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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
TEIjTON MONEY FOR
Us. LIBERTY LOAN
o.todian Palmer Will Seize
80 Is9OO,OOO,OOO of German
Owned Property
MIC FUNDS ARE OFFERED
uAsu1NGToN. oct. %

WASHINGTON, oct. %.
.ra money amounting to $780,
PROVE ,nore. belonging to German sub
WevVv oved 10 them by corporations ana
jects OF y" an the United States, will be
indvluus iced 10 buy Liberty Bonds with
scifeo a. 80 an,nce the war against Germany.
whi.s,, nreparations arc under way oy
Aresu,s esss,,s,bell palmer, Of pennsylvania GUS
iIs,sn Of enemy property 10 empioy '"'S
.oney against Germany; ,.,.,. ~ ,,,,
noae' palmer who qualified today as GUS
nj. ond opened offices at 92O F street,
todan y. tbe largest individual purchaser Of
WI w ponds. All the money he obtains
hVe oGicial capacity will go toward the
narchase Of the bonds -.
uPom uPDmortant duties Mr. Palmer found hum
~ ~ letters from corporations ana otherS
o,suI nNn1rg 10 turn over to him large amounts
y money in the shape of DIVIDENDS from
ol lns,oa,-ovned corporations in the United
1si 1.s az we'll as amounts due in settle
sN of estates and bills owed German
ilniasss houses by American houses.
V'1naornuch as the moneys can be easily
Had and their status does not require
- oreat amount of investigation by the
n ns,odjsn they will be received without de-
,ar Mr.. Palmer will completely quality
..s.v ~ wben he will file bond as large as
haf required Dy tue 'rONtI uluSh' VI 'HS
s.s,stary of the Treasury, Sl5O,OOO.
rranscending in Importance the collection
.,raonev Is the contlscaton by the GUS
.aaian of metals and materials owned by
Ssrman citizens here among them cotton
"a other products that go into the making
~ var materials These viii exceed in
v.,ro tha amounts owed German citizens in
,ssb n Is estimated unofficially that the
.ains of cotton, copper, steel and oil stored
!. tbe United states for German corpora
,ions will amount to S150OO0,000, although
w. w offcIal tabuation has been made of
As soon as Mr.. Palmer can organize a
,orcs he will begin seizing materials. The
srst step in this direction will be formal
ro,ice 70 all corporations to inform the
custodian Of the materials held by them,
ss we'll as money owed German citizens.
One of the novel and important features
A. tbis norton of the law is the require
,nsnt that all money and quick assets paid
aver 10 the Government shall be invested in
United States bonds
The President has directed that they shall
be Liberty Bonds. such a course Is in
lne with the modern and advanced policy
AZ dealing with private property in time
n war BY this means enemy property Is
temporarly consCripted by the Government
"a finance this war and to he paid back
70 the enemy or otherwise disposed OF, at
the end Of the war, as Congress shall direct
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23

lamatious have been quick and generous
Throughout the United states Arrangements
have been made 10 hold thousands OF meet
ings 90 urge the necessity OF buying Sec
ond Liberty Loan bonds.
Thus far. not \ Governor has declined 70
proclaim Liberty Day a state holiday IN
part at least Some Of them found II in
convenient to make the entire day holiday,
so they made n holiday OF the afternoon.
Arizona and oregon are two States which
VIII have only half holidays
Almost every Governor who replied "a
the Secretary's telegram added a few words
OF encouragement for the loan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
LTBERTY'S FLAMES
TO FLARE TONIGHT
Vast Series of Bon (d) Fires
Will Proclaim Liberty
Loan Day Tomorrow
WILL SWEEP THE COUNTRY
MASHINGrnN Oct %

WASHINGTON, oct. 23
The flames of liberty will leap across the
continent tonight. Beside mountain ranges
and In mighty cities, above quiet hamlets
and gaunt prairies the blazing sky will pro-
claim the coming Of Liberty Loan Day to-
morrow
Like the beacon lights Of old that sum
moned clans, vast series Of bon(d) fires
will rouse the nation to its stupendous finan-
cial battle,
The westward sweep Of the flames will
begin at the Washington Monument here
Mrs William c. McAdoO, daughter of tho
President, will start the national fire at s
o'clock. applying the torch with n candel-
abrum that once belonged to Napoleon IA
the first CLEAN darts into the air an an
swering artillery shot from Port Myer will
give the signal-and the fiery advance
across the length and breadth Of the nation
will begin
American history will literally Crackle
and sparkle in the monument FIRE \ twlg
from a cherry tree on George Washington .
birthplace and a piece from President Lin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
I,ESTIMONY IN PIPER MITRDER

TsstImmo. BRUNSWICK. N j., Oct. ga
q John y tending to show that the corpse
he ceii.F '. Piper Rutgers student lay In
ior soma t 0I Dr. William ]. Condon's house
cSg N condon's trial on a murder charge
serve y Is an officer in the medical re-
f,hf,,a,,s Is charged with killing Piper
AZ ,sso 49, Whittipgton. negro iaborer. testl-
&..1p s-{ s mat he saw a corpse In Condon's
IA h,'ng April or May when he entered
||||.. snt Ia search Of q shovel for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
GERMANS TRY TO FORCE
SLAVS TO ACCEPT PEACE
MAsuINGToN. oct %.

W ASlll.NNT lNlNs 'tl. ~.
Germany's new smashes against Russia
mean chiefly that she is trying to gain
separate Russian peace while at the same
time endeavoring to cheer the tagging
spirits Of her own people.
That was the view today Of Secretary
Of War Baker and other high officials.
But Russian diplomats here assured them
there will he no separate peace. while Sec.
retary Baker declared that as it lengthens
the Teuton line of communications the Ger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-23
Murphy Sues Evening World for Libe

NEW YORK, oct 23-Charlcs f. Muir
ply of Tammany Han. sued the New York
Evening World for alleged libel today. The
amount of damages demanded was NOT MADE
public The World is opposing Tammany
Hall and John +. Hylan, the Democratic
candidate. in the mayoralty campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
RECOVER STOLEN TROPHIES
Polo, Tennis and Racquet Cups Taken
From Meeting House Club
Found by Iolicc.

NEW YORK. May 21.-The Meeting
House. an exclusive club Of this city
with a membership OF only fourteen
all among the most prominent men So
cially and devoted to racquet, tennis
and Polo, was robbed last night of six
trophies. a loving cup. many pieces OF
tableware and some jewclry. Clyde
Woolsey, q hotel clerk. was arrested
and held to-day on charge OF grand
larceny.
The evidence produced against the
prisoner was = loving cup picked up
IN the back yard Of the club and aban-
doned by Woolscy as hc made his way
over fences The cup was presented
TO Lawrence Waterbury. the noted
American polo player. when. as cap
tain OF the American polo team. he led
II TO victory over the British team in
1919 at Mcadowbrook, l.. J.. the Amer
leans winning the match and the
famous challenge trophy by one
quarter OF a point.
The ha!f-dozen trophies. which were
found by the police in two black bags
Woolsey carried when arrested. were
the Point Judith cup. tho two Rane-
laSh Club open cups. the amateur
doubles racquet championship cup the
racquet championship cup OF the RAGS
quot and Tennis cIuh and the Tennis
Handicap cup. second class
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28

General Burleson and Mrs. Burleson.
the italian. French and Brazilian am
bassadors, the Cuban and Portuguese
ministers. Major-General and Mrs.
Bliss. Admiral and Mrs. Benson. Sena-
tors Lodge. Overman and Martin.
Speaker Clark. Herbert G. Hoover Ed
ward n. Hurley, Winston Churchill.
several Representatives and n number
OF other officials.
The Prince OF Udino sent this mes
sage to the King OF Italy to-day:
On behalf OF the entire Italian mis-
sion In America, 1 have the honor to
express to Your Majesty the most sin
cere admiration for the heroic bravery
of our army. 1t fills every Italian
heart with pride. and Is undoubtedly
not tho least of the many reasons for
tho hearty and very cordial welcome
extended to the mission by tho Presi-
dent and by the citizens Of this great
nation. that brings its precious moral
and material contribution to our right
eouS war"
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John roreIr. RECITAL ON rr,dnr

AFTER what may he termed q public
absence o! scveia! years, John Powell
VIII return 10 Richmond on Friday
night. when he Will appear in recital
at the jefferson auditorium under tho
auspices Of the Virginia Randolpn FL
lett Alumnac Association The fact
that MIR. Powell is an "old Richmond
boy adds more local interest to tho
concert. Of course. but John Powell
~ far too nnc an artist 10 need mat
kind OF appeal During the years az
MS maturity In art, he has become ono
OF IN" deservcdly noted figures in mu-
sic to-day. And this position he has
attained without the aid or ,ri,Lcry,
or forced publicity, but by virtue Of II, :
sheer nhility--both as 81 PLAYER ana
composer.
When so severe a critic ., ~,
krHhbicl says. as h. said Of John
Powell. his reading Of tho Ecerbovon
sonata was that OF master poet
clearly ar,icula,cd and exauisitcIv MI
Hnccd,' II may he taken as certain ma,
local interest Is merely incidental.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
FURTHER HEAVY DECLINE
IN GERMAN BIRTH RATE
situation Continues to Produce Dis
auietude Among SocioloEists
and Officials.
IBy Associated Pres.

IBy Associated Press.l
COPENHAGEN (via Londom. Nav
27.--The great decline I'm the German
birth rate due to the war continues 10
produce disQuictude among German
sociologists. Official statistics of the
Imperial Health Bureau for cities with
populations Of $1,000 and over ana
100000 and over show a further heavy
decline In the birth rate OF 1916. us
compared with that In 1915, which it.
selt was somc 90 per cent below that
OF 1914
iwehty-siN German cities In the class
OF populations Of 100000 and over re-
port decrease OF 9S.093 births. or
dH.5 per cent. as contrastcd with the
number OF children born I'm 1914. while
the percentage in all cities with popu-
lations of $4,000 and over Ia slivhtIv
higher. namely. 30l-2 per cent.
INC decrease I'm births was accom-
panied by corresponding fall in the
death rate In infants under ono YEAR
old.' which was 1873 per cent pcr ion
births, but this has not diminished tho
anxiety or the sociological experts who
arc holding congresses 10 awaken non
uinr interest I'm this menace to GER
many's future.
The government simultaneously &,
dcVotinE intensive study to tho re-
population problem through commits
kions attached to the Minister of the
interior. and shortly vii introd,Ice
legislation i'm the RcfchstaE to coun-
teract the nations falling ratio OF
growth by measures calculated to slim
uiate the birth rate and lower infant
mortality.
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Cd
acter (Which even in time Of war must
be respected. and which Brazil will do),
or II they belong 10 enterprises having
some connection with the German gov
eminent.
Whatever method is adopted ii is
essential that the government cannot
suffer any delay in taking measures
which are imposed at the same time
by the public interest and by the dig
nifty of the nation.
fSiGncd) ''WENCESLAO BRAZ"
Milo Pecanha, the Brazilian Foreign
Minister. to-day had long conversa-
ton with DR.. Ruy Barbosa. a leading
brazilian statesman. y conference will
be held tomorrow 10 discuss the qucs-
ton OF the governments foreign policy,
In which XPrcsidcnt Rodriguez Alvcs
and tho cc-Preslhent OF the republic
will participate. The representatives in
Congress from Rio Grandc do Sui favor
the revocation of the neutrality dccla-
ration.
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ADJUSTMENTS
MusicnI stock Open. Tonight.

With to-niSht's performance OF
The Firet,y" the summer season OF
the Comic Opera Players opens at the
Academy OF Music. II is we'll remem-
tered that Frimrs music TO Hauer-
bsch's book and lyrics in The Firefy"
is one OF the most delightful contri-
buttons 10 the lighter side OF music
that this country has known in many
years. On the other hand, Hauerhach's
par, in the piece is worthy OF his as
sociate. From the lis, OF people in
the company and from reports con-
corning their ability, a great deal is
expected of the organization. in addi-
ton TO the entertainment TO be supplied
10y the mere sight and sound Of what
Is said TO be an uncommoniy sood-look-
ing chorus OF sixteen. Because il is a
model Of moderation and modesty and,
therefore, glittcring gem amid the
robbie OF general advance stuff the
press agents story is herewith printed
in full. and with grateful admiration:
"Nothing has been left undone. il is
said, to make to-nights initial per-
Torrance At the Academy of the Comic
Cpcra Players ii success in every way.
Long and arduous rehearsais have been
conducted early and late OH the stage
OF the Academy ever since the com
pauy's arrival in this city from New
York. and The FREELY the opening
bill Of the summer run. is believed to
have been we'll prepared. An opti-
mstic management puts forth the
claim that the Comic Opera Players
viii present musical plays on the most
elaborate scale ever attempted in
Richmond at popular prices. Roger
Graz, Myrtle Jersey, Billie Bush, Dan
Marble. Detmar Poppen, Russell Len
nor. Alice Bulls. George Bogues and
Annette Ford are conspicuous members
Of the organization which numbers
thirty-nine. The chorus comprises six
teen Young women. Matinees are an
nounced for Wednesday and Saturday"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
AZ the Lyric.

Girls, music. comedy and dancing are
IN" component ingredients OF The
Revue de Vogue" AN extravaganza IN
tabloid form. which will be the prin-
cipal feature OF the new show that
comes 10 the Lyric to-day, for the first
half OF the week. on the same bill
is Frank Gordon, the Richmond High
school boy. VINO has won reuowu in
the amusement world as wizard and
hypnotist Dobson and Richards, a
comedy duo. with songs. dances and
SpriShtly paiter galore. the veteran
funnakcr, James II. Cullen. dean @! tho
vaudeville monoiogis,s. who is bring
ing fresh crop Of very young songs
and funny stories, and Clifford and
wills. presenting III" comedy novelty.
AZ Jasper Junction with the new
vaudeville bill viii come the uauaI
complement OF motion picture dis
PLAYS, including the latest war film
releases.
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(ContInucd from First Pagc.)
pairs. alterations or construction per-
formed In connection Herewith
MOVEMENTS or TROOPS
UNDER CENSORSHIP

&C. Military:
81. News of possible or observed
movements of Canadian troops through
the territory of tho United States. or
their arrival at or cmbarkation from
any of our ports.
80. Information regarding the fixed
land dcfenscs of tho United States,
their very existence. as we'll as the
number. nature or position OF their
guns. should not be mentioned.
%. Information in regard TO the
train or boat movements OF troops IL
at all times and under all circum-
stances dangerous during war. and
should be scrupulously avoided.
II. Specific information regarding
the duties OF small dctachmcnts should
be avoided as dangerous and laying
them open to attack.
20. Information regarding assembling
OF military forces at seaports from
which inference might be made Of any
intention to embark them for service
abroad.
&c. Information regarding the air
craft and appurtcnances used at gov
ernment aviation schools and tried out
in experimental tests under military
authority"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
POSSE SEEKS NEGRO
Assailunt OF INTERCHANGEABLE Girl In
Danger of IynchInE
II Captured

CONVICTION. KY. May 27.-Hcaded
by Sheriff John a. Allison. posse with
bloodhounds tonight liz searching tho
woods three miles south Of here for H.
negro who attacked Martha Due, thir-
teen years old. The girl is said to he
In serious condition. Sho was thrown
INTO creek after being beaten into
uhconsciousncss Her head was not
submerged. and she regaincd con-
sciousness two hours later. Feeling
against the negro is At fever heat. and
the authorities have taken precautions
10 prevent an outbreak. y lynching is
feared IL the negro is caught
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
HOT RACES CONTINUE
RAPID CHANGES LAST WEEK
IN THE MAJOR LEAGUE RACES
Dohton Strengthens Hold on American
Leadership While New York FOrEes
AhCnd I'm National l.cnrMc.

Amend In National League.
The spirited race for league leader
ship in tho National and American cir
cults continues. Last wceek brought
new occupants for first place and the
National League, especially, saw some
rapid changes.
Chicago held tho lead in the National
last Monday morning. New York went
into the lead after Mondays games.
but Philadelphia forged ahead Tues
day. Pat MoranS men. who won thir-
teen out OF fifteen games against the
Western teams. held tightly to first
place: while New York and Chicago
divided four games In the fight for
second place. which ended Saturday
with New York holding the position.
In the American League, Boston
went into first place Sunday. and, by
winning all five OF it's games during
the week, rc-enforced it's position.
New York was able to win only on.
out of four games and slipped back to
third place. while Chicago. which won
three out Of four, went into runner ,ip
position.
The Philadelphia Nationals lost one
game during the week. and that TO
Cincinnati Thursday. ~ to .. i'm which
they made eight errors. Moran's club
batted hard and the pitchers were
working we'll. Alexander. on wcdncs-
day. held Cincinnati TO two hits. while
making three hits. including homo
run himself. While Philadelphia was
beating Chicago Monday and Tuesday.
the best New York could do WAS to
divide two games with Pittsburgh.
McGraws men suffered their first
shut-out of the season Tuesday when
they lost 10 rittsburr, 10 o. through
the good pitching OF Miller Schupp
pitched his NTH straight victory and
beat Chicago Wednesday. but the
Giants lost 10 the visitors Thursday
and Friday. They won on Saturday
by playing crrorless ball behind Sallee.
Brooklyn and st. Louis braccd the.
champions winning four out of five
games. The Brooklyn pitching staff
appeared to 20 better and the hitting
was more timely.
The American League teams were
troubled by adverse weather conditions
Winning the fnal game Of the series
from Chicago Sunday through effective
pitching By Mays. tho champions were
idle until Wednesday, when they bcgnn
four-game series at st. Louis. Bar
rvs men took all four games from the
Browns who seemingly have lost all
OF their early season effectiveness.
Except for their defeat by Boston
Sunday. Chicago won all its games and
retained second place, while New York
WAS losing one game to Detroit and two
o'' VI 'h' tt W 'icNcidUD ne IN
dians kept UP their previous steady
progress. Philadelphia and Detroit
played better than st. Louis and Wash
inSton and managed TO break even on
the games played during the week.
The intcrscctional series In the Ma
tonai League ended Saturday with
Philadelphia having made the best rec
ord. Chicago. with ten victories and
six defeats. led the Western contln-
gent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
INDIANS HIT BALL HARD

CLEVELAND. May 27.-Cleveland
made II three out OF four from New
York to-day. winning. to J. The
Indians knocked Caldwell and Russell
from the box. but could do nothing
with Love. New York drove Lambeth
from the box. bu; was stopped by
eSaehy. Two home runs were made
over the right field wall. Pipp and
-Spcake. being the ha,ters. Speakers
homer. his first on the Cleveland
grounds. was with two men on bases.
The score:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
BIRDS AND BEARS DIVIDE

NEWARK. May 27--Newark and Bal
'lmore dig thed a double header here
this afterr.oon Newark winning the
first, = to l.. and losing The second.
Il 10 4. Baltimore pulled a triple play
in the first inning OF the first game
when, with the bases full, Callahan
lined 10 Williams, who touched first
doubling Haas, and then threw to
Shannon at second. TRIPPING Move. Gus
Getz, who was sent 10 Cincinnati by
HrooklYn. played third base for New
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28


the Italian nation TO the man who
symbolizes the purest traditions and
the most noble aspirations Of the
American spirit
DRAGGED BY POWERFUL.
0LIGARCHIES INTO WAR
I'VE cannot avoid "A feeling OF sad
ness. gentlemen, when we behold, all
around us. the most civilized nations
on earth. dragged by powerful oligar-
chieS into This colossal war, than which
there has never been Il greater or one
more Astounding in sorrow. But the
fact that We have gathered here to-
day, bears witness TO the purity of our
sentiments and to tho nobility OF our
sacrifices 1t bears witness. moreover,
10 feelings deep enough to dominate
events and to overcome grief
And to-day, At the tomb OF George
Washington. while We rcaftirm our
promise never to hesitate in war and
TO offer TO our just cause our fortunes
and our persons. we affirm solemnly
that we look upon war as The ncces-
sary via dolorosa. which leads TO uni
versai justice and peace.
II desire to make myself tho inter-
prefer of those sentiments from which
the house OF savoy has always derived
it's strength. and which to-day form
its prestige. III the name of my august
cousin. the King OF Italy, and in the
name of all the people of Italy, ] wish
solcmnly to declare. in this place sacred
TO the American nation, that we shall
never lay dawn our arms until our
liberty. and the liberties of the peo-
pies who are suffering with us. shall
he rendered safe against all surprises
and violence, and. At the same time.
/ affirm once more that our victory
must be that OF progress and of JUS
ticc.
May the spirit OF George Washing
ton watch over us and light us upon
our way"
Mr.. Marconi paid tribute to the high
ideals OF Washington and their inspira-
ton to the nation.
MANY PUBLIC MEN
ON "TRIP WITH VISITORS
In addition TO members of the Italian
mission, the party included Secretaries
Lansing, Baker. Houston. Redheld,
Wilson and their wives. Postmaster
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COM ENCEMENT EXERCISES
WILL OPEN ON JUNE I
Especial to The Times.Dispa,ch. 7

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Nav 81
The commencement exercises or ~.
University Of Virginia Will be held I'm
'abell Hall. at that Institution. AT noon
on Friday juno |. After tho comforting
Of degrees President Alderman viii
make brief address TO the grauj,t-
Ing class. a reception 10 the rradu-
atcs and their families will take place
Ut o'clock in Nadison Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
REGISTRATION
CARDS SIGNED BY GIANTS

NEW YORK, May 27.-Twelve mem.
bcrs OF the New York Giants. who are
nonresiderts OF the city, have made out
their conscription registration cards
which VIII bc sent by the United States
marshal 20 their home towns.
The men were Schupp. Pcrritt, An.
der.on. Middleton, Smith, Kaun. Nc.
Carty. Rariden. Robertson. Kelly, Kill
duff and Benton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
JOHNSON LOSES AGAIN
CRANE MAKES ERRORS THAT
GIVE WHITE SOX VICTORY
Chicago Takes Fourth Straight From
NntlOpRl-Cicottc Does Enec-
tive Ilurllnu.

- CHICAGO, May 27.--Cicottc had the
. better OF a pitching duel with Walter
johnson o-day, and the Chicago Amer
-!cars took tho final game OF the Sc
: ies. to l. making four in row
Yrom Washington. Cicotte was effec-
tive al all stages. the only Washing
ton run being the result OF a triple
by Foster and a long fly by Milan.
johnson pitched good ball. but poor
work by Crane upset this. The latter
made two errors. which gave the locals
three runs. The score: