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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
NAVY ENLISTED NINE
RECRUITS YESTERDAY

The navy won the pennant ve.t.r.
day for en'i.tnents IN Richmond
nine men having becn recruited foY
that branch. The marine corps fol.
lowed with three recruits, and the
army bringing up the rear with -four
men. The naval coast defense re-
serve enrolled one man. Enlistmen,
In the various branches we're as fol.
lows: l1-''rEy
Navy-James c. Bradshaw, Rocky
Mount. n. c.; Fred H. Wright. 25oS
East Grace street. Richmond: Henry
Y. Ingram, Charlotte Courthouse;
Fred Gibbs. Ia Holly street. Rich
mond: William A. Brennan. Jr.. al
Third avenue. Highland Park: Philip
L. TAYLOR. Rockville. Va: Marion r.
Perryh Ashland, Va: George Y.
Bradley, Jr.. 3ocs Hanover avenue.
and Ernest w. Ryman, Kingsport.
Tenn.
Naval coast defense reserve-Elija
T. Covington, Nathalia. Va.
Marine corps-Hay r. Hunter.
Charlotte. N. c.: John W. McCally.
Charleston, W. Va: John B. Smith
ers. Charleston. W. Va. and John NJ.
Dixon, Roanoke.
Army-Lea Clapp, Richmond:
Boris ;. HbermAnn,. Richmond, and
Richard D. SchAckelford Winston.
Salem, n. G.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
WILL FIX DRAFT DAY
At CONFERENCE TO-DAY
Completed Not Later Than
Saturday.
ACTUAL DRAWING SOON
Date VIII Probably BE Middle OF Week.
Lawyers of Illinois Say Unethicai
For Them TO Appear Before Exemp-
tfon Boards.

Washington. July s.-Draft day will
ing between Secretary Of War Baker
and Provost Marshal General Crowder
All arran gements for the actual ma
chinery of drawing names have been
completed ana await only the anal APP
prevail Of tomorrow's meeting. secre-
tarY Baker announced afternoon
that they would be made public Tor
publication In the morning papers OF
Saturday.
The actual drawing-the big lottery
which will determine who must so to
the trenches-will take place about the
middle OF next week. according to tn
dications tonight. The actual date Of
the draft is unsettled because of the
somewhat indefinite delay necessarily
attendant upon the marking Of the reg
fstration cards with serial numbers
according to the plan promuis ated by
President Wilson. This work is pro-
crossing rapidly.
The local boards which will deal
with exemptions will all be completed
by Saturday and fully organized. the
war department hopes. easins this hope
upon reports which have reached IT.
From all over the country reports
were received today OF the com pfetton
in various districts OF the numbering
Of the cards. Only two districts had
reported their full registration lists
and serial numbers TO General Grow =
der. however. These were district No.
and district No. 81. both Of Philadel-
phia.
when all the cards are marked With
their serial numbers publication 81 the
complete registration Nat-x4th each
mans number will be made Thists to
be done 80 that there will be a public
record as a safeguard against the shif. :
ing Of names and numbers after the
draft
Each state has It's own series OF mum :
hers. beginning with number ara
covering the men registered.
On the day OF the draft tn. 7ualt-
fed officials who will do the DRAWN q
will start with Alabama and take
enough numbers 70 correspond With
the number OF men Alabama ,s sup
posed TO furnish. And 40 on down
through the states. The numbers dra wn
will be compared 10 those on the list
and the name of the man will be wired
back 70 the state. II viii also be
made public IN Washington Provost
Marshal General Crowder today re-
ceived copy Of resolutions adopted
by the Illinois State Bar association.
declaring II contrary to the ethics Of
the legal profession for any member 10
accept employment which would involve
their appearance before the exemption
boards for the purpose of securing for
individuals -classAs.- .xers ntinrltrpr-
the draft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE :
DEMANDS SOBER NATION
Help Preserve Nation Through
Dry Laws, Urge Resolutions

Senator'S and Congressman from
Virginia.
80 We hereby request the
General Assembly OF Virginia to
take whatever action may be
found necessary to strengthen
and perfect the Mapp Prohibition
Law. in order that the law NAV
in every respect be adapted to
secure the enforcement the
will of the people of Virginia.
"a We favor the adoption of
n Constitutional Prob bition
.Amendnrcnt, In order that PRO-
hibitiOn NAV he written into the
organic law Of the state, and he
recognized as fixed policy
which the people of Virginia do
not expect tn change.
f5D We urge our people to
support and tn vote for such
persons for official positions in
County. City and state Govern
rncnt as hive shown their SYM
pathy with the Prohibition policy
of the State OF virginia. as de-
clared in the St,tcwtde election
in 1914. and IN the election ~
tho General assembly Of 1918.
which enacted the Prohibition
Law of the State, when those
persons arc charged with the
duty ~ making or enforcing of
the Prohibition Laws. We
would cn,rhaSizc our conviction
that ii viii h. y great mistake for
our people IN think that the fight
has been so ccmDIcteIy won that
II Is n,attcr NJ small moment
70 the Prohibition cause what
persons arc cleetrS1 20 public Of
Ace The making and the on
fcrceuent Of the Prohibition
leH=e should h. in tho hands of
those who ore in hearty sym
rathy with snch laws. The ex-
per'cnco ~ Moline and Kansas
and other Prohibition States fur
n'shrS tho strongest possible rcs-
son for the election of those per-
sons only who honestly favor
Prohibition. when those persons
arc charged with tho duty Of
making or enforcing the prohi-
h'fion laws Our State Prohibit
ton policy has not been in opera
tio- ,rng enough for ue to be
willing tn throw prudence to- the
winds. end tn elect men tn ruhIic
once who were rpcnly md 40
Prohibition. md give tn thcvo the
power tn weskeu orr Prohibition
laws or to bring them into con
tempt nv lax cnd uncertain en-
force-oent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
EXPECT BRITISH TO LAUNCH
OFFENSIVE ON ARRAS FRONT

= London, July 6.--.Sernany expects
the British 40 launch new offensive
on the Arras front in a second at
tempt to turn the Teuton line in
Belgium
General Won Stein, the Prussian
war minister. openly voiced this ex-
pectatfon In a statement before the
seichstag main committee. according
10 Berlin dispatches via Amsterdam
koday.
He said the German high command
vas aware OF elaborate preparation.
by the British for such new blow
In omcial war once reports today
here were some statements that may
be interpreted as bearing out this
herman supposition and an indtcat-
nE preliminary British "feelers."
The British last night made a slight
Ldvance on a front OF one-.hird OF a
mile to the southwest Of Hollehaeke.
MERICANs WILL BE AT
FRONT VERY soon
With the American Expeditionary
Ermy In France. July 5-(Passed by
ne censoro At tn eend of the first
rex OF the American expeditionary
fmy In France one fact stands out
0ove all others America must send
Ieh-A million men. Food conditions
FRANCE are, II anything, better than
aAy have been reported To be. There
smnciency OF food supplies, though
sAy that there IL nlenty would be
E1ggeraing. Widows people th,,
md. Mourning is the national cos
pme. The spirit OF the people Is
hdomitable but weary I'VE have
Pne our duty to our home country,
the world, to democracy" they
" Let America now serve.
The American troops have caught
be spirit that comes from true
understanding of the situation.
NO hatred Is shown by our troops
the German war prisoners. only
~. But the woes OF France are
Hyoking a deep-rnoted ire against the
Aiser. Our men seem to grasp what
ley are lighting for and are resolved
triumph.
Our casualties will be heavy The
untry must be prepared for ter
BILE losses.
The administration details are be-
q conducted admirably. Many here
edict that the Americans with
eir characteristic spirit Of initiative
IN surpass even the Canadians in
ccessful trench warfare.
Indications are that our troops will
on the front sooner than was
lculated. They are needed to simu-
10 the allies offensive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
PROHIBITION TO STAY
DECLARE RESOLUTIONS
Virginia Now Rejoicing in the Fruits
of Victory Which Was Won Only
After Years Of Toll
and PRAYER.
SUPPORT OF NATIONAL
MOVEMENT Is URGED
Work of Legislative Committee at
Washington COMMUNICATIONS
ism of Dry Leaders Demonstrated
in Reply to President
by staN CorresnondentN

Virginia Beach, Va, July 5.--Dr.
W. Asbury Chr. st:an. chairman of the
committee on resolutions, presented to
the Anti-Saloon League convention to-
day the following report, which was
unanimously adopted;
Your committee on resolutions oegs
leave to make the following report:
w ase-row rejoicing III the fruit
OF our great victory over the liquor
and ceaseless labor. Prohibition in
Virginia is a decided success; it is
doing all that it's ardent advocates
claimed for il. The fact is that from
a business standpoint and from a
moral point of view it is such a sue
cess that many whs voted against II
have been convinced and have been
converted. There are violations OF
this law as of all criminal laws. but
in most cases the violators are speed
lily brought to Justice. With the vigil
liant work Of the commissioner OF
prohibition and his assistants, and
the recent national laws. We look for
even better enforcement or the pro
hibition law.
In view of the success Of prohibi-
ton In Virginia, we are decidedly OF
the opinion that it has come to stay
and in view of that fact, We believe
into the organic law OF the state. and
that an amendment to the constitu
ton embodying this should be sub,
mitted to the people.
We are glad to learn that the deb,
OF the nti-Saloon League of Virginia
incurred during the statewide cam
paign. has been reduced to IS.
but we think 1t should have been paid
long ago. and We urge our friend.
Throughout the state to pay the bal.
ance of this debt at the earliest pos
sible date. in order that We may be
able to contribute our proper pro.
portion of the money necessary tc
meet the expenses Of the campaign
for nation wide prohibition.
The time is at hand for national
prohibition. and we call upon all the
friends of this important policy to
exert every effort to make the nation
dry by an amendment to the consti-
tuition Of the United States. We are
much gratihed to note the progress
toward this goal which is being made
especially the enactment by congress
OF advanced prohibition laws. such as
hose prohibiting the shipment OF
liquor INTO dry states, forbiddins
l.euor advertisements in the mails
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
(By STAFF Correspondent


Virginia Beach. Va, July s.
Tho resolutions proposed by the
Legislative Committee of the
Anti-Saloon League end adopt.
cd by the State convention, out
lining a constructive program of
legislation and law enforcement,
follow:
u The Anti-Saloon League
OF Virginia. In convention as
sembled. hereby express Its en-
phatic and unqualified approval
of the work OF the Anti Saloon
League OF America in the Ieeis-
lative program which has been
outlined and urged for adoption
by the Congress of the United
States. We rejoice in the pas
sage by Congress of the fcglsia-
ton forbidding the sale of in
toxicsnts TO our soldiers and sail
crs. tho possession of the same In
the army and marine camps, and
the securing of funds to promote
the social md moral uplift of the
training camp life. We t:all uron
Congress TO enact National War
Prohibition Of both TIE manu-
facture and the sale of distilled.
malt and vinous liquors during
the time OF tho war, as necessary
not only for the conservation of
foodstufTS. hut also for tho pro-
motion of the efficiency Of the
mnn-power of the Nation. Nc
Furthermore insist that Congress
should speedily pass the rcsolu-
tion submitting to tho several
States the Constitutional Amend
nicnt prohibiting the manufacture
and sale Of alcoholic liquors for
beverage purposes,
f2) We hereby record our
high appreciation of the efforts
CT the two Senators ard of those
Congressman from Virginia who
have consistently voted srd work
ed for the passage of National
Prohibition Legislation. We an
peal to them to continue TO rep
resent the wishes of the people
OF the Commonwealth af ytr-
ginia. regardless of the denuncia-
lions ana threats Of the advocates
Of the liquor traffic, whether on
the floors Of Congress, or I'm the
columns of liquor controlled
Metropolitan newspapers. We
hereby instruct the President
and Secretary OF the Convehtion
tn send n copy of resolutions one
and two nj this report to the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
EAST St. LOUIS MAKES
SHERMAN BONE DRY
Iliinots Senator Declares It's Lesson
Convincea Him Where Lawiess-
ness Breeds
senator Thomas Declares That Body
Responsible for autraEes-Federati alton
~ Labor Indignantly Denies Labor
Was Involved.

Washington. July b.--The East St.
Louis race riots have made Senator
Lawrence Y. Sherman. OF Illinois. a
bene-dry senator. He made the state
ment on the floor Of the senate today.
At eAme-~tlrse- SeHatef-fAesnas
stated the I. w. W. was responsible
for the riots. Tho American Federation
OF Labor Indignantly denied that labor
had anything to do with It.
II have no words strong enough to
condemn tho slaughter In my state"
said Sherman In \ speech on prohibi-
ton. 1t would have never happened
except for the increasing contempt for
law and order now sprinEing up all
over this country with the grand pro-
cession of criminals
at IL the saloou-keepers OF East st.
Louis and their kind who lead the van
OF every lawless element breeding its
Infamous xermin- upan~every- cemTnua-
ity where they are suffered to exist.
II am a bone-dry senator from now
on"
Senator Thomas called the L W. W.
an organized band Of murderers and
assassins, got together to destroy life
and property"
He said prohibition as n moral is
sue failed Of any attention for 4 GEN.
fury. Yet. asserted he. when II was
brought up as an Industrial question
II commanded every attention.
The statement for the Federation OF
Labor was made by Frank Morrison.
secretary In the absence ct President
Gompers.
morrison answered telegram to
Gompers from the Negro Equal Rights
League Of Boston. by repeating n tele-
gram sent to Gompers from Victor
Olander. secretary Of the Illinois Fed
Grafton OF Labor. Olander's telegram
said that the charges that trade union
lists were responsible were 'viciously
untrue" and that East st. Louis labor
council. which comprised negro mem
bership. had found on Investigation last
May that Southern negroes had been
lured North by misleading ADVERTISE
rncnts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
FORMER OPPONENTS
WON FOR PROHIBITION
In His Presidential address. DR.. r. n
Pitt Tells Of Accessicns to Cause
Of Temperance.
WARNS AGAINST PERKS
COMING. FROM VICTORY
Virginia Must Be Alert agairs. the
InsiC.ous Attacks Of Drink Ndyo-
eates--Heartfel Praise for Viz
ginians Ia National Work.

Virginia B:ach, Va. July 5.---A dis
Anti-Saloon League convention was
the annual address of the president,
Rev r H Pitt D d, OF Richmond.
which was a comprehensive summing
up of the best thought and fair
statement Of The CONSENSUS OF views
of the delegates The address fol-
The members Of the convention will
doubtless be sratiscd TO know that l
have no set and formal presidential
address | shall content myself with
brief and simple statements concern
ing a few aspects of our work which.
as it seems 20 me. ought 10 receive
emphasis at TINS time l am expected
to deal of course. with the situation
in Virginia cannot refrain from
congratulating all who have had a
part in shaping the policy of this
great reform movement in our old
state upon the singular wisdom which
has marked their management. There
can be no immodcsty on my part In
Offering these congratulations, for un-
tit recently iteec-hari To official re-
lations TO the league. can, how
ever, and do rejoice in the fact that
while yet a mere supporter of the
movement. 4 found and used frequent
opportunities 10 commend the good
sense, the restraint. the patience and
the clear vision of those whom VS.
called to the leadership. At various
times in the history some of the more
ardent and eager spirits among us
chafed at what seemed to be unneces-
sary delay. But the delay was fully
justified in the outcome. 1t was far
better to come at last to the conclu-
sion of the matter with the voice OF
Virginia so clear. SO articulate.-so
sonorous and ringing as TO Danish all
doubt and question whatsoever con-
corning the will of our people on this
matter,
/ must pause. too. for moment
to speak of one feature of tho situa-
ton in Virginia which incline to
think is somewhat novel. Doubtless
in other communities where the same
history has been enacted We have
found many former opponents and
enemies of legal prohibition turned
into friends. | venture. however, to
think that this has perhaps never
been true to the same extent in any
community as IN Virginia. /. is lit
orally true that scores. hundreds. il
Is not too much to say thousands, OF
our good citizens. sober. God-fearing.
law abiding people. who were not con.
WINGED that statewide prohibition was
the best method OF dealing with the
liquor evil and who therefore vote.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
Balance on hand Jun, IS,

Balance on hand Jun. IS.
i ano,,n; ,,,. =. rr..sr, csr.r ls7- ~
notes in bank and to individuals. S.
$4,000. leaving a total Indebtedness
as of June Is, $6.o12.36.
The auditing committee reported
its approval Of the treasurer's report.
Officers were all reelected except
for two who have removed from the
state. Right Rev. William c. Brown,
d. n, coadJutor bishop OF the Vir-
ginia diocese of the EPISCOPAL church,
was elected as one of the vice-presi-
dents, and Rev. John @. Scott, OF
Richmond. was added to the execu-
tive committee The full list of off,
GERS and committees follows:
/ President. Rev. r. n, Pitt D. D.,
Richmond.
ce-presidents-P d. Conway
fredericksburg. Ex-Governor w. H
Mann, Petersburg: Rev. W. c. Camp
bell. D. D. Roanoke; Rev. G. s. Bow
Lincoln. Marion; Ri. Rev. William c,
Brown, D. D.. Richmond; W. F. Hale,
Nokesville: S. F. Rogers. Onancock:
r. E. Tyler, Staunton; G. T. Foltz.
Wytheville: NJ O. Nelson, Danville
w. G. Ivey, Lynchburg.
Secretary. Rev. John A. Taylor,
Roanoke.
Treasurer. s. P. Jones. Richmond.
Attorney. Thomas Whitehead, Esq.
Amherst.
Executive committee-Rev. James
Cannon. Jr.. D. D.. Richmond; Rev.
T. Men. Simpson. D. D., Richmond:
Prof. F. p. Huntington. University
of Virginia: Rev. Thomas Semmes,
Rev. w. A. Christian, d.
D., Richmond; Rev. r. H. Bennett.
D. D., Atlanta. Ca; r. 8. Barbour.
South Boston: Rev s. C. Hatcher.
D. D.. Ashland: Rev e. r. Dadmun.
Norfolk: Rev. J. NJ. Pitcher, D. D..
Petersburg; ] W. Hough. Norfolk:
Rev. e. r. Wexford. ID. D.. Newport
News; Rev. c. A. Jenkcns, Richmond:
Rev. w w. Staley. u. D.. Suffolk
Rev p. A. Cave. washington, D. C.:
W. H. Vincent. Caoron: Rev. NJ. S.
Eagle, Mineral, Va: Prof. c. T. Jor-
dan. staunton: ]. e. Cooper. winches-
ter; Col. Jas D. Johnston, Roanoke;
William s. Chesiey, Fredericksburg:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06

The Richmond Howttzers. one o. ths
city's tine-honored military organiza.
tions. will leave saturday afternoon.
according to an announcement made
last night Orders for the entratn-
ment of the hrtillerymen were re-
ceived yesterday. and the men com
posing the battery and headquarters
detachment were told to prepare for
oslethorpe, Georgia. where they will
receive the necessary Instruction for
actual fighting on the battleheids Of
France. This /. the frst military unit
In the war The Norfolk Blues and
Grimes Battery of Portsmouth will also
go to Fort oglethorpe
Nine men are Yet needed to bring
strength for var duty. and last night
Captain W. N. Myers. Commanding Of
ncer OF the Howttzers. issued a call
for the necessary recruits. The pres
emit enlistment numbers is1 men. and
since 1910 men are required for the
battery at war strength, every effort
will be made to secure the remaining
nine recruits before the battery leaves
the city, But today and tomorrow re-
main, and men who" expect 20 take up
rii.taErservice are-erged to report
a. the arrnory for enlistment In the
artillery,
First INIT, on for war.
The Howiezers is the first unit 70
leave Richmond for the war" stated
Captain Myers last night .and=!t
should not 20 short OF its full number
Of men The other batteries in the
battalion at Norfolk and Portsmouth
have recruited to war strength. and
ulation Of 1850 600 people and more.
should not permit the Howitzers 70
leave with a single man short Of the
number required. The Howitzers have
been too closely Identified with the city
10 allow a seeming indifference prevent
It's leaving with the ranks incomplete"
The recruiting officer will be on duty
At the arnory this morning at 2 o'clock
and nine men are requested to present
themselves for enlistment A horse
sheer and saddler are still wanted. and
as both OF these positions paw well.
they should prove attractive to quail
ned men. Applications for enlistment
should be made at the Eighth street
entrance of the armory. Two day. re-
main. and II is the opinion Of the Off
GERS that In the time left II should be
possible to secure nine men.
hour Of departure OF IN.
battery Is not known. but Il Ia be-
lieved that they will entrain late Sat-
urday afternoon. The heavy equip
ment was shipped last Sunday. ana
horses and other equipment are on
the way to Fort oglethorpe 70 meet
the artillerymen. On leaving Richmond
tho Howitxers will connect with III.
Portsmouth and Norfolk batteries al
Petersburg. and the entire battalion
proceed to Fort ogiethorpe.
Major T. NJ. workman will command
the entire organization. his ad1utsnt
being Captain W. ". LaPrade. Can.
tain ". NJ. Myers ia the commanding
on,cer Oh the ~Howttxers; Captain rauf
kear. the Norfolk Blues. and csr..in
l. Branch Johnson, the Grimes battery
OF Portsmouth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
Battalion of Artillery
Will Go Into Training at
Fort Oglethorpe
FIRST VIRGINIA UNIT
TO PREPARE FOR WAR
Command Includes Headquar-
tiers Company, Organized
Here, Norfolk Blues and
Grimes Battery. Portsmouth
NINE MEN WANTED.

Nine men are needed TO recruit
the Richmond Howftzers to tho full
authorized war strength. The bat
terry entrnins Saturday for Fort
Oglethorpe for training preparatory
to engaging In actual battle in
France. This II the hrst organizes
ton to leave the city for war ser
vice. Ind Richmond should not send
II with gaps in the ranks. Enlist
today at the Hovftners' armory on
Eighth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
I'LL SUE MURDER
CITY FOR DAMAGES

chicago. July 5.-The National As
fiation for the Advancement of Col
% People announced today that 1t
planning to institute suits against
city OF East ST. Louis and St.
pr county for personal damages on
sAif-cf the dependents OF the negro
>n and women who died in the re-
AZ riots. The suits will total about
500, 900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06
WEEKEND RATES,

Via Norfolk and Western Railway.
$500 round trip Norfolk: 1915 vir-
gtnia Beach: on sale Friday after
noon and for ali trains SATURDAY.;
good for return passage until Mon.
day tollowing.-Adv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06

Ale Graduate Foreign Minister.
ekin. July Slang Tun Yen. the
Foreign minister In the re-
bdahed monarchy. assumed ONCE
~. He, u graduate OF Yale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-06

Have you tried BROAD ROCK
Ginger Alo2 Its E1NEi-AS