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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
How 10 Can Greens.

Here is the method of canning vege-
ia BILE green's recommended BY the Office
of tho department OF agriculture,
which has charge of club work for
the Northern and Western states, ac-
cording to recent departmental news
letter:
Prepare and cau the day picked.
Sort and clean Blanch in vessel
with little watx under false bot
tom or in a regular steamer, fifteen
to twenty minutes. Remove Plunge
quickly into cold water. Cut in con-
venient lengths Pack tight in jar or
icontainer and season to taste: add a
little chopped beef. olive oil. etc. Add
hot water to fill crevices. and a level
Eteaspoon salt to each quart. II using
glass jars. place rubber and top in
cans, cap and tip completely Ster-
ilize ninety minutes in hot water bath
outfit: sixty minutes in water-seal out
mt, fifty minutes in steam pressure
outfit under FIVE pounds of stea m !:
twenty-five minutes in aluminium pres
sare-coutSer outfit at ifrteen pounds of
steam Remove from Gamer Tight
en- cNyers lnvert to cool and test
joints. Wrap in paper to prevent
bleaching and store.
The recipe for canning cabbage,
Brussels sprouts, and caulifiower is
practically the same. Experience
alone viii teach the slight variations
necessary in amount of time required
for blanching, amount OF seasoning
necessary for the various vegetable
greens, etc. 4-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
DIR. BEVERLY F. ECHLES
RESPONDS TO NATIONS CALL

DIR. Beverly F. Echles left the city
yesterday for Governors Island. \. Y,
in response to an order from the war
department He has been commissioned
lieutenant In the United States army
and will probably leave for Europe
with the hrst detachment of the medi-
cal corps
DR.. Eckles Is a graduate OF the Med
ical college of Virginia and has been
practtcing medicine and surgery with
pr. w. l.. Peple. He is the son of
the general traffic manager of the
Atlanta and West Point railroad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

Charleston, S. C. June 5.--Johann
klattenhen. master Of the German
steamship Liebenfels. sunk in Charles
ton harbor. February /. the morning
Of the break with Germany. plead
guilty ts, the charge 81 sSS%l@s4aS shas
vessel sunk in n narigabie stream in
the United States district court here
today. Captain Kiatteuhof has been
Ill and was not tried when eight OF his
crew were convicted aud sent to the
Atlanta peuitentiary, He asserted in
his evidence that he received a letter
Of instructions to sink his ship, on
January 81. from Or. Muller. German
consul AT Atlanta He claimed he only
acted according to instructions from
his government and was warned In the
letter not to obstruct navigation. He
will be sentenced later. when the
court IS able to ascertain who delivered
the letter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

Charles r. Smith. q prominent resi-
dent and planter Of Dinwiddie county.
yielding to- the request Of numerous
friends. has announced his candidacy
for the house Of delegates. Mr.. Smith.
win oppose Judge John Y. Harris, of
Dinwiddie. former member OF the
Legislature, who resigned shortly after
the. close of the last session to seek.
appointment to the office of county
treasurer made vacant by the death Of
Treasurer John Hargrave. The race
between Mr.. Smith and Judge Harris
promises to be interesting.
Msrtin-Wllliams.
Miss Bianch Agnes Martin and Mr.
John Lloyd Williams. popular young
Dinwiddie couple. were united in mar
rage at o'clock last evening at the
home of the brides uncle. Mr. +. O..
Williams. at Colonial Heights. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. +.
w. Moore. OF the Second Baptist
church. and was witnessed by NUM-
Der of relatives of the young couple.
Temple-Talmaxe.
Miss Wilmer Annie Temple, the at
tractive daughter Of Mr. and Mrs John
d. Temple. and Mr.. Dewitt Talmagc.
were united in marriage at the HON
Of the officiating minister. Rev Fred.
O'Clock last evening The attendants
were Mr.. aad Mrs. Charles r. Butler.
IrwIn-HOrne.
Miss Matte Gertrude Irwin and Mr..
Clifford NJ. Horne were united in mar
rage Saturday evening at the Hotel
Roanoke. Halifax. n. C. The bride Is
the popular and attractive daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Irwin of the
West End. They were accompanied
to Halifax by the brides sister. Miss
Mary Irwin and Mr.. Michael j. MUIR
ply.
Lockett-Mnrks
Miss Blanch Virginia Lockett and Mr..
Harold Edward Marks, popular young
Ettrick couple. were united in mar
rage at the home of the OFFICIATING
minister. Rev. Henry w. Neville, pas
tor of the Ettrick NJ. E. church. after
the regular evening service Sunday.
They were attended by Miss Fannie
Lockett and Mr.. Preston GIL.
Miss Lily Lee GIL.
Miss Lily Lee GIL, aged twenty-one
years. died about 10 o'clock this morn
ing at the home of J. r. Quarles, 314
Brown street. after an illness of sew
eral months. Miss Gill Is survived by
her mother. four sisters and one
Davis. OF Wilcox Wharf; Mrs. Frank
Harris. OF this city: Mrs. Charles
Clark. of Hampton; Miss Grace Gill.
OF Petersburg. and Charles Gill. of
Emporia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
Petersburg
RECORD BREAKING DAT
IN ENLrsTMENTs REPORTED.

| Petersburg, Va. June 5.-Officers In
| ing stations and of the recently es-
| tablished recruiting station of the Pc
tersburg Grays reported late this af-
| ternoon a record breaking day of en-
| listments. Men subject to draft. forced
| to realize the seriousness of the sit
uation by being compelled to regist- {:
for military service were exercising
their choice by enlisting in their fav-
orite branch of the service.
| The army recruiting station here at
| IL o'clock this morning had accepte 1
| four men, viz Herbert T. Hardy, scs
Union avenue: Frank w. Cardwell, ~:
| Fleet street. and Emmett V. Slaughter
and william r. Lvesay. both members
of the local fire department.
The Petersburg Grays have accept ed
Andrew w. Phillips. OF Hopewell, and
Wilbur L. Jackson. of GA West Wash
! ington street Petersburg.
The navy reported the following en-
I lfstments: G. w. Thompson. of Adsit:
s. w. Lewis. John r. Hughes and Lee
y. Shaw. of Petersburg.
| All applicants for enlistment were
| required to show their registration
card today. recruiting officers refus-
.. ing to consider applications from men
who could not produce their certificates
| of registration.
Improvement In Penitentiary.
George w. Graves. a popular resi-
dent of Petersburg. employed for the
past twenty years as a guard at the
state penitentiary. is spending his va
cation with friends and relatives here.
mfr Graves reports wonderful improve,
ment In the mental. moral and physical
condition of men confined In the state
penitentiary at Richmond through the
m cans of reform work instituted AZ
the state prison by Mayor Wood. They
are laugh to look upon themselves as
men or women with something to do
worth while in life. instead of idlers
and of lives of dishonesty and of
/ crime" said Mr.. Graves.
! VIII Make No Charge.
I At several of the ward precincts to-
day. the question OF whether or not
I registrars would make charges for
/ their services as such was discusses.
/ In many cases. the registrars declared
that no charges would be made to the
government for the service rendered
/ but in some cases the men were unde-
! cided. IT Is generally believed, how
ever that the thirty-six men serving
the government in the capacity OF reg
| istrars here will contribute their ser
| vices. which. IL done by ether registrars
| throughout the country will relieve the
! government OF an enormous expense.
Out for House Of DeleGa<es.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
NEWS OF THE LIBERTY LOAN

New York. June s.--Liherty loan
boosters were up before daylight this
morning. They met the farmers COM
ing into market with their produce
They signed up hundreds OF subscrib-
ers
The first report Of subscriptions by
railroad employees shows that s5.sss. $50
has been subscribed.
The Interborough Rapid Transit
company has subscribed si.ooo,eoo TO
the liberty loan
Women solicitors for the liberty loan
have already secured subscribers for
$50. da9.> Tasesg asat Us TO- secure 80
GOO zoe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
Lay Hart 1. Celiisss..

Mrs Croweli. 2soe West 0race -strssx
received small cut on the hsAd yebe
terday when an automobile m w1f<1
she was riding collided with I Hro6A
and Main car at Belvidere and 8roAA
streets. Albert Xs<in was drivinG tkA
machine. which was damaged, ~ Ha9
also the street car. which wAa III
charge of Motorman J. T. SaSviA Mf4s
Crowell was carried home by frfenAa
the injury not being serious enough
TO necessitate the ambulance being
ca lied, sa5
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
DEATHS.

BCRKERT.-Died at her residence. us
North Twenty-second street, at $40
a. NJ. June 4. MRS. WILHEI4MENIA
BURKERT.
Funeral THIS wednesday, Az
TERNOoN, at o'clock. from Christ
Episcopal church. Interment in Oak
wood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
KANSAS SUFFERS
FROM ANOTHER wINDSToRM

Topeka. Kan. June 5.-A terrific
windstorm sweeping through Kansas
is reported 10 have destroyed the viii
iaEe of Iskidge The towns OF Ell
montfa and Menoken. few miles north
of here have been badly damaged and
nurses and physicians have been sent
TO the stricken places. All wires to
the east and west Of Topeka are dawn.
The wind is blowing through Topeka
at sixty miles an hour and much min
or damage has been done
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
GREEK MERCHANT HELD
on .PROCEss BUTTER CHAMHE.

J. p. Spills, a Greek merchant. wAa
arrested yesterday and carried to th4
First police station on o charge Of
having for sale process butter without
exhibiting the sign: I'VE sell process
butter here" Another merchant, r. c.
Dickinson. was arrested for keeping
for sale oleomargarine without an
nouncing the fact by sign. The msr.
chants were baiied by J. r. ConnOliy,
for appearance on June 9Th. Both ~
rests were made by Policeman n. Nc
Mitchell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
WASHINGTON MEN To
STUDY MILK CONDITIONS

c. B. MacBride and A. s Smith, of the
bureau Of animal industry. department
of agriculture. washington. arrived In
Richmond Tuesday night. They wer.
sent here to make an Intensive study
Of the milk situation OF tho city and
will thoroughly inspect ali dalries
within : reasonable distance Of the
A1xx limits II = not known exactly
len9 the work viii renoira. but
glceRe are expected ~ reSnaa,,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

Among the many fine gems that
thanew Austrian emperor, has inherit
ted from the dead Franz Joseph is an
opal which weighs seventeen ounces
and is estimated to be worth about
100000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
CsnvSet Me- g r.

Convict Usee - 11utns
John Bryant. convict. dle1 ~
train last night while being bf1G
to Richmond for medical tro1f1
He was sent with guard frem Gk1S
Of the state convict road foscs ~
TONED near Petersburg. Only meaS3
Information could be obtAfnad fFunEs
officials Of the penitentiary ~ i IAe1a
hour last night. 1t was stated ~
ne died Of heart failure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
OBITUARY
Edna Virginia Kidd.

Miss Edna Virginia Kidd. who died
suddenly in Elizabeth. n. j.. on Mon
day, was the daughter of Jessie Kidd,
OF Louisa county. The telegram an
nouncing her death was received by
her cousin. Mrs. Herman II. Smith. of
ais Fourth Rvenue. Highland Park,
who left Immediately for Elizabeth to
attend the funeral today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
western Union to Help Meet n. 9. i

Western Union to Help Meet II. o. n
New York. June 5.-The directors
of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany tAis afternoon voted to- give
their employees two special pAymentA
during 1917 to meet the high cost u
living. The bonuses will be similar
to the extra compensation distributed
on December 5. last.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

Washington. June 5.-The condition
of the Prince Udine. whose sudden ILL.,
ness caused the postponement OF the
Italian missions tour was reported to-
day to be greatly improved 1t will
be several days. however. before, he
will be able to leave his bed. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
XIII. Herself and Children.

WATERFOWL. n. Y, June 5.-Despon-
dent over family troubles, Mrs. W.
Van Waters. twenty seven. killed her
self and two children. George. four;
Virginia, three: this evening by shut
ting them In the Kitchen and turning
on the gas from a small range.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

After street car collided with his
wagon at Pink and venable streets
Monday morning David r. Gaines, of
Highland Springs. was taken to Viz
gina hospital for treatment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

Rainfall last twelve hours. I
Rainfall last twenty-four hours.
Excess In rainfall since March 40
Excess in rainfall since January al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06
THE WEATHER
Omitted States Weather Bureau. .
Department OF Agrfculturc.l

washington, June b.--r orecast.
Firginia-ProbahIy local showers
Wednesday and Thursday. not much
change In temperature.
North CarnIina~-Fair Wednesday.
Thursday probably local showers and
not quite SO warm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-06

Local Temperature Yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21
PLAN BIG SEND-OfF
FOR D0N0VAN'S HERD

Buffalo, March 2o.--Next Monday the
Bisons will leave for Norfolk. Va.
whore they will be whipped into shape
by Manager Pat Donovan. who will try
to mako the Buffalo team three time
pennant winners during tho coming
season. Plans are under way for 1T
ting farewell for tho Bisona. to con-
sist OF street parade. dinner and other
festivities
Samuel o. Hall has been chosen presi-
dent of the Boosters club, which will
haye charge of the affair. Other ori-
GERS Of the club are. Vice presidents.
George w. Smith. Arthur r. Danahy
and William r. Schwartz: treasurer,
Joseph T Snyder: secretary. Roy Gran
dali
Several organizations will partioi-
gate In the leave-taking festivities, In
GLIDING chamber OF commerce. Ad club.
Greater Buffalo club. Rotary club, Elks,
Ia giles. Orioles. Knights Of Columbus.
Moose West Side Rowing club. NUM-
cipai league. Transportation club. Busy
Corner club. First Ward A G.. Orti-
mist club. Automobile Club OF Buffalo,
Press club and other similar organiza-
tons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21

Harfacre, daughter OF social climb e
er.. destined to be sacrificed 20 rich
puitor. meets and falls IN love with
Jimmie Paogate, g. stru ggl'ng artist
IN spite OF her growing love for Jim
mic she consents TO an engagement
with Morland King, wealthy man
about-town.
Jimmie and Morlsnd are close
friends and Moriard confldes that he
has wronged little country girl and
rets Jimmie 10 see the girl for him
and try to straighten matters, The
attempt Is unsuccessful. however. the
girl commits suicide ana her father
comes to the city to be revenFed on
the man responsible for her death. he
arrives tust as the wedding ceremony
Is to be said over Moriand and Norma
and Jimmy assumes the dishonor to
save Norland's name from disgrace.
Norma unconvfnccd OF J!munie's
guilt and sure Of her own love for
Elm, denounces the hypocrisy OF the
l'fs shs has been leading and declar-
ing that she would rather live IN q
howell where love is, rushes from the
house. She goes straight to Pad
rates studio. Her parents and Nor
and follow and Morland oonfesses
hts gif!t and clears the name Of Pad
gate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21

ANN MURDOCH IN WHERE
LOVE IS" AT THE VICTOR

Patrons OF the popular Victor will
have the pleasure OF witnessing for
tho first time in any local theater,
Ann Murdoch in William J. Locke's
brilliant literary success, Where Love
Ia" A. Norma Hardacre. the harum-
scarum daughter of social climbers.
who plan to sacrifice her on the al
tar Of wealth. Ann Murdoch will
romp straight into the hearts Of the
.udience- It In not only as a care
free. pleasure-loving girl that Ann
Murdock appears. for the story also
Chords some splendid opportunities
for strong emotional and dramatic
acting. Playing opposite Miss Muir
Jimmie Padgate. tho struggling young
artist. Mr.. Stanford has a most
dtflcult characterization in the tenn
peramental artist. the noble friend.
The sacrificing lover and the gentle
guardian who adopts a child rather
than allow her to be consigned to an
orphan asylum.
Shirley Mason has the second I'm
portant feminine role, that OF a win
como little girl who keeps house for
her artist friend. encourages him in
his struggles. assists him In dispos-
.nx of his paintings, maneuvers his
love affairs, and at the same time has
q typically girlish love affair. Of her
own. Bigelow Cooper. as Morland
King, plays the man of wealth and
none too fair reputation willing to
ccept Norma Hardacre without love,
ana cowardly enough to allow his
artist friend to assume his dishonor
Gina shield his name for tho sake of
the woman whom they both love.
y hgi0k svnopAis follows: Norma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21
LYNCH8URG READY TO
START BALL ROLLING
Cub Stockholders and Fans Hold
Initial Meeting and Pave Way for
Opening Of Baseball Season.

iynohburg. Va, March 2o.--An In
aication that the town Is again ripe
for baseball was the fact that the
initial stock holders meeting OF the
Lynchburg Baseball and Amusement
Company, Inc, held tonight In the
largest attended baseball meeting ever
held here, the shareholders and fam
present numbering about fifty.
A permanent organization was per-
fected. all OF the temporary ofTicers
named in the charter. except Vice
President II. Fl. Harris. being elected
unanimously Mr. Harris, while an
ardent supporter OF the pastime. was
unable to serve. owing TO business
affairs.
The officers elected follow: LAW
renee Fl. McWane, president Lynch
burg Foundry Co. vice-president. O..
Evans Caskei. Jr. SECRETARY treasurer
Caskie- billiard Co: secretarytreasur
err William r. Mcleod. bank clerk.
These officers. together with the fol-
lowing, will compose tho board OF
directors: Royston Jester, Jr., mayor;
kiah T. Ford. real estate: Ernest f.
Rucker, bookkeeper: Thomas D. Mays,
newspaper reporter.
Manager Joe Stanley attended tho
meeting and made brief outline OF
the team and prospects for the sea-
son, which at this time seem excep-
tionally bright. A meeting OF the
directors will be held tomorrow. at
which time plans will be made for
the opening Of the training season.
which will open April 2. Stanley has
twenty nine under contract for try
outs here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21
Paramount Will
Play Jackets On
Ashland Grounds

Fairmount Athletic club has closed
with Randolph Macon college for a
game 10 be played in Ashland Saturday
afternoon. according to an announce
msnt made last night by Manager
Arthur r Akers.
The Fairmount team will practice to-
tomorrow and Friday afternoons on the
Church Civic association grounds, and
the boys expect to be in good shape
for the initial game Of the season,
Claude Woodward. the former John
Marshall star. is slated to do tho huri-
ing for Paramount and the boy should
be able to give \ GOOD account OF HIM
self walter Gentry. who has been
signed by Rocky Mount will also bs In
the lineup against the Yellow Jackets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21

Eight or more OF Manager Billy
Smiths hopefuls put In their appear
ancs yesterday afternoon. bringing tho
list or out-oftown pastimers up to
twelve. The men who reported to tho
local leader yesterday are as follows.
Eugene steinbrenner. P1ttsburg. who
performed with the virginians the
latter part of last season: f. Ray Elan,
PsnnsErcve. n. J.. former Atlantic
league outnelder; Fred zinneII. out
fielder. who was farmed out TO tho Han
ever tPa) club IN tho Blue Ridge
league last season: r. l. McMath, Ches-
ter. W. Va, former Ohio State league
performer; George W. Miller. Mechar-
icsburg. Pa. a pitcher with three years
Of professional experience. Luther
Barnes. a semi professional pitcher,
who halls from Lexington. N c.; George
Disteil an outhelder. whose homo ~
At Madison. Ind; Emmett Dozier. an
ether semi professional pitcher from
Norfolk
outheiders Hanford and Bruce ard
Pitchers Reid and Vine put In their ap-
pearancs Monday. while Guy Cooper.
pitcher; CARRIER. pitcher: Russell Leibs,
catcher. and InneIders Mooers. Breeden
and Monroe were already here.
Up 30 this time nineteen mem, have
reported TO Manager Smith. Aaich
means that Just seventeen are tsrdy,
All OF the players were ordered to re-
port 20 Manager Smith by yesterday,
and II ts quito evident that many ot
Them have failed 10 obey orders. How
ever. Il doesn't make much differences,
50 practice viii not begin IN earnest
until Thursday morning. although those
Who have already reported and the
ethsrs who get here this morning VIII
90 a little iimhering up out on tire
Richmond college grounds 1T west
hampton this morning and afternoon,
steirhrepner I'm SHAPE.
stsinhrcnrer, who ~ slated to become
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-21
Chicago Sox FASTENERS
Always Make a Showing

Pitcher Joe Benz was the least dis
'urbed when the subject Of long walks
over the hills was mentioned.
Joe In one Of the few ball players
living In large cities who trains faith
:ully out of season. He walks down
Town and back every day a total dis
lance of about eight miles And jos
towns an automobile too, which makes
his efforts all the moro noteworthy.
IT Is interesting to note that several
members of that famous 1905 White
Sox team. which won the worlds
cham pionship. have since been man
ayers.
Doc. White, a star ieft-hander. now
mana ges the Dallas (Texas) club.
Frank Isbell. the first sacker. man
aged Des Moines for years In the
Western league.
Billy Sullivan. great catcher. was
manager of the White Sox for a year.
Fielder Jones, the 1906 manager. 10
still at the same old job--now with
rhe Browns.
Others have kept their hand in the
game. 10 the following extent: George
Davis. the Shortstop, Ia now coach of
the Amherst college nine; Eddie
Hahn. right fielder. has played for
1--WE years with the Des Mo!nes CLUB:
/ Roy Patterson last year was pitching
FOR the st. Joe fMo) club.
Few clubs after ten years have
passed can make as great a. shown K
as the above. Perhaps the main rea-
son was those white Sox won largely
on their nerve and on the brains OF
the individual mem bers.
Another nervy, brainy crew made
I'D the Athletics of four years ago.
It'n be Interesting to SEQ what they
are doing SIX years from date.