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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
BERLIN BELIEVES
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with the entente the other that the
president will reluctantly yield to the
munition makers and others interest
cd in the large profits to he drawn
from the prospective war. and that he
intends 10 do his utmost to protect
American rights at sea, while at the
same time abstaining from an actual
declaration or war. and particularly
from an alliance with England. which
country likewise denies the American
right to ship goods to European pur,s.
High officials of the foreign Office
told me today that the government
was naturally keenly interested in the
sentiments and acts OF America, but
that the future relations between the
two countries now depend upon the
action OF Washington. there being no
disposition here to force the issue
Some slight hope is still entertained
that America will take the counsel OF
phegmatic wisdom. especially in view
of the practical elimination OF Russia
from the entente, and the growing de-
mands of the people of France. Italy
and England to abandon the hopeless
struggle.
In many circles encounter won
der that the United States for the
moment dreams Of expanding the
area OF the conflict, Of whose tragedies
III, has the slightest conception, just At
the moment when the masses Of the
European people are demanding that
the insane contest cease
Nowhere il the sentimental tompera =
meni Of the American people appre-
clatcd. Everywhere the question is
asked:
What can you possibly hope to
gain ."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
ROBERT GOLDSMlTHS NEW BOOK
"A LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE"
RcrteS hr DR. Tlnomas RlaisdcI
Reviewed by DIR. Thomas C. Blaisticll.


The LeaeYc to Enforce Peace was
born in O.d Independence Hal. FhHa-
delIAis. II was fathcred by TX Pres
ldvut Taft C0-eperat.nE with him
we're The best brains IN cur nation. i
has been approved not only by Presl-
dent Wilson but hy eminent leaders
Ia almost eyerg nation
It's purposes ana favorable reecp-
to. made inevitable book 80 explain
it's SIGNIFICANCE ~ tao masses Robert
Goldsmith. a MAJ If varied experience
and versatile Talents. who Tor the past
dozen wears. has been lsctur!ng on In
ferratiohal problems from publlc
Platforms tht country over. has writ
ten a boo3 worthy Of the theme
Il *. simple. clear. brief. complete.
It's language is for common folk, the
busy h;lsfrese man VIII read 1t in an
evening. it's three PARTS. The Forces
That Faiiod "a Program To Prevent
War and The Greed of MilitarIsm,"
deal vith all phascs Of the problem
of peace
Part o,,c teuinr of the forces thar
faitoa qho',-s tbof tha world is inst
noy- -, .ba ,,re,t 7jyids Which SEMI
! at, fo,.,g e,.n,,, ,o,,ca tbnt tha C-l,ris
,oir,,,, of ,odr,, Is inanotant 70 snve
eoriety abd maj church school press.
ana tphl,, nuip}r,, r4,nst ha made
rsalt,. Cnfi.tian II shows thar work
.
ing mon. who many had supposed
would prevent war. could not So CO.
opo4ate undcr fnanarchiaI govern
mont as to make their wish potent.
that women, helpless to prevent q
world holocaust, must he given power
~ save their sons for useful service,
'h"t business, conscious OF its ahnor-
anal profits, was not aVerse TO war ,
thet diplomacy, subtle and sentiment
al rather than scientific and states
m2nsiAe, has ncGIected the practical
problems of tho people until the
masses coming 70 a vital interest IN
lntcrnalionm affairs, are exercising no
small lnhucnce n heio OF "hlch
unul toGey 'hey nave peeh iehot7h''
Fart TWO outIlnihE program 10
prevent war insists that IN the PAST
war mas been "a normal world eohdl-
ton, nut that IN the iuture peace
must become the horm- Cnul recent
years the World mas never seen a
really serious attempt 10 prevent war
Now war prevention societles are
legion. The League to Enforce Peace,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
GREAT CROWDS CHEER
AMBASSADOR GERARD

New York. March 25.--James w
Gerard. former ambassador to Ger
many. was cheered wildly by crowd
that filled the Hippodrome here to-
night at meeting under the auspices
of the Junior Patriots OF America. The
points that brought the greatest cheers
were the ambassador warning Of
impending war and his appeal for i'm
mediate installation OF system of
universal military service. He said
we are near war and 1t is a very
serious thing. l know its details ami
appointments. and we will go into war
only after our great president. Wood
row Wilson. has taken every means to
obtain peace"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

asked when congress conveues.
The Presidents Order
The executive order as made pub
lie by the navy department tonight
read:
BY virtue of the authority vested
in the president by the act approved
August 9, 1915, entitled An act max
ing appropriations for the naval ser
vice for the year ending June 30.
1917. and for other purposes. il is
hereby directed that the authorized
enlisted strength OF the navy ne VII
creased to $1,000 men.
The White House, March "a. 1917.
(Slgned)
WOODROW WILSON"
Under the legal authorization the
naval strength was limited to 6s,ooo
men with an allowance Of 5000 men
in training. The recent recruiting
campaign, while II has materially in
creased enlistments. has brought III
strength UP to onl., about $1,000 men,
Il was stated tonight,
Editor, Are solicited.
In announcing the president order
tonight Secretary Daniels said that lie
had tclegraphed personally to the
managing editors of all OF the news
papers of the country. urging them Ia
cooperate TO the fullest extent posi-
BILE in aiding tile navy recruiting cam
pajgn He said that with the aid of
the newSpa pers he expected that the
navy personnel would be tilled up in
a very short Time
Meantime the navy department Will
continue its efforts TO rush cons'ruc-
zion. Secretary Daniels and his aids
VIII confer this week with The ship
builders and with The manufacturers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

nteynmeHt camps IN various parts ot
The country where the German allens
VIII be placed under guard
In addition 70 these reserylsis. the
,scret service agents have under sur
veiiiance a vast number Of nataralized
Germans. whose activities during tho
recent crisis have brought them under
suspicion. Many Of these are wealthy
and influential men in communities
throughout the country. As an exam
pie Of this class OF suspects. II was
learned tonight that a secret service
guard has been installed about the
home. and business establishment Of
millionaire German American in
Washington While the secret agent.
tonight declined to make au announce
NEXT as 10 what charge they were pre-
pared 10 make against the millionaire
At was learned that q powerful wire.
lass plant surmo unting the millionaire.
place OF business had aroused auspt,
I eion, and that for months. secret SET
vice man had bfen IN the millionaire
employ. Tonight there werc report.
that military maps. messages outlininf
United States defense movements an
plans. and military supplies had beer
discovered on the premises The secre
service men. however. declined 4
make any statement beyond the ad
mission that the surveillance had beer
established. II was stated that score.
~ similar cases arc under observation
throughout the country
Wireless plants Throughout the coun
Try have been made tho chief objec
tive Of the secret agents. and score
II so-called amateur plants hav
been dismantled In the national capita
Itself
! The president and his advisers hav
decided on a vigorous campaign T.
! eliminate all disioyalty from the army
The navy and the executive branChc
OF the government. and secret sertic
agents have been ordered 70 invest
cate the sympathies of all responstti
officials Congress will probably b
asked to enact legislation barring frou
military and naval service all bur ret
american citizens. Representaflv
nifSiu, OF New York. has already be
gun a movement looking towerd thi
end
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
NO WAR WITH GERMANY
NOW CH|KA DECLARES
President IA Huan Hung says Break
ing ON Relations With Ccntras
Powers should BE Sufficient.

A'| a s7t.Aa4 I ~ ltSF'tGttEt pl 3atf liAtt4 =
national News Seryiccb
Fekln. March 25.~--I4 Huan Hung.
president of the Chinese republic,
takes the attitude that it would not be
wise for China TO join the entente
allies against Germany at this time
The correspondent of the Internal
tonai News Service was accorded an
audience by the president today and
N speaking with the Chinese eNeg0-
tive, found that he fully grasps the
significance Of the war situation at
this time
The president said that he regretted
the action taken hy the cabinet IN
breaking or relations with the Ger
man empire. and said that ne trusts
the severance al relations Will prove
Sufficient as far as China is concerned.
In discussing the revolution in Rus
sli. the executive declared that in his
opinion The developments there are
decidedly 20 the advantage Of Ger
MANY He also thinks that the Ger
man retirement on the west front is
preliminary 30 liza thrust hy the
German armies.
I'm view u these circumstances. the
president said, Cana viii avoid a
Hr.9r with the entente allies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
SWEEPING ORDERS ARE

tCortrusd From First Paee)
ht2. FIRST separate battalion Virginia,
Second regiment
"FoGow ~ 6rEs nlzstlcrs which are
row 80 the federal service viii not be
mustered out,
sy}va0ia Thirteenth regi-
mont, Georgia Companies a and 3 of
Fire reg weut'
The FIRST separate battalion Of the
Dts'rs0r q Columbia. cojored troops,
3lst hack from duty on the border,
VIII b. SIS Sael - fhe protection 81
taH railroad terminals. public bui{d
.a q and the important bridges across
me Potomac river, which link tAe
North With the South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
Gross I1attery

Does your wife ever pay YOU any
ronrplimeuts?" asked Frederick JIM.
con 0f his friend PenderIey
Never" replied Benderley
Wei, mine does. she fattcrs NC"
often ?"
con. yes. frcqg nifty particularly
In winter replied Frederick
Why does she hatter YOU so rnuch
IN winter
Whenever the coal-fre needs re-
plenishing she points TO the fireplace
ond SAYS. Frederick. the CRATE -
Tit Bits
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
PRESIDENT HAS REAL
DAY OF RECREATION

ashngton. March 25,--A real day
of rest and recreation was taken by
President Wilson today in preparation
for the arduous duties which he ex.
poets 10 confront during the next TIVE
weeks The president, after attend
ing church IN the morning. took.
long motor ride with Mrs. Wilson dur
ing The afternoon. Later he and Mrs
wilson lef, she White House and
for an hour strolled through the trees
III Potomac park. This evening this
president spent quietly Mt home with
MS family
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
'NINETY-NINE SOLDIERS
REBEL ON STARVATION

Chicago, March 25.--Declaring they
have been nearly starved since they
left Ell Paso ten days ago, ninety-nine
in Company d, Ohio engineering corps.
at Fort Sheridan. openly revolted
against their officers today. Many of
the men left the camp tonight and
came to Chicago Ito get something
to eat" Others complained to their
officers and were particularly against
Captain w l. Geckler.
They charge that the company saved
$500 on the border and that this fund
was turned over to Captain GeCkler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
ALLEGED GERMAN SPY
ARRESTED IN GOTHAM

New York. Marco -5.--A man who
eat' he was Carl u SKIOLD. a Swcde.
MAS arrested here today when 20.
@eeman found him making sketch
81 the main anchorage Of the BROOKE
YIN bridge. The H4u said he was a
fireman on the liner EspaGne. The
toiioe found paper IN S&oIdt@ pockets
covered with uniutGlgihlo figures and
letters addressed to "Heer SKIOLD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

rather critical old lady once said
to Crawford. Have YOU ever written
anything, Mr. Crawford, that will live
after you arc gone p
MADAME" Crawford replied polite
ly. what I am trying TO do is TO
write something that will enable mo
70 live while l am here. christian
Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
GERMAN RAIDER WITH
CHINESE CREW SIGHTED

Toxic, March 25.-Reports received
~ japanese shipping companies from
SinEahore indicate that n German
raider has passed from the Indian
ocean into the China sea. The raider
Is converted cruiser OF 1000 tons.
with a crew ot $50, including many
Spaniards and Chinese. a Chinese
sNipper VINO escaped the raider in
the straits reports that the raider mas
captured British crew on board
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
sNNot Me NEW BARRED
ZONE IN ARCTIC OCEAN

Berlin, March ga new barred
zone in the waters Of the Arctic ocean
was announced by he admiralty To-
3t}- tn, various neutral governments
were informed some days ago. saws the
oficiat announcement eoacernine the
new zone 1t Includes all lanes ia the
Arctic ocean, leading to various ports
90 Russia with the exception Of the
NorWC gian territorial waters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
ETHE WEATHER.
Z Omitted States Weather Bureau. !
< Department of A9ricuIture.)

Washlngton March 25.--Forecast:

WASHINGTON. March 25.--Forecast
Nirgina-Fair. warmer Monday
Tuesday rain and colder
North 'arolina-Fair. warmer Mon
day, Tuesday probably rain
1t VIII be warmer Monday in the
Atlantic states and somewhat colder
IN the lower lake and Southern upper
lake region. 1t will be colder Tuesday
In the lower lake region, the Ohio
valley. Tennessee and the East Gulf
states
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

I'm or"rs state where women are
permitted 20 vote the grating poll
'lcian has been forced TO keep his
hands our of the state till No Won
der eraiter> everywhere are opposed
10 women entering politics and not
For the sake Of chivalry. Of course.
Tribune Chief. Quanah. Tex
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
From E,xpcrience.

Ohseryer--"T noticed you got up
and gave that lady your seat in the
street car the other day"
Observcd---"S Since childhood | have
respected a woman with a strap III
her hand, Punch Bowl.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

spbbubS---"My neighbor has mig
log that we are all afraid Of What
would you adviser
Get bigger ono, Five dollars.
Li@s~ss - Boston Transcript
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
Easy.

Don't you find it hard these time
10 meet eXpenses?"
Hard? Man alive, l meet OK
penses at every turn. boston Tran
script
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26


Democratic mem bcrs of the house
foreign affairs COMMITTEES. including
Chairman Flood OF Virginia; Repre-
sentative Harrison. % Mississippi. and
Representative Ran tdale. OF South
Carolina; will confel tomorrow with
Secretary of State Lansing The legis
lative leaders viii endeaNor TO secure
definite statement Of what action
the administration wants congress to
take. in order TO have the preliminary
arrangements made when the new
house is organized. 1t was generally
believed tonight that the first legtsia-
tive move will be suggested by the
president in his address which will b.
framed during the coming week, and
which will probably be delivered til
congress Tuesday April g. A resolu.
ton declaring the existence of state
Of war. will proba bly, be framed by the
Democratic members of the foreign
affairs committee in advance in order
tina: the house may be ready TO act
imme diately when the president
makes his request
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
Local Temperature Ncsterda,


Rainfall last twelve hours.
Rainfall last twenty -four hours
Excess in rainfall since March
Excess in rainfall since January
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

From that time on squads of
t,ray~ moved from tho arnory Ia
the positions assigned 10 them IN
VHtgCgF parts Of the city. around
~" tr1i'ri building. Library and
Con cFnfu''s mansion guard was
t't 1884, NJ MI ia" railroad
bridges men were sent for duty.
'he munition plants in the city
were given soldiers. and all com
nuuicatlou~ were guarded. Many
other precautions were taken.
hut military authorities would NOT
Disclose the extent or scope of
ii'c guard That II j. covering the
city thoroughly and extending 10
outiyin. districts +, certain Spc-
ial prUtsT ton has beel given the
du pnnt plants ~ HopcwcIl and
sisn the big Newport News ship
wards,
Ia" federal bnildin@ here has
also been provided with guards.
liz government h~Nipg already
itkcn This step. Other. federal
property has ai~p betu taken care
IT.
The Eichmond lsrays. which
W.T. f@tFFW pit At~ufitA> return
cd tn Richmond from the border
aficr eight months service there,
ca January 8. end wcrt'b master
cd out shortly lherca fter. II
numbers nearly 100 men The
engineer. which have also been
4'Iasfd into service, have besn In
Nse city fer aigyut two weeks,
awaiting release. They number
-ixty-seseu men and three Of
nnerS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
RICHMOND NOW UNDER
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Eoutlaued From First Page.)
lieutenant John Tyler, Jr., and
Lieutenant }toN T.. Pratt.
- 1--.l2r=-t roIn the war depart
nFii1 were received yesterday
afternoon about = o'tolck. After
ordering out the second regiment,
General Sale turned his attention
ia carrying ont tlc instruction,
of governor START for local and
tate protection. Major Bright,
of th'. sray~, WIS Summoned. and
Ire with Captain stack. ia,uten-
ant brown and several officers re-
ported to General Sale. Colonel
10 Lane Stern, Major Allen Potts
and Captain Ie MaSuricr and
General sale conferred ON the
steps ~ take, and In a shHr time
ihc Grays' arTnory was opened.
and the troops Summoned 10
AZ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

Ars.~-szez. lsaven e.. The French
rfea-r -e.e~ ~ -aa zest swept fur
tAev ezs-vs-- Jas; a!zhf and today.
tso1zs Il =et Increasing resistance
from zne Teuters From the region
uorea q Stacoo4rt the French pushed
rnesv tines forward ciossg 70 ST. Qae0-
tn. They also made further progress
az the ezst bank II ;hs Auette river,
soath a.! ehaunN and north 81 sois-
xone
Fighting Jared VI on the Verdpa
trent where the French wrested som
,reuch clements from the Teutons fa
the Ma}aucoart wood The crown prince
made vain attempt - offset this re-
verse nv attacking near Apremont-
srermaps Retiring.
Berlin, IN KS official afternoon re-
port, admitted the retirement OF the
German protecting troops near Bau-
metz and Bosef where the British
pushed thetr lines forward. It is as
serted that French attack near
Vrongny northeast Of soissons}, was
aeaten of
A notable incident in the last twenty.
four hours operations In the west vas
a German sir raid on Dunkirk and Ce-
aais. accompanied by reconnoiteri Ing
aids on the British tines in the north
ern sector II the western battle line.
Some military critics saw in these
activities Indication Of a new drive or
- @s~s4xtu~~
Berlin. via sayvilla. March 90 Night
5Gictal,
In the west there was lively fight
ing activity between the Somme ant
\ ire crozat canal.
From the eastern and Macedonian
fronts nothing important is reported.
Russians Are Repaised.
Turkish headquarters report;
Russian cavalry attacking In the vi
unity Of Bane was repulsed One orfi-
eoF and eleven men were taken prison.
rrs
on the Tigris front so far only hos
tile cavalry has approached our posi-
Aors occupied by us since March II.
on the sinai front, in the vicinity oI
tamare, a hostile aeroplane WAS shoi
iown j. fcn I'm flames, One Of oul
alrships dropped IT, Kilograms OF ex
rlosises Oh the poft az Mudros ant
an hostile ships anchpring In that port
20 80 spite 90 the strong defensive fir'
sbe a.rsl.p returned un1amaRed
Attacks of rebels southwest OF Me
ftra vere repulsed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
FIRST CALLS COMES

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
PRO-GERMANS AND SPY

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26
CONGRESS PREPARES

CONTINUED on Fourth Fase.)
the leaders can make no definite legis-
lative plans.
Frame War Declaration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-26

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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-07-12
Dress Goods Departments

-
Entire line 10c Fancy Lawns
during SALE. ........... 49,, &c
Entire line 10c White Lawns
during SALE. &c
Entire line Sport Stripes and Dots
in Skirtings, formerly 25c
during SALE. 19C
All Fancy Lawns and Voiles
formerly 25c, during SALE. 19C
Big lot of Silks greatly reduced.
These goods will be placed on counter
in silk department and marked in
plain figures.
All Fancy Lawns and Voiles
formerly Soc, dnring SALE. .......39C
In short all summer skirtings andN
waistings in all materials greatly
reduced.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-07-12
Gents Furnishing Department

Entire line -Schaffner & Marx
Mems Summer peice suits
during SALE. ............. 1888 off
Entire Line Palm Reach Suits
during sale le.............. 25o OIL
Entire Line Kuppenheimers Preistleys
Mohair and Sicilian suits. ESQ off
Entire line Sport Shirts formerly SOC
values, during sale. 39C
Entire line Mems Work Shirts, Csc
values, during sale. .,...... ~. .55C
Entire line Mems Work Shirts, 6Oc
values, during SALE. .45C
Big lot Mems Shirts formerly $l.O0
during sale. 7SC
Big lot Mems Shirts, formerly $1.5O
during sale. .......................$1.15
Mems Union Made Overalls $l.25
values, during sale. .99C
Entire line Mems Straw Hats during
= sale at half former price.
Entire line Mems Panama Hats
formerly $500 & Sc. 90 now. $3.50
Entire line Mems 15c Hose at...,. &c
Entire line Mems Union Suits, SOC
values, during SALE. e,..,.........39C
Entire line Mems Union Suits $1.O0
values, during SALE. 89C
Entire line Mems Union Suits $1.5O
values during SALE. .............$1.19
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-07-12

All Ziegler Bros. Low Shoes, formerly
$500, during sale. So SO
All Ziegler Bros. Low Shoes, formerly
$780, during sale. $3. .89
All Ladies' Walk-Over Low Shoes,
formerly $500, during sale. .$4. SO
All Ladies' Walk-Over Low Shoes,
formerly $500, during sale. .S3. .89
Big lot Mems Low Shoes, all sizes,
formerly $4.00, during sale. .$2.89
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-07-12
Ladies' Ready-tO- Wear
Department

Entire line Ladies' Georgette and
Crepe de Chine Waists
g off during this sale.
Entire line Ladies' Wash Lingerie
% Waists, price ranging from 81. 5O-$3. so
q OIL during this sale.
Entire line of Ladies' Skirts, in all
woolen and silk materials
e OH during this sale.
Entire line Ladies' Wash Skirts
g off during this sale.
Entire line of Ladies' Spring Suits
Coats and Dresses 5O51 off during sale
Lot of Ladies Lawn House Dresses,
all sizes. formerly So. 90 now. S1.O0
Entire line Ladies' Silk Kimonos
500 off during this sale.
Entire line Ladies Gingham House
Dresses q off during this sale.
Entire line of Children's Lawn and
Gingham Dresses
e OIL during this sale.
Entire line MILDLY Blouses 65c quail
ties during sale. ..43C
Entire line MILDLY Blouses $1.O0 and
$1.25 qualities during sale. .S9c