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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
RAISING Of BIG WAR
FUND DEFERRED

Washington. July so.-Memhers of
fae house ways and means committee
read he'd no decision today regarding
raising the 5000, 900, 600 additional
revenue asked for by Secretary OF the
Treasury McAdoo. 1t appeared to be
the general sentiment that the matter
would be deferred until the winter ses-
sion commencing in December.
The estimates were gone over by
Secretary Baker before the house ap-
preparations committee today The
committee will hear various bureau
chiefs from the war department.
AS the senate finance committee Is
not concerned with the FIVE billion dol
lars, it confined its time to framing a
scheme to raise the s273,oo0,ooo by
which the present bin will be increased
from sI.670.000,o00 to s1.943, 100000
The committee decided that II would
trea, as new corporations all corpo-
rations with sub-normal profits. In
other words, these corporations may
have clean slate TO begin with.
Under the present bill. old corporations
are not entitled to the exemptions I'M
less making 6 per cent proft.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
SAVTH|S FIGHTS
AGAINST RETURN

G s Savithis, the Greek wanted
on a charge uf stealing 81 500 from
another Greek. and, who is under ar
rest in Detroit. is making a stiff night
there against being brought back here
for trial. and today Captain McMahen,
chief of the Richmond detectives. will
secure the necessary extradition pa
pers from Governor Stuart and rush
them to Detroit, While only one
charge is against the man, II is be
lieved he has secured as much as
$1,000 from various Greeks, on his
promise that he would invest ii to
good advantage in Hopewell property.
Savithis was arrested last Friday,
and on being advised Captain Nc
Mahan had a writ Of haheas corpus
issued fer the man, which was re-
turnahle saturday When it came up
action was postponed until August B.
and the man then got out on hail at
$4,000 until August / O. 1t appears
that he liz determined to fight all at
tempts to bring him back to Virginia
One of the heaquarter's detectives
Will likely leave tonight with the
necessary papers for Savithis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
POLITICAL MOVE OF
BETHMANN-HoLLWE

London. July 3Q--The sudden food
Ct peace talk frorz the central empires
within the last two days is an inter
national political move Of the Beth
mann Hollweg type. inspired by no
real desire to bring about joint con-
ference, but merely in the hope of SOW
ing dssension among ;he allies with
the view Of imposing German peace.
This is the view here and the view
in other allied capitals as learned from
.d!spatc',es of the Michaelis and Ger
min statements and the Erzberger pro-
nouncement.
Even in Germany II is admitted that
40 Interpretation can be put on the
chancellor's words, Both Socialists and
pan-Germans find support for their
policies. They quote the same passages
TO prove opposite cases according 10
dispatches from Amsterdam,
The Micha ellis statement is viewed
principally a renewed effort to sow
dissension in Russia at time when
that nation appeared to be emergin r
from the chaotic conditions OF the last
few months His picture of French
dreams of conquest contract for which
was entered into with the banished I'm
perialists Of Russia, is painted princi-
pallv for the semi radicals there who
have tuned their support to the Ker-
>nsky government. in an effort to wean
them away from that support. II Is d.
cIared eIe
While taking pea'a i" Is pointed y
that Michaelis offers 40 new basis If
discussion. 1t has ocen E-ade clear 80
Germany. that devast, -, nations ard
sections must be restored.
Aside from the evident intention of
the Germans-at this moment of their
further advance against the democrat
ICED Russian armies--to create dissen-
sion and difficulties within the borders
of the new republic, the Michaelis'
speech Is considered here as an effort
to delay war preparations by the
United states by holding out the chance
of possible early peace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
SENATOR SHEPPARD
SAYS VICTORY SURE
written for the international News
Service by Morris sheppard, L, y:
Senator from Tcxas.)

Washington, July SCI predict
that the senate viii pass the prohi-
bition bill which bears my name when
it comes to vote Wednesday, / am
also confident that the house Will
vote for it. This leads up to the pre-
diction that the United States win be
dry in five or SIX sc71rs for am
certain that ii the question IS passed
on 10 the separate states fo7. a vote
the verdict VIII be aver heiusng Tor
the forces of prohibition.
1t is not necessary to 20 ln'a HE
merits Of nationwide prohibition here.
We know that this is an age of pro
sress. 1t is an age OF machinery.
II Is a time when so much is done
by machinery that no one IS wIlinx
to trust the operation OF machinery
to amy but steady hAnd a cool nerve
do not care TO discuss the politics
involved in the question. am certain
the .!ation wants prohibition The ola
bukeear of state rights does not enter
into the matter. To talk Of state
rights is just as sensible as 10 talk
81 the rights OF the savage who pre-
sers not to wear clothes.
fHe -sEue If rNe 7 EHt or the Commu-
nifty 70 override the individual tastes
OF a man who wishes To DO that which
IL not good for the community We
have laws against suicide by pistol
and poison. why not q law against
suicide by drugs This Is not a ulps-
ton Of states rights, but a question
OF safeguarding the health and morals
Of the nation
The world Is being swept by wave
Tor betterment This VIII be seen as
soon as the war ends
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
RICHMOND TROOPS TO Be
GIVEN BIG SEhC-0FF
First Regiment Association Takes
Steps TO Give Occasion Proper
Place in History of City.

Richmond troops will not fail 10
have proper recognition taken of their
departure from the city for training
previous to participation in the world
war II the plans Or the First Virginia
regiment association are carried out
That organization met last night at
the Grays' armory. and preliminary
steps were taken TO arrange for a big
farewell for the men with parade
an ofticial review and an escort TO the
railroad station. There will be bands
martial music and cheers foc the men.
and the occasion will be made a fitting
tribute TO the men who will soon take
passage FOR training and subsequent
fighting across the seas
At the meeting last night a com
mittee was appointed 70 call on Mavor
A.ns,ie today. and obtain his approval
and cooperation for the plan There
In no doubt but that the MAYOR will
rive the occasion something Of an off
eial aspect. and on the day the bows
make their departure. which is ex-
pected about August 5. The entire CITY
will turn out 10 bid them Godspeed
The committee calling on Mayor
Ainsiie is composed Of Captain c. A.
era wford, Major c O Savilfc, Or.
II. u. Hord. George Bryan and John
c. Hagan. A meeting Of the asso-
ristion will be called shortly To COM
o,ete plans for the farewell
After the meeting the home guard
gave drill, which was pronounced
satisfactory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
RICHMOND SWELTERS:
OFFICIALLY But 81 DEGREES

Richmond toiled and sweltered yes
terday under the hottest sun of the
summer. In fact, hotter than any day
OF the last two years. The official
maximum temperature recorded on
cool Chimborazo park was "a degrees
but on the business streets thermome-
Iters registered up to 100. With prac-
ticaliy no breeze, together with the
excessive humidity, the heat was op-
pressive and caused real suffering In
the city.
TWO prostrations were recorded
John Clarke, Of Roanoke, and Gus
Washington, OF 1901 Decatur street
being overcome by the heat. DR.. Car
ter, of the Virginia hospital, treated
both victims and took Washington to
his home in the ambulance Clarke
was stricken in the Main Street sta
ton
Man and beast suffered alike,
Horses engaged in hauling heavy
loads We're stopped in many instances
half way no some long hill and rested
until sufficiently recovered to pro-
coed with their burdens
Among the poor OF the city the suf-
fering was naturally intense The
several milk depCts under the SUPER
vision of the citv health department
are rendering heroic assistance in
coping with this situation. poor babies
being provided with ice cold scientifl-
cally prepared milk as far as the ia :
cilities of the depots will permit.
IS early as 10 o'clock the Their
mometer hung at the div height of
81 degrees At noon 1t had risen to
92.2; at ! o'clock, a32 and attained
the maximum OF % DEGREES about
o'clock. At 3 1t had dropped to
SO again. Yesterday was the hottest
3oth of July that Richmond has ex-
perienced in FIVE yeas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31

for examination and have been pass
ed by the physicians, they will be re-
auired to Ale such claims for ex-
emption as they expect to make, and
ten days additional will he allowed
for the filing Of additional proof in
support of such claims. II a man
files no claim for exemption within
the time allowed. he ts to consider
himself called for military service.
All information should be obtained
from the local boards by the drafted
men when they appear If they expect
to make exemption claims. The
members Of the boards have full in
structions. and will aid the men in
every way possible.
Attention is again called to the fact
that lawyers will not be allowed to
plead the exemption claims of any of
the men called Governor Stuart has
already issued a notice to this eff
feet, and ne has instructed that any
LAWYER found attempting to give legal
assistance be dealt with drastically.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
GERMAN l.. v. HEADS
ARE APPRtHtHOtO
uri e. Grossman Arrested In spokane
At work 10 Embarrass wood
ship Construction.

Washington, July 30.-One more OBJ
stacle in the way OF quick building OF
wooden ships has been removed by e
arrest in Spokane of alleged leaders in
the reputed l. w w. movement to
paraiyze American industry in behalf
Of Germany. Carl q. Grossman. known
to have been on the staff of the Ger
man embassy here at one time, and
TWO companions were arrested yester-
day in the investigation conducted by
the department of justice.
The arrest Of Grossman was fore
east several weeks ago by the Inter-
national News Service. 1t was stated
at that time that a former lieutenant
OF Ambassador Won BernstorF and
Captain Boy-Ed was under surveil.
lance The man was Cirossmau.
The reputed activities OF the / w.
w. in stirring up trouble among the
lumbermen was chiefly responsible for
delaying lumber With which TO start
the building of wooden ships. it was
learned today at the Offices Of the
United states shipping board.
1t was the uncertainty Of getting
lumber. 1t was learned. which led Cen
oral George W, Goethals, then man
a ger oi the Esfnersency Fleet corpora
ton to differ with Chairman William
( penfnan as to the extent to which
wooden ships should be contracted for.
| The shipping board took a hand in
the labor troubles when information
g was disclosed by members of congress
+ 10 show that German agents were
among the l. W ". leaders ald ere
fomentfne trouble in the Northwest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
OBITUARY
Mrs. r.. NJ. Thomas.

Funeral services for Mrs r. NJ
Thomas, wife of Robert R, Thomas
who died Saturday in the Retreat for
the Sick, were held yesterday after
noon in the home of her mother, Mrs
r. L. Norwood, iii North Twenty
second street, at 4 o'clock. Burial
was in Maury cemetery Besides her
husband and mother, Mrs Thomas is
survived by one son. John r. Thomas;
three brothers, j. L. and S. p Nor
wood. Of this city. and J. S. Norwood,
of Washington. She is also survived
by one sister. Mrs. c. NJ. Smith, of
Richmond.
Mrs. Bridget Sullivan.
Mrs Bridget Sullivan died Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Miss Ella G.. Morcom.

LYnchburg, Va. July 30.-Miss Ella
G. Morcom, twentyone years old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Morcom, died Friday at her home at
Stap1eton She is survived by Aer
parents and the following brothers
and sisters Herbert H, Madison
Heights; Il, f, Lynchburg; Gilbert.
Wood, Harry, Percy and billiard Nor
com. and Mrs. l.. B. Bear, of Staple
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Thomas c. Morris.

/ Charlottesville, Va, July 30.-Thos.
C. Morris, eighty years old. a retired
coal dealer and veteran of the Con-
rederacy, died Saturday night at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Florence
HUH. on Park street. He was a ma
tive of Fluvanna county. Entering
the Civil war he became a lieutenant
in Company c. Fourteenth Virginia
infantry. He was captured at Gettys-
burg and was kept a prisoner at John
soH Island for twenty-one months
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Mrs. Mary W. DtIJar,y

Mrs. Mary w. billiard. widow nj
Allie Dulard. a widely known citizen
died Sunday night at o'clock Her
funeral will take place this mornine
at / / O'Clock from Billups' funeral mar.
lor, $500 East Marshall street Tn.
burial will be in lakewood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31

to Constantinuple. The vessel lay
close In to the city with her guns
trained. in the event Of uprising.
This word reached Great Britain.
The Goeben was bombed within few
days, but still the rumors of Impend-
ing dissatisfaction come. Turkey has
been drained heavily by Germany for
supplies of all kinds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
BUSINESS MEN CAUSE
DANIELS BIG ALARM.
SIGN DRY PETITIONS
Manager of Manufacturers and Deal
ers' Association wrought Cp
Because They Did Ii.
srGNAToRY FIRMS CALL BLUFF
Apologize for Liquor Traffic Starts
Something He Can't Stop and Is
Greatly Disturbed Because of 1t.


on June 80 large number OF big
( Chicago firms sent petition to con-
sreSs IN favor OF the Barkley Webb
Amendment providing Tor the Qrohipl-
ton OF the use Of foodstuffs FOR beer,
wine or whiskcy.
When the names Of these firms he
came pubic. the Manufacturers ana
Dealers association sent CIRCULAR
ietteF 70 'arh one IN what IS appar-
entity an attempt 10 friFhten business
concerns In order 10 prevent them
from expressing their views on pro"
hlbition. Their efforts IN this dIrnc-
Ton met with very !lif'e success Inc
firms addressed have resented the i'm
pied threat and have not heS'Iated 70
express their views Tie following
is N" letter sent 10 ea'h concern
whose name appeared on the dry Pc
luton;
Ten tleInen'---At ne reqAeSt of sever
al valuable FustGm"rs Fl yours. who
are members 81 ms association, We
take the iheTty OF asking you II you
rsai.N diG sign petition mat Was
sent 10 earh congressman IN WASH
ingfen ~ the So-called nt-Sslnon
3e-.s-to asking them 10 vote favorable
on the Rarkley-Webe amendments
"hteh PROVIDES for the conhscation
ara obstruction Of mhHoNs OF dollars
WI "a ~ tSsa't44Adtf buSlHr~N ~ 'kF' ~
and throwing az least 100000 per-
sons out OF employment.
The name o. your firm appears on
all the petitions Every man knows his
own business best AZ the same time
We cannot make ourselves believe that
your firm would allow Your name to
be used for the purpose
The firms making The request wish
70 give YOU the benefit Of the doubt.
therefore would YOU mind telling US
II you did or did not sign the petitions
An early reply VIII be appreciated
Yours in anticipation,
Manufacturers q Dealers 'Asso,.
tS!gned1 A p Daniels,
business Manager
To this amazing letter. several Of
the firms made immediate answer at
the same time giving their letters to
the newspapers Some even sent ctr
cul4rs 10 their customers denouncing
the Manufacturers and Dealers as
soefation. which Is supported by con-
Germs financially. Interested in the con-
tfniance Of the Nqu0r business Its
officers have often claimed that the
organization has no connection with
the makers ana sellers Or intoxicants.
bnt practically all or the members
are engaged IN the manufacture of, or
are dealers in supplies needed by the
t{oti0r industries. such as beer pumps.
carks whislcey and beer crates bowl
ing ALLEYS and supplies. bar fixtures
aud supplies. billiard hardware brew
er,. machinery. hons. etc
The following is a list ~ the firms
that signed the dry petition to con-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
THE WEATHER:
tInitcd States Weather Bureau. !
Department. of Agriculture.)
i.

Washington, July 30.-Forecast:
Nlrginia--Fair and continued warm
Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
North Carolina--Generally fair Tues
day and Wednesday.
Warm and generally fair weather
wiz continue during the next two days
in the Ohio valley. the lower lake re-
{ ion, the Atlantic and East gulf states.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Funeral OF Bernard Booker.

Funeral services for Bernard Book.
er. the little son of Robert L. ana
Mrs. Florence Fortsmann Bookar
were conducted YESTERDAY ?. NJ at
o'clock in the home of his parents
2001 West Main street. The child
died Sunday morning at 1910 O'clock
in the home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
George w. Brown.

Charlottesville, Va, July 30.--Geor~.
w. Brown, forty-two years old for.
merly a travelling salesman. but ra-
Gently engaged in farming near thi.
city. died Saturday at his home. nj.
body was sent to Belleville, Mich. for
burial Is survived by hts wfYs
and several children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Funeral of william X. HARDWOOD

Funeral services for William r
HARDWOOD. who died Saturday. wers
conducted Sunday morning at s.a0
O'Clock In Shockoe cemetery. Mr..
Harwood who was widely known
and highly esteemed citizen, is sur.
vtved by two sons, G. r. Harwood
Of Richmond, and w. H Harwood
of Denver. Col
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Blue Ridge Springs
THE NORTHERN MECH MUTUAL

Is the only fire association offer
ing rates at actual cost. Old line
companies have recently raised rates,
The Northern Neck Mutual Fire AS
ISOLATION. Irvington. Va, insures your
dwelling for a little less than any eth
er concern; and stores merchandise
factories, oyster houses, etc, at about
ONE HALF THE PRICE asked by
others. Save money. Write them
(Twenty-one years Odd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
William -. Wootton,

Lynchburg, Va, July William
s Wootton, seventy years old, resi-
dent of Roanoke since 1894, and a
native of Martinsville, died Friday
night at St. Nincent's hospital. He
was n Confederate veteran. His sur
viving children are: J. J.. Charlotte,
n. C; William NJ. San Francisco. Mrs.
Richard P. Winston and Mrs. Richard
NJ. Bidgood, Richmond; Mrs, Ida F.
Hecht. Norfolk Mrs. Ammen l. Bur
ger, Lynchburg; Mrs. John c. Raper,
Max Meadows. and Miss Grace O.
Wootton, Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
GREEK CHARGED WITH
Keeping GAMBLING HOUSE

Police of the First precinct yesterday
arrested Stamatis Athanosis. charging
him with maintaining gam bling
house at 1912 East Main street. When
the RAID on the place was made the
following were taken into custody
charged with gambling: Nick Mitch
ell neeno Nano. Peter Manon. Gus
Mitchell, Stef Stephanata and Petrc
Arnodoro. All of the men were bailed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Funeral OF william Gibb.

Funeral services for William Chin
fifty-three years old. who died in hi.
home at Kingsland. Chesterfield coun.
ty, were conducted yesterday after.
noon at o'clock in Woody's funera,
parlor. 700 North Twenty-ffth street
The burial was in Oakwood. Mr.
Glib was a widely known and highly.
esteemed citizen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
ArhtlIen #. Mel

Mr.. achilles F. Noel passed awav al
5:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Fu-
neral will take place today from thu
residence at o'clock p. NJ from thu
residence ll3 North Morris street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
EXAMINATIONS WILL
(Ccontinued from first page,

NNNVHtITueU ITUTl HTst pdge)
men, which, it is believed, will be
made sometime in November In the
first call all men enlisted up to and
including June 80 were credited on
the allotment given each state, and
enlistments in Virginia totaled 1892
up TO that date ON the second call
this state will be credited with all
enlistments from July l to the date
the men are drawn.
Seven Days For Exemption Claims.
Seven days after the men appear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
David Lee ScruppS ?

Lynchburg, Va, July 30.-David Lee
Scruggs, eightythree years old. a re-
tired farmer. died at his home here
yesterday, He was a native of Buck
ineham county, and his body will be
taken to Scottsville for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31

Charlottesville. Va. July 3o.-Fu-
neral services for l.. II. Barnes, who
died Friday in Staunton hospital,
where he had been patient since last
October, were held at O'Clock yes
terday afternoon in his home In this
city and burial was in Maplewood
cemetery. Mr.. Barnes was a native
of Michigan. He is survived by his
wife and one son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31

in the home of her son -in-law. Thorn
as F. O'Connor, $50 State street. She
is survived by one son, Benjamin Sui
Ivan, and seven grandsons. The fu-
neral will take place from st. Pat
rick's Catholic church this morning at
10 O'Clock. Burial will be in Mt. CAL
vary cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
RUSSIAN EMBASSY
IN EMPHATIC DENIAL

Washington. July 30.-The Russian
en- bassy Eht denied emphaticaliy
that portions Of Chancellor Michaelis'
statement referring TO efforts on the
part of France to coerce Russia into
changing her views on the aims of
the war and the terms upon which
pca-e should be made. were true or
had any basis in fact.
In tEe first place. it was stated. NJ.
Tere shenko referred to in the chan
,cellcr's statement as the man with
whom Albert Thomas, member Of the
French war council. conferred with a
view to have Russia change her atti-
,tude, was not minister of foreign af-
fairs when Thomas arrived in Pctro-
grad At that time MiliukofT was in
Office and it was with him that Thomas
held brief conferences. it was declared.
1t further was stated that Thomas
made no secret of the fact that hts
mission to Russia primarily was to
arouse the people to q sense of their
responsibilities and steel them for the
struggle to come Immediately follow
ing the revolution. Thomas, il is de-
clared. devoted all his time to max :
ing public speeches, and in all OF them
he was seeking to arouse enthusiasm
for the new government
Tereshauko did not take office until
1.-TWO months after the arrival OF
Thomas, II was stated. and following
hr4et conferences with the French en-
voy issued a statement to the press
and pubic In which he declared there
was no division of purpose between
the allies and recommended that a
war council of allied representatives
be held to pass upon all military mat
ters and also to take up and decide
upon the terms of peace which would
be agreeable to all
No Feeling of Being Forced
There was not, and Is not now any
feeling in Russia that France or any
lof the allies has attempted to force
the new republic 10 subscribe to any
policy against the declared principles
of the government or 10 force any
treaty that would preclude the max
ing of peace on terms not acceptable
to the reyolutiontsts
AS this portion of the chancellor:
statement is untrue. II was stated un,
officially, Russian officials here do not
take much stock in the remainder Of
the statement. and look upon It as ar
effort to sway public opinion In Rus.
STA ans as an evidence of further IN
sincerity on the part of the kaiser.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
Local Temperature Yesterday,


Rainfall last twelve hours. ..... 0
Rainfall last twentT-four hours. 0
Excess in rainfall since March i . So
Excess in rainfall since January / SO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-31
DETROIT ONE OF
NATIONS HOT SPOTs

Detroit. July 30.-TWo persons died
and four other were overcome by the
intense heat today. The thermome-
ter registered 1903