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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
WANT MEN To SPEND
VACATIONS ON FARMS
Weii-known Speakers Heard ut Meet
ing for Volunteer Farmers
Association.

Interesting talks by men familiar
with the agricultural situation in the
state featured the meeting of the
Nolunteer Farmers association last
night in the University club rooms.
Among those who spoke were: 3.
l., Purcell. state dairy and food COM
missioner; Robert NJ Jeffress, Gray
son Dashlelh Morgan Sheppard. Mr.
Fnoshn,saQf be =. nTerloan National
Bank Garden club. and Mr., Strauch,
of the state dairy and food depart
ment
Plans 10 get the business men here
TO permit their employees to spend
vacations on farms during the har-
vesting season were discussed
Members of the association are con-
fdent that they viii receive the CO.
operation Of the empIo~~rs. Many
young men have already expressed
their desire TO spend Il week or two
on the farms this summer, and 1t is
believed that they VIII be able to
lend the agricuturalists much help
The association desires TO get all men
who are not eiicjhle to serve in the
army or navy to help the farmers
harvest their crops.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
HUME TALENT CONCERT
BRINGS MUCH APPLAUSE
National Guard Concert Company Gives
Good Performance In Academy for
Bcnefat of Army \. NJ. c. A.

Before a very small crowd at the
Academy of Music last night the Ma
tional Guard Concert company rem
dcred very credttablc entertainment
program for the benefit of the Army
Y. N. G. y. The performances was
worthy of larger patronage. and was
thoroughly appreciated by those who
attended. The outstanding feature of
the show. and the attraction that oe-
cupied the bulk of the program, was
the hl pnotic display OF Professor
Thomas l.. Garrett. a member of the
national guard. With half dozen
young men subjects on the stage. he
put thena through remarkable series
of antics that clearly demonstrated the
unusual development of his art kept
his audience in an uproar for an hour
and a half
Hugh Gcrow. wounded Canadian
soldier, recently returned from a hos
pital in England. made an interesting
hve-minute lecture on the work done
on the battle fronts by the Army Y.
NJ {. a. The pantomime statue of
liberty was well done. and the indi-
vldual performers did their part we'll.
representation of the Red Cross,
executed by score of young women.
was very effective in its display. Bill
lie Bur6e's MINISTRIES played much
appreciated scene, and individual mem
bers performed with marked ability
their songs and dances.
AT the end of the performance, in
the ensemble group of Confederate
veterans tranped on the stage in COM
pany with detachment of soldiers
from the national guard. attended by
the Red Cross. Uncle Sam. in all his
gorgeous habiliments. stood in the
background, while the chorus sang
Dixie" The whole performance was
well done and merits a generous pat
ronage, not only because of its own
worth, but through the ends 1t seeks.
that Of helping the work of the Young
Mems Christian association on the
fields of battle,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Last night was full OF thrills IN tho
|Nowspaper Offices.
First came the news or the presi-
oent's prompt and emphatic rejection
* the proporal 10 send q Roosevelt
4ivfsion to France President Wilson
save his reasons, which seem TO be
absolutely conclusive.
The next thrill came with the an
Advancement Of the orders 20 send a
1fv1sion OF the regular army 20
france under the command of Gen
orAl John ] Pershing
Then followed the presidents proc
hmasion fxirg June for reetstra-
xsDn day under the selertive draft
spian.
The rapdtty with which one de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
Are Hurrying Into Warm Weather

under water. and although that has
submarine, the counter to that attack
Is much more difficult than to sur
face attack. In order TO give security,
we want not men. but large num-
hers of small craft. ] should like to
say that what the navy wants Is for
every man who takes part In the
building of ships 10 do the utmost
that lies in his power to carry out his
work, because n fleet of small craft
prevents losses, and the building Of
merchant ships replaces those lost.
There Is no one sovereign remedy
for the submarine. The methods for
dealing with them are a combination
OF devices. and fresh schemes are
daily introduced
The process of a submarine diving
and a submarine sinking are much
the same in appearance. and there
fore, you are never certain whether
she dived voluntarily or involuntarfly
You know that the dive has been
involuntary when some survivors are
picked up. But the number of cases
or that sort are not great, because
when submarine Is attacked she
gets all hands inside as soon as nos
sible, ready to dive
At the same time. while 1t Is a fact
That the submarines are by no means
getting off scot free. there Is un-
doubtedly a serious time before our
country and economy In food con-
sumption should be the trder of the
day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
A BIGAMISTs' HAVEN.

Richmond will soon win the pen-
nant for kind hearted treatment Of
the bigamist gentry.
Pretty soon We Will he giving them
schromos or electinr them to places
II honor and profit
punish them? Perish the thought
nut let them tell some cock -and-bul'
TORY about thinking that they had
sheen divorced or having heard a
R~umor that wife number one had hc-m
enthered to her fathers-and us all
80 with the prosecution.
Especially If the usual legal manIru-
1ntors are In evidence to bring proper
essure on the wroneed wife and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
]. f. WALKER TO HEAD
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
Officers to BE Installed First Sunday
in June in Bainbridgc-Strcet
Baptist.

J. i. Walker, OF First Baptist
church, was elected president of the
Richmond Baptist Young Peoples
union at meeting held last night in
the y. NJ. c. A. building. other Off
GERS elected are as follows:
Mr., Calder. Pne-Street, first vice
president. Il. A Browning. Pine
Street, second vice president. Miss
Mary Gentry. Broadus Memorial. cor
responding secretary; A. w. Garner
Calvary recording secretary; +. w.
Jones, Pine-Street treasurer: Mr..
Bailey, Pine Street chorister; Miss
Gwa thmey, Grace Street. pianist.
The officers are to be installed at
the monthly meeting to be held the
first Sunday in June in cambridge
street Baptist church, South Rich
mond. Rev. w. r. Clarke, pastor of
Fulton Baptist church. will be in
charge Of the ceremonies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Richmon and Virginia today have
the happy privilege OF entertaining
Mr.. Arthur James Ralfour, secretary
u state for foreign affairs of Great
Britain and head Of the British mis-
sion to this country. along with others
OF the mission hardly less prominent
In their conntry's service.
Our people Will show their appre-
cation Of the heroism Of our British
isnsfncn in their struggle against the
aroarlties of PrussIsn4sm hy giving
thetr representatives the greatest well
como in the history Of the city.
These be times when the very
Vi pths OF human emotion and pa
ss.so,ic feeling are atirred-when we
come TO realize as never before that
or brethren overseas are Offering up
their lives and their possessions that
the world may be made "a safe place
for democrac.es." as our president has
so aptly expressed It.
/ Then. gentlemen Of the British mfr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
SOCIETY MAN OFFERS
SALAD ANTI-FiT CURE

Los Angeles, Cal. May 19.-Fair
society is stirred-especially those
members who lean to undue plump
ness. George Ennis, president emer
titus of the bachelors and popular So
ciety man, has invented q salad dress
ing which milady can eat and eat
ana grow thin on,
The Ennis concoCtion, which might
rival the most exquisite and rare
French delicacy, is made of white
mineral paraffin oil in place of olive
oil, And it works. Ennis says he Is
now experimenting on substitute for
ming effect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
FOUR PENNSNLNANIANS
SEEK VIRGINIA FARMS.

Four citizens OF Pennsylvania are
touring Virginia in search of farms
on which TO establish themselves in
this state. Yesterday the gentlemen
called at the office of Commissioner
George V Koiner. of the department
of agriculture, and asked his aid in
securing farm that would be suited
to their needs. They are touring the
state In an automobile. and will visit
ell sections before making decision
All persons having desirable farms for
sale may communicate with them at
the addresses given. as follows;
John b. Singer. Kingen. Pa; Harry
Hershey. Intercourse. Pa; Abram Mar
TN. Gordonsville. Pa. and Jacob Del
Finger. Paradise. Pa. All OF these
towns are in Lancaster county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
SANDALS FOR FARMERS.
PENNSYLVANIA PROJECT

Sunbury, Pa, May 19.--The foot
wear of the ancient Greeks may be-
come the fashion in Northum berland
county during the summer Farm
clubs have been discussing the price
of leather and have asked dealers to
ascertain the cost OF sandals. With
some modern improvements, the pro-
meters figure that sandals will be
not only cheaper but more comfort
able and healthful in warm weather.
An additional saving will be effected
means is this idea being taken up only
means is this ide aheing taken UP only
by the sterner sex,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
WEEKEND MEDITATIONS
G.. w. X.


Our religion opens up to us
many duties. Many are the
activities that lie before US and
claim our time and thoughts.
but they should all draw us
closer to the mercy seat of God.
The most successful Christian
worker, the most helpful
church. the family most blessed
by God. will ever he found the
most prayerful Prayer moves
the arm that moves the world
There is absolutely no limit to
the power of Coda fact that is
often overlooked by us. There
fore, with a true. simple faith,
let us take Him at His word.
ASK and 1t shall be given unto
you!"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
UNITED STATES ARMY ORDERED TO FRANCE;
ROOSEVELT PROPOSAL Is REJECTED.

veiopment followed another showed
that all that has been needed for real
action on the part Of this country
has been for congress 10 do It's part.
In addition to this action another
important movement looking TO put
ting the country into a position to de-
fend Itself was the ordering Of tho
national guard TO recruit TO war
strength and to go into federal service
tn July.
America is now launched upon rcni
military action. The one-time sleep
ing giant has awakened. "old Glory"
IL on for the war and there will he
no Stacking Of effort until a victorious
consum nation shall have been reach
ed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
No SINGLE REMEDY FOR
U-bOATS--- JELL|COE

Through its news sources in Eu-
rope the International News Service
has received an important communi-
cation by Admiral Sir j. Jellicoe, until
recently commander of the British
grand fleet. in which he discusses the
submarine menace and other sea war
fare problems. He declares there is
no single sovereign remedy for tho
t-hoat but it Is to be noted that at
the time he made the statement he
knew nothing of the new American
inventions now being developed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

1t may be complained that
charity nowadays is offered
through organization; thus. in
gaining up-to-dateness. losing
half of its sweetness. Organiza-
tons are indeed necessary and
do vast amount of good. but
there are hundreds of ether
avenues through which the light
of the love of Jesus in your soui
and mine may shinc--avenues
that are open to all. the rich and
poor, great and small. oppor-
tunities that present themselves
every day and almost every hour
OF the day. The religion of our
Lord is based on love for one
another. and until we realize
this and practice II In our daily
life. our religion will be a dismal
failure and scoffed Mt by the
world by this shall all men
KNOW that VI are my disciples,
if ye LOVE ONE ANOTH Err :"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
\. { v. MEN TOTO Qf
EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Roanoke. Va, May 1S.--Superin-
tendents. trainmasters, yardmasters
mechanical officials and others met
President Johnson and other high Of
ficials of the Norfolk and Western
here today for conference and had
1t explained to them personally the
extreme importance Of close co-opera-
ton in the movement of trains and
the capacity loading of cars. as we'll
as dispatch in their prompt return.
The conference was in line with sug-
gestions from the committee of ave.
headed by President willard. OF the
b. & o., who control the transpor-
tation systems of the country. Presi-
dent johnson Is 4 member Of the VIZ
ginia defepse committee ~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
tBy Admiral Sir j. Jellicoe.,

Nobody knows better than those
in the navy that the navy cannot win
u war by themselves. The navy's
business. 50 far as the army is con-
cerned is to hold the ring; to get the
army to it's destination, to keep open
its communications and carry its sup
plies, and to see that its operations
are not interfered with But the navy
cannot win the war; the war has to
he won on shore. We cannot get at
the Germans Their ships stop in
side their ports. and If they come out
to fight they will not so back again,
Il hope.
The other directions in which the
navy exerts its power during the war
are: First. its business. is to defeat
the high sea meet wherever it ap-
pears: secondly TO sink enemy sub
marines wherever they are found tas
difficult task, / suppose. as was ever
put before any navy; thirdly, to keep
open the communications to this
country for our food supplies and mu-
nitions; and, fourthly. to stop sup
plies getting into the enemy's coun-
try and to see that an enemy ship
which gets afioat has a very short
life.
When the war started the subma-
rine menace was comparatively small.
In the early days the principal men
ace was to our fleet. AS the war pro-
crossed the Germans commenced to
use their submarines in utter disre-
gard OF every principle of interna-
tional law and of humanity. and the
departure from international law has
led to new and difficult situation.
At one period the German submarines
attacked our merchant ships on the
surface. In order to meet that men,
ace we armed our ships dcfensively.
The enemy u now forced to attac)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
WELCOME TO MR.. BALFOUR.


SION, We welcome YOU with eyes be-
dmmed for your country S sufferlngs,
but with hearts steeIed to the de-
termination that America shall be
with you to tho end Of this business
and that such conclusion shall be
to the welfare Of humanity.
our lot has been cast With you be-
cause honor permitted no other
course. because the path of righteous
ness led in no other direction.
America is moving slowly. ponder
ously perhaps. 1t has been long since
we felt the necessity of speeding up"
our defensive forces But we arc
waking up. There will come a time
when our power viii be released
when our arm will poise its weapon
and be ready for offensive operations
which Will count.
Meanwhile We will hearten our al
lies by financial and foo0 and NUM-
lions support and endeavor TO create
a team spirit among all OF them which
Will mean ultimate victory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
yERS IBRE.

80 rot mad
|1hen the man In the I'll old
noe around the corner charged
AftAen cents for a sandwich
|xnhs twenty cents, for coupla eggs
1aen we used 10 get II all
~ d dime. and We told the
- about 1t. and asked for
DA but he said 1t cost,
meh 70 run the business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Love in some form lies at the
root of all endeavor that is
worth while. 1t is the moving
power of our commerce and in
dustry today all over the world.
The dinner pail is carried for
the sake of some loved one: the
picture is painted. the invention
completed, the fortune amassed.
Love sings over the wash tub,
tolls in the shop. the schoolroom.
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., and
every day of every year gives
lavishly of time. strength, labor
and thought. No other force
equals it, either In heaven or on
earth When you hear some
would be Solomon" say that
love has little to do with affairs
in this practical age, just think
for moment what would stop,
II all the love in the world
would suddenly die out OF II,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

The character Of Il com ffunity
is very largely dependent upon
the individuals of that commun-
ity. The atm osphere in which
we live has much 10 90 with
what we are Good habits mean
good morals: good morals mean
good thoughts; good thoughts
mean happiness, usefulness and
real service. No one person is
without influence. II is not trua
that a man has right to do as
he pleases with what Is his, UNI
less he pleases to do right.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

when the last day Is ended.
And tho nights are through;
When the last is buried
In its grave of blue;
When the stars are snuffed like candies
And the seas no longer fret
When tho winds unlearn their cunning.
And the storms forget:
when the last lip is palsied,
And the last prayer said.
LOVE shall reign immortal
While the worlds lie dead"
HANOvER-AVENUE CHRISTIAN CTt.ls, i.
Richmond, May 10 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

to make pretty speeches to the court
In the meantime Haunted law is UNI
avenged and mon walk abroad whose
place is behind prison bars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Hoboken Makes War Moustnchcs.
New York, May 1s-Hoboken has
!declared a war on moustaches The
health department has asked city en-
ployee 10 set good examples by sac
theirs first They are unsani-
etary the officials say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Our fellows were ready for action
the minute they reached the sub
marine hunting grounds Good luck
to them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

II looks Ike 1IIndenburg is on the
verge Of another victorious foot-race
To the rear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Hence, 1t Is well for us to keep
constantly before us the stand
Ing question, what is my con-
tribution to the character of the
community, of which ! am a
part?"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19

Don Marquis in the New York sun,
urges ali TO he potatriots. SNext.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
WILL WELCOME PROBERS

Largest Dealers Here Interviewed by
Nirginian Declare They Have NO
knowledge of Alleged Speculative
Campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-19
SAY THEIR BOOKS ARE
OPEN TO INSPECTION

Wholesalers Declare They Know
Nothing of Alleged Flour Spec
ulation in Richmond,
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
BY 4. c. HAMILTON.
Iited Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent.
NEW YORK. July 11-Fred Fulton,
despite all the harsh words said of
him by critics everywhere when he
lost on a foul TO Carl Morris in New
York nevertheless stands out above
all the rest in the development Of a
fighter who will be worthy of a amtch
with Jess Willard.
II begins to appear as II Fulton's
almost fearful claims we're something
near right when he claimed he had
been grossly Disseminated against
when .he referee stopped his bout
with Morris and declared the latter
the winper. His recent defeat of Sam
Langford, clear cut at every step Of
the game, was tn thing that turned
the fight fans back 10 his side. n
there was a man. including Morris.
who could step into Langford. and
make him quit in seven rounds the
opinion would be just as lively for
him-but there isn't Fulton has
proved he has something besides a
weak stomach.
Post mortems are objectionable,
even 10 the post-mortem subject, but
It is a fact just the same, that Fulton
was flung into a small ring with
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
HANDICAP SHOOT over
Local TRAPS SATURDAY

The Grand Diamond State Handicap
will be shot on the grounds OF ;hC
Wilmington Trapshooting Association
az Bellevue on Saturday. The shoot
g. oren 20 all amateurs, and consis
CT 100 targets to be shot In four cvout'
OF fifteen birds each and two OF
twenty.
The handicaps. ranging from Is 10
% yards. will be allotted by a com
mittee composed Of John B. Foun-
tame Of Philadelphia: L. r. Beau
champ Of Harrington. Del, and l..
Bartlett. of Baltimore, Md The prizes
are. Of course for amateurs exclu-
sively. but professionals are welcome
to shoot for targets only Winners Of
first, second or third high gun prizes
are not eligible to win yardage tro-
nhies.
List Of Trophies.
A complete list of the trophies and
prizes follow:
First prize on 100 targets case
low brass shells.
Second prize on 100 targets-s12 in
gold.
Third prize on 100 targets-s9 in
gold
l6yard prize 81 in gold to high
gun
l7-yard prize-s7 in gold to high
gun
ls-yard prize-s7 in gold TO high
gun.
i9.yard prize-s7 in gold to high
gun.
2O.yard prize-s7 in gold to high
gun.
2i-yard prize-s7 in gold to high
gun.
22-yard prize 81 in gold to high
gun.
2Syard prize-S7 in gold to high
gun.
The shoot starts at p. m. and for
that reason lunch will not be served.
Traps will be open for practice, how.
ever, at - noon, and practice targets
will be thrown al lie each
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
DUGILISM
~ By "Pug"
WILLIE RICHIE, FORMER
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

WILLIE RICHIE, FORMER
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION
has enlisted as a private in the signal
Reserve Corps Good bye wine
Here was no bluff His action was not
heralded by a column OF adVertls'
ing matter for him. even though he
had ambitions TO become the weller
weight champ. 10 was what might
have been expected Of him.
FOR EVEN WHILE HE
WAS THE CHAMPION
be was serious in all things His oc-
cupation was his art and he believed
i'm II and tried to uplift It. After ne
was deposed, and while training Tor
possible contest with Willie Lewis
he was continually working for the
betterment of the boxing game and
IT was Willie Richie, who came close
10 putting
MODEL BOXING LAW ACROSS
IN THE ILLINOIS STATE
legislature last winter. He was
thought so well of by politicians and
sportsmen, including the sporting
staff of the Chicago Record Herald
that he was entrusted with the pro-
paganda work. at Springfield. That
the law was tabled by a small major
ity was none of Ritchie's fault.
HE HAS NOW DONE A
GREAT SERVICE TO
the game by his transformations man.
ner Of enlisting in the armed forces
of the United States. II is refreshing
to find a prominent boxer, to whom
the accusing finger may not point
while the sport articles say: Just
another scrapper trying to capitalize
patriotism
ALL PROMINENT LlGHTWElGHTs
WILL WATCH BENNY LEONARD
and Johnny Kilbane fight It out in
Philadelphia on July 25 In fact the
fight fraternity from all over the
country will be there. Those at the
ringside will be Tom Andrews. sport
editor of the Milwaukee Leader and
publisher of the sporting manual.
RICHIE MITCHELL. LEONARD'S
MOST DANGEROUS CHALLENGER
who will arrive with Andrews; Ed
Smith. sports editor OF the Chicago
American; Tommy Walsh and his
string. including Ray Dolan, Kayo
Brown. Pal Moore and Charley White
Willie Jackson. Johnny Dundee. Fred
dy Welsh Irish Patsy Cline and yours
truly. Pug" Cline will soon meet
Leonard unless one or both men are
drafted.