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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16
JAPANESE PLEDGE LOYALTY
Movement Started to Organize yolun-
teer Company to Serve
America In Wnr.
FBy Associated Press.I

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK. April l5.-Prominent
japanese residents, at meeting to-
night of the Japanese Association of
New York. pledged moral and MA.
tcrial support I'm uncquivocal terms to
the decision OF America" to enter the
world war.
Tho GermanAmcrican war may
give us Japanese a chance 20 servo the
country under whose protection we are
making our living" declared Chuso
Chira. one of the speakers And as
was the case of the Zimmerman note
incident. ii may serve 10 clear away
whatever is LETT Of misunderstanding
between Americans and Japanese resi-
dents. who desire to he naturalized.
Already a movement has been started
by the Japanese OF this city and its
vicinity TO organize a volunteer com
pany to join America in the war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16
$7,O0O,OOO,OOO BOND
BILL IN SENATE TO-DAY
Continued from First pacc.l

continued from First page)
for the legislation before committees
OF both houses.
Tho Senate Finance and House Ways
and Means Committee. it is expect ed.
Will work simultaneously on the war
.tax bill. Senator Simmons said his
committee would begin consideration
Of the Treasury tax estimates as soon
as the bond bill was through the SEN
ate.
Committee consideration also will be
given this week TO the bill authorizing
the President to operate the railroads
in time of war. and to measures de-
signed to further mobilize the nations
financial resources by inducing State
banks to enter the Federal reserve sys-
tom. to increase and reorganize the In
terstaie Commerce Commission and to
conserve and develop food resources.
After disposinG Of the general def
cheney bill report the House proba bly,
will adjourn until Wednesday 10 per-
NIT uninterrupted work in its COM
mttces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16
WORK FOR SEPARATE PEACE
German Socialists In Stockholm Under
Instructions TO Meet Rus
sian Socialists.
TBy Associated Pros.

PETROGRAD tvia London), April -.
German Socialists are now in stock
holm under Instructions from tho Ger
man Chancellor to meet Russian So
cia'is;i there aud negotiate a sop
arato peace between Russia and Ger
many, according to the statements of
an Austrian officer. who is dcsertcr
The German Social Democrats, says
this deserter arc working solidly with
the government.
Another Austrian dcserter asserts
that peace is less frequently discussed
in the Austrian army than formerly,
and that everybody hopes that inter-
nal disorders in Russia will help bring
about her destruction.
In connection with the efforts OF the
German Socialists for separate peace,
says the War Office here, the Germans
have not published broadcast the news
of the capture of the munition depots
at Tc herw ice (CZerwiszcZc- * ovcl
'front.', and that the usual manifesto
tons have been omitted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16

spent s6.330346. and North Carolina
s5.0o3.902. NirGinia's per capita rcve-
nue. was twice that OF tho other States
in the group. except Florida. and its
expenditures in the same proportion.
or cities In its own class. Richmond
holds the record for not public debt.
although its property value is larger
than that OF the eleven cities used in
comparison. These cities range from
10000 TO 100000 in population.
RICHMOND HAS LARGEST
n ASSESSED VALUATIONS
The assessed value OF the taxable
property in each city is less than the
assessed value of the property in Rich
mond. Some Of the assessments arc
made on 60 per cent basis. while
that of Richmond is on the 80 per cent
basis. According to population. Rich
mond Is the wcalthicst city OF the
group. which comprises the cities of
Atlanta. Birmingham, Houston. Mem
phis. Nashville and San Antonio in the
South. and Bridgeport. Scranton. Hart
ford New Haven and Worchester. in
the North.
The net public debt OF Richmond
amounts TO s13,24i.5a5 Houston is the
second city in the list with a debt of
seell.7i7. Atlanta has public debt
of only si,54..G0S.
Richmond's property is valued at
S2ol. 327 .90S. on a basis Of 75 per cent.
Atlanta. with "a 60 per cent rate, has
property valued at SlS5.S25.693, but as
the Georgia metropolis claims n 200
900 population. against Richmonds
10000, this city carries off the palm.
Hartford and Worcester arc next to
Richmond in the assessed value Of
their property. The former has Il 80
per cent rate and the latter a 100 pcr
cent rate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16
ALPHlN DIES AT HOSPITAL
Passes Away Without RcEaininc Con
sciousness Shortly After Removal
From Station House.

0. NJ. Alphin. who was arrested early
Saturday night by First District off,
GERS on the charge Of being drunk. and
who was later removed to the Virginia
Hospital by City Ambulance Surgeon
Edwards when his condition became
serious, died at 4 o'clock yesterday
morning without resaining conscious
ness from the stupor into which he
passed shortly after his arrest.
Alphin was found on the street
and. sent TO the station house and a
short time later his serious condition
resulted in the ambulance being called
Surgeon Edwards rendered emergency
treatment. but deemed it advisable 10
send him to the Virginia Hospital At
tcndants at tho institution. however.
were unable 10 obtain any informal ion
from the man before his death.
Acting Coroner j. NJ. Whitfield and
Detective Sergeant Willy, Of headquar-
ters. were notified of tho mans death
and will conduct an investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16

Virginia led tho 1--WE States In the
South Atlantic group in imports and
exports for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1916. This state was so far l., tina
van that there is little use for com
parison. In imports, Florida was in
second place. while Georgia followed
Virginia in exports.
According to government figures.
Virginia imported goods TO the valus
OF sl2,636.G33, and exported goods
valued at sl0354S4l1. Fiorida's i'm.
ports amounted to s6,e20.71i. while
Georgias exports amounted TO $40,
324.gS4
Virginia was. also n leader in the
payment OF Federal corporation and
individual income taxes. This State
paid the sum Of s6i1.S33.96 TO the gov
eminent in corporation taxes. Georgia
being second with s36I23lg5 North
Carolina was third with s323.927.o3.
Virginia paid $2Sa.a32.33 in individual
income taxes. Georgia was second
with Sl9a546.46. and North Carolina
third with sl76.754.33. In domestic
money orders sold. Virginia topped the
group with Sll.637,5ll. Georgia being
second with s1i.o65.75i. and Florida
third with s7.35l.oi2.
NORTH CAROLINA LEADS IN
INTERNAL REVENUE REPORT
In internal revenue collections.
North Carolina was far in the lead In
the South Atlantic group. its total
being sls.5A3.5S6.o5 Virginia was its
nearest competitor with S95s196Ia7
No State In the group raised as much
money for its own purposes during the
year 1916 nor spent more. NirCinia's
revenue was s3.35I.923. as against Sc
3hf,siJ for Georgia, and s4.1Q63i7 for
North Carolina. Virginia expended SIS
s35,2o3 OF its revenues, while Georgia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16
CREEL GOES TO. WASHINGTON
Civilian Head Of New War Censorship
board 10 Take Up Duties
mt Once.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Cieorge ereel,
chairman of the bureau OF information.
lust created by President Wilson. left
FOR Washington tonight to take up
his new duties. Mr.. Creel now heads
the war censorship board. With Secre-
taries Lansing, Baker and Daniels. as
his associates.
! Mr.. Creel. when aeon at his home
here tonight. said:
"It IL impossible for me to discuss
my new post at this time cannot
say anything about the work until I
learn the nature Of It."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-16
NO U-B0AT IN PACIFIC
Japnnckc Admiralty OHiciaIly Denies
Presthct OF German
Submarine.
IBy Associated Press.

SAN FRANCIscO. April 1.-THE
Japanese Admiralty officially denied
yesterday that there was German
submarine in the Pacific Ocean, ac-
.cotding to cablesrams to a Japanese
Newspaper hero.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR GRANT

COUNTY
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
Blanche M. Heathman, Plaintiff VS.
Roy ]. Heathman, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
To Roy j. Heathman. Defendant,
Greetings:
You are hereby summoned to be and
appear within sixty days after the
first publication of this summons,
to-wit: sixty days after the 9th day
of September, 1917, and defend the
above entitled action in the above
entitled court and answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff and serve a
copy of the answer on the under
signed attorney for the plaintiff at
his post office address, below stated
and i'll case you fail to do so judg-
ment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the pla-
intiff's complaint, which said COM
plant has been filed with the clerk
of the above entitled court.
The object of this action is to Sc
cure decree of divorce dissolving
the bonds of matrimony that now
exist between the above named pla-
intiff and defendant.
GUY T. WALTER, Attorney for
Defendant. Post office address,
Coulee City, Grant County, Wash.
Date of first publication, September
9th, 1917.
Date of last publication Nov. list,
1917.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11

ceiyed the biggest collection OF war
posters ever gathered. Every week
new consignments arrive and what
was originally intended to occupy
a small corner of the apple show
buildings, has now been changed and
a large department to be known as
Liberty Street" will be used to
show these posters and relics. Ev-
ery feature of war service is depict
ed in brilliant pictorial issues.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
Cause No. 2044
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
Netherlands American Mortgage
Bank, a corporation, Plaintiff, VS.
Frank E. Tidd and Lettie Sarah Tidd
mis- wife; Claude G.. Tidd; Lamb
Davis Lumber Company, corpo-
ration; William ]. Mcdonald and
Don c. Mclean, co-partners as NC
Donald & Mclean; Mcdonald, Hale
ants.
Under and by virtue of an order of
sale issued out of and under the seal
Of the Superior Court Of the State
Of w i g on, holdin g
terms at Ephrata, in and for said
county, on the 18th day of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1917, upon judgment red
dered in said court on the 18th day
Of September, A. D. 1917, in favor
Of Netherlands American Mortgage
Bank, corporation and against
Frank E. Tidd and Lettie Sarah Tidd
mis- wife for the sum OF One thou
sand four hundred and fifty-eight
($1458.00) Dollars, together with
attorneys fees, interest, costs and in
creased costs, and to me directed and
delivered, commanding me to sell the
following described property to sat
isfy said judgment, to-wit:
The Southwest Quarter (SWA) of
Section Eight 60, in Township MIN
teen Q9), North Of Range twenty
six (26), E. w. W., in Grant County,
Washington.
NOW THEREFORE NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN, That on Saturday,
the 9th day of October. A. d. 1917,
at 1000 o'clock in the fore noon of
said day, l will sell the above des-
cribed property or so much thereon
as may be necessary to satisfy said
Judgment, together with attorneys
fees, interest, costs and increased
costs, in all amounting to the sum of
One Thousand Eight Hundred eighty
five and 93-10O ($1S85.93) Dollars.
pluss Sheriff's increased costs.
Said sale will take place at the
front door of the Court House at
Ephrata in said county and State,
and will be at public auction, for
cash in hand to the highest and best
bidder.
Dated at Ephrata, Washington, this
10Th day of September, A. ID. 1917.
A. C. BANKO, Sheriff
By +. l.. BETHARDS, Deputy.
c~r~@-~~~--~~~~~o-~-~o~~
Corrected.
Remember this, my son--if you want
to make a hit you must strike out for
yourself"
You're mixed in your baseball talk,
pa If you strike out you can't make
a hit."-Boston Transcript.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY.


NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE
CLAIMS.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF LYDIA A. HOBSON, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that letters
testamentary on the Estate of Lydia
A. Hobson, deceased, were granted
to the undersigned, on the 18th day
of March, 1917, by the said Super
ior Court.
All persons having claims against
said estate, are required to present
them with the necessary vouchers
to me at my store at Coulee City,
Grant County, Washington, within
one year after the date of this no.
tice, or they shall be forever barred.
Dated at Coulee City. Wash, this
30th day of Aug, 1917. J. T. GULL
Coulee city.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11
AMERICANS FIRE
ON ITALIAN SHIP

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-Vice Ad-
miral Sims cabled the navy depart
ment today that an American patrol
vessel, on duty at night in the war
zone, had fired on an Italian sub
marine which failed to answer rec
ognition signals, killing one officer
and one enlisted man.
Secretary Daniels at once sent a
message to the Italian ministry OF
marine expressing the deepest regret
over the unfortunate occurrence and
rendering his and the American ma
vy's sympathy for the loss of life.
Tonight the navy department is
sued this statement:
Failed to Answer Signals.
THE navy department has been
informed by Vice Admiral Sims that
recently an American patrol vessel
while on duty at night encountered
an Italian submarine and that when
the latter failed to answer the es-
tablished recognition signals the pa
troll vessel opened fire, which result
ed in the killing of one officer and
one enlisted man before the identity
Of the submarine was established.
"Vice Admiral Sims is thoroughly
investigating the unfortunate occurr-
ence and reports will be forwarded
later to the department..
THE secretary of the navy upon
receipt of the first news dispatched
che following message to the Italian
minister of marine:
II have learned with deepest re-
greet of the unfortunate occurrence
which resulted in an American pa
troll vessel firing, through misun-
derstanding, upon an Italian sub
marine, causing the death of one Of
ficer and one enlisted man on the
latter.
Encounter is Regrettable
AS our patrol vessels are in Eu-
ropean waters primarily for the pur-
pose of cooperating with the Italian.
sand other allied vessels in our COM
mon cause, the unfortunate encount-
er is all the more regrettable. Due
to the recent unusual activity of en-
envy submarines in this region,
which have resulted in the loss Of
several vessels, the patrol had beer
strictly maintained, and the unfort.
mate fact that the patrol vessel did
not obtain the recognition signals
resulted in her opening fire, Please
accept on behalf of myself and the
American navy sincere and heart
Felt sympathy for the loss of life
which has resulted.
'JOSEPHUS DANIELS
While details of the incident are
unknown here, the fact that an Of
ficer and an enlisted man were kill
ed indicates that the American gun
ners landed a shot in the submar-
ines coming tower, the victims be-
ing the officer at the periscope and
the bluejacket at the wheel.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11

War posters and relics will dec
crate Liberty Street. at the coming
National Apple Show in Spokane.
With the assistance of the war and
navy department and by appeal to
United States conc"lS in foreign
ports, the show management has re-
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-10-11
MANY INTERESTING EVENTS
ATTEND APPLE SHOW

The woman who can prepare the
oest, we'll balanced meal composed
Of from five to 10 dishes for one
person, all made wholly or in par.
from apples and carrying out the
Hoover idea of food conservation
as far as possible, will be awarded
$50 in gold at National Apple Show
in Spokane, November 1924. This
prize is the big feature of the wo-
mems department this year. 1t is
open to any woman and no entrance
fee is required. Each meal must be
complete. Judging will be on food
value, palatability, attractiveness and
economy. The four women whose
meals are rated second in value will
each be given $40 prize.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17

s.Grevstad Was Here-Nicolay A.
Grevstad, at one time editor of the
.sl%andinaven, Chicago, and ex-United
States minister to Paraguay n
Uruguay, was a guest at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. P. &. Th9rson, 52z
Chestnut street. yesterday! Mr.. Grew
stad who at present Is a member Of
the Minnesota Safety commission,
gave a lecture on Johan Sverdrup IN
this city last spring. ~.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17

CHOIR rE:SENrS
CANTATA SUNDAY
'aThe Coming Of the King
Sung byJchorus Of
80 Voices.

The old, old story Of the birth Of
the Christ Child was melodiously
told at the First Presbyterian church,
last night, when the choir, under the
direction of Prof. w. W. Norton,
Coming Of the King. There were
san Dudley Bucks cantata, THE
some 80 voices in the chorus, and the
solos were sung by Mrs. Frederick r.
Parsons. contralto, Miss Elizabeth
Mason, and Miss Maude Stevens.
soprano: F. e. Dickinson, and Clar-
.ton,y bass.
Christmas choruses. and some ex-
tremely defective solo parts. OF
these. Miss Nason's opening sofo, 70
JerusiIom, Look About. Thee" the
Virgins Lullaby" ''sleep My Jesus"
by Mrs. Parsons, and Mr.. Norton's
work ~ Herod, in the Questioning
OF the Magi," by Herod, were; par
|ticularly fine. ss
'NEaii, Thou Art Highly Favored"
for tenor. was especially we'll sung
by +. E. Dickinson. and Clarence
Iarson,s voice, was heard to advan-
taee in. a short solo, Fear Not"
Paole Conte was q the organ. The
gcantata was IN organ accompani-
ment more or less p~retentious, which
does much TO round out the splendid
effect Of the cantata as q whole. The
.orxAn opens with an arrangement of
the Silent Nfkht,3 Holy Night" and
the Strains OF this familiar old Christ
mas hymn reeur At intervals through
and the .Adeste SFidelea," which add
ed the NAL 'Christ1nasy'' touch and
il which the audience was asked to
ANfnI LEY=Az A&Is83tSB#a. @NEI%S&g& - ~ g., M
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
XMAS STORY
READ AGAIN

"a Christmas Carol" Charles
Dickens Immortal story. was read at
the university gymnasium yesterday
afternoon BY. Prof. Frederick H.
Koch: 1t was the thirteenth annual
reading, and, ~ in former years,
MANY people had to be turned away
from the building.
1t was with considerable difficulty
and physical energy that Mr.. Koch
was able to read 'yestet: Saturday
night he read the Dicllens' story 1t
Brocket N. D., and yesterday when
hurryinE acros the prairie to cetch
q train ct LAkotA the auto Mi. Koch
was riding in, broke down. He
reached Lakota Just two minutes aft
or No. 4 had pulled out. He then
started for Michigan to see IL he
couldn't catch q train there hut they
overlook q freight. Nj. Koch stated
! his case TO the conductor.
81 heard you read the "Chr4stmas
Carol" ten years ago and I'll DO what
I can to get you there" q
He secured special permission ia
carry Mr.. Koch: They resched1 Grand
Forks q 8 O'clock lin time for the
The story was given the usual dra.
matte and artistic Interpretation. The
Girls Glee club sang q number Of
new carols. .4S
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
TRUTH truth and
NOTHING ELSE;
TOBE[. S'WORNT TO

d s|Nfrs+f r. 49, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Four questionnAirss Of those which
. been mailed to registrAnts in this
county last Saturday. had been rec
turned up to noon today. The local.
board does not expect that any large
number Of QuostionnAirss will be re-
turned until Wednesday or Thursday
OF ! week, and meanwhile the
mailing Of the\documents goes on.
from day to day until Jan. ., 1918.
II, appears that several regtstrants
have the preconceived. idea that they
orally and exactly. At the ONCE Of
the board 1t was emphasized today
that answers must ~ absolutely full
and accurate, and 1t was pointed out
that in signing the Questionnaire,t the
resastsants give their statements
II It develops that the information
which they give about themselves, is
not consistent with the most literal
truth, thAy are liable. to prosecution
for perjury, and as the government
Jokes nowadays. it, Is more than prob
able that prosecution will follow In
al c@ses whore sworn Information
Is incorrect. .,
From Washington have come SIX
Aeon large filing cabinets for the use
Of the local board; the question
naires, properly filed, will be placed
inv these cabinets In numerical r9e1
so al to permit the officials Of the
board ready and quick access to the
record Of each individual in the elig.
ible draft classes.
On "Wednesday Tracy r. Bangs. r
w. Cooley, Thee. B. Elton and ]
B. W1nAmSn will be in the farmers
room Of the county court house
ready to give legal aid to those reg.
istrants$ who desite assistance ir
filling out the questionnaires. "A
schedule giving the hours and name.
Of other lawyers who will help the
legal advisory board on succeeding
days, has been. prepared.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17

CHOIR SINGS
ITS CANTATA
"Christ Child" Presented last
Evening Under Direction
of H. A. Enyeart.

Though very worth while musical
things have come to be expected of
the choir Of the First Methodist
church. in the Christmas cantata pre-
scented last night it. fairly ran away
from its reputation and the choral
and solo work was acknowledged to
have been far superior to anything
that has been done by the choir for
some, time.
The Christ Child" a very beauti-
full musical setting to the time-hon-
scented under the direction Of H.
Alden Enyeart who in addition, to. do
ing especially fine work in directing,
appeared as tenor soloist. Others ap-
|pearing in solo parts were Mrs. v. e.
sayre, sonrano: Miss Dorothy Healy,
|contralto. and v. E. Sayre, bass.
Mr.. .Enyeart was in particularly
good voice. and his solo. Hail Thou
That Are Highly Favored" stood out
a. ono Of the most artistic offerings
of the evening. His opening solo.
'aThe Voice Of Him That Crieth," also
provided an opportunity for splendid
work, ,al and among he other solos
that appealed particularly, and do
served much praise were the lovely
20 Little Town Of Bethlehem" and
my Soul Doth Magnify the Lord"
The solos Of Miss Heaiy and Mr..
Sayre Also were Of the high Standard
that characterised the work of the
others. and the large chorus reached
Inspiring heights In the Sing of
Hsavensp ana the closing strains, 20
Praise the Eofd.n
Mn. T. H. Lehman, at the organ,
Eo~optributed much toward making the
cantatA the artistic succeSs that. it
RAs.. & Il
The .cantata was followed by . lee
tureN by Robert Parker Miles OF
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
FUND OF $4,000 RAISED
FOR GUARD COMPANIES

The directors Of the Commercial
club met at Z fellowship luncheon In
the rooms Of the club this noon and
discussed vafious matters Of interest
to the club.
i.7It was announced that $4,000 had
been raised for the members: o ithe
former Company NJ and Machine Gun
companT,. now the 164th y. 8. infan-
TRY. Of this city, and II was added that
~ A formula and design for q food
pledge card. prepared by a local high
school student was adopted by the ~
rectorB and will be used on the BA-
tionerys OF the Commercial club. The
chrd will he sent to the food admins
tration at Washington with q ,sugss-
tion that it be accepted. for use BY
the government.