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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15

The devil seems to be taking
advantage of the present state
Of unrest that Is so prevalent
everyw here, with the undeniable
result that the spiritual life of
many is being weakened. The
spirit of recklessress and care
1essn ess is everywhere manifest.
While we do not like to appear
pesslm!stic. we cannot shut our
eyes tn the truth. Somehow,
there seems TO be a lack of in
terest In many things that are
absolutely vital to our religious
progress and growth. This is
no doubt largely due TO the spirit
Of the age in which we live.
But II demands our most serious
and prayerful thought.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15

We are admonished by one of
the sacred writer's that God
shall test every mans work of
what sort II Is" The Testing
time" perhaps. is now before
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15

Richmond, Va, Sept. 49, 1917
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15

But. far more important Is It,
TO be prepared" spiritually for
the life that is to come. Human
nature is such and present con-
ditions are such, that 1t is very
hard for many of us to realize
that our present life Is but "a
vapos- that soon passes away"
ans that, therefore, it behooves
us to take advantage OF every
opportunity and privilege that
God has given us Ito make our
calling. and election sure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15

A back country farmer with five
shares of railroad stock and an IN =
curing turn of mind is OF more val
ne than a dozen directors who have
throat trouble and can't testify.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15
WEEKEND MEDITATIONS

The question OF prepared
ness" has been looming up large
of late upon the horizon of our
national life. 1t has been and
is today a question of vital i'm
pnrtance, and is discussed by all
classes of our people. While
there may be differences of
opinion as to the ways and
means by which our national
peace may be safe guarded. it is
agreed by all that such should
be, and that we should be ready
for any and all emergencies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-15

1 Vx10ENLAN THuEyUs
AAvurt1sins--Mad. 17ba.
Business Omos--Mad. ffta
eociety--Nad. 1879.
Edstortai--Mad. Is22.
General Msr.--Ran. 2fi-
Circulation Ran. 723.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
Us MARSHAL Gets
LIST OF SLACKERS
Government Starts Hunt For
Men Who Failed TO Re-
port for Examination
SOME MAY BE HELD
AS DESERTERS

United States Marshal Martin F.
Fairy called at the headquarters Of the
local exemption boards, in the Old
Court House, this morning 10 get a
list of the "slackers' under the draft
law. There are a large number of men
who registered and ten failed TO appear
ttfOre the local boards Tor the physical
examinations.
The government is now determined
TO hunt down these men and II they
do not furnish a reasonable excuse
Tor not reporting they will be held
as deserters. n they can furnish an
excuse that is thought to be reason
able they win be certified for physical
service If they are "fit" physically.
Board No. has certified the follow
ing men to the district board for milf
tary service;
William Hilton. ? Mechanic street.
Clarence Northrup. 1900 Claymont st.
William J. Ruley, s031A Buttonwood
street
George Primrose, 1924 Poplar street.
Anthony 4. DeWesse, Cos Spruce St.
Robert V. Criswell, SOS Lombard st.
AHNAUNNA IT, NNNAe'As A-A~ AaNAAA'tNA1 ~
Jos.ph j. Stringer. Jr.. 26Os Wash
ington street.
John James NJ. Fahey ,026 East 9TH St
Llewelen Pembleton, 1924 Lodge ST.
Walter Hubbs, 1908 Pine st.
Clayton Dobson, 532 T. 18th st.
Charles f.. Smith, s63 Bennett st.
w. II. Nurriewicz, 1927 Heald st.
Herbert Campbell 81 Race street.
William II. Carney, 1900 People St
Clifford Simpers, lll5 Heald st.
William f. Splan, 2lO5 Jefferson st
Harold Wilson. sol Buttonwood st.
Grover S. Swain. 1906 Jessup st.
Edward Hall, 1910 line st.
Frank Ressler Harris Engine Co.
John II. Lang, 32Os Market St
George L. Brittingham. 1906 Pine 81
The following men examined by boarC
No. filed claims for exemption, anC
their claims have been allowed;
Joe Contrell. zoos French st.
Louis Bullock. 3ii Z. 9TH st.
Pantaleone Ciancini, 62O Claymont st
Continued on Page Twol
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
To BOOST Liberty
loan IN pageant
Patriotic Business Men Will
Urge Bond Sales During
Dress Up Week"
SHOW POSTERS IN
MANY WINDOWS

The Liberty Loan Will get a boost
in the "Dress-up Week" plans next
week. Merchants of the city working
with the Chamber of Commerce for
the Event, have conceded TO the Lib
erty Loan Committee the courtesy
Of leading the parade on Thursday
night. As a result. plans are being
made today by a committee of which
w. n. Barnard, Jr, IS chairman for
an elaborate display in the pageant.
J. H. Nixon will be marshal Of the
parade.
Following the band at the head Of
the line will come nearly 100 gaily
decorated automobiles. In these cars
will ride all of the citys bankers
and representatives Of financial in
stitutions. The autos are TO be not
only decorated with flags, but will
carry literature advertising the loan.
1t is expected that the filancial
interests will alone contribute city
cars. but Mr.. Barnard would like to
have any person having a car. who
would decorate II to communicate
with him at once. The committee
would provide all OF the advertising
matter needed and would give aid in
the way Of suggestions for decor
ations.
There will be at least one float in
line, perhaps more. in this division.
This will be a representation OF the
Goddess of Liberty.
During and after the parade the Of
fee of +. d. Lackey & Co will be
open for the reception of subscrip'
tions for the loan. Any one desiring
information may obtain Il there.
In addition to the financial institu-
tions Of the city, all Of the prominent
stores Of the city in the central section
will act as agents for the loan. Any
one desiring TO subscribe and who is
acquainted. with some OF the merchant:
may transact the financial business al
any Of the big stores.
J. Chester Gibson today appealed q
the managers OF the larger stores tc
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
labor TO GET 4S
MEMBERS IN NEW
PRUSSIAN HOUSE
Kaiser Will Have 100 Rep
resentatives, Among
Them II Princes
"REFORM" NOT LIKELY
TO DEFEAT Lords
By The United Press.

AMSTERDAM oct. 6.-The German
government has announced its plan for
reform Of the prussian House Of Lords,
according to dispatches from Berlin to-
day. The plan Of representation is as
follows:
Agriculture, as seats; commerce and
industries, as; trade, i2; labor, as; edu-
cation, i6; clergy. IL; municipalities, 36;
rural communities, Sc; land owners, pa;
burgomasters of large towns. 20. The
Kaiser Is to name 40 representatives,
among them i2 princes.
The inclusion Of labor representatives
IN the Prusslan House OF Lords Is an
, innovation. It is evident from the above
system Of representation. however, thar
the German government intends 70 be
lextremely careful IN permitting labor
and the Social Democrats TO exert any
Improbable influence among the lords
/ for despite the fact that labor Is 70
lhave an equal number Of seats with the
agriculturists and high trade and COM
merclcal bodies, II will be hopelessly
loutvoted on all big issues because OF
1.-THE presence I'm the upper house OF a
large number Of reactionary influences.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
What chance have
BUCKWHEAI CAKES NOW =?

Housewives who had visions OF =
breakfast of pancakes and old-fashioned
-,,all sausage tomorrow had such
thoughts dissipated today when they
went to purchase the oausage. Farmers
Who bring this edible into the city wrap
ned in corn husks, never smiled when
asked the price, but with a look US II
they didn't care. replied, "Ss cents a
pound."
Those who were stumped by the price
hied themselves TO the scrapple stands
or laid in a quantity Of tripe.
The women folk who have been wres-
Ting with General High Cost for some
hme had their inning today, however,
when cigarette smokers were compelled
% shell out an extra cent per pack for
their smokes.
The new market in East Fifth street.
between Market and King streets, where
dealers Of farm products are TO stand
was well filled today. but the prices
Tlnged the same as the farmers in the
other street markets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
IA Toilette IN
bitter SPEECH
Defends SELF
Neither Clamor of Mob Nor
Voice of Power Will
Turn Him
DEMANDS war aims:
ASSAILS war PARTY"
d Tha UnILed Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Senator la
toilette today in a spectacular speech
before the Senate, defled those in the
country who charge him with seditlon
and treason. Denouncing the campaign
~ libel and character assassination
against men opposing war measures
io declared neither the clamor Of the
mob nor the voice Of power will turn
me-"
It was the first time a Senator ever
replied to so serious a charge Of the
electorate. In drastic situations It
.anked with the famous speech OF
senator Lorrimer, Illinois. May 2s, 1910,
when he was charged with buying his
senate seat.
La Folletto assailed the "Nvar party
f.r trying 10 lntlmldate Congress and
sae people and flercely defended free
speech. He demanded a statement OF
war aims.
The galleries were packed and the
Senate floor crowded when the Wiscon-
sin solon began his address. At flrsl
he spoke slowly and IN deep voice
scarcely audible. Soon, however, he was
hitting his stride-wavlng his manu-
script IN one hand. pounding on the
desks about him vigorously reaihrmine
his position on the war.
Not by The breadth Of a hair ne
shouted. "wlll I turn from the course
mark out for myself guided by such
knowledge as I can obtain and con
.rolled and directed by a solemn conyic'
tion Of right and duty. Since the df =
iaration OF war, the triumphant wal
marty has pursued those senator's ane
REPRESENTATIVES, who voted against wT
with malicious falsehood and recklesslN
iibelious attacks, going to the eNlrem..
limit OF charging them with treason
la Toilette said. 81 have before n'
newspaper clippings, some OF theh
libels against me alone. some directe'
as well against other Senators. one o
these newspaper reports. most Wloei'
circulated, represents a Federal Judge az
saving in a charge TO grand jurors una
certain distinguished Senators, amonl
.vhom I have to be included, 'shoHiu y
vtood ND against a wall and given .wha
they deserve'-implying Of course, ina
we should be shot. II this were slhsi
or exceptional instance OF defamation
should not trouble the Senate with
reference TO il.
"I find other Senators accused OF IN
highest crime Of which any man can d.
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
Cns German U-BOat Hunting For Prey is
Destroyed After z Minutes Fight By
United States GuDnerS in Full View Of
Merchant Ship Fleet Under Convoy
BRITISH ADMIRALTY COMMENDS
SAMMIES FOR Their EFFICIENCY

turned to the right, swiftly eircling
and a starboard gun opened on the
perlscope as II again appeared. Again
column OF clear water showed that
the depth charge had not reached It's
mark
Another quick turn 70 the right
brought the starboard gun TO bear, but
this time the destroyer turned so
sharply +hat she was able to come
down FOR the third attack in the wake
OF the submarine. on the third depth
charge a column OF clear bubbles was
brought up and the destroyer wheeled
once more, this time to the left, and
all the port guns opened up, but with
out visible results.
"The last time the destroyer came
20 the attack exactly In the wake OF
the U-boat and ceased firing. As she
noared the end OF the line OF bubbles
the fourth depth charge was let 90
and there followed a widespread boil
ing Of the surface OF the sea. large bub-
bles and at last a heavy nlm OF oil.
"The destroyer spent sometime look
ing for further traces OF the U-boat
but none were found. She then pro-
ceeded on her course. The engagement
/ lasted % minutes
This engagement brought letter ol
appreciation from the British admir-
atty which expressed admiration ~
the efficient and seamanllke conduct
the officers and crew OF the America
destroyer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
west END BOYS Do
BIT" FOR uncle SAM
II Of Them Now Fight in
Army and The
Navy
CAPTAIN HALEY
PROUD OF RECORD

The West End Reading Room Asso-
citation has the distinguished record OF
seventy-seven Of its members in the
national service; a number unequalled
by any other single organization In the
city.
In 1891, the association organized a
Boys Brigade under the direction OF
Captain William II. Haley; It was the
first society to take up welfare and So
cial work among the boys Of the city.
For twenty-three years the West End
Reading Room has led the way In
every movement having the interest Of
boys as its purpose.
Captain Haley has kept the position
Of superintendent, and been one OF the
inspirations Of the club all these years.
The association will begin a new
season OF activities next Monday.
with a roster of one hundred mem
bers.
The honor roi, OF enlisted men.
showing how moth ly the West End
Reading Room han done It's bit for
democracy, will be conspicuously
posted in the club building az Four
teenth and DUPONT streets. by Super
intendent Haley.
Here is the roll;
In the Army.
James A. Ellison, lloutenant-colonel; (;
Joseph p. Rossoll, major I'm Marine
Corps; Lewis Ellison, captain; Samuel
p. Hamilton, first lieutenant; Paul Ham
ilton, second Lieutenant: Raymond Bey-
erline, second lieutenant; Joe Fleuarty,
sergeant; Walter Perkins, sergeant; (;
James Mclaughlin, sergeant; Ralph
Santatarbara, corporal; Anthony Don
nelly, corpor5l; T. Taylor Maxwell ser
geant: Simon Elliott, Frank DOugherty,
I Robert McKelvey: Frank Kershaw, John
! Pennington, bugler; Pusey Wickersham,
Joe Lynch, Joe Mailman. Alex parkin-
son. Ernest Webb, Harry DOugherty,
Joe Thornton. Harry Thornton. Alex
Corrigan. Fred Warwick, Edward Wax
we'll John Mckinley, Harry Mailman.
Mason Norvcls, Johnnie nay. George
Weber. George sharp, Harold Chambers,
Hobart Dunlap. Bernard Hughes, Hos
pital Corps: Larlins Giles, Martin Ghes.
! Robert WOlhar, r. Alexander, corporal (:
George Shaferman, George MacNamar,
Thomas Lynch, James Shields. William
/ William Sanders. George IStewart
Charles NJ. Almond. Jr.. corporal.
In the Navy.
Robert Cathcart. chief blacksmith
Eugene Toner, chief electrician. Levi.
Kizer. drowned August ~, Baltimore
Charles Wolhar, gunmate; Leslie Max
WELL yeOman: William Maxwell. yeo
mar; Charles Long, Robert Jones. Har
vey Wood, +. Irwin, Patrick Hughes
John McIlven, John Curren, Paul Santa
tarbara, Frank McGuian,g Charles ]
Cathcart, Peter Lurch, John German
Tony Terranova. Joe Muligan, William
/ Miller, Lee parce. Harry Massey, En-
\ gineer Corps. Paul Dougherty, Englnee
II Corps; Francis Dougherty, Aviation +
p. Corps; Lee Downs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
WAR SESSION OF CONGRESS
ENDS TO-DAY, BREAKING RECORD

Bltterest OF all the sessions fights
was that over the war revenue bill A
small group OF Senators led by Johnson
and Borah began what seemed hope
less contest to levy more heavily on big
incomes and Wa profits. Opposed TO
them was the bipartisan combination
OF Simmons and Stone, Democrats and
Penrose, Smoot and Lodge. Republi-
cans. The wealth cOnscription pro-
gram" was defeated but not until con-
cesslon OF far heavier levies had been
made.
The session ends with Senator Ia
Toilette under suspicion for anti-war
speeches and Representative Helm
Alabama. called 10 answer his
charges against certain colleagues in
connection with the $4,000 Won
Bernstorf "slush" fund. Debates over
the Hehin charges got so hot that the
Alabama Representative and Repre-
sentative Norton, North Dakota, en-
gagged In a fight on the floor.
Despite these fights Congress pass
ed numerous bills in the House and
Senate without serious opposition
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
How to Get Worlds Series
Baseball Details Sunday

For the convenience of those interested in the worlds
series baseball games, THE EVENING JOURNAL will have
an elaborate telephone service on Sunday.
Information the of the game viii be gwen
over Diamond State Telephones s0 81 81 and 49, and over
Automatic 1903 80.
No meRaphone announcements of the game Will be made
tomorrow and no special edition of THE JOURNAL will be
issued tomorrow The b. innings, however, will be
posted on THE JOURNAL board.
On all other DAYS the details of the game will be
no,nced bv noeqaphone and special edition of this
paper with full details and the box will be issued inn
nedately after the The play also VIII be gwen IN de-
tail on a special scoreboard.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 6--Under dra-
matic circumstances. such as have
never been exceeded. the war session
Of Congress will adjourn at 3 o'clock
this afternoon. II has broken all work
records for appropriatins and revolu-
tionary legislation within a period OF
six months. II has been featured by
some OF the flercest debates in its his
tory.
The war session lasted iss days. In
that time a decade OF appropriations
were passed. The final figures exceed
twenty-one billion. The largest pre-
vious was for the June 4, 1917, slightly
In excess Of 81 i.6O0,OOO,OOO. OF this sum,
however. seven billion is for bonds TO
finance loans TO the allies, which will
come back TO this country.
First Of its fights was that on the
draft law. Despite a scattering but
determined opposition. the bill passed
on May is.
Next came the food control battle.
After long weeks OF debate, led by
Senator Reed, Missouri. It was passed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
Mother EXPIRES While
VISITING HER DAUGHTER

Mrs. Maria Churchman Lloyd, wife
Of Isaac V. Lloyd, Of No. 203 West
Nineteenth street. this city, died at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Bechtel, No. 5i35 Pine street, Philadel-
phia, this morning. Mrs. Lloyd, who
has been visiting her daughter for
about ten days, was taken suddenly
in on Tuesday. Her body will be
brought to this city this afternoon.
She is survived by her husband, Isaac
V. Lloyd. and by four daughters, Mrs.
Edward Bechivl Of Philadelphia, Mrs.
Frank Lloyd, Miss Marion Lloyd and
Miss Nellie Lloyd and by one son,
Emlon B. Lloyd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
AMERICAN PATROL SHIP
in FOREIGN WATERS LOST:
OFFICERS And CREW SAVED

department stated that beyond a bare
announcement OF the loss, no further
details are given.
This patrol vessel is the first Ameri-
can ship to be lost In foreign waters.
The department carly this week an
nounced the damaging Of a large de-
stroyer on duty as result Of a COLI
sion with a British naval ship. In
neither accident was there loss Of life
either In men or officers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
PRESIDENT coMME>Ds coNcmss.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON e-consress in remarkable session"
has effectiveness American arms and
safcguardd rights people President Wilson declared
legislation definitely completed when adjourn
a O'Clock President said Americas essa
the spirit and determination Of
The country The Presidents issued after the SEN
ate had concurred in House adjourn o'clock this
afternoon subject to the the President
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
4. R. HIGGINS. WELL-ENOWN
Farmer. CALLED BY death

Henry Reybold Higgins, aged "a
years. we'll known farmer Of near
Delaware City, died yesterday at his
home. He had been IN about two
weeks. He was son Of John G.. and
Elizabeth C. Higgins. his father at one
time having been United states consul,
at Dundee, Scotland.
Mr.. Higgins was born on the Higgins
homestead, near Delaware City, and
lived with his parents there. He mar
ried Miss Emily Mcllvaine, OF VIII
mington, and his wife, a son and
daughter. survive. He was graduate
OF Delaware College. His funeral VIII
be held on Monday afternoon from his
late home. lnterment will be private.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
BY Tho United Press.

=
WASHINGTON. Oct. 6.-American
destroyers have sunk a considerable
number of German U boats. The first
OF series OF descriptions portraying
the battles between these destroyers
and enemy submarines was made
public by the committee on public
Information today. The date OF the
first encounter In which the U-boat
appardntly was sunk in view OF a
fleet OF merchantships under convoy
IS withheld. as is the name OF the
destroyer engaged.
The account as prepared from tho
Navy Departments report follows:
The American destroyer frst
sighted the submarine IN the early
morning OF a clear day. The sea was
entirely calm with hardly q ripple OF
foam. The submarine was running
submerged with only her periscope
showing. A large number OF merch-
an, ships were in sight.
The u boat was less than a mile on
the port beam OF the destroyer and
following a parallel course In an oppo-
site direction, when the periscope was
discovered IL was throwing up q
column OF water several feet In height
so like a nearly spent torpedo, that th'
officer Of the deck thought for a mo
mcnt that this was what Il was.
The next instant the destroye
changed its course sharply to the lei
and Il headed for the u boat at fu
speed. At the same time the forwar
gun opened fire on the periscope. tn
commanding officer ordered a oourl
steered that would bring the destroys
across the wake OF the u boat lit
20 the rear OF the perlsc0pe.
'As the destroyer dashed across u
line OF bubbles a depth charge WI
dropped and a column OF clear wat
shot 30 feet into the air. The destroyl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
ADJUSTING RUSSIAN DIFFICULTIES

BY The United Press
PETRoGpAD Oct. GA preliminary parliament IS to eo-0p
ate with the provisional government guiding Russia '0
constituent assembly, Democratic conference no"
50 decided today when by Of 5s to 2n o'''','
Of such I, rs-laasout The parliament to ''''','
hers. II viii hsvs only consultative power and WI" DC
adopt legislation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
SUNDAY OPENING AT LIBRARY.

Beginning October z. the reading
room OF the Free Library will be open
every Sunday afternoon from , to z
o'clock. and the practice Of issuing
technical books on Sundays will be
followed this year as In the past two
or three years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
POsTPONE MEETING.

Owing to the stormy weather, no
meeting OF the Community Association
was held at stanton last night. The
matter OF a community supper viii be-
taken up at the next meeting OF the
association. on October 40.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
nnTRLE.IoINTED VOICE.

DOVER, Del, Oct. 6.-Fred Ross, the
well-known auctioneer Of this county
is going into vaudeville. Ross has
double-iOinted vocal cords, enabling
/ him TO talk while breathing IN as well
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 6.-An American
patrol vessel on duty in foreign waters
has been lost, the Navy Department an
nounced today.
A dispatch from Admiral Sims
states that the ship "foundered" but
the entire crew and officers were
saved and safely landed.
The accident occurred on the morning
OF October z. An investigation is being
made into the loss Of the vessel. The
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06
MERCHANT WAVES HEARING.

Michael John, a local merchant
charged with making an irregulai
affidavit wren he obtained his mer-
camille license, waived a hearing
when arraigned before Magistrate
ellis yesterday. Bail was fixed at
$500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-06

as when breathing out. This made him
the highest paid auctioneer in tho
state. but he has doubled this salary
with a sketch in which he imperson-
atcs two salesgirls at once.