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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22


head of a diplomatic mission is to pay
my respects to the head of the state to
which / have been sent; and no pubic
expression of opinion on points OF poncy
would, l think, be useful or even toler-
able until have had the honor of con-
ferring with your President, and learn
ing his views. / have not come mere
to make speeches or indulge in inter-
views but to do what can to make CO.
operation easy and effective between
those who are striving with all their
power to bring about a lasting peace
by the only means that can secure II,
namely, successful war.
without however, violating the rule
I have just laid down, there are two
things which l may permit myseif to
say: One, on my own behalf, the other
on behalf of my countrymen in general
ION my own behalf, let me express the
deep qualification i feel at being connected
in any capacity whatever with events
which associate our countries in COM
mon effort for a great ideal.
Expresses Gratitude of Englishmen.
ION behalf of my countrymen, let me
express our gratitude for all that the
citizens of the United States of Ameri-
ca have done to mitigate the lot of those
who, in the allied countries, have suf-
fered from the cruelties of the most
no others, the efforts of Mr.. Gerard to
alleviate the condition of British and
other prisoners of war in Germany, and
the administrative genius which Mr..
Hoover has ungrudgingly devoted to the
relief of the unhappy Belgians and
French in the territories still in enemy
occupation, will never be forgotten;
while an inexhaustible stream of chart
table effort has supplied medical and
nursing skill to the service of the
wounded and the sick.
These are the memorable doings of
a beneficent neutrality. But the days
of neutrality are, rejoice to think, at
an end: and the first page is being
turned in a new chapter in the history
of mankind. Your President. in most
apt and vivid phrase, has proclaimed
that the world must be made safe for
democracy. Democracies wherever
they are to be found. and not least
the democracies of the British en-
pire, will hail the procurement as
happy augury. That self-governing
communities are not to be treated as
negligible simply because they are
small; that the ruthless domination of
one INSCRIPTIONS power imperils the
future of civilization and the liberties
of mankind are truths of political eth
les which the bitter experience of war
is burning into the souls of all free
dom loving peoples. That this great
people should have thrown themselves
intellectually into this mighty strug
GLE prepared for all the efforts and
sacrifices that may be required to win
success for this most righteous cause,
Is an event at once so happy and
momentous that only the historian of
the future will be able, as | believe,
to measure its true proportions.
(Signed) "A. ]. BALFOUR."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

Every loaf of bread sold by members
of the Southeastern Master Bakers AS
ISOLATION will contain within the wrap
per an appeal for enlistment in the
army and navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
BRITISH MINISTER
BALFOUR'S PARTY
NEARING CAPITAL

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

There will be little ceremonial in tn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
BRITISH RAPIDLY
CLOSE IN ON LENS
AND ST. QUENTIN

Continued from First PaEc.)
Fnyet. one mile northwest OF St Quen-
tin. The village of Gricourt, one milo
north OF Fayct, was carried at the
point OF the bayouct. The Germans are
reported 10 have resisted stubbornly
and suffered many killed and wounded,
in addition To the loss OF more than
400 prisoners.
The mining center OF Lens Is now
virtually surrounded on three sides by
tho advancing British troops. The
town of Levin. southwest OF and ad-
joining Lens, was captured this morn
ing, and the village OF Cite-St. Pierre,
northwest of Lens, also has been taken.
Along tho entire front from the
Scarpe River TO the south of Loos. the
British have pressed forward, and have
reached points two to three miles eeast
of Nimy ridge.
South of the Scarpe River there was
heavy lighting. In which tile Germans
employed strong reserve forces. Ger
man attacks and counternttacks fol-
lowed one another at short intervals,
but the British troops maintained the
positions previously captured and in
hictcd serious losses on the attackers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
GOVERNMENT PUBLICITY
IN HANDS OF COMMITTEE

authority TO create this committee on
public Information without waiting for
further legislation, and. because OF the
Importance OF the task and it's press
ing necessity, we trust that YOU will
see fit to do SO.
THE committee, upon appointment.
can proceed to the framing of rcSula-
ions and the creation of machinery
that will safeguard all information of
value to the enemy and at the same
time open every department of the gov
eminent to the inspection OF the peo-
pie as far as possible. Such regulations
and such machinery will, OF course. be
submitted for your approval before be-
coming effective"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
WILL WAIVE RESTRICTIONS
TO TAKE WILLARD IN ARMY
Chicago Recruiting Onicer Ready to
Rcccive Esnlistmcnt OF Big Fighter
With Buffalo bill show.

Jess willard. most noted pugilist Of
the world to-day and star feature Of
the Buffalo Bill Show. which appeared
here yesterday. has the opportunity
to serve his country in accordance with
his recent offer to the President OF
the United States. "ln an interview
yesterday morning with Lieutenant L.
s. Stewart. recruiting officer for the
United States Navy. tho prize fighter.
after complimcnting the class of mon
taken by the navy and expressing sur
prise that enlistment in Virginia for
this branch OF tho service IL coming
slowly. repeated II statement made re-
Gently that he is ready now, as be-
fore. TO render any personal services
to the government that It might re-
quirc of him.
dispatch yesterday to The Times
Dispatch from Chicago stated that Cap
tain +. y. Kenny. In charge Of recruit
ing for the regular army In the Chi
cago district, sud that he had re-
ceived no reply from Willard with ref
eEencc to the latter's enlistment A
telegram to President Wilson Offering
the puGilists services was made pub
lie week or more ago. willard, on
the same day, left for Norfolk, whero
Captain Kenny wrote him that he
would be accepted. A newspaper clip.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
ROYAL ARCANUM RECEIVER
Thomas j. Boynton, Former Attorney
General Of Massachusetts, APP
pointed by Federal Judge.
tBy Associated Prcss.l


BOSTON. April li.-Thomas j. Boyn-
ton. formerly Attorney General Of
massachusetts. was appointed receiver
of the Supreme Council of the Royal
Arcanum by Federal Judge Aldrich to-
day. The appointment was made on
petition of Arthur l.. Hobart. of Brain
tree. a member OF the order, who holds
a death beneht certificate calling for
5000. Hobart alleged that the reserve
fund of the organization, amounting to
S3.SO0,n0o, had been illegally admin
istcrcd. and that il would be entirely
depleted within two years unless the
court interfercd. He asked that the re-
cc!vcr wind up the affairs of the
council
The petition stated that in 1915 the
sum of SI,5oO.000 was illegally used
I'm tho payment Of preferential death
benefit claims.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15

ping quoting Willard At Norfolk as
saying that he had been refused on
listmont at Chicago because OF his
height and weight was shown TO Cap
tain Kenny.
Our records do not show suoh an.
piication," tho dispatch quotes Captain
Kenny as saying. However. IL Jes.
thinks his bulk Il bar wish to assure
him that have full authority to waive
such restriction aud will accept him
by wire X he wishes TO join the colors."
Effort was made to interview Willard
last night. but he WIS not In when a.
Times Dispatch representative inquired
for him In his private car. 1t was said
by circus parsonage that Mr.. Will
lard had gone motoring. It Is gen.
orally thought that the great prize
fighter will be pleased to learn that
all restrictions have been waived and
that he may actively serve Uncle Sam.
Willard was the feature In boxing
bout Of the Buffalo Bill Show, which
had large attendance at both per-
formances. The ring shows were good
and of the usual variety, and cowboys
and cowgirls In their uniforms Of the
plains aroused all the lima gination of
those who dreamed Of wild deeds and
dcrring do.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
!ctics and in plcdging unstinted sup
port To the nation In the present con-

lctics and in plcdging unstinted sup
port To the nation In the present con
.lict."
Last years officers. Rev. II. a. Smoot.
ID. y. president: Dir. Paul V. Anderson,
Ni%-preStdent, and l.. |. Jarc. score
tary, were reelected, and w. c. Mat =
ton was chosen to fill the Office OF
treasurer Mr.. Jaffc had acted as both
secretary and treasurer during the
past term. The banquet had been ar
ranged by committee composed Of
Or. Smoot. Mr. Jaffe. w. G.. Nation. w.
q. Suffer, y. Il. Dardcn and G. w II.
Britt.
Those present last night were:
KcN: U. y. Smoot DR.. William H. Glas-
son son John Stewart Bryan. T., NJ. Stokes.
Hah'"iph Gurrin. J. NJ. Curtin. T.. {. Nj
T rr,!.s. e. y. T. Britt. q. II. Vow. u. Is.
N. l;dens. H.. B Anderson. H. a. Maddox.
~ y. Council. j. !: Ilambrck. Il. r. Gil.
~. Il. Pcarce. DIR. Paul V. Anderson w, !.
, Bro, L.; i. IaGe. Q. Il. Burden a. Is.
Braushcr. w: @. Nation. &. l.. Nation w.
G. Suiter, Willie Myers. Rev. Victor l..
Cracken,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
STATES MAY FORM NEW
NATIONAL GUARD UNITS
CONTINUED from

CONTINUED from First pagc.)
mttce. and It bill incorporating them
will be reported To the Senate on Mon
day. The amendments include author
ity in increase the general staff TO
nincty-two members. 10 increase the
number of machine-Gun companies in
ouch army Division from ten to twenty
three. and TO increase the number of
noncommiSsloned officers In each army
unit.
The War Department was asked also
to submit suggestions regarding add
tiOn OF ar:nored motor car companies,
like machine gun squads. TO each unit.
Separation" allowances for soldiers
dependents in time Of war. recon-
mendcd 10y the general staff, in lieu
of the $50 monthly allowance given by
Congress To dependents OF national
suardsmen during the Mexican border
scry!nc, were approved by the commit
tee and Included in the bill These
provide thai. during war dependents
Of enlisted mon shall be paid $I5
monthly, If soldiers were killed In
action. from wounds or disease, the de
pendcnts wound receive an amount
equal 10 their pay for SIX months, and
!f IN aviation service. Il years pay.
Til" committee is divided on the Sc
icctiNc-draft proposal. with Il majority
understood TO favor the administration
plan. kilograms and letters are pour
Ing in on both sides Of the question
Many Senators are personally oppOsed
to CONSUMPTION. but are loa,h 10 on.
p"se the administration plans.
Chairman Chamberlain and others OF
the committee feel little can be gained
and much time wasted by holding pub
| lie hearings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
MOSES THALHIMER WILL
MAKE HOME IN new YORK
tctircs From Active Business After
Long Career In Ittchmond-Wen
known In Civic Movements.

After forty-tive years Of intimate
! connection with the business and com
mercial interests OF the city. Moses
'rhalhimer has retired and will mako
his home in New York. For the past
| two weeks MIR. Thalhimer has been
winding up his affairs here. and left
yesterday for his future home
Mr.. Thalhimer will be missed In tho
business world Of Richmond. AS n
member OF Thalhimcr Bros. he did
much to build up that successful con-
! Germ. with which he had been connect
ed since 1872. when he joined his faith
cr and older brother in it's manage
mcnt. While always Il strict attendant
on his business, Mr.. Thalhmer wRs
ready to help in all civic and public
first called upon. To do one thing
we'll is Mr.. Thalhimcrs formula for
success. For this reason he never en-
gagged In other business operations.
! When the Retail Merchants ascot
alton was organized eleven years ago,
Mr. Thalhimcr was one OF it's strongest
advocates, and was elected to the board
of directors, serving as a director un-
til April /. when he sent his resig-
nation in. AS mark of their esteem,
his low-directors rendered him Il
dinner at the Jefferson Hotel recent
~ and at the conclusion presented him
with handsome silver vase.
Besides his membership I'm the Ro-
tai Merchants Association. Mr.. Thai
himcr was active In the Chamber Of
Commerce. Business Mems Club and
Rotary Club. He was also member
Of the Jefferson and Suburban Coun-
try clubs and a director In the lie
brew Home for Aged and lnnrm from
the time Of its organization in 1855.
Just before his departure for New
York. Mr.. Thalhimer was surprised by
the presentation OF u handsome silver
loving cup as a testimonial from the
employees Of the company from which
he has just retired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
BIDS ON SHELLS
TredrSnr Works. OF Hichuond. Makes
Low Ofer for Government
~ Contract.

< y lSperial 10 The Times Dispatrh1
< IW ASIi!NGToN, April 1.-the Trcdc-
gar Iron Works, OF Richmond, was one
Of the low bidders for The government
contracts TO furnish the Navy Depart
inent with shells which were opened
here TO-DAY. The Richmond concern
nut in bids for tcurteen-inci and
atWelvo-inch naval shells, and only one
concern bid under II.
.~ II offered 70 manufacture 5000 four
teen inch shells al sssJ2 each. and osUC
5iwelve-inch sheliH at $3.50 each. III,
Washington steel :nid Ordnance Com
;pany undcrbid 1t, bu; only offered TO
snanufacture 100 Of the shells OF each
9cahber. The Richmond tirm promised
stp begin delivery in July. and IN two
sinonths said 1t could turn out 400 shells
sok largo caliber every month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
NAVY LEADS AGAIN
OF Eight aIen Eulisted Yesterday Sea
branch OF Service Gets
StfNcn

Recruits enlisted yesterday fer the
United states Army, Navy aud Marine
Corps number eight in all from Rich
mond and two more sent forward from
Roanoke through Richmond Offices.
Tie navy led with seven men, the
army coming ncNt with one. The two
men to the credit of the Marine Corps
We're both furnished hy the satisfaction
M Iionnokc. Tn" navy recruits are:
hr'fanio iuhio. OF Ponce. Porto Rico E.
samuel Harris of Richmond Roy t..
sampson. OF Mnttuun. Ill. Joel y.
Franklin "t APPROXIMATIONS; Eldrcd H..
l.onnS. 90 sit. Jackson: John ~ cal
lear. of Petersburg, aud Giles Y. John
So',. of Irumrton. W. vi The army
recruit. 81 White IMAM. is Luther j Car
ter. OF Richmond Tho Marine Corps
recruits arc walter G. Lemon and
fc:cy l.. Webb
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
Plots Destruction of
V. M. |. Buildings

WINCHESTER. VA. April IA
plot against the Virginia Military
Institute, OF Lexington, known ms
"thc West Point OF the SOUTH" WINS
disclosed to-day with the arrest or
an nilcgcd German spy while In tho
act OF tnking photographs of the
buildings: Cadets are reported to
hnrc discovered his presence In u
remote pnrt OF the campus. Omcers
who searched him found 81 plum of
the buildings. ON which were Innrkcd
Spots where Il Is supposed bombs
were Ia he placed. EAtrn guards
have been set.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
$4,000 Reward Offered
for First Enemy U-Boat
tBy Associated press.l

WASHINGTON, April I4.-k re-
ward of $1,000 to the captain mud
crew of the first American merchant
ship to destroy u hostile submarine
was offered to-day by Bcnjnmin and
Anderson .Grntz, or st. Louis, in n
Telegram to Secretary Daniels. The
secretary thanks the .cndcrs for the
spirit of their offer. hut added that
he felt money reward for Sucl, deeds
out of place.
The telegram TO the secretary fol-
lows:
"Wc will pny $1,000 to the captain
and crew of the frs. American mer-
chant ship tn destroy u hostile sub
marine after this date tApril ID, to
be pnid on award ny your oiiicc.'
MIR. Daniels rcplied;
~ thank you for the spirit which
prompted your offer. II liz my dis
tinct feeling TINT money rewards for
such bravery In not in keeping with
the spirit Of the day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
JOHN G. JOHNSON DEAD

PHILADELPHIA, April l4.--John G.
Johnson. the widely known lawyer. died
at his homie here to-day OF heart dis
ease.
MI Johnson was sevcnty-scven years
old lie was born in Philadelphia, in
humble circumstances, his father hav-
ing been a blacksmith. Left fathcrlcsH
in boyhood. he was graduated from the
Philadelphia High School. and sue
credcd in being admitted to the bar in
1868 without going TO a law school.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
BRITISH PATROLS PRESS
RAPIDLY TOWARD LENS
Continued from First pa


protective harrage wherever the In
fantry desires.
I. Canadian patrols, pressing far cas-,
OF Vimy ridge, today rescued from the
Germans two British officers OF tho
Royal Flying Corps who were captured
five days ago when forced 10 descend
in the German lines. One OF them had
n fractured leg. The Germans had kept
them In dugout, and had given them
small bits Of food and water, but did
not have time TO remove them 10 the
rear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15

CIINTWOOD. VA. April li.-Tn
short while the Board of Supervisors
of Dickinson County Will place a con-
tract for the construction of seven
miles of macndam road from here to
Fremont. the nearest railway station.
The plans have been approved by the
State Highway Commissioner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
New Company At Big stone e,,.

BIG STONE GAP. VA. April IA
Tho Virginia Banner Coal Mining
Company IL the latest to be incor-
poratod to do business in this coal
region. The capital stock Is set down
at $4,000. II. J. Ayres Is tho presi-
dent Of tho company and ]. B. wamp-
Ter in the secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
mo.icry Mill. Cnpnci,y Incr.a,.d

LfNCHBURG, VA. April 1.-THE
LynchburE Hosiery Mills have decided
To build an addition to their already
large plant. The building, which will
cost $4,000, will be forty by sixty-fivc
feet, and will he equipped with mod
crn machinery necessary to largely in
crease the plants daily output
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15


SATTERWHITE.-Died at hts home. s21
G Nest s!; ;, \, Main Street, THOMAS FULLER
1880 +. NJ
rEDiN1Died: nj her residence, iot South
Third Street, this morning | O'clock
MRS. ELLEN =. PEDIN. She Is survived
by only brother. James q. whttlock. and
several nteces and ncphews.
Funeral arrangements lutcr.
a 10 +: 81. IDA. vihGI&iA MeKENNE'Y1..
six Years :. She leaves to mourn their loss
, ,: Mrs T. L. Peters. Mrs. Joseph a.
Peters and Sirs. T.. NJ. kostc.
The funeral will take place MONDAY Az
TERSOON at o'clock from woody's
funeral parlor. Twcnty-ifth and Jefferson
Avenue. Informant In Onkwood
&r 49, 8 Sis 'hs M e'" SHpEh SSsRE!'E
Jones. Infant daughter Of Mr. i. NJ Jones
OF Woodland Heights. In the second year OF
her age.
Funeral notice later.
REID-Dicd. at Pin. Camp. al G:I5 A. NJ.
Friday. SAMUEL y. REID. In the fortIeth
year OF his age. He leaves widow. four
rhildron aud one one h!o,hcr His body has
Funeral 10 a.. NJ: MONDAY at Sacred
Heart Cathedral. in,ermcnt Mt. Cavalry
Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
Academy OF Medicine Clinic.

The Richmond Academy OF Medicine
and Surgery Will hold a clinic at Mo-
mortal Hospital Tuesday night at $3.50
o'clock DR.. &. r. Robins, DR.. Mcclure
Newton and Dr. w. II. Oppenhimer
will conduct tho clinic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
CONSUMPTION OF MONEY
ADVOCATED BY G[Ass0N
Trinity College Expert Speaks Hero
at Second Annual Banquet
Of Alumni.
FAvoRs COMPULSORY SERVICE
Citizen Who Contributes All His In
come Above Living Expenses i'm
Time OF War Docs Not Give us
Much as One Who Offers Himself.

college men must lead in securing
the adoption of II sound economic pol
icy for the United States in this time
of war said Or. William III. Glassou.
noted author on economic subjects and
professor OF political economy ut Trim
ity College. Durham, y. G.. at the soc
ond annual banquet of tho Trinity
Alumni Association Of Virginia held
last night at the University Club. OF
the fifty Trinity men in the vicinity
of Richmond. thirty were present last
night 1T the banquet.
DR.. Glasson. the honor guest at the
banquet. spoke OH the subject "ro
litical Economy ana Patriotism" lie
u"gcd personal economy as the patri-
o,.c duty of all citizens during the
period of the war, and advocated the
financing OF the war largely by direct
taxation rather than by the issuing of
great quantities of bonds.
'Tho citizen who coH:r.5Gtt!; all Of
his income above necessary living e.i
penscs TO the government in time OF
war does not contribute as much as
tho one who offers himself" he said
at is unjust to tax crippled soldiers,
returned home from battle. to repay
those who stayed at home and loaned
security guaranteed by bonds. The
war should be paid for as far as pos
sible during the time 1t is in progress
BOTH RIGHT WHEN
NATIONS HONOR Is AT STAKE
III the CONSUMPTION OF men is right.
the consumption Of money is more so
Both are right when the nations life
and honor are ut stake.
The great peril of a huge bond issue.
DR.. Glasson pointed out, WAS That il
would cause imitation of tho currency
and force mp prices. People Investing
their savings III bonds would borrow
money OH them as security and crtcr
the market as competitors Of the gov
crrmcnt. thereby increasing demand
and raising the cost OF all commodities.
Such :, policy would place the burden
of sufTcrin" upon the shoulders Of III,
common people. II the government
should exact the savings of the pco-
pie in direct taNeS. on the other hand
strict economy would be made ncccS-
Sary, competition would he reduced.
and prices would remain more nearly
normal If an unwiSe financial policy
were adopted, the speaker predicted,
the prices of all commodities II year
from now might be double what they
were to-day, IN spite of tie fact that
they were to-day double wha. they
we're swcnt,' years ago.
John Stewart Bryan. a guest OF the
association ut the banquet. although
not himself a Trinity aluinnus. spoke
on The college Man in the Prcscu,
Crisis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
DEATHS

NEW 5.room cottage for sale on Petersburg
| Turnpike. No. stop. Apply j. l.. Lindsey.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
INDORSE MILITARY
TRAINING Al COLLEGE

The association sent, also. to DIR.
William Preston Few, president OF
Trinity College. telegram containing
the text Of the message sent TO Pres
idcnt Wilson, and saying:
I'VE send nHcctionatc greetings to
the college and commend with pride
tn" patriotic action OF the faculty and
students in substituting serious mill
tary training on the campus for ath-