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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21

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Of the Chesterfield board expressed
the same septiments Suggestions
were offered by Henry ". Anderson.
OF the War Relief association. in re-
gard TO funds. He wished that a
fund could be started by local banks,
70 be loaned 10 the small farmer in
the Eeighooring counties for the push
Ing OF liis work This suggestion was
well received
To Secure Expert Demonstrator.
II was agreed that farm demon
strator OF the highest type be secured
by the chamber Of commerce, who
would have charge of ali the plans
to be put forward by the central
bureau lie would determine 10 whom
money should be loaned, and should
vouch for the responsibility OF all per
sons coming under the jurisdiction of
the chamber.
II Is understood that active stems
will be taken by the chamber OF com.
merce within few days 10 put into
operation some Of the suggestions of
Tered last night. Tho movement viii
- financed by subscription Of the
cnaHs'per and last nights meeting
voted 10 heartily endorse and promise
co-0peration 10 the cham Der OF com
nlerce in the action il viii take in pre-
starvation Of the food energies and re-
sources OF RichmonG's vicinity and of
- state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21

Iawyer-"How large were the
hoofs? Were they as large as myt
feet or my hAnds?"
Darky-'No, sab, they was JUS or.
dinary-sized hoofs yah."-Widow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
BORN ON JULY 4, TUT
IS NOT PATRIOTIC

Baltimore. Md. April 20.--Dr. Rich
ard Independence Esslinger, who, with
his father. Edward EsslinBer. seventy
two years old, a druggist. was arrest
ed last night al the New Theater, "A
high price movie parlor. when they
refused to stand when The Star
Spangled Banner" was being played.
was fined s26.45 in the Western police
court. The charge against the elder
Eslinger was dismissed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
|BIG WAR REVENUE BILL
BEGUN IN GOOD SPIRIT
Absence of Partisanship In Ways and
Means Committee At Opening Ses-s
sion When Proposed Taxes
Are Considered.
Graduated Tax On Automobiles, Ac-
cordine To Factory Prices, Thought
Of BY Committce--lncrcase Rates
On First Class Mail.

! Washington, April 20.--The opening
session of the committee on ways and
means, which sat practically through
tout today. developed a remarkable alb
sence OF partisanship and expressed
unantmity of opinion as to the meth
DDS to be pursued in framing the great
war revenue bill to help pay for
Americas part in the world-war.
! Republicans and Democrats alike.
which must serve to increase the rev.
enues of the United States to the
stupendous total of two billion dollars
per annum. came to a practical agree
ment that they would eliminate from
the start all consideration Of any add
ed duties on imports and confine their
efforts to framing a bin which would
produce the needed federal funds
through Increases in present Internal
taxation and tho addition of other
/ taxes wholly domestic in character
! The committee considered along
broad lines all of the proposed taxes.
| First under consideration came the
income tax and the tax on excess
proflts. The suggestion was advanced
THAT in order to facilitate the speedy
restoration of treasury balances. both
of the items should be retroactive. Tho
, increases in the excess profits tax
would be made operative for the en-
tire year 1917 and the increases In the
| income tax for the current half of
the fiscal year 1851. No vote was
taken on either proposition. but fol-
lowing adjournment OF the COMMITTEES
| it became known that the income tax
suggestion would probably be ap-
proved.
To Increase Corporation Tax.
A strong feeling developed in the
tally the present corporation tax Of
two per cent and to leave the excess
profits tax unaltered for the present
at least.
graduated tax on automobiles was
given lengthy considerations 1t seemed
to be the sense of the committee that
the fairest application OF the tax on
this luxury would be a graduated tax
to be collected at the factory based
upon the cost of the cars and appur-
tenances. II was suggested that this
was infinitely a fairer tax than to
Ak horse power" as the basis of grad
uating the tax.
While there Is little doubt that new
documentary taxes similar to those
enacted in 1898 will be incorporated
In the revenue bill now In the making
this subject was not touched upon at
the meeting today. Serious consid-
Grafton was given. however. to in
creasing postal rates on frst-class
mail matter. This method of raising
revenue. it was cited. has met with
extraordinary success in the revenue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
Fatal Error.

First Steel Magnate-"I see our
shells passed the government test"
Second Steel Magnate-"God heav-
ems, Those Shells were intended for
a foreign government."-Life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
service I'nprs,Ccdcntcd.
AMERICAN FLAG WAVES
ONER BRITISH IMBAsSN

Washington, April 2o.-For the
first time in history, the American
flag flew today over the British en-
hassy here This was tho British am
hassador's way Of joining in the cole
hration in England OF America Day"
During the time the British and
French commissioners are here to
confer on war problems the flags OF
the British empire and the French
republic viii fly from tho public build
ings The great trouble now is that
ffaemakers are overrun with orders
and it is probable that at first the
foreign flags VIII fly over only the
great building IN which the state. war
and navy departments arc housed. the
treasury building and the capitol
f3ut the fagmakers arc being speeded
up and it is probable that the supply
soon viii be sufficient for ali public
buildings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
STARS AND STRIPES
BtOECK LONDON CITY
Impressive Religious Services In st.
PauFs In Honor of Americas
Entry Into War.
OLD GLORY ON PARLIAMENT
First Time In History Foreign Flag
Ever t1oatcd From That Historic
StruCturc-king and Queen attend.

London. April 20.--The British peo-
pic and Americans tn this country
celebrated Americas partnership in
the world war by "A religious service
today in 81. Faul's Cathedral, at
tended by the official heads Of the ma
ton and a great congregation. which
many prominent British men and wO-
men
There was great display OF
American flags in London and all
other English towns and a popular
demonstration by the crowds which
surrounded the cathedral.
The Stars and Stripes fioated from
the highest tower Of the parliament
buildings at Westminster--thc first
time foreign flag was ever display
cd on that eminence--and few above
all government buildings in tho
British capital,
Service Unprecedented.
The service in the historic Cathe-
drdl where the most momentous oc-
casions OF national rejoicing and
mourning have been solemnized, was
precedcnted in CONNIE moration OF
an act and decision of another ma
ton. Overhead IN the dim arches
hung the dust weighted and battle
torn flags Of famous British reSi-
mente, some of which had been car
rled in the American war Of the rev
elution. while among tho tonbs and
memorials Of famous soldiers ranged
about the walls were the names Of
those who fought against the colonies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
Ambassador Elkus Seriously Ill.

The Hague. April 10, via London,
April 20.-United States Ambassador
Elkus Ia seriously III at Constantinople
with spotted typhoid, according to a
dispatch from Berlin. The Vossiche
Zeitung SAYS that a German specialist
Ia assisting the embassy physician.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
CHI NDf2 Of COMMERCE

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GERMANY TRIES ID
 JUSTIFY HER ACTION
HOPED BY MAKING MEXICO Ac- TIVE TO KEEP THE UNITED STATES FROM PRESENTING
 SUBMARINE POLICY.

Berlin March 7.--(By Wireless to Sayville). - The Overseas News Agency today made public the follow ing official statement concerning Ger many's plan to have Mexico engage in war with the United States, if the United States should not remain nett tral after the declarations of unre- stricted submarine warfare by Ger many:
 "The decision to begin the unre- restricted submarine war February 1, haoing been taken, an eventual con flict with America had to be consid. cred by reason of it's previous atti. tude The facts have proved that the surmise was justified, for the Amer ican government immediately after our notification concerning the barred zone, broke off diplomatic relations and, moreover, requested other neu- tral powers to join iL this course of action. In anticipation of this possi- bility it was not only the right but also the duty of the government 10 take measures m time to counterbal- ance the joining of an additional ally on the side of our enemies.
 "The imperial minister to MexIco was therefore instructed about the middle of January to offer an alliance to the Mexican government and to ar. range the details in case the Unitec States should declare war against us. The minister was expressly charged to take no steps with the Mexica. government before he had obtained the absolute certainty that war had been declared by the United States.
 ''lt is not known by what means the American government acquired know. ledge of the instructions transmrtred by secret ways to Mexico. It seems that treason-and treason 1t probably is--has been committed on American territory"
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FRICTION WITH CANADA
 OVER FISHERIES
SHIPPING BOARD DECLARES REG. ULATIONS DO NOT GIVE AMER. lcANs OPPORTUNITY FOR
 FREE COMPETITION.

Washington March 7.--The shipping board took 8 hand today in the fed. cral government fight to protect Alaskan fisheries against Canada's orders in council giving preferential treatment to British Columbia inter. ests. In an order forbidding transfer of the American gas boat Venture to Canadian register the board declared that Canadian regulations do not give American citizens an opportunity for free competition in the fisheries trade but rather subject consumers of fish brought into American territory through Canadian ports ito the possi. bility of monopolistic price manipula- ticn"
 lOfficials here believe the effect or the orders in council, if not offset would be to bring the Alaskan fishing fleet operating off Ketchikan under Canadian registry and it's product into the Canadian port of Prince Rupert presentations made through the British embassy have failed to secure a modification and retaliatory legisla- tion framed by the commerce depart ment failed with the adjournment of congress
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DETECTIVES TO
 COOPERATE HERE
SHEVLlN AND KOSHER WILL TURN CROOKS FOUND OVER
 TO CHIEF OF POLICE.
Chief Bray Win Put Them in a Rear Cell in the City Jail Where They Win Not Make Further Trouble for Some Days.

Yesterday afternoon a method O. cooperation was agreed on between Detective Sheylin and Moahier of St. Louis, and Chief of Police Bray, whereby the work of any crooks operating here will be cut very thort. Unde. the arrangement these detec- lives are to turn all crooks found in the city over to the chief of police, who vii. have them placed in a special cell in the rear of the city jail, and they may not be able to make bend or get much attention for some time.
 "Hot Springs is going to be protect. ed from the crooks at all hazards" eaid Maoyr McClendon yesterday. The peoPe here have gone to too much effort to build up the resort patronage here to permit any crooks come in and make trouble, and l feel certain that we vii! be able to convince them i'll a short time that they had better depart I will say that no crooks will be given ordeRs to leave town. We won't let them leave. We want to send 6 score of them to the penitentiary for long terms from Hot Springs and then they vii let it alone for aWhile'
 Detective Mosh.er is the chief of the Plnkerton office in st. Louis and has direct charge Of the Ber,illiou work. Detective Sheylin ia one ot the sh3ewdest men in the service and they will nc dorbt be able to turn number of crooks over to Chief Bray this morning, and the crooks lhus turned over are not going 10 be per mitted to get away under any condi- ticns.
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THE WAR IN BRIEF

Momentarily there is a cessation in the attacks by the British along the Ancre and Somme fronts which re- gently have given them considerable ground held by the Germans at va rious points. Bombardments alone are reported in these regions and also along the line held by the French.
 Considerable aerial activity mas taken place between the British and Germans. London reports that three German machines were brought down and three others forced 10 descend damaged, but says four British ma chaines were felled by the Germans and that seven others are missing
 There is little fighting of moment except the usual artillery duels and infantry actions by reconnoitering parties on the other fronts. The rout of the Turks toward Bagdad is being
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what We would have you to do. Peace
 must prevail Happiness and content ment must be your portion while yod are in our midst and We wi h ycu all
 hearty welcome, and may you al come back, and bring your friends and
 enjoy over and over again the health featores and the pleasure features O. the first resort of the world"
 The racing was supurb. There were some excellent fields--not of course as excellent as others that will be shown here, but they were good groups of thoroughbreds and .hey made the advent Of racing here as popular a. though the Leochares and
 the old Rrsebud's and the Pif Jrs and the Chalmers and the Hanoyias were paTading their proud ancestry to the post.
 The fields were we'll balanced, and the finishes were close. The popular selections for the most part were
 down to the wire in front, all of which lend. to the public enthusiasm. There
 was some nice work on the part of
 the jockeys, and there was one par
 ticular piece of horsemanship d splay- ed by Master Tommy NcTagger'- 'N hen he pushed Bill Bakers nose to the front in the third vent, that was worthy of especial mention. An eight from the wire he was evidently beat en. Ste,cliff was out in frcnt. Bu. McTaggeU got the most from his mount and anded tht big end Of the purse by a small margin.
 Presiding Judge Francis Nelson, who is new to a Hot Springs audience,
 was most happy over the splendid manner in which he found the racing managed here. He is one of the most popular sporsman of Canada, and he loves all sports for the recreation they furnish. He caters to the social ratn- CT than the commercial side of the game, and believes in 1t being cen ducted along such q high plane that fl will a ways merit pubic approval, That will be the purpose and object of Judge Nelson while here To see that the racing is conducted along clean lines and that every contest be fair one as between good thorough breds fir such contests. and trained for the speed they are to demonstrate.
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EVIDENCE CONCERNING
 GERMAN SPY CONSPIRACY
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL PRESENT ITS CASE TO GRAND
 JURY TODAY.

New York, March 7.--Department of justice officials were preparing to- day for presentation to a federal grand jury tomorrow evidence con cerning the German spy conspiracy Tn this country. It was learned that Inl pOrtant documents had arrived from Washington which, it was believed would further connect pr. Ernest Sekunna, a German chemist, and Dr. Chandre Chakraberty, a Hindu Physi- elan. with Wolf vOn Igel, attache of the German embassy who sailed with Count von Bernstorff after indict- ments against him had been dismiss. ed. Dr. Sel1unna and Dr. Chakraberty were arrested Tuesday and according to police, confessed that they had plotted under direction of von Igel to invade India with military. force by way of China.
 It was disclosed that on February & Dr. Sekunna and Dr Chakaberty filed m the county clerks office here trade style certificates to operate un- der the names of the Oriental So- ciety" and the Oriental Kitchen" as well as to conduct t monthly mag azine to be known as the Oriental Review"
 After searching the quarters of the two authorities announced they had found letter written in code which indicated Dr. Sekunna had been in communication with persons in Der lin, Peterograd and Paris. As nar sS they could learn, they added, the let ter pertained to 8 nerve preparation for which Dr. Sekunna declared he was selling agent here. Agents of the department of justice pointed out, however, similar occupations on the part of German spies had been found to he ruses for them to operate with. cut attracting undue attention
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kept up by the British who have ad- vanced to within nine miles of Ctesi- phon, which Is 2Smiles from Bagdad British reports record the Turks as Icing demoralized and leaving behind large quantities of stores and num- Der of guns.
 Petrcsrad reports that the Russians hay capturd Asadabad summit, q strategic position ten miles southwest Of Hamadan, Persia, from the Turks.
 The destroyer Cassini, one of the allied Mediterranean patrol boats, has been sunk by submarine. Seven of ficers, including the captain and one hundred members of the crew, perish ed. Berlin reports that the Russian armored cruiser Ryurik has been bad ly damaged by striking a mine in the Gulf of Finland.
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AGREEMENT REACHED TO
 STOP FILIBUSTERING 6
RE SOLUTION EMBODYlNG PRO POSED RULE WILL LIKELY BE REPORTED TO SENATE
 TODAY.

Washington. March 7--Democrats and republicans of the senate, in eau GUS today, cleared the way for early modification of senate procedure so as to make filibusters such as defeated the armed neutrality bill impossible nthe future.
 The democrats voteC unanimously to support q rule under which debate could be limited by R two-thirds vote, recommended by q conference com mittee of ten, five representing eacn party, as the best way to solve the filibuster problem. The republicans voted 30 to to support the same change.
 The resolution embodying the pro- posed rule probably will be reported to the senate tomorrow by Majority Leader Martin with view of press ing it for prompt adoption.
 Senators LaFollette and Gronna, re- publicans, who were among tho tH elye who failed to sign the mani festo approving the armed neutrality bill, did not attend their party caucus Democratic senators had a distinct impression tonight that the appear ance of the rule would be the signal for speeches by these two senators n, a few democrats who had views differ ent from the majority, but while they may contribute d few speeches on the subject of changes in the rules, no prolonged opposition is expected
 In the democratic caucus there were more than 40 senators and with the thirty republicans who voted for the change this makes about eight more than twO.thirds of the senate. Several senators are absent from Washington or i'll so that the proportion of those here for the change is overwhelming
 Senators Sherman of Illinois and France of Maryland were the two re- publicans who cast >ne negative votes. Senator Sherman declared the repub- licans would be put in the position of acceding to it because of the demand by President Wilson in his public statement on the defeat of the neu- trality bill and in his conference to. day with demoeratiec members of the conference committee. Senator France said he opposed any kind of cloture rule
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C0NVOYING Of THE
 VESSELS IS CONSIDERED
The Placing of American Ships Desir- ing to Pass Through the Danger Zone Under Government Control Is Being Considered--No Announce nert Of Calling Extra Session.

Washington, March New action by President Wilson within the next few days in the situation resuting from the German unrestricted subma- rlne campaign was forecast confident ly today in administration quarters.
 If the form of the action has been determined upon it was not revealed. The possibilities are that it will be the arming of American merchantmen by the government, despite old statutes construed by some officials to prohibit such action: the conveying .of the vessels by warships; the inn mediate calling of a.. extra sessio of congress and the placing American ships desiring 10 pass through -tr%. danger zone under government con trol.
 Report. conveyed to the president during the day that the prospects are NH'NA'NH' ADi Pioiupl uLu AdfOTdOib action on revision of the senate rules so that action can be secured on an armed neutrality provision are believ- ed to bring the calling of an extra session nearer
 While some officials, notably those at the state department, have advised the president that he has full power to arm merchantmen without congres sional action, others feel that such a step would be stretching the law and. therefore, would be inadvisapie. It is pointed out, however that any restrictions surrounding the arming of vessels do not apply to supplying ron voys. The best judgement of the navy department has been against convoy Ing for strategical reasons but 1t was considered possible that if no way Is found this course might, ba. adopted The president was underst6J NJ that tying up of American vess~ port cannot be allowed tor contin~, much longer. He also believes that IT has been clearly demonstrated that the nation stands behind him in ad- yocating steps to defend American lives and rights.
 Mir. Wilson was forced to retire to his room early this afternoon ny cold, but previously he conferred with Secretary Lansing about the German crisis and talked with senators about cloture in the senate.
 When Representative kitchin, the democratic leader of the house, left for home today his parting informal tion to his colleagues was that an extra session of conrgess would be called not later than the middle of May, Mir. Kitchin had been in con- ference with President Wilson and made this prediction after the con ference.
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KANSAS CITY RETAINS OLD
 FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Kansas City, Mo. March 7.--The proposal of new charter for Kansas City was voted down at a special election here today according to figures compiled by newspapers to night. The voting cirtually were even cn the issue, the negative vote re- cording d majority of less than hundred votes. A four sevenths ma. jority was necessary for passage.
 The charter called for simplified form of city government founded along the lines of the city manager plan. Under the proposed plan ward lines were to be abolished and city government directed by an adminis- tratiye board instead of the city coun. eil
 Approximately s2000 votes. said to be a comparatively light balloting were boiled.