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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
Engagement Announcer.

sr - y, sb;ng marriage OF their daueh-
Ter. Fannie T.. Christian 10 faFF 'e'-
ntngs. ,,,,
NJ urS Mrs. ! w Price, OF %"'S
Park avenue. have issued ahho"u'
nrnts Of the marriage OF Their a'"h
lar Cor. fnez TO Claude Wo01waF"'
Yhe ceremony took place N"hooS'
February IS in Baltimore, ma
Announce Engag cmcn'
NJ ard Mrs II /. Thcma&son. oi
skinwith. Va announce the engage
raent and approaching marriage OF
,hejr daughter. Nina, 10 Bernard l.
prarr Of stems \. G. the wedding
10 be solemnzed in April
PROMINENT Visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward c. Walker
Of Frankfort Ky, are visiting ar
fohn G Munce 222s Monument ave
uue Mrs. Walker will he remem-
bered nv many Richmond friends as
Miss Mary Clifton Peniek, daughter
Of Bishop Penick. who lived here FOR
some years.
Leaving For New York
DR.. and Mrs. Clifton NJ. Miller. OF
2 West Grace street. leave todAV IoF
New York While in that city Mrs.
Miller, who has a lovely soprano voice,
will take special lessons from M"'ame
Won Fielitz one OF the best-known
vocal teachers in this country, Mrs
Miller was Miss Mary As1lv Bell
Dr McNca Returns.
Or Emily W McNea, rresidehi on
Sweet Briar college, who visited IN
Richmond during the early winter.
will return SATURDAY to be tho guest
81 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert worm jack
son. AT iol4 West FRANKLIN street
\ Distinguished Visitor.
~ 1-F-ei,-{a & C,f1derslcpyn dean
Of Barnard college, New York, VIII ar
rive in this city saturday morning 70
he with MISS Helen Raker az FffS~
ham court for the week end DR., Gli-
r7erSieeve VIII otfriate Mt the bre9 KING
OF ground for tho new building OF
the Collegiate school for Girls, whlch
is 10 be Ola Monument avenue. The
ceremony will ne Saturday morning
at II o'clock and viii he particii ated
in ~ he entire faculty ana stnaent
body of tho school. also the student
body Of the STAFFORD school. which ~
Ia he Incorporated 80 the larger ins'.-
tuition next session. Al O'Clock Sat
srGav night this distinguished eduCa~
tor viii address the DeCoverlr cluH I'm
tho nhly hall W the school A few
era,r4te have been ssked TO hear Dr
c,ilaersioeve who is coming Ia Rich
rsot,4 AZ the invitation of the class vi
YalS The dean az barnard was the
principal speaker at the first annual
commencement Of the Col cgiafc
school for Girls taking place last
lnne. i'm the aidlortum of tho
woman-s club whore she delighted a
fqrac audience.
DIT virginia G Gudersleeve wilt be
5ss,eaf ~ banaaa-as a tea ut the C"un-
~ ctat, saturday afternoon al 3
o'clock given by Miss Jean Fraser and
Mass HATTIE Scott
An attractive luncheon was given AZ
the Country club yesterday affel noon
Il lat ? O'Clock by Miss Phyllis TAYLOR
Of 1911 Monument avenue. In honor
York Spring flowers decorated the
luncheon tAble Covers were laid for
nine Those invited to meet Miss Gil
bert were. Misses Ethel Al,ton Cahclh
Martha Roberts Annie Cleveland
Cone, Marie Sands, Evelyn Hymen
toeke6n Mrs. Hal Threadcraft and
Mrs 4; II smith Of Atlanta.
Letter to southern Writers.
The following letter from a Mont
gomery Ala, paper Us copied ~ re-
anest and should be of interest 10
writers IN Richmond
Dear Fellow ScrlbeN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
Naomi Ledge 10 Give Degree.

The heavyweight third rank team.
of Naomi lodge, Knights of Pythias.
will exemplify the work in senator
form upon six candidates tomorrow
night The occasion promises to be
one of the most memorable in the
history OF Naomi lodge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

J, Il. Bailey. recently appointed by
Judge West, of the circuit court. of
Prince George, as motorcycle patrol
for the Hopewell- Petersburg highway
has entered upon his duties. Mr.. Bail
ey was in Petersburg today and while
here stated that he summoned four au-
tomohile drivers to court yesterday, to
answer to charges Of violating the
traffic law. According to Mr.. Bailey's
statement. one or more OF the persons
summoned to court. were runnings
hour
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
III
General Hunter has been promoted
to major general, succeeding the late
Major General Funston.
COLOMBIA TREATY Is
KILLED BY THE SENATE
S25,ooo,oo0 Payment-More Nego-
tations to Follow.

Washington, March 19.-The treaty
with Colombia, to pay $25,000000 for
the partition of Panama, was with
drawn from the senate on Friday on
motion of Chairman Stone of the for
eign relations committee.
Senator Stones action was taken TO
foreshadow further diplomatic negotia-
tons with Colombia for a new treaty,
which would not be received with such
strong objections. An effort to frame
a more acceptable treaty is expected
before the congress, which convenes in
special session April 16, has adj
journed.
Withdrawal of the treaty was ex-
pected in view of the announcement
that President Wilson wished the
areaty ratified because of the situation
in which the United States might find
itself in Central America.
The attitude of the administration
in the withdrawal of the treaty was
not openly disclosed, but it was APP
parent thar such action would not have
been taken without a previous under
standing.
Sudden withdrawal of the treaty
with Colombia and postpOnement until
the session of April 10 is explained by
developments disclosing an offer Of
Colombia to reconsider certain provi-
sions as TO condemnation of Roose-
velt's course in taking Panama, also
to reduce amount of award and partic-
ularly to add provisions allowing ex-
ira Notifications on the cost of Co
lombIa by the United States and an
agreement not to allow any European
or Asiatic nation privileges of naval
or military base without the consent
of the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
SINKING OF U. S. SHIPS
CAUSES QUICK ACTION

Washington, March 20.-Follnwing
close upon receipt Of news that the
City Of Memphis. Vigilancia and Hi
nois had been sunk by German sub
marines, government officials started
extensive preparations for protection
of the country's rights. These things
were done:
l. The president made a personal
visit 10 the secretary of the navy in
the latter's Office to discuss the naval
measures to be adopted to protect
American trade and American ship
ping.
2. The president authorised the ex-
penditure of $115.000,000 in expediting
the construction of meC O. var and
the purchase of additional torpedoe-
boat destroyers, submarine chasers
and other small craft, including air
ships
3. The secretary of the navy viii
Immediately place contracts for $50
submarine chasers and has directed
the New York navy yard to turn out
without delay So vessels of this type.
4. The president authorized the
graduation Of the two higher classes
of the naval academy. in order to pro-
vide the navy with a sufficient num-
Der of officers.
5. Instructions have been given to
expedite the examination Of applicants
for appointment in reserve corps; and
officers of these corps have been di-
rected to purchase their uniforms and
be ready for service.
s. A conference took place at the
army war college with reference to CO.
operation in connection with and con-
troll of the telephone and telegraph
wires. cables and wireless in time OF
war
Z. Plans are being perfected by the
war department under which the land
forces can be promptly increased.
s. The war and navy departments
have taken urgent measures to equip
the coasts with defense guns and
munitions and the feet with ample
supplies
8. Plans are being devised for the
better distribution of naval vessels,
including the commissioning of those
in reserve and Of the troops.
10. Strategic plans are under con-
sideration for the most effective use
of ships and troops.
II. Arrangements have been made
for joint action by the army, navy and
marine corps.
IL. Consideration was taken of the
a9visibidty of replacing American
ships destroyed by German vessels in.
termed in American ports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
BRITISH WIN MORE THAN
60 TOWNS FROM GERMANS
sapaume and Peronne Among Those
Captured-Loss Is Admitted
by Berlin.

London, March 20.-British troops,
continuing their rapid advance ON the
heels of the retiring Germans, have Oc-
cupied the important towns of Nesle,
Chaulnes and Peronne, says an off,
cial report issued here.
Along a front of about As miles they
have entered the German position to
a depth of ten miles in places. In ad-
dition the British have taken more
than 60 villages,
Berlin officially admitted the loss
of the above strOngholds, as well as
Bapaume and Roye
The Germans are still retreating
and fighting rear-guard engagements.
While the allies are sweeping for
ward in pursuit of the Germans a
gigantic battle of warplanes is in
progress for air mastery on the
FrancoBelgian front. German avia-
tors have shot down % allied planes,
while the French claim the destruction
of nine hostile machines.
The capture of Peronne by British
troops is announced in a Reuter- dis
patch from British headquarters in
France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
cARRANzA PLAN is REJECTED
Wsshington's Real Attitude Toward
Germany Revealed.

Washington, March 22.-The admin
istrarion's feeling toward Germany
was made clear in a note dispatched
by the state department to Mexico re-
jecting the suggestion of General Car
rama that all neutrals declare an en-
barge on all supplies to European bel
ligerents.
German diplomacy was bitterly ar
raigned by Secretary Lansing for its
"abuse of the liberties and privileges
freely accorded TO them on American
soil and under American protection"
The lofty purpose" Of General Car
rama was applauded, but the secre-
tary made il emphatic that modifica-
ton of present methods would not be
in accordance with international law.
General Carranza is informed that
certain recent events preclude any
steps by this government toward the
accomplishment of his lofty pur-
poses" Secretary Lansing made 1t
plain that President Wilson would not
be understood as desiring TO Impede
the progress of movement leading to
the resumption of peaceful relations
between all of the belligerents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
PLOTTERS HELP
FLEEING SAILORS
Two Germans Drowned in Dash
for Liberty.
10 ARE REPORTED AT LARGE
Teutons Who Escaped From Interned
Raiders Reported to Be Well Sup
piled With Money-Troops
Guard Prisoners.

Philadelphia. March 22.-It became
known on Tuesday that the German
sailors who escaped from the interned
raiders Prinz Eitel Friedrich ana
kronprinz Wilhelm had a list of out
side conspirators who were ready to
aid them and that they had been sup
piled with thousands Of dollars to
finance their escape.
1t is now believed that other mem
bers of the crew had escaped before
the discovery of the plot.
All the informed sailors still at
League Island are to be removed at
once
The Philadelphia detective bureau
is responsible for the statement that
from three to ten member of the
crews got away in the dash for lib
erty at night. Four sailors were cap
tured. Detectives believe that ten men
are at large. They swan 1900 yards
across channel TO the shore.
The dash was made under cover of
darkness, and when search was made
AT daylight the police found an inter
esting collection of property. 1t in
Guided ten life preseryers. marked
with the initials of the two cruisers,
three discarded uniforms and a dag
ger.
The police say that each of the men
captured had ten new $40 bills pinned
TO bis undershirt.
h - 4
Chorth and Maehinist Mate Hermann
Schroeder OF the German interned
crews at Philadelphia navy yards are
believed TO have been drowned in an
attempt TO escape. Eight other men
who escaped at the same time are re-
ported to have been captured by COM
panies Of marines and the Philadelphia
police. These are in addition TO the
four who we're reported as having
faled to escape.
Fourteen men were concerned in the
attempt to escape What their pur-
pose was can only be left TO specula-
ton.
In connection with the coup it may
or may not be significant that Baron
Won Schoen. u former attache of the
German embassy, transferred to Mex
leo before the break with Berlin, re-
Gently has been reported travelling in
the United States.
In the light of the present situation
and all the circumstances the presence
of German diplomatic agent abroad
in the country is looked upon with
some concern. The prospect of Ger
man sailors at large also is regarded
with apprehension.
All the men interned az Philadelphia
are to be transferred this week to
Forts Mcpherson and Oglethcrpe, Ga.
where they VIII be kept In stockades
and guarded by troops of the Seven
teenth infantry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
U. S. SAILORS RoUT REBELS.
Americans From Gunboat Eagle Drive
cubans From Altocedo.

Havana. March 19.-United States
sailors from the gunboat Eagle landed
at AltOcedo, in Oriente province, and
drove a group of insurgents from the
town. 1t was reported that many
Mexicans were in the group, which
numbered about $50 men. American
marines are believed to have evacuated
the port Of Santiago. They landed
when the rebel forces quit the town.
Since then Cuban government troops
have assumed control.
The presence with Cuban insurgents
of Mexicans caused much surprise and
speculation here. There are Mexican
colonies in some parts of Cuba, but
heretofore no activity of Mexicans,
skilled in revolutionary and destruc-
tive warfare in their own country, has
been reported to government officials
here.
Railroad bridges destroyed by the
rebels between Havana and Camaguay
have been restored. Passenger and
freight service will be resumed imme-
diately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28

who need it most in their campaign
against Germany was suggested at the
capitol in the conference of members
of congress still in the city. 1t was
pointed out that the allies have plenty
of equipment of men and munitions
now, and what they want most of all
is credit.
The armed neutrality status at pres
ent in force is held by the information
al law experts to present many points
Of weakness. Neither war nor peace,
it involves the country in continual
misunderstanding with both sides. II
is said to leave open the door for
unlimited litigation with Germany
after the war. In that status, the
United States still is technically neu-
trail, and might be held responsible
by Germany for any unneutral acts
committed here. With an actual rec
ognition of state of war, this diff
Guilty would disappear.
Moreover, automatically the United
States G i'll most extraordinary stu
alton, semi-hostile to the central pow
ers and yet not aligned with the allies.
The government is not taken into the
confidence of nations with which il
formerly communicated most freely.
specially is this so as to the far east,
about which the governments infor-
nation is very meager.
ropes that this government will be
49, n take a leading part in the ulti-
mate peace conference as a neutral
leave vanished, and the belief is grow
ing that only as an active participant
will America be heard on the great
question guaranteeing future peace.
Will not Delay Action.
Members of congress still in Wash
ington received President Wilson's call
for an extra session April 2 with pa
triotic expressions and confident pre-
dictions that the close organization
fight in the house would not be per-
matted To delay action on the grave
questions to be submitted by the presi-
dent.
The senate organized and adopted
its anti-filibuster rule during the re-
cent extra session. House leaders
say their contest will be settled
promptly regardless of political results
so that both branches may get down to
business within few days after they
assemble.
Both big parties are expected to dis
cuss emergency plans for organizing
the house along bipartisan lines. or
changing the present rules, which re-
quire 21S votes, majority of the total
membership. to elect a speaker. AS
each side. it is generally agreed, will
have total membership of only PA
on the opening day, it would be neces-
sary under present rules for the win
ming party to attract four of the FIVE
Independents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Get Experience. Young Man.

The young man entering life must
not be impatient. writes Theodorz Vail
in American Magazine He must &C
cumulate experience, he must learn
the duties of his position by the actual
doing before he has any value to his
EMPLOYER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
FRENCH wARsHIP is SUNK.
Berlin Says Vessel Was Torpedoed by
Submarine in Mediterranean.

Berlin. March GA large French
battleship of the Danton class was
sunk by German submarine in the
Mediterranean. It was officially an
nounced on Tuesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
J. M. sTuDEsAKER is DEAD.
Founder of Famous Firm Succumbs at
South Bend. Ind,


South Bend, Ind, March 19.-John
M. Studebaker, Sr., founder of the We
hicle manufacturing concern bearing
his name, died here on Friday night at
his home following a long illness.
Mr.. Stedebaker was born near
Gettysburg, Pa, october 10, 1888. the
son of a blacksmith. He was one Of
ID children. In his youth he moved
with the family to Ashland county,
Ohio. and later to South Bend Ind,
which city later became the seat of the
Studebaker corporation.
On January 2, 1860, Mr.. Studebaker
married Mary J. Stull, the daughter Of
a farmer living near South Bend, Ind.
From this union there were born three
daughters and John NJ. Studebaker, Jr.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. March 22.-
The bubonic plague. which broke out
In the port of Pernambuco. has spread
to several interior towns according to
dispatches received here from Per-
nnmhnCO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Cars Portrait Is Removed.

Chicago. March 22.-The portrait Of
ex-CAar Nicholas, which adorned the
wall of the Russian consulate, was
taken down. The portrait with other
pictures relating to the reign of the
RomanOffs has been removed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
FOUR DIE WHEN HOME BURNS.
Scottish Home for the Aged at River.
side, ILL.,, Destroyed.

side, ILL.,, Destroyed.
Chicago, March 20.-Four aged per-
sons were burned to death and thirty
three others were injured in a fire
which early Sunday morning destroyed
the Scottish Old Peoples home near
Riverside. The loss was placed at
$4,000. The dead: Mrs. Janet Gren-
mock, seventy-three; William McPher-
son, ninety-twO; Thomas Louitt, seven
ty-six; William Robertson, eighty.
The fire was discovered at 2 80. With
in fifteen minutes, just as the fire de-
partment arrived, the last of the wom-
en- was taken to safety. Rescue work
was slow because of the heavy smoke.
There was no water with which to
work as a shielding curtain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Doubtful.

Please, mister, can you help a poor
man what wants to get back to his
family what he amt seen in ten
years?' Certainly, Just get me a
sworn statement from your family say.
ing that they want you back and IN
be glad TO help you"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
reutons Sink British Shin.

London. March 21.-A British de-
stroyer and a merchant vessel were
sunk, and another destroyer was dam
aged in the German naval raid at
Ramsgate, the British admiralty an
nounced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
AIRmEN SHELL BRITISH TOWN.
Teuton AirpIane Drops Bombs on
Westgate-No Casualties.

London, March 19.-The war office
announces that d hostile airplane
dropped bombs on Westgate. There
were no casualties and the material
damage was reported as slight.
Westgate is a watering place close
TO Margate and about so miles from
London.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Spends $4,000. 900 ? DAY.

London, March 2l.-ReplyIng TO n
question in the house of commons.
Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor Of the
exchequer, said the daily average
expenditure of the British government
would work out at $S00O0,0O0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Tears Down the U. S. FLAG.

Fort Wayne, Ind, March 21.-COunty
Commissioner Schweir ordered the
American flag removed from the win
dow of the Allen county courthouse
for fear its presence there would of
fend somebody.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Allies Lift Greek Blockade.

Athens. March 22.-The discharge of
a cargo of wheat destined for Piraeus
began. The admission of wheat to
Greco indicates the lifting of the block
ade which has been In effect for sew
eral weeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Glass MAKING an Old Art.

Among the Romans the art of glass
making does not date earlier than the
beginnin gof the empire. but as fan
back as SIS 3. c the theaters had been
decorated with mirrsrs and glass
plates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
CREW OF ZEPPELIN KILLED.
Airship Brought Down in Flames by
French Gunners

Paris, MaTch pa Zeppelin has
been shot down in flames near Com
piegne on Saturday. Ali of its crew
were lost.
The Zeppelin was sighted shortly
before dawn and was reached BY
French anti-aircraft guns at height
of more than two miles. The airship
caught fire, and the wreckage, with the
burned bodies of the crew, fell outside
Compiegne.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Take Two ALLEGED spies In Chile.

Buenos Aires, March 22.-Tyo Ar
gentine officials were arrested at An
tuco. Chile, charged with being spies.
Newspapers here Indignantly denounce
the arrests. Four years ago another
Argentine official was arrested.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Motorists Resentment.

"Have you studied economy in the
homer" YES" replied Mr.. Chuggins.
'1'm tired of-paying out all this money
to keep up cooking range. instead Of
spending it for gasoline"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Pershlna on Inspection Trip.

San Antonio, Tex, March 19.-Maj.
Gen. John J. Pershing left San An
tonic on another inspection tour of
the border. On this trip he will 20
from Ell Paso westward as far as
Yuma, Ariz.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28

Il has been discovered that gray
horses are usually The longest lived
and that roans come next in order.
Blacks seldom live TO be- over twenty
years old ana cresm-coiored rarely ex-
coed ten or fifteen years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28

London chemists have found that
water in swimming pool can be puri.
fed without frequent changes by the
addition Of fluid obtained by the
electrolysis Of magnesia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Kin of MeneIIk Made klnn.

Cairo, March 20.-Advices from Adj
dis Abeda. the capital CT Abyssinia,
saw that Raiswaldi Georges, a cousin
of the late King Menelik, has been
crowned king Of Wallau, Goudar and
Bekember.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Drops German" In Banks Name

Los Angeles, Cal, March 20-The
German-American Trust and Savings
bank filed a petition in the superior
court asking a permission to change
the name to Guaranty Trust End Saw
irgs bank"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
For the Quick Sweat.

often the doctor advises a patient
to be given sweat in bed. The quick
est way this can be done is TO wrap
two pieces of unslaked lime in wet
cloths, put them on plates and lay
them on each side of the patient.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Enterprisina Eye.

How did you get such a bruised
eye, Rastus?' We'll, boss, ] was out
a-lookin' for trouble. an dis we're eye
was the first TO find it!-St- Louis
GIoce-Democrat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-03-28
Hardships Still Exist

All these years of wonderful auto
mobile development. and still no prac-
teal invention to save walking from
the sidewalk to the elevator! Milwau-
kee Journal