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The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-19
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THURSDAY MAE MURRAY


 NAE MURRAY
 LaskyRaramount a sensationally successful and charm ing screen star, has secured a play ideally suited to her. Also there is Little Billy Jacobs as a crippled child and Tom Moore as the young doctor.
 THE PRIMROSE RING" is a fantastic story with enough of the prosaic for balance. Everyone should see this screen masterpiece. ALSO A COMEDY
 FRIDAY A wife's tragic secret and how she revealed it to her husband is
 the big theme of THE WAITING SOUL"
 with
 MIME. PETROVA
 as the star
 ALSO \ COMEDY WHEN THE SHOWS START. First show begins 7:i5; second 99V Matinee, 2:30 and 3:45.
 Telephone 294.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
AN APPEAL FOR AFRICA
My Dear Brother EditOr:- -

My Dear Brother Editor:~--
The case against Brother Payne
and wife in South Africa is very acute,
and as | write you he may be already
adrift in the ocean somewhere. The
lack Of sufficient moneys t. take care
Of your work is one OF the greatest
handicaps with which we are per-
picked. There should have been Il
thousand dollars placed AT Brother
EaSts disposal two mCnths ago to
take care OF this Payne matter; but
this could not be supplied because we
do not have the money.
We wrote the State Department on
June 18th. sending the data in hand,
touching the matter Of not allowing
our missionaries To land in South
Africa. and received letter under
date OF June Goth from the Secretary
OF state. in which he said:
In reply you are advised that the
| American Consul General at Cane
Town has been instructed by cable to
investigate the matter and 10 rcndcr
such assistance as may be proper in
| the premises"
| We are calling upon every Baptist
church in sympathy with kingdom
building i'll all parts Of the world ia
! hold some kind Of missionary service
| on the Fifth Sunday in July. the 29th
take an Offering and send il to the
| board Our books close with July, and
| such an offering would furnish great
| rcllrl for our workers and enable us
| To 30 to the convention AT Muskogcc
| nearer out OF debt than last year. 1t
| would he Il beautiful sight indeed Ia
| see ten thousand pastors OF our church.
| "S preaching on "Thc Great Commits
| sion" on that day and taking an Of.
| fcrlng from their flockS for the cause
To which our Lord gave His very life
| Surely, all heaven would look on such
a scene with great Joy.
| Though | spent nearly four months
| from the Office visiting Africa. vet
am glad to say the average giving OF
churches this year. in some cases, has
been higher than over before. One
Of our large churches in this city dur
ing this year has given $40i. One o,
our smaller churches has given S44.25
small church in western pcnnsvl
vania has given $3.50. \ middle
sized church in Now Orleans has con
tributed $35. This has been done or
the plan Of monthly giving. One
layman in South Carolina has giycr
monthly amounting to $11.
| rms matter OF cvangcliZing the
world is laying hold Of our pastor.
and churches as never before in al
the years gone by.
brother Pastor busy as You are \,
many needs as confront YOU. you
h"ard most earnestly requests and il
the most brothcrly way insists tina
You hear us for this cause on tha
DAY Not for us, but for His sake, We
urge it.
| Yours in His service.
T.. G. JORDAN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
Doctors Hold Annual Meeting

The Old Dominion Medical Society
held its annual meeting at Bay Shore
Hotel. Buckroe Beach. July llth and
18th 1917. Quite a large number OF
physicians from all parts Of the state
were present
Medical and surgical clinics were
held at Whitaker Memorial Hospital,
Newport News. Many scientific pa
pcrS were read.
The Society will meet next July at
buckr"e Beach. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing term:
President, j. B. Darden, NJ. d., pctrs.
burg; list Vice President, j.. II. Trigg,
NJ. d.. Norfolk; 2nd Vice President
j. III. Roberts, NJ. d., Roanoke: Secrc.
tary, j. II. Blackwell, Jr.. NJ. D.. Rich
mond Te-clcctcd) Recording Sccrc-
tary. II. \. Dcanc. NJ. D., Victoria IRE.
clcctcd) Treasurer, 4 j. Greene, NJ
d.. NrrfolIt: Executive Committee: -
ID. w. Byrd, NJ. D., Norfolk, Chair
man; G. j. Bowen. NJ. D., Norfolk: G..
W. Francis, NJ. D., Norfolk; r. f..
Jones. NJ. d., Richmond; A. A. Ten
hant, NJ. d., Richmond
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN HONOR
OF DIR. w. II. ANTHONY,

\ Memorial Service to the memory
OF the late Pastor OF Zion BAPTIST
Church, DR.. w. Y. Anthony was
held in Zion Baptist Church, South
Richmond. Sunday, July s, 1917, at
$50 p. NJ. The following program
was rendered:
Hymn, lined by Rev. J. S. Claf-
borne, ID. D.: Scripture lesson. Rev
g. w. Darlington: prayer, DR.. r.
c. Williams: Solo, Rev. w. II.
James. Jr. , reading resolutions. Prof
j. II. Blackwell; Memorial Sermon
Roy. II. j. King, D. D.; solo, Bro
Richard Beverly; short addresses.
Rev. M. II. Payne, Rev. l.. A.
Green, Rcv. W. II. James, Dr.. r. c,
Williams, Rev. j. J. Woodson, Rev
\. Kent. Rev. G.. w. Carrington,
Deacon Daniel Glenn: offering, Rev
}. Is. BraXton. l.. G.. Garland, D.
ID. was master OF ceremonies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
RESOLUTION.
Adopted by the u. S. w. Y.

Adopted by the y. S. w. v,
July Ith. 1917.
We the members Of the Department
or The Potomac, L. S. w. V. in con-
Vcntion assembled on the Ith. day of
July 1917, in the city OF Petersburg,
va, desire to express our confidence
i'll the ability and wisdom OF our COM
rade
1t. COL. CHARLES YOUNG, u. S. \.
Ills unblcmiShcd character as a gen
t!cman and a soldier. his valuable
service to his country and nation. at
nome and abroad, his devotion to duty,
when put upon him, has marked him
as tit and suitable officer for a larger
and a more extensive field of opera
tion
Therefore be it,
Rc$0itcd. That we doubt not. that
he is worthy OF the confidence OF the
COMMANDER-IN.CI of tho ARMY
ana NAVY Of the United States OF
America and that he he given an on
portunity 10 do further service for his
country, THIS WE RESPECTFULLY
ASK,
W. II. ANDERSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
y SHOCKING TRAGEDY

Something In thc nature OF 4 SEN
Sation was caused when il was rcport.
ed that a double tragedy had taken
place at the fashionable Odcon mov-
ing picture theatre on Sixth St, be-
tween Broad and Grace St.s Monday
afternoon. Mrs. Adcl Etosh OF the
Syrian colony was the central figure
She was found in the theatre with
Albert kalccl another married man.
EtoSh is alleged to have ordered him to
keep away from his wife Kalccl in
the struggle fired and seriously wound
cd Etosh. After an examination by
the surgeons, little hope was enter
tanned for his recovery.
kalccl started out OF the theatre
hurricdly when he was Intercepted by
Detective Police Officer J. II. Ridge
way. who fired at the man twice He
dropped dead. Later Developments are
alleged to show that lialccl also shot
himself. The Coroncr's Jury, how
ever left this matter open. The officer
Is under arrest. but out on bond.
charged with murder. The body of
the man was shipped to Goldsboro,
\. {. At this writing Etosh was still
alive bWt hovering about deaths
door.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
PNTHlANS ENTER CITY POINT
GrHnd Chancellor Organizes Lodge
There With Bright Prospects

City Point, Va, July 16, 1917.
y lodge of knights OF pythias was
} organized here last Saturday night bv
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell. .r.
II" mntorcd down here from Rich.
m"nd. with Robinson Davis at the
wheel. With him were Col. Thomas
NJ. Crump, Grand Keeper of Records
and Seal Or. \. A. Tcnnant. Grand
Medical Register, DR. t. Il. jefferson,
Supreme Representative. They arriv.
ed before dark and then returned TO
lifVcwclf. whore they were scryd
luncheon eat Byrds Hotel. \ violent
electrical storm came up while thcv
were there. but they soon returned TO
the Masonic Hall. where the candi.
dates had assembled
Later, Sir w II. Stokes. Grand In
ncr Guard and Deputy Grand Chan.
celior and Sir j. T.. Williamson and
Rev. H. J. Morris arrived. The initia
lont WAS spirited and interesting. Later
Sir Albert V. Norrcll, Jr. and Sir NJ
NiphoS". Norrcl. both Of whom had
also motorcd tu this place with
clarence Smith at the wheel arrived
telling of their terrible experiences
having been caught in the worst OF
inc storm. between Richmond and
petersburg. They had Il puncturc, but
This was quickly repaired.
II TOOK them two hours and a half
TO make the trip. They had to sion
on the roadside to wait until the
worst part of the storm subsidized
Nitcr the imitation, the following Of
hccrS were installed, Chancellor Com.
mandcr. Il. l.. Weeks: Mast or of
work, Eugene Jackson; Vice Chanccl
l"r Robert II. Epps; Prclate T. J.
I'm; Master Of Finance w. II. Jones.
Master OF EXcheQucr w. II. Harrison
Master at Arms II. l.. Stcptoc; Inner
Guard, William Shdrts; Outer Guard S.
"a. Bailey; Trustees Ccor~o Ouick, N.
Is. Lunsioru, Chas. Richardson
Thc now hody will he known os
James River Lodge No. 212,
me visitors present were \. Y. Nor
rell, Jr., NJ. Alphonzo Norrcl. G, W
Glillam. John Thos Cook, District
Deputy T.. w. Wood
ne club was organized thrngh the
efforts Of Sir w. n Stokes and Sir
j. +. Williamson. 1t was shortly after
O'Clock when The visitors left for
petersburg. Va. The rain was falling
ana the car in which the Grand
'hanrcllor was travelling was poorly
il&htcd owing to the rain having Dut
the electrical equipment out OF com.
mission
Grand Chancellor Mitchell praised
Sir Stokes and Williamson highly
rs II" had boon cndcavoring TO secure
iodg" here for many years. lie
was surprised to find Mr.. Charley
'amrh"ll engaged in the tonsorial
business here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William cambridge Of
New YORK city are spending some
nm" here the guest OF their niece
Mrs. Mary Smith 1913 st. John ST
Mr.. Thomas Tinslcy OF Baltimore
Md, an cid resident of Richmond
spent some time in the city this week
Mr.. VIM. II Knight OF Forest Hin
was called to Tarhoro. ~ c., July 18th
on account Of the death OF his step.
iath~r Jno. NJ. Houston. He returned
Saturday, July II. 1917
MT. John l.. Rogers. cousin OF Mr..
John W. Moss is in the city. Re re-
sides at Mt Clair, y j
DR.. J. II. Blackwell, Jr. Of South
h1chmond. attended the annual meet
ing OF the Old Dominion Medical
Society at Buckroc Beach, Va. July
11th and 18th.
Miss Gertrude Lee underwent IN
operation at the Memorial Hosp;tal
Monday, July 10th, upon her throat
which she has boon having trouble
Tor some time. She is improying
very nicely under DR.. Blackwell
Her father. Of Sutherland, Va. is at
her bed side. She is desirous Of her
irichds calling to see her during her
liineSS at her residence, 14O1 West
Leigh street
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
lNSTAlI.ATION or OFFICERS or
LOCAL. PNrttl\N AND COURT
ORGANIZATIONS

Notwithstanding the threatening
storm and occasional showers n r1in
th"r" was large gathering present
at tn" Fifth street Baptis, Church
lucSdaN night. July Il. 1917. to Wit
moss the installation Exercises of tho
officers Of tn" courts and lodges OF
'hN city OF Richmond. The exercises
opened with the conversation singing
God Bless Our knightly Band " The
names Of the officers OF the lodges
ana courts. rs filed in the Office of the
'rrahi Chancellor We're read hv Col
Roscoe G.. Mitchell.
Mu%ic Tor the occasion was furn-
iShod hy Prof. Joseph Matthews. who
with ms usual grace and rnchantmrut
sang to the delight Of all present
Mrs. Mary Sattcrticld presided at tho
organ and rendered excellent service
The ron OF Grand Lodge and Grand
Court officers residing in Richmond
was called and ahScntCcS noted The
officers were installed by the Grand
Chancellor and Grand Worthy Couu-
scllor John Mitchell. Jr. assisted by
ID. d. G.. c.. l.. j. Morris: y. u
G. w. c., Mrs. Lucy Cross. state
Deputy Mrs. Anna Taylor and G. NJ.
at A., Col. w. II. Willis.
The Grand Chancellor gave brief
report OF the supreme Lodge case
and OF the Grand Session Just closed
at Staunton. Va. Rev l.. j. Nor.
ris. District Deputy Grand Chancellor
prayed the opening and closing pray
cr. The committee Of arrangements
Miss NJ. H. Chilcs. chairman, had
beautifully decorated the church in
tho colors Of the Order and a proiu>-
ion Of cut flowers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
y PLEASANT SURPRISE

lh,rc was very pleasant surprise
TocIa' rendered the children OF tho
FRIENDS Orphan Asylum cm Friday
h'"rhoon from five to eight by a num.
Ger "l lads ana lassics Numerous;
E"i'l"$ ana athlrtic sports were in.
""'S"" III aitcr which refreshments
were served on the picturesque lawn
Az seemed very happy and expressed
""Sirc TO have another. The uniouc
Hnhlr was originated by Masters Colo
r,"Sc -. Davis; w. Hugo Jackson and
rhlmrtt NJ. Burke who are very
%r'''inI 10 all who rendered them
any assistance.
M"S"an"S Lizzie T.. Davis, Anna T.
''rNS"n - and y. b. Burke chapcroncd
'nc parl! with Misses Jeanette lack.
son and I.ottie Davis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
LAWYER WARNS TIE CHICAGO
NEGROES TO ARM SELNES.

Chicago, H., July 5.--The following
is an extract Of an article which ap-
pcarcd in the Chicago Daily Tribune,
issue July i.
Arm yourselves now with guns anj
PISTOLS said Ferdinand l.. barnett. Il
former assistant states attorney. in
speaking To 100 Negro men at Il mass
meeting held last night % protest
against the riots and bloodshcu in East
st Iouis. The meeting took place
at 5000 South State Street.
'Dor'l buy an arsenal" continued
Barnrttt but get enough guns Ia PRO.
tcct yourselves. You may Ne victirpS
in Chicago within a Fortnight OF sliru
murders and Outragcs as have taken
place in East st. l.cuis. And when
trouble starts let us not hesitate ia rAit
upon our Negro mililiamcn 10 defend
us"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
COLONEL BALLOU PLEASED.

colonel Ballou expressed himself as
pleased with tho courtesy Of the Cham
Der or Commerce and other visitors
ana as being especially gratiiicd at the
excellent showing made by the men
Only 23o OF the men now candi-
dates Tor commission have had pre-
Vlou@ military experience. These
were selected from the most efficient
nonc' mmisSioned officers OF the four
existing colorcd regiments Of the reg
niar army and are assisting matcrial-
~ in the training OF the raw recruits,
most OF them taken from the ranks
"f professional men, school teachers,
college professors, lawyers and bust
ness men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
In Loving Memory .

W liI.l MS--Sacrol to tho mona.
rN Oh my devoted mother, Mrs. Olivr
Williams, who fell aslcrn ono vo,,
ago. July 11th. 1916.
'''r h"au'liul soul. like a ray Of light
ii"S gone to tho realms above,
mere never again comes sorrow and
pain,
IN the land Of celestial love.
BY her son.
E!.lJAH B. WILLIAMS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21

Rev. DR.. l.. B. Goodal. the brilliant
pastor OF Shiloh Baptist Church at
NayncShoro. Va. was married TO the
accomplished Miss Bertha Louise
Early at IIarrisonburg, Va. Thursday
night. June 2lst. Rev. j. 4. Jordan,
ID. d., the brides pastor performed
the ceremony. y Wayncsboro special
committee conveyed the happy couple
TO the parsonage. \ fine program was
rendered at the church. Mr.. VIM.
tlobSon was master OF ceremonies.
Rev. DR.. Goodall is much beloved nv
the devoted congregation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
tci%h st. Memorial VI. T.. Church

hcF. {. {. Gill, B. D. is having
hlarked success IN his new field of
work. both spiritually and financially
ne was AT his best Sunday, preaching
morning ana evening two OF the best
sermons we have ever listened to.
sunday July 22nd, the District
S"perlntendent, Rev. e. J. Ruddeck
Is. ID. VIII preach at 1880 4. NJ
ana the pastor at $50 p. NJ. 4 big
day III Zion. All are welcome. Come
praying that a shower Of blessing may
be bestowed upon as.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
EDITOR POE Is MTSTERIOISJN-
lNJUlSED.


- ,..,..
Editor Jamca W. Poe of the Re.
former was found Saturday afternoon
IN the toilet OF the True Rcformcr
bulldlng unconscious. suffering from
bloWS on his head, al, OF which sccm.
oh TO have been made with a wooden
nlalett or vthc kind used i'm printers
'll''S' IL was thought that he had taken
c'h"r internally and the report WAS
'lrrulated that he had attempted sui
cue due t" worry and other troubles,
ne was removed to the Richmond
ii"Spltal. lie rcpudiatcd the idea of
"'S having been attacked by some one
anu prolcSSod an absolute Ignorance
Us |" now he was injured.
lhc detectives working on the case
reached the conclusion that hc in.
nlrtcd the injuries upon himself dnr.
ing period OF mental abbcration Ro
'ha' as II may. he maintains silcncc
upon the subject and at present his
ihi"d appears to be normal, Ills
FRIENDS were Of the opinion that no
had occn the victim OF foul plov MS
Tue ie''erS and communications tba.
ne mas beccn writing have bcrn con.
"ehancd IN some quarters lie is
S,eadiiy improving and the Indic,.
,'onS are that he will soon he able
TO be walking about again
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 2I, 1917

liiS secretary. Or. I. II. White are due
S''at praise and rare cncomiumS for
the great work done in bringing about
S"'h an unprecedented success. Thirty
lo"f new churches Joined the con.
''h'loh We shall say more furth-
CT ON about the great part played by
our brethren out of tho state
7. }. King
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
CONDEMNS STATE OFFICIALS

Barnett and \. II. Roberts, dnot>tr
speaker, sponsored resolutions con-
dcmning Gov. l.OWtcn and other pub
lie officials "laXncsS oi duty" because
the "iots took place. and demanding
punishment oi the participants iii I've
riots
The fact that the governor lot this
mob run its course Is forever q black
spot on the executive record oi the
state said Mr.. Barnett. THE OF
ficer who told the militia not 10 shoot
should be court martialcd and brand
ed traitor and murdered, | don't
know who is to blame. hut a mob is &
mob. and ought to be dispersed or
killed.
Eve are going TO rcc:iiy this in
some way. The !h,Oo0.00O OF orr race
Will not stand for this massacre.
Behind IN army go the gucrri,las-~
lootcrS, towards and thieves Behind
this riot is the public defense council.
whose cnlminations are written with.
out consulting n single Negro. They
breathe the same spirit rs the mob Of
East ST. Louis did.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
TROOPS IN REVIEW FOR LOCAL
VISITORS.
Col Isallou EntcrtainS Members of
the Chamber of Commerce
tDcs Moincs Register. July II, 1879

DcS Moincs formally visited the Ne
gro officers training camp at Fort
Dcs McincS yesterday afternoon, was
entertained by the officers and their
wives and witnessed tho ceremony OF
retreat and rcgimcntal review of
the thirteen companies.
Forty-iivc automobiles. carrying
members OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
their wives and families. started from
the Shops building at 4:l5 for the
fort. where they were joined by as
many mere who had driven out
separately.
The visitors, headed by directors
and members Of the military affairs
committee Of the Chamber uf Com
mcrrc, paradcd around the grounds
OF the fort, inspecting buildings and
then were received at Clayton hall
by the officers and their wives.
Light refreshments were served.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
SEE METHODS OF TRAINING

They were also given an oppor-
tunlty t" see methods employed in
the training Of the candidates for
commissions in the execution of drill
mancuvcrs and the manual Of arms be-
lore the entire thirteen companics
were marched into the formation for
retreat.
Promptly at $50 o'clock the gun
was fired. and the color& lowered as
the First regiment band played the
star Spanglcd Banner The review
Following the ceremony vas a rcvcla-
ton to many of the visitors who yes-
lcrday SAM the negro soldiers in ac-
tion for the second time.
In the few weeks OF training thcv
nave made extraordinary progress ;
ard as they marched by Colonel
Hall"u in column OF companies
yesterday there were straight lines.
uniform steps, we'll poised arms and
erect bearing throughout
The visitors stood behind the re.
viewing officer on the north side OF
tn" parade grounds where they were
Ah'r themselves Ia review the soldiers
as they passed him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
DR.. Gray Visits Us

Or. Junius Gray pastor Of the
fsalmist E"ptist church and Manager
OF the Maryland Voice. toured from,
baltimore. to Richmond in his Cos
pei car, Monday. July 1G. 1917 in
tWelVc hours. finding tho roads OK
'remely bad for twenty mile, He was
accompanied W his wife Mrs. Fannie
Gray. Rev W. r. Jackson and Miss
lda Jones. the secretary OF the
ISalmiSt Church Sunday School. DIR
Gray visited his sick mother Mrs
Sarah Gray in South Fourth st. DR.
Gray is an "old Manchester Boy" and
the IHoplc here welcomed him and his
Gn"StS with open arms While here
the entire party paid n flying visit tc
Tho Planet Office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
HOLD ON TO YOUR GUNS.

Get guns and put them in your
homes. Protect yourselves. And let
no black man permit a policeman to
come in and get those guns"
Roberts told his audience thar he
hoped God would demand zoe .000
white lives in the war for each Ne
gro slaughtered in East ST. Louis"
Il love my race better than my
country. h" shouted. "This country.
under Woodrow Wilson is asking us.to
carry the flag Of democracy to Eu-
rope. God forbid that We take acros,
the Atlantic any Of the democracy Of
East st. Louis.'
TELLS NEGROES TO ORGANIZE
l.. ". Washington. another socakcr
told the Negroes TO organize.
"Thc the governor that every Ne
gro in Chicago and Illinois is behind
those resolutions" he said. "and if we
don't get Justice from him. then send
TO the President OF the nation"
John DoUGlasson tod the audience
to prepare for simiar riots in Chicago.
The applause was loud while tho
speeches were being made. \ plea
was made for contributions to nav
travelling expenses OF Mrs. Ida Wei.
Barnet TO Springfield to present roso.
lut1ons to Gov. Lowden
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21

Mr.. F.. NJ. Bruce, of Charlotte, n
{. Is now employed on the Planet:
linotype battery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
CORN PRODUCTION BILL
 DEFEATED IN COMMONS As Amended by Wardle, the Most Critical Amendment to the Bill.

London, July 23-A threatened gen. eral election was again averted when the house of commons tonight by a 3 to vote defeated the Wardle amendment to the corn production bill, which the ministers had an nounced their intention to treat as a vote of confidence. This was tsle most critical amendment to the bill, and the government victory is regard ed as insuring the safe passage of the measure despite the fact that it is heartily disliked by a large section of parliamentarians and the plblic.
 The strong sentiment against hay ing a general election during the war, however, predominated over the op position to the bill and shows that the government played a strong hand when it decided to treat the vote as one of confidence. Today's debate gave evidence of unabated dislike to the measure. Walter Runciman and others strongly denounced the twen- ty-five bhillings minimum wage as n1iserably inadequate
 The governments position, ex- plained by Sir Frederick F. Smith, the attorney-generai was that the gov ernment was being punished for fix ing a minimum which would prevent the farm laborers from being exploit ed and that there was nothing in the bill to prevent the wages board from giving a higher wage where 1t was justified
 A number of the members while maintaining their opposition to the bill announced that they would sup port the government rather than risk a general election.