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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
ARREST FOR
FAILURE TO REGISTER
Not See Necessity of Complying
With Law, Vow Behlna the Bars.

ii. ID. Carr. twenty-eight years old,
and builders. Is in Henrico county Jail
today because he failed to register last
Tuesday for the seiective military
draft, He said he did not believe il
was necessary to register when asked
why he had failed to comply with the
law, and is NOW being held in default
Of the customary bail bond. awaiting
hearing Monday morning before Fed
eral Commissioner Melvin Fiegen-
himers
The arrest was made by Policeman
q. K Tignor. who had been on the
lookout for possible conscription an
tagonists. and received Informat ton TO
the effect that Carr was showing an
unpleasant disposition wards his part
In carrying out the mandates of tho
president. The accused man was work e
ing on the erection OF building II
Boulevard and Cary streets when he
was arrested. Hessdid not deny that
re had failed to register. and gave as
his reasons that he did not believe Il
was necessary for him to do so.
II is understood that his associates
had urged him to present himself for
registration. but that he was firmly
firm intention not to enroll himself IN
the list of those who will possibly be
called to Europe to fight. He was
taken into custody yesterday morning
and lodged in Henrico jail when he did
not produce security for his release
The penalty for failure to register con-
stitutes a misdemeanor which may be
punishable with one year in the fed
eral prison.
The one other man arrested on a
similar charge. Welfgang Berger Ger
man. is also being held in the Henrico
jail. where he was placed In default
Of bond. Berger was arrested this
week on a complaint OF w. T. Napier,
who Ia witness against the prisoner.
Authorities are investigating Berger's
record thoroughly, as he told the police
he had no particular home or occupa
tion. but at the same time had a large
amount of money on his person. His
case will be heard al the next term
of the United States court in this dis
trtcr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
GERMAN LUTHERAN
CHURCH IS LOYAL
sunday school Has Already Begun the
Purchase of Liberty
Bonds.

The loyalty of the congregation Of
ST. Johns German Evangelical church
to the Stars and Stripes clear ex-
PLANTATION of its GENERALIZATION with
Germany and the work of the church
has done in Richmond since 1s43 has
been set forth in an article by the pas
Tor, Rev. oscar o. Guthe, in the Nav
Issue OF the church publication. Colt
Gruese DiCh"
EightS-tiye of its sunday school
members are paid subscribers to the
American Red Cross. and the member
snip lS rapidly Increasing. The SUM
day school OF st. Johns has already
starred the purchase Of liberty bonds
and hopes 10 shortly be in possession
OF three or four
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
YANKEE SKIPPER FEAT
Navsgates sailing ship Through Dan
ger Zone.

Washington. June S.-Bravtng Ger
man submarines and mines. a Yankee
sailing ship. constructed OF wood. has
successfully completed a voyage to
France, carrying a cargo of 1000 tons.
1t was announced here today.
-naFfe-ef- vessel was
not given, II was stated that she be-
longed TO the American Shipping COM
pany. which has been heavy loser
from submarine attacks. Relying sole
iy upon wind power and the skill of
her skipper, and minus all wireless ap.
paratus. the ship successfully made the
trip through the pathway laid by tho
German submers !bles.
The feat Of the Yankee skipper Is
considered extraordinary here and at
the navy department he was highly
commended, That the trip was made
in twenty six DAYS was accepted here
as proof that the vessel was forced TO
go far out of her ordinary course, pre-
sumably to escape running afoul Of
U-boats.
In Washington the feat of the YAM
kee master is accepted. as sxidence OF
the feasibility of sending cargoes OF
foodstutfs and munitions to Europe in
wooden bottoms
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
RED CROSS RAISES
$4,000 IN H0PtWtll

One OF the most remarkable CAM
has just closed at Hopewell, where a
gift of $4,000 has been secured from
1900 employees of the munitions plant.
The campaign started June with a
monster parade. made UP Of Company
G, Norfolk Blues; the DUPONT police
force and others. and was two miles
long. At this time 1t was announced
to all employees of the company that
an effort would be made to raise &c.,
900 In a campaign extending from June
5 to s. but the expected $4,000 was
raised the first eight hours OF the cam
paign. The first twenty-four hours
showed total OF 500 200, and the. close
Of the campaign showed s35, 600 con-
tributed by the Hopewell men.
An unusual feature of this campaign
is the fact that the contributions and
memberships closely approximate a 100
per cent average. and show an average
of s3.2o contributed per member. 1t
is estimated that only one-half OF
per cent of the company employees re-
fused to contribute when approached.
In addition to this $4,000. the ladies'
in City Point have signed up IFS mem
hers for total of 1852. "B" village
auxiliary reports 500 members for a
from which no report has as yet been
received. Ia expected TO return figures
equally as encouraging.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Theaters
LAST CHANCE TO SEE
THE RED MILL Is TODAY

The Red MIL" the melodious and
amusing light opera by Victor Herbert
and Henry Blossom. VIII be presented
for the last two times by the Comic
Opera Players a the Academy this at
ternoon and tonight. All Indications
point TO "A record breaking attendance
at the matinee performance. the ad
vance sale OF seats having been uu-
usually heavy. It is supposed that
many parents have CLAIMED to attend
with their children In order TO gTSe the
latter a chance to see the six Rich
mond youngsters, who compose the
famous Dutch kiddies" sextet The
children have been one OF the big hits
OF the show at every performance. be-
ing forced TO respond 10 numerous en-
cores The management announces
The Gingerbread Man a. the bill for
the third week of the summer season,
starting with the performance next
Mondar night This lie a tuneful and
bright fairNesuue that is expected to
appeal strongly to all classes of
: Aea* ~ Ht.-fs- Children es-~e A--4s
grown-ups, will find II delightful enters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
500 pints On Steamer jefferson

Newport News. Va. June S-A raid
on the Old Dominion steamer Teffer-
son. led yesterday morning by Major
kizer, chief of police. who was &C
companted by Guy T. Horner. special
attorney for the state prohi bition
com missioner. resulted in the seizure
or approximately 500 pintE Of whis-
Key and in the arrest OF Gus Nelson
lookout on the steamer. Most OF
the liquor was found in the fre-roon1
o. the vessel A small quantity was
found in the lookouts quarters Nell
son will be given hearing in police
court this morning
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
OBITUARY
Napoleon Butler

Woodyille, Va, June S.-The fu-
neral of Napoleon Butler, better
known as Uncle Hiram" who died
at Phoenix, Ariz., January 10. took
pace here Thursday. He was a ma
tive OF Rappahannock county. Va
but went West in the late sixties and
Tor more than forty years had been
resident OF Southwest Texas. where
he was engaged in ranching and
stock raising. He was veteran OF
me civil war. serving in Company G..
seventh Virginia regiment and was
wounded at the battle Of Gettysburg.
surviving are two brothers. George
buter. retired farmer, and Sam
uel T. Butler, n ranCher and fruit
grower OF Phoenix
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
ELECT MEMBERS SUNDAY
TO JEWISH CONGRESS-

The election Of a representatives from
the city of Richmond to the American
Jewish congress to be held in wash-
ingtou in .the fall will take place to-
morrow All voting will be done at
the following places:
Temple Beth Ahabah. Ryland and
Franklin streets.
Y NJ Ii. A. Eighth street. between
Marshall and Clay.
Temple keneseth Israel. Nineteenth
street. between Broad and Grace.
The potts viii be opened fronc 10
+. NJ Every lew twenty-one years
OF age or over. male or female. res!d.
ing in Richmond. may vote.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
WILL FIGHT SHORTAGE
chairman oliver J. Sands Calls For
Financial Help From
Members.

IN an effort to efficiently handle tbs
roo situation to combat the threatened
shortage. Oliver j. Sands. president of
the American National bank. and chair
man of the agricultural committee of
me Richmond chamber of commerce.
mas issued a letter to all of the mem
GERS of the organization. asking that
theN cooperate and make annual
hhancial contributions.
tt was stated yesterday by Mr..
lands that the chamber needs $4,000
To carry on this work. and the amount
must be raised by Individual subscrip-
IONS The chairman says that he be-
HeFes the committee VIII be able to
successfully to combat the threatened
shortage of foedstufs IL the members
OF the organization Will lend their
financial aid to the movement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
ASK BIDS ON $4,000
POUNDS OF WASTE PAPER

Postmaster Hay r. Thornton Is ask
ing bids for the purchase OF $4,000
pounds Of waste paper which, it is es-
timated Will be accumulated about the
postoffice building during the year be-
ginning July /. These bids will be re-
ceived up to June Is. number of
offers have been made by papers firms
outside Of this city. and Mr.. Thornton
-wtshes TO give every local industry an
opportunity OF bidding on this lot
Bids may be addressed to him at the
postoffice and Will be based on the
$4,000 pound assortment of paper
which will be gathered about the post
office building during the coming year
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
LEWIS III. MACHEN To
SPEAK ON WAR TOPICS

Foes Of the Worlds Peace is tho
subject of an address TO be delivered
at a meeting in the Highland Springs
Methodist church tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock by Lewis n Machen, d.
rector of the legislative reference hu
-eau and chairman Of the speakers
bureau of the Virginia council of de-
Tense. The meeting is to be under the
direction Of Rev. II. D. Moliart. pas
tor OF the Highland Springs Methodist
church. and will be under the auspices
OF both the Baptist and Methodist
churches OF that town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
BUSINESS MEN TO ROLD
ANIMAL MEETING SOON

An interesting report will he sub
mitted by President Clyde II. Radcliffe
at the annual meeting of the Richmond
Business Mems club TO be held next
Tuesday night In the club rooms. The
report. it is said, will show that much
progress has been made during the last
twelve months
The nominating committee. composed
OF woodson +. Waddey. Charles G.
Reed Harry Marks. n. r. Midyette.
and Walter NJ Jones. will suggest the
following men for the board .of direc-
tors: G. l.. Fairbank. Milton Cone. sgd
ney s Levy. Carter \, Williams. Emu
NETT Seaton. Alvin r. Hutnler and w.
r. Northern.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
DREWRY BLAIR Is VOW
v-IN WIRELESS SERVICE

Drawry Blair. nineteen years old, son
of NJ. and Mrs. Adolphus Blair, has
entered the naval wireless service. His
services were sought Immediately after
war was declared and he has just pass
ed an examination AT the Norfolk navy
yard
Young Blair was In the employ ol
the Virginia Railway and Power COM
pany, in the meter laboratory depart
ment He finished a course IN cleo
tricity at the Mechanics institute some
time ago. and was also n first grade
amateur wireless operator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Music Class Recital.

Mrs. Linton p. Llovd's music class
gave their annual recital last night
In the Stockton Baptist church
and presented an interesting program
to large crowd, Medals and prizes
were distributed to various m embers OF
the class who were especially proficient
in their work. Among those who took
part in the recital were: Misses Ethel
Sawyers. Mary Wilkerson. Ruth PruiA
Evelyn Davis Guydaha Adams. jean
cite Mccain, Marion Thomas. Daisy
Pruitt, Vera Gibbs. Lucille Hinton
Alice wilkinson Trpelie Horner. Mary
williams Minnie and Mary Ssdler. L>o-
rene Williams. Olive Good and Marvel
Mccain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

Suffolk. Va, June S.-The smallest
man to register in this section If not
in the state was registered at Hol-
land
He ia Joe Riddick. and he meas
ures Just three feet and nine and a
half inches, and weighs fifty-four
pounds His boast is that he can do
ms big a days work as any man twice
his height His record. attested by
one Of the most prominent men Of
Holland. is that he can pick out $50
pounds of cotton per day.
No exemptions were noted on his
card He is twentyfour years OF age.
and is colored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

Hampton, Va. june s---Mrs f'iors
ence WraN Bowen Rowe was yester-
day granted an absolute divorce from
her husha nd James walter Rowe, ~
a degree by Judge Clarence ". Rob-
inson. in the circuit court The court
ordered the husband To returnL to Mrs
Rowe a gold watch belonging TO her
and also to pay the sum of $50 at
torpey-fe~ TO s. Gordon CumminS :,
who represented Mrs. Rowe. Ths
separation was granted on a charge
OF incompatihility OF temper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Got Drink With His Suit.

Lynchburg. Va. June Sam Al
per. clothing merchant. has been
held for the grand jury here on the
charge of giving a Nelson county
youth drink with the sale of a suit
OF clothing. Alper claims the drink
was given in the residence part Of
his store and that he did not know
his customer was q minor.
The case involves some new phases
of the state prohibition act. and II
will be watched with more than or
binary interest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

Reports from the South Richmond
chapter Of the Red Cross. recently or
ganized. show that the organization s
thriving. and il IS expected that II Will
reach an enrolment of two hundred or
more by the time of the next regular
meeting early in July. The South
Richmond organization will specialize
in the preparation OF hospital supplies
and new members are being enrolled
every day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Direct. rr~s<rent,a, Shipments.

Washington, June S.--The bill allow
ing the president to direct preferen-
tial shipments took up the time OF the
senate this afternoon.
Senator Hollis. of New Hampshire.
had an amendment inserted fixing the
bill so its provisions would not violate
the Clayton act. As it stands the bill
now prevents interference with train
operation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Re-clcT-tcd Ninth Time.

Norfolk, Va. June s-Henry @
Barbee, for tho ninth time was elect
ed president OF the Norfolk Tidew At er
Association Of Credit Men. at the an
nual meeting that followed banquet
n the Chamber Of Commerce club
last night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
EratcrnaI Meetings,

The boosting committee OF several
camps of Patriotic Sons Of America In
Richmond met with the South Rich
mond lodge Washington camp. No, 80,
last night. and enjoyed an interesting
entertainment meeting of Maple
camp. No. 1sa. Noodmen OF the World.
was also held in South Richmond last
night, when Ave candidates were init
lated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
SOUTH SIDE
Play Is Repeated.

Young people OF Woodland Heights
repeated their performance of the two
act playlet.' "A Case of Suspension"
last night in the Woodland Heights
BAPTIST church 4 large crowd attend
ed the show last night. the repeated
performance being given because. when
the play was presented first last Fri
day night. a terrific storm prevented
the attendance that would otherwise
have resulted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Grand Master on yixt,

Alexandria, Va. June s--w Ross
Southwark. Of Richmond, grand mas
ter OF Odd Fellows of Virginia Will
pay an official visit 10 Potomac lodge
81 odd Fellows in this city tomorrow
night Work will he done in the third
degree
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
A. c. o. Held I. sI.aoo Rail.

New York. June s.--Declaring he was
opposed TO all wars and admitting that
he had failed to register last Tuesday.
John c. Allen. a printer, was held Ia
$1,000 bail today for the grand jury.
He said he was formerly a Socialist.
but 10 now conscientious objector.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

New York. June S.--William Marmack
was discharged from Bellevue today as
recovered from anthrax. He contract
ed the disease while handling hides
and had been in the hospital three
weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
eFsey.

Miss Blanche GIL and Aubrey ker-
sey. Both OF South Richmond. were
quietly married In Washington last
Monday by Rev. John Briggs, They
will make their future home in this
community.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
-Ntnaov~s of the Heart

Dr. d A. kuyk will speak at the
meeting OF the Boys Hy-Shy-Ny club
sunday afternoon at : so O'clock: sub
ject. Windows Of the Heart" Ru
dolph Thompson viii sing. There will
be an Illustrated song service. There
were slStythree boys present last sun
day. notwithstanding the patriotic pa
rade. All boys ten to seventeen are
invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
SERGEANT wAlNACk IL
ctr WITH BROKEN JuC

Sergeant Wayuack, OF the Second
police station. had his hand painfully
cut yesterday when glass jug broke
IN his hands. The ambulance was call
ed to the Second station, but before II
arrived, the sergeant left In J. Il.
Latharn's autor1 obiie went 10 Dr. st.
Julien Oppenheimers office and hasi tho
hand dressed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
Y. M. G. A. NOTES

The subject for discussion at the
meeting Of the Mems Life Problem
club in the Central y NJ. &. A lobby
sunday afternoon at 2 30 O'Clock will
be Leadership Is service MIR. Chas.
f Bra Jr.. wifi lead the discussion
and MIR o. winEo Russell Will have
Sfa 4Re ~ tae fFteisaratst5 sons service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
store IL bankrupt.

-hankruptey-was-A in
the United States district court yes
terday in the case OF r. f. and r. L.
Slate, partners In the nrm known as
the Pure Food store. Emporia. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09
LODGE AGAINST DRINK,
Odd Fellows Of Missouri Close On
Lodge That Has Been Serving Beer

The annual meeting of the Mis-
souri, Grand Lodge Independent Or
der Odd Fellows was held in St
Louis last week. Two Incidents of
the meeting emphasize the lodges
eternal enmity against liquor One
Of the st. Louis local lodges had
been serving beer with it's lunches,
and after failing to heed the warn
ing given by the grand lodge. it's
charter WAS revoked and the lodge
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

Strong resolutions were unani-
mously passed endorsing statewide
and nation wide prohibition OF the
liquor traflic. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

the men Of the South did the same.
1t was a battle between rival concep-
tons of sovereignty rather than one
between a sovereign and Its acknowl-
edged ritizeps'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-09

the battle around Sharpsburg and
Charlottesville. the march into Penn
syivania. the famous battle OF Gettys-
burg where Lee uttered the noble
words after his first repulse. "All this
has been my fault" and the battles
Hoods old Texas brigade under Gregg
was graphically described.
Pointing to the monument, the
speaker exclaimed
AS the clear water of the lake
mirrors the mountain on the marge.
so the spirit of an army caught the
human height which lowered on the
edge of every conflict There. there.
there is the fame image of Robert
Lee: OF the men who trusted him, and
whom he trusted t.. the hilt.
Referring to the famous field on
which he stood. the speaker said.
We celebrate the Collective Soul
which poured river OF renown
around our capital. making rever-
end history more reverend, which lit
UP the glories Of yonder valley with
on this memorable field changed the
rag of gray for an immortal robe"
The events of the reconstruction
days were summarized and Mr.. Rob-
inson concluded with a euIogy of Lee:
To-day at Lexington we view him,
the campaign cloak martially fiung
over him. as il he did but snatch the
moments. to repair the strain of yes
tcrday and prepare for the morrow's
In that grand repose, he is still war
rlor OF the cause of which he was
the likeness. In his marble sleep he
bears tnage ana superscription.
He and the cause for which he fought
shall rise before the bars OF history
nrm ~ marble and - pure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
''AliCe i'm Wonderland
By LEWIS CARROLL

made n memorandum o. the fact.
i keep them to Eell." the Hat.
Ter added as an explanation: I've
none Of my own. I'm a halter"
Here tho Queen put on her spec
iacles. and began staring hard a,
the Halter. who turned pale. and
/ fidgeted.
Give your evidence" said the
| King. and don't be nervous, or
III have you executed on the spot.
| This did not seem to encourage
the witness at all: he kept shift.
Ing from one foot 10 the other
looking uneHsily al the Queen, and
In his confusion he bit large
piece out Of his teacup instead OF
the bread-and-butter.
Just az this moment Alice felt A
| very curious sensation. which pug.
Eled her good deal until she made
out what Il was: she was begin.
ming TO grow larger again. And
she thought at first she would get
up and leave the court; but on
second thoughts. she decided to re.
main where she was as long as
there was room for her.
i wish you wouldn't squeeze 80. =
said the Dormouse. who was sitting
nert TO her: II can hardly breathe. /"
Il can't help IL. said Alice. very
meekly; I'm growing"
You've no right 10 grow here, /"
said the Dorinouse. And be got
'p very sulkily. and crossed over
10 the other side OF the court.
All this time the Queen had never
left off staring at the Halter: and
just as the Dormouse crossed the
court. sho said 10 one OF the OF.
ficcrs OF the court. Bring me the
list OF the singers In the last CON
ccrt'" on which the wretched Hat
ter trembied so. that be shook both
his shoes off.
Give your evidence the King
repeated angrily. "or I'll have you
executed. whether you're nervous
or not"
I'm n poor man. your Majesty
the Halter began. in a trembling
voice. "and hadn't but Just be-
gun my tea-not above q week or
so--and what with tho bread-and.
butter getting so thin-and the
twinklinE OF the tea"
The twinkllng OF whatr- said
the King.
1T began with the tea" the Hat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Insensate Hyphenism

II used TO said OF the Bourbon kings OF France that
thew learned nothing and forgot nothing old The same
very largely OF the Gemananguage papers in our
larger cities-the Ortmann brand in Seattle.
They cannot anything OF the Amerieansm OF this
country in which they suffered to exist They cannot
forge. ANYTHING OF their old and allegiance the
kaiser henchmen. They have mistaken our easy
going American tolerance for license
Now the first shock OF worry as to their status IN
this country passed. they rsumng their American
tactics They do do this by coming out with one big
bold smash by the the less Objectionable plan OF
little daily pecs and dabs Here the Illinois Staatszeung
for instance saying:
snow great cry is sounded in administration circles
DESTROY world neutrality-suspicious. world democracy That
i bigger order than catch Villa We did catch
Villa and we will dethrone the world autooaey We
cannot follow the administration with that slogan"
The truth OF that this obnoxious sheet cannot
follow the administration with any American slogan Any
thing aimed at Prussian mtarsm German auocracy
the kaiser Jars the Saatszeung the
And every lets snarl II gives perfect example
OF the usensae hyphenism which is bound day
react to its hurt 1t is but echong similar expressions
by Herr Ortmann Of Seattle.