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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
IT'S STEP 1RREvocABLE, IaRETR1EvABLE.

wal We see that war must come,
else We embrace the cause we have
most earnestly combined
II Germany is doing n high and
noble and patriotic work. If it is right
for her 10 conduct campaign Of in
discriminate slaughter then We should
say SO and vote medal to that
agent Of Won Tirpitz whose hand sent
men, women aud children to untimely
death IN. the Jusitanie attack
But If. in sight of God ana man.
the unwarned sinking OF merchant
ships and the drowning of passengers
and crews is murder, cold blooded
deliberate murder. then this country
can DO no less than to adequately arm
every American ship
Germany pins its hopes TO the L.
boat campaign IT believes it can. by
ruthless conduct thereof win ultimate
victory We do not believe ito We
DO believe that. 'were such victory
possible, it would he won at such q
cost ~ German self-respect and at
sueh ID COST IN standing as civilized
R4tlqr among 'ha peoples oG the
earth tlat IN fho iaa4 aror.S5. $40
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
SAYS BANKRUPT DID
NOT OWE BANK

In the account published In the
Wednesdays edition Of this newspa
paper of the bankruptcy OF Ernest
Raney Abernathy. of Brunswick
county. 1t was stated. on the authority
OF the papers filed in the United
states district court that among those
holding unsecured claims was the
virginia Nationai bank, of Petersburg.
III the SUM Of 5000. The Nirginian
is requested to state that tho aaid
bank is uo' i creditor as Indicated.
either secured or unsecured, and that
he does nof s}%H s,yAe Nirelnia National
bank Il cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01

The die lie cast. irrevocably, ire
trievably The German chancellor
may he urged as final authority
In his speech go the Eeichstas
TUESDAY Won Bethmann- Holl0eF dc
risred that there could hc no haek
ward step He meant thar the boat
sea pom WAS .o aa ,sed continuously
ruthless uuDl victory is Won # so
be tina, victory should come to a
cause which slays and spares not
which laws low the smiles Of tnnocents
and the gray hairs Of the aged
Germany has made its bed II its
rest is troubled. its peace OF mind
broken, right Ideals shaken. Germany
can blame only It's false gods Of auto
crate poNer and It's nllitaristic Lead
ership.
No man can now see the end. Ger
mary has )eft America no choice
when nonconl Blatant neutrals were
sen, TO their deaths unwarned We
saic in tones tnat shook Berlin-thus
! fsr shalt thou go and b" further
,assssease thls 4et ~ lhG eisil Of our
.forcihly e2prs ssed dispieasure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
William w, Coleman.

Funeral services for william w.
East Clay street. were conducted at
the residence Tuesday afternoon at
3 o'clock. Burial was in lakewood
cemetery. He Is survived by his
mother. Mrs. Leuvenia NJ. Coleman;
four sisters--Mrs r. c. GIL, Mrs. w.
". d. Satterwhite. Mrs. E. A. Scnaaf
and Miss Annie N. Coleman-and
four brothers, P, r. G., George
and Norman Coleman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01

Victory
Again may the forces Of righteous
ness and temperance make the Uc'ttr
ring with paeans OF Joy.
The capital Of the United states is
to be freed from the curse OF the open
saloon. washingtoa has gone dry
BY the overwhelming vote OF 273 TO
iss the house Of representatives on
yesterday. voting down every amend
ment offered by the panic-stricken
.wet" leaders fIibusterinE to the last
ditch. passed the Sheppard bill max
ing the District Of Columbia drv
The victory ir the most Inomentous
IN the history % prohibition EFFORT.
II places the capital city OF the toad
ing nation q the world in the list Of
prohibition cities
The moral effect ~ the victory can
only be described n super1at'vc terms
1t paves the way for The nationw T.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
MIS- Amanda Z Harri snn

Harrso1hnrE. Va. Feb. 2s,-Miss
Amanda Y. Harrison. sixty-five years
cid, died Monday at the home OF her
sister Miss Fannie Harrison She
leaves four brothers. William e. Da-
via. George II and T. ". Harrison
and four sisters. Mrs. ". J. Martz,
Mrs. !, II Mauzy. Mrs. !. e BYRD
and Miss Fannie Harrison
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
OBITUARY
Mrs. Grace G. Seldom.

Mrs. Grace Collawn Selden. wife of
Charles p. Selden. Jr., died Tuesday
in the Memorial hospital. She was
twenty-five years old. Besides her
husband, she Is survived by three
children--Louise. Ethel and Grace
Selden. The funeral took place from
the home, 205 West Marshall street,
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Burial was In Riverview cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Cnnfnin MillInm L Smith

Captain William J. Smith. seventy
three wears old brother ~ Franklin
7. Smith. Of Gloucester county. died
MouIav jU Norfolk His funeral took
place IN fha' city Yesterday afternoon.
the Rev W. II T. SnuircS officiating,
He was keeper or the city park ~
Norfolk Besides a widow. he leaves
one daughter, Mrs. A. A. Omohun-
dro and two sons William J. Smith.
Jr., and John A. Smith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01

The state department was on Yes
terday of7cially advised by the Cor
man government. through the Swiss
minister, that FIVE American consular
offiriaIs were being held as hostages
for official assurance that alt German
conxuls IN this country ha>d been
granted safe conduct.
This il studied arront on The
f,art OF Berlin Tho katser's govern
n,ent has been very fully advised Of
- extremely eonslAerste treatment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
" Guild Rebuke 1eru,,rx

Panama city. Feb 2H.--The Repuh-
he OF tahama today sent a joint re-
quest OF other f.atin-Amerfcaa ,renuh.
lies 10 join u in a reproach 10 Germany
for her new submarine campairn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Mrs Thomas r. Fitzgerald

nanvillc. Va Feb. Mrs Thorn
As Benton Fitzgerald died Monday
night. after long Illness, At her
home on Virginia avenue. She was
born in Rockingham county April 3,
7S44 being a daughter Of the late
Evrd Jackson and Lucy Anderson
Hall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Ad,cr1is,ne Cmh Ia Meet

This evening at s:l5 o'clock the
Richmond Advertising club will meet
in the Business MEMS club. A mu-
steal progr1m will follow the discus
sion Of three lines OF advertsinE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
BOARD WILL NOT PAY
NEW TAX ON WH|SKtY
chased for Alcohol Prescriptions
Used in Free Institutions.
WILL APPEAL TO COURT
Board Writes Commissioner That
Ihcy Have No Money To BE Used
FOR This Purpose-State Cannot
Tax City, Members Say.

NO revenue stamps will be purchased
oN the Administrative board for use
on prescriptions for whiskey and other
alcoholics used in the city Home, Vir-
GINA hospital, Pine Camp and other
city institutions of like nature, Such
was the reply of the board Yesterday
10 letter from Commissioner Peters
stating that the city. undor ruling
or tn" attorney general would be re
CURED to place tNc-cent Virginia
state revenue stamp on aN orders for
ardent spirits given in any city insti-
tuition.
The ruling from Or Peters came in
response from an Inquiry sent to him
from the board as to the status of the
prescription rights held 10y the city
for The doctors in the city institutions
Pine Camp and Virginia hospital are
both under heavy bond for the use Of
ardent spirits for medical and food
purposes, Graham Hobson. Of the board,
going personally on the bond for ST.
600 in his own name, in order to save
money to the city that would have
otherwise gone to a bonding house.
No Money For such Inx.
Members of the board stated yes
tcrday that the city had no money for
the payment OF such a tax. and that
'"' ,'''' unoef rullhk OF the supreme
court could not be taxed bV the state
since It is recognized as itself a fac
tor in the state government. Their
intention, it was stated. is not to take
ISSUE unnecessarily with the prohl-
''i'"" commissioner. out they DO not
n,"h '"t CITY - cali"d upon 70 pay
M LAY on Alcohol- uat d taL2 Inc Lell-c
o. s'eNness IN the CITY Home and other
.'"'' N INSTITUTIONS. inc letter or pr-
l'!''S' con '"lhihe inc accession Is as
i"'''NN'
richmond, Va
Fen % 1917.
air %"nh hifsshberE chairman
-funl' hiStratiVe noaro'
Nchmond, va.
Dear sif'-hepI%ihE 70 YOURS OF the
= On INST
Ihder decision OF the attorney
general OF Virginia. the city Home IS
required to take out q license 10 buy.
store and use ardent spirits and 20
dispense the same only upon pre-
sGflptlon ny regular physician. sta
to'f requires th*t these snail be N
ouPlcaff' ana that ono of them must
contain hNe~cent WIG mia state reFe-
nue. stamp.
regret that nave no discretion
/ under the Ia" by which ! may rescinl
the PLAIN statute
enclose herewith copy Of opinion
OF the Office OF the attorney general ~
virginia.
Very truly yours
J SiptNl PETERS
Commissioner OF Prohibition
In reply to this tho following COM
"'uhicaloh from OteTk huhiord' al we
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
DEATHS.


T 1LoF Entered into rest at his
home, "0ldfeld." Tsyiorsvils Va. at
o'clock A. NJ. February 2S 1ot7.
ET"HARD ASHLEY TAYLOR. in the
fftv-seventh year Of his age
Funeral from All Saints Episcopal
church. TODAY tThursdav> March
l. at tc o'clock noon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
A STUDIED AFFRONT.

extended all German officials in this
country. \ reply to this treatment
comes in the shape Of unlawful de-
toutiou nf American officials
Germany doubtless believes It has
50 far departed from tho usages Of
civilization that another outraeo will
add but little to the sum total Of It's
niquitv Rah for The kaiser Ne Is
wondering what he really ought to
do next 70 sec whether there Is such
y thing as Americsrism LEFT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
yEftNF = q 2 ~ =
HYrd For Rurks

The terri. OF office OF Judge Rurks
will continue until thirty days after
the next session of the general as
sembly. That body will then have 10
elect d judge for the balance Of the
unexpired term OF Judge Harrison.
and a Judge for the fun term. Rich
ard Evelyn Byrd has declared that he
will not be a candidate then in on
position to Judge Burks bat there are
many who believe that Judge Holt,
who is supported ~ a large element,
will declare his candidacy. ana make
spectacular night for victory
Hon. r T.. Evrd Yesterday author
ized n Statement ~ ;hr effect that he
would advocate II. election ~ Judge
BHres heforc Abs neNt &eneral as
semblN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
GENERAL APPROVAL
Of APPOINTMENT
support New Judge FOR Election
NY General Assembly

state wide approval Of the action of
governor stuart IN appointing Pro-
lessor Martin +. Burks. of Washing
ton and Lee university, Judge of the
supreme court of appeals to succeed
Judge George Nj. Harrison of Staun-
ton, who retires today, is being shown
by the communications that are pour
ing into the ONCE of the executive.
kilograms, telephone calls and visitors
to tho capitol are unanimous in ex-
pressing satisfaction at the selection.
Officers Of the state government.
prominent members Of the Richmond
bar and well-known citizens Of the
city almost without exception STAMP
with approval the appointment Of the
Lexington man, 1t Is doubtful II any
selection made by Governor Stuart
since he has been III office has been
greeted with such popular accord.
Interest has been aroused as to the
possibilities Of a night being waged
on he floor of the general Assem- blv
a It's next session, for the appoint
meut OF Judge II ". Holt. of Staun-
ton. for the remainder of the term of
Judge Harrison, which will expire
February ! 1919 and the next full
term of twelve years 1t is said that
the Holt supporters are chatting un-
der their defeat, and are preparinc
for a bitter contest 10 have the Staun-
ton juriSt selected over Judge Purks
Governor StHarts aDpointep
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
MASTERING OUT Of
TROOPS COMPLETED
second Virginia Regiment Will All
Have Left City b. Ecarly
Hour Today.
OFF FOR HOME STATIONS

Yesterday IL Day of t'oodbyr-Soldicr
Boys Have Received Many Conpli-
mcnts on Splendid Order and APP
pcarauCc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Nearly every tree within wide "a
dius of the State Capitol is wearing a
band of burlap as the result of the
activities of a State gypsy moth crew.
Nelson Thibodeau of Waterville is in
charge of the work in this section and
his first lieutenant is Harry Rideout Of
Hallowell. Friday the men were work.
ing on the trees on and near the Man
ley estate. The burlap band method of
capturing the pests is found both
simple and effective. When the cater
pillar ascends or decends the tree of his
abode and passes under the burlap, he
halts under its agreeable shade and
settles down for a contented rest Each
day a member of Of the crew turns up
the band and destroys the caterpillars
he finds collected. This routine con-
tinues for about n month On fruit
trees the sticky substance known as
"tanslefoot" is used and soon the crew
will start applying this preparation.
Foreman Thibodeau and his men have
recently returned from Malta Hill. a
badly infested district, where they
were for three weeks engaged in
painting in" egg clusters with q mix
ture OF crcosote and tar. The nests
absorb the deadly preparation as would
a sponge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
OPERA HOUSE

William Farnum, the Idol of Millions,
in the VIM. Fox Production Of "a
Tale Of Two Cities" from theNovel
by Charles Dickens. Special Music
by WurItzer One Man Orchestra.
Prices Toe and 15c. Mat. 2.3o. Even
ing 7.00-8.30
The keen sense Of the theatre possessed
by Charles Dickens-the sense that put
the grip and the steady onward march of
events into his plots-is strongly evinced
in the screen version made by Wen. Fox
Of "A Tale of Two Cities'-to many Of
the novelists admirers. his most power
full work.
AS a picture of the French Revolution,
told in fctional form. it is unrivaled. The
human interest of the story stands out
historical period, when the streets Of
Paris were red with the blood of the
guilty and the innocent and the day of
reckoning had come when mans inhu-
manity to man was canceling its debt ac-
cording to the old Mosaic law, AN eye
for an eye, tooth for tooth" and
France. starved beaten and betrayed.
was receiving the first taste of that po-
litical freedom for which she is fighting
sa valiantly today.
Starting with the scenes In Paris that
foreshadew the fall of the Bastile, the
story is carried forward by the on-rush
of events in the whirl of which the lives
of sydney Carton and Charles Darnay.
together with that of the woman they
both love, are caught up and hurried
along to the moment of Cartons supreme
sacrifice when he mounts the steps Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
MUNICIPAL COURT
Two Cases Of lntoxication Thursday
Morning Constitute Today's Business

The Thursday morning business be-
fore, the municipal court consisted of
two cases of intoXication. in which one
respondent paid fine of S. and costs
and the other was given a sentence of
s. and costs. One of the prisoners gave
the name of George Martell and said
that he had enlisted in one of the COM
panies stationed here, but could not
substantiate his claim and the case
wasxdisposed of by giving the man so
days in Jail.
The name of the other respondent
was John Richardson and he came into
court with his head bandaged in a way
that might give people an idea that he
had been through a railroad accident,
but which condition he explained to
have been due to his having been run
over last Saturday by an automobile
at Gardiner. He did not show his in
juries and as there were indications of
injuries of a serious nature he was
fined as above stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
EXAMINATIONS FOR
US. NAVAL ACADEMY

Hon. John A. Peters, Representative
in Congress Of the Third Maine Dis
trict, has decided to hold a competitive
examination for the next appointment
to Annapolis from the Third District.
A principal and three alternates are to
be selected by Mr.. Peters to take the
examinations on June p, for admission
to the Academy this summer. Last
fall Congressman Peters held a COM
petitive examination to select a cam
didate for West Point and the method
worked so satisfactorily that this ap-
pointment to Annapolis will be filled
in the same way.
The examination will be held at Col
by College, Waterville, on June - next,
at A. NJ. The Examining Committee,
voluntary committee selected by Mr..
Peters for this purpose, will take
charge of the examination and will
consist of Professor Thomas B. Ash
craft, of Colby, Professor of Mathemat-
les, Chairman, Superintendent Of
Schools, w. II. Patten Of Ellsworth
and one other member, probably Lieu
tenant Richardson of the Navy, now
stationed at Bar Harbor, in charge of
that naval section. The men recon-
mended by this Committee in theiS or
Ger will be named the principal can
didate and the three alternates. The
candidates are required TO be citizens
of the Third Maine District and at the
time OF their examination for admis-
sion to be between the ages of sixteen
and twenty years. A candidate is ell
igiblc for examination on the day he
becomes sixteen and ineligible on the
day he becomes 20 years of age. This
preliminary competitive examination
will be generally in mathematics, his
tory geography and English.
This is great opportunity for an en-
terprising Maine boy to obtain thor
ough education at the expense of the
/ Government and to serve his country
at this time. Mr.. Peters is DESTROYS
that as many bright boys as possible
| compete in the examinations, not only
! to insure good material by selection,
but because there will be other appoint
! n1ents to be filled and unsuccessful
candidates always obtain some benefit
from the examination, IL there should
be second opportunity.
The boys from Maine in the two Ac-
ademies have made most excellent
! showing in recent years and the high
standard should be kept up. There
has been no time in the history Of the
country when service in the navy has
been so desirable and important as at
the present crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Lionel Barrymore and Irene Howey in
ming in "Friends in San Rosario" An
other Of the o. Henry Stories; Pic.
turegraph; krazy Kat; Some Show.
Lionel Barrymore had only just hit his
stride until he played His Fathers Son.
the Metro wonderfully at the Colonial to.
day. And when he struck this story he
realized that he had arrived for this is
Just the kind of yarn he is best fitted to
play. AS the only son Of millionaire,
burning holes in fathers bank roll and
doing stunts on little old Broadway, he
shows up like new Liberty bond until
father gets peeved and turns the key on
the treasury.
Father tells only son to get to work and
bets him 5000 he can't hold $50 month
job for thirty days. Then Mr.. Prodigal
starts out in his racing car with his vale.
to land the job. What happens from that
time is a real shock to father when he
finds it out.
Friends of San Rosario" another Of
the famous o. Henry stories. is some
what of mystery story but is excep-
tional good. The authors personality is
felt to a considerable degree and the mar
rative ends with a typical Q. Henry twist
which is most appealing. Paramount
Picturegraph and the popular krazy Kat
Kartoon complete the program. Same
popular prices: Mat. and 10c. evening
10 and 15c Matinee $50: evening 7.C0-s45
Mae Murray in THE Primrose Ring"
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
I'd Me-. notes

George Milton and Eric Blair passed
examination and enlisted in the I'd Me.
Infantry, n. G. S. NJ, in Augusta on
Tuesday. Blair established new rec
ord in chest expansion. Harold Kings
bury of this city who applied for en-
enlistment, was turned down on ac-
count of light weight. lacking six
pounds of the requirements. He had
overcome lack Of three quarters of
an inch in height since his first ex-
animation and was much disappointed
to fall down in weight.-Bath Times
Two privates of Co, D, I'd Me. Inf,
have deserted, and notices have been
sent out all over the state in an effort
to locate them. One is James II. kel-
ley, %, of Rumford, who enlisted June
., 1916, and the other is Levi Martin OF
Rumford, who enlisted April 4, 1911
Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

gullotine and gives his life that the nus
band of the woman he loves may live.
VIM Farnum plays BOTH Charles OAR
nav and Sydney Carton and his perform
ance is superb. This is especially true OF
the part of sydney Carton, for the rea
son that the character is so appealing,
so truly heroic.
At these performances. for the hrst
time in Augusta or vicinity the wonderful
Wurlitzer one man orchestra VIII be
heard.
Special prices Of 1oc. and loo. are pre-
sented for these two days.
Matinee at 80; evening shows at '.'1
and $50 p. NJ. For further information
phone 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
NOTICE..

I hereby give notice to all persons that
they are forbidden to extend credit to
my wife. Isabella L. Fuller. az shall
pay no bills of her contra citing after this
date.
BALLARD L. FULLER.
Augusta, Me. June Z, 1917. jnS-15-22'
KENNEBEC COUNTY. = In Probate
Court, at Augusta, on the 7th day of
June, 1917.
Certain instrument, purporting to be
the last will and testament Of Annie Carr
Page. late of Hallowell in said County,
deceased. having been presented, together
with a petition asking that the same be
allowed and that Charles l.. Carr be ap-
pointed executor Of same without bond
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior to
the fourth Monday of June next, In the
kennebec Journal, newspaper printed
in Augusta. that all persons interested
may attend at a Court of Probate then
to be holden at Augusta. and show cause,
If any, why the said instrument should
not be proved, approval and allowed as
the last will and testament of the said
deceased. and that the appointment be
made without bond as prayed for.
HAROLD f. COOK. Judge.
Attest: X. w. LEIGHTON, Register.
tunes fri ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Perhaps as formidable an opponent
as has been scheduled to meet the
team this season will be Conys an
tagonist Saturday afternoon on Will
liams field. Deering High is the COM
bination and Coach Thompson is
counting upon hard battle. 1t is I'M
certain as to whether it will be Cush-
ing or Soule who is called upon to
pitch. Otherwise the lineup will be as
in the Gardiner game. The game will
start at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08

Little Miss Adele Tobey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tobey of 1873
Northern avenue is recovering from
injuries received few days ago when
her mother accidentally overturned a
pan of hot water which she was carry
ing, the water running from the right
shoulder down over the arm. The in
juries were very painful but the little
girl is doing well and no permanent in
lurieS are lnticiDated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-08
81 YEARS YOUNG
Mrs. Eliza Dorr Appropriately Oh.
serves the Event Thursday Evening

The elst birthday OF Mrs. Eliza Dorr
was celebrated Thursday evening at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred
NJ. Hayes of 105 Grove street. with
whom she resides. Some 30 of Mrs.
DORIS friends were present. Music
and whist were enjoyed and Mrs.
Hayes served refreshments. Mrs. Dorr
took as lively a part in the festivities
as any Of those present She received