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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Pledge Support
to the President
Record Breaking Gathering in
independence Square Adopt
Loyalty Resolutions.
IBy Associated Press.l

PHILADELPHIA. March 31.-Resolu-
lions pledsing to the President loyal
support in amy action he may deem
necessary to the protection OF Amer,
can rights upon land and sea were
adopted here to-day at patriot.
demonstration which was probably the
greatest in numbers that has ever been
held in independence Square
y message OF welcome was sent to
the people OF the Virgin Islands. who
to-day came under the protection of the
United States. and a resolution. in addi-
ton to the pledge OF loyalty, was
adopted indorsing universal military
training.
Mayor Smith opened the meeting and
Edgar +. Smith. provost or the Uni
rersity Of Pennsylvania. presided. The
speakers included &. Stuart Patterson.
former president of the Philadelphia
Union League: Senator Elect Hiram
j ohnson: Senator Boies Penrose and
Lieutenant C eneral S. Il. NJ Young. re
tired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
FOUR SHIPS SUNK
WITHOUT WARNING;
AMERICANS LOST

Continued From First Pagco
Philadelphia TO Liverpool. with general
cargo and powder. ono gun aft tor
pedoed without warning at S:i5 4. NJ.
March IS. thirty-five miles from Holy
head. No vessel In sight, sea calm
weather hazy. no resistance. submarine
submerged at time OF attack Four
killed by explosion. remainder of crew
took to boats. including James Carroll.
philadelphia: George Alexander. col
orcd. Sc Bladcn street. Wilmington
y. c.. Burt rhehalt. Philadelphia ma
tive-born Americans. and Paddy Nc
Cabe. naturalzed. no permanent ad-
dress.
Submarine emerged showing Ger
man flag, shelicd Snowdon Range. then
boarded and removed provisions and
detachable brass. placed bombs. vessel
sunk. Crew picked mp I. NJ. taken
lIolyhead."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
GERARD Is DISCUSSED
IN REICHSTAG On THURSDAY
iBy Associated Press.

ISL
LONDON. March 3l.-Formcr United
States Ambassador Gerard was the sub
jet OF discussion in the Reichstas on
Thursday. according 10 Berlin dis
patch 10 Reuters by way of Amster-
dam.
The discussion was precipta,ed by
Herr Werner. a member OF the Pan
German faction. who criticized certain
Incidents OF the banquet given to Mr..
Gerard by the American Association OF
Commerce and Trade OF Berlin
Foreign Secretary zimmerman, ac-
cordIng TO tho Vosssche Zeituns, re-
piled that Mr.. Gerard had complained
in regard TO several Americans who
had published pamphlets attacking
him. and who had founded a so-called
league OF truth Herr zimmerman
said that Mr.. Gerard wished proceed
ings 10 he taken against these gentle
men. whom the American ambassador
described as his bitterest enemies.
As far as the pamphlets were CON
cerned. the Foreign Secretary is
quoted ~ saying. Il made inquiries in
the interest OF the state. and found the
allegations unfoundcd. For the rest
they represented differences OF opinion
between Americans and their ambas-
sador. and these did not touch
considered il my duty as long as the
ambassador was here 10 treat him with
necessary Difference
Deputy Werner desired that COM
plants against MIR. Gerard should lie
answered. and Herr Zimmerman re-
piled:
II investigated the complaints and
they were undoubtedly incorrect. cspe-
ciaily that relating to passports. | had
TO treat the ambassador in a friendly
way. as We we're anxious that good re-
ports should 60 TO America, with whom
We desired III maintain good relations
and avoid rupture"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
SALT WATER KILLS FISH
hhir"nn Of North Carolina Fisheries
commission Finds Wild Celery
for Ducks Is Dying
Especial Ia The Times p,sua,ch !

I7UtVI't! " TIC Times DISUatCh
RALEIGH. y. e.. March 3I-Cb,ir
man l.. Chambers Smith. or the State
FISHERIES Commission. is back from an
Official "trip through sections of tho IN
land waterway with representatives
81 the Federal government invcsii-
S"thE the presence Of salt water in
'nfrltuck Sound 10 such an extent thai
the fresh water fish are being driven
oui and the wild celery on which The
wild ducks feed is being KILLED. The
result of the inspection IL that the
government will undertake. III once IN
resume Tho operation of the great
"rluSe iock so rs TO stop influx of salt
wafer and conserve the fresh water
hShiuE interests In the sound
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

leans signed oncrc as no semen on
the British stcar Crispin.I according
to the records British Vice Consul
{. Il. Kenworti follow:
X. ii. E:lsci Newport News: 4.
Brown. Battimo Albert Scherer. Lam
caster Pa: c, Larkins. Augusta.
Ga; IL. Holes, Baltimore; John
Thomas. Baltire: Arthur Preston,
lsichmond; Johl.our. Oklahoma City.
Okla: r.. ;allwood, Baltimore;
George st. Ard, Worcester. Mass:
Frank Roper. custom. Tex; Watts
lserrauit. Ncwlavcn. Conn; james
shane. Baltims: Albert Cole. Bal,i-
more: John Gil. Baltimore: Elmer l..
Tracey. Baltim.: Grant Watkins. Balti-
more: y. w. Egins. New Hampshire:
Oliver \. Wins. MI. Washington.
Nd; Thoams McHugh. Baltimore:
James Smith. slltimore: Robert Hull.
Hartford. Con Harry Carson, Balti-
more: a. IL. S.hell. Chicago: William
i. Smith. Baltpre: Frank Kelley, Bal
tlmore: VIII Johnson. Richmond:
Nathan Lee. lbingdon, Va; Gilbert
Jones. Washi,on: Harry Davis. Bal
timore: Clin Smith. Jacksonville.
Fla: James ckson. Philadelphia: j.
Bradley. Balnore: William Motley.
Baltimore: c.. Kane, Petersburg. Va:
Bland Tinsle: Richmond; William Il.
Christian. Ne1ort News; James Col
lier. Newpor.News: Owen Fcnncll.
Richmond; J..iggins, New York City:
James Frank. New York City: J. o.
Malley. New ork City; John Quinn,
New York CT: Theodore Reddy. New
port News: i'm Hennesey. Newark, y.
j.; John Thoron, Newark. y. j.. Jack
Fuller, Wiise y. c.; w. j. Bradley,
Mona. Ark; G. Stores. Atlanta. Ga;
George w. Slir. Danvillc. Va: NJ. l..
Martin. Richrnd: Thomas Boyle. New
castle. Pa; ohm Cunningham. New
y ork: Geors Nelson. Jersey City.
The followg Americans signed on
here as mem;rs OF the Crispin's crew;
Charles II. Sith. Boston; James l'itz-
patrick. Chicso; George Osborne. New
York; Fred smith. Sacramento. Cal;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
GETS SIX YEARS IN~PRlSON
W. VI. Pollard. Labor Organizer. Scn-
fenced on Charge OF Perjury
In Atlanta.
TBy Associated press.l

ATLANTA. GA, March 3I-N. NJ
Pollard, organizer for the Amalgama,ed
Association OF Electric and Street Rail-
way Workers OF America, and who
was prominent in the recent strike of
carmen here. to-day was sentenced to
Sin years Imprisonment. lie was con-
Nicted yesterday of the charge OF sub
ornati"n OF perjury in connection
win the trial OF l.. l.. DodGen. who
was sentenced TO eight years after
being convicted Of dynamitinS "a street
car lodSen tried 10 prove an alibi
j. W. Foster who testified in sub
sanitation of the alibi. also has been
convicted Of perjury and sentenced TO
four years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
URGES ELKS TO BACK Will SON
''rhnd Exalted Ruler Tighter Asks fur
Immediate Action ny All Lodges
Ia Country.
iRy Associated prnsn

NEW ORLEANS. March 3l-Edward
Tighter OF this city. grand exalted
ruler, Benevolent and Protective order
OF bIkf, to-day sent tho following tclc-
gram 10 all Elks' lodges in this conn
try. about l.aoo In number. comprising
100000 members:
vt IS strongly urged that All the
t.lHs lodges pass resolutions ravorinC
preparedness and plcdcing the prc4i-
dcnt their support. II such Is the sen
t'memt Of your lodge. NEE, quickly and
50 resolve Wire tho President direct
~" result, aud within your Jurisdic-
r'N lend practical Aid as we'll az pass
resolutions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

official admission that the United States
government knew in the middle OF Jam
uary that the ruthless submarine. de
cree was to lie issued and that after
us issue three days were allowed to
esapsc TO give Germany opportunity 20
modify or repeal IT before the severance
of diplomatic relations was announced.
Count Won Bcrustorf, 1, was stated
by department officials. knew OF the
impending decree two weeks before it
was issued. and made every effort with
his government, 10 have IL repeated
officials here are much aroused nv
t'offnany's continued attempt TO con-
Nitt The United states or desiring war.
and they intend 10 show that every
possible opportunity was given to Ger
many 10 avoid IT. Americas action.
they point out, toreshadowed In the
Sussex note. delivered eight months
and a half before the German decree.
merely followed out tho policy. then
outlined. Germany. on the other hand
abrosated her promises on seven hours
notice 10 this government, and then
In face OF certain drastic action by
this country. allowed three days to pass
without any attempt TO meet the United
States
That Germany's decree was discussed
TWO weeks ahead OF it's Issue adds new
interest 10 the Austrian situation for
1t was just At that time that Count
farnowski left Austria Cor this coun-
try 10 become tho new Austrian ambas-
sador. Whether Vienna was convinced
that the United states would not sever
relations. whether Austria was Il silent
AMI unsEmpathetic party to C;crmany's
action or whether the new ambassador
was intrustcd with special arguments
To present the Tcutonic Viewpoint is
not known
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
Mystery Of Captured
U-Boats Cleared Up

BS Associated f'reSS.
NEW YORK. March 3t.-Thc
mystery of the eighteen submartncs
reported captured by mn American
wnrship la ma anonymous cable mos
snse from IaunmH. Snid to have been
seen by passengers On the steamship
Advance OF Waiting Island, WINS
cicnrcd tO-dn! by tho Rev. Thomas
III. cnndor. of the Prcsbytcrinn board
OF foreign missions. n passenger on
the steamship CnrriIIO. from
PANAMA.
rhc Clergyman said the reported
t-bonts were merely AZ procession
of hnrmicss naval targets In tow
of seven warshIps. each wnrship
having lines attached to two or three
targets.
rhc GnrrilIo. hound for New York.
passed the captured submarines"
on san Salvador. about the time
that tho Advance. stcnminE south
ward, did likewise.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
BIDS FOR U-BOAT CHASERS
More Than f'ifty oGers to Construct
Small. Fast Patrol Donts Received
at Navy Department.
Try Associated Prcss.l

WASH NGToN, March 2l.--Fif,y
more bids for construction of small.
fast patrol boats and submarine chaSers
were received to-day at the Navy De-
partmcnt. Each bidder offered one or
more boats in the shortest possible
time. Contracts for more than 100
chasers can be let Immediately, in
Guiding those tentatively awarded last
week. and facilities arc available for
construction of $40 or 500 more dur
ing the present wear
Some OF to-days bids were based
upon cost plus 10 per cent profit AS is
the plan for battle cruisers and de-
stroycrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST
GERARD ARE UNFOuNDED
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman An
swcrs Question in Reichstng as to
Result Of Inquiry.
pAN-GEKMANIsT BRINGS IT VI
Former American Ambassador Par
ticulnrly Charged With Issuing
Passports TO Englislmen - Invcs-
tiaation Proves Incorrcctncss.
,Bv Associated pre.s s,

AMSTERDAM. March 81 ,yia Ton.
donl.-foreiGn Secretary Zimmerman
replying in the Rcichstag to an inquiry
In regard to allegations against United
States Ambassador Gerard. said thar
an Investigation had proved them in
correct according to the Berlin Vos
s'sehe ZeitunE. Herr zimTermann
mentioned In particular a ch4rre ,h,,
Mr.. Gerard had issued American pass
ports to Englshmen. The Eossische
HeitunE does not specify the other
allegations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
URGES AGAINST DECLARATIONS
OF WAR oN GERMANY
Ry Associated rrcss.l

" NHs"VIHtcU TrtN..I
w \ II y u 7 - y. March 3l-The
American Union Against Miliiarism
sent letter L. each member of Con-
ercss to-day urging that there be no
h''iarat"n q war against Germany.
w" cannot bring democracy to E.u-
rope ny gong IL war" said the letter
we can preserve democracy in this
country by staying out; This is your
palriotlc duiN. Uphold tn. President
IN ms policy Of armed neutrality"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
KNOX PLEDGES SUPPORT
REGARDLESS OF COURSE
lBy Associated Press.

PITTSBURGH. PA. March 3l.-Sen-
ator Philandcr &. Knox Tonight rub
licly pledged his support To President
Wilson. regardless OF whethe. the
Presidents future policy will he that
of armed neutrality or a war Of ag-
gression to redress the wrongs VIC
have sustained" The statement was
made in the course of an address witch
Mr.. Knox delivered al great patri-
otto meeting in Exposition Music Hall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

ShAt the national gusrdsmen ordered
E0uts to day were required for police pro-
&NoetioD. 1t was assumed that the Texas
probably would be used
Hkor border protection. relieving approNi-
MmAtely an equal number OF regulars for
EdYty elsewhere.
W. Orders for submarine Chascrs arc
S9bsins placed In great numbers by the
SNhyy Department. but details are with
Nhcld. It was stated officially to-day
bSthst all arrangements for organization
fsof the patrol forces had been completed
Skins. detail with more than score OF
points along the Atlantic and Gulf
Ncoasts designated as patrol bases and
& supply depots.
s More than nifty small-hoat builders
b submitted proposals to-day for the
reconstruction OF chaser and patrol boats
4 sof the Ito and tifty-foot types. Secre-
Il tary Daniels said the proposals assured
1 the department II would he able 10 get
Mall3tt wanted within the shortest posi-
/ Bile time.
The plans OF the defense council.
4 worked out after weeks Of consulta-
y ton, regarded by ali officials as
! among the most important measures in
g the entire defense program
I'm IGNORANCE or DETAILS
~. or PRESIDENTS PLANS
ION the eve Of the new session all
4 Senators and Representatives pro-
; fessed complete ignorance OF details
Ssof the Presidents plans for action.
&'They were unanimous in predicting that
4 Il declaration OF existence OF state OF
I war is probable, but beyond this they
ssappea- to have little notion OF what
Il Congress will do or viii be asked 10 do
The first expression Of congressional
4 sentiment Is expected from the House.
i Such Il resolution as viii bc suggested
by the President may include an en-
B Urgency appropriation which would
( have to pass the House first. and. in
addition, tho moral force OF affirmative
/, action by the House would give the
resolution greater initial impetus many
members believed than tx tho Senate
should begin the discussion.
Whether the new cloture rule or tho
&Senate would be needed in considering
the resolution is speculative. 1t is re
Earded certain that the so-called
pacifist group in the Senate. including
those who opposed The armed neutral
dty measure, Will occupy considerable
@ttme in debate. Senator Stone. how
ever, indicated to-day that he favored
some prompt expression by Congress,
81 and would call the Foreign Relations
aGommittce together Immediately after
Sthe President delivers his address.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
THREE AMERICANS SHIFTED
FROM PHILADELPHIA

BY Associated Press.l
PHILADELPHIA. March 3l.-Thc
records OF the British consul generals
office in this city show that three
Americans. all hremen. We're shipped
from the port of Philadelphia on the
Snowdon Range. They were a. p.
Small. twenty-three years old. Phila-
delphia: Bert Thimbault. forty-two, no
address, and James Armine, of Missouri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
cry OPPORTUNITY GIVEN
GERMANY TO AVOID wan
fBy Associated Press

fBy Associated Pres,l
March sl.--sccreiarv
INN ermAnn's speech TO the Reich
fsE. charging the United States WIN
Seponsibtlity for war, II II conc.
f,pght forth to-day. for the flrst time,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
HEADERS WARNED 10 SIDETRACK
70 ALI. PARTISAN GONTROS Frs Y
tHy L.. u. Sart,,cIi.p

<
4 Il WASHlNGToN, March 3l-Preeidcrt
Wilson tonight was prepared 10 lay
Ills wsr mcssaE" before Congress. .u;t
as soon as Congress- car 30 organized
TO receive ii. The Presidents review
aol u nan a=.:ressions az, violations
or Am, rican rights was -,ulp.eiea to-
day, With The exception Of miner ait,ia-
LIONS which may he !ladc b>fore il is
delivered. Congressional leaders were
told that the crisis before The country
demands that Congress organiXc and
NAL G ready for serious work ..,,mc-
d.atcly after IL GO Ivencs on Monday
Hey wcr. warned 10 siuutracll All
partisan controversy and .lca. the way
Ior real 'tH session AT once The
President VIII take his war message
to Congress 1T the earliest possible
moment. and tonight Washington was
convinced that the SiXiy-ffth- Congress
VIII I've organized aud ready for work
within few hours after the opening
gavcls fall in the Senate and House
The Senate * already organized hay-
ing completed all prelirniuaries at the
special session which met on March Z
Tonight the way WAS cleared for
speedy organization OF the House The
House Republicans, in caucus. agreed
ito present partisan House tickle,
headed BY Republican Leader James IL
hann Tor speaker, after at least three
of the House Republicans had refused
ractional fcc,inr ais,I,,oL j., ~, ,,,'.,,,,
made II clear that the democrats win
have no trouble rejoicing Sneaker
Champ Clark, and that they prohablv
VIII be able completely 20 control the
organization OF the House Offices and
the House committees.
The message which the prosidcn,
/ s,on ncx, w.cr 49, .i',oa, :,
secrecy tonight, i, vim hn 90, 80
athe public ppt,r,cr. Oh Monday ~ he
typed, and ir w-lt no, he made n,,hli,.
until the President steps 10 the clerks
desk IN the House 10 begin history
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01
NAMES OF AMERICANS
SIGNED At VIEWPOINT NEWS

ny Associated rressl
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 81
The names and addresses OF the Amer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-01

Va; John Williams. Newport News: n
l.. Hayes. Latonia. KY: John II. Turner.
Louisville. Ky.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-18
Injunction Sustained
In Infringement Suit
Against Mining Co,

Great Falls, Mont, Sept. 18.-Judge
Bourquin of the United States district
court late today made permanent the
Injunction against the Butte and SUI
perior Mining company In the suit
brought by the Minerals Separation
company. The court allowed a stay
of 80 days III the injunction for the
defendant to'f1le a bond and for conn
pleting an appeal for which the de-
PENDANT announced he would ask. The
bond required is 81 500, 900. The suit
was one in which the plaintiff alleged
infringement on the flotation method
of recovery Of metal from ores, and
sought to recover compensatory dam
ages n payment Of royalty for use
OF the method. The court sustains
the contention Of infringement and
leaves to a master to be appointed. the
question Of damages. Former secrc-
tary of War Lindley M Garrison.
Henry D. Williams and M. H. Wheeler
Of New York were plaintiffs counsel:
Thomas ~heridan, Walter "A. -Scott and
J. Kremer represented de-
PENDANT 70 A
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-18
Bed Time Tales
BY CLARA Ingram Judson.
(Copyright-)
sLEEPKINs, THE BAT.

When Bushy and Mother Beaver sci
out to see about the dishes, Rusffy
could hardly keep quiet he was that
excited. Hunting dishes Che had
never heard Of such things till a hari
an hour beforeD in the middle of the
night seemed like q fairy story to him
and he was ready for anything to hap
pen.
So he wasn't much surprised when
a loud voice shouted, Haiti Who
goes there?" No, he wasn't much
surprised, but he was %scared-I should
say he was u Ts
But Mother Beaver wasn't scared,
not q bit. Yoa see, she had been
there before and she had learned
that a voice shouting Halt" didn't
mean danger. She just replied, calm
Bushy and I. VIII you please tell me
where to find 9 nice set of dishes? y
Policeman Billy stepped out Of the
shadow of a tall tree and sat down
on a stump. "Dishes?" said he as he
smoothed the fur on his right front
foot, Tn afraid dishes are rather
out Of my line. but I'll tell you what
you may do. Follow the north star
BILL you come to the bank of Looking
Lake. it's only a little way. There,
in a hollow tree, you win find Sleep
kins, the Bat. Tell him what you
want and follow his d~irections.o And
with that advice Policeman Billy
walked away to finish his beat.
This is going to be a lot of fun"
whispered Bushy. Aren't you glad
you came?"
Mother Beaver didn't say anything,
h was busy Just then hunting the
north star, but the way she squeezed
Bushy's paw, said, "Giad? / should
say I ami" just as plainly as words.
Mother Beaver carefully followed
the north t which she could see
winking at her through the tree tops,
and Bushy Beaver followed her. So
in no time at all they came to the
bank Of Looking Lake. Bushy laughed
when he saw that lake too mot
much Of a lake!" said he: "Iss 1t,
mot much" she replied! II ex-
pect they call it Looking Lake be-
cause it's so little they use It for a
mirror. Now where is that hollow
tree ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-18
mo UNDERWRITERS,
NO LAMENTATIONS"
4(By Edwin Collins Frost OF the
Vipi1anfAs.l

Coming home late the other night,
Mr.. Jones was surprised to find his
front door. adjar. Hearing strange
noises as he entered, he hurried up
stairs. There a terrible sight met his
gaze. His little daughter lay dead on
the floor with a great cash in her
forehead. His wife was In the grasp
OF a powerful man, who flung her
from him; and she. too, lay motion
less on the floor. sas.
Seeing that he was discovered, the
ruffian tried to escape. But MI. Jones
rushed upon him, and, after a desper-
ate struggle, threw him down, and
kne1t upon his breast with his hands
upon his throat.
stop a minute!" gasped the man.
What are you trying % do to met
Tell me your peace-terms."
IIPeace-terms!" calculated, Mr.
Jones. For such one as you, there
are no other 'peace-terms, than these
Tou must be rendered powerless w
to repeat such q crime. Therefore
before have quite choked the life out
of you, I shall turn you over to the
lpolice.s Then II shall let justice take
Its course till you have suffered the
Iextreme penalty OF the lawgg'
INC, don't do that, pleaded the
man. Just, listen to reason. Now ]
have IN my pocket Jewels and money
that I found In your house. After
your unprovoked attack upon me, j
might justly keep them. But, as
owe you no ill-will, I make you thil
proposition: Let me 60 free and j
will return to YOU everything / have
taken. In other words, we Will re-.
store The status quo. Az for your8wifs
and daughter. they may begthe subjecl
OF friendly discussion at some future
time. You cannot Justly take from ms
my right to decide my own destiny,
Hearing these pacifc words, M
Jones lat once
Well, what would you have done,