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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10
OUR BOYS TOBACCO FUND
APPEALS TO MANY PEOPLE
Liberal Response Is Made to Re-
quest for Contribu-
tions.
RECEIPTS YESTERDAY, s4s.so
NonsmolSer Writes Interesting Let
ter, Approving Idea Of Supplying
Smokes for American Soldiers in
France-Makes for Comfort.

Through The Times Dispatch Our
Boys in France Tobacco Fund" is grow
ing fast. On Monday the sum Of $3.50
was received, and yesterday this was
increased by s43.50, bringing the total
for the two days to $67.
Below are reproduced two letters
Indicating the popularity of the fund.
To the Editor of Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Your editorial paragraph on
IMPLYING American soldiers in France
with Virginia tobacco, which appear
ed In to-day's issue, called attention
the fact that "well-meaning people,
who oppose the use of tobacco, are in
clined to criticize those who are seek-
ing to supply our soldiers with this
luxury" The writer of the present
communication has never smoked. and
is not likely to acquire such n habit:
therefore. what he writes cannot be
attributed to selfshness.
During July 1t was his good fortune
to attend benefit performance ut the
Winter Garden, New York City. A con-
siderable proportion of the best thea
trical talent then in Manhattan con-
tributed to long program. For ex-
ample, among many others De Wolf
Hopper and Raymond Hitchcock gave
their services to help a tobacco fund,
under the auspices of a well-known
metropolitan newspaper
After the entertainment had pro-
ceeded for about an hour and half,
a British officer addressed the audience.
His recital of experience upon ex-
perience in the trenches. of the solace
the weed" brings to a soldier, made
n strong impression upon one non
smoker. at least. He related an Incl
dent, concerning. party of Canadians
about to execute movement which
meant certain death. Just before the
men went over the top" he patted
soldier whom he had known for q long
time and said goodbye.
The last thing asked for by this
brave man was tobacco. When
human being can go to his death. COM
forted more by smoke than anything
make the hard lot of men In the
trenches more bearable be criticized
for performing a noble service?
CASTOR L1CHTENSTEIN.
Richmond. October 9. 1917.
To the Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir,-I saw your article in yester-
days paper about the tobacco fund for
our soldier boys In France. I want to
help a bit, so inclosed you will find
my check for 81. Wish 1 could do
more. I think that you are doing
great and good work in getting up this
fund. Our boys need all the comforts
we stay-at-homers can secure for them.
Why not get up candy fund too?
Many Of our soldiers are very fond of
candy. and some kinds, such as choco-
late, are nourishing as we'll as pleas
ant. .4
MRS. e. T. wHITLocK.
Gainesville. Va. October S. 1917.
RECEIVED
FOR FUND YESTERDAY
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Mrs. Annie r. Will

Mrs. Annie E. Wall. Of Harrisonburs
died at the residence of her daughter
Mrs Charles H. Hall, 200 East Frank
lin Street, at $3.50 yesterday morning
The body was taken to Harrisonburc
for burial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-10

rhe Times-Dispatch for Our Boys in
France Tobacco Fund" were as fol-
lows:
p. w. Knighton. Cismont, Va. 81 OO
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France Tobacco Fund" were as fol-
lows:
p. w. Knighton. Cismont. Va. IS 90
G. B. Malone. Dolphin, Post-Ofice.
Brunswick County. " 1 90
e. N. Ezekiel. Richmond. 90
Abbitt Brothers. Victoria, Va. 90
Mrs. L. r. Stinson. Scottsvlle, Va. 1 90
n. G. Smith. South Hill, Va.. 9 90
Mrs. r. P. Dunn. 10s South Third
W ',reg G.,:;s I,,.. ;.'; -; 90
Miss Mamie Maupin. sos Court
Street Portsmouth 90
MISS Mera Dean South Hill. Va. l 90
w. S. Bronaughs, Everett, N c. 9 90
A. V. X. DICKENS. Amelia Court
Agatha p. Meloney. 4109 Forest
Hill Avenue. ............... 90
Sam Eichel, Richmond. l 90
Mrs. j. B. Tinsley. 206 East
grace ....-......- ............ 90
j. NJ. Burton. Newport News. -. l 90
Mrs. F. B. Worcham. Hampton. 90
James l.. Rowell. Jr.. Smithfeld.. l 90
Miss Magnolia Jones. SIS North
Seventh Street. ..... ...... 90
r. w. Plummer. Waverly. ... so
Mark w. Peyser, NJ. D., 10 South
boulevard ................. l 90
Mrs NJ. H. Asher. 2514 Kensing-
loH avenue. 90
Miss Ellen Prentis Talbot, Peters
burg ...... ................ 90
Romeo Wagner. Hopewell. 90
j. w Simmons, Chase City. 90
Helen Jane Dunn, 804 Barton
avenue ............. 90
Mrs. Newton McVeigh, 1928 West
Franklin Street. 90
Mrs. E. T. Whitlock. r. F. D., No.
1, Box 2. CartersvilIe. 90
j. A. Garland. Farmville 90
DR.. George Gay, 2T2O East Broad 90
Mrs, r. M. Crawford, Williams
burg ...... 90
D. NJ. Hill. Box 5S2. Florence,
S. c.................. 90
L. ID. Aylett. city. ..... 90
Miss c. H. Wright. 21s Cowardin
Avenue ................ 90
j. P. Tuck, city. 90
w. W. King, Stanton. ...... 90
Received yesterday $40 so |
Previously acknowledged. S23 80 |
Total received. s67 90 |
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An Appreciation

was bleak fall day and the cold releness-very
hurylng human fellow met budding shverng body
around lot of chaterng teeth
Happiness comfort and beliefs sunshine seemed to
nave taken W1ngthe streets resenbed
drear dayone the kind that unless visions
OF the brighter tomorrows, pretty tinge mental
colorings with deep indigo blue
had tramped the slippery day long trying to con-
vince dapend dispositions that the peddled
he candle out IN too they candle
Wearyng of effort assume the role of purchaser
and dropped into O H. Berry-My what change the at
osphere Inc minute had closed the door behind great
blg goodnated chap grabbed hand with the
come that had had daythe whole place radiated
with that something that makes individual
feel that ne was actually wanted-he atmosphere
struck at
Everybody seemed willing pleasantly serve fellow
was not only mebut other men come in out tho
Wather ana get the same courteous
TO accommodate 1t wasn't years ago
and since then have made many with every clerk
and find that it is always the same
The quality of BERRY as marked and genuine
us their sincerity wears test in wearing
BERtY Clothes finds with single cornpain-but on
the other hand desire that every should know nv keen
sense of appreciation of their efforts to please that
is backed by most dependable merchandise
JRv QA.:ax OSss.v.>v
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Thirty DnHs In I.,I

justice crutchfeld yesterday morn
ing sentenced Lily Mosby. charged with
AZ 'nei. OF purse from the home Of
Mrs. Sophie Hornstcin, ia West NJ
nail street, to thirty days in iaiI
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Richmond. October .. 1917.
To the Editor of The Times-Dispatcb:

SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED
FOR FUND YESTERDAY
Subscriptions received Yesterday by
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-04-07

"The people will be back Of the
President and Congress with men,
money and loyalty Senator Till
mon continued. "Thc great re-
public must accept the challenge
of autocracy and 20 forth in bat
tie for the worlds democracy.
when we hit we must hit
hard.
Let us forget the making Of
money. Those who would at this
time make excessive profits from
war materials or the food the peo-
pie need are just as guilty Of trea-
son as those who give aid or com
fort to the enemy, and should be
treated as such. "
Senator La Toilette Of Wiscon-
sin, most bitter opponent of war,
! began to speak at 3 40 o clock.
Senator La Toilette began his
speech by reading letter to Rep
resentative Helgesen. of North
Dakota, from North Dakota wo-
man protesting, in behalf of her
son, against the slaughter that
war means. The Wisconsin sena-
tor was given close ATTENTION from
both the floor and galleries.
Senator La Toilette read the let
ter without comment and then
plunged into a defense Of himself
and other senator's who voted
against the armed neutrality bill.
81 had supposed until recent
ly," he said, "that it was the duty
of senator's and representatives to
vote and act their convictions.
Quite another doctrine has been
proposed by the newspapers of
the country. 1t is the doctrine Of
standing behind the President
without inquiry as to whether he
is right or wrong.
II have never subscribed to that
doctrine and never shall
Declaring he became convinced
that arming of merchantmen
would be wholly futile and "lure
to their destruction" Senator La
Toilette recited how he had been
criticised by the executive for op-
posing the armed ship bill.
Replies to Charge.
Representatives Of the Presi-
dent saw fit to prevent my speak
ing" he said. "The President is
sued a statement in which he char
as 'wilful the conduct Of
senator's who in obedience 70 their
consciences and oaths Of office, op-
posed the bill. ] know Of no
graver charge"
Senator la Toilette then recitc1
how senators had presented many
kilograms from citizens and or
CARNATIONS demanding war. He
Continued on last Page.)
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-04-07

Senator Hitchcock said Amer
lean neutrality first had beer
shocked by the invasion of Bel
GUM; that the sinking Of the Lus
itania almost led to war. He
said he did not consider that
Germany had violated any pledge,
she gave after the sinking of the
Lusitania, because she had ex.
pressly reserved the right to re.
woke and pledge.
The North Dakota senator SAID
the German people have a con.
victlon that we are insisting upon
the right of our merchant ships
to deliver without molestation or
or interference contraband to their
enemies.4 By this resolution
want The fairness and righteous
ness of our position to be put be
fore the German people before we
declare war;
After declaring that a every
considerable portion of the Amer
lean people" do not favor war.
Senator McCumher said if his res
olution was defeated. he would
vote for that from the committee.
Another vigorous speech against
declaring war was made by Sen
ator Norris. Of Nebraska. who as
serted that Wall Street and 9TH
ers 6f wealth were interested in
securing rro6ts from such a war
and that many newspapers and
news aoencies have been con
trolled and enlisted in the great
est propaganda the world has
ever known to foster war senti-
ment.
III .ap most emphatically OPP
posed totaking any step that will,
force this country into the useless
and senseless war;" said Senator
Norris. "But | shall not permit
my feelings to interfere with
bringing success and victory to
arms.
Senator Norris said, cit is now
that American citizens
shall be used as insurance poll
cies to guarantee the safe delivery
Of munitions to the belligerents."
Continuing the senator said:
" War does not bring prosperity
to the soldier; nor to the broken
hearted widow and mother; nor
TO the little children. War brings
prosperity to the gambler on Wall |
Street. Wall Street considers
,nlv dollars and cents. Such men
would not 90 to war. Even the |
lrafting officer will not find them.
feel we are about to put the dol
ar sign on the American flag"
Senator Norris predicted that |
he war about to he declared will
axe America into acknowledgements |
hat will not end with this war"
Senator Reed CHALLENGED some
# Senator Norris statements. He |
said his assertion that the nation
s going TO war on the "demand |
# gold +" is can indictment of
he President Of the United States. !
n indictment of Congress. of the |
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-04-07

American people and of truth. F"
ct is not the truth, - said tn,
Missouri senator.
Referring to Senator Norris
statement that war declaration
will "put the dollar sign on tn,
American flag" Senator ReeC
said:
eff that be not almost treason
it takes on the character aud guis,
that is so near to treason that the
enemies of America will gain as
much consolation as if ten thou.
sand citizens had denounced this
government after a war declara.
ton.
Grazes Edge of Treason.
1T grazes the edge of treason,
Senator Williams, of Mississippi,
interjected, and Senator Reed in
dorsed the interjection.
"The President is not calling
Americans to arms for the sake of
a few paltry dollars" Senator
Reed continued, "hut for the life,
honor and integrity of this coun-
try,
Senator Norris, replying to
Senator Reed, declared that he
had meant no reflection on any
body when he asserted that he
was afraid the nation was about to
put the dollar mark on the Amer
lean flag" He had no apology
to make for that remark. hU said
and added that he was not ques-
tiOning any man s motives.
Senators Williams, James and
Pomerene joined in a sharp tilt
with the Nebraska senator in
which the spectators laughed and
applauded. Some Kissed state
ments Of Senator Norris and were
warned against further demonstra-
tiOns.
When Senator Reed said the
Nebraska senator owes to the
country to make clear his "dollar
sign" statement. Senator Norris
said he could not help wrong con-
structions being placed upon his
words.
"What would the senator think
if | said that he and other sena-
tors opposing this resolution were
seeking to place the picture Of the
kaiser on the American fag?"
asked Senator James.
VI wouldn't paw any attention
to it," Senator Norris answered
deliberately, and few Kisses
came from the galleries.
People Will Heed.
"Your speech will be paid at
tention to by the American peo-
pie and particularly the people of
Nebraska" Senator James re-
torted, heatedly.
81 hope it will," Mr.. Norris
answered.
Senator Pomerene of Ohio inter-
rupted by saying about three hun
.dred Americans, including women
and children, had been killed by
submarine warfare.
How many more does the SEN
ator want to see killed before he
is ready to defend our citizens and
their rights?" asked the Ohio
senator.
IF any government were seek
ing out Americans with intent to
kill them because they were
Americans" said Senator Norris,
81 would 90 to war when the first
one was killed. That has not
been the case here either with
those killed by British mines or
German submarines"
Senator Williams denied that
any Americans had been killed on
ships striking British mines.
Senator Tillman of South Car
olina said the President had made
it clear that the war was upon the
German government and not the
German people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
La FAYETTE men
MOVE TO U. S.
FLYING BASE

PARIS. July 23.-The Ia Fay.
cite escadrille changed It's quarters
today TO a station where the Amer.
lean air fighters from now on will
do nying sometimes q dozen miles
at sea Every man henocforth viii
be equipped with a life presnryer.
Moving day" for the cscadrllle
wns attended hy two narrow es.
capes OF it's members Sergeant
willis Hiviiand. OF Minneapolis.
accidentally fell. suffering a 80.
we're shakeup and had bruises Cor.
poral J. ". Dooilttle. OF Chicago.
had . brush with several German
machines and was wounded In the
leg.
While on the wing 10 the esca-
drille's new station. Doolittle
passed near a British observation
balloon He saw a German plane
attacking that and winged hurried.
~ TO fight H.
lie had no more than let ny with
his machine gun than two other
boche machines. which he had not
previously seen. swooped down
upon him DoolittieR plane was
badly shot IN. but his engine
tremendously kept going and hs
landed safely lie was taken to a
hospital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23

with orders from DR. Henry
Suzzsllo. chairman OF tbs state
council 81 defense, 10 keep itself
strictly neutral. the King County
Council for Patriotic Service. 20
quote Harold Preston. president IS
acting as "A messenger boy be
tween the car strikers and the trac-
ton company" In an effort 10 bring
the street car strike here and In
Tacoma To n close.
The suggestion that the council
take up the matter. first was made
last week by Pres. A. j. Rhodes. Of
the Chamber OF Commerce and
Commercial Club. About the same
time Immigration Commissioner
Henry White offered his services
10 the union In adjusting the differ
ences. so James Duncan. secretary
OF the Labor council Informed the
patriotic council that White should
have n part In any mediation.
Accordingly the first meeting be
tween the council and the labor
men was held and since that time
the council has been hard nj work
attempting 10 get an expression OF
opinion from Pres Leonard. OF the
traction company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
CLEAR DECKS
TO TAKE CARE
OF DRAFT HERE

Men drafted for select service
need not worry about details OF
their next step for at least four
days.
This was the announcement
Of Seattle officials today who
are clearing decks for the mass
Of detailed work involved In
physically examining the men,
and clearing up exemption
claims.
Word from Washington announc-
ed that Seattle could expect the Of
fetal iiat OF names In about four
DAYS"
when they arrive. every man who
Ii registered must take the reapon-
sihillty Of determining whether or
not his serial number u included.
This" says w. W. Conner. in
charge of details here. ia necessary.
because the government will not be
responsible for any failure OF mailed
notices to be received by men"
Mus, Lock Up Lists
Altho the press Hats have already
been printed. Il was pointed out that
mistakes are almost certain 90 mp
pear when no many figures are tel
egraphed from one end OF tho ooun'
try 10 the other IN relays.
After the lists are received. thu
respective boards will send out mail.
cd notices 10 the required number Of
drafted men. calling upon them to
appear for physical examination.
Every man must respond TO this
call. and II makes no difference
whether or not he IL an alien enemy
a one legged man or n father who tn
tends to claim exemption.
Exemptions Later
Every one included In the call
must present himself on tho day and
hour named In tho notice.
II he isn't on hand. he can expect
trouble with tho authorities.
Any claim for exemption or
discharge must be made on
forms that Will be procured at
the local exemption board.
They must be flied ss the Of.
flee on or before the seventh
day after tho date OF mailing
the notice.
on tho first call for men TO ap-
pear for physical examination. one
third OF tho required number in
the district will b. Included. They
Will be required TO present them
selves on the fifth day after tho
data ~ mailing
The second third viii he
notified 10 appear on the sixth day
after mailing Tho next zone
third" will appear on tho scvcnth
day after mailing,
No one need try 20 prepare
sfflcsslsz until they have been
issued the proper blanks By
the exemption boards.
Headquarters for each OF the 70.
spectivs exemption boards have
not been definitely located
This important matter will BE-
worked out Immediately. however.
and the ilsts made public.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
ALL MAY JOIN
AUXILIARY TO
WAR COUNCILS

Every man, woman and child
In the state may enlist for
service In a new army for the
safety OF Democracy - the
League for Patriotic Service.
This organization will DO
statewide. and an auxiliary OF
tire county councils for patrlo-
tic service now being organ
lxed.
All o. these agencies are part
o. the machinery Of tho state
council Of defense. suggested
by Presloen, Wilson. organized
By Governor Later and headed
BY Or. Kenny surxaiio.
The work 81 IN. auxlliArics Will
be- 10 perform tho patriotic tasks
BY tho state board in Co
ordinate manner.
Instructions viii BE- issued from
time To time BY the state council.
Tho county councils will look
10 the prosecuting attorneys for
advice and 90 the sherlffa' offices
for preservation Of Law and order
Organization and control Of home
guards will DO under tho direction
o. tho county councils. Members
iuust be sworn In AZ deputy shsr
iifa and b. responsible patriotic
citizens. says the statement Issued
hy Harold Preston. head OF the
King County council
Room as In the County City
will be- headquarters for
the King county council.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
CANADIANS Win
IN BRISK FIGHT
az WIN. PHILIP sImMs

United Prsss STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH AR
MES IN THE FIELD, July %.
Wearing gas masks and NOV
Ing like specters In the night,
Canadian troops early this
morning penetrated the German
lines to a depth Of 500 yards on
7oo-yard front east Of Avion.
II was a spectacular local attack
OF the kind with which the British
forces have been keeping the Ger
mans nervous for the past fow
weeks.
Up To a. m, 60 German prison
ers had been counted OF the bunch
sent to the rear by the Canadians.
The toll Of the enemy dead and
wounded must have been many
times this.
Forty German aIrplanes,
brought down in five days. arc
one indication OF the frenzy Of
nervousness with which the
Prussians are trying TO find out
what Field Marshal Haig Is pre-
pairing for them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
JUDGE FRATER
RULES IN FAVOR
OF TRACTION co,

The melton made by the
traction company that the
eity's petition for a writ Of
mandate. compelling the COM
psny 20 operate, be taken to
the federal court, was granted
by Judge Frster In superior
court Monday. The granting
OF the motion will be followed
by a counter motion In federal
court to remand the case 20
the state courts. Thls action
was scheduled for Monday aft.
ernoon. by Corporation coun.
sci Caldwell.
Attorney James - Howe. for the
traction company, contended that
inasmuch as the petition contained
the receiyefshlp clause, Il was n
case in equity. and therefore under
the Jurisdiction OF the federal
court the defendant being tech.
nically a resident OF another state.
The people OF the city should
not be put to The delay OF taking
the matter TO another court" con.
tended Corporation Counsel Cald.
well in his argument. "The city's
petition IL not an act TO oonfiscate
the property OF the company. but
10 compel the operation OF cars.
The court has jurisdiction to make
any provision for the carrying out
N its order. In this case the APP
n az
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
settle THE
STRIKE
~ EDWIN j. BROWN

Seattle. be calm. You are sick
again. II IL not new disease. It's
the same old silnent. breaking out
IN a new mAnifcftation. BeautlfGl
metropolis. queen. blessed with I'M
told natural resources and RealLh.
doubly blessed with pure waf1y.
pure air. with rich foliage. with Z
climate blended from the beat ele-
monts OF all chimes, and setting
restfully upon your sanate bills, re-
ceiying morning smiles from your
heavenly mountains. and the fra
GRANGE from the fun-kiEsed flowers
from the valleys. thru which silrery
waters nov Seattle. city we all
love. Home OF the children OF men
from all nations OF the earth.
Giant Seattle. perfect youth city,
Why are you sick? Let me dag
nose your ailment.
Profit corruption has been plant
ed In you. It's deadly germs arc
cultivated In Boston. In one OF Wall
streets branch laboratories. II 10
known by and knows only the dol
lar. II is corporation. and cor
pora,ion. In the eye of the law. IL
a creature without a soul. but pos
sessing all the legal rights pos
seEsed by human beings. II is far
more powerful because II controls
two OF Seattle's economic instiiu-
tons. namely. our city Transports
ton. and our light and power.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-23
Refused to Drill;
Arrested in Chair

KANSAS CITY, Kan, July "a
When Ellis Pedagoe, %, enlisted In
Dr. Tenney's ambulance corps, No.
2. he did not know he was subject to
military discipline.
Pedagoe would not attend drill.
and all efforts to induce him to par
ficfpate failed. Or. Tenney detailed
sergt. Leedy to arrest Pedagoe.
I.eedy found him in a barber shop
with one side OF his face shaved.
The sergeant did not wait for the
barber to finish his task.