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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS
REFRESHING LITTLE PLAY
DESERVED BETTER AIDlI:N(


The comedy. pals First" ut the
Academy OF Music last evening. was
attended by Il small audience Il rcccp-
ton which was far short OF that which
this refreshing little play deserved
Now and then there comes n play
which. through unfamiliarity with it's
plot or its cast. Is allowed by the
theatcrgoing public to slip by with
out hearing. and when it has de-
parted on it's way regrets arc voiced
There will be regrets IL pals First"
Is not accorded larger audiences on
it's other presentations this afternoon
and tonight.
The comedy is bright and interest
ing. Staged as Southern play. it's
setting in the vicinity of Nashville
Tenn. II proves an excellent vehicle
for puzzling case of disputed idcn-
tity, combined with IL pleasant little
romance, augmented by. or perhaps.
concurrent with. some touches Illus
trativc of the camaraderic of the un-
derworld. Danny" and Dominic
two disrcputable specimens of the
criminal class. appear on the road
fronting on "WinnccrcSt." the country
home OF the Castlemans. The younger.
mistaken Cor so we are led to belcve)
for the absent young owner of the
place. is received into the house by
the negro caretnkers. In subsequent
scenes. he appears rs Richard Castle
man. the erstwhile absent owner. while
"DomInic' is palmed off as DIR. Blair
a clergyman. Numerous amusing
scenes occur. not only between the
two pals" but also in their encounter
with family friends. There is viii
liam, DIR. Chiffon. Richards cousin. who
has sought to ppssess himself Of the
estate. claiming Richard to have been
hn IA, il,-
lawyer. whose daughter Jean has
steadfastly loved Richard. accepts
Danny" az the real Castlcman. as
does his daughter. An escaped con-
vict. former associate of tho Two
"imposters" appears. when their Sc
aNerted. and the play ends with
Danny" proved and accepted by all
as Richard. and The end Is surprising
and happy.
Tim Murphy. as the Dominic" and
also as the clergyman, DIR, Blair"
proved himself comedian Of consid-
cradle gift. and an artist of the old
school His scene with Aunt Alicia,
the maiden aunt II Jean. who was "at
times slightly deaf" was full of con-
vulsing humor. and was greeted with
gales of laughter. 1t was here that
Mr. Murphy displayed his best abili-
ties As a genuine comedian. In his
Noh'VSoioH W Jean ne likewise dis.
closed the power TO evoke tears as
well as smiles.
Glen White. as Danny" gave
splendid impersonation. and was ex-
cellent in the part. Reeva Greenwood,
as Jean. was an attractive heroine
and Henry Keen. as the Judge" wac
convincing. Edwin Anderson, as the
SQUIRREL was depraved looking
outcast. and acted the convict sufTI
GENTLY we'll that one would not care
to meet him unarmed. The two negro
servants were we'll represented by
Carl Anderson and Amelia Myers
while Nicholas Roche proved n capable
william.
All in all. Pals First is n de,;eht-
full and sufficiently enErossinc NAV FOR
an evenings pleasure
J. G. II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
H0WITzERS TO BE MUSTERED
INTO STATE VOLUNTEERS
New Bnttery IIns E'ifty-Nine Men on
Rolls-Wili Elect Officers


1t is practically assured that Bat
terry A, Richmond Howitzers. will be
mustered into State service as Virginia
volunteers. The roster of the company
now contains the names of ffty-nine
men. and an application will be filed
asking permission to muster in the
company. Preliminary to final or
ganization and election of officers on
Tuesday evening. October %. the COM
pany met last night for drill and dis
cussion of the final organization.
The military ball planned by the
women's auxiliary to the company for
the benefit OF the Howitzer Battery
Headquarters and supply company and
the Rockbridge Artillery now in SER
vice was discussed. There will be a
meeting this afternoon at o'clock
In the annex to the Seventh Street
Christian Church at which all COM
mittees having any part in preparing
for the ball Will be present. The ball
will be held in the Richmond Howit-
zers' Armory, November 2.
The names on the roster of Battery A
as called last night, but which will be
Increased this week were.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
FARMERS DECLARE LOYALTY
North Carolina Union Advocates Gust
ing Candidate for Presidency he
cause Of Unsympnthetic Utternnces.

Especial to The Zines Dispatch.]
RALEIGH, n. c., October 16.-The
executive committee Of the North Caro-
lima Farmers Union adopted resolu-
lions to-day, preliminary to the ap-
preaching annual session of the union
in winston Salem, declaring that the
State Farmers Union should adopt a
ringing resolution OF loyalty to the ma
tional government and to our allies in
the prosecution Of the war" also, that
further discussion be eliminated. leav-
ing all matters of detail or policy con-
corning the conduct of the war and it's
termination to the individual judgment
Of members without official action or
pronouncement by the State union"
IT Is stated that. regardless Of what
candidate for president the members
are supporting. the movement being to
make C. C. Wright. Of Wilkes. presi-
dent instead of II. Q. Alexander, whose
"unsympathetic attitude and utterances
as to the war policy OF the government
have stirred denunciation and opposi-
ton 20 his reelection to the presidency
Of the union" the union men Of the
state wish and expect ringing declar-
alton of loyalty and yet are determined
to avoid any controversies about de-
falls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Democratic Campaign
Speaking Engagements

Speaking engagements have been
announced by J. N. Drenamsn, sec-
rotary OF the state Democratic COM
mlttee, nH foilowr,
NEWFOUNDLAND DAvIS-South
Boston, October II, Bristol, October
20 might, Abingdon. October -;
TILES, October 23.
HENRY e. Saskatchewan wick,
October ~.
=. l.. observation-disclosures octo-
Der II.
II. ID. FLOOD-BristoI, October 20
tniEhD, Abingdon, October 22i Giles,
October 23.
CHRISTOPHER II. GARNETT-
Gloucester, November 3.
ANDREW JACKSON MONTAGUE
Charles City Courthouse. Octo-
Der IS.
GEORGE l.. BROwNING-Flu-
vnnnn. Monday, October 81.
THOMAS l.. HUNTER-Truslov
Store, Thursday. October IS, J. Il.
Monroe's Store, Friday, October 10,
White Onk SchoeIhouse, Saturday,
October 20; Tnckett's 3IiIl, Thurs
day, October %; GnrrlsonyilIe, Fri
day. October 20i brooke station,
Saturday, October n.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
WOULD EXEMPT POLICE
Chief Kizer Will Take Up ProbleuS OF
Asking CopSress for Necea.'
aury LcEislntIon. 49,
Try Associated pressI

Try Associated Press1
WASHINGTON. October ls.-so.s q.
kizcr. chief Of police OF Norfolk. Va,
and secretary OF the International As
ISOLATION of Police Chiefs announced at
conference here to-day that he would
take up with Chief Michael T.. Long.
of Newark. n. J., president. the Ques-
ton of calling Il special session of the
association to consider asking Congress
to exempt policemen from the draft.
At the conference. which also was
attended by representatives of the po-
lice departments OF Chicago, Pitts
burEh. Baltimore and Washington. Il
was agreed that operation Of the SO.
lec,ivc draft hnd created a serious sit
uation in cities of all sizes through the
country.
Aside from the wholesale loss Of men
through the draft, there are two diff
culties in getting new men pre-
sent themselves. the chiefs agreed.
One is that men are offered
better pay in other lines. and the
other is that men subject to the draft
will not join the police departments be-
cause they have to make considerable
outlay for uniforms which wouId be
useless to them if they are called to
the colors. 81.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
No Intention to Fix Prices,
BY Associated PrcssI
Nv ash NOTION nnf nhnr. L

WASHINGTON. October l6.-Repre-
scntatircs OF cottonsced producers,
Einners, crushers and renners con-
ferrcd with the food administration to-
dag regarding rules under which they
are to operate under Federal licenses
as provided in President Wilson's re-
cent proclamation. Some misapprehen-
sion was manifested as to price fixing.
and they were told by Food Admins
traitor Hoover that there is no intcn-
ton to fix prices. The administra-
tons activities have to do. he ex-
planned. with the elimination OF specu-
lation and boarding. The conference
will continue tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
u, &. Fitxhugh.

GORDONSVILLE. Va. October 16.-B.
c. Fitzhugh died at the home Of his sis
ter here on Monday afternoon, after an
illness of several months. The body
was taken to the old home of the Fitz-
hugh family in Hanover County Tues
day for burial.
Mr.. Fitzhugh is survived by three
brothers and three sistcrs-Richard
FitzhuGh, Of Hanover; Wallace Fitz-
hugh, Of Orange: and d. S. Fitzhugh
and the Misses Mary. Jennie and Linda
Fitzhugh, all OF Gordonsville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
SITE TO BE TAKEN OVER
@',O0O-Acrc Tract Mt Gun Powder Necl.
VIII He Used nv Proving
d.

ASHINGTON, October 1s,-Pres-
ident Wilson tonight issued n procIa-
nation authorizing the War DEPART
ment to take over the site for artillery
proving grounds recently selected by
the department at Gun Powder Neck.
hartford County, Md Land within the
prescribed area which cannot be OBJ
tanned at purchase before October &c
Will be taken under condemnation pro-
ceedinEs.
The tract, containing about $4,000
acres. embraces two separate pieces OF
land fronting on Chesapeake Bay
Seven million dollars was appropriated
by Congress to purchase the land and
build necessary buildings and equip
ment. The proving ground will be
used for testing coast and field artil-
lery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. NJ. w. Timberlake.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary w.
Timberlake. widow of d. a. Timber
lake. who died Monday night in the
home of her nephew. w. Z. Barrett, in
Ginter Park. will be held at the Second
BAPTIST Chruch this afternoon at 3
o'clock. Burial will be in Hollywood.
Mrs. Timberlake was the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Sydnor. of
Meadow Farm" Hanover County. She
was one of sixteen children, five of
whom survive. These are Mrs. Bette
Gibson and Mrs. Julia Egbert and
Robert T.. Walter. and w. L. Sydnor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Differences Adjusted.

WASHINGTON. October 16.-Difrer-
ences between oyster and fish shippers
and express companies resulting from
notice OF the companies that shipments
were subject to delay because of rail-
road congestion have been adjusted, 1t
was announced to-day by the food ad-
ministration. Orders will be issued by
the companies that preference must be
given to perishable shipments and ex-
traordinary care taken in receiving
such shipments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
GENERAL WEAVER VISITS
CAMP AT FORTRESS MONROE
Prai"c" ProErrss Made by Men Trnin-
Ing for Artillery Serstcc-AH VIII
Sec Service in France.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.l

Especial 70 The Times Dispatch.]
HAMPTON. VA. October 16.-Gen-
eral Erasmus NJ. Weaver. chief OF the
artillery branch OF the United States
Army. paid a visit to the officers re-
serve school at Fortress Monroe to-
day General Weaver. who was ac-
companicd by his staff, addressed tho
400 men attending the school.
He declared that each of the coming
officers would have 4 chance to servo
his country in France. General Wea-
YER commended the men for tho pro-
gross they are making and expressed
the satisfaction OF the war officials
over the manner in which the men
were grasping the work before them
General Weaver, during c day. in
spected the camp and also visited the
headquarters at the fort. General
Weaver returned to Washington to-
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
AVIATOR REACHES HAMPTON
American Birdnen Complete Success.
full Flight From Philadelphia
In Sen Plane.
.ciaI 10 The Tirn.s-Disy

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
HAMPTON. VA. October 16.-Cap-
tain Ocker and Lieutenant Leo Deutch,
American airmcn. have made a sue
cessful flight from the flying field near
Philadelphia to Hampton. They used a
seaplane and came here via Washing
ton, where a short stop was made. The
officers had an occasion to try out.
new continuance when one of the gaso-
line tanks sprang leak. The gas
was pumped into sound tank while
the machine was in the air. The sea-
plane attained speed Of forty-f~e
miles an hour crossing land on the trip
down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
GOVERNOR STUART MAY
VISIT CAMP McCLEJItS

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
ADMISSION. ALA, October 16-The
sensation OF the day at Camp McCIellan
was the announcement that the courts
mad granted Major Harry Fraudenber-
ger, president of the tuberculosis ex-
amining board, permission to change
MS name to Phillips Gath. It Is under
stood the major asked that his name
be changed because he wants to go to
France and does not want to carry :,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Mrs. Eliz.beth Rinker pipr.,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
WOODSTOCK, Va, October l6.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Rinker Dinges, wife OF Will
liam Dinges. died at the home OF her
son-in-law. DR.. Fred Downey. in Edin-
burg. She is survived by her husband:
one daughter, Mrs. Fred Downey; three
sons, Frank Dinges, of Edinburg: Guy
Dnges, of Bluefield. w. Va, and Vance
Dinges. Of Wilmington. n. j.; and three
sisters-Mrs. S. ]. Hoffman and Miss
Stella Rinker, OF Woodstock. and Mrs.
Emma McGinnis. of Terra Alta w. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
pecord Price for st.1,ton.

WATERLOO. IOWA, October ia
record price for Belgian stallion was
paid to-day, when C.. @. Good, Of Og-
den, Utah. bought Fauceur for $4,000.
The stallion was owned by William
Crownover. of Cedar Falls. Iowa. and
was sold at auction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Mrs. Annie Keller

Especial to the Times Dspatch.r
WOODSTOCK, Va, October 16.-Mrs.
Annie Keller, widow Of Jacob Keller,
died at her home here tonight. She is
survived by one daughter. Mss Irene
Keller. and two brothers. Perry Hoover,
of Hamburg, Shenandoah County; and
William Hoover. OF Winchester.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Edmund Joseph Ixnin.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch1
WINCHESTER, Va, October 16.-Ed-
mund Joseph Kahn. son Of William
Kahn, who was injured recently while
playing football with the BrierviIle
High School team. died today in Memo
rial Hospital Of pneumonia, following
an operation. His parents, six broth
ers and four sisters survive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Address on stonev.u jackson

Rev. James Power Smith, DID,, will
speak on "Stonewall Jackson, His Ca
reer and Character" at Y. NJ c. A.
ouiialnG NO: 90. Camp Lee, Petersburg.
tonight at o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
NO PROHIBITION IN IOWA
Statewide Amendment Apparently Il.
Killed. According to Latest re-
turns From Commonwealth.

fBy Associated Pressl
DIES MONIES. IOWA. October 10
iowa citizens apparently have declined
to bind themselves to Statewide pro
hibition. according to late returns to-
night received from all but three coun-
ties in the State. The count of votes
gives 1929 against and 1854 for
the proposed constitutional prohibition
amendment. Statutory prohibition now
prevails in Iowa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
John NJ. Anderson.
- "O7'
ISDecial TO The Times-DiSna tnh L

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
WINCHESTER, Va October 10
John NJ. Anderson. aged ffty-three
years. formerly of Frederick County,
died here today. lie lost a son and two
daughters during the last year. He is
survived by his widow and two daugh-
tiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Mrs. C.. r. Drummond.

HAMPTON. VA. October 16.-Mrs.
Caroline r. Drummond. siXty-seven
years old. OF Providence. r. l., died
here suddenly tonight in the home of
her daughter. Mrs. +. w. Hcr5ey, in
Academy Street. Mrs. Drummond came
to Hampton on Sunday, intending TO
spend the winter with her daughter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
.JnmeH j. Ryan,

Funeral services for James J. Ryan,
who died yesterday at the home of Mrs.
L. a. Felthaus. 6 North Harrison Street,
will take place this morning at 10
o'clock from Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Burial Will be in Mount Calvary Gene
terry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
AiIaa Noble sneed.

GORDONSFlLLE. Va. October 16.-
The body of Miss Molle Sneed, who
died in Stanton. Sunday. was brought
to Gordonsville Monday aft noon and
inferred in the family section in
Maplesville Cemetery. Rev. Frank Bur-
russ. pastor of the Methodist church,
conducted the services.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Mrs. Snrnh johnson.

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
LYNCHBURG. Va, October 16.-Mrs
Sarah Johnson died today at her home
on Roanoke Avenue. She was the
mother of w. NJ. Johnson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-17
Don't get up

at night. Drink the celebrated
Shivar Mineral Water. Positively guar
anteed by money-back offer Tastes
fine; costs trifie. Delivered anywhere
by our Richmond agents, Spence Nun
namnker Co.-Adv
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-01
No Messages Can be Sent Out
of Country Except by
Special Permit.


United Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON. May L. The
United States government today
locked censorship upon cables
telegraphs and telephones. applying
the cable prohibitions to all lines
put operating against telegraphs and
telephones only along the Mexican
border.
President Wilson ordered the cen.
sorship by proclamation and left 1t
10 the war and navy departments to
work out regulations. These regula.
lions were completed and the cen.
Sorship ordered into immediate
| effect.
\ Mr. Wilson's proclamation reads:
whereas, the existence Of state
ol war between the United States
and the imperial German govern
ment makes it essential to the public
safety that no communication OF
cnaracter which would aid the enemy
or It's allies shall be had.
therefore. by virtue of the power
vested In me under the constitution
ana by the joint resolution passed
3dpy congress on April 6, 1917, declar-
ing Ne.existence Of a state of war,
NJ IS ordered that all companies or
persons owning, controlling or
ShnaT telegraph and telephone
jS or submarine cables. are here
jbnv rohibfted from transmitting mes
y % points without the U. g.,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-01
Charge is Made That Chicago
Bakers Strike is Result of
Teutonic Plotting.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
CHICAGO, May Federal authori
ties today began a rigid investigation
into charges that the bakers strike
which has practically tied UP the
city's entire bread supply, was the
result of pro-Ger1nan plotting.
Immediately upon receipt of or,
ders from Washington, United States
District Attorney Chas. F. Clyne as.
signed several special Investigators
to the case and union leaders were
being questioned today.
1t is known that union leaders at
Washington signed a statement pledgi
ing themselves not to embarrass the
government by strikes during the
war, but the striking bakers here as
sert that the pledge was made lover
their heads" President Gompers q
the American Federation of Labor
will arrive in the city shortly to at
tempt to end the strike.
While actual shortage exists, Chi
,cago as yet has not suffered rea
bread famine. Restaurants and hotels
are struggling along on reduced ra
t.ons" while retailers have ISSUED
"one loaf only" announcements tc
their customers. The new seventeen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-01
CENSORSHIP LID FALLS
ON TELEGRAPH BUSINESS

and from delivering messages re-
ceived from such points except those
permitted under rules and regula-
tions to be established by the secre-
tary of war for telegraph and tele-
phone lines, and by the secretary of
the navy for submarine cables.
ITO these departments. respective
", is delegated the duty of prepar-
ing and enforcing rules and regula-
tions under this order to accomplish
the purpose mentioned. This order
shall take effect from date.
(Signed) Woodrow WILSON,
The censorship naturally hits
newspapers and press associations
chiey, but 1t also involves messages.
incoming and outgoing Of American
business concerns and individuals.
The objects of the censorship are
officially defined as being to prevent
military information reaching the
enemy; to prevent spreading Of in
formation prejudicia1 to the inter-
ests Of the United States. or of in
terest to Germany; to prevent cfrcu-
lation of false reports, or reports
prejudicfa1 either to military opera
tfons or prejudicial to relations with
foreign powers.
It constitutes Americas first taste
of real wartime, ironclad, military
censorship and the regulations are
sufficiently broad to give the govern
ment censors the broadcast powers of
deleting or Withholding messages.
Commander ID. w. Todd, director
OF naval communications, will be in
charge of the cable censorship, with
Commander Arthur B. Hoff, controll-
ing the New York division, while
Brigadier General Mcintyre will di-
rect the telegraph and telephone
supervision on the border.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-01
MURDER
CONFESSION
Two Men Held by Police Say They
Were Paid $1,000 by Husband
to Siay His
Wife.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 1.-Detec'
tives returned here today with two
men, who, the police say, confessed
thew were paid $4,000 to kill Mrs
Alice Dunn. murdered as she slept III
her parents home here last Thursday
The men, arrested In Montana, charee
that Frank Dunn, Mrs. Dunn's nus
band, hired them to slay his Wlie,
from whom he was separated, accord
ing to police.
The two men, however, deny they
had any thing to do with the Staying
of Mrs. Dunn. The plan, they too
the police, was never carried out py
them. The two men will be held as
witnesses before the grand jury which
will begin its probe of the most SEN
sational murder committed in ST.
Paul in years.
Mrs Dunn was given separate
maintenance of $40 month after a
sensational trial in which she charged
cruelty. Dunn denies any connection
with the murder and says they re-
Gently talked OF reconciliation.
Mrs. Dunn was sleeping with her
sister, Miss Katherine McQuilian, at
her parents home, when she was
killed. The slayer entered her room
and fired three shots, beat his victim
over the head with a revolver ana
ESCAPED. Miss lMcQlHllan was un-
harmed. Dunn was found at his room
asleep an hour later, but was takea
to the police station and has since
been held without charge.