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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
CONCERTED EFFORTS
MADE TO ENTER FORT
M0ULTR|E BY SPIES
Three Attempts Made simultaneously
BY Parties, Who Flee When
Fired ON by Sentries.
ONE PARTY NUMBERED
MORE THAN DOZEN MEN
Evident Intention of DaInag ing
Charieston's Defenses Frustrated.
Entire Guard and Sheriff Turn Out
but Fail to Apprehend Men.

Charleston, g. c.. March 24.-A
concerted attempt TO pass the sentries
OF Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island.
near Charleston. the main fortifca-
tons defending the harbor from open
attack by sea. was made in three diff
ferent places last night at the same
time, the sentrtes challenging the in
truders and firing upon them when
no answer was received to the chal-
lenge.
The attempts were made at li:15
O'clock. All three occurred at the
same moment
The sentry on the beat at Fort
Moultrie. receiving no answer to
challenge in the dark to three or four
Zen who approached the port fired.
The men disappeared. The sentry on
post near Battery Thompson, encoun-
tered thirteen or fourteen men VINO
did not answer his challenge. The
corporars guard at the powerful
searchlght further up the island had
the same experience. the sentry on
duty firing at parties who failed to
answer the challenge. The guard
WAS hurriedly turned out The com
handing officer, Colonel Barrol. and
the entire guard, with Sheriff Nickel
vim failed to find any traces of the
men who were fred upon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
WESTERN EXECUTIVES
URGE QUICK RELIEF
Say Advance in Freight Rates Imme-
diately Essential in Order tn
Meet New High Expenses.

Washington March 2i.--rhe pres'-
dents of twenty-three of the princi-
pal Western railways today sent the
interstate commerce commission a
telegram declaring that general
freight rate increase is necessary to
enable them to maintain their rail-
road service. They asked for a spe-
cial hearing of their case and the
commission today set March 81 for
a conference The presidents or their
counsel will he on hand on that date
and go over the matter thoroughly
with the commission.
Pressure is being brought to hear
on the commission to waive accus-
toned rules of practice in order to
expedite the granting of general
increase to roads all over the country.
The Eastern railroad presidents.
headed by President Rea, of the
Pennsylvania. have especially urged
the commission to omit the custo-
mary long hearing and arguments
and make an immediate decision.
While quicker action than in ordi-
nary cases is anticipated. the coiu-
mission under the law cannot decide
the case Immediately
.s,t. Tbs railroad. executives. telegram
declared that the effect OF the Ad-
amson eight-hour law in raising
wages higher taxes, and the great
increa sed cost OF railroad operation
. ase5 I. imperative that the COM
rlissioa Grant Increased freight rates.
The demands of the government
and OF the public cannot be met un-
less the increase be granted, the tsls-
kram stated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
ALLIED ADVANCE
IS UNCHECKED
WARNS
TO JUDGE TAFT

Atlanta Ga, March 24.-Sentnnent
was crystalizing in Atlanta today in
favor of the league to enforce peace,
following the address of William
Howard Taft at the auditorium
armory. He was heard by throng
that nearly filled the big hall, and his
reception could hardly have been
more enthusiastic.
Mr.. Taft showed he is in thorough
accord with the policies OF President
Wilson's international policies. He
substantially gave his Endorsement to
the administration. After outlining
the plans of the league to enforce
peace and the circumstances which
led TO the European war Judge Taft
declared:
III the science of war is To be
improved before the next war as il
was from the last up to the present,
therell be no neutrals. There'li be
no room for them with improved
aeroplanes. submarines. gas bonn bs
and other machines OF destruction.
Unless we have a leaglx to en-
force peace we will have no peace.
We will have nothing but cessation
OF hostiiitieS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
No SHADOW Of REVOLT
IN GERMANY SAYS HALE
Declares Country Is Quiet. Although,
People Weary Of War and Anxious
for Its End
FORMER GERMAN OFFICIAL
SAYS KAISER WILL QUIT
ForeShadowS AbdiCatiou-Fsmpcr
Was Said 10 Have Bitterly Opposed
Freak With America. But Was
ONerrmIed BY Large Majority
Bx. WILLIAM BtyARD HALE.

Berlin. March 24--If, as newspa-
per Inquiries reaching Berlin suggest.
America has any idea there Is revoiu-
ton in Germany, II can only be said
that nobody in Germany Is able TO
find symptoms OF It
Berlin is as quiet as a summer Sun
dav morning; telegraphic and tele-
phonic communication with various
points in the empire fail to disclose
the slightest Indications OF political
discomfort. The placid countenance
OF Berlin tonight indicates contempt
end officials say the report is ridicu
lous.
The fact is. that while the German
populace is undoubtedly weary of war
and anxious to see its conclusion on
honorable terms, nowhere Is there
manifest anything but absolute de-
termination to continue what is re-
garded as the defense OF the father
land against the encircling ring.
The Russian revolution brings new
hope the struggle will soon be con-
Guided. The characterization OF Ger
many is certain to proceed along the
lines sketched by the chancellor in
his historic speech OF March IA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
ABDICATTON OF KAISER
FORECAST BY GEFMAN

Paris. March 34.--The abdication
of the German emperor is forecast
by the former German magistrat e
who wrote the celebrated book
- Accuse," in an interview published
in Oeuvre. He says;
THE kaiser il ohsessed hy the
thought that he is Responsible for
the war. Il thought which poisons his
whole existence. He feels that he is
menaced by. three enemies at home
without counting those abroad: FIRST
is :he crown prince. the real author
If 'he war: second is the iunker pan
Germ2ns3t--yo cannot imagine the
smoulde-ine hatred of the emperor
for those he believes to be maniacs
who are driving him into an abyss
third are the people, not the Socialist
party, but the people who are starry
ing and who he feels are growing i'm
number and rising little by little
against those who organized the war.
Opposed Break With u. s.
The other day at the meeting Of
the parliamentary presidents and the
or the federal syverelgffs.
IT which the submarine war was de-
eided upon. the struggle between the
kaiser's party and that of Won Tirpitz
was most bitter The majority
against the emperor, was so great.
however. that he was obliged to sub
init and pretend that he was conyinc-
49, xa.~...a -. xr>..-ks. 49,.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
Ia Fere, Under Water, Is Men
aced by Continued Advance
Of French. Weakly Opposed
RUSSIA REPORTS
GERMAN THRUST COMING
Won Hindenburg Expected to
Make Drive on Riga and
Petrograd - Grand Duke
Nicholas Reported Dismissed

Amsterdam. March 24.--The Anglo
French push in thee West swept on
Today menacingly close to what has
come to be called the Hindenburg
line. The vital southern sector OF
that line. st. Quentin-La Fere-L aon,
b In serious danger OF crumbling be
fore the French onrush La Fere,
completely under water. is menared
by n considers bic advance the French
made today when they pushed
through 10 the Disc river.
Evidence that the Germans do not
propose to hold this i'm portant key
point was seen in yesterdays action
the city. On the whole front ne
tween NJ. Quentin and the Ai$ne the
French battered their way forward
today The only point where their
advance was opposed with any de-
gree Of stuhhornness Was Ia the west
of i-aon
on the Angto-Germ front there
were signs of sttffen}ng Teuton re
sistance But southeast of Arras the
British aEain made considerable
headway
Rcr,in Report.
Harlin reports heavy entente losses
In the engagements with German rear
guards
After these frequent engage
ments says the statement IN which
they suffer heavy losses the enemy
forces simply grope ahead in \ hest
tating manner"
II adds that the French were beaten
of TO the west OF La Fere. In the
Champagne successful German raids
are reported
rs Hindenbure about to strike in
the East This question formed the
subject OF much speculation today as
a result ., Statement from the
Russian war o@rce that the Tentors
are mass:ng men and material on
the northern ena 81 the battle line
In Russia There is "a strong belle,
among military observers tina; the
Germans wifi try 20 take advantage
OF the chaos created by the Russian
revolt, strike against Riga and thence
initiate drive on the Russian capi-
al. the entire line from pwinsl< south
ward simultaneously moving eastward
INTO the heart of the Muscovite realm,
Active on Runianian Front
Thus far no military action has
been reported TO support this theory,
nut tho Germans for the first time
In many weeks resumed activity on
she Rumanian front today. Troops
belonging to Archduke karls army
group stormed Russian positions on
he frontier ridge between Slyomtar
and Cxobanos valleys. Berlin an
nounced. Petrograd admitted that
under heavy pressure our troops
withdrew to the next line OF defense.
about two-thirds of mile ca stward "
In Persian the Russians on March
II occupied the ruins Of the to- i
~ Kcrinda, burned to the ground by
he retreating Turks. The pursuit of
the Ottoman troops still continues.
retrograd announced.
On the Macedonian theater Berlin
reports today comparative quiet pre-
walls imposed on the French. the
statement suggests. by the heavy
losses incurred during the recent at
lacks. French gains were offset by
Tsuton counter attacks, the German
report AYERS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
SIMULTANEOUS MEETINGS
FOR TODAY.

$50 A. M---Bihle school in all
churches.
IL A. M.-PreachiuS in all church
es
$50 T, M.-Lyric-Men's meeting
Speaker, Rev. Or James l. Vance,
of Nashville.
$3.50 T. M.-Bluehrd--Bo Boys meet
ing. Speaker. President ] II r.
Hundley, Lynchburg.
r, M.-Hippodrome- Boys meet
ing tcolored). Speaker. James A.
McGraw and Rev william MegEin-
son.
$50 +. M,--Railroad Y. NJ. G. A.
auditorium. Speaker. DIR. G. H. Lam
beth.
$3.50 T. M--Vtrginis Union uni
versity. Speaker. Rev. r. W Ker-
foot. of Chatham.
F. M-Evaugelistic services in
all churches.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
STATES TO BE ASKED TO
PROTECT LOCAL PLANTS
FROM WORK OF SPIES
To the People of Richmond
Greeting:

We are entering
Of
a
a that
The
philanthropy the philanthropy
better home of orner-
are
all other
not
we
welfare?
We earnestly appeal the Christian people beloved
entire IN the work which
haste,
GEORGE w.
T.
J. j. SHERFR
R..
A..
s. K MCKEE.
of Ministerial Union
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
Great Audience Roars APP
prevail of Governors State
ment Time to Strike Is Now
RESOLUTION FAVORS
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Montague Says Congress Will
Speak Word For War When
1t Convenes Next Monday in
Special Session

Paying tribute to the returned
soidiery of the state receiving
with tiiundcrous approval the
mention of war that would per-
haps sent them and many others
to action, and adopting with pa
triotic nnanimity resolutions call
ing for compulsory military train
ing. Richmond Americans filling
the City Auditorium last night
gave great dcmOnstra tion OF
burs. of national feeling. Stirred
by the eloquence of Governor
Stuart, Congressman A. j. Mon
taSue and John Stewart Bryan.
the speakers Of the evening. the
large audience. nearly 1000 per-
sons. time after time broke into
storms of cheering and applause.
With the ntrance of the military
commands Of the city. the audience
already assembled In the auditorium
rose to its feet, and with flags wav-
ing and shouts resoundinr through
the large hall. gave them a reception
that must have stirred their hearts.
When Governor Stuart told the crowd
that this was a time for progressive,
determined and persistent war. his
voice ringing with tho declaration.
the approx al of the audience was ire
meHdous. And when in a grave and
solemn manner Congressman Monta =
que stated that at the gathering OF
the national congress on April 2 the
word for military action would he
sounded, like a mighty wave the large
asse1nbIaee applauded the statement
Patriotism last night about reached
The climax in Richmond.
Governor Stuart speaks.
After the Invocation by the Rev.
James Power Smith Congressman A.
j Montague. who presided at the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
SAVANNAH MAY HAVE
CASE LIKE PIZZlNPS

Savannah, Ga, March 81 Samuel
Platshek one OF Savannah's most
prominent real estate dealers and
brokers. WAS arrested here nv detec-
tives today charged with forgery.
1t is charged that Platshek forged
the name of c. Fl. Miller to a note
for 1900. and another note for $3.50.
TO which re signed the name OF Wal
ter Milieigc. II is said that the total
amount Of alleged foreeries will he
sic 600 Bond was assesSed AT $4,000.
He IS still IN custody.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
NORFOLK BLUES ASPIRE TO
u. =. MILITARY COMMISSIONS.

Norfolk March 24.--Pending the e&-
aected call by President Wilson for
the mobilization of the national guard
and possibly volunteer army. num-
her OF members of the Norfolk Blues.
fresh from their service in Texas. have
made application for commissions IN
The officers reserve corps Of the army
These commissions will be given by
competitive examinations and the sue
.essfnf candidates will probably be as
sirued to duty with volunteer troops
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25

Washington, March 24.-~-The mar
riage of Miss Gladys Ingalls,. daughter
of Mrs Melville Z. ingalls,. and Mall
colin Arnold Robertson. first secretary
NJ the British embassy. was solemnized
today ut historic st. Johns Episcopal
church. A distinguished company wit
messed the ceremony performed by the
Rev. DIR. Roland Cotton Smith, and
in addition to relatives and intimate
.9rfeqrdsy iaaludad. Lbs, British embassy
staff
William Phillips. assistant secretary
OF state, was best manNfor Mr. Robert
son. Miss ingalls, was given in mar
Rage by her eldest brother. Melville T.,
ingalls,. Of New York. and was attend sd
only by her two small nieces, Miss Anne
- A6wsr girlA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS SAID
no HAVE BEEN DISMISSED

Amsterdam. March GA dis
patch from Stockholm says that
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholae-
Witch. tho former czar's uncle and
commander In chief OF the Rus
sian forces in the Caucasus. has
i~scn dismissed. He was informed
ny the new war minister. A. J.
(suc1ikoR. that owing to his re-
lA4iOrisliip with the RomanoH dy-
nasty his continuance as chief
commander OF . Russian army
Ii no longer acceptable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
Russian C,apital Monaco.

retroerad, March "a. via London.
The following proclamation to the
people of PetroErad has been issued
by 4. J. Guchkoff. minister OF war:
''rhe enemy is menacing the capital
from two directions. First he Is con-
ertrating continually on our northern
front great quantities OF munitions,
supplies and men, Second, he is con-
centrating his spies in. petrograd
mediate necessity.
at is always a difficult task to un-
mask these traitors Who hide every
whore seeking tn or ''-~ir criminal
,ctivities under e'pak OF all So
eial conditic~s ~ tr-*~e fearing all
uniforms, mixing themselves with tho
crowd in which they SOW discord and
spread distrust among the timid and
weak. To the enemy's clandestine spy
system we must oppose that OF our
general stan. Citizens and sold.ors
should be watchful and wise. for the
danger is great.
do not confound our anti-spy
,.eents with the secret police OF the
old regime. who have gone forever
and who are useless to the new
regime. which governs in accord with
the will of the people. The new
regime win not permit any revival of
the, old dark forces,
Citizens, be prudent. Do not re-
yea. secrets of national defense. Re
vigilant ana attentive. Be on guard"
Y. $. Friendship Appreciated.
Warm appreciation OF the cordias
feeling shown by the people and gov
ernment of the United States toward
the now regime in Russia was ex-
n-essnd today By Foreign Minister
1giluko&
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
DISTRICT VETS WILL.
ASK MORE TIME

Washington n. C. March :4--At
the coming special session Of congress
81 locnke"per~ Of Washington will
have A resolution introduced extend
ing the time when the district dry
bill shah go into effect by six months
from SoverT Der /. that they may have
further time IN which 10 dispose Of
their stocks and 70 adjust their ffnan-
tial affairs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
TwO GERMANS BREAK
OUT or NORTON JAIL.

Norton Va. March 24.--Two impris-
aned Germans. held on suspicion of
plotting to wreck munition plants and
other concerns which would be of great
importance In the event of war. broke
AN here Friday night with two other
prisoners. Officers are securing tho
eountry for them. The four men tied
= q number Of blankets together AMI
Y $500 fhreugh i souttls n the rsek
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
DR.. WILSON SAYS WON'T
PUSH DRY AMENDMENT

Special to The Richmond Nirginianp
Washington, p. c.. March 24.-Dr.
Clarence True Wilson. secretary OF the
Methodist Episcopal board OF temper
ance. issued statement today to the
effect that the passage of national
prohibition amendment will not be
urged at the coming special session of
congress on the ground that the presi-
dent should not be "nagged" at this
time He says the prohibftionists are
not ungrateful and that they appre-
ciate the support given them by con-
gress but now all the attention of
congress should be centered upon the
national defense.
While il was impossible To reach
Saloon league leaders having in
charge the legislative work of the
league after the receipt of the above
dispatch, il Is not understood that Dr.
Wilson is authorized to speak for any
one except himself in the matter OF
legislation. IT is not believed that the
pressing of temperance legislation is
considered ''naeging" by The president
who has cheerfuliy affixed HIS sigma
ture to every temperance measure en-
acted,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
UNITED STATES 0F
RUSSIA MAY COME
influential Party I'm Dun,a Votes In
Favor of Republican Form Of
Government for Nation.
SPIES MENACE pETRoGRAD.
Minister Of War Give Notice uf
Forthcoming German Attack Va
Well A. of Dangerous Espionage In
Capital Itself

London March .4-The central
and the parliamentary rep
re~entatives OF the constitutional
democratic party AZ Petrograd voted
today in favor OF republican form
OF government for Russia. according
20 Petrograd dispatch. Professor
Milukoff the foreign minister in the
new government, Ia leader OF this
party,
The appointment of General NJ. u
AleXief as commander in chief of
the Russian armies is forecast by the
Times correspondent in Petrograd.
who adds that he probably will work
in connection with committee on
national defense. The correspondent.
euloetzes the share taken in the revo-
luton. especially with the restors-
ton of order In Petrograd and the
maintenance OF discipline in the army
by General Potepo. who IL described
ms little man who looks like a
peasant and thinks like a statesman. F."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25

Washington. March 24.--The navy
department tonight arranged for Il ~
s'eas,y ges7s, vsf s1aATtnas 30 AaA1Ftnkhd1s
roo informed Germans Of the crews 0&l
the German auxiliary cruisers Fitted
Frederick and Kronprinx Wflhalu43
from philadelphia to Forts OgiethcrpMS
and Mcpherson. Georgia. The intef1N
men will he detained at the GAaeGf
forts under . heavy infantry aun
They will Leave PAilAAslDAAa 49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
GREAT EvANGtl|ST|C
MOVEMENT BEGINS
ITS SECOND WEEK
Hundred Thousand People Will At
tend Church in Richmond To-day,
1t Is Estimated
DR. vANCE'S STRIKING
ADDRESS ON THE TEMPEST

Noted Speaker Will Address Mems
Meeting at Lyric This Afternoon.
Revival Spirit Grips City and Many
Profess Religion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
A Host NJ Church To-day.

That no less than lo1.00A people
men. women. boys and girls will at
Tend the services in Richmond churches
today. is the belief Of the Simultaneous
campo gn officials Dr. Ke,nper SAYS
there will Ice an invitation to accept
Christ in the sunday schools today. and
that the same invitation will be ex
tended to others Mt the services.
While the weather during tho last
several nights has been unfavorahle.
the size OF the congregation in the
Jarious churches has been such as to
q cate favorable comment Ministers
declare themselves as being pleased
that SO many have braved the elt-
ments To attend church
Dr. Vance ON ..the TEMPTED"
The Rev. DR. James T. Vance spoke
day meeting yesterday at the Central
Y. Nj, {. A. His address IS in part aa
follows:
As stepped upon this platform
Yesterday a letter was handed me. II
was from a young man, twenty-six
years old and told the story Of strug-
gle with temptation. | picked out o
ringle sentence 20 read you, He says,
" you only knew what ii is TO he
slave TO a tustfuf PASSION Or 2e VIZ va
to a bad. crooked woman. you would
realize the awful horror OF IT.
II turn from this line out of a story
of struggle with temptation to the
prayer our Lord taught us TO pray:
Lead us not into temptation 1t seems
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The Robesonian., 1917-05-07
robson CHAPTER MEETS

Plans for Memorial Day-Grayes of
Veterans Marked-Young Men
Urged to Organize Camps of Sons
of Veterans
Reported for The Robesonian.
Robson Chapter, U. D. c., con-
vened at the Lumberton National
Bank building Thursday afternoon,
May 9th.
Plans for Memorial day, May 10th
were perfected. AS usual, the din
ner to the veterans will be served at
the court house.
The marker committee reported
that markers had been placed at the
graves of two brave Confederate vet
erans, Messrs. Robert Deese and j.
NJ Jackson.
The chapter urged the young men
of the county to organize camps OF
Sons of Veterans, that in answering
the call of our country's need they
may also acknowledge the valor OF
their forefathers. The measure is
endorsed by both the commander-in,
chief of North Carolina S. G. V. and
the president of the North Carolina
division of U. D. c.
Mrs. T. A. McNeill, Jr., will be
glad to enroll the names of the men
and boys of Lumberton and vicinity
It is earnestly hoped that camp
will be Immediately formed.
Due to the depression Of war the
chapter voted that the social feature
of the meetings be discontinued.
The Robesonian., 1917-05-07
VOL. XLVIII
FOR GREATER

s-ounty Commissioners Have Made
appropriation for Purpose of Car
rying on Campaign for Increased
Food Production in Robeson-Farm
Demonstration Blqanchard Appeals
TO All for Cooperation
At their meeting this morning the
rountv commissioners voted to. ap-
propriate any amount up to $500 that
NAV be necessary to wage vigorous
campaign during the next two months
to arouse the people of the county to
The supreme Importance of increas-
ing the food production this year.
This is in line with the recommenda-
ton Of the meeting held in Lumberton
last Thursday, as reported elsewhere
in this paper. County Farm Demon
strator Blanchard already has begun
work on this line and every citizen
Of the county is asked to give hearty
60 operation in this work. This is
not one mans work but work that
hould enlist the aid of every patriot.
r. citizen of the county.