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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04

announcement from either the State.
war or Navy Department would be-
forthcoming and t! at no one would
ne admitted 10 the Offices of these de.
partments without credentials
Anxious Over DEVELOPMENTS.
BUT on all hands was apparent q
grave anxiety over the development
o. Fermany's new submarine warfare
nv report that the American shin
Iiousatonlc had been sunk off tha
Sciily Islands brought an oatburs, 81
excitement. When the report. was
communicated to President Wilson ha
, merely shook his head and declared
Iiat ne would walt for an official re-
port Secretary Of State Lansing do.
clared that there would be no action
taken until the United States definite-
~ established that Germany's prom
Uses TO this country had been actually
violated.
AS Ambassador Bernstorff wa.
Aahded MS passports today he was
sven note formally replying to the
German submarine declaration.
1t followed closely the lines of Press
ldeht wilson's speech. It was dl-
rected TO Count Won Bernstorfr as
the German ambassador. and after
| outlining the diplomatic history of
the submarine controversy and stat
ing the latest German withdrawal OF
Her pieoges not to sink merchant
SHIPS without warning, it said:
note to Won BernstorfY.
This government has no alterna-
tive consistent with the dignity ava
nonor OF the United States but to take
the course which it explicitly an
nounced in its note of April 1S' 1914
| II would take in the event thai tha
imperial German government did NOT
declare and efrect an abandonment Of
the methods. of submarine warfare
then employed. and to which the i'm.
perial government now purposes again
to resort
The President has therefore d.
rected me to announce to Your ex
celiency that all diplomatic relations.
between the United States and tha
herman empire are severed and that
the American amba ssaiior at Berlin
VIII be Immediately withdrawn ana.
IN accordance with such announces
ment, to deliver to your exceliencv
your passports"
All OF the neutral nations of the
world were notified of the position
taken by the United States To each
representatives OF neutral nation in
Washington was delivered copy OF
president Wilson's address to Com
gress. Several neutral diplomats were
in the crowded galleries about thu
1
tives as the President made his epoch-
making speech and they at once trans-
mitted the statement of the position
taken by the United States to tfeir
governments.
Supreme Court Judges Attend.
President Wilson's decision to break
with Germany became known when
he asked congressional leaders 10 ar
range for a joint session to receive
hut1
aroused and agitated for eight houra
or more and ii was grave and earn-
est assemblage that the President cons
fronted when he reached the CapitcI
For the first time In recent history
the Supreme Court, headed by Chief
Justice White. was present at q rou-
tine joint session OF Congress. Eob4r4
ly and quietly the Congress listan91u
as the President reviewed the an
matte Developments which m 70 n
the present crisis sssss ss
n tho axssgk1 u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
VIII Give All Necessary Au-J
thority to Take Over Private
Munitions Plants
IMMEDIATE FINANCING
is NOT NECESSARY
Government Has Ample funds
to Meet All Necessary Re-
quirements - Half Billion
Bond Issue Proposed

Washington. Feb. 3.--Congress stir
red to earnest activity by President
. Wilson's announcement of diplo-
matte break with Germany, today
took steps to meet at once the criti-
cal domestic situation.
Immediately after the Presidents
taken:
senator simmons chairman OF the
Senate Finance Committee conferred
with Secretary of the Treasury Nc
<Adoo. They determined that the
finances OF the government were in
shape 10 meet any emergency. and
discussed plans for additional finan-
Cial legislation II * becomes ncces-
sary.
Sweeping arrangements to enable
the executive branch OF the govern
:nent to deal with domestic disturb
ances growing out OF the crisis and
To maintain absolute neutrality while
relations are severed VAS recon-
mended for passage by Il Senate ju-
diary subcommittee. Seventeen bills
embracing this legislation were framed
some tsBae ago by the Department of
Justice. An effort will be made to
secure action on them in the Senate
on Monday
To Rush Building Program.
House leaders determined TO amend
tho pending 1891 600 600 naval ap-
preparation bill to give the President
fuil and complete authority to take
over private shipbuilding and NUM-
Continued on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
BY f.. r.. S.ARTwELL,

staff Correspondent International
News Service.
Washington. Feb. 3.-Diplo-
matte relations between the United
States and the imperial German
government were completely
severed TODAY as result of the
German declaration Of renewed
and relentless submarine warfare.
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin was
instructed to leave his post. and
Count j. Won Bernstorff, German
ambassador TO the United states,
was handed his passports. Presi-
dent Wilson solemnly announced
the complete severance of dtpio-
matte relations in an address to
n Joint session of Congress TINS
afternoon.
In grave silence the legislative
representatives of the people of
the United states listened as the
President, in clear and ringing
tones, told the world that this
country had no alternative but to
break with Germany. The graat-
est demonstration the halls OF
Congress have seen for years to-
day made il clear that the PrcsI-
dents course was their course.
and that he could depend upon IA
united country behind him. The
President. plainly worn and plain
" worried, told Congress that de-
spite the German announcement
OF relentless submarine warfare
he could not believe that 1t Ii
the intention Of the German au-
thorities to do what they have
warned us they will feel at lib
erty to do"
a HISTORIC DECLARATION.
Then he made the history-Inak-
ing statement:
"If American ships and Amer
lean lives should i'm fact be sacri-
feed in needless contraventfon OF
the Just and reasonable under
standings OF International law and
the ohr-'OuS dictates of humanity.
I shall take the liberty of coming
again before the Congress to ask
that authority be given me to use
any means that may he necessary
for the protection of our seamcn
and our people In the prosecu-
ton OF their peaceful and lcgiti-
mate crrands on tho high seas"
PASSPORTS Handed Won Berustorff.
At the moment that the Presider
vas addressing Congress with the al
that he bad directed tn
secretary of State TO sever all dipl'
matte relations with Germany, Cour
on Berrstorff was handed his pas:
,orts. With tears in his eyes. tt
herman diplomat declared that II
.reatest undertaking OF his life ha
allied, In that moment he saw TT
ollapse of two years of grinding e
ort to maintain the friendly relation
,etween the United States and Gei
many.
Tonight cloud of gloom settle
,vsr Washington All OF the ms
'hinerv was set in motion to plae
he United States on a practical wa
'ooting. All public buildings WEI
'losed The White House, under e,
raordinary guard. was closed to a
Except those who could present tn
highest possible credentials. TIL
state. War and Navy building, whcr
he lights burned late tonight. wer
barred at every door. All naval an
military orders were placed under TIL
iosest. secrecy following a conferenc
,etween President Wilson. Secretar
4 War Baker and Secretary Of tn
lazy Daniels. Il was sta4aA tha& =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
LIST Of CANDIDATES
IS PUBLISHED TODAY
iarg est Number Ever Entered In a
Newspaper Circulation Cam
paign in Virginia.
SPECIAL VOTE OFFER FOR
NEXT FORTNIGHT ATTRACTIVE
Ever, $500 Club Gives Candidate
@oV,ooo Extra Votes Besides Res.l-
lar Notes-Pick Your F'avorite.

Nouinations. for The Virginian's
Statewide circulation campaign are
published forthe first time this morn
ing, and the list Of ladies nominated
IS indeed large one and is perhaps
the largest ever before made in a
newspaper, circulation campaign.
Each district is well represented
and those who have been nominated
are among the most popular ladies' in
the State. and The Virsinian circula-
ton campaign is in good hands
The unusual offer OF eight large
and high-priced automobiles and
many other valuable prizes and cash
awards to all those who do not Sc
cure prize. amounting in value to
the large sum of S12.50o, is RESPONSE
BILE to n large extent for the many
nominations made, The schedule Of
votes Is so arranged that the prizes
will undoubtedly be awarded TO those
who secure the largest amount of
votes by clipping the coupons from
the paper and securing the payment
of subscriptions, The vote is very
high in the first few weeks of the
campaign and decline very rapidly
from time to time. and at the close
Of the campaign the vote will be
much lower and only those who have
secured n goodly sized vote during
the first offers of the campaign will
have an opportunity in securing the
great awards
Oner of Special Votes for Next Two
Weeks.
The next offer ana the largest gem
eral offer that will be made during
the campaign. and which has no
limit, will be ESQ, 600 extra votes for
a club of s25 in subscriptions besides
the regular votes. one or more clubs
can he secured and every Subscrip-
ton will count. A three months
subscription, $50. daily and sunday.
will secure 5000 regular votes and
will apply on the club. Six months
subscription. SO. daily and Sunday,
will secure $4,000 regular votes ana
apply to the club. One year. Sc. Sc
cures 10000 regular votes and is
nearly one-fourth of a club. The
daily without Sunday, which is 81 so
per year and secures 10000 regular
votes, 32.25 for six months ard 12.500
votes, and three months. $I.2'. secure
$500 regular votes and all such COL
lection will apply or the club offer
1t In not necessary for the con-
tes-ants to hold their subscription un-
~ NIB is secured. but the subscrip-
tlcas should be sent in as soon as
possible and an accurate account win
be kept OF same. and as soon as a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
ATTEMPTED TO SINK
i. 5. TORPEDO BOAT

Philadelphia Feb. s.--An attem pt
Was made today TO sink the United
states torpedo boat Jacob Jones. says
Il report current tonight. bat lacking
official confirmation. II Is understood
that the chief mechanics mate of the
vessel was arrested and IS held in
irons
The report says that seacocks were
opened at a time when the Jacob
Jones was being towed to her docks
al the Philadelphia navy yard The
vessel was seen to lat and an inquiry
by the officers On board resulted in
the discovery that water was pouring
into the holds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
THE INTERNATIONAL CRISIS

that
evered
from Berlin
German Ambassador 'ernsorn handed passports
President
Daniels disposition
-
White House and state Department sinking
stands
Presidents that he would again Address
sacrifices american lives ships" "
heavy
Justice Federal Ollie -
hills
To
O lily ode.
McAdoo
-
of new
AuStr amlas elayed -
come from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
NATIONAL LEADERS
BACK THE PRESIDENT
Men Of tli Political Faiths pledge
Cordial support In Every
Necessary Manner.
FLOOD SAYS NO DOUBT WAR
WILL FOLLOW OVERT ACT
Champ Clark However Doesn't Believe
Germany VIII Blow Up Any tnscri-
can Smp-Mam and Lodge En-
dorsc President.

Washington Feb "A wave OF
solid support of the President in the
break with Germany came from all
parts OF the nation tonight, national
leaders without exception according
the President the strongest endorse
ment, and in their comments gave un-
qualified assurances of their backing,
Senators and representatives. re-
CARELESS of party affiliatioa, firmly.
frankly and promptly swung behind
the President In the new crisis The
unanimity of opinions expressed indi-
Gated beyond all doubt that the nation
Is behind the President.
From all sections Of the country
messages poured into the White House
pied ging support. Scores Of messa ges
came from Industrial and manufac-
turing centers making available to the
President resources most needed in an
emergency Many of the principal
munitions concerns placed their plants
AZ the Presidents disposal IL an emer-
gency arises
V'cr- President Marshall said to-
night:
II still hope we can keep the coun-
try out of war, but there Is a time
when our selfrespect requires us to
act"
Message Admirable.
Senator GalIinger. Republican lead
err in the Senate, said
The situation is. fis'l OF peril My
notion was that the r. "jTrat should
have waited for e." avert act IL
Germany sinks ~ Ar "ican ship or
takes an American ~, it means that
we must fight, We must view the
situation calmly. dispassionately and
hopefully. The Presidents message
was admirable, He went far enough,
but not too far"
Senator Lodge. senior Republican
member of the Committee on Foreign
Relations. said:
Lodge Praises Move.
Il most thoroughly approve and
cordially. support the President in CIV
ing the German ambassador his pass
ports and In recalling our ambassa :
dor TO Berlin. 1t is the right thing
to do and is demanded both by the
honor and the safety of the American
people"
Speaker Champ Clark:
II think the President stated.
the situation exactly. I do not
believe there viii, he q war md
do no. believe the Germans VIII
blow up any Of our ships"
Senator stone Of Missouri, chair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
Awaits Official Action.

Washington. Feh. 3,--informa,ion OF
the sinking Of the American steamship
Housatonic was communicated to the
white House tonight by the Interna-
tional News Service. President will
son. through his secretary, said he
would not discuss the matter pending
an official report on the sinking
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
SMALL. FIRE IN
GROCERY STORE.

Several hundred dollars worth Of
damage was done by Are. which broke
out in Eiiett's grocery store. az Fourth
and Hull Streets. last night about
II 90 o'clock. The blaze made a rap
III Roadway among the intiammable
goods IN the store. which required
a considerable amount Of water to
subdUe II Is believed that the loss
is covered by insurance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
STATE TAX BOARD NAMES
EXAMINERS IN TWO DISTRICTS.

The State Tax Board yesterday com
pleted all appointments of examiners
of records. when they voted to continue
T. Hicks Rhudy. of Galax, as the ex-
and elected Robert X. Brock. OF Farm
willie. examiner Or the Fifth Circuit,
succeeding 8 L. FerTusson. who re-
|ceatly resigned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
ONE STEP FROM WAR!
American Steamer
Housatonic Sunk
In Mediterranean

New York, Feb. 3.-The Amert-
can steamship Housatonic has been
sunk on the Sctliy Islands. She
left Galveston. Texas, January q.
and Newport News January 10, for
London. The Housatonic had
displacement of 3.ff3 tons and was
owned by the HousatoBfc steam
ship Company of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
Crew All Americana,

Galveston. Texas. Feb. 3.-Ali mem
bers OF the Housatonic crew were
Americans. The captain was T. A En-
sor of New York. He has wife and
child there officials Of the company
stated tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
NEUTRAL SHIPS SUNK.
Two Spaninrds Lose Lives
U-Boat Activity.

Madrid. Feb. 3. via London.-The
Spanish steamship Butron and the
Greek steamship Elekon have been
torpedoed and sunk by the German
submarine U-6I.
Two spaniards were drowned in the
sinking Of the Butrcn. The rest Or the
IcrsWs 81 both vessels were lanas1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
BROKEN AND H0ST|uT|ES WILL FOLLOW
FIRST OVERT ACT Of CENTRAL POWERS
President Wilson in Address to Joint Session of Con
gress Declares Action Of Germany Leaves This
Country No Alternative
BERNSTORFF'S EYES FILL WITH TEARS As
PASSPORTS HANDED HIM, SHOWING BREAK

Congress Greets With Thunderous Acclaim Strong,
Calm Utterances of Nations Head--President De
clares He Will Not Believe Germany Will Violate
Agreement Until Deed Actually Is Done
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
Society

happenings from the
whole State are printed
frs. IN The Vircinian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04

tcontipusd on Tensh Pas,.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-04
Briefly

the news from all Vir-
ginia appears daily in
The Virginian.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-10
The Prescott Daily News has it

The Prescott Daily News has it first.
 Rev. J. A. Parker, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Rev. J. A. Henderson, the presiding elder of the Prescott district, returned this morning from the annual conference at Philadelphia. Both were returned to the positions which they held for the past year, and we believe that all the members are we'll pleased with Rev Parker, and the entire district with Rev. Henderson.
 R. l.. Blakely, county chairman of the War Savings committee, has ap- pointed his committees for the city of Prescott which appear in today's paper and the committees for the county will appear in in the Nevada News. Watch for them and if you are on one, work for this thrift cam paign with all your might and help the American people to learn to save and you will be doing noble act.
 Jake Underwood and Franklin Dan iels will leave in the morning on Num- Der for Little Rock, where they will try for enlistment in the navy Cleve- land Holt, Marcus and Bernard Blake ly of Prescott, Quay Wortham, Otis Holloway and Cyrus Dixon of Ross ton, went up yesterday morning to try for the army. We understand that there are a large number from Nevada county who will volunteer be- fore the end of the week.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-10
NOTICE TO WATER
 AND LIGHT CONSUMERS

Effective this date arc lights will burn until 10 o'clock D. m. and the white way will remain dark. The water supply will be cut off at 9 o'clock p. m. until o'clock a. m.. and all consumers using steam and hot water heat are warned to take notice and prevent explosions. People who are in the habit of leaving hydrants running at night are warned to dis continue the practice to prevent freez- ing of pipes. In the event of fires water will be furnished the fire de- partment direct from pumps at the plant.
 This action is necessary on account of failure of the city to secure fuel. It is hoped the situation will be re- licved within ten days.
 December 10 1917.
 RANDOLPH P. HAMBY, Mayor.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-10


 Contribute to the Red Cross fund
 Bill Books, Card Cases and Ladies Hand Bags, new assortment at Hes terly Drug Store.
 Let us sell you a scholarship in one of the best business colleges in the world. You need a business course and we will save you money
 All inquiries for organizing auxil- iaries to the American Red Cross in Nevada County should be directed to Mrs Nat Martin, chairman Member ship and Extension. w
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-10
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

BASkETS-see our window. Hes terly Drug Store.
 Two Registered Druggists at He's terly Drug Store.
 $. R. Morgan, of Birta, Yell county, is in the city today closing deal for a farm near Prescott, and he and his family will return about January 1st to make their home there.
 Remember the News when you are in Prescott.
 Penslar Vanishing Cold Cream 25c jars at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Little Ruby Adelle, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Davis, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, pneumonia being the cause of her death. The remains were shipped to McCaskill for burial.
 Get the news first in The Prescott Daily News.
 All kinds Matted Milk and Con- densed Milk at Hesterlv Drug Store.
 Miss Anne Parks spent yesterday in Prescott as the guest of Judge and Mrs. G. R. Haynie Miss Parks was en route to her home at Hope from Eureka Springs where she has been a student in Crescent College
 NJ. C. Ferguson, our county agent, left today for Fayetteville, where he will attend the ten days session of the state agricultural agents and from there he will go to Mattheston, Miss, where he will visit relatives.
 Homer Ogden, formerly of Prescott, and Miss Versa Dunlap of Amy, Qua chta county, were married yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride. lHeE VIII dItiNc HeIc lolloffoN anu will be guests of MT and Mrs. M. L.. Moore for a couple of days.
 The daughter of MT. and Mrs J. D. Davis, who was severely burned last Saturday by her dress catching fire from the gas stove, is some better to- day we are glad to report, and the physicians entertain hopes for her re- covery.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-10

Justices of the peace can secure their blanks at this office. If you cant come after them, write us and we will mail them to you.
The record., 1917-06-07
SLIGHT HOME FRUIT GARDEN
While No Less Important or Numer-
Gus They Are oVershadoWed by
Bio Commercial Orchards.

With the growth of the commercial
fruit interests of the United States the
home fruit garden has been lost sight
of. Only a few years ago the owners
of home gardens not only led in the
production of fruits, but were our au-.
thorities as to how and where to grow
them. Today these gardens, while no
less numerous or important, are over
ShadOwed by the orchards where fruit
is grown for commercial purposes.
While both the home garden and the
orchard are essential to the good of
the community, they bear very differ
ent relations to the fruit interests OF
the country as q whole. The home
garden is always the forerunner of
commercial development, and even in
those localities where climatic and soil
conditions are adverse to conducting
such industries on an extensive scale
the home fruit garden of the enthuSi-
astic amateur is certain to be found.
All the success attained today by the
fruit interests of the United States has
grown out of the perSeVering efforts OF
q few men whose home fruit gardens
served not only as testing stations for
determining the fitness of given sorts
for new and untried localities, but they
The record., 1917-06-07
MAKE WALNUT GRATING WAX
Formula Given for Making Mixture
That Thoroughly Heals Wounds
Apply With Brush.

Walnut grating wax is made as
follows:
Five pounds of resin, one Iound of
beesWaX, one-half pound of charcoal
and one-quarter pound Of raw linseed
oil.
Melt the resin and cut the beeswaX
into small pieces. When the resin is
melted, add the WaX~to it, and after
the wax is melted add the charcoal
ana stir thoroughly. o When the chap
coal has been thoroughly mixed with
the resin and beeswaX, take from the
stove and add the linseed oil. When
this mixture cools it is a hard black
cake.
For Use in the orchard a piece large
enough for the amount OF grating TO
be done Should be cut from the cake
and melted by heat. II the weather
- cold oI ii tuer4 is a large amount u
grating u Re GcGe. TIE grating F5|E-[
ca1 &c. LeCt soft. - putting re dEs2
n -.57-iill,cn /: Is Ec-t o7cr sc-re net ce9ls
IN : pail. Tho TAX should be applco
by means of Q brush.
This is a very good wax for graft
ing purposes, as it will thoroughly
heal the wounds and does not soften
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