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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
BAKHMETEFF QUITS AS
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
Declines Longer to RcprcNcnt Pro-
NisiUnal Government Now In Com
troll In l'ctroErnd.
IBy Associated Prcss.l

IBy Associated Prcss.l
WA&iI1NGTON. April l7.--GeorEc
| Bakhmc.cE. Russian ambassador to tho
United states since 1911. cabie.l tho
provisional government ut Pctrocrad
| day that lac had decided to rciin-
| qu.Sh his Office and asked that some
one be named to take charge OF the
embassy.
Distinctly Il member of the old inn
peIial regime. the ambassadors sep
| arHtion from the new democratic gov
ernmont has been q rorcGoue conclu-
sion Only to-day IL became kuoTn
that Baron itoscn. MIR. Eakhmctcrs
predecessor here. probably would he
sent % succeed HIM If he actually was
no. already eli route to Washington.
so Tar Us known. this action of an
ambassador in declining to continue In
ms Office Is unprecedented In history %
u'piohiatlc Washington. The plan Of
the provisional government To name a
successor IL declared to have had no
influence in bringing about the amhas-
sador's action. 1t WIS sail "A; tie en-
haSsy that nothing was known or the
lssoH"rnm"nts Intentions in this regard
MI Bakhmctcn. II Ia stated, has re-
manned ut his post since the revolution
solely because he expected the Grand
Duke Michael to head the government
in accordance with the wish OF Gear
Nicholas When the provisional uni-
ccrs. however. arranged for elections
aud for the permanent replacement Of
tho monarchy Mr.. Bakhmcterr. nccred-
tied as the personal representative Of
I he Emperor decided that he could
not continue to represent the new clc-
meuts in control.
1t is assumed that c. Onou. the coun-
sclor If the embassy. will assume the
duties of charge pending the arrival Of
4 new ambassador.
Mr.. Bnkhmctcn has taken two houses
in Chevy Chase. fashionable suburb
where lie viii make his residence for
the summer. taking with him all Of
the magnificent furnishings Of tho
present embassy building. which Ho
his personal property.
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>EXAGGERATE
DURING HOURS OF STRESS
tBy Associated Prcss.l

by Associated frcSs.I
LONDON, April l1.--Reuter's CORE
spondcnt at British headquarters in
France. commenting on the present
day eXtravaGant eNasEerations in the
German official communications. com
pared with the fairly accurate official
statements when the Germans suppose
they are winning, says:
Their claim 10 the capture of
twenty-five guns At LaGnicourt sunday
was quite erroneous. They did succeed
in reaching number of British guns
and began placing dynamite charges In
the breaches with "A view to destroying
them. but so swift was the British
counterattack that only four eight
FOUNDER field guns and one light how
itzer were disabled
THE British artillerymen returned
TO their guns and showered rctribution
on the Germans driving them back
upon their wire. where the British in
fantry moved them down. Not a sim
gle weapon was removed from tho spot
where 1t stood before the German at
tack was launched"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
THOUSANDS WATCH
MARTIAL PARADE

Continued from .'irsi raeo.D
the marine barracks at The same point.
The marine band was brought along
with tho two dctachmcnts OF fighting
men. who arrived here at 1915 o'clock
over tho Norfolk and Western Railway,
which. with tho Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad. carried them without cost.
The men were given tie freedom of
the city for several hours during the
day. and each acted as AN individual
recruiting officer. telling the young men
they met tho advantages of their par
ticular arm OF the service. Dinner and
supper were served ri tho Blues
Armory for them. The return trip 10
Norfolk was made lato last night.
The parade started from Capito!
Square promptly at $50 O'Clock The
line of march was along Grace Street
TO the ball park. Returning, tho parade
came down Broad Street from the
boulevard to Ninth Street and thence
to Capitol Square, where arms were
stacked.
| Shortly after the arrival Of the blue
JACKIE and marines at Capitol Square,
Governor stuart appeared on the large
portico and addressed hundreds on the
need of the nation. appealing to the
young men to join the Colurs. y chorus
of 300 high-school girls sang patriotic
airs during the meeting and the ma
rnc band played several selections.
! TIME FOR WORLDS PAST,
SAYS GOV ERNuI STUART
'Thc time for words is past the
! Governor said THE time for action
/ is now here. If words were needed.
| they have been spoken long ago by -
man as never man has spoken bcforc-l
/ refer 10 ircsidcu, Woodrow wilson
/ Each word of that speech was worth
II division OF men on any battle field.
because they spoke tho sentiment Of
mankind and registered its voice for
| freedom.
I'VE are now engaged in n struggle,
| md the time has come for action, par
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
NOTIFICATIONS MADE
IN PRESS CENSORSHIP"
Newspapers Permitted Full Criticism
of Past Events Relating to Mil.
itary Policy.
SEVERAL CHANGES IN SPY BILL
Senate Committee Finishes Cousid-
Grafton of Measure, Leaving It
Largely rs Drafted by Depart-
ment of Justice.
fBy Associated prcss,

WASHINGTON. April IT.--Considero
ton OF the administration espionare
OH was finished to-day BY the Senate
judiciary Committee. and ii probably
VIII be brought on the floor Tomorrow.
me committee modified the provi-
SONS construed by many newspapers ms
constituting press censorship, so AS
TO permit full criticism of past events
relating to military policy or defense.
II retained the section giving the Post
master-Gencral power to close the
mails 10 anarchistic or reasonable
publications. and the section giving
the President the right to impose an
embargo against exports that might
get 10 an enemy through neutral
nation
HOUSE COMMITTEE
STILL wORKING ON BILL.
The House committee spent several
hours to-day working on the spy bill.
and will take il UP again tomorrow.
II is expected that the bill will be
reported in Il day or two.
In reporting the measure to the SEN
ate. Senator Ovcrman, acting chair
man of the committee. said he pro-
posed TO take II up tomorrow for con-
siutIdlieh NiSpOSdl
To the section objected to by the
newspapers, the committee attached a
proviso that ii should not be construed
TO limit or restrict. nor shall any
regulation herein provided limit or re-
strict. any discussion. comment or
criticism Of the acts or policies of the
government. or its representatives. or
the publication OF the same-provided
cism shall convey information pro-
section
The section defining espionage and
its punishment was changed to make
/, apply to persons who seek informa-
ton about national defense matters.
with intent or knowledge that the
information to be obtained is to he
used TO the injury OF the United States
or TO the advantage Of any foreign
nation" The original language pro-
hihitcd efforts 10 obtain such Informal
ton by those mot lawfully entitled
STRICT REQUIREMENTS
AS TO SEARCH WARRANTS
In relation to the issuance OF search
warrants the bill makes more strict
requirements. and says they may be
issued under it's provisions FOR the
purpose OF searching amy premises or
person TO discover any property or
papers. held. secured or used. lin vio-
latiou OF or in aid Of II violation of
any law Of the United States or OF a
treaty Of tho United states or OF the
rights aud obligations of the United
States under the law of nations
There were minor changes i'll the
language OF other provisions relating
to the protection of ships in ports OF
this country the Issuance of passports
tho respecting of neutrality. the inter-
ference with foreign commerce but the
hill remained in principal about as it
was drafted at the Department of Jus
tice
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COUNCIL OF SAFETY is
NAMED FOR VIRGINIA
Continual from First raac.l

continued rom First Pa2cD
Farmviile. and Il. Morgan Shepherd.
representing the agricultural press OF
the state. state Commissioner Of
Agriculture George w. Koiner was ap-
pointed, but. saying that other duties
would prevent his taking an active
part in the work. asked that Mr.. Moo
NAV be named in his stead
WILL AID IN EFFICIENT
DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS
The council not only will work for
the more efficient production and more
economic use OF food products but viii
also aid in the distribution of those
products through the state 1t asks
the assistance Of the people OF Nir-
GINA IN support OF this important
work. which has as it's principal Oh.
Jcc, the protection OF tho state and
country from suffering and want and
the patriotic support OF the national
government in this period OF emer-
gency.
The meeting yesterday. which was
called by Director Jesse'M Jones. after
conference last week OF experts. TO
( consider the food shortage in its rela-
ton TO the war was unique in the
agricultural history Of the State. Gov.
ernor stuart and former Governor VII
liam Hodges Mann attended and de-
! iivered addresses. Men and women
/ farm and home demonstrators from
! every section of Virginia participated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
WILSON'S CRY OF DISTRESS
Cologne Gazette Can Soc Nothing Else
In Presidents Appeal TO
People.
fEy Associated Tress.1

nv AhSoffa'ru Press
AMSTERDAM via Loudonl .AprU i
The Cologne Gazette. commenting on
President Wilson's message TO the
American people. says:
"Shorn of its swollen phrascolosy
this appeal is nothing but a cry Of dis
.tress. President Wilson himself must
admit that the war against Germany
cannot be won IL America Ia unable
amply to provide herself and her allies
with food. That, however. is impossi-
lble. AS America is facing a crop failure
which cannot be aveTted by President
Wilson's little remedies
THE raids OF our submarines. there.
fore, gain in Importance. For every
ship they sink. grows the difficulty OF
the email! exportable
crops to the points where they are
most needed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
FRENCH CONTINUING
THEIR TERRIFIC ATTACK
BY Associated Press.

! Sy Associated Press
PARIS. April l7.-Continuing their
terrific attack against the German 20
sitions between scissors and Rheims
and cast OF the latter place to-day. the
French carried German iirst-linc posi-
lions over many miles of front. cap
tured powerfully organized heights oc-
cupied the important village OF Aube-
rive. and on this part of the front.
about two miles in extent. took more
than $500 prisoners
According to the official statement
from the War Office. strong German
counterattacks were repulsed. The
number of German prisoners taken by
the French on Monday is now placed
ut 4 1000.
The text of the statement reads:
I'VE enlarged our action to-day cast
Of Rheims and attacked the German
lines between Prunay and the road be-
tween st. Hilaire and ST. Souplet. Not
withstanding violcn, gusts Of rain and
snow. our troops proved themselves
Irresistible. They carried on a front of
fifteen kilomcIerS tower nine miles,.
despite the resistance of the enemy. all
the first German positions south of
Moronvillicrs.
=
troops brilliantly carried on front of
eleven kilomcters line OF heights
solidly organized from Mont Carnillci
as far east Naudcsincourt.
Further to the east Il spirited action
enabled us 10 capture the village of
Auberive and a powerfully fortified
around that village on a front OF three
kilometers.
COUNTERATrACItS HROKEN
DOWN nT FRENCH FIRE
"Counterattacks by the enemy in the
direction OF Mont Curniiiet were
broken down by our fire. The number
OF prisoners taken by us on this part
of tho front exceeded 200
Between scissors and Rheims. dur
ing the course OF the day. We resumed
our destructive fires against tho Ger
man organizations and reduced isolated
sections where enemy groups still re-
sisted.
About $50 o'clock this afternoon a
strong enemy countcrattack in the re-
giop OF Hurtchz farm (wcst Of era
onnc) was repulsed Another violent
attempt in the sector OF Cuurcy. oc-
cupied by the Russian troops, likewise
failed
According to latest reports our
troops in tho battle OF April l6. be-
tween SCISSORS and Rheims. overthrow
very important German forces. In en-
pectatiou OF our attack the enemy had
brought in nineteen divisions Ac-
cording to the declarations OF prison
crs. they had received the formal or
der to hold. cost wha, it may. the first
position. which had bccn re-enforced
as to depth
Tho losses suffered by tho Germans
were considerable. not only in the
course of the battle hu, on the pre-
ceding days. ON the eve Of tho attack
an enemy division. while engaged in
going To tho relief OF the sector of a
neiGhhoring division lost under the
violence OF our artillery fire. tho great
or part OF its cfcctivcs. The number
OF unwounded prisoners taken by us
yesterday between scissors and Rheims
has reached a total OF 1000"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

I In the conference and went away with
definite doctrine to preach to the
food producers of the State. Experts
of extension forces OF the virSinin
Polytechnic Institute gave advice as
TO the plan of action TO be pursued
More than dozen division supern-
tendcnts Of schools came, and will go
back to their schools to instill into
the school children the necessity of
food preparedness.
GOVERNOR EXPRESSES HIS
CONTEMPT EOW LuAEER
Governor Stuart expressed the most
supreme contempt for the loafcr in
these times OF national stress and
said that there is r pressing necessity
or turning every nonproducer IN the
state into Il producer. The real limi,a-
ton upon food production OF the coun-
try. he said. is the scarcity of labor.
Thera are plenty Of laborcrs. but too
few OF them work, and the govern
ment must see to it that they do their
share.
The Governor asks that the farmers
of Virginia raise all the foodstuffs pos
sible. and assures them that. whatever
turn the war may take. prices will
remain satisfactory. He secs no me-
the Legislature. since the proposed CO.
ordination by the council OF safety of
the states agricultural forces will an
swcr tho purposes for which the lceis-
lativc body might he called
Former Governor Mann advocated
action h." the government. fixing the
prices OF foodstuffs. reasonable both
to the producer and the consumer. and
thought that the Federal government
should take quick action I'm givin,
money aid TO the farmer engaged in
food production
SANDY EMPHASIZES
PRINCIPLES OF FARMING
State Agent r. O. Sandy emphasized
especially the principle OF safe farm
ing for this year.
Every farmer" he said. ought to
produce enough for his own family
and his live stock. and then as much
more than that rs he can we'll handle
lie should avoid planting too much
but should make every acre count for
all its worth \ small acreage and
good cultivation and good handling Of
the crops will yield more In the end
than large acreage badly managed.
Above ali things. do safe farming.
Cut out the fancy crops and confinc
Sour efforts to crops that will feed
man and beast
Jesse NJ. Jones. who presided over
the meeting. spoke along the same
general lines Other speakers were
Miss Ella Agncw. C. G. Burr. Mrs r.
u. Munford and Superintendent t. G.
Stearnes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

our lines tho lighting still continues.
and fresh enemy attacks are expected.
9 I'm the Champagne. this morning
fighting between Prunay and Aubrcve
has developed. the battle line thereby
extending from the Disc into the Cham
payne.
"'rhe troops look forward with en-
tire confidence to the coming heavy
aghting.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
NAVY R2CHUITINt: OFFICE:
SENDS EORM AID E.LI:NE.N MEN

Recruiting at the local Office was
slim yesterday. The navy Office sent
eleven men 10 Norfolk for training
SIX men We're enlisted here for the
army and six were enlisted at the
branch office in Norfolk aud sent here
Naval recruits were John H. G;wath-
ncy. John +. Pcav. .lr.. OF this city:
John w. White, Homer ~ Tayrman.
l.ynchhurc; tovin VI. Paxton. Scho-
h"ld; charles T.. Campbell. Starkcy;
irving L. Brown. Dry Ford: William
J chapman. High Shoals, y c. aud
Roger w. Rolin, rurncrsvillc. ~ g.
rhe army recruits were William H.,
';recr. Waverly. and chester T.. Her
ring. Orange. Four negroes from this
city also enlisted as follows: Charles
u. EcrGusson James Morris. william
H. White and David \. Richardson.
First Of all tho women of Virginia
to heed the call Of the United states
Navy for recruits is Miss Kathleen
Virginia Nenablc MichauX. WHO en-
rolled yesterday as Il ycoman Of the
second class in the naval coast-dcfcnse
reserve. Miss MichauX is employed as
StchoGraDher at the WcStbrook
Sanatoriuh. and after being accented
as Il reserve, She returned to her desk
TO WORK until notified tina; her ser
vices were required by the govern
nchi. In order TO be accepted as a
Ncoman Of the second clasS. the appli-
ant must pass an examination In
typcwriting, StcnoGraphy and general
kunwlcdgc. According to the officers
Il the recruiting station, Miss MirhatIy
made an excellent showing on the test
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
FURTHER DELAY DANGER
TO COUNTRY'S WAR PLANS
Continued from First Pace

IVOl1VlNUNW 1TNIIl Y ITNI sN-,t'.I
ton OF the Republicans. They re-
manned at the White House for an hour,
and while they said no poll had been
taken. and they were not in a position
10 state how their co''"rGucs would
vote. they assured the president that
the Republicans would show no par
tisan spirit in considering the lcGisla-
ton.
The Senate Committee voted favora-
bly, on tho sclcctive draft feature. and
will report tho hill tomorrow with
that feature retained. There was no
roll call, but three Senators were said
10 have been opposed to this feature.
The others opposed to the draft were
absent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
OPPORTUNITY WILL. BE GIVEN
TO VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES

An opportunity will nc given the
proponents OF the volunteer system to
vote on il in committee tomorrow on
an amendment by Senator Mckcllar.
authorizing the President TO call for
100000 volunteers. This does not
change the language OF the bill, nor
affect tho sclective draft feature. but
if adopted il would be in addition TO
tho bill as il came from the War De-
partineut. The Tennessee Senator said
Tonight he was not hopeful the pro-
vision would he approved.
about tho only change or Importance
made in the bill by the committee was
ono which would specifically include
persons engaged in agriculture with
those in other industries who are to
hc exempted from the Selcctive draft
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

lato to-day. 1t was announced that tn
recommendation of subcommittee.
granting an increase in wages avoraE.
ing 20 per cent to $4,000 miners in
Ohio. western Pennsylvania, Illinois
and Indiana, had been formally adopted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

ticularly for Virginians. to answer the
call made upon us. ! want to say that
however small the number called. II
is an Imperative call and one which
should be answered.
81 have heard encouraging reports
from all recruiting stations to-day.
They report big incroase In Inquiries
Let us Keep 1T rolling. | don't want
to have Virginia hang her head in
shame If her sons fail to do their
duty. 1t is our flag that Is calling.
We don't have to obey. but VIC must
show our fidelity to every star in that
nag. We fought for il and we VIII
tight again TO preserve 1t and TO hand
down its priceless and blood bought
guarantee Of freedom to posterity.
with solcmnity | ask you, on behalf
OF tho people That / represent. that
all young men will come forward and
do their bit In defense OF that flag"
STREET SPEAKING:
ATTRACTS BIG CROWDS
Zig mnss meetings were held on
many street corners last night. Speak
ing and singing attracted big crowds
along Broad Street and Il trcmc ndous
crowd was at mcctin: In Fulton.
strong speakers made direct appeals
to young men to do their duty, and
encouraging reports came from all
points
The demonstration yesterday was
held under the auspices OF the Rich
mond branch OF the Navy League OF
the United States. with the co-opcra-
ton of Governor Stuart and Mayor
Ainslie.
The sailors and marines were met
by Major Allen Potts, Quartcrnaster's
Corps. Virginia National Guard who
had charge of the arrangements for
the care OF the men while here Adj
Jutant-Gcncral w. w. Sale was in
charge OF the parade arrangements.
Captain A. NJ. Watson and Licuten-
ants Is. T.. Eockey and H. l. Major
were in command Of the naval detach-
'ncnt. lieutenant II. y. Reeves was in
command of the marines. The sailors
were CARRIED in the regulation blue uni
form. with canvas lcESings and
white hats. They carried rifles and
wore white cartridge belts The ma
rincs wore the dress uniform Of that
pranch OF the service. consisting of
dark blue co2t. light blue trousers and
cap. all with piping Of deep red. This
combination was made more striking
~ the bright yellow service Stripes
and chcNrons worn by the majority Of
the men.
Leading tho parade was a small boy
dressed as Uncle Sam and riding
pony. Mounted and bicl Gle police pre-
ccdcd the column. which was headed
by the marines. The marines had n
buelc corps for It's music. while the
band led the big detachment OF sea-
men
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
WAGES OF MINERS RAISED

ny Associated Press
NEW YORK. APRIL l1.-Aftcr Joint
conference of representatives Of bitu-
minous-coa miners and operators hero
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VlRGlNIAN ON LIST OF DEAD
Canndinn Casualty Roll Includes MIME
of Lieutenant a. II. PnnniII, Of
Cha;hun,, Va

iEy Associated Prcssl
OTTAWA. ONT. April iI.-ro-days
Canada casualty list includes Lieu
tenant y II. ramilI OF Chatham. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
Top,
Bottom,
And Inside
Out!

i You don't have to take
hold of a Berry Coat as
if it were a perishable
article or a bonbon
wrapped up in silver
paper grab hold Of it,
and take it up to the
window where the light
is better, and where you
can 60 through it detail
by detail and stitch by
stitch don't be bash
full; be firm = manhan-
die it as if you meant
business look at that
collar, with the shape
built into it, and those
lapels making good by
lying down on the job!
take a peek at the
shoulders and see how.
perfectly the sleeves are
worked in-now take q
crack at the inside !
yank the sleeves out
and look at the Innings
note how smoothly
the inner seams of the
coat are finished off
no ragged ends, no
"hangovers" from the
bench! - now slip the
sleeves back and slip
yourself in, and if it
doesn't take hold of you
like loves young dream,
tell the salesman to put
his tape on you-he has
the wrong size!
0.@..u5&,
s'rssusnts ,s,s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18
BYNUM AMONG MISSING
Name Of Richmond Hoy In CasunIt,
List OF Canadian Overseas
Eorcca

OTTAWA. April l1.--LicUtcna NJ ".
T. Bynum, of Richmond. Va, serving
with the Canadian overseas forces in
France. is reported in tho latest cas-
ua.ty list as among the missing Amori-
cans who participated in the successful
attack by the Canadians upon Vimy
ridge at tho British western front
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-18

Lieutenant Bynum Is nephew 81
W. 3. Forbes. of this city. and Is ,.1M
known In social and business circles Of
Richmond.