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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
SUBMARINES COMMISSIONED
Six Undersen Donts, Built for Great
Britain. Now In Service of
Chilean Government.

BOSTON. July Silk submar ines.
built at Quincy for Great Britain. and
recently turned over 10 the Chilean
government. in part payment for a
warship Communicated by the British
government while under construction
at the outbreak of war, we're commits
stoned at the Boston Navy-Yard to-
day. The vessels had been informed
here. and the transfer of ownership was
made with the approval of the au-
thorities at Washington.
The undersea boats lay side by side.
each with three officers and twenty
men in Chilean uniform aboard, when
the ceremonies. unique among the
many held at the yard. began. There
was a ruffle Of drums as Admiral
Luis Gomez, Of the Chilean navy:
Lieutenant-Com Alberto Cor
gas and other officers Joined Com
mandant William Rush and his staff at
the pier. at signal the colors were
hoisted simultaneously on all Of the
submarines. while the Marine Band
played the Chilean national air and
The Star-Spansled Banner" No
statamrnt was made as to the plans
OF Admiral Gomez.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
GIVES $4,000 TO RED CROSS
Chesapeake md Potomac Telephone
Company Gives Through Rich
mond once.

NJ. II. Buehler. vice-president and
general manager of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company. from
the general offices OF the company IN
Baltimore yesterday announced that
the corporation would contribute S.
600 to the Red Cross campaign in Rich
mond. This contribution was the re-
suit OF a solicitation made to Albert
$. Tanner. district manager, several
days ago. Mr.. Tanner immedi ate,y TOOK
the matter up with officers OF the COM
pany. Officials of the Red Cross cam
paign expressed great appreciation
last night for the contribution. In view
OF the fact that Richmond is only one
of the many cities in which the COM
pany operates. and they feel this city
has been treated with unusual liberal
itY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
CABLEGRAM BRINGS
GREAT RELIEF AND JOY

Although it had been known for days
that all of the troops were safe after
the successful battles of their conveys
with the submarines, the news of the
arrival of the supply and animal ships
was received with undisGuised relief
and joy. Secretary Daniels FASTENED
to, Secretary BAKERS office with his
cablesram and exchanged hearty con-
CALCULATIONS.
President Wilson was notified, and
then the War Secretary turned to his
stenographer and dictated his letter
expressing the army's gratitude to the
navy for its splendid service.
No details to add to Secretary
Daniels's statement will be made pub
liG for the present. Nor will officials
DISCUSS further the significance of the
fact that the Germans had accurate
advance knowledge of the American
arm aoa's coming. Every possible eft
fort is being made to search out the
avenue OF communication and Identify
the spies, whose efficiency was dis
closed when the Germans were inform
'eI in advance of the crossing of the
American destroyer fiotilla sent to Eu-
rope soon after war was declared to
e5Jst-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
STRIKES SETTLED
Government Announces Heturn to Work
of Many WOrkmen In
Three Cities.

WASHINGTON. July 3.--Advi- IS re-
ceired to-day at the Department OF
Labor announced the successful settle
ment OF strikes among 1900 employees
Of the Chattanooga. Tenn, Street
Railway: $500 mechanics in the rail.
road shops in Lafayette. Ind, and $500
metal workers employed by the Cult
Refining Company, of Port Arthur,
Tex.
Shop rules caused the trouble with
the Gulf Refining Company. the men
agreeing to return to work after the
company had promised Joseph Beiricns,
government conciliator. to right all
grievances.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
LOVERS QUARREL ENDS
IN SERIOUS SHOOTING

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
SALUDA. VA. July 3.-Atter d lovers
quarrel, Gus Sbackelford shot and Sc
rfouEly wounded his sweetheart. Eva
Carter. seventeen years old. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Manly Carter, at their
home near Urbanna to-day. Shackcl-
ford was captured by Sheriff segar
while trying 10 make his escape He
10 twenty-five years of age. His home
10 In lower Gloucester. The girl is in
a critical condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04

risnced railway men is nearly. COM
plete.
Preparations are under way for an
aerial service OF a size never before
DREAMED OF. The first cost will bc
$500, 100000. The nations automotive
engineers have been modified TO de-
sign a new, powerful airplane motor,
the frst of which will be ready for
testing this month. The aid of techni-
cal schools has been invoked to help
train the necessary thousands of avia-
tors.
In the Navy Department. plans have
been drawn for a. new type, swift, pow
erfully armed submarine chase and
hundreds are under construction. Ad-
ditional destroyers also have been or
dered, and hundreds OF merchant craft
surveyed. armed and many taken into
the government service.
GERMAN MERCHANT VESSELS
ADDED TO C0uNTRY'S FLEET
Under resolution of Congress. nine
ty-six German merchant vessels laid
up in American waters have been taken
over by the government. and most Of
them repaired and made ready for SER
vice in the merShaRt trade, or as trans
ports.
Agreement by railway. coal and other
interests to cooperate with the gov
eminent in giving a maximum of SER
vice for minimum cost, the response
OF the people in oversubscribing by
SO per cent the s2.00o.0oo. 900 Liberty
loan. and in more than supplying the
s1oo.0o0,00o humanity fund asked for
by the Red Cross war council-these
and many other developments convince
officials here that the nation is awake
to the emergency ahead. and that the
achievements of the three months just
passed will be duplicated many times
over in the months to come
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
GOVERNOR TO BE SPEAKER
Makes Fourth OF July Address MT Chat
hmm To-Dny--Dnnville Plans
Big Celebration.
Especial to The Times-pispatch

Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
DANVlLLE. VA, July "a parade
including all of the local military COM
panies. fraiernal organizations and
decorated floats and cars is one of
the features Of to-morrow's celebration
here of the Fourth of July. Baseball
games and athletics at the park also
are included in the program. Judge
Waller X. Staples. of Roanoke, will
make the address
Chatham also is preparing for big
day tomorrow. Governor Stuart will
make an address before the people
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
NEW BUREAU ORGANIZED |
1t VIII Assist In MobilizlnE Nonproy
fcssionnl Women for Red y
Cross Work.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-Under tho
direction OF Miss Florence Marshall. OF
New York. new woman's bureau OF
tho American Red Cross was organized
to-day Its special purpose is to aid
In mobilizing the nonprofessional
women OF the Unitod States for Red
Cross work.
me advisory committee comprises
Mrs. w. X. Draper, for years promi-
nent In Rcd Cross work in New York
CITY: Miss Mary Goodville. Of Balti-
more; Miss Mabel T. Boardman. Wash
lngton; Mrs Joseph Cudahy. Chicago:
MRS. e. V. Hammar. st. Louis: Mrs.
L. H. Hartman. New York: Miss
Lavinia H. Newell, Boston; Mrs.
George Wharton Pepper. Philadelphia,
and Mrs. Leonard Wood. Charles
ton S. C.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
Spence Is REFLECTED.

tSDecia! 70 The Times Dispatch.l
NORFOLK. VA, July 81. Paul
Spence. former supervisor of public
schools. has been re-electc1 to his no.
sition by the city school boarI Super
visor Spence was relieved of his duties
al his own request. pending his trial
en- the charge OF housebreaking. Mr..
Spence was recently a:qui.tpd by a
jury jr tho Cooperation Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
AMERICAN AMBULANCE
DRIVERS DECORATED
INV Associated pyessl

tBy Associated Press.l
PARIS. July 3.-Four ambulance
drivers of tho American field service
were decorated with the war cross by
General Gouraud at n review OF the
troops at the front. They were Ben
jamin F.. Butler and John NJ. Grierson,
Jr., OF New York: Brownlee B. Gould
OF Toledo. and n. Wynkoop Ribinkam
Chicago. They were cited in army or
ders for courage and devotion in taking
away the wounded during recent
bombardment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
HARVESTERS MAY STRIKE
Industrial Workers Of World Claim
support of $4,000 Laborera In
Wheat Belt.

B1SBEE. ARIZ.. July 3.--Mine strike
leaders at the headquarters OF the In
dustrial Workers of the World here
claimed 10 have received kilograms to-
day from the agricultural division OF
The Industrial Workers OF the World
Offering support to the strike They
claimed $4,000 farm laborers through
out the Middle West who are being
counted upon to assist In the wheat
harvest are in the division
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
OPPOSED TO CONSUMPTION
Labor Lender Would Have Every Work
insman Refuse to Toll for
Private GaIn.
(By Associated Press. ]

OTTAWA, July 3-Conscription of
material wealth by refusal of every
workingman in the Dominion OF con-
ada to toll for private gain II con-
scription of man power becomes law
was advocated to-day by j. c. Wat
ters. president of the Trades and La
Dor Congress of Canada. in reply to an
inquiry from the British Columbia Fed
Grafton of Labor as TO the attitude Ia :.
Dor should assume toward conscrip-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
Ride In Imperial Train.

PETROGRAD, July 3.-Elihu Root
and his ow-comm!ssioners made
their 3ust-fnished trip in the former
imperial train. Mr.: Root and Foreign
Minister Tereschtenke sat ct the table
on which Gear Nicholas signed hts alb
dicAtion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
JASON VOOLFOLK CONVICTED
Sentenced to Federal Prison ut Atlanta
Upon Admitting Post Once
Robbery.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.]
CHARLOTT ESNILLE. Va. July a.
Jason Voolfolk. of Albemarle County,
pleaded guilty OF the charge of break
ing into and robbiDg the post office at
Wilho!t. and was sentenced to year
and day in the Federal prison at
Atlanta.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
ARE GREETED BY PARIS
Wildly Enthusiastic Crowds Cheer Sammies as They Ar
rive in Capital of France to Take Part in To-
days Celebration of the Fourth

French soldiers on laave grasped the
hands Of the Americans and marched
beside them. Several times groups of
shop girls on their way to work slipped
through the police lines and kissed the
soldiers. to their great embarrassment
Now and then an American voice would
be heard calling out Hello boys"
welcome to Paris" or Good luck"
When the resimental colors were car
ried past the men barred their heads.
The Americans were greatly surprised
to see a number of children kneel in
the street as the flag was carried by.
They wore orphans from an institution
in the neighborhood.
The soldierly bearing of the men i'm
pressed the observers. They were lean
and brown and the new field packs
gave them quite a different appearance
from British or Continental soldiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
WOMAN is CRUSHED
Student Mt Mnrlin Airpiane school
Falls With Machine. and
Is Killed.
IBy Associnted Press,

lBy Associated Press1
MARLIN. TEX, July 3.-Mrs. Hattie
Nixon. twenty-six years old, Of Waco,
a student in the Marlin Airplane School.
was killed here to-day while making
practice flight.
Leaving the aviation field. Mrs.
Nixon's plane failed to get sufficient
elevation and struck telephone wires,
causing IL to fall. She was crushed
beneath the engine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04

the U-boats At a safe distance. but
BthsE speed also resulted in the sink
inf OF one submarine at least. Gre
nades were used in firing. depth
Charge explosive timed to go off at a
Scertatn distance under water. In one
instance. oil and wreckage covered the
surface OF the sea after n shot from
. destroyer At periscope, and the re-
ports make claim Of sinking.
protected by our high seas convoy,
by our destroyers and by French war
vessels. the contingent proceeded and
Joined the others in a French port
NO MORE THRILLING
CELEBRATION OF FOURTH
The whole nation will rejoice that
$50 great a peril is PASSED for the van
guard of the men who will fight our
battles in France. No more thrilling
Fourth Of July celebration could have
been arranged than this glad news that
lifts the shadow of dread from the
heart OF America"
Secretary Baker wrote the following
letter to Secretary Daniels, conveying
the army's thanks to the navy:
WORD has Just come to the War De-
partment that the last ships conveying
General PershinGs eHpeditionary force
to France arrived safe to-day. As you
know, the navy assumed the RESPONSE
bilIty for the safety Of these ships on
the sea and through the danger zone.
The ships themselves and their conveys
were in the hands Of the navy, and
now that they have arrived and car
rled, without tho loss OF a man, our
soldiers who are the first to represent
America in the battle for democracy,
i beg leave to tender to you. to the
admiral and to the navy the hearty
thanks of the War Department and Of
the army. This splendid achievement
issaa suspicious beginning. and 1t has
been characterized throughout by the
most cordial and effective cooperation
between the two military services"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
lBy Associated Press.l


PARIS. July "a battalion Of
morning to parade on July 4. The
Americans were greeted by wildly en-
thusiastic crowds which packed the
streets through which they marched to
Neuilly barracks. where they were
quartered. The officers are being en-
tertained at the military club.
The Americans arrived at the Aus
terlitz station at TAO o'clock, having
been thirty-six hours on the way from
the French port at which they dis
embarked. The soldiers were greeted
by representatives, Of the French and
American armies. The French Red
Cross provided refreshments and tho
American Red Cross and Young Mems
Christian Association also sent repre-
sentatives to greet them.
Headed by their own band, tho SOL
diers. carrying their rifles and field
packs. fell in and marched Off to the
barracks. The crowds waved AmerI-
can and French nags. Hundreds Of
Americans were in the throng at the
station.
STEP THROUGH LINES
AND KISS SOLDIERS
AS the troops swung through tho
streets French girls pinned bouquets
and American hags on the soldiers
breasts. Flowers were scattered along
the route. The band played Yankee
Doodle Dixie" Marching Through
GanrpiQ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-04
DEATHS

MERRIDEw-,Died, July 9, 1917. al P.
Mrs ANNIE SsT hIIEE ZEE sEl Rfh9Son u Street
Mr; Fred r. Merridew. aged fttythree years.
P. NJ Interment In Oakwood Cemeterx
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08
OSHKOSH, WIS.

Mr.. J. Norman Person has return
ed to his duties on the c. & n. r. K.
between Milwaukee and Oshkosh, al
ter spending week in Chicago with
his wife.
Mesdames Smith Turner and Scott
spent Sunday in Fond du Lac. The
guest of Mrs. Anna Hill and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fowler.
Mrs. Ida Ray is convalesent after
three weeks of serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Scott, spent
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Of last
week in BeIoit. Wis. They left there
Monday for Chicago where Mrs. Scott
will spend several days there VISITING
her sister, Mrs. Ada Lawrence.
Mr.. Will. johnson says there viii
be something doing about the much
talked of wedding march, the 18th
We wish he and the bride much hap
piness.
Mr.. NJ. Flaggs Of Chicago is spend
ing a few days between this city and
Milwaukee, for the c. & \. w. R. r.
The stork left ten pound girl at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fer
ry. Feb. 27th. Mother and baby are
feeling fine. Father is as happy as a
lark. Mrs. Ferry is a sister to Mrs
John Smith.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08
ATMORE, Ala, NEWS.

Mr.. Tom. Montgomery is reputed
as being the wealthiest eolored man
in Escawbia Co. Ala.
The anniversary of the Mt. Tri-
umph Baptist church will begin
March 18th, at which time $500 will
be raised. The church was erected
in 1911, at a cost of $500. Rev. VIM.
Franklin is pastor. $4,000 of the above
amount has been paid,
Mr.. Paris who is conducting cafe,
reports business. as being good.
The Blade man made great hit
here last week.
Mrs. Kyles is A /, when it comes
to serving the public.
Mr.. B. Lucius is our leading hotel
man.
Rev. VIM. Franklin, pastor of Mt.
Triumph Baptist church, has offered
his resignation.
The many friends of Mr.. Brown
will learn with sorrow of his death,
having dropped dead Monday from
heart failure.
Prof. Ingrham was out Of town last
week, attending the Institute.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08
MILWAUKEE,, WIS
c. j. F..

Mrs. c. f. MacFarlan, Miss Viola
Dale and Mrs. G. j. Fox, were at the
Y. VI. c. A. Sunday to hear the Tus-
keegee singers.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley +. Dale, 617 Cherry
street, last Tuesday evening and left
charming baby girl. Baby and mo-
ther are doing nicely, who are under
the care of special trained nurse.
Miss Viola Dale has accepted fine
position at Rice's Cafe, Second St
This is a new cafe and one of the
very finest in the city.
Mrs. G. J. Fox has been somewhat
indisposed for few days
There will be a brilliant dramatic
parlor play given by some Of Milwau
KEGS popular young ladies in the
near future.
Mr.. w. w. MacFarlan had some
distinguished visitors Sunday in
honor Of his birthday.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08

At the reception of the G. A. R. on
the 22nd. inst Mr.. Cowan and his
singers acquitted themselves with
credit to a large appreciative audi
ence
The friends of the Misses Stevens
and MsNeal mourn and sympathize
deeply with them in this their hour
Of trial, the illness Of their little
ones.
At the close of the evening service
at the Baptist Mission last Sunday,
three young men, Mess.-s. Winters,
Brown, and Bawdy came forward
in token that they would yield their
lives and services to Jesus.
Misses Ora Bell and Pauline Nc
Cord are active and interesting Sun
day school workers as organist and
Treasurer.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08

BeBloit, Wis. Special to the Blade:-
Undoubtly the greatest social event
of the season will be that of the Baby
and Children Contest, March 18th,
at Booths Hal Grand Ave. Already
the young and grown up people are
inspecting their wardrobes groom
ing their handsome gown for the
affair. They will be in Beloit from
Rockford on the south and Madison
on the north, even from far away
Milwaukee to witness this gigantic
and auspicous festival. The children
who are always a busy and interest
ing set, are leaving no stone unturned
to mass a large number of votes;
parents and admiring friends are
lining up everybody they can in be-
half of their choice To enhance the
JOY and pleasure of the occasion. The
program committee have arranged
some interesting numbers. This de-
partment of which Mrs. Prince, the
able and affluent chairman, assisted
by Mrs. P. Strother and others are
grooming and tuning the melodious
voices of the little folks for the CHOIR
us A quartette composed of mixed
voices will thrill the best and soothe
the ears of the vast audience which
will pack the spacious hall. To as
sure fair play, comfort and business
dispatch, four judges will be on hand,
plenty of ushers, doorkeepers, and
matrons. Several bankers are expect
de, one of who will give a talk on
Thrift" "This day of days and time
Of times" will mark great stride in
social, educational and religious life
of the city.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08
Program as FOiio2Uss

Opening song: All Hail The Power
OF Jesus Name. Prayer by Patriarch
II. f. Johnson, Address by Rev. II. w.
Jameson Of Champaign Lodge 2757
on the Memories of Peter Ogden
Paper by Mrs. Mary Banks, Of
Household of Ruth 1904 instrument
al solo by Mrs. Nettie johnson House
hold Of Ruth 402- Relationship of the
Household Of Ruth's by Miss Nora }.
Stanford, Of Household Of Ruth 4O8.
hesitation by Miss Bell Lee Of House
hold Of Ruth 1904 Closing song:
God Be With You TIL We Meet
Again. Benediction by Rev. II. w.
Jameson, after which refreshments
were served.
Peorias newest social center, the
Booker T. Washington, social cen
ter, was started on last Sunday af
ternoon, when the opening meeting
was held. Two hundred and fifty were
present to support the new venture
and give assurance Of its success.
Among these were 80 children, who
enjoyed a story-tellnR-hour by Miss
Ella Bridges. The story hours will
take place every Wednesday and Sat
urday afternoon, according to plans
made on last Sur day. A boys chorus
is to be formed, the boys will meet
Saturday afternoon, March 18th and
start work. Miss Anna Wilson talked
on the work Of the Boys meeting Of
the girls Of the center has not yet
been decided.
Representatives from the various
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08

To the Editor of Weekly Blade;
We are indeed proud to have an
opportunity of speaking few words
through the columns of your valuable
and esteemed journal. You will find
our people progressive in Century.
Mr.. A. Hunter is proprietor of a
,&ch counter and barber shop.
~, Ellen Grace and husband are
4h;nl,; of going north.
M;ar ~ Robinson is graduate
: pIs9 S's nm" IN Ala, and is the efficient
y, I"ow .re of Mr.. B. w. Will
liams.
Mrs. Hattie Howard rs< n;o,os -.
mirer of the Blade and
contents. =, j..
The Alger Sullivan Mills isM5uu
be one of the largest in the south.
employing up to 500 colored people
with good pay.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08

that place. She is one of the mothers
OF the Zion church. Mrs. Emma Saun-
ders is the morden "Dorcas" OF Brew
ton. She is sought far and near as
a sick nurse. Mr.. jackson is in the
dray business and owns 100 acres of
good land, has swell home near the
north end of the railroad as you en-
ter Brewton. Mrs. Daisy May Cook is
an entertaining lady. She is in charge
of their store, while her husband
farms. She is a leader in church and
society circles.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-08

We present to our thousands of
readers the likeness of a young man
who has forged his way to the front
from and through many obstacles. He
was born in Elmore Co Ala, August
3rd, 1880. At the tender age of three
years he was bereaved of his father.
After completing the courses offered
by the school of the county, Mr..
Knight at the age of sixteen entered
Tuskegee, Institute where his thirst
for Industrial education was quench-
ed and foundation for a business
career, solidly laid In the work of
the late DIR. Washington entitled,
"The Life and Work of b. T. Wash
ington" the face of this young man
may be seen amidst a group of stu
dents. For some years after leaving
this institution, Mr.. Knight conduct
ed successful business in Chicago, I'll.
More recently he has been a promi-
nent figure in the Commercial tailor
ing world. His life is an open book,
read and observed by all men, for
straight forward, honest dealing.
Such department has recommended
him to all associates. At present he
is residing in Beloit, Wis, where he
takes a prominent part in the bust
ness, social and religious life of the
community. From time to time we let
our readers hear Of this progressive
young man.
n T.