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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
GERMANY's ALLIES TO ACT.

has broken off diplomatic
MONS with the United States,
= few hours Bulgaria aud Tur-
may follow suit
~ diplomatic rupture may he fol-
by actual declarations Of war.
my rate, tho United states gov
lit has PROCEEDED with The idea
49, that a state Of war actually
nth Austria Hungary and has
the interned SHIPS dying the
r. the dual monarchy
eteyer action Cermany's allies
eake. they can have lytle in
on the result
& Brousiiofrs crushing campaign
has been but an appendago
german army. her own safety
cured only by reason 81 Ger
knforcemenis 10 her nenaoed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10

the working basis for advancement
Happily most or our allies are now
cooperating in mutually agreed
upon program. BY this sign we shall,
conquer and make the nation "dry.''
JAMES CANNON, Jr..
A. ]. BARTON,
WAYNE Il. WHEELER.
Legislative Committee.
EDWIN c. DINWIDDIE.
Legislative superintendent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
ACME OF FARMING SENSE.

Mr. A. letters. farming expert of
i Norfolk. has the following in Mon
day mornings VirsinianP ilot.
4 II hits the nail on the head 40 neat
III and gives worth while advice so
/ rcnciseiy that we are lifting it. bod
Stly from the corner in which our Nor
Atolk contem porarys makeup had hid
SlAn II. Mr.. LETTERS says:
s The world is short on suear-raise
IEn-sugar corn-Sorshum. The
III corn bread. The world is short
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
Our Incompatible
Department of RUGS

Located the ttard Grace Street Store
is bound to admire this big rug just one
must be charmed with the wonderful completeness
stocks.
exhibit and sale of often
brightest perfectly lighted
IN the South
An ideal truly: here under IA food Of
perfect daylight the choicest OF
every kind
for the round Because of the wonderfully range
of patterns and coors and
1t matters not what kind quality
fullest expression when selections made at
Miller & Rhoads.
Rajar Rugs-sx12 feet. excellent Spring Rug for
becoming popular because they waterproof odor
less. They sell $3.50.
Rattania Spring Rugs sizes-SxI2 feet--are
among the most durable floor coverings They are
priced S11.00. =
Another-The Domas Spring Rug-is especially wen
looking and washable The SKI. feet size sells a,
$3.50. ~
Wool and Fiber Rugs be scrubbed the floor and
left to dry without the color running To
clean them often desired without their
wearing qualities Although closely Rugs are
The variety Of designs colors to select
Rugs for room in the house. The size sells AT
S1O.5O. - ~ Nv
Colonial Rag Rugs continue be popular and indica
lions they always will be- These
for M & r.. and nothing used manufactures
ticking. etc-from brand rags that have
been gathered and cleaned. wide coors ami
designs The 9xl2 feet size is priced $780,
MILLER & RHOADS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
Henry -. Moon.

LynchburG. Va, April a-~Henry s.
Moon. thir'y-five years Old died sud
denly Saturday night at the home of
his parents, MIR. and Mrs. Edwa rd
Moon. He was a native Of BuCkinE-
ham county. and les survived by his
parents and the following brothers
and sisters: John s Moon. Edward
II. Moon Mrs. L. y Newman. Mrs
" Il Newman ana Miss Florence
Moon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10

constituency will sustain 1t in doing
so AT first the leagues embarrass-
ment was that only a few had con-
hdence in Its power to carry out its
program. It's embarrassment now Is
that some people think it can and
should do everything quickly. The
victories which have been attained
are the result of organized effort The
consensus of opinion of those who
back the movement must always be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
Il AiiA.T.t phfIlips

Puln eki. Va Anvil j, Albert
phillips aged th,rtv-stx years. died
SaturSsv- ns q result or injuries sus-
tanned "Wednesday when run over bv
a ror'able enr'ne He was assisti-p
in loading II m II car fpr shipment
when the chat, broke. letting il run
hack on him The body was taken to
FLOYD county for burial, He is sur
yivcd by a widow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
coMPULsIoN NOT NECESSARY.

We have had little TO say On the
foposed plan OF raising an army 10y
transcription, impetus fer which has
neen gained by the entrance into war
/ with GERMANY
FRANKLY, We &C rot believe such a
plan il necessary or in keeping With
Mo American spiri, or with American
ideals.
Let the president he authorized to
call for two million volunteers, ana
the government %ill fnd Itself swamp
"a by applications.
II might be said--and we believe It
~ the favorite argument or the advo.
rates OF conscvipuon--that the volua-
\ feer plan takes The earnest ard en-
thusiastic young mon at the outset ana
s1eaves the shirker aud Stacker.
90. There may be truth in, the contea-
tiou, but. It occurs to us. the power
~ public sentiment viii 70 long was
coward remedyjne such a c,@d Ion.
Then he who goes will4riy, freely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10

Chicago has discovered meat
poisoning conspiracy, and has bagged
quite q number of Germans alleged
to hc invoked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
DO YOUR BIT-AND DON'T WORRY.

great many very worthy people
- b0moaning the fact that we are AZ
that disaster nay come--tno,
11 may be lost-tha- there may he
klction on our coasts through ac-
<23lv Of German raiders and subma-
23ood people, do your bit" your
gSSu duty. and don't worry. This is
best time ever for every man TO
NE thing his hands find 20 do. with
the energy and earncstnesH and
e3nncy withinl him.
|S1e know we have II charge Of our
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
Mrs Susan \. F'oncS.

Frederick shurE, Va, April 9-Mre
Susan A Fooes. wife of the Rev II
VI. Zones. who was pastor Of RAN
nahannock f'anfist church died In
Wa ~hington THURSDAY. She is sur
vtved hv her husband. one daughter
and three sons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
E,ln,ore Raw Bovrv

Elmore Raw Bowrv, the small sor
OF J. Percy Bowry custodian of the
Allison building died Sunday at the
home % his parents. 612 North Tween
ty-seventh street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
DE


Elh.ERSoN, Entered into rest at her
home In this city. April 3. REBECCA
STORRS, wife OF \. II. Ellerson
Funeral services at Second Presby-
terrain church, Wednesday. $3.50 r. NJ
Interment al Emmanuel cemetery
Henrico county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
i. VI, Mociicl. .

Lynchb1re, Va, April at. NJ.
Mo"lick, Il former resident of Lynch
burg and FOR many Years a merchant
at buchanan, died at his home at
Buchanan Friday. His body will be
brought here Monday for hurial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10

cation of troops, the paralyzins of all
preparations by preventing the manu-
facture ard transportation Of mun!-
lions the tying UP OF the mines. and
in every way possible to prevent the
government FROM defending the Amer
!can people against German attack
and aggression.
There is but one word which de-
scrbes this duct-TR EASON, And
this government is under no oblisa-
ton TO protest or harbor traitors We
are thankful the tribe Is not large in
tho South. But Il might ms well be
understood from this moment that our
boys who must fight shall not be be-
trayed by modern Benedict Arnolds.
/ The men responsible for tho Chi
cago manifesto should be promptly
and adequately dealt with. They do
not deserve American citizenship, its
/ benefits or its protection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10

voluntarily to his country's defense Us
twice armed Americas free soldie-v
will show dash and daring that will
uphold tho host traditions OF the ARMY.
We favor any step necessary to the
nations protection. In the matter
Of compulsory service we would ba
willing 20 yield our Judgment if ample
evidence was forthcoming. England
did rot ma CONSUMPTION necessary
until we'll, along in the second year
of the war.
If CONSUMPTION is resortsd to. the
burden should not be unon tho young
men alone Every man capable Of
carrying q gun should be called out.
ii not for active service at the front.
for training a few hours ench week.
that there might he sixteen millions
Of men from whom to draw.
Let the government set It's man.
hood reeds and call for volunteers.
and II will find young America, mil
lions strong. ready to 30 It's bidding.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-10
Complete Exhibits Of
New Rugs, Draperies,
Furniture and Other
Home-Making Arts

The country over there has started a wonder
full propaganda-it is called 1.-THE BETTER
HOME YEAR"
Great editors have taken it up. Public
spirited men and women, societies and churches,
schools and colleges, have given it their heart
lest endorsement, and are doing all they can to
foster the ''Better Home idea throughout the
land.
The scheme just what tho OF implies-a
scheme for better homes-better in convenience,
tation. ventilation decoration Acknowledgements more
ly, BETTER!
II is scheme the heavy. dark
keep the sunshine the windows al
the fresh the EARRING wrong
possibly in the scheme
the heavy old plush chair with Jaws from
those other really beautiful pieces
furnish and
formity keeping instructive appreciation OF
the things which Of us have but
which do not always have opportunity express
So 10 do part, these exhibits OF
what term Home Making Arts In full
Of the excellent worth of the
First of ali, W invite attention 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

o1aosd srsm Pass one
a1eailed on three sides by the Allies. the
mans, ara struggling desperately to Ere
q the iron ring from being closed.
1Dorman military establishments in and
1no St. Quentin and the road leading
the stronghold from Origny on the east
Side are kept under heavy artillery fire
~ and day. ff9
ne new positions captured by the French
L'I1pine de Dailer "a shelf of high ground
M Of st. Quentin). and the villages OF
Ilon, Giffecourt and Cerisy have been
ontxed In spite Of German counter-at-
9ks and bombardments that lasted all
1T. From behind the ridge south Of
tvillers. captured by the French on Tues
~, guns are throwing shells into the Ger
enan trenches defending the southern end
~ st. Quentin.
s For the time being the Allies are concen-
ftating on the great "pocketing movement
9sAirst st. Quentin. hoping to shake the
whole German line by its capture. The
Dfitish, swinging around the northern end
~ the city. are pushing eastward Of om-
hignon River.
N Meanwhile the French are tightening
1lAeir pressure. against German lines south
9f La Fere, driving forward another
wedge toward Amy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
WILL PROVIDES MEMORIAL

provision for memorial building ~ sc,
ferson Medical College to former fennssi-
vanla Supreme Court Justice Samuei Gus
fine Thompson is made in the VIII OF MS
brother. william Eldred THOMPSON pro-
bated today. The will disposes OF property
valued at more than $15O.ooo, and the pro-
vision for the memorial Is 100000.
Reouests of $1,000 TO the Thtrty-fourth
e,reet Rap,ist church. $500 each to the
,r,or,cap Baptist Home Missionary ano
t,nraion Missionary Societies and Baptls'
ornhanage, $500 to the Baptist Home ano
com to the Baptist city Missions were
made by Thomas s. Mathews, JAW rae
street. His estate is valued at Soeoov, snu
the bulk of the property goes I" '"e "''o"
and children. .,,.o -, ~
other wills probated were those OF Dr
lanes Sibbald 52ii North Front stree,
s7o,5Oo: Samuel ~ Rogers, 225' south
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
GERMANS CAPTURE 200
RUSSIANS IN RAID

BERLIN. April 4.
n The capture OF two Russian officers and
HIS men by German raiding detachments
Northwest of Dvinsk and northeast OF Bog
dAnov was announced by the War Office to-
day
Near Dvinsk the Germans captured two
machine guns also. Northeast OF Baran-
ovitchi Russian detachments tried to cap
f11re q German field post. but failed. Ger
nah and Austrian positions along the Zloc-
sow-Tarnopol railroad and along the zlota
Iipa were heavily shellcd.
4 In Macedonia German and Bulgarian
troops raided French trenches between
Prespa and Ochrida lakes and repulsed an
u<tack north of Monastr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
CALLS u. s. ACTION
BIGGEST EVENT SINCE WAR BEGAN
By LORD NORTHCLIFFE
LONDON, April 4.

members OF poth HOUSES
of Parliament o the general public
Presidents
to Washington
considered absolutely worthy OF the cn
this
with the United States especially welcomed
the heroic French
Uncle help another Dig
brother N France the Prussan bully
be the
in in territories
Hohenzorns their battle for
of English
Zealanders
with
against the domination OF
Czardom.
the event in the his
the August, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
no BRITISH SOLDIERS
KILLED BY OWN GUNS

& ~f BERLIN, Aprll q
Two hundred and forty British soldiers,
~ a group of 800 captured by the Germans
near st. Quentin, were killed by the ma
chine gun fire of their British comrades
while being taken into the German lines
the War ONCE announced today. Engage.
ments northeast of Bapaume and west OF
ST. Quentin caused the British heavy losses,
II was said East of the road between Sois-
sons and 'Coucy.le-Chateau German artil-
lery dispersed groups of French soldiers
In Champagne German guns held down a
French attack. Elsewhere there was artil-
lery dueling
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
McCall's Ferry Dam Guarded

LANCASTER Pa, April 1.-THE great
dam at McCal's Ferry, in the Susqueha ma
River, where power is generated for Lam
caster. York. Reading and Baltimore has
been placed under heavy guard Powerful
searchlights play along the dam breast at
night and revolving searchlights on the
watchhouse sweep the surface of the dam
and nearby land.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
China Proposes Statue to Hay

PEKIN, April A bill has been intro
auced in the Senate for the erection of a
bronze statue of John Hay. former Ameri-
can Secretary of State. The statue is in.
tended to commemorate the stand OF the
United States in support of the open-door
policy and the refunding of the Boxer in
Aemnity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

Five dollars a word for comedy ideas
expressed in fifty words or less is the offer
made to scenario writer's by the United
States Motion Picture Corporation, makers
of the Paramount Black Diamond Comedies.
J .. Walsh, president Of the producing
company, states that emphasis should be
placed on four elements I'M the story:
action, heart interest suspense and ulti-
mate Justification The Black Diamond
makers do not want whole story but
merely AN idea. They reserve the right to
do With it as they choose II they buy it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

the famous Cecil. and who has hitherto
specialized in the writing Of plays, will
direct the Hashimura films. II VIII be
Mr. Hayakawa's first pretcntous comedy
effort before the lens.
cable from II. W. Griffith announces
his safe arrival In London. II Is under
stood that his activities on the other side
will keep him there about month. lie "
expected back in this country by May L.
when he will Immediately commence WORK
on his first subject to be released by Art
craft 1t is also learned that Mr.. Griitltn
vii. stage his initial Aircraft release III
California. where his most famous spec
taCles were produced. Griffith was per-
haps the first director to make the trip
to California in order to stage a photoplaN
back in the old Biograph days when various
film men laughed at the idea, nut 1t an
not take long for others to follow suit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

How TO describe the peculiarly pleasant
charm of this picture is a little hard. The
story is nothing more than a sort Of sim
plined LA Vie de Boheme." The plotting
IL negligible Occasionally otherwise gen.
tee Frenchmen fail to uncover in the pres
ence of ladies' There are one or two easily
detected backdrops. Yet on the other hand
what flavor. what atmosphere" what
quiet pathos. what touching. delicate bits
of acting are contrasted with minor faults,
We have always known that Marc McDer-
mott had no superior in his line Of char
acter-playng. Here he Is at his subtle
best Little gestures, movements of the
eyes, expressions Of emotion by means Of
the shoulders and arms all contribute to
the general tone of his impersonation The
heroine is agreeably visualized by Peggy
Hyland Lighting. toning and detail work
are merged into a delightful whole In the
film. which. in spite of all these virtues.
has one of the unikeliest endings ever
screened But It's merits are worth the
sacrifice to probability.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

FOUND DEAD in graveyard from
bullet wounds. the body of the victim has
been identified as that of Joseph Stampa,
of 72i South Seventh street one OF the
owners of a fruit store at Fourth and Fit1-
water streets. Stampa left his home early
Monday afternoon. The body was found
hat niRhI.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
RUSSIAN INFORMATION Bureau under

the control of the new Russian Government
is planned by the Philadelphia Board OF
Trade. which has offered its cooperation To
Prof B h. Schatsky, newly arrived 1fon'
Russia The bureau would furnish rei'apie
information about commercial and hnanclaI
conditions in Russia with a view TO foster
ing commerce between Philadelphia ana
Russia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

APPOINTED ENSIGN in the United
states navy AT the age of fifty, James l.
NcGoldriclt is preparing to enter active
service again. He has been connected
with the navy for more than thirty years,
but retired from sea duty some years ago
TO enter the branch photographic office in
this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
STRUCK by An AUTOMOBILE at

Fourth and Dickinson streets Phyliis
Moran. six years old. of 22O Earp street
received severe bodily injuries. She was
taken to Mount Sinai Hospital LOUIS
Ihalinsky. driver of the car. was held III
ST 0OO bail for "A further hearing by MagiS-
trate Baker.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

Quite ne neatest idea sprung by any
company the last few months is that of
Lasky in choosing for Sessue Hayakawa's
exploitation the inimitable ''Hashimura
Togo the Japanese Schoolboy" letters of
Wallace Irwin At least one hve-reel fea-
ture based on the stories of the English
language e-mangling young man will be re-
leased william G. DeMille. brother OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

YARNALL MURDER - tSPEFT, Robert
Collins a negro. Of 1897 Balnbridge street
who was committed to the county prison
last week for hearing next saturday. is
reported seriously i'll from an attack of grip
He was held ON suspicion of having killed
Harold Ellis Yarnall. at S22 Pine street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

Dion Titheradge. brother Of the beautiiui
Madge. and son of the eminent Ttheradge
who used to play with Mrs. Patrick Camp
bel in 'the states" will support Mae Marsh
in her second production for Goldwyn. He
played in the movie version of The Whip
in the stage presentation OF which he was
featured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

JUDGE MORRIS DALLETT. Of the
Orphans Court. Is recovering AT his nome
256 South Twenty-hrst street from ran
In his Office late yesterday. In which he re-
ceived a cut on the forehead. The injury.
caused by his broken eyeglasses, was
dressed at the Hahnemann Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
FRENCH ATMOSPHERE
NPRETY PHOTOPLAY
"Babette," Charming Film.
Hayakawa as Jap Schoolboy.
Griffith Back May l
By the PhotOpiay Editor

RUBY--"Babette," Greater NitaEraph, with
Peggy Hyland and Marc McDermOtt. story
by +. Berkeley Smith. Directed by Charles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
su>N RATTLE between "Germans'

y VF'NVV'
and Americans" resulted in nine-year-olh
Louis Shubin. 526 Morris street. losing the
sight of his left eye. He was stabbed III
the eve with n wooden sword in the hands
of his eleven year-old brother Jacob VINO
,enrcsentcd the German" army while
Louis was the American" division.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
rIoGA IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE men

bers have renewed their protests against
the Tioga smoke nuisance. II was an
nounced that manufacturers were doihs
their share to curb the nuisance. but tnat
efforts should be made to have the Reading
Railway do its part in regard to the SMOKE
from locomotives. said to be responsive iot
much of the smoke in that district
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
~opruwrsr pusINEss Mems Asso-

NORTHWEST BUSINESS Mems hsso-
citation members have formed North"est
Home Defense Committee to provide ior
the families Of men who may be called 10
the front The committee will cooperate
with the Home Defense Committee of Phila-
delphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
KNOCKED Down by a wagon ye.terd'

in the yard of the Atlantic refining ,o,n- s.'.
pany at Point Breeze, H. a. Sahison ~ -.
wars oId Of Peal South Jessup street, re-
ceiyed Injuries that resulted In his death
this morning at st. Agnes's Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

found in the Schuylklll River as that Oh
Herman Schroeder, a machinists mate, ol's
Of the ,nterned German sailors VINO eseNpea yi"a
recentlv from the Philadelphia Navy Yard
II was reported that the body of one OF tne
sailors had been found. but attempts W
Identify II were fruitcss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

cises commemorating the founding or tne
Twelfth United Presbyterian Churcn, a,e
heing hold in the church building at Somer-
set and Ruth streets. The celebration VIII
continue until Friday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

His attorney said the prisoner Won" ,ret
able 10 furnish complete alibi ana 'na'
he was prepared to demand his release
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

DIRECTOR KRUSEN, Of the Departmen,
Of Health and Charities TO-DAY appV.'.''u
Martin f. Tierney, 42Ol wallace street,
sneciai inspector in the Bureau Of Health
The position carries a salary Of SS4o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-04

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Normal scnoo
Of Physical Education Hupils saTe ~,
ann,,aI gvmnastic exhibition at Lu Lu TEN
ME Exhibitiors of fencing, club swingins
and dancing were included in the program