmas at ali unless you
think OF them.
Merely tell Adjutant Johnson that
your contribution Is for the grand
mother with six children and he win
understand. We do not publish
names
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
OFFERINGS TO-DAY WILL
Be FOR WAR SUFFERERS
Collections Taken In Richmond
Churches VIII Go to Relief OF
Victims In Europe.

Offerings in the Richmond churches
today will be for the relief of the
sufferers in Duropes war zone. the
suggestion made by Rev. w. Russell
Bowie at the recent meeting of the
Ministerial Union of Richmond hav-
ing been approved by the body. The
Offering IL to be sacrificial one and
the money given will be sent to the
Virginia Forward Relief Association,
unless some other war relief organiza-
ton 10 specified with the gift.
Offerings will be received in many
Of the churches at both the morning
and evening services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

II q vote were taken tomorrow the
chances are that the majority for
whiskey more than two years ago
would be registered against the re-
turn to the old condition. More fam
the city Of Richmond. In the State
OF Virginia, than at any time In the
Inst half century. There will be more
sober men. more children with Christ
mas gifts, more Contented and happy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

wives. more comfort, more sane cele-
oration Of the day-proper, orderly
and genuine joy-than can or will be
recalled for the last nifty years 1t is
as 1t should be. It is as 1t will be, and
within the next few years tho people
OF the country will rid themselves of
sorrow. humiliation. misery and suffer-
ing-by driving the monster from the
borders of the land.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
vIRG1NIA's FIRST DRY CHRISTMAS

This is Virginia's first dry Christ
mas season. Already II is evident that
the amount Of public drunkenness will
b as much reduced. in proportion. as
Il has been during practically every
day since November /.
We have never been able to &ppre-
ciate the custom that made the
Christmas season one OF license. dis
honoring the very purpose of Its oele-
bration, and leading men away from
rather than toward everything for
which Christmas stands.
We anticipate that this year thu
festal bowl will be filled with that
which does not intoxfcate. that the
pleasures Of the season will not. GER
tainly not generally. be marred by the
misconduct and the accidents which
follow the drinking OF alcohol as ma
turaily as any cause In followed by its
normal result.
virgfnia's first dry" Christmas
promises TO be the most sober Christ
mas In its history. Those on whom
habit has fastened It's 6eadening grip
may over-indulge. but they will.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
sOLONs REMEMBER
PAGES WHO SERVE THEM

Washington. Dec. zs.-sixtsen brssht
youngsters who serve the soions of the
United States Senate during the work.
ing hours Of that distinguished body
were made joyous today by the pre-
sentation OF sixteen shining gold
pieces, distributed through the gen
crosby Of Senator Salisbury. OF Della
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
SHALL THERE BE PEACE?

A war-torn world Is preparing TO
spend a third Christmas season amid
scenes of blood and desolation-
On this day. the eve of that We cele-
hratA az the birthday OF the Prince of
Peace, every man, woman and child
who believes In the efficacy OF prayer.
should iinplore Divine aid In the
restoration Of peace.
War Is hate in motion In all its
destructive activity. History has too
oftsn giossed over the dark spots to
paint the slortes of the armed clashes
Of men.
True It In that there is no nobier
AAath TO die than that In defense of
one's country or in upholdinK the
cause Of Justice. of human rights. OF
Smau's right to life and liberty against
tyranny. And fully as true L. 1t that
no crime can be biaoker than that
which levies offensive war. which car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
THEN AND NOW!

Advocates of the liquor traffic would
md little comfort In tho comparison
n scenes along Broad Street last nlS hit
md those OF the last several years.
That thoroughfaro has for long time
s6een the Mecca Of many thousands OF
paFsons who made the welkin ring
4 With many noiseS--tin pans, tin horns
balls, hrecrackers and Just common
sHells and general boisterousness pre-
S4eding Christmas. Last night the
sArowcs were there. but the disorder.
no drunken jewellers. the horn blow
spgA. the bell-ringers the howlers and
- rough and tough element we 9
cksnG. People were coming and go
s1mg In large numbers. There was no
A1acrder, the police marveling at the
L. anss. the wonderful Improvement In
AinGs Ia general.
N II had no conception Of what pro-
MON meant said q policeman
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
THE LESSON OF THE CHRIST LIFE.

Comes an hour In the span Of every
human life when The individual must
decide the one great aue.t'on-ahaiI
my powers. my strength, my brain.
my Drawn. my possessions OF the pras-
snt and Of tho future, be devoted TO my
own uses, 10 my own pleasures, 70 my
own ambitions, to the upbuildinx of
my own fortune or shall all that
am, and hope TO be. all that l have
and trust 10 possess, be consecrated to
the service Of God and tho use of
humanity
Wherein lies happiness That's the
question. Does selfish aim. ever grow
Ing more exacting. bring satisfaction?
Do riches, unhallowed by service. keep
the heart young the spirit refreshed
Our own experience. and that Of all
who have gone before, give negative
answer
We early learn that In service is the
deepest satisfaction. that not what we
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24
Bank Caoarinss Increas

Clearings of Richmond banks for
tho week Just ended totaled t75.3l<.-
oSs as compared with t14.268,lSl for
the corresponding week ono year ago,
according TO tho statement made b.
the Clearing House Association,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

ware, president pro tempore Of the
Senate. and Senator oliver. Of PENN
syivania, Next Wednesday evening
Vice President Marshall will have the
sixteen boys as his personal guests at
a formal Christmas dinner to be served
in the private dining-room OF the Sen.
ate restaurant in the Capitol building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

Doubtless generally remain ont of the
public view as this year there will be,
there can be- no siackening OF the
laws firm demand that all who appear
In public place intoxicated shall be
promptly taken into custody.
II is the hope and the belief that,
with the passing of the saloon, the
day will come. and not long distant,
when there shall be none to be found
who will be So ensnared as to fall q
victim 70 the cups seductive influence.
The temperance people OF the ma
ton will never lay down their arms
until the last saloon, with It's death
dealing temptation, shall have been
closed.
Virginia retoices this day that no
longer are its people tempted by
places kept open with the sanction OF
the law. The liquor traffic is an out
law-wtth every law-abiding man and
woman enlisted against it's life. This
adds to our Christmas cheer. Old vir-
gtnia In this good year of our Lord,
1919. is mighty good state to be
living IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

VINO has seen service along Broad
Street from Ninth to First for a long
time. We expected that there would
come change. but ! DO not believe
tAat a man on the foroe HAD tho least
idea that the change would or could
be 30 great Men whom have seen
in the police station on an average of
at least once "A month. many of them
every week. are now working, giving
their families what they make. They
have shaved up and are so changed
that we have 70 look n second time At
some OF them % make sure that they
are the ones whose names were often
written on the books in the police sta
ton"
The absence OF intoxicated men
from the street.-the carousers, tho
loafers. the disordsrly--is IN itself
Justification for the city to forever
prevent the return Of the open saloon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-24

purpose for ourselves, but that which
we do FOR others produces lasting hap
pine@s, furnishing "A well-spring OF 10Y
In our bosoms that never fails.
Therein Is the lesson Of the Christ
life-service, self-sacrirce, the seekins
OF the others good. even TO the lay
ing down of our very lives for the
salvation OF others and for the up
holding Of the standard Of truth in the
world.
On this. the eve OF Christ's natal
day, we should learn anew the lesson
OF His life. His story can be told in
few words, Fits life was spent in
service. The Sacred Book says, He
went about doing good. How better
can we seek true happiness than. in
modest and unassuming fashion seek
TO follow IN His steps7 How glorious
II would be to have II said of each of
us when our own short careers shall
have ended, that he went shout do
ing good"