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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
NEGRO BOY STRUCK Ply
PLAYMATE IS DYING

Herman Johnson, n fourteen year
old colored boy, was struck behind the
car last night by a rock thrown by
Walter Scott, colored, ffr--r---+ ~aars old
and was taken to the Virginia nos
pntal by DIR. Lipnick, Exar>tnation
showed that the mastoid bone had
been severely fractured, and II was
feared last night tb~t the boy cannot
live The boys were involved In n
quarrel. when Scott. who was standing
near the johnson hoy threw the stone
striking the latter In the very vital
part of the head. Walter Scott was
arrested and taken to the Detention
home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
NEW ztaLAMOtR, HERE
Fresh FROM IRtkCHES
Provinces win 10 Given Representa-
ton In Parliament At End of
War, Declare Soldiers,

Fresh from the trenches around
Verdun. where tney received wounds
that will prevent them from further
participation in the European war,
six New Zealand soldiers put in their
appearance in Richmond early last
night. Seventy of the New Zealand
ers, who are English subjects. and
who have been on the field of battle
since the outbreak of hostilities, ar
rived at Newport News yesterday
morning on the Meritia. They are
now en- route home. where they will
be discharged from the service.
Six OF the men, who are non~com-
missioned officers, came up to Rich
mond from Newport News yesterday
afternoon. The ship will not leave
for four or Ave days and ,the men ex-
pect to do a little Sightseeing before
they take their departure. Some of
the men are in such crippled shape
that they are unable to leave the
craft
The New Zealanders believe that
this years campaign will end the
European conflict. They say that In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
NEGRO CONFESSES TO
ROBBING BRIGGS STORE

acknowledgements willy and wilt
shire last night arrested Russell Jones,
seventeen-year-o colored boy. and
exacted from him a confession that he
robbed the drug store of A. S. Briggs.
at First and Main streets early yes
ierday morning. The boy stole about
SIS from the safe in the store. He
worked the combin alton to the safe.
he said, and with a part of the money
bought a new outfit OF clothes. Thu
clothes were recovered last night,
along with s3s in money.
Jones is said to have entered the
store through a coal chute, after I'M
successful efforts TO enter through the
rear door. when arrested by willy and
Wiltshire last night. he attempted to
put the blame on another negro. but
after being questioned for several min
utes by the detectives he owned up to
he theft and told them where he had
hidden the money in an alley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

the event the United States declares
war on Germany troops from this
country will hardly be needed. and
that 1t will be nothing less than fool
ish to send soldiers over there without
giving them six months training They
say that 1t takes about that long to
harden the men to make
them At for trench life.
The visitors, who seem to be we'll
educated. assert that they are look
ing for a great change In the Eng.
lish government at the end Of the
war. They declare that the provinces
will be brought closer together and
that all Of them will be given repre-
sentation in the British parliament.
New Zealand's premier Is now attend
ing a conference in London with ref
erence to this matter.
The soldiers seemed very well
pleased with Richmond and declare
that they expect to remain here for
a couple of days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
FIVE AMERICANS ON
SUAkEn CRAFT SAVED

washington, March 26.--German
SUBMARINES have destroyed two steam
ers. one British and one Norwegian,
according to messages received by the
state department today from Consult
General Skinner at London and AM
passador Sharp at Paris Both ves-
sells carried American citizens in their
crews. but no casualties were report
ed. The British steamer Chorley was
torpedoed on March 90. The crew.
including three Americans, Sweet.
Herrick and Walters, landed at Port
land and were sent to London by the
authorities The Norwegian steamer
Wilfred was sunk March Is. the crew,
including two Americans. Bill South
WOOD. of Wayne county. KY, and John
rainier, OF Panama, were saved.
Britain Dreams of Invasion.
London, March 26.--It became
known for the first time today that
the government Is seriously figuring
with the possibility Of n German In
vasion While figuring on it. how
ever. and taking every possible pre-
stationary measure. 1t was asserted
by Chancellor Of the Exchequer Bonar
Law in the commons today that there
is no cause whatever for anxiety.
In connection with these rumorA 1t
was pointed out that Berlin advices
two days ago told OF the closing OF
the German naval base at Wilhelms-
haven to public visits for fortnight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
ST. LOUIS ARRIVES
At ENGLISH STATION

Washington, March 2s.-Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels today announced the
safe arrival at an English port OF tho
American liner st. Louis, the first
American ship to leave port for the
German war zone since President Will
sons armed neutrality" declaration.
Information Of the st. Louis arrival
without mishap reached the department
early in the day and was made public
soon afterward. Secretary Daniels said
the vessel reached her destination at
il o'clock today
President Wilson visited Secretary
Daniels at his office and received from
The latter all the information in his
possession concerning the st. Louis.
He was with the secretary some time.
Officials at the department were plain
ly jubilant Of the safe passage Of the
liner as rumors were current that she
had encountered trouble. The St. Louis
carried mails.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
LEAGUE lRG.IsIzi0 TO
AID NAVY RECRUITING
Eranch OF Naval League OF America
Formed last Night to Arouse
Interest in Service.
TO MAKE STUDY NAvY's NEEDS
League VIII Start Publicity Cam
paign TO Show Advantages of Naval
Training-Many Prominent Men at
Meeting.

For the purpose OF arousing inter
est In the naval branch OF the ma
TONS defense and stimulating re-
cruiting. the Richmond branch of the
Naval League OF America was revived
at meeting held last night in the
Commonwealth club. 1t WAS planned
at the gathering to conduct publicity
and recruiting campaigns that would
aid the government in bringing the
eniis;ments of the navy up to the
number authorized by the recent or
der Of the president, and which would
he needed TO make up the first line
of the countrys defense.
Admiral Webster Named President.
Admiral Harrie Webster, a retired
officer of this city. was elected presi-
dent of the local branch OF the league,
and t. following officers were also
named: Dudley Mcdonald and LII
burn T. Myers. vice presidents: Kirk
wood Mitchell. secretary, and Thorn
as b. McAdams. treasurer. These
officers. with the following, compose
the board of directors; Levin Joynes,
H w. Jackson, w. c. Rowland, c. b.
Garnett. W T. Reed and l.. e. Nor
ris.
The Naval League OF America lie an
organization working for the interest
of the navy throughout the United
States 1t makes study of the needs
OF this service, and assists In every
way to further its affairs. The per-
sonnet OF the navy at this time Is
highest in the history of the country.
and the league urges enlistment in this
branch. Many industries in the coun-
try have stated that TO any seaman
showing an honorable discharge from
the navy would be given employment
IN hts special line Of work
The following committees were ap~
pointed last night;
Recruiting committee-Thomas V.
NcAdams. Augustine Royal. DR. w. II.
Parker Joseph Stewart and Captain i,
e, Kent.
Publicity coufmittee-Kirkwoo Nit
chcll, Hiram NJ. Smith. f. II. FERGUSON.
= G. white and Joseph F. Brady.
The following were present at the
organization meetings. Albert Aisop,
Lieutenant l. s Stewart. f, c. Mayo,
nr, II. n Taliey, Theodore Ellyson,
william c, Rowland. Dr. baskerville
Bridgeforth. Or, Clifton Miller. ReRi-
uald Guham, Joseph r, Brady, Paul
Blanchard. Frank Blankenship, 1Nl-
burn Il. Myers. Edgar II FERGUSON,
Taylor Curtis. Robert Pegran. John G,
walker, W. @, Ferguson Dudley Nc
Donald Stuart G. Christian. John Aiken
Branch, Alfred Gray. +. T. Myers. Jr,
r. II. Harwood. Pcyton Fleming. 3,
IL Jones, j. T. Lawrence and w. T
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
RUSH ALL PLANS FOR
STRENGTHENING NAVY

Washington, March 2e.--The nation 5
war mae hiuery, operating at top-notch
speed. tonight rushed ahead all plans
10 put In maximum fighting trim. the
United states first line of defense at
sea. and sll Of the industrial factors
that enter into the speednE-up process
OF ship construction were brought into
play. 10 hasten the navy's preparation
for conflict
To greatly strengthen The naval
arrp Of the country plans were com
pleted for very large number Of ad-
ditional submarine chasers. The navy
department arranged to open bids for
these craft next Wednesday The exact
number WAS not divulEed- Secretary
IF the Navy Daniels. stated. however
that IL is ris purpose TO buy 8 many
81 this type OF vessels as 1t will he
possible to construct. To meet the GOV
ernments needs such yards very aooH
WIFI hp work ing on a twenty four hour
sch~du1s with largely augmented
forces OF skilled artisans
Thousands Of small motor boats and
ether private craft, which have been
given to the nation by their patriotic
owners WIFI he fnlly equipped for war
uses Contracts for engines and other
accesrarles for such vessels already
- .Y-t,..a sg'+e of snail craft viii
as t.,fst,l. valnr as chasers or
for pai'o'lins purposes.
HefHi' stops were AK" ~ ,l', a.
the steer P'"'u'IS 7F"''"",V io
hnl!eiuE SIS GI''NAF "~ f''SS'"'e % 90"
-" cruise IS. N'''i ~ "IS'.@ ~" 20, ~
boat drs'Fo'eFs aNe"HN 7'lh"r t"Tu
Sccrc-ae- Of the Navy Daniels an
-lo37r.5 'h.t Bernard VI. Bayuch,
cha TH5 an o. IN" Fl -, 'U'''''''s % an1
Counci of Ntt'"Hfi license. WI con
Yer THIS wee" WIN ln'@e r''ner. n
Garf, ~ fh' t. =. N'''' cor P'l n''o'.'
and NjiN other F''r' matha'@S ana a.
Tan@ern. rr- 9ad" fNSh i"r "afd Tn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
YALE filters WILL
TAKE TRAINING

New Yotk March 26.--lt WAS an
nouHced today that Twenty-Five Aiers
of the aerial coast patrol All Yale
men. would leave soon acting under
orders from the navy department for
an aviation training camp. The prac-
tIce period viii cover six weeks
All of the expenses of the trip will
he met by Henry 7. Dawson, OF ]. p.
Morgan Il Co. The expedition is a
reward for the good work done by the
volunteer aerial coast patrol, unit No.
/. with the Mosquito fleet" In the man
euvers last fall. This unit was organ
ICED through the aid OF Mrs Fl. P. Davi-
son. John Hays Hammond. Rear d-
mtral Peary. Alan r, Hawley and Henry
Woodhouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
INDEPENDENTS LINE
Continued From First Page.)

arduous labor, late hours and q vast
volume of discussion on the part OF
all the members, new and old, who,
contrary to CUSTOM are rushing into
Washington days ahead in order to
participate in the preliminaries The
committees on ways and means, for
eign affairs, military affairs and naval
affairs will have their hands full pre-
pairing their various measures. which
VIII be rushed to tho speakers hop
per" as soon az tra house Ia safely
organized. Also the committees on
the judiciary In both the senate and
house, the committees on interstate
and foreign commerce will have much
to consider. The reelection OF Champ
Clark as speaker of the house is ap-
parently assured Representative
Mann's self elimination coupled with
the suggestion of non partisan action
will help the speakers cause.
Representative Mann had said to-
day: IF we are to have war we should
have no partisan politics. We want
unanimity in this country. am will
ing to waive my chances for the
speakership, although / believe the
Republicans could elect me. I have
had considerable time for reflection
on my Caribbean trip and have
reached the conclusion that this
should he done in the present crisis ''
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
SPIES CAUGHT WITH
THE GOODS ON THEM

Especial to The Richmond VirginianD
Baltimore. Nd. March 26.-Three
German spies with two suitcases filled
with high explosives and bombs, were
arrested early Sunday near the Cum
herland Valley and Norfolk and West
ern railroad bridge over the Shenan-
doah river, near Elkton. Va. Tho
bridge Is an important one, being the
junction point for the Cumberland
Valley and the Norfolk and Western
railroads The arrest OF the three Ger
mans was kept secret until today when
II leaked out through railroad chan
nels. The bridge Is being heavily
guarded 1t is located in a wild
country. very thinly inhabited,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
KILLED IN QUARREL
OVER STEEL TRAPS
Shot Buck Frazier and Then
Gives Himself Up.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
Harrisonburg, Va, March 26.-As
the result of quarrel over some
steel traps, Buck Frazier. twenty-five
years old. was shot and instantly
killed yesterday afternoon near Island
Ford. Rockingham county, by Brain
ard Marshall, thirty years old. Fraz-
Ter lives across the line in Greene
county Marshall is a son of Charles
H. Marshall, of Island Ford.
Marshall voluntarily notified Sheriff
Croushorn and surrendered to him
this morning and was lodged in the
Harrisonburg Jail.
County Coroner ]. NJ. Biedler held
an inquest this afternoon at McGaheys-
Vile. where the body was taken.
1t appears that Marshall and his
brother. Charles Marshall. had missed
some traps which they had set in the
Blue Ridge mountains near their home.
With their suspicious aroused the
brothers met Frazier in the road rid
ipg mule. A sack Of traps dropped
from the mule and the Marshalis &C.
cused Frazier of stealing them.
After hot dispute Frazier gave up
the traps and the parties went their
way. According to the Marshalls, at
ter they had gone about forty yards
they locked back and saw Frazier
taking aim at them. Quick as a fash
Brainard Marshall shot first. Frazier
fell dead and the Marshalls went
home. Another brother, Thomas Mar
shall found the body and notified the
eheriff.
Frazier's arm was shattered by the
bullet. which went through the luns
and lodged in the spinal column
Marshall used Winchester repeating
rife.
The sheriff found Frazier's load cd
gun. cooked, lying near the dead body
story.
Island Ford IL on the Norfolk and
Western railway, below Elkton. The
shooting occurred three miles further
south in the Blue Ridge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
IMMEDIATE TRANSFER OF
APPAM IS ORDERED

Washington. p. c., March 26.--Im-
mediate transfer OF the liner Appam
to her British owners. the British
African Steam Navigation company.
Ltd. was ordered today by the United
States supreme court
This Is the final chapter In TIA
Mitigation regarding the Appam which
began immedi lately after the vessel
was brought into Newport News har-
Dor and has been bitterly fought by
attorneys for the German government
and for the owners OF the Appam and
OF her cargo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
SAW EV D Noes cF
U-BOATS' WORK

New YORK. March 2s.--Passengers
who arrived today at an American port
on the ltahaH steamship Dante Allgh-
teri reported having seen several EVIL
dences ef submarine activities
A British steamship. II was related.
had been seen in the Mediterranean
9tg-zaggInz in an effort IL avoid sub
marine fro. Later the passengers
heard cannon shots which they assum ed
marked battle between the British
ste amer and "A Tboat
on Cape Tortoza, Spain. the italian
Steamship passed the Louisiana. Of tho
Italian LLOYD. the biggest Italian
freighter. which was stuck on a sand
oar. Her Two bug guns. mounted aft.
were pointed seward as IL In antici-
r. t' ~ftsok Cloae by was dis
sbled British steamer fast on the beach
~ t-. g rs believed. were driv-
en- ashore by U-Aoats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
WOULD SEND MEN AND
MONEY TO AID ENTENTE

Carlisle, Pa, March 2s,-An or
ganization formed here tonight to
promote national defense. and which
Is to embrace Cumberland county. en-
dorsed the project OF floating a bill
lion dollar loan to the allies and tho
formation OF an army OF q million
men for foreign service.
A meeting for the purpose OF pledg-
Ing support to President Wilson will
be held Friday In the Presbyterian
church. provisional regiment will
be formed in this section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
nte. Mayor For Contempt,

Albany, ". Y. March 26.-The sem
ate, by unanimous vote tonight order
ed that Mayor John Purroy Mitchell
be summoned to the bar OF the senate
to answer charge of contempt.
Mayor Mitchell several days ago
charged in statements made to the
press, that Senator Wagner. minority
leader and Democrat. was working in
the interests OF Germany In opposing
the sale OF land at Rockaway for
fertilization purposes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
MORE COUNTYsEXHlBlT S
FOR STATE FAIR

Manager w. c. Saunders reports
from the state fair Offices that be has
received q letter from Jesse NJ. Jones.
Of cooperative extension work
in agriculture and homo economics at
Blacksburg, Va, stating that Fairfax
county has appropriated 800 to pro-
vide for q county exhibit at the COM
ing fair.
The same mail also brought a letter
from J. A. Hardy. Blackstone. Va,
chairman OF the board of supervisors
OF Nottoway county, saying that Motto
way will exhibit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
DEALING EFFECTIVELY
WITH U-BOAT MENACE

London. March 26.-England is
dealing effectively with the U-boat
menace. Chancellor OF the Exchequer
Bonar Law announced In the house
of commons today. He added that
reaching him from Ger
many through neutral sources con-
firmed his conviction that the pres
ent system of defense against the sub
marines is correct In principle as 1t Is
efficacious in execution
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
seize sixty-efght Pints.

Sixty eight pints of liquor. In three
cases, were connscated at the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
freight depot yesterday afternoon by
Detective Sergeants Keliam and Bry-
ant. The whtskey was packed in n
large goods box. and the officers had
been watching the consiRnm ent for
several days in the hope OF finding the
owner. No one turned up to claim II,
and they took 1t In yesterday,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
BIBLE CLASS TO OFFER
SERVICES TO COUNTRY

Stirred By the address Of militia
man just back from the Mexican bor-
der, the Bible class of Grace Street
Baptist Sunday school has decided to
offer Its services in the event of war.
There are approximately sixty men in
tho class, which Is headed by Major
Charles o. Saville, A committee has
been named to perfect all necessary
ARRANGEMENTS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
ROOSEVELT is MOVING
FASTER THAN TELEGRAM.

Richmonds Geographic invitation 10
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to speak
IN this city on 'Prepareduess.t Is still
trailing him. On the face of IL, II ap-
pears as II the colonel ia moving faster
han electricity can push the message
over the wire. For as New York mes
senger boys were looking for the
former president in Gotham he was
leaving Richmond. The telegram was
forwarded to Jacksonville to head him
off on scheduled fishing trip in Flor
ida. Messengers again missed him. 1t
seems
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Woman Struck nv Car.

An automobile driyen by j. f. Will
iianls, 2o7 West Grace street. struck
Mrs. ID NJ ChiI&re~s OF l408 West
Broad street, yesterday afternoon and
Injured her to the extent that she had
10 be taken 10 Grace hospital. The
accident occurred at Adams and Grace
streets Mrs. Childress was said last
night TO be resting well. and 1t is not
s&hcukht that the accident viii prove
SuesiuuA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
ARGENTINE STOPS
BREADSTUFF EXPORTS

Buenos Aires. March 2s.--The gov
eminent of Argentine day ordered
an embargo on exports and wheat and
-four.
The pres lent late this afternoon
signed a decree to this effect. II will
De put in operation Immediately.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Won MACKENEEN WILL
REORGANIZE TURK ARMY

Berne. March 26.-Field Marshal
Won Mackensen. who has been in COM
mand of the central powers troops
in Rumania has arrived In Constanti-
nople. according to dispatch re-
ceived here. The field marshal will
completely reorganize the Turkish
army, says the dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
VIII Confer In Road.

c. b. Scott. assistant state highway
commissioner. VIII confer tomorrow
with a committee "of citizens OF Eau
auier~ county regarding the roads to be
ouilt under the new bond issue au-
thorized by the county. On the same
day he Will also hold conferences with
a committee in Prince William county,
which is also contemplating consider
bile road construction.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Hello For French Blind.

New York. March 26.-The A. B.
r. B. permanent line relief war fund.
supported by American contributions,
has promised 100000 yearly for five
years TO the French committee con-
Quoting relief work among blinded
French soldiers The guarantee was
cabled today by the finance commit
tee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
tn Dedicate women's Home.

At the dedication of the Home for
Self Supporting Women, Bishop d. J.
O'Connell will deliver an address
Thursday night at $3.50 o'clock. The
homo, located on the corner OF Third
and Cary streets, will be known ~
Floyd hall, in honor OF the mother
of DR.. George Ben Johnston. daugh-
ter Of John Floyd. former governor
OF Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
not be reached until the record is
Complete

Congressional leaders today con
.x1crred with Secretary OF State Ian
~eine as to the POSSIBLE legislative pro-
sseram Chairman Flood. of the house
foreign affairs committee, and other
members of the committee talked over
with the secretary the need for legis-
saaation to deal with espionage and TO
establish a censorship.
The representatives also discussed
the probable form of the war resolu-
ton to he proposed, in order that the
legislative way may be made clear Tor
Immediate action. when the congress
d is organized and ready for business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
Breaks Leg In Collision.

John Davis, colored 8 Short Peg
street. was taken to Memorial hos
pital yesterday afternoon by DR.. Lip
nick. Of the city ambulance, suffering
from broken leg and injuries about
the chest which he received when a
wagon he was driving collided with
street car at Duval and St. Peters
streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
HOGS WANTED

We are authorized to pay for
customer the following prices for live
hogs: Good 100 to 225 ID. average.
Is IL cents per h.: 100 to $50 lb.
average. Is cents per ID. Sows, 10
to IL cents per Id. Above quotations
good for the week.
CARSON LIVE STOCK 90.
Unioa 6tOck YaSs1A, NachmonA, ".
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27
G d q. REVEatTs STILL
STOW SLIGHT Loss

VITA A tots! Estimated gross revenue
4s-Sf sl0.tso.5o2. the Chesapeake and Ohio
-.sJtai!wey company. from January TO
: March 81. showed decrease o. s2s5. 900
Over tbs eot responding period OF 1915.
The sAcrea,.. for the current month, In
IA total Business If sa.ses.5s6. was s2e7-
$500. Fc. the weak ending March q,
1hs total gross revenue was ss4s2S5.
y decrease OF s3e.sse. from that OF the
corresponding week of 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-27

No trouble is expected from Germans
in Richmond by Fritz Sitterding. vice.
president OF the Virginia Railway and
Power company. who is lar rely inter-
-Gsted in The business and manufactur-
ing life OF the city He says many OF
the Gtr~0ans own their own homes, are
naturaiized citizens and are patriotic
d y-,s ,x.sape