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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
EAGLES Of STATE GATHER
FOR STAUNTON CONVENTION
Two-Day session Opens This Morning. |
oiny Insure Members Joining
Army aud Navy.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
STAUNTON. VA. June ia.---Besin-
hing tomorrow Staunton vii! be The
Mecca toward which Eagles tro;n all
sections of the state will Journey TO
attend the annual convention OF the
state Aeric. Fraternal Order of Eagles,
which convcncs here on Wednesday
morning at 1880 o'clock and continues
until Thursday afternoon. Experts
have been huSily engaged for several
days decorating buildings In the city.
aud everywhere the glad hand will
be extended the visiting delegates. The
Beverley Hotel has been selected as
the headquarters for the visiting lodge
men.
ON Wednesday morning. at 1890
o'clock, the convention will begin its
! sessions at the Eagles home here. when
an address Of welcome for the city
will be delivered by Mayor j. Harry
May. Hampton II. wayt will welcome
the delegates In behalf of the Ellintts
Knob Aerie. No. $50. Response Will be
by j. !. Cherry. State president. of
Newport News
At o'clock Wednesday night the
Stonewall Brigade Band will give a
concert at Gypsy Hill Park. following
which will be ii luncheon rendered The
visiting guests by the local lodge.
On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
another business session will he held.
at which time the proposition Of estab-
HShinE iraternal insurance IN the order
Will be considered. Another important
matter to be brought up here will be
the advisa bility of issuing insuranc"
policies to members Of the order who
enlist in the army or navy These two
propositions of insurance are now
being discussed over tho entire nation,
and tho convention here will decide
upon the question as II concerns Nir
ginia
On Thursday at II o'clock. the an
rual election Of officers will be held
which will include the business OF the
convention. On Thursday afternoon
the delegates will motor 10 the Grot-
toes. where lunch will be served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
SWEDEN Is DETERMINED
TO MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY
[By Associated ,.css.J

by Associated i.css.)
WASHINGTON, June le.--Swcdcn's
special commercial mission here, headed
by H. de Lascrcrantz and Axel Robert
Nordvall. made public to-day extracts
from a speech OF Foreign Minister
Lindman to Parliament, rciteratins the
determination OF Sweden to guard both
her Independence and neutrality and to
suffer such sacrifices as are necessary
to escape participation in the world
war. The statement follows:
AT the session of the Swedish Far
lament the Minister OF Foreign Affairs
gave an explanation 10 the houses re-
Earding existing and a.,prehended Diff
cultics in the way of the importation
of foodstuns and industrial raw mate
rails. He concluded his statement as
follows:
1t is due to this policy OF neutral
ity. among other things. that we have
SO far been able to secure a consider
able amount of the necessary merchan-
disc from both Of the opposing groups
of powers.
1T is not unlikely that we shall
encounter further obstacles and diff
culties when living up TO such policy.
but we all agree upon this point: it is
our firm determination TO endure the
sacrifices that arc required. so that we
may escape the great sufferings that
our participation in the world war
would bring upon US. The object of
our foreign politics must. therefore. be,
besides UNFOLDING our country's indie
pendence. the fulfillment now, as here
tofore. OF a plain and impartial neu-
trality'"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
CONGRESS IS DEFENDED
IN VALLEY FORGE SPEECH
Champ Clark Presents Imposing
Monument to Mark Site of Wash.
ington's Famous Camp.
GRANTS DEMANDS OF PEOPLE
Lawmakers Doing Full Duty in Spite
OF Slanderers-Thcy Give Own
Money and Sons to Aid Americas
War Cause.

VALLEY FORGE. PA. June 49,
Marking the site of the cncampment OF
Washington and his army during the
winter of l777-7S, a memorial arch, fol-
which Congress appropriated slc5.o0O
was presented to the State to-day by
Champ Clark. Speaker OF the House OF
: Representatives, on behalf OF the gov
eminent. More than a hundred Sena
tors and congressman. who came here
by special train from Washington. at
tended the exercises.
Governor BrumbauEh accepted the
arch on behalf OF the Commonwealth
the transfer being attended with the
firing of salute by Battery c. National
Guard of Pennsylvania The Sons of
the Revolution formed about the arch
as guard of honor. observing their
annual celebration In conjunction with
the exercises. Patriotic exercises In
cident to the presentation were under
the auspices Of the Valley Forge Park
Commission. and were presided over by
William Henry Saycn. president OF the
commission. The arch is an imposing
structure OF marble
Speaker Champ Clark paid tribute TO
WashinEtons headquarters in the win
ter of lT7T-78 as the most famous en-
campmcn on the surface of the elabe."
He eulosized George Washington.
praised free government and declared
Congress is doing its whole duty to-
ward bringing the present war 10 a
speedy and triumphant conclusion.
CAMP GROUND HALLowED
By UNSPEAKABLE SUFFERING
We stand to-day on ground hall
lowed by the unspeakable suNerinss
or as true band of patriots as ever
lived" said Speaker Clark. 1T re-
CURED more courage and fortitude to
freeze and starvc in the environments
here during the awful winter Of l777-7s
than il did TO charge the British rcCu-
lars in the open field or to assault them
in the redouhts At Yorktown"
Taking up cudgels for Congress.
Speaker Clark declared that body rep
resented the will of the people. and
will grant whatever the people want
as soon as it ascertains that they
want II.
Congress" he said. lis the greatest
legislative body in all history. Yet
every evil-disposed person in the land
can find some Islander to utter about
the American Congress They rcrel in
such foul work. At this very moment,
when the country is engaged in the
most stupendous war in all the bloody
annals of mankind. Congress is doing
its duty its whole duty. manfully. in
dustriously and periodically TO bring
II TO a speedy and triumphant conclu-
sion.
Representative and Senators not
only vote unheard-of sums Of money
Tor prosecution OF the war. but to the
limit of their financial ability thew
contribute to the cause by purchasing
bonds TO foot the bills Representatives
and Senator'S not only voted other mems
sons into the army. but they sent their
own sons to fight, perchance to die, for
the starry banner Of the republic"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20

yoke OF the enemy. 1t has succorcd
them with Incompatible generosity.
l am happy to have an opportunity
again to express to Your Excellcncy
tho gratitude which my country owes
you. and the firm horc entertained by
Belgium that on the day Of reparation.
toward which America will contribute
SO bountifully. full and entire justice
will be rendered to my country.
DISTINGUISHED MEN
MEMBERS OF MISSION
My government has chosen TO eS-
press its sentiments 10 Your EXcellency
through two distinguished men whose
services will command credencc for
what they have to say-Baron Mon
cheur. who for eight years was my
representative at Washington, and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT lie ClercQ, who has
earned high appreciation during a long
military career.
II venture to hope, Mr.. President.
that you will accord full faith and
credence to everything that they say.
especially when they assure you of
the hopes entertain for the happiness
and prosperity OF the United States of
America and OF my faithful and very
sincere friendship.
"ALBERT."
The Belgian war mission. having ex-
pressed TO American officials Belgium. S
gratitude for what this country has
done for her stricken people, regards
its work here as complete, since it
came neither to seek men, money. nor
ships, nor to give advice.
Now that the mission is here. how
ever. officials arc eager to show in
more than perfunctory way their deep
sympathy for Belgium'S war aspira
tons Suggestions viii be sought on
many phases of the war. 1t is likely
that the mission will visit several other
cities. Tonight the members were the
guests of Secretary Lansing at a formal
dinner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
WOULD CUT OFF TRAINS
Atlantic Coast Line Petitions North
Carolina Corporation Commission
for Co-Operation In Plan.
Lspccial to Tha Timea.pisna,ch l

Especial to Tho Times Dispatchl
RALEIGH. y. c., June lathe At
lantic Coast Line Railway Company,
through General Superintendent, w. II.
Newell. has asked the cooperation in
and consent of the Corporation Com
mission in the discontinuancc OF a
number OF Coast Line North Carolina
trains lin order that tho Coast Line
may meet It's obligations to tho ma
tional government for conservation Of
coal and equipment in line with the
request of the special committee of
the National Defense for the railroad
compa nies of tho country for reduc-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20

tho skin. AS a tan and
blcmish remover, also to re-
move oiliness, freckles and
sallowness, lemon juice has no
rival. Massage it into the
face, neck, and arms once or
twice each day, and Just see
if it doesn t bring out the
roses and hidden beauty!
Lemons have always been
used to bleach the skin, but
pure lemon juice is too highly
acid, therefore irritating.
Try it! This sweetly frag-
rant lotion will speak for
itself. Any drug store or
toilet counter will supply the
three ounces ofOrchard White
at very little cost, and the
grocer will supply the lemons.
Eduurd Wesiey Co.. Cineinnsh, Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
WILL NAME COMMISSION
Governor Hirkett inspecting North
Carolina Fishsrics Before Appoint
Ing state Fish Commissioners.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
RALEIGH, y. G.. Jun. la.--Governor
Beckett left to-day for a weeks tour
OF Atlantic coast towns in this state
FOR inspecting fisheries in preparation
FOR the appointment, Of Il state Fish
commission for his administration. The
commission now having tn" supervision
OF the fishing industry was appointed
by Governor Craig Governor RlcI5e,t
will be accompanied by I'D. Chambers
Smith. chairman OF the present com
mission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
Lemons for Complexion
Juice Of two lemons made into creamy lotion can be
used to bleach, whiten and soften the skim
Make quarter pint cheaplyl

The beauty lotion which is
becoming so popular through
out the country is easily pre-
pared by anyone, and a whole
quarter pint Of it doesn t
cost any more than a small
jar of the common, ordinary
cold creams.
Add the juice Of two fresh
lemons to three ounces Of
Orchard White and shake well
in a bottle. Strain the lemon
juice two or three times
through a fine cloth so no
pulp gets into the lotion, then
it will keep fresh for months.
Regardless of what price
you pay there is nothing
more neritorious in beautify-
ing, softening and clearing
Genuine orehord White stor, the ram
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
Don't Use Dangerous
AntiSeptiC Tablets

II Is an unnecessary risk Use the
care ant!septic and germicide. Absor.
pine Jr-!t kills germs quickly and
huFslH without any possibility OF.
harmful results; made OF pure herbs
non poisonous, and there is no danger
whatever II the children &c, hold Of
the bottle. II retains its germicidal
powers even when diluted one part Of
Aosoroiner Jr.. 10 100 parts water-and
ts antlsephc powers one part Absor-
bine. Jr.. 70 200 parts water
The germicidal properties OF Absor-
bine. Jr., have been tested and proven
both In laboratory and actual practice.
Detailed laboratory reports mailed
upon request
hosorbine. Jr.. 800 and $500 per
bottle at druggists or postpaid.
liberal trial bottle POSTPAID for
l0c In stamps.
w r. YOUNG. p. d. F..
e7s Temple ST.. Springfield. Mass
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20

tion I'm passenger service to meet gov.
eminent requirements.'
The commission will hear the Coast
Line petition on June IS along with the
Southern Railway petition to the same
effect. Proposed to be discont inued
by the Coast Line are certain specified
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20

trains between Weldon and Kinston;
Plymouth and rarboro; Wilmington
and Rocky Mount: trains between VIII
mington and Newbern; Wilmington and
FaEettcv!ile; Wilmington and Chad
s. e..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
CAPITAL OPENS ARMS
TO RUSSIAN MISSION
(Continued From First rage.l

'tontlnued From First Page.)
by the United States has confirmed
the confidence which the Belgian ma :
ton has always had in free Americas
spirit OF justice.
The great American nation was
particularly moved by the unwarranted
and violent attacks made upon Bel
GUM. 1t has sorrowed over the dis
trcsS Of my subjects subjected 10 tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
The Weather
IFurnIshed by u. :. Weather Bureau
Forecast; Virginia
Local pcrature.

- noon temperature. 70
T. NJ. temperature. ............. s.
Maximum temperature TO i. NJ. 81
Minimum temperature TO \ i. NJ. 30
Mean temperature. ......... 20
Normal temperature for this date. 10
deficiency In temperature. .......
Dchciency III temperature since
tdEtn !-.... .l6
AIRY -................ 1872
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
Montague Mfg. Co,
+. w. Corner Tenth and Main Sta.
STORE AND OFFICE FlxTUREs.
Notiice!

"June Brides" md Those Anticipating
Housekeeping:
1t will be 10 your advantage to see
Mr. Yates and get his prices before
purchasing. Can show a complies line
OF home furnishings TO select from
My specially. FURNISHING Homes
Terms can be arranged TO suit your
convenience or liberal discount for
cash. Phone Madison 1867. or call on
me.
RONICK MILLER FURNITURE CO.,
40 West Broad Street.
I'VE Rent Folding Chairs"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20

Local Observation. mt :

Rainfall. - hours ending p. NJ. None
Excess IN rainfall since March /. 367
Excess in rainfall since January /. 2.79
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

BaAeball - International League.
Richmond M. Buffalo, Boulevard
Field. Iil5 O'Clock.
Acudemy-COmic Opera Plnycrr. I'm
The Red Rose; matinee, 2;3O;
night. S,3O.
Lyric = Vaudeville; matinee, 81;
night. .; go and u.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
women OF VIRGINIA
PERFECT ORGANIZATION
Mrs. B. B. Munford Elected Chair,
man OF State Division OF
National Body.
TO AID DEFENSE COUNCIL
Thirteen Departments Will Be in
Charge Of Each Special Phase Of
Work Incident TO Entry OF Ma
ton Into War.

For the nrst time in the history OF
the United states. the women OF Vir-
ginis, the leaders in every phase OF ac-
tivity in which woman has an interest.
orEa mixed yesterday at meeting in
the Senate chamber for definite idcn-
tifcation with the preparations Of their
State for war against foreign foe.
Mrs B. F. Munford was elected by a
unanimous vote permanent chairman of
TIE organization
At no time during all the years that
Virginia has been commonwealth
has her capital city seen such brill
liant assemblage OF women as me, for
so solemn a purpose as placing them
selves in a position TO assist the state
and country in every possible way
In winning the war against the COM
mon enemy OF democracy. Their meet
Ing and orca nzat!on auEurs. II is
thought. we'll for the part the women
are 10 play in the prosecution OF the
war,
The organization perfected ~ill be
known as the Virginia Division OF the
National Woman's Committee. and will
be auxiliary 10 and closely related TO
the State Council OF Defense. Mrs
Munford. the chairman. will appear this
morning before the council nd submit
a report Of the organization and out
line It's plans for action 1t will set
out upon its task as soon as these
plans are approved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20

EoCHI UHNcTNhtiohS AT r. NJ.
Temperature. 20: humidity, 90; wind.
direction, south; wind, velocity, i;
state of weather. cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
WILL MEET on TUESDAY

The first meeting Of the executive
committee will be held in the senate
chamber at II o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. Its nrst undertaking wlll con-
sist in carrying out in Virginia the
plans outlined BY Herbert Hoover. the
Federal food dictator. for registering
all women in the army OF economists.
This work Of registration will be
started al once. the FIRST step to he
will be listed in every part Of the
State.
The neetinSamas addressed by Gov
crnor stuart a3s by General Edward
w. Nichols. superintendent of the Vir-
Sinia Military Institute and chairman
OF the state Council OF Defense Be-
tween sixty and seventy women were
in attendance The session was opcn.
I'd with prayer by Rev w Russell
Bowie. n d rector OF s., Paurs i;pis-
copsi Church Mrs Muntord. AS tenn
porary chairman. presided and intro
duced the speakers.
The council Viii nee, in full session
tnis morning. The questions 70 be
discussed follow.
Proposed farmers loan Of $3.50. 900
Norfolk and Western Railway, Will
present TO the bankers at th.ir meet.
ing al Old Pom, this week
Organization and equipment Of home
guard companies
problems IN connection with the food
situation, recruiting for the regular
army and the National Guard. wo-
mans work In tho war emergency and
number OF questions connected with
the transportation OF foodstuns and
other commodities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-20
THIRTEEN DEPARTMENTS
TO COMPOSE DIVISION


The work OF the division will be
appottoned among thirteen depart
ments. each OF which will be assigned
the handling o, some special phase of
the war preparation. Heads OF these
departments and officers OF the divi-
sion will constitute the executive COM
mittee. The departments and their
heads are AS follows:
Organization. Mrs. +. c. Minor. Rich
mond: registration, Mrs. John Lewis.
Lynchburg; food conservation and
economies. Miss Ella Acnew. Blacks
burg; women in industry. Miss Lucy
Mason. Richmond: child welfare. Mrs.
William A. Burrows. Richmond: main :
tenance OF existing social agencies.
Miss:S. II. Cabaniss, Richmond cduca =
ton. sCD literature and speakers Mrs.
j. st. George Bryan. Richmond: (2)
information or organization OF training
classes for women, Miss Virginia Nc
Eenpey. Petersburg. and Mrs. NJ S.
Mofe.t. Radford; Liberty loans, Mrs.
EgbeTt Leigh, Jr.. Richmond home and
foreign relief Miss Gabrielle Page,
Richmond: safeguarding OF moral and
spiritual forces. Miss Katharine II.
Halves, Richmond. finance. Mrs. Fair
fax Harrison, Richmond: publicity. Mrs.
Sallie Nelson Robins, Richmond and
public health. Miss Agnes Randolph.
i'db'i 81 uTttNCI VIII
named for the department of food pro-
duction.
Besides the chairman. Mrs. Munford,
officers OF the division are:
Honorary chairman, Mrs. Claude a.
Swanson: vice-chairman Mrs w. W
Sale, Richmond; Mrs. John iiaCan
Danville; Mrs. William Eunn cox
Danvlle: Miss Aleihea Serpcl Nor
folk; Mrs. s. y. Riddick. Smi,hheld. and
Nrc ,~tn
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-30

as luXuries because they have more
money to spend, and the increase is
the measure of the cost of a more
complex civilization. They are pay
ing the price of material progress,
and if living is dearer it is because
standards of living are higher. Com
forts and conveniences of life that
We're once u~nobtainable by the rich
are necessities now to the plain peo-
pie. y
The of the conditions of
which the senator complains are too
deep seated eve for congressional
regulation. Certainly it would not
improve matters to compel private
economy by law. If the American
people were suddenly obliged to cut
off their annual expenditure Of $13,-
600, 100000 for indulgence and
amusement, the effect would be only
less disastrous than the total failure
of the wheat crop. Then indeed we
should have Spartan simplicity with
a vengeance, and a reaction to par
simony and privation to match. For
in fact it is on the, extravaganza that
the modern world thrives, and its
prodigal excess in expenditure is the
gauge of it's progress.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-30
LAW-WHSON

The English government, through
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor Of
the eXchequer and member of the
British war council, has given an
swer to President Wilson's sensa-
tional worldwide Monroe doctrine
address. Mr.. Law starts out by de-
claring that the presidents views
are the views of a neutral and that
the British view is directly opposed
to it, being the view Of one of the
belligerents. The United States is
far removed from the conflict while
Great Britain is in the midst of it.
Mr.. Law says England is fighting
for peace and guarantees of peace
for the future. England wants the
results as President Wilson
for. England is fighting for.
those results and the war must go
on until they are attained. But the
following paragraph contains the
real pith of Mr.. LAWS address and
shows the utter futility if not the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-30
THE DANGER FROM JAPAN.

Chicago Tribune: There is a well
meaning group Of rather prominent
Americans who believe that the sure
way Of avoiding war with Japan is to
anaesthetize America. If we can be
put to sleep they are certain that we
shall not be disturbed. They are for
rocking us in a cradle of self-deceit
and telling us pretty bedtime stories
about cherry blossoms and brotherly
love. Official Japan, whatever its in
tentions, approves of their efforts.
1t is not for the purpose of fomen.-
ing a var with Japan that The Tri-
oune takes exception to the fancies
of these men. 1t is because adequate
understanding of the possible causes
of friction between the two countries
is necessary to their removal. Be-
there are no problems is the
surest way to war.
Thus it is instructive to know
the Japanese press said about
Judge Gary's pleasant after-dinner
speeches in japan. He talked about
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-30
friendship. They reminded their
readers of certain


readers of certain &sagreements.
ut is no doubt better for the in
I~terests of business men like Judge
Gary to prefer peace" writes the ed.
itor of the Osaka Mainichi, "but he
cannot expect the Japanese to take a
similar view so long as the present
injustice exists. To talk of Japan.
and America working tremendously
together for the peace of the world
and the common benefit of mankind
while America is discriminating.
against Japanese subjects and show
ing positive aversion to them is rath-
er a curious attitude and smacks of
an empty compliment.
The present attitude of America
toward japanese immigration" as
|serts another editorial, sis an insult
to the Japanese, and although the
maintenance of peace under existing
circumstances may be advisable from
American point of view, Japan
will probably take a different view
of the situation"
That is how some Of the japanese
publicists feel about brotherhood
just now. The United States cannot
expect to steer its way through the
difficult international straits if it re-
fuses to see the rocks. Japan is chief
ly dangerous to the United States
while we refuse to admit the posi-
bility of any danger from her.